The imperial court dispatched troops and generals, and other parts of the Ming Dynasty also took action.

Sichuan general Qin Liangyu launched bandit suppression operations in Sichuan one after another, and even sent a thousand cavalry to Korchin to "greetings".

Yang Guozhu led 20,000 troops to leave Huguang and go to Yunnan to conduct large-scale military exercises with Yunnan General Zhao Shujiao and Guangxi General Yan Guangyou on the borders of Annan and Myanmar.

They used nearly a thousand artillery pieces, infantry, cavalry, and navy up to 70,000. The artillery fire was magnificent.

The border between Myanmar and the Ming Dynasty, the former place of bans, the place of chieftains, Wu Sangui, Tang Tong and others were shocked to see such a big battle in the Ming Dynasty.

Myanmar was even more alarmed. They did not think that the Ming Dynasty gathered such powerful troops just to eliminate the rebellion.

Annan is now divided and its relationship with the Ming Dynasty is complicated and uneasy. Various forces have sent missions to arrive at the border of the Ming Dynasty.

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The Ming Dynasty's court made such a big move inside and outside the court and the country mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, and the whole court and the country were in a state of excitement.

The senior executives were pressing by Zhou Zheng, and they were not worried. But the following was different. I don’t know how many people had various voices, and they wrote to oppose the letter and spoke fiercely.

Someone even wrote a letter to impeach Qian Qianyi, Zhou Zheng, Jiang Guangyue and others to the fullest, and they were completely incomplete.

As the Ming Dynasty prepared for the real Northern Expedition, although it had been long-awaited, everyone was panicked at this time.

From being promoted to the small people to the emperor, there is nothing that is not nervous.

Zhu Cixuan summoned Zhou Zheng seven or eight times a day, and discussed with Qian Qianyi more than ten times.

Some former nobles and old men ordered to start talking and put pressure on Zhou Zheng.

In early March, the court prepared more and more, the winter snow melted, and the wind became even louder.

Lu Xiangsheng summoned the generals in Jinzhou City, holding the Shangfang sword, and was scheduled to go north in early April!

The enemy is like facing a great enemy, and the whole nation is ready for war.

For a moment, the drums in Liaodong were thundering and murderous intent flooded the clouds.

In March, the road was blocked with heavy snow in Liaodong. There was ice and snow everywhere, and the war could not begin. Both sides were nervously preparing.

Zhou Zheng was looking at more than just Liaodong, but also a game of chess in the country.

In mid-March, Zhou Zheng returned home from the cabinet, exhausted and exhausted.

He lay in the yard, sat in a rocking chair, and pretended to sleep with his eyes closed.

Both children are very sensible, one serves tea and water, and the other serves snacks, so they will not disturb you any more at other times.

Zhou Fang came back from outside and looked at him without saying a word.

Shangguan Qing had been sitting in the sidewalk, watching Zhou Zheng sitting for a long time without moving, with a worried look on his face and found Zhou Fang.

Zhou Fang shook his head and said, "He is under too much pressure now, let him calm down and don't disturb him."

Shangguan Qing pursed his lips, still looking worried.

In the evening, Zhou Zheng still didn't move. This time the whole family was worried. Even Zhou Qingli came out of his room, stood under the eaves, and looked at Zhou Zheng lying on the rocking chair with a group of people.

Zhou Deshen looked up at Zhou Qingli and said, "Grandpa, please advise my father, he listens to you the most."

Zhou Qingli said silently, turned around and walked into the house.

Everyone was stunned and turned around and looked at him as soon as he was about to speak when he saw him lifting a chair and walking towards Zhou Zheng.

Zhou Qingli came to Zhou Zheng's side, put down the chair, reached out to pour a cup of tea, and said, "Helling?"

Zhou Zheng was shocked and woke up from his sleep. He watched Mr. Zhou sit next to him, turned his head back and saw a group of people looking at him, looked up at the sky, sat up, rubbed his face, and said, "No, I'm just asleep."

Zhou Qingli put down the teapot and said, "Is it because of the Liaodong incident? Or is it your reform?"

Zhou Zheng has encountered many difficulties now. One is reform. Reform and reform have always encountered strong resistance. Even in the Ming Dynasty, countries on the verge of destruction, the same is true for countries like the Ming Dynasty. The second is Liaodong. Liaodong is the thorn in the hearts of everyone in the Ming Dynasty. It cannot be pulled out and swallowed, and cannot sleep.

Now, while Zhou Zheng is forcibly promoting reforms, he is going to fight the Northern Expedition again, and no matter which one is easy.

If there are any mistakes, especially if the Northern Expedition is defeated, it may exhaust Zhou Zheng's reputation as much as he cultivates.

Zhou Zheng picked up the teacup and took a sip. He woke up a lot, and said with a smile: "There is pressure, but it is not so great. He just fell asleep accidentally."

Zhou Qingli looked at the sky gradually getting dark and said, "Actually, no matter whether Liaodong wins or loses, nothing will happen. The government and the government will understand, and as for those who do not understand, there are only a small number of people. Everyone is not optimistic about it. What's so strange if they lose?"

Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "I will not lose. I have conducted detailed deductions with Lu Xiangsheng and others and adopted the most conservative tactics. As long as the Jianlu does not abandon the city and becomes Mongolia, we will definitely win."

Seeing that Zhou Zheng's face was still tired, Zhou Qingli said, "Then what are you worried about?"

Zhou Zheng sighed in his heart and had to explain: "There are too many things and too complicated to bear it. After this battle, the cabinet will need to replenish its personnel at the latest next year."

Zhou Zheng’s explanation was really perfunctory, but when he said this, Zhou Qingli knew that he could not ask too much, so he could only say: “Everyone in his family was very worried about you. No matter how serious the state affairs were, he had to be responsible and have a basis for advancement and retreat.”

Zhou Zheng smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes."

Seeing that Zhou Qingli was awake, she felt relieved and walked back with a chair.

"Let's go." Zhou Qingli said to everyone.

Zhou Fang nodded and left with his wife and children.

Shangguan Qing also sent the two children away, and then he came to Zhou Zheng with a stool and looked at him silently.

Zhou Zheng patted her hand and said, "It's really okay."

Shangguan Qing pursed his lips and said, "I'll ask someone to take Dong Xiaowan and Liu Rushi to the capital."

Zhou Zheng was stunned and said, "What should I do if I pick them up?"

Shangguan Qing just looked at him.

Zhou Zheng just didn't react for a moment, frowned and pretended to be annoyed, "Are you idle all day long? I've heard their songs several times on the Qinhuai River, and there are others."

Shangguan Qing said: "Check it outside and don't let your father know."

Zhou Zheng stood up and said, "I think you are idle, go and boil water for me and I'll take a shower."

Shangguan Qing looked at his back, snorted softly, and then went to boil water as he said.

When Zhou Zheng was taking a shower, Liaodong was in a state of tension.

Lu Xiangsheng made a northern expedition in early April, and the army everywhere was ready to go.

Shenyang in Liaodong is even more martial lawful, with killings every day, and nearly 100,000 people gathered in Shenyang City at once!

The assassination of Menghezhou and others continued, and many dead soldiers appeared everywhere in Shenyang, destroying Jianlu's weapons, equipment, horses, food, etc.

Regarding the various situations of Jianlu, he also sent out of Shenyang City through the most stringent channels and rushed to Jinzhou quickly.

Jirgalang mobilized the army very frequently and gathered continuously, and actually raised up to 30,000 cavalry!

Jianlu cavalry also looted, robbed food and grass, and even massacred villages.

Each of them looked into the scouts wandered around Liaodong, staring at the Ming Dynasty's every move.

In late April, the war that was about to break out came to an abrupt end under the order of Lu Xiangsheng.
Chapter completed!