The Wanli Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was extremely rebellious

Chapter 130: Leading the Army to Attack the Own Acropolis
The situation in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty is changing.

Wanli had led his army to capture the three major plains of Neitao and Waitao, and the rebellion of Zhen Haibai in Ningxia was also put down by him.

Haibai led tens of thousands of troops and their families out of the border through the gap in the southern part of the Helan Mountains, detoured to the north of the Langshan Mountains and Yinshan Mountains, and went to seek revenge on the Tatar Tumed tribe.

At this moment, the area outside the Great Wall seemed to be filled with wriggling dragons.

To the northwest of Ningxia Town, Buyan Taiji and Balin Taiji, who had first crossed the border from the gap in the southern part of Helan Mountain, were leading tens of thousands of cavalrymen and tens of thousands of men, women, young and old, and driving hundreds of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses towards the territory of the Weiwushen tribe.

To the north of Yinshan Mountain and Daqing Mountain, Xinaihuang Taiji, Sanniangzi, and Gelige Taiji led more than 200,000 people and millions of cattle, sheep, and horses and migrated to the grasslands south of the desert in several groups.

The three groups of people seemed to be getting farther and farther away, but also seemed to be getting closer. The constantly wriggling black spots had made the situation outside the Great Wall become confusing.

Man Guina also led more than 10,000 troops from the Shenwu Right Camp out of the border through the gap in the southern part of the Helan Mountains.

However, he did not go north. He headed southeast along the edge of the desert to Xining Guard of Shaanxi Xingdusi.

Zhao Lujiao did not leave the border, he went directly to Ningxia Town.

The hundred or so cavalrymen he led seemed insignificant compared to the other four groups, but his speed was the fastest.

The next afternoon, he rushed back with news from Guyuan Town.

At around 5 p.m., the sun was setting and smoke was already rising from the Ming army camp on the Xitao Plain.

The soldiers were busy stewing soup, making pancakes, and steaming buns. Wanli also seemed to be having a great time grilling fish and meat with Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan by the campfire.

In fact, he was enjoying this rare grassland life because he would leave here and the grassland soon.

At this time, the sound of horse hooves suddenly rang out in the valley to the south. Zhao Lujiao came galloping with hundreds of cavalrymen from the Shenwu Camp and quickly entered the camp.

After a while, he arrived at the big tent, exhausted.

After the emperor and his ministers exchanged greetings, Wanli raised his hand and said, "Master, you've worked hard. Come, sit down and rest for a while. Let's grill something together."

Zhao Lujiao was quite flattered and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

After saying that, he carefully sat down cross-legged on the grass beside the campfire.

Wanli grabbed a handful of unroasted meat skewers and stuffed them into his hands. Then he asked, "How is it going? Have you figured out the troop deployment in Guyuan Town?"

Zhao Lujiao nodded repeatedly and said, "I have already found out everything. Yang Junmin did not make any detailed arrangements.

He ordered the Jinglu Guard to mobilize all its troops to defend the line of Jinjiatai, Dachibao, and Ganyanchibao, and ordered Deputy General Xiao Rulan to lead 10,000 troops to guard the line of Hongchengbao and Xiamaguan. He himself and General Liu Chengsi led 10,000 troops to stay in Guyuanweicheng, saying that they were ready to lead troops to provide support at any time.

Xiao Rulan?
Red Castle!
Upon hearing this, Wanli immediately said to Li Xuancheng, "Uncle, bring me the map of Guyuan Town."

Li Xuancheng quickly stood up and brought him a map.

He unfolded the map and took a closer look. He couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Is the valley from Hongchengbao to Guyuanwei very wide?"

Zhao Lujiao nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, Your Majesty, that is the most important passage to Guyuan Town. The widest part of the river valley is more than ten miles wide, and the narrowest part is five or six miles wide."

With such a wide passage, tens of thousands of cavalrymen could easily charge through it!
Wanli thought about it carefully, then said decisively: "Uncle, pass on the order, ordering the deputy general of the Shenwu Front Camp, Xiao Ruxun, to come to the audience as soon as possible."

This time, he finally thought of a good way to take down Yang Junmin.

As long as they are fast enough, Yang Junmin won't even have time to resist.

This guy is also seeking death. He actually handed the most important checkpoint to Xiao Rulan to guard.

However, General Liu Chengsi is just a decoration and it is useless to send him to the front line. It seems that this guy can only send Deputy General Xiao Rulan to guard the most important checkpoint.

This is called self-inflicted sin.

Soon, Xiao Ruxun arrived at a hurried pace. After a round of greetings between the emperor and his subjects, Wanli asked him to sit down by the campfire, stuffed a handful of skewers into his hands, and then asked, "Ruxun, did you know that your eldest brother is stationed at the Red Castle?"

Xiao Ruxun shook his head repeatedly and said, "I don't know, Your Majesty. Didn't you say that we shouldn't let the garrison of Guyuan Town know that we have taken Ningxia Town? That's why I didn't dare send anyone to Guyuan Town to ask."

Well, Xiao Ruxun didn’t even know that his elder brother was guarding the Red Castle, so no one should go and alert the enemy.

Wanli nodded slightly, then asked, "How many cavalrymen can Yansui Town mobilize at most?"

This one.

Xiao Ruxun estimated, "If we count all the old mares and steeds that can be ridden, we can barely muster 5,000 cavalrymen."

Five thousand cavalry should be enough.

Wanli thought for a moment, then gave detailed instructions: "You will lead 5,000 cavalrymen to the south of Ningxia Town and set up camp for the night.

You borrow 5,000 sets of old military uniforms from the border garrison in Ningxia Town, the kind that are tattered and cannot be worn, and then find some red paint to smear on the tears in the uniforms.

Tomorrow morning at about 11:00 AM, you will have your 5,000 men put on their tattered uniforms and get ready. At that time, I will lead the Imperial Guards, 10,000 cavalrymen from the Shenwu Rear Camp, and the remaining 5,000 men from the Shenwu Front Camp to rush over.

As soon as I arrive, you will take five thousand cavalrymen in full armor and set off to the Red Castle to ask your elder brother to open the city gate.

Then you pretend to be your second brother Xiao Ruhui and go directly to Guyuan Weicheng to ask Yang Junmin for help.

You just say that you followed the orders of Governor Chen Rui and led 10,000 troops to attack Ningxia Town, but were ambushed by the rebels. All your infantry were surrounded, and you asked Yang Junmin to lead his troops to rescue them.

This excuse may not be useful. In short, if they close the city gate, you can use this excuse to trick them and see if you can trick them into opening the city gate.

If the city gate is not closed at all, then you can lead the cavalry directly into the city, shouting to capture the traitor Yang Junmin, and then surround the general's mansion and the governor's mansion.

In short, try not to engage in conflict with the border troops stationed in the city. Just talk nonsense to delay the time. I will arrive with 25,000 troops shortly."

Uh, lead the army to attack the Acropolis guarded by your own people?
I even pretended to be my second brother to deceive Yang Junmin!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruxun was stunned for a moment before nodding repeatedly and saying, "I obey your order."

After saying that, he stuffed the half-roasted skewer of meat into Zhao Lujiao's hand, then stood up and walked away quickly.

Zhao Lujiao was a little confused holding two barbecue knives.

There are so many, can he finish them?
Seeing this, Wanli smiled slightly and said, "Give some to General Shan after you bake it. He hasn't eaten it yet."

Zhao Lujiao looked at Shan Sinan, who stood like a statue behind Wanli, and nodded repeatedly, saying, "I obey your order."

After saying that, he put the barbecue on the fire and started grilling seriously.

This guy is very obedient.

Wanli thought for a moment, then said solemnly: "General Man has gone to serve as the commander-in-chief of Gansu Town. Once peace is restored over there, the Shenwu Right Camp cavalry will be withdrawn.

You've already found out about Guyuan Town's troop deployment so quickly, which is a great achievement. You will be the deputy commander of the Shenwu Right Camp."

what?
He ran back home and asked a few questions and was promoted to deputy general of the Beijing Camp!

Zhao Lujiao was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

He was so excited that he forgot that he was holding a handful of barbecue in both hands. When he bowed, the wooden skewer in the middle of the barbecue almost poked his face.

When Imperial Noble Consort Qin Lan saw this, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle.

(End of this chapter)