I have read most of the unofficial history, and the Duke Zhenguo described in it is a brave and skilled general.
One book tells the story of major events in the DPRK after the 15th year of Deqing Dynasty. Because the rebellion of Zhen Guo Gong was earth-shattering, it has a detailed description.
The book also introduced the life of Duke Zhen Guo, which gave Su Yizhao a better understanding of Duke Zhen Guo's mansion.
When the late emperor was conquering the country, he had two capable generals by his side. One was the current King Duanyang, and the other was Duke Zhenguo.
The three of them were sworn friends to Jinlan at that time. The late emperor was the eldest, followed by King Duanyang, and the youngest was Duke Zhenguo.
However, what is a little strange is that according to unofficial records, Duke Zhen Guo was not from a rural or Jianghu sect, but his ancestors were Confucian generals in the previous dynasties.
Duke Zhen Guo was very brave and good at fighting when he was young, and he was also a good strategist. He was a rare general.
When he was conquering the country, he was surrounded by a group of soldiers who followed him, and their voices were as loud as those of the late emperor.
Later, the country was pacified, and the late emperor was crowned emperor. All the soldiers who followed him were rewarded for their merits.
Among them, King Duanyang and Duke Zhenguo made the greatest contributions, so their titles were also the highest.
The author of this unofficial history seems to have great respect for Duke Zhen Guo. Every line of his words is full of admiration, describing Duke Zhen Guo as even more powerful than the late emperor and King Duanyang.
For example, in the famous Laoyai Mountain War, Zhen Guogong took advantage of the natural advantages of Mount Laoyai, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and outnumbered the enemy with 30,000 soldiers and horses against the previous dynasty's 100,000 troops, and actually won a complete victory.
This battle was still talked about many years later and was widely circulated.
Duke Zhen Guo was very good at marching and forming formations. He was very brave in battle, and he was even more impressive in riding and shooting.
The spear in his hand is so magical that whenever he goes into battle, the enemies will be frightened.
It is unexpected that such a heroic general would hand over military power after the country was stabilized.
After handing over his military power, he still excelled as a civilian official.
Just like the reform of salt roads, river water control and title succession, he provided good strategies.
It is hard to believe that such a loyal minister and general who was capable of both literary and military skills turned against himself as a mercenary ten years after the founding of the new dynasty.
Of course, this is all recorded in unofficial history.
Su Yizhao had read through Wenyuan Pavilion's books before, and after connecting those fragmentary records together, he felt that what was recorded in this unofficial history should be true.
But such a person, when his merits were assessed and he was promoted to a noble title, he was actually one level lower than King Duanyang.
Perhaps it was because Duke Zhen Guo was the third youngest at that time and therefore lower than King Duanyang? Su Yizhao had no way of knowing this, but this is not the point.
Another unofficial history also mentioned that the eldest son of Zhenguo Gong, the tiger father had no dogs, said that Sheng Lanqing was very brave in those days, and could fight one against ten.
After staying at the border for three years, he can be regarded as a famous young general.
After returning to Beijing three years later, he found a job as a commanding officer in the Forbidden Army and graduated from the third rank.
At that time, the Duke of Zhen Guo was still the Minister of Household Affairs, and both father and son held high positions, so the Duke of Zhen Guo's mansion was very prominent at that time.
It was the third day of February in the fourteenth year of Kanglong. Just after the second day of February, the dragon raised its head.
Before the lively atmosphere of the people praying for good weather and peace and prosperity for the country and the people had dissipated, merchant ships sailing on long voyages sailed into the dock.
As soon as the ship sailed into the pier, the emperor rushed over with his ministers and greeted the merchant ship returning in triumph at the pier.
People and merchants all flocked over, and the smooth return of the ship represented the arrival of a new era.
Su Yizhao watched the big ship sail into the dock. All the officials on the ship were dressed in casual clothes. They stood on the bow and looked at the elevated platform where the emperor was.
Even Su Yizhao was very excited at the moment.
Not long after, the officials on the ship all lined up and walked to the high platform.
"I respectfully wish your Majesty's peace! Long live my Emperor! Long live my Emperor!"
Su Yizhao stood behind and looked at the ministers who spoke in unison, and couldn't help but be filled with emotion.
Every face was filled with excitement, a little darker than before, but still in good spirits.
"Okay! My dear friends, please be safe."
The emperor was equally excited and even went down the steps himself and pulled Zhao Shiquan, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, to his feet.
Zhao Shiquan was flattered and said, "Your Majesty, I am so lucky to have lived up to my command."
As he spoke, he waved behind him, and Su Yizhao saw an official walking over with a tray.
"These are the agreements and documents signed by various countries. They are all here. Please ask the emperor to take a look at them."
The emperor immediately picked up the top parchment excitedly. When he opened it, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. It was all in foreign language and he couldn't understand a single word.
He coughed lightly and said, "Okay!"
Zhao Shiquan immediately understood and handed over the pamphlet below.
"Your Majesty, this is an agreement signed by the King of Bangladesh himself. He allows our ships to dock in Bangladesh and has dedicated officials to receive our merchant ships. He can also provide many conveniences to our merchant ships, but he has to pay a certain amount.
of taxes.”
The emperor immediately took the pamphlet and murmured: "It should be, it should be!"
Opening the pamphlet, the emperor saw that there were many regulations.
He is not familiar with this, but someone is familiar with it!
He immediately turned around and waved behind him, "Su Aiqing, come here quickly!"
Su Jinxun took a step forward, but after just one step, he paused.
This direction is wrong!
He immediately looked in the direction pointed by the emperor, saw his grandson at the end of the column, and couldn't help pinching his nose.
Sure enough, he wasn't calling himself, luckily he was smart.
"Su Aiqing, you enumerated these regulations. You are familiar with them! Come here quickly!"
Seeing that Su Yizhao was not moving, the emperor urged him again.
Your Majesty! Please make it clear, there is more than one Su Aiqing here.
Su Yizhao cursed in his heart, but still stepped forward.
"You should first take a look at these books to find out what's wrong with them, then hand them over to the cabinet, and finally submit them to me."
As soon as these words came out, Su Yizhao couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.
She only felt a little burning on her back, as if countless sharp rays were burning her back with holes.
E Chongming's face was livid at the moment, waiting for Su Yizhao to see it before giving it to the cabinet? What has become of their cabinet?
Su Yizhao forced a smile and said, "I just listed the regulations before. The cabinet ministers are all ministers, so they must know more about these than I do. After all, they are all implemented. I'd better listen to the opinions of the adults!"
This emperor would really bring hatred to her, and he still thought she wasn't high-profile enough?
It was previously said that she would be left to plan the martial arts examinations, but the examination items she formulated were rejected by the cabinet with one vote, and only her grandfather supported her.
Then the emperor overcame all opinions and directly informed the world, which made all cabinet officials lose face.
Now that the emperor has done this again, it gives her a headache.
Zhao Shiquan glanced at Su Yizhao in surprise, but he had been away from the court for more than half a year, so the emperor was so dependent on Su Yizhao?
"Your Majesty, why don't we go take a look at the goods in the merchant ships? Other countries also paid tribute to a lot of good things this time, saying they must be dedicated to His Majesty the great Emperor." Zhao Shiquan said immediately.
When the emperor heard this, Long Yan was overjoyed, "Okay! Let's go, come with me and have a look!"