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Chapter 53: Pragmatic Yang Ju

The Wu brothers were talking, as if they could lead an army of 100,000 tomorrow to annihilate the Jurchens in one fell swoop and build unparalleled achievements for the Ming Dynasty. However, Yang Ju, who was beside him, frowned deeper and deeper. But these two brothers were not aware of it and were still talking nonstop there.

Yang Ju finally couldn't help it. He looked up at Yu Ren, "What's your opinion with Brother Yu?"

"I think the two brothers Wu's urgent attack strategy is absolutely undesirable."

The two brothers on the other side were blowing their energy, and suddenly felt very angry by Yu Ren's slap. Wu Peng was the first to jump out, "You said it is absolutely not advisable. What's the reason?"

Yu Ren was not in a hurry. He slowly picked up the tea bowl and drank a sip of tea first. Then he said slowly, "Not to mention whether our Daming can still transfer a 100,000 yuan tax to Liaodong at present. Even if it is transferred, it is a team that has been put together. Such a mob, let alone war, even if it is unified command, it will be a problem.

Besides, our army was defeated so badly. The army was extremely timid towards the Jurchens. In such a situation, if the two armies confronted each other head-on, our soldiers would be frightened and fled to their lives before the Jurchens could launch their horses to rush forward. In such a situation, even if our muskets were of great benefit, what's the use?

Don’t forget the saying: When you meet on a narrow road, the brave will win. When fighting on the battlefield, you need to be brave first!”

"You are a hairless boy, what do you know!" Wu Peng shouted.

Yu Ren stopped talking. He really felt that talking to such a person was simply a humiliation to himself.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two sides was a little nervous, "Mr. Zhao" who had not spoken on the side suddenly said, "Oh, Yun'er! Didn't you just say that if you have something to do, you want to ask the two brothers Wu alone! Now it's a chance. Both brothers Wu are talented, and it's rare to have a chance to meet them. I'll give you a chance today.

Brother Yu and I went downstairs to have tea. I will give it to you here."

After saying that, "Mr. Zhao" gave Yang Ju a wink. Yang Ju immediately understood, "Oh! Yes, yes. Let's go downstairs."

As the few people said, they got up and went downstairs.

The Wu brothers are naturally not fools. Of course, they could see that "Mr. Zhao"'s move was to be afraid that they would have a conflict with Yu Ren. However, they were very satisfied with such a result. Because no matter what reason they used to avoid the second floor, they could only explain one thing: they were the ones who won.

Yang Ju led Yu Ren and the other two to the second floor, and they sat down at a table by the window. Yang Ju kept accusing Yu Ren.

Yu Ren didn't care at all. He saw too many people who were unlearned but insisted on becoming an intellectual. "Mr. Zhao" rebuilds tea for several people.

Before the tea was built, Yang Ju asked impatiently, "With Brother Yu's opinion, how should we act in Liaodong at the moment?"

After all, Yang Ju, a talented man, is still a little talented. Although military affairs are not his strengths, he can also tell from the discussions between Yu Ren and the Wu brothers that which is practical tactics and which is false and exaggerated.

Yu Ren glanced at Lu Xiangsheng, "I still have the same view. At present, the Jurchens in Liaodong are temporarily in power. We should avoid their edge and send a mature and polite general to gather soldiers outside the pass first. Then we resist the city and defend, build artillery and muskets. Sun Tzu said: First, it is invincible, and wait for the enemy to win.

We will first defend the city so that the Jurchens cannot go south, and then slow down the methods to weaken them. Although the Jurchens are strong, they will only get several cities. I believe that with the human, material and financial resources of our Ming Dynasty, as long as we hold the Jurchens down, they will not take long, and they will be completely dragged down by us. At that time, if the Jurchens don’t need us to fight, they will be in chaos first.

It will be easy to deal with them again at this time."

After hearing this, Yang Ju was silent for a long time before he said. "In Brother Yu's opinion, this person sent to Liaodong must first know the military, secondly, be patient, thirdly, be brave. In this way, looking at the court and the country, only one person can satisfy these three at the same time."

"Who?" Lu Xiangsheng asked first.

"The current Dali Temple Chief Xiong Tingbi. This person was appointed as the Liaodong Prefecture ten years ago and is more familiar with the situation in Liaodong. In addition, this person is a famous bold faction in the court. He was secretly nicknamed "Xiong Manzi". If he sent him to Liaodong, he would not be timid."

Yu Ren didn't say anything because he believed that no matter how enthusiastic they were talking about here, it would not have any impact on the court's final decision. Although Yang Ju was famous, it was almost impossible to influence the court. After all, he was just an opposition scholar, and he was a scholar who had not even had a Jinshi exam. Even if what he said made sense, who would take his words seriously by those big men far away in the capital? Even if it was difficult to reach their ears.

Therefore, Yu Ren was not enthusiastic about the discussion of the crisis in Liaodong.

However, Yang Ju obviously didn't think so. He asked Yu Ren for advice very seriously, as if they were all important members of the court, and their final decision would determine the fate of the country.

"What does Brother Yu think?"

Yu Ren reluctantly put down the melon seeds in his hand, and looked up to see "Mr. Zhao" beside him looking at him with expectant eyes. Yu Ren then straightened his lazy body. He put away his hippie smile and said seriously, "I just don't know what this Lord Xiong thinks about the situation in Liaodong?"

"You should be relieved to this point. I remember hearing Mr. Qian say that although Xiong Tingbi is bold, he has always been cautious about the overall situation of Liaodong. When he was inspecting Liaodong, he wrote letters to the court many times, advocating the strategy of maintaining Liao with the war of defending."

Yu Ren tried hard to think about the name "Xiong Tingbi" in his mind. Unfortunately, the final result was still gone. Yu Ren knew that this did not mean that Xiong Tingbi was not famous. It only meant that his historical knowledge was too shallow. If he had known that he would travel to the Wanli Dynasty of the Ming Dynasty, I would have found a Ming history first and memorized this history. Yu Ren secretly regretted it in his heart.

However, regret is useless now. Since we cannot find the answer from our historical memory, we have to make a judgment based on the situation Yang Ju said in front of us.

"I think if the situation of the person you know is real, then he should be the most suitable person right now."

Yang Ju breathed a long sigh of relief. "Okay, I'll write a book to Mr. Qian, and my family will immediately send it to the capital."

After saying that, Yang Qiao stood up and stood up. "So, brothers Nian. Today, let's go here first! Let's go to the Xizi Restaurant in the city to have a good chat. Now, brothers Nian have been tired for a long time, so why not go back to the inn to rest first. Junior Brother Zhao will send me a few brothers Nian for me."

After saying that, Yang Ju stood up, bowed to everyone repeatedly, and said, "Forgive me, forgive me!"

"Mr. Zhao" sent several people to the entrance of the teahouse and suddenly asked Yu Ren, "Brother Yu hasn't told Yun'er's address just now. I don't know which inn Brother Yu stays in? I'll arrange for the butler to invite him tonight."

Yu Ren looked at Fatty Xu beside him a little embarrassedly. He thought to himself, I can't tell her that we live in a stone house on the mountain! That would be too embarrassing. Besides, people don't believe it!

"Ah! Our boss is now living in Hangzhou and is temporarily living in my house. If you want to invite him, just go to Xu's house in Xijiao Hutong in the west of the city." Fatty Xu said, and quickly pulled Yu Ren to leave. However, he didn't expect that after walking a few steps, Lu Xiangsheng rushed up again.

"I see Brother Yu is not enthusiastic about this matter. Could it be..." Seeing that "Mr. Zhao" who had seen him turn around and enter the teahouse, Lu Xiangsheng quickly caught up with Yu Ren.

Yu Ren naturally understood the meaning of his words. He was worried that he had agreed to participate in the competition for Donglin just now, and was perfunctory to Yang Ju and the others. This was not surprising. After all, Yu Ren's performance just now has always been light, not as active as Lu Xiangsheng, nor as confident as the other two.

Yu Ren patted Lu Xiangsheng on the shoulder. "Don't worry! Although I, Yu Ren, is not a famous scholar, will still abide by what I promised. Besides, if I don't go, it will not only harm Yang Dacaizi, but also drag you into the water with Brother Lu. Although you have known each other for a long time, you hit it off at first sight. For nothing else, you will be guaranteed for Brother Lu's fame. At that time, I will sacrifice my life!"
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