The person Ding Yunyi wanted to see was Yang Sichang.
This minister who had returned from Ding You was quickly appointed as Minister of War by Emperor Chongzhen, but he had not yet officially taken office.
This can be regarded as a family of military science. His father, Yang He, served as the right minister of the Ministry of War and the governor of the military affairs of the three sides of Shaanxi Province. Yang Sichang followed his father and climbed up step by step. Starting from a professor in Hangzhou Prefecture, and then a doctor of the Imperial College,
Henan deputy envoy, governor, and then the right minister of the Ministry of War, where his father once served.
Then he was finally about to ascend to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War.
Yang Sichang was not surprised by Ding Yunyi's arrival. He and Ding Yuanzhao were officials in the same dynasty, and they had a pretty good relationship. Now that the news that he was about to be the Minister of War came out, how could Ding Yuanzhao not let his son come to visit him?
The truth?
The two sat down and complimented each other as usual. One said that the other was a young hero with an unlimited future, and the other said that the other was a minister whom the Holy Father relied on and that he was the pillar of the Ming Dynasty.
Yang Sichang was still a little curious about Ding Yunyi. Although Ding Yuanzhao also commanded the army, like countless outstanding generals of the Ming Dynasty, he led the army as a civilian official and achieved great results. However, this Ding Yunyi was an anomaly.
It is said that he always takes the lead in every battle, has countless scars on his body, and kills countless people. Thinking of the Ding family’s scholarly past, how could such a warrior be born?
The two chatted for a while and then talked about the Central Plains bandits. Gao Yingxiang had just been captured alive by Ding Yunyi. Yang Sichang couldn't help but praise him again. He also said that since Gao Yingxiang was dead, the Central Plains bandits could be defeated overnight.
Ding Yunyi knew that Yang Sichang was actually very knowledgeable. He immediately said as a junior: "Uncle must have other ideas."
Yang Sichang smiled slightly: "I have studied those bandits. Although Gao Yingxiang is dead, people like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong are still there..."
Just this sentence was the same as what Ding Yunyi was thinking.
Sure enough, every word Yang Sichang said was embedded in Ding Yunyi's heart. He also believed that the real core of the bandits was not Gao Yingxiang, but people like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong.
"It's just..." Yang Sichang said calmly: "Since Gao Yingxiang is dead, the rogue bandits will inevitably fall into chaos. If Commander Hong can take advantage of this opportunity to mobilize all his troops, the rogue bandits can be defeated within a year."
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"It's okay to be small."
A voice suddenly sounded. Yang Sichang looked and saw the young man standing behind Ding Yunyi, and couldn't help but wonder: "Who is this?"
"Oh, he is my nephew's confidant Gongsun Yue." Ding Yunyi said casually.
Yang Sichang originally thought that Gongsun Yue was just a follower. When he heard this, he asked him to show Gongsun Yue a seat.
Hearing Ding Yunyi call himself his confidant, Gongsun Yueda was very proud, but Yang Sichang asked: "Why did Mr. Gongsun say this just now?"
"Return to Sima." Although Yang Sichang has not yet formally assumed the post of Minister of War, Gongsun Yue still called him this way: "Although Gao Yingxiang is dead, the rogue bandits may not be defeated."
Yang Sichang seemed very interested: "Tell me carefully."
"Actually, this is not Xiao Ke's knowledge. It was all told to Xiao Ke by Deputy Town Ding in his spare time. I wonder if Xiao Ke can say it." Gongsun Yue said respectfully.
Yang Sichang smiled and said: "Tell me, he is also my nephew, there is nothing to say."
"yes."
First, tell the other party that this was all Ding Yunyi's idea. He is a credit to Deputy Town Ding, and he is also the only way to flatter him. On the way here, Ding Yunyi has already explained clearly what Gongsun Yue should say when he met Yang Sichang.
Chu, just how to express it is what Gongsun Yue meant. Gongsun Yue thought for a while and said:
"I heard from Deputy Town Ding that Commander Hong Chengchou was very capable and well-organized. He was a rare good general in our Ming Dynasty. His marching formations and strategies were unparalleled. But when it comes to the overall layout and decisive victory over thousands of miles, then
There is still one person who is slightly inferior, and that is you, Yang Sima."
This sentence immediately made Yang Sichang look happy.
Ding Yunyi has been quietly watching Yang Sichang. He knows that this man is not greedy for money or lustful. He can be said to be honest as an official. He also treated the people well when he was a local official. He is considered a good official. However, he has a weakness. He likes to listen to flattery.
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The more flattery and the more clever you are, the happier he will be and the more he will treat you as a confidant, but this is Ding Yunyi's weakness. Who would have thought that Gongsun Yue fell from the sky and solved this urgent need.
Ding Yunyi told Gongsun Yue on the road that it was up to Gongsun Yue to figure out what to say, how to say it, and how to express Yang Sichang's happiness in a calm manner.
Gongsun Yue cleared his throat: "Sima was promoted to the censor of Youqiandu, and was the governor of Yongping and Shanhaiguan. After that, he became famous for his knowledge of the army. After Sima took office, he organized defense in the local area and built two wings of Shanhaiguan city to resist the later Jin Dynasty.
Invasion. I heard Deputy Town Ding say that without Sima’s painstaking planning, how could Liaodong have been able to resist the Jinlu for so long? If Sima had built the Shanhaiguan Pass, I’m afraid that the majestic pass would have been broken long ago. The Ming Dynasty is here today, all because of Sima
The merit!"
"It's passed, it's been passed." Yang Sichang was overjoyed. Ding Yunyi actually preached everywhere that Shanhaiguan's ability to resist the Jinlu was all due to his own merit. This reputation was going to spread. Who in the world didn't admire him? But he couldn't show it on his face.
, with a slightly reproachful tone: "Xiang Wen, what you said is quite right. The Jinlu can't invade. That's the result of the bloody battles of the border soldiers. Although I have made some small achievements, they are not worth mentioning.
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Ding Yunyi couldn't laugh or cry in his heart. He just told Gongsun Yue that Yang Sichang had built Shanhaiguan. Who would have thought that Gongsun Yue would actually interpret so many flattery words, as if the credit for Liaodong was really due to Yang Sichang alone. He said perfunctorily: "
This is what my nephew had in mind."
"How can Sima be too modest?" Gongsun Yue still said: "There is a statue of Sima Sheng in the Temple of Merit in Shanhaiguan. This is because the soldiers and civilians in Shanhaiguan cannot forget Sima's contribution!"
"A little false reputation is insignificant and insignificant." Yang Sichang said humbly.
"The world is currently in chaos. There are rogue bandits in the Central Plains. There are golden captives at the border who want to rule the world. There is no other candidate except Sima." Gongsun Yue said impassionedly: "If the imperial court still appoints Sima as the governor of the three sides, the rogue bandits will have a new leader. So.
Sima Zhi is so powerful that if you continue to command the armies on three sides, the rogue bandits will be able to pacify the enemy as many as possible! If you enter, you will use the victorious army from the Central Plains to send troops to Liaodong. Combined with the power of Liaodong, they will attack the Jinlu in a large scale. Then the Jinlu will be destroyed within three years.
Sima should be my number one meritorious service in the Ming Dynasty!"
Damn you! Ding Yunyi's hair stood up all over his body when he heard this. This flattery reached the realm of art. He was fearless with thousands of troops, but Gongsun Yue couldn't say a word like this.
Look at Yang Sichang again. Although he is sitting upright and serious, he is already happy in his heart. Indeed, he does not think highly of the generals who command the troops outside. He will not be able to win even if he kills every bandit. The more he kills, the more he will kill. If he leads the army
Soldiers, I'm afraid the rogue bandits have already been wiped out.
Gongsun Yue talked about his itch every word.
Gongsun Yue suddenly said: "My deputy town Ding has decided to submit a letter to the imperial court. Yang Sima will lead the army with the title of Shangshu, and the three governors will exterminate the bandits and return us to a bright and clear world."
"No, no." Yang Sichang said hurriedly: "I know Xiang Wen's thoughts, but Commander Hong is still very meritorious at the moment. If I replace him now, what will the people in the world think of me, Yang Sichang?"
"Yes, yes." Ding Yunyi said perfunctorily.
"However, I still have some concerns about suppressing the bandits." At this time, Yang Sichang had already regarded Ding Yunyi as one of his own. He said proudly: "My idea is to use four righteousnesses and six corners, and spread the net from ten sides."
Here it comes again, Ding Yunyi murmured in his heart, you have been proud of this plan for half your life, and finally died on it, and now you are going to show it off again.
However, Yang Sichang did not know what Ding Yunyi was thinking: "The so-called Four Positives and Six Corners refer to Shaanxi, Henan, Huguang, and Jiangbei as the Four Positives, and the four governors divide and suppress them, and focus on Yansui, Shanxi, Shandong, Jiangnan, Jiangxi, and Sichuan.
In the six corners, the six governors divided their defenses and cooperated in the suppression, which is called a ten-faced net. The governor, the prime minister, and the two ministers followed the thieves' direction and concentrated on conquering them. My idea was to intercept and surround the peasant army that was fighting on the move, and then destroy it.
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Ding Yunyi responded obediently. But he thought in his heart, the idea of four righteousnesses and six corners is good, but how should you deal with the rogue bandits who can defeat the enemy by walking and divide their troops to make a surprise attack?
Yang Sichang had already introduced Ding Yunyi as a confidant, and he talked eloquently, explaining in detail the so-called four principles and six principles in his mind. He also said with concern that if Ding Yunyi didn't understand anything, he could just ask him, and he would always give him patient guidance.
"How majestic, how majestic." Before anything else happened, Gongsun Yue was already praising each other non-stop: "There are four correct ways and six corners, and the world's most wonderful plans. If the imperial court cannot use Sima's plan, how can our army and the people give up? If it had been earlier
If you use the Four Right and Six Corners, I'm afraid the rogue bandits will have been put down long ago."
"Little Mou'er, what's the big deal?" Yang Sichang smiled and said, "I don't think Commander Hong has a better strategy than me."
Gongsun Yue suddenly stood up and knelt down in front of Ding Yunyi with a thump. Ding Yunyi was shocked, and Gongsun Yue actually shed two tears: "Deputy Ding treated Xiao Ke with great kindness, Xiao Ke
Even if you die, you can't repay it. You can only be loyal and die for Deputy Town Ding without regret. Now you can make a bold request. Deputy Town Ding can immediately write to the court and introduce Yang Sima as the commander-in-chief of the world. One battle will determine the world.
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These few words not only elevated Yang Sichang to a high position, but also cleverly expressed his loyalty to Ding Yunyi.
Ding Yunyi never expected that Gongsun Yue would have such a trick, and he helped him up: "Mr. Gongsun, I just try my best."
Yang Sichang was greatly moved: "Xiang Wen and Mr. Gongsun are sincere, and Yang Sichang will always keep it in mind. However, the time has not come yet, so we should let Commander Hong continue to lead the army. Besides, our Ming Dynasty does not have a general marshal to command the army."
You have been flattered enough, and if you continue to flatter him, it will be counterproductive. Gongsun Yue understood this and sat down with a look of unwillingness.
Yang Sichang was in a happy mood: "Xiang Wen is guarding Taiwan and is a rare talent for the imperial court. It is rare for someone at your age to have such military exploits. You and Wu Sangui are both rare in the imperial court. Xiang Wen, how is the situation in Fujian?
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What Ding Yunyi was waiting for was this sentence: "Uncle, it's not very good."
"Oh? What's wrong? Tell me." Yang Sichang asked hurriedly.
Ding Yunyi sighed: "Ding Yunyi devoted himself to serving the imperial court. Although he had no merit and hard work, he was hampered everywhere. Zheng Zhilong thought that his uncle knew about it, so there was no need to say more, but Zhang Kentang, the governor of Fujian, now also...
..Forget it, just don’t talk about these things..."
In fact, Yang Sichang understood everything without him having to say anything.
His Majesty arranged a governor and two lieutenants in Fujian. Wasn't it just to check and balance each other so that no one could dominate? Zhang Kentang had a special status. In name, all the military and political affairs in Fujian were under his control. I think Ding Yunyi had already suffered a lot there.
Less anger.
He had a good impression of Ding Yunyi at this time. He felt that this man was not only brave, but also understood him best. After he officially took office as Minister of War, he would get the chance to say a few good words to him in front of the emperor no matter what.
He thought so in his heart, but did not say it out loud. He just comforted Ding Yunyi with a few words and encouraged him to make contributions to the court.
This is what Ding Yunyi wants to achieve. Yang Sichang served as Minister of War for a very long time and was trusted by Chongzhen. For a period of time, he even obeyed his words. As long as he seizes this favorable opportunity, he can make his own
Its strength has grown rapidly in the past few years.
Moreover, the words of Wang Chengen and his father have made Ding Yunyi wary. Once more people gossip about him, he must have someone in the court who can speak for him.
After all, Ding Yuanzhao is his father, and it is doubtful that he speaks for himself, so his weight in Chongzhen's heart is somewhat low. Wang Chengen is only loyal to the current emperor. If he establishes a good relationship with Yang Sichang, who will soon hold great power, he will also have people in the court in the future.
People who deal with themselves.
Sometimes, a few kind words are far better than anything else.
After talking there for a while, seeing that Yang Sichang was a little tired, Ding Yunyi took Gongsun Yue and stood up to say goodbye. Yang Sichang gave a few more careful instructions before leaving. He also did not forget to tell Ding Yunyi that he must come to his place again before leaving Beijing.
After leaving the Yang Mansion, Ding Yunyi remained silent.
After walking forward for a while, he said: "Gongsun Yue, you did a good job this time."
"Thank you sir, it's a small honor."
Ding Yunyi smiled: "Stay with me from now on. Although your ability is nothing, sometimes it can have unexpected miraculous effects."
"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir." Gongsun Yue smiled broadly. He finally got his wish. As long as he worked hard, his lifelong problem of eating would be solved.
It would be great to be a part-time official in the future. Let those who looked down on you in the past see that you can make great achievements just by talking.