Shi Jianneng's arrival made everyone in the ancestral family overjoyed, and they all looked up to Wu Sangui even more. Old servants like Uncle Zhong regarded Wu Sangui as a benefactor.
In the secluded courtyard of the ancestral home in Jinzhou City, tension has filled the air. Although there are dozens of people in the entire small courtyard, there is no movement at all.
Everyone held their breath and stared at a private room to the east, as if waiting for the judgment of the God of Fate!
Through the midday sun, you can see that there seem to be several figures in the elegant room, and there are waves of steam rising, and you can feel the heat through the window lattice.
Wu Sangui was in the most nervous mood, although he still trusted Zhang Cheng and could rest assured about the military masters sent to him by Zhang Cheng.
But at this moment, in the elegant room, except for the holy doctor and his apprentice in the Xuanfu army, there is no one from Liao Town. If there is a slight mistake, it will be difficult for him to get rid of it.
In addition, he was also very conflicted in his heart. He hoped that the military doctor Shi Shi could cure Zu Dashou's arrow sore, but he also secretly harbored a glimmer of hope that Zu Dashou would die.
Although he knew in his heart that it was wrong for him to have such thoughts, he tried his best to get rid of the slightly evil thoughts in his mind.
But no matter what, the thought of hoping that Zu Dashou would die was still lingering in his heart. Wu Sangui stood there sweating profusely. It can be seen that the two completely different expectations were like torture to him.
With a "squeak" sound, the door of the elegant room was suddenly pushed open.
Everyone in the courtyard looked here instantly, and saw a middle-aged man with three strands of beard floating on his chin, wearing a neat gray and white tight-fitting robe, walking out of the room.
"Miracle Doctor Shi, how is my uncle's arrow sore?"
Wu Sangui strode forward and asked eagerly: "But is it cured well?"
Shi Jianneng's expression remained as usual. He pulled Wu Sangui's sleeves and walked a few steps to the side. He was a little further away from the elegant room and then said softly: "Commander Zu has to rest for a while. Just leave someone to guard him outside for the time being. Don't Please come in and disturb me."
Wu Sangui nodded, then looked at brothers Zu Dabi and Zu Dacheng who were standing aside. Seeing that they also nodded slightly to him, he turned to Shi Jianneng and said, "Miracle Doctor Shi, may I ask if my uncle can remove the remaining poison from arrow sores?" Already?"
"Not yet."
Shi Jianneng sighed softly, and then continued: "Commander Zu was hit by an arrow for a long time, and the wound has eroded. The residual poison of the arrow has been invading the body for a long time. It cannot be eradicated in one go."
He raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, and then said: "When I came here, my general once said that I must do my best to cure Commander Zu's arrow sore. I should do my best to do it. I also asked Commander Wu to come with me." Don’t worry, two ancestral generals.”
Before Wu Sangui said anything else, Zu Dacheng on the side intervened and asked, "May I ask, doctor, how long can my eldest brother stay?"
"General Zu, it's hard to say right now. We have to look at the results of the next debridement before we can make an estimate."
Shi Jianneng looked at Wu Sangui and the two brothers from the Zu family, and said: "My commander-in-chief ordered me to live in Jinzhou City for the time being and concentrate on treating the arrow wounds for Commander-in-Chief."
Zu Dabi also came forward at this time and said, "In this case, there is Doctor Laoshi."
He looked at Wu Sangui and said, "Let's arrange for Doctor Shi to rest first. I'll just stay here and watch over him."
Naturally, Wu Sangui could no longer fight to keep the guardian ancestor Dashou, so he had to lead Shi Jianneng to the place where he was staying, a monastery next to this small courtyard.
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On October 29th, the cold wind was howling and the sky was gloomy.
Although the Xiaoling River has not been completely frozen, the ice on both sides of the river has reached a fist-thickness and can withstand children walking on it without any problems.
In the Chinese army camp in Xuanfu Town, Zhang Cheng was listening to the report from Shi Jianneng, the chief medical officer of the army: "...Although he has been debrided seven times, the poison has invaded the bone marrow and penetrated deep into the skin.
...With great effort, the remaining poison outside the bones can only be removed, and the rest depends on Zu Shuai's personal fortune. "
After listening to Shi Jianneng's words, Zhang Cheng felt a burst of sadness in his heart. Thinking that the heroic figure of Zu Dashou's generation ended up like this in the end, he couldn't help but feel unbearable in his heart.
He thought for a moment and then asked: "Is there no other way?"
Shi Jianneng replied without thinking: "There is no way. Zu Shuai's arrow sore has been delayed for a long time, and now the poison has invaded the skin. You can also use internal or external methods to slowly remove it. Although it takes time and energy, it is not impossible.
However, if the poison penetrates into the bone marrow, it is extremely difficult to eradicate it even with the help of medicine and stone. If Zu Shuai is strong and tough, it is not impossible to live for another ten or eight years.
However, he is weak and weak, and can no longer mount his horse to fight, and is unable to kill slaves. Once the wind and cold invade the body, causing the body to contract serious diseases, it will cause the recurrence of old poisons.
At that time, even if Hua Tuo was reincarnated, it would be difficult to save him! "
Zhang Cheng couldn't help but look confused. His life span was only a few decades, and he was like Zu Dashou, who lived between the Ming and Qing Dynasties. However, he was able to handle it with his own strength, and neither side dared to do anything to him.
But so what?
Now that a small arrow has threatened his life, he might be dead in a few days!
Life is short, just like a fleeting moment. It seems that I have been in this world for three years. Although I am now the commander-in-chief of a town, I still cannot fully control the town's soldiers, horses, money, food and other resources, so how can I show my ambitions? ?
He stopped talking and walked out of the military tent with his hands behind his back. First he let out a big breath and walked towards a mound to the east. Zhang Chengfang followed him closely a few steps behind him. Even Shi Jianneng did not dare to leave. , also followed behind Zhang Chengfang.
Zhang Cheng stood on the mound, looking at the Chinese army camp in front of him, but thinking in his heart: "How can we force the Tatars to retreat, end the war in Jinzhou as soon as possible, so that they can return to the Xuanfu to rectify the military and political affairs, and expand own strength.”
"It seems that the beating was too light. It is necessary to hit him again to hurt him." Zhang Cheng couldn't help but murmur to himself.
At this moment, Zhang Mingyuan, the adjutant of the Chinese Army, rushed over. He stopped under the mound and muttered with Zhang Chengfang for a while, and then the two of them walked up one after another.
"Commander Father, Governor Hong has summoned us to go to the camp at noon today to discuss matters." Zhang Mingyuan reported loudly.
Only then did Zhang Cheng wake up from his meditation. He looked at Zhang Mingyuan and asked, "Who is here to convey the message? Do you know him?"
"Hui Fushuai is a Mr. Qian named Liu. I met him a few times in Xingyuan."
Zhang Mingyuan then replied: "I left immediately after sending the message. I didn't stay and went straight to Jinzhou."
Zhang Cheng nodded. At this time, he saw Chief Medical Officer Shi Jianneng still waiting under the mound. He seemed to remember something and hurriedly walked down to him and said, "Medical Officer Shi, go and see Lin Feng first." Fangping, his body has been feeling hot these days. I used physical cooling methods to lower his body temperature yesterday.
The wound has been wiped with spirits. It seems to be in good condition and has a slight scab. I just don't know if the sutures in the small intestine have healed. Give him a good look. "
"Yes, Commander, please be at ease. Even if I don't sleep, I will stay by General Lin's side and take good care of him." Shi Jianneng replied.
"Okay. Just take a look at him first, then go and rest. Also, his painkiller prescription is gone, so you can brew some more."
Zhang Cheng then said: "It's good that you come back. This medical bureau really can't live without you. Please hurry up and select some smart people to lead me. The war will not stop in the past few years. The wounded soldiers in the army can all count on you." You."
Shi Jianneng was shocked when he heard this. He naturally knew that Zhang Cheng would not deceive him, but after hearing what his general said, he felt that the burden seemed to be extremely heavy. He couldn't help but said: "I will definitely do my best. I will never let down the commander-in-chief’s trust.”
Zhang Cheng nodded and said to him: "By the way, tell Lin Fangping that I am going to the Governor's Hall to discuss matters. If I come back early, I will visit him. If I come back late, I will tell him not to wait for us."
After saying that, he led Zhang Chengfang and Zhang Mingyuan away in a hurry. Shi Jianneng could only vaguely hear Zhang Cheng instructing Zhang Chengfang to send an order to Li Changsheng, asking him to lead the left cavalry of the Tiger Guard Battalion to escort them.
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Outside Songshan City, there was already a sea of people. In addition to the two squads of soldiers from Hong Chengchou's Biao Battalion, there were many family members of the city crowded on both sides of the road.
Five miles away from the "Jianwu Gate" in the south of Songshan, we saw the officials below Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, such as the governor Qiu Minyang, the chief military officer Zhang Ruoqi, the military counselor Ma Shaoyu, the soldier Zhang Dou, the procuratorate Yao Gong, and the supervisor Wang Zhizhen. , General Judge Yuan Guodong, Liang Dao Zhu Tingxie, Supervisor and Ji Tongzhi Zheng Ganmin and other officials are all here.
After this group of civilian officials, there are many armored generals, including Chen Jiugao, the former commander of the Shenji Camp, Wang Pu, the Datong commander, Li Fuming, the Shanxi commander, Cao Bianjiao, the ASEAN commander, and Wang Tingchen, the former garrison commander. , Miyun Commander-in-Chief Tang Tong and other generals were prominently present.
Zhang Cheng and Wu Sangui were stunned when they saw this formation. They hurriedly got off their horses and walked forward for more than a hundred steps. They came to the Governor Hong Chengchou and paid homage together: "General, I will see Hong Governor and Qiu Fu." Tai, Director Zhang.”
The expression on Hong Chengchou's face was no longer as serious as before, but there was a hint of smile. He said to the two of them warmly: "Zhongchen, eldest uncle, you two are the pillars of the country, there is no need to be polite."
As he spoke, he walked forward, pulled them up one by one with one hand, and continued to speak warmly: "The emperor's decree has arrived at Songshan, and I have also been ordered to go out of the city to meet you two. Now follow me into the city to pick you up." Just do it."
As Hong Chengchou said this, he turned around and went to Jianwumen first. The officials on the avenue dispersed on both sides, leaving the middle road for them.
At this time, Zhang Ruoqi got the opportunity to approach Zhang Cheng and whispered in a low voice: "Eunuch Fang brought an oral instruction from the emperor, asking the Liaodong civil and military forces to go out of the city to meet the general."
Zhang Cheng was stunned when he heard this, and asked softly: "Which Eunuch Fang?"
"Eunuch Fang Zhenghua, who is the Supervisor of Ceremonies, is also a close relative of the Emperor. We dare not offend him."
Zhang Ruoqi was afraid that Zhang Cheng would offend those close to the emperor because of his ignorance, so he whispered in his ear to introduce this Eunuch Fang.
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Fang Zhenghua, a native of Shandong, entered the palace during the Tianqi period and has been accompanying Emperor Chongzhen ever since. He has always been cautious and cautious, not a domineering person. He is also good at handwriting. In recent years, he was elected as the Supervisor of Ceremonies and served as Bingbi. eunuch.
In fact, neither Zhang Ruoqi nor Zhang Cheng knew at this moment that the ceremonial eunuch Bingbi Fang Zhenghua was still loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
Historically, in the winter of the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, when the Tartars invaded Jifu for the fifth time in the Ming Dynasty, Fang Zhenghua was appointed to supervise the local military affairs in Baoding, and he contributed to the preservation of the city.
And in February of the seventeenth year of Chongzhen, when the bandits were approaching the capital, he was ordered to leave the town again. At that time, he suddenly resigned as Prime Minister, but Emperor Chongzhen refused.
Then, Fang Zhenghua paused and said: "There is nothing I can do in this trip, but I can die to repay the Lord for his kindness."
Although Emperor Chongzhen felt helpless, he still tearfully sent him to Zhending Mansion to supervise the army. After Fang Zhenghua arrived, he climbed to the Pipi with his fellow magistrate Shao Zongyuan and others to guard the city.
According to historical records, when someone came to ask for instructions on various matters, Fang Zhenghua only said: "We are in chaos, please help me."
He climbed up to the Pipi to defend the city until the city fell. He still fought hard and killed dozens of thieves. Later, he was surrounded by bandits. The bandits shouted and asked, "Who are you?"
Fang Zhenghua shouted sternly: "My director, Mr. Fang!"
The bandit Fang killed him with a knife, and all the eunuchs who followed him fought hard and died.
According to historical records, among the martyrs of the internal ministers at that time were Gao Shiming, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, Li Fengxiang, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, and Chu Xianzhang and Zhang Guoyuan, the eunuchs in charge of the supervisory bureaus.
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However, these original historical records had not yet occurred in this chaotic time and space, so no one knew about it. Although Zhang Cheng was an unprecedented latecomer, he knew nothing about it. known.
However, in Zhang Cheng's memory and innate impression, he did not seem to have heard about the deeds of this Eunuch Founder. In his opinion, even if this person was not as loyal to the Ming Dynasty as Wang Chengen, he probably would not It is as shameless as presenting the city and calling the eunuchs Du Xun and Du Zhizhi.
At this moment, Zhang Cheng listened to Zhang Ruoqi's introduction and had a good impression of this Eunuch Fang.
He quietly ordered Zhang Chengfang, the lieutenant officer who was following closely behind him, to prepare a gift in advance and not to make Eunuch Fang wear out his saddle and horse and spend all his time in Liaodong in vain.
On the other side, Qiu Minyang, the governor of Liaodong, also quietly explained to Wu Sangui the reason why he came out of the city to welcome him. Wu Sangui's face was constantly changing colors of green, red and white.
From time to time, he glanced at Zhang Cheng on the other side with the corner of his eye. There was a very complicated and strange look in his eyes, which contained both admiration and powerful hatred.
However, at this moment, Wu Sangui could not pose any threat to Zhang Cheng, and since the aid to Liao Dynasty, Zhang Cheng's performance was not only remarkable, but also a god-like existence.
Not only did he win consecutive battles against the slave thieves, but it could also be said to be a massacre in all directions. Several of the slave thieves, Gu Shanerzhen, were killed by the Xuanfu army in the battle. Even Prince Duduo of Yu was beheaded by the Xuanfu army in front of the battle. , What else does Wu Sangui have to say?
Moreover, the Xuanfu army even risked a sneak attack on the slave chief Huang Taiji. Although it failed, it became an unforgettable legend among the armies aiding the Liao Dynasty.
Just say that under the city of Jinzhou, facing more slave thieves than Wu Sangui faced in person, it was the Xuanfu army who secretly deployed a surprise force, and cooperated with Zu Dashou to force back the besieging slave thieves, and finally solved the siege of Jinzhou.
Although Wu Sangui was unwilling to accept this, he was still convinced in his heart!
(End of chapter)
