The Battle of Fanwai (1)
He Dalang quickly entered the Military Logistics Department and became a sixth-rank military officer.
Such a military general is not necessary to alarm the emperor. He Qi issued an order and reported it to the Ministry of War.
After Duke Ping learned about this, he nodded in his heart.
He Qi is aware of others and makes good use of them. He Dalang is calm and honest, but not strong enough. He is not as determined as a military general in leading troops in wars, so it is just right to be a military officer.
The Ministry of War sent people to send 7,000 war horses to the border. As soon as the war horses arrived at the military camp, war broke out at the border.
Ten thousand Tatar cavalry suddenly invaded the border. Fortunately, the border guards conveyed military information in a timely manner, and the border troops dispatched 30,000 left soldiers. At this stop, nearly a thousand Tatar cavalry were killed and injured, and hundreds of left soldiers were killed.
This battle kicked off the war.
The border war was reported to the court, and the court officials felt very lucky. Fortunately, they replaced the border troops in time and sent tens of thousands of good horses.
Emperor Xuanping summoned all the ministers to discuss matters with a serious expression.
At this time, the Minister of Personnel and other civil officials no longer talked about nonsense, saying that the treasury is empty and not suitable for military force.
Liang Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue took the initiative to speak: "The Tatar cavalry has launched a large-scale invasion, and a great war is inevitable. The old minister will live in the Ministry of Revenue from today. He immediately summoned the owners of the Ministry of Revenue to clear the treasury and purchase grain and grass."
The Great Chu reconciled for several years, and the national treasury was able to support the border troops in a year's war.
Emperor Xuanping nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work in Shangshu Liang."
Shangshu Liang bowed: "The old ministers are responsible for their internal responsibilities, and they dare not take it as hard work."
Immediately, Duke Wei took a step forward and bowed: "He Qi was brave and promising at a young age. However, he had been to the border for two years and had less than a year in charge of the army. To be on the safe side, the old minister thought that the emperor could send Duke Lao Ping to the border immediately. Duke Lao Ping took charge of the border for many years and had rich experience in fighting with the Tatar cavalry. With him in charge, the border would be safe and sound."
As soon as this said, Emperor Xuanping frowned and said in a deep voice: "This matter is not possible! He Qi is now the chief general in the army, and everything in the army is up to him. Once the Duke of Lao Ping goes, who should he listen to? If the military order is issued to two people, it will be easy to cause chaos."
Emperor Xuanping's trust and maintenance of He Qi was fully visible.
Duke Wei wanted to convince Emperor Xuanping, but he heard the emperor say lightly: "Donald Wei was worried that He Qi was so passionate. I believe that He Qi is definitely not an impulsive and aggressive person."
"I don't need to doubt people, but I don't have to use people. I have entrusted the border peace to He Qi, and I also believe that He Qi will never let my trust down."
Duke of Wei: "..."
Duke Wei was silent for a moment, looked at Duke Jingguo, sighed in his heart, and said no more.
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This episode soon came into the ears of Duke Ping.
Duke Ping was silent for a long time.
He Song knew that his brother was in a bad mood and whispered: "One day, the emperor will be the minister. It is a good thing for the emperor to trust Saburo. The eldest brother took down his heavy responsibility and returned to Beijing to retire. If there is war in the border area, Saburo will try his best to deal with it. Brother, don't worry."
Duke Ping sighed in a low voice: "I am really a little worried. I'm going to tell you that Duke Wei came to me before entering the palace. I also meant to go to the border. Please advise Duke Wei to me."
Unexpectedly, Duke Wei was disgusted as soon as he opened his mouth.
Duke Pingguo was filled with enthusiasm for worrying about the country and the people, and was also poured with cold water in a pot of cold water from head to toe.
He Song looked at his brother: "Why can't I trust Saburo?"
Duke Ping responded reflexively: "I don't believe him. I'm worried that he is young and impulsive, and he is making a rash move for military merit."
He Song glanced at his brother: "After all, I still don't trust him. No wonder Sanlang has always been cold and never get close to you. Which son would like your biological father?"
Duke Pingguo: "..."
Duke Ping was a little angry and glared: "You have the shame to say to me, you are not very good to Erlang. Every time Erlang comes back from writing a letter, he either gives his wife and children or grandmother, and the letters he gives you are the least. Why don't you reflect on yourself?"
He Song said silently for a moment: "He made a big mistake and went wrong. As a biological father, I have to face him harshly. The knot between you and Sanlang also arose because of this. Speaking of which, it is our father and son who are sorry for you."
Duke Ping couldn't stand him feeling guilty and blameless: "Okay, it's all old things. It's been long gone. Why are you talking about these things?"
He Song sighed and said, "Okay, I won't say anything. Brother, please relax, Xinsanlang once."
Duke Ping nodded and snorted reluctantly: "It doesn't matter if I believe him or not. What is important is that the emperor believes in him. The most important thing in war is to have enough food and grass and have no worries. If the court fully supports it, this battle will not be difficult to fight."
The door of the study room was knocked.
Duke Pingguo asked in a deep voice: "Who?"
He Silang's voice sounded outside the door: "Father, my son wants to see you if you have something to do."
Half a month ago, Cheng Jinyi gave birth to a son before giving birth.
The He family's descendants are prosperous, and Duke Pingguo has a grandson, so he is very happy. He Silang originally planned to wait until his son is full moon before leaving, but now he heard that the border war has begun, and he is immediately anxious.
"Father, I have discussed it with Jinyi. I will go to the border in two days." He Silang's voice was firm: "If I can't help much, I will be my third brother's personal soldier and accompany my third brother to fight to kill the enemy."
The heroic and passionate men of the He family made people's hearts excited.
Duke Ping Guo did not stop him and looked at He Silang deeply: "Okay. Go and say something to your grandmother!"
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Although the grandmother was reluctant to leave her grandson's journey, she also knew that the war was fierce and the military was urgent. The border war report would take ten days to reach the capital.
The war in the capital is still ten days ago. In the past ten days, I don’t know how many more wars were fought at the border and how many people died.
When He Silang went there, he took away most of the remaining personal soldiers from the Duke of Pingguo's Mansion. Among them, there were several sharpshooters who could pull the heavy bow and shoot the arrows from two hundred steps away.
Such archers can raid the opponent's generals on the battlefield, and once they succeed, they can receive miraculous effects.
He Silang marched quickly all the way, but did not dare to delay at all. It took him a total of twelve days from the departure to the border army.
He Silang did not go to Guyuan Town, but went directly to the Central Army barracks.
Half of the soldiers in the central army camp were dispatched, and another 20,000 soldiers were stationed in the camp. He Qi personally led the troops and fought a battle with the Tatar cavalry. Each had its own injuries, and the border troops were slightly better.
He Qi sat in the tent covered in blood, and Cheng Wangzheng cleaned and bandaged He Qi.
When He Silang entered the camp, he saw this scene. He was shocked and quickly stepped forward and blurted out: "San brother, are you injured?"
Chapter completed!