Red Mansions: The Sky-shaking Fall Chapter 938 Jia Heng: Let’s take a look at that thing with the generals of Datong (please ask for the moon at the end of the month)
Chapter 938 Jia Heng: Let’s take a look at that thing with the generals of Datong (please ask for the moon at the end of the month)
Xuan Mansion, in the study room of the General Military Office——
Jiang Yan was silent for a long time and said in a deep voice: "Just now the son of the head of the Kang family came over to report that the Yongning Marquis may be pursuing the smuggling matter."
When Sun Shaozu heard this, he couldn't help but show fear on his face, and his voice trembled: "Master Jiang, what should we do?"
Jiang Yan said in a deep voice: "We can only try our best to conceal what is happening now. If it is really impossible to conceal it, we can only..."
Sun Shaozu's expression changed slightly and he said, "Do you want it, sir?"
Jiang Yan waved his hand and said, "It's not that big yet, so you don't have to be nervous."
"The general is afraid. Marquis Yongning is not easy to deal with." Sun Shaozu reminded.
Jiang Quan said: "When you went to Shenjing to await your promotion, did you ever know the reason?"
Sun Shaozu said: "Sir, when I mentioned this matter, I became very angry. My original intention was to cling to the Jia family based on friendship, and gave five thousand taels of silver to Jia She, the powerful general of Rongguo Mansion. Who knew that
Jia She took the money but did not do anything. He despised his position and wanted to seek justice, but instead he was taught a lesson by Marquis Yongning."
At the end of the sentence, he looked quite angry.
Jiang Quan said: "These founding warriors have always been domineering, relying on the merits of their fathers. I and other generals are guarding the country in Xuanfu. I don't know how hard it is to have them sit in the sacred capital and enjoy the glory and wealth."
Sun Shaozu seemed to be aroused with anger in his heart. He patted the table and said, "I don't know, sir, but the general spent a lot of money in the court to take over the missing son left by his ancestors. It can be said that all his family's wealth was taken away."
empty."
Jiang Quan said: "Commander Sun, please calm down first."
He comforted and said: "Then Boss Qiao doesn't want his daughter to be promised to you. You have married such a rich father-in-law. If you want to be promoted in the future, you will have to spend some money."
"You still need your attention." Sun Shaozu quickly stood up and said with his hands in hand.
"Commander Sun, there is no need to be polite." Jiang Quan stretched out his hand and pressed down, indicating to Sun Shaozu to sit down, and said: "After a while, why don't I write a letter to General Jiang and transfer you to the staff general in two years' time?
, for your merits, will you be rewarded with the title of Deputy Commander-in-Chief?"
When Sun Shaozu heard this, he quickly declined and said, "Sir, I have lived in Datong for a long time and my family members are all in Datong. The Xuanfu may not be used to staying here."
Jiang Quan was not annoyed when he heard this, and smiled and said: "In that case, let's just do it. However, the recent business to Liaodong should also be stopped, so that others don't get caught."
"Recently, there have been wars in the grassland, and this business is not easy to do. If you don't tell me, it will have to stop for a while." Sun Shaozu explained.
"That would be the best." Jiang Quan nodded, then whispered a few more words, then asked Sun Shaozu to go back, and sat down, with a lingering worry in his heart.
After thinking about it, he entered the back room of the study, took out the pen and paper, and picked up the brush. As soon as he started writing, his face paused, and a ball of ink suddenly stained the paper. He placed the brush on the bookshelf aside.
"The matter is not that urgent yet."
Jiang Yan's face was gloomy, and he couldn't help but feel irritated in his heart, and he whispered.
Before the end of the line was reached, the Jurchens surrendered hastily. The town's lieutenant generals were frightened and would not follow.
Datong
The season has entered the second half of the first lunar month, and as it approaches February, the spring scenery is bright and the sky is high and the clouds are clear.
As far as the eye can see, there is no pollution from the industrial bases of later generations. As far as the eye can see, the Cangshan Mountains are far away and verdant.
On the top of a city wall several feet high, with marks of swords and arrows on the blue bricks and stones, a red flag with the word "Han" in it was flapping in the wind. Soldiers wearing red mandarin duck war jackets and plate armor were looking down.
Looking at it, under the city gate with the word "Datong" engraved on it with black stone seals, generals wearing wrought copper helmets and armored stomachs have already come out to greet them.
Datong's general Jiang Zining, generals Liang Ge, Jiang Fan, guerrilla general Cao Shao, and other generals, large and small, welcomed the arrival of the conquest general Jia Heng.
In addition, Pang Shili, the general of the Yangwei camp who arrived first, also led his deputy Ding Xiang out of the city gate and looked at the cavalry of the Beijing camp.
The 50,000 cavalry troops of the Beijing camp are now like a black and red giant meandering forward, with flags coming from afar. The marching array is strict and quiet. There are only the neighing of the horses and the collision of the soldiers' armor and stomachs, as well as the clash of swords and guns.
, full of evil spirits.
This Beijing camp, which has experienced the Central Plains War and the Jiangnan Naval Battle, has undoubtedly been tempered in terms of combat strength and discipline, and gives people a chilling atmosphere in silence and silence.
It is undoubtedly very oppressive.
This is also the reason why General Wang Chengyin of Taiyuan was awestruck when he saw the army in the Beijing Camp. It can be seen from the orderliness of the marching ranks and the indifferent expressions of the soldiers that the Beijing Camp of today is no longer the lax military discipline of the past.
Jiang Zining stared at the Beijing camp generals, and his heart could not help but tremble. The Datong generals behind him also looked at the Beijing camp cavalry in shock.
These tens of thousands of cavalry are the elite of the entire Han Dynasty. They are a cavalry army supported by a whole country's national power. They can be called the Guan Ning cavalry in the late Ming Dynasty.
Naturally, the great Han Dynasty in this parallel time and space did not have such local warlord power. The armor and riding equipment of the past were all in the Beijing camp. Now, thanks to Jia Heng's renovation, they have regained the sacred splendor of a centuries-old empire.
Datong Town Army is naturally far behind.
"I've been waiting for you to see Commander-in-Chief." Jiang Zining and the generals behind him all saluted the young man in python suit on the horse.
As a general who conquered the captives, Jia Heng could naturally receive this courtesy on his horse.
However, in front of all the generals, Jia Heng still dismounted from his horse, threw the horse's reins to the Jinyi guards, pressed the sword on his waist, strode forward, and supported Jiang Zining's arm.
"General Jiang, please get up quickly." Jia Heng laughed loudly.
Jiang Zining felt an overwhelming force coming from his arm, and his heart felt even more awe-inspiring.
It is said that the Marquis of Yongning was extremely brave and good at wielding a broadsword. He successively captured Gao Yue, Duoduo and other bandit kings alive. Now he is really powerful.
In this era of cold weapons, unless fighting with martial arts, strength is the key factor in evaluating a general's combat power.
Jiang Zining took advantage of the situation and stood up, saying: "The general is the bravest of the three armies. When we meet him today, he is indeed even more famous than before."
Jia Heng said: "It's just a false name. After General Jiang became the founding Wuhou, he garrisoned Datong for more than ten years and made great contributions through hard work."
The two complimented each other, and then the army marched into Datong City.
The first impression of this city on Jia Heng was the Wengcheng. It was a kind of two-door city design. It was surrounded by archery towers, cannons, and firecrackers. Compared with Taiyuan City, it was mainly because of the height of the city and the depth of the moat.
, the builders of Datong City were even more ingenious.
Jia Heng led the army into the city and entered the general military office, while the Beijing cavalry troops also entered the barracks in Datong one after another and began to set up camp.
Jia Heng looked at Jiang Zining with a smile on his face and praised: "The defense layout of Datong City is very orderly. It shows that General Jiang is leading the troops well."
These sides will face the Jurchens directly. If they don't do a little homework, they will lose their heads. Therefore, looking along the way, they are not as relaxed as the Taiyuan City guarded by Wang Chengyin.
Jiang Zining secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said: "It's bitterly cold at the border. We're here to guard the place. Even though we don't dare to slack off, the soldiers are suffering unbearably and there are quite a few who have fled."
This is to lay an ambush in advance so that you can have something to say when the soldiers are inspected later.
Jia Heng nodded, sat down behind Shuai Gu, and said, "What's going on over there on the grassland?"
Jiang Zining said: "General, I have sent scouts to find out the news. There has been a fight on the grassland. Keshiketeng is under siege by the Jurchens. The latest news has not been received yet."
Jia Heng's eyes were as calm as water, and he said: "This time the Jurchens came to the country and planned to annex Chahar Mongolia to strengthen themselves. The so-called lips are dead and the teeth are cold. If Chahar Mongolia is annexed by the Jurchens, Datong will not think about it as there has been no major war in the past few years.
, it can’t be done.”
Jiang Zining said: "What the general said is true, but the generals are outnumbered and they dare not send out troops to join forces to control the prisoners, for fear that the enemy will take advantage of them. Now that the general has led the troops, he finally takes this heart into his heart."
Already."
Jia Heng looked at Jiang Zining, and when the latter was worried, he suddenly asked: "How many soldiers are there in Datong City?"
Jiang Zining said softly: "Report to the general, there are fifty or sixty thousand soldiers and horses."
Jia Heng stared at Jiang Zining and said: "If I remember correctly, the imperial court will set a limit of 70,000, and military pay will be delivered every half month, and food and fodder will be supplied with this amount, General Jiang?"
Jiang Zining gritted his teeth, cupped his hands and said, "Someone will eventually report back."
Instead of waiting for the young man in front of him to find out, it is better for him to show his cards directly, otherwise the young man Wuhou coming with an army will find out once he comes.
Jia Heng looked blank and said, "Tell me."
"Since the end of the general's garrison in Datong, the soldiers have suffered from guarding the border and many have fled, and the generals have also complained. The end of the general has been forced to have no choice but to disperse the empty soldiers' pay among the generals and soldiers, with the strong will of the generals to resist.
." Jiang Zining said, kneeling on one knee and saying: "If you have violated the laws of the country, please ask the general to punish you."
At this moment, the Datong generals behind Jiang Zining knelt down to greet him.
Jia Heng said: "Are you going to test the law by yourself?"
This Jiang Zining is worthy of being the grandson of Pingyuan Hou. He has guarded the border for decades and has great military support. If he kills a few people like he did with Wang Chengyin, it will not be conducive to the next big battle.
At this time, Jiang Zining's general Liang Ge also knelt down and said: "General, the military department of the imperial court pays salaries every year, but it is often in arrears. If we don't do this, how can the soldiers make a living?"
This is actually the truth. Civil servants are not good people. When Yang Guochang was in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs, his main job was to ensure the military pay for Jizhen. As for Datong, there had been no war for several years, so the pay was not that urgent.
At this moment, Jiang Zining and the Datong Army generals kneeling below were sweating, and the hall suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
Jiang Zining was sweating on his back at this moment. He was betting that the Marquis Yongning would not dare to kill the general when he first arrived in Datong, but the 50,000 to 60,000 soldiers in Datong would not agree.
Chen Xiao frowned slightly at this moment, and his clear eyes were full of worry. He looked at the young man in the python suit and saw that under his sword-shaped brows, his eyes were cold and seemed to be filled with murderous intent.
Jia Heng gave a deep drink and said, "Jia Fang."
Chen Xiao was startled. He tightened his grip on the Xiuchun knife at his waist and thought to himself, is he going to repeat his old trick and sacrifice the butcher knife?
"The end is here." At this time, Jia Fang entered the hall from under the eaves, his young and handsome face full of evil spirits.
At this moment, Jiang Zining and the Datong Army general kneeling below were sweating, and the hall also fell into an eerie silence.
The soldiers of the General Military Office were also very nervous at this moment.
Jia Heng said coldly: "Let's take a look at that thing with the Datong generals."
Jiang Zining and the generals below breathed a sigh of relief, but soon they were filled with doubts and fears.
At this moment, Jia Fang left and returned, holding a brocade box with another general. Then he came to the hall and opened the brocade box. Suddenly, a fishy smell came out, and the smell of blood was pungent.
Fortunately, it was early spring, and the temperature was not too high, so there were no maggots infested.
Because after Jia Heng killed Wang Chengyin, the commander-in-chief of Taiyuan, and Shang Zhonggang, the deputy commander-in-chief, he went to Datong without stopping, blocking the news along the way, so the generals in Datong did not know.
Jiang Zining's son, Jiang Fan, had sharp eyes and recognized the head in the brocade box at a glance, and exclaimed: "Wang Chengyin?"
Jiang Zining also carefully identified it and looked at the head in the brocade box. He was stunned in place, his hands and feet were cold.
Wang Chengyin’s head?
At this moment, other Datong generals also had looks of fear and disbelief on their faces. Who in the border town didn't know that Wang Chengyin, who claimed to have an army of 130,000, was actually beheaded right now?
"Wang Chengyin was short of quota and was greedy for paying millions of soldiers. He has already established military discipline with the Emperor's Sword for me. General Jiang, do you think I dare not kill you?" Jia Heng said, and suddenly shouted.
Jiang Zining's whole body was trembling with excitement at this moment. The other leg that was originally propped up was bent down, his face was earth-colored, and he was frightened and frightened.
I felt an awe-inspiring murderous intent coming over me, sweeping through my body and mind.
Rebellion? Not to mention whether it is too late or not, the family records still exist at the Pingyuan Marquis Mansion in the middle of Beijing.
At this moment, Pang Shili held up his hands and said: "General, they are also forced to do so. I think there is a reason, so I would like to ask the general to be accommodating."
At this moment, Jiang Zining's back was soaked with cold sweat, and he suddenly heard the sound of nature. The general in the Beijing camp actually begged him for mercy?
Maybe there's still a chance for this to turn around?
At this time, the general Xie Zaiyi's face paused slightly, and he also stood out to plead for mercy. He clasped his fists and said: "Although the Datong soldiers violated national laws and military laws, they are still excusable. Please remember that it is not easy for them to guard the border towns and give them a lighter sentence."
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Several generals and colonels in the Beijing camp also begged for mercy when they saw Xie Zaiyi, and one or two came out to beg for mercy.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xiao's crystal jade face showed a look of thought. Immediately, he pursed his pink lips, glanced coldly at the boy in the python suit, and felt a vague realization in his heart.
Jiang Zining couldn't kill him, at least not now.
As he said, there is indeed something to be said for taking up the short quota, and unlike Wang Chengyin, who is not stupid and does not know how to win over the morale of the army, Jiang Zining, a general who has been around for many years, knows how to act with righteousness and bind himself to the generals.
Jia Heng said coldly: "The country's laws are magnificent, how can we allow you and the others to hide from each other and do evil? However, I, the commander-in-chief, thought that I had to endure the hardships of guarding the border with you. There is still room for mercy. However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be escaped."
Jiang Zining's expression changed slightly, and after hearing this, the fire of hope ignited in his heart again.
"Chiang Zining is now dismissed from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Datong Army. All the remaining generals will be dismissed according to their crimes and sent to the front of the army to serve. If they are guilty, they will be punished for both crimes. If there is merit, the previous things can be forgotten." Jia Heng said with a face like this.
Bingshuang said in a cold voice, looking at Song Yuan who was aside and said: "Master Song, write a military report and deliver it to Shenjing with the details of this place."
Jiang Zining's limbs felt weak at this moment, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, General, for your kindness."
The generals behind him also paid their respects one after another.
Jia Heng suddenly shouted: "Pang Shili, where is General Xie Jing?"
"The end will be here." The second general responded loudly.
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Take over the troops in Datong Town, re-inspect them, and train them."
"Yes, General." Pang and Xie clasped their fists in response, then turned and left.
At this moment, Jiang Zining's face turned pale and his thoughts were complex and inexplicable. He was trying to seize his military power.
He had been a bit smart before and wanted to threaten a general who came with a large army.
No, given Wang Chengyin's fate, if he didn't do this, he would probably make the same mistake again.
Jia Heng looked indifferent and said: "Jia Fang, help General Jiang up."
Jia Fang responded to the order, and then he and the guardsmen supported Jiang Zining and the generals present.
Jia Heng looked at Jiang Zining with an aggressive look and said in a deep voice: "In the past, you were stationed in the border town. In a bitter cold place, soldiers were not easy to fight. And the Jiang family is the descendant of Pingyuan Marquis, the founder of the country. They abandoned the prosperity of the capital and stayed in the border town.
Out of loyalty and loyalty to Pingyuan Marquis and his son, I can spare this fate, but the Jurchens are coming fiercely, and it is when we, the sons of Wu Xun, kill enemies for the country and serve the country, I hope you will do what you want!"
When Jiang Zining heard this, he felt confused and confused. He cupped his hands and said, "We will do our best to serve the country and live up to the glory of our ancestors."
Jia Heng said: "Let's discuss the matter now."
As he said that, Li Shu, the guard of Jinyi Mansion, unfolded the map from the side. This time it was not only the maps of Datong, Ping'an Prefecture and other places, but also the survey map of Mongolia in the grassland, which was obviously obtained from the survey and mapping of Jinyi Mansion.
In fact, Jia Heng has been actively preparing for this war since the beginning of the year. Although he does not know that a war will definitely occur this year, he is also preparing for the future.
Chen Xiao looked at the young man who was moving vigorously and with all his arms outstretched, his clear eyes flashed, and he understood clearly.
This is to temporarily win over the Chiang family, but the descendants of Pingyuan Hou are indeed different from ordinary generals, so they cannot be dealt with hastily and need to be reported to the capital.
In fact, Jia Heng just felt that the combat effectiveness of Jiang Zining's troops was considerable, and if the Jiang family was dealt with harshly, it might affect military morale.
Jiang Zining was barely able to use it. If he didn't take everything seriously, it would cause a state of panic for the entire border town generals and could easily trigger a mutiny.
Ningxia, Yulin, and Xuanfu all have short quotas.
Jia Heng looked at the map at this moment and said: "This morning, information came from the grassland. The Keshiketeng tribe has surrendered to the Jurchens. Chahar Mongolia is in danger of collapse. Our Han army must contact Ezhe as soon as possible. They may
They will retreat to Datong, the front line of Xuanfu, and the Jurchens will definitely have an ambush to attack them."
The three tribes of Naiman, Aohan, and Keshiketeng originally bordered the Jurchens and had a close relationship. When the Jurchens plundered the Han, the first two tribes even sent their strong men to join the Eight Banners of Mongolia to participate in the robbery, while the Keshiketeng tribe
will also participate in it.
But Keshiketeng didn't have the guts to rebel against the Golden Family, but now that the situation was approaching, it was obvious that he could only give in half-heartedly.
So except for the defeated Sunit and Ezhe of Chahar Mongolia, there are only four Otok and the troops of the headquarters left, which can be said to be quite weak.
Jia Heng said: "Now, gather all the cavalry troops, organize them into teams, and go out to support Chahar Mongolia."
The Chahar Mongols are nomadic people and do not build cities on the grasslands. They just live on grass and graze along the Xilamulun River.
The expressions of the generals present in Datong Town suddenly changed.
Jia Heng said, looked at Jiang Zining and asked: "How many cavalry troops are there in the city?"
"Back to the general, there are six thousand five hundred cavalry troops." Jiang Zining did not dare to neglect and said with his hands raised.
Jia Heng said in a deep voice: "Six thousand and five hundred people are quite a lot. We have selected elites in the past two or three days. General Chiang and the generals from Datong followed the army to observe the situation in Chahar Mongolia and help Chahar Mongolia move towards Datong."
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Huang Taiji would definitely not be happy to go out to meet Chahar Mongolia. At that time, the entire east-west front war would break out at the same time.
And Huang Taiji's opponent will turn into a big man.
Xuanfu, Datong, Ping'an Prefecture, and even Jizhen and Peiping will all become the focus of the Jurchen attack, forcing the Han Dynasty to take care of themselves.
But assistance to Chahar Mongolia is necessary. Now Chahar Mongolia has lost half of the Otok. After a while, Chahar Mongolia will be even weaker.
Forty thousand cavalry, these are the three handsome guards of his great man.
After the task of training the generals in the Beijing camp was arranged, it was already dusk.
The General Military Yamen has now become the headquarters of Jia Heng, the general who conquered the captives. It is brightly lit and has begun to be decorated.
Jia Heng also had dinner with Chen Xiao, and the orange candlelight spread like water throughout the room.
Chen Xiao said: "Are you really going to leave the country?"
"Otherwise, why would we mobilize so many cavalry troops?" Jia Heng picked up Kuaizi and whispered, "We must have a chance encounter with the Jurchens."
Chen Xiao said: "The Jurchen cavalry is not easy to deal with either."
Jia Heng said: "Try it first. You may not encounter it. Even if you encounter it, this is an opportunity for me to test the combat power of my Han cavalry."
"Where is Ping'an Prefecture?" Chen Xiao said.
Jia Heng said in a low voice: "Just wait, if you don't expose these slave chiefs to a flaw, they won't be fooled, and they probably won't attack Datong head-on. As for the Xuan Mansion, I'm actually a little worried."
When he went to Datong, he deployed an additional cavalry force at Ningwuguan. It was not much, about three thousand cavalry, and was ready to respond to Cai Quan's Hongyi artillery team. When the time came, Cai Quan was asked to divide his troops and prepare to send some of the red cavalry.
The Yi artillery was deployed in Ping'an Prefecture.
But Cuiling in Ping'an Prefecture should not be touched for now. Shuozhou is the main defense of Jin and can reach Taiyuan. After the setback in Datong Fort, will Huang Taiji be tempted?
"Jinyi, who was tracking Kang Yisheng's son Kang Zexing, came to report that Kang Zexing had fled to the Xuanfu. And from what Zhongshan Lang in the Xuanfu said, Kang Zexing was indeed in the Xuanfu and seemed to be inciting the Xuanfu commander-in-chief Jiang Quan to surrender to the Jurchens." Chen Xiao
When it comes to Zhongshan wolves, I always find it a bit difficult to pronounce.
Jia Heng frowned slightly and said, "Is Jiang Yu colluding with the Jurchens?"
Chen Xiao nodded and said: "The relationship is much closer than that of ordinary people. In contrast, although Datong also has smuggling, it has not had any contact with the Jurchen high-level officials."
Jia Heng said: "The Jiang family is a noble person of the country, so they don't have the guts to liaise with the enemy. However, they are guilty of entrusting merchants to smuggle."
With the ace undercover Sun Shaozu here, he knew everything about the smuggling situation of Datong Commander-in-Chief Jiang Zining and the generals.
There was smuggling, but it did not go as far as colluding with the Jurchens. Weapons and food were not smuggled, but salt, wine and other items were still entrusted to the Qiao family. The Qu family smuggled to Mongolia, and of course some of the Jurchens might also have gone.
There was no outbreak in the Yamen Hall just now because the entire Datong generals were involved and a war was imminent, so it was not appropriate to engage in a big fight.
"What should we do over there in Xuan Mansion? Sooner or later it will be a hidden danger." Chen Xiao said softly.
Jia Heng said: "Over there in the Xuan Mansion, I may need to go there personally. The Xuan Mansion can't lose it. By the way, what about the Shanxi merchants? Did they find evidence of their smuggling?"
"I said later that I was active in raising food and grass. It shouldn't be difficult to find evidence of the Kang family's crimes. Should we start now?" Chen Xiao said.
Jia Heng said: "Don't move for now. Don't be alarmed. Xuanfu is the hardest hit area for their smuggling. Let Xie Zaiyi lead Wan Qi to go there overnight to capture Xuanfu and solve this hidden danger in advance. Qu Lang is here
There."
Ping'an Prefecture is his fishing place, but Xuanfu is not. Once it is broken, the entire east-west line node will become passive.
In fact, there is already an undercurrent surging in Xuanfu at this moment.