Seiwa

After the thunderstorm, it snowed heavily for several days in a row, and the land in northern Xinjiang was silvery white.

At the head of Daning City, several braziers were blazing, and the frontier soldiers were wrapped in two layers of winter clothes, and their limbs were still numb from the cold.

In the city, the bustling mutual market in the past has lost the voice of people, and the shops and restaurants on the street have dropped their doors early.In this kind of weather, except for the frontier soldiers guarding the city, the border residents and the attached herdsmen seldom go out. Only when the heavy snow stops, the city will resume its former hustle and bustle.

In the former Prince Ning's Mansion, in the Nuan Pavilion of the Carrier Hall, Zhu Di summoned Qiregai, who was transporting gold and silver, and asked in detail about the battle with the Tatars.

Walking into the Nuan Pavilion, Qiregai took his head and bowed, "Humble Taining Wei Qianhu Qiregai, kowtow to His Majesty the Emperor!"

There was a copper furnace burning in the Nuan Pavilion, Emperor Yong Le only wore ordinary clothes, and most of the accompanying civil and military officers were in official uniforms with a cotton robe inside, so they didn't feel cold at all.

Hurrying back from beyond the Great Wall, Qi Liegai was standing in the Warm Pavilion wearing a thick fur coat, a fur cap, and leather boots, and he was sweating after only half a stick of incense.The red face made Uncle Meng, who was the only one who wore two cotton robes, very envious.

Rubbing your hands, you will feel cold even if you wear a few more coats.

Good health is good!

His head was sweating profusely from the heat, but Qi Liegai didn't wipe it off. After getting up, he stood respectfully and answered every question Yong Le asked.

"I have decreed that if this battle is won, how much will be captured will be owned by Wu Liangha, and the court will not ask any questions." Zhu Di looked at Qi Liegai, "Why did you send these gold and silver to Daning?"

"Your majesty, kind and wise emperor," Qiregai clasped one hand on his chest, loudly said, "You are the great Khan, your glory and brilliance will spread throughout the grasslands! Wuliangha is your servant, come here The spoils of war will naturally be dedicated to His Majesty!"

God Khan?Where do you seem to have heard this?

Xia Yuanji and the others looked at Meng Qinghe in unison.

Uncle Meng turned his gaze away.

Calmness is the trump card of those pretending to be X, and Uncle Meng pretends to be X calmly.

The brawny man's language is poor, and there are only a few words tossed up and down, but Zhu Di is photographed very comfortably.

Without him, the more clumsy the mouth is, the more sincere it appears.Compared with the brilliant tongue, Qi Liegai's clumsiness is more from the heart, even Uncle Meng can't compare it to himself.

Dragons have their way of dragons, and rats have their ways of rats. The strong men seem to have developed limbs and simple minds, but in fact, they have clear hearts.

If you don't have this ability, how can you work under Lao Zhu's family?

"Your Majesty is merciful. Uliangha swears allegiance to His Majesty. These gold and silver are the loyalty offered by Uliangha. Please accept it!" Qi Liegai beat his chest, "Everything in Uliangha belongs to the emperor. Given by His Majesty, the only loyal person in Wuliangha is His Majesty the Emperor. Your Majesty is the sun of Wuliangha, the god of God in Wuliangha! Long live God Khan!"

No matter how thick-skinned it is, it is difficult to do this.

Xia Yuanji, Yang Shiqi and others were speechless on the spot.Meng Qinghe sniffed, and secretly praised Qi Liegai.If you can't play Yangchun Baixue, you can simply play Libaren to the end and play your true colors.Judging from Emperor Yong Le's reaction, the effect is quite good.

Qi Liegai also knew that too much was too late, so he accepted it as soon as it was good.Soon the topic turned to the Tatars who fled north after the defeat.

"Your Majesty, Wuliangha has dispatched cavalry to follow closely behind Tatar, keeping track of the movements of Benyashili and Arutai at all times. When the army goes out, the three guards of Wuliangha are willing to be the vanguard!"

"Your loyalty is commendable."

Zhu Di was very satisfied with Wuliangha's understanding of current affairs.

Ask him to take the gold and silver that he brought back to the station, and reward Wuliangha Sanwei cloth with a hundred pieces of treasure banknotes and thousands of ingots.He was also promoted to be the commanding envoy of Taining Weidu, awarded a gold medal, and led [-] cavalry to patrol outside the Great Wall.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron!"

Qi Lie should kneel and kowtow.

Before coming, he expected that there would be benefits, but he never expected that the emperor would be directly promoted to his official position.

The emperor's decree and Weizhong's report are completely different things.After today, not to mention the commanders at the same level, even the commanders, the commanders and colleagues, should look up to him.

Qi Liegai was very excited. He is not yet 30 years old this year. He inherited his father's position as a hundred households, and he was promoted to a thousand households due to his military exploits.The Ming Dynasty sent troops to conquer Tatars, which was a great opportunity to make contributions.

What if they are also descendants of the Yuan Dynasty?As long as he can stand out, Tatar Wala will become his own stepping stone!

Since Meng Qinghe guarded Daning, Wuliangha has been deeply affected.

Originally, Emperor Yongle didn't fulfill his promise and didn't allow Duoyan Sanwei to graze in Daning, so it was easy for people to seize the opportunity to provoke the relationship between the strong men of Wuliangha and the Ming Dynasty.Historically, Emperor Arutai, the Tatar grand master, did just that.

But with Xingningbo involved, grazing is no longer the focus of Wuliangha's life.Emperor Yongle reneged on his promise and provoked Wu Liangha to fight against the Ming Dynasty is also an impossible task.

Follow Xingning Bo, there is meat to eat!

Follow Xingning Bo's words and make money!

Herding can only maintain a basic life, and organizing a caravan to enter the grassland and sailing to the West with the imperial fleet is the best way to live a prosperous life.

pasture?If it is really needed, it can be robbed with Tatar Wala.If you can't grab it, you can ask Ming Dynasty for help.For Zhu Di, this is a bargain.As far as Wuliangha is concerned, rather than offending his employer, arm wrestling with Mahamu Arutai is obviously more in line with practical interests.

The brawny guys are not stupid, but they are a little bit of a dead man.Meng Qinghe gave them benefits, and the strong men recognized him.

Meng Qinghe was left in the capital by the emperor, and Daning set up three divisions. The new officials didn't understand the people's sentiments and didn't do practical things. Liangha's dissatisfaction.

Xingningbo made their wallets bulge, but the new officials wanted to take money out of their pockets. What choices the strong men would make, the answer could be figured out without thinking carefully.

Wu Liangha followed His Majesty to raise troops, and made great contributions to His Majesty's victory over the country.Being ridden on the head by several new civil servants, who can be convinced?

The Daning Metropolitan Division has given up, and it has become extremely difficult for the Daning Chief Envoy Division and the Inspection Envoy Division to carry out their work locally.If there is no holy will, it is impossible to say that the officials of the two divisions will be driven back to Nanjing within the month of their inauguration.

Daning Dusi knew Wu Liangha's actions, Meng Qinghe knew it, and Emperor Yong Le knew it too.

Qilai should persuade Hulabanhu to send the gold and silver to Daning, firstly to show his loyalty, and secondly to prove to the emperor that Uliangha's dissatisfaction is definitely not aimed at the court, let alone His Majesty the Emperor.In the past, one after another paid tribute to Nanjing, and by the way, they sued, all because the civil servants sent by the imperial court to Daning stretched their hands too far, which violated everyone's interests.What's more, the vain attempt to fight the tax bureau really made them successful, and the emperor's internal treasury would shrink.

Zhu Di is more aware of the danger than Wu Liangha.Therefore, he did not hold Wuliangha for tripping the officials sent by the court.During his stay in Daning, he summoned all the government departments in the city, and even took time to go to Daning Official School and Miscellaneous Bureau, but left the chief envoy and the procuratorial envoy aside.

To be sent to Daning by the emperor is destined not to be me.A few days later, the chief envoy and the inspector were all in a cold sweat.Opening up relationships and asking for help to speak in front of the emperor has become a top priority.

If the emperor hadn't stayed in Prince Ning's mansion, the threshold of Meng Qinghe's family would have been leveled.

Traitor?A courtier?Enemy of civil servants?

If the official position is not guaranteed, who cares about these things.

Qi Liegai was very smart, and Wuliangha expressed his "loyalty" and "obedience" to the emperor in time, and also blocked the mouths of many people.

Daning's chief political envoy and the procuratorate did not respond quickly enough, and they were destined to face a major shake-up.

Whoever leaves stays, Emperor Yong Le has the final say on whether the one who leaves should return to Nanjing or go to the Southwest.What is left is whether to continue to bear it or bow your head to show favor, it just depends on whether your head is enlightened.

On that day, Qilegai and the 300 people he brought were placed in the west of the city.This was originally a place where merchants were stationed. After winter, the number of caravans came and went, and it was time to accommodate the tribal border people and border troops who came and went.

"Wuliangha has won a great victory, and his loyalty can be shown." Zhu Di was happy, and said conciliatively to Meng Qing, "I ordered people to prepare wine and meat, and you will take me to tell you to go to reward the beggars."

"The minister obeys the order."

Meng Qing and Ying Nuo soon withdrew from the Snapper.

When he was going out, he glanced back in a strange way, and vaguely heard Hu Guang, a bachelor, saying: "Hold the power in your hand, but don't lose your tail, for fear of creating two hearts."

He paused, his eyes narrowed slightly.Are you talking about Wuliangha, or... him?

Meng Qinghe was not a fool, even though he really wanted to know what Emperor Yong Le's expression was like now, he restrained himself and didn't look back.

Why did Hu Guang speak at this moment, and it happened to be heard by him?

If he turns his head back, or even goes forward to argue, he is asking for death.

The corners of the mouth are slightly curved, want to play?

Okay, let's play with you!

At that time, he will lose too badly, so don't blame him, surnamed Meng, for being cruel and merciless!

In the big camp in the west of the city, seeing that it was Meng Qinghe who had come, Qi Liegai's smile immediately became brighter.

"Uncle, Wu Liangha is able to have what it is today, thanks to the help of Uncle several times. Before winter, Xia Xia hunted a nest of foxes. The fur is smooth and smooth, without any variegation. , wearing a cloak and hat, it's all a humble thought."

"Thanks in advance for taking it."

Having dealt with Wu Liangha a lot, Meng Qinghe understood very well that politeness is politeness, and strong men who sincerely give something can never refuse.Otherwise, it will be regarded as contempt, and it will be regarded as looking down on them, and the "friendship" will be 100% broken.

Speaking of fox fur, he couldn't help but think of the prairie fox that guard Kai usually saw.Such a small thing, if it were him, he would never do it.However, Wuliangha is based in Liaodong, so he doesn't think much of grassland foxes.

"I brought wine and meat, all from the emperor." Meng Qinghe said with a smile, "Wu Liangha has made great contributions this time, if he can continue to track the movements of Ben Yashili and Alutai, the emperor's reward will be even greater." rich."

Only talk about the Son of Heaven, not the imperial court.

Wuliangha's allegiance is to Zhu Di, and this statement is even more convincing to Qileigai.

"Furthermore," Meng Qinghe emphasized, "the Son of Heaven has ordered the Three Thousand Battalion and the Shenji Battalion to go north. Counting the days, we should be able to arrive before November."

"Uncle, did you mean that the army is about to go out?"

Meng Qinghe nodded, leaned against the back of the chair, folded his handguards together, "Wu Liangha wants to be the vanguard of conquering the Tartars, so he should put in more effort. Besides, His Majesty said that both the Three Thousand Battalion and the Shenji Battalion must be Expansion, Beijing is going to build an association hall, Beijing Guozijian is going to add martial arts, if you want to advance and go further, there are many opportunities."

Qi Liegai was so excited that he clenched his fists, stood up suddenly, and knelt on the ground on one knee, "If I can get my uncle to help me, I will never forget my humbleness and do my best for my uncle!"

"Get up quickly." Meng Qinghe supported Qi Liegai's arm, and said, "I told you this, it is also the meaning of the emperor. The three thousand battalion and the Shenji battalion will be expanded. With your ability, if you enter the third It is not impossible for a thousand battalion to control the dragon flag."

"Uncle, I humbly beg for your help!"

"Don't worry." Meng Qinghe raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "It is inevitable to transfer the frontier guards to supplement the two battalions. The specific quota will have to wait until after the desert is conquered."

If he performed outstandingly in battle, he would naturally be willing to support him, but it was a matter of convenience.If you don't perform well, it's okay to be injured, but if you get clicked by the Tatar cavalry, it's useless to carry it now.

"Uncle's meaning, humble and understand."

"It's good to understand." Meng Qinghe changed the subject, "The emperor ordered you to patrol the frontier, and I also have two instructions for you."

"Uncle, please tell me."

"While staring at Tatar, pay attention to the movements of Oala. Also, don't neglect the Jurchens in the army."

"Could it be that there is a change in Wala?" Qi Liegai said angrily, "I knew that Mahamu and Ba Letu are not things! And Jurchen, could it be that they have dissatisfaction with the court?"

"Whisper!"

Meng Qinghe frowned, looking solemn.Chillage immediately realized that he was "acting" too much.

"How about Wala, I don't know for the time being, it's always right to keep an eye on something. As for Jurchen," Meng Qinghe paused, "We are old friends. Compared with Jurchen, I still hope that the brothers of Wuliangha can be reused by the emperor."

"Uncle is saying that the emperor wants to reuse those savage Jurchens?!"

"I'm just guessing." Meng Qinghe didn't seem to see Qi Liegai's anxious expression, and said leisurely, "After all, there are more and more Jurchen tribes attached to them. Jianzhou Wei's haha, Mao Lianwei's Xiyang ha, Suo Shiha, Huo Er'er of Hu'er Wenwei, are all famous for their bravery. I have heard of their reputation in Jinling. This time the conquest of North Korea, Jurchen's various ministries performed particularly well. Liaodong General Military Officer personally reported to Wei Guogong Recommend Ha Ha Chu and others, saying that they are good at fighting. The emperor heard about it, and mentioned that to expand the [-] battalion, it is necessary to draw Jurchen cavalry from the Liaodong Guard."

This statement is true, except for the expansion of the [-] battalion, Qi Lie should have heard some rumors.

"Uncle, Wu Liangha has always been loyal to His Majesty the Emperor, and it is not comparable to those Jurchens!" Qi Liegai was really anxious this time, "I hope Uncle can say more good things in front of His Majesty, Wu Liangha is grateful Endless!"

"Didn't I say that, we are old friends." Meng Qing said softly, "From now on, it's difficult to go to Jing, so I don't know what kind of person I am?"

"Yes, Uncle has always been righteous."

"That's right." Meng Qinghe lowered his expression, "If you don't want to help, I will risk being held accountable by the emperor to remind you to pay attention to Jurchen?"

With a plop, Kyleggai offered his knee again.

"Uncle, it's a lowly thought. Uncle is Wuliangha's friend!"

Qi Lie should be extremely sincere, Meng Qinghe is satisfied.It took a lot of effort to achieve this effect.

Jin Yiwei's spies send back news, and Wu Liangha has long been dissatisfied with Jurchen.What he has to do is to expand this dissatisfaction and deepen the rift between the two parties until it cannot be healed.

Only when there is competition can there be pressure and a sense of urgency.

It is inevitable for Jurchen to be suppressed by Wuliangha, and it is naturally extremely difficult to rise up.

Wuliangha, who has competitors and is bound by interests, should not be like history, wavering after the Yongle Dynasty, and then break away from Ming's control, becoming another hidden danger in northern Xinjiang.

As for Tatar and Wala, they couldn't get together, so they had to fight.

At this stage, Tatar is the strongest, but it was Oala who played a decisive role in the Ming Dynasty's turn from victory to decline.

Don't look at Mahamu lying on his stomach in front of Emperor Yong Le, his sons and grandsons are not good.Especially his grandson, the famous Yexian, who wiped out 20 elite warriors of the Ming army.

Even though his father was still a poor kid, and Emperor Yong Le's successor would change [-]% of the time, it is always right to take precautions before they happen.It would be even better if the name Yexian could disappear from history.

After completing the task of this trip, Meng Qinghe bid farewell to the palace and returned to Emperor Yongle.

When they arrived in front of the Chengyun Hall, they were informed by the eunuch guarding the gate that the commander of Jinyiwei, Yang Duo, had arrived in Daning and was reporting the news from Beijing to the emperor.

"Uncle, please wait a moment."

After thanking the eunuch, Meng Qinghe walked down the corridor, the north wind was blowing, and there were scattered snowflakes, standing for a long time, his hands and feet felt cold.Just thinking about the warmth of the wing room under the verandah, the door of the warm pavilion finally opened, and Yang Duo came out.

Bright red brocade clothes, black headdress, thick-soled soap boots, and only one more mink fur cape, black and purple, which made him even more handsome.

Handsome is handsome, but still not popular.

Bai Yan invited Meng Qinghe back in, and when the two passed by, Yang Duo suddenly stretched out his arms to stop him.

"Is there something wrong with Commander Yang?" Meng Qinghe raised his head in doubt.

As soon as the words fell, Yang Duo raised his hand and took a small dead leaf from his crown, less than half the size of a knuckle.

Meng Qinghe was taken aback for a moment, could it be that he just stood on the corridor and hung it up?

"Thank you."

"No need." Yang Duo crushed the dead leaves into his palm, stepped aside, "Uncle, please."

Meng Qinghe thanked him again and walked into the Nuan Pavilion.

Yang Duo spread his fingers, looked at the dead leaves in his palm, and lowered his eyes.

The north wind picked up again, the dead leaves were blown away by the wind, the warm expression turned cold again, the cloak was lifted, and the red figure passed through the corridor, crossed the corner, and disappeared without a trace.

Outside Daning City, a group of cavalry came galloping through the wind and snow.

The leader, with a brocade and jade belt, thick eyebrows and black eyes, and a condensed expression, is Ding Guogong, Shen Xuan, who returned from the Xuanfu by the emperor's order.