Ming politicians

It has always been Liu Ji's regret not being able to capture Jia Jihan alive.

Because of Mo Chuo's self-confidence, and also because of Mo Chuo's character, Jia Jihan finally escaped. As for where he fled, no one knows, and it is impossible to know. The fight with Jia Jihan made Liu Ji tremble with fear. It wasn't when the problem was discovered in advance when he came to the Xibe tribe's residence, all the arrangements of Jia Jihan were successful, and at that time, nothing he said would work.

The bonfire party that day continued. Mo Chuu knew the seriousness of the situation. After talking with Liu Ji for a long time, he tried his best to keep Liu Ji. Mo Chuu's meaning was also very clear. What he did was wrong. Liu Ji was able to speak well in front of Su Tiancheng, and talk about the actual situation of the Xibo people.

When he left the Xibo tribe's residence, Liu Ji's thinking was basically fixed. Mo Chuai could not continue to serve as the leader of the Xibe tribe, otherwise something would happen sooner or later. Of course, this was his idea. As for Su Tiancheng Whether he will agree, and what kind of arrangements will be made, that is not what Liu Ji needs to conduct.

Four days later, Liu Ji arrived at the residence of the Daur tribe. What surprised him even more was that the Daur tribe was also ready for the battle. The leaders of the tribe had known for a long time that the Xibe tribe might launch a sneak attack.

By this time, Liu Ji was completely convinced that all this was instigated by the Hou Jin Tartars, hoping that there would be conflicts between the Xibe tribe and the Daur tribe, so that they could not start the conquest of the grassland tribes.

Liu Ji felt fortunate that he had done his best.Prevented an accident from happening, Liu Ji at this time.It would never have occurred to him that because of this time's credit, he would take on a more important task.

Along the way, Liu Ji was very careful. There were only forty civilian soldiers around him, and his strength was not considered strong. On the huge grassland, a team of 40 people was nothing.The grassland can’t be compared with the pass. In a day or two, you don’t meet a single person. Without a guide who is particularly familiar with the path, you lose your way. 40 people are easily swallowed by the vast prairie.

I stayed in the Daur tribe for three days and fulfilled all the tasks.And after successfully dissuading the leader of the Daur tribe, Liu Ji returned to Anningbao with many brothers. [

It took less than a month to start from Fort Anning and finally return, but Liu Ji felt it.It seemed as if he had survived for a year, but Liu Ji, who had returned to Fort Anning, had no time to rest, so Sun Yuankun told Liu Ji to rush to Datong immediately.Waiting for Su Tiancheng in Datong, as for the task of entering the Hetao area.Sun Yuankun needs to bear it alone.

Liu Ji was very happy. He hadn't seen Su Tiancheng for a long time. He also knew that all the information he provided had been in Su Tiancheng's hands, which prompted Su Tiancheng to change his decision and come to the grassland in person to participate in the investigation of the grassland tribes. Conquest, such a change is not a simple matter.

Liu Ji did not delay, and after a little tidying up, he set off from Fort Anning and rushed to Datong.

Because of the conquest of the grassland, the management of the mutual market between Fort Anning and Jingbian became more stringent. At this time, Sun Yuankun, Liu Ji, Yue Gaofeng and others were all taken away one after another, and all the management responsibilities of the mutual market fell to Song Sijun. Fortunately, Song Sijun was already familiar with everything and was able to coordinate.

It was already mid-December when Liu Ji arrived in Datong.

The Spring Festival is approaching, and the atmosphere in Datong has changed a lot. After years of peace, Datong has slowly begun to prosper. Although it is still a border, the Xibo and Daur tribes serve as the border barriers and undertake the most important tasks. After the addition of the guardian mission, the Golden Tartars did not dare to covet the customs easily. Datong, as the duty of the border, has gradually changed, and the center of gravity has gradually shifted to the direction of Liaodong. In terms of military strength, Qin Liangyu came to Datong and became the governor of Datong, and his attention was even more focused on Liaodong.

To be honest, Datong has become a reserve base for Liaodong troops.

When Liu Ji came to Datong, Su Tiancheng and Jiang Ningying had not yet arrived in Datong.

The first thing Liu Ji saw was Qin Liangyu, Governor of Datong.

Qin Liangyu received a letter from Su Tiancheng, knowing that Su Tiancheng led the army of the Jiangning Battalion to come to Datong. As for the mission, Su Tiancheng did not say for the time being, but Qin Liangyu can judge that Su Tiancheng must be making a fuss on the grassland .

The imperial court is negotiating with the Hou Jin Tartars, and the Hou Jin Tartars are willing to submit to the Ming Dynasty.

Qin Liangyu would not believe such a trick of the Houjin Tartars. If she hadn't come to Datong, she would try her best to oppose such negotiations. Qin Liangyu knew the strength of the Houjin Tartars. The Hou Jin Tartars fought face to face, but the strength of the Hou Jin Tartars did not suffer a devastating blow, so how could it be possible to submit to the Ming court.

Because of this view, Qin Liangyu did not relax the training of the Datong frontier army. Although he was close to the age of seventy, it should be time to take care of his life, but Qin Liangyu didn't want to enjoy it in peace, and often went to the barracks to supervise the training of the sergeants.

Liu Ji came to Datong and let Qin Liangyu see hope.

The conversation between Qin Liangyu and Liu Ji was very interesting. Qin Liangyu wanted to know many things, but Liu Ji didn't dare to speak casually. Liu Ji didn't dare to speak casually when Su Tiancheng didn't order him. Only when Qin Liangyu showed Su Tiancheng's letter , Liu Jicai slowly opened his mouth and talked about the Hetao Grassland. [

Through this conversation, Qin Liangyu understood that Su Tiancheng was planning to conquer the Mongolian grasslands. The arm of the Golden Tartar gave a heavy blow to the Later Golden Tartar.

After understanding Su Tiancheng's arrangement, Qin Liangyu became restless. She must participate in this kind of battle. Her son Ma Xianglin followed Su Tiancheng and made many military exploits. Now he is the commander of the Jiangning battalion. It must have followed Su Tiancheng once and entered the grassland conquest. With such a good opportunity, how could he not participate in it, and the Datong Frontier Army was also under the unified command of Su Tiancheng, so he could also participate in the conquest battle.

What Qin Liangyu knew more clearly was that once Su Tiancheng conquered the grassland and made the entire grassland tribe surrender to Ming Dynasty, the Datong frontier army would have no meaning to continue to exist. The garrison of the Ming court would undergo huge changes, and Datong would no longer be a frontier .

Qin Liangyu knew that he was getting old, and there were not many conquests that he could participate in. He had been in the capital all these years, and had the title of imperial envoy. In fact, he didn't have much to do. He finally came to Datong. Seeing that the opportunity is coming, how can I miss it.

In late December, Su Tiancheng came to Datong.

The feeling of walking around day and night is uncomfortable, disrupting the biological clock, but in order to keep it secret, Su Tiancheng also had to bear it. Fortunately, he is still young and able to adapt. As for Hong Chengchou, Qu Qingze and others, it goes without saying , everything is for the upcoming grassland conquest.

When entering Datong City, Qin Liangyu, Liu Ji and others were waiting at the gate of the city.

Su Tiancheng didn't say much. The army was stationed outside Datong City. For Datong as a border gate for a long time, the mobilization of troops was a very ordinary thing. The arrival of [-] troops in Datong would not cause much commotion.

Su Tiancheng, Hong Chengchou, Qu Qingze and others directly entered the governor's mansion.

Qin Liangyu was very enthusiastic, and the banquet was arranged in the governor's mansion. Considering that he was about to enter the grassland for conquest, and the first opponent was the Chahar tribe, Su Tiancheng would not drink too much.

After eating, Su Tiancheng was about to go back to the military camp outside the city, but Qin Liangyu stayed behind.

Qin Liangyu was very straightforward, begging to follow Su Tiancheng and enter the grassland conquest, Qin Liangyu's request made Su Tiancheng hesitate, not because he thought Qin Liangyu had no ability, but because Qin Liangyu was too old, already 67 years old , The climate of the grassland is constantly changing, and the conditions for conquest are very difficult, which cannot be compared with those in the pass.

It's a pity that Qin Liangyu's attitude is firm, and he must follow the army to conquer. He also suggested that he lead [-] Datong frontier troops to assist the Jiangning battalion soldiers to conquer the grassland tribes.

After serious consideration, Su Tiancheng agreed to Qin Liangyu's request, but he made a request. Qin Liangyu's actions with the Chinese army are equivalent to being in the headquarters, and he will not arrange the task of leading the army to fight for the time being.

Back at the barracks, Liu Ji was already waiting.

Su Tiancheng looked at Liu Ji, smiled and spoke.

"Liu Ji, your performance this time is very good. It is a great credit to prevent the Xibe tribe and the Daur tribe from fighting each other. It is our conquest that has been affected this time, and my Ming border will also be greatly impacted. This time you follow the army and enter the Mongolian grassland to fight, so you don't follow me, go directly to assist He Renlong and Ma Xianglin People, they are the vanguards of the former army. During the conquest, you still need to give some ideas. You have lived in the grasslands and know the situation of the grasslands, so you have to give a lot of suggestions..."

Liu Ji was very excited. He didn't expect Su Tiancheng to make such an arrangement. He could directly participate in the battle and follow the forward troops. This was clearly for him to make meritorious service. After the conquest of the grassland was over, he might be in a more important position. up.

"Liu Ji, you have seen Jia Jihan, I believe he will not leave the Mongolian grasslands, during the conquest, please pay attention, try to capture Jia Jihan alive, I don't believe it, this Jia Jihan, will he leave? Grassland, go directly to Shenyang." (To be continued...)