Chapter 545: Suffering Eunuch Yang
The march of an army is always boring and tedious.

Every day we do things according to the military system that has been passed down for thousands of years, and the amount of distance we have to walk every day is fixed.

The time for meals and camping is also fixed every day.

Even how to set up camp, how to arrange the tents, how to build the camp walls, and how to place the light and dark sentries outside the camp are all fixed rules.

Even Yan Shaoting felt that even war was boring and tedious.

But all of this is something that must be done.

All the historical books in the Central Plains clearly record that if a commander of an army does not follow the rules, there is a high probability that he will fail.

The reason why the so-called surprise attacks and surprising victories are always recorded in history books and passed down by people for thousands of years is that such wars are always rare.

Are you a military genius?

Yan Shaoting first denied this and had a full understanding of himself.

Tens of thousands of brothers followed him and walked out of Juyongguan from Beijing, which meant that tens of thousands of lives were tied to his own.

He doesn't dare to be careless at all.

The only option is to strictly follow the rules summarized by our predecessors and passed down to future generations.

However, it has been more than ten days since the army left Beijing.

The 50,000-strong army, with officers and men, horses and carts mixed together, has already reached the territory of Datong Town.

Naturally, some interesting things happened along the way.

For example, when the army entered Xuanfu Town, Xuanfu General Ma Fang took advantage of the cover of night to enter the camp.

To this frontier general who was recaptured by the previous emperor, Yan Shaoting, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War and the newly promoted General of the Northern Expedition, was a life-saving bodhisattva.

Yan Shaoting was naturally well aware of Ma Fang's courtesy.

The old Taoist priest passed away, and Ma Fang originally wanted to take refuge with the old Taoist priest.

But now that the Taoist priest has passed away, he will naturally feel like an abandoned pawn and a dispensable character.

Yan Shaoting was different. Not only was he an official in Beijing, he also came from a very powerful family in the capital and was deeply favored by the new emperor.

In order to calm Ma Fang's anxious heart.

Yan Shaoting was not polite at all and took away 15,000 soldiers and horses from Xuanfu at one time.

The commander of the army was none other than Xuanfu Lieutenant General and Guerrilla General Guo Yuchuang.

This is actually very interesting.

Ma Fang had originally become uneasy because of the death of the old Taoist priest, fearing that he would not be favored and reused by the new emperor. But when Yan Shaoting made an excessive request for 15,000 soldiers from Xuanfu, the commander-in-chief could actually sleep peacefully from then on.

As for Yan Shaoting, he brought the 15,000 soldiers and horses he had requested from Xuanfu, plus the 50,000 soldiers and horses he had originally brought with him when he left the capital, a total of 65,000 people, and marched into Datong Town.

When the troops entered Datong, they were only three or four hundred miles away from Hetao, so the journey would only take five or six days to arrive.

That's why.

Datong was the last stop before leaving the country as agreed upon by Yan Shaoting, Qi Jiguang and other military generals.

Naturally, Datong had also received the military order from the General of the Northern Expedition early on, requiring Datong Town to raise food and fodder and to dispatch 10,000 soldiers to escort the army.

It stands to reason.

When Yan Shaoting arrived with his army, Datong Town should send people out of the city to welcome them.

But when the army of more than 60,000 advanced all the way to the city of Datong, no one came. Only a garrison general who stayed in Datong City led his men out of the city to welcome them.

"Please calm down, General."

"Since the beginning of this year, the Mongolian thief Xin Ai Huang Taiji has led his troops to station in Qiantao. In recent months, the thieves seem to have learned that our dynasty is going to use troops, so there have been many unusual movements in Qiantao and Houtao. There are signs that they are heading south along the river and looting various places in Shanxi and Yansui. Therefore, General Sun has led his men to patrol the border areas of Youwei City and Zhuhu Fort."

The garrison general of Datong City was very submissive and respectful in his tone: "However... the military rations and 10,000 soldiers that the general had previously requested Datong to raise have already been prepared by us. We are just waiting for the general to send someone to receive them."

Yan Shaoting and Qi Jiguang, who had arrived at Datong City earlier to report the news, looked at each other and then just smiled faintly: "General Sun is really loyal to his duty. Now that the enemy army has not yet come to the border, he has already taken the lead in inspecting the border wall. It can be said that he has worked hard."

The garrison general bent his waist and nodded, "Last year, the enemy army attacked the border, and Datong was slow to send messages. The court also issued an edict to reprimand us. General Sun and I dare not relax anymore, for fear that the enemy army will find our mistakes. The general can understand Datong. This time the court has issued an edict to recover Hetao. We will do our best and will definitely sacrifice our lives on the battlefield to follow the court's plan and recover our lost land."

Yan Shaoting smiled slightly and said nothing more.

Qi Jiguang looked at the Datong garrison general who answered questions attentively without leaving any loopholes, and said calmly: "Speaking of which, Hai Rui, the Left Deputy Chief Censor of the Censorate, has also been ordered to inspect the border towns this time. It seems that the Chief Censor is recently in Piantou Pass and the northeast of Laoying Fort. In this way, doesn't it mean that he will meet General Sun?"

This time, the imperial army went on the expedition, but not only Yan Shaoting was mobilized.

Hai Rui was also named by Zhu Zaigui, who asked him to inspect the nine frontiers in the position of Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate. The intention was also obvious, to let Hai Rui, an iron-faced and impartial man, check the situation in various border towns in advance before the Qing army went to the nine frontiers.

of course.

Hai Rui came to the border town with the intention of intimidating the other border towns and protecting Yan Shaoting.

When the Datong garrison general heard what Qi Jiguang said, his eyes twitched slightly, but he continued to say respectfully: "If General Sun really met the Chief Censor, it would be a coincidence. I also heard that because the court is deploying troops this time, Governor-General Wang and Inspector Wang are also supervising the border wall. It is possible that the two governors-general and the Inspector-General may also meet the Chief Censor at the same time."

This person's words were flawless, but his attitude was completely clear.

They are respectful and obedient, but if the imperial court really wants to take action against the nine borders, it will have to consider the severity of the situation.

As for the two governors and provincial governors-general with the same surname Wang mentioned by the Datong garrison general, they were actually Wang Zhigao, the governor-general of the military affairs and food supplies of the three towns of Shanxi, Xuanfu and Datong, and Wang Jiluo, the governor-general of Shanxi.

Wang Zhigao was from Jingzhou Prefecture in Huguang Dao.

Wang Jiluo was from Kaifeng Prefecture, Henan Province.

Although the two have the same surname, they are not from the same family.

At this moment.

A slightly sharp voice rang in everyone's ears.

"We do know Wang Zhigao and Wang Jiluo. When the late emperor was alive, they were working in the Nine Frontiers."

"However, the emperor and the central cabinet attach great importance to the military deployment of the new dynasty. Although I am a eunuch, I must be loyal to the king. If I have the chance, I will meet with the governor and the governor to convey the emperor's will."

The Datong garrison general's eyes were dazed and he began to search the crowd.

Yan Shaoting glanced sideways with a smile on his face at Yang Jinshui who had gotten off a carriage behind.

He was the first to explain: "This is Eunuch Yang, the military supervisor of the Dragon and Tiger Army, and also the eunuch military supervisor of this general."

Little Bird Yan Hu knew very well that his brother would not agree to let him go to the war, so he went to the emperor to plead for mercy, and only then did he get the opportunity to go.

Yan Hu led the Dragon and Tiger Army with 3,000 elite cavalrymen to the battle, so Yang Jinshui, the Dragon and Tiger Army's military supervisor, naturally could not be idle, so Zhu Zaigui waved his hand and made Yang Jinshui the eunuch military supervisor of this army. This is the standard rule for Ming Dynasty to use troops now.

It was naturally impossible for Yan Shaoting to prevent the emperor from arranging eunuchs to supervise the army.

However, Yang Jinshui was now a smart man. He never interfered with military affairs during the march, but he disliked riding horses. He had been riding a horse for ten days and couldn't stand it anymore. He bought a carriage and hired a horseman, and he stayed in the carriage all day.

At this time, everyone with a discerning eye knew that Datong had some objections to the imperial court's use of military force, so it was most appropriate for Yang Jinshui to speak out.

Although he was a eunuch, he was a military supervisor and came from the palace.

The one it represents is His Majesty the Emperor.

It was for this reason that when the Datong garrison general saw Yan Shaoting introduce Yang Jinshui's identity, he immediately bent his waist a little more and smiled a little more brightly.

"So it's General Yang. I'm sorry for my poor eyesight. "

Yang Jinshui just curled his lips and waved his hand: "Since Sun Wu and the others are not in the city, you just need to follow the general's orders. This time we are accompanying the army, but we also hope that the general can use his troops to recapture Hetao so that we can share some of the credit."

As a result, the garrison general of Datong became more respectful.

He immediately asked people to make arrangements for the arrival of the army.

There is no need for Yan Shaoting and others to personally take care of these matters. There are naturally Sima and clerks in the army to handle them.

It was impossible for more than 60,000 soldiers and horses to squeeze into Datong City, so they set up camp on the west side of the city, waiting for the arrival of 10,000 soldiers and horses and prepared food and fodder from Datong Town, and then they would set out and continue their journey outside the border wall.

As soon as he entered the central military tent.

Without waiting for Yan Shaoting, Qi Jiguang and others to speak.

Yang Jinshui took a sip of tea and spat out a few broken leaves heavily: "What a bunch of bastards! If it weren't for the fact that our army would not be shot from behind, we would have killed that bastard garrison general today."

Yan Shaoting, Qi Jiguang and others looked at each other and smiled without saying anything.

Yang Jinshui was even more angry, and seemed to be getting more and more angry. He looked at the two men and the generals in the tent, and said with a puzzled look on his face: "General, General Qi, and you, didn't you see today that Datong was planning something bad?"

"What the hell, the Mongols made some unusual moves, so Sun Wu went to patrol the border."

"If they really cared about the king's affairs, Wang Zhigao and Wang Jiluo would not have waited until now to patrol the border."

Seeing that everyone was still silent.

Yang Jinshui hummed indignantly, then waved his hand and pointed outside: "We just went to see for ourselves. The 10,000 soldiers and horses given by Datong are not even soldiers. If they were put in our camp, they wouldn't even be able to escort baggage! They are all old, weak, sick and disabled, and I'm afraid they will hinder our future marches!"

Yan Shaoting finally moved, and he turned his head to look at Yang Jinshui with some curiosity. Unexpectedly, this military supervisor who couldn't stand the hardship halfway through the journey and spent his own money to buy a carriage to enjoy himself, just now actually ran to check the troops and horses provided by Datong.

"Eunuch Yang, calm down. Don't get so angry with these people from the border area. It will hurt you in the end."

Yan Shaoting persuaded with a smile.

Yang Jinshui stepped forward and stood in front of Yan Shaoting, then turned around and glanced at the people present: "Mr. Yan, I know that you, the commanders of the army, have never liked people like me who come to the army to supervise the army. You have been very tolerant along the way, and you didn't say anything when I sat in the carriage because I couldn't bear the hardship. I am not an ungrateful person. This time, the court's use of troops was strongly supported by the late emperor and the emperor. I will never drag their feet. I will not interfere in military matters. If the local people make trouble, I will make sure they will suffer the consequences!"

After he finished saying this.

The expressions of everyone present relaxed, and there was a little more admiration in their eyes.

After all, Yang Jinshui could say such words in public as a military supervisor, so it was impossible for him to lie.

Eunuchs are also human beings.

Face is also important.

Yang Jinshui continued, "We haven't even left the border yet, and they dare to ignore us like this. Sun Wu is the general commander of Datong, so he must know that we have arrived today, but he went out to patrol the border. What is he doing? Is he afraid that he will be called up and go into battle with us?"

Qi Jiguang smiled and said, "I think what Eunuch Yang said makes some sense."

Seeing that someone like Qi Jiguang, who had real military achievements, agreed with his opinion, Yang Jinshui immediately smiled and clasped his fists towards Qi Jiguang.

Yan Shaoting sat down with a frown.

What Yang Jinshui said does make some sense.

Sun Wu, the general commander of Datong, knew that he was coming, but he slipped away in advance. It was obvious that he was avoiding him.

But why is he hiding from me?

this is the key of the problem.

So, Yan Shaoting set his sights on Yang Jinshui.

But he remained silent.

Just staring at each other with clear eyes.

Yang Jinshui immediately became alert, took two steps back, and then spoke cautiously: "General, I am also a sensible person. What I said today is true, and I will never interfere in the general's military affairs."

Yan Shaoting smiled and shook his head: "Eunuch Yang, you are worrying too much. Eunuch Yang has followed us all the way here, and now he can explain it clearly. How can I, Yan Shaoting, be someone who can't tell right from wrong?"

Yang Jinshui turned his gaze and looked sideways at Qi Jiguang standing beside him.

Seeing that the other party was also staring at him with a treacherous smile on his face, he felt a chill on his back.

"General, General Qi..."

"Just say what you want to say. Although I'm a little thinner, I'm still quite brave!"

Yang Jinshui has always been a smart man.

Otherwise he wouldn't be alive today.

Because of this, he knew very well that this time the imperial court deployed troops, and all military affairs were decided by Yan Shaoting. Even if he wanted to do something, the emperor would never agree.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to follow Yan Shaoting and the army and get some real credit.

Yan Shaoting stood up with a smile, walked to Yang Jinshui, and then patted Yang Jinshui's shoulder with a smile on his face.

"Eunuch Yang."

"I think it's inappropriate for you to ride in a carriage when the army is going to war. This is really wrong. You have violated military discipline..."

"now……"

"I can only make Eunuch Yang suffer!"

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