Chapter 068: Behind the Scenes
The meeting between Huang Zhiting and Musali is actually nothing to say, the status of the two sides is here, Huang Zhiting's identity on the face is irrelevant, in fact, she is actually the main mother, she may need to appease the apprehension of Musali, the general, but it does not need to spend a lot of time on this.
Generally speaking, Huang Zhiting only praised Musali's wise move in a high-minded and polite tone, and then directly arranged the work: Musali was transferred to the Siem town guard, not only to lead the fourth division of the Dingnan garrison, but also to set up the Siam independent garrison division, which was fully responsible for Siam's military affairs.
The person who cooperated with him was the Siam Patrol Envoy, who was in charge of Siam's political affairs. This patrol envoy has a very special status, named Gao Rui Hin, who is the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Gao family's house, that is, the eldest son of the eldest brother Gao Wuzi who had a conflict with Gao Shishi's brother back then.
Although Gao Wuzi is an unsuccessful person, his two sons are not bad, and both of them are prisoners of the country. Gao Rui Yan Guozi also participated in the township test after reading it, but unfortunately he was unlucky, that year the Henan Grandmaster was from a mental school and disagreed with his views, so Gao Rui Yan only won a sub-list.
At that time, Gao Ruiyan wrote a letter to his cousin Gao Shishi, who was a few years younger than him, and by the way, he also silently wrote a copy of his exam paper and attached it. His original intention was to ask his cousin for guidance, but he expected Gao Shishi to reply to him and tell him that with his current pen strength, if the township test is read by the grandmaster of the Shixue School, then he "may be able to give it a try", but even if the spring is over, he is still a little hot. He also said that his idea is good, but the article is not suitable for the exam, and if he insists on "learning and studying", he may be expected to be in the top three in ten years.
Gao Ruiyan is the champion of the six heads, and his opinion on Shiwen, no one will dare to jump out and say that Lao Tzu is not convinced, so Gao Ruiyan looked at the reply and directly cooled his waist.
Ten years later, there is only hope that he will be born as a third-class fellow jinshi, and this future will be a governor at the top, and it will depend on the door of their Gao family, of course he is not reconciled.
But he didn't dare to doubt his pragmatic knowledge, and he couldn't get the gist after thinking about it, and in the end it was his dumb father who reminded him: "You evil obstacle, take a fart imperial examination?" Delay everything! Go directly to the pragmatic and ask for an official to do it, if it is not easy to do it in the Ming Dynasty, go to southern Xinjiang, where thousands of miles of rivers and mountains are all under his control, no matter how you say it, it is also his nephew, pull down his face and beg him personally, everyone can't write two high characters in one stroke, can he not agree? ”
Gao Ruiyan was very unhappy with the statement of an important official, but he was influenced by Gao Gong earlier than Gao Shishi and Gao Gong in his early years, and he suddenly felt in his heart: I am an official in Daming to prove practical learning, and not to be an official in Southern Xinjiang is also to prove practical learning? Moreover, the fifth uncle Gao Pragmatic has been migrating Han people to southern Xinjiang among his peers in the whole family, maybe one day southern Xinjiang will also be China, so why should I be an official in southern Xinjiang? Why waste a good year in the exam room?
Thinking about this truth, he set off to Beijing to find Gao Pragmatic, when Gao Pragmatic had just been recalled from Liaodong to Beijing to report on his work, after listening to his thoughts, he really didn't hesitate, just thought for a while, and asked him to go to Jingang to stay first, nominally "Your seventh uncle Gao is going to return, you go to Jingang to watch some", so Gao Ruiyan went to Jingang first.
He had no actual position at that time, and he relied on Gao Shi's sentence, which was equivalent to acting as the "Commander of the Six Towns" of Gao Shiqin. In fact, although he is young, he is not only older than Gao Shiqin, but even older than Gao Shiqin, and it is not difficult to help Gao Shiqin act as an agent - there is not much work for Gao Shiqin, and the people below basically do it, he just needs to review it to determine whether he agrees, which of course will not be difficult for Gao Ruiyan.
As a result, Gao Ruiyan did a good job, and Jingang provided effective assistance and support in the Yunnan-Burma War and the later Siam Counterinsurgency War, which was recognized by Huang Zhiting. So not long ago, Huang Zhiting transferred him to Siam after asking for too much pragmatism, and served as a tour envoy to Siam, in charge of Siaman government affairs.
When Musali heard that Gao Ruiyan was a "relative of the emperor" and a "nephew of the emperor", he couldn't help beating a drum in his heart, and cautiously asked Huang Zhiting: "The last general is stupid, I don't know how to cooperate with Gao Xun after arriving in Siam, and I ask my wife to show me." ”
His words are actually sincere, because the identity of the other party is a bit unattainable for him, so he must be based on Gao Rui Hina at ordinary times, and he can only be supplemented.
Unexpectedly, Huang Zhiting shook his head and said: "It's not that you cooperate with him, it's that he cooperates with you, and your task is much heavier than his." ”
Musali was surprised, stunned for a moment, and was about to ask, but Huang Zhiting seemed to be a little tired, got up and said: "Specific matters, you will receive a text notification when you arrive at Luokun, and Rui Yan will also communicate with you, and you will naturally know when the time comes." ”
Musali knew that she had just come out of confinement, and he didn't dare to delay and bother, so he hurriedly got up and said goodbye. Huang Zhiting didn't stay, waved his hand casually, and let him out.
As soon as Musali left, Gao Mengnan came out of the compartment and said with a slight hesitation: "Madame......"
Huang Zhiting shook his head slightly: "Uncle doesn't have to be like this, let's call it brother and sister." ”
Gao Mengnan bowed slightly, and said: "Dutong, Musali's ability to lead the army has not been proven, is it a bit risky to take him as the Siem town guard to be in charge of such a big thing?" In addition, although Rui Hina is a junior, after all, he is a member of the Gao family, let him cooperate with a general, I am afraid that he will not be able to understand the gist of it......"
With Gao Mengnan's caution, of course, it would not be Huang Zhiting who asked him to call him brother and sister, he really called it, and he simply changed the official title.
Huang Zhiting also knew what he was like, so he didn't dwell on the title, but nodded slightly, and said, "Musali's ability to lead troops does need to be observed for a while to confirm, but at least two points he has already proven himself. ”
Gao Mengnan was slightly surprised, and asked rhetorically, "Oh? Which two points? ”
Huang Zhiting said: "First, he will judge the situation; Second, he is at least very good at reassuring the morale of the military. ”
The first article does not need to be explained, as for the second article, Gao Mengnan thought about it for a while and agreed. After all, the Cambodian army surrendered in large numbers and carried out large-scale reorganization in the later period, and did not cause any trouble, which can indeed prove that Musari has a very good military spirit for mastering an army.
In principle, it is necessary to be careful with the use of generals with this kind of specialty, but Gao Mengnan is not worried about this, because the Jinghua garrison does not have the ability to rebel alone. This army can only be maintained by relying on the Jinghua system, and no one can stabilize the plate if it is twisted out alone.
What's more, the core of the Dingnan garrison is the Gao family Ding, the main force is the Han and naturalized Han in the Thang Long and Jingang garrisons, and the rest are Siamese.
"Then Rui Hina ......" It seems that Gao Mengnan is still quite worried about this.
Huang Zhiting said very seriously at this time: "Uncle, I have to explain this matter to you: you must not remind or warn Rui Hin in private, because this is a workout, and it is not my idea, it is clearly explained in my grandson's letter." ”
As soon as Gao Mengnan heard that Gao Pragmatic had personally explained, he immediately knew the seriousness of the matter, and while nodding, he calculated in his heart and roughly guessed Gao Pragmatic's intentions.
This is indeed an exercise, and its purpose is likely to be to use this arrangement to determine Gao Rui's heart.
Gao Mengnan said secretly: It seems that pragmatic distrust of Wu Zi is really deep in the bone marrow, and he is not at ease enough with Rui Yan, who has always been obedient and sensible, and deliberately asked him to cooperate with a general, if he can't honestly follow the order, I'm afraid that there won't be too many opportunities for him in the future.
Gao Mengnan is also from a long house, but he is just an adopted son, but after all, he is "counted" Gao Ruiyan's own uncle, if Huang Zhiting didn't specifically explain this, after he looked back and understood the truth, he would inevitably have to warn Gao Ruiyan, but now he didn't dare to do it.
He has no private channels, and even sending letters is Jinghua's own system, God knows how many people from Gao Mo's Ministry of Internal Affairs are there? He didn't dare to make a joke. Even if Gao Ruiyan didn't stand the test, at least the long house still had him Gao Mengnan there, and the situation would not be too bad, and if even he "fell into the water", then the long house would really be finished.
Gao Mengnan hurriedly agreed.
Huang Zhiting thought for a while and said, "Although the matter of Siaman is important, there is no need to be too anxious. Countries such as Sulok, Da Ni, Ting Kalu, Pahang and Johor are not worth mentioning, and it is not difficult for us to take them, but the obstacle is still the Francophone of Malacca......"
When Gao Mengnan heard this, he also frowned and sighed: "Yes, these Franc machine people do have some means, and a pirate fleet supported by their subordinates can actually fight like Gao Jing...... I was stunned when I saw the battle report, and I thought it was a false report. ”
Huang Zhiting also sighed rarely: "This matter is our mistake, the husband has reminded many times, saying that the Franc machine is very strong in naval warfare, but this time the Nanyang Fleet still did not attack with all its strength, and the scale of the battle was not as large as when it was the previous expedition, and I forgot the husband's warning that 'the lion fights the rabbit with all his strength'." Otherwise, it probably wouldn't have ended in such a pyrrhic victory. This matter is my sin, and I will ask my husband for my guilt. ”
Gao Mengnan disagreed, shook his head and said, "This is not the case. Since the battle of Yunnan and Burma, the Nanyang Fleet has not stopped, and after the war, it has been constantly transporting troops and materials for General Liu Xin to run thousands of miles away. I have heard of several accidents in which seafarers fall overboard because they are too tired while the fleet is sailing at sea, which shows that they are already overdrafted.
Not only that, but last time we thought we were just fighting a group of pirates, who knew that the Governor of Goa, who knew that the Governor of Goa was also involved? In the final analysis, this tragic victory is not a crime of war, and we are tired and tired, so we should take a good rest. ”
Huang Zhiting's heart moved, smiled slightly, and asked, "Uncle is criticizing my idea of hitting Chittagong?" ”
Gao Mengnan didn't expect Huang Zhiting to say so directly, he was a little embarrassed, coughed lightly, and said, "It's all serious, how can it be said to be criticism?" However, although I also know that the capital wants to take Chittagong because of the large number of good sailors in Chittagong, I do not think that the matter should be rushed. ”
He exhaled a breath of turbid air lightly and said: "Jinghua is really tired right now, not only the garrisons and fleets, but even the logistics system that we have always thought is invincible in the world...... The scale of this Dingnan city is too large, and the materials required in all aspects are huge, among which the output in Siam is a little better, if it is to be transported from Annam and Burma, it is already quite difficult, and in fact, some even have to be transported from the territory of the Ming Dynasty, which is really too difficult.
In addition, I really don't understand, Annan even has a steel plant and an ordnance factory, so why can't a cement factory be built in Annan? Or isn't it good to build one directly in Siam? ”
Huang Zhiting shook his head and said: "The husband said that the distribution of minerals in southern Xinjiang is not very clear because he did not come in person, and he will wait for Miss Liu to report to him in Beijing before deciding where to set up a factory." ”
He may remember the distribution of some large iron mines and coal mines, but he is not a professional in limestone and other things in the Indochina Peninsula, where can he remember it so clearly? Of course, he has to wait for Liu Xin, who is studying geography, to explain to him in person before he can continue to "look at the sky and know the earth".
"I see." Gao Mengnan nodded and asked, "Then when will General Liu go to Beijing?" ”
Huang Zhiting said: "It depends on herself, when she thinks that Cambodia has settled down, she will set off for the north, I told her in advance." ”
Gao Mengnan bowed slightly, and asked again: "The follow-up arrangements for Cambodia, since the truth-seeking has been arranged, it must not be delayed for too long, but...... It seems that the truth did not say anything about the planning of administrative and military affairs in various parts of Cambodia after three points, and this matter was also left to the capital to decide? ”
Huang Zhiting smiled slightly: "Yes." ”
Gao Mengnan hesitated slightly, and then stopped.
Huang Zhiting asked: "If the uncle has any advice, please make it clear." ”
"How dare you be instructed?" Gao Mengnan hurriedly waved his hand, and then hesitated: "I'm thinking, the southeast and northeast of Cambodia are allocated to Annan and Nanzhang, but it is easy to deal with." But that the west ...... If you want to keep the Kingdom of Cambodia and submit it to Siam, you must leave one person in control of the Cambodian army, or set up another Phnom Penh garrison, so who is suitable? ”
Huang Zhiting said very calmly: "Uncle thinks Ruan Huang is not suitable?" ”
Gao Mengnan said embarrassedly: "In terms of merit, of course it is appropriate, but after all, he is a general, this time relying on the battle of Yunnan and Burma and these subsequent things, now it has been promoted very quickly, and he even has the third division of the Dingnan Garrison Army in his hands, if he is promoted again this time, it will be the commander of the Phnom Penh Garrison." ”
"If the merit is enough and the loyalty is commendable, why should you not use it because it is a general? Although I don't read much, I also know that there are quite a lot of generals under the command of Tang Taizong Li Shimin. ”
Gao Mengnan smiled: "It's all too modest, and there are indeed a lot of generals under the command of Tang Taizong, but we have the situation we are facing-if Ruan Huang rises so high all of a sudden, will Mo Yulin and Ruan Tired have other ideas?" ”
Huang Zhiting frowned slightly.
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