I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 394 Tatar Invasion
Jizhou, Governor's Mansion.

According to the usual practice, today is the day when Zuo Shangshu Yang Bo of the Ministry of War and Governor Yang Xuan of Jiliao gathered together to discuss how to prevent Tatar invasion. Besides them, some generals will also attend the meeting.

In the huge hall, many senior generals were sitting in unison. Yang Bo and Yang Xuan, as the initiators of this meeting, naturally sat at the top.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Yang Bo nodded to Yang Xuan, indicating that the meeting could start.

Afterwards, Yang Xuan coughed twice, turned his gaze to the generals on both sides, and immediately asked.

"It's been a while since the imperial court issued a notice telling us to guard against a possible Tatar invasion. During this time, have you collected any valuable information?"

As soon as Yang Xuan finished speaking, a general stood up and reported respectfully.

"My lord governor, in recent days, according to reports from scouts at the front, a small group of cavalry is rushing towards Jizhou."

"There are about [-] cavalrymen. Judging from the direction the cavalry came from, it should be the son of Dalaisun, the subordinate of Tumahan!"

When Yang Xuan learned the news from the general's mouth, a little surprise appeared on his face.

"Why did it come so early this year? According to the past practice, shouldn't the harassment start in summer and autumn?"

As soon as Yang Xuan finished speaking, Yang Bo frowned, and a guess suddenly appeared in his mind.

"This year's weather is quite strange, the temperature has dropped sharply, and the aquatic plants on the grassland are far less lush than before. They cannot support so many horses and livestock. Perhaps, this is the reason why they chose to harass my Daming in advance!"

Yang Xuan also quite agreed with Yang Bo's words, and immediately nodded slightly, and continued.

"Well, what Brother Wei Yue said makes sense, it seems that they jumped the wall in a hurry, so they had to take a gamble!"

When Yang Xuan said this, he paused for a moment, then continued.

"If my guess is correct, this is just the vanguard, used to test the truth of my Ming Dynasty!"

"Tumaihan's large army should still be waiting and watching. If this cavalry can achieve the desired effect, then what we will meet next is the large army of Tumahan!"

When Yang Xuan said this, his face suddenly became serious, and immediately, he called the subordinates and gave orders in a deep voice.

"Immediately report the news that the Tatar cavalry is about to invade Jizhou to the capital without delay!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

After the subordinate official responded, he quickly left the room.

Soon, an urgent message of [-] miles was sent to the capital via the post station along the way.

After sending someone to deliver the news, the solemn look on Yang Xuan's face also faded a lot.

Afterwards, he changed the subject and asked the generals on both sides about the use of the new weapons sent by the court.

"By the way, what do you think of the batch of new weapons sent by the court not long ago?"

Hearing Yang Xuan's words, those generals seemed to have opened up the chatterbox, scrambling to report to him.

Afterwards, Yang Xuan pointed at him, and a general who was not far from him immediately spoke.

"Li Ran, the soldiers under your command are equipped with the most new weapons, tell me about them!"

Hearing Yang Xuan's words, Li Ran immediately restrained himself, and only reported respectfully after sorting out his words.

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

"The general feels that the batch of new weapons sent by the imperial court are quite practical, especially the new weapon called grenade, which not only has great lethality, but is also easy to carry!"

"Others, such as firecrackers, cannons, etc., their power and range have also been greatly improved compared to the past!"

"It's just that the quantity is not enough. If these new weapons can be officially installed in the Nine Frontier Army, there will be no need to worry about the invasion of Tatars anymore!"

After listening to Li Ran's words, Yang Xuan nodded slightly, and immediately motioned Li Ran to sit back in his seat before continuing.

"Don't worry, I have received the news that the imperial court is now fully producing these new weapons, and we will be able to equip them all in a short time!"

"At that time, we will be able to attack across the board and go straight to the Tatar base camp!"

"When the time comes, we will all be recorded in the annals of history and be admired by future generations!"

There is no doubt that Yang Xuan's words gave many generals present a shot in the arm. Who doesn't have the wish to be a wolf and leave a name in history?
Some generals have even begun to gear up, hoping that Tumahan's cavalry will arrive in Jizhou as soon as possible, and use their lives to build a ladder for themselves.

Seeing that the meeting was coming to an end, Yang Bo on the side hurriedly asked many generals present.

"Have the prices stabilized?"

Hearing this, a general stood up and reported respectfully.

"My lord, since the imperial court began to transport goods in large quantities, the current prices in Jizhou have basically stabilized, only a little more expensive than the capital!"

Hearing this, Yang Bo breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately ordered.

"Well, if that's the case, let's go here for the time being today. You go back and count your troops and horses, and prepare for the battle!"

"Yes, my lord, I'll take my leave now!"

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Forbidden City, Cabinet.

Everyone was dealing with the corresponding memorials as usual, and no one had the intention of speaking.

At this moment, Xu Jie put aside the completed melody in his hand before he spoke.

"Now in the streets and alleys, both officials and ordinary people are discussing the upcoming newspaper issued by the imperial court."

After Xu Jie's voice fell, Yan Song said with emotion.

"That's right, even my servants can hear the stall owner talking about it when they go shopping!"

After saying these two sentences, the cabinet fell into silence again, only the rustling sound of paper being turned.

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps from outside the door, and a subordinate staff hurried into the cabinet, panting.

"Ge...Ge Lao, this... this is the Jizhou side, it is said... the [-]-li rush!"

Hearing this, everyone's faces were full of astonishment, and no one spoke for a while.

Everyone present knew what the eight-hundred-mile rush from Jizhou meant. It meant that the Tatars were about to lead an army to invade the border of Ming Dynasty!

Yan Song came back to his senses, took the envelope from the servant, and opened it with trembling hands.

After he finished browsing the above content, the expression on his face suddenly became ugly.

Seeing this, Xu Jie on the side hurriedly asked with concern.

"Old Yan Ge, what does it say?"

Yan Song shook his head unrecognizably, handed the envelope in Xu Jie's hand, and explained.

"It says on it that a cavalry force of 3000 men is rushing towards Jizhou. They should be the son of Dalai Sun, the subordinate of Tumahan!"

"In addition, the possibility that there are large forces waiting in the rear cannot be ruled out."

After Xu Jie read the contents of the letter, his complexion suddenly became solemn, and he couldn't help but exclaimed.

"Why did this year come so quickly!"

(End of this chapter)