In the autumn-colored mountains and fields, a group of cavalry was galloping on the official road. This was the thousand navy cavalry troops led by Zhang Yanling.
In the past ten days or so, their marching route was completely different from that of the previous army. One thousand cavalry did not enter the Piantou Pass through Hetao and enter Datong, Shanxi, and then return to the west to the capital. Instead, they detoured through the Monan Grassland and took the road to Xuanfu
The town entered the Ming Dynasty.
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Although the road would be difficult to do this, the north of Xuanfu bordering the Tatars was just a large mountainous area, so it was not an easy route for riding. But Zhang Yanling had his own considerations.
Three days ago, the cavalry passed the Yutailing Great Wall Pass in the northwest of Xuanfu. When the soldiers guarding the pass heard Zhang Yanling's name, they were all excited and surprised. Today, Zhang Yanling is famous both in the Beijing camp and the frontier army.
Like thunder.
The reason why Zhang Yanling chose to return to the Ming Dynasty from the direction of Xuanfu was to catch him by surprise and try his best to conceal his whereabouts. Under the current circumstances, Zhang Yanling did not want to expose his whereabouts prematurely and let others know about his return to Beijing in advance, especially
For those with ulterior motives, it is necessary to keep their whereabouts concealed, as this will bring them many opportunities.
Secondly, Zhang Yanling came to Xuanfu Town to find someone by the way. He was the person who fought alongside him, was pulled out of the dead by him, and was rescued by Zhang's first aid powder. That was Zhao Yongsheng.
After the Battle of Dushi City, Zhao Yongsheng narrowly escaped death and stayed in the capital for half a year before his injuries were fully recovered. Later, in order to commend him for his bravery in protecting the Lord and killing the enemy with blood, the imperial court made an exception and promoted him to Xuanfu Town.
The post of General of Dushi City allowed him to take charge of all military and political affairs in the area of Dushi City in the northeast direction of Xuan Mansion.
A general is a third-grade military general. His position is below the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief. He is a high-ranking military commander. You must know that Zhao Yongsheng was originally just a defender. This is equivalent to jumping several levels in a row and making a great career.
Being able to jump several levels in a row is naturally not something he, Zhao Yongsheng, deserves due to his good luck and his merits. With his merits, being promoted to a guerrilla general or a guerrilla is already the limit. However, Zhang Yanling strongly recommended Zhao Yongsheng and promoted him to the rank and file.
Will be the first helper.
It's not that Zhang Yanling bought people's hearts, but because at that time, there were two major things that really needed people like Zhao Yongsheng to handle. The first thing was the reconstruction of Dushi City. This small city in the northeast of Xuanfu was destroyed in that battle.
China's strategic position is so important that it must be rebuilt quickly. If Zhao Yongsheng takes charge, he will definitely speed up the process and ensure it is strong.
Another thing is the matter of the Duoyan Sanwei. At that time, the Duoyan Sanwei and the Ming Dynasty had just signed a contract, and they were attached to the Ming Dynasty and served for the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty provided materials and weapons to help them deal with the revenge of the little Tatar prince. No one knows this secret agreement.
Duo, Zhao
Yongsheng knew it. Therefore, one of Zhao Yongsheng's duties was to sit in Dushi City and closely monitor the situation between the three guards of Duoyan and Batu Meng. The original instruction given by Zhang Yanling was that troops could be sent to form an attack on the three guards of Duoyan at critical times.
Solidarity.
It's a pity that it was originally a nail planted by Zhang Yanling within the Tatars, a chess piece with huge strategic value to contain Batu Monk. In the end, it was because of Liu Jin's short-sightedness that he refused to provide too much assistance, and in Ba Tu Munch.
When Tu Mengke attacked, Zhu Houzhao chose to betray his trust and ignore it. Zhao Yongsheng ultimately failed to save the three guards of Duoyan.
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After the Battle of Dushi City, although one was in the northeastern border town of Xuanfu and the other was fighting in all directions, Zhao Yongsheng was always grateful to Zhang Yanling for his life-saving grace and promotion. He often wrote letters to greet the enemy and proposed some border towns to defend the enemy.
I would like to ask Zhang Yanling for some advice. It is a pity that Zhang Yanling has been away fighting in the past few years and has not been able to read all of these letters and carefully reply and study them.
If Zhang Yanling reads these letters carefully, he will find that Zhao Yongsheng proposed a brand-new defense system against the Tatars based on the Changcheng Walled Castle and other facilities in the border town. Give full play to the linkage between them and make the attack on the Tatars more effective.
Attack and defense. These are the efforts of Zhao Yongsheng who have been thinking and summarizing in the border town for many years.
However, if Zhang Yanling really reads these letters, he may just reply with a few words of praise. Because these things are certainly useful in the era of cold weapons. However, in Zhang Yanling's eyes, these tactical systems based on cold weapons
The arrangement of defense facilities and the construction and utilization of defense facilities are already backward things, and there is basically no need to study them anymore. Because times have changed.
Zhao Yongsheng also often ordered people to send some mountain furs and other things to Zhang Yanling and his wife and concubines. The mountains to the northeast of Xuanfu are rolling, and the Yanshan Mountains span the vast area. There are many kinds of rare and exotic animals and wild animals. When encountering rare objects, Zhao Yongsheng
He would also order people to send tribute to Zhang Yanling.
Among other things, Zhang Yanling has three pieces of tiger penis used for brewing wine at home, and they must be authentic. Tan Ruqing uses tiger bones and gall bladders for medicinal purposes. Others cannot get them, but Tan Ruqing can't use them all. In winter, Tan Ruqing can't use them all.
Wearing a mink fur coat, it is also an authentic mountain animal skin. There are more wild ginseng and other things dug in the forest.
Naturally, Zhao Yongsheng did this not to seek any benefits from Zhang Yanling, but out of respect and gratitude. Zhang Yanling was his savior, not only physically, but also career-wise.
Although Zhao Yongsheng has not been promoted in his official position in the past few years, his status has become more and more important and he is more and more important among the entire Xuanfu Town border army.
Since the end of last year, Xuanfu transferred 50,000 troops, led by Zhu Hui and Datong soldiers and horses, to form a right-leg army for the Hetao battle. Xuanfu Town, which had a large number of troops transferred, also made military deployments and adjustments.
Zhao Yongsheng was transferred to Xuanfu to assist the deputy general in guarding Xuanfu Town, Wandu District. He was in charge of the first guard left behind among the three guards of Xuanfu, and was also responsible for the soldiers and horses of the nearby Longmen Guard and Chang'an Station. This shows that his status in the Xuanfu army was
It's already very high.
One of the reasons why Zhang Yanling came back from Xuanfu on this trip was to meet Zhao Yongsheng. There were some things that he had to explain clearly to him. Among the generals, Zhao Yongsheng was the one Zhang Yanling could trust. There was no doubt about this.
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As the sun sets in the west, the mountains on the north side of Xuanfu Town are dyed red and yellow. Under the sunset, they are very brilliant.
Outside the North Gate of Xuancheng, Zhang Yanling and his entourage arrived at the North Gate of Xuanfu amid the sound of horse hooves. This important northern border town is particularly majestic and tall on the north side, standing like a towering high wall.
The towering city wall is more than four feet high, and there are even patches of grass and creeping vines growing on the rammed earth walls. The exposed walls are full of pits and smoky traces. This proves that many cruelty has happened here.
of battle.
Since the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty moved north, the Tatars and other remnants of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty have never given up nuisance to the Ming Dynasty in the south. Xuanfu has become a key place for harassment because it is one step away from the capital. Large and small incidents have occurred
There were countless battles in various parts of Xuanfu, and there were also many battles to attack Xuanfu City, so every brick, brick, plant and tree here has witnessed those cruel battles.
Zhang Yanling rode his horse and stood outside the north gate of Xuanfu. He clearly felt a chilling atmosphere from the tall towers and mottled city walls. This was the real chilling atmosphere of a century-old city that had experienced battles of blood and fire.
At the same time, Zhang Yanling also saw the huge white lanterns with the word "mourning" swaying in the autumn wind under the eaves of the tall tower. Two huge paper lanterns were erected at both ends of the tower. Zhang Yanling knew that the news of Zhu Houzhao's death had been spread to all parts of the border town.
.
"Come here, go and ask for the city gate to be opened. Just tell me that Zhang Yanling, the king of Jinghai in the Ming Dynasty, is returning to Beijing for a funeral and passing by Xuanfu. He will spend the night in Xuanfu tonight." Chen Shi said.
The two cavalrymen agreed in a deep voice and rode their horses slowly towards the tall city gate. They had just reined in their horses and stood at the foot of the city. Before they could talk to the defenders at the top of the city, they heard the city gate clang open and the drawbridge rumble.
Putting it down, dozens of horses galloped out of the city.
Chen Shiyi, Huo Shijian and others were very surprised and surprised, and hurriedly stopped the manpower to guard Zhang Yanling. However, among the cavalry galloping out of the city, a thin, heavily armed man in his forties on horseback at the front raised his hands and shouted loudly from a distance
Yelled.
"Is it the Protector of the Country, Mr. Zhang, and his entourage? But it's finally here, and it makes people of lower rank anxious."
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Zhang Yanling's loud laughter came: "Brother Yongsheng, you are well."
The visitor was none other than Zhao Yongsheng. He led his generals on horseback and galloped to Zhang Yanling. He rolled off his saddle and knelt down to kowtow to Zhang Yanling. The generals of the Xuanfu who followed him also dismounted and kowtowed.
"Zhao Yongsheng, who holds a humble position, kowtows to the Lord Protector." Zhao Yongsheng said excitedly.
Zhang Yanling quickly dismounted from his horse and helped him, laughing and saying: "Brother Yongsheng, why are you so polite? What are you kowtowing for? My brother, you have no right to offend me."
Zhao Yongsheng smiled and said: "It is only right to kowtow to the Duke of Guo in a humble position. He is both a superior official and a savior. The Duke of Guo deserves it, so how can he say that he is a bad person?"
Chen Shiyi chuckled and said: "General Zhao, please don't call me Duke Guo. According to the emperor's new decree, our Duke is now King Jinghai of the Ming Dynasty."
Zhao Yongsheng was surprised when he heard this and said with great joy: "Oh, congratulations, Yongsheng is so ignorant that he didn't know about this. I have offended King Jinghai, I have offended you. Please forgive me."
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly, waved his hand and said: "What king, sir, we are brothers when we are together. Don't have any restrictions or taboos, otherwise it will be meaningless. Tell your people to get up and stop kneeling."
Zhao Yongsheng then waved his hands and ordered the generals and soldiers who followed him to stand up one after another. These people all admired Zhang Yanling's demeanor. They were Zhao Yongsheng's subordinates. Zhao Yongsheng told them about Zhang Yanling countless times. The Protector of the Country had done so many great things in the world and at sea.
I often hear about Zhang Yanling's achievements. Today I saw Zhang Yanling, and everyone was ecstatic, as if they were seeing an idol, but they didn't dare to breathe.
"I suggest that we talk after we enter the city. King Jinghai, what do you generals think?" Zhao Yongsheng cupped his hands and asked.
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Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "The guest does as he pleases, it's up to you to make arrangements."
Zhao Yongsheng nodded, turned around and shouted to his entourage: "Go and inform everyone to open the city gates to welcome King Jinghai. Order people to arrange the southern military camp for the accompanying soldiers and horses to station and rest."
Follow the orders and leave.
Everyone got on their horses and walked slowly towards the north gate of Xuanfu. Zhao Yongsheng dragged back half a step and rode alongside Zhang Yanling.
"How did you know we were going to pass through Xuanfu? From what you said, you have been waiting for us, right?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.
"It's exactly the Lord... No... The prince and his entourage came in from Yutailing, and Beizhi received the report. Originally, Beizhi was patrolling the defense line in the Longmen Guard area. After hearing the news, Beizhi rushed back immediately, fearing that he would miss it. Fortunately,
What's more, I didn't miss the prince and his entourage. It's really great." Zhao Yongsheng said.
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "I'm interested. I also came to see you this time. The last time we said goodbye, if I remember correctly, it was five years ago. We haven't seen each other since then."
Zhao Yongsheng smiled and said: "Your Majesty has been working hard in the south and the north. He has a humble position in this land of Xuanfu, and he dare not leave without permission. Although he misses his Majesty very much, he can only be fascinated by it. After calculation, there are indeed five
It’s been more than five years. It’s been five years. With a snap of the fingers, time has flown by.”
Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded: "Yes. Time flies, things change and people change. You are now one of the top generals in the Xuanfu. I see that your demeanor is calm, your expression is deep, and your temperament is very different. You are no longer the Longmen Institute of the past.
On guard."
Zhao Yongsheng cupped his hands and said: "My lord, Yongsheng is still the same Yongsheng as before. He just knows more things and understands more truths. I haven't changed. But my lord, after so many years, I have changed from a handsome young man to the famous one I am today."
No one in the world should be afraid of this person. He has made countless achievements and is admirable."
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Zhang Yanling chuckled and waved her hands: "Don't say that. I'm talking about things and people changing, not you and me. Hey...!"
Zhao Yongsheng nodded slowly and stopped talking. He knew that Zhang Yanling was talking about the emperor's death and the current situation in the court.
At this time, the two stepped onto the suspension bridge side by side and entered the dark city gate. White lanterns hung above their heads, and the light in the city gate was dim and cold. The sound of horse hooves echoed in the long door. Everyone then
Under the pale and dim light of the lanterns, we walked into the square inside the north gate of Xuanfu and walked into the Xuanfu city shrouded in twilight.
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That night, Zhao Yongsheng held a private banquet for Zhang Yanling. It was said to be a banquet, but it was just a jar of wine and a few appetizers. After all, during the national mourning period, large-scale drinking and entertainment is not allowed. But small-scale drinking cannot be prohibited, either.
There is no need to ban it.
The two chatted while eating, and Zhao Yongsheng introduced the current situation of Xuanfu to Zhang Yanling.
Since the death of Zhu Hui, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu Town, the mentality of the soldiers and civilians in Xuanfu Town has been extremely unstable. The key is not Zhu Hui's death in battle, but that the Xuanfu Town garrison sent 50,000 elite troops to follow Zhu Hui to recover the Hetao. They were originally with the Datong Five
Thousands of soldiers and horses formed the army on the right. But this time, Zhu Hui died, and the 50,000 Xuanfu soldiers and horses he brought with him were almost wiped out during the siege and fighting.
Fifty thousand soldiers, what kind of concept is this? Of the 50,000 soldiers, except for some bachelors and idle vagrants who were recruited into the army, which accounted for about 20%, the remaining 80% of the soldiers were the children of the local army.
In other words, the 50,000 border troops who died in the battle involved at least 100,000 people living in 40,000 military households. The lost soldiers were basically the breadwinners of their families, and the majority relied on military pay to support their families.
Today's military garrison is not like in the past. Military households often come here for cultivated land and salt. Now they can no longer support their families on cultivated land because most of their land has been swallowed up.
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Therefore, the impact this time is huge, and it is a big impact on the military and civilians of the entire Xuanfu Town.
All this time, Zhao Yongsheng has been struggling to comfort these brothers who died. Deputy Commander-in-Chief Shichun led Wanquan Zuowei and Huai'an Guard to move to Datong to help Datong Town defend and make up for the vacancy in Datong Town after the second expedition. situation. Therefore, Zhao Yongsheng is currently in charge of the overall situation of the Xuanfu.
I don’t know if Shi Chun hid out on purpose. It would have been more appropriate for Zhao Yongsheng to lead the army and assist in the defense. Maybe Shi Chun also understood that he couldn’t do this to provide comfort to military households. So he simply left the mess to Zhao Yongsheng. On the head.
Zhao Yongsheng is an honest man. The more things like this happen, the less he wants to act carelessly. During this time, he racked his brains to find ways to comfort the people and coordinate and settle their families.
When Zhao Yongsheng said this, his brows were knitted into big knots, as if he was full of anxiety and irritability, and his heart was full of confusion. He drank one cup after another and sighed.
Zhang Yanling patted him on the shoulder and said: "Brother Yongsheng, don't worry. I understand your mood, and I'm well aware of the difficulties you will encounter."
Zhao Yongsheng shook his head and said: "Your Majesty...hey, I won't say it anymore, it will affect your mood."
Zhang Yanling drank wine and took a bite of food and said: "I know what problem you are encountering now. Is it because the imperial court has no pension money at all, and the pensions for the fallen soldiers cannot be paid at all. You want to tell them the truth? But you can’t bear it. You can only move things here and there to raise money for them, and you don’t want to let down the dead soldiers, right?”
Zhao Yongsheng sighed: "Your Majesty is the one who leads the war. There are some things you know better than me. The brothers fought hard, but in the end they died without even paying for the bones. Teach us how to face those gray-haired parents, those Women and children with tears in their eyes? How can the dead brothers rest in peace? I had no choice. I took out all the money in my family and put it on the mat. I also mobilized the brothers to receive a hundred pence less as military pay every month to collect the money for emergencies. I There is really nothing we can do.”
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Sure enough, you are still you, you have not changed, you are still the same as before, upright, sincere and loyal."
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Zhao Yongsheng smiled bitterly and said nothing.
Zhang Yanling said: "Can a real man be helpless because of such a small amount of money? How much money is needed to complete the pension? Is five hundred thousand taels enough?"
Zhao Yongsheng looked at Zhang Yanling in shock.
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "What do you want me to do? Do you have enough? Five hundred thousand taels."
Zhao Yongsheng stammered: "Enough, enough, enough. The pension standard is 5 taels per person, and 250,000 taels is enough. Not so much."
Zhang Yanling said with a smile: "Let's keep the rest for later use. Maybe someone will die later."
Zhao Yongsheng was stunned again and looked at Zhang Yanling blankly.
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