Guo Xin rode his horse to the Governor's Mansion and learned that Xie Hui was summoning the generals who had made meritorious service, so he went directly into the front hall.
Guo Xin did not see Xie Hui's original envoy in the front hall. He asked Wang Jin, who was also waiting, and knew that the official's decree was not just for Xie Hui, so he wanted to read it out in front of all the generals. So Guo Xin waited for a while. After all the generals of the Fengguo army arrived, someone went to the back to invite the envoy.
Xie Hui and Zheng Shi soon chatted and laughed, but Guo Xin's eyes swept over the two of them and landed on the entourage behind them - his friend Zheng Chen.
Zheng Chen blinked at Guo Xin calmly. Although Guo Xin was puzzled that Zheng Chen was here, he smiled and nodded to him.
The envoy came with commendations from everyone, and the soldiers all put on a good face and greeted him with clasped fists. The generals stood in order in the hall. Guo Xin was still the leader in the army. He was only summoned because he had ascended first, so he was naturally at the bottom.
Xie Hui said a few words of encouragement in a hurry, and then made way for the envoy from behind.
The leading envoy stood with his head held high in front of everyone. After everyone in the hall looked at him, he cleared his throat and said in a leisurely manner: "I am Wang Jun, the newly appointed envoy to the guest province of the official family. I am here to serve you." I have been ordered to come here to reward the meritorious soldiers."
Wang Jun's voice was loud and he looked very elegant, but Guo Xin also heard some other information from his words: the Hakka envoy was already a central official position. It seemed that Liu Zhiyuan's start in Taiyuan to entrust civil and military officials was not a lie. I just don’t know if my father Guo Wei has also been granted a high official title?
Wang Jun paused, and when he spoke again, he asked directly: "Which one of you is Guo Xin of the Fengguo Army?"
Guo Xin was a little surprised and hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "The returning envoy to the province, the last general is Guo Xin."
Wang Jun: "Did you take the lead in destroying this city?"
Guo Xin tried his best to show an attitude that was neither humble nor arrogant: "It is the last general. Our soldiers fought hard, and the thieves could not resist. The last general followed orders and defeated the city in one day."
Wang Jun nodded approvingly after hearing this: "Okay, okay. It's not easy for the soldiers to fight in the battle array. Guo Shijun's family is truly worthy of a tiger."
Guo Xinxin thought: He said it was easy, but the hardships and costs behind it were beyond the imagination of Wang Jun, who had never been in battle before him.
Wang Jun added: "After Shi Jun sent his troops, he talked about the success of the city's defeat in front of the officials, and specifically mentioned General Guo Du."
Guo Xin continued to respond appropriately: "It is your duty to go into battle and kill the enemy. The general will not dare to take the credit."
Wang Jun smiled and said: "General Guo understands the righteousness, but if he does not reward his merits, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the generals in the army? The officials have issued a decree, and the general Guo Xin of the national army is awarded the title of No. 1 in the left wing of the country. Military commander."
This was not the time to refuse, so Guo Xin immediately thanked him and accepted his order.
After Wang Jun and Guo Xin said these words, they turned around and took out a silk book from the wooden box held by Zheng Zhen. They faced the generals and said loudly: "There is injustice in the sea and unrest in the surrounding areas. Fortunately, the soldiers serve their lives with sincerity... …The Fengguo Army was promoted to the Guard Infantry Army, the original Fengguo Army was changed to the Fengguo Zuoxiang First Army, Xiehui was promoted to the Zuoxiang Commander, and Wang Jin was transferred to the Zuoxiang First Army Commander..."
The generals of the Fengguo Army in the hall were a little surprised when they heard the announcement. The Guard Infantry Army is the Guard Infantry Army. This appointment means that the Fengguo Army has been officially included in the order of the Forbidden Army, and the generals present have all become Han Dynasty soldiers. General of the Forbidden Army! After Wang Jun said that, some generals without city government were already grinning below, peeping at each other to express their joy.
At this time, Guo Xin had no intention of listening to other people's arrangements. He just lowered his head and silently pondered his promotion. Although the commander has a low official rank, he holds real power and has officially entered the ranks of military commanders. It's just that although he has a contribution to the city's ascension, the credit can be great or small. The key lies in what the people above him think. What's more, he has only been in the army for a month, how can he be promoted so quickly?
His promotion speed is unusual. Guo Xin probably has a role in it because of his father Guo Wei. At Guo Wei's level, regardless of Guo Wei's intention or not, his own existence is an influence. Whether Liu Zhiyuan wants to further win over Guo Wei, or the military system intends to help him, promoting Guo Xin seems to be much more reasonable.
Wang Jun read out Taiyuan's decree, and after everyone thanked him together, Xie Hui dismissed the generals and returned to their military camps.
Guo Xin followed everyone out of the mansion and was about to get on his horse when Zheng Chen's voice came from behind: "Guo Lang, stay!"
It is not easy to meet acquaintances from Taiyuan in this remote place. Guo Xin smiled and cupped his hands towards Zheng Chen: "When did Zheng Lang do this errand?"
Zheng Zhun stepped forward, held up his hands and said humbly: "Not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning. Judge Mengsu values him, and his dedication to serve as an imperial scholar is not as high as Yi Geer's high-spiritedness in the army."
Guo Xin waved his hand: "Don't talk about this. I can't hear any news from the south here. How is the situation in the south?"
Zheng Chen smiled as expected: "I knew Brother Yi would ask. The Khitan Lord in the south heard that the official had ascended the throne, and sent his men Geng Chongmei and others to Zhaoyi and other towns around Hedong, intending to defend key areas. In addition, he also heard that the rebels in the east From all four directions, they have fallen into Song, Bo and Mi states one after another."
Guo Xin said thoughtfully: "The Khitan people are not treated well by the Han generals, and it is not easy for them to live in the Central Plains."
"That's true!" Zheng Chen agreed, and continued: "The officials have issued a proclamation and sent envoys to various towns. Zhang Yanhong of Jinzhou, Zhao Hui of Baoyi Army, and Wang Shouen of Huaizhou have all sent envoys to Jinzhou. Yang, it can be seen that the officials are living up to the expectations of the world, and the Khitan barbarians will soon be extinct in the Central Plains!"
Guo Xin pondered slightly, neither agreeing nor objecting to Zheng Chen's words.
Zheng Chen lowered his voice again and reminded Guo Xin: "However, although Brother Yi has been listed as a commander now, we must not stop there. Now the officials are determined to make progress, reward hundreds of officials, and recruit local soldiers. Obviously, it will be necessary soon. Entering the Central Plains. There will definitely be a lot of vacancies for lieutenant generals in the army. As long as the war in the south begins, it will be easy to rise in the army. But if brother stays in the northern border of Daizhou, I am afraid that nothing will happen to him. . I advise Brother Yi to write to Ambassador Guo as soon as possible and find a way to transfer you out."
Guo Xin thought about it and felt that it was indeed what Zheng Chen said. Military merit is the fastest way to get promoted at this time. As long as you can survive and win the battle, you will receive rewards all the way... Besides promotion, there is another factor that Guo Xin has to worry about, and that is his lack of battle experience!
Although he can barely say that he was born as a "general", he has only fought in one battle so far. It is still a must-win battle where the strength of the enemy and ourselves are very different. Participating in the war is the best way to accumulate experience, so that he can prepare for the future battle to unite the army. Prepare.
"What Zheng Lang reminds me is that my father's officer in the military capital, Kong Mu, is only responsible for the money, food and soldiers' pay in the army. I'm afraid it won't be so easy to transfer him out."
Zheng Chen smiled mysteriously: "Brother Yi doesn't know yet, but the official family has appointed Mr. Guo as the Deputy Privy Envoy..."
