Dealing with people who read books is trouble!

Going around, Hong Chengchou really wants to borrow soldiers!

Hum!

Borrow soldiers!

I'm going to do it!

Since ancient times, I have never heard of borrowing a soldier and paying it back!

If he knew this, the ghost would be worthy of his brother!

It's a pity that the wood is already in the boat!

I just formed a brother, and I immediately turned my face and didn't recognize anyone, which is really unreasonable!

"Oh, it's just a few soldiers!

As long as the younger brother has it in hand, as long as the eldest brother is in need, just ask someone to bring a word!

No ambiguity! ”

Wang Li agreed with a mouthful, but actually did a tai chi.

What does it mean to "have it on hand"?

I'm the Admiral of the West Factory, and I only have Jinyi Guard in my hand!

Man Gui did recruit 10,000 soldiers and horses, but he is the chief soldier of Datong, and he is not at my disposal!

If Man Gui agrees to lend it to you, that's your ability!

As for the cavalry that is about to be formed, you don't have to count on it!

That's not a cavalry, it's a brocade guard!

Even if you install iron armor, it is still an "iron armor brocade guard"!

If you castrate yourself as a eunuch, I don't mind borrowing you a few!

will also write to Zhu Youjian and recommend you to be the commander of the "South Factory" or "North Factory"!

As long as you dare to go to the palace, I will do what I say!

So, I agreed to lend it to you, but I'm afraid you won't dare to ask for it!

However, Hong Chengchou didn't know Wang Li's thoughts, and was secretly rejoicing!

Governor Yang's appeasement will not calm Shaanxi for long!

In less than two months, the civil uprising in Shaanxi will surely rise again!

It's a pity that the court doesn't allocate silver!

Governor Yansui is a coward again!

Hong has the heart to serve the country, but unfortunately there are no soldiers in his hands!

……

Due to the depletion of tobacco leaves, the tobacco factory in Shanxi has almost stopped production.

The people who worked as "workers" in the tobacco factory for more than half a year either moved to Sichuan or changed careers to become miners.

In this regard, Wang Li is not in a hurry.

Because the "cigarette factory" has no machinery and equipment, let alone real estate or other heavy assets;

As long as there are manpower, as long as there are tobacco leaves, the tobacco factory can be re-established anytime and anywhere.

Build wherever you want, build as many as you want!

……

In the third year of Chongzhen (1630 AD), May.

Cao Wenzhao, who was seconded, and a thousand Guanning iron cavalry under his command, finally arrived in Datong.

On behalf of the king's mansion, the king set up a banquet and hospitality, and was diligent.

"Mr. Cao, the climate in Shanxi is not as good as that in Liaodong, can you still adapt to it?"

"The factory is too worried!

Cao was originally from Shanxi, how could he not adapt to it?

It's much warmer here than in Liaodong, and the riders will be more agile on their horses and more able to win battles!

It's a pity that there is no battle here! ”

Cao Wenzhao was a little displeased and disappointed, and Wang Li hurriedly persuaded him to drink.

"General Cao has been fighting in Liaodong for many years, and it is long time to rest for a while!

When the horses and equipment are ready, the training of new recruits will depend on General Cao! ”

"You're welcome, you're welcome!

Cao's promotion to the "chief soldier" depends on the appreciation and recommendation of the factory officer!

However, on the way here, Cao heard that the factory was digging coal and casting pots, and wanted to exchange war horses with the Mongols? ”

"Yes, it is!

You also know that the production of my Ming war horses is scarce, and it is far inferior to the war horses of Mongolia!

And...... The Mongols are also very talkative!

Ten iron pots, or two hundred pounds of coal, can be exchanged for a fine horse!

If you meet someone who is easy to talk to, you can also send a few more sheep! ”

Speaking of this, Wang Li smiled, pulled his throat, and urged outside the hall: "It's been so long, why hasn't the roasted whole sheep been delivered yet?" ”

"No hurry, no hurry!"

Cao Wenzhao waved his hand again and again, frowning: "Factory father, exchanging iron pots and coal for war horses is really a loss-making business!"

These materials are transported to Jingshi or Jiangnan, and they can be exchanged for a lot of silver! ”

"Well...... You also know that the imperial court has not allocated any money, and I have no money in my hands, so I can only exchange these for war horses! ”

"No, I only need to go to the north, and in less than half a month, I will definitely be able to get war horses!

If you're lucky, you'll have no problem getting him three or five thousand horses! ”

Cao Wenzhao looked confident, but Wang Li was taken aback!

The "engagement" in this guy's mouth is clearly "grabbing"!

This guy, even the Mongols dare to provoke Mongolia?

Don't want to live anymore?

Doesn't he know that the Mongol cavalry is invincible all over Europe and Asia!

The imperial court finally negotiated with the Mongols, and the north finally settled down.

Cao Wenzhao saw Wang Li's worries and smiled disdainfully: "Gonggong, the Mongolian cavalry has long lost its former majesty!"

Moreover, Mongolia has a lot of tribes!

The one I'm about to visit is the Karaqin Ministry!

If it goes well, if the timing is right, you can also visit the Chahanhot Department and the Haoqi Special Department!

Therefore, it is indeed not cost-effective to exchange coal and iron pots for war horses! ”

After thinking about it, Wang Limao suddenly opened his head and nodded again and again!

Since the rise of the Jurchens, the Mongolian tribes have indeed lost their former bravery!

More than a dozen tribes, large and small, have been beaten by Huang Taiji and cannot take care of themselves, and they have completely fallen to Huang Taiji!

Just like the defense of Beijing at the end of last year, if there was no support from the Mongols, how could Huang Taiji take advantage of the road to go south?

Therefore, Cao Wenzhao's "visit" did not affect the "harmony" between Mongolia and the Ming Dynasty!

Moreover, after Huang Taiji robbed the Ming Dynasty, he had withdrawn to Shenyang to "enjoy happiness", and did not garrison troops in various Mongolian departments!

Moreover, he is also not capable of garrisoning troops in various ministries!

At this time, it is the perfect time to "visit"!

That's it, come and don't be rude!

Huang Taiji can go south to plunder, so can't we go north to loot?

Cao Wenzhao only had a thousand cavalry, but he was a well-equipped iron horseman!

This army, even the elite white-armored soldiers of the Eight Banners have never been afraid, will they be afraid of a few Mongolian tribes who are struggling to survive?

Moreover, they are cavalrymen!

Loot, lead the cattle, sheep and horses and leave!

By the time Huang Taiji reacted, he would have withdrawn to Datong a long time ago!

The border defense is full of gui, but it is not as empty as last time!

If you can't defend it, how can Huang Taiji break through the Great Wall?

Unless he has wings!

If Huang Taiji really dared to kill, he would just ask Zhu Youzhen for money and food!

I'm not afraid that he won't give it!

Well, there are risks!

But, hold up the bold, starve the cowardly!

Since Cao Wenzhao is confident, why not give it a try?

"Good!"

Wang Li was so excited that he slapped the table: "This matter is fully responsible for General Cao Bing, and Man Gui and I are responsible for taking over!"

As soon as the war horse arrives, I will prepare enough armor for you!

The recruitment and training of personnel are also under the sole responsibility of Mr. Cao, and the West Factory will never ask more! ”

As soon as these words came out, Cao Wenzhao was already enthusiastic!

After begging for a long time, it was still under the persuasion of the emperor that Zu Dashou reluctantly gave a thousand soldiers and horses!

On the way here, he was always worried!

I'm afraid that Wang Li won't agree, and I'm afraid that there will be no soldiers to bring!

I'm afraid that the "Taiyuan General Army" will become a bare-bones general!

It seems that this West Factory is really different!

Ambitious, daring!

Moreover, do not hinder the affairs of the army!

In this way, one's own achievements will no longer be a dream!

It's just that......

"Factory father! Building an Iron Horse requires more than just horses, riders, and armor!

The wear and tear of equipment and war horses, the daily food and grass needs of war horses, and the rewards and rewards of riders are absolutely astronomical!

An iron cavalry of 10,000 people, even by the most conservative estimates, needs a million taels of silver per year! ”

"Mr. Cao, you're really worried!" Wang Li raised the wine bowl with a solemn face:

"Don't worry! Even if all the Jinyi guards are in arrears, they don't owe a copper plate to the cavalry!

Even if all my brocade guards eat chaff, they will ensure that all the cavalry will eat meat! ”

"Factory ......"

Cao Wenzhao burst into tears and choked up!

There are so many words of gratitude in my chest, but I can't say them!

Zhu Youzhen, who was far away in Beijing, never dreamed that he had miscalculated again!

For Wang Li's ability, Zhu Youzhen is a hundred assured!

He transferred Wang Li to Shanxi, and wanted to transfer him to Shaanxi, all of which treated Wang Li as a sharp knife!

However, he has always been wary of Wang Li!

He needs Wang Li, but he is afraid that Wang Li will become the second Wei Zhongxian!

He borrowed the hand of Sun Chengzong and seized Mangui's soldiers and horses;

but also gave Man Gui 10,000 taels of silver and asked him to guard Datong;

Its purpose is to contain and monitor Wang Li!

He agreed to secondment Cao Wenzhao and gave him a thousand iron horsemen, also wanting to contain Wang Li!

He played his abacus well, but he overlooked one thing:

In the battle outside the city of Jingshi, it was himself who pushed Man Gui to a dead end!

It was Wang Li who saved Man Gui's life!

What Zhu Youzhen didn't expect was that Cao Wenzhao at this time regarded himself as Wang Li's ministry!

In fact, this is an accident and an inevitability!

Man Gui's helpless death, Yuan Chonghuan's imprisonment, the generals were all trembling!

Cao Wenzhao saw it very clearly: Zu Dashou was not blamed for "leading troops to rebel", not because he repelled Huang Taiji, nor because he recaptured the four cities in Guannei!

Rather, in his hands, he was about Ning Tieqi!

This iron horse, although it was jointly built by Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan, although they are eating the military salary of the imperial court, they are all from Liaodong!

It's more like Zu Dashou's private soldier!

Cao Wenzhao is not stupid!

He knew that Wang Li at this moment was trying to build his own private army!

Wang Li's corruption, the ministers have long been suspicious, but there is no substantial evidence!

However, he was able to build a cavalry and ensure that the cavalry was paid!

That's a bit of a mystery!

The household department, the military department, Zhu Youzhen, who can get the silver?

They can't even take it out!

Wang Li can!

In Cao Wenzhao's view, whether it is Sun Chengzong, Gao Di or Yuan Chonghuan, they are all generals appointed by the imperial court!

He followed Zu Dashou, whether he was loyal to Sun Chengzong, Gao Di or Yuan Chonghuan, he was all serving the imperial court!

Wang Li is the governor of Xichang and an official appointed by the imperial court!

Serving under his command, he is also loyal to the court!

Under Wang Li's command, he has no constraints, has soldiers and horses, and has food and salary, and he can realize his long-cherished wish of making meritorious contributions!

Therefore, in any way, being Wang Li's part is more promising than being Zu Dashou's part!

There is no shame in this!

……

After two days of observation, Cao Wenzhao no longer has doubts and uneasiness!

This factory man is either writing and painting in the main hall, or closing his eyes on the Taishi chair to recuperate!

He never asks about things in the army!

"Brother, I'll go with you this time when I go north!"

Cao Wenyao repeatedly asked for battle, but Cao Wenzhao shook his head: "There are Changjiao and Dingjiao going with me, there is nothing to worry about!"

Your injuries haven't healed yet, so you just stayed in Datong to make iron armor armor!

The factory will leave this matter to you, don't be lazy!

Don't live up to the trust of the factory! ”

"But...... It's very dangerous to go to Mongolia......"

"Needless to say!" Cao Wenzhao interrupted Cao Wenyao's words, and patted him on the shoulder again:

"Brother, I also know that this is dangerous!

However, our background is different from that of other generals!

We don't have a background in Jinshi or lifting, and we are often looked down upon!

However, the factory did not despise us, and supported us with a huge amount of money!

Whether we can make contributions and whether the Cao family can prosper depends on this time!

This may be the Cao family's best chance!

And the only chance!

So, we can only gamble! ”