Time flies so fast, and it's already the middle of the twelfth lunar month. The New Year is approaching, and the festive atmosphere in the capital is gradually getting stronger.
The flow of people in the streets and alleys has become more bustling, and even the severe cold cannot stop people. They prepare New Year’s goods, make new clothes from fabrics, buy jewelry, and buy food and drink. This is the time of the New Year every year.
Everything must be done. No matter what the situation is this year, people will not be stingy at the end of the year. After a year of hard work, only when the New Year arrives can there be a moment to truly relax and enjoy.
Entering the twelfth lunar month, almost every day is an auspicious day. We can encounter dozens of wedding reception teams on the streets a day. Taking advantage of the opportunity to add new people before the New Year, weddings and happy events are extremely intensive during this period. Not to mention those who are moving to a new house or taking in concubines.
, real estate buyers, etc. It seems
Everyone wants to enjoy the joy of the coming New Year, and they all focus on the twelfth lunar month. This puts the entire capital in an extremely exciting and warm atmosphere. The sound of firecrackers, silk bamboos, gongs and drums in the streets and alleys is non-stop, and it is really a joyful peace.
The scene of prosperity.
On the morning of the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, on the official road outside the Desheng Gate of the north gate of the capital, Zhang Yanling, Chen Shi, Zhang Yin and others were setting up wine in Shili Changting to see off a man. This man was Zhao Yongsheng.
Zhao Yongsheng was seriously injured in the Battle of Dushi City and was carried out from the dead. Zhang Yanling used a dead horse as a living doctor and used first-aid powder and his poor surgical sewing skills to bring Zhao Yongsheng back from the dead.
However, Zhao Yongsheng's injury was too serious. After returning to the capital with the escorting soldiers and horses, he immediately entered the military traditional Chinese medicine hospital for treatment. After a long period of treatment, it was not until the end of November that Zhao Yongsheng recovered.
Although it is said that he has recovered, it cannot actually be said to be completely healed. At that time, Zhao Yongsheng had dozens of wounds, large and small, all over his body. The injuries to his chest and abdomen were fatal. In fact, he also suffered many injuries in other parts of his body. Although they were not fatal,
However, injuries that damage muscles and bones are actually difficult to heal completely.
A ligament in Zhao Yongsheng's left arm was severed at that time. Treatment can only heal the flesh injury, but cannot reconnect the muscles and bones. Therefore, Zhao Yongsheng's left hand can no longer use force. In addition, other injuries on his body
Although healed, the impact of the injury is still considerable. Whenever it rains, Zhao Yongsheng feels sore all over and feels extremely uncomfortable.
The damage caused by the war was indeed not small, but it also brought meritorious service to Zhao Yongsheng. After recovering from his injuries, Zhu Houzhao still found time to summon Zhao Yongsheng in the busy harem life. During the border patrol, Zhao Yongsheng fought bravely in Longmen Guards
He expressed great praise for his behavior of defeating the enemy and then still choosing to go to Dushi City to rescue the enemy with the remaining troops. He also expressed great praise for Zhao Yongsheng's disregard for death in the final battle in the valley.
Shortly after the summons, the imperial edict was issued. Zhao Yongsheng was promoted from the official position of Longmen Guard to Staff General. He was responsible for the defense of Xuanfu Shangbei Road, and was fully responsible for the defense of Dushi City and related Great Wall passes. The post-war reconstruction of Dushi City, Zhaibao Pass
He was also fully responsible for the reconstruction work.
The position of the general is already a senior military position. Taking Xuanfu Town as an example, the entire Xuanfu town has a general and deputy generals. Below them are seven generals, each guarding one road. Below that are a number of guerrilla generals.
, and further down are the garrison officers. This time Zhao Yongsheng can be said to have been promoted two levels in a row. He was directly promoted from one of the more than thirty garrison generals in Xuanfu Town to one of the seven generals.
It is an important military position that stands alone on the North Road of Xuanfu.
In a long pavilion by the roadside, Zhao Yongsheng raised his wine glass and toasted to Zhang Yanling with excitement.
"Master Zhang, the reason why Beiji is what it is today is all thanks to the Marquis. Lord Hou saved Beiji's life, and at the same time saved Beiji's future and gave Beiji a new life. Beiji is not the kind of person who can talk nicely, and he doesn't know
How can I thank Mr. Hou?
I would like to borrow this glass of wine from the Marquis to express my gratitude to the Marquis. I swear to God that from now on, if the Marquis has an assignment, I will go through fire and water without hesitation. If you violate this oath, you will be punished by heaven and earth. Please.
The Marquis drank this glass of wine."
Zhao Yongsheng raised his neck and drank up the wine in the glass, turning the bottom of the glass downward without falling a drop.
Zhang Yanling hurriedly raised his glass and said with a smile: "Brother Zhao, please don't say such things. General Zhao is here today because of God's favor, and it is also what you, Brother Zhao, deserve. There is no need to swear an oath. I drank it."
Zhang Yanling drank all the wine and flicked the bottom of the glass. Zhao Yongsheng laughed and offered Chen Shiyi and Zhang Yin a glass of wine each. They drank and mingled with each other, making it very lively.
Zhang Yanling drank a glass of wine, put down the glass and said: "General Zhao, originally I wanted you to stay in the capital for the Chinese New Year before going to the border town of Dushi City. Although your injury has healed, your body has been damaged after all. Take good care of it."
It's just recuperation and recuperation. But you are eager to serve the country and are in a hurry to leave. I can't stop you. It's just a pity that our time together was short."
Zhao Yongsheng said with a smile: "Master Hou, we meet each other everywhere in the world. Just like when the Marquis accompanied the emperor to Longmen Institute, I was dumbfounded. How did I know that the emperor and Mr. Hou would go to a place like my Longmen Institute? In fact, I was dumbfounded.
I also really want to stay in the capital and interact more with the Marquis. The Marquis is very kind to Bei Shi, and he is the only handsome man Bei Shi admires so far. How could Bei Shi not want to spend more time with the Hou?
.However, I was really anxious in my heart. The imperial court entrusted me with an important task. Now the Zhaibao Pass on the Shangbei Road was seriously damaged and there was a serious shortage of troops. The task of reconstruction and restoration was extremely urgent. The military and civilians suffered serious casualties and were in urgent need of comfort and compassion. Therefore, I could not stay in this humble position.
Delayed in the capital, I can only take office immediately to deal with these matters, so that I can live up to the great trust of the court, the emperor's favor, and the conscience of my humble position."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "I understand Brother Zhao's mood very well. You are a person who truly cares about the country and the people, so you will have so many worries and worries. So, didn't I force you to stay? But, you are in poor health now.
Damage. At this time, when you go to the bitter cold place of the frontier fortress, you must take care of yourself. I don't want you to fall under the knife of the Tatars, but to fall in the severe cold of the frontier fortress."
Zhao Yongsheng bowed and said: "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Hou. I have already put my own safety at risk. Even if I die in the border town, I am willing to do so."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "How can you die lightly when you are useful? I don't agree with this. Come, bring up the gift for General Zhao."
Two personal guards came forward with two large packages. Zhang Yanling took one and opened it. Inside was a set of fine fox fur cloaks and a fur hat.
"This... Lord Hou!" Zhao Yongsheng said in shock.
"Come, I will put it on for you. The wind and snow are biting along the way, but the wind is cold." Zhang Yanling unfolded the fox fur and said with a smile.
Zhao Yongsheng was so moved that he stood up slowly. Zhang Yanling walked up to him, put the fox cloak on him and tied it with a rope. He laughed and said, "Look, this is what a frontier general looks like."
Zhao Yongsheng cupped his hands and said softly: "Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Zhang Yanling waved his hand and took another package from another guard. After opening it, there was a wooden box about four square feet long and wide. Zhang Yanling opened the lid of the box, and there was a smell of medicine inside, and there were jars and jars.
Seven or eight, and bags of paper bags.
"Brother Zhao, one of my wives is proficient in the art of orpiment. Although your injuries have healed, the meridians in your arms are damaged and you will still suffer from the many hidden wounds on your body. I asked her to spend three days to find some medicine for you.
It is equipped with some ointments and prescriptions. These three jars contain intermittent ointment, which is effective for the recovery of meridians. You can take it back and wipe the injured area, apply it hot every night, and if you persist for more than a year, there will be intermittent effects.
There are other medicines with marked usage. Some are useful for your injuries, some are to help you recover from damaged organs in your chest and abdomen, and some are my Jishitang's Holy Medicine for Healing First Aid Powder. I will also give you some.
I give them to you in case of emergency. Since I can’t prevent you from leaving, I can only give you these things. You can accept them." Zhang Yanling pointed to the medicine in the box and introduced it in a deep voice.
Zhao Yongsheng held the wooden box in his hand and was stunned for a long time, with mist in his eyes. With a pop, Zhao Yongsheng fell to his knees and kowtowed to Zhang Yanling.
"Your Majesty treats me like this. How can I repay you? In my whole life, I have never seen a person who values friendship and justice so much. I... I really don't know what to say."
Zhang Yanling smiled and helped him up and said: "If you don't know what to say, you don't need to say it. I don't want anything from you. I just respect you, General Zhao, for your dedication to the country and your bravery and resoluteness. What Zhang Yanling respects the most is people like you. I
The Ming Dynasty can be stable only because there are thousands of people like Brother Zhao, so that the country can last forever and the people can live in peace. If you really want to repay the favor, then guard the border town well and live up to the great trust of the court.
"
Zhao Yongsheng nodded and said: "In a humble position, you must work diligently and don't dare to slack off. Don't worry, Mr. Hou."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said with a smile: "Okay. I know you will do this. By the way, you are stationed on Shangbei Road. The Duoyan tribe on the east side is the target of your defense. But you may not know that the leader of the Duoyan tribe
Asbath has been working openly and secretly with me. I'm afraid you have already seen these things. Batu Munch must take revenge on them. I
I am worried that the Duoyan tribe will not be able to withstand their attack. I hope you will pay close attention to this matter after stabilizing the situation. If Batu Monk attacks the Duoyan tribe, you can check it from the side and prevent Batu Monk from succeeding. You
There is no need to directly rescue, we only need to send troops to feint, surround Wei and rescue Zhao, and force and contain him. General Zhao, do you understand what I mean?"
Zhao Yongsheng said in a deep voice: "Bizhi understands. In fact, Bizhi has seen it a long time ago. This is a strategy laid by the Marquis to drive away wolves and swallow tigers, so that they can restrain each other internally and have no time to launch attacks on our border town of Ming Dynasty."
Zhang Yanling nodded in approval and said: "Brother Zhao is indeed a very understanding person. It may take a long time to explain this kind of thing to others, but there is no need to explain it to Brother Zhao. The difficulty is that the relationship with Asbath has not been made clear yet. You
You cannot follow orders to send troops. You can only send troops privately at your own discretion and decide on your own. In this way, someone may criticize you later, and you will not receive official supplements from the court in terms of food and supplies. I wonder if you have any concerns."
Zhao Yongsheng said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, I am not afraid of any criticism. Food and grass supplies... I will just find a way to raise them myself."
Zhang Yanling nodded and said: "Very good. I will also help you. If you have any difficulties, just send me a message directly and I will find a way to solve it for you. In this way, I will feel relieved to have you taking care of me in Bian Town."
Zhao Yongsheng cupped his hands and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Hou, Yongsheng will not let Mr. Hou down."
Zhang Yanling laughed loudly, walked to the table, brought a pot to pour wine for Zhao Yongsheng, raised his glass and said: "Brother Zhao, you still have a thousand miles to go, let's drink this cup, and then you can set off. Otherwise, you will be drunk and miss the chance."
The itinerary is over. Come, cheers."
Zhao Yongsheng raised his glass with both hands and said loudly: "Master Hou, it is enough to have a confidant in life. Master Hou treats Yongsheng like this, and Yongsheng is grateful. Master Hou, there is a mixed bag of fish and dragons in the capital, and all kinds of people have their own thoughts. Yongsheng is here."
Over the past six months, I have heard and witnessed it, and I am terrified. I hope that Mr. Hou will take care of himself and be more careful. Yongsheng hopes that Mr. Hou will be safe and prosperous. I hope that Mr. Hou and his family will be safe and happy."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "Thank you very much."
The two raised their glasses and drank it all.
Zhao Yongsheng put down his wine glass and said goodbye. He got on his horse and galloped away with a few soldiers, and soon disappeared into the desolate wilderness.
[Author's digression]: The last update of 2021. Apple thanks book friends for their support. I wish you all a happy family, good health, and good fortune in the new year. See you next year!