Chapter 143 It is time to send troops again
Chen Xi went to Nanchang Mansion and was originally planning to have some comfortable birthdays with Hui Niang and Li Jin. Every day, he could tease the maids and take a walk on the birds. There were a lot of people praising them everywhere he went, so he didn't have to worry about the court affairs at all. It was like taking a vacation. He would go back to Wuchang Mansion to reunite with his family in a month or two, and his life would continue.
Unfortunately, something happened in Huguang as soon as he arrived at the place, and local rebellions became more and more intense. First, the entire Jingzhou Prefecture fell, followed by Baoqing Prefecture, and then the prefectures in southwest of Huguang basically reported emergency documents to Wuchang Prefecture, and then sent them to him in a hurry for 800 miles. In addition, there were military chaos in Yongshun Xuanwei Office, Baojingzhou Xuanwei Office, Shizhouwei and other places. For a moment, Chen Xi felt that his rule had reached a point of panic.
At first, Chen Xi could still make excuses, saying that he had not reached the point of leading troops himself, but over time, Wang He alone had urged him no less than ten times. It can be seen that Wang He is very enthusiastic about sending troops. Although this incident originally happened in Huguang, it has nothing to do with Wang He, the commander-in-chief of Jiangxi.
"... Lord Shen, the rebellion of ethnic minorities in the southwest region has been a long time. The local governments have held policies for many years, mainly recruiting pacification, but the results have been very little. Previously, the Huguang vassal yamen had submitted many memorials, asking to allocate money, grain and rectify the army to calm down local affairs, which were rejected by the court."
"The court's intention is that it is best to use local chieftains to raise food on their own, or use civil gentry to organize troops to quell the rebellion. Whoever quells the rebellion can be enfeoffed. At first, this policy has achieved certain results, but later, because local officials compete for territory, attack each other, block the road, and make a big fuss. In the end, the court had to ban this policy. Even if anyone leads troops to quell the rebellion now, they will be enfeoffed without any place!"
When Wang He talked about Huguang, he talked freely, just like his own knowledge.
Chen Xi knew that Wang He had been the commander-in-chief in Huguang in recent years, and it was not surprising that he knew everything there. Even when he arrived in Jianggan, Wang He regarded himself as a general in Huguang, especially now that the one who supervised Huguang and Jianggan provinces was his great benefactor Chen Xi.
Chen Xi really wants to say, what's the use of introducing me so clearly? No matter what you say, I have no intention of leading troops. Is it so fun to be on the battlefield?
Wang He said again: "...The number of rebels has exceeded 10,000 according to local declarations. If you count them up, there may be 30,000 to 40,000. It seems that there are many, but in fact it is mostly a mob. As long as the generals point to the enemy's troops, the bandits will be frightened and come to surrender with their thorns. Please order the troops immediately. The generals are willing to recruit 10,000 troops for the enemy!"
Chen Xi looked at Wang He: "General Wang, this official is a local governor. Although he holds the king's order, he has no authority to dispatch troops without authorization. He needs to report to the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Five Army for approval before the operation can be completed!"
"There is also a great impact on cross-provincial troops. You have already allocated 2,000 troops to serve as governors. You don't need to pay too much attention to the rest!"
Chen Xi has said similar words many times, but none of them work.
Wang He decided to be a rude rule. Follow Lord Shen to do things and have meat to eat. If you don’t send troops, you will be able to cut off my future. I will urge you to send troops. If you don’t have a day, it will only take two days. I will always impress you. Until now, Chen Xi is already troubled.
Wang He said with great thought: "Sir, hundreds of thousands of people in southwest of Huguang are waiting for you..."
Chen Xi wanted to sweep Wang He out, but he knew that this was a rare loyal minister and general. These suggestions were actually for himself. To drive people away was equivalent to digging his own corners, which was very unwise. Chen Xi said helplessly: "If I send General Wang to lead the army, how likely will General Wang win?"
Wang He was extremely shocked: "Sir, don't do it?"
Chen Xi looked at Wang He and thought to himself, "Where did you know that I was interested in going with you?" His attitude became unkind and said, "General Wang has any doubts, just say it!"
Wang He said: "The last general dare not lead troops without authorization. After all, the rebellion is in Huguang. Jianggan must have an order for the general to transfer troops into Huguang. In fact, it is most suitable for the last general to lead troops to serve the generals!"
One didn't want to send troops, the other tried to go.
Chen Xi didn't know how to evaluate Wang He. This loyal minister and general of the Ming Dynasty were probably considered to be. It was very difficult for him to sacrifice his life and shed blood for the country and the country.
Although Wang He has selfish intentions, which general went to war to sacrifice his life for the country? Without fame and fortune, who would unconditionally work for the court?
Chen Xi simply took out the series of military reports he had received recently and said: "General Wang, let me think about it first, and wait until the imperial court sends troops to issue orders. I cannot make a decision without making any decision. There are Wuzhaisi, Mayang, and Yuanzhou here. There are emergency military information sent from the same places. You have not read it before. Now take it back and take it back to see it. The Japanese official in Ming Dynasty asked you about the content. If you don't answer it thoroughly, I will not bring you even if I send troops..."
There is no way, Wang He is idle, so Chen Xi can only find something for him.
Since Wang He came to harass him every day, Chen Xi had to use some special means to show Wang He the military newspaper, ask him to go back and discuss with his subordinates, study the report carefully several times, and then Chen Xi gave him a few words of the principles that he had already been familiar with, and he could send Wang He.
When Wang He heard this request, he did not realize that this was Chen Xi's delaying plan. He was very happy to get the military newspaper, because many military newspapers were submitted directly to the Dusi and the General Office of the General Office of Huguang, and then transferred to the Governor's Office. After all, the Dusi of Jiangxi was separated from it, and he didn't know many things. He couldn't wait to look at the problem from the perspective of Shen Xi, and wanted to know how much information Chen Xi, the governor of the two provinces, could get, and how much difference was there from what he obtained.
Wang He stood up and accepted the order: "Don't worry, sir, I will go back to research ginseng and strive tonight..."
"Ahem!"
Chen Xi coughed twice and said, "Don't worry, it would be nice to give it to me tomorrow. I am not that urgent about this!"
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Back in the inner courtyard, another hour passed unknowingly.
Chen Xi cursed and sat down. Before he could eat, he felt that he was alone coming from behind. He placed his hands gently on his shoulders and rubbed his shoulders.
Hui Niang's gentle voice came: "Why are you so angry? But another war happened in Huguang?"
Chen Xidao: "Hi, I really told you right. This day, another county town fell. If I said that I was in a state of being able to lead troops or not, but now I can't escape the rebellion. Now it depends on where to send troops from."
"It will be easier to walk from Jianggan City. You can take you with you, but the mountains and rivers are long and the waters are far away. The journey is hard. If you return to Huguang first, the journey will not be too close, but you can go back to Wuchang Prefecture to rectify the troops and bring food, grass and supplies... I am also very entangled!"
Hui Niang said: "Your Majesty doesn't have to be upset. I support everything you want..."
Chen Xi patted Hui Niang's hand, but although she did not comment, the meaning was obvious... It would be enough with Hui Niang's support!
Li Jin asked restrainedly, "Master, do you really want to take your slave and sister to the battlefield in southern Huguang?"
Chen Xi was having a meal and said, "You can choose for yourself. If you think the mountains and rivers are far from going to go, you will be allowed, but I think it is better to go with me. Don't worry, wait for a relatively stable city, I will leave you behind, wait until I lead the troops to check the situation before deciding to stop next..."
"If the war is too fierce, I will stay with you and wait until the situation is relatively stable and then move forward, so that you will not fall into danger!"
Seeing that Li Jin was a little scared, Hui Niang said, "Master, you need someone to take care of yourself on the road, just let me follow you. Jin'er stays at Nanchang Mansion to manage your business. Now that the semi-colon of the Chamber of Commerce has just been put into the ground, there are so many things going on. There are also people taking care of the business in Guangdong Province. Jin'er stays at Nanchang Mansion, so it is relatively convenient to deliver messages!"
Chen Xi smiled and said, "Actually, there will be no danger along the way. It is equivalent to traveling around and enjoying the water. It can be said that I will make up for your honeymoon. I can't go to the front line, but as the governors of the two provinces, we will be under the protection of many troops. It is extremely difficult for the thieves to touch the corners of our clothes..."
Hui Niang wanted to say something, Li Jin pulled her sleeve and said, "Sister, don't say it anymore, I'm not afraid of hard work."
With Li Jin's words, Hui Niang had no way to fight for her anymore. Both sisters were ordered to go to Shen Xi's battle.
Chen Xi hurriedly had supper, hugged Hui Niang's willow waist, and said, "You go back tomorrow to clean up, don't have to come over again. We may set off after two or three days. I decided not to return to Wuchang Prefecture this time, but lead the troops from Nanchang Prefecture to the southern part of Huguang."
"This summer, you usually march early and night, and occasionally you have to go to the night road, take more clothes and prepare summer and autumn clothes. If you carry more mosquito-repellent mugwort, you must prepare anything..."
Chen Xi said, pulling Huiniang and Li Jin into the room.
Although the three of them would accompany each other along the way, when they got outside, Chen Xi could not be as comfortable as in his own governor's yamen. He wanted to be more close to Hui Niang and Li Jin. Even though Li Jin was in his menstrual state today, Chen Xi was slightly disappointed, Hui Niang's gentleness alone was enough to melt him.
Chapter completed!