Without any accidents, another emergency military information came from the northwest.

The Tatars were unwilling to go south to block the trade route by the Ming Dynasty, and began to send troops to threaten the Ming Dynasty, trying to reboot the northwest border trade.

But the Ming Dynasty never had a precedent for surrendering without fighting. The Tatars came, and soldiers came to block the water and soil. To be precise, the officers and soldiers hid in the city gates and did not come out. No matter how you call the battle outside, no matter how powerful your cavalry is, I just guard the city gates. Anyway, there are not many people and animals outside the city. You can grab them as much as you like. After robbing them, we will regain the lost land.

If you have the ability, you can attack the main gates on the three sides and the city blocks, and win to negotiate with the Ming Dynasty court, and force the Ming Dynasty to open a trade port.

Zhu Houzhao didn't understand these before, but only knew that the soldiers of the northwestern border had made great achievements, the barriers on the nine sides of the Ming Dynasty were very strict, and the Tatars fled far away when they heard the news. It was not until he personally experienced the battle of the capital in the 16th year of Hongzhi that he realized that the border on the Ming Dynasty was so vulnerable.

The situation Zhu Houzhao faced this time was more difficult than ever before... When the Tatars knocked on the door, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, who had been in charge of the Ming Dynasty for 17 years, had both retired. Ma Wensheng, the Minister of Personnel, who had repeatedly quelled border troubles, had also resigned. At this time, the Tatars sent a big gift, which made Zhu Houzhao feel very troubled.

After discussing with Liu Daxia, Xiong Xiu and others, Zhu Houzhao came up with a conclusion on "strengthening border preparation". As for how to strengthen the method, it is not a question he needs to think about. The main responsibility falls on the head of the three-sided Governor Shen Xi.

At this time, Shen Xi had just arrived at Juyongguan and learned that something had happened in the capital.

Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Ma Wensheng beg for old people to return to the field. Liu Jin got his wish and became the eunuch in charge of the seal. Zhang Yuan and others each had their own appointments...

Hearing this news was not only as expected by Shen Xi, but also made him feel a little moved, because all this was developed according to the historical process. In order to prevent the life of his second uncle Shen Mingyou, Zhang Yuan, he also left a secret bag to act as an accomplice. The characters in the secret bag were written by him with his left hand to beware that Zhang Yuan would have a chance to make a judgment after accidentally leaking the secret.

The commander of Longqingwei Li Pin greeted Shen Xi and specially set up a banquet in Juyongguan City.

Now Shen Xi is a big celebrity in the court. After Liu Jian and Li Dongyang resign, Xie Qian naturally became the chief assistant of the cabinet. Everyone in the world knows what Xie Qian has to do with Shen Xi.

Li Pin knew that Shen Xi was leaving the pass early the next morning, so he personally went to the official post to invite Shen Xi to the banquet and congratulate him.

"... Now that Liu Shaofu and Li Shaobao have retired at the same time, Xie Shaofu serves as the chief minister of the cabinet. It seems that the day when Lord Shen enters the court as a cabinet minister is not far away!"

After Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne, Xie Qian was promoted to the young tutor with Li Dongyang for his merit of tutoring the prince and still served as the young tutor. However, since Liu Jian was already the young tutor a few years ago, in order to show respect, most court officials respected Liu Jian as the young tutor, while Xie Qian and Li Dongyang were still called Grand Secretary or Pavilion Master. Now that Liu Jian retired, Xie Qian was immediately given the honorary title of Young tutor by court officials.

Shen Xi looked at Li Pin and said, "Don't General Li care about the military situation at the border? I heard that this time the Dayan army invaded the border and dispatched nearly 10,000 troops, and the momentum was quite loud!"

Li Pin smiled and said, "If the generals heard this news in the past, they would have been extremely nervous, but the situation is different now. Lord Shen went to the northwest to replace Duke Baoguo as the three-sided general system. In the past, he led thousands of old, weak and remnants to defeat hundreds of thousands of Tatar cavalry. Now you have countless heroic soldiers and generals. Are you still afraid of just a few thieves?"

After hearing Li Pin say so much, Chen Xi blushed and shook his head and said, "I don't think I can win invincible. If you say this, you will definitely laugh at me... Feng Tangyi, Lao Li Guang is difficult to be granted. The situation on this battlefield is ever-changing. How can you use the previous achievements to infer? You should pay attention to the urgent reports at the border at any time to avoid being in a hurry!"

Li Pin complimented: "What the Lord said is that after the First General returns, he will carefully study the affairs of the border. If Lord Shen has any arrangements, he can recruit the Northwest at any time. The First General wishes to serve the horse and the horse, and obey the Lord's driving..."

Chen Xi didn't want to talk nonsense with Li Pin, so he waved his hand: "If there is nothing else, General Li will ask him back. This official is just a way to Juyongguan, not Governor Xuanda, and cannot stand with Longqingwei. It is better to be at peace with each other."

Li Pin heard Chen Xi’s words with a conjecture and hurriedly said, “What are you saying? If a war breaks out in the northwest, whether in the three sides or in the Xuanda area, all officers and soldiers must obey the adult’s control. This is the rule of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, in a sense, you are the immediate superior of the last general.”

"In addition, when Lord Shen calmed down civil unrest in the southwest, he was already the Minister of War. If you make another contribution in the northwest, you will be in charge of the Ministry of War on the day of your return to the court... The last general heard that the Minister of Personnel Ma asked to resign and return to the field, and the Minister of War Liu had a great chance to take over as the Minister of Personnel... In this way, you are still the boss of the General..."

Chen Xi shook his head slightly: "You are thinking too much. If you are not a foreign minister, you should care about the affairs of the court."

“Yes, yes.”

Li Pin smiled and said, "What Lord Shen said is that the last party will set up a welcome banquet for Lord Shen in the restaurant in the city. The main civil and military officials in the city have arrived. The banquet will be held when the Lord arrives."

Chen Xi frowned: "General Li is indeed prepared... I will not attend this banquet. If the matter reaches the court, how will the ministers criticize me? The war in the northwest is at the right time. I don't think about the country and disturb the people's banquet when passing through the place... I am afraid you will cause trouble!"

Li Pin was stunned and repeatedly decided: "Sir, the matter is not as serious as you said? This welcoming banquet is purely a matter of etiquette... Besides, even if you don't attend the banquet, won't you still have to stay in Juyongguan for a night?"

A voice came from beside him: "You didn't understand this? Lord Shen's meaning, don't put on this reception banquet, everyone will be in trouble if something happens. If you insist on doing this, even if Lord Shen is comfortable, we will write a book in front of His Majesty when we look back!"

The speaker came over, Li Pin looked over and found that he was an acquaintance.

The visitor was Gu Dayong, the eunuch who had accompanied Liu Daxia to the northwest as a military supervisor and now was famous in the court.

In history, Gu Dayong was one of the Eight Tigers, and was impeached by Liu Jian and others, and was the main accomplice around Liu Jin.

However, this time, Gu Dayong was sent by Zhu Houzhao to follow Chen Xi to the northwest to serve as a military supervisor, avoiding political turmoil.

Gu Dayong's personality is much more calm than Zhang Yong, Liu Jin and others. In addition, he is not good at scheming and is relatively down-to-earth in his behavior. He did a good job in business outside the country several times before, so he was trusted by Zhu Youting and Zhu Houzhao, the two emperors.

When Li Pin saw Gu Dayong, he quickly stepped forward to see him: "It turned out to be Eunuch Gu. General Shu Mo didn't know that the Northwest Army Supervisor was your old man, so he had never visited him."

Gu Dayong said: "It's right that you don't know. Our family has never thought that you know. You just need to know that the Northwest Triangle General System is Lord Shen. Lord Shen has the important responsibility and cannot attend the banquet. Should you eat this banquet yourself or remove it? That's your own business!"

Li Pin smiled and said, "What Master Gu said is that I will say goodbye until now."

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Li Pin left, and Chen Xi continued to look at the desk.

Gu Dayong walked to the desk and possessed him and said, "Sir, it's time for you to rest. You'll set off tomorrow morning. The situation in the northwest is not very clear now. I hope to dispatch more people after arriving at Xuanfu and follow Lord Shen to the northwest."

Chen Xi looked up at Gu Dayong and said with a smile: "Grandpa Gu is too worried. I have transferred a group of troops from Huguang to the north, and now we are moving west from Zijing Pass. Tomorrow we will leave Juyong Pass and cross the southwest road, go to Bao'anzhou, and join the Weizhou front line with these troops."

"ah!?"

Gu Dayong was very surprised by Chen Xi's arrangement and asked, "Sir, you... are a little unruly... I'm afraid you haven't greeted the court?"

Chen Xidao: "Don't worry, this matter was submitted to the Ministry of War and approved. Moreover, the number of troops in this group is not large. It was allocated to the northwest by means of baggage troops. If Eunuch Gu has any doubts, why not report to the capital city and ask Your Majesty?"

Gu Dayong quickly laughed: "My smirk, your Majesty can follow your advice. This time, you transferred troops from Huguang, obviously because these soldiers are easy to use... But you have thought that the soldiers in the northwest may not agree so much. If they think that the adults despise them, they may be blocking the adults' next recruitment of troops..."

Chen Xi nodded: "It's still Eunuch Gu who is considerate. No wonder His Majesty sent you to my official side as a military supervisor."

"Sir, you are too proud." Gu Dayong said respectfully.

Chenxi Road: "Our officials will consider things in the northwest carefully. As for how to ease the opinions of the soldiers in the northwest, our officials have their own plans, so Eunuch Gu doesn't have to worry. In addition... After taking office, I am ready to train an elite soldier in the northwest."

Gu Dayong was confused when he heard this, but he was very serious and said, "What arrangements did lords make? Our family dare not ask more about it. It is just that after lords arrive in the northwest, they should focus on calming people's hearts. The Tatars experienced the defeat of two years ago, and it is unlikely that it will cause great trouble. The adults will go this time just to strengthen their arms, rather than to go to war with the Tatars..."

When Chen Xi heard this, he immediately understood that he did not advocate starting a war with Gu Dayong's identity and position.

Chen Xidao: "There is no need to remind me of this matter. I actually have plans for this trip. I will never start the war unless I have to. This is also my commitment to Mr. Gu and the soldiers in the northwest."

Gu Dayong felt a little relieved when he heard this.

But he was still a little worried. Based on his understanding of Chen Xi, this young man was a war madman and would cause trouble everywhere he went. Now he said that he would not start a war. Maybe after he arrived in the northwest, he saw that the situation was good, so he led his troops into the grassland with his troops.

For the Ming Dynasty, the grassland was a place where there was no return.
Chapter completed!