"Everyone deserves some credit, but the credit won't be that great. It probably won't be enough to qualify for the title of king."
"No, after two great victories, the Yuan army only had less than tens of thousands of troops left to flee. No matter how many rewards are given, they cannot be avoided."
Lao Zhu sighed, but Queen Ma had an idea.
"By the way, who made this Sky-shaking Thunder? It has been used in several consecutive battles and was able to turn the tide of the battle. Can you share the credit?"
"Don't be afraid, sister, you know that this thunder is made from the nitroglycerin provided by Zheng Xiong. It was originally a good medicine for treating diseases, but it is very powerful and easier to use than gunpowder, so I made a batch."
"I let them take it with me in the first place so that they would be prepared. I didn't expect it to turn the tide of the war. Maybe I can share the credit with him."
"It's just that they originally only had a vague guess about who made it, and they didn't say much when they summoned Zheng Xiong to see him. But Zheng Xiong knows the method of making this thunder. If it is revealed to the world, it will inevitably be exposed to people who are interested. What an opportunity!”
Lao Zhu expressed his thoughts, and Queen Ma gave another idea.
"Send more guards overtly and covertly. Wouldn't it be better if there are people who are looking for opportunities to cause trouble and can find some clues."
"Besides, we can't be blamed for pushing Zheng Xiong out and attracting attention."
Very good, fishing and law enforcement, killing three birds with one stone, Zheng Xiong still plays a big role in it.
"Don't those who are good at fighting have great achievements? It's not a good match!"
"That's all I can think of. There's really nothing else I can do."
"Fine!"
At least I have an idea to share some of the credit with Zheng Xiong.
You divide the points, I divide the points, the conditions for becoming king are gone.
Besides, I originally wanted to make Zheng Xiong a marquis, but he solved many injuries and injuries, benefited countless people, and invisibly increased his prestige.
This time it just happened to be smooth sailing. With this gold plating, he could be considered as a follower of the army, and not many people talked about his military achievements and the title of marquis.
The more I think about it, the more feasible it becomes. This is the optimal solution in its current form, and there is no better way than this.
Attracting attention, fishing with Zheng Xiong has many benefits, and there is no objection.
Thinking of the happy place, Lao Zhu slapped his thigh and said happily.
"That's it. I have to thank my sister, otherwise I might not be able to sleep at night."
"Thank you, thank you. It's true that you should rest early."
"Yes, it's been a long time since I had a good chat with my girl. I want to have a good chat today."
"It's all up to you."
Soon, the palace lanterns in the house went out, and whispers came from time to time in the room.
On the morning of the next day, both the Zhongshu Province and the Governor's Office got the news, and Lao Zhu also announced the good news in the morning.
"I would like to congratulate Your Majesty."
"I want to set up a Helin Chief Envoy in Helin. What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, the grassland is vast, and the Chief Envoy may not be able to control it if he is not caught. Now that there are no enemies in the grassland, and there is no pressure on the Great Wall, it is the stage of cultivation and regeneration. Setting up a Chief Envoy will be a waste of people and money. Please ask Your Majesty Think twice.”
Think twice, in front of Lao Zhu, the founding emperor, who is interested in expanding the territory, incorporating the territory into the territory is the last word.
Others are not considered.
"I have made up my mind. No need to say more. The officials will arrange for the personnel to go to Helin as soon as possible. They will be familiar with government affairs and let the army come back."
"Now, according to my decree, let General Xu Da wipe out the remaining enemies on the prairie as soon as possible, leaving a stable environment for He Lin."
"When the grassland becomes stable, that's when the army will return."
"You will draw up a reward charter and wait for the day when the army returns."
"In compliance with the decree, long live your majesty."
After solving the most important issue at the moment, Lao Zhu returned to his workaholic mode and started his daily morning routine.
Six days later, Lao Zhu's decree arrived at Yanmen Pass.
When Zheng Xiong heard the news that the Helin Chief Envoy was about to be established, he somewhat lamented the power of butterfly wings.
In the future, the situation of the Two Capitals and Thirteen Divisions plus the Seven Guards of Kansai will be rewritten, with one more He Lin managing Mongolia.
It's also a pity. I wonder if Lao Zhu's future descendants will let these territories included in the territory be discarded.
These hard-won territories have become useless, tasteless to eat, and a pity to abandon.
Within half a month, the wounded soldiers in the military camp gradually improved. Apart from the sense of loss caused by losing their arms and legs, they spent the rest of the time rejoicing in the aftermath of the disaster.
The 14,000 wounded soldiers passed by and the 2,000 wounded soldiers were lost on the road. After the operation, another 2,000 soldiers were lost, leaving about 10,000 wounded soldiers who survived until the end.
At this time, the accident was very small, and the military camp was full of life.
Every now and then, soldiers with missing arms or legs would be seen hanging out their arms or leaning on crutches, gathering together in twos and threes to chat.
Zheng Xiong and a group of doctors returned to their leisurely life.
Every morning I am either doing ward rounds or on the way to ward rounds.
The doctors have gradually adapted to the extremely busy or tiring pace of life. Now they just observe the condition of the wounded soldiers every day and change dressings.
Yanmen Pass welcomed another wave of officials, and Zhang Huaiyuan brought Zheng Xiong to greet them.
The chief envoy arrived, but there was nothing he could do. Officials of the second rank were still very intimidating.
Under the city wall of Yanmen Pass, a group of people came from a distance, some riding horses, and some carrying them on their shoulders.
Soon they arrived at the city gate, and the leader's horse carried an official on his back and walked closer first.
"But Zhang Huaiyuan and Zhang Tidiao?"
"Yes, who are you? Has the Chief Envoy arrived?"
"Your Majesty, Zhao Hao, the Chief Envoy has arrived. Please ask your Majesty to come and say to Ti Tiao: No need to be polite, we will have a meal later and then set off. Your Majesty is in a hurry."
"Please also tell your lord that a simple meal has been prepared in the pass, so there will be no delay."
After finishing the message, the newly arrived chief envoy and a group of officials from the chief envoy Lin's department came closer.
They all looked dejected. They were unfamiliar with the place outside the customs, and the environment was not very good. There was a big temperature difference between day and night. Being here was like being exiled. It was strange to be in a good mood.
Four dishes and one soup were served as standard. The new chief envoy just came out to meet Zhang Huaiyuan and Zheng Xiong and didn't say much.
After taking a hurried bite of rice, we continued on the road to Helin.
On the 20th, a group of officials who came to take office arrived at Helin.
"General, Cao Guogong, His Majesty has decreed that 20,000 troops should be left to guard He Lin and continue to sweep the grassland. The rest of the troops can return to the court after the Chief Envoy can operate normally. I appreciate this."
"According to the order."
On the first day of August, in about ten days, the newly arrived chief envoy managed to sort out He Lin's affairs, and Xu Da and Li Wenzhong led the army on their way back.
In Yanmen Pass, Xu Da inspected the military camp and saw a group of wounded soldiers with missing arms and legs.
Xu Da didn't show any sad expression. Being able to go back alive might be the best ending.
Seeing the team of doctors led by Zheng Xiong conducting ward rounds, Xu Da even came to express his gratitude.
(End of chapter)
