Yuan Chonghuan saw the anxious appearance of the three of them, smiled faintly, waved his hand, and said, "Ben Zhi, don't say much, go back and start immediately." Then he took the people back to the camp. Halfway through, Cheng Benzhi suddenly clapped his palms and said, "Wonderful! It's wonderful! ”

Wang Zhu looked down on him in his heart, but when he saw that he was suddenly crazy, he just didn't hear about it and ignored it. Lin Xiangfeng couldn't help but ask, "What's the wonder?" ”

"I understand the Inspector's intentions. Wonderful! ”

"What's the point?"

"It's just to teach Mao Wenlong to rest assured."

Wang Zhu and Lin Xiangfeng heard it like a cloud, and they had to ask again, when they saw Lushun guerrilla Mao Yongyi coming up with a smile and a smile, they hurriedly stopped talking.

"Overseer, my stepfather has arrived."

"Oh-" Yuan Chonghuan looked down the mountain, saw countless warships on the sea sailing, and hurriedly returned to the big tiger head ship. Soon, those warships were docked on the shore, Mao Wenlong stood on the bow of the ship wearing a big red python suit given by the emperor, looking at the tiger-headed boat, and more than 20 generals followed left and right. Mao Wenlong is a native of Renhe, Zhejiang, but his figure is rare tall in Jiangnan. When he was young, he wandered the rivers and lakes, once made a living by counting hexagrams and measuring characters, and later came to Liaodong to serve Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief, and successively worked as an errand under Yuan Yingtai and Wang Huazhen, and did a small guerrilla. In the battle of Guangning, the Ming army was all defeated by the wind, Mao Wenlong only led 98 people to cross the Yalu River and attack Zhenjiang, summoned the exiles, guarded the Phi Island, promoted to the general army, accumulated to the governor of the left capital, hung the seal of the general of Pingliao, opened the Yajian town, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse gave him a sword of Shang Fang, and became the commander of the Weizhen side. Phi Island is located at the mouth of the Yalu River, is the only way to go by sea, Mao Wenlong to the geographical convenience, the collection of merchant ship toll silver, the sale of ginseng, mink, harvest a lot. With a lot of silver, he went around, and gradually became a figure with hands and eyes, every year he sent people to the important members of the imperial court to pay no less than 100,000 taels of silver, and sent Wei Zhongxian, Cui Chengxiu and others to the three festivals and two birthdays of the bonus water gift is even more numerous. Wei Zhongxian lost his position and hanged himself, and he tried his best to find a new backer, but he was extremely shrewd, and when he couldn't see the direction of the wind clearly, he sprinkled silver all over the place, not only to Qian Qianyi, but also to Wen Tiren and Zhou Yanru, and no one on either side could be offended, so as to avoid getting involved in the court party dispute. He had heard of Yuan Chonghuan for a long time, but he had never met him. Yuan Chonghuan returned to Liaodong, remembering that he did not obey his orders during the Ningjin War, attacked Houjin from behind, helped Zu Dashou, and relieved the siege of Jinzhou. Seeing that Yuan Chonghuan was not good-looking and short, but when he talked about the world, he was profound, and he secretly felt that there was no one in the world to compete with him, and he felt even more uneasy. Sure enough, Yuan Chonghuan soon ordered the sea to be sealed, and all merchant ships must be transferred to Ningyuan to receive official documents for going to sea, and changed the practice of military salaries to be released by the household department, and changed to Ningyuan. Mao Wenlong secretly exclaimed, Yuan Manzi's move is really powerful, it seems to be a knife in the throat, it is difficult to resist, damn! forced Lao Tzu to be in a hurry, so he invested in Houjin. gritted his teeth but was helpless, and he didn't see any movement for the emperor, so he had to work hard to support it, fortunately, he still had a lot of savings in the past, but this breath was really hard to swallow, and he was always on guard against Yuan Chong's plans. He sent a lot of eyeliner along the way from Phi Dao to Ningyuan to find out Ning Yuan's every move. This time, Yuan Chonghuan wanted to come to the island to meet, and he secretly ordered his son Mao Yongyi to contact Yin Ji'a to intercept and kill him halfway, and he sat on Phi Island to watch the scenery and wait for the news. Who knew that the two of them were in vain, and the first blow failed, Yuan Chonghuan was unscathed, and led 38 warships and 2,000 men and horses to the island and mountain, and he couldn't help but hesitate in his heart, and was in a dilemma between going or not. was hesitating, Mao Yongyi Feige passed a book saying that Yuan Chonghuan was afraid of the Jin people sneaking up on the waterway and sent back twenty-eight warships and a dry of men, he sneered in his heart: Yuan Manzi, if I don't go to the meeting again, I won't be able to teach you to underestimate it. He was on the boat, and from a distance, he saw that there were only a few big boats parked on the seashore, and the tiger head Zhu Honglou boat was flying a big flag, hunting sounds, and secretly cheered: Yuan Chonghuan is really bold.

Yuan Chonghuan sat on the big tiger head boat, saw that the fleet had docked one after another, as soon as it stopped, Mao Wenlong swayed down, more than 20 generals followed closely, and dozens of soldiers carried a lot of coins, silks, wine and food, and came towards the tiger head ship. Without waiting for the flag official Zhang Guozhi to report, Mao Wenlong had just boarded the bow of the ship, Yuan Chonghuan got up and said with a smile: "Your town is coming so fast!" ”

Mao Wenlong stepped forward and saluted: "The humble man planned to come here to greet the supervisor first, but the sea was stormy and late, it was really rude, guilty and guilty!" With a wave of his hand, he ordered three gifts and three feasts.

Yuan Chonghuan knew that he deliberately delayed the time, so he didn't dare to come rashly, and he didn't say anything, so he said indifferently: "It's not too late to stay first, and the rooster cries to see the sky early." It's just that no one is an immortal, so it is inevitable that the calculation will be wrong. Leaning over to stop him, he only accepted half a salute, ordered someone to take a seat, sat up and down, and said with a smile: "Your town is famous and shocks the border, needless to say that the imperial court has a lot of praise, that is, North Korea and Houjin mentioned it, which one is not in awe?" Dongjiang has become an important town since you built a tooth to open a mansion, and the headquarters has long wanted to come and see, but it is not idle for a while, and the years have passed, and today I have tasted my wish. ”

"The superintendent has a good reputation. Dongjiang is located in a remote and small place, what can it do? ”

"Why should your town be presumptuous? The emperor has repeatedly decreed that you will be alone at sea, and you must not fail to live up to the grace of God after years of hard work. ”

Mao Wenlong smiled desolate and sighed: "The emperor's grace, how can this town not want to repay it?" When the superintendent did not arrive in Liaodong, he once said: Give me money and food for military horses, and I will guard this alone. The superintendent said so proudly, and he felt the same way. If the Dongjiang food and horses are sufficient, and the slaves come to attack, they can take the opportunity to sweep the nest and make a contribution in one fell swoop. It's just that he is lonely in the world, and Liaodong has experienced discord for many years, is tired of coping, and has been constrained at every turn, and has lost many opportunities in vain. The superintendent was reinstated, and he was overjoyed to be humble, and he wanted to make contributions under the superintendent, and he did not waste this life, but the wind was rumored to be detained in the sea ban, and the release of food and wages was becoming more and more slow, and it became a arrears in the past two months, which was really unsustainable, and what else to talk about killing the enemy and serving the country? ”

Yuan Chonghuan said angrily: "Wenchen's refusal to sympathize with the military attache is a bad habit that has been established for many years. The headquarters also heard that the household department sent personnel to the Dongjiang River to verify military salaries, these Beijing officials are used to being idle on weekdays, how do they know what the hardships of the border land? He stopped, looked at Mao Wenlong, changed his tone, and said in a low voice: "As for the food and salary, the number of soldiers verified by the household department is small, and the release is naturally insufficient. You can rest assured that in the future, the wages and salaries will be paid on time and in full, and the household and military departments will not dare to make any more difficulties. ”

"With the words of the superintendent, the humble duty is much more reassuring. This town kowtowed to tens of thousands of soldiers on the Dongjiang River. As he spoke, he glanced at the soldiers beside him, and those soldiers hurriedly bent their knees, and fell to their knees in the dark.

Yuan Chonghuan helped Mao Wenlong up with both hands and said, "Hurry up!" This is a matter within the ministry, so why be polite. Then a feast was set up on the boat, and the generals of Ning Yuan and Dongjiang all sat down to eat and drink in turn, and after a few glasses of wine, they gradually laughed and talked happily. Yuan Chonghuan didn't like the spirits in the Northeast, his face was already colored, and he took Mao Wenlong's hand while the wine was booming and said: "Liaodong overseas, only you and I must work together to succeed." I came to Daoshan through hardships and dangers with the intention of discussing and forging ahead. The east and west are attacked, and the plan of recovering Liao is in one fell swoop. I have a good prescription, but I don't know if the sick person will take this medicine? ”

Mao Wenlong drank a lot of wine, raised his bowl and drank, and said vaguely: "I have been born and died in Liaodong for more than 20 years, and I have been on a remote island at sea for eight years. If there is a lack of food and wages, and there are not enough equipment and horses, how can you fight? If you have enough money and food, it is not difficult to make a contribution. Oh! Don't talk about state affairs at the wine table, come and come, eat and drink! ”

"What kind of wine is this? Such a great force! I couldn't eat anymore, my heart was already in turmoil, and I was afraid that I was going to talk drunk. Yuan Chonghuan squinted his eyes and said: "Ming Japanese Ministry wants to reward the Dongjiang soldiers, how many people have you brought?" ”

"Three thousand five hundred."

"That's a lot! The boat was small and the row could not be opened, so the headquarters borrowed the tent of Guizhen to go to the shore to drink. Besides, this is your territory, you are the master, I am the guest, and I should go to your tent. ”

The next day, Yuan Chonghuan landed on the island in disguise, Mao Wenlong led the Dongjiang soldiers to meet each other, the review was completed, entered Mao Wenlong's big tent, discussed the plan of the east and west to attack Houjin, and then talked about the reorganization of the Dongjiang army, obeying the supervision of the temperance, and setting up a provincial hall in Dongjiang Town. Mao Wenlong said perfunctorily: "The superintendent is ordered by the prime minister of Liaodong, and Dongjiang is under the jurisdiction, and it is extremely natural to follow Ningyuan's more camp system, but this is the establishment of the Taoist hall, and the town thinks that it needs to be considered again." ”

Yuan Chonghuan heard that he was no longer humble, but bluntly spoke about this town, and secretly felt a little displeased, shrugged his eyebrows, and asked, "What doubts do you have in your town?" ”

"Over the past few years, if this town has said that there is still any small merit, that is, the Dongjiang River is safe and Taishan, and the slaves dare not easily come to attack, and to have today's situation, it is really suitable to be single-minded in order, without the constraints of civil officials. And Liaodong has accumulated this situation that has been difficult to end for decades, and the superintendent must have understood some of the reasons, where is the root? Isn't it discord that has led to the loss of teachers and humiliation of the country? Yesterday, the superintendent said that Wenchen refused to sympathize with the military attaché, and when the town heard it, he was grateful that someone finally spoke for the border general. Mao Wenlong said extremely painfully, Rao is a powerful general on the border, and when it comes to sadness, he can't help but have red circles in his eyes, and his voice is a little choked.

"The man doesn't flick when he has tears, it's hypocritical! The eldest husband is in the world, he is easy to be wronged, people's hearts are long, and it is also his true color to cry sadly. Brother Zhennan, today you and I will talk quickly, only be commensurate with brothers, and don't have to think about the clichés of officialdom. Luckily? ”

Mao Wenlong didn't understand for a while, just nodded. Yuan Chonghuan asked in a harmonious voice: "Brother Zhennan is afraid that he has been away from home for thirty years, right?" ”

"It's been thirty-three years."

"Now you have passed the year of the Mandate of Heaven, and you can be regarded as a success, the Ministry knows that you have been working hard in the border for a long time, full of sweet and bitter hardships, your hometown Hangzhou is a paradise on earth, brother can think of building a big mansion by the West Lake, pavilions, rockery landscape pavilions, and a few years of Qingfu?"

Mao Wenlong understood the deep meaning of his words, smiled slightly, and said, "I also have this heart for a long time!" Just ......"

"Just what? The ancients said: Wealth does not return to the hometown, just like wearing brocade and jade robes but walking in the dark night, who can see your rich scenery and pomp? If it is inconvenient for you, the ministry will play on your behalf. ”

"The overseer is kind, I understand it. Buy a boat in the West Lake, travel to the lake, send love to the landscape, tease the grandchildren, and take care of the whole year, what is the joy? After all, this town is also a layman, so naturally it is also thinking, but now is not the time to throw it away, and family affairs and state affairs are not suitable. ”

"How is it inappropriate?"

"Back then, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gave a house to the general Huo Quai, in Bashui Chang'an, and the superintendent should remember how he thanked him!"

"The Huns have not been destroyed, why should they be home?!"

"Now that slaves are rampant, if I disarm and return to seclusion at this time, there will be three unkindnesses."

"......" Yuan Chonghuan didn't want him to be so talkative, so he listened silently and didn't say a word.

"The side affairs are not settled, go home to enjoy themselves, do not know how to serve the country, and no one has the affection of a courtier; The forbearance of the supervisor is anxious about the war situation in Liaodong, and he does not know how to share one or two, and he has no subordinate feelings; Leaving the Dongjiang soldiers aside, regardless of their fate, there is no leader's affection. How could I do that! Mao Wenlong spoke passionately, clenched his fists and said: "Although this town is a martial artist and has not studied much, but in Liaodong for many years, although I dare not say that I am familiar with side affairs, I can also see some eyebrows and know a little bit of importance. If Dongyi is exterminated, North Korea has been weak for a long time, and it can be attacked by taking advantage of the situation. At that time, hundreds of miles of rivers and mountains entered me to draw pictures, and the emperor's ambition to prosper was just around the corner. ”

"Hahaha......" Yuan Chonghuan laughed, and praised with his fingers: "Brother Zhennan, you are really admirable." It's just that I'm a little worried, isn't it worried that the imperial court will hand over Liaodong to the headquarters? ”

"There is a superintendent in Liaodong who presides over the overall situation, and the imperial court is at ease, what is there not to worry about in this town? It's just that the superintendent is stationed in Ningyuan, who can replace the town in Dongjiang? ”

Yuan Chonghuan saw that he had already talked stiffly, and secretly sighed in his heart, it seemed that it was difficult for him to be convinced, so he changed the topic and said: "The headquarters will reward the officers and soldiers of Dongjiang today, one tael of silver, one stone of white rice, and one cotton cloth per person, and my brother will report the roster. ”

Where is Mao Wenlong willing to hand over the roster, excused himself and said: "This town came in a hurry, and left the roster on Phi Island, and the number of personal soldiers brought by him is more than 3,500, and they can be counted with their fingers, and this town will teach them to receive a reward tomorrow." ”

"It's good! Reward these soldiers first. Yuan Chonghuan saw that it was difficult to talk anymore, so he got up and said goodbye.

The next day, when it was just dawn and Mao Wenlong had not yet gotten up, Mao Yongyi reported: "Last night, Yuan Chonghuan returned to the ship, and immediately convened the deputy general Wang Zhu and others to discuss the matter until the fifth watch was dispersed. ”

"What's the matter?" Mao Wenlong sat up suddenly.

"My son also sent people to investigate, but there were soldiers on duty everywhere, and it was difficult to get close to the boat."

"Why don't you find a few good guys?"

"The son also wanted to take the two masters with him, but it was easy to avoid the guards on duty at night, but it was difficult to escape the eyes of the people on board. That Han Runchang and Lin Xiangfeng are both practitioners with extremely high martial arts, and their sons have fought with Lin Xiangfeng in Shuangdao, and he has strong palms, and he is still above his son. The son was worried that once he startled the snake, Yuan Chonghuan returned to Ningyuan, and it would be difficult to see him, let alone assassination. ”

"Hmmm! It's okay, there's nothing wrong with being careful. Whether we do it or not, we must act at the opportune moment, and we must not be reckless. Yuan Manzi once said that he would go to Phi Dao to inspect, and it would be best to kill him at that time. They discussed for most of the night, could it be that Yuan Manzi still wanted to use force? Mao Wenlong stared at Mao Yongyi with flickering eyes.

"The heart of defense is indispensable. Father must not be deceived by a few kind words from him. ”

"Hahaha......" Mao Wenlong laughed wildly a few times, and said with a very disdainful expression: "I have been wandering the rivers and lakes since I was a child, starting from scratch in Liaodong, and building a huge territory on the Dongjiang River, how can I be fooled with a few good words?" Over the years, I have been at the mercy of others and doing things for our masters, although I spent a lot of money like flowing water, but which of the previous dynasty's Wei Zhongxian and Cui Chengxiu did not speak for us obediently? is today's favorite ministers Zhou Yanru, Wen Tiren, and my nominal teacher Qian Qianyi, aren't they all the internal responses of our court? What is so terrible about Yuan Chonghuan, when the time comes, let's ask the people in the DPRK and China to be impeached, and they will have to lose their official positions and be dismissed. We can't afford to mess with him, so naturally there will be people who can afford to mess with him. Yongyi, today Yuan Manzi is going to come to the camp to reward, quickly pass the order, teach the children to be vigilant, and fight immediately as soon as there is a disturbance. Hum! I want to see what tricks Yuan Manzi plays! He Yuan Manzi dares to spread wild in my territory, and our children can't withstand his hundreds of people? It's two to kill one, and the Dongjiang soldiers don't have to watch the battle! Mao Yongyi went out of the tent, and two personal soldiers came in to help him get up and freshen up.