The new ships and new methods really gave the soldiers a new feeling. Even though Zhong Jianzhong, Zhe Kexing, and Wang Shunchen were all from the north, they did not feel any discomfort during the transportation. Even the soldiers were perfectly fine on the ships.
Said it was a break.
For these people of the Imperial Guard, this was their second southern expedition. They took water transport twice, and their experiences were very different.
"Zheng Xia Zheng Jiefu was appointed by the imperial court as the governor of Dali, and Gao Jingting was appointed as the military manager of Dali, taking charge of the entire military affairs of Dali..."
Along the way, the inn could deliver the imperial court's arrival report to the troop ship at any location. Zhang Dun also received the imperial court's Mingfa arrival report.
"What is the official position of the governor? What rank? What is the official position of the military affairs manager?"
They were all comrades who had fought in the trenches, and we all defeated Dali together. Therefore, when Zhang Dun talked about it, he paid more attention to it.
"The governor is equivalent to the chief official of the same province. The imperial court decided to add five more people to discuss politics. Dali Road, Hexi Road, and Yinxia Road were all added to discuss politics. Jingting's qualifications are still relatively junior. He is the military chief of Hexi Road and Yinxia Road.
They are also discussing politics..."
Zhang Dun had already been discussing politics, so he had nothing to do with it. What he cared about was the rewards for their southern expedition.
Although the country was also destroyed this time, Zhang Dun also knew that this was incomparable to the military exploits of Xixia. The reason why he told everyone about Dali was to prepare everyone.
Zhang Dun also wanted to see how the imperial court would reward these people based on Gao Jingting's appointment.
It seems that the rewards are there, quite satisfactory, and nothing special. Gao Jingting is considered a junior high-ranking official. A military official who is not a political official is indeed promoted.
Compared with the captains of the old guard camp, the five major captains of their guards are indeed less qualified. The four major captains of the old guard camp, after the destruction of Xixia, all filled in the political affairs...
However, it can also be seen from Gao Jingting's appointment that when the change comes, it should be a natural thing for Gao Jingting to participate in political affairs, which means that they should not be lower than this, right?
"The memorial describing the meritorious service should have been received by the imperial court, right?"
Zhang Dun seemed to be talking to himself and asking questions.
"Commander, the tribute of the Southern Expedition was given after the end of Annan, and the memorial of Brother Jingting taking charge of Dali's military affairs was presented when we left Shanchan Mansion..."
"Commander, in fact, from the general's point of view, the situation in Dali is such that only Brother Jingting is suitable, and none of us are suitable."
Why doesn't Zhang Dun know this? It's just that the rewards given by the generals are the indicator that he will be rewarded by the imperial court...
In speculation and expectation, the troop transport ship has entered the Bianhe River, and Bianliang is right in front of us.
When he saw the scene of the so-called suburban welcome, Zhang Dun put aside all his thoughts... The officials were discerning, but he thought too much.
The prince, wearing his royal robes, along with all the elders of the cabinet, civil and military officials, formed a formation in the suburbs of Shilibu outside Bianliang City to greet him. To be honest, this was a great gift that the Southern Expeditionary Army had never thought of.
This is equivalent to the ceremonial ceremony of annihilating the Xixia suburbs.
"According to the imperial edict, the prince welcomes the southern expedition army in triumph..."
At the wharf outside Bianhe City, there are many horse-drawn carriages parked in order according to grade. All the carriages are decorated. The originally monotonous horse-drawn carriages are now colorful, naturally bringing the entire wharf into a bright world.
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Before the ship could stop, Zhang Dun had already ordered his generals to jump off, straighten their armor, and salute the courtiers with military salutes.
Then, the entire suburban welcoming ceremony began...
It is at this moment that Zhang Dun needs to hand over his military power, and the entire Southern Expeditionary Army will be taken over by the Privy Council and the Ministry of War and placed separately.
As for Zhang Dun, this time the so-called commander-in-chief had to enter the Ancestral Temple, fast for three days and then report to his ancestors to declare his achievements.
Zhang Dun first rode with the prince in the prince's chariot. After arriving at the Royal Street, he was pulled by the prince while Zhang Dun rode on horseback and rode through the streets...
The last time Zhang Dun was following the commanders of various armies, it was not so obvious. This time he became the only commander. The entire Bianliang people watching the excitement, no matter what the purpose, always
All eyes were focused on himself.
Zhang Dun was in a daze. He didn't know whether it was because the Song Dynasty did not have such a victory in the early years, or whether such a grand ceremony was only available because of the war to destroy the country. Zhang Dun also knew that in the previous dynasty, the triumph of the soldiers was so grand, but in the dynasty,
The difference between civil and military affairs has never recorded a triumphal ceremony with such grandeur.
When an official ascends the throne, the difference between civil and military differences between the country and the dynasty is changed, and the status of military commanders is promoted in all aspects. Such a welcoming ceremony makes people feel that Zhang Dun can believe that if this matter were randomly asked by some passers-by, the military personnel
may be their preferred choice.
Zhang Dun is not a pedantic civil servant. On the contrary, he deeply believes in the official saying that kingship is based on hegemony and has always adhered to it. He also approves of these intentional and unintentional practices of the official and naturally enjoys them.
It’s a true etiquette of holding the moon in front of the stars.
So, from time to time, every time, Zhang Dun shouted a salute and led the generals to salute the entire Bianliang with military salutes.
He really didn't mean it, or it was just a natural reaction made by the situation.
This time, it represented the new generals, who also showed a different approach from the previous triumphs... Even when Xixia was annihilated, because the commanders were still old commanders, there was no such interaction with the people of Bianliang.
situation.
Interaction is the most emotionally stimulating thing, not to mention such a grand street bragging ceremony. The Southern Expeditionary Army brought the entire Bianliang to a boil...
As we were about to reach the palace gate, we were far away from the enthusiastic people of Bianliang. The hustle and bustle was far behind us, and it finally became quiet.
"Zhang Shuai, is he...is he okay?"
The prince had been waiting all the way. He had been preparing to ask questions since they took the car together. He seemed to be taking care of Zhang Dun's mood and endured it. Who knew that he had to endure it all the way to the palace gate.
I thought the opportunity to ask these questions would be when I was bragging, but who knew I could survive until now.
"Uh... Your Highness, including the temporary recruits, there should be five thousand people. They are familiar with our dynasty's military training methods. Zhang Dun believes that if we stick to Langsong, the land of Gaobang should be no problem."
"Even if the success falls short, Annan does not dare to act recklessly... They are not sure of the court's intentions."
In fact, in just a moment, Zhang Dun decided to tell the truth.
What the prince asked was: Is he okay? This shows that the prince is aware of what the Southern Expeditionary Army did in Annan; secondly, the reason why the officials asked the prince to come out to meet him in the suburbs was actually to let the prince get some news from him.
mean.
Besides, since Zhang Dun was on good terms with the prince, there was no need to hide these small things.
Whether the future will be good or not depends on the court, not the five thousand people.