Zhou Zheng had no experience in fighting against Jianlu, and he didn't know the basis. He glanced at the people around him, and secretly planned to find an opportunity to ask people here.
Zhou Zheng continued to walk in Ningyuan City, observing that, compared to Shanhaiguan, the equipment and food here were sufficient to the naked eye, and he was more excited.
Ningyuan City is indeed not big. Zhou Zheng can see the whole picture after walking around. This is a small city. It was built in a hurry on the basis of a fort. It was not specifically for attacking the city, and there were no dangerous places around it. Go to the fortress city.
Zhou Zheng got off the city wall and was about to go to the temporary station Yuan Chonghuan arranged for them.
At this moment, there was a scream in front of him.
Zhou Zheng looked up and saw two men dressed like animal skins and not animal skins, and cotton-padded clothes. They grumbled and arrogantly walked towards the governor's office.
Zhou Zheng raised his brows and said, "Who are they?"
The soldier who accompanied Zhou Zheng was silent on the way. He glanced at it and said, "It's a prisoner."
Zhou Zheng vaguely guessed in his heart, but he was still slightly surprised, and if he knew it immediately.
Although the Ming Dynasty's condolences were in the name of Yuan Chonghuan's dispatch, they must have been contacted beforehand. But, so blatantly, wouldn't they be afraid of being criticized
Zhou Zheng watched the two men enter Yuan Chonghuan's governor's office, his heart changed, and he walked toward his residence as usual.
When Huang Weihuai was not there, Zhou Zheng tidied up, lying in the small horn, closed his eyes and rested, scrutinizing what he saw and heard all the way.
The situation in Shanhaiguan and Ning Yuan is not optimistic. The city is dilapidated and the heart to think about war is not enough. Yuan Chonghuan’s victory is likely to be a careless attempt to build the captives. Together with the imperial court’s fear of war, Ning Yuan has been held on, which can be regarded as a yes. Some kind of fluke.
But even if Ning Yuan was defended, the Ming Dynasty had become increasingly defensive in Liaodong, and Sun Chengzong was still able to plan a counterattack. By now, only a little defensive heart is left.
The defense cannot prevent the buildup of the captives, Mongolia can no longer effectively hold the captives, and Dongjiang Town is also quite fragile.
If things go on like this, what chance does Daming have to win
"We must find a way to curb the rate of expansion of the captives..."
Zhou Zheng, with his eyes closed, muttered to himself softly.
Daming is constantly weakening, but Jiankui keeps gaining resources in the war, and continues to grow rapidly. Under the circumstances, it is too dangerous for Daming.
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I don't know how long it took, Zhou Zheng was awakened by the knock on the door.
As soon as Zhou Zheng fell asleep accidentally, he opened his eyes, rubbed his face, watched the sky getting dark outside the window, and sat up.
The little official said outside the door: "Zhou Yushi, Master Yuan has prepared the banquet, please invite the adults to the banquet."
Zhou Zheng was suddenly wary. Yuan Chonghuan did not talk to him in private and openly entertained him. Is he really not afraid that Zhou Zhengjian will destroy his plan, or is he really planning to leave Zhou Zheng in Ningyuan and can't go to Shenyang
Zhou Zheng hummed, calmed down for a moment, washed his face, tidied his clothes, and opened the door to go out.
The little official rushed to accompany him and said, "Zhou Yushi, the other adults are here, and Master Yuan is also waiting for you."
When Zhou Zheng came to the main hall of the governor’s Yamen, he saw that all the people other than Huang Weihuai were already there. There were still many people who didn’t know Zhou Zheng. They should be the generals of Liaodong. They turned a blind eye to Zhou Zheng’s arrival and sat there. , Waiting, occasionally talk.
Zhou Zheng was arranged to sit down in his place, and then silently observe the people present.
The first one on the left is a sturdy man with a husky face. He feels sturdy and tall even when sitting, which is rare among Ming people.
Below him are some people wearing armor, their faces are a little dry, but their eyes are piercing, and they are quite energetic, which is different from the restrained and introverted civil servants in the capital.
These people turned a deaf ear to Zhou Zheng, and naturally didn't care about his observations, sitting and waiting for themselves.
Not long after, Yuan Chonghuan came out from the side door, smiling and talking to the people around him.
Accompanied by him were the two Jianhu men and Huang Weihuai.
It can be seen that the smiles of several people are very real, there is nothing false, in the polite voice, each in their place.
Everyone in the hall naturally wanted to see him, Zhou Zheng also stood up, observing the expressions of Jianlu, Huang Weihuai, and Yuan Chonghuan, and inferred what they were talking about.
Yuan Chonghuan wore a uniform, which was even more refined, but his demeanor had a perseverance that the adults in the city didn't have.
"Sit down, you don't have to be polite." Yuan Chonghuan said with a smile, sitting in the first place, overlooking the people below.
When he smiled, the atmosphere in the hall was much better. Everyone raised their hands and sat down, talking and laughing.
Looking at Zhou Zheng, he had an understanding of Yuan Chonghuan's reputation in Ningyuan and even Liaodong.
Yuan Chonghuan did not see Zhou Zheng in his eyes. After sitting down, various wines and dishes began to be served. Yuan Chonghuan looked at everyone and said: "Today, I will clean up the dust for the Qin's envoy, and I will also reward you all for your hard work during this period of time."
The generals of Ning Yuan naturally thanked each other, and Huang Weihuai also said politely, "Don't dare to have Governor Lao Yuan."
When the dishes came up, Yuan Chonghuan held up the wine glass and said, "Everyone, please let go of eating and drinking. There are no taboos today."
Everyone naturally held up their wine glasses, and they were saying things like'Sir Xie'.
After three cups, the lively atmosphere is getting stronger, pushing cups and changing cups, laughing endlessly.
At this time, the two Jianluo glanced at each other, one of them stood up and said to Yuan Chonghuan with a wine glass in his hand: "Master Yuan, my country has ordered me to convey his respect to Master Yuan on his behalf. I Khan said, Yuan. The adults are talented and broad-minded. They are the best among the people. He admires them very much. He is willing to show his sincerity and stop fighting. My Daikin and your Mingguo will form a brotherly alliance, never stop fighting, and exchange what is needed... "
Zhou Zheng frowned as he listened. What is a brotherhood? What is interoperability
But to his surprise, no one in the hall objected, and many people even nodded.
Huang Weihuai looked pensive, thinking. Yuan Chonghuan raised his head slightly with an undiminished smile on his face, but he did not reply to the man who was built.
After the Jianluo finished speaking, he raised his wine glass to Yuan Chonghuan, and said in a deep voice: "I also ask Lord Yuan to convey our sincerity to your court. Your emperor is willing to form brothers with Ming. Do not violate, there will be no war between the two countries, and the people will no longer suffer from military disasters..."
Zhou Zheng had already heard some people's comments, and some people were surprised, and couldn't help but want to speak to Yuan Chonghuan.
Huang Weihuai's pensive expression ended, with a relaxed expression on his expression.
On the other hand, Yuan Chonghuan smiled undiminished, holding a wine glass, and wanted to meet this Jianluo in the air.
Zhou Zheng is not clear about the mental calculations of Huang Weihuai and Yuan Chonghuan, but there are some things that he must stand up and say clearly.
"Wait!"
When Yuan Chonghuan and the Jianluo were about to clink glasses, Zhou Zheng suddenly stood up and said loudly.
Yuan Chonghuan frowned when he looked at Zhou Zheng.
Others looked slightly different. Many people didn't know Zhou Zheng and looked at him, wondering why he suddenly stood up.
Huang Weihuai stood up, stood beside Zhou Zheng, and said coldly towards Zhou Zheng: "Zhou Zhengyun, in front of Governor Yuan, if you dare to talk nonsense, I can arrest you now and send you to the capital for punishment!"
"It's okay,"
As soon as Huang Weihuai's voice fell, without waiting for others to speak, the Jianluo turned to Huang Weihuai and Zhou Zheng with fluent Chinese, and said with a smile: "I really want to hear what this adult wants to say."
Huang Weihuai glanced at him, frowned, looked alert, and looked at Yuan Chonghuan.
Yuan Chonghuan put down his wine glass, his expression calm, and gave Zhou Zheng a warning look.
This Jianhu man looked at him with a sneer on his face, but he sneered in his heart. He secretly said:'Fight, fight, Khan is right, as long as you guys keep fighting each other, I will have more opportunities for Daikin! '(End of this chapter)