"In September of the sixth year of Chongzhen, the general of the Liaodong Forward Battalion Zu Dabi and the 100th general of the cavalry in Zhongtun, Guangning. Two troops heard that the Tartars ambushed our Jinzhou grain team, so they went out to help in the wind and snow, wiped out the enemy and rescued the grain team. A total of 43 Tartar heads were killed, of which Zu Dabi's troops won 25 and Li Xiao's troops won 18. The details of the battle are as follows... Haha."

In a spacious hall and room with a warm tiger skin, Zu Dashou, wearing a thick warm fox fur, whispered the memorial handed by Zu Dabi, and laughed out loud without realizing it.

Seeing Zu Dashou laughing, Zu Dabi felt a little hot on his thick and bold face. He looked at the majestic brother embarrassedly and did not dare to speak.

"Zan Yu (Zu Dabi's name), but I don't know when you were so familiar with Li Xiao, and he was so willing to share the merits with you." Zu Dashou glanced at Zu Dabi who was standing awkwardly, with his expression and tone very teasing.

Zu Dabi's face was red and he said everything about how he knew Li Xiao, how Li Xiao had asked for his own expenses and how he later gave him some military merits.

Zu Dashou must laugh.

Not only did Li Xiao fight, he was also so skilled in human affairs accidents. He knew how to hold thick legs and tie relationships to protect his own tangible interests. This is not simple.

"Zan Yu, how do you feel about Li Xiao?"

Zu Dabi was stunned. Seeing Zu Dashou asking this question, he quickly said, "Brother, I think Li Xiao is a good person. Although he is a little sloppy, he can fight and knows friendship. I admire this guy quite a lot."

Zu Dashou smiled faintly, and he looked into the distance with deep eyes and said softly: "Zan Yu, brother Wei's opinion, Li Xiao's future is probably much better than you."

"Oh, my brother is so arrogant to this guy?"

"My Zu Dashou dare not say that his vision is very accurate, but it is still okay to look at people at 70 or 80 points. Thinking about Li Xiao, who is born in a humble background, is just a nameless hunter in the Jinzhou countryside, can make many special achievements. If this will lead to relationships, he will definitely rise steadily in the future. Even if he is young, he is definitely not a simple person! It is not that I would say a self-deprecating thing. My three sons, Zerun, Zefa, and Zepu, if one of them is half as capable as Li Xiao, my Zu Dashou will be in peace even if he dies."

When Zu Dashou said this, he suddenly felt a loss of words, and sighed and stopped, and a look of depression appeared on his face.

"Brother, don't be so angry. I heard that my three nephews are doing well, but I don't have to worry too much about it." Zu Dabi said in a low voice.

Zu Dashou waved his hand irritably, signaling him not to say more.

"Okay, let me leave your memorial here. I will report my victory to the Ministry of War and the Governor as soon as possible. But..."

Zu Dashou paused, his face showing a contemplative look.

"But what?" Zu Dabi asked anxiously.

"It's just that Li Xiao, the official of the rank will report that he is the fifth rank, and the military rank can also agree that he is the thousand households. However, I have to suppress him and arrange a general for him."

"Oh, brother, why is this? This is a bit confusing to Li Xiao." Zu Dabi was a little confused.

"Zan Yu, you don't know. I'm actually protecting him when I do this." Zu Dashou sighed long.

"Oh, this..." Zu Dabi looked shocked.

"Actually, I also admire Li Xiao very much. This young hero is a rare talent in my Liao Town. But if I promoted my position too quickly, I would be worried about my brother's harm."

Before he could speak in a confused manner, Zu Dashou continued: "This Li Xiao came to join the army in Liao Town. In just over three months, he could be promoted to the Qianqian House. If he did not suppress him in the military position, the famous generals below would be deeply jealous and secretly exclude him. It is said that everyone's words can make money and destroy bones. It is difficult for Li Xiao to make further success in Liao Town in the future. After all, among the generals in Liao Town, it is not my Zu Dashou who has the final say."

"Oh, my brother is more considerate, but I didn't think so much." Zu Dabi said with a scratching head.

Zu Dashou smiled bitterly, waved his hand and asked him to retreat. Then he stood up and walked slowly to the window. His gloomy triangular eyes stared blankly at the gray window and went out of the window.

......

When Zu Dashou ordered his master to write a report of the victory, in the Phoenix Tower of Shengjing Imperial Palace in Chenyang, hundreds of kilometers away, Heshuo Beilehaoge knelt on the ground, reporting in detail about the beheading of 43 Tartar cavalry a few days ago to Huang Taiji, who was sitting upright on the golden dragon throne.

After listening to Haoge's report, the two Han ministers, Fan Wencheng and Ning Wan, who were sitting next to me, had no shock on their faces, but they were solemn.

Obviously, these two people had known this news for a long time. After all, there are too many fine works of Later Jin in Jinzhou, so the information is still very sensitive.

The entire Phoenix Tower was silent, and the several eunuchs behind Huang Taiji were all shrank their necks, and they didn't dare to show off.

Only in the huge white cloud sculptured dragon silver brazier in the hall, the blazing fire was crackling, resisting the bone-broken cold wind that kept invading from the door and the window.

Huang Taiji slowly stood up. Over the years, he has gained a lot of weight. History books say that he weighs at least 130 kilograms, and only extremely strong horses can withstand his weight. The fat man swayed slightly down the dragon stairs and stood beside the brazier, but did not call Haoge to get up, but stood out of the window in a daze.

Li Xiao, it’s this Li Xiao again!

Thinking back to the beginning, I was determined to win this person into Dajin's arms, but I didn't expect that this person was actually a stone in the toilet, smelly and hard. Not only did I not appreciate it, I also killed the heads of 43 Dajin soldiers!

This person was like a sinister spike, and he suddenly stabbed him in a cold manner, causing unbearable pain. Although he did not cause any fundamental damage to Dajin, this biting pain was enough to make him unforgettable.

"I am willing to ask Khan Ama to send troops immediately. I am willing to lead a large army to attack Jinzhou. I will definitely cut off Li Xiao's dog head and avenge the Dajin soldiers who died!" Haoge, who was kneeling on the ground, gritted his teeth and looked ferocious.

Huang Taiji said oh, turned around slowly, but did not look at Haoge's anxious gaze on the ground, but slowly said to Fan Wencheng and Ning Wan, who had been pondering, "What should we do with this matter, please ask the two gentlemen?"

Ning Wan, I took the lead in speaking: "Khan, I think that Heshuo Beile's desire to avenge his sacrifice is commendable, but it is not a good time to dispatch a large army at this moment. It is said that..."

"Ning Wan me! You are a Chinese civil servant, you know nothing about military aircraft. You are so silly here!" Haoge heard Ning Wan and I objected tactfully, and he was immediately angry and angrily interrupted him.

"Haoge, how dare you talk to your husband like this! Mr. Ning is a well-educated scholar in my literary library. He has real opinions on everything he talks about. How can you speak so rudely? How many times have Father Khan told you that those who accomplish great things should be calm and broad-minded. You are so impatient and impatient, which really disappoints Father Khan!"

"Khan Ama, the child knows his mistake..."

Huang Taiji rebuked him angrily, making Haoge bow his head and dare not say more.

"Mr. Ning, let's talk about it in detail." Huang Taiji changed his expression of joy and said to Ning Wan, who looked embarrassed.

Ning Wan, I coughed twice and continued, "Da Khan, according to your order, the top priority of my Da Jin is to focus on training the troops and prepare food and grass for the beginning of next spring. As soon as next year, I will attack the remaining troops of the Han who have been rushing to Qinghai and completely eliminate the Han leader Lin Dankhan, who has always been enemies of our dynasty. If something goes apart, I will raise my troops to change my established national policy. In this dead of winter, it is not the best way to lead a large army to attack Jinzhou of the Ming Dynasty."

Ning Wan, when I said this, Fan Wencheng, who was standing aside, interjected: "The students also viewed Gongfu's words. If our army changes its established national policy and, despite the current situation of the lack of military, horses, food and grass, forcibly launches an army to attack Jinzhou, Ming Dynasty, in the dead of winter, the weather is cold and the army goes out to fight, morale will inevitably be depressed, and heavy snow blocks the road, so it is difficult to transport food and grass. However, the Ming army can wait for work and continue to waste with our army with the advantage of the city and geographical location. If this happens, the war will inevitably be extended for a long time. Then the strategy of expedition to the Han army at the beginning of next spring will be difficult to implement."

"The two gentlemen's words are reasonable, and I am also deeply aware of it. The country has its own policy and then moves, so you should not raise troops because of anger. The arguments of the two scholars are all the words of the old and successful planning of the country." Huang Taiji nodded slightly, and his eyes were particularly deep.

"Father Khan! Our soldiers were beheaded at level 43, which is a shame that has never been seen in recent years. If there is no punishment for the Ming army, then Ming Gouzi will definitely be arrogant and look down on me, the Eight Banners Warriors, so what can I do?"

Haoge still dissatisfied and said loudly in aggrieved manner underground.

Huang Taiji's face suddenly became very serious again.

"The words of Khan and Heshuo Beile make sense. If our army suffers no secret loss, but will not punish the Ming army at all. I am afraid that the Ming people will look down on our Eight Banners and will greatly frustrate our morale." Fan Wencheng said in a low voice.

"What good advice do you have?"

"The Khan, from the perspective of students, can start in two steps. One is to attack the Ming army, and the other is to get rid of Li Xiao."

On Fan Wencheng's face, the scholar's graceful temperament disappeared instantly and suddenly became sinister and inexplicable.

"Master Fan, please tell me in detail."

"Khan, although our army cannot move lightly now, we can lead a side general to lead a 2,000 elite army to Jinzhou and other places. We do not attack the Ming army's cities and fortresses, but specifically attack the nearby villages and capture the people's population. The Ming army in Liaozhen only dares to defend the city and have no courage to fight head-on with our army. In this way, our army can plunder and return, thereby weakening the Ming country and strengthening our Jin Dynasty. Then, the defeat of the whistle cavalry can be restored, and the morale of the army can be greatly improved."

"Mr. Fan's plan is very good, so how can he get rid of Li Xiao?" A clear smile began to appear on Huang Taiji's big cake's face.

"Da Khan, from the perspective of students, you can't win, but you can get rid of it." Fan Wencheng said this, a sinister sneer appeared on his face.

"Speak."

"Report to Da Khan, now Li Xiao's superior is the garrison of the Central Tun in Guangning. This person has been bribed by our army and has been secretly making friends with my Da Jin. I can send gold and silk secretly to win over it and make him serve me. Then, after he is completely attracted by me, he will let him use whatever strategy, whether it is sending troops or poisoning, as long as he can get rid of Li Xiao as soon as possible. If he succeeds, I will repay this person with a lot of money. This matter will be done."

"What if Wang Daoqi collected gold and silk but did not do anything?" Haoge on the ground couldn't help but interrupt.

"He dares!" Fan Wencheng sneered again: "Will there be no reason not to serve my Dajin after swallowing my bait? If he dares to swallow gold and silver, I will send me a detailed report to the general Zu Dashou, the governor Fang Yizao and others, and hand them the letters and letters of his relationship with me Dajin. How could this Wang Daqi have the principle of survival?"

"This plan for Xian fights is very good. It is really great to let these Ming generals fight and kill each other intra-fighting." Ning Wan, who was beside me, couldn't help but exclaim after hearing this.

Huang Taiji's face was full of appreciation. Then he said lightly to Haoge on the ground: "Haoge, please kneel down and rest."

"Yehan Ama."

After Haoge, who was gleeful, got up from the ground, Huang Taiji carried his hands behind his back and yelled orders to Fan Wencheng and others.

"Transfer the will of Ben Khan, and Irgen Jueluo, Gushan, led 2,000 elite cavalry and infantry troops to Jinzhou to plunder the village population. Fan Wencheng, a scholar of the Wenguan, sent a meticulous work to get the Ming army's garrison, and must let him get rid of it as soon as possible. Li Xiao, who is determined to be an enemy of our Dajin!"

Huang Taiji paused, his face full of coldness, and his tone increased: "Sir Fan, listen well, this Li Xiao, I only need to die, not live!"

"I am obeying the order!"
Chapter completed!