Chapter 74: In the North

The emperor took the train to get off at Shanhaiguan and rode a horse instead. The season was in September, and there was already a lot of cold outside the pass. Before he set out, he could not bring too many things to keep warm, so he had to make a simple move and find a few sets of integrated soldiers' cotton coats in the Shenji Camp to wear. Compared to the imperial objects in the palace, it may look very simple, but when worn on it, it is warmer than the fur coats that come from various countries.

The total number of Shenji Camp left the capital this time was about 1,200, and was led by Eli Khan. However, the addition of such a master in the capital made him feel worried and uneasy. He was worried that the people in the capital would catch up after they found out and disturb the emperor. He was afraid that the weather would be cold and freezing the master. When he was resting on the road, he had to avoid others and invite the emperor to his place where he lived and serve his responsibilities.

Although the emperor had been rich and frugal since he was a child, he was not inferior to ordinary soldiers when it came to hardships. He probably rode a horse and had a lot of appetite every day, and he ate more than when he was in Beijing.

The journey was smooth and we arrived at the city of Aihui. We first set up camp outside the city. Eli Khan paid a ceremony. "Master, Lord Su told the servant to come to the front to discuss with the admirals and generals from various provinces for military affairs."

"No need to pay attention to him for now. I will go with you later." The emperor was wearing an ordinary infantry cotton suit, wearing a loose titular suit on the outside, but sat in the main seat in a sensual manner. On the contrary, the second-rank official's forehead was as respectful as a servant. If someone came to see it, he would be surprised to hear it. "It's better to see what their arrangements were going on in front of the army."

"Master, you have arrived in Aihui City. Why don't you send me a letter to the Empress and the Adults in the Capital to reassure them?"

"You don't have to worry about this matter. After seeing Sushun, I will have my own opinions."

"twitter."

After waiting for a while, seeing that the time was almost over, Erri Khan served the emperor and changed into the clothes of his personal soldiers, and then chose a few capable followers to enter the city. He went to the original Deputy General Office, which was now changed to the front command headquarters. After checking the platoon of the Ministry of War and Erri Khan's waist sign, Sushun's personal army guarding the gate of the underground fortress, made way. Erri Khan did not take the others, walked upright and entered the corridor. He immediately made a mistake and immediately let the emperor move forward, bowed his body slightly, and followed behind.

At the end of the corridor, there was a large war room with sand tables in the middle. Karen, fortress, and towns in the Heilongjiang River Basin were listed one by one, specific and small. There were a few other people, who seemed to follow the army Zhangjing, lightened their steps and voices, and occasionally communicated a few words. Most of the time, the entire war room was silent. Only in the inner room with curtains, there was a snoring sound. "Master, wait, I'll ask."

After a while, he turned back, "Master, Lord Su is sleeping, but you want..."

"No, I'll take a look first."

Erri Han didn't dare to say much, and stood with respectfully crossed his hands. The emperor did not pay attention at first, but soon discovered an abnormality: several Zhang Jing whispered in the combat room, and was very curious about the identities of these two people; Erri Han's second-rank official seemed to be a personal soldier who was raising his hands, standing still without moving. I don't know what he was waiting for?

The emperor winked him several times, but the sweat in his forehead was loyal and honest, but he was a little clumsy and didn't see it at all - even if he saw it, he might not be able to understand it - the emperor was angry and laughed, and walked forward a few steps without a trace, "Wang in his forehead, you are confused? Do you still think this is Beijing? Now I am your close friend!"

He woke up from a dream with sweat, 'Oh, oh', a few times, moved his limbs, stood up, "I said, you..." He pointed at one of Zhang Jing with his hand and asked, "I'm late. I don't know if you have a record in your hand when Lord Su's arrangement for the troops to be dispatched this time?"

"This, some." The person who replied was a man in his forties. He heard that he was from a southerner. "There are naturally records, but there is no sign of Master Su's Jun order, so he could not see the instructions."

His forehead was sweating, "Do you know who I am?"

"I know, you are the military sect." The man looked like a businessman. "I was in the capital back then and had several encounters with the military sect."

"Oh, I remember it. Your name is Xu Gengshen, right?"

"It's a humble position." Xu Geng said in a humble and arrogant manner, "But friendship is friendship, and official affairs are business. This is especially true in the military. Please forgive me."

"Forget it, I don't blame you."

The emperor suddenly interrupted and asked, "You are Xu Geng? Your sixth uncle is Xu Naizhao... Uh! Lord Xu?"

Xu Geng's face changed, as if he thought the other party was very unhappy to call Uncle Nai's name, but after hearing him add the next half sentence, Fang Shi nodded calmly, "I dare not, it's just the way."

"I have heard of your name. You are proficient in military affairs, which is very impressive. This time... the strategy commander went north and specially brought you by your side? Isn't it?"

Xu Geng felt very strange. He didn't expect that this young man who looked very handsome and handsome was actually a stuttering. He smiled and nodded, "Your Excellency is very clear about the affairs in the court! I dare to ask..."

"My name is Gan Ziyi. I feel ashamed, I don't have any words yet!"

When Xu Geng heard this name, he felt a little familiar. He seemed to have heard it somewhere. At this moment, he had no time to think about it and bowed, "It turns out that it is Brother Gan. Brother Gan is here..."

"Oh, I am a personal soldier next to the Ejun Sect. As for it, I am still his uncle! Well, IV...Uncle."

Xu Geng burst into laughter and didn't say anything. He heard someone say again, "Uncle Xing, it's time to eat."

"Let's go." Xu Geng agreed and bowed to Gan Ziyi again, "Have you ever had dinner with Brother Gan? Why not go with Xu?"

Gan Ziyi was not very hungry, but suddenly had an idea, "It's okay. I'm a little hungry. Please help Uncle Xing lead the way."

He was shocked by sweating in his forehead. He didn't have to go to the dining place and knew where the crowds were crowded. What should he do if there was any danger? "Uh!"

Gan Ziyi smiled extremely warmly, and she looked particularly frightened in her forehead. "What's wrong? Military? I'm hungry, can't I go to have a meal?"

"No, no. I mean, Uncle Fourth, you... are so delicate and expensive,"

Gan Ziyi laughed, "The military gate is really good at joking. What kind of low-level jobs are considered expensive? Okay, you don't have to worry about it."

My forehead sweat wanted to persuade him again, but when I saw the meaning in his eyes, I felt impatient and nodded, "Then, Uncle Fourth, I will accompany you... OK, okay! You go by yourself, I won't go."

The more Xu Geng looked, the more strange it became. What kind of tone is this? It seems that their master and servant are not like their master and servant, and their uncle and nephew are not like their uncle and nephew. Gan Ziyi smiled, "Brother Xu? Let's go?"

"Oh, please, Brother Gan."

After leaving the gate of the Deputy Chief Executive Office, I walked through the street where I had just arrived. From time to time on the road, I saw soldiers walking together in groups, holding large porcelain bowls in my hands, entering different courtyards on the roadside. The wind was filled with the fragrance of food, and it was mixed together, and I couldn't tell what the material was. Gan Ziyi slowed down and looked at one of the yards. It was crowded with people and surrounded by water. People shouted from time to time, "Don't squeeze, Liu Shijie, what are you fucking? If you squeeze, you won't give me fucking!"

The soldier was unmoved and continued to make noises. Gan Ziyi felt funny, and he accelerated his pace and chased after him.

Not far away, Xu Geng entered a courtyard, which was much quieter. There were two or three small coal-burning stoves in the middle of the courtyard. More than a dozen fire-headed soldiers were busy, and they raised their heads from time to time, nodded and smiled at Xu Geng and others, "Sir Xu, are you here?"

Gan Ziyi understood that this was the so-called small stove. It was specially prepared for civilians such as Suijun Zhang Jing. In this way, what would the diet used by Yishan, Sushun and others look like? He thought to himself, and only listened to Xu Geng's question, "Brother Gan, just give me instructions."

"Oh." He agreed and walked over to take a look. In a place like Aihui City, under the kitchen stove in the army, he actually prepared a menu that only exists in Beijing in the mainland. This made him feel a little too much. His eyebrows were slightly frowned, and he took the menu and took it and didn't speak for a long time.

"Brother Gan? Brother Gan? But there is nothing easy to say? Why not explain and let them do it again?"

"No, nothing." Gan Ziyi ordered two dishes casually, and as he entered the room, there were tables, chairs and benches made of shavings and wooden boards, and there were civilians who were not sure which branch belonged to. After sitting down, he asked, "Are we here? What about Lord Su... what about them?"

"They didn't come here. They all ate in their respective offices."

"So, can you drink alcohol?"

"This is not possible. The master said that drinking alcohol is a mistake, so it is banned. From the admiral to the general, to ordinary soldiers, no drinking is allowed. Anyone who dares to disobey will be punished with military law."

Gan Ziyi nodded in a clear way, feeling satisfied, Sushun finally didn't dare to do anything. After waiting for a while, the food was served, Gan Ziyi didn't even get rid of the chopsticks and asked again, "When will the troops start to be moved?"

"Well, four days later." Gan Ziyi stopped talking, picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

After lunch, several people got up and turned to the office. From time to time on the road, they saw several soldiers dressed in personal soldiers holding food boxes and running around like windy under their feet. This is what Xu Geng said, are the situations when the chief officials at all levels approaching their meals?

Back in the depths of the corridor, Su Shun was lying high, and he was not easy to disturb him. He asked Xu Geng to explain the enemy and us on the sand table for himself. Xu Geng liked military affairs, and when he spoke, he kept talking, "... After the change of hands of the Sakhalian Ulahoto Fortress, our army had all taken the initiative. The city of Jieyayiliannesk, 160 miles away from here, is the next goal to be taken." He said, "The Master of the Strategic Envoy has reported to the Emperor. After taking this place, he will use this as a foothold and order the soldiers to rest and recuperate. Wait until the next year, then attack."

"What about Yaquesa? Why not rest after hitting Yaquesa?"

"Jacsa is still three or five hundred miles away. In such a severe cold season, transportation and military use are difficult. We must also be prepared for the Russian cavalry to come and go. In addition, the cold winter outside the pass is not suitable for military use."

"I think that only by taking down Yaquesa can we ensure that the Russians' power in the Heilongjiang River Basin in the Far East will be completely eliminated. Think about it, Yaquesa City covers a wide area, and in addition to the Russian command system, the more important thing is that there is such a place where the Russian army transports troops and grain from Irkutsk, and they all have a suitable ending point, and attack and defense from now on. If the previous results were not supported by Yaquesa City, as long as our army retreated, the Russian army would immediately act on this - at that time, all the effects achieved will be turned into flowing water."

Xu Geng smiled, "I really feel like I can be the winner after listening to my brother!" He then curled his smile and argued with the strange young man, "As you said, how long will the war be? Will the court not care about the life and death of the soldiers and force the troops? In addition, can't the removal of the city of Jieyayiliannesk be able to curb the Russian army?"

"It is of course useful, but it is not very useful." Gan Ziyi talked freely, "Look here. Udinsk, Kainsk, Kainsk, Tomsk, Barnaul, Omsk and other places are connected into one, protecting Yaksa City, replenishing troops and feeding, and can exist as a major strategic supply location...."

"It's wrong for me to speak like this, so I said that the court did not care about the suffering of soldiers? Do you have to use troops in such a cold season? How can the soldiers stand it?"

"You can't stand it!" Gan Ziyi's anger surged and said loudly, "All my soldiers in the Qing Dynasty have a heart to serve the country. Why are you afraid of the cold weather? Besides, it's only early September, and the weather is still not as bitter and cold? What's wrong with taking down the city of Yaquesa in two months? Even if you can't take it down for a while, can't the soldiers spend the winter under the city? Wait for the next year - this is the precedent in the Holy Ancestor Dynasty. Isn't it?"

Xu Geng was furious. Gan Ziyi looked gentle on the surface, but he was unexpectedly a fool? "Is it more capable of making decisions than the strategy to make the adults?"

Upon hearing this, Gan Ziyi's anger disappeared and he said with a smile, "The master must also be reasonable. Am I wrong?"

"you……"

At this moment, Sushun's dry cough came from behind him. He turned around and smiled, "Are you awake?"

Su Shun was shocked by seeing the visitor clearly with the bright candlelight! He hurriedly took two steps and knelt down to salute, "Slave... I respectfully invite the Emperor to the Holy Lord!"

"Get up." The emperor smiled and waved his hand, asking him to stand up, "Sushun, thank you for your hard work."

Sushun got up and gave Xu Geng a wink. He was pitiful. He just debated with Gan Ziyi and spoke eloquently. Now the identity of the person in front of him was exposed by Sushun. He was so scared that he couldn't say a word. His hands and feet were cold. He recalled randomly: How many crimes have he committed since he saw this person?

Su Shun saw him standing there dumbly, and didn't ask much, and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for your bold words, you really shouldn't come!"

"Just! If you can come, can't I come?" The emperor waved his hand and interrupted Sushun's words, "I've already arrived here, what are you doing?"

Su Shungan swallowed and nodded in agreement, "Yes." He said, "Your Majesty, you are leaving Beijing this time..."

"Forget it, I know, it's not okay if I don't tell you. That's the case." He said the passage and asked with a smile, "Do you understand now?"

Su Shun twisted his big face into a ball, "This...this..." He turned around and shouted loudly, "Xu Geng's body, the Holy Lord is here, are you like a dead person?"

Xu Geng woke up like a dream, and knelt down with trembling hands and feet, "My minister... Xu Geng, the head of the Ministry of War, kowtow... see... the emperor!"

"You don't have to be afraid, so-called those who don't know are not guilty. I went north this time, even Yan Jingming, Wen Xiang, Xu Naizhao and others, how do you know? Get up." He said to Su Shun again, "Chuo Yishan and others come in, I want to see them."
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