In the palace hall of Governor Ji Liao in the stone city on the top of Rufeng Mountain, Chen Jiugao, the commander of the front camp of Shenji Camp, also exclaimed: "Isn't it the slave chief Hong Tai who died?"
As soon as he said this, everyone in the lobby exclaimed, with expressions of disbelief, and they all said:
"No way!"
"No way!"
Just as the generals were making random guesses, Zhang Cheng had a flash of inspiration in his mind and blurted out: "Could it be for Hai Lanzhu?"
"Aquamarine Pearl?"
Chen Jiugao, who was sitting next to him, was stunned. He bumped Zhang Cheng lightly with his elbow and asked: "I only know that Nanzhu is the best pearl. Where is this 'sea blue pearl' produced?"
This time, it was Zhang Cheng's turn to be stunned. He paused for a moment before replying: "Oh, it's the orb produced deep in Liaodong, also called the 'Eastern Pearl'. It is different from the 'Southern Pearl' produced in the sea. , but was born in the river."
Fortunately, Zhang Cheng read a small book in his previous life when he was a child. It recorded the story of the border people in the Heilongjiang area of Northeast China who presented "Eastern Pearls" to the ministers and emperors of the Qing Dynasty.
Now is the perfect time to use it to prevaricate Chen Jiugao!
After some discussion, the officials all thought that there must be a problem within the Tatars. No matter how big or small the problem was, it at least involved the balance of power within them.
Ning Qian's troops were ready for battle, and at this time he said: "Supervisor, prince, now that the slaves and thieves are in chaos, it is an opportunity for us to make progress. We must not miss it."
The governor of Jiliao, Hong Chengchou, had a face as calm as water, showing no emotion or anger. He was listening to the discussions of the officers and generals. Suddenly, when he heard what Zhang Dou said, his face suddenly sank and he said: "The slaves and thieves are in civil strife. We will wait for you." I sit back and watch the chaos, waiting for the opportunity to move. If I rush to attack at this time, I will make the slaves and thieves work together to deal with our division's attack."
Zhang Dou seemed to have something to say, but when he saw the displeasure on Hong Chengchou's face, he swallowed it alive and never said a word again. It seemed that he still couldn't forget what Hong Chengchou had said angrily.
But Hong Chengchou couldn't pay attention to all this now. He looked at the officers and generals gathered together and said in a deep voice: "It is very strange for the slaves to retreat this time. We must not be careless. In addition to guarding the camps, all armies must be strict. During the investigation, we must find out the reason why the slave thieves retreated."
After looking around at the officers and generals, he continued: "The slaves and thieves have suddenly withdrawn their troops. When their intentions are unclear, all generals must guard their respective defense areas and must not move rashly to avoid being taken advantage of by the slaves and thieves.
But even if there are internal disputes among the slave thieves, since they have mobilized the whole country to fight with me, it is expected that they will not give up. The generals still need to take strict precautions to prevent the slave thieves from stealing the camp. "
When the generals heard this, they all patted their chests and promised that they would guard the fort without fail.
At this time, Hong Chengchou looked at Wang Chengen again and said softly: "Your Majesty, all the generals who are aiding Liao are gathering today. Could you please say a few words to boost the morale of the troops?"
Wang Chengen smiled slightly and said softly to Hong Chengchou: "So that Governor Hong will know that our family is only staying here temporarily to help Governor Hong solve your problems. As for military matters, our family will never interfere."
After he expressed his attitude to Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, he raised his high-pitched voice and said to everyone: "The emperor works day and night, and Liaodong accounts for most of his thoughts and worries. Fortunately, you have used your lives to kill the slaves." There are more than 10,000 thieves and puppet kings like Duduo, which can be said to be the first achievement since he ascended to power.
When the Emperor heard this in the capital palace, his Sacred Heart was overjoyed, and he praised all the generals very much. He once said that all generals who participated in the Battle of Jinzhou would not hesitate to reward them for their military merits. "
When he said this, he stopped and glanced deeply at the officers and generals, and then said: "I hope you can each rise up and make contributions to the country. We have been ordered by the emperor to stay here temporarily, and we will discuss the details later." Additional visits and investigations will not overwhelm your merits."
When Wang Chengen said this, he suddenly changed the topic and continued: "But if anyone dares to cheat and cheat, and is unwilling to fight the slaves sincerely, our family will never spare him.
I hope you can keep these words of ours in mind, so as not to regret it if you hit the wall of ours. "
He emphasized the word "regret" more heavily than other words as a reminder.
Next, everyone discussed some matters about the distribution of troops, but most of them involved Tang Tong, Ma Ke, Bai Guangen and others, because Tang Tong was blocked at the foot of Shimen Mountain, gathered up the defeated army, and killed many of Ma Ke and Bai Guangen's men. Income into your own camp.
Qi Ma Ke has recruited many of Bai Guangen's subordinates. This lawsuit has been fought from the time they were defeated on the south bank of the Nerv River until now, but there is no good conclusion.
In the end, it was the governor of Jiliao, Hong Chengchou, who spoke, and this unclear matter was finally brought to an end for the time being.
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After returning to Huangtuling, Zhang Cheng still couldn't forget Wang Chengen's warning to him: Zhang Cheng, you must not feel resentful because of the earl. You still have to serve in front of the battle to drive away the Tatars for the emperor, and you will not be rewarded in the future. There will be less.
Wang Chengen's words kept echoing in his ears. Zhang Cheng couldn't guess for a moment whether the meaning was to warn him or to comfort himself. The difference was huge.
But no matter what, I am no longer the same as before. Even if I lose the favor of the emperor and the trust of my soldier Chen Xinjia, so what?
Today, I am no longer the baseless person I used to be. The 20,000 to 30,000 loyal and brave soldiers under my command are my biggest backers. If I include their families, there will be more than 100,000 people!
In the past, Zhang Cheng led his troops to help suppress the bandits in Henan Province. Most of them fought alone. Although they finally joined forces with Chen Jiugao's Beijing camp soldiers and horses to fight against the intruders under Kaifeng City, they had contact. Even the Beijing camp did not receive the same treatment. The Xuanfu Army gave them a real deal.
Now that he has come to aid the Liaodong war, he has been in contact with soldiers from more than ten other towns, and naturally he also knows the treatment of soldiers in other towns.
In fact, if it is just about paying on time, Zhang Cheng's department is outstanding, but it does not have a big advantage. But when it comes to the treatment of soldiers in each town, it is incomparable.
During this period, even if the general soldiers of each town kept private servants, they would only be given a certain amount of land in the garrison location and guaranteed a certain treatment.
However, when marching and fighting, logistical support has always been a shortcoming of the Ming army, because transporting grain and grass depends entirely on manpower. As a result, after transporting to the destination, there is not as much grain left as eating on the road.
Therefore, most of the generals relied on the government supplies in the places they passed through, and there was no problem at first. But at this time, the officials everywhere either had no surplus food, or they just ignored you.
It was difficult for most of the Ming army to obtain supplies in time during their march, so it was considered good if the generals could ensure that their servants did not starve, let alone the quality of the food.
But Zhang Cheng was different. Whenever he went out to fight, he would equip each battalion with chariots and chariots, so that they could form defensive formations and carry a certain amount of grain and grass.
Moreover, Zhang Cheng's army often has a supply of meat. Even if it is dried meat, cured meat, etc., it is always much better than nothing. What is even more rare is that Zhang Cheng can always plan in advance and predict key points in advance. Store some food and grass to meet the urgent needs of the army.
Coupled with the sophisticated armor and weapons, and the military rules and regulations with clear rewards and punishments, it is a world of difference compared with the soldiers in other towns. All soldiers who join the Xuanfu Army have an innate sense of pride. .
I would like to ask, besides the Xuanfu Army, where else can such treatment be given?
Therefore, the officers and generals of the Xuanfu Army are very supportive of Zhang Cheng, because they know very well that everything they have now is given by Zhang Cheng. Once the general is replaced, I am afraid they will do it again. Back to the hard days of the past.
Since ancient times, it has been "easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality." The officers and soldiers of the Xuanfu Army have become accustomed to the current life of being paid on time and having meat every meal. If you let them eat bran pickled vegetables every day, How can I bear it?
Of course, if it were Zhang Cheng, even if he lived a hard life for a period of time, no one would complain because they believed in Zhang Cheng!
It was precisely because of having such a team that Zhang Cheng dared to gradually let go of his hands and feet, appearing very domineering everywhere, for no other reason than to remove obstacles for future development.
Those who have no value for cooperation, or who are disdainful to him, will no longer talk down to them and look at their faces!
Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile to himself: "Humph, when the Liao Dynasty is over, I will be like a tiger entering the jungle or a dragon entering the sea, and no one can stop me from moving forward!"
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On the second day, before dawn, Zhang Chengfang waited outside the tent. It was not until early in the morning when he heard movement inside the tent that he opened the felt curtain and entered the Chinese army tent.
After he entered the military tent, he immediately asked: "Commander Father, you drank a lot last night, why don't you take a moment to rest today?"
Zhang Chengfang walked to the stove as he spoke. He first stirred up the charcoal fire, then added two new pieces of charcoal, and saw Zhang Cheng walking out of the inner tent.
He hurriedly stepped forward to help Zhang Cheng put on his clothes, and then heard Zhang Cheng say: "You are so eager to come, but what new news is there?"
Zhang Chengfang hurriedly replied: "Commander Father, before dawn, some whistlers reported back and brought two letters, which were sent by General Chen from Niutou and Miheying in the capital.
The child didn't dare to delay, and had been waiting outside the tent early, but he didn't hear any movement. He thought that his father had been tired for days and needed more rest, so he didn't dare to disturb him. Just then he heard some movement inside the tent, and then he came in. "
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Today, I am no longer the baseless person I used to be. The 20,000 to 30,000 loyal and brave soldiers under my command are my biggest backers. If I include their families, there will be more than 100,000 people!
In the past, Zhang Cheng led his troops to help suppress the bandits in Henan Province. Most of them fought alone. Although they finally joined forces with Chen Jiugao's Beijing camp soldiers and horses to fight against the intruders under Kaifeng City, they had contact. Even the Beijing camp did not receive the same treatment. The Xuanfu Army gave them a real deal.
Now that he has come to aid the Liaodong war, he has been in contact with soldiers from more than ten other towns, and naturally he also knows the treatment of soldiers in other towns.
In fact, if it is just about paying on time, Zhang Cheng's department is outstanding, but it does not have a big advantage. But when it comes to the treatment of soldiers in each town, it is incomparable.
During this period, even if the general soldiers of each town kept private servants, they would only be given a certain amount of land in the garrison location and guaranteed a certain treatment.
However, when marching and fighting, logistical support has always been a shortcoming of the Ming army, because transporting grain and grass depends entirely on manpower. As a result, after transporting to the destination, there is not as much grain left as eating on the road.
Therefore, most of the generals relied on the government supplies in the places they passed through, and there was no problem at first. But at this time, the officials everywhere either had no surplus food, or they just ignored you.
It was difficult for most of the Ming army to obtain supplies in time during their march, so it was considered good if the generals could ensure that their servants did not starve, let alone the quality of the food.
But Zhang Cheng was different. Whenever he went out to fight, he would equip each battalion with chariots and chariots, so that they could form defensive formations and carry a certain amount of grain and grass.
Moreover, Zhang Cheng's army often has a supply of meat. Even if it is dried meat, cured meat, etc., it is always much better than nothing. What is even more rare is that Zhang Cheng can always plan in advance and predict key points in advance. Store some food and grass to meet the urgent needs of the army.
Coupled with the sophisticated armor and weapons, and the military rules and regulations with clear rewards and punishments, it is a world of difference compared with the soldiers in other towns. All soldiers who join the Xuanfu Army have an innate sense of pride. .
I would like to ask, besides the Xuanfu Army, where else can such treatment be given?
Therefore, the officers and generals of the Xuanfu Army are very supportive of Zhang Cheng, because they know very well that everything they have now is given by Zhang Cheng. Once the general is replaced, I am afraid they will do it again. Back to the hard days of the past.
Since ancient times, it has been "easy to go from frugality to luxury, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality." The officers and soldiers of the Xuanfu Army have become accustomed to the current life of being paid on time and having meat every meal. If you let them eat bran pickled vegetables every day, How can I bear it?
Of course, if it were Zhang Cheng, even if he lived a hard life for a period of time, no one would complain because they believed in Zhang Cheng!
It was precisely because of having such a team that Zhang Cheng dared to gradually let go of his hands and feet, appearing very domineering everywhere, for no other reason than to remove obstacles for future development.
Those who have no value for cooperation, or who are disdainful to him, will no longer talk down to them and look at their faces!
Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile to himself: "Humph, when the Liao Dynasty is over, I will be like a tiger entering the jungle or a dragon entering the sea, and no one can stop me from moving forward!"
…………
On the second day, before dawn, Zhang Chengfang waited outside the tent. It was not until early in the morning when he heard movement inside the tent that he opened the felt curtain and entered the Chinese army tent.
After he entered the military tent, he immediately asked: "Commander Father, you drank a lot last night, why don't you take a moment to rest today?"
Zhang Chengfang walked to the stove as he spoke. He first stirred up the charcoal fire, then added two new pieces of charcoal, and saw Zhang Cheng walking out of the inner tent.
He hurriedly stepped forward to help Zhang Cheng put on his clothes, and then heard Zhang Cheng say: "You are so eager to come, but what new news is there?"
Zhang Chengfang hurriedly replied: "Commander Father, before dawn, some whistlers reported back and brought two letters, which were sent by General Chen from Niutou and Miheying in the capital.
The child didn't dare to delay, and had been waiting outside the tent early. However, he didn't hear any movement, so he thought that his father had been tired for days and needed more rest, so he didn't dare to disturb him. Only then did he hear any movement inside the tent, so he came in. "
(End of chapter)
