The Red Mansion: From a Small Pawn to a Leader

At this time, a brand new military map made of silk brocade was spread in the study, and all the vast land south of Uliastai was incorporated into the territory of Dashun.

Emperor Yongchang walked slowly on the map with his hands behind his back, and asked Dai Quan standing beside him: "What do you think? Should I choose a general from Li Hu's army to station at the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain, or from the border troops?"

How could Dai Quan dare to answer directly? He was silent for a moment before answering: "Thunder and rain are the grace of God."

Emperor Yongchang stopped walking, with an unhappy look on his face: "Do you really want me to be the bad guy?"

Dai Quan was startled and wanted to kneel down.

Emperor Yongchang spoke: "No need to kneel. Tell Li Hu that he can recommend three meritorious generals to serve as garrison commanders, and the other three can be selected from the border troops."

Dai Quan: “Yes.”

Emperor Yongchang started walking again: "Draft two edicts: First, Xie Jing's troops will go north to guard the two cities of Guihua and Suiyuan. Second, Yulin Guards will go north to replace Xie Jing's troops to guard the Hetao area."

Dai Quan: “Yes.”

Emperor Yongchang suddenly remembered: "How is Concubine Wu?"

Dai Quan: "I feel much better these past two days. I even took a walk around the Imperial Garden today."

Emperor Yongchang frowned. Could it be that I was overthinking?

At this moment, the third place winner came in holding a memorial, bowed to Emperor Yongchang and reported, "Your Majesty, this is an urgent letter from the admiral of the Yangtze River Navy, stating that the Western Barbarians delegation has boarded an official ship and entered the Grand Canal." Then he presented the memorial.

Emperor Yongchang took the exhibition, looked at it, and nodded.

Tanhualang: "The two old men in the cabinet and the officials of the six ministries and nine ministers have agreed to 'recruit' the landless refugees from Henan to go to the northern foot of Yinshan Mountain to reclaim wasteland and cultivate it. This will not only enrich the border areas and strengthen the border defense, but also weaken the strength of the White Lotus rebels."

Emperor Yongchang thought for a moment and said, "Let them write a brief summary and submit it first." After saying that, he turned his attention to the map.

Tanhua Lang: "Yes." He answered but showed no intention of taking a step.

Emperor Yongchang felt it from the corner of his eye, but without turning back, he asked, "Anything else?"

The scholar replied loudly: "Your Majesty, 'Those who are not of my race must have different hearts'!"

Emperor Yongchang slowly turned his gaze to him.

Tanhualang: "In history, there are countless examples of foreign rebellion. We must be on guard against it."

Emperor Yongchang looked at him without saying anything.

Tanhua Lang: "General Li is here, and he can still suppress these arrogant and brave soldiers of foreign races. If someone else were to take over, it would be hard to say. As the Han people continue to migrate, conflicts are bound to occur between the two sides. The officials sent by the court will definitely favor the Han people. How can they let it go? Once a conflict breaks out, it is very likely to turn into a rebellion. We must be on guard!"

Emperor Yongchang said calmly: "What do you think?"

Tanhualang: "Weapons can only be in the hands of Han people. As for the Mongols, they can just herd sheep and horses and dance."

Emperor Yongchang suddenly laughed: "They really dance well."

Dai Quan smiled. The leader of Xilin Gol League was old, but he danced just as well as the young people. And the princesses and noble ladies were all good at dancing.

After laughing, Emperor Yongchang asked: "Confiscate the weapons and equipment of the Mongols?"

Tanhua Lang: "Your Majesty, 'Wildfires cannot be extinguished, spring breezes bring them back to life.' These Mongols have experienced wars and killed people. Keeping them will ultimately be a disaster. It would be better to make good use of them and transfer them to serve under Prince Zhongshun to suppress the White Lotus Rebellion and slowly consume them on the battlefield in Henan.

As for their families, give them more pensions and exempt them from taxes for a year, and they will be grateful for your majesty's grace. This will not only eliminate a hidden danger, but also win the hearts of the Mongols."

Dai Quan was secretly shocked, what a vicious little beast.

Emperor Yongchang was satisfied, but he asked calmly, "Is this your own idea, or is it what you guys are thinking?"

Tanhualang: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. This is the conclusion drawn by me and others after reading ancient documents and books. I am considering His Majesty and the country completely. I have no other ideas." Emperor Yongchang smiled and nodded with satisfaction. He really chose the right person, a good sword!

Dai Quan sighed when he saw this. If this imperial edict were to be passed on to the army, Li Hu would definitely think that the emperor was targeting him and was wary of him. He and the emperor would drift further and further apart, until he would give up completely.

Li Hu, who was thousands of miles away, had no idea of ​​the little thoughts of the people in the capital, but even if he knew, he didn't have time to think about these things now.

The fourth prince sent a secret letter, and Fukang'an signed an alliance with the Xilingol League.

Li Hu walked back and forth in the central army tent with his hands behind his back. Although both Fukang'an's troops and Xilingol League were defeated by him, the combined strength of the two armies was still terrifying.

If they had the support of the Russians, they could easily defeat the Khorchin Mongolian tribes, or even Qian Xiaosi's rebellion-suppressing army.

This is not in the interests of Dashun, no, it is not in the interests of the Central Plains Dynasty.

We must find a way to weaken their power. Fukangan cannot be touched. Li Hu is not concerned about the contract, but Fukangan is not someone who is easy to mess with.

Of course you have to pick the softest persimmons!
Thinking of this, Li Hu strode to the sand table, his eyes quickly scanned and finally fell on the territory of Xisunite Banner. Although the prince of Xisunite Banner became the leader of Xilingol League, his position was not very stable.

Then we will swallow up the right wing banner of the prince of Xisunite Banner, weaken his direct lineage, and prevent him from completely controlling the entire Xilingol League.

Li Hu made up his mind and shouted, "Come on, call Chen Qiang and the cavalry commanders of Datong, Xuanfu and Jizhou to the big tent to discuss matters!"

Li Hu's eyes fell on the sand table again. This might be the last battle outside the Great Wall.

After a while, Zhang Qiang, Zhou Xun and others ran in wearing helmets and armor.

Li Hu waved his hand, and the four of them approached the sand table.

Li Hu pointed at the Xisunite Right Banner and said, "Go back and prepare. Each person has three horses. Set out after dusk to capture the Xisunite Right Banner."

The four of them answered in unison, "Yes," and walked out of the big tent.

"Chen Qiang stays." Li Hu added.

Chen Qiang stopped.

Li Hu: "You stay and take care of things here. I will personally lead the cavalry to attack the Western Sunite Right Banner."

Chen Qiang was startled: "Marshal."

Li Hu raised his hand and said, "I will have the sentries wear double armor and bring self-fired muskets. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Chen Qiang hesitated for a moment and said, "We don't lack war horses. Let's select some serfs and make up 15,000 cavalry."

After a pause, he said, "If the Marshal doesn't agree, I will block the door and won't let you out."

Li Hu said angrily: "Don't learn from Wang Daniu."

Before he finished speaking, Wang Daniu poked his head in and asked, "Are you saying bad things about me again?"

Li Hu was too lazy to pay attention to him and said to Chen Qiang: "Okay, you go and pick the people, and don't leak the news."

Chen Qiang answered loudly, "Yes." Then he strode out.

Li Hu then said to Wang Daniu, "Tell everyone to feed the horses and get ready. Oh, and go get General Huang."

Wang Daniu: "No need to invite him, he will come here soon when he smells the scent."

Li Hu: "Stop talking nonsense, go quickly." Then he walked straight into the back tent. (End of this chapter)