Chapter 684: Unprecedented Unity, Roaring Woman
Capital.
When the first fallen leaf swirled from the branch, the fast horse brought the warning.
"A large group of enemy cavalry is approaching Datong!"
At the Ministry of War, Wang Yiqi stood up suddenly and went to Zhilu.
"An Da is here."
Four words.
Yan Song and others who were busy preparing for the war looked up.
There was silence for a moment.
"That's fine." Yan Song relaxed. "I've always thought that if Altan Khan had waited another two years before heading south, the Ming Dynasty would have been more fully prepared. But things don't always go as planned. That day will come."
Yan Shifan took a deep breath and said, "Dad, it's time to report to His Majesty."
Emperor Jiajing is in meditation.
He has been feeling inexplicably excited lately, with a good appetite and full of energy.
Huang Jin always felt that such a Taoist priest was abnormal, but he couldn't tell what was abnormal.
When he saw Yan Song coming in with a serious look on his face, he knew the reason.
"Your Majesty, there is a warning from Datong. Altan has gone south."
"Early August!" Emperor Jiajing opened his eyes. "Less than ten days late."
"Yes." The information given by the Jinyiwei was the end of July, and now it is the beginning of August.
"Are my soldiers ready?" asked Emperor Jiajing.
Huang Jin seemed to hear the sound of drums and screams...
He couldn't help but stand up straight.
Yan Song said respectfully, "Chang Wei Bo is in the army all day."
"My Tiger Soldiers...it's time to set off."
Emperor Jiajing stood up and said, "Call all the ministers."
"Yes."
Autumn is coming, and there are many things that need to be purchased in the palace, such as winter clothes.
Concubine Lu was very busy. When she saw Huang Jin, she subconsciously asked, "Is there any warning?"
Although this woman has never experienced a battle, her sixth sense is frighteningly sharp.
"Yes." Huang Jin said, "Your Majesty has ordered that from now on, the palace's expenses will be reduced by 20% and all will be sent to the Ministry of Revenue."
Concubine Lu nodded, "Send all the things I have here!"
"Your Majesty is righteous." Huang Jin said.
"The soldiers fought bravely for their country and would never turn back, so what I am doing is nothing compared to what I have done," said Concubine Lu Jingfei.
For the first time, the court was silent.
Wang Yiqi was explaining the situation. "Datong issued an alert and found a large number of cavalrymen from Altan Khan's tribe. Five scouts disappeared that day, and only one person escaped and brought back the news."
Needless to say, it was destroyed.
"Datong, Xuanfu and other places are now under strict guard. Zhang Da swears to live and die with the city." Wang Yiqi knew the weight of Zhang Da's words. If he was still alive after Datong fell, it would be deceiving the emperor.
"Civil officials do not love money, and military officials do not fear death. This is the way to great peace. I deeply agree with this." Emperor Jiajing looked at his ministers, "With a powerful enemy at hand, what I want is for the monarch and his ministers to work together. What do you think?"
This was the first time that Emperor Jiajing showed goodwill towards civil servants.
The ministers were silent.
Lu Song came out of the class with a gleaming look in his eyes. "Brothers quarrel within the walls, but we must defend ourselves from external insults. When facing a powerful enemy, whoever tries to trip us up or stab us in the back..."
Lu Song looked at everyone slowly, "I will be the first one to fight him to the death!"
The Confucian general spoke.
Zhu Xizhong looked at Lu Song with complicated eyes. Jiang Qingzhi once said that people like Lu Song were true gentlemen, but Zhu Xizhong sneered at this. Now it seems that Jiang Qingzhi was right.
"I am willing to join the army!"
"Your Majesty, I am willing to join the army!"
Civil servants came out one by one with resolute looks.
When 30% of the civil servants left, a gap appeared.
Cui Yuan coughed dryly, glanced at Jiang Qingzhi, and left the class, "It is not a honor for a soldier to die on the battlefield, how can I fall behind? I am willing to join the army!"
Officials came out one by one...
"I am willing to join the army!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at this scene and suddenly recalled the Han and Tang Dynasties.
Was it the same for the emperor and his ministers at that time?
When the warning came, civil and military officials worked together, mounted their horses to kill the enemies and dismounted to herd the people.
"I also want to lead the army to fight in person!"
Emperor Jiajing's words reminded the ministers of the late emperor.
"While the soldiers are fighting in the front, there must be people in the back to collect food and grass and stabilize people's hearts..." Emperor Jiajing nodded, "I feel the passion of the ministers."
"If we really let this group of people go, it will probably be another Tumu Fort," said Zhu Xizhong.
Many civil servants also died in the Battle of Tumu.
In that era, it was not uncommon for civil servants to accompany the army on expeditions.
"Motosuke!"
Emperor Jiajing looked at his Prime Minister.
Yan Song walked out slowly, "I am here."
"Is everything ready?"
Yan Song has been busy with this matter recently. "Your Majesty, the food and soldiers mobilized from all over the country are ready, and the follow-up food is being delivered from all over the country. If the soldiers at the front are deprived of food, I will be sentenced to death!"
If the army runs out of food, I, Yan Song, will commit suicide!
This man, who was called a treacherous villain by the outside world, now had a solemn expression, and even those who disliked him the most secretly praised him.
Responsibility!
Got it!
"Long Wilbur!"
"I'm here!" Jiang Qingzhi came out.
"Is the army ready?"
"Fifty thousand soldiers are on the alert, waiting for your Majesty's order."
In this battle, the Beijing Guards dispatched 20,000 elite troops, supplemented by 30,000 troops mobilized from various places, forming a 50,000-strong army. Together with the troops from Xuanfu, Datong and other places, a hundred thousand troops were no problem.
"I..." Emperor Jiajing looked at Jiang Qingzhi and suddenly felt a little emotional. He was already the commander of an army before the age of 20, which would definitely go down in history.
Marquis of Guanjun, Emperor Wu of Han...
This is my champion!
Emperor Jiajing felt a little hot all over, "I have entrusted you with an important task, you should do your best."
Jiang Qingzhi saluted, "Your Majesty, I will not return until I win!" "The army will set out in two days!"
"Take orders."
Then the ministers dispersed.
"Is your sister-in-law going to give birth soon?" Zhu Xizhong and Jiang Qingzhi walked side by side.
"It's said to be September." Jiang Qingzhi felt a little reluctant and worried.
"Don't worry, I'll let your sister-in-law go to Xin'an Lane and take charge when she's free." Zhu Xizhong said, "Qingzhi..."
"Ok?"
“Sometimes women are unreasonable.”
This was quite unreasonable, so Jiang Qingzhi didn't take it seriously.
When he returned home, he called Xia Yan and others.
"An Da went south."
The study was instantly in an uproar.
"Has this day finally arrived?" Xu Wei rubbed his hands together, as if he were the commander-in-chief of the army.
Hu Zongxian couldn't help stroking his beard and said, "This crucial battle has finally come."
Xia Yan's face flushed. "Back then, I had imagined such a great army gathering and the glorious days of war and battle. Now it has come. But I can only sit and watch. Sorrow! Sorrow!"
Jiang Qingzhi lit the incense and looked at the three people calmly. He knew that these three people were performing.
The purpose is to go along.
"Uncle, Mr. Tang is here."
"Old Tang."
Tang Shunzhi is here.
He still wore the same washed-white cloth clothes, straw sandals, and his signature warm smile.
"I just saw fast horses going everywhere, but is the army about to attack?"
"It is indeed Mr. Jing Chuan." Jiang Qingzhi said with a smile: "That's right."
Tang Shunzhi sat down and glanced at everyone, "Excuse me?"
Xu Wei smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Xia Yan said: "I wish I had more talents like you."
The Mohist School needs talents, the more the better.
If Tang Shunzhi could be pried away from the School of Mind, Xia Yan bet that the entire literati community would be shaken.
"Altan Khan's army has already moved south, and the vanguard cavalry has arrived at the outskirts of Datong." Jiang Qingzhi introduced the situation, "His Majesty ordered the troops to be dispatched in two days. Yan Song will accompany the army to lead the battle."
"This is an old story from the Song Dynasty." Xu Wei was a little dissatisfied.
"When the Han and Tang armies went out to fight, there were people in the army who would hold back the generals!" Tang Shunzhi retorted bluntly, "At least Yan Song wouldn't trip them up."
Xia Yan nodded, "That's true. But after all, our paths are different."
Different paths lead to different interests.
"There will definitely be a lot of conflicts." Hu Zongxian said, "Old Xu, cheer up. Lord Bo wants to command the army, so you have to keep an eye on those people. Especially Zhao Wenhua."
"I know." Xu Wei said proudly, "As for a fool like Zhao Wenhua, to be honest, if Yan Song wasn't here, I could make him a laughing stock in the army."
This guy is too arrogant, and he is a bit too much... Tang Shunzhi had heard of Xu Wei's name from Shen Lian, but they had never had a close relationship. Hearing this, he couldn't help but glance at Jiang Qingzhi.
Can you tolerate this?
Jiang Qingzhi took a puff of herbal medicine cigarette, "Where would Altan choose as the breakthrough point... Can Old Tang teach me?"
"Is this a test?" Tang Shunzhi smiled, then said seriously: "I have traveled to many places in the north, and Datong is still the best place in terms of officers and soldiers."
"In other words, you think Altan will take action from Xuanfu?" Xu Wei asked.
Tang Shunzhi shook his head. "It is said that planning in the tent can lead to victory thousands of miles away. I think we should not be careless in making judgments about the movements of the army."
This is not slickness, but caution.
Ever since Tang Shunzhi came, Xu Wei was like a threatened hedgehog, with all his spikes standing up.
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "Old Xu!"
Xu Wei's shoulders relaxed, "Uncle."
"You and Lao Hu will follow me into battle."
Xu Wei thought it was natural, but Hu Zongxian was overjoyed and said, "I accept your order."
"Mr. Xia." Jiang Qingzhi looked at Xia Yan, "I'll take care of my family and the foundation of the Mo family."
Li Tian is waiting to give birth at home, and there are Mohist workshops and schools outside the city.
Xia Yan felt a little regretful, but he also knew that it was indeed inconvenient for him to follow Jiang Qingzhi into battle, "Don't worry."
Jiang Qingzhi looked at Tang Shunzhi.
Tang Shunzhi smiled and said, "I can go out of the border with my own gun and travel all over the country. But I can't go with you this time."
"Why?" Jiang Qingzhi felt that Tang Shunzhi had his own strengths in strategy and was worthy of praising him.
"There are some things in psychology." Tang Shunzhi's brows were more sad.
"Pity."
Jiang Qingzhi said regretfully.
Then he went to the backyard.
How can I tell this to my wife?
Jiang Qingzhi hesitated for a long time.
Duoduo quietly entered the room and saw the couple sitting quietly facing each other. He meowed and ran away like lightning.
The atmosphere is not right, and you’d be a fool not to leave.
"Why didn't my husband tell me?" Li Tian's belly was very big, and just looking at her sitting there made Jiang Qingzhi tremble with fear. He wished he could support her all the time.
"Altan has gone south." Jiang Qingzhi tried to soften his tone, "The court has just discussed it, and His Majesty has ordered me to lead the army..."
"Is there going to be a war?"
"Yes." Jiang Qingzhi explained: "After I go to the battlefield, I probably won't be able to catch up with your delivery... I will try my best..."
Jiang Qingzhi thought about Li Tian’s various reactions.
cry.
Pretending to be calm, she was actually reciting poems like "The bones by the river are pitiful, yet they are the lover in the dreams of the boudoir."
Or sadness, or worry...
He looked at his wife, watching her face gradually change...
Li Tian stood up and suddenly roared:
"What about me and the child?"
(End of this chapter)
