Chapter 60 Preparation for the House Examination

"Dad, uncle, the military order only asked the gathering of people to join the Nanjing Jingying in Zhenjiang, but did not ask to go directly to the north."

Wei Guangde spoke after reading the content on the paper.

"I know all of these, but when we arrive in Zhenjiang, we can't help it."

Wei Meng shook his head and said.

Although the king will not accept the orders of the outside king, there is still one sentence that makes plans and cannot keep up with the changes. Who knows what will happen when you arrive in Zhenjiang?

Could it be that their group of military generals dare to fight with civil servants? It’s just that they say whatever they say?

"It has been common for the Tartars to invade border for more than ten years. I heard that it was because of the mutual transactions that only happened so big the year before yesterday. If His Majesty had issued an order to trade with each other earlier, he would probably not have made such a big deal."

Wu Zhankui spoke happily, and then saw the two daughters behind everyone, thinking about it, he thought that he should not talk about these things in front of them, so he waved his hand and asked them to go back to the backyard to rest first.

After seeing his two cousins ​​leave, Wei Guangde spoke: "Not necessarily, last year and this year, the Tartars took advantage of the opportunity of trading and repeatedly led troops to invade the border. I don't think they are at ease in doing business."

"Thinking so much is useless."

Wu Zhankui shook his head gently, then looked at Wu Dong and asked, "How are those two hundred households practicing? Can you fight?"

This is the key to this expedition. It has not been wasted this year. We have been training this force for combat. If we cross this time, it will be difficult to speak in front of our father-in-law. This is a way to save our lives.

"The training has not been lost, and you can go to the battle at any time."

Wu Dong's answer is very concise.

"This time I will go with Wei Zi and I, both of you brothers, stay at home."

Without asking Wei Meng for his opinion, Wu Zhankui made a decision.

Just like the time two years ago, I still don’t take my youngest family to go there.

After going to war, who knows what will happen?

Although the old saying goes, "Brothers who fight tigers, fathers and sons will fight to fight", you have to leave a bloodline for your family. It is impossible to take your son to the battlefield without any eyes, not to mention that Wu Dong, the old Wu family, is the only one.

When Mr. Wei nodded, Wu Zhankui asked again: "Are you familiar with the command of those soldiers?"

"Familiar. When they were training, I often went to see them and commanded them to practice. I knew all the combat formations."

When he heard his brother-in-law ask, Dad Wei replied.

"The two little ones are not here, who are you going to send to take over?"

Wu Zhankui nodded with satisfaction, but continued to ask the two households who had lost their direct superiors and how Wei Meng planned to arrange it.

"I personally command the people from the Bengshan Hundred Houses Institute, with Zhang Dayong's assistance, there is no problem. Let Wu Dong arrange the people there, he is familiar with the people there."

After hearing Wei Meng's words, Wu Zhankui nodded, turned to his son and said, "You can arrange it after the day is over tomorrow."

"knew."

Wu Dong replied.

"You and Wencai go and rest first. We will have to hurry up tomorrow morning. I will arrange for the servants to call you then."

Thinking that he was about to set off tomorrow morning, Wu Zhankui called Wu Dong and Wei Wencai to rest, and they and his wife were left in the room, and the only remaining younger generation was Wei Guangde.

"master."

At this moment, my aunt wanted to say something to my uncle, but was interrupted by him.

Wu Zhankui turned his head to Wei Guangde, who was in the lower position, and asked, "Guangde, I was stunned when I saw you looking at the military order. Did you think of something?"

At this moment, Wei Guangde was still wondering whether this expedition was good or bad. He didn't notice that two people went out of the house at all. However, when he heard his uncle calling his name, Wei Guangde subconsciously looked up.

"No."

Wei Guangde shook his head quickly, "I was thinking that I was just asking the Tartars to attack the capital two years ago. This time, no matter how hard it was, the Tartars could easily break through the barriers and encircle the capital. Last year, I didn't send Qiu Luan to strengthen the defense along the northern Great Wall.

The combat power of the southern army is not as good as that of the northern border troops. The imperial court should also be clear. It will never be able to mobilize the southern army to participate in the war with the Tatars. At most, it will stay in the capital and surrounding cities to strengthen the guarding power."

"The person who came earlier said that several adults were still discussing confidential matters, but they sent out several military orders, afraid that there would be detailed information from Lord Zhang tomorrow."

Wei Meng also felt that it made sense after hearing his younger son's words.

Wei Meng knew the consequences when he led his troops to fight against the Tartars.

But if he only participated in defending the city, he was still a little sure.

The Tartars in the north are very powerful in the field battle, but when it comes to siege, those bands of legs are really not able to play with.

Although they can break through some small walls and forts, it is because there are few people in those places to guard the city and the city walls are not high.

In the capital, the surrounding big cities are not shorter than the city walls of Jiujiang Prefecture.

After leaving the house and returning to his bedroom, Wei Guangde was still wondering when he lay on the bed.

I remember the article I read in my previous life, which seemed to show that Chao was an era of bad luck. The Mongolians had the worst combat power, the Ming army was actually a little stronger than the Tartars, and the Jurchens in Jianzhou were stronger than the Ming army, which finally made the Manchus occupy China.

The monk walked through, saw and heard were completely opposite to what he had seen before. It seemed that the Ming army was not as powerful as the Mongolian Tartars.

As he thought about it, Wei Guangde fell asleep unknowingly. When he woke up the next day, it was dawn.

Wei Guangde washed up and went in front of him. There were only parents, uncle and aunt at the dinner table. The eldest brother and cousin had left Pengze County and returned to Benshan Fort to dispatch troops. If he had moved quickly, he would have arrived at night.

"Dad, uncle, I don't want to take the second exam tomorrow."

Wei Guangde figured it out when he woke up in the morning. This time he happened to use it as a reason why he didn't want to take the next few exams.

I don’t want to take the exam for the first time, but I’m going to take the exam again, even if I go, I don’t want to take the exam. Anyway, I haven’t thought about the first time I’ve ever had the case for the county, and even if I go, I will definitely not be able to take the exam.

Fortunately, after the main event, I just need to be qualified to participate in the palace examination.

Wei Meng and Wu Zhankui looked up at Wei Guangde, and Wei Meng said, "If you don't want to take the exam, don't take the exam. Anyway, the county trial has passed."

"April Mansion Examination, although your father and I may not be in Jiujiang at that time, you still have to go and take the exam well. Your cousin stays at home and accompany you to take the Mansion Examination at that time."

Wu Zhankui also responded.

"Boy understand."

Wei Guangde was very satisfied to get such an answer. At most, when the crime was happening, it didn't matter much.

"Uncle, do you see if Qianhuyuan asked the hundred households below to bring all the bowls and guns?"

When Wu Zhankui heard Wei Guangde say this, he frowned slightly, "That thing is used on the boat. Why are you bringing it? It's more than a hundred kilograms, so it's hard to bring it."

"If I weren't afraid that someone would pick up some of them from above, I would have wanted to sell the thing for money."

Dad Wei chuckled.

"Guangde, don't worry about our affairs, let's prepare for the trial."

Wu Zhankui didn't want Wei Guangde to be distracted by their affairs. It would be too unfair if he failed the mansion exam, so he reminded him.

At this moment, a servant came in outside the door to report that a messenger had arrived.

"Guangde, you keep eating, let's go out and have a look."

Wu Zhankui stood up and said to Wei Guangde who was having a meal, and took Wei Meng out.
Chapter completed!