: Use both suppression and pacification

The capital is full of vitality. The Ministry of Personnel is implementing the method of official examination, and the Ministry of Revenue has carried out large-scale reforms in immigration, land, and taxation. All these government achievements have been quantified and linked to the Ministry of Personnel’s examination.

At the same time, the Ministry of Rites is also conducting careful arguments on the content of the Autumn Examination and the strengthening of the current situation in the academies across the country. This is just the first step. As students crawl out of the old past papers and turn their attention to the real society, they will find that the remarks of ancient sages cannot solve all current problems. They will naturally think and study things that are more suitable for reality.

Education reform is the most important and basic thing, and it is the least easy to abolish politics due to people. At the same time, it is also the most deeply rooted and unshakable. So Yang Ling used this roundabout approach. The Ming Dynasty was open, and many scholars began to question the Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism. The increase in the current situation and policy theory will accelerate this speed of seeking knowledge and reason. It is an introduction.

Through this introduction, more and more knowledgeable people will gradually lead to thinking about the future through their focus and understanding of the times, thus deriveing ​​many new theories and theories. At this time, the open maritime trade will continuously bring in foreign information and knowledge, and these new knowledge will play a role in promoting, inspiring and complementing.

The wisdom of the ancients should not be underestimated. The ancient scholars were the backbone of this era, and they were the people who were most familiar with the human affairs and social development in this era. Correct and promote them in the general direction, just like building canals and controlling water, they will naturally follow the smoothest road. This is Yang Ling's method.

Among the six major yamen, the Ministry of War was the busiest, and sent troops to dispatch generals to encircle and block them. On the one hand, it gradually closed the encirclement and compressed the white-clothed army into smaller and smaller areas of activity. On the other hand, it began to deploy the bandit suppression in Shanxi. The spies sent outside the pass also sent information from the north and the Western Regions to allow the Ministry of War to understand the movements of the Mongols at any time.

Taihang, Luliang, Luoyang, Tongguan, Pujin Ferry, and Longmen Ferry, these Taihang waterways, mountain roads and important cities began to increase troops and station cannons. Zhongtiao Mountains were vast, and the key passes that could be reached from east to west, south and north to gather heavy troops. Before Yangling left the capital, he began to set up troops and set up defenses and surrounded them quietly.

Recruiting is the best strategy, and it is best not to use weapons. However, if Zhao Fengzi refused to submit, he had to move his troops. He had to prepare both hands, and once he was weak, he had to get along with the Hongniang. As for how to get along with the Hongniang, Yang Ling couldn't afford to be strong and soft, so he had to take one step at a time and adapt to the situation.

Cheng Qiyun went to Liaodong first, and Adni was not a trapped person in the deep courtyard. So she went to Liaodong with her. If she hadn't been pregnant, Xuelimei, who was very quiet and thoughtful, would have followed her, and the women in the Yang family's courtyard would have become increasingly restless.

Yang Ling's indulgence and Cheng Qiyun, Ma Lian'er and Adni's achievements made them no longer think that once a woman gets married, she will have to stay out of the door. She is not at home to take care of her husband and children. Now even Han Youniang, who always regards her politeness as a wife, is eager to try it out.

They were actually just girls of sixteen or seventeen years old, full of vitality, and Yang Ling was unwilling to let them stay at home all day. So when he left the capital, he handed over the medicinal products business from Northeast China to Gao Wenxin, fur and grain business to Han Youniang for management, so that they could try to get familiar with it first.

However, it is impossible for the dignified Duke of Wei to show up in public to do these things. The experienced shopkeepers are at the front desk to take care of them. They are just behind the scenes. Yu Tangchun and Xue Limei are the general ledgers of the Yang family. Now that the business belongs to their own family, of course they have to control the last level.

Yang Ling's troops were sent to Shanxi. He wanted to arrange for Wu Hanchao and Song Xiaoai to go south from the water to pick up Ma Lian'er back to Beijing, but he happened to receive a letter from Ma Lian'er to Nanjing. Their business in Jiangnan was too large. Now Yu Yong is in Yizhou, Cheng Qiyun is in Liaodong, and she is the only one left in Jiangnan. He wants to make all the things clear, but it will not be completed in a short while.

After all, this business is not owned by Yangling's family. There are many royal relatives, rich families in Jiangnan who invest and pay dividends or jointly operate. As the main operators, if they do not explain clearly, they will leave. In the face of the White Army's trouble in Jiangnan, I'm afraid these joint venture investors will have suspicions, so she has to stay for a longer time, sort out the accounts, and have a clear explanation of the shopkeepers of various business outlets in Jiangnan before she can leave.

The white-clothed army was frustrated in attacking Jinling and turned to Jiangxi. They might not come back for a while. Moreover, there is a powerful general Zhou De'an in Shitou City, which is not so easy to destroy. Although this person has a strong murderous aura and is too eager for fame and fortune, he is undoubtedly a brave general in war.

This time, Xiaowu and Xiaoai didn't have to rush to go south, so Yang Ling took them to Shanxi. These two people had certain experience in mountain warfare, and they might come in handy at critical moments.

The horse whistles and the wind blows, and the red sun shines on the banner!

There is a pass on the cliff in front of you. The pass is built beside the mountain. The city wall on the right is the mountain peak, and the cliff on the left is the cliff. From a distance, it seems that the pass tower will fall down at any time. It is actually a dangerous place where one person can pass through thousands of people.

The ninth level of the Great Wall, the Niangzi Pass has arrived.

After passing this pass, you will enter Shanxi.

The soldiers were clanging and the flags were flying. Yang Ling still commanded three thousand iron cavalry. The horns were whistling on the pass, and the gate was open. The generals guarding the pass came out of the pass from afar. Yang Ling walked ahead with his horse without armor, a turban, a green gauze robe, and a leather belt to tie his waist. He was free and relaxed, just like a scholar.

The bird of prey is about to attack, and the wings are closed; the beast is about to fight, and the ears are about to fall down. Since the signboard is to attract peace, you have to show some peace and sincerity. Therefore, Yang Xiucai led his troops.

"Zhao Xiucai, why did you withdraw your troops?" Hongniang quickly walked into the cave, her steps were light, her waist was like a light willow. Feng Lei followed behind, staring at her slim waist, her eyes sometimes fluctuating and sometimes straight.

Suddenly he noticed Zhao Sui's meaningful gaze. Feng Lei woke up in shock. His face couldn't help but feel hot, and he bowed embarrassedly: "See Marshal Zhao!"

Xing Laohu was the head coach of the Xiangmath thief in Shanxi, Zhao Sui was the deputy commander. After Hongniang went up the mountain to join forces with them, she also served as the deputy marshal. However, Cui Ying'er rebelled was a rebellion, but she had never fought for the country and realized the world, so she felt awkward to call the marshal. When she saw Xing Laohu, Zhao Crazy People came to him and was called by Zhao Xiucai. Perhaps in her heart, only the scholar in the Confucian shantytown on Bai Dengshan was worthy of being called the marshal.

The red lady was wearing men's clothes, and she was wearing short clothes. She wrapped a cloth pizza on her head, tied her waist with a cloth towel, and inserted a short sword in a diagonal manner. She was wearing ivy boots on her feet, and was wearing backward legs with thousands of straits of gauntlets on her legs, and was full of heroic posture.

The Hongniang sat on a stone bench in a big way. She looked at Zhao Sui with her knees and said majesticly: "Xu Tai and Jiang Bin are all brave generals in the court, but we have the advantage of the territory, we can attack and retreat and defend. We still have the upper hand at present. We cannot easily shrink our army.

In a few months, heavy snow will be blocked. Now we need to store grain as much as possible, so the traffic roads cannot be blocked by officers and soldiers. Our people and horses have been stationed in the western mountain and have not yet exerted their efforts. If the scholar is tired and weak, then change his defense and let our people and horses garrison the northeast."

Zhao Shui sighed and said, "Ship Cui, the court has changed, and the commander is not Xu Tai."

Cui Ying'er raised her eyebrows and said, "So what? The soldiers come to block the generals, the water comes to cover the earth, and the officers and soldiers change their generals at the last minute. They are the ones who are in trouble, what are they afraid of?"

Zhao Sui smiled indifferently and said, "This time is different. Yang Ling is coming from the direction!"

"Yang... Yang Ling?" Cui Ying'er's heart was thumping, and she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable sitting on the ground. She moved and said, "He...uh..., didn't you say that he was in charge of the reform and reform in Beijing? Why... Why did the court send him again?"

The Hong Niang was dressed in martial arts uniform and was majestic. She was originally quite masculine, but her shoulders collapsed, her eyebrows smoothed, and her voice became thinner.

Zhao Crazy sighed and said, "Yang Ling must have seen through the hidden secrets of us here. Xu Tu's big plan, so he couldn't wait to send troops to attack. As soon as Yang Ling arrived, he restrained the officers and soldiers from attacking. I don't know what his intention was to stop the troops. The person who came was not good, so I had to be more cautious."

He sighed regretfully and said, "The situation in Shanxi is the most complete. Outside, there are Taihang, Luliang, Wangwu, Xicheng, Zhongtiao and other mountains forming its outer barrier, surrounded by the Yellow River to the west; inside, there are Hengshan, Wutai Mountain, Guancen Mountain, Yizhou Mountain, Taiyue Mountain, Yunzhong Mountain, Huo Mountain, Jiwang Mountain and other mountains interspersed, forming an inner circle with danger.

This is a very good insider battle. As long as I have one or two years to build up here, take the entire Shanxi area, then go out to the Jin Dynasty, Bolongmen, and go down between Jingwei and Wei. You can also go out of the courtyard, Huguan, Handan, Jingxing and east, and the troops head directly to the capital. When it is not good, you can defend it with danger. However, I can't wait."

"What's wrong with Yang Ling? He also carried a head for eating on his shoulders? I'm afraid he would do anything? He's not a big deal!" Feng Lei glared at his eyes and shouted in discontently.

"Pig head! My scholar and I are discussing matters, what are you doing? Let's take a break!" Cui Ying'er was unhappy, and she let out her pretty eyes. Feng Lei obediently shut up, drooped her head, and didn't dare to put any farts.

Zhao Fengzi frowned and said, "Yang Ling is a man with great strategy in using troops to fight. Although he may not be the number one general in the world, looking at him going south and north, water and land, mountain wars, all of which are remarkable.

The most important thing is that fighting is not just tactics, whether there are people in the court to restrain themselves, whether the strategies formulated can be recognized, whether the generals under him obey his orders, and whether the supply of food and supplies can be timely is the key to victory or defeat. If these joints are not available, even if Wu Mu reborn and Wu Hou reborn, he will be defeated.

Yang Ling is the favorite minister of the emperor today. He asked for soldiers and money, and the court responded actively. No matter how arrogant and powerful a general, he dared not be unwilling to do his life under his command. Therefore, when he went to fight, he had to do nothing and would definitely be invincible. I could deal with Miao Kui and Xu Tai's elite troops in all kinds of battles, but I could not deal with his power of Yang Ling's hostage to Mount Tai."

Cui Ying'er's eyes flashed and she blurted out: "Are you going to... go?"

Zhao Shui was silent for a moment and said, "The Grand Marshal is sick. Now he is in a tendency to get worse. It is really difficult to be trapped in Zhongtiao Mountain. In addition, the brothers Liu Liu echoed us from afar and cooperated with each other so that we can develop here with peace of mind. Now they have been gradually compressed by the official army and are in a difficult situation in Jiangnan. Liu Liu has already written a letter asking us to rush our army south to rescue him. Brother Xing also means this..."

Zhao Sui stopped talking at this point, and Hongniang already understood what he meant. Zhao Sui was resourceful, so he was elected as the actual commander of this rebel army. However, his backbone and senior generals, including the nominal Grand Marshal Xing Laohu, were all from Liu Liu. The so-called Yangling was strong and resourceful, which was certainly one reason. He wanted to go south. It was not because of the strong pressure from the inside.

When Feng Lei heard that he was going south to meet Liu Liu and Qi and others, he couldn't help but be excited. He was about to express his opinion when he saw Madam Hong pondering, so he hurriedly closed his mouth again.

"What are you going to do?" Hong Niangzi thought to herself that her original intention was not in the kingdom, but to use the strength of the rebel army to deal with Zhou De'an, the enemy who killed her father. Although Yang Hu is now in Jiangnan, she is very reluctant to see the local people, but Zhao Sui's troops southward was undoubtedly a good opportunity.

Zhao Shu waved his hand and walked back to the left and left, quietly explaining his thoughts to Hong Niangzi. Hong Niang took the order and left. Feng Lei was about to retreat, but Zhao Shu suddenly said, "General Feng stayed."

When the Hongniang left, Zhao Sui walked to Feng Lei with a calm look. He stared at him for a while before whispering: "Feng Lei. You should immediately select three or five hundred martial arts and smart and loyal subordinates from the troops of our army, and then take a small path down the mountain, cross the river and go south, and enter the Central Plains first."

Feng Lei said in surprise: "I? I only lead a few hundred people first?"

Zhao Sui nodded and said, "Yes, you and Liu Erqi go together. Now there are many merchants who are transporting western grains in the east to make profits. I have prepared gold and silver for you. First, go to Shaanxi, then buy some carts of mules, rice and grain, pretend to be merchants and then head east. I want you to go..."

After hearing this, Feng Lei suddenly realized it and said excitedly: "Master Zhao's brilliant plan, let's prepare now."

After Feng Lei said that, he bowed and left excitedly.

Zhao Sui watched Feng Lei leave, sighed softly, and shook his head again. Since Hong Niang went up the mountain, Feng Lei's expression and behavior have become abnormal. He thought he had concealed it very well. In fact, not only Zhao Sui could see it, but she was afraid that Hong Niang would have noticed it, otherwise she would not have changed to Hong Shang and showed her men's clothes all day long.

This Feng Lei Xinian was also one of the strong competitors in the competition for martial arts and brides in the old village of Cui’s family. His martial arts skills were not inferior to Yang Hu. Unfortunately, he could not read a lot of words, so he had no advantage in comparison with Yang Hu. Although he had high martial arts skills, he was not as good as Hong Niangzi. Miss Cui didn’t let him go, so how could he pass this level?

Feng Lei was defeated by the handsome and beautiful Hongmao, but he has a special liking for her since then and he never forgets her. He doesn't want to see Yang Hu and his wife lovingly, and he doesn't want to be under Yang Hu. Yang Hu is the head of the Beilu Forest, so he withdrew from the Green Forest and joined the thief.

When he heard that Yang Hu and his wife had a bad relationship, Cui Ying'er moved back to the old village of Cui's family, Feng Lei's thoughts became lively again. When he was in Bazhou, Zhang Mao, Liu Liu and others discussed matters, and Feng Lei always persuaded everyone to call him a bandit and go to Taihang Mountain to join Yang Hu. It was because the drunken man was not drinking.

If Yang Hu doesn't divorce his wife, then Hong Niang will always be the daughter-in-law of the Yang family. The punishment for committing evil in the green forest road is extremely severe, and Feng Lei has no unbearable thoughts. However, Hong Niang left Yang Hu, and in his eyes, he is still Miss Cui, who was secretly in love with him.

When I think of her, I feel sweet. If I can always be with her, watch her smile and listen to her words, it will be the happiness I have always dreamed of. The Hongmao suddenly came to Zhongtiao Mountain, and Feng Lei could see the beautiful beauty every day, and he couldn't help but lose his composure. His words and expressions would inevitably lose their composure sometimes.

Zhao Sui saw it, fearing that his powerful general would do something traitorous. Especially Hong Madam not only had a husband, but also the wife of another leader of the rebel army. Once something really happened, the white-clothed army fought and the horse thieves, Zhang Fei killed Yue Fei and killed all over the sky, and then the fun would be great.

But I really couldn't speak about this kind of thing, and I hesitated for a long time. At present, I had to let him go to Jiangnan to handle important matters. Let's transfer him away for the time being. When his army also arrived in Jiangnan, join forces with Yang Hu's army. In front of his husband, Feng Lei should be able to eliminate this evil thought? Otherwise, this would be a hidden danger of civil strife.

The generals had no foresight. They ignored the looseness of the outside and tightness of the inside. They were gradually collecting the ranks of the White Army in Jiangnan, intending to trap the reality of the Jiangnan White Army. They blindly demanded to join Yang Hu and Liu Liuhe. Shanxi's foothold was not stable and Yang Ling, a powerful enemy, came again. Thinking about it, externally and internally troubled, Zhao Crazy Slapped his thigh and sighed: "Alas! Women are a disaster. The ancients really did not deceive me!"

Zhao Crazy Man sighed with emotion, and ran into a guard outside, panting and said, "Master Zhao, the officers and soldiers are going up the mountain."

Crazy Zhao was shocked and stood up suddenly and said, "Hurry up and face the enemy!"

The guard was stunned and hurriedly said, "It was the officers and soldiers who sent people... to the mountain, and we want to see the Grand Marshal and you."

Zhao Crazy was so angry that he wanted to give the idiot a big mouth. He glared at him and said, "What are they sending people up the mountain to do?"

"Recruitment!"

Taiyuan Guard, commander, the commander, baking wine in the study, the mud stove, and the dishes were four flavors. Li Fuda and Jiangnanyan were sitting and drinking. Li Fuda said with a heartfelt desire: "The great gift has already scoundrel Yang Hu, and Liu Liu and his group of tyrants went to Jiangxi. Now, it is legitimate to capture the military power of King Ning.

Daren instructed King Ning to take the lead in responding to the Zhengde restructuring and donating a large sum of silver. This thing was done very much, and this move would definitely eliminate Zhengde's vigilance. Others worked hard in Beijing. As long as those officials in Beijing turned a blind eye to the interference of King Ning's military affairs, King Ning could control enough troops to incur the trouble."

Jiang Nanyan reminded: "Master, Yang Ling has come to Shanxi again. The last time he went to Datong, our "Dragon Trap Plan" was destroyed by him, and the power that this sect developed in Datong for many years was completely wiped out. This person is not simple. The leader must not lose his care."

Li Fuda said calmly: "Why bother nervous? Miao Kui and Xu Tai are helpless in suppressing bandits in Shanxi. Zhao's power is growing stronger and stronger. Yang Ling must come. But he came to Zhao's madman from Zhongtiao Mountain. What impact will it have on me?"

Jiang Nanyan said anxiously: "Master, what the subordinate means is... This person is really a disaster for my teaching. Since he has come to Shanxi, should he find an opportunity to get rid of him?"

Li Fuda's eyes were fixed and he said in a deep voice: "He is now a Duke of the State, and he is in and out of the country, how can he do it? Once his success is successful, if he loses his skills, will everything be fine if I work hard here? Furthermore, Taiyuan is my defense. If something happens here, even the King of Jin will be punished. Can I, a commander of the guard, still maintain my official position and military power? Don't do stupid things!"

Seeing that Jiangnan Yan looked unwilling tone, Li Fuda calmed down and said, "Yang Ling repeatedly ruined the great affairs of this sect, and was righteous... Do you think I don't hate him? I wish I could eat his flesh and drink his blood! But the more I did this, the less I could not lose my big things because of the small. If there was a chance to get rid of my ties, I would naturally not let him go, otherwise I would not act rashly.

Killing a strong potential opponent but losing the opportunity to win the country is not a big loss? Isn’t it difficult to challenge the Ming Dynasty court with a deep root for more than a hundred years? Is it difficult to kill a strong potential? I am not afraid of this. I will be as afraid of Yang Ling as a tiger? Whether it is just killing or not, I have to consider it thoroughly and calculate which one we have gained or lost. Nanyan, endurance, it is especially difficult!"

Hearing Li Fuda's voice tremble slightly, Jiang Nanyan hurriedly said, "Master, the overall situation is the most important thing, it is the subordinates who are emotionally active."

Li Fuda sighed and was silent for a while before saying, "The court issued an edict to local governments to vigorously form a civilian and brave group to participate in the bandit suppression. I think the treasury has no silver available, so he has to replace the army with militia. Hey! When a large-scale group training is formed, the people of the Zhu family will plot to take advantage of it. Zhu Yuanzhang cultivates the land and raises soldiers, and Zhu Houzhao is more promising. Build a militia instead of the army to suppress bandits.

Nanyan, I came to you today, for this reason. Didn’t the court instruct the local government to vigorously form a group training and use it for bandit suppression? I went to the Jin Palace for activities and gave a generous gift to the commander commander, asking you for the position of Shanxi military preparation and training."

Jiang Nanyan said in confusion: "Start a group training for the Minsheng Group?"

Li Fuda smiled coldly and said, "Yes, it's not true that the people are strong. Didn't the court want to raise soldiers to save money? I, Li Fuda, raise them for him."

He held the cup in his hand and said lightly: "Now that the group training is formed, the source of the people and the people do not have to be restricted by the whole place. Nanyan, don't you understand what I mean?"

Jiang Nanyan's eyes lit up and suddenly said in a lost voice: "I understand! The leader of the sect wants his subordinates to gather the disciples of this religion to build a group and build a secret..."

As soon as he said this, Li Fuda raised his fingers between his lips and said with a smile: "If you understand, go do it. If I want the wind, Zhengde will send me wind. If I want the rain, Zhengde will send me rain. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty is so knowledgeable and tactful, why worry about the big things going on in this sect?"

After understanding the joints, Jiangnan Yan couldn't help but dance: "The leader is wise, we..."

"Silence, someone is here."

Sure enough, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and Li Fuda's personal guard said, "Report to Lord Wei, Duke Wei has sent military orders."

Li Fuda and Jiang Nanyan looked at each other and quickly walked out of the study room. A central army stood in front of the hall, covered in armor, and was covered in dust. When Li Fuda appeared, the central army immediately stepped forward quickly, raised the talisman and arrow in his palm with his right hand, and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Yin, when Taiyuan Guard saw this military order, immediately commanded the two guards and sent troops to Donghua Mountain."

"The last general will receive the order!" Li Fuda bowed and answered loudly, then stepped forward and took the order arrow with both hands, turned around and ordered, "Come on, drums and gather together! Those who have not arrived in the three drums, behead them!"

When his eyes met Jiangnanyan, his heart was already clear. Yang Ling passed the military order last time: "Preview the thief's power, distribute the battle and defense. After the defense is solid, restore the attack and suppression."
Chapter completed!