Chapter 103 The Wind and Thunder Begin

Xining.

Mei Yin looked at Zhao Zongshou and was silent.

In Mei Yin's opinion, this is the biggest decision in his life. Success or failure will determine his future fate. It was a big gamble.

With Mei Yin's temperament, he actually doesn't like to take risks. Mei Yin's steadiness is also what Zhu Yuanzhang likes. Mei Yin would not be willing to gamble if she could, but the situation has reached this point. Mei Yin can't help but play.

He even regretted that he had not approached Beijing too early.

Because of what Mei Yin thought, there was a gap with Zhao Zongshou's expectations.

Yes, Zhao Zongshou's expectation is not Beijing's expectation.

As far as He Xi is concerned, his expectations for Mei Yin are not high. It is not necessarily unacceptable to lift the city of Xining and surrender it. This is also related to He Xi's usual style, never pinning the hope of victory on others.

After all, others can make you win and you can lose.

For anyone, it's just the icing on the cake, not the winner.

Therefore, He Xi's conditions for Mei Yin were very lenient.

But Zhao Zongshou is different.

Zhao Zongshou pinned his future wealth and glory on today's fight. He most hoped that Mei Yin would make great achievements, so that he could have a place in the future court with the merit of persuading Mei Yin.

Therefore, He Xi's intentions changed a little bit when they were relayed in Zhao Zongshou's mouth. Zhao Zongshou didn't dare to tamper with He Xi's intentions, but it was no problem to increase his tendencies a little.

And Mei Yin also felt the pressure.

Mei Yin pondered for a long time and said, "You sent a message to Beijing. That is to say, I will definitely take Lanzhou and congratulate Your Majesty."

Zhao Zongshou was overjoyed and immediately went down to make arrangements. A carrier pigeon took off into the air and headed for Beijing.

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Hami.

King Yan looked at the letter from Beijing and said to Lian Zining, "What do you think of He Xi's thoughts?"

Lian Zining pondered for a moment and said, "This is probably Teacher He's limit. Even if you bargain, you can get some benefits from Teacher He, but the gains outweigh the losses."

King Yan said, "Oh, why is the gain outweighing?"

Lian Zining said, "According to the rules set by Emperor Taizu, Gansu must not be given to vassals. If His Highness forcibly occupies it, there will be no problem now, but there will definitely be contradictions between the two sides in the future. This is a curse for the Hereafter. If you don't want to include Gansu in the Yan Kingdom, then the method of selecting officials in Yan is actually what His Highness wants, and let His Highness send someone to get it himself. Although there are still some problems, it is almost the limit. If you want more, even if there is some leeway, how much is there? But Mr. He is so old this year, and His Highness understands the situation between the north and the south better than me."

King Yan sighed and said, "Not bad. That's it."

King Yan understands very well that He Xi is not very old, and if he is counted as a politician, he is even younger.

Bullying the old is not bullying the young, let alone if Beijing dominates the world in the future. King Yan still has a long time to deal with He Xi. He maintains a good relationship with He Xi, which is more important than a little benefit now.

As for other ideas, King Yan didn't think about it. But Yan Guo has no spare strength at all.

The existence of Timur made it impossible for the main force of King Yan to participate in the battle between the north and the south.

Not to mention, Yan Wang thought, even if he could get involved, even standing on the side of Nanjing, would he be able to change the situation?

In fact, it can't be changed.

After all, Beijing has passed the most dangerous period, and it can be said that the general trend has been achieved. Even if the Yan Kingdom fell to Nanjing, it was just delaying time, but there were other changes.

Lian Zining also breathed a sigh of relief.

Lian Zining's idea is actually very representative, many civil officials of the vassal state, even if they serve the vassal king, still have a strong orthodox concept, and they are not willing to fall out with the vassal king.

King Yan suddenly said, "But. Tell Beijing that this time I will personally lead the troops and let Beijing send someone who can take charge of the affairs in the northwest

Talk to him once. After all, many things are not clear. It's better to let He Xi come."

Lian Zining said, "Yes."

If King Yan wants to defeat Timur and establish his own empire, the relationship with Beijing needs to be redefined, and many things need to be discussed. After all, this time and that time.

A carrier pigeon also flew from the Western Regions to Beijing.

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News from all sides converged in Beijing.

He Xi frowned slightly, and said secretly in his heart, "It seems that I can't go to the northwest."

First of all, he had to solve the problem of King Yan, he didn't know what King Yan had in general. But the general idea is there.

This is something that needs to be discussed.

In this battle, the Yan army will definitely participate, which is also the most convenient and trouble-saving thing, and even He Xi suspects that King Yan has already arranged for manpower, if he does not let King Yan participate, King Yan is probably unwilling.

Secondly, there is Mei Yin's problem.

If Mei Yin doesn't succeed, it's just that. Anyway, life and death are fate. It's just a little troublesome, but once Mei Yin succeeds, it's a problem.

At that time, Mei Yin was a small army leader with tens of thousands of soldiers.

That's what He Xi needs to deal with.

Private soldiers were not allowed under the command of the Beijing Imperial Court. But Mei Yin is a meritorious minister, how to train Mei Yin's subordinates and convince both the upper and lower levels is also a problem. After all, Mei Yin's surrender is likely to be a start.

How the Beijing Imperial Court treats Mei Yin will be watched by many people. Even according to Mei Yin's fate, whether they want to defect to Beijing, and when will they defect to Beijing.

The balance in this is a test of political wisdom, and there is no precedent.

Today, the situation in Beijing is also very stable. In the Beijing situation, Zhu Xiongying is naturally willing to live in harmony with He Xi, which will not spoil the current good situation.

It's just that He Xi still has to confirm with Zhu Xiongying once.

After all, this is at least a few months.

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Zhu Xiongying and He Xi sat opposite each other.

It's also a way for both sides to communicate.

It's like chatter.

He Xi told him about his preparation for the westward journey, Zhu Xiongying smiled slightly, and said, "Please rest assured, uncle, I will not change the things you have set."

He Xi said: "I will let Yang Shiqi temporarily take the responsibility of the first assistant, and all parties have arrangements for the situation. Shandong was handed over to Ha Thorn Buhua, Henan was handed over to Ye Shen, and the sea was handed over to Fang Chengfeng. Everything else is the same, the biggest problem of the imperial court is probably spending money like water, but don't worry, after I come back, I will know about this matter, and now the imperial court treasury can support it until the end of this year."

To fight a war is to burn money.

The speed of burning money is related to the advanced degree of firearms, the more advanced the weapon, the greater the power, and the more it will be consumed. Beijing has some unbearable conditions.

Zhu Xiongying said: "I have no opinion on other aspects, only the Shandong side, I don't think it's good, it's too bad to play Harbour Buhua."

On the battlefield in Shandong, Ha Thorn Buhua was overwhelmed by Fu Youde.

Even on the battlefield in Shandong, Fu Youde won several battles. Although the scale is not large, it is still on the battlefield, and the only defeat makes Zhu Xiongying very uncomfortable, he has actually been brewing Yi Jiang.

He Xi said: "Things on the battlefield are never left to chance. It's true that Harbour is not the most suitable candidate, but who can replace Harbour Buhua?"

"It's nothing more than Wu Gao, Marquis of Jiangyin, and peace by His Majesty's side. If you don't use these two people, you may not be able to beat Harbour with others. With young generals, it is very likely that there will be outstanding performance, but it is also possible that Zhao Kuo. With a veteran, I'm afraid it's better to spur and not spend it."

"You can't blame and seek perfection in employing people. Harbour does not have several benefits. First, he was a Mongol with shallow roots, and his family lost all of his life in Nanjing. He didn't dare to have a big defeat, once he was defeated, the Mu Huali family's century-old inheritance would be cut off."

"Second, Ha Thorn has not spent more than 20 years in the army, and he is qualified as a high-ranking general. Cautious enough, and he's a veteran of all

One of the most fond of listening to young people's opinions. He is facing Fu Youde, not so much that I use the Harbin, but that I use the young generals under the command of the Harbin. Shandong is not the main battlefield. As long as he can contain Fu Youde, it's enough."

"Isn't it good enough to do it now?"

Hearing He Xi say this, Zhu Xiongying's heart moved, and he said secretly: "In terms of employing people, I am still far inferior to my uncle."