Tang Yin thought to himself, are you negotiating terms with me?
You've never said anything about giving me advice in the past. Now you want you to help me analyze the situation, so you're asking for a favor from me?
You guys really have strong wings!
"You can't drink, and you're not short of money either. How do you want me to explain it to you?"
Tang Yin looked a little nervous.
In the past, he had always practiced the use-as-usual approach to Zhu Hao. He believed that Zhu Hao was using him for his own benefit, and it was natural for him to make suggestions. He really couldn't figure out what he had that could make Zhu Hao miss him.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "If it is a discussion between friends, I can help, but in the future..."
Tang Yin suddenly realized: "I understand, you asked me to come to you to discuss anything in the future. Is that what you mean?"
Even if he didn't mention some things clearly, Tang Yin understood that he was pushed to the front by Zhu Hao and inevitably became the focus of attention from all parties. There were many things that he couldn't handle with his own ability, so he had to come to Zhu Hao for advice, even if he
For matters that can be handled alone, Zhu Hao's opinion needs to be sought first.
From then on, he and Zhu Hao were tightly bound together, advancing and retreating together. Every idea he made must be a reflection of the will of both parties.
"In this case, I will help you with the details."
Zhu Hao's playful smile was anything but formal.
Tang Yin said angrily: "I don't believe you can come up with something like annihilating bandits. The most you can do is think of a way to allow Zhang Fengzheng to take some advantage in the palace's unified allocation of money, food and materials."
In order not to let himself be inferior to Zhu Hao, Tang Yin opened a topic first, but saw Zhu Hao smiling happily and obviously disagreeing with his opinion.
"Mr. Tang, I won't beat around the bush anymore... I say, listen, as long as you understand what I mean roughly, you can help Zhang Fengzheng and at the same time help yourself establish prestige in Prince Xing's Mansion, and at the same time help Prince Xing's Mansion.
Overcoming this difficulty can be described as killing three birds with one stone."
Zhu Hao talked eloquently.
However, Tang Yin didn't think Zhu Hao could explain it clearly. He shook his head and said, "Don't talk about what's there and what's not. Just tell me how the palace should respond..."
"I think the palace should actively prepare for war and take the initiative when opportunities arise, instead of just passively avoiding it."
Zhu Hao gave Tang Yin a dose of powerful medicine when he came up.
"What about Ce? Are you crazy?"
As soon as Tang Yin became anxious, Wu Nong's soft words came out.
Zhu Hao said: "I told you to listen and don't ask first.
"Right now, the palace urgently needs to establish prestige in the court, but Yuan Changshi hopes that the palace will keep a low profile. In normal times, the external tone of the palace would be entirely controlled by Chang Shisi. Even a staff member like you, who is highly valued by King Xing, would find it difficult to interfere.
.However, this bandit attack threatened to specifically target Prince Xing's Mansion. If the Prince's Mansion actively fought against the bandits and finally succeeded in suppressing the bandits, it would definitely cause a sensation in the government and the public, and Yuan Changshi could not stop it at all.
"For Zhang Fengzheng, if the palace chooses Yuan Changshi's strategy and passively avoids the war, because it has to contact the government from time to time and move a large number of Wangzhuang people into the city, the decision-making power will be firmly in the hands of Yuan Changshi.
Zhang Fengzheng can only be the executor, but if he actively prepares for war, the palace will need to spend a lot of money on food and supplies, and he, the palace's steward, can suddenly become the leader.
"For you, Mr. Tang, the significance of preparing for war is to let the palace see your strategy and ability to run the army. By winning this battle, you will establish your status as equal to Yuan Changshi in the palace."
Zhu Hao listed three benefits in succession.
As far as the palace is concerned, anyone who offends me will be punished, so as to make a big splash;
For Zhang Zuo, he reversed the decline in one fell swoop and turned passivity into initiative;
For Tang Yin, it can establish his reputation and further consolidate his leadership position in the palace.
Tang Yin had a look of reluctance, shook his head and said: "Confronting the bandits head-on is a matter for the government. Why should the palace get involved? It's inappropriate!"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "You don't understand the art of war. You think it will be difficult for the palace to win this battle, so you don't dare to take this job?"
"Zhu Hao, you have to act within your capabilities. Why do you think that with your help and advice, the palace's troops can defeat the bandits? If something goes wrong...then the benefits you mentioned will turn into disadvantages, and how many more orphans will be added to the palace? Widow? Even your father-in-law seems to have died for his country while defeating bandits, right?"
Tang Yin's attitude seemed firm when he spoke, but he actually left some room for leeway.
Zhu Hao could still hear this change in tone.
Zhu Hao said: "Did I say that we would use the palace's own strength to fight against the bandits?"
"Um?"
Tang Yin was stunned again.
Zhu Hao continued: "The bandits are originally a mob and have never dared to confront the government. How could they cross the provinces and harass the boundaries of Huguang? They clearly do not take our Huguang Sansi Yamen seriously."
Zhu Hao particularly emphasized the "three divisions".
It is no longer simply talking about the Huguang Dusi, the Chief Envoys and the Inspectors, because Huguang also has the Xingdusi.
Tang Yindao: "Do you want... to ask Huang Fantai to help contact the soldiers and horses of the province for coordinated operations?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Mr. Tang is still sensible. In fact, Huang Fantai has made great achievements in civil affairs, but his martial arts is just a little behind. Now Huang Fantai is about to join the court as the Minister of Household Affairs. We, the household minister of the Ming Dynasty, The minister of ministry often has to clean up border affairs. If he doesn't have any military merit, he will be passive and controlled by others when he goes to the northwest to manage military pay."
Tang Yin's eyes lit up, and he felt impressed by Zhu Hao.
When you made the plan, you actually thought that in the future Huang Zan would go to the Xuanfu to manage military pay as the Minister of Household Affairs. He also thought that without military merit, he would be controlled by a group of soldiers in the Xuanfu, so he determined that Huang Zan would be known as a good soldier. Leader, they will cooperate to suppress bandits... Why didn't I think of that?
"Besides, the bandits who fled from Jiangxi to the ground in Huguang seem to be very powerful, but they are still just a mob. There is no need to mobilize too many soldiers and horses at the local level. Instead, they should be worried that the bandits will learn about the gathering of troops from various guards in Huguang and run away..."
Zhu Hao took advantage of the situation and guided him.
Tang Yin suddenly realized, and then frowned: "That's the truth, but Zhu Hao, aren't Huang Fantai worried that the local troops have been mobilizing for a long time, wasting a lot of military pay, but in the end it was all in vain?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "So we need to set up a bait so that the thieves can't escape even if they want to."
"Bait?"
Tang Yin noticed that Zhu Hao was looking at him with an unkind look, so he stood up from the bench and asked, "Are you talking about me?"
Zhu Hao's little head shook up and down.
Tang Yin instantly felt the full malice of Zhu Hao when he offered his advice.
"Mr. Tang, don't be too busy refusing. I'm doing this for your own good."
Zhu Hao suddenly became serious, "Why do you think the bandits suddenly fled to Jiangbei and specifically targeted Anlu to harass and plunder? Do you think they wanted to achieve military victory? I think the bigger reason is that King Ning wanted to make Xing Xing Everyone in the palace knows the consequences of going against him, so he asked us to retreat and release you."
Tang Yin closed his eyes: "I have considered what you are talking about before. I am afraid that the bandits may not cause any commotion in the local area, but they will make it difficult for me to be a good person in Prince Xing's Mansion."
Zhu Hao was very satisfied with Tang Yin's awakening.
At least you can still see the situation clearly.
The effect that Prince Ning wants to achieve is to make people feel that it is precisely because you, Tang Yin, are in Prince Xing's Mansion that the thieves came straight to Anlu Prefecture.
At that time, you, the client, will definitely be embarrassed to stay for the sake of not being harassed by bandits in the future, and for the sake of the peace of Prince Xing's Mansion and the people of Anlu.
In this way, King Ning's goal was achieved.
Zhu Hao said: "That's it. The person in the palace who is least afraid of fighting should be you, Mr. Tang. At this time, you should show the palace of Prince Xing that in order to curb Prince Ning's ambition, you will not hesitate to use your body as a bait to lure the bandits.
If you come to invade, cooperate with the local soldiers and horses to wipe out the bandits in one fell swoop, help Prince Xing's palace establish its authority, and make Prince Ning hate you to the bone... Only in this way will Prince Xing regard you as his confidant."
"this……"
Tang Yin understood what Zhu Hao meant, but was still hesitant.
The main reason is that he is a weak scholar and an old man, and Zhu Hao actually instigated him to lead troops to fight?
It would be fine if he had been running the army. The problem is that the army in Anlu is composed of the Yiwei Department of Prince Xing's Mansion, the local guards and the prefecture and county inspection departments, each of which is not under the control. What role can an old scholar play in it? Don't arrive.
In the end, the wolf took away my bait, but he was unharmed, right?
"Mr. Tang, please be honest. If you do this regardless of safety, I will help you make suggestions... Don't worry, the possibility of success is very high. We can get in touch with the new governor of southern Gansu, Wang Zhongcheng, and let him
Find ways to cut off the bandits' escape routes and form a closed-door-and-beat-dog pattern.
"The bandits not only broke the tranquility of Prince Xing's Mansion and Anlu, but also targeted officials like Huang Fantai who had served in Jiangxi and were at odds with Ning Fan. Therefore, repelling the bandits was not simply a matter of Prince Xing's Mansion or Anlu Prefecture.
It is the vision of all people with righteous thoughts and lofty ideals.
"Even Wang Zhongcheng, after he took office in Jiangxi, was in urgent need of military success. Is he still worried that all parties will not respond to his calls?"
Zhu Hao continued to encourage Tang Yin.
The more he talks about it, the more it seems that the right time, place and people are in control of this matter. As long as Tang Yin and Prince Xing’s Mansion take the initiative to take the lead, great things can be accomplished...
Tang Yin narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhu Hao: "You have a great idea, but the strategies you implement always have a sinister nature... If you enter an official career in the future, I'm afraid you won't be a minister who asks for orders for the people."
Zhu Hao said angrily: "You just said that I will be a traitor when I become an official in the future?"
"We can't talk about treacherous ministers, maybe they are powerful ministers."
Tang Yin raised his head and raised his eyes to the sky.
Zhu Hao asked: "Do you accept it or not?"
Tang Yin shook his head and sighed: "Do I have the right to choose? If I still want to gain a foothold in Prince Xing's Mansion and make a difference in the fame and fortune field, I have no way out... In fact, I also want to do my best for the Ming Dynasty and the people.
Power!"
Tang Yin's official career was not going well, but he still wanted to serve the country and the people?
Zhu Hao really wanted to say, Mr. Tang, can we stop being so hypocritical? Why do we act so righteously just for ourselves?
Zhu Hao said: "In that case, let's get in touch with Su Dongzhu as soon as possible. He is so good at calculations. He will definitely calculate how much loss will be suffered if the trade route is cut off, and he will state the pros and cons to Huang Fantai as soon as possible.
"As for Wang Zhongcheng, we may need to use Mr. Tang's personal relationship with him to write a letter. It is clear that King Ning's intention to rebel is revealed. The rebellion in Huguang is also King Ning's conspiracy. We are willing to work together with him to defeat the rebel army.
…”
Bewitched by Zhu Hao's words, Tang Yin listened with his ears pricked up, like a wolf, his eyes gleaming, and his heart full of achievements.