The Founding of the Red Chamber

Chapter 178 Duan Tianyu This 2

Separated by a river, the war began to stalemate.

The army began to collect ships for training in river warfare.Up here, the troops outside the Guan were making the slowest progress. Among other things, in the area outside the Guan, except for a few warm days in spring and summer, the weather was extremely cold in other times, so most of the northerners had no water skills.Don't talk about fighting on the water, many foreign soldiers fainted when they got on the boat.

Lin Jing also has a way, to go to the ship in batches, first not to train soldiers, but to live on the ship first.Didn't you feel dizzy? After staying for a month, as long as you don't get dizzy, you'll probably get used to it.Wait until you get used to walking around on the boat, and then train.

Moreover, this seasickness does not depend on whether the body is strong or not, like Lin Jing, who is usually delicate or something.Many northerners get seasick. At first, Tu Xiaosan was worried about Lin Jing. Lin Jing said, "I can swim, and it's not like I haven't been on a boat before. How could I get dizzy?"

Tu Xiaosan was quite surprised, "Ah Jing, you can swim."

"That's right." Lin Jing said, "I knew it when I was young. I learned it in the palace when I was a child. When I first learned it, I became very interested. My aunt also asked people to build a big bathtub for me in the bathroom. When I was young, I swam every three to five times."

Tu Xiaosan imagined the appearance of little Lin Jing swimming in the big bath with two white legs, and he yearned for it very much.Tu Xiaosan said, "When the weather gets warmer next year, let's go swimming in the river."

"Success." Lin Jing didn't expect that Tu Xiaosan had already thought about "little white legs". Lin Jing tightened the big woolen clothes on his body and said, "You said that in the south, the leaves of the trees are all green. , but living here is not as comfortable as living outside the pass, it’s cold and wet.”

"Yeah, we still live comfortably outside the customs. In winter, we burn a kang, and on that day, the gods will not change." Tu Xiaosan himself is from Jiangnan, but he didn't realize it. Chili can dispel dampness and coldness.

Tu Xiaosan and Lin Jing said, "I think what General Lu means is that he wants the Imperial Capital Army to garrison Xiangyang and Jingzhou. When the army is deployed, we are afraid that we will be condemned to go east and station troops in Huaihe River."

Lin Jing said, "The general is still undecided."

"This time to replenish our troops, our Guanwai Army is still in front of the Imperial Capital Army. If we go east, we are afraid that wars will be inevitable. The Imperial Capital Army will be able to reduce losses in the Xiangjing area." Speaking of this, Tu Xiaosan was a little depressed. General Lu is not a person with too much selfishness, but, when General Lu thinks about things, it is inevitable that he will consider the Imperial Army first.

A smile escaped from the corners of Lin Jing's pale lips, "I mentioned the matter of stationing troops in the two Huaihe Rivers when we first occupied Jingzhou. Now it's winter, and there is still no movement, because the general has not yet taken Make up your mind."

"It's hard to make up your mind about this matter." Tu Xiaosan said, "The general is not a person who is too decisive."

Lin Jing said, "If you go east, as you said, there will probably be wars along the way, and if there are wars, there will be losses. The combat power of the Imperial Capital Army is just like that. The loss is too great, and it is difficult for the general to explain to the court. What's more, there is a supplementary source of troops. The recruits always have to train for a few days, and there are no veterans. From this point of view, of course, it is our Guanwai army who can chew on this hard bone. But, you also think about it, what are the two Huaihe Rivers? Place. Not to mention other things, Jinling and Yangzhou are rich places, and Yangzhou is famous for being rich in salt merchants. Lianghuai is the place where salt is produced. I am afraid that some people in the army do not want this piece of fat to fall into our mouths. .”

Tu Xiaosan laughed, "I really didn't expect this."

"Ah Jing, what do you do if I want you?" Tu Xiaosan asked.

Lin Jing said, "For me, if I want to be safe, I will stay in Jingxiang and Xiangyang. If I want to seek the benefits of Lianghuai, I will go east to Lianghuai."

"Yeah, what's the problem?"

Lin Jing had a sneer on his lips, "If you only want fish or bear paws, why would you waste your time here. Someone must be dreaming, thinking that we should finish the hard work, and then we will come back to garrison In the two places of Jingxiang and Xianghuai, they went to Lianghuai to sit back and enjoy their success. After all, the general needs face, how can we deal with this matter. Besides, if the general has responded, can we respond?"

Tu Xiaosan immediately shook his head, "If it's something else, it's fine. If this kind of thing is done, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to do in the future, and the credit will go to others."

"These idiots don't know what the world is like today." Lin Jing got up, "Let's go to the camp to see how the recruits are doing in training?"

Tu Xiaosan took a long cloak and put it on Lin Jing, the two of them left Lin Jing's tent together and walked towards the barracks.

Even though Lin Jing was of ordinary body, he would go to the military camp every day. Now in the military, no matter whether he was from a noble family or a child from a poor family, he was treated equally.

As for the apprentice Xiaosan, he lives in the barracks every day.

Lu Qingrao's heart was partial to the imperial capital's army, seeing the two of them working hard in military training every day, and looking at the various plans of his subordinates, Lu Qing admired the two of them a little more.

As a general, Lu Qing was quite outstanding in his actions, so he simply asked Lin Jingtu's junior to discuss the matter of stationing troops in the two Huaihe Rivers, and wanted to hear what they thought.Tu Xiaosan has always listened to Lin Jing regarding these government matters.Lin Jing said, "Even though Hubei was the place where Duan Tianyu served as an army, I would rather stay here than go to Lianghuai."

"Could it be that Lianghuai is more difficult to fight than here?"

Lin Jingdao, "General, don't forget that Jinling City is the fiefdom of the King of Jinling. The King of Jinling has managed Jinling for decades. Even though he is not Jinling City now, there is a saying that goes, 'a centipede is dead but not stiff. '. Whoever likes to eat this piece of fat from the Lianghuai River can eat it, anyway, I dare not."

Lu Qing smiled, "Why, there is still Ah Jing in the world that you dare not touch?"

"It's too hot, I'm afraid I'll burn my mouth instead of eating the fat."

Lu Qing said seriously, "If they had half the vision of you, Ah Jing, I wouldn't have to be so troubled."

"What's the trouble? Anyone who wants to go can ask them to go. If you want me, I don't have this trouble." Lin Jing thinks that General Lu is a bit hesitant due to the complicated situation in the imperial capital.Lin Jing really wanted to find out which general had such abilities, which made Lu Qing, a great general, so troubled.

After Lin Jing and his apprentice took leave from Lu Qing, the two returned to Lin Jing's tent. Tu Xiaosan asked, "Ah Jing, do you want us to go to Lianghuai?"

"Didn't I tell the general? This piece of fat is too hot, so forget it."

Tu Xiaosan looked at him and laughed, "You still fooled me? If you didn't want to, you wouldn't say hot words."

Lin Jingquietly said to Tu Xiaosan, "Aren't we short of money outside the customs? Besides, the brothers came out with us regardless of life and death. What are you trying to do? Four words, get promoted and get rich. If you don't go to Lianghuai, what is your military exploits?" It’s not for nothing that the Imperial Capital Army took it away. Although Lianghuai’s mouth is hot, it’s not like there’s no chance.”

Tu Xiaosan said, "However, the King of Jinling is not stupid, so he didn't make preparations and left us the benefits for nothing, right?"

"Of course he will take away what can be taken away." Lin Jing said, "I asked people to find out that the King of Jinling is ridiculous to say. A place like Jinling and Yangzhou simply didn't have a solid wall and clear the country when he left. If he was strong and clear, then It's really worrying. Think about it, if Lianghuai is not fat, how can General Lu be so worried?"

A smirk appeared on Lin Jing's lips, "We've been fighting for a long time, so the brothers haven't made a fortune yet. Even if this piece of fat falls into other people's mouths, they won't be able to swallow it."

Tu Xiaosan had stayed in Jinling City before, and when it came to the wealth of Jinling, Tu Xiaosan knew it better than Lin Jing, and Tu Xiaosan was quite moved, "If we can go to Lianghuai, we won't have to worry about the army for three to five years outside the customs. .”

Lin Jing said, "It's not in vain for us to work hard for the court."

Lin Jing had always planned to go to Lianghuai after celebrating the new year in Jingzhou, but it turned out that he really did not expect that it was really useless for Lu Qing to go to Lianghuai.If Lu Qing used someone else, Lin Jing would not be shocked, because according to Lin Jing's calculations, the combat power of the Imperial Capital Army would not be able to do well even if someone else took the two tasks.What shocked Lin Jing deeply was that it was none other than General Lu who led the Imperial Capital Army to Lianghuai.

Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan said, "It's over this time, if General Lu goes there in person, we won't be able to have a sip of Lianghuai soup."

Tu Xiaosan said, "I didn't expect that General Lu would go to Lianghuai in person."

"The name of the great general is well-deserved. Although we lose the benefits of Lianghuai, if he really wants us to go to Lianghuai, I will look down on him." Lin Jing narrowed his eyes slightly, "Jingxiang is also an important town, What's more, the two lakes have always been important food centers, here at least there is no need to worry about lack of food and grass. Besides, once the Chinese army camp is gone, we will have the final say on this half of Hubei, and we have to make a good plan."

Just because there was Lin Jing in the Guanwai army, even if General Lu went to Lianghuai in person, he didn't worry much about Jingxiang.Seeing that the master's eyebrows were not raised, the aides couldn't help saying, "Based on the strength of the troops outside the pass, and Lin Jing and Li Yiyong (Tu Xiaosan) personally sitting in the town, the second town of Jingxiang should be safe."

Lu Qing said, "I'm not worried about the safety of Jingxiang Second Town."

Lu Qing sighed, "Lin Jingzhi's army is outstanding among the nobles' children, and I appreciate both of them. It's just that he is too selfish. If not, why should I go to Lianghuai in person? If the army passes by, it's really meat into the tiger's mouth. What else can the court do? In recent years, the court's salt class has been worsening day by day. Your Majesty must strictly urge the salt class to be strictly investigated when you arrive in Lianghuai. If you lead the foreign army today It is Lin Guogong, I can rest assured that Lin Guogong is going to Lianghuai, but it is Lin Jing, this kid... hey, this kid, people really love and hate."

As he said that, Lu Qing smiled, "I'm going to Lianghuai, this kid doesn't know how to blame me in private."

Lu Qing also regarded Lin Jing very seriously, but even though Lin Jing complained secretly about Lu Qing several times, before Lu Qing went to Lianghuai in person, Lin Jing also sincerely remonstrated with him and expressed his feelings towards Lianghuai. Confidential views, not secret.Even Lu Qing felt a little touched.Lu Qing said sternly, "Jingxiang, I entrust you two. No matter which town is missing, you all come to see me!"

The two quickly agreed.

After explaining the matter of Jingxiang, Lu Qingfang talked about personal affairs, Lu Qing said, "You two, one literary and one military, cooperate very well, which is very rare. I am not worried about the war. The only thing, Ah Jing, as soon as I leave, you will have the final say on Jingxiang. I don’t care about other things, it’s not easy for the subordinates to fight, but you have to be careful when scratching the ground, if you go too far, don’t ask me to protect you.”

Lin Jing smiled, "Don't get me wrong, General, am I that kind of person? In the past few years I have been outside the customs, have you ever heard that I have scraped the land. The people are suffering enough. Years of wars have made the people miserable. I want to scrape again." Are they human?"

Lu Qing had a half-smile, and joked, "Well, you're an expert and bold." If Lin Jing could make a big family bleed, Lu Qing would have no objection at all.

Lin Jing flattered Lu Qing, "The main reason is to follow the general, and the subordinates have a lot of experience."

Lu Qing laughed and scolded, "Nonsense."