Come to Daming with military supplies

"Oh? Who? Who did you recommend? Come forward." Zhu Qiyu, who was about to get angry, suddenly saw hope, and was naturally very happy. As he searched with his eyes, his voice became very eager.

"Abiding by the order." Xu Youzhen, the new Shaoqing of Taichang Temple who received the imperial order, strode forward confidently.

The ministers were also curious about who was the leader at this time, but when they saw Xu Youzhen who was in charge of the sacrifice, they all showed expressions of incomprehension.

This person used to be a censor. Although he had impeached some people and had a slight reputation, he was not a high-ranking official and it was difficult for everyone to see him.If it weren't for this time that the two emperors ruled together, it would have been impossible for him to be directly promoted from a sixth-rank official to the position of the fourth-rank Shaoqing of Taichang Temple.

Yesterday, this person was in the limelight once, and he made his colleagues look at him with admiration.He never thought that he would speak up again today. Could it be that he really has a suitable leader in mind?Could it be that he is really a man with a strategy in mind?

Under the watchful eyes of all the ministers and the earnest eyes of the emperor, Xu Youzhen, who was holding a wat board, strode forward confidently, knelt down and said: "I recommend a man who has fought against the Oirat cavalry without defeat. , and retreated completely. With him here, the so-called little aliens are no problem, and they can be swept away like a cobweb in a room."

Xu Youzhen's flattery surprised the ministers.

Who has ever fought against the Oirat army without being defeated?Even Shi Heng, who had been named admiral and Wu Qingbo, retreated in defeat. Could it be that there is really a more powerful general than this person?

If it is true, why has no one heard of it?

All the ministers were puzzled, but the emperor Zhu Qiyu didn't think much about it, now he is eager to find a solution to the problem, as long as he can retreat from the enemy, as for where he came from, any position is out of his mind. "Okay, okay, my Ming Dynasty is really full of talents, but I don't know the name of this person? Where is he now? What kind of official position is it?"

Zhu Qiyu asked eagerly, Xu Youzhen answered indifferently, "Return to the emperor, this person is now in the capital, and it is the loyal and courageous Marquis Yang Chendong."

"Xu Shaoqing speaks carefully." Among the courtiers, someone quickly made an attitude of accusation, and this person was none other than the important minister in the court, Minister of Rites Hu Wei.

Yang Chendong married his granddaughter, and the two families have a very close relationship. Now someone recommends his grandson-in-law to lead the army to fight, of course he will be displeased.That's a war, and it will kill people, not a business, and it's just a matter of money.

"That's right, Xu Shaoqing shouldn't be too eager when something happens. This is a leading battle, a major national event, not a place to settle personal grievances." Hu Changning was also standing in the court squad.In order to solve the crisis at the court meeting this time, Zhu Qiyu specially ordered all the officials of the fifth rank above Beijing to come to the court. As the governor of Jinyiwei, he is naturally qualified to stand here.

He is already Yang Chendong's father-in-law, so he can't ignore his son-in-law's affairs.In one word, he directly pointed out that there was a problem with Xu Youzhen's motives.

In fact, most people in the court remembered that Xu Youzhen had impeached Yang Chendong to go to Huajie when Xu Youzhen was still a censor.Although Yang Chendong was fine afterwards, he was able to be promoted to a higher level.

With the lessons learned from the past, it is no wonder that Hu Changning has such thoughts, and even dares to point them out in class.

Xu Youzhen, who was accused by Hu Wei and Hu Changning and his son at the same time, did not see the slightest panic on her face, instead she kept smiling and said: "Yes, I did impeach Zhongdanhou when I was the censor, but that was just my duty. , and there is no personal grievance in it. Nowadays, it is my duty to recommend Zhongdanhou, and it is also to repay the emperor's kindness. And I can also be responsible for what I say. If Zhongdanhou can't If you block the enemy from the capital, I am willing to take full responsibility."

Chapter 173 Returning to the door for a private talk

Take full responsibility!

As soon as this remark was said, the whole court was in an uproar.

This is no longer a recommendation, but a pressure on your own wealth and life. If you don't have enough self-confidence, how dare you do such a thing?For a while, all the courtiers looked at each other, and no one dared to doubt whether Xu Youzhen had bad motives.

After all, if you want to entrap your enemies or opponents, there are many ways.But if you don't choose this kind of responsible statement, wouldn't you jump on the sinking ship and seek your own death?

Xu Youzhen's words left the officials speechless, and there was a feeling of being speechless and not knowing what to say.

Zhu Qiyu, who saw all this in his eyes, was very happy in his heart.Regardless of whether Yang Chendong is suitable for leading the army, at least someone has recommended a candidate, which is a good sign.At that moment, he looked at Xu Youzhen with approving eyes and said, "Okay, Xu Aiqing's heart is commendable for being loyal to the emperor and serving the country. But I just don't know how you are so sure of being loyal and courageous to take on this important task?"

"Your Majesty, please report carefully." After receiving Yang Chendong's reply yesterday, he also received a lot of information from the Security Bureau. After sorting it out, he also thought about the explanation for a long time, and now it's time to express it. At that time, he immediately started boasting in front of Daizong and his ministers.

From Xu Youzhen's mouth, everyone knew the whole story of Yang Chendong's rescue of Yingzong, Kuang Ye, Wang Zuo and other nine ministers.Only then did I know that being loyal and courageous is not based on luck, but an expensive mercenary army.They use the latest firearms, which can be fired in bursts without difficulty, and they are extremely accurate. It is because of this army of one hundred people that they saved the lives of Yingzong and others in the rebellious army, and they were exceptionally named loyalists. The whole story of the brave man.

After explaining the situation in detail, Xu Youzhen kowtowed to Zhu Qizhen with her head on the ground, "Your Majesty, I am willing to pledge my life and dozens of people in my family as guarantees. And if you can invite that mercenary army, it is not impossible to retreat the elite division of Wala, I ask the emperor to issue an order."

The voice was passionate and powerful, resounding in the entire palace hall.

Every word and every word reached the ears of the emperor and all the ministers, but at this moment, no one agreed. It was obvious that everyone was digesting what Xu Youzhen said this time, and the information they brought to everyone.

Zhu Qiyu also didn't make a decision on the matter right away.Just based on the words of Xu Youzhen's family, it is not certain whether Yang Chendong really has such abilities.This is the battle to defend the capital!If it is not good, all his wealth and life will be lost here. Once the battle is defeated and the capital is broken by the enemy, what is the use of killing Yang Chendong and Xu Youzhen at that time?

He needed to think about it, so he fell into deep thought.Jin Ying, who was very observant, saw that Zhu Qiyu was silent for a long time, so she reminded in a low voice, "Your Majesty, can you retreat from the court first, and have something to discuss at the court tomorrow morning?"

"Oh, let's go back first." Zhu Qiyu nodded mechanically when he heard the words.Immediately, a voice like a drake's voice sounded, "Retire!"

Hu Fu.

Yang Chendong sat in the main hall all the time, accompanied by the big butler of the Hu Mansion laughing and talking, until after Hu Wei and Hu Changning came back, the three of them met each other at first sight.

"Everyone else, get back." Hu Yan glanced at the housekeeper in the mansion and the Humang who had been standing beside Yang Chendong like a squad of javelins, and said.

The butler withdrew, and Humang also retreated after receiving Yang Chendong's gaze, and when there were only three people left in the room, Hu Yan took the initiative to say: "Lord Zhongdanhou, do you know that there are people in the court today?" Do you recommend you to lead the battle against Oara?"

Hu Min asked directly, with sharp eyes, pointing directly at the bottom of Yang Chendong's heart.It is unimaginable that an old man in his 70s has rich experience in life and countless pleasures.Not to mention looking at a young man who is not yet 20 years old, even a veteran minister of the same dynasty may also make him flustered.

Even Hu Changning, who was sitting with him, felt a rush of pressure.But regarding this, Yang Chendong was not in a hurry, and his expression was even more indifferent.It was as if these words were not aimed at him. "Master Meng is concerned, Chendong is really guilty."

Calling Hu Miao the old man was not a common name at the time, and this kind of address also made Hu Miao look stunned. The original sharp eyes and serious face seemed to have faded a lot at this moment.

Hu Wei's aura was no longer aggressive, and Yang Chendong spread out his hands and said sincerely, "Old man, if my father-in-law has something to ask, my son-in-law naturally dare not hide it. What Xu Youzhen means is what I mean."

"What do you mean?" Yang Chendong's answer made Hu Changning's face numb, and he didn't understand.On the other hand, his father, Hu Wei, quickly figured everything out, with obvious surprise in his eyes, "Xu Youzhen is your man? When did this happen? Did he impeach you before?"

"Before the impeachment, he has been my person." Yang Chendong spoke extremely calmly, as if he was talking about an inconspicuous matter.He didn't show any complacency at all, what a proud thing it was to manipulate a fourth-rank official in the court, but no matter how he looked at it, he didn't care at all, as if everything was justified.

"This..." Hu Changning understood it, and of course a look of shock appeared on his face.

Hu Dan was also shocked by this sentence.But after all, he has been in the court for so many years, and he quickly figured out the key to reading it. He was shocked in his heart at the moment, but it didn't show on his face.Just looking at how well he cultivated his qi, he didn't know how much better he was than his own son.

"So that's the case. It seems that the old man is too worried. But since you arranged for Xu Youzhen to do this? But how sure are you?" Hu Mu knew that Yang Chendong was playing a big game of chess, but he still couldn't figure out how to do it. I understand, I just know that this grandson-in-law should be full of confidence.

"Don't dare to hide the old man, I'm [-]% sure." Yang Chendong replied respectfully, also admiring Hu's reaction and judgment in his heart.

"Ten percent?"

This answer also surprised Hu Wei, his eyes lit up, as if he was going to take a new look at Yang Chendong at this moment.

Since ancient times, when it comes to war, no one dares to say [-]%, even if they know that they will win, they will reach the peak if they say [-]% of the battle.This is all because facts are impermanent, always changing.Especially during the course of the war, the right time, the right place, the harmony of people, etc., if one thing is not considered thoroughly, it may change the overall situation, so who dares to say that it is [-]% sure?

Yang Chendong is so determined, without the slightest hint of impetuosity, and he doesn't seem to be talking casually at all. Doesn't that mean that he has really thought about it and prepared for it?But what is his reliance?

"I heard that you hired an army of [-] people. Those people had firearms that our Ming Dynasty did not have, and they succeeded in rescuing Yingzong. Is this true?" Hu Wei began to wonder where Yang Chendong's self-confidence came from. , what Xu Youzhen said was what Xu Youzhen said.

"It's true." Yang Chendong replied in a decisive tone. "I did hire an army, and they also have firearms that are many times more advanced than our Ming Dynasty, so there is no problem in dealing with the Oirat cavalry. It's just"

"Just what?" Hu Changning, who was listening carefully, asked anxiously.

"It's just that the cost of hiring them is too high. Every time a task is completed, one person needs 1 taels of fee, and it's still based on millions. That is to say, even if they are only hired to do things by themselves, it will cost millions of silver Please move if you can, hey, it's really a waste of money." Yang Chendong said while shaking his head, showing that he was overwhelmed.

"So much?" Hu Changning was also shocked by the high cost. 100 people need 100 million taels of silver. Doesn't that mean that the money to hire these [-] people can support an army of hundreds of thousands to stay on the frontier for a year?

"Yes, there are so many, and it is still impossible to negotiate the price. This is because I have done business with them before and have some reputation. If it were someone else, I am afraid that they will not be able to hire people even if they pay." Low, Yang Chendong who let out a long sigh proved that he was a little overwhelmed now.

To admit that Xu Youzhen is his own is Yang Chendong's sincerity shown to the Hu family.Now that they are all relatives, it's not good to hide some things, but if they are known in the future, how will they meet each other?

But even if they are relatives, some things can be said, and some things cannot be said.For example, the mercenary army was originally his own army, and he would completely obey his orders without spending any money. Yang Chendong would not tell Hu Wei about such things.Not only that, but also pretending to be very difficult, only in this way, the old man will speak for himself at the critical moment.

It can also be said that Yang Chendong is willing to talk so much with Hu Wei, and he also wants to use his mouth to persuade Zhu Qiyu, let him know that now only he has the strength to turn the world around.Only in this way can the other party come to him, and he can say no.