Although he beat Zhang Shengde secretly, Zhao Junchen would not completely offend Zhang Shengde.
Therefore, after seeing Zhang Shengde's embarrassed expression, Zhao Junchen winked at Li Ruan on the other side.
Li Ru'an quickly understood Zhao Junchen's attitude, and immediately broke the awkward atmosphere and asked: "Sir Zhao, what do you think after reading the official border defense documents?"
"What do you think?" Zhao Junchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. He picked up an official document and said: "This official document was sent by the Ningxia Military Town in June this year. It said that more than a thousand Mongolian cavalry invaded the town on the West Road.
Three thousand households from the garrison, Hongguang and Pinghu forts joined forces to face the enemy. In addition to finally repelling the Mongolian cavalry, they also killed more than 300 enemies and beheaded two levels... Haha, more than 300 enemies were killed, but it was just
Do you believe in the second-level decapitation? Where have the remaining heads gone?... It’s pretty good, at least they didn’t take credit for their good deeds!”
With that said, Zhao Junchen threw the official document aside, picked up another official document, and said: "There is also this official document, which was sent from Gansu Military Town not long ago, saying that there was a Mongolian army on Suzhou Road.
There were more than 800 invaders in total. Suzhou Road garrison Wang Wengui took the lead and led his troops to meet the enemy. Finally, the invading Mongolian cavalry was repelled and the people in the territory were protected... However, the Fenghuo Pier on Suzhou Road had already been
Traces of the Mongolian cavalry were discovered ten days ago, but Suzhou Road did not lead troops to meet the enemy until ten days later... Haha, how many people suffered in such a long time? This Mongolian cavalry had already plundered enough
Money and food, naturally, there is no intention to fight. Is Suzhou Road going to kill the enemy and drive them out? Or is it to send the enemy out as gifts?"
Then, Zhao Junchen had another official document in his hand, and said: "As for this official document, it is even more ridiculous! Jingan Fort in Gansu Military Town was attacked by the enemy. The soldiers fought bravely, although they defeated the Mongols.
Tartars, but ten strong bows, thirty-five swords and guns, five pairs of cotton armor, and two three-eyed fire weapons were lost in Jingan Fort. Half of the food and cattle in the fort were also robbed. I hope to supplement them.
And for the record! Haha, the Mongols attacked the military fort, and none of the defenders in the military fort were killed. On the contrary, the soldiers, cattle, and food in the military fort were all robbed by the Mongols! Thousands of households in this military fort lied
Can't you make it up more carefully?"
"Oh, and this official document also impressed me deeply. It records Qian Daqian's crime of massacring people from thousands of households in Weiwu Fort in Yulin Military Town last month... The reason was that Qian Daqian's private soldiers were attacked by Mongolian cavalry.
Fleeing all the way, he finally took refuge in a nearby village fort. After the people in this village fort were threatened by the Mongols, they kidnapped all Qian Daqian's private soldiers and gave them to the Mongols. In the end, Qian Daqian's private soldiers
All the soldiers were killed by the Mongols. Later, in order to avenge his private soldiers, Qian Daqian massacred the people in this village and fortress..."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen pointed at the hundreds of official documents in front of him and said to Zhang Shengde and Li Ruan: "If I have to say my experience, it is that none of these official documents can be trusted! The generals from various places who submitted these official documents cannot be trusted! Why?
These local officials whose generals ask for merit and rewards cannot be trusted! With the Wang family’s lessons learned, businessmen in Shaanxi and Gansu cannot be trusted! Even...even the people in various parts of Shaanxi and Gansu...are also untrustworthy!"
As he spoke, Zhao Junchen seemed to be smiling, but his smile was extremely cold.
Shaanxi and Gansu are all untrustworthy from top to bottom! What this situation actually means is really chilling.
On the other side, after hearing Zhao Junchen's statement, both Zhang Shengde and Li Ru'an were silent.
Zhao Junchen's statement may seem a bit excessive, but it is largely true.
Most of the Shaanxi-Gansu border troops were timid, and the generals only wanted to preserve their own private military strength. Naturally, they deceived their superiors and lied about their military exploits. Many generals even gave their weapons and armor to the Mongols and exchanged horses with them.
Make profit.
Most of the merchants in Shaanxi and Gansu made their fortunes by relying on border trade, and secret collusion with the Mongols was common. The Wang family was just one of the best, but it was by no means an isolated case.
Most of the local officials in Shaanxi and Gansu relied on the support of generals from various places, otherwise they would not be able to secure their official positions in this barren land. Therefore, they did not dare to easily expose the crimes of generals from various places. Instead, they collaborated with generals from various places and covered up each other.
Even ordinary people in Shaanxi and Gansu would not hesitate to betray their compatriots and the court once they encountered the threat of the Mongols.
Therefore, no one can believe it, but Zhao Junchen has to rely on them to control the situation in Shaanxi and Gansu and resist the invasion of the Mongolian army. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is as difficult as climbing to the sky!
After discovering this, one can imagine how Zhao Junchen felt!
After a moment of silence, Zhang Shengde sighed: "Yes, the situation on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu has already reached the extreme level of corruption. As Mr. Zhao said, everything from top to bottom is untrustworthy. The governors of the three sides seem to be in control of the overall situation.
, but it is also difficult to mobilize troops from various places. Once they encounter a hard battle, all the generals will be perfunctory and procrastinate... When Mr. Liang Ge was still the governor of the three sides, he repeatedly wanted to take action to solve the stubborn problems in Shaanxi and Gansu, but every time Mr. Liang Ge
If you make the slightest move, you will suddenly find that the mutiny is chaotic and will end in nothing... It is indeed not easy for Mr. Zhao to control the defense of the three sides and repel the Mongolian invasion!"
Zhao Junchen sighed and nodded, and at the same time thought to himself: "Fortunately, from the beginning, I never thought of relying solely on the power of Shaanxi and Gansu!"
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled and said to Zhang Shengde: "Actually, these opinions of mine are just temporary sentiments and are a bit too extreme. After all, Shaanxi-Gansu is still the territory of the Ming Dynasty, although the situation has been corrupted.
Some, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone cannot be trusted. Wasn’t Governor Zhang just about to recommend talents to me? The talents that Governor Zhang values must be trustworthy!”
When the conversation changed, Zhao Junchen suddenly changed the topic and asked Zhang Shengde to continue recommending talents to him.
Just now, Zhang Shengde took the initiative to recommend talents to Zhao Junchen. He did have some selfish motives. He hoped that Zhao Junchen could reuse his cronies. In this way, Zhang Shengde's power and influence would be greatly increased.
But now, because of Zhao Junchen's beating and emotion, Zhang Shengde has understood Zhao Junchen's attitude, but he is much more cautious. He no longer dares to recommend his confidants to Zhao Junchen casually, and has secretly screened it in his heart.
Then, Zhang Shengde said with a serious expression: "Wu Qifan, the prefect of Xi'an, is both civil and military, and his strategy is extraordinary. He can be reused! Although Zheng Jiadong, a scholar in Shaanxi Province, is not of high rank, he is the leader of scholars in Shaanxi and Gansu. He has a noble character and a grand reputation.
Among the scholars of Shaanxi and Gansu, there was a response! He Zhang, the garrison officer of Hezhou Road in Guyuan Military Town, was a rare brave general in Shaanxi and Gansu. He took the lead in every battle and never retreated! The lower official was willing to vouch for them.
All three of them are worthy of Mr. Zhao's trust and reuse! In addition, Shaanxi Inspector Zhou Bo is shrewd, tough-minded, and equally talented. Although this person does not get along with his subordinates, his youngest son died at the hands of the Mongolian Tatars, and he is extremely hostile to him.
The Mongolian Tatars can also be trusted!"
After hearing Zhang Shengde's introduction, Zhao Junchen nodded slightly and said: "Since Governor Zhang values them so much, when the gate of Huamachi Camp opens tomorrow, I will trouble Governor Zhang to send someone to invite these four people.
I will naturally use them according to their talents!”
There are only four people. Even if they are reused, it is not enough for Zhang Shengde to threaten Zhao Junchen's status. Moreover, these four people are all selected by Zhang Shengde. They are indeed worthy of reuse and can also be sold to Zhang Sheng.
As a favor, Zhao Junchen naturally changed his attitude!