On December 16th of the first year of the year, Qi Jiguang, the chief military officer of Jizhen, called Zhang Chen, the deputy commander-in-chief, and Wang Yi'e, deputy envoy of the associate defense military preparations, to the general military mansion. Liu Yingjiejun, the governor of Jiliao, issued an order and said: "The Ministry of War has asked this town to bring three thousand soldiers and horses to the court and be reviewed. This emperor's favor has added glory to our Jizhen town. Zhang Chen went to select the soldiers and horses, and Wang Yi'e will provide support tomorrow. Set off."
Zhang Chen was less than forty years old at this time. He was a guard from Yulin, Shaanxi Province, and was born in the army. Agile and capable, good at attacking difficult situations. Although he can read, he doesn't like to read. After Qi Jiguang arrived in Jizhen, he liked him very much and ordered him to study. He also taught Zhang Chen his "New Book of Records" and "Records of Military Training" written by him. At this time, Zhang Chen was able to take charge of his own affairs.
At this time, Zhang Chen was very envious when he heard that Qi Jiguang led his troops to Beijing to face the emperor. Congratulations to Qi Jiguang and said: "As a military general, I am able to see the beauty of the sky, which makes us envious. Congratulations to the army!" Wang Yi'e was standing next to him and also congratulated him.
There was no arrogance on Qi Jiguang's face, but he felt happy in his heart. When he succeeded in fighting against the Japanese and the Qi family's army was powerful throughout the world, Yan Song and his son showed their merits in front of Jiajing and almost got the honor of meeting the emperor.
Unexpectedly, although Jiajing was moved at that time, he took too many pills and became confused, and then forgot about it. Qi Jiguang didn't have the face to ask Yan Song to remind him again in front of the emperor, leaving him with only one regret.
Later, Xu Jie came to the stage, followed by Gao Gong. Without the protection of Zhang Juzheng, it would have been good if the two of them did not deal with Qi Jiguang, but how could he be promoted? Qi Jiguang thought he would never enter the palace again in his life.
Unexpectedly, after doing Dong Huli this year, he would be able to meet the saint. Although Wanli was the grandson of Emperor Jiajing, Qi Jiguang felt the same in his heart at this time.
He received a letter from Zhang Juzheng and was fully aware of his mission to the capital. I also know that my benefactor, Zhu Zheng, worked hard. Otherwise, as the commander-in-chief, he controls the throat of the capital and has a border area of more than 1,500 miles. How could the imperial court dare to trivialize the general? For his mission to the capital, it's not like Xuanfu didn't have elite soldiers.
After pondering for a while, he said: "The length of my stay in Beijing this time is uncertain, and I may not be able to come back until spring." He told the two people: "Although Dong Huli was defeated, the Hulu gathered and dispersed very quickly, so we must be prepared for them to come as early as spring." Knocking off."
Although the two men obeyed Qi Jiguang, Qi Jiguang was worried and warned: "Dong Kuli has lost all courage and may not be able to come. His nephew Dong Tuzi may seize his military power and lead people into the bandits. Don't ignore it!" Zhang Chen and Zhang Chen Wang Yi'e responded.
After arranging things, Qi Jiguang set off from Ji Town the next day with 3,000 elite troops, 50 chariots, 1,000 horses, and a certain amount of food and baggage, and rushed to the capital.
Jizhen was only more than 200 miles away from the capital. Qi Jiguang was not in a hurry and walked slowly, practicing his troops as he walked. Sure enough, when he was about to arrive in the capital on the fifth day, a close aide of Yang Bing, the minister of military affairs in the capital camp, arrived at night with gifts.
The visitor was wearing ordinary clothes and his identity was unknown. The man with low eyebrows and eyes was escorted by the outpost released by Qi Jiguang and entered Qi Jiguang's military tent. Not to mention the courtesy upon entering, I first presented Yang Bing's letter and gift list.
Yang Bing said nothing in the letter except greetings. The letter had the earl's seal, which was only used to prove the identity of the visitor. Qi Jiguang read the letter and the gift list, and said with a half-smile on his face: "Uncle Zhangwu, you are too polite. Qi is just a man who kills Han men, how can he call me brother? We have never met him before, and we don't dare to accept such a generous gift."
The visitor said: "My uncle has long admired Qi Jun's elegant and suave family, as well as his civil and military talents. It is an honor to congratulate Xi Jun's family to send him here."
Qi Jiguang loved to study when he was young. He could really be called "both civil and military", and he was free and easy. Later, after years of service in the army, his muscles and bones were strong, and his reputation as a henpecker spread throughout the world. The four words "romantic and suave" did not apply at all.
Seeing the visitor's eyes looking directly at the soldiers in his tent, Qi Jiguang knew that he had something embarrassing to say, so he waved his hand and stepped back.
The visitor smiled and said, "Uncle, with my knowledge of the military, I should know the purpose of my visit." After saying that, he squinted at the gift list in Qi Jiguang's hand.
Qi Jiguang shook the gift slip in his hand and said with a smile: "I'm ashamed to accept such a generous gift. You'd better make it clearer."
The visitor said: "The military gate should know that in this review of the Beijing camp, soldiers from the Beijing camp and the military gate will be reviewed together. My uncle said that Qi Junmen's military training is the best in the world. How can the Beijing camp dare to compete with the bright moon in the light of an insect? ?" First, he patted Qi Jiguang on the back.
Seeing that Qi Jiguang did not retreat humbly, the visitor laughed dryly and said: "But comparing the two sides, the Beijing camp is too bad, and the emperor's appearance is not good. He must think that the frontier army is powerful and the situation of 'using the middle to defend the outside' is reversed. When the time comes, we will When Wuzong was brought out, the 'four outsiders' came, but they delayed national affairs."
He bent down and saluted: "Please also use some tricks during the military review to make the Beijing camp prosperous. I will be very kind to you!"
What he said was reasonable and reasonable. Although it asked Qi Jiguang to be merciful, it actually gave him a somewhat high-sounding feeling in the name of national justice. Qi Jiguang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and said: "But in front of my uncle? Those who don't have a deep understanding of these words can't say it."
The visitor straightened up and smiled awkwardly, with red on his dark face, and said with a smile: "I know I can't hide it from Qi Junmen, so I'm just kidding!"
When Qi Jiguang saw that Yang Bing had arrived in person, he hurried to greet him. Yang Bing retreated extremely humbly, but in the end Qi Jiguang couldn't compete with him, so the two of them sat in the tent facing east and west.
Yang Bing's sincere words were the same as before, and he persuaded Qi Jiguang to lie during the review.
Qi Jiguang agreed wholeheartedly, and then asked: "There is something unclear about Yuan Jing. My uncle has a life certificate in his hand, and he has retired with his country. Why do you want to take advantage of this brown candy from Jingying?"
Yang Bing sighed and said: "To be honest with Yuan Jing, although the earl is glamorous, he is just a showman. In the whole court, there are only eighty if not one hundred like me. And in order to maintain his dignity, he is sitting on nothing and is about to fall."
"It happened that King Dingxiang was seriously ill. I knew that there was something going on in the capital camp, so I took on such an errand. Secondly, there are a lot of princes and uncles in the capital camp, and they are all inextricably linked to the princes. They are also the Austrian aid from the DPRK; besides, I, Yang Bing, also have some ambitions. If these soldiers train well, I will think of ways to contribute to the country in the future."
What he said was true. He first put himself in the position of a corrupt official to avoid Qi Jiguang's embarrassment in accepting the gift. Next, Xiang Qi Jiguang showed off his muscles, which was slightly threatening. Finally, reveal your ambition a little and let him lead you to become the thigh of the nobles.
Seeing the eagerness on Qi Jiguang's face, Yang Bing was convinced that the matter was done. After chatting for a while, he said: "A Duwu is outside the camp, so I don't care what to do. I still have to go back, otherwise it won't be pretty if I reveal my identity."
Qi Jiguang handed him over and escorted him out of the tent. Uncle Zhangwu brought a few caring soldiers, surrounded him, mounted his horse, and walked along the official road.
Qi Jiguang's soldiers on his left and right carried the five large wooden boxes into the tent with noisy sounds. When Qi Jiguang opened the boxes and looked at them, he found that they were not official silver. Instead, the official silver had been melted into fist-sized silver balls. There were no marks on them. The total amount was estimated. No less than eighty thousand taels.
Qi Jiguang secretly praised Uncle Zhang Wu for his ability to do things, and thought: "Qi Jiguang, I have never learned how to pretend to be a soldier in half my life, but if I don't do things for money, what can you stupid monkeys who have fallen into the hands of the Prime Minister do to me?"
