Chapter 198: Planning in the Southeast, Decisive Battle in the Capital (Subscription Request)
There is a way.

The army has not moved, but the food and grass go first.

For decades, the imperial court has always shown a sense of weakness in military supplies.

But now.

Qi Jiguang stood on a hill, looking at the battlefield being cleaned not far away.

further away.

It is the vast blue East China Sea.

On the beach, there were several columns of smoke that blocked out the sky.

Xu Wenbi also accompanied Qi Jiguang, wearing armor and a long sword at his waist.

Perhaps because he had been exposed to too much sea breeze, the young son of a noble family of the Ming Dynasty already looked like a brave general in battle.

Xu Wenbi smiled and said, "After this battle, the Japanese invaders in Zhejiang were pacified. It was all thanks to the general."

This was the last battle in Zhejiang to suppress the Japanese pirates.

Now it has come to an end.

According to the news from the navy, the Japanese pirates in the offshore waters have almost disappeared.

Some of the Japanese pirates who escaped also headed further south to Fujian and Guangdong.

Qi Jiguang was also in a good mood.

Since the battle of Huajie this year, Zhejiang soldiers have won almost every battle and gained a lot.

But he knew it just as well.

why is that.

Qi Jiguang smiled with some emotion and said: "I have fought many battles in the south and the north, but I have never fought such a prosperous battle!"

Xu Wenbi glanced over.

He knew what this man, the first person to pacify the Japanese invasion in Zhejiang, meant.

Just as Xu Wenbi thought.

Qi Jiguang cupped his hands and said, "If it weren't for the care that Yan Shidu provided in the capital, our army would have sufficient food and grass, complete military equipment, abundant pay, and high morale. I'm afraid that even if we could quell the Japanese invasion in Zhejiang, our army would not have suffered such light damage."

Xu Wenbi smiled in his heart, but his face remained calm. He shook his head and said, "When we were in the capital, Yan Shidu said that General Qi is an indispensable wise and brave general in our dynasty. Even without him, General Qi can still win every battle."

How come I am so highly regarded in Beijing?
The image of a young man with a blurry face emerged in Qi Jiguang's mind.

He suddenly asked, "What kind of person is Yan Shidu?"

Although Qi Jiguang knew that the Yan Shidu he was referring to was a member of the Yan Party.

However, what this Yan Shidu did was completely different from the Yan party in the past.

Xu Wenbi originally wanted to organize some words to praise Yan Shaoting, but after thinking about it, he suddenly smiled.

"Perhaps, when the general receives the imperial edict and goes to the capital to report his achievements and receive his reward, he will see Yan Shidu in person and know what kind of person he is."

"Oh?"

Qi Jiguang showed curiosity and hesitated: "Can I enter the capital too?"

Xu Wenbi nodded. "If it were usual, even if the general had the merit of pacifying the Japanese invasion in Zhejiang, it would be difficult for His Majesty to summon him to the capital to receive the reward. But with Yan Shidu here, this time when Hu Butang delivers the victory report from Zhejiang to the capital, the general can get ready and go to the capital with Hu Butang."

At the foot of the hill, some troops were already giving orders to withdraw and return to camp to rest.

Qi Jiguang's expression changed.

He whispered, "Hu Minister is coming to the capital? Is he going to stay in the capital?"

Xu Wenbi shook his head hurriedly: "Hu Butang is already a frontier official. The appointment of such an important official is not something I can speculate. However, the general will definitely be able to go to the capital this time and meet with Yan Shidu."

At this moment.

On the ridge line behind, a team of messengers rushed over.

"Report!"

"General, there is an urgent order from the Governor's Office!"

Qi Jiguang immediately put aside all his speculations, turned around with a serious expression and looked at the messenger.

"explain."

"Minister Hu has issued an order, ordering the general to reorganize the troops and march to Jiangxi tomorrow to quell the bandits from Fujian, Guangdong and other places who have fled to Jiangxi."

Qi Jiguang's eyes moved and he waved his hand: "I understand. We will set out on time tomorrow."

After saying this, Qi Jiguang glanced sideways at Xu Wenbi.

Xu Wenbi immediately stepped forward, bowed his head and said, "The minister is the governor of Zhejiang and is also in charge of military affairs in Jiangxi. I think the rebellion over there is difficult to quell, so he wants to send the general to reinforce."

Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "You go and make arrangements. Leave some troops to defend Taizhou and other places. The rest will follow me to Jiangxi tomorrow."

Now, the number of troops under Qi Jiguang's command has increased to 10,000.

This is also why he said that he had never fought such a rich war.

There are many soldiers and generals, and sufficient food and grass.

Throughout history, which general doesn't like it?

Xu Wenbi immediately clasped his fists and accepted the order, then led a few people on the hill to the battlefield below which was almost cleaned up.

Qi Jiguang remained on the hill, looking ahead.

"Yan Shidu?"

After whispering this, Qi Jiguang's face showed a bit more anticipation.

……

And it is located in Suzhou Prefecture, not far from Zhejiang.

Inspectorate of Grain Administration.

Zhang Juzheng was holding a letter that had just been delivered and had not yet been opened.

The person who delivered the letter was from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

However, the inscription on the letter read "Respectfully presented to Lord Zhang" by Yan Shaoting.

The relationship between Yan Shaoting and the Jinyiwei is quite close.

Zhang Juzheng thought silently in his heart and opened the letter.

While opening the letter, Zhang Juzheng thought a lot.

Perhaps it was about the increased silk production in the southeast, or perhaps it was about the farmland in the two prefectures.

Ever since he went south to southeast, till today.

When he learned that the imperial court had handed over all overseas silk business to foreign trading companies, the Spanish businessman Bo Fugui and a group of foreign businessmen behind him.

Zhang Juzheng understood one thing clearly.

Perhaps the reason why he was in the southeast, from the very beginning, was just because of his identity as a cabinet minister.

all.

Perhaps this was already part of Yan Shaoting's plan from the very beginning?

Especially after learning about the recent changes in the situation in Beijing.

Zhang Juzheng became more and more certain about this guess.

at this time.

The letter has also been opened.

Zhang Juzheng looked down.

Just a piece of paper.

Just one line of words.

"I suggest that you measure the area on foot when you return to the capital."

One line of words, seventeen words.

Apart from this, there is nothing else to say.

Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but frown.

"What does this mean?"

He looked up at the Jinyiwei who came to deliver the letter.

The Royal Guard shook his head and said, "Reporting to the Lord, Yan Shidu only said that the Lord will understand after reading this letter."

Zhang Juzheng looked increasingly confused.

But he still waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your help. Go to the concierge to get some money for the tea."

The Jinyiwei bowed and left, leaving Zhang Juzheng alone.

"On the way back to Beijing, maybe there will be some trouble somewhere?"

Zhang Juzheng muttered to himself, and then his expression gradually relaxed.

He got it.

But there is no emotion hidden in it.

At this time, Zhang Juzheng thought of another person.

A person I haven't seen for quite some time.

Hai Rui, Hai Gangfeng.

It seems that he also started from Suzhou Prefecture and moved towards Huizhou Prefecture step by step.

He couldn't help but think of this trip out of Beijing to the south and his understanding of the local areas when he was in Beijing.

In less than a year, my understanding has undergone tremendous changes.

Maybe, walk back to Beijing from the local area.

Is it a good choice?

When the situation in the southeast was changing because of Yan Shaoting.

Beijing.

But it seems a bit nervous and every tree and grass seems to be an enemy.

Because it started from the time when the censor of the Censorate suddenly impeached the Hanlin Academy.

The censors who submitted impeachment memorials directed their criticisms at the Eastern Palace's Chancellery.

the reason is simple.

The deficit is too great.

The officials of the two yamen are not interested in doing their jobs and are suspected of dereliction of duty and laziness.

The censors suddenly turned their attention to the Hanlin Academy and the Zhanshi Mansion, which were the most prestigious places in the court.

This was simply impossible.

But it just happened.

The Hanlin Academy and the Zhanshi Mansion naturally followed the rules and submitted memorials to defend themselves.

Wait until the matter reaches the cabinet.

Xu Jie naturally wanted to suppress the matter.

Both the Hanlin Academy and the Zhanshi Mansion are places of noble and elegant people.

How can we let the Censorate keep such a close eye on us?

However, Gao Gong was very surprised and said that he would listen to the opinions of the censors and investigate the matter thoroughly. If there was no problem with the Hanlin Academy and the Zhanshi Mansion, then the reputation of the two yamen could be cleared.

Subsequently.

Yuan Wei immediately seconded Gao Gong's proposal.

When Xu Jie still objected, he thought that the censors were just doing this because they had nothing to do recently.

But when Yan Song also expressed his agreement to investigate.

This became an overwhelming decision by the cabinet.

then.

The matter then came to Xiyuan.

at the same time.

Yan Song submitted another memorial requesting the court to recommend a candidate for the Minister of Personnel.

Everything has been reported to Xiyuan.

Taking the two matters together, Jiajing summoned the cabinet and six ministries to the Wanshou Palace in the Western Garden to discuss the matter.

Early.

Yan Shaoting and Old Yan went to the cabinet.

When the two of them came over, Gao Hanwen had already prepared tea on the table at the entrance of the classroom.

tea.

Of course it was brought by Yan Shaoting.

The grandfather and grandson of the old Yan family did not enter the classroom. They stood at the door and took the tea brought by Gao Hanwen.

Yan Song glanced at Gao Hanwen.

Then he glanced sideways at Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting understood and immediately said with a smile: "Gao Hanlin has been an official for many years. I wonder if he has any plans for the future?"

Hear the words.

Gao Hanwen's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

Is this going to involve myself?

Gao Hanwen immediately bowed and said, "In reply to the tutor, I am an official in the court, and I eat the emperor's salary. Whether I stay or go and where I work is all decided by the court."

I am a brick.

Wherever the imperial court moved, that was where it would be.

Yan Shaoting nodded and glanced sideways at Old Yan.

Yan Song said, "It's better to stay in Beijing. The local personnel are very complicated. If you want to go to the local areas, you have to gain more experience for a few more years."

Gao Hanwen bowed and nodded.

This means that he wants to find a government office in Beijing.

Not bad.

At this time, someone came in from outside.

It was said that Lord Xu, Lord Gao and others had all arrived, and the ministers of the six ministries were also heading towards the Wanshou Palace in the Western Garden.

Yan Shaoting immediately supported Old Yan and walked out of the cabinet classroom.

After going out, he happened to meet Xu Jie, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei.

Yan Shaoting immediately said, "Lord Xu, Lord Gao, Lord Yuan."

The three of them nodded, but their expressions were different.

Yan Song said, "Since you are all here, let's go to the West Garden. Don't keep Your Majesty waiting for too long."

Gao Gong nodded in agreement and glanced sideways at Xu Jie.

Old Yan wouldn't even let him drink his saliva.

Xu Jie snorted and turned around immediately.

Yan Shaoting just glanced at Xu Jie and continued to support Old Yan as they walked towards the West Garden.

I don't need to put in too much effort today.

The main force still depends on Lao Gao.

However, facing the impeachment of the Hanlin Academy and the Zhanshi Palace by the Censor of the Censorate, it is unclear what means Xu Jie will use to respond.

What if Lao Gao can’t handle it by then?

I have to help from the side.

Not long after.

Everyone had already arrived outside the Wanshou Palace.

The six ministers of state had already been waiting here.

Although it was called the Six Ministries, in fact only the five ministers except the Ministry of Personnel were present.

Seeing that all the ministers had arrived, Gao Yao, Yang Bo, Lei Li and others bowed.

Yan Song just waved his hand.

"Now that we're all here."

"Let's go to the Wanshou Palace together."

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