Chapter 214: Long Wilbur, who sacrificed his life for his country
On the platform, the silence was frightening.
Jiang Qingzhi looked around and saw that no one dared to speak, so he turned around and said, "Disband!"
"Disband!"
Bang!
The troops stomped their feet in unison, the ground shook, and the generals finally came back to their senses.
"My God, the thirty servants of Qin Yuan were said to be sent by his father-in-law to escort him to join the army. He used to be so arrogant, but I didn't expect that he would be defeated here."
"Qin Yuan's face..."
Qin Yuan's face was unbearable to look at, with blue and red patches all over it.
"I told you, it's better not to try." Ma Chong sighed.
Qin Yuan hissed, "He must have selected the most elite subordinates."
"He just picked out fourteen people at random. Lao Qin, don't be too embarrassed to lose. Here he comes."
Jiang Qingzhi came over.
Qin Yuan took a step back cautiously, "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Qingzhi didn't even look at him, he stopped and said: "I trained the Tiger Guards and Left Guards myself, how much you can learn is up to you. But the rectification of the Beijing Guards is imperative, if you don't have the ability, and the people you train are still a bunch of shit, then I will advise such people to get out."
Someone shouted, "You don't have the ability!"
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "Then, do you want to try to speak? Stand up, come, let me see who this warrior is."
Everyone turned around and the middle aisle was suddenly empty.
"As cowardly as a mouse." Jiang Qingzhi sighed in his heart. If this person stood up, even if his stance was different, he would still say that he was courageous.
Where has the bloodiness of the Ming Dynasty’s military men gone?
"I have defeated two generals under Altan Khan. When you have achieved such a feat, you can come and talk to me on an equal footing. But now, I say, listen to me!"
Chen Bao walked up to the platform, and the soldiers who were enforcing military law behind him were murderous.
"First, study hard." Jiang Qingzhi said, "Hu Ben Zuo Wei will not be open to outsiders for long. How much you can learn during this period of time is up to you. In addition, I have three words for you."
He touched Duoduo on his shoulder, "Spirit!"
Jiang Qingzhi turned around and walked down the platform.
He then mounted his horse and was escorted away.
The momentum is enviable.
"What spirit? It's just a cover!" Qin Yuan suddenly realized at this time that he was frightened by Jiang Qingzhi, and he couldn't help but get angry and embarrassed.
Being able to marry a daughter of the royal family and command a guard at the same time, it can be seen that Qin Yuan is very good at dancing. During this period, there were people who impeached him, saying that a son-in-law of the royal family should avoid suspicion and should not lead the army. However, Qin Yuan's father-in-law had a wide range of friends, and Qin Yuan himself was quite good at dealing with people, so he escaped the disaster.
Now, the opportunity to rise to prominence is right before Qin Yuan's eyes. Just when he wants to soar to the sky...
Got slapped by Jiang Qingzhi.
Falling from the clouds to dust.
……
"Although Jiang Qingzhi is young, he has great prestige. I once heard a saying in Datong that if there is a man named Jiang, there is no need to panic even if Altan comes. My Lord, this boy has already established a foundation in Shanxi."
Qiu Luan, who had been dormant for a long time, picked up the teacup. The scholar sitting opposite him first told Qiu Luan about the situation of Jiang Qingzhi, Qiu Luan's great enemy. He raised the cup and took a sip, then said with a smile: "My master said that the Marquis is a famous general in the army. If you can take care of my son-in-law more... there will be a reward in the future."
The scholar's master was a prince.
The son-in-law he was referring to was Qin Yuan, the commander of the vanguard of the palace army.
Jiang Qingzhi... Qiu Luan's eyes were colder, but she calmed down immediately. "Qin Yuan wants to stand out in this purge of the Beijing Guards?"
"Yes." The scholar did not hide it. "My master said that in previous years, the Beijing Guards were a mess. Even if they wanted to stand out, they could not find a chance. Today is the opportunity."
"Then why are you looking for me?"
"The Marquis has high prestige in the army and has made acquaintances with many generals. Moreover..." The scholar lowered his voice, "The Marquis is on good terms with the Prime Minister, and my master has also heard a little about it. If the Marquis takes action, I think this matter will be easy."
Once we can stand out in this revitalization of the Beijing Guards, the next step will be to go to the Nine Frontiers and take charge of one side.
That will be the lifelong pursuit of a warrior.
Qiu Luan took a sip of tea and thought about his reinstatement. The clan elder had some connections. If he could make some friends, maybe he could use them. He nodded, "Okay."
The scholar was delighted, and Qiu Luan continued, "I can help, but Qin Yuan must show his ability, otherwise how can I have the face to speak for him?"
"My son-in-law knows about this and is looking for an opportunity to take action."
"In that case, I accept it."
Qiu Luan then went to ask for an audience with Yan Song, and also took the opportunity to ask about his reinstatement.
"Qin Yuan?" Yan Song rubbed his old eyes.
"Commander of the Front Guard of the Prefecture Army, your father-in-law is an elder of the imperial clan." Qiu Luan glanced at Yan Shifan, who raised his head and said, "What is Qin Yuan's ability? If he is just a vain person and Jiang Qingzhi finds evidence against him, we will lose all our reputation."
"He's a talented general, not bad." Qiu Luan had heard of Qin Yuan's reputation, and with the guarantee of an elder from the clan, he was full of confidence.
"Dad." Yan Shifan said, "How about we mention Qin Yuan's name when we report to the Ministry of War next time?"
This is why a prime minister's words are worth thousands of troops... Just by changing the order and method of reporting, one can make someone successful.
But on the other hand, it can also lead to irreparable destruction.
Zeng Xin, who was determined to get back on his feet, met with a fatal disaster.
Yan Song pondered, thinking about the pros and cons of this matter...
"Prime Minister."
A clerk came in.
"What's the matter?" Yan Song asked.
The clerk said, "Just now, when Chang Wei Bo was watching the training of the Huben Zuowei and other generals of the Capital Guard, a general challenged him and used thirty household servants to fight against the fifteen soldiers of Chang Wei Bo's Huben Zuowei..."
"How is it?" Yan Shifan asked.
"Thirty breaths, the opponent was defeated miserably."
Yan Song said softly: "This boy is really good at using troops."
"Maybe I met a fool." Qiu Luan laughed and said, "Who is the general?"
The clerk said, "The commander of the front guard of the government army is Qin Yuan." Qiu Luan: "..."
……
"Fifteen soldiers from the Tiger Guards defeated Qin Yuan's thirty servants in thirty breaths."
After Wang Yiqi heard the news, he smiled and said, "It is indeed Lord Changwei. Now those generals are intimidated. Tell Lord Changwei that those warriors are arrogant. I still need to use his power to suppress them."
Wu Hua said: "I heard some dissatisfaction in what Long Wilbur said."
"Those generals are of mixed quality." Wang Yiqi said, "They are not capable and are unwilling to learn. Even a famous general like Chang Wei Bo is here, but they don't know how to ask for advice. They always think that they are the best in the world."
"The guards of Beijing have been sitting in a well and watching the world from afar for a long time." Wu Hua said, "But I think this is not a bad thing."
"Hmm?" Wang Yiqi looked at him.
"If you want to gain a foothold in the army, reputation is unreliable. There is only one way." Wu Hua raised his hand and waved it violently.
"smoke!"
……
"If their faces hurt, they will know that they should bow to the uncle."
Xu Wei praised Jiang Qingzhi's methods of dealing with the generals of the Beijing Guards, but Hu Zongxian felt that they were too sharp, "I was afraid of making enemies."
"Old Hu, remember, good guys have no future in the military!" Jiang Qingzhi said.
After returning home, Duoduo finally went to the fields and ran away without a trace. When he came back, he was holding a big rat in his mouth, and I don't know if he was showing off or wanted to give it to Jiang Qingzhi.
"Throw it away!" Jiang Qingzhi waved his hand, and Duoduo ran away with the mouse in his mouth.
It’s almost the end of the year, and Fucheng came to ask about the arrangements for celebrating the New Year at home.
"With so few people, how about we just set up two tables?" Fu Cheng said, "I don't know if Mr. Xu and his friends want to go back..."
"Xu Wei has nowhere to go. Ask him over at Old Hu's place."
Xu Wei grew up in poverty and his half-brother was quite distant from him, otherwise they would not have watched him become a son-in-law.
Hu Zongxian is here.
“I won’t go back this year.”
"Bring your family here!" Jiang Qingzhi said.
"Or, let's talk about it in the spring of next year..." Hu Zongxian hesitated.
"Why, do you want to go down and serve as an official?" Jiang Qingzhi asked, "If you are willing, I can arrange it."
"It's not appropriate at this moment." Hu Zongxian's overall view came into play. "The current situation is quite unfavorable for you. Yan Song is in power, and you are alone. More people means more ideas."
Lao Hu is a person worth associating with.
Historically, his means of rising to power were not glorious, but his purpose was noble.
It can be said that if there had been no Hu Zongxian, the Japanese pirate rebellion during the Jiajing period would have been out of control.
But in the end he was defeated by this dishonorable means.
"Uncle, what are you doing..." Hu Zongxian was horrified by the look in his boss's eyes.
"It's okay." Jiang Qingzhi smiled.
"By the way, His Majesty asked you to be in charge of contacting the Altan tribe. Someone from the Ministry of Rites came to ask you if you are free. If you are, someone from the Ministry of Rites will come to visit you."
"Visiting" is just a polite word. This is an official business and should be discussed in the government office, not at home.
Jiang Qingzhi planned to go in the afternoon, but someone came to visit him in the afternoon.
"Minister Xu."
Jiang Qingzhi was a little surprised that the person who came was Xu Jie.
"Don't blame me for being an uninvited guest." Xu Jie smiled gently.
The host and the guest sat down, and Xu Jie said, "Your Majesty ordered me to come here to ask Chang Wei Bo about the relationship with the Altan tribe."
Xu Jie was the Minister of Personnel and concurrently in charge of the Imperial Academy, so he had nothing to do with this matter. But today he was summoned, and before leaving, Emperor Jiajing asked him to find Jiang Qingzhi to discuss this matter.
Is this an internship?
This thought popped up in Jiang Qingzhi's mind. Emperor Jiajing probably wanted to see Xu Jie's ability to do things.
Jiang Qingzhi's last move forced Xu Jie into a corner, forcing him to stand on Jiang Qingzhi's side at the risk of offending Yan Song.
So the Taoist asked him to negotiate with Jiang Qingzhi to see how this man would respond.
Taoist priest!
Can you change your habit of making moves anytime and anywhere?
Jiang Qingzhi secretly complained in his heart.
But she smiled as usual, "What does Minister Xu think?"
"Last time I heard from Chang Wei Bo that the primary purpose of interacting with the Altan tribe was to take the opportunity to find out the Altan tribe's movements and the truth. Is this the responsibility of the Ministry of War or the Imperial Guards?"
Jiang Qingzhi thought for a moment, "The Ministry of War has its own secret agents, but they have been abandoned for many years."
The Ming Dynasty had been at peace with its civil and military affairs for many years, and not only had the army become corrupt, but the Ministry of War's secret service system had also become useless.
"Then who should come..." Xu Jie looked at Jiang Qingzhi and thought, would you recommend your mortal enemy...
"The secret agents of the Imperial Guard are good." Jiang Qingzhi said.
This person has a very broad mind!
Xu Jie secretly approved.
"I will handle this matter myself." Jiang Qingzhi said.
Xu Jie stood up and said, "Then I will wait for good news from Chief Wilbur."
Lu Bing is your mortal enemy. Aren't you afraid of bringing disgrace upon yourself if you go there?
When Xu Jie returned to the duty room, Zhou Xia knew his intention and asked about Jiang Qingzhi's attitude.
"He said he would negotiate with Lu Bing."
Zhou Xia was silent for a long time, and went to the lobby again. He looked at the aphorisms of the ancient sages and said softly: "To sacrifice one's life for the country is a hero. But Lu Bing is a villain! Chang Wei Bo is not afraid of being humiliated on this trip..."
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