The majestic and awe-inspiring city in front of him was Yingtian Mansion. Everywhere Yan Yingyuan looked, he was shocked. Countless soldiers were stationed on the city wall, their spears stood upright, and a sharp cold light flashed across the city walls.
The breeze blew and the flags fluttered.
The people coming and going in the city are dense and orderly. The noisy noises and the constant shouts of sellers form a lively and prosperous Yingtian Mansion.
"This Yingtian Mansion really deserves its reputation."
When the two arrived at the palace, they dismounted. The guards checked their identities and searched their bodies before letting them in. Yan Yingyuan was nervous and excited as he stepped onto the cold and spacious road. After all, he was a
This is my first time here, and this trip is to meet His Majesty.
I don’t know why His Majesty summoned me. Although I don’t know why, it is definitely not a trivial matter.
After the two of them came to the main hall, the guards reported at each level until they reported to Wang Chengen. Knowing that the person whom His Majesty missed had arrived, he immediately entered the main hall and said softly:
"Your Majesty, the Yan Yingyuan you wanted is here."
Zhu Ling, who was drawing a sketch of the firecracker above, heard that Yan Yingyuan was coming. He anxiously put down the brush in his hand and immediately said excitedly: "Let him in quickly."
"As commanded."
When Wang Chengen called Yan Yingyuan in, Zhu Ling was already sitting upright. As soon as Yan Yingyuan entered this grand palace, he felt a sense of awe. Wang Chengen beside him warned him not to look at His Majesty's level, and he remembered it and bowed his head slightly.
He walked to the center of the hall and knelt down.
"Yan Yingyuan, the official historian of Jiangyin County, comes to see His Majesty!"
Looking at Yan Yingyuan who had been waiting for him for a long time, Zhu Ling saw no reason to keep him kneeling, so he immediately said: "Pingshen."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yan Yingyuan stood up slowly in response, but did not dare to look up.
"Lift your head and let me see you."
Hearing this, Yan Yingyuan was startled for a moment, and then looked at Wang Chengen who was standing on the side. When Wang Chengen signaled to him that it was okay, he then raised his head and looked at the emperor above.
Wearing a yellow robe and a black gauze Yishan crown, he has a beautiful face and is extremely delicate. His eyes are piercing and his figure is tall and straight, giving him the majesty of an emperor.
"You are Yan Yingyuan."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Do you know why I summoned you?"
"I don't know."
Naturally, he, Yan Yingyuan, doesn't know. A truly talented person will never talk arrogantly about how powerful he is. Some people even don't know how powerful he is. Just like Yan Yingyuan in front of him, he doesn't know that he can earn hundreds of thousands in the future.
The soldiers and civilians withstood the attack of hundreds of thousands of cavalry.
In other words, he didn’t know that his city defense points were almost full. And he wanted to let him find out, and even help him fill up the city defense points. Even if there was a war in the future, he would not be afraid of losing the city. A good person
Generals who defend a city are more difficult to encounter than generals who attack a city.
"I heard that you led the people to resist hundreds of pirate warships before, and even drove the pirates back with three arrows. For such a feat, I must reward you. Official positions, gold and silver, you can choose whatever you want."
The pirates led hundreds of warships to attack the port. He also fired three arrows in a row, shooting down three people on the ship, and then forced the pirates back. With such achievements, it can be seen that Yan Yingyuan is not only a marksman, but also a good shooter.
A capable general.
But maybe Yan Yingyuan is not greedy for fame and fortune. Even after Zhu Ling said this, he did not appear too proud. Instead, he said modestly: "Your Majesty, I think that is what every court official should do."
, it’s understandable. Everyone has to go to resist, this is their duty.”
Hearing this, Zhu Ling was also impressed by Yan Yingyuan's words. Yes, resisting enemies is what a court official should do, but there are too many officials who receive salary from the court but do not do anything for the court, or even secretly
Colluded with bandits and brought chaos to the countryside. If every official could do this, how could the Ming Dynasty end up like this?
"Are you willing to lead troops to fight for the imperial court?"
When Zhu Ling asked again, Yan Yingyuan's eyes suddenly burst out with a little light. In his heart, he had been thinking about sharing the worries of the Ming Dynasty, pacifying the bandits, and driving out the slaves.
Now that I hear His Majesty's question, my heart is naturally filled with enthusiasm. However, I still hesitate a bit when I think of my old mother who has been ill for a long time at home. If I go by myself, I'm afraid that sooner or later, my mother will miss her and become ill, and I won't even see her for the last time.
I can't see them anymore. And if my mother comes over, it will inevitably be too far.
"Your Majesty, I am determined to serve the country, but..."
Just when Yan Yingyuan was about to decline because of his mother's serious illness, Zhu Ling already knew the history and immediately said: "As long as you say a word, I can send the best imperial doctors to diagnose and treat you. And if you want to reunite your family, you can
Bring the whole family to live in Yingtian Mansion. There is a house in the imperial court that has been vacant, and you can just move in."
Yan Yingyuan was also shocked when he heard that His Majesty had already thought about his posthumous affairs, and spontaneously felt a lot of gratitude in his heart.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After that, Yan Yingyuan was directly promoted from a low-ranking official to a fourth-rank general, the same rank as Meng Zhangming, Fan Xianchao and Sima Jingru. It was also decided today that each of the four can lead 10,000 troops, and the troops they can lead can be
Select by yourself. Form the fourth imperial army and be responsible for following Zhu Ling closely.
These 40,000 people are also equivalent to Zhu Ling's direct troops. Without his permission, others cannot be mobilized.
The Mo Dao team was also incorporated into the imperial camp and was responsible for attacking the opponent's camp during the war. In fact, its function was equivalent to that of modern special forces.
Since the last time they successfully rescued the queen and a group of ministers, the three hundred people have suffered almost no losses. After that, all of them were promoted to official positions of a thousand households, with the same benefits as those of a thousand households. Their descendants can automatically inherit their father's rank as long as they pass the review of the Modao Team.
and salary. Secondly, each person was given three thousand taels of silver as a reward, and each person was given ten acres of fertile land in Yingtian Mansion.
As a result, the establishment of the imperial camp is almost finalized. The previous establishment has been changed and from today onwards it is set to four armies and one special force. In addition, if a war breaks out, other generals can apply to mobilize the four armies of the imperial camp and the fourth army of the imperial camp.
You can also support other generals.
In a word, these four armies belong directly to the emperor and are not under the control of the Fifth Army Governor's Office and the Ministry of War.
In addition, the three thousand Guan Ning troops who were previously imprisoned in Yingtian Mansion were also properly accommodated. Each of them received 500 taels of condolence silver and lived in a house for two people. Just these alone, directly
Now all the money in Nanjing's household department has been spent. Fortunately, Zhu Ling now has a strong voice and the courtiers did not object much.
If they want to be targeted by three thousand Guan Ning troops, really...