Chapter 206 is a mule is a horse
The atmosphere inside Baiqi is a bit delicate.
Tang Xu, the top leader, has become more and more lazy recently, and Jia Pingan, the second leader, is so busy.
But Cheng Da, the former second in command and now the third in command, is very leisurely.
Some people said that it was inappropriate for Jia Pingan to take care of all the work, and Cheng Da should be given some to do.
But Jia Pingan turned a deaf ear to this.
He wants to transform Baiqi.
"Your Majesty is surrounded by thousands of cattle guards, and the addition of Baiqi is just superimposed manpower. What's the use? Over time, Baiqi will become a chicken rib."
This is Jia Pingan's perception of Baiqi.
Tang Xu nodded, "Some people have always said that Baiqi is useless, and it is best to expand or cancel it. You said that this is why His Majesty wants to expand Baiqi. What can be done?"
Shao Peng was also a little depressed, "Baiqi looks pretty good now, but after all, it is repeated with Qianniuwei. Qianniuwei is a place for the children of officials and dignitaries. Your Majesty will not revoke it, so Baiqi will become tasteless."
Is there any way?
Jia Pingan said: "Someone is thinking that there are all opponents around the Tang Dynasty, Tubo, Korea, Turkic, Western Regions... There are changes in various places, but the court is caught off guard. For example, the last time Chebi Khan killed the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, the news came soon. It was too late, the first emperor ordered Gao Kan to attack, but it was a bit late..."
Tang Xu raised his hand, "What do you want to say?"
"Why not create a place to check out the opponent? For example, Baiqi."
Tang Xu took a deep breath, "You are trying to grab a job in the army!"
Jia Ping'an said indifferently: "They didn't think of such a thing themselves, why don't we take the lead?"
"Datang relied on envoys and spies in the army to inquire about the outside world. It was scattered and scattered. No one had ever thought of such a thing. Xiao Jia, how did you grow your brain?"
Shaopeng slapped his thigh, and Tang Xu yelled, "Dog servant."
"This kills two birds with one stone! Datang knows more about the outside world, and Baiqi is out of the predicament. Good!"
Shao Peng said with a red face: "Xiao Jia is indeed my tiger!"
Cheng Dam sat on the side awkwardly, feeling that he was superfluous.
Big Four meetings, when someone often does not speak up, they will naturally be marginalized.
This is the disadvantage of playing low-key and avoiding disasters when there is nothing to do. For example, Li Jing, a famous expert on disaster avoidance, is a real bull. .
This is the best way to avoid disaster, and others cannot learn it.
Followed by Li Ji.
Li Ji is the type of a great hermit who hides in the court. The emperor and Shandong clan need him to stand in the court hall, so he can only bite the bullet and do left servant shooting, and then he is besieged by the small circle.
The third class is Cheng Zhijie, who feels that he has made too many contributions and is too good at writing, so he simply stays at home and hardly sees guests. But this method is too low-level and is looked down upon. In history, he got the opportunity to go to war, and he was cautious and careful, he was called an expert in prudence, but in the end he didn't dare to question the lieutenant's flickering... which finally led to the disadvantage of the war.
Cheng Da is Cheng Zhijie’s technique. I don’t speak up when things happen.
Ke Cheng Zhijie was the founding hero of the Tang Dynasty. He led the army many times in the past and was invincible. The same surname is Cheng, you Cheng Da... count.
Cheng Da also felt that this was inappropriate, so he consciously talked more.
"But Baiqi doesn't understand these..."
Well!
This is a problem.
"I'm already thinking about it in the professor. I haven't seen those brothers changing clothes all day long, learning Turkic dialect, learning Tubo dialect..." Jia Pingan has been planning this for a long time. Camouflage, language, wilderness survival, assassination, hidden traces...
Cheng Da was stalked, "But the military probably won't agree."
Shaopeng nodded, "Baiqi is His Majesty's man. When Baiqi goes to investigate the enemy's situation, it depends on what the old commanders want."
Jia Ping'an got up, "Go and ask."
What he said was as simple as going to Dongshi to ask the price of vegetables.
Later, Jia Pingan appeared in Zuo Wuwei.
"My good grandson-in-law is here."
Liang Jianfang laughed out loud, and the generals around him gave Jia Pingan a wry smile of sympathy.
When encountering this person, no one dares to beep.
"some..."
"Come in and talk." Liang Jianfang slapped Jia Pingan on the shoulder.
As soon as he entered, Liang Jianfang pulled over the map, "Look, if Tubo wants to go to war with the Tang Dynasty, where do you think we should start?"
Jia Pingan looked at the map while moving his shoulders, and pointed to Tuyuhun, "Tuyuhun, if Tubo wants to break through the blockade of Tang Dynasty, it must take Tuyuhun. There are people, horses and livestock there...it is a treasure land."
"Everyone knows this." Liang Jianfang pointed to the side and asked, "How about Bai Lan?"
"Bai Languo is a shield...the barrier between Tang and Tubo."
"..."
After some questions, Liang Jianfang kicked Jia Pingan out, "Get lost."
Jia Ping'an slapped his forehead, only to realize that he was fooled by Lao Liang.
"General, someone has something to do!"
"I know you have something to do, but I don't want to hear it today." Liang Jianfang sat there, looking like a god.
The evil spirit of the old stuff is really heavy.
Jia Ping'an went out in despair.
Old Liang, don't regret it!
He went straight to find Su Dingfang.
The first emperor did not like Su Dingfang, but Li Zhi was quite optimistic about him when he was emperor and courtier.
"Xiao Jia."
Su Dingfang was very happy to see Master Jia, and asked someone to make tea, and then he picked up the book of war and sent out soul torture.
Why do these old guys like to quiz me?
Jia Pingan answered one by one, which can be called perfect.
"That's right." Su Dingfang was very satisfied, and then frowned at him, "Just say something, if you hesitate, the old man will know that the matter is serious. If it were someone else, the old man would kick him out with one kick, and he doesn't want to deal with it, so as not to cause trouble .But you...forget it, tell me."
wipe!
This group of old things are all good people.
Old Liang could tell at a glance that he was not a good comer, probably because he was in trouble, so after questioning him, he kicked him out.
But Lao Su is upright, even if he knows it is troublesome, he is still willing to listen.
"This matter...General Su Lang, I feel that there is something missing in the army."
Su Dingfang has a wide mouth and big ears, and when he frowns, he looks very powerful, "Say what you have to say, don't be tactful, that's how girls speak."
Jia Pingan smiled dryly, "The army needs scouts and outposts, so that they can know the enemy's situation. But when a country is hostile to many forces, how should we send out outposts?"
Su Dingfang was taken aback, "You mean... set up a government office that specializes in inquiring about the enemy's news?"
"General Su Lang is wise." Jia Pingan flattered him a little.
"In the past, most of the news in the army...was dispatched by spies. If there was a full-time yamen, the army would not care about it. The news summary is wonderful!"
Su Dingfang looked at Jia Pingan carefully, "This is a good thing, why are you hesitating and refusing to say it?"
Well!
Jia Pingan smiled, "I think Baiqi can do this..."
"roll!"
Su Dingfang kicked Jia Pingan out, "That's His Majesty's Baiqi, get out!"
Standing in the imperial city, Jia Pingan felt that he had gone in the wrong direction and should go to the emperor.
Backing to Baiqi, Cheng Da saw that his expression was calm, so he asked, "Do you agree, old men?"
Jia Pingan shook his head, "Everyone is afraid."
Cheng Da thought that this was the emperor's hundred cavalry, and most people would stay far away. Those old men are all scum, no, they are all human beings, how could they get into trouble?
You continue to hit it.
Seeing Jia Ping'an frowning and thinking hard, he couldn't help but gloated secretly.
After learning about the situation, Tang Xu came to comfort Jia Pingan, "Take this matter slowly."
But somehow, this news was known by the Ministry of War.
The Ministry of War immediately reported back to Li Ji.
"British lord, such matters should be the responsibility of my Ministry of War, right?"
The Minister of the Ministry of War looked at Lao Li expectantly.
This issue…
Li Ji praised: "It's a good thing, but you came up with it? Not bad."
The Minister of the Ministry of War laughed, "It's not a lower official, but Jia Ping'an."
Xiao Jia is not bad.
Li Ji didn't know that Jia Ping'an was planning to expand Baiqi's functions, so he nodded, "This old man will speak to the court, and the Ministry of War can get a group of people right away. clear?"
"Everything is forewarned, it will be established, and if it is not forewarned, it will be abandoned. The lower officials understand." The Minister of the Ministry of War began preparations when he returned.
Then Li Ji put forward this proposal in the court.
"this is not bad."
Even Changsun Wuji thought it was good, and echoed this suggestion.
Li Zhi praised: "Li Qing is resourceful. With such a place, he will be dedicated to inquiring about the enemy's news in the future, so that the court and China can respond in a timely manner. Well, I think it is good."
Li Ji smiled warmly, "Your Majesty, this is not my minister's idea, but Jia Ping's idea."
Jia Pingan?
Li Zhi nodded, "He's been doing well in Baiqi recently, and Tang Xu also left most of the work for him, and he watched from the sidelines."
If Tang Xu wanted to be the hands-off shopkeeper, he had to get the consent of Li Zhi first. This is his personal power.
Chu Suiliang coughed dryly, got up and said: "Your Majesty, I learned earlier that Jia Ping'an wanted to suggest Baiqi to do these things."
That Jia Ping'an cheated countless people, but this time he was cheated by someone backhandedly.
Great to hear and see!
Even the eldest grandson Wuji, who doesn't care about such trivial matters, is smiling, feeling very comfortable.
Li Ji was taken aback, only to realize that he might have disrupted Jia Pingan's methods.
Li Zhi frowned slightly. After the prime ministers left later, he walked alone in the palace and murmured: "It would be better if Baiqi had more errands, but this time it was snatched by the Ministry of War, what a pity!"
Wang Zhongliang followed behind, thinking that Master Jia was a tragedy.
The emperor hoped that his power would be bigger. Jia Ping'an's plan this time was excellent, but he was intercepted by the Ministry of War.
The resources of the Ministry of War are of course much stronger than Baiqi, such as language experts, such as spies who are good at inquiring about news, etc.
Not long after, the Ministry of War wrote a letter, saying that the establishment had been completed and people could be sent out to investigate.
This is a good start.
Li Zhi was very melancholy, and casually asked the old men to check and accept.
"Go to the Forbidden Garden."
Li Zhi likes to go to a certain place in the Forbidden Garden when he is in a bad mood.
…
Baiqi, Cheng Da brought news.
"The Ministry of War has already been formed. Your Majesty said that the old commanders should go to check. This time we can be regarded as... making a wedding dress for someone else, hey!"
"Who leaked the news?" Tang Xu scolded: "If someone finds out, kill him."
"What are you talking about?" Shaopeng said: "It's a done deal, if it's not ours, it's not ours. Turn around... let's think about it."
That's what it said, but how else can Baiqi find ways to expand his authority?
Such a good opportunity was thrown away in vain, and those who knew it were depressed.
"Little Jia Mo must be depressed." Shao Peng worried that Jia Ping'an would not be able to withstand the blows at a young age, so he cited his own ups and downs in the palace as examples to encourage him.
Tang Xu also talked about his experience in the army. For a while, the two big bosses were trying to dismiss Jia Pingan, which made Cheng Da feel sour.
Jia Pingan said with a smile: "I think... let's take a look."
"What are you looking at?" Tang Xu said, "All the veterans have gone to the Ministry of War. This matter is settled, and it's none of our business."
Jia Ping'an just smiled, "Maybe there will be an accident."
Shaopeng shook his head, "The Ministry of War takes action, and it is certain to win."
Cheng Da sighed: "Xiao Jia, you have taken those brothers to practice in the Forbidden Garden these days. It is very hard. How about the captain... let Xiao Jia rest for a few days?"
This means to ask Jia Pingan to relax for a few days, and he will take care of things by the way.
"No need."
Jia Ping'an really doesn't need it.
Later, he brought dozens of hundred cavalry into the Forbidden Garden again.
Baiqi has the responsibility to inspect the Forbidden Garden, and now Tang Xu has left this matter to him.
…
In late spring, birds are singing and flowers are fragrant in the Forbidden Garden.
Li Zhi took Wang Zhongliang with him, and guards followed him far away.
Out of the Xuanwu Gate and to the left, Li Zhi looked at the scenery all the way, thinking about the benefits of expanding his personal power.
"That broom star's proposal is quite good, but it's a pity that things got leaked."
The more Li Zhi thought about it, the more regretful he became.
Suddenly several riders appeared in front of him, and Wang Zhongliang shouted, "Who?"
Li Zhi frowned, "What are you talking about? It's Baiqi."
It was indeed Baiqi who came, and Jia Pingan was the leader.
"I have seen His Majesty."
Li Zhi asked: "But did the inspection come here?"
Jia Pingan said: "Your Majesty, Baiqi is practicing."
He and his subordinates are in military uniform, even carrying bows and arrows.
Li Zhi nodded, "Qing is very diligent, I know."
Wang Zhonghao looked around curiously, "Jia Canjun, what can you practice here?"
Just waiting for you to ask such a sentence!
Jia Pingan felt that Wang Zhongliang had a talent for making jokes.
"Your Majesty, the Baiqi is His Majesty's Baiqi." Jia Pingan expressed his loyalty first, "Everything can be done if forewarned, and if not forewarned, it will be abandoned. In order to better protect His Majesty, Baiqi has been practicing since half a year ago, for example... hide Tracking, looking for news."
Huh!
Li Zhi raised his head, thinking that he was so intentional, so let's take a look.
"So I will take a look."
How to practice?
Li Zhi was confused, and Wang Zhongliang was even more clueless.
Qian Niu Bei came from behind, and the two sides were rivals. After a face-to-face meeting, after hearing about this, Qian Niu Bei came up with suggestions.
"Hide the trace, then hide here, and then I will find it later."
Li Zhi nodded, thinking that this proposal was good, he pointed to the right side and said, "Let them hide here."
Wang Zhongliang was also curiously waiting to watch the excitement.
But those hundreds of riders didn't move, and even looked weird.
Be bold!
Wang Zhongliang frowned, "What are Jia Canjun waiting for?"
A Qianniu prepared his body and said: "There are some flowers and trees here, but they are not easy to hide."
Li Zhi smiled and said: "I won't go in, it's here, if I can't notice it, it will be considered a success."
"Your Majesty is wise."
Jia Ping'an looked confused, "It's just... Your Majesty, please take a look."
He pointed to his left, which was the emperor's right, "Your Majesty, please take a closer look."
"Um?"
Li Zhi frowned, looked carefully several times, and asked, "What's here?"
Jia Ping'an looked at those thousands of bulls preparing themselves.
Everyone is puzzled.
Jia Pingan clapped his hands, "Come out!"
Looking at the very quiet place just now, one by one in disguise stood up, and the nearest one was only three steps away from the emperor.
These hundred riders were dressed in colorful camouflage, even their faces were smeared with grass juice so that their true colors could not be seen clearly, and they appeared suddenly, like ghosts.
"Protect Your Majesty!"
Wang Zhongliang was frightened, and rushed up to block Li Zhi.
Several Qianniu Beishen were also frightened, and hurriedly drew their swords.
"No need to do that." Li Zhi was taken aback before, but now he stepped forward with great interest, reached out to touch Baiqi's disguise, and asked, "How did you do this?"
"It is made by mixing grass juice with other things. The grass juice has a strong taste, and it is not eye-catching if it is not mixed with other things."
Li Zhi stepped in and checked the hundred riders one by one.
"I've only looked at it a few times, and the nearest one is just at my feet, but I can't even find it. What if I am ambush the enemy general?"
Jia Ping'an said: "Your Majesty, the enemy generals will not leave the central army easily, and will be surrounded even if they go out. This kind of hiding is more important to avoid the opponent's search, and... assassinate the enemy's dignitaries when necessary."
Li Zhi nodded. This kind of Baiqi made him feel very strange, but he was also very interested.
"Who practiced?" He looked with his hands behind his back.
Jia Ping'an smiled and said: "I just came up with an idea on this matter, and it depends on everyone's hard work and thinking."
He was doing this, and Tang Xu and Shao Peng acquiesced.
The subjects were proposed by him, and the goals and suggestions were given. Many projects were personally done by him, and everyone provided suggestions.
A Baiqi raised his hand, "Your Majesty, this is a camouflage created by Jia Canjun. At the beginning, Jia Canjun said that there should be different camouflages in different environments, green, yellow..."
Jia Pingan smiled.
Li Zhi nodded slightly, feeling that it was rare for this young man to be so humble.
"Why are you doing this?"
Li Zhi asked suddenly.
This is what Jia Ping'an was waiting for.
In the past few days, he has led his subordinates to practice on the only way to Ganye Temple, just waiting for the rabbit.
The emperor came and saw Baiqi's efforts, so...
The Ministry of War's preparations were hasty. They felt that if Baiqi retreated, they would have no opponents in this matter, so they were a little slack.
This is Baiqi's opportunity.
Jia Ping'an said seriously: "Your Majesty, to inquire about information from the outside world requires more powerful means, and the Ministry of War is no match for Baiqi!"
Since you want to start a movie with your opponent, don't say anything modest, just slap him.
Li Zhi glanced at him, but what he was thinking about was expanding his personal power.
This matter was proposed by Jia Pingan. Originally, he agreed very much. Whoever wanted to be intercepted by the Ministry of War, all the officials agreed, so he could only endure it.
But Jia Pingan's move is clearly saying: Your Majesty, it is a mule or a horse, and pull Baiqi and the Ministry of War out for a while.
Interesting idea.
Li Zhi nodded.
He really wanted to see the battle between the Ministry of War and Baiqi.
(end of this chapter)