Although he had been prepared, Feng Guoyong still left too fast. In terms of age, he was only forty-two years old... A general, in the prime of life, could have established greater achievements, but in a hurry
Leave.
Looking back on Feng Guoyong's life, he had a strategic vision and advised Zhu Yuanzhang to cross the river to capture Jinling. Whether it was a decisive battle in the Central Plains or the pacification of Guanzhong.
Feng Guoyong showed extremely high standards, regaining Liangzhou, drilling through Hexi, and restoring the Western Regions... He could have gone further.
But even so, he is enough to be ranked among the most outstanding generals of the Ming Dynasty.
Feng Guoyong once spent about a year summarizing a farming and warfare strategy of more than 300,000 words. All his experiences, military tactics, and strategies were taught to his subordinates.
Not only Feng Guosheng, but also Fu Youde, Ding Pulang and others, he did not hold anything back.
Although Feng Guoyong left, the Western Expedition army continued to advance toward the Western Regions under his plan.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very upset about the departure of his beloved general, so he gave Feng Guoyong the title of Shaobao, the posthumous title of "Wu Yi", and ordered the National History Museum to display portraits and relics for the world to pay tribute to.
The official ceremony was solemn and the people were filled with emotion.
In the past, the Ming Dynasty was invincible, and no generals of this level died, so everyone thought that we would always win.
But this time it tells everyone that even if you win, you will have to pay an unexpected price.
If you want to restore the glory of your ancestors and take back the land that belongs to China, you definitely can't just write articles and raise your arms and make a few appeals!
We must use troops, we must fight, and we must pay a sufficient price... This is not something that can be taken lightly.
Some people may ask, is it worth doing this?
I heard that the northwest is a desolate place. The people living there are all lustful people. They are very different from the Central Plains. There is no need to take it back.
Isn't it good to live in peace and live a stable life?
If there is no war, there will be no sacrifice.
This is the deep-rooted concept of many people. They seem to have forgotten that you can choose not to fight, but once your enemy chooses to fight, you have only two choices left, either to actively fight, or to close your eyes and wait for the attack.
After all, your wishes cannot affect the will of others.
Only your strength can deter the enemy!
Fortunately, people with such naive ideas can no longer influence Ming Dynasty's decision-making. They have no influence in the court, and even among the people and newspapers, they don't bother to publish their articles.
Newspapers like articles that encourage the use of troops and boost morale.
Now the imperial court is recruiting female soldiers to go to the Western Regions to guard the border.
In order to regain his homeland, the King of Xiliang has already paid the price with his life. We may have to pay more in the future, but we will not be afraid or panic!
Keep going until you achieve your goal.
At recruitment points for female soldiers in various places, the number of female soldiers has tripled!
Opposite the Fengtian Gate, the people of Yingtian started work on their own to help build the National History Memorial Hall. It only took less than three months to complete everything.
A majestic building suddenly appeared in Yingtian City.
At this time, the team escorting Feng Guo's coffin also crossed the Yangtze River and returned to Jinling.
Tens of thousands of people gathered on the pier, waiting eagerly and anxiously for the return of the coffin.
When the ship docked, Feng Guosheng was the first to come out, wearing linen clothes and mourning clothes. His face was solemn, like a piece of ice. He had not smiled since his brother's death.
Now that he is back in the sky, he can see endless crowds of people waiting here. That kind of expectation and attention makes Feng Guosheng feel a little more comfortable.
After all, my brother’s death was not in vain. So many people still remember him and wait for him!
"Brother, your spirit in heaven can be comforted!"
Feng Guosheng said silently in his heart, and then he asked his men to carry out a gold medal from the cabin, and then got off the ship. As for the coffin used by Feng Guosheng, it did not come back with it.
When he walked through the crowd wearing plain white clothes and carrying a gold medal, facing this meaningful gold medal given by the emperor, people fell to their knees one after another, and there were faint sounds of crying.
I remember that at the most critical moment of Yue Fei's Northern Expedition, twelve gold medals ruined the hope of restoring the Central Plains. Now the emperor has given the gold medal in advance.
The officers and soldiers of the Ming army marched forward with loud songs, regained most of the capital, regained Guanzhong, captured Liangzhou, and opened the gate of Hexi.
In the Song Dynasty, the country was ruined because of its faintness.
With wisdom and wisdom, great achievements can be achieved.
One gold medal, two dynasties.
In terms of destiny in a country, it differs greatly from country to country.
For famous generals, their personal destiny is even more difficult to explain.
Even the common people can clearly feel that in the Ming Dynasty, they experienced the passion and enthusiasm, which was the price of struggling to start a business and making progress with great success.
Back in the Song Dynasty, all they could feel was the turmoil and hatred, the endless humiliation, and the lament of being reduced to slaves.
Feng Guosheng entered Jinling City with the gold medal, and entered the Fengtian Palace under the watchful eyes of countless soldiers and civilians.
"I bow to your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live your Majesty!"
After the great ceremony, Feng Guosheng said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, in accordance with the last wish of the King of Xiliang, his body has been buried outside Liangzhou City. He said that we should always keep an eye on the soldiers, and they are only allowed to move forward, not to retreat. Recover the Western Regions
In this battle, no one is allowed to flinch at all! He has no way to return, so he can only hand over the gold medal to His Majesty!"
After saying this, Feng Guosheng fell to the ground and burst into tears.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had already received the report, what he said from Feng Guosheng's mouth still made his heart surge and he could not calm down!
Suddenly, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the gold medal.
The scene of awarding gold medals is still vivid in my mind, as if it was yesterday.
Zhu Yuanzhang said decisively: "Pass an order to send this gold medal to the National History Museum as soon as possible and enshrine it as a treasure of the museum!"
The people below quickly agreed, took the gold medal from Feng Guosheng, and turned around to go down.
Then Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Feng Guosheng and said: "We will make you the general of the Western Expedition and give you a gold seal to control the generals of the Western Expedition."
Feng Guosheng was startled by Lao Zhu's sudden sealing. He subconsciously raised his head and met Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.
According to the original idea, Zhu Yuanzhang intended to let Zhu Wenzheng succeed Feng Guoyong as the commander-in-chief of the Western Expedition.
But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily changed his mind.
"Feng Guosheng, are you confident that you can achieve the level of your brother?"
Feng Guosheng was startled and could only say honestly: "If we talk about today, I am far inferior to my brother. If we talk about his age, I, I will be a hundred times better than my brother!"
"Okay, you are ambitious! Feng Guosheng, remember, fight for us, open up territory for the Ming Dynasty, destroy the Mongolian vassal states for us, and create a greater national prestige than the Han and Tang Dynasties!" Zhu Yuanzhang encouraged loudly.
Feng Guosheng gradually blushed. He knew that this was not his own achievement, but also his brother's last wish. He was not fighting alone!
"My lord, I obey the order!"
Feng Guosheng answered loudly, and then he immediately said: "I sincerely request your Majesty to allow me to set off as soon as possible. The military situation is so fierce that I am not willing to stay for a moment longer."
But this time Zhu Yuanzhang did not agree to him, but said: "Feng Guosheng, don't worry, the gold medal of the King of Xiliang needs to be sent to the National History Memorial Hall on an auspicious day. On the other hand, there are already thousands of female soldiers from various places joining the army.
Serve the country by joining the army. This time when you return to Liangzhou, take them with you!"
Feng Guosheng was shocked, "Your Majesty, in the bitter cold land of Liangzhou, it is difficult for men to survive, so how can female soldiers make a living?"
Lao Zhu said: "Both men and women are all citizens of the Ming Dynasty. They also have the desire to serve the country. What's more, men farm and women weave, husbands sing and women follow. Only by cooperating and taking care of each other can we take root, feel at ease, and defend our territory."
Feng Guosheng was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that these female soldiers were actually helping them solve their most important problems. Thinking of this, Feng Guosheng was overjoyed.
"On behalf of my officers and men, I would like to thank God for his kindness! Long live my emperor!"
After he thanked him, Zhang Ximeng said: "General Feng, the Tang Dynasty originally arranged soldiers to garrison the Western Regions. After the Anshi Rebellion, transportation was cut off and the defenders could not come back. They garrisoned the Western Regions until their hair turned gray. They did not change their mind and were finally exhausted.
.That’s a very tragic story.”
"This time we are sending troops to the west. Whether they are men or women, we not only want to get the land back, we also want to live and multiply for generations to come, and always be in the best condition to defend our homeland! You must listen carefully, these female soldiers
We are not going to serve those rough guys, we are not going to be maids for them... they are also soldiers with military status, and they are going to fight side by side, do you understand?"
After Feng Guosheng pondered again and again, he nodded vigorously and said: "The officers and soldiers are united, the soldiers and the people are united! If anyone dares to bully a female soldier, or if my husband and wife make trouble after getting married, I will definitely punish him severely!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile, "That's what I mean! Don't worry, wait a few days, and the first batch of female soldiers will be gathered soon!"
Feng Guosheng agreed.
A few days later, the people of Yingtian, carrying the old and the young, walked out of their homes and headed towards the newly completed National History Memorial Hall.
Before that, Yingtian's officers and soldiers, as well as Taisheng students, all arrived.
In the middle of the crowd, Zhu Di and the other martial arts members were all lined up in a neat queue, staring ahead.
Zhu Laosi, who had always been in control of heaven and earth, was silent at the moment and looked solemn.
Finally, Feng Guosheng appeared in front of the people in the midst of everyone's attention. Behind him was the golden token.
Zhang Ximeng was already waiting in front of the door. He also led Feng Guosheng in with a solemn expression. They stopped in front of a portrait.
Seeing the lifelike portrait of his brother, Feng Guosheng fell to the ground and burst into tears.
Zhang Ximeng was watching silently from the side.
When he was almost done crying, Zhang Ximeng asked Feng Guosheng to come out.
After they exited, someone delivered a mahogany box to Zhang Ximeng. In the box was the seal of the General who conquered the West made by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhang Ximeng said to Feng Guosheng: "I ordered you to return to the palace and print it out for me! I will take over this seal and lead the country's western expedition, penetrate the Western Regions, and recreate the prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties!"
Feng Guosheng immediately cupped his fists and raised his hands, "Feng Guosheng is obligated!"
After saying that, he knelt on the ground and took the seal.
In an instant, the soldiers and civilians cheered in unison, witnessing an amazing scene, inheriting the legacy and continuing to expand the territory!
Zhu Di's eyes widened in the crowd... He suddenly realized something. It turned out that his General Zhengxi was just playing house, and he was the real one!
After returning from the memorial hall, Zhu Di silently carved a few more words on his seat: Determined to become a general in the Western Conquest!