Bai Guangen, who initially followed the leader of the peasant army, was the Monkey.

Historically, after the Chaos Monkey was exterminated by Hong Chengchou, Bai Guangen surrendered to Hong Chengchou.

Since then, it has been Hong Chengchou's descendant until the Songjin War.

Hong Chengchou surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, and Bai Guangen, as the commander of the reinforcement army, was like a child who had lost his mother.

Since then, he has become a person who is not to be seen by all parties.

Through the official history of the Ming Dynasty, we can see that a general worked diligently to "fight fires", but in exchange for - arrogance was useless, and he plundered back to Shaanxi.

Similar sentences are full of accounts related to Bai Guangen.

Historically, the reason why Bai Guangen, who stayed in Jizhen, returned to Shaanxi was because Sun Chuanting summoned him.

The imperial court did not give Bai Guangen food and salary, and he wanted to go to Shaanxi, what should he do?

When his son and old boss both defected to the Qing Dynasty, Bai Guangen also followed Sun Chuanting and was defeated repeatedly until Sun Chuanting's death.

Such talents must stay by your side and cultivate them well.

After lunch, Yang Chengying asked Fan Yongdou and others to come to the tent and have something to explain to them.

He said, "I understand what you mean, I have ten sides of the letter here, and each of you will take one." ”

The guard came in with two plates in his hand and lifted the cloth from them.

Ten very ordinary wooden talismans appeared in front of their eyes.

"The letter is divided into two parts, one is in your hands, and the other is sent to Naturalization City."

Yang Chengying explained: "You are going to Guihua City with your faith. ”

It is similar to the combination of war, Fan Yongdou and others are very clear.

"Although you are allowed to do business, there are a few rules that must be made clear."

Yang Chengying wrote ten guidelines for business after the meal and asked the guards to hand them over.

After everyone saw it, they all nodded.

It means that they can accept it.

"When you get out of the jam, you have to be careful of your own safety." Yang Chengying finally admonished.

"Please rest assured."

Fan Yongdou and the others said happily.

For the rest, Yang Chengying doesn't need to be deliberately advised, they will do it themselves.

The trade route from Zhangjiakou to Guihua City had always been done by the Mongols before.

The Mongols are all leading troops, and their own people will eat black.

No matter how good those businessmen can support their families, they can't support professional robbers.

This time, they finally had the opportunity to make huge profits out of the fortress, and naturally they were all rejoicing.

Yang Chengying was also very happy.

Let them earn some money first, and by the way, revitalize the trade route of Guihua City and Jining.

Wait for them to taste the sweetness, and then talk about paying taxes.

Alas! If it weren't for the time problem, Yang Chengying would have wanted to go to Zhangjiakou.

It has been several months since I came out of Liaodong, and if I don't go back, I will miss the spring ploughing.

Moreover, Yang Chengying also needs to take a break and reorganize the Chahar Department.

It is good to take advantage of them to go north, squeeze the living space of Mongol tribes such as the Weng Niu Special Tribe, and force them to break away from Houjin for the sake of pasture.

Just when Yang Chengying hurried back to Liaodong, Li Zicheng did a lot of work.

In April of the fifth year of Chongzhen, when Gao Yingxiang led the army back to Shaanxi, Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong, Tuoyangkun, and Zhang Miaoshou joined forces to enter Hanzhong.

In one fell swoop, they captured Luoyang and Mianxian counties, and approached Nanzheng in Hanzhong Prefecture.

The court is furious!

"What did Hong Chengchou eat, why did he let Li Zicheng fight in Hanzhong, and Gao Yingxiang hid in Shaanxi again!"

Chongzhen paced back and forth in the hall, turning his head to stare at Wen Tiren: "In my opinion, it is all you auxiliary ministers who are incompetent!" ”

"The minister has done his best, how can he ......"

"Enough!" Chongzhen directly interrupted Wen Tiren's words, "What's the use of talking this nonsense, you go down immediately and find a way." ”

"Yes." Wen Tiren retreated with a panicked face.

Chongzhen sat down on the dragon chair, looked up and saw the plaque of "Nine Thoughts", and was stunned.

He had a feeling that he couldn't use his strength.

"Your Majesty, it's not early, it's time for you to rest."

Wang Chengen said cautiously.

Chongzhen ignored it.

Wang Chengen was lowering his head and waiting carefully, when he heard a sentence coldly, "Where is Yang Sichang now?" ”

Hearing the emperor's question, Wang Chengen hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty's words, Yang Sichang has been serving as the governor of Shanyong. ”

"Let him enter Beijing, I have something to ask him."

Chongzhen closed his eyes slightly.

"Yes."

On the third day of the decree, Yang Sichang arrived in Beijing.

The next day, after taking a bath and changing into clean clothes, Yang Sichang entered the palace to face the saint.

On the way there, I happened to meet Wen Tiren.

Wen Tiren is still the same, with a gentle expression.

Yang Sichang said embarrassedly: "Lord Shoufu, you got up so early today. ”

"As the first assistant, I can't share the worries of the Lord, how can I sleep. Unlike you, who are in important positions at a young age, and have a bright future. ”

"The first assistant is heavy. How dare the lower officials be compared with the first assistant. ”

"Lord Yang, from the beginning of your official career, you and I are all the same, and we are both loyal to the emperor. I hope you will keep that in mind. ”

Yang Sichang knew that the person who came was not good, so he said without humility or arrogance: "Lord Xie Shoufu mentions, and the lower officials will definitely keep it in mind." ”

"I hope so." After speaking, Wen Tiren raised his legs and left.

Listening to the sound of his feet stepping on the bluestone slab, Yang Sichang breathed a sigh of relief.

The sound faded away until it died down.

Only then did Yang Sichang set off and entered the palace to face the saint.

In the palace, Chongzhen said to Yang Sichang: "Although the extermination of the thief army has been fruitful, the thief army has flowed between the provinces, resulting in repeated failures in the suppression of thieves.

A few days ago, I sent Yang Chengying out of the fortress to conquer Hudun Rabbit Khan Lin Dan, and today he won a complete victory. The northern border has been settled, and the thieves can be exterminated wholeheartedly.

The Qing family has always been smart and well-versed in strategy, and I summoned Er to Beijing, I want to ask how to deal with it?

There are only two monarchs and ministers in the palace, and the Qing family can speak freely. ”

Due to the small number of people, Chongzhen's voice echoed in the hall.

"Your Majesty, the ministers risk death to admonish, and if the words are inappropriate, they will beg for forgiveness."

Yang Sichang was confident, but still went through the procedure.

"I, forgive your innocence!"

Chongzhen said loudly.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that every time he succeeds, it is not because the governor is not strong, but because of the lack of coordination and cooperation between the provinces, so that the thieves have repeatedly found breakthroughs."

"What's the Qing family's idea?"

"The minister summed it up in sixteen words - four positive six corners, ten sides of the net."

"What is 'four positive six corners, ten sides of the net'?" Chongzhen came to the spirit.

"Sizheng refers to Shaanxi, Henan, Huguang and Jiangbei, which have the most thieves. Yansui, Shanxi, Shandong, Jiangnan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan are the six corners to assist in suppressing thieves. ”

"Speak clearly."

The minister believed that the governors of Shaanxi, Henan, and Huguang were all good at governing the country and short at using soldiers. It is necessary to select carefully and reappoint new governors.

These governors led their respective armies to defend each position, and waited with their nets spread.

Hong Chengchou again led the army to pursue the main force of the peasant army, forcing it to have no respite.

The thief army is like a bird, how can it not fly out of this big net! ”

Hearing this, Chongzhen nodded again and again: "I hate to see Qing late, if Qing is by my side to assist, why is there anything today." ”