I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 670: Annoyed Zhang Juzheng
In the capital, Zhu Yijun brought Hu Zongxian, Zhang Juzheng, Zhao Zhenji, Tan Lun, as well as the six ministers, ministers, and five military commanders to the north of Tongzhou City to see Qi Jiguang off.

First, the emperor bestowed on the king a flag and seal, and granted him a decree, a decree, and a banner of victory.

Then the emperor gave me wine to cheer me up.
After the whole ceremony, Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said to Hu Zongxian and others: "The four gentlemen, please wait in the pavilion. I have something to say to Qi Jiguang."

"Yes."

"Qi Qing, let's go to that pavilion and talk."

"According to the order."

Zhu Yijun wore a round-collared uniform with a golden dragon and twelve Chola emblems today, and a Yishan crown on his head.

Qi Jiguang, wearing a field-gray army general's uniform, took the initiative to hand his sword and pistol to his followers, followed Zhu Yijun, climbed up a small hill more than ten meters high, and entered the small pavilion on the top.

"Sit down." Zhu Yijun pointed to the wooden railing of the pavilion and sat on it first.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Qi Jiguang sat down halfway respectfully, an arm's length away from Zhu Yijun.

"Qi Qing will have to leave Beijing for at least two years for this Western Expedition. He will be isolated thousands of miles away, responsible for the safety of 150,000 cavalry and infantry, and will have to open up a western route for the Ming Dynasty. This is a heavy responsibility.

There are some things that I would like to take this opportunity to make clear to Qi Qing. "

"Your Majesty, please give us your instructions."

"For this Western Expedition, there is talk among the court and the public that the court has mobilized 12 cavalry regiments of the Wing Guard, 35,000 cavalry, as well as one assault infantry regiment of the Solon Camp and two assault infantry regiments of the Sushen Camp, totaling 9,000 people. The main purpose is to allow the Oirat tribe in Jinshan and Yilibali in the Western Regions to consume these hidden dangers of the court."

Qi Jiguang's face changed slightly, and he quickly replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, these people are judging others by their own standards. They have no idea of ​​the significance of the Western Expedition, and they are making random guesses and making up rumors."

"Why am I telling Qi Qing about these rumors at this time? It's because these words are so heartbreaking."

Qi Jiguang didn't know how to respond, so he just listened to Zhu Yijun quietly.

"The Jinshan Wala tribe is the old rival of the Wing Guards. There are thousands of miles of grassland there, which is most suitable for cavalry combat. The Wing Guards must be the main force.

There will inevitably be casualties in combat. If the Wing Guards suffer too many casualties, wouldn’t that be just as they said?

There are also the Solon and Sushen camps, who make a living by fishing and hunting in the Baishan and Heishui areas. They fight bravely and have strong wills. In the wars against Tumen Khan, the sweep of Mobei, and the suppression of rebellions in Korea, they were always the first to charge into the enemy lines, wielding iron hammers and sharp knives.

We all know that the first to attack will cause heavy casualties. If there are too many casualties, wouldn't that be the fulfillment of their prophecy? "

Zhu Yijun looked at Qi Jiguang, observing the expression on his face.

Qi Jiguang was extremely prudent in doing things and would never do anything without being sure.

This temperament of his was fully displayed in the battles of Xianghe, Liuhe, Luanhe and others.

Plan before you fight to avoid defeat.

But sometimes being too steady is not a good thing.

Zhu Yijun continued, "I told you this because I was worried that you would be concerned about these rumors and would not dare to use the Wing Guards and the Solon and Sushen Battalions, fearing that there would be too many casualties and bad public opinion."

Qi Jiguang was shocked.

After the emperor said this, he suddenly realized that he might really be concerned about these rumors, and then worried that the Wing Guard Army, Soran, and Sushen Camp would suffer heavy casualties, so he did not dare to boldly use these scouts.

The emperor really knows himself very well.

"Your Majesty, now that I have said this, I don't want to admit it, but I have to admit that what you said may really happen to me."

"That's it." Zhu Yijun said happily: "Although our infantry has achieved the transformation from chariots to cavalry, it is still infantry after all. Besiege the city, fight head-on, no matter how hard the walnut is, I believe these soldiers can smash it.

However, the cavalry of the Jinshan Wala tribes were not inferior to those of the Tumed and Chahar tribes. During the Zhengtong period, it was they who reached Xuanfu and caused the Tumu Incident.

Our infantry is isolated thousands of miles away, and no matter how much baggage they carry, it is limited. Li Ling's 5,000 cavalry is a lesson for us. The best way to deal with cavalry is to use cavalry.

The Wing Guards had an advantage against the Oirat cavalry. Altan Khan had led them to defeat the Oirat many times before, so they had rich combat experience and were very familiar with the situation there.

So you have to let them go and use them. Trust them, trust them fully, and don't be disturbed by those rumors.

Do you understand? Qi Jiguang! "

Qi Jiguang immediately stood up, straightened his body, and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I understand."

"Okay, sit down, I have something to tell you."

"Yes."

"After the Lantern Festival, Huo Jing and Huo Bian returned to Qinghai. Cao Gong and Wen Chang were in Shaanxi and Gansu and had already made preparations for them.

More than 10,000 Xihai troops were also waiting in the wings. They were very efficient and would definitely act quickly when they returned to Qinghai. It was already April, and their troops had probably passed through the Yalingkuo Pass, crossed the Kunlun Mountains, and reached the upper reaches of the Chelichang River (Chelchen River).

How do they fight?
Did they advance eastward along the Chelichang River to the Puchang Sea (Lop Nur) and harass the southern part of Turpan? Or did they advance westward along the Kunlun Mountains and harass the cities of the Yarkand Khanate, such as Khotan, Yarkand (Shache), and Hasihar (Kashgar)? I don't know.

I have only two tasks for them: one is to protect themselves; the other is to seize the opportunity and beat whoever is easier to beat.

Anyway, the Yarkand Khanate, Yilibali and the four major Wala tribes of Dzungar, Dzungar, Khoshut and Torghut in the Western Regions and Jinshan have no friendship with our Ming Dynasty. There is no rule as to who to fight and who not to fight.

This is true for the Southern Army led by brothers Huo Jing and Huo Bian, and also for the Northern Army led by you.

If you don't like someone, beat him; if you see us grinning, beat him; if you don't speak well during negotiations, beat him. In short, when we go to the Western Regions, we are not going to be guests, but to recover our old territory. Who knows, all the people there are our potential enemies. "

Qi Jiguang listened quietly and kept it in mind.

"Of course, if there are those who are willing to submit, it's okay, you can take them in as dogs. But Qi Qing, you have to remember that if you take them in as dogs, you have to use them like dogs.

These people say that they admire the civilization of the Ming Dynasty and are welcoming the imperial army with food and drink. Don't believe a word of their words. They just fell to the ground when they saw that we were so powerful.

Such forces are not on the same page with us. Once we get into trouble, they will definitely be the first to bite us back. So, don't be sincere to them, because sincerity will not win their sincerity.

Only when we beat them hard and make them submissive, will they willingly submit to us. You have been fighting on the grassland for so long, you should know what the temperament of the wolf cubs on the grassland is.

Those who take the initiative to come here to be dogs must have the awareness of being dogs. They must rush to the front and bite people for us. If they bite well, they will be rewarded with a few bones to eat. If they bite badly, they will be stewed in hot pot directly! "

If this word gets out, there will definitely be an uproar.

If those old scholars heard this, they would definitely beat their chests and stamp their feet. Why is their emperor so ungrateful and unkind?

However, Qi Jiguang and other close ministers were already accustomed to hearing it.

To these veteran generals who have fought their way out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, this is the sign of a wise ruler.

Being kind to the enemy is being cruel to your own soldiers.

Being cruel to the enemy is the greatest kindness to your own soldiers.

Zhu Yijun continued, "When we arrive in the Western Regions, we must maintain military discipline. No matter what the time or the environment, we must not set a bad example and cause the Ming army to change color.

But Qi Jiguang, you must remember this, when you get there, you must be brave enough to take action. Those who are stubborn and stubborn, kill them! You must never think of influencing those die-hards, you can only save them.

We are the king's army. We do not burn, kill or plunder. We are here to recover the old land and take over everything. Of course, to become the master of that land again, we must ensure that the local people have enough food and clothing. How do we ensure this? It is definitely not that we save money for them to eat.

We can collect food locally, but the prerequisite is to give priority to ensuring food for our officers and soldiers.

What should we do if the local tribes have no food to eat? We should ask them to go west, to the Yili River, to the rich places in the river, and to the places we have not occupied to beg for food.

Qi Qing, I have to tell you the truth. "

Zhu Yijun leaned forward slightly, and Qi Jiguang quickly leaned forward and listened attentively.

"Your Majesty, please speak."

"In my plan, the Ming Dynasty's western territories, up to the Pamir Mountains, the Huozhan River (Sir River), and the Great Salt Sea (Aral Sea), will be given to them.

The situation there is too complicated and it is too far away from the heartland of the Ming Dynasty. Instead of wasting energy arguing with them, it is better to defend the area east of the Huozhan River and the Great Salt Sea.

He concentrated on reorganizing the various Mongolian tribes in the Yile River, the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Jinshan Mountains into the Mongolian front wing, and then gathered the troops of the rear, left, and right wings, starting from the Yile River and the Jinshan Mountains, and advancing north and south along the territory of the Golden Horde.

Qi Jiguang's Adam's apple couldn't help but tremble up and down. The emperor was indeed a man of great ambition.

"The north is more vast than the south. Temujin's descendants ran along that side happily. We, the Ming Dynasty, can definitely inherit their legacy and run along that side again.

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Therefore, we must manage the old land of the Western Regions well. Now there are many people there, with all kinds of people. Qi Qing, remember this, give priority to the Mongolian tribes that believe in Buddhism or Shamanism.

As for the other tribes, if we can induce them to go west to the Central Asian region, we will induce them. If they don’t listen to our advice, we will force them to leave. If they refuse to leave, we will…”

Zhu Yijun gently chopped down with his palm.

Qi Jiguang nodded in understanding, "I'll remember that."

Zhu Yijun finally said to Qi Jiguang: "Qi Qing, you must remember this: use thunderbolt methods to permanently consolidate the northwest territory for the Ming Dynasty.

Don't worry about what future generations will say, history is written by the victors!"

Qi Jiguang's expression was stern, and he said respectfully: "I obey your order!"

Looking at Qi Jiguang and his entourage riding their horses on a long journey, the people and horses gradually disappeared between the vast sky and earth under the spring sunshine.

Zhu Yijun put his hands in his sleeves, watched silently for a long time, and suddenly turned to Hu Zongxian and other ministers and said.

"I told Qi Qing that we had won the first battle. The altar in front of the portrait of Grandpa Huang in the Renshou Hall in the Western Garden was still empty. The spoils I showed Grandpa Huang were not enough. I told him to work harder!"

Hu Zongxian and the other three looked at each other, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Zhang Juzheng got off the carriage and walked into the mansion, feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

The carriage was fast but bumpy, while the sedan chair was slow but steady.

Now the emperor emphasizes efficiency and horse-drawn carriages are popular. Everyone follows suit and rides in horse-drawn carriages. The speed is faster, but it is indeed a bit tiring to ride all the way.

Zhang Juzheng just wanted to take a hot bath in the backyard to relieve his fatigue.

As soon as he reached the front yard, the manager Zhang Tong, who had rushed over after hearing the news, came to greet him.

He looked worried and hesitated to speak.

"What happened?" Zhang Juzheng asked unhappily.

"Master, something happened to Jiang Ling."

Zhang Juzheng's heart trembled, and he stood still, and asked in a trembling voice: "Could it be the old lady?"

"No, sir, the old lady is in good health." Zhang Tong explained quickly, "It's You Qi."

"What's wrong with him?" Zhang Juzheng let out a long sigh, and his violently beating heart returned to normal, and he asked casually.

Zhang Tong hurriedly stepped forward and whispered something in Zhang Juzheng's ear.

Zhang Juzheng's face changed and he stopped again.

"Is this true?"

"Sir, it's absolutely true!"

"That bastard You Qi! He is causing trouble for me at this time! Do you know who is in charge of Huguang? Wang Yi'e, the Osprey Governor! Who is he? Even I have to give him some distance! What's more, he is doing important things for the emperor and has the royal flag in his hand.

If I were caught by him, he would kill me at will, and I wouldn’t be able to do anything about it! Damn it! "

Zhang Tong quickly advised, "Master, everyone in the government and the country knows about the relationship between You Qi and you. If something happens to him and he is killed by Wang Duxian, it will be a shame for you."

Zhang Juzheng was so angry that his face turned blue and he paced back and forth in the yard with his hands behind his back.

"Of course I feel bad. You Qi was arrested, and it's embarrassing for me anyway." Zhang Juzheng said angrily, "Pan Yinglong suffered a loss a few days ago, and they blamed me for it.

I have repeatedly told You Qi to be more restrained! Especially after entering Huguang, he must behave himself.

Now, he even offered it to me!"

Zhang Tong continued to persuade him, "Master, the old lady loves You Qi very much. I just received an urgent letter from Jiang Ling. Doctor Wan has brought the old lady back to health with his miraculous hands.

What if anything happens to You Qi and the news reaches the old lady's ears?"

Zhang Juzheng closed his eyes and breathed out through his nostrils, just like the steam engine in the Luanzhou factory.

You Qi was sweet-talking and was very good at making the old lady happy. She accepted him as her godson and treated him as her own son. It was precisely because of the old lady's favor that You Qi was so fearless.

Wang Yi'e was in charge of the plan to change the natives into officials. According to Hu Meilin, Wang Yi'e was trying to deal with Yang Yinglong of Bozhou and use him as the chicken to change the natives into officials during the meeting of the Advisory Bureau.

According to the official documents reported by the Hunan and Hubei Provincial Government during this period, the action took place during this period. You Qi happened to cause trouble in Hubei. Although he was just a commoner, he was connected to himself and the Zhang Mansion in Jiangling.

For both public and private reasons, Wang Yi'e had to go to Hubei to handle the matter personally.

If this matter reached the ears of the emperor, no, the secret report might have already entered the West Garden by now.

Because of the reckless behavior of his own servants, Wang Yi'e was forced to temporarily leave the war on the front line and return to Hubei to clean up his own mess.

After reading this secret report, the emperor must have felt like he had eaten a bowl of flies.

Damn You Qi!
Zhang Juzheng walked around the yard with his hands behind his back.

You Qi must be saved, but how?
After rescuing him, he also had to save Wang Yi'e's face and make the emperor turn a blind eye.

It's difficult unless you go to Hubei in person.

As the Prime Minister, how could he dare to abandon state affairs and leave Beijing without permission?
Zhang Juzheng worked like a donkey pulling a mill for more than a quarter of an hour, and suddenly thought of someone.

Yes, half of the responsibility for the origin of this matter lies on you, and you have the responsibility to help me make it right!
"Zhang Tong, quickly grind ink for the master." Zhang Juzheng turned and walked towards the study.

(End of this chapter)