Chapter 140                                                             

But even if Teng Xiang dares to carry it, Meng Chong dares not carry it.

After all, the eunuchs are in the palace, so they never care about any changes in the local area. They care about whether they can complete the tasks in the palace. In theory, how could there be any deviations in the errands of the order this time? Who would have thought that such a thing happened?

Meng Chong was a little calmer and acted very stably at the dock. He exchanged a few greetings with Datong. As soon as he got on the carriage, he invited Zhou Mengchen to the carriage.

Others thought that Eunuch Meng had something to explain to Zhou Mengchen, so they didn't care.

But he didn't know that Meng Chong could no longer collapse in the carriage and begged in a low voice: "Mr. Zhou, it's a matter of Shanxi Town, not your Datong Town. Why don't you interfere? I told me to follow me back to Beijing. Even if there is anything, it won't involve you. I read less, but I still know the story of adding extravagance to it."

Many people know the story of adding extravagance to the snake, but they don’t know it is the story of the Warring States policy. However, it is said that there was a general in the Chu State who went north to defeat Wei and took down eight cities. Then he wanted to turn troops to attack Qi. Qi State sent lobbyists to persuade the general of the Chu State. The original intention was just like Meng Chong said that Zhou Mengchen was like Zhou Mengchen. Zhou Mengchen was a foregone meritorious official with the achievements of Rabbit Maochuan. Now he returned to Beijing with Meng Chong, and Shanxi was basically defeated, and Zhou Mengchen could not be involved. Zhou Mengchen was promoted and wealthy, but he was not affected at all. However, now he suppressed the imperial edict and sent troops without authorization, which not only put himself in the risk. He hated the court.

Zhou Mengchen was already in a suspicious place and made such a thing happen again. I am afraid that life will be even more difficult in the future.

Zhou Mengchen smiled bitterly and said, "Eunuch Meng doesn't know anything. Let me tell you this. The soldiers of Datong are generally divided into three parts. Ten guards are arranged along the side wall, and three guards are stationed in Taiyuan and Ma Fang, which are the mobile forces I can use. There are also some forces in the Beijing camp. And the inner Great Wall, which is the line between Shanxi Town and Datong, I have not arranged a soldier."

Meng Chong was stunned. He was slightly surprised. After thinking about it carefully, it was reasonable.

If there were soldiers in Datong Town not on the front line of confrontation with the Tartars, but instead on the front line of the inner Great Wall, Beijing would have long suspected Zhou Mengchen's intentions.

But this kind of arrangement is now a huge hidden danger.

Zhou Mengchen lowered his voice and said, "Datong weapons and firearms all rely on Shuozhou Supervisors, and Shuozhou Supervisors are only two hundred miles apart. Shuozhou Supervisors gathered the top craftsmen of the Ming Dynasty. Once they are lost, the secrets of firearms will fall into the hands of the Tatars. The consequences are unimaginable."

This is also the reason why Zhou Mengchen suddenly changed his color and could not sit still. Zhou Mengchen knew what Mongolia occupied a piece of land?

The core of the Tartars was in Qingcheng, which was the Hohhot region in later generations. However, it was not the Tumote tribe that only ruled this area. In fact, the central Inner Mongolia in later generations were all the Tumote tribe, which was the ruling scope of Altan-Xinai.

Let’s take a look at what this area has? I will only talk about two places, Ordos and Baotou.

Ordos itself is Mongolian, and it is naturally the place of the Mongols. Baotou is hundreds of miles west of Qingcheng. Ordos' coal and Baotou iron. Then, the technology of Shuozhou Supervision is specifically stated that Shuozhou Supervision has the technology of making steam engines.

Moreover, the Mongolians did not have as many historical packages as the Han people. Maybe they could go into battle lightly and promote the industrial revolution.

Don’t look at the small number of Mongolians, but when Britain underwent the Industrial Revolution, there were not many Britain.

When he thought of this, Zhou Mengchen was already in a cold sweat and could care about everything else. Even if he lost the governor of Datong, he would still be the amulet of Jinshi. At most, he would go back to his hometown in Wuchang to study. But if the Tartars had obtained these techniques, Zhou Mengchen would not even sleep well.

Meng Chong may not know how serious it is. But the secrets of the Great Bright Firearm were all captured by the Tartars. He knew that it was of great importance. But the problem was that Meng Chong did not dare to make a decision. Zhou Mengchen was a civil servant and had a saint's family. He returned the imperial edict, so he might not blame him much in the court, even if there were any blame. Just as Zhou Mengchen thought, he could not take Zhou Mengchen's life.

But Meng Chong is different.

He is very powerful outside, but in essence, he is just a slave. How could he be the master of the palace? He is desperate. But if he doesn't agree to Zhou Mengchen's words, he will offend this favorite minister in the future. And if something really happens, maybe the emperor will kill him in anger.

Meng Chongsi thought about it and said, "Sir, I know what to do."

Zhou Mengchen thought Meng Chong agreed and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Meng. After a while, I will have someone to hold a banquet and invite Eunuch Meng to postpone it. Eunuch Meng only needs to get drunk. After three or five days, there will be a turning point. I think Shanxi Town will not just ask for help from me, I am afraid that those who ask for help will have already rushed to Beijing. Within three or five days, there will definitely be a new order from the court."

Meng Chong said, "I hope so."

Zhou Mengchen saw that since Meng Chong had said the truth, he had no intention of riding in the same car with Meng Chong. Because he still had a lot of things to do. The first thing was to arrange the defense of Shuozhou Supervisor. Even if Shuozhou City was lost, Shuozhou Supervisor could not be lost.

Thinking about it, it’s still a lot of trouble, especially the inner Great Wall.

The Inner Great Wall is an offensive to defend the north. Datong is located north of Shanxi. Moreover, although Zhou Mengchen has the right to act cheaply, it is difficult to enter Shanxi Town and not take over the Inner Great Wall. Datong is in a state of unprepared defense against Shanxi, and there are loopholes everywhere.

Because of these loopholes, Zhou Mengchen naturally had to make a series of adjustments to his troops. He first strengthened the defense of Shuozhou Supervisor and transferred the troops from the north to Shuozhou Supervisor as much as possible.

These commands are just one minute earlier, and then one minute earlier. After all, the news of the loss of the border was a day ago. Who knows what new changes have occurred?

Just as Zhou Mengchen made a series of arrangements, letting the 5,000 Pinglu Guards, who were closest to Shuozhou Supervisor, go south to guard Shuozhou Supervisor, and ask Ma Fang to prepare. After a while, after dealing with Meng Chong, he immediately set out and placed 20,000 cavalrymen in Shuozhou.

It’s not that Zhou Mengchen didn’t want to set out immediately. It’s just a pity that it takes time for the army to set out. This is because Shuozhou Superintendent is in Datong and can directly transfer food and grass from Shuozhou Prefecture, and only a few days of dry food is required. Otherwise, if you don’t prepare for one day, the army will definitely not be able to set out. Even so, it will take one or two hours to gather people, issue orders, and let the soldiers leave a letter to their homes.

After doing all this, the Governor's Office was right in front of him.

It just happened that Zhou Mengchen never expected.

Meng Chong lifted the curtain and did not get out directly. Instead, he gritted his teeth slightly and made a move to jump off the car. He bent his legs in the air and slammed them on the handlebars. Then he fell on the ground. Meng Chong rolled all over the ground with sweat on his face. He gritted his teeth and made a "silk" sound, saying, "My legs are broken, my legs are broken."

Meng Chong thought about it over and over again and finally figured it out. If he didn't read the imperial edict when he was drunk, it would be his drinking to make a mistake. It would be a crime to pursue it. So he made up his mind that the eunuch would be more cruel to him, so he got off the car and it turned out to be the scene of the accident.

Perhaps Meng Chong did not grasp the right measure. In Zhou Mengchen's opinion, his toes and physical angles were incorrect, and the fracture was certain. As for the extent of the fracture, it depends on the doctor. Zhou Mengchen couldn't help but admire Meng Chong for being willing to go out.

Zhou Mengchen could only say hello to the doctor. In terms of trauma alone, Datong's trauma level is better than that of Beijing. It is also second to none. I don't worry that Meng Chong's injury will not be cured.

But something that Zhou Mengchen did not expect happened again. Meng Chong said, "Mr. Teng. Today is a good day. I was injured and missed a good day. It would be bad if the emperor's affairs were delayed. Eunuch Teng is also a palace member. Today I will pass on the imperial edict on my behalf. Look at me, I am just like this. I can't even stand firmly. Please ask Mr. Teng for a convenience."

Teng Xiang's eyes widened, looked at Meng Chong, and then looked at Zhou Mengchen. Looking at Meng Chong again, it was like a ghost.
Chapter completed!