In addition to awards such as titles and general titles, Emperor Chongzhen also gave Zhang Cheng, "Uncle Yongning", a jade belt in a python robe. The python robe had a five-clawed dragon pattern on it, which was very similar to the dragon robe worn by the emperor.
It is also a great honor to be given the jade belt of a python suit. Lu Xiangsheng, Yang Sichang and others who once took care of Zhang Cheng were awarded python suit. Hong Chengchou, the current governor of Jiliao, has just been awarded one. pieces.
But Chen Xinjia, the Minister of War in the Ming Dynasty, has never been given this thing, which has always been a great regret for him.
Emperor Chongzhen's move meant that the status of Zhang Cheng, the commander-in-chief of the Xuanfu, in his heart was almost equal to that of Hong Chengchou.
In addition, there are also the official uniforms of the governor and magistrate of the Houjun Governor's Mansion, as well as jade waist badges and other items. This waist badge is made of fine ivory jade and is the highest-grade benevolence name. It is engraved with the design of Dulong Panyun. It can only be worn by people with titles such as Duke, Marquis, and Uncle.
At the beginning, when Zhang Chengcai traveled through time, he was worried about his future. How could he have imagined that he would be as glorious as he is today?
In just a few years, he went from being an inconspicuous member of a thousand households in Xuanfu to becoming the chief military officer of Xuanfu Town. He was even awarded the title of General Zhenshuo and was named an earl by the current emperor.
Zhang Cheng took over the various items awarded by Emperor Chongzhen one by one, and stepped aside in the envious eyes of everyone. Zhang Chengfang and Zhang Mingyuan led more than ten nominal guards, each holding a tray in their hands. Their faces were all excited.
The eunuch Fang Zhenghua, the eunuch who came to announce the edict, took out another edict, but it was a reward for Wu Sangui, the chief military officer of the Ningyuan regiment.
Wu Sangui got his wish and became the Commander-in-Chief of the Liaodong Army. He was awarded the title of "General of the Expeditionary Army" and was promoted to the first rank of the Zuo Army Governor's Office. Geng Yin has a son and hundreds of households in the world.
Other rewards such as armor, swords, horses, etc. are almost the same as those of Zhang Cheng. The difference is only in the quantity, but they are not much different.
Although he was promoted to the chief military officer of Liaodong Town and became a veritable "general of conquering prisoners", and his other ranks, ranks, military honors, etc. were the same as Zhang Cheng, Wu Sangui still felt depressed in his heart.
After all, he had always been very conceited in Liaodong. He had secretly regarded himself as the future head of the Zu family and the Wu family, and compared himself to the successor of Zu Dashou, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong.
Now, after a battle between Songjin and Jin Dynasty, he had fully realized what it means to have people outside the world and heaven in the sky. He knew that outside of Liao Town, there was a man named Zhang Cheng who was actually better than him.
One is "General Zhenglu" and the other is "General Zhenshuo". Although it seems that there is only a difference in the word "big", but in terms of gold content, they are hundreds of miles apart?
What's more, Zhang Cheng seems to be one year younger than himself, and he is already a dignified earl. When he thought about drinking and chatting in Ningyuan City, how could he have thought that Zhang Cheng's achievements today were beyond his reach.
While Wu Sangui bowed his head and thanked him, he was secretly glad that he did not choose to go against Zhang Cheng. Now it seems that it was wise to cooperate with him in the first place.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but think of Zu Dashou who was recovering from his injuries in Jinzhou City, and even sighed: "Ginger is still spicy when it is old!"...
After receiving the rewarded robes, waist badges, armor, swords and other items, he immediately stepped aside like Zhang Cheng.
Then came the rewards for the officials and generals. From the governor Qiu Minyang down, every official had a reward. However, everyone's military merits were recorded for the time being. The personnel adjustments could not begin until the war situation in Liaodong stabilized.
The happiest person was naturally Zhang Ruoqi, the commander-in-chief. When he first entered Liaodong, he was high-spirited, but later he gradually became tired due to Hong Chengchou's cautious attitude and Zhang Cheng's constraints.
However, since he gradually moved closer to Zhang Cheng's side, everything suddenly became clear. Although there is no reward for promotion, the benefits are destined to be indispensable after returning to Beijing in triumph.
Maybe he could even be promoted to Minister of War, that wouldn't be a bad idea.
Ma Shaoyu, who was kneeling behind to express his gratitude in front of the army, was happy in his heart. After all, everyone had contributed to the smooth military success in Liaodong. It was inevitable to be happy, but there seemed to be a deep feeling between his eyebrows.
Hiding a sense of unwillingness.
Ma Shaoyu still couldn't figure out one thing. When did the Ming army become so powerful?
They were able to kill on a par with the Japanese. Although they suffered heavy casualties due to the loss of troops and generals, no matter what, they still successfully solved the siege of Jinzhou.
But as a result, his mission to enter the Liao Dynasty could not be completed. Although he had some military achievements, Ma Shaoyu still felt that he could not complete the orders of his soldiers well, and he still felt somewhat uneasy in his heart.
On the other side, the generals of the army also received their own rewards. For example, the chief of the Beijing camp Chen Jiugao, deputy general Fu Yingchong, and the deputy generals of the Datong army such as Wang Pu were naturally promoted and given armor, swords and other items.
The towns in Jiliao took this opportunity to make some adjustments. After all, Bai Guangen, the commander-in-chief of Ji Town, was killed in the battle, and Wu Sangui was appointed as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. Naturally, there were some changes in personnel matters.
Liu Zhaoji, the former commander-in-chief of Liaodong, was transferred to the post of commander-in-chief of Jizhen in order to make room for Wu Sangui;
Cao Bianjiao, the commander-in-chief of the ASEAN Association, was transferred to Shanhai Town as the commander-in-chief;
Wang Tingchen, the former commander-in-chief of the garrison, was transferred to the post of commander-in-chief of the Ningyuan Assistant Guards;
Liaodong deputy general Zu Dabi was promoted from deputy general to Jinzhou garrison chief;
Liaodong's deputy general Zu Dale was also promoted to the chief military officer of Songshan Association to strengthen Jinzhou's defense strength;
Chen Zhongcai, the deputy general of the Zhenbiao Battalion, was also promoted to the former Tun Guard Chief Officer due to his meritorious service, succeeding Wang Tingchen;
As for Tang Tong, the commander-in-chief of Miyun, his merits outweighed his faults in this Songjin battle. Although he was not transferred elsewhere, he still deserved some rewards;
Another example is the former Shanhaiguan Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Horses. Although his merits and demerits were equal in the Battle of Songjin, his troops suffered heavy losses, so Hong Chengchou arranged for him to be exchanged with Cao Bianjiao in order to restore his military strength.
Although most of the transfers of the general soldiers in Jiliao towns were promoted, which seemed to be a happy one, some people who were interested could also see Hong Chengchou's new layout for Liaodong town.
This good opportunity will be arranged in Shanhai Town, the most important pass. He will also transfer Wang Tingchen to Ningyuan to replace Wu Sangui, and will also promote his own general Chen Zhongcai to the important position of former garrison.
It can be said that the power of Wu Sangui and his ancestors has been gradually squeezed by him to the front line from Ningyuan to Jinzhou, and the line from Ningyuan to Shanhaiguan is almost entirely controlled by Hong Chengchou's trusted generals. ….
Although Wu Sangui and Zu Dashou knew this well, one of them was still young and had to rely on Hong Chengchou's support, while the other was severely injured and bedridden at the moment, not knowing whether he could survive the death gate, so naturally he was powerless.
In addition, although Zuo Guangxian, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Association's branch training, had no great merits, he had no fault in holding on to Wudaoling. Therefore, he was able to atone for his previous sins and resume his post as commander-in-chief.
The same was true for Shanxi Commander-in-Chief Li Fuming. In fact, after careful calculation, his contribution was not small. Therefore, not only was he reinstated, but he also received many rewards. This also made him admire Zhang Cheng even more and make him sincerely seek refuge with him. .
What's more, Zhang Cheng was awarded the title of uncle for his merits at such a young age, and his future future was even more limitless. He had a premonition that Zhang Cheng would become his backer in the future, and he felt that they were all going to take refuge in him anyway, so the sooner he started, the better. It is effective.
Li Fuming secretly made up his mind to go to the place where Zhang Cheng was staying to express his feelings after everything was done here, so as not to be too late and be thought that he was not sincere.
As the imperial edict was read out one by one, the generals thanked each other one after another, handed over the imperial gifts to their generals and soldiers, and then congratulated each other in the hall.
Everyone's focus was naturally on Zhang Cheng. Even those who had opinions about him, such as Taoist Supervisor Wang Zhizhen and Chief Soldier Ma Ke, did not dare to express their opinions at this moment.
Zhang Cheng only had some perfunctory talk with them, and then he went up and expressed his gratitude to Eunuch Fang Zhenghua who had come to Liaodong to announce the decree. He saluted very respectfully and said: "Zhang Cheng pays homage to Eunuch Fang. Eunuch Fang, don't you?" Traveling thousands of miles to Liaodong to announce the decree, the journey is really hard."
Fang Zhenghua looked at Zhang Cheng carefully. After a moment, he turned to look at Wang Chengen and then said to Zhang Cheng: "Yongning Boguo is a young hero. If we hadn't seen him in person today, our family would have thought that Yongning Boguo was a veteran." .”
Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "Eunuch Fang is so complimentary, Zhang Cheng really doesn't dare
when. "
Fang Zhenghua's face straightened up at this time, and he said with great dignity: "Uncle Yongning, the emperor has a few more words to say, please accept the order."
"Again...?"
Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be stunned and cursed secretly in his heart. This little emperor really loves to give oral instructions. Why does it seem that he always gives oral instructions to himself, but why can't he be seen giving oral instructions to others.
Although he had this thought in his mind, he did not dare to tell everyone.
He could only follow Fang Zhenghua's wishes and knelt down to receive the order. He heard Fang Zhenghua imitating Emperor Chongzhen's tone and said: "Yongning Bo Zhang Cheng, although you have made brilliant achievements in battle since you became King Qin in the eleventh year, you are still young after all. Not much experience.
Now you are granted the title of Great General, and now you are promoted to Uncle Yongning. There are actually many objections from the ministers and officials in the court. Since I love your talents, I have tried my best to overcome all objections and specially purportedly simplify your appointment.
I hope that you can continue to be loyal and diligent in the king's affairs, suppress the bandits at home, and defend the Tartars from abroad. I hope you will not disappoint my expectations. However, if you have special achievements and serve the country, I will have my own rewards.
I will never let down my meritorious officials. Uncle Yongning can do it for himself. Don’t let me down! "
At this time, everyone in the hall fell silent and knelt all over the floor, accompanying Zhang Cheng to listen to Fang Zhenghua's oral instructions delivered by Emperor Chongzhen.
Fang Zhenghua paused for a while, then raised his voice and continued: "I just want to tell the world that I will not hesitate to reward those who are loyal, brave and fearless and kill thieves for the country!"...
After hearing this, all the officials in the hall shouted in unison: "The Emperor is wise and the Emperor is graceful."
After Zhang Cheng listened to Emperor Chongzhen's oral instructions, he was also shocked. Although he had known that accompanying the emperor was like accompanying a tiger, and he was prepared in his heart, but now he heard this oral instruction that was both a favor to himself and full of threats. Breaking out in a cold sweat.
Although this last sentence was meant for everyone present, the previous content was clearly meant to knock him down.
He hurriedly knelt down and said: "I will do my best, be loyal to the king, and share your majesty's worries. I will never dare to betray the emperor's grace. Please ask Eunuch Fang to respond to your majesty on your behalf. Zhang Cheng will devote himself to your majesty and die. He will fight for your majesty at home and abroad, wrapped in horse leather." .”
Fang Zhenghua felt satisfied after seeing Zhang Cheng's reaction. He nodded and said, "Uncle Yongning, get up quickly. The emperor's oral instructions have been delivered.
Our family should also congratulate and congratulate Uncle Yongning. "
Zhang Cheng's status is different now. Even though his Tongzhi, the Governor of the Rear Army Governor's Mansion, is only a first-grade official, the title of Yongning Bo is a super-grade one, and he has the privilege of not worshiping an official before he meets him. Strictly speaking, even Hong Chengchou, the governor of Jiliao, When seeing Zhang Cheng, everyone must pay homage.
However, after all, Hong Chengchou was the supreme military commander of Liaodong and an important minister of the imperial court. Naturally, Zhang Cheng would not ask him to pay homage to him, but he no longer had to pay homage to Hong Chengchou as a superior official.
He, Hong Chengchou, Wang Chengen, and Fang Zhenghua were at the top, chatting with each other, which made all the officials below envious.
Zhang Ruoqi, Wu Sangui, Wang Zhizhen, Ma Ke and others had the most complex expressions, with a hint of envy, a hint of unwillingness, and even a hint of other meanings.
After a while, Li Song, an aide, came to report that the food and drinks were ready, and asked Hong Chengchou if he could have a dinner.
Hong Chengchou immediately asked Wang Chengen and Fang Zhenghua for their opinions with a smile. After all, it was a celebration banquet for the victory of the armies aiding the Liao Dynasty, so they could not stop it. After looking at each other, Wang Chengen slowly said: "Drive away the slave thieves. , the solution to the brocade siege is all thanks to the efforts of everyone in the hall, so I should congratulate you."
Everyone felt relieved when they heard this, but Wang Chengen said again: "It's just that although the slave thieves have retreated, they have not escaped far, and we have to prevent them from returning to attack our army.
It’s not easy to drink too much during today’s banquet. "
Although both Hong Chengchou and Zhang Cheng felt that Wang Chengen's words were reasonable, they did not take it seriously when they saw that he did not stop the banquet.
Because all the general soldiers had already arranged the affairs of the camp properly before coming to Songshan camp, not to mention that no trace of the slave thieves had been found during the days of sentinel inspections.
Even if they intend to launch a sneak attack and try to encircle Jinzhou City again, each battalion of the Ming army has built strong fortifications and is connected to the city. How can they break through quickly?
As long as the soldiers of each battalion can resist for a moment, reinforcements from elsewhere will arrive.
Support, how can we be afraid of the slaves and thieves coming back?
It was almost the end of the day, and even if the slave bandits really came, the sky would turn into night soon after the attack. Naturally, they would not dare to attack at night. What would happen when all the general soldiers returned to their own camps tomorrow morning? Fear of slaves and thieves.
In a short while, large square tables were set up, and as the soldiers of the Dubiao Battalion brought plates of exquisite dishes, the banquet officially began.
Suddenly, there was a lot of noise in the lobby, especially the generals and generals who, under the stimulation of alcohol, became even more unscrupulous.
Everyone present today is more or less rewarded, and the war in Liaodong is coming to an end. Everyone just has a premonition of this.
After all, it was almost winter, and if the slave bandits still did not attack after a while, I am afraid they would have to wait until the next spring before taking any action. After all, the difficulty of attacking a city in the severe cold was evident.
Compared to the hustle and bustle at the lower end, the upper end was extremely quiet. Zhang Cheng, Hong Chengchou, Wang Chengen, and Fang Zhenghua were at the same table. Liaodong Governor Qiu Minyang and General Commander Zhang Ruoqi were also invited.
In addition, Hong Chengchou's aides Li Song and Xie Sixin were also at this table. There were exactly eight people sitting around the table, but they occupied one-third of the lobby.
Although they were talking and laughing, they were not as dissolute as the military attachés below. The centerpieces of the table were naturally Zhang Cheng and Hong Chengchou.
Even the lower officials and generals came up to toast the two of them.
Of course, such military attachés often interacted with Yu Cheng in the past. Today, seeing Zhang Cheng as uncle, it was natural that he came to congratulate him. By the way, he also congratulated Governor Hong Chengchou for his ability to drive away the slave thieves.
This feast lasted for more than an hour, and it didn’t end until the sky turned dark!
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