There was a lot of noise outside the Nanxun Gate in Tongcheng. The carriages of donkeys and horses coming down from the official road blocked the road, and people carrying heavy loads came and went incessantly.
In the Nanxunmen Gate Tower, the noise outside could be vaguely heard. Pang Yu calmly leaned over the table with a map from South Zhili to the capital on it. Next to him was Jiang Fan who came from Fucheng. He Xianya and Yang Xueshi were also nearby.
, Zhuang Chaozheng, Chen Rulie and Mr. Yu.
Yang Xueshi looked a little nervous. He looked up at Pang Yu and said, "Your Majesty, all the logistics teams arrived on time before noon. A total of four carriages and two hundred and thirteen carriages. Each carriage carries about three stones. Two carriages carry one hundred."
Thirty-four, the load ranges from one stone to two stone, which is enough to load the rice, beans, salt and meat used by the troops on the road. The baggage department will be organized before dark tomorrow."
"Cavalry fodder."
"The vanguard of the baggage train purchased enough forage in all the prefectures and counties along the way to Xuzhou. The rice stalks are very easy to buy this year. The rice stalks are soft and can be eaten by horses without grinding. It is very convenient along the way. After passing Xuzhou
There are so many poop wheat stalks that they need to be kneaded by humans every day before they can be fed to horses."
"Store rice and beans on the way."
"The carriage is carrying troops to carry a month's supply of rice and beans for civilians. The spare grain and fodder that your Excellency has told me, the shipping company has shipped from Anqing to Chaohu on the 20th yesterday. If there is any delay on the way, it will be diverted to Chaoxian County to make up for it, and it will be replenished in Lu
Prefecture and Fengyang each have ten days of grain storage."
"Threat on the march."
"This year, the Ministry of War dispatched two units from the Beijing Battalion to Jiangbei. Among them, Huang Degong's unit is still suppressing bandits in Lu'an Prefecture. With the original and additional soldiers and horses, most of the rogue bandits in Fengdu's jurisdiction have been driven to Henan. Currently, the camp head is active on the route.
, only Ziweixing has recently received intelligence that they have just broken through Wuhe County, and are currently or near Suzhou. This unit did not participate in the Chariot-Horse War last year, and it is estimated that there are nearly a thousand horsemen, and the old camp is about 300."
"The order of the troops of King Qin."
"The Thousands of Cavalry Headquarters is directly under the jurisdiction of the People's Liberation Army. It has the First Department of the People's Liberation Army, and two bureaus of the Second Department of the People's Liberation Army in Tongbiao Camp. The Headquarters of the Thousand People's Cavalry is directly under the jurisdiction of the People's Liberation Army. The First Department of Cavalry is combined with one bureau of the Second Department of Cavalry.
The Army's Directly Affiliated Provisions and Heavy Department, the Wuxue Remote Outpost Experimental Team, the Wuxue Firearms Test Team will accompany us, and there will also be a Navy outpost ready to go north via the canal to Xuzhou for instructions."
"Well, the navy always needs to be used, so that we can have both land and water." Pang Yu said with satisfaction, "Confirm Anqing's defense again."
"The remaining men of the Tongbiao Battalion took over from the Guards Division to guard Shijingpu, Tongcheng, Taihu, Qianshan, and Susong. They were defended by the newly built rural soldiers. Wangjiang was assisted by the Leigang Water Battalion. The Caobang and the Navy assisted in the defense of Fucheng. The mountain infantry
Qian Headquarters only has one team of troops, and the training has not been completed. They are still stationed in Tianning Village to control the post road. It is the Xinyong Camp on Tuesday. Whether it will be sent out or stay in Anqing will be decided by your Excellency."
The Xinyong Battalion on Tuesday was the former Third Division, occupying the Xinyong Battalion's military status. Last year, we suffered heavy losses in the blockade in Erlang Town, so we have been staying in Anqing to recover this year. Pang Yu closed his eyes and thought for a moment and said, "
At the base of Anqing, the Xinyong Battalion takes over from the Cavalry Thousand Headquarters and is stationed in Shipai Town, serving as the Anqing defense reserve."
Yang Xueshi breathed a sigh of relief. Pang Yu was about to go to war and asked him to stay in charge of Anqing's defense. However, the troops given to him were either new battalions or rural soldiers. He could not mobilize other battalions under Shi Kefa. Now Pang Yu put the new battalions in charge.
Only if Yongying stays, Anqing's defense will be considered stable.
Pang Yu looked at Yang Xueshi and asked, "Have Fang Kongzheng's people arrived?"
"When we arrived at Susong, Fang Yizhi decided to hide in a place near the Han River. The men and horses led by Yao Dongshan were already waiting for your command in Susong."
Pang Yu touched his forehead and said, "On September 22nd, Jiannu entered the border from two places directly north of the capital. This time he came towards Beizhili. The first batch of Qinwang should be Liaozhen, Shanxi and Xuanda.
The vast plains around the capital cannot stop it, and the camp head near Xiangyang must also be guarded by King Qin. Zhang Xianzhong should have received the news by now, and he is also waiting for these troops to leave."
He Xianya interjected at this time, "I received a report from Xie Zhaofa from Gucheng. On September 25, the 2000 Headquarters was dispatched by Prime Minister Xiong to attack the thieves in Nanyang with Zuo Liangyu and Chen Hongfan and kill the thieves.
There were more than three thousand bandits, and all nine battalions of thieves fled. Luo Rucai's troops went to Xishan to hide, and were begging Master Xiong for help. Over there in Shaanxi, Governor Hong also reported that the bandits were about to be wiped out. Seeing that peace was expected, this slave slave really knew how to choose the right time.
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Pang Yu smiled. Regardless of real care or false care, at least these bandits are not out to harm people now. The north can take a breath from the poison, but this little hope will soon be shattered by the slaves. If from the imperial court,
From a perspective, it was indeed fate, as if the bandits and the slaves knew how to cooperate. If it had been a year or two later, the court might have calmed down.
"Gucheng cannot support the Western Camp, let alone these bandit leaders. Unless the army continues to sideline them, they will definitely rebel again." Pang Yu looked at Yang Xueshi, "Order Yao Dongshan's troops to enter Huguang and listen to Fang's army."
Send an order to Xie Zhao, and listen to Fang Junmen’s dispatch. We must wipe out the eight thieves in Gucheng.”
After Pang Yu said this, he turned to He Xianya and said, "The Chengfa Fang has sent letters to Caobang, household houses, workshops, ship shops, and banks. Posted stamps have been issued everywhere along the river. Those who don't need stamped stamps will not be allowed to pass them at the dental shop, and Caobang will not be allowed to pass them."
They are not allowed to load and unload at the wharf. All ships that trade with stamped tickets will be issued with a passing flag. The painting department sent a letter to Shuiying. Huguang, Jiujiang, Leigang, Huaining, and Songyang Shuiying Qingjiang to seize theft. No one saw it.
Vessels carrying traffic flags will be seized and returned to port for questioning."
He Xianya had been prepared for this, and even the official documents were ready. What Pang Yu had been waiting for was when the slaves invaded and the world was in chaos. The issuance of stamps at this time would have the least impact. Even if someone complained, the court would not pay attention.
Among the people in the tower, only He Xianya and Jiang Fan heard Pang Yuxi talk about the ticket posting. The others were all military officers. At this time, they had no feeling after hearing the ticket posting, but when they heard that the Caobang and the navy were acting together along the river, they
They were all in military form, and they all peeked at Pang Yu.
He Xianya whispered, "Sir, there is one more thing here. The supervisor army has arrived in Xiangyang. It is from the governor of the capital. His name is Deng Chaoqin. He seems to be unaware of your return to Anqing. He came to ask when your Lord will return to Xiangyang.
How to reply to him."
Pang Yu had a headache when he heard the word "supervisory army". Currently, all his soldiers and horses are entrusted with the imperial military quota. Even the rural soldiers have local military quotas. However, the military pay and personnel rights are under his control, but they are different from the imperial military system.
It is inconsistent. Both Zhang Guowei and Shi Kefa had to rely on the special military camp to prepare for the invaders, and they kept pretending not to know. Now that a supervisory army has come, they are here on behalf of the imperial power. I don't know if they can handle it well.
Especially at this time when King Qin was in power, Pang Yu just wanted to gain some fame, not to fight Jian Nu. He needed flexibility in combat, and he must not bring a eunuch with him to be monitored.
This can be regarded as a side effect of Susong's victory. After thinking about it, Pang Yu said, "When you leave, you can reply to the letter and tell him that I have gone to pick up King Qin and ask him to take a rest in Xiangyang."
Those present were all old men who followed Pang Yu. In the past, when we were in the garrison camp, we had few troops and were not at the level of a supervisory army. They did not understand the role of a supervisory army, so they all just ignored it.
After Pang Yu made arrangements, everyone packed up and went out. Jiang Fan stood up and did not leave his position. When Pang Yu saw this, he knew that he still had something to say. He Xianya looked back and closed the door from the outside.
"I have a few important things to report to you. The first thing is that yesterday I received a report from Ruan Jin from Gucheng. It was found out by the informants in the bandit camp that the general who has secret connections with the eight bandits is most likely Chen Hongfan and Yu Yinggui.
Before he was dismissed, Lu Ding went to and from Xiangyang several times, and each time he went to Chen Hongfan's camp. In recent months, he went back and forth twice a month, always bringing gold and silver with him."
Pang Yu frowned and said, "I will ask He Xianya to tell Fang Kongzhen and Xie Zhaofa about this matter, and ask him to hint to Dai Dongmin that any matters involving the Eight Thieves must not be discussed with Chen Hongfan."
"My subordinates have a suggestion. When the Eight Thieves rebel again this time, this Lu Ding may not be killed. It is best to capture him alive."
Pang Yu thought for a moment and smiled and said, "It's better to live than to die. The army can't take care of these people when fighting. They won't send people to arrest him alone. This matter will be handled secretly by the sentry department."
"My subordinates received the order." Jiang Fan paused and continued, "Wu Changshi sent a letter to Ruan Dacheng from the capital, saying that he had discussed a candidate with Feng Quan. Ruan Dacheng only said that he was a minister who was destined to become an official. He had not yet named his name and had to wait for Qian Qianyi.
Agree with Zhang Pu."
"A minister who will become an official?" Pang Yu stood up. According to the last discussion with Wu Changshi, this candidate needs to meet several conditions at the same time. His identity is a lone party, his status must be able to enter the cabinet, and he must be able to be eunuched and reinstated.
Dong Lin accepted that Pang Yu's understanding of the imperial court was limited and he really couldn't figure it out.
Now the candidate has been initially decided, but Pang Yu has not been informed. He just has no intention of asking for Pang Yu’s opinion. He will tell him after the big bosses have decided. It can be seen that Pang Yu is still the weakest one in this political alliance, but Pang Yu
Yu is not angry, which is in line with his current political status.
"Ruan Dacheng won't say anything about this, so we will just wait and see what happens. Last time, we said that someone would attack Ruan Dacheng after he resumed society. Is there any conclusion now?"
"It's Wu Yingji and the others, and Zhou Biao is the instigator behind it. They are currently cooperating with the Fushe scholars in Nandu to sign the petition, and they seem to have gained some momentum. However, I heard that Yang Tingshu does not agree, and Ruan Dacheng is also looking for someone to ask for help. It probably won't cause any big trouble.
There was no news, so he didn’t ask us for help.”
"Since there is no big deal, we should invite Ruan Dacheng to go north to Fengyang. King Qin will go to Xuzhou this time, and Zhu Dadian will use a lot of places. Ruan Dacheng will get a lot of convenience if he goes."
"My subordinates will send a letter to Ruan Dacheng immediately." Jiang Fan hesitated and said, "Also, Ren Dalang from Shuiying used warships from Anqing and Jiujiang to sell smuggled salt to Huguang, Jiangxi. It should have been in recent years. This matter involves generals.
My subordinates only kept one copy, which was not included in the documents submitted by the Secret Post Office..."
Pang Yu understood what Jiang Fan meant. The secret sentry department had to submit reports to the Chinese army every day. Although they were not approved, there were many people who handled them. Once it was leaked, the generals involved might take desperate risks, which would be no worse than in the previous yamen.
These are officials.
"This officer is aware of this matter." Pang Yu walked a few steps in front of the desk, raised his head and said to Jiang Fan, "Right now, the top priority of the secret sentry department is still to post tickets. Go to Huguang in person. We are in Wuchang.
It is also the place with the most grain trade in Dajiang. There are still several hidden dangers in Huguang, including the Eight Thieves. Kong Zheng is asking me for help. The court only cares about King Qin. It is the best time to control the flow of rice and beans from all places.
For the important docks, the cao gang is more effective than the navy."
"My subordinate understands." Jiang Fan raised his head and looked at Pang Yu, "When are you going to set off, sir?"
Pang Yu smiled and said, "I was going to discuss it with Shi Daotai."