Time flies quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it's March.

The cold winter has quietly passed, and the trees that were originally sleeping are gradually waking up and blooming with new green buds and leaves.

Jizhou, inside the Governor's Palace.

At this time, in the hall, Yang Xuan, the governor of Jiliao, was discussing the next strategic deployment with Yang Bo, the Zuo Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and many senior generals.

As the organizer of this meeting, Yang Xuan naturally sat in the main seat, even though he had tried his best to suppress it, but at this time, Yang Xuan still could not hide the excitement in his heart.

Not long ago, the imperial court officially appointed Yang Xuan as the general of the conquest, responsible for commanding the imperial army, while Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou were appointed as deputy generals, responsible for assisting from the side.

At the same time as the nine-sided border army and the elite of the guard station, the corresponding food and ordnance, as well as heavy grain and grass, etc., are also being transported in an orderly manner.

Yang Xuan knew very well in his heart that if this battle was won, then he would remove the last obstacle for Daming and make an immortal contribution.

When the time comes, his name will be engraved into the history books and praised by future generations.

In the room, I saw Yang Xuan retract his gaze from the map in front of him, and then looked at the many senior generals present, and said loudly: "Everyone, before this, the imperial court has issued a notice, saying that it is Altan Khan of the Tumut Department that there are signs of a large-scale invasion of our Ming frontier!" ”

"The imperial court has asked the various guards to take strict precautions, and report any news immediately, in addition, when the baggage, grain and grass, and the nine-sided border army drawn from the imperial court are all in place, we will wave our army to the north and sweep away the Tatars in one fell swoop!"

"Yes, General!"

As soon as Yang Xuan's words fell, many generals in the room got up from their seats and responded with fanatical expressions.

For these generals, as long as there is a war, it means that there are countless credits to be gained, and they can go further when the time comes.

After that, I saw Yang Xuan look around, raised his hand, pressed down, and motioned for everyone to sit down.

After everyone sat down, they saw Yang Xuan retract his gaze and continue next.

"In this battle, the imperial court is expected to use 260,000 troops, of which 80,000 troops are on the Jizhou side, and 150,000 troops are also drawn from various towns, and Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou are responsible for commanding more than 25,000 soldiers, including more than 18,000 car battalion troops."

"Not only that, Cheng Guogong will also personally lead the Shenji Battalion and participate in the battle with the army!"

After Yang Xuan announced the news that Cheng Guogong would also join the war with the army in front of everyone, the room suddenly fell into a dead silence, and everyone's faces were full of disbelief.

After all, that is the Duke of Chengguo, the most top-level clan and nobleman of the Ming Dynasty, and the existence of Shiqing Shilu and the country.

And now, this noble and abnormal Duke of Chengguo wants to go to the battlefield with them!

Then, I saw a general get up from his seat, look in the direction where Yang Xuan was, pluck up his courage, and asked, "Will ...... General, is it true that you just said that Cheng Guogong will also join the war at that time? ”

When Yang Xuan heard this, he glanced at the general quite indifferently, nodded, and replied in a deep voice: "Well, this is natural!" ”

Seeing the news that Chengguo Gong was about to participate in the war, and Yang Xuan, the general of the conquest, personally admitted it, the horror on everyone's faces was even worse.

"What did Cheng Guogong do when he led the army to the war?"

At this moment, this is a lingering doubt in the hearts of many generals present.

And Yang Xuan didn't mean to answer their doubts, but retracted his gaze and continued to announce the relevant deployments.

Later, seeing that this meeting was coming to an end, I saw Yang Xuan glance over the many generals present one by one, and said in a deep voice.

"The big war is coming, you go down to prepare your own soldiers, don't slack off, do you understand?"

"Yes, General!"

As soon as Yang Xuan's words fell, I saw that many generals present got up from their seats one after another, leaned down, and responded in unison.

……

After those generals left one after another, only Yang Xuan, the governor of Jiliao, and Yang Bo, the Zuo Shangshu of the military department, were left in the hall.

After this, I saw Yang Xuan look in the direction where Yang Bo was, and asked with a worried face: "Brother Weiyue, in your opinion, why did the imperial court send Chengguo Gong to participate in the war?" ”

When Yang Bo heard this, he shook his head imperceptibly, his face was full of helplessness, and he turned to speak: "Alas, Brother Yi, this matter in the court is not something we can participate in!" ”

When Yang Bo said this, he paused for a moment, and then added: "We just need to focus on the present!" ”

After listening to Yang Bo's words, Yang Xuan also nodded, and said gently: "But Brother Yue is right, we really shouldn't be too involved in the affairs of the court!" ”

Seeing that Yang Xuan listened to his admonition, Yang Bo breathed a sigh of relief.

In Yang Bo's view, since Yang Xuan defeated the 30,000 Tatar army that came to invade the Ming Dynasty and captured Tumaihan alive, the whole person has gradually become arrogant, and there is no one in his eyes, and he can't listen to his opinions.

And this situation became even more serious after Yang Xuan led the army to assist Tumaihan in quelling the rebellion of the Chahar tribe.

Although Yang Bo also admonished on this, it had little effect, because every time this topic was mentioned, Yang Xuan would deliberately avoid it and change the topic by the way.

Thinking of this, a little worry appeared on Yang Bo's face, in his opinion, the character of being arrogant and having no one in his eyes is fatal for a coach.

Then, I saw Yang Bo organize the language in his mind, looked in the direction of Yang Xuan with a solemn face, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Yigong!" ”

When the words fell, I saw Yang Xuan subconsciously turn around, look in the direction where Yang Bo was, his face was full of doubts, and asked, "Brother Weiyue, is there something wrong?" ”

Yang Bo took in the expression on Yang Xuan's face, and after a moment of silence, he followed up and said, "Brother Yigong, don't you feel that you have changed a little?" ”

"Become arrogant, no one in your eyes, can't listen to other people's opinions, you have to know your current identity, but I am the general of the Ming Dynasty, what you hold in your hands is the life of my Ming 260,000 elites!"

When Yang Bo said this, he suddenly aggravated his tone,

Yang Xuan saw that Yang Bo was ruthless, and a trace of anger flashed on his face, and he immediately glared angrily.

And Yang Bo didn't seem to care about this, just continued in a calm voice: "Brother Yigong, we have been working together for so many years, you might as well calm down and think about it, since you assisted Tumaihan to put down the rebellion of the Chahar Ministry, has your temper become more and more irritable......

Under Yang Bo's narration, Yang Xuan gradually calmed down and began to analyze his heart objectively.

Gradually, fine beads of sweat gradually oozed from Yang Xuan's forehead, because he found that the truth was indeed as Yang Bo said, and he began to become arrogant and unsightly.

At the same time, Yang Xuan also noticed Yang Bo's good intentions, Yang Bo really regarded him as a close friend, so he would speak up and dare to say such unpleasant words.

Time passed slowly, I don't know how long it has been, I saw Yang Xuan come back to his senses, looked in the direction where Yang Bo was, showed shame, and said sincerely: "As the saying goes, loyalty is contrary to ear, today I Yang Xuan can be regarded as having seen it!" ”

"Brother Weiyue, thank you for standing up and reminding me, otherwise, I am afraid it will be a big mistake!"

Yang Bo didn't care about this, just waved his hand, and turned to speak: "It's okay, Brother Yi, the two of us have been friends for so many years, how can I watch you make a big mistake?" ”

"You must know that the purpose of the imperial court's transfer of the nine-sided border army this time is to complete its efforts in one battle and completely eliminate Altan Khan, so as to avenge the revenge of the year!"

When Yang Xuan heard this, he also quite agreed with this, nodded, and said with emotion: "Yes, the imperial court this time, but it is serious!" ”

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On the other side, the Forbidden City, the Cabinet.

As the weather gradually warmed up, the cabinet became extremely busy, and one after another, like snowflakes, passed through the cabinet, the central department of the Ming Dynasty, issued to the six ministries, and then the six ministries implemented one by one.

Since the imperial court used far more troops this time than in the past, the complicated personnel appointments in the middle and the transfer of heavy grain and grass have exhausted everyone in the cabinet.

In the cabinet, I saw Yan Song put aside the processed envelope in his hand, turned around, looked in the direction where Xu Jie, and confirmed: "Elder Xu Ge, at present, the household department, regarding the transportation of heavy grain and grass, everything is normal, right?" ”

When Xu Jie heard Yan Song's words, he nodded, and said in response: "Elder Yan Ge doesn't have to worry, in terms of ordnance, grain and grass, the household department is already hurrying to transfer it, and in addition, there are many caravans that are also helping to transfer it together!" ”

After learning the news from Xu Jie's mouth, he saw Yan Song nodding, and the whole person gradually relaxed.

After that, I saw him pick up the teacup soaked in wolfberry water on the table, take a sip, face everyone, and comfort: "It's good to be busy for this time!" ”

Xu Jie, who was on the side, heard Yan Song's words, glanced at Yan Song quietly, and complained secretly: "This Yan Song, but he doesn't have a backache when he stands and talks!" ”

At this time, Xu Jie's eyes were bloodshot, and his whole spirit seemed very sluggish, and he hadn't closed his eyes much for two consecutive days.

The household department is responsible for the heavy grain and grass required by the 260,000 army, and this burden is all on Xu Jie, the head of the household department

Large and small affairs, all need Xu Jie, the head of the household, to make decisions.

Recently, the entire department of the household department has been operating at a high load, and officials at all levels, like Xu Jie, have not closed their eyes for two days.

At this moment, I saw Zhang Juzheng, who was not far away, also put aside the processed letter in his hand, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

Although Zhang Juzheng is the youngest person in the entire cabinet, his mental outlook is not much better than Xu Jie.

After all, the military department needs to dispatch 260,000 troops, including 150,000 troops, all of whom are drawn from the important towns on the nine sides, and the generals in charge of the commander have different temperaments.

When dispatching, many factors should be considered, and try to make the best use of talents to avoid conflicts, and it is precisely because of this that Zhang Juzheng will look haggard.

At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps from outside the cabinet, and after a while, I saw a servant walking quickly into the cabinet.

After the official entered the cabinet, he subconsciously looked in the direction where Yan Song and Xu Jie.

Immediately afterwards, I saw that the official took out the letter placed in his sleeve, held it high above his head, and reported in a deep voice: "Elder Yuge, the envoy sent by the imperial court to the Chahar Department sent someone to deliver this letter!" ”

As soon as these words came out, they instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the cabinet, and immediately, I saw Yan Song glance over the body of the official, and ordered in a deep voice: "Bring the letter!" ”

"Yes, Yan Ge Lao!"

After receiving the letter, Yan Song immediately opened it and browsed the contents of it in detail.

Time passed slowly, I don't know how long it was, I saw Yan Song put the letter in his hand aside, stroked his beard, and his face was full of inexplicable smiles.

Seeing this, Xu Jie, who was on the side, couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart, and then asked, "Elder Yan Ge, what is written on this?" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he just glanced at Xu Jie quite indifferently, and then handed out the letter in his hand: "The envoy mentioned in the letter that the ruling Amutai on the side of the Chahar Department has decided to send more than 15,000 elite horsemen to fight with my Ming Dynasty when the time comes!" ”

After taking the letter from Yan Song's hand, I saw Xu Jie hastily glance at the content of the letter, and the content on it was exactly the same as what Yan Song said before.

After reading the contents of the letter, Xu Jie handed it to Hu Zongxian on the side, and said with emotion: "Yes, compared to my Daming, I'm afraid they hate Altan Khan more!" ”

When Xu Jie said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued to add: "After all, it was the Tumut Department where Altan Khan was located that expelled the Chahar Department from the grassland!" ”

At this moment, Hu Zongxian, who was on the side, squinted his eyes, and said with emotion while handing over the letter in his hand to Gao Gong.

"It's actually Amutai, the ruler, who advocates sending more than 15,000 elite horsemen to fight with my Ming Dynasty, it seems that this person's plan is not small!"

"No matter what, as long as they obediently be my Daming's dogs, it doesn't matter who sits in that position!"

When Hu Zongxian's words fell, I saw Zhang Juzheng shaking his head imperceptibly, and said something in response.

After everyone in the cabinet finished reading the contents of the letter, they saw Yan Song clear his throat, face everyone, and propose: "We must inform Your Majesty of such important news as soon as possible, what do you think?" ”

"Well, Elder Yan Ge is right, military affairs cannot be delayed, we have to hurry up and inform Your Majesty of this news!"

As soon as Yan Song's words fell, he saw Xu Jie stand up and speak without thinking. (End of chapter)