Chapter 606: Your Majesty's Holy Spirit
In Jirgalang's view, this rebel army was more like a headless fly, running around.
Jirgalang had no right to make a strong clearance on his territory. In this way, Jirgalang would die earlier than the rebels.
But if the walls are not strong and cleared, the rebels can easily obtain food from the rich prefectures and counties, and even obtain various military supplies from the city.
Is it difficult? It's really hard for Brother Harlang to die.
But now, it's different.
Jirgalang keenly felt that it was different.
He found that the rebels no longer attacked the county towns along the way.
He connected the rebels' complex routes, both north and south, sometimes south and sometimes east and west for about ten days, and discovered an unconcealed fact, that is, the overall direction of the rebels was southeast.
Especially after the rebels arrived in Rugao, they turned to the southeast again.
This discovery made Jirgalan judge that the rebels still wanted to live, because the southeast was the sea.
However, Jirgalang was still hesitating. If he threw all the troops into the encirclement and suppression, if he made a wrong judgment, the rebels would escape the pursuit of the Qing army.
As a result, the sea and the sky may even rush to the north.
The final outcome of this rebel army that penetrated deep into the hinterland was long-awaited, but the harm and losses caused were uncertain.
Jirgalang didn't want to be buried with this rebel.
At this time, the Qing court's will came, forcing Jirgalang to take all his might.
He marked out the overall direction of the rebel marching and extended it.
The final conclusion was only one - Haimen.
Jirgalang quickly ordered the Qing army on Jiangxindao to attack and attack the sea gate to block the attack.
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Hanliang Hall.
The six king and his subjects are reporting the matter.
Four people from the cabinet and Wang Yi, the Censorate.
Zhu Cixuan shook the urgent report from Hangzhou Prefecture, "The enemy chief Duoduo launched a large-scale attack on Shaoxing and Jinhua Prefectures. The Duke of Zhenguo sent an urgent report, asking the court to send troops to reinforce. Can the beloved ministers have a solution?"
Chen Zilong immediately replied: "The Qing court has gone back on its word and destroyed its promises and restarted its military battles. I think it is unbearable to order the Duke of Xingguo to command the Duke of Xingguo to guard against the Qing army on the north bank to attack, and at the same time, a powerful brigade went south to support Hangzhou Prefecture."
Zhu Cixuan looked motionless and did not comment. He swept the other four people and asked, "Do you three beloved ministers agree with what the Prime Minister said?"
Qian Qianyi glanced at Chen Zilong and sighed in his heart, this nerd.
He stood up and said, "I think the Chief Minister's words are inappropriate. Duke Zhenguo has a total of 40,000 troops in Hangzhou Prefecture. The enemy chief Duoduo attacked only 40,000 enemies. Duoduo was defeated by Duoduo before. No matter what, Duoduo should be safe. Moreover, since the two sides have started a war, the safety of the capital is more important. The Chief Minister said that Duke Xingguo Navy and the defenders of Zhenjiang Prefecture were careful to guard against the Qing army on the north bank to attack. I agree, but there is no need to send troops to Hangzhou Prefecture...."
Qian Sule stood up and said, "I think what the chief minister said is the old and conspiring country. The enemy chief Duoduo deliberately attacked, so it was naturally prepared for time. Now the Qing army on the north bank is encircling and suppressing the navy rebels. I think they have no energy to cross the river to attack. Your Majesty, you should send reinforcements south. If something goes wrong in Shaoxing and Jinhua, how can you lose your lips and teeth be cold!"
Wang Yi, the chief censor, said: "I also agree with sending reinforcements to the south."
Xu Fuyuan glanced at Chen Zilong and stood up and said, "I agree with the Chief Supervisor's plan."
Four to one, Qian Qianyi was not panicked at all.
He stated confidently: "The Duke is obviously too worried. Duke Zhenguo is strong and has a lot of talents. I heard that the four guards were named the Northern Expedition Army not long ago. Their intention was nothing more than to distinguish them from the troops under the imperial court. If this matter was not in a war period, he could be convicted of rebellion. Your Majesty had a broad mind and did not punish Duke Zhenguo, but it was unnecessary to send troops to reinforce him at this time, right?"
Chen Zilong rebuked: "Absurd. As long as Wu Zheng is still the Duke of Zhenguo in our dynasty, Shaoxing and Jinhua are still the territory of our dynasty. If you encounter a strong enemy, how can the court not save you? Just discuss the matter, how can the merits and demerits be confused? What Qian Shangshu said is biased."
Qian Qianyi smiled and said nothing, but turned his attention to Zhu Cixuan.
With a light "bang", Zhu Cixuan slapped the clone on the imperial desk and shouted: "Of course reinforcements must be sent! Not only must they be sent, but also a powerful force must be sent. The commander of the commander of the commander Liao Zhongping selected 5,000 elite troops to reinforce Hangzhou Prefecture."
Everyone stood up and bowed, "Your Majesty's wise!"
Only Qian Qianyi had a smile on his lips, which seemed to be there and not be there.
Sure enough, Zhu Cilang then said, "Shangshu Qian, please stay. I want to hear about the money shop's preparations. Please step back first."
Only Zhu Cilang and Qian Qianyi are the only ones.
Zhu Cixuan played with Yu Zhenzhi on the imperial desk and said, "I heard from Shangshu Qian just said that he had a deep prejudice against Duke Zhenguo? But in my heart, Duke Zhenguo has worked hard and made great contributions, and I am the pillar of our dynasty and loyal minister. I regard him as an arm. Is Shangshu Qian too worried?"
Qian Qianyi bowed and said, "I don't need to judge whether Duke Zhenguo is a loyal minister or not, nor have the right to judge. However, the military and financial resources that Duke Zhenguo has already threatened His Majesty and the imperial power. As your Majesty's minister, I have to speak boldly."
"Oh?" Zhu Cixuan raised his eyebrows and said, "How should we deal with it according to the opinions of Shangshu Qian? He said boldly that his previous advice to collect business taxes and to prepare for the bank's advice was very consistent with my wishes."
Qian Qianyi said: "The gains and losses of the Shaoxing and Jinhua governments are just good-famous, and these two governments are under the control of Duke Zhenguo, and even the taxes are not within the scope of the court's collection. The gains are pleasant, and the losses are not sad."
Speaking of this, Qian Qianyi secretly glanced at Zhu Cilang. This was a bit exaggerated. In fact, Qian Qianyi was testing Zhu Cilang’s bottom line.
As the emperor who wanted to recover lost territory and revive the Ming Dynasty, how could he agree with the argument that the territory was happy and not sad that it was lost?
But Zhu Cilang's face was dull and he could not see any joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.
So Qian Qianyi said boldly: "Duoduo launched a large-scale attack on Shaoxing and Jinhua. Wu Zheng naturally had to do his best. According to my opinion, it is really not easy for Duoduo to occupy Shaoxing and Jinhua with 40,000 troops. However, if the two strong men fight, both will suffer losses. In this way, if you use the Qing army to weaken Wu Zheng's strength, the court will be at ease, and Your Majesty will be at ease."
"Absurd." Zhu Cixuan finally spoke, "I have issued an order for Liao Zhongping to send troops to rescue him, how can I go back on my word?"
When Qian Qianyi heard the word absurd, he was really shocked, but when he heard the following sentence, Qian Qianyi felt relieved.
"Your Majesty, it is natural to send troops, but Your Majesty did not specify when to send troops. According to my opinion, our dynasty needs to be wary of the Qing army in Jiangbei taking the opportunity to invade, and it also needs to strengthen the defense of the capital. There are also insufficient food, grass and weapons... It may take several days to send troops in the evening, right?"
Chapter completed!