Taiyuan Mansion City is located on the east bank of the Fen River, on the basis of Taiyuan City in the Northern Song Dynasty, it also includes the vicinity of the Black Dragon Pond in the north and the east and northeast, the circumference is expanded from the original eleven miles to the circumference of twenty-four miles, and the city wall is wrapped with bricks.

The original Jin Palace's Mansion is located in the expanded area, northeast of Taiyuan City. Inside the big east gate, it is the capital city of the Jin Dynasty. The streets around the Jin Wangfu are all named after the "Xiao Wall".

There has been a word throughout the ages, called woe to Xiao Wall. In the beginning, the city walls were called Xiao Wall. Later, there was still a city in the city, so the wall of the inner city or the palace city was called the Xiao wall, which was different from the Xiao wall of the outer city.

Now the descendants of the Jin Dynasty have moved to the capital, and the Jin Palaces have been transformed into Shanxi University.

"Xinghualing ......" Zhu Houxi heard a familiar name and looked at the small garden in the southeast of the Jin Palace.

In his memory, this seemed to be the name of a district in Taiyuan in the future, but he didn't expect to hear this word under Yang Bo's introduction.

Yang Bo is a native of Shanxi, and he has participated in the township test in Taiyuan and stayed for a long time.

"The magnificent crown of the feudal domains, this is what people often talk about when they talk about the beauty of the palace of the Jin Dynasty." Yang Bo said, "The Xinghualing in the Jin Palace, is one of the superb scenery in Taiyuan. ”

"That's too late." Zhu Houxi smiled, moved his gaze back from the east and looked at the north, "Let's go, don't delay the teachers and students of Shanxi University." During the time I was stationed in Taiyuan, the guards only guarded the harem, and hundreds of officials entered from the Xihua Gate. ”

The Jin Palace's Mansion is very large, and it is almost a miniature version of the Forbidden City. It also has Donghua Gate and Xihua Gate, which lead to Taiyuan City outside. The direction of Xihua Gate to Donghua Gate separates the front half and the back half of the palace like a street. And to the east of the inner east gate of the east of this "harem", it is the martial arts arena of the original palace.

Of course, that was when the Jin palace was built at the beginning of the Hongwu period, and there were still guards in the palace at that time.

Now, the martial arts arena in the eastern half of the palace has been turned into the office of the royal palace, and then into the classroom and residence of the students of Shanxi University.

Although nominally the entire Jin Palace, it belonged to Shanxi University, but the building regulations of the palace city, the core of the original Jin Palace, were there after all. Therefore, in addition to the area of the palace in the eastern half of the palace, Shanxi University only used some side halls, wing rooms, and cover rooms of the "former dynasty" of the palace for professors to live and work, and the main hall and some side halls of the former dynasty were used as library pavilions and classrooms.

As for the harem area, it was originally the residence of the prince, the prince and the princess, but now it has been empty.

It will cost a lot of money to rebuild, and no one will dare to use it privately if it is not rebuilt. In the former dynasty, the location of the main hall can be used as a library and a large classroom, which is already considered the emperor's special grace.

Zhu Houxi is the emperor, and when he comes in, he has to go through the main gate.

There are a lot of people who come to greet the driver, and the scholars who are studying in this Shanxi University College look at the Shanxi Xie Yuan Yang Bo driving forward a few years ago, and they are all envious and fanatical.

I heard that His Majesty came here, in addition to dealing with military affairs, he would often give lectures to them, which was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Zhu Houxi came to the second half of the palace, and Lu Bing and Zhang Bi began to get busy. Lu Bing went to arrange the guards, and Zhang Bi and the others were to set up a temporary office in the southwest corner of the "harem" by the Xihua Gate.

The main hall group of the "harem" with the highest regulation is naturally the place where the emperor temporarily resides.

Zhu Houxi first met with officials from Shanxi Province and Taiyuan Prefecture, as well as the Jin clan who was not qualified and did not need to enter Beijing with the King of Jin.

When the county kings and clans of the Jin clan also left, only He Yao, the governor of Shanxi, and Zhu Qi, the chief military officer of Taiyuan Town, were left here, and Huang Jin went to Zhu Houxi to report a few words in a low voice.

Zhu Houxi frowned and looked at the two: "I am here for the military situation in the border town this time, and my will for you is to be simple, why are you so extravagant, and you still find so many maids?" ”

Zhu Qi didn't speak, but He Yao said respectfully: "Your Majesty is driving Taiyuan, and you have been here for a long time, how can it be too simple?" When His Majesty left Beijing, there were few attendants, and he never arranged for female officials to accompany him. The minister was invited, and Mr. Zhang allowed the minister to prepare on his own. One did not allocate silver, and the other did not disturb the people. This living object was borrowed from the sage family of Taiyuan Township, and after His Majesty returned to Beijing, the minister returned it. These maids are also beautiful from all over the family. To be able to serve His Majesty, they can't ask for it. ”

“…… Mao Gong approved? ”

Zhu Houxi was stunned for a moment, but these little things really don't need to go through him, the emperor, to nod in person.

"Exactly. In the past, Zhang Zongfu's practice in Shandong could not be imitated, and he was afraid of rumors. Fortunately, the sages of the townships were awarded the title of the sages of the townships at all levels, and they were enthusiastic to repay the kindness of the king. His Majesty fears that the ministers and others will be extravagant and disturb the people, and the ministers will always admire and dare not harm the people. ”

Zhu Houxi remembered the old thing that Zhang Fujing once used to auction the things he used to make money, so he could only shake his head and didn't bother to care about it anymore.

He really didn't want to bring a big burden to the local people because of his long-term patrol. The places I want to go to this time belong to the border areas, and the people here are already more difficult.

Is it true or not, and then let Lu Bing make a secret visit.

The content that Huang Jin reported to him could make Zhu Houxi say the word "extravagant", which shows that their preparation is a bit exaggerated.

After letting He Jiao get busy, Zhu Houxi asked Zhu Qi with a smile: "Xuanda and the three sides are moving, but you have to meet and escort first, are you unwilling in your heart?" ”

"The minister made a big mistake first, and he can have today because of His Majesty's generosity. The minister is responsible for the heavy responsibility of His Majesty stationed in Taiyuan, how can he be unwilling? ”

"Okay, if there is no assassination and accompanying driving to conquer, the hard work of escorting, I have always only remembered it in my heart, and I have never rewarded it."

What Zhu Houyu said was the truth, for example, Lu Bing's escort, just staying by Zhu Houxi's side, was not as rewarding as Li Quanli, who participated in the battle of Luohangou.

Zhu Qi hurriedly expressed his loyalty, but Zhu Houxi said to him, "I have already entered Taiyuan City, you can arrange a competent general, keep a few people, and hand them over to Lu Bing for moderation." Let's go to the side of the head pass, let you come to Taiyuan Town, and it will give you the opportunity to make contributions. Tang Yingde is young and vigorous, and he has already made many generals on the three sides out of the side wall. I know that he won't spoil the overall situation, but if there is not too much pressure in the direction of the head pass, and Gunbiric wants to defeat the arrogance of the western three sides, then Yang Yongxiu will jump to his feet. ”

"Command!" Zhu Qi was overjoyed. In this way, there is not only the credit of escorting, but also the credit of sending troops to fight, as well as the great grace of giving henchmen a chance to dangle in front of the emperor.

Zhu Houxi arranged for him, and then called Zhang Bi, Zheng Xiao, Yang Bo, and Gao Gong.

"Now that the three sides have been dispatched, if Gunbirik really comes to fight, food and grass will be a big problem." Zhu Houxi said that Yang Shende jumped because Tang Shun ordered the possible consequences of the "provocation" outside the border wall, "How is the new news in the capital today?" ”

"Once I go back and forth, I am afraid it will take three to four days to give a comprehensive reply from the capital." Zhang Bi looked a little unhappy, "Your Majesty, Tang Dutai is rash, I'm afraid the overall situation." His Majesty shall reprimand him and order him not to venture any further. If the captives attack, they should still defend within the border wall. Nowadays, the transfer of grain and grass is mainly in the direction of Xuanda. The re-set of grain and grass will not be until the new grain is harvested this year and transferred to Shaanxi and Shanxi, so that it can be done together with the direction of Xuanda next year, and it will be completed in one battle! ”

"His thoughts have been carefully dissected by me, and I think it's okay." Zhu Houxi didn't listen to Zhang Bi's suggestion, but said, "It will take three or four days for Mao Gong and Gong Jin to repair their news, and since Yingde's side has already moved, it is not the rate of consumption of food and military resources that is fixed on weekdays." There's a difference, but it's not big. Now that we have arrived in Taiyuan, we might as well think of a way together to prevent the use of repairs to the left and right. ”

"Not a big difference?" Zhang Bi didn't understand, "Your Majesty, it was from Gansu to Yansui, not only to set up new camps in Qinghai and west of Helan Mountain, but also to have hundreds of miles of border troops out of the border wall. When a big war is over, the grain and grass cannot be cut off. ”

"If I don't say it's big, it's not big." Zhu Houxi once again emphasized, "Yingde is using tricks, and the fewer people who know, the more miraculous it will be." A few days ago, I got his invitation, and I agreed, and then I just asked Gongjin and them to discuss and give me an answer. On the premise of ensuring the need for the direction of Xuanda, see how much room is available and how much time is needed to transfer it in place. ”

Everyone could only feel the emperor's trust in Tang Shunzhi.

According to the original plan, the royal drive to Taiyuan was enough to make Gunberic nervous. As for the western three sides and Taiyuan Town, they only pretended to organize the army and prepare for the expedition, and in fact they still operated according to the food and salary plan on weekdays.

But Tang Shunzhi's current approach has made it possible for a major war to break out on the Western Front. Even if there is no fight this time, the grain and grass will only be transported to the side wall for a few miles, and the additional burden is not small.

With such behavior, it is very normal to impeach him for "being greedy for merit and making rash progress." However, Tang Shunzhi was directly affirmed by the emperor, and the emperor approved the decision before the military council made a decision.

It's no wonder that Yang Shen doesn't jump his feet.

Seeing that they didn't speak, Zhu Houxi spoke again: "Far water can't quench your thirst." Although the difference is not large, it is best to raise it nearby. You might as well make it clear that my royal drive in Taiyuan is also in Yingde's consideration. Whether it's provocation or greed, since I'm in the northwest, there's no reason to retreat, yes or no? Ying De's move was not for greed, but for coercion of the rich in the border areas. There are no eggs under the nest, the east and the west go hand in hand, I drive the northwest, should the subjects relieve my worries and plan for their own wealth? ”

Zhang Bi sighed: "Why are you so eager......"

"Not eagerly." Zhu Houxi once again emphasized, "Back then, it was Yingde who was planning to buy treasury bonds, which was nothing more than a repetition of the old trick. And this time, if you take back the Hetao, it will be much more profitable than just holding Xuanda. Fertile fields for thousands of miles, Tartars can only be used to graze horses and sheep. Give it to the people of the Ming Dynasty, that is, plug the granary! After the First World War wiped out the Northern Plague, it was impossible to kill the Tartars. In the future, those loose small tribes will still have an endless stream of border market benefits. ”

Yang Bo understood: "Your Majesty wants the ministers to wait for this period of time in Taiyuan to handle this complex of treasury bonds from Shanxi and Shaanxi?" ”

"That's right." Zhu Houxi smiled, "There is this foundation. These businessmen in Shanxi bought it back then. Their harvest is interest, which is the license of Zhejiang City to go to the sea later, and the business license of Yunnan border city. And this time, there will be fertile fields in the future of the Hetao! After it is recovered, in addition to leaving some pasture to store war horses, there should also be a large number of Han people who can move and reclaim. Someone has to take the lead in doing these things. ”

Tang Shunzhi not only considered how to maintain a stable economic foundation and the population base of Hermes-Epitek after the re-arrangement, but also used this action to draw Gunberik's attention.

And at the moment, he really needs that part of the difference in food, and it must be refined food.

In Guyuan, Tang Shunzhi, who had received the emperor's reply, now called Mao Bowen, Zhang Jing, Fei Maozhong, and Zeng Mian to this side.

"How many baked cakes, dried rice, fried noodles, and dried meat are prepared in the three towns now?"

In the Ming army, there were several kinds of dry food for the march. If the distance is not far, there are perforated baked cakes, crispy and salty. If you are a little farther away, there is dry rice, and you can eat it by soaking it in hot water. Chow mein, on the other hand, is more portable and not easy to spoil. Although the taste is much worse, it is very suitable for long-distance marching when grain transportation is not easy.

Hearing Tang Shunzhi ask about this, they naturally reported the number first. The three western sides have been making preparations for a set, and the number of preparations for this kind of military rations needed for the future march out of the fortress is much more than before.

After hearing this, Tang Shunzhi said: "All gather together and transport them to Yinchuan." ”

The four of them were shocked when they heard this: "All transported to Yinchuan?" ”

What's that for? Which troops should be taken with them, how far and how long?

"Yes!" Tang Shunzhi said categorically, "After I go back, I will do this matter secretly, and at the same time step up the preparation of new dry food." Don't worry about food, first make most of the rations that have been prepared into dry food, and you can replenish it immediately. In addition, as mentioned before, as soon as Gunbiric's men and horses came, Yansui retreated to the side wall. If they turn to attack Ningxia again, they will go out again. ”

Zhang Jing was thoughtful.

Mao Bowen looked at Zhang Jing, thinking that he, the governor of Ningxia, might face unprecedented pressure, after all, Tang Shunzhi had to make a fuss from Ningxia, which was closest to the base camp.

But what exactly is this article, Tang Shunzhi didn't say now.

As everyone knows, Tang Shunzhi emphasized in his previous deployment that the border troops on the front line of Yansui should enter and exit and contain the main force of the Ordos Department south of the river.

In the end, Tang Shunzhi only said: "After today's explanation, I will go to Zhenyuan Pass." Ladies and gentlemen, you have also been here at the border for more than three years, if you win this battle, it will be the Taiwan Pavilion in front, let's work together to do it! ”

Tang Shunzhi is the youngest, but he is the most energetic.

And when they heard that he was going to Zhenyuanguan, the northernmost part of Ningxia Town, they knew that this guy was going to fight.

Of course, not to mention the official position and Tao strategy, just with his martial arts, he also has the capital to fight.

Although the arrows on the battlefield are not reasonable.

……

Mu Us means "no good water" in Mongolian.

In this area enclosed by the Yellow River, which is surrounded by a large bend in several zigzags, there used to be good mountains and rivers, but now it is mainly sandy land. A thousand years ago, Helian Bobo had built Tongwan City in the hinterland of this area, and now this Tongwan City is not far from the north of Jing County, Yansui Town, Daming Dynasty.

Wuding River, a tributary of the Yellow River, was called Shuoshui and Luyanshui in ancient times, and when it was still shady with green trees, there was no name of Mu Usu. It now flows through the southeastern part of the Mu Us Sandy Land, crossing an arc-shaped channel before joining the Yellow River from the southeast.

The Ordos cavalry, which had gathered near the three tributaries of the Wuding River after receiving Gunbirik's order, could now only let their horses gnaw on the few weeds here.

Fortunately, it is not autumn yet.

They were responsible for attacking the Ming army that attacked the border wall in the direction of Jingbian and Hengshan in Yansui Town.

It is not easy to cross the Yellow River. Coming from the back of the Yellow River to the north, they can only be blown with muddy sheepskin and tied tightly, made into a raft or raft, or even tied to their bodies.

For many years, the Ordos Department has slowly recuperated and grown in the south of the Yellow River.

But now they don't care about reinforcements or anything, because after getting the Hetao during the Hongzhi period, the lord of Wanhu in Ordos and the right-wing Jinong have always been stationed here. Otherwise, why did the Ming army bother to defend south of Mu Usu?

In the future, this piece of land to the north and east of the Mu Us Sandy Land will even be named the Ordos Plateau.

But now, the pressure is on Gunberik.

The first thing he knew was that Yansui's Ming army had come out of the side wall, which was not too far away from his big tent and could be known without crossing the Yellow River.

Later, news came from further west, northwest of Helan Mountain, outside the Han town of Yuanguan, they actually began to set up camp there.

Now he is under great psychological pressure.

"Jinong, I'm afraid their idea is to sneak attack the north of the river from the west of the river! If the Ming army in Datong encircles from the east and captures Fengzhou Beach, we will be trapped in the south of Dahe! ”

Gunbirick was furious: "The Eight White Chambers are enshrined here! The Ordos Ministry is the guardian of the spiritual tent, do you want me to abandon this grassland south of the great river in front of Genghis Khan's spiritual tent and flee back to the north? ”

After Genghis Khan's death, the steppe people built eight white spiritual tents to commemorate him, which were called the Eight White Chambers. After Dayan Khan unified the steppe, he used the Eight White Chambers as a symbol and set it on the right flank. And the name Ordos means "guardian of the spiritual tent".

The Eight White Chambers are now enshrined in Wang Aizhao, south of the Great River, and it is a symbol. The center of the Ordos Department is located south of the Great River, which is also a symbol of control over this grassland.

It moved south, which was a symbol that Jinong was stronger and could continue to oppress the Ming Dynasty. It moved back to the north of the Great River, so what was that?

"Attack! Drive the Ming army back to the city walls first! On the north side of the river, as I said before, guard both sides of the east and west! If the Han people want to build a walled fort outside Helan Mountain, let them build it first, what are they afraid of? If they don't care about Yansui, we'll get in! Attack, the more you bluff here, the more you have to attack! ”

From the north and south of the Wuding River to Yulin and Shenmu in the northeast, the sentinels of the Ming and Ordos departments took the lead in meeting, and the war was about to break out.

The sentinels returned to their respective camps, and many border generals in Yansui Town held back their thoughts, and simply ordered: "Pull out the camp and return to the side wall!" ”

The military information was quickly transmitted along the side wall, and Tang Shunzhi, who was heading from Guyuan to Zhenyuan Pass, gave a new order after receiving the report: "Lingzhou and Ningxia guards, go out of the side wall!" ”

He was like a chess player, and he mobilized the border army of Ningxia Town, located on the east bank of the Yellow River, out of the border wall.

At this time, Xia Yan, Zhang Fujing, Yang Shen and others in the capital were also discussing the strategy presented by the western three sides.

"This really doesn't mean how much more food and military money will be used." Xia Yan sighed a little, "Tang Yingde is worthy of being a handsome talent who won the championship in the science system. Now is not what it used to be, the Ming Dynasty is a trap, as long as they dare to play, they have to deal with it. The old border general, who was afraid of the prestige of the Beiyu in the past, was afraid that he didn't have the heart to play like this. A moat of the Yellow River, trapping the burden of the Eight White Chambers, let's see how Gunbilik chooses. ”

Yang Shen had several more white hairs on his head.

"Even if the complex treasury bonds are sold first, the court will have to pay them back in the future, and there will be more!"

Zhang Fujing chuckled: "If you really succeed in one fell swoop, the military salary saved by the Western Three Sides, Taiyuan Town, and Xuanda will be enough!" ”

At present, in the western border area and Taiyuan Town, after only knowing that the captives had reacted, the Ming army retreated back to the side wall.

The situation is precarious!

On the Hetao's side, Gunbilik stepped into Tang Shunzhi's chess game.

On the grassland where the Chahar tribe was stationed, Ma Fang was galloping his horse.

There was no fight over there, but there was a real fight here.

"Sudden heat! Flashing heat! ”

Ma Fang shouted like them, controlling the horse under his feet with only two feet, and holding his bow and arrows with both hands.

Kill the Tartars, he is unbeatable!

(End of chapter)