The Xiaolong River originates from Yimu Spring in the north of Nanhaizi. Because it flows eastward and resembles a small snake, it is named Xiaolong River. It passes through the north side of Nanhaizi, passes through the Langdian in the east, and merges into the Liangshui River. The total length is about 4,610 Five feet.
Where the Xiaolong River merges into the Liangshui River, Governor Lu Xiangsheng's camp straddles both sides of the Xiaolong River, guarding three bridges and important roads. Both sides of the river are covered with trenches and walls, and horses are covered with iron spurs and thorns. The barriers are tight, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. .
About ten miles west of where Lu Xiangsheng camped, it was a verandah palace. It was the only palace in Nanhaizi in the Ming Dynasty. It was built in the second year of Tomorrow Shun.
The verandah hall is a unique architectural form in ancient architecture. Because the roof forms four slopes and five ridges, it is also called the "Five-ridged Hall".
Since the Tang Dynasty, the architectural form of Wujidian has been established as the highest hierarchical regulation by various dynasties, and has become a symbol of the imperial power, theocratic power and other ruling classes.
Therefore, verandas can only be used in royal buildings such as palaces and temples, and they are mostly built on the central axis. Other government offices, government offices, commercial ports, and private residences are absolutely not allowed to use verandahs as a building form.
Lu Xiangsheng camped here, not only to protect the capital, but also to protect this royal palace.
On October 21st, at the middle of the hour, the sun hung diagonally in the eastern sky. The sunshine began to give people a warm feeling, which could somewhat offset the chill brought by the cold wind in late autumn.
Yang Guozhu, the chief military officer of Xuanzhen, and Zhang Cheng, the general commander of Qian, came to the south gate of Lu Xiangsheng's camp, waiting for Lu Xiangsheng's summons.
Lu Xiangsheng was in the big tent when he received an urgent report from his general Chen An:
Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen, came with Zhang Cheng, commander-in-chief of Qian, and said that he had captured 377 true slave heads in the battle yesterday, and had captured a member of Jia La Zhangjing alive, and was divided into Bo Shiku, Zhuang Da, and Phi Jia. Fifty-four soldiers, captured Jia La Zhang, Jing Guan, banners and other flags, golden drums and armor, and the soldiers were useless in the battle. They came here to report the victory.
He also brought more than 300 Qing army heads, together with the captured Jian slaves, as well as Jia La Zhang Jing official banner, gold drums, armor and other objects, to supervise the camp.
Lu Xiangsheng was overjoyed when he heard this and hurriedly summoned Yang Guozhu, Zhang Cheng and others to enter the camp quickly.
When Zhang Cheng and General Yang Guozhu arrived outside Lu Xiangsheng's Chinese army tent, Lu Xiangsheng had already been waiting here. Behind Zhang Cheng, there were carts full of heads of real slaves of the Qing army, and their heads were exposed in the prison carts. A prisoner with pigtails like a rat's tail.
He couldn't wait to stride forward, his face full of surprise and relief, and he exclaimed: "Okay, okay, it's really good!"
When he saw the last few carts, which were decorated with Jia La Zhang's official banners, golden drums and armor, etc., the expression on his face became even more exaggerated. He hurriedly approached the cart and put his hands on the Jia La Zhang. The official of the capital was stroking the banner, and then called the soldiers to unfold the banner, looking left and right.
He ordered his general Chen An to inspect the heads, prisoners, flags and other captures. He looked at the flags, the armor, gold drums and other objects. From time to time, he picked up a head and looked left and right, carefully looking at the teeth, mouth and teeth. Braided hair, face, etc.
Zhang Cheng followed Yang Guozhu and walked around with Lu Xiangsheng, looking at each other from car to car. Lu Xiangsheng didn't ask questions, and the two of them just followed silently.
I don't know how long it took, Chen An came over, his face full of surprise, and reported to Lu Xiangsheng: "Reporting to the governor, 377 heads of Xuanzhen were recovered. After verification, the heads of the heads were found." All the heads are real slave heads. There are also fifty-five captured Jiannu Jia La Zhangjing, Fende Bo Shiku, Zhuang Da and other captured slaves, as well as Jia La Zhangjing's official banner, flags, gold drums and armor, all of which have been verified. Correct."
Lu Xiangsheng was smiling and looking very happy. He looked at Yang Guozhu and said, "General Yang is so powerful that he has achieved such a great victory."
Seeing Governor Lu Xiangsheng so happy, Commander-in-Chief Yang Guozhu was also secretly happy. But when he heard Governor Lu praising him so much, he unconsciously looked at Zhang Cheng beside him, smiled and said to Governor Lu Xiangsheng: "I feel ashamed to say that this great victory was all achieved by my general, General Zhang of Xuanzang Town. Jiannu Jia La Zhangjing was captured personally by the young general Zhang Cheng."
Lu Xiangsheng was startled and turned to stare at Zhang Cheng for a while before saying: "Zhongchen, you are the White Tiger Killing Star in the World. You just left the governor's place at noon yesterday, and you captured Jia La Zhangjing when you got back. This is really true." A great achievement."
Zhang Cheng saw that Lu Xiangsheng was still wearing linen and filial piety. On the way here, he heard from Yang Guozhu that Lu Duchen had been censured by the emperor's strict decree. He was demoted from the title of Minister of the Ministry of War to the right minister of the Ministry of War, and took back the Shang Fang sword given by the emperor.
Looking at Governor Lu in front of him at this time, he felt that he seemed much older. Zhang Cheng felt sad in his heart. He took a step forward and saluted with his fists, and said in a deep voice: "Killing slaves for the country is actually the duty of the last general. Zhang How dare you sincerely give Lu Duchen and Yang Junmen such praise?"
Lu Xiangsheng looked at Zhang Cheng in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and said: "I am very pleased that you are so dedicated to the king's affairs and serve the country so bravely."
His general Chen An also looked at Zhang Cheng with envy. A few days ago, Zhang Cheng beheaded nearly 200 slaves in Mafang. The reward had not yet been decided. Unexpectedly, not only would he behead more people this time, He also captured Jiannujiala Zhangjing alive and also captured the official banner.
This time, the troops of Qin kings from all over the country gathered in Gyeonggi Province. Only Zhang Cheng has repeatedly achieved such military exploits. The key is that he is still so young. He is really formidable.
At this time, the commander-in-chief Yang Guozhu reminded him: "Supervisor, with such a great victory, it is time to spread the word of victory and report it to the emperor."
Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly stamped his feet and said with a smile: "The Tartars are causing more and more trouble in the capital, and the Holy One is worried day and night. Today, with such good news, it will surely comfort the Holy Heart and relieve the current worries."
He turned around and said to his general Chen An: "Send your own soldiers to summon the general soldiers of Datong and Shanxi towns to come to the governor's tent and show them the gains in Xuanzhen."
Chen An took the order and arranged for his own soldiers to summon the two general soldiers.
Lu Xiangsheng was in high spirits at this moment. He smiled at Zhang Cheng and said, "Zhongchen, come and tell me how to fight the slaves and how to capture the slave thief Jia La Zhangjing."
Zhang Cheng and General Yang Guozhu followed Lu Xiangsheng and entered the Chinese army's tent. After the three of them sat down, he told the story of yesterday's Battle of Shiqiao, especially the process of rejecting slaves at Shiqiao and capturing Jia La Zhangjing. He explained it in detail to the governor Lu Xiangsheng again.
After that, he and Yang Guozhu were waiting for the other two generals in the military tent, while Lu Duchen entered the inner hall and wrote the victory report.
This time, only Zhang Cheng and Yang Guozhu came to report the victory to Governor Lu. Because the slave thieves suffered such a heavy loss yesterday, there was no guarantee that they would not come to take revenge, so Zhang Yan stayed behind to guard the camp.
As the chief military officer of Xuanzhen, Yang Guozhu went to Lu Xiangsheng's camp to report the victory in person, so his general Guo Yingxian stayed at the camp to prepare for any eventuality.
