The imperial court dispatched troops and generals, and the other parts of the Ming Dynasty also acted again and again.
Qin Liangyu, the Sichuan commander, successively launched anti-bandit operations in Sichuan, and even dispatched a thousand cavalry to Horqin to'greet'.
Yang Guozhu led 20,000 troops and left Huguang and went to Yunnan to conduct large-scale military exercises with Zhao Lediao, the Yunnan sergeant, and Yan Guangyou, the Guangxi sergeant, on the border of Annan and Myanmar.
They used nearly a thousand artillery, infantry, cavalry, and the navy as many as 70,000 people. The artillery fire continued to the sky, and the momentum was magnificent.
The border between Burma and the Ming Dynasty, the former place of restraint, the place of chieftain, Wu Sangui, Tang Tong and others were shocked to see such a big battle in the Ming Dynasty.
Burma was even more alarmed. They didn't think that the Ming Dynasty assembled such a powerful force just to destroy the rebellion.
Annan is now also torn apart, and the relationship with the Ming Dynasty is complicated and uneasy. Various forces have sent missions to the Ming Dynasty border.
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Such a big action inside and outside the Ming Dynasty court mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, and there was a burst of boiling from both the ruling and the opposition.
There is Zhou Zheng's pressure from the senior management, and they have nothing to worry about. But the following is different. I don't know how many people have various voices, who are opposed to the letter, and their words are fierce.
Some people even submitted a letter to impeach Qian Qianyi, Zhou Zheng, Jiang Guangyue and others to the fullest.
As the Ming Dynasty prepares for the real Northern Expedition, even though it has been long-awaited, by this time, everyone panicked.
From Shengdou Xiaomin to the emperor, there is no one who is not nervous.
Zhu Cihong 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 speaking and put pressure on Zhou Zheng.
At the beginning of March, the imperial court's preparations became more complete, the winter snow began to melt, and the wind became tighter.
Lu Xiangsheng summoned the generals in Jinzhou City, holding the sword of Shangfang, and was scheduled to expedite the Northern Expedition in early April!
The construction of the captives is like a big enemy, and the whole people are prepared for war.
For a time, Liaodong drums thunderous, killing intent filled the clouds.
In March, the road was blocked by heavy snow in Liaodong, and there was ice and snow everywhere, and no war could start. Both sides were preparing nervously.
Zhou Zheng wants to watch not only Liaodong, but a game of chess across the country.
In mid-March, Zhou Zheng returned from the cabinet, exhausted and exhausted.
He was lying in the yard, sitting in a rocking chair, and slumbering with his eyes closed.
The two children are very sensible. One brings tea and water, and the other brings snacks. There is no interruption at other times.
Zhou Fang came back from outside, glanced at it and didn't speak.
Shangguanqing had been sitting in the side house, watching Zhou Zheng sitting still for a long time, looking worried, and found Zhou Fang.
Zhou Fang shook his head and said: "He is under too much pressure now, let him be quiet, don't disturb."
Shangguan Qing pursed his lips, still worried.
At night, Zhou Zheng still did not move. This time the family was worried. Even Zhou Qingli came out of his room and stood under the eaves, looking at Zhou Zheng who was lying on the rocking chair with a group of people.
Zhou Deshen looked up at Zhou Qingli and said, "Grandpa, please persuade my father, he listens to you the most."
Zhou Qingli was silent, then turned and walked into the house.
Everyone was startled, and turned around to see him just about to speak, when they saw him lift a chair out and walk towards Zhou Zheng.
Zhou Qingli came to Zhou Zheng's side, put down her chair, reached out and poured a cup of tea, and said, "Have you hesitated?"
Zhou Zheng's body shook, and he woke up from his sleep, watching Father Zhou sitting next to him, then turned his head and looked back, and saw a group of people looking at him, then looked up at the sky, sat up, and rubbed his face. , Said: "No, just fell asleep."
Zhou Qingli put down the teapot and said, "Is it because of Liaodong? Or is it your reform?"
Zhou Zheng is now encountering a lot of problems. One is the reform, which has always encountered strong resistance, even in the Ming Dynasty, a country that was so damaged and on the verge of subjugation. The second one is Liaodong. Liaodong is a thorn in the hearts of everyone in Daming.
Now, while Zhou Zheng was forcibly pushing for reforms, he was about to expedite the Northern Expedition, no matter which one was not easy.
If there are more mistakes, especially if the Northern Expedition is defeated, it may exhaust the prestige that Zhou Zheng has cultivated.
Zhou Zheng took a sip from his teacup, awake a lot, and said with a smile: "There is pressure, but not so much. It just fell asleep accidentally."
Zhou Qingli looked at the darkening sky, and said, "In fact, no matter whether Liaodong wins or loses, nothing will happen. The ruling and the opposition will understand, and the ones who do not understand are only a few. Everyone is not optimistic. How strange?"
Zhou Zheng smiled and said: "I won't be defeated. I conducted detailed deductions with Lu Xiangsheng and others, and adopted the most conservative tactics. As long as the prisoners do not abandon the city and become Mongolia, then we will win the game. "
Zhou Qingli saw Zhou Zheng's face still tired, and said, "Then what are you worried about?"
Zhou Zheng sighed softly in his heart, and had to explain: "There are too many and too complicated things, and some can't handle it. After this war, the cabinet needs to supplement manpower at the latest next year."
Zhou Zheng’s explanation is really perfunctory, but when it comes to this, Zhou Qingli also knows that he can’t ask more, so he has to say: "The family is very worried about you. No matter how important the country is, you must be measured and well-founded."
Zhou Zheng smiled and nodded, and said, "Yes."
Seeing that Zhou Zheng was sober, Zhou Qingli felt relieved and walked back with a chair.
"Let's go away." Zhou Qingli said while watching everyone.
Zhou Fang nodded and left with his wife and children.
Shangguanqing also sent the two children away, and then he came to Zhou Zheng's side with a stool and looked at him silently.
Zhou Zheng patted her hand and said, "It's okay."
Shangguan Qing pursed his lips and said, "I'll let Dong Xiaowan and Liu Rushi be taken to the capital."
Zhou Zheng was startled and said, "What do you do to pick them up?"
Shangguanqing just looked at him.
Zhou Zheng just didn't react for a while, frowning, and pretending to be annoyed: "You are free all day long, right? I have heard their songs several times on the Qinhuai River, and there are other people there."
Shangguan Qing said: "When you receive it outside, don't let Dad know."
Zhou Zheng stood up directly and said, "I think you are free. Go and boil water for me. I'll take a shower."
Shangguanqing looked at his back, snorted softly, and went to boil the water in accordance with his words.
While Zhou Zheng was taking a bath, Liaodong was nervous.
Lu Xiangsheng is scheduled for the Northern Expedition in'early April', and the army is ready to go.
And Shenyang in Liaodong is even under martial law. There are killings every day, and nearly 100,000 people gathered in Shenyang at once!
The assassinations of Meng Hezhou and others continued. Many dead men haunted Shenyang, destroying the weapons and equipment, horses, and grains of the prisoners.
Regarding the various situations of Jianlu, he was sent out of Shenyang City through the most rigorous channels and rushed to Jinzhou.
And Jirhalang's movement of the army is extremely frequent, and the constant gathering, unexpectedly raised up to 30,000 cavalry!
The captive cavalry were also looting everywhere, looting food and grass, and even slaughtering villages.
Each scout rider wandered around Liaodong, staring at every move of the Ming Dynasty.
In late April, the on-going battle came to an abrupt end under the order of Lu Xiangsheng.
Lu Xiangsheng announced: The Northern Expedition has been postponed to May! (End of this chapter)