Chapter 313 General Liaodong
Although Liu Xingzuo changed his name back to Han, his smooth head somewhat affected his image. However, Chen Cao observed carefully for a while and found that after cutting off the braids, there were thin hair spots slowly growing on his head. .
Liu Xingzuo was a little embarrassed to be looked at by Chen Cao. A middle-aged man blushed and touched his head: "General Mo's hair grows very fast. It can grow slowly in three months at most."
"Thanks a lot..."
It took a long time for Chen Cao to say something. It had been eight years since he last saw Liu Xingzuo: "Your wife and children have been executed by the slave-building department, but don't worry, there are many Japanese women in Songjiang Domain, and they are all virtuous and virtuous. I will instruct people to make arrangements later and assign one to you immediately."
Anyway, as soon as Liu Xingzuo's intention to Gui Ming came out, he was already mentally prepared for the destruction of his family. When he was in Qingpu, he learned about the consequences for his family. Now that Chen Cao comforted him and decided to find a wife for him, he suddenly felt very worried. Consolation: "In the end, I will receive great kindness from the prince, and I will never forget it."
"You are still my general of the Ming Dynasty, but the Northern Dynasty no longer wants you. You can only be my general of Songjiang Fan." Chen Cao said and handed the petition and seal to Liu Xingzuo: "From now on, you You are the General of Liaodong, and you are the commander-in-chief of Liaodong."
Liu Xingzuo knelt down and said, "I will thank you for your promotion."
Chen Cao stretched out his hand and lifted Liu Xingzuo up with force. This move comforted Liu Xingzuo. He never expected that Chen Cao could be so approachable.
"General Liu, you have just arrived in Songjiang, but you don't know the rules of our Songjiang Army. Two years ago, I ordered the abolition of the ceremony of kneeling. Even in the future, kneeling on one knee has become a great ceremony, so don't do it at all. kneel;
Why, after getting used to Jiannu's side, these knees can no longer be stiffened? "
Liu Xingzuo laughed: "Your Majesty is funny..."
After some banter, Chen Cao called Huang Chunyao, and then he and Liu Xingzuo began to talk seriously: "How are things going in North Korea?"
Liu Xingzuo followed Mang Gurtai and his party in the second expedition to North Korea, and captured Seoul in just one battle, and captured the crown prince of Joseon alive in Busan, forcing the king of Joseon Li Jie to surrender: "Amin was stationed in Seoul, and after forming the Eight Banners of Korea, he led his army back The army was in Shengjing. The land in North Korea was barren and could not support the Eight Banners Army. After taking away the strength of the strong laborers, the slaves crossed the Yalu River and returned to the army. By the way, they brought the prince of North Korea to Shengjing as a hostage;
After Jiannu conquered North Korea for the second time, North Korea felt that it could no longer be protected by our Ming Dynasty and surrendered to Jiannu. "
Liu Xingzuo's statement is basically consistent with the information reported by the Jinyiwei spies in North Korea, so that Chen Cao can logically turn North Korea into a real vassal territory of the Ming Dynasty in the future.
"Although the land in North Korea is barren, there is not much underground stuff..."
This kind of news must only be known to Chen Cao, who is a later generation. North Korea's economic source of isolation depends entirely on various minerals produced in the country, among which coal is the most abundant.
Liu Xingzuo seemed to know something about Chen Cao's intentions, so he continued: "The main force of the slave establishment was all stationed in Guangning before the final general left. On the contrary, the hometown of Shengjing was much empty. In addition, the so-called 'Longxing' of the slave establishment relied on Xu Tu. 'The troops stationed in Hetuala are pitifully few."
Chen Cao's eyes lit up, and then he asked: "The city wall of Shenyang is tall and strong, and it cannot be attacked unless there are more than 30,000 people. However, Hetuala heard that it was a rebuilt fort, and the wall is not high. Are you familiar with the roads?"
Liu Xingzuo nodded: "Every year, we go to Hetuala to create slaves and worship our ancestors. The last general followed him several times."
Chen Cao nodded thoughtfully, looked at Huang Chunyao, and then said: "Now that you are the general of Liaodong, I have decided to mobilize a division of soldiers and horses for you, and you will land in Liaodong by sea and attack Hetuala by surprise. .”
Liu Xingzuo was overjoyed, because his actions in returning to the Ming Dynasty killed his wife, children and mother. He was already dead. Unexpectedly, he was rescued to Songjiang by accident. After being reused, he was able to command a division of the new army. Now the Ming Dynasty is the capital of the Ming Dynasty. Knowing the combat effectiveness of the Songjiang Army, I thought that I would have many more opportunities for revenge.
"Thank you to the prince for your promotion. I will certainly live up to the prince's trust and capture Hetuala."
"Your task is not heavy." Chen Cao looked at Liu Xingzuo who looked puzzled: "After you led the troops to capture Hetuala, you also followed the tactics of establishing slaves and kidnapped all the young men and women. By the way, there was also a Important mission.”
Liu Xingzuo cupped his fists and said, "Please give me your instructions."
Chen Cao smiled charmingly: "Dig up Jiannu's so-called imperial tomb..."
Liu Xingzuo: "..."
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Zhang Yingwu was able to become the commander of the new 52nd Division. Many jealous people said that he had taken away his sister's nepotism, but he didn't think so. He remembered that when Zhang Wenda was reincarnated, he had met Chen Cao on a Mid-Autumn Festival night. While drinking, I also lamented Chen Cao's premature marriage.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Zhang Wenda wanted to give his daughter to Chen Cao, but it was a pity that Li Maohui and Zhang Wenda had an unusual relationship at that time, and it was not easy to steal someone's son-in-law.
When the Zhang family was in decline, Zhang Yingnan was treated as a scapegoat and dismissed from office. The Zhang family had no hope of returning to officialdom. If Chen Cao hadn't brought the entire Zhang family to Nanjing after returning from Japan, they would be here now. The Zhang family may already be ordinary people in Shaanxi, or they may be robbed by bandits.
After settling down, the Zhang family experienced good luck one after another. First, his elder brother Zhang Yingnan was appointed as the magistrate of Qingpu County, and then he was transferred by Chen Cao to the position of general manager of the Governor's Yamen. Finally, he worked under Xia Yunyi to work with the Songjiang Army's logistics.
Zhang Wenda's baby daughter Zhang Yingying and her sister-in-law went to Chen Cao's house to visit Li Xiang, and she was favored by Li Xiang. The two families often moved around, and someone in the house even suggested that Zhang Yingying be Li Xiang's sister. However, due to Su Manwen's criminal record, Li Xiang was afraid of this sister's future. She became her husband's concubine again, so she smiled and said nothing and did not answer.
It is precisely because of this that Zhang Yingwu served as the squad leader in Zhang Fengnian's servant team after arriving in Songjiang from Nanjing. For some reason, after the formation of the 52nd Division, this squad leader-level soldier suddenly became the commander of the first division.
The new recruits were naturally convinced, but the middle and lower-level officers of the 52nd Division all had opinions. If military law hadn't been different now, this rumor would have spread all over the place.
"I heard that my second uncle is going to be sent to Liaodong?"
The eldest sister-in-law walked into the middle hall and personally placed a cup of tea in front of Zhang Yingwu.
Zhang Yingwu thanked his eldest sister-in-law, then looked at his eldest brother sitting on the main seat and said, "I received an official document from the governor's office early in the morning, and then came a military order from the prince, asking me to follow General Liu to Liaodong in two days."
Zhang Yingnan said earnestly: "There are quite a lot of rumors in the market now. Second brother, for the sake of our Zhang family, you have to fight for your reputation."
Zhang Yingwu naturally knows what his eldest brother means. Although he is only in his twenties, his mind is already like that of a forty-year-old adult: "I know, I will definitely not let my eldest brother down, nor will our Zhang family lose in my hands." .”
"Second brother is going to war?"
The central hall is an unusual location. Unmarried women in purdah are absolutely not allowed to appear here. However, the Zhang family has experienced all the changes since Zhang Wenda's death, and many rules have changed.
Zhang Yingwu laughed: "Little sister, second brother, I am going to fight for the glory of our Zhang family. When second brother becomes a marquis and a general in the future, I will definitely give you a good family."
Zhang Yingying blushed and ran out. Zhang Yingnan smiled and then said seriously: "You don't have to worry about the second brother in the family. When you come back, I will look for a marriage for you."
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Eighteen thousand troops boarded ships one after another from the military port in Puxi. Their destination was Phi Island, which had been abandoned by the Northern Dynasty. Using Phi Island as a transit base, they landed in Liaodong and went straight to Hetuala, the home of the slaves.
Liu Xingzuo was quite excited about becoming the leader of the grave-digging unit. After all, Chen Cao personally came to the military port to see off the 52nd Division.
"The general will definitely live up to the prince's trust."
Chen Cao and a group of officers drank a glass of wine before leaving: "The flag is set for victory."
"The Ming Dynasty will be victorious..."
"salute..."
Liu Xingzuo made up for the military salute for two days, but in the end his actions were not as good as those of Zhang Yingwu who had studied in the military academy. Chen Cao also raised his hand to return the salute, and then watched them board the ship and leave.
After seeing him off, Chen Cao went to the factory for a walk. Not long after he arrived at the governor's office, he heard a lot of rumors from Zhao Xin.
"Killing and killing one's heart..."
The various prefectures in and around Songjiang Prefecture heard at some point that Chen Cao, the king of Songjiang County, was going to proclaim himself Emperor of Dai Viet. Even the title of the country was decided for Chen Cao.
Of course, Chen Cao was absolutely scornful. How could a small country like Yue become the country of China?
The second is the rumor that Zhang Yingwu relied on his younger sister to become the commander of the 52nd Division. Not to mention, Zhang Yingying and Chen Cao have actually met her. She looks really extraordinary. A 'gentleman' like him will definitely like her.
Sitting at the round table, Chen Cao threw the official document on the table and said: "Needless to say, this must be a bad idea thought by those in the north that cannot be put on the table. Its main purpose is to alienate the relationship between me and Nanjing."
Huang Chunyao answered: "That's true, but we have already followed the advice and not the propaganda. What's more, the northern court doesn't even recognize Nanjing. How can it recognize our Songjiang clan? The students think that it is someone with ulterior motives who is deliberately testing."
Chen Cao's eyes lit up: "You reminded me, but now the Nanjing court is under great pressure. How dare he do such a thing?"
"The prince is the first person in the country to be crowned king alive."
"What if we rebel?"
The male chauvinism in Chen Cao's heart suddenly came out, and he suddenly felt unhappy: "They are a bunch of idiots, they don't do things clearly."
Venting was all about venting. After a few curses, Chen Cao calmed down and asked, "How is the military situation in Jiangxi, Huguang and other places?"
"There is an interesting story. Zhu Yujian, the grandson of the Tang Dynasty, gathered many soldiers and horses in Nanyang, the fiefdom, and came north under the banner of King Qin to save the country. It is reported that the soldiers and horses have arrived at Luyang Pass in Ruzhou Prefecture."
"Zhu Yujian..." Chen Cao read for a moment: "I have some impression..."
