Chapter 337 The storm is about to come (Updated!)
After leaving Zhenwumen, Feng Tang ran around the city for a long time before he slowly calmed down his restless heart.
"Feng Zuo, a few days ago, you said there was news from Pianguan that there were signs of Su Nang Taiji's activities?" Feng Tang suddenly reined in his horse and slowly turned around and asked.
“Well, it’s the news from Ma Chengxun of the Ma family.” Feng Zuo said in a deep voice.
There are two major military families in Datong, one is the Feng family, and the other is the Ma family. The Ma family is a local military guard family, and the Feng family is a family of martial arts founding in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, in Datong Town, the Feng family has always been the main one, and the Ma family As a deputy, the imperial court did not allow such local Wuwei families to serve as military chiefs in the local area. For example, the current head of the Ma family, Ma Gui, was transferred to Xuanfu as the chief soldier.
Ma Chengxun was a member of the Ma family in Datong. He was transferred to Shanxi Town to guard the West Road. He was mainly responsible for the line from Luoquanbao to Baihubao.
"Zhalike died not long ago, and Sanniang is now in poor health. Su Nang Taiji is indeed very strong now, but Bu Shitu has the support of the elders in his clan and has a righteous name. This Su Nang Taiji will not be able to deal with Bu Shitu well. Rabbit, what’s the point of being so active outside the border wall at this time?”
The situation of the Tatars outside the Great Wall is really too chaotic. Even if a large number of detectives are sent out, there are many internal disputes among the Tatars, and the situation of each department is also changing. It is common for them to support him today and turn against him tomorrow. The control of the various forces inside is also very difficult.
It stands to reason that when Sanniangzi and Zhelike were in charge of the Tumote Ministry, they had always lived in harmony with Dazhou. Now Zhelike is dead, Sanniangzi is now old and in poor health, and her grandson Su Nangtai Ji has other This group of troops was the strongest, but they were the most aggressive towards the Great Zhou Dynasty. This also put great pressure on the Great Zhou military towns from Datong to Ningxia.
Feng Zuo hesitated for a moment, "Sir, Su Nang Taiji and Bu Shitu are competing for the throne of Tumet Khan and the king of Shunyi. Although Su Nang Taiji has the advantage in strength, it is difficult for him to convince other people in the ministry. , I don’t think Su Nangtai Jimo wants to use it to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty and achieve the purpose of proving his power?”
Regarding Feng Zuo's suspicion, Feng Tang believed that there was some truth to it, but it was not convincing enough to conclude that Su Nang Tai Ji was desperate to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty. Moreover, if Su Nang Tai Ji really intended to do this, it would be unconvincing. Instead of showing off on the line from Yulin to Shanxi Town, we should go directly to Ningxia Town.
It is impossible for the Tatars to not know the situation on the three sides, four towns and Xuanda, where is the strongest and where is the weakest. The Tatars also have a lot of informants within the border wall and know it like the back of their hand, even if Feng Tang is already big on the Yulin side. They started killing, but it was still difficult to get rid of these traitors like maggots on the tarsal bones.
Shaked his head, Feng Tang's inner doubts and worries became more and more serious. He always felt that there should be some conspiracy here, but for a while he couldn't grasp the key point.
You Shigong has already written a letter asking if it is necessary to transfer the main force eastward to prevent Su Nang Taiji's cavalry from going south, but Feng Tang has not yet given a reply.
The current line from Jian'an Fort to Zhenqiang Fort is obviously insufficient. Once the Tatar cavalry moves south, it will be difficult to resist it. However, Shanxi Town and Datong Town are affected by Su Nang Taiji's troop mobilization. The main focus must be on With their respective defenses up, naturally no one is willing to help Yulin share the pressure.
"Has there been any news from Bu Shitu?" Feng Tang galloped on his horse until he arrived at the foot of Zhenbei Terrace.
"Bu Shitu seems to have disappeared. Su Nang Taiji is so arrogant. I wonder if this guy is a coward?" Feng Zuo shook his head, "His strength is far less than Su Nang Taiji. Sanniang Taiji is also bedridden now. Otherwise, there is no such thing as this guy."
"Then those of us who passed by didn't see him in person?" Feng Tang groaned and pressed the saddle, signaling the strong horse under his crotch to stop.
"I met him once, but I couldn't see him again. This guy is as cunning as a fox and good at pretending to be weak. He is quite supported by the elders in the ministry." Feng Zuo didn't know why the master paid so much attention to the fortune teller. The guy's strength is obviously not as good as Su Nang Taiji's, and he is not a threat at all.
"Feng Zuo, this is what makes people confused." Feng Tang took the reins of the horse, and the strong horse turned around on the spot, snorting continuously, "This is the time of spring and winter, and it should be said that these guys It’s time for the Tatars to recuperate, why?”
“What do you mean, sir?” When Feng Tang said this, Feng Zuo felt something was wrong.
For the nomadic people on the grassland, winter and spring are the time when their cattle and horses lose weight, and they need to save money. After this period of time, it can be said that they will never act rashly unless they have to, but now the Tumut people are acting strangely. Frequently, this is not common sense.
“Then what do you mean, sir…”
"Tell You Shigong that his troops cannot be moved. I don't believe Su Nang Tai Ji dares to go south to attack our Yulin Town. Su Nang Tai Ji will not be unclear about our situation. Although our town has cleared a few groups, They still have their spies, and his troops will still be left to compete with Shitu for the throne." Feng Tang finally made the decision: "Let Shigong's troops continue to move westward, and the necessary troops must be maintained on the line from Anding Fort to Tianshui Fort, and be vigilant The Ningxia side supports Shixian, and I don’t have to worry about him.”
After another pause, Feng Tang finally made up his mind: "Let He Renlong lead his three thousand men to the Sweet Water Castle immediately."
"Ah?!" Feng Zuo was startled, "Master, this is too dangerous, our side..."
"If Su Nang Taiji doesn't come, who else can come? The more Su Nang Taiji shows off here, the more obvious their purpose becomes, which is to hold us and Shanxi Town's troops from moving rashly. So what is his purpose? ?" Feng Tang felt stiff and numb due to the cold wind, but his head became more and more awake, "There must be a connection here, this is a conspiracy!"
“But what about the fortune telling rabbit? What if…” Feng Zuo couldn’t help but said.
"How dare he come with the little strength that Fortune Teller Rabbit has? He just ran back from the West Sea and is exhausted. He is still counting on all parties to give him some relief. If he loses thousands, he will never think about it. If Mert is in trouble, Su Nangtaiji might kill him."
Feng Tang pondered for a moment, and then said: "Send our people again to show that we support him as King of Shunyi and are willing to give him some help..."
Feng Zuo was shocked, glanced around, and changed his face in horror: "Master, this is impossible!..."
It's nothing to do with the Foreign Affairs Bureau. Anyway, I can't grasp the handle. If I get caught, it means I'm spying on intelligence. But if this kind of statement represents diplomacy and politics, it really means giving someone a handle. If the general does this, , it's tantamount to rebellion, then the Censor and the Dragon Guard can directly send you to prison.
Feng Zuo was puzzled. He had always been cautious, so why was he so bold this time?
"Feng Zuo, I know the importance. I'm just making a statement first. There won't be anything in writing. I'm worried that there will be chaos in the northwest this time. Someone from the court will definitely come. If the Tatars outside the Great Wall are really involved. , I'm afraid it's not just the Tumut people, maybe the Gansu town side will also be affected." Feng Tang's face was as gloomy as water, "After the Hamiwei side was occupied by Turpan, there has been no peace, Chagatai Khan The country cannot control Turpan at all, and even the interior of Turpan is in chaos. If there are one or two ambitious people among them, they will inevitably take the opportunity to cause chaos and move eastward..."
Feng Zuo understood. The master has been worried that trouble will occur in Ningxia Town. Once trouble occurs in Ningxia Town, the only way to get reinforcements is from the surrounding Yulin Town, Gansu Town and Guyuan Town. If Gansu Town is also held back by Turpan to the west, Guyuan Town has always been Weak, and the territory is unstable and overrun with bandits, I am afraid we have to go down to Yulin Town to shoulder this heavy burden. However, if we do not "settle" the Tumut tribe in the Hetao to the north, Yulin Town can draw out How much power comes?
"Master, this is still too dangerous. Even if there is trouble in Ningxia, we can wait until the imperial army comes. Datong and Shanxi towns can mobilize troops. Why take such risks?" Feng Zuo still disagreed. Ningxia was in trouble. It's not the master's responsibility, but if the master goes to "negotiate" with Bu Shitu, it will be easy to give someone a handle. Maybe it won't matter during the war, but after the war is over, it will be hard to say.
Feng Tang was silent. This is indeed a problem. Civil servants can do this kind of thing without fear, but military generals who do this kind of thing are just licking blood on the edge of a knife and dancing on the tip of a needle.
He has long passed the age of impulsiveness and needs to think about his own family.
"Feng Zuo, I know what you mean. I'm afraid that there won't be enough time. Ningxia Town is really destroyed. If we want to rebuild it, the court will not have the power at all." Feng Tang sighed, "Datong Town and Shanxi It is not so easy for the town to send troops. Wang Ziteng does not seek merit but seeks no fault. If he finds any reason, saying that there is something strange happening with the Tumut people or Gahan, the court will not dare to casually use the soldiers from Xuanda. , and sending troops from Datong and Shanxi over would be very costly and time-consuming..."
"Sir, that is a matter of the imperial court!" Feng Zuo blushed, "You are the commander-in-chief of Yulin Town, not the governor of the three sides, nor the minister of the Ministry of War. You are a military general, not a civil servant! Brother Keng has just been admitted to Shuji Sir, if you don’t think about yourself, you should also think about Brother Keng!”
Feng Tang looked up to the sky and sighed. Indeed, he needed to think clearly. He was labeled as a "traffic Tatar". Even if he could get rid of it, it would definitely have a great impact, especially if it affected Brother Keng. Well worth it.
"That's it, let's just send someone to find Bu Shitu immediately. We just say that we are willing to help him, welcome him back to Hetao, and are willing to live in harmony with him. Don't talk about anything else." Feng Tang thought about it: "We must keep track of him at all times. If anything happens, you should be able to contact him at any time, and observe the situation of the troops he brought back."
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