Yanghe Acropolis occupies a large area. It was built in February of the 26th year of Hongwu. It has three gates. The city was subject to constant wars until the Ming Dynasty.
Because it is the residence of the Governor of Xuanda and the highest military and political center and command center of the three towns of Xuan, Da, and Shanxi, the acropolis is stocked with heavy troops for defense and garrison all year round.
Governor Xuanda is the abbreviation of "Governor Xuanda, who is responsible for military affairs and food and salary management in Shanxi and other places".
In the Ming Dynasty, it was established in the 29th year of Jiajing. It was stationed in Xuanfu Town in the autumn of the 38th year. It was moved to Huailaiwei in the 43rd year. It was stationed in Yanghewei in the fourth year of Longqing. It had jurisdiction over the three towns of Xuanfu, Datong and Shanxi Governor.
In addition, Yanghe Acropolis houses various government offices, yamen, numerous dignitaries, military generals and their families. Their needs and consumption are also extremely huge, making Yanghe Acropolis a commercial center of Xuanda. , there are many shops with a wide range of goods.
On June 15, in the Governor's Office of Xuanda in Yanghe Acropolis, Governor Chen Xinjia was tired, so he sat down and rested in a chair.
An aide named Gao, who was highly appreciated by Chen Xinjia, stepped forward and handed the tea cup he was holding to Chen Xinjia. He said softly: "The supervisor should be careful. Although what Zhang Cheng did this time was a little too much, it is still true." The governors and ministers make promotions with one hand and must not follow the facts.
What's more, now that the rogue bandits are revolting and the war in the heartland is rising again, it is the time to dispatch troops. Zhang Cheng, who wants to go north, is highly valued by the emperor. It is at the critical moment to recruit brave soldiers and train troops.
I still don’t know the attitude of the palace on this matter, and I have not communicated it with the Yangge Department. When the situation is unclear, the governors must act prudently and not act too hastily. This matter can affect the whole body. If it is manipulated by someone with intentions, or It can become the source of criticism against the governor and the Yang Ge Department. "
Chen Xinjia's mind was racing, and he couldn't make up his mind for a moment, so he sat back on the chair with a tea cup and looked at the staff member named Gao who had just spoken as if he was listening attentively.
The staff member surnamed Gao was encouraged, and walked up to Chen Xinjia again and continued softly: "Supervisor, although this happened on Shangbei Road, it was Zhang Cheng's act of his own will, but after all, he was under your rule.
Moreover, Xue Liangqing and Wu Youlu indeed committed capital crimes. Let’s not talk about the authenticity of their involvement in the gangsters. Such crimes and plotting to assassinate Shangguan will never be tolerated or condoned. Zhang Shen will be furious. I act more recklessly, but it's understandable. "
"Um……"
Chen Xinjia put down the tea cup in his hand, frowned at the staff member named Gao and said slowly: "What does Cheng Gong mean...?"
He didn't tell the whole story, but Gao Chenggong, his close aide, understood it clearly. He bowed beside Chen Xinjia and whispered carefully: "Supervisor, if you don't tell the truth to the court, Zhang Cheng, the general on the North Road, will In order to stabilize the morale of the army and the public's anger, Xue Wu, the traitor to the party, was executed on the North Road. Although the circumstances were excusable, the responsibility for lynching and indiscriminate killing cannot be escaped, and you are also responsible for the oversight.
The villain thought that the governor could ask for punishment in the memorial for his negligence in inspecting what Zhang Cheng did, and also asked the court to discuss the crime of privately beheading Zhang Cheng, the general on the North Road, who had committed the crime.
In this way, although there is only one word difference between killing without permission and killing privately, the culpability is different. Regardless of the attitude of the palace and the Yangge Department towards Zhang Cheng, your Excellency can operate here.
If the imperial court punishes Zhang Cheng very severely, my lord can be considered as trying his best to protect him, but there is nothing he can do within his power; if the imperial court punishes him too lightly, then my lord's kindness in protecting General Zhang is extremely serious. ! "
Chen Xinjia stroked his chin, looking thoughtful, and a smile gradually appeared on the corner of his mouth. Seeing that his words had moved Chen Xinjia, Gao Chenggong continued: "I have carefully looked at the Chicheng soldiers, He Chongwu and the governor Liu Yongzhao. Official documents submitted,
He Bingxian also has a sense of protection in his words. He only said that Xue Wu rebelled against the party, ignored the national law, and conspired against the superior officials. Zhang Cheng was angry and killed him. Although he was suspected of killing the guilty officials, it was reasonable. In the middle, the governor Liu is very naughty. He is testing the attitude of the governor! "
"Just do what you want. Send another letter to Zhang Cheng. It should not only reproach him for his recklessness, but also express his intention to protect him. Furthermore, he should warn Zhang Cheng not to make any mistakes in the future!"
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On June 16, Jin Xinpeng, the commander of Kaiping Guards in Dushikou Fort City, came to his house.
"What? Deputy Commander Zhang recommended me to guard Chicheng..." Jin Yong looked shocked when he heard the news.
Jin Xinpeng looked at the happy-looking nephew in front of him and sighed in his heart. He placed the tea cup heavily back on the table and said in a deep voice, "Do you think Zhang Guowei sincerely recommended you?"
Jin Yong was stunned by his question and suddenly stood up from the chair. He could faintly feel the anger in his uncle's words. He stood dumbly in front of the chair, looking at a loss.
Jin Xinpeng looked at this nephew of the clan. Jin Yong was his hope. His son Jin Xiaoguo was ineffective. He only knew how to mess around and stir up trouble all day long. Because for such an only son, he could only put out fires and settle many troubles for him.
I originally expected that Jin Yong could make a difference and support the Jin family's reputation on Beilu in the future, so I protected him and supported him all the way. However, although Jin Yong was good at leading troops, he was a bit dull in his worldly manners.
"Zhang Guowei just doesn't want General Zhang to dominate the North Road family, so he recommends you to be the garrison in Chicheng. No matter whether this move succeeds or not, he will not lose anything. It not only shows his kindness to you and me, but also makes us and General Zhang A gap arose between them.
What are the insidious and vicious intentions?
He had always been in contact with Xue Liangqing and Wu Youlu, thinking that through them he could control the Shangbei Road in his own hands without letting the new generals completely control it. This was a power struggle.
Now, Xue Wu and others are trying to commit suicide, so he wants to secretly cause trouble and recommend you to be appointed as Chicheng General. One of them uses this to show his goodwill towards me, and in the future he will recruit me to be his pawn on the North Road;
Secondly, it messes up your state of mind. Even if you can't serve as General of Chicheng, your mind is already messed up and you have become a nail in Zhang Guowei's mind on Shangbei Road. "
After hearing these words, Jin Yong was stunned, with cold sweat streaming from his head. He asked with a slightly trembling voice: "Uncle, what do you think I should do?"
Jin Xinpeng looked at this clan nephew and continued with serious words: "You, don't think about anything. From now on, you will only follow General Zhang. Your uncle and I are getting older, and this is what I will be like in this life.
But you are different. You still have a long way to go in the future, so it is very important to work with the right person. Zhang Cheng seems to be reckless in his actions, but in fact he is steady and prudent, and he has more courage and courage.
The most important thing is that he treats those who are loyal to him very well. Didn't you see that Zhang Guangda and Chen Zheng were promoted from hundreds of households to commanding officials in just a short time?
There is also Zhang Guodong, I heard that he was originally a Qianhu under Lu Duchen. He only started to follow Zhang Cheng after the Battle of Julu. Now he is the commander of the first battalion, and he is very likely to serve as the garrison of Chicheng in the future.
I don’t know where Zhang Cheng’s future will end, but it is only a matter of time that a town has a general army. Now his talents are not prosperous. As long as you are loyal to him wholeheartedly, the future will not only be the defense of a fort, but also guerrilla and participation. General, nothing is impossible! "
