The eldest son of the red mansion

The six adults felt relieved, and followed Dai Quan into the East Nuan Pavilion.

The six people had already entered the Dongnuan Pavilion, and immediately knelt down to apologize to the emperor, all saying that it was because of favors that they missed important court affairs.He deserves death.

Hearing that they knelt down to make amends, the emperor decided to beat them a few words, turned around and looked at them, and said in silence for a while, "Recently, the military situation has continued, and you all dare to resign. Rules, can you afford to miss a big event?"

After listening to the emperor's questioning, the six ministers knelt on the ground again and kowtowed non-stop. The emperor saw that they were not young, knelt there shivering, and felt pity in his heart.

Originally, I didn't intend to pursue it any further, so I said at this time, "Okay, this matter will stop here, I hope you will take it as a warning, and everyone will be fined for three months as a punishment."

After the emperor finished speaking, he saw that they were still kneeling there, and added: "Get up, what are you kneeling for?"

Only then did the six ministers let go of their hearts, and stood up tremblingly one by one.It seems that this matter is over. As for the three months of fines, at their level, who still lives on those salaries.

Seeing them getting up, the emperor said to Dai Quan who was beside him, "Show them the report."

Dai Quan carefully took out the memorial from the imperial case, and first handed it to Li Lu, one of the three great scholars.

Li Lu took the memorial and watched it carefully, frowning as he read it. He was extremely embarrassed by the situation. Now there are Tatars harassing all over the border. If there are too many adjustments, I am afraid that the local area will be unstable.

After reading it, Li Lu handed it over to Yan Mu who was next to him.Yan Mu also read it again, and then passed it along.

The emperor saw that they had finished reading one by one, and said, "After reading all of them, let's talk about it, what should we do?"

Yan Mu stood up first and said: "Your Majesty, the frontiers are tight now, and we can no longer deploy troops. If we need reinforcements, we can only send troops from the interior. But the quality of the troops in the interior, I am afraid that going to the Tatars will add to the victory." .”

Li Lu disagreed with his words, and immediately retorted: "What Yan Xiang said is a bit bad. Although the soldiers in the interior cannot be compared with the elite of the Nine Frontiers, it is better to go than not to go. If we can mobilize troops to support , even if the Tatars cannot be defeated, they can be contained and reduce the pressure on Xuanfu Town."

Hearing what Li Lu said, the emperor couldn't help nodding frequently.He thinks it is more feasible for Li Lu to find these methods, but after all, far away water cannot quench near thirst.If troops are dispatched from various places to reinforce, I am afraid that Xuanfu Town will become flat land.

Pan Yong saw that the first two academicians had already spoken, so he should have said a few words, so he stepped forward and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, if you can't win for the time being, you can also send someone to negotiate peace with them. As long as the conditions are right, you can definitely not win." A soldier who fights and surrenders."

When the emperor heard what he said, he clenched his fists unconsciously. Just about to get angry, he suddenly looked up and saw the plaque written for him by the late emperor, "Stop haste and endure".Only then did he hold back his breath, wondering if he could agree with what he said?

Just as Pan Yong finished speaking, he heard someone shouting: "This is a statement that harms the country, the emperor must not listen to it."

When everyone saw it, it turned out that it was Lei Ying, the servant of the Ministry of War. Although he was a civil servant, he had a fiery temper and offended many people in the officialdom.It's just that the current emperor thinks how talented he is, but it's because he is outspoken and shelters him that he has been the Minister of the Ministry of War for so many years.

When Pan Yong heard Lei Ying's rebuttal, he lowered his face at that time, displeased him and said to him: "Since you don't agree with me, there is nothing you can do about the Tatars now. Can you solve this problem?"

Lei Ying did not show weakness and said: "Who said there is no elite support." After saying this, he said to the emperor: "The emperor now has an elite soldier who can fight against the Tatars."

The emperor asked in amazement: "Who has such great ability?"

Lei Ying replied: "My Majesty, Kaiping Town is guarding Jia Ke. He is brave and good at fighting. At this time last year, the Tatar Arslen Khan also besieged Kaiping Town with soldiers and horses. In the end, not only did he fail to keep up, but he also lost his army. .Now we can only lead 1 troops to garrison in Kaiping Town, but we can order him to lead troops to reinforce immediately. Even if we can’t win at that time, we can distract the Tatars from attacking Xuanfu Town with all their strength.”

After hearing what he said, the emperor felt that it made a lot of sense, but he asked worriedly, "I heard that Jia Ke is only a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child. Could it be that he can really take on this important task?"

Lei Ying had a clear understanding of Jia Ke's affairs when she received Jia Ke's reward last year.I know that although he is young, he has unstoppable courage and is proficient in military tactics.That's why I recommend him today.Now hearing the emperor's question, I immediately defended him: "The emperor doesn't know something. Although this Jia Ke has little contact, he is extremely brave. Last year, he rushed into the Tatar camp several times, chasing and killing Arslen Khan. If it wasn't for being alone and alone, I'm afraid Arslen Khan would have died last year."

The emperor became interested when he heard what he said, and turned his head to ask the minister of the Ministry of War: "Is that so?"

Huo Tu, Minister of the Ministry of War, replied: "Your Majesty, it is true. This Jia Ke is indeed brave. Last year, many Tatar generals fell under his halberd."

The emperor nodded, and said with emotion: "When Jia Daishan was around, he was very brave. One of his sons did something wrong. I thought the Jia family would fall like this, but I didn't expect there to be such descendants. If he knows, he can rest in peace under the Nine Springs."

After the emperor finished feeling, he asked the following: "Do you have anything to add? Say it all."

Li Lu immediately stood up and added: "Although Jia Ke is brave, but after all, there are few people and weak forces, and the soldiers in the interior don't know when they will arrive. Why don't you give him an order so that he can gather the defeated soldiers everywhere, so that when he arrives There has also been some increase in Xuanfu Town's troop strength."

The emperor couldn't help but smile when he heard this. This method is indeed feasible. Jia Ke didn't have to defeat the Tatars when he went. As long as it lasted until winter like last year, the Tatars would naturally retreat.

Huo Tu, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, don't pin all your hopes on Jia Ke, and also guard against the threat to the capital and Shanxi once the Tatars break through Xuanfu Town. Therefore, the defense of these two places must be strengthened. Especially the capital, in case the Tatars drive their soldiers to the capital, if there is no defense at that time, I am afraid it will be bad." He did not go on with the following words, But the ministers present were well aware of this.These veteran soldiers in the capital may not be able to guard against the vicious Tatars.

After hearing what he said, the emperor was also a little moved. After all, they were all in the most ideal state just now. What if things look bad in the end?

Chapter 158 Military Order

After listening to the words of the Minister of War, the expressions of the other great scholars also became serious. It is not impossible for this to happen, but it is very likely to happen.

Peng Bi, the servant of the Ministry of War, finally stood up. Although this person is not quick-witted, he has always been mature and prudent. He has been in the Ministry of War for many years and knows the situation in the world. His strategy is just right.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. There are 15 soldiers in the capital. Although these people have not fought for a long time, they are well-equipped. It may be difficult to let them go out of the city to defeat the enemy, but there is no problem at all in defending the city. At that time, there will be no Tatars. With 50 troops, don’t even think about overthrowing the capital.” Peng Bi, the servant, is still very confident in the defense of the capital, after all, behind the high walls of the capital, the defense facilities are complete.Those who have broken through the capital have never been successful in the past. They have always used tricks or subjugated soldiers without fighting.

The servant Lei Ying also came out to play and said: "As for the defense of Shanxi, the imperial court can issue a document to go there. Shanxi is a rich place in the world, where there are many merchants and rich people, and these people have built small castles in their hometowns, and their servants There are also a lot of guards, as long as they send a message, they can defend themselves with danger, and with the support of Shanxi soldiers and horses, it will not be a problem to guard until winter."

After listening to their strategy, the emperor went back to the map to look carefully. From Xuanfu Town to the hinterland of Shanxi, there are not only two big mountains in Lvliang and Taihang, but also many passes. If the Tatars want to break through, they must pay a high price. .On the other hand, Xuanfu Town is very close to the capital. If he was a Tatar Khan, he would definitely attack the capital with all his strength, and the wealth near the capital is not much worse than that of Shanxi. The most important thing is that once the capital is harassed, the world will be shaken.

At this time, the emperor was still a little worried about the defense of the capital. He also knew a little about the three major battalions of the capital. When the country was founded, the elite of these three troops was rare in the world. With them guarding the capital, the enemy would be Don't be afraid even if a million people come.But after all these years, the veterans of that time are gone.These newcomers are probably even worse than the elite soldiers from the Nine Sides.

So he said to them: "Then it's settled. After a while, the Ministry of War will write down, and the cabinet will give instructions. I will also use the seal to wait for eight hundred miles to rush to send the documents to Jia Ke, and wait for him to do his best to contain the Tatars."

Pan Yong stood up again at this time and said: "Your Majesty, you still have to think twice. Although the Tatars can be retreated this time, they will come again next year. Why don't we negotiate a peace here? Wouldn't it be better for the two sides to strike a truce and form a permanent alliance?" .”

The emperor didn't say anything when he saw what he said. He just held onto the case tightly with one hand, but said calmly: "If they come once, I will fight them once, and see who can't hold on in the end. If so If they give in, they will regard this court as fat, and they can take a bite whenever they want. I have made up my mind, so let's stop talking about it."

Pan Yong was also old and cunning, he knew he couldn't continue talking, otherwise he would offend the emperor's rebellion, so he respectfully returned to the class and stopped talking.

So the matter was settled like this, and in less than half a day, a fast horse came out of the capital and went straight to Kaiping Town.

Besides, since Jia Ke sent off the military horse that was urgently needed for eight hundred miles, the rescuer ordered Fan Kang to reorganize his equipment, pack up his food and grass, and wait for orders at any time.Whether it is the order of the imperial court or the military order of Xuanfu Town.As long as one came, he immediately sent troops to rescue.

Jia Ke waited in the Garrison Mansion for three days, and there was no news at dusk.Jia Ke was very anxious, but he didn't dare to send troops privately.If he sends troops privately, no matter whether he wins or loses, it will be difficult to guarantee that he will be killed in the end.

Jia Ke couldn't wait any longer in the mansion, dressed neatly and came to the top of the south gate, looking into the distance, hoping to see the person who delivered the order arrive.

Jia Ke was watching the city from a distance, when suddenly someone beside him said, "My lord, don't worry, if my predictions are correct, there will be news within half an hour."

Jia Ke had known for a long time that Fan Kang was here, so she was not surprised to hear him speak at this time, but asked, "How can you be so sure, sir?"

"It's hard to guess. It's less than a day's work to rush to the capital from here. The princes in the court have to discuss for a while, and there are various procedures. Wait until the fast horse and then start from the capital. When you arrive We are here at this hour, and there must be some reasons for not coming now, but it is only a matter of one or two hours." Fan Kang said confidently.

Jia Ke heard what he said, and it was the same as what he guessed, but he was still worried, so he asked by the way, "If the imperial court doesn't transfer troops from us, what should we do?"

"My lord, you are a fan of the authorities. The court is being harassed by Tatars everywhere. There are no soldiers to transfer except us."

When Jia Ke heard this, he suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, I am a fan of the authorities. My vision is still too small. I only focused on our Xuanfu Town, and did not set my sights on the whole world."

"My lord, I'm not worried about the fact that the court ordered the lord to send troops. What I'm worried about is how the lord will fight with less than 10,000+ Tatars."

Hearing this, Jia Ke also felt a little sad. The last time he defeated the Tatars with fewer victories and more, he just waited for work with ease, relying on the high walls of Kaiping town, and the Tatars were not good at siege to win.This time, it is indeed necessary to fight the Tatars in the field, and the difference in strength between the two sides is ten times.He really couldn't think of a way to defeat the opponent, so he could only take one step at a time and play by ear.

In fact, Jia Ke still had an idea in his heart, that is, even if he couldn't win this time, he could get enough prestige.Moreover, with his horse on his crotch and Fang Tian's painted halberd in his palm, he can come and go freely even among the Tatar army of thousands of horses, and there is no danger in thinking.As long as Kaiping Township owns his lair and leaves behind some elite seeds, he can regain his strength next year, so why not do it?

This time, Jia Ke will use thousands of troops to fight for an official promotion for himself.Which general has not been like this since ancient times?It's not a joke that one will succeed and ten thousand bones will dry up.

Jia Ke and Fan Kang are on the tower, chatting without saying a word.Suddenly, I saw a fast horse galloping in front of me, and one of the horses had a word flag planted behind his back.

Looking at Jia Ke's attire, you can tell that the long-awaited military order has been delivered, and Jia Ke dare not neglect to immediately order the soldiers to go down to meet him.