Ming Dynasty: I, Yan Maoqing, am truly radiating auspicious energy!

Chapter 259 The congratulatory message is here! [Seeking monthly votes]

This time, Yan Maoqing felt not the malice of the entire Ming Dynasty, but the malice of the entire world.

Don't play like this!

Although he was indeed seriously scheming against Anda, his previous "admission of defeat" was indeed to trick Anda into climbing the city wall, so that he could personally experience what "the truth within the range of cannon fire" meant.

But the Franco cannon actually played such a crucial role...

No wonder the Tatar cavalry quickly fell into chaos after the second bombardment of the city walls.

Even their most effective tactic of scattering crows was executed poorly, and the intensity of their harassment from all sides was greatly reduced, allowing them to storm into the royal camp with almost no cost.

So, it turns out that the reason why the casualties affected morale was because Anda went offline?
Oh, oh, oh, why are you cooperating with me so much when you say I'm just firing my cannon?

Besides, if you cooperated, why did you kill all the tribal leaders under your command and frame me? Was it just to solve the internal problems of your Tumed tribe?

If that's the case, then the internal conflicts within your Tumed tribe are really serious, and your governance isn't very effective either.

the most important is.

Regardless of whether Anda framed them or not, the credit for these deaths will definitely be claimed by him, even if things are explained clearly...

What a huge achievement that must be!

Will I ever be able to return to my hometown and live the life of a quiet, handsome man?

Moreover, this was only Yan Maoqing's concern about his own situation.

His greater concern now is the Tatar problem; now that Anda is dead, almost all the leaders of the Tumed tribe are also dead.

This is a huge force that accounts for half of the 30,000 households on the right wing of the Tatars. In the future, the people of this force will inevitably fall into chaos in the struggle for power.

As for how long this chaos will last, no one can predict. It could be a few months, a few years, or even more than a decade...

Under such circumstances, the tribute and coal trade naturally became unsustainable.

He wasn't worried that Zhu Houcong, who was eagerly waiting to take control of the carbon tax, would blame him for it; in fact, he was more than happy that Zhu Houcong would dismiss him and leave him idle.

He was worried about the situation of the soldiers and civilians on the northern border of the Ming Dynasty.

In such a chaotic situation, large-scale raids across the border southwards might not occur again.

However, small-scale harassment and raiding by various tribes will become even more unrestrained and may even become the norm.

Moreover, these are the most difficult Tatars to eradicate; it's like going from facing a wolf to facing a swarm of mosquitoes.

In order to deal with such frequent harassment and plunder, the Ming Dynasty will inevitably have to invest more military funds and manpower.

As a result, not only did they not see any money, but their expenses would also increase day by day, and the military and civilians on the northern border would no longer have a peaceful life.

They didn't even know who to talk to when negotiating with Tong Gong; it was a complete disaster.

The instigator of this disaster was none other than Yan Maoqing.

He's the one who made things turn out this way. If he hadn't wiped out Anda and all the Tatar leaders in one fell swoop, things would still be under control.

So did he really do something beneficial for the country and its people this time?

All I can say is how to do it.

Although it may seem like a deed has been done, it has actually pushed the country into an even more difficult situation, and the plight of the military and civilians in the north will become even more dangerous.

Under such circumstances, even if Zhu Houcong hated him to the core, he would probably still have no choice but to bestow honors upon him.

If Zhu Houcong did not reward him for such merit, it would surely chill the hearts of the soldiers on the nine borders, causing the court and the border garrisons to become estranged. Who would be willing to risk their lives for the court and guard the border for the Ming Dynasty in the future?
what is this?
This is the true meaning of "being stubborn and getting stuck at both ends".

Loss-lose situation!

He lost twice in one go!

So Yan Maoqing cried, cried with immense sorrow, he never imagined things would turn out this way.

"Uncle-in-law..."

Looking at Yan Maoqing, who was crying uncontrollably, Yan Shifan was somewhat puzzled.

He felt that he was the one who should be crying right now, since such a near-death experience was the easiest to bring tears to one's eyes.

At the same time, he felt an indescribable sense of grievance, because Yan Maoqing's cannon shot that killed Anda had clearly also included him, the hostage, in his calculations. If he hadn't been quick-witted enough, he might already be cremated…

Therefore, he hoped to get an explanation from Yan Maoqing, even if it was just to make Yan Maoqing feel a little guilty and make amends to him when he got back, so that he could feel more at ease.

But in this situation, Yan Shifan didn't know how to start the conversation.

How could he make demands of someone who is crying so bitterly? That would be far too inhumane.

But he just couldn't understand why Yan Maoqing was crying. Shouldn't he be dancing with joy right now...?

This time, Yan Maoqing has become a national hero like Huo Qubing, and it's likely that none of his political enemies in the court can openly criticize him on this matter.

They even had to grit their teeth and cheer for him against their will, otherwise they would truly be seen as treacherous officials who had jumped out on their own.

Let's ask the people of the Ming Dynasty if they agree!

"No! I can't give up so easily. I'll make up for my mistakes myself!"

Yan Maoqing blew his nose forcefully, then wiped away his tears haphazardly with his hand, gritting his teeth as if he were determined to fight back.

"Where did you go wrong..."

Yan Shifan was even more confused.

Just at this time.

"kill!!!"

A deafening roar of battle cries suddenly erupted outside the royal camp.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a large number of cavalrymen charging down from the high ground in the distance, forming a charging formation to encircle the Tatar cavalrymen who were caught in a dilemma outside the royal camp.

"It should be Ma Fang who has arrived; Zeng Xian wouldn't be here so soon."

Yan Maoqing immediately made a judgment, stood up, and sniffled as he spoke.

"Now these Tatar cavalrymen, who had lost their fighting spirit, finally had an excuse to escape, and the siege of the royal court could be lifted."

really.

"Retreat! Ming reinforcements have arrived!"

"Retreat quickly! Only by saving our lives today can we have a chance to avenge the Khan!"

"Yan Maoqing, the green hills remain unchanged and the clear waters flow on forever, you're hopeless!"

"We will come back..."

Some Tatar generals, who were still trying to build an image in front of their subordinates and win their loyalty after Anda's death, and to become a separatist force, made villainous remarks and immediately led their men to flee into the distance.

……

West Garden.

"Hehehe, I'm coming!"

Zhu Houcong, who had just specially asked Huang Jin to help him bathe and change, rubbed his hands together with a radiant smile, full of anticipation, before picking up the unopened memorial in front of him as if he had found a treasure.

This memorial was an urgent report sent from Datong three days ago, and it was only presented to Zhu Houcong half an hour ago.

Even without reading it, Zhu Houcong could guess what it contained.

After all, all obstacles to the tribute system had been removed, the carbon tax office was a done deal, and the coal trade was about to begin; everything was a done deal.

However, this is the best news he could have received since he was a teenager and won the throne for free.

Therefore, the proper sense of ritual must be present. If one does not bathe and change clothes, wouldn't it seem disrespectful to such wonderful news?
"..."

Huang Jin was also full of anticipation. It was a done deal, and it was unlikely that anything would go wrong this time.

His Majesty hasn't been this excited in a long time. As His Majesty's servant, I, Huang Jin, am genuinely happy for His Majesty.

God bless the Ming Dynasty, God bless the Emperor…

(End of this chapter)