In Liang Fuchen's eyes, among the many military attachés and generals on the three sides of Shaanxi and Gansu, only three were worthy of his attention.
The first is Qi Bin. This person was personally promoted by Liang Fuchen. He was regarded by Liang Fuchen as his nephew. He inherited Qi Shaobao's family training skills. The "Guoguo Army" he trained was the number one in Shaanxi and Gansu in Liang Fuchen's mind.
A strong army...but it's a pity that he died in battle.
Next is He Zhang. This man is a famous veteran in Shaanxi and Gansu. He has a good record and rich experience. The most rare thing is that he has an upright character and is loyal to the court... Unfortunately, he was bribed by Zhao Junchen first. He is always a good person.
Vice President Zhao Junchen looked like he was following his lead.
Finally, there is Guan Wuyuan. This man is said to be a descendant of Emperor Wu. He is the central commander of the 50,000-strong Forbidden Army that supports Shaanxi and Gansu. He can be said to have high power and position, and is also very popular among the Forbidden Army officers! Zhao Junchen this time all
The annihilation of the Mongolian coalition forces was largely due to the fact that Guan Wuyuan was stationed in Jiezhou City and held back the main force of the Mongolian coalition forces. Such achievements are enough to show that Guan Wuyuan is capable and brave in combat. What is especially rare is that Guan Wuyuan is an "imperialist party member".
"The general who was highly praised by Wang Shou, Minister of the Ministry of War, was also considered a fringe figure in the "Imperial Party" and belonged to the same faction as Liang Fuchen.
After being unable to gain the support of the first two, Guan Wuyuan naturally became the top priority in Liang Fuchen's eyes. He was a key figure who must be fought for and could not be lost!
Because of Zhao Junchen's plan to regain the Hetao, the Forbidden Army reinforcements will obviously stay in the borders of Shaanxi and Gansu for a while. If Liang Fuchen can get Guan Wuyuan's full support, he can successfully take over the overall military and political situation on the three borders of Shaanxi and Gansu, which will largely offset the
Zhao Junchen’s growing influence.
Thinking of this, after hearing the inquiry from Zheng Yu, the acting commander-in-chief of Huamachi Camp, Liang Fuchen immediately stood up and said: "General Guan has made great contributions during this period and has worked hard. If he hadn't held back the Mongolian coalition forces under Jiezhou City,
The main force will also have several great victories in the future! Now that General Guan has returned triumphantly with the reinforcements of the Forbidden Army, how can we neglect it? I will naturally come out to welcome him in person!"
After saying that, Liang Fuchen turned to Zhao Junchen and asked, "Master Zhao, do you want to go with us?"
After Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, he said: "Since Mr. Liang Ge personally came to greet you, I will not show up and stay here to prepare for the garrison and rewards of the Forbidden Army soldiers."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's statement, Liang Fuchen nodded with satisfaction - he didn't want Zhao Junchen to overwhelm him, and then left quickly.
Looking at Liang Fuchen's leaving figure, Zhao Junchen murmured softly: "This Liang Fuchen is worthy of being the elder of the imperial court. He is indeed a bit generous. He can endure my secret provocations without saying a word. I don't know.
How long can he endure it...Also, I deliberately did not show up this time, I just asked Liang Fuchen to come forward on behalf of Huamachi Camp, I hope Guan Wuyuan can understand my deep meaning."
On this day, ever since Zhao Junchen met Liang Fuchen, he had always been extremely respectful on the surface, making it hard for anyone to fault him. However, Zhao Junchen's words and actions were all the time faintly provoking Liang Fuchen, or using Ba Gen to insinuate
Liang Fuchen's flaws in his character, or his constant boasting of his ability, or his deliberate attempts to show off his skills in front of Liang Fuchen. These things may seem trivial, but they are also taboos in the officialdom when getting along with his immediate superiors.
Nowadays, Liang Fuchen is the chief envoy of the imperial envoy, and Zhao Junchen is the deputy envoy of the imperial envoy. Liang Fuchen is naturally Zhao Junchen's boss. Zhao Junchen's behavior will only make Liang Fuchen feel that he has been slighted.
Zhao Junchen did this naturally to arouse Liang Fuchen's anger, accumulate Liang Fuchen's dissatisfaction, and pave the way for a subsequent plan!
Once this plan is realized, Liang Fuchen will be in trouble and will have to show his favor to Zhao Junchen. At that time, even if Zhao Junchen returns to Beijing early, he will still be able to get a large share of the feast at the imperial court's recapture of the Hetao.
soup!
At the same time, Zhao Junchen did not personally come out to greet Guan Wuyuan and the Forbidden Army reinforcements this time, which was also very particular.
Guan Wuyuan is a chess piece that Zhao Junchen buried in the Forbidden Army. Guan Wuyuan also regards himself as Zhao Junchen's confidant, but he is not a scheming person, and he is not aware of the current changes in the situation. When he saw Zhao Junchen
After Junchen and Liang Fuchen appeared at the same time to greet him, Guan Wuyuan might only focus on Zhao Junchen, but ignored Liang Fuchen next to Zhao Junchen. After this situation fell into Liang Fuchen's eyes, he would inevitably find Guan Wuyuan
He has taken refuge in Zhao Junchen.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen deliberately did not show up, and only asked Liang Fuchen to greet him at the Huamachiying Governor's Mansion with full authority. This was done to tell Guan Wuyuan that the situation in Shaanxi and Gansu had changed, and Liang Fuchen had replaced Zhao Junchen as Huamachiying.
The rightful owner of Chiying allowed Guan Wuyuan to adjust his mentality in time to prevent Liang Fuchen from seeing any flaws.
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But he said that after Liang Fuchen left the main hall of the Governor's Mansion, Zhao Junchen quickly made arrangements for the stationing and rewards of the Forbidden Army soldiers.
Then, Zhao Junchen sat on his side, drinking tea slowly while chatting with Xu Qingyan about some idle matters.
After chatting for a while, Xu Qingyan couldn't help but complain: "Master, when do you think we can return to Beijing? Shaanxi and Gansu are really too poor. We have been so pampered these years, and we really can't stay here."
Get used to this place."
Zhao Junchen shook his head helplessly and said: "It's almost time. If nothing unexpected happens, the imperial edict should be on the way. Since I left Beijing, I have been making constant moves and accomplished so many major things in Shaanxi and Gansu.
, how can His Majesty and those few pavilion elders tolerate my continued torment? What's more, there is a lot of mess in the center of the capital waiting for me to solve it. In addition to the reward, this imperial edict must strictly order me to return to the capital immediately, and arrive at the capital.
Even if I wanted to stay, it wouldn't be possible."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xu Qingyan suddenly became excited and asked: "Master, how do you think Your Majesty will reward you for your achievements? You have completely wiped out the Mongolian coalition this time. Such great achievements have not been achieved for a hundred years."
There are few people who can reach it, your Majesty, he will definitely give you a reward, right?"
Zhao Junchen turned around and looked around. After finding that there was no one else in the lobby, he smiled and said: "Our Majesty's temperament has never been associated with generosity, but for my achievements this time, he must also be
If I can't suppress it, I won't be able to convince the public without a generous reward. This is one of the reasons why I'm so desperate this time... As expected, it should be one of the two options: ennoblement or cabinet membership. If there is
If any of the pavilion elders are willing to tell Xiang, maybe they will buy both at the same time."
After Xu Qingyan heard this answer, he became even more excited and said: "Haha, that's a good thing. It's worth the hardship for us during this time! ... If you get the rewards of being knighted and being admitted to the cabinet at the same time, young master, you are
Do you want others to call you Sir? Or Mr. Ge?"
Zhao Junchen laughed and said: "It may not be a good thing, especially when it comes to joining the cabinet. The late emperor had a rule that cabinet ministers and ministers could not serve as ministers at the same time. Therefore, if I join the cabinet to assist the government, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue will not be available.
If you take on the same role, it will be a problem when the time comes."
Xu Qingyan didn't care, and said: "Master, what are you afraid of? This household department has been run by you like an iron barrel. Even His Majesty and Mr. Zhou Ge cannot penetrate easily, even if they get the secret of the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Position, given the current situation of the imperial court, there are countless expenditures, and money is spent like running water. Apart from you, the young master, who else can support such a situation? Let me tell you, sooner or later, the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue will be needed.
If it falls into the hands of your disciples, young master, the others will not be able to secure this position!"
Zhao Junchen glanced at Xu Qingyan in surprise and said, "You have learned a lot."
Xu Qingyan said proudly: "I have followed the young master for such a long time, and I still have some discernment."
Zhao Junchen laughed and did not dampen Xu Qingyan's enthusiasm. Instead, he praised him a few times.
For Xu Qingyan, "getting carried away" is better than "ignoring knowledge and skills".
But while Zhao Junchen was chatting with Xu Qingyan, he gradually felt that something was wrong.
Liang Fuchen has been away for too long. It stands to reason that he should have ended the reception long ago and returned to the Governor's Mansion with Guan Wuyuan.
But Zhao Junchen stayed in the Governor's Mansion and waited for such a long time, but he still didn't see Liang Fuchen and Guan Wuyuan.
"What's going on? Did something unexpected happen?"
Just as Zhao Junchen was thinking deeply, he saw Zheng Yu, the acting commander-in-chief of the Huamachi Camp, hurriedly entering the lobby of the Governor's Mansion again.
Zheng Yu's face was full of panic. After seeing Zhao Junchen, he shouted loudly: "Master Imperial Envoy, something serious has happened! Commander Guan Wu Yuanguan and Zhang Chengxun and Zhang Tongzhi started fighting in front of Mr. Liang Ge.
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Zhao Junchen stood up suddenly, with a face full of shock, and said: "What? Guan Wuyuan and Zhang Chengxun got into a fight? Or in front of Mr. Liang Ge? What happened?"
Zheng Yu hurriedly explained: "I would like to inform you, your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, that the incident happened so suddenly that I don't even know the details!
That Zhang Tongzhi was originally a member of the Forbidden Army reinforcements. After learning the news that the Forbidden Army reinforcements had returned to Huamachi Camp, he went out of the city with Mr. Liang Ge to greet him. When Commander Guan saw Zhang Tongzhi, he immediately ridiculed him.
, saying that Zhang Tongzhi was ungrateful and greedy, Zhang Tongzhi did not talk back at first, but just bowed his head and listened to the instructions, thinking that the matter was over!
But not long after, for some unknown reason, Zhang Tongzhi suddenly became extremely emotional and jumped out to accuse Commander Guan of being selfish, unkind, and killing the lives of the robes... The two of them had a heated argument.
They got into a fight and started fighting each other later, even Mr. Liang Ge couldn't stop them!"
After Zhao Junchen frowned and listened, he immediately walked towards the outside of the Governor's Mansion without saying a word.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's appearance, Zheng Yu and Xu Qingyan quickly followed behind.
Zhao Junchen can understand Guan Wuyuan's dissatisfaction with Zhang Chengxun.
At the beginning, after the Mongolian coalition forces withdrew from Jiezhou City, Zhang Chengxun privately led his troops out of the city to pursue them without Guan Wuyuan's consent. He used various means to constantly harass the Mongolian coalition forces along the way, which delayed the Mongolian coalition forces for a long time.
Arriving at the south bank of the Wei River, Zhao Junchen had plenty of time to calmly arrange his defense line. After the Mongolian coalition was completely destroyed on the battlefield of the Wei River, Zhang Chengxun received a large sum of military merit.
But in this case, Guan Wuyuan was of course a little jealous and jealous. He only felt that Zhang Chengxun had stolen the military merit that originally belonged to him. When he saw Zhang Chengxun again, his attitude was naturally not polite.
In fact, after Zhang Chengxun took refuge with Zhao Junchen, he told Zhao Junchen all these things. Zhao Junchen also said at the time that he would find opportunities to ease the relationship between the two of them. Zhang Chengxun honestly bowed his head and listened to the instructions at the beginning.
, obviously it is also due to such considerations.
But for some unknown reason, Zhang Chengxun suddenly lost his mind, completely ignoring the hierarchy in the army, and actually had a conflict with Guan Wuyuan on the spot.
This matter can be big or small. If it is not handled properly, Zhang Chengxun's career prospects will be ruined.
Zhang Chengxun has good vision and knowledge, and he is the best talent Zhao Junchen has gathered during his time in Shaanxi and Gansu. Therefore, Zhao Junchen naturally will not watch Zhang Chengxun fall.
At the same time, Guan Wuyuan is also an important chess piece in the hands of Zhao Junchen. Zhao Junchen also counts on Guan Wuyuan to control the military power of the Forbidden Army for him in the future, so Zhao Junchen cannot let him feel too cold!
Seeing the fierce conflict between the two people, which was already a tense situation, Zhao Junchen only felt a headache.
"Guan Wuyuan accused Zhang Chengxun of being ungrateful and greedy. Naturally, it was because Zhang Chengxun abandoned Guan Wuyuan when he was fighting for military glory for himself. But what does Zhang Chengxun mean by accusing Guan Wuyuan of being selfish and ungrateful? And why should he say that Guan Wuyuan harmed the army?
At the risk of Pao Ze’s life?”
As he was thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen's brows furrowed more and more tightly.
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In a hurry, Zhao Junchen quickly arrived at the south gate of Huamachi Camp.
There, Zhao Junchen saw Guan Wuyuan and Zhang Chengxun who had just been separated.
At this time, the entire area around the south gate was cleared, and all the onlookers were ordered to return to their camps immediately, leaving only a group of civil and military officials gathered together.
Among the civil and military officials, Zhao Junchen saw Guan Wuyuan's maroon face covered with bruises and bruises, and his entire right eye socket was swollen. He had obviously received a lot of punches and kicks, and his original majestic image was ruined.
He couldn't care less about maintaining his usual cold and arrogant image, his expression was filled with anger and despair.
On the other side, Zhang Chengxun didn't have many scars on his body. He obviously took advantage of him during the fight, but his expression was still full of anger. His eyes glared at Guan Wuyuan fiercely, as if he still couldn't understand his hatred!
At the same time, Liang Fuchen was scolding the two of them angrily.
"You two are both generals in the army. You have made outstanding achievements these days. Now you are fighting like street shrews. How is it appropriate? Even if you two are not willing to worry about your own image, the court must also worry about face.
!What kind of bad impact will such a situation have in the eyes of the soldiers?"
However, even as Liang Fuchen was reprimanding loudly, Guan Wuyuan and Zhang Chengxun were still glaring at each other with no sign of remorse, and Liang Fuchen was trembling with anger.
After seeing this scene, Zhao Junchen coughed lightly and walked into the crowd.
After seeing Zhao Junchen appear, Zhang Chengxun and Guan Wuyuan's eyes lit up, and they felt that their backers had arrived.
They all think that they are Zhao Junchen's confidants, but at the same time they don't know that the other person is also Zhao Junchen's person, and they all have the same idea in their minds - "Labour and capital are Mr. Zhao's confidants, who do you think you are? Now Mr. Zhao personally makes the decision."
, the labor and management will make you look good right away!”
Zhao Junchen obviously also understood the psychological activities of these two people, but he was the first to reprimand: "You two are so brave! Not only did you fight in front of Mr. Liang Ge, but now you are still fighting after hearing Mr. Liang Ge's reprimand.
There is no regret at all! Mr. Liang Ge is a full-power imperial minister of the imperial court. He is now in charge of all military and political matters in Shaanxi and Gansu. Even after I see Mr. Liang Ge, I must be respectful and respectful. How can you offend me!"
Zhao Junchen's reprimand reminded the two of them not to underestimate Liang Fuchen, but at the same time, he showed excessive respect for himself.
After lightly nodding to the two of them, Zhao Junchen turned to Liang Fuchen and nodded, and then scolded him again: "If you offend Mr. Liang Ge, you will be held accountable afterwards. Neither of you can escape a military stick!"
Now, please explain first why the two of you had a conflict!"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's question, Guan Wuyuan was about to accuse Zhang Chengxun again.
However, before Guan Wuyuan could speak, Zhang Chengxun had already taken the lead and said: "I am reporting to the two imperial envoys that I humbly accuse Guan Wuyuan of murdering the lives of the soldiers! After the battle in Jiezhou City, there were many wounded soldiers among the reinforcements of the Forbidden Army.
Logically speaking, these wounded soldiers should be treated properly and must not engage in violent activities again! But after Guan Wuyuan learned about the victory in the decisive battle on the Weishui River, he only wanted to rush to the Huamachi Camp to win the credit, and did not take into account the needs of the wounded soldiers in the army.
According to the situation, after marching all the way, a total of forty-one wounded soldiers died due to their worsening injuries!
Among them is the distant cousin of the humble position! The reason why the distant cousin of the humble position was seriously injured was all because of the one who blocked a shot for the humble position in Jiezhou City!
I also ask the two imperial envoys to severely punish Guan Wuyuan’s crimes, so as to comfort the spirits of the soldiers in heaven and the souls of those who died unjustly!"
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By the way, although Chongzi is only updated once a day during this period, the number of words in each chapter ranges from four to five thousand to six to seven thousand, which is actually not too small.
The current plot is wrapping up all the foreshadowings of the Shaanxi-Gansu Line. After all the foreshadowings are wrapped up, Zhao Junchen will return to the capital. By then, the progress of the plot will be accelerated a lot. I hope everyone can help pay attention to whether the bug has taken hold during this period.
Which foreshadowing of the Shaanxi-Gansu Line was left out.