Yang Yiqing from Guyuan Prefecture also soon heard the news that Zhou Shangwen, the general of Datong, went deep into the grassland and defeated ten thousand tribes.
The moment he heard this, the words "Zhou Shangwen" became heavier in his heart.
In the Battle of Huamachi a year and a half ago, Zhou Shangwen led his army to fight to the death with the Tatar Fire Sieve Tribe. At that time, he and his brothers were all brave.
Sure enough, it won't be long before it shines so brightly.
At that time, Yang Shangyi also served as the deputy commander-in-chief (deputy general) of Datong Prefecture in Datong, and the 20,000 fine cavalry were also under his command. Although Yang Shangyi is considered brave, he will not be afraid if the Mongols really attack him. He has been guarding Datong all year round, and he will not make any mistakes, but he always seems to feel that he is a little bit behind.
This may be the difference between ordinary people and famous generals.
Zhou Shangwen was a powerful general in the mid-Ming Dynasty.
He began to show his prominence during the Zhengde period, and gradually rose to a high position during the Jiajing period. He fought continuously in the Datong, Xuanfu, Yulin, and Guyuan areas, defeating the Mongolian cavalry many times without ever suffering a defeat.
Moreover, Zhou Shangwen really killed the sons of the Tatar Khan, and he even killed two of them.
During the Jiajing period, the Tatar Khan Ji Nang attacked the Ming Dynasty. Zhou Shangwen led the attack, and Ji Nang's son Shiwang was beheaded by him.
Later, Ji Nang's younger brother Anda succeeded as Great Khan and came to conquer the Ming Dynasty. Zhou Shangwen is already seventy, but he still goes to the battlefield.
One of the ten kings' brothers, named Manhanjie, was very brave and resented Zhou Shangwen for beheading his brother. However, he failed in revenge and was shot off his horse by Zhou Shangwen.
Basically, Ji Nang, An Da and his son did not get much favor from Zhou Shangwen.
But Zhou Shangwen had a bad relationship with Yan Song and liked to argue with civil servants, so the political environment he was in was actually not that stable. While fighting, you have to take care of the rear.
But it is true to say that Emperor Jiajing was smart. He knew who could do things and who couldn't, who could fight and who couldn't fight. So he ignored the slander and always relied on Zhou Shangwen, knowing that he couldn't do it without him.
When Zhou Shangwen died, Emperor Jiajing refused to give Zhou Shangwen a pension as per Yan Song's words. The matter was not resolved until Emperor Jiajing's son.
It shows that Jiajing doesn't love and trust him very much. If he likes it, given his intelligence, he would not know Yan Song's calculations. After all, this person is useful, nothing more.
Use it when you are virtuous, and remove it if you are not virtuous!
Zhu Houzhao remembered this name somewhat, so he noticed it when he first saw these three words on the list of students at the military academy.
Later he was promoted many times.
Moreover, Zhou Shangwen has an advantage among this group of warriors, that is, he has "study since childhood and is familiar with righteousness."
In fact, he has military status and is a hereditary commander. I don’t know what moved my muscles, but I have been studying since I was a child. It will be smoother to promote this way.
Now, two wars have made the time traveler Zhu Houzhao feel the happiness of holding a famous general in his hands!
Zhou Shangwen also emerged earlier than in history, but it was early because he was already thirty-two years old.
In contrast, Yang Shangyi, who entered the emperor's field of vision earlier and had Wang Yue as an intermediary, also had Xiaosheng, but they rarely surprised the emperor.
Although the position of a Gansu general is not low, if the situation continues as it is, it is not certain that the next time the army goes out for an expedition, Zhou Shangwen will be the commander-in-chief and he will be under the command of Zhou Ziying.
No matter what Yang Shangyi thought, Yang Yiqing, as a minister, the first thing he had to do was to write a memorial and send it to the capital to congratulate the emperor. Then, he still replied a letter to Zhou Shangwen,
The Ming cavalry went out of the fortress, and Gansu responded. They also led their troops across the Great Wall to share the pressure for Zhou Shangwen, but they did not go far and did not achieve much.
But no matter what, this is an overall operation.
Furthermore, Zhou Shangwen's suppression of traps is also part of the complex strategy. The three-year suppression of traps is a major event that has always fallen on him.
Pictures of the Hetao area and the "several characters" shape of the Yellow River have been hanging in his governor's palace.
The upper left corner of the digit shape is the south of Yinshan Mountain, also known as Houtao, where the Huoshii tribe was stationed as pastoralists. After the battle of Huamachi, he retreated far away, almost crossing Yinshan Mountain to the north. But this is not a true set.
Because the Fire Screen Tribe still belongs to Dayan Khan in essence, and they are still related to each other. After the Fire Screen Tribe's strength weakened, they lost their hearts and belonged more completely to Dayan Khan.
In other words, the main force of the Tatars is still there.
The Ming Dynasty only had a few elite cavalry. At this time, they went to the Hetao Plain to reclaim land and grow food. What was this called? Store food for the enemy?
Fortunately, Mingjun was in office and gave money, grain, and horses to others. The two battles can be said to have shaken up the situation in the Tatars, and the plots became more and more similar.
In the eighteenth year of Hongzhi's reign, the Battle of Huamachi weakened the power of Dayan Khan's Huosi tribe.
This time the Ming army marched north from the Great Wall, and defeated and subdued a right-wing army with tens of thousands of households.
As the saying goes, we are working step by step, and the rest are the 30,000 households on the left wing led by Dayan Khan himself, and the two 10,000 households on the right wing who are alienated from him.
However, the little prince is not an ordinary person. In two years and two battles, the Ming Dynasty's military strategy has changed significantly, which may lead to his reaction.
On his way back to Beijing, Zhou Shangwen was reading the letter sent to him by Yang Yiqing, the elder of the court and the governor of the three sides.
But he had fought with the Tatars several times on the grassland, and his self-confidence had already been cultivated.
In comparison, Ye Bula next to him felt even more uncomfortable.
Coming to the capital of the Ming Dynasty in this capacity...
He glanced at Ma Rong, who was relatively close to their team.
After he surrendered, he gradually came to know that it was this guy who made the bad idea and forced him to kill Urus Borot, making it impossible for him to return to the grassland.
"Xuan, Datong Commander-in-Chief, Zhou Shangwen has an audience!
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Today in the capital, the autumn air is crisp and cloudless. The Forbidden City under the blue sky seems to have become clearer in sight. Rows of guards stood with guns. The eunuchs at the end and on the steps shouted loudly, and their voices died down like a wave. Get up again.
"Xuan, the leader of Mongolia's Yongxiebu tribe will not come to court!
"
Zhu Houzhao is sitting in the Fengtian Hall facing south. Today he is wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a black gauze winged crown. Although he is as immature as a white-faced boy, he sits on the dragon chair in the main hall and looks forward with a lot of power.
This is an emperor with real power, with civil servants, generals, factory guards, and his mother's money in his hands!
At the end of the stairs outside the hall, Zhou Shangwen's figure rose step by step until his feet were exposed, and he steadily entered the Fengtian Hall. Behind him were two lieutenants, Yibula and his two trusted followers, a total of five people entering the hall.
On such occasions, a great ceremony is required. Zhou Shangwen lifted his robe and knelt down.
"Zhou Shangwen, the commander-in-chief of Datong, was ordered to go on an expedition to suppress the enemy. Thanks to the great blessing of the emperor, he killed more than a thousand enemies and returned in triumph!"
Zhu Houzhao was naturally happy, but he would not be so indulgent, and he looked at that person with some curiosity in his eyes.
The Fengtian Palace of the Ming Dynasty also welcomed the leader of a tribe of ten thousand households.
He did not have the concept of "looking directly at the emperor is disrespectful" like that of Han Chen. Instead, he looked at the emperor a few more times, thinking that this man was a man of great talent and strategy, and had the style of his ancestors. After seeing it with his own eyes, it turned out that he looked like the emperor. Just like a child.
It's no wonder that Zhu Houzhao is fifteen years old after all. Ministers who have been in contact with him all year round may gradually get used to his already mature character, but when a newcomer comes to see him, he is just a child with very delicate skin on his face.
This gave him an unspeakable feeling in his heart.
What a little kid!
"You are so bold and crazy, how can you dare to meet our emperor without kneeling down?"
Lin Han from the Ministry of Rites spoke so loudly for the first time since he entered the court.
The corners of Zhu Houzhao's mouth curved, revealing a slight smile. This was not a time for equality and friendship, so he did not speak.
After Lin Han finished speaking, some officials in the hall were dissatisfied.
Several voices sounded, but they did not hurt the old man. Even if he felt awkward, he could only kneel down to the young emperor.
Seeing him squatting down, Zhou Shangwen breathed a sigh of relief.
"Leader Yong Xie Bu is also a man who has met His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
Zhu Houzhao could tell that the old man with a white beard made this move because he was under the eaves and had to lower his head.
"Your Majesty!" The ministers of the Ming Dynasty all hated evil and began to enumerate Yong Xiebu's crimes. "In the fourteenth and sixteenth years of Hongzhi, this man led more than ten thousand troops to invade our Xuanfu and Datong. He killed our people and robbed my sons. The people have robbed tens of thousands of people, cattle and sheep for no reason. I ask your majesty to kill this person! Sacrifice to the spirit of the ancestors and avenge this blood revenge for thousands of my people!"
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, please kill this person!"
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Zhu Houzhao did not suppress these voices from the beginning. It would have been difficult to suppress them. The Ming Dynasty and the Tatars had a blood feud. Only some people with foresight and wisdom know how to make rational choices, but most people are not rational people.
In addition, these Tatars must not really be convinced, so when dealing with such people, it is useless to just show weakness and please them. Sometimes they also have to show the Han people's ruthlessness of killing people.
Rather than making him grateful, it is better to make him fear, because he understands fists far better than Enyi.
After fermenting like this for a while, let these sounds dissipate on their own.
Zhu Houzhao spoke first, and asked Zhou Shangwen first, "Zhou Aiqing,"
"Wei Chen is here!"
"Did Dayan Khan's second son really die in this battle?"
"Back to Your Majesty! It's absolutely true!" Zhou Shangwen said firmly, "There are many people in the Yongxiebu tribe who know this person, and there is no way he is wrong!"
"good!"
With his reply like this, Zhu Houzhao felt much safer.
As for whether he was killed by Ye Buza, as the emperor, it was not appropriate for him to ask on such an occasion. After all, that method is not elegant.
"At the beginning of the year, the imperial court decided on a strategy to eliminate traps. At the time, I never thought that my beloved would have such results. Since ancient times, the sages have said that meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished. This is the way to reward and punish! Today You have made great contributions to the imperial court. I will grant you the title of Prince Shaobao and the title of Minister of the Ministry of War. You will still be in charge of all affairs of Datong. I will grant you the title of General of Dingguo of the Ming Dynasty and command 20,000 elite cavalry!"
In the Ming Dynasty, the commander-in-chief was already a very big military attache. However, when Zhu Yuanzhang ordered it, the rank of the general was not customized, but General Dingguo was a military attache of the second rank. This is recorded.
However, the Ming Dynasty valued literature over military affairs. If he reached the level of the second rank, if he made meritorious service, he would be granted the title of uncle.
However, the rematch was not really successful, and it was a little premature to be knighted at this time. But after all, his achievement was a military achievement, and he also 'captured' a leader back, so he gave him the crown prince Shaobao.
Among them, Prince Shaobao's span was not small, but the emperor liked him and had merit, so in fact it was not much more than that.
At least it is better than those ministers who have not made any achievements.
Zhou Shangwen's rise in official position in the past few years is truly terrifying. The emperor's love for him is probably comparable to that of Gu Liqing.
"My lord, Zhou Shangwen thanks your Majesty! Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!"
"
"No courtesy. Mr. Li Ge, Mr. Xie Ge,"
"The old minister is here."
"Since the time of Zhou Yanzhang, the soldiers who went on an expedition must be rewarded according to the law, and the soldiers who died must be compensated, especially those who were seriously injured and disabled. Special attention must be paid to them. They cannot be soldiers, and their return to their hometowns to farm will be greatly affected. These people must be paid one by one Make statistics and deal with the aftermath. The imperial court has so many redundant officials, can't we free up some seats to support these people?"
When the official Liang Chu heard this, he lowered his head. The problem of redundant officials was actually one of the affairs of the government, and the emperor would often bring it up to make remarks.
"The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War must be involved in this matter, Jin Gui."
The people in the attendant's room set up a small table and sat in a small corner on the side. Hearing the emperor's voice, he left the table and bent down to give his hands.
"Please remember this."
"yes.
Wang Bing and Liang Chu saw Jin Gui's brush moving from the corner of their eyes.
The setting up of Emperor Zhengde's attendant's room is really unique. On the one hand, he cultivated trusted officials, and on the other hand, he gave reins to the ministers.
As long as that note is written down, even if you make up a lie, you have to give the emperor an explanation. As long as you make it up well and can deceive it, then it will be fine. You are considered very capable.
But it cannot be without the following,
One month or two months have passed, and there is not a single memorial to deal with the results. Then the emperor will definitely call you into the palace. What if you are hesitating and unable to say anything? Are you afraid?
Zhu Houzhao also stood up. He said: "The Ming Dynasty has won the victory. Of course, generals like Zhou Yanzhang should be rewarded, but every soldier must not be forgotten. It does not mean that we sacrificed little and achieved great results, just because we lost hundreds of lives. It doesn’t matter, no one can ignore it!
At that time, Duke Xiangmin had a bad reputation because he was considered to be an eunuch. When he went to war, I told him that as long as I am here, those who fight for the Ming Dynasty will not let those who fight for the Ming Dynasty escape the enemy's bright arrows. But you can't avoid the secret arrows of your own people!
I am determined to restore the illustrious martial arts of Taizu Taizong and revive the glorious national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. Today's victory is worthy of celebration, but dear friends, we still have a long way to go. From today on, Ming Dynasty will prepare for a greater victory. Some people may say that I am so happy about my success, but I don’t care! What I care about is that no one dares to attack the Ming Dynasty again! If you live a righteous life, you will have no fear of barbarians! "
These words were said in front of all civil and military officials in Fengtian Palace.
The key is that everything in the past has proven that this is not an empty talk of a young man, he can really do it.
This is the emperor's ambition to reach the sky.
“Long live my emperor, long live my emperor!
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The ministers knelt down one after another. They were all well-read poetry and literature. How many emperors since ancient times could have such ambitions?
At this time, it seemed a bit abrupt.
As the victor, Emperor Zhu Houzhao of the Ming Dynasty always made others feel like he was looking down when he looked back at the defeated general. Emperor Zhengde didn't even pay attention to the details that Yibuza was struggling with.
With hundreds of thousands of soldiers in hand, I still care whether you surrender to me from the bottom of your heart? No need, just be stubborn on the inside and surrender on the outside.
"It's not like that. Since you surrender, I won't take your life. If you want anything, just ask. But you have to understand what I mean by surrender."
The emperor's voice spoke slowly and with full majesty.
"Please make it clear to the Ming Emperor."
Maybe it was the environment, maybe it was the words of Emperor Zhengde just now, but it was hard to just regard him as a simple and immature child.
"The so-called surrender means obeying my orders and not rebelling. As long as you do this, I will ensure that you and your tribe members enjoy peace!"
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