Zhao Ming inspected the Xicheng Canal, made a detour to Changshu, and had a private meeting with Qian Qianyi for two days before returning to Suzhou.On April 3, Zhao Ming returned to the Suzhou Governor's Mansion.As soon as he entered the door, he asked Ma Shiao to intercept him, "Dashuai, two things!"
”Zhao Ming raised his eyebrows and patted his head, "Listen first!"
”Ma Shiao said with a calm face: "It's all a bad thing to return to the handsome!"
”Zhao Ming was stunned, why didn't Ma Shiao play cards according to the routine, this situation is usually a good thing, a bad thing, how can both things be bad, and it has been really bad luck recently.Zhao Ming walked straight into the public room, sat on the chair, and pressed his eyes a little tired, "Then let's say whatever you want!"
”"The first thing, the scouts found out that a large amount of money, grain and ordnance have been transported from Huguang and Jiangxi to Jiangnan recently, and Mandahai is now full of soldiers and food, and it may not be long before he will concentrate his forces to launch a counterattack."
Ma Shiao said in a deep voice.After hearing this, Zhao Ming opened his eyes, drank half a cup of strong tea to refresh himself, and asked solemnly: "Have the scouts ever explored the main direction of Mandahai's attack." ”Ma Shiao said: "According to the detailed report of the Heaven and Earth Society, there are abnormal movements in Zhenjiang's soldiers and horses, most of them are trying to beat us. ”Zhao Ming scolded secretly in his heart, Man Dahai's grandson actually wanted to beat him, but after thinking about it, Donghai Town occupied Su Songchang, so that the Qing army in Jiangning and Zhenjiang would sleep with one more eye, and if Man Dahai didn't beat him, who would he beat?
Staying in Donghai Town in the east of Hudong, once the main force of the Qing army goes to attack Zhejiang, Donghai Town will definitely outflank the Qing army's rear route, and even block the Yangtze River, cut off the connection between the two sides of the strait, and then take advantage of the situation to capture Jiangning, so Jiangnan will definitely be finished.Thinking about it from the position of Man Dahai, Zhao Ming found that he really hated it, if he was Man Dahai, he would have to hammer himself to death."
Come on, come on!
Wujin city defense has been almost improved, the Xicheng Canal widening has also been carried out for more than half, the Qing army is going to rush to attack Ben Shuai, His Royal Highness may be able to capture Huzhou, Li Chengdong can also go out of Ningguofu, attack Wuhu, then the Qing army in Jiangnan is trapped in Jiangning, Zhenjiang two provinces, in addition to Huguang and Jiangxi opportunities will come. ”Zhao Ming understated and said disapprerovingly.However, he was calm on the surface, but he knew in his heart that once the Qing army attacked, he would not be so easy to tide over the difficulties.Ma Shiao looked at Zhao Ming and asked tentatively: "The marshal thinks that if we are attacked, the imperial court will send troops to respond and contain the Qing army?"
”"Why not?"
Zhao Ming asked rhetorically.Ma Shiao sneered: "The marshal doesn't know yet, the talents recommended by the marshal this time are basically not appointed by the imperial court, but they want to send another official to Susong to serve as the prefect and county commander."
This is obviously guarding against us, worried that if we return to Jinling first, how can the imperial court send reinforcements?
”Zhao Ming frowned and asked, "This is the second bad news. ”Ma Shiao nodded and said, "Yes, the imperial court did not have the opinion of the marshal, and did not let Yang Wenqi, Tu Xianchen, and Dong Deqin serve as the prefect of Su Songchang.In addition, although the imperial court rewarded the marshal, it was only a false position. ”Zhao Ming frowned, but he still shook his head, "Even so, I expect that the imperial court will still send troops to help." ”Zhao Ming went to Changshu to live in Qian Qianyi's mansion for two days, Qian Qianyi was keen on politics, and his protégés were all over the world, so he knew more about the situation of the Longwu court in Changsha than Zhao Ming.Zhao Ming learned from him that Fu Shangrui's background knew that this person was a member of He Tengjiao's Chu Party.This time Fu Shangrui came to Jiangnan to supervise the division, there must be any Tengjiao involved, and Emperor Longwu agreed to this matter, he should try to do the majority, rather than really want to seize it, with the wisdom of Longwu, he should know that it is impossible to regain power from the hands of the town ministers who hold heavy troops by sending one or two supervisors.Zhao Ming looked at Ma Shiao, who was waiting for him to explain, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor took the risk of allowing the imperial court to send Fu Shangrui to Nanzhili, he must have made many military exploits against our Zhejiang system in his heart, and Xinhuai was vigilant, afraid that we would continue to grow bigger and threaten the imperial court and the emperor in the future."
If the Qing army attacks us, we will contain the main force of the Qing army in Jiangnan, which is an opportunity for the imperial court.If He Tengjiao and his ilk were to make a decision, they might choose to turn off the fire across the shore and watch from the wall, wanting us to lose both sides with the Qing army, and even be so stupid as to borrow the hands of the Qing army to eliminate us.But now that the imperial court, after all, the emperor has the final say, I expect that the emperor will seize the opportunity to carry out a counteroffensive and establish merits, hoping to surpass our Zhejiang system in credit. ”Ma Shiao listened to Zhao Ming's words and fell into deep thought, Zhao Ming believed that Longwu could see the overall situation clearly, Ma Shiao said in a deep voice: "He Tengjiao is the first assistant after all, and he has the emperor's trust, so the marshal still has to prepare more." ”Zhao Ming smiled bitterly: "The Qing army is going to attack, and the commander can only control the soldiers of Donghai Town, as for the other friendly forces, what do they want, in fact, they are powerless."
Now the preparation that Ben Shuai can do is to do his own thing, no matter whether the court sends troops to help or not, Ben Shuai will do his best to guard the land east of Hu. ”When Ma Shiao heard this, he could only bow his head, now Donghai Town really can't influence the decision of the imperial court, so he can only do his own thing.At this time, Zhao Ming continued, "How many days has Fu Shangrui come to Suzhou, can he still be safe?"
”"I haven't been out of the post house, I've asked a few times, when will the marshal be able to return, so that I can give the marshal a decree."
Ma Shiao said.Zhao Ming bowed his head and said: "Then inform him that Ben Shuai will return to Suzhou." ”In the afternoon of the same day, Fu Shangrui, who was dressed in a scarlet official robe, came directly to Zhao Ming's mansion to announce the decree.Zhao Ming is now the prince of the country, the governor of the right army of the five armies, the commander of the right army, and the official of the first product, and then he has to be crowned the king, but looking at the turmoil of Sun Kewang's request for the king of Qin, he knows that the emperor and the court do not want to give the military ministers the title of king.Now the imperial court Xu Luo is the king of the one who regained Jinling, so it is impossible to crown Zhao Ming as the king this time, just to give some additional officials, that is, honorary titles and the like.After Zhao Ming bathed in incense, he came to the main hall to accept the edict, Li Zhizhi was a wife, and she also changed into a dress and received the decree with Zhao Ming.At this time, in the lobby, Fu Shangrui had already led several subordinates and stood on the main seat, holding an edict in his hand, waiting to be read.Zhao Ming and his wife came out and saluted a few people, so they solemnly saluted in the hall, while Fu Shangrui unfolded the edict of the Son of Heaven and read aloud: "Fengtian carries the emperor, the system says, the Ming Guogong, the right governor of the five armies Zhao Ming, brave and good at fighting, loyal and commendable, leading the people of the East China Sea, collecting Su Song's often anointed land, and building a great contribution to the imperial court."
Today, Jiaqing is the crown prince Shaobao, his wife Li is the wife of Yipin, and he is also the pro-governor of Nanzhi, Shandong, and Zhejiang.Wangqing is a matter of respect, trying to repay the emperor's grace, and admire this. ”After Fu Shangrui read out the edict, he slowly closed it, held it in front of Zhao Ming with both hands, and said with a smile: "Zhao Shaobao, take the edict." ”Zhao Ming pondered for a while, but quickly made a decision, and bowed: "The minister is trusted by His Majesty and entrusted with important tasks, but he has been promoted many times before, and he is the prince of the country, and he is among the top military ministers, which is enough to show his merits."
How can the minister ask for a reward again, and beg His Majesty to take back his fate!
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