My father is Jiajing

Chapter 169: Zhu Sanshu's Conspiracy

The military base of Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan.

Zhu Zaigui, along with Huang Jin, Teng Xiang and five thousand cavalrymen, set out from the Gubeikou Great Wall camp. After about an hour, they finally arrived at the military camp of Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan.

Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan heard the report from their men: General Zhu San, the commander of the Siwei Camp and the eunuch Huang Jin, the commander-in-chief, had arrived. The two looked at each other and without any hesitation, they quickly led their guards to the front of the garrison to welcome Zhu Zaigui and Huang Jin.

"Governor Ji-Liao Chief Censor Wang Ruxiao (Jizhen General Luo Xihan) greets the commander-in-chief, the commander-in-chief."

Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan bowed to Zhu Zaigui and Huang Jin who arrived outside the garrison gate.

Both of them were surprised at General Zhu San's youth, and were also surprised at Huang Jin's respect for General Zhu San.

You have to know that no matter how outstanding Zhu San is, he is just a small camp officer of the Fourth Guard Battalion. Although he is appreciated by God and fortunate enough to become a general who controls all the troops in the suburbs of Beijing, Huang Jin's status is not something that everyone can surpass.

Huang Jin is the favored eunuch of the Emperor, in charge of the Imperial Household Department and the Eastern Depot, and is an "internal minister" on par with the Prime Minister of the Cabinet!
It is really intriguing that an internal minister was willing to be the commander-in-chief and respected Zhu San's status so much.

After all, he is now the general appointed by the emperor to command all the troops in the suburbs of Beijing, and in a moral and legal sense, he is his superior.

Therefore, after this greeting, the two men no longer looked down on General Zhu San. They felt that General Zhu San must be a superstar with unlimited prospects. Instead of putting on airs of seniority in front of him, it would be better for them to learn from Huang Jin and be more respectful to him.

Zhu Zaigui and Huang Jin got off their horses and said to the two men, "There is no need to be polite during wartime. I came here with General Huang Jin to see if there is anything else you need."

After Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan heard Zhu Zaigui's words, they did not show any modesty and immediately reported their needs.

Zhu Zaigui nodded and said, "I will try my best to meet your demands, but I also have conditions. That is, once the Tatar bandits march towards the place where your army is stationed, you must not retreat a single step. If you cannot stop the Tatar bandits from advancing eastward, then it will not only be me who will be held accountable, but also Your Majesty."

Zhu Zaigui first reiterated the importance of Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan's tasks, and also brought out the threat of Emperor Jiajing.

Of course, in addition to these threats, Zhu Zaigui finally said: "If you hold this line, you will have made great contributions to His Majesty and the hundreds of thousands of people in the suburbs of Beijing. At that time, this commander and General Huang Jin will take the initiative to ask for merits and rewards for you, and strive for a title for your wife and children, so that your family will be glorious for generations and live with the country."

After hearing Zhu Zaigui's words, Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan couldn't help but get excited.

Although the merit of ennobling one's wife and blessing one's children is not uncommon, there are great differences.

If he could really gain an advantage in this battle, it would not be impossible for him to obtain a hereditary title with the help of Zhu San and Huang Jin asking for reward on his behalf.

So at this time, the two of them bowed in unison and said, "General, we two will defend the place strictly and will not retreat a single step if the Tatar bandits come to attack us!"

Zhu Zaigui nodded, then took Huang Jin and some of his personal guards and rode on horseback to the position where Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan were stationed for an inspection.

After this round of inspection, Zhu Zaigui also made an on-site investigation of the true appearance of the Gubeikou garrison under Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan.

Although their equipment was not as good as the four battalions of the Imperial Horse Guard, their spirit and vigor were not bad either, and they were indeed a group of soldiers who could be entrusted with important tasks. Finally, when leaving Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan's station, Zhu Zaigui said to them, "I can order someone to send you enough military supplies within one day. At the same time, I will also submit a petition to His Majesty with General Huang Jin to ask for your credit for the hard battle at Pigeon Cave."

"Let your contributions be fully presented to His Majesty, and let the world know that it is your bravery and tenacious resistance that has secured the perfect opportunity for this battle against the Tatar invasion."

Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan heard Zhu Zai's assurance and looked at Huang Jin's nodding expression of approval. They bowed excitedly and said, "Thank you, Marshal, Commander-in-Chief."

After inspecting the military bases of Wang Ruxiao and Luo Xihan and replenishing their military supplies, Zhu Zaigui and his men did not stay any longer. They continued to head towards the established strategic location, the Chaobai River.

As the army marched, Zhu Zaigui also called Huang Jin and Teng Xiang to his side and started a new plan.

Zhu Zaigui said: "Yesterday we attacked Anda's camp by surprise and scattered the cattle and sheep they brought as military rations. I believe that Anda must be extremely furious at this moment, and he only wants to destroy us or replenish the military supplies for his army."

"So, we can't waste this golden opportunity. Let someone spread a piece of news that Anda can't resist. Tell the truth that there is a super granary with abundant supplies in the Shunyi area behind the Chaobai River, which is enough for a hundred thousand troops to use for half a year. It is called Shunyi Industrial Park and is of great importance to the royal family."

When Huang Jin and Teng Xiang heard Zhu Zaigui's order, their faces changed.

Huang Jin said nervously: "Marshal, you can't do that. Shunyi Industrial Park is of utmost importance and we can't afford to make any mistakes. How can we spread the news of Shunyi Industrial Park to the Tatar bandits? If they really come to attack us, what can we do?"

Zhu Zaigui said: "If they come to attack, we have already burned their camp. They are now short of food and supplies. They are now like crazy trapped beasts. If I don't attract their attention, if they rush east or west, the defensive armies on both sides will not be able to resist their offensive, and all our previous efforts will be in vain."

"So, now I must use Shunyi Industrial Park as a lure to play another conspiracy with Anda, forcing him to take the bait of Shunyi Industrial Park. At that time, I will lead the main force to the Chaobai River line to fight with Anda's army, defeat them in one fell swoop, and drive them out of the Great Wall!"

Zhu Zaigui then looked up at the clear sky and sighed, "We can't delay any longer. If we delay any longer, the autumn flood may come. If it rains heavily, our firearms advantage will be gone. So no matter what, we have to fight this battle like this. We can't drag it out with them. The longer we drag it out, the more dangerous we will be."

Upon hearing this, Huang Jin and Teng Xiang couldn't help but look up at the sky, and their hearts tightened at this moment.

Yes, this year's autumn flood seems to have not come yet. Once the sky changes color, the autumn flood will come suddenly. At that time, the good situation may really turn into an uncontrollable and unpredictable disaster.

Therefore, the opportunity to fight is right in front of us and there can be no more delay.

Huang Jin and Teng Xiang bowed to Zhu Zaigui and said, "We will obey the orders of the Marshal!"

Zhu Zaiqi hummed and said, "Okay, then quickly spread the news. I'm going to play Jiang Taigong for once and see if this fat fish, Anda, is willing to take the bait."

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