From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 623

The biggest purpose of calling several governors over is to reach a strategic consensus, so that a joint defense mode of "five cities and three points" can be formed to build a copper wall and iron wall for the entire northwest.

As for Gansu Town, that is the territory of Western Mongolia, and Sabdan dare not pull his troops over, otherwise the cavalry of the Khoshut tribe will not be able to sit still.

Xuanfu Town has a large number of troops, and Xue Changyue is in charge. If Sabdan attacks Xuanfu, Datong Prefecture and Jizhou Army can also rush to help. In this way, the entire northern defense line is as solid as a rock, and the Mongolian army can hardly attack.

Although defense is only the first step of the strategy, this first step determines everything that follows. Otherwise, no matter how many plans there are, they are all mirages and castles in the air.

As for Sabdan's ability to unite with the Northern Mongolia and gather 80,000 cavalry, Zhou Yuan has a deeper worry.

If it is really the Eastern Tartars who are playing tricks, does this mean that in just half a year, Huang Taiji has stabilized the situation and controlled the Eastern Tartars?

If that is the case, then there is not much time left for the Jin Dynasty.

Although Pang Lixing and Wu Dingzhong continue to recruit soldiers and horses to supplement the armies of Jizhou, Shandong, Tianjin and Jizhou, it takes time to train them. At least this winter, these new recruits are not combat-ready.

Sister Virgin wrote that McPherson was getting restless and had lost control of exports. His attitude gradually changed from power game to mutiny. If he really mobilized his subordinates to violently mutiny, even if Klodiya controlled the trade, it would not be able to resist.

All things urged Zhou Yuan to open up the situation as quickly as possible, putting great pressure on him.

Fortunately, my father-in-law gave me good news.

Because of the decentralization of power by His Majesty, the cooperation of the Jinyiwei, and the bloodshed of the Jiangnan salt patrol, even the government could not protect itself, which gave the gentry class a great deterrent, so that the revitalization of the salt business progressed very smoothly.

In the letter, the father-in-law praised the three-time Jinshi since the first year of Zhaojing. These three-time Jinshi are young and energetic, upright and full of vigor. They play a vital role in their respective positions.

Even some officials, including the new champion Tang Yichao, put forward very unique and useful insights, and all of them were reused.

Tang Yichao was directly sent to Yangzhou to serve as the inspector of salt. In just a few months, he went from the magistrate of Taizhou to the inspector of salt. This exaggerated way of promotion is almost unheard of.

And this is the current Jin Dynasty, where those who are capable and those who have made contributions take over.

The entire political ecology is shifting towards youth, corruption is in transition, and thousands of trees are in bloom before the sick tree.

However, the arrival of another letter surprised Zhou Yuan a lot.

"I met your old subordinate, Xiang Yong, in Guizhou."

"At my request, he finally gave me a task, asking me to go deep into the Miao village and find out the specific contradictions and ideologies of the Miao internal branches."

"I followed Xiaoying into the mountains and rivers. This is really a unique world. The unimaginable natural scenery and the extremely poor people form a sharp contrast."

"I witnessed all this, and I often wondered, why are people so poor when this place is so beautiful?"

"Later I found out that only the most ordinary people are poor, but those village leaders live well."

"They are warlike and spend all their food and money to raise soldiers and fight. They say they want to make decisions for their people."

"In fact, they are for Get more support, even slaughter your own people, not to mention the Han people. "

"Zhou Yuan, it's been three months since the incident, and I seem to gradually understand what you are doing. Xiaoying is not a fool, she is just simple and kind, and she taught me a lot of things. "

"At least she is much stronger than me. She has lost all her family, and I just lost a father who has done a lot of evil. "

"You are right, it always takes time to grow up. I gradually learned to look forward. I have been to many places, but the Miao village inexplicably places my feelings on it. I hope it will get better here. "

"I will wait for you here, and I hope I can help you at that time. "

There is no signature or identity in the letter, but Zhou Yuan certainly knows who it is.

He put away the letter and subconsciously looked to the south. The chieftain was recruiting soldiers and horses, and it seemed that he could not sit still.

I hope Xiang Yong can withstand the pressure! The commander of Guizhou, with 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers and horses, will not be overwhelmed by the chieftain.

"General Jie! Someone is looking for me!"

Dong Yu ran in, excited, and said, "It's a woman, very attractive, much prettier than those in the brothel."

Zhou Yuan raised his head and frowned, "Did you go to the brothel?"

Dong Yu scratched his head and laughed dryly, "I just went there for a few drinks and met many local comrades.They are very enthusiastic, I can't refuse. "

Zhou Yuan said: "Go find Liu Fang for me, by the way, let the woman outside come in."

"Yes..."

Dong Yu had a bad feeling in his heart.

Wearing a black uniform that perfectly outlined his figure, Zhuang Xuansu frowned and walked into the general's tent. He looked around and said: "You went to the battle this time without a woman?"

Zhou Yuan said: "I came out to fight, not to play."

Zhuang Xuansu said: "Don't you always bring women with you when you go to war?"

That's the mother of the saint sister who is worried about my safety. Now I am a master, and I can control you, a little girl!

Zhou Yuan rolled his eyes and said: "Don't say those useless things. Why did you come to Datong?"

Zhuang Xuansu frowned and said: "You ask a strange question. The inner court department will fully assist you, provide you with all kinds of information, and contact all kinds of people. As the head of the department, shouldn't I come here in person to preside over the overall situation? This war is not a joke. "

She made a lot of sense, and Zhou Yuan couldn't find any reason to refute.

He just smiled and said, "Besides official duties, you must still miss me."

"Don't be shameless."

Zhuang Xuansu said calmly, "I never talk about feelings when performing official duties."

"Very good."

Zhou Yuan said, "I have always admired the professionalism of Mr. Zhuang, but it's a pity that the people under my command sometimes can't control themselves."

While speaking, Liu Fang strode in and clasped his fists and said, "Meet the commander!"

Zhou Yuan looked at him and said in a deep voice, "General Liu, I led the Fifth Army Camp. I trust you when I hand it over to you. How do you think you lead it?"

Liu Fang's heart jumped, and cold sweat came out. He suppressed his voice and said, "Commander...I...I will not dare to slack off. "

Zhou Yuan said coldly: "Then you go ask Dong Yu what he did and who he was with, make him confess everything, and then execute military law."

"At this critical period, they still dare to gather together to drink and have fun in brothels. These are the soldiers you lead!"

Liu Fang's body shook suddenly, his face turned red and white, and he was so angry that veins on his forehead popped out.

Then he lowered his voice and said: "General, I will punish them severely."

Zhou Yuan said: "If this happens again, don't lead the five military camps, just lead the three thousand camps! Get out!"

"Yes."

Liu Fang stood up, bent over and retreated, his heart was already full of anger.

Damn it, these little bastards are causing trouble for me at this time, they are going to rebel!