Of course, Qi Jiguang knew what Ma Lu was worried about. He had even mentioned this to the Emperor, but he was rejected.
Qi Jiguang didn't know why, but since he couldn't persuade the Emperor, he could only obey and win.
To Zhu Yijun, this was the best time to deal with Wala. If he missed this opportunity, there would be more trouble in the future.
The rise of the Mongols wasn't in the west, but in the east, in the Chahar tribe.
After dealing with Wala, Daming's west could be relieved of a worry. He could then face Chahar, Horqin, Nekhalka, and the others in the east with peace of mind.
Zhu Yijun knew about this, but he couldn't tell others. He couldn't tell Qi Jiguang that he could predict the future!
After dealing with Wala, he could push Sanniangzi to the throne, and then train a large number of cavalry in the northwest. This was what Zhu Yijun wanted.
In the next ten years, Zhu Yijun wanted to build a cavalry in the northwest that could dominate the world.
This was part of Zhu Yijun's next ten years plan. After completing the first ten years, the second ten years plan was already on the agenda.
When the sun shone on Datong City again, two fast horses arrived.
One came from the capital, and the other from Bansheng City. When these two horses entered Datong, it meant that the northwest of Daming was completely shrouded in the smoke of war.
After receiving the news, Qi Jiguang immediately went to meet the envoy from the capital.
The one who read the imperial edict was Zhang Cheng. Qi Jiguang knelt on the ground and listened respectfully.
"Control the Datong Army, bestow the Imperial Flag, and decide the war against Wala according to the situation." Zhang Cheng read the imperial edict loudly with a serious expression.
The civil and military officials who were listening on the side were all shocked.
Bestowing the imperial banner was the treatment of an imperial envoy. Controlling the Great Peace Proclamation Office's troops was equivalent to giving away half of the governor-general's authority.
The weight of this imperial edict was not light. With this imperial edict, it meant that Qi Jiguang would be in charge of the Daming Northwest War.
"I accept the decree and thank you!" Qi Jiguang kowtowed respectfully on the ground and received the decree with both hands.
Standing up from the ground, Qi Jiguang swept his gaze across the crowd and announced in a loud voice, "King Sheng, order the banners, beat the drums and gather the generals. Tomorrow morning, the commanders of all the guards will gather in the main tent for a discussion. Those who do not arrive by sunrise will be beheaded!"
"Yes!"
Everyone hurriedly bowed and answered. The messenger cavalry moved out from all directions. All the officials in the Northwest knew that the Daming was serious this time.
Qi Jiguang's expression turned serious as he kept the imperial edict in his hand.
Others saw the imperial edict as the Emperor's trust in him, but what Qi Jiguang saw was the Emperor's unparalleled trust in him.
If he won this time, then his prestige would be greatly boosted, and the emperor's prestige would also greatly increase.
From then on, the reputation of the young Emperor would be swept away, and the Daming Emperor's prestige would be established. Although it was not to say that he would dominate the world, it would definitely increase the Emperor's prestige.
The military would also take this opportunity to sweep away the obstacles on the path of military reform.
How did the Tang Sect and the Han Dynasty obtain their prestige? It was through fighting.
Victory after victory had thoroughly established his prestige and the might of the Emperor.
Speaking of Daming's Taizu and Chengzu, how did they obtain their prestige? It was also through fighting.
Whether it was external or internal, an Emperor who could defeat a region would definitely be able to dominate the world.
Eliminating Hwang Tae-gil in this war and trampling over Guihua City would definitely be the beginning of the Emperor's prestige.
The Emperor had entrusted this war to him. Qi Jiguang was under a lot of pressure, but he was also extremely excited.
Standing at the top of Datong City's city wall, Qi Jiguang looked north at the grasslands. Zhu Yijun's young face flashed in his mind. The face that held a sword and waved it in front of him.
It was a young but determined face.
"You, Qi Jiguang, are to me what Wei Qing is to Emperor Wu of Han. You, Qi Jiguang, are to Daming what Wei Qing is to the Great Khan."
"Trampling over Guihua City is equivalent to Wei Qing launching a surprise attack on Dragon City. After this war, the Daming Empire will completely sweep away its decline, and the Daming Empire will change its defensive stance.
After this war, the Daming Iron Horse will trample the grasslands, the Daming Iron Horse will sweep across the grasslands, and the Daming Iron Horse will be invincible in the world. "
Qi Jiguang drew the sword from his waist and stroked the blade. His eyes fell on the two words engraved on the hilt: Peerless!
"Qi, you, this sword is called Peerless. I personally ordered the Armament Department to forge it with the best steel and the best craftsmen. It might not be a famous sword, but it's definitely a good sword."
"I named this sword because a gentleman is peerless in the world. However, I believe that only famous generals are worthy of being called peerless in the world."
"Wei Qing could sweep across the Xiongnu, and I believe that you can also sweep across the Walla. I will give this sword to you.
I hope that you can wield this sword and split open the grasslands for the Daming. You can sweep across the grasslands and become an unparalleled famous general. "
"Qi, you can do whatever you want. I will entrust the entire northwest to you."
"In this war, I am willing to block the fate of the Daming Empire for ten years. You, go!"
Raising his head again, Qi Jiguang put away the sword in his hand. This was the trust that the Emperor had given him. If he couldn't win this war, how could he face the Emperor when he returned?
Turning around, Qi Jiguang went down the tower and asked the person beside him, "Where's Mo Rigen?"
"Replying to Grand Marshal, he's already down there!" The personal guard quickly replied.
Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "Bring him to the main tent!"
Qi Jiguang's main tent.
Looking at Mo Rigen, Qi Jiguang smiled and said, "Are you Mo Rigen?
Sanniangzi's younger brother? "
"Mo Rigen greets Grand Marshal!"
Mo Rigen had never seen Qi Jiguang before, but he knew that this person in front of him was the supreme commander of the Daming Empire.
At the same time, Mo Rigen also found out that it was this Qi Jiguang who led his men to attack the ambush of Tariq.
"Why have you come to my main tent?"
Qi Jiguang looked at Mo Rigen and pretended to be confused and said, "I wanted to send someone to ask you, but you came first. Then, I will ask you, why are you chasing after my envoy of the Daming Empire?"
Mo Rigen knew that Qi Jiguang was pretending to be ignorant. Wouldn't the envoy of the Daming Empire tell him when he returned?
But at this time, Mo Rigen had no choice but to say, "Replying to Grand Marshal, Wala is in internal chaos now. Hwang Tae-gil is not satisfied with the imperial court's decision to confer him the title of Sungai Of Gojoseon. He started a rebellion."
"Not only did he kill the envoy of the Daming Empire, but he also sent people to attack Bansheng City."
"This time, I came to seek help from Grand Marshal. I hope that Grand Marshal can help us."
Mo Rigen said loudly, "The rebel army is strong. If the Daming Empire doesn't send troops, Bansheng City will be finished."
"Once Bansheng City is breached, Hwang Tae-gil will definitely send troops to attack the Daming Empire."
Glancing at Mo Rigen, Qi Jiguang nodded and said, "I see. In that case, I will not pursue the matter of you killing the envoy of the Daming Empire.
However, regarding the matter of sending troops, I will need to discuss it with the other commanders. "
After Mo Rigen left, Ma Lu said, "Junior Protector, can Mo Rigen's words be trusted?"
"If Sanniangzi didn't fall out with Hwang Tae-gil, we might be ambushed when we send troops.
Once we are ambushed, our Lonely Grasslands will be in trouble. "
Regarding this, Ma Lu was very worried!
Qi Jiguang glanced at Ma Lu and said loudly, "So what if it's an ambush? Regardless of whether it's true or not, we still have to send troops.
Now that we have Mo Rigen's words, we have an excuse to send troops. "
The next morning.
The sound of horse hooves could be heard incessantly in Datong City. One by one, the generals rode into Datong City.
During the battle at Qinghu Ravine, Qi Jiguang had made a name for himself. Originally, he already had outstanding military achievements. This time, he had completely solidified his position in the Northwest.
Coupled with the Imperial Flag, no one dared to disobey his orders.
When the sun rose, no less than 40 people gathered on both sides of the tent.
Qi Jiguang was wearing armor and had a red cloak draped over his shoulders. On his waist was the Unparalleled Sword bestowed by Zhu Yijun. He walked over to the seat of the commander expressionlessly and sat down.
The messenger at the side shouted loudly, "Court Counselor!"
The generals were stunned, but they quickly understood and quickly knelt on one knee.
"Your humble servant pays his respects to the Grand Marshal!"
"Dispense with the formalities!" Qi Jiguang said loudly, "Roll call!"
Someone at the side took out a book and began to roll call.
Thirty-eight generals, not one was missing. After the roll call was over, Qi Jiguang opened his mouth to say, "Wala Huang Taiji rebelled, he neglected the Emperor's kindness, he intercepted and killed the Great Ming's envoy, his crime was extremely heinous.
The Sungai Of Gojoseon has sent people to ask for reinforcements. Under the Emperor's orders, I will send troops to Guihua City to suppress the traitor. "
"This time, I will send troops to follow I. Those whose names are called, go back and organize the troops. Three days later, the troops will set off for Guihua City."
After this meeting, the entire Northwest of the Daming City was shrouded in the clouds of war.
Qi Jiguang transferred 60,000 troops from each camp. 20,000 of them were cavalry and 40,000 of them were infantrymen.
They formed a new army with the soldiers from the Xijing Camp.
50,000 cavalry, 80,000 infantrymen, and the auxiliary soldiers made up a total of 150,000.
This army, which was claimed to have 200,000 men, completely shocked the entire Border Town.
Three days later, the army set off from Datong City and headed straight for Guihua City.
Mo Rigen was also in the team, but he had a bad feeling about this.
The Daming City seemed to be well-prepared. If such an army went over, would Bansheng City be destroyed as well?
Qi Jiguang didn't have the time to care about what Mo Rigen was thinking. This battle could be said to have used the Great Ming Dynasty's many years of foundation. If they lost, then even ten thousand deaths wouldn't be enough to absolve them.
Capital City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun flipped through the memorial in his hand and then threw it aside.
This memorial was to impeach Zhang Jing. It was to impeach Zhang Jing for being a tyrant in Yangzhou, bullying the good, and creating unjust, false, and wrong cases.
Zhu Yijun only took a glance and then threw the memorial to the side.
Not to mention whether the cases were unjust or not, even if they were, Zhu Yijun didn't care.
How did the Emperor establish his authority? Of course, it was with people's heads. He had to win against outsiders and dare to kill internally.
He had only touched some salt merchants. These people were not presentable in the Daming City. It was not easy to touch the Jinshang merchants. After all, they were not just merchants anymore. However, the Huizhou merchants were far inferior.