Thousands of miles away from Anqing, in the study room of the governor's office in Suzhou Yingtian, Zhang Guowei gently put down Pang Yu's ultimatum and looked up at the middle-aged official opposite, "Er Geng thinks what Pang Guerba said is feasible?"
"What Pang Yu wrote makes sense, but when criticism is rampant, it should not be done. You should know that military orders only come from one branch, and Pang Yu divides the flood areas in this way, but he wants to be on an equal footing with the army. If he
As expected, each battalion of the reinforcement and suppression camp can carve out a separate area and use it as a prison. Shidaotai's military preparations have only responsibilities but no authority. The battle will be defeated without fighting." Feng Yuanbiao paused and then said calmly, "I am Dai Dai.
People who have been dismissed from office for a crime feel that they are inappropriate when they talk nonsense about the important matter of sealing the territory. Your Excellency, you should listen to the clear opinions."
This is Feng Yuanbiao of Su Songbing Beidao, one of Zhang Guowei's most trusted subordinates. Ergen is his cousin. He had been transferred to Fujian to study. Zhang Guowei asked the emperor to retain him in his post specifically for him. However, his subsequent development...
It goes against Zhang Guowei's wishes.
"Among my subordinates, the ones who can talk about war are Ergen and Daolin (Shi Kefa). It's a pity..."
"It is not a pity that I should be demoted. However, since I took office, I have personally experienced the military service, worked hard to eat and sleep in the snow, and Anqing has been safe for two years. It is really the contribution of Dao Lin. Su Song can be without me, and Anqing cannot be without Dao Lin."
"Dao Lin also submitted an ultimatum. He only briefly mentioned the differences with Pang Yu and was vague. It was far less embarrassing than Pang Yu." Zhang Guowei picked up another document and said, "It can also be seen that Dao
My neighbor is more than generous and steady, but my wisdom is still lacking."
"Therefore, Your Excellency, we must keep an eye out for our neighbors. First, it is the court system that uses civil society to control military force. Second, we need to help our neighbors suppress these Qiu Ba. Otherwise, Anqing's orders will be inconsistent, and it is obvious that we will fight against the thieves. At this time...
…cannot be defeated.”
"I don't know, but the bandits are more rampant this year than they were last year." Zhang Guowei stood up and said, "Today I received a report from the Prime Minister's Office that the Huguang thieves set up camp in Macheng, heading west to Xiaogan, Huangpi, and all the way east.
We have entered the Yingshan Mountains."
Zhang Guowei walked to the table, and Feng Yuanbiao also came over. Zhang Guowei pointed to the location of Yingshan, "This is where thieves entered Yingshan. After that, there are three roads, either to Guangji Huangmei, or to Lu'an Prefecture via Huoshan."
, or go south to Qianshan and Taihu Lake.”
"I wonder how the Prime Minister and the Ministry will respond?"
"Premier Wang wants me to fight and defend at the same time to prevent the thieves from entering Anqing and strictly guard the river defense. Zuo Liangyu has been sent south to help with the suppression."
"The Caodu Ministry also sent Mou Wenshou to the west. Liu Liangzuo already exists in Liu'an Prefecture, and there are heavy troops gathered in Fengdu's jurisdiction. If Zuo Liangyu blocks the north, the bandits will have no choice but... to go to Anqing."
Zhang Guowei nodded, "For this shareholder bank, there is still a large bank going east from Nanyang outside the mountain. If Zuo Liangyu is forced to enter the mountain, they can only go to Anqing. Considering the situation, Pang Yu's method is more appropriate, but
Anqing's troops are insufficient, and if he is defeated, the defense will be even more inadequate, which will lead the thieves to Anqing. Therefore, Dao Neighbor's method is not enough to make progress, and Pang Yu's method is too cautious."
Feng Yuanbiao knew that Zhang Guowei was in a dilemma, but he couldn't think of any other words of persuasion. The bandits never had strategic goals, they just wanted to rob money and food, and they would go wherever the officers and soldiers were weak. This year, there is no mobile force like Lu Xiangsheng with the purpose of extermination.
, each governor is looking after his own jurisdiction, expecting the rogues to move to other people's defense areas, and Anqing is one of them. To get rid of the current situation, the only way to get rid of the current situation is to increase Anqing's military strength.
"My lord, please transfer Liu Liangzuo to Tongcheng for garrison. I wonder if he can get it?"
"Although there was a previous decree to transfer Liu Liangzuo's troops to Anqing, Zhu Dadian sent several letters to the Ministry of War, saying that Liu Liangzuo should not be transferred lightly if he stayed in Liu'an Prefecture, otherwise Zhongdu would be considered by the bandits again. Zhang Fengyi died
, there is no one in charge of the Ministry of War, so this matter is gone." Zhang Guowei frowned, "Everyone in China is worried about being invaded, but Nanjing is not? The emperor has already decreed this matter, and the one who caused the trouble is not Zhu Dadian, but Zhu Dadian.
It was in the Wenyuan Pavilion. After me, I sent several troops to ask for reinforcements, but they all fell into disgrace. Wen Tiren and Zhang Zhifa were just waiting for me to be defeated."
Feng Yuanbiao hesitated and said, "Then I'm afraid we still have to raise troops and horses from Jiangnan."
Zhang Guowei sighed lightly and said, "At this time of turmoil, the south of the Yangtze River is not a peaceful place. In the past year, there was a prison robbery in Chongming, and then there was a rebellion by the Gao Youyun Army. The soldiers and horses in the south of the Yangtze River were stretched thin. This time the bandits are raging again,
If we continue to mobilize people, we will only fear that Jiangnan will be unstable."
Feng Yuanbiao participated in the handling of these two turmoils. Although they eventually subsided, he could still vaguely feel that the situation in Jiangnan was becoming increasingly turbulent. This was the main support for the imperial court's financial resources. If it echoed with the activities of rogue bandits and caused chaos, Zhang Guowei's
The outcome will not be better than Zhang Fengyi and Liang Tingdong.
When the Qing army invaded in the ninth year of Chongzhen, Zhang Fengyi, the Minister of War, personally supervised the army, but he did not dare to fight the Qing army. He reported false news to the emperor. The Qing army was unstoppable and took away all the money, food and children they robbed.
When leaving customs, he also hung a sign saying "Officials are free of charge". When he was finally reported, he knew it was inevitable, so he swallowed rhubarb and died. The same fate happened to Liang Tingdong, the governor of Xuanda.
After Liang Tingdong died, the emperor immediately appointed Lu Xiangsheng to succeed Xuanda. However, after Zhang Fengyi died, the new Minister of War could not be determined for a long time, and Zhang Guowei's request to mobilize troops was delayed.
"We are trying our best to raise the existing troops and horses. Unfortunately, the peace in Jiangnan has been weakened for a long time. We can only get a few thousand troops and horses. We still have to take into account the reconnaissance and defense of Anqing and Puliu, which are thousands of miles apart. It is really a last resort to demolish the east wall to make up for the west wall.
Because of this, the country's affairs are difficult, and I feel physically and mentally exhausted at times, and I am also disheartened."
Zhang Guowei's tone was full of interest. Feng Yuanbiao was originally in Su Songbing's post, and after he ordered a thorough investigation of Zhang Pu, Zhang Guowei knew that Feng Yuanbiao treated Zhang Pu well, so he asked Feng Yuanbiao to take charge of this difficult matter. This was equivalent to Feng Yuanbiao helping Zhang Guowei take over the hot job.
Shantao, after investigating the Zhou Zhikui incident, came to a conclusion that had nothing to do with Zhang Pu.
Naturally, this conclusion could not be accepted by Wen Tiren, and the counterattack came soon. Feng Yuanbiao was transferred to Fujian to study, so that Zhang Guowei could directly bear the blow. Zhang Guowei wrote to the emperor, saying that Feng Yuanbiao knew the troops and was in a good position to prepare for the invaders, and kept him in Su Songbing.
Ready to take office.
But Wen Tiren never expected that Wen Tiren's offensive would be fierce. This time, he was directly demoted to Shandong on the grounds that Feng Yuanbiao was shielding Zhang Pu. Zhang Guowei not only failed to retain him, but also caused Feng Yuanbiao to fall into a worse situation.
At the same time, it can also be seen that the emperor's attitude towards Zhang Pu's matter is completely on Wen Tiren's side. He has issued two edicts to reprimand Zhang Guowei, and allowed Wen Tiren to demote Feng Yuanbiao. All officials in Yingtian's jurisdiction have understood this.
After receiving the signal, I am afraid no one will dare to defend Zhang Pu again.
Ying Tianxun believed that Zhang Xuan knew Wen Tiren's goal and was avoiding the matter of restoring society. The pressure from the court was all on Zhang Guowei. However, the bandits were raging this year and there was no hope of calling in reinforcements. Anqing, which was isolated in the north of the Yangtze River, was besieged on all sides, like a boat in the stormy waves.
, once the boat capsized and Wen Tiren took advantage of the situation, it would be difficult for Zhang Guowei to escape unscathed. The current situation was very unfavorable to Zhang Guowei. He had been under pressure for a long time, and when he talked to Feng Yuanbiao, he could not hide his emotions.
"The military must not be like this. The country is in dire straits, and it is not a natural disaster but a disaster. The Wen Party's elimination of dissidents is precisely to intimidate the upright people in the DPRK. If the military wants to retreat, it will just follow the Wen Party's wishes.
." Feng Yuanbiao had a firm look on his face, "The emperor used an isolated party to control Donglin, so naturally he would not let an isolated party dominate. Wen Tiren can demote subordinate officials, but cannot demote all upright officials. Yingtian oversees the wealth of the world,
The most important place in the imperial court should be left in the hands of a gentleman like your lord, and it must not fall into the hands of traitors."
Zhang Guowei sighed, "Since I have been appointed governor of Yingtian, I have been constrained by the government at all times. I am not worthy of this position with my talent."
Feng Yuanbiao cupped his hands and said solemnly, "The martyrdom of Zhao Shoubei in Jifeitan is just a small setback. Your Excellency, I have not lost a county or a city. Shi Daolin has fought dozens of times and has gained quite a lot. What reason does Wen Tiren have to make things difficult? Your Excellency, you must not belittle your losses."
At this critical moment, Anqing and Puliu should focus on stability and still call for troops. Since the previous decree included the proposal to transfer Liu Liangzuo, if the cabinet does not adjust, it will be Wen Tiren's responsibility in case of defeat.
The sin of a great man.”
Zhang Guowei shook his head and said with a bitter smile, "If we can follow this logic, the matter will not be difficult to handle. But what Er Geng said is reasonable. The most important thing in war and defense is stability. If you need to send troops, you must send troops, even if you don't send troops.