Chapter 193

When Ye Xiaotian, Ma Qiancheng and his wife entered the residence to visit Commander Wan, Governor-General Li Hualong was in his residence.

Li Hualong was only halfway through dealing with the mess caused by Borbai when an urgent military letter arrived in Ningxia, transferring him back to Sichuan to take charge. Li Hualong was a civil official. He knew soldiers and generals, but he could not personally go to the battlefield as a governor-general. His main task was to arrange and deploy the troops. Commander Wan was already old and it was difficult for him to go to the front line. As a result, who should be the vanguard became a problem.

Li Hualong selected the generals one by one and finally chose one – Broadsword Liu Ting!

Liu Ting was a valiant general with a great reputation. His family's men and horses were all capable of winning battles. However, Liu Ting and Yang Ying Long had always been close and their friendship was very deep. Who would be at ease to let him lead the army? He was the best candidate, but also the most insecure candidate. This became a sore point for the court and the officials in Sichuan.

Li Hualong was the governor-general and had a higher position than Commander Wan. Moreover, at this time, the difference in status was even greater. Logically speaking, Commander Wan should go to the residence to discuss anything. However, for Liu Ting, Li Hualong had to lower himself.

Li Hualong was well acquainted with the biographies, character, conduct, talent and ability of the various high-ranking military officers gathered in Chongqing prefecture. He knew that Yang Yinglong's retreat to defense was a bad move. However, this way, the troops would be concentrated and it would not be easy to deal with.

Previously, Yang Yinglong was the main attacker and won repeatedly. Later, the Ming army counterattacked and fell into their trap again and again. On one hand, it was because Yang Yinglong himself was really good. On the other hand, it was because the generals of Bashu had not experienced a big war for a long time and lacked battlefield experience. Therefore, a famous general like Liu Ting became even more indispensable.

The situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, and there must be a famous general with rich battle experience to command. Otherwise, he, Li Hualong, would not be able to decide the situation on the frontline even if he were to stay in Chongqing.

However, Liu Ting and Yang Yinglong had always been good friends. This matter not only became the court's fear, but Liu Ting himself was also quite against it. Martial artists valued loyalty above all. Liu Ting was very unwilling to let him fight with his close friends. Therefore, although he was ordered to Chongqing, he tried all sorts of excuses, hoping to avoid a battle with Yang Yinglong.

Li Hualong had already tested his intentions. Liu Ting had bargained with the governor-general and the court with many harsh conditions. Obviously, he wanted to avoid a battle on purpose. A veteran ruffian like Liu Ting was not afraid of the Imperial Court's punishment. Previously, because he connived with the soldiers, he was dismissed from his post by the Imperial Court. Governor Li could not do anything to such a troublemaker.

Li Hualong wanted Liu Ting to be the "commander", but Liu Ting put forward a bunch of conditions. Asking for military supplies was secondary, and he also put forward a prerequisite: he would be the commander-in-chief of the army!

Liu Ting 'original words:' Wan is old, what can I do? ' When I, Liu Dadao, go into battle to kill the enemy, do I still need another commander-in-chief to point fingers behind my back? 'I, Liu Da Dao, am fighting the enemy. Do I need another general to tell me what to do behind my back?'

Liu Ting was now the Deputy Zongbing. His military achievements were illustrious. Even if he did not have any more achievements, he would still be promoted to the highest rank of Zongbing. He was not coveting Wan Ke's position at all. He was purposely making things difficult for the imperial court to force them to transfer him away.

Unfortunately, Li Hualong was certain that Liu Ting was the only general that could take charge of the overall situation. If he transferred another general, it would take another three to five months. More than two hundred thousand troops were stationed in Chongqing, and the consumption of food and horses was a small matter. If this gave Yang Yinglong some breathing space, and allowed him to set up dangerous passes and fortify the checkpoints in the newly occupied territory, in the future, there would be even more sacrifices.

Therefore, Li Hualong decided to persuade Wan Ting to abdicate. Wan Ting was so old and had long begged the court to return to his hometown. However, with the constant war, there was no suitable candidate to replace him, so he was still in office. However, he was the one who took the initiative. With Liu Ting deliberately making things difficult for him, if Wan Ting abdicated, it would not be a good thing.

Which general would be willing to submit to someone? Moreover, Wan Ting and Liu Ting's father, Liu Xian, were of the same generation. He was Liu Ting's elder. Therefore, Li Hualong condescended to the Wan residence to persuade Wan Chi.

Wan Chi was indeed uncomfortable. However, he understood that Liu Ting was making things difficult not because he looked down on him, but because he did not want to fight with his old friend, Yang Yinglong. Wan Chi said to Li Hualong: "Governor-General, it is not difficult for me to abdicate! The difficulty is that Liu Ting does not want to fight with Yang Yinglong. I am afraid that if I abdicate, he will still find many excuses to shirk responsibility.

This is not the most frightening thing. The most frightening thing is that he reluctantly went to the battlefield but cannot truly treat Yang Yinglong as an opponent. Yang Yinglong has already rebelled. If he wins, he will be the king. If he loses, he will lose his life. There is no way out. When the time comes, he will not be lenient. If Liu Ting is overcautious, I am afraid he will harm others and himself! "

Li Hualong nodded and frowned: "Currently, there are 300,000 strong troops and over a hundred generals. Unfortunately, the only one I have in mind is Liu Dadao. If I want the court to send another capable general, I am afraid it will take another three to five months … "

As they were speaking, Wan Ting's family general rushed over to report that Ye Xiaotian was requesting an audience. Wan Fu's face suddenly lit up. "Ye Xiaotian? This brat is alert, cunning, and full of schemes. Governor-General, this problem may be solved by this person! "

As a famous local official, Li Hualong had some understanding of Ye Xiaotian. However, he only knew that this person started from a commoner and became an influential Chieftain in Guizhou in just a few years. He also knew that he was a person that the Eagle Party was trying to rope in, but he did not know much about his character.

Hearing Wan Ting's words, Li Hualong asked curiously: "General Wan, that Ye Xiaotian is a local official in Guizhou. How do you know him so well?"

Wan Ting smiled: "I have a close friend surnamed Chi. He is an official in the Southern Discipline Commission. That son of his is working under me, like a nephew or nephew. This child often stays in my residence and once told me about this Ye Xiaotian's life. This person is full of schemes and is very cunning. Back in Jinling, he went through the three ministries of punishment, rites, and civil in three days, leaving the six ministers helpless. Such a person must know how to deal with another piece of hot meat! "

Li Hualong lightly exclaimed: "I have also heard of this matter. So that strange official who went to three ministries in three days was Ye Xiaotian? Legend has it that this person was originally a prison guard. He went through one ministry in a day, leaving the ministers helpless and the imperial uncle retreating. He was even praised by Prime Minister Tuozhi. At that time, I was also very surprised. However, there was no more news of him. It turns out that he became a local official from a lower official. This experience is really … "After recounting Ye Xiaotian's strange deeds, Li Hualong did not know how to evaluate this person.

Wan Chi laughed: "Isn't it this person? This person is cunning and resourceful, but it is only a rumor. But he was able to become a Chieftain at the age of thirty from a prison guard. At the very least, his luck is unparalleled. What does Governor-General think? "

Li Hualong stroked his beard and nodded in deep agreement. He had been an official all his life and understood the principle of 'man proposes, but God disposes'. If there was a person who was blessed with great luck, then there was really no reason for him to succeed.

Li Hualong said: "Good! Go and see him. After discussing official matters, make him stay. I will talk to him again! "

Wan Ting agreed and asked someone to invite the Governor-General to the side room to serve tea. He then asked someone to summon Ye Xiaotian. Wan Ting sat upright and still, waiting for Ye Xiaotian. He heard footsteps outside and a loud voice said: "Uncle, Uncle, Xiao Ma has brought his wife to see you. Where is the Nu 'er Hong that you have hidden for eighteen years? It's time to bring it out! "