I'm really not the carpenter emperor

Since ancient times, Wen died to remonstrate, and Wu died to fight.

Literati rely on the court to grind their mouths and win fame, and use party struggles to protect their promotion. A military officer like Xue Laiyin can only be promoted by fighting with his life in exchange for military exploits.

From the beginning of the guerrilla, Xue Laiyin went through life and death, fought Mongolia, fought against Jianlu, and was promoted to general. Others took more than ten years, but he only took three years.

People's civil servants used pens as knives in the court hall to scold Fang Qiu, while Xue Laiyin raised his head and fought with others everywhere for Daming.

On the way to promotion, he stepped on the bloody skull of the enemy, step by step.

In the past three years, he had followed several important local governors and fought everywhere, but it was only when he arrived in Liaodong that he knew what it meant to be someone outside someone else.

It was the first time for him to experience such a great talent as Xiong Tingbi, the economic strategist of Liaodong.

As Hong Chengchou's subordinate, Xue Laiyin obeyed Xiong Tingbi's words because he knew how capable this Xiong Jinglue was.

What Xue Laiyin is most afraid of is the discord between Jinglue and the governor.

He himself was willing to support Xiong Tingbi, but because he was Hong Chengchou's subordinate, he had to obey him.

If it is true that there is a disagreement, it will make him very entangled.

Fortunately, Xiong Tingbi only disagreed with Wang Huazhen, the counselor of Guangning, and the new governor Hong Chengchou stood with Xiong Tingbi on many major issues.

Even if the two had a quarrel, Hong Chengchou would have to withdraw completely, without claiming credit or taking the blame.

Hong Chengchou can see many things clearly. Liaodong is a place of right and wrong. It is best to talk less and argue less.

He didn't want to come, but now the emperor insisted on coming by himself, so he had no choice but to keep himself clean and not disturb the situation.

Chapter 71 Liaoyang Military Discussion

Liaoyang, Jinglue Mansion.

Xiong Tingbi convened all the generals to analyze the battle situation in Liaodong in the first year of Tianqi, so as to decide the strategy for the next battle.

The generals under the seat formed two small groups with clear distinctions.

One is that Xue Laiyin led the generals who came to aid the Liao army from Xuanzhen, and the other is the Liao generals under the command of the local Xiong Tingbi led by Cao Wenzhao.

All the generals arrived at the scene in batches, and after taking their seats, they all quietly looked at Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong who was not forgiving, and felt a little funny.

A manager with such a strong ability, his mouth is as dirty as these big bosses.

They all know that among the many strategies since the end of Wanli, Xiong Tingbi can be regarded as the most accomplished one.

In terms of running the army, Xiong Tingbi was strict in running the army and cared about the soldiers. In terms of strategic deployment, his strategy made the front lines of Liaoyang, Shenyang, and Guangning as solid as gold, and often prevented the slaves from finding a place to attack.

But he has a surly personality and conceited, and he has long lost his reputation in the court and army.

During this time in Liaoyang, Xiong Tingbi sometimes raised his account like this, and discussed the war situation in various places with his generals.

Sometimes I also go to the towers in person to know whether the military horses and equipment in various places are sufficient and complete.

Every other month, Xiong Tingbi inspected and inspected soldiers in Liaoyang, inspected rice warehouses, and personally asked the little clerks in charge of the various departments how much food and grass were left.

If there is a place where the food and grass are not enough for half a year, Xiong Tingbi will immediately ask the Ministry of War for food, which can be said to be comprehensive.

Half a month ago, Houjin retreated, and after the Ming army recovered Shenyang, they soon discovered the dilemma of insufficient local supplies.

At first, Xiong Tingbi sent a document to the Ministry of War, requesting to transport military supplies to Shenyang for the reconstruction of Chenghuan, and to resist the slaves who might invade at any time.

But at this time, Wang Huazhen, the counselor stationed in Guangning, also wrote a document, saying that Guangning lacked food and salary, and asked the Ministry of War to allocate it.

Wang Huazhen is an important member of the Donglin Party, and Ye Xianggao's favorite student, the chief assistant of the dynasty, and Zhang Minghe, the current minister of the Ministry of War, is also an important figure in Donglin.

After several months, Shenyang New City is still dilapidated, the construction period has been seriously delayed, the morale of the army and the people is low, and there is a shortage of money and food.

On the contrary, Guangning, who was very affluent, continued to send new food and supplies, which made Xiong Tingbi even more annoyed.

In recent days, while completing the above necessary tasks, Xiong Tingbi will never forget one thing, which is to scold Guangning Counselor Wang Huazhen and Minister of War Zhang Minghe.

Seeing that everyone was here, he took a document and threw it on the ground, saying:

"Is this Wang Huazhen in a daze?"

"It's all right to compete with me for food and pay, the Pingliao army?" Xiong Tingbi's chest heaved in anger.

"Where did the Liao people ever treason the country? He gave this name to the royal master, wouldn't he force the Liao people to rebel?!"

Hearing this, Cao Wenzhao was also helpless.

"It's not about forcing the Liao people back. In the past few days, I have heard a lot of rumors that the Guangning and Liao people are dissatisfied and want Master Wang to change the title of Ping-Liao Army."

"Then Wang Huazhen refused to obey, and instead ordered the soldiers to injure the Liao people."

"This kind of person, why did the imperial court let him be a counselor?" Xue Laiyin, who had just arrived in Xuanzhen, was full of doubts.

Cao Wenzhao slammed his fist on the table.

"Wang Huazhen is a protégé of the elder Ye Ge, and Zhang Minghe, Minister of the Ministry of War, also leans towards him. Guangning's food and salary have always been richer than Liaoshen."

Xue Laiyin nodded, and then heard the general discussing in a low voice below.

"Wang Huazhen cited Liao people's dissatisfaction, isn't it going to implicate us?"

"Jinglue intends to restore Shenyang this month, take Tuo as a strong city, and wait for the opportunity to restore Puhe and Fushun."

"It's already May now, and the supplies haven't arrived yet?"

"They've all been transferred to Guangning. Even if Shenyang is recovered, I'm afraid it won't be able to hold on."

Xiong Tingbi was wearing ordinary clothes, sitting in the middle of the lobby of the Jinglue Mansion, on a table more than two meters long behind him, wrapped in yellow silk and satin, the Shangfang sword bestowed by the emperor in the Forbidden City.

The so-called don't be afraid of enemies like gods, but teammates like pigs. Guangning Counselor Wang Huazhen's faint tricks from the rear gave Xiong Tingbi a headache.

The generals in the audience talked about Wang Huazhen being often scolded by the manager, some people let out a strange laugh, and the solemn atmosphere suddenly disappeared.

Xiong Tingbi glanced at them coldly when he heard that they were getting more aggressive.

When the generals saw it, they immediately held their breath and did not dare to laugh again.

After a long time, Xiong Tingbi put the document aside, rubbed the center of his brows, and said helplessly: "Now it seems that the slave thief sees that Phi Island can't be attacked, so he will come back."

"All the materials have been sent to Guangning, and Shenyang has not received a hair. Judging from the current situation, I am afraid that it will not be able to hold on."

Hearing this, the generals looked at each other.

Xue Laiyin and Cao Wenzhao looked at each other, neither knowing whether he was giving an order or talking to himself.

The two led the generals to stand up one after another, and said: "Please give instructions, we will obey your orders!"

Xiong Tingbi's train of thought was interrupted, he was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "What instruction? You all sit down!"

The generals had no choice but to sit down again immediately.

Xiong Tingbi got up, turned back and forth in the hall, and said to himself:

"Wang Huazhen got the food and salary from Shenyang, and released some news that the Pingliao army is in Guangning. I'm afraid he will take the initiative to attack?"

Xiong Tingbi walked to the map, looked at the map and said:

"If Wang Huazhen wants to attack, he can only take Mongolia from Guangning." Reminiscent of Wang Huazhen's recent actions, he finally concluded, and shouted:

"Wang Huazhen is an idiot. There are 14 soldiers and civilians in Shenyang. They are hungry and tired. They are all waiting for his food and salary to restore the city, but he never asks."

"Now he's actually making his mind on Mongolia. Does he think Liaozuo is not fast enough to cover the land?"

Xue Laiyin, Cao Wenzhao and others will listen to Xiong Tingbi's words and belittle Wang Huazhen's self-satisfied strategy as worthless.

Everyone felt that the matter had reached a very critical moment, and something big was about to happen in Liaodong.

In fact, although Xiong Tingbi is dissatisfied with Wang Huazhen, he will not be swayed by anger when it comes to right and wrong.

All the generals present here were promoted by virtue of their military exploits, but those who have fought against Hou Jin and Mongolia all know that Xiong Tingbi is not an alarmist.

If Wang Huazhen really sends troops to Mongolia, he will be defeated sooner or later. When the backyard is on fire, the situation of Liaoshen will be even more difficult.

Cao Wenzhao frowned and said, "There is no natural moat beyond Guangning. If you send troops to Mongolia, there is no way to defend them. On the plains, you will become a living target. You are simply seeking your own death."

"Taitai, if this makes sense, then Wang Huazhen, who has participated in the consultation in Guangning for many years, still doesn't understand?"

Xiong Tingbi sneered and said, "Wang Huazhen can understand what a fart, so he quickly drove to Guangning, so he is not allowed to come out!"

After saying that, Xiong Tingbi sighed when he saw a general turn around and leave.

"I just hope it's in time."

After saying that, he heheed a few times, and said to himself: "I guess it won't be of much use if it arrives, then Wang Huazhen will definitely not listen to my order."

Speaking of this, all the generals are frowning.

Just a few days after this situation, it went bad again...

At this time, a fast horse coming from the pass stopped in front of Jinglue Mansion, and a soldier presented a document, and after entering the hall, he said loudly:

"Decree of the Ministry of War, ordered Xiong Tingbi to lead the army and horses of the headquarters to Guangning after returning to Shenyang to help counsel Wang Huazhen!"

Previously, Wang Huazhen was working on his own affairs in Guangning, and Xiong Tingbi was also busy with Liaoshen affairs, so he had no time for others.

But this time, he had a dispute with Wang Huazhen on the Guangning issue.

Hong Chengchou, governor of Liaodong, was afraid of getting burned, so he ignored it, and Xiong Tingbi was still furious about the order of the Ministry of War on this matter, although he had expected it.

I was still thinking that I should not know everything, and stick to Liaoshen.

As soon as Zhang Minghe wrote this document, he almost forced himself to make a choice between disobedience and abandoning Liaoshen.

Chapter 72 Defending Liaoyang

Looking at the documents from the Ministry of War, Xiong Tingbi snorted coldly.

Fu Shenyang, these three words are actually written so lightly on the document.

Did he think that if the slaves retreated, I would send someone to occupy it, and then plant the flag of Ming Dynasty, it would be that simple?

ass!

How did such a stupid ass come to such a high and powerful position as Minister of the Ministry of War?

Apart from Zhang Minghe, the people in the military department are also a bunch of idiots!

"If I go to Guangning, how can Shenyang defend?" Xiong Tingbi sneered, "At that time, not only Shenyang will be lost, but Liaoyang will also be lost!"

These idiots from the military department only want to protect Wang Huazhen and ask me to lead the troops to help him make meritorious deeds, but they don't know that my going here is not to make meritorious deeds, but to ruin the situation that has just stabilized in Liaodong with my own hands!

At the end of the document, Zhang Minghe, Minister of the Ministry of War, also expressed his views on the dispute, asking Xiong Tingbi and Wang Huazhen to work together.

Seeing this, Xiong Tingbi threw the document out of the hall and cursed loudly:

"You idiot Zhang Minghe keeps accusing me of not agreeing with Wang Huazhen?"

"Why didn't he ask, I was tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall in front of me, but Wang Huazhen kept cutting my salary in Guangning, when did he have the same heart with me?"

Xiong Tingbi once again displayed his character of spitting when he had something to say. After saying this, he raised his head and looked around the generals coldly, with complicated emotions written in his eyes.

Cao Wenzhao, who has followed Xiong Tingbi for a long time, saw other emotions besides anger in his eyes for the first time, such as disdain, unwillingness and despair...

"Taitai, how do you fight and defend now? Please make up your mind. We all follow Taitai's order!" At this time, Xue Laiyin, as the representative of Xuanzhen's aid to the Liao army, spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, the rest of the Xuanzhen generals also expressed their opinions one after another, saying that they all listened to Xiong Tingbi's dispatch.

Tired of scolding, Xiong Tingbi frowned and sighed:

"I wanted to use Shenyang as a springboard to restore Puhe and Fushun, but now it seems that before the slaves return to the army, it is really difficult to build Shenyang."

"In today's Shenyang, the city is dilapidated, and there are 14 soldiers and civilians. When the slaves come, they are all lambs waiting to be slaughtered. Rather than burying the lives of these 14 people in vain, it is better to transfer back to Liaoyang earlier..."

"Taitai!" Cao Wenzhao was taken aback.

Those generals who followed Xiong Tingbi knew that in recent months, Xiong Tingbi had traveled back and forth in Liaoshen to appease the people and inspect the army, and how much effort he had put in here.

But at this time, because of Wang Huazhen's cutting of food and military supplies, all previous efforts have been wasted, it is really hateful!

Thinking of this, he clenched his fists.

He wished he could rush straight to Guangning and tear up Wang Huazhen who was doing nothing in the rear.

"Taitai, if you abandon Shenyang, the Taoist officials of Chaozhong Science and Technology may impeach you again... At that time, can the emperor stop Youyou's mouth?"

Although Xue Laiyin is a general, he also knows some truths.

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi sneered, stood at the entrance of the lobby, looked at the soldiers who were busy outside, and heaved a long sigh.

"On weekdays, there are still fewer people impeaching me?" Xiong Tingbifu said again, "Before Hong Chengchou took office, the reason why he resigned was because this place is a furnace."