Chapter 1602 Jia Heng: As the saying goes, if you are going to be outside, you will not grant your orders.
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Hamiwi
The Junggar soldiers and horses evacuated the Hami Acropolis, and this scene was naturally captured keenly by Pang Shili and Jin Xuan.
The deputy general next to Pang Shili said from the side: "General Pang, will you send troops to pursue me later?"
Pang Shili shook his head and said loudly: "The enemy has no worries about lack of food and water, but they still raise troops to evacuate. This is probably a trick to lure troops."
Jin Xuan nodded and said: "What Mr. Pang said is good."
Pang Shili sighed: "It's a pity that the Hongyi cannon has just been transported, and before it can exert its power, the enemy invaders fled."
As the Jurchens were annihilated, the reputation of the Red Yi Cannon gradually spread to all directions. It was no longer possible to suddenly use the Red Yi Cannon to achieve great results like the previous Red Yi Cannon.
As for the Han army guarding the city, it is unlikely that they will leave the city to pursue the attack, lest they be taken advantage of by the enemy.
Jin Xuan frowned into the Chinese character "Chuan", and with thoughts in his eyes, he said: "The Junggar tribe has been rejected. They may choose another place to attack, so they have to guard against it."
It is impossible for the Hami Guards to move the Hongyi cannon to other places, so it is reasonable for the Junggar tribe to choose another breakthrough point.
Pang Shili suddenly said: "Old General Jin, are you talking about Quxianwei and Handongwei?"
Jin Xuan nodded and said: "It is these two guards. Our Han army there is weak and may not be able to stop the Junggar cavalry attack."
There is no denying this. This was determined by Jia Heng’s tailor-made defensive strategy for the northwest.
The Hami Guard, the Shazhou Guard, and the Chijin Mongolian Guard are the horns of each other and rely on each other, which can be regarded as the strategic center of gravity. The Quxian Guard, the Handong Left Guard, and the Handong Right Guard are in a virtual defense to face the enemy.
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Pang Shili frowned, with a look of thought on his face, and said loudly: "The Junggar tribe is using the method of dividing their troops to advance."
If the siege is frustrated, then change the direction of the siege, mobilize the troops of the defending side, and seek opportunities for fighting.
Pang Shili thought for a while and then said: "In this case, I, the Xining Cavalry, will rush to support Qu Xianwei first."
Jin Xuan said: "There is no need at all. Blindly deploying troops can easily be taken advantage of by the enemy."
At this time, the strategic vision between Jin Xuan and Pang Shili was revealed.
In other words, Jin Xuan, who has been in the northwest for many years, is undoubtedly more sophisticated.
"What does Old General Jin mean by allowing Qu Xianwei to be attacked by the enemy?" Pang Shili's face changed slightly and he asked in confusion.
Jin Xuan shook his head and said: "We will not save Qu Xianwei for the time being, but our army can rescue Andingwei."
Pang Shili said: "An Dingwei, what did you say?"
At this time, the deputy general took a map and came closer, only to see that the complete Seven Guards City of Kansai, city defense passes, mountains and rivers were marked on it.
Pang Shidao: "Quxian and Handong Zuowei are the places where the Junggar tribe will turn their attacks."
"Now we can let the troops and horses in the two places retreat, and the Junggar troops will keep their troops and horses. At that time, we can lure the enemy deep into the enemy's territory, and our army can regain the two places."
In fact, the cities of Quxianwei and Handongwei were not large, and there were not many Han troops stationed in them.
Pang Shili frowned and said thoughtfully: "We have the responsibility to defend the territory. If both cities are lost, it will be difficult for the court to explain."
Jin Xuan shook his head and said: "King Wei is a man who is experienced in military affairs. He knows that if you want to take something first, you must give it first. If General Pang sends a letter, King Wei will definitely know our intentions."
"To say the least, the two guards and horses are not strong enough to defend the city." Jin Xuan looked a little solemn, and then persuaded: "It is better to save the troops and horses, lose the land and retain the people, so that we can make a comeback."
When Pang Shili heard this, his eyes lit up and he said: "Old General Jin's words are quite popular among military strategists."
Jin Xuan nodded and said: "In a few days, we will send troops to attack Quxianwei and Handongwei, and besiege the Dzungar troops."
Pang Shili said categorically: "Just follow the wishes of General Jin."
On the other side, the soldiers and horses of the Junggar tribe withdrew from the Hami Guard and withdrew toward the southwest. The entire desert was billowing with smoke and dust, and it was extremely majestic.
Junggar Khan Baturhui is currently riding on a horse, holding the reins in his hands. The yellow sand blowing from the sky is blowing on his rough face, and cracks can be seen on his rough face.
Sitting on the horse's bridle next to him was Galdan. He was wearing a black cloak behind him at the moment. In the rolling yellow sand, Galdan was riding fast, his face full of wind and frost.
"Galdan, can the Han people be fooled?" Baturhui asked.
Galdan said: "No matter whether the Han people will be fooled or not, or whether they will send out pursuers, we cannot stay under the city wall. Otherwise, we will take advantage of the enemy's shortcomings and attack our own strengths. We can only withdraw first and then plan later."
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The soldiers and horses of the Junggar tribe could not put themselves under the artillery fire of the Han army and let the Han army bombard them.
Baturhui looked at Galdan, nodded, and said, "Yes."
Then, Junggar's 50,000 to 60,000 troops chased Quxianwei and Handongwei in billowing smoke.
Time flies, and five days later, the iron cavalry of the Junggar tribe came in force towards the Quxian Guards Acropolis. When they saw the empty acropolis, they couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
At this moment, a general from the Junggar tribe came quickly and said loudly: "Khan, all the Han troops in the acropolis have withdrawn."
Baturhui's majestic face suddenly showed a look of surprise. He turned to look at Galdan and said, "What on earth is going on? Has the Han army already fled?"
But the problem is that their march was a sudden attack. How could the Han army know?
Under Galdan's thick eyebrows, his eyes were cold and he whispered: "This fact is suspicious."
Baturhui looked expressionless and shouted: "Ignore this for now, Altay!"
On the accompanying maroon horse, a majestic man wearing black armor could be seen. He responded and whispered: "Khan, here you are."
Baturhui, with a majestic face, ordered: "Lead the troops and capture the city!"
Altay responded, then led his personal guards and headed towards the Acropolis ahead.
Baturhui was watching Altay go away.
After a while, Altay left and returned, and the accompanying sergeants had already climbed to the top of the city and placed a black wolf flag of the Junggar tribe on the side of the crenellation of the city wall. The flag fluttered in the wind.
Baturhui whispered: "It seems that the Han army has known for a long time that we are going to attack Quxianwei. This is to free up the city wall for us."
As he spoke, he glanced at Galdan thoughtfully.
Galdan nodded and said loudly: "Father Khan, no matter what, Qu Xianwei has fallen into our hands, and the stalemate has been eased."
Baturhui said coldly: "I came here well prepared. There may be some pits ahead waiting for us to jump into."
Galdan's expression changed and he was silent for a moment.
Baturhui said: "Go to the city first. No matter what, occupy Quxian City. The army will rest for two days to replenish food and water. We will talk about the rest."
Galdan nodded and silently led a group of soldiers and horses into Quxian City.
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Shenjing City, Ningguo Mansion
Jia Heng was wearing a navy blue robe and was sitting next to the window. Rays of sunlight came from the carved window and fell on an apricot-yellow chessboard, mottled on the chess pieces.
There was nothing else going on in the capital today, and it was rare for him to take some time off to talk to his wives and concubines.
Opposite him, Gu Ruoqing was sitting behind a chessboard, and a look of surprise could not help but appear on his beautiful and bright face.
Chen Xiao is holding a book under her beautiful eyebrows.
At this moment, Qingwen entered the wing, walked around the screen embroidered with landscape patterns, stared at Jia Heng, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, people from the Jinyi Mansion outside have come over and said they have something urgent to report to Your Majesty."
Jia Heng put down a round and shiny chess piece in his hand, turned to look at Gu Ruoqing, and said, "I'll go over and take a look."
As he spoke, he put down a white chess piece in his hand and headed outside.
At this moment, a member of the Baihu family came from Jinyi Mansion. He was waiting anxiously for Jia Heng to come. When he saw Jia Heng coming, he stood up quickly, saluted to Jia Heng, and said: "I have seen the governor in this humble position."
Jia Heng nodded and asked loudly: "What's the emergency?"
The Baihu of Jinyi Mansion said: "This is an urgent report from Xining. General Pang sent a military report to the governor via Jinyi Mansion's fast horse."
When Jia Heng heard this, he straightened his face, took the military newspaper, and read it.
What it contains is what Jin Xuan and Pang Shili said before, abandoning the Handong Guard and the Quxian Guard, and shrinking all the troops and horses to the Anding Guard and the Chijin Mongolian Guard.
Jia Heng thought for a moment, then looked at the Jinyi Mansion primary school and said in a deep voice: "Go to Jinyi Mansion and inform the Xining authorities via a flying pigeon letter, saying that it will be approved in principle."
If we rush the military report by 600 miles, it will be too late. The frontline fighters are changing rapidly, but by flying pigeons to deliver the message, we may still be able to catch up.
As the saying goes, if you are going to be outside, your orders will not be given to you.
The captain of the Jinyi Mansion saluted Jia Heng, turned around and left.
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he took an information book and walked down the corridor outside.
Entering the study, Jia Heng looked calm and stared at Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao looked at the boy in the python suit and asked, "How do you say that?"
Jia Heng nodded and said warmly: "In Xining, Pang Shili and Jin Xuan planned to give up Qu Xianwei and Han Dongwei, so they came to ask my opinion."
Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows, his cold eyes were as bright as water, and whispered: "What are you going to do?"
Jia Heng said: "When the Seven Guards of Guanxi originally formulated the defensive strategy, they focused on the Hami, Shazhou Guards, and Chijin Mongolian Guards. The other guards were located in remote and sparsely populated areas, and they were not direct thoroughfares to the Western Regions.
Even if we abandon the important road, it will not matter to the overall situation in the future."
Chen Xiao's clear eyes were as bright as water under his willow eyebrows, and he said: "In this way, the military strength of the Junggar tribe can be divided, which is not a bad thing."
Jia Heng nodded and said warmly: "That's exactly what I mean."
Chen Xiao said: "But the two guards are missing. I'm afraid the civil servants in the court may have objections in the court."
Jia Heng said: "There is still a period of time before the military report is delivered to Beijing. During this period, if the strategies adopted by Pang Shili and Jin Xuan can be successful, then they can be implemented."
Chen Xiao had a thoughtful look on his face and softly said yes.
Turning around, the beauty's beautiful, crystal clear eyes fell asleep under her slender eyebrows, and then she asked, "What about Bashu?"
Jia Heng was silent for a moment and asked: "There is currently no news from Bashu. Thanks to Zaiyi's ability, I should be able to command the troops and horses in the past few days with overwhelming force."
While the two were talking, Qingwen entered the study and said softly: "Miss Zhen San sent the maid here to ask the young master to go to Qichi Courtyard."
Chen Xiao raised his eyebrows, his eyes flickered, and he said in surprise: "What is she calling you for at this time?"
Jia Heng explained: "I'm going to Zhen's Mansion to meet Zhen Xuan today."
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Go."
After Jia Heng finished speaking, he left the hall and headed towards the back house without saying much else.
Grand View Garden, Qichiyuan
The two sisters Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi have packed up and are ready to set off.
While Jia Heng was talking, he entered the hall from the outside, looked at Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi, and said loudly: "Is everything packed?"
Zhen Lan responded softly.
Jia Heng didn't say much else and headed outside.
Everyone got on the carriage and, surrounded by their servants, headed towards the Zhen family's residence in Shenjing.
Shenjing, Zhenzhai
Zhen Xuan knew that Jia Heng was coming to Guining with his daughter today, so he had people clean up the door early, sprinkle water on it to clear the path, and open the middle door.
"Master, here we come, here we come." A young boy ran over from the alley, with a look of joy on his face.
Zhen Xuan's elegant and fair face could not hide a hint of joy at this moment. He stood on the eaves of the corridor, his eyes facing the carriage with its shafts high, slowly approaching from a distance.
Then, the hanging curtains of the carriage were set up by several nuns, and Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi got out of the carriage, both wearing beautiful buns and gorgeous dresses, stepping on the ground.
Zhen Xuan nodded, his eyes as warm as the warm sun, and said: "Lan'er, Xi'er is here."
A sweet smile appeared on Zhen Lan's face as soft as the clouds, and she said, "Daddy."
Xi'er also came closer, her voice was soft and soft, and she called out in a delicate voice: "Third Uncle."
Jia Heng dismounted from the horse, stared at Zhen Xuan, cupped his hands and said, "Father-in-law."
Zhen Xuan quickly stretched out his arms to support Jia Heng, with a prosperous smile on his fair and elegant face, and said: "King Wei is here, hurry, hurry, please come inside."
Zhen Xuan is extremely satisfied with Jia Heng as his son-in-law.
Jia Heng nodded, and accompanied by Zhen Xuan, he, Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi walked towards the hall together. The two parties sat down respectively.
Zhen Xuan said: "King Wei, Lan'er must have told you before."
Jia Heng said: "As mentioned before, my father-in-law wants to start a business of renovating official roads?"
Zhen Xuan nodded and said in a low voice: "Sea trade has been booming recently, but there are also many people sailing overseas. Due to the bidding, the profits are gradually decreasing. I have a large group of people who need my support. Now I need to find another source of wealth."
Jia Heng said loudly: "I mentioned this to Lan'er before, because the Ministry of Industry is renovating official roads across the country, which will last for fifteen years, and the amount of work required is huge. However, in order to ensure the quality of the project, my father-in-law still asked the Ministry of Industry
It’s better to bid.”
Zhen Xuan nodded and said: "As for the bidding, I heard Lan'er mentioned it before. King Wei wants to select the one with good quality and low price."
Jia Heng nodded, agreeing.
Zhen Xuan said loudly: "In this case, it's not bad."
Jia Heng's eyes were as bright as water. He stared at Zhen Xuan and said loudly: "How are the recent developments in maritime trade?"
"Since the establishment of Chaoguan, many merchants along the coasts of Jiangsu and Zhejiang have left their families and businesses to transport goods, which has led to the prosperity of maritime trade and brought countless taxes and money to the country." Zhen Xuan picked up a tea cup and took a sip.
He put on a face and calmed down his expression, and said, "Ziyu is in the center, so he should also know about this."
Jia Heng nodded and said loudly: "The country has been in frequent wars in recent years, and most of the military expenditures are from customs and taxation. There are endless things about the prosperity of maritime trade."
Zhen Xuan nodded slightly, sighed, and said: "There are so many people doing this business, so it's not as good as at the beginning when we were making so much money and making money every day."
Jia Heng said: "This is also a normal thing. The imperial court only levies taxes based on material ships, and does not limit the number of merchant ships. It does not engage in exclusive transportation."
It is said that monopoly will inevitably compress competition, which will lead to the shrinkage of private capital and hinder the prosperity of commerce.
Zhen Xuan twirled a few strands of beard under his chin and said, "That's right, it's not a good idea to take the public interests and turn them all into private interests like what happened with the eight major salt merchants in the south of the Yangtze River."
Jia Heng nodded and said: "This is exactly the reason. You and I, the Zhen and Jia families, are all ministers of the court and the state. We are the public, and we will never tolerate anything that harms the public and enriches our private interests."
At this moment, Zhen Xuan nodded and realized something in his heart.
Today's Han family is part of the Zhen family's bloodline. It is indeed inappropriate to embezzle the treasury of the Weaving Bureau when he was in Jinling Province.
Zhen Lan said: "Dad, Your Majesty, it's getting late. Let the kitchen prepare the food and wine."
Zhen Xuan nodded and said warmly: "King Wei, let's talk while eating later."
Jia Heng and Zhen Xuan sat down together, drinking and talking.
