Looking at the emperor's expectant expression, Yang Fan said loudly: "Although the Tumut and Ordos people still have strength, they are already frightened. I am willing to go out again and attack them. Even if they cannot be completely eliminated, they can still be driven away. Let’s go and rush to Khalkha Mongolia in Mobei. Let there be no more trouble from Mongolia beyond the nine borders.”
"Okay, Qingzhen is my tiger general, and Yang Fan will accept the title." Chongzhen slammed the table excitedly and said loudly.
Yang Fan immediately bowed his head and knelt down. He knew that His Majesty was satisfied with today's answer. Finally it’s time to pick the fruit. I just don’t know what this blind box can reveal.
"Yang Fan was granted the title of Yuanbo, and was awarded the seal of general for the expedition to the west. He commanded 10,000 elite infantry troops from the Beijing camp, 5,000 new Pili camp bird gun soldiers, and 6,000 Xuanfu troops. Hexi guarded the carriage camp of thousands of households. Thirty-six hundred soldiers. Set out from Zhangjiakou to attack the Tumote tribe."
"I will obey the Holy Order."
Chongzhen calmed down his excitement, if he could completely solve Monan Mongolia this time. This was accomplished, a feat that even Emperor Chengzu could not accomplish back then. You can really leave your name in history.
Yang Fan bowed his head and knelt without moving. He knew that there must be something going on. The emperor only asked him to attack the Tumed tribe, but did not mention the Ordos tribe.
"Wang Cheng'en, drafting an edict. The three generals of Datong, Xuanfu, and Taiyuan, the governor of Xuanda, marched out of the fortress. He led 30,000 troops, crossed the Yellow River from the east, met with the general soldiers of Yulin Town, and attacked Ordos."
"The governors of the three sides commanded the three towns of Ningxia, Guyuan, and Gansu to lead 30,000 troops, and sent out from Huamachi and Guyuan towns in Ningxia to attack the Ordos tribe from the west and south."
"General Yang Fan of the Western Conquest, after defeating the Tumote tribe, went south to encircle the Ordos tribe."
Yang Fan understood clearly. His Majesty is still worried about the border troops and is worried that their fighting ability is not good enough. Can't eat Ordos.
So let them press mainly to the north on three sides. After waiting for his army to defeat the Tumuts, he surrounded and destroyed the Ordos on three sides.
"Yang Qing, this time I will give you the royal flag and the monk Fang Baojian. As Dingyuan Bo and General Zhengxi, you can control the garrison. You can kill first and then report. I will give you the concurrent position of right deputy capital censor (third grade)."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness."
Chongzhen smiled and said, "You don't have to be in a hurry to thank me."
"I intend to establish the Suiyuan Province in Monan. Set up the Suiyuan Capital Command and Envoy Division. If you can eradicate the Tumut and Ordos tribes, I will grant you the title of Marquis and the Suiyuan Province Capital Command and Envoy Division. First position (Second Grade). Enyin’s wife Tushan’s second-class wife (equivalent to the Second Grade). Give Aiqing’s teacher Xiaoyaozi the title of Yuxu Yijiao Zhenren.”
"My minister, I will live up to your majesty's trust and completely wipe out all the tribes in Monan."
"Haha, okay, as long as you don't let me down, I will not let you down."
According to the system of the Ming Dynasty, only first- and second-grade wives can be called "Madam". Only the aunt of a first- or second-rank official can be called "Tai Fu".
The third rank of imperial edict is a virtuous person, the fourth rank is a respectful person, the fifth rank is a pleasant person, the sixth rank is an peaceful person, and the seventh rank and below are a Ruren. No title, no title, called a lady.
If Tu Shanyue obtains the title of second-class wife, she will be considered as a married woman.
Chongzhen's title ban on Yang Fan is more intriguing. Earl is a title, not an actual position. The title of General Zhengxi is not a general with a fixed rank.
There were 17 generals in the Ming Dynasty, ranging from the first-rank Xuanwei general to the fifth-rank Wude general.
Although General Zhengxi is not a general with a rank, his position is very special. Because in the history of the Ming Dynasty for more than 270 years, there were a total of 15 generals who conquered the west. Almost all of these people eventually reached the top positions of military generals.
These fifteen people are Tang He, Feng Sheng, Deng Yu, Mu Ying, Geng Bingwen and Liang Ming who founded the country. Chen Mao, Zheng Heng, Shi Zhao and others from Jingnan. Later dynasties included Chen Huai, Chen Huan, Zhou Xi, Zhu Mian, Wu Cong, Shenying and others.
In the thirteenth year of Chenghua (1477), Shenying was ordered to wear the seal of General Zhengxi and serve as a general officer to guard Ningxia. This was the last general of the Ming Dynasty who conquered the West.
Most of those who have served as generals in the Western Conquest have been promoted to the governor of the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion. This is basically the military attaché reaching his peak.
But General Zhengxi has no rank.
This position can be promoted or demoted, granted or taken away. It is generally used when temporarily leading troops on an expedition. The class teacher handed over his duties after returning to the court.
Yang Fan secretly contrasts, Chongzhen is like this (this chapter is not finished yet!)
574. Ennobled, awarded the title of General of the Western Expedition, Seal 2
To deal with it, it should be that Yang Fan's affairs are not finished, but it is not good not to give some rewards first.
The right deputy censor of the capital is a part-time job, which is the right among the official duties. The title with the word "right" in front of the censor in the censor station is usually an official title given to an official who is sent to the outside world, giving him the power of supervision. Like the chubby part-time censor of the right capital.
General Zhengxi is a temporary position.
Only Uncle Dingyuan is a real gain, and this is a hereditary title. If Yang Fan has this, he can pass it on to his descendants. From then on, the Yang family entered the ranks of the nobility.
Chongzhen drew a big pie for Yang Fan. Only by completely solving the Tumut and Ordos tribes would he be given territory and real power. What was promised was the official position of feudal lord and commander of the capital. And this capital commander is a new territory outside the Great Wall, not one of the eighteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty inside the pass.
The various provinces within the pass have a large population and are very rich. And this Suiyuan Province is in ruins and waiting to be revitalized. It is just a barbaric land thousands of miles away from people. However, Yang Fan had no choice but to accept it.
Chongzhen probably also had no idea whether he could truly hold Monan Mongolia. After all, this place is separated from the Mongolian Gobi to the north by the Three Khalkha Khanates, to the west by the Desert Mongolian Junggar Tribe, and to the east by the Chahar Tribe and Jiannu. It can be said to be a place of four battles.
It's really uneasy without a strong general to guard it.
As for this candidate, Yang Fan is the most suitable. He can defeat and destroy the Mongolian tribes in Monan. What's more important is that he can defeat Jiannu Zhenglanqi. Only if he guards here can Chongzhen be able to disarm with confidence and relieve the heavy military burden. Ease the imperial court's financial crisis.
If the emperor is true to his word, Yang Fan will give up Zunhua Guard Commander Tongzhi and be promoted to the Commander-in-Chief of the Suiyuan Commander-in-Chief Division. It can be said that the work was not in vain.
Although a province is established in Monan, there will inevitably be a governor and even a governor. The following three departments are set up as administrative agencies. But Suiyuan Dusi can be regarded as a unit with real power. Although there is no specific hereditary territory, he is still the chief military officer of a province.
Yang Fan was satisfied just to capture the city of Duolun. His current strength is limited and he bites off more than he can chew. The grasslands near Duolun are fertile and vast, enough for him to develop for a long time.
Now the emperor's promise remains to be seen. After all, Donglin is now in power, and the emperor still needs to count on them. Yuandudu is still worried about how to implement the restoration of Liaoning in five years. In the eastern part of Monan, Yang Fan estimated that there was a high probability that Yuan Dudu would take him away. Serves as the overall management of the flanks of the Guanningjin defense line.
Before Yuandu Du lost his holy family, everyone who worked with him was dismissed from office, imprisoned, and lost his head.
There was no need for Yang Fan to fall out with him over a piece of uninhabited land.
574. Ennobled, awarded the title of General of the Western Expedition, Seal 2
