One thing, even if the people below have never thought about it, the leading generals such as Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong are a little worried.
You must know that their team has over 100,000 soldiers, including more than 80,000 water workers.
In addition, there are more than 200,000 family members of the laborers.
With so many people arriving in the capital together, can the capital side cope with it?
However, what they never expected was that when they arrived at the capital, someone was already there to greet them.
When the first batch of canal workers arrived in the capital, the reception process had already been completed. After receiving the news from Kuai Ma, preparations were made again.
On the outer court side, Du Yinxi was represented; on the inner court side, Fang Zhenghua was represented. The military generals Zhou Yuji, Ma Xianglin and Yuan Shizhong were accompanied by generals.
Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong, who were walking at the front of the team, as well as supervisors Liu Yuanbin and Lu Jiude, heard the news and immediately sped up and rushed over to see the ceremony.
They naturally already know that Du Yinxi is the commander-in-chief of the Beijing Camp, and Fang Zhenghua is the eunuch in charge of the Royal Horse Guards. Regardless of whether they end up in the Yongwei Camp or assigned to the Beijing Camp, these two people will be among their immediate superiors.
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Before they even got close, the four of them rolled off their saddles and dismounted their horses at almost the same time. After taking a few steps closer, they both clasped their fists in greeting.
Of course, those in the outer court see the outer court, and those in the inner court see the inner court.
Du Yinxi looked at them and immediately said with a smile: "You have worked hard all the way here. In accordance with the emperor's order, I will arrange the team first, and then take you to the palace for an audience!"
When Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong heard this, they felt happy.
Shangguan was asked to wait here, and as soon as he arrived in the capital, he had to go to the imperial court. This kind of treatment had never been seen before.
Will they be like Zhou Yuji?
With this guess in mind, the two of them quickly agreed.
When they came here just now, they had already seen a huge camp behind Du Yinxi and others. If the prediction was correct, it should be a resettlement camp instead of going directly to Beijing.
Sure enough, they heard Du Yinxi continue to say to them: "Everyone, including the families of the soldiers, will be temporarily resettled outside the city for eight days. During this period, they are not allowed to move around at will. The military discipline of the camp is under the responsibility of Yan Yingyuan, the military commander of Zhongcheng!
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Having said this, Yan Yingyuan, who was standing at the end behind him, stepped out of the queue, took two steps forward, clasped his hands in fists, and recognized a familiar face.
Regarding this, both Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong knew what was going on. After all, the emperor's measures to prevent and treat pimple disease had been given to them immediately.
When they set out for the capital, the entire team had actually been quarantined for eight days before setting off.
Logically speaking, it should be fine.
However, this is the capital after all, so it’s right to be careful when sailing a ten thousand year ship!
Thinking like this, Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong both clasped their fists and accepted their orders.
However, after Sun Yingyuan hesitated for a moment, he looked at Yan Yingyuan and said: "The army is not as good as the Soldiers and Horses Division. If there are any problems, it is best to report them in time!"
"General, I will obey your orders!" Upon hearing this, Yan Yingyuan didn't make any distinction and just responded with cupped fists.
Seeing this, Du Yinxi couldn't help but smile and said to Sun Yingyuan: "There is a reason why Your Majesty didn't send other troops and horses here, but just sent the Zhongcheng troops and horses division!"
Sun Yingyuan couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this.
He thought that the transfer of the Military and Horse Command Department was due to the cooperation of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Unexpectedly, it was actually ordered by His Majesty!
So, this unfamiliar military commander is somewhat capable?
With this thought in his mind, he didn't ask. Anyway, it would be clear soon whether it was a mule or a horse.
Afterwards, he and Huang Degong immediately issued military orders to cooperate with the Military and Horse Division to relocate so many people.
In the process, they discovered that although the camp they set up was large, it was well organized and had the style of marching and fighting, rather than setting up a camp haphazardly.
There is a certain distance between each tent; a certain number of tents form a district, and the distance between districts is larger; the huts and fire cooking points are also arranged in an orderly manner...
In short, after Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong looked at each other, they looked at Yan Yingyuan who was busy, and their eyes looked a little different!
On the other side, when Fang Zheng saw Liu Yuanbin and Lu Jiude, he did not make things difficult. Instead, he smiled with a friendly look on his face, which made them feel relieved.
After everything was straightened out and the subsequent teams were entering the temporary camp in an orderly manner, Du Yinxi took them back to the capital and went straight to the Forbidden City.
Along the way, Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong didn't speak, and they felt a little expectant and anxious.
I'm going to meet the emperor soon. I wonder what will happen?
He didn't wait long before the decree came out and he came to the Wuying Palace.
Emperor Chongzhen was actually familiar with Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong, having met them many times before.
However, watching them greeting each other at this time, Emperor Chongzhen always had a feeling that he couldn't get enough of them and felt very cordial!
If you think about it carefully, it seems that in the original history, they were really loyal to themselves and the Ming Dynasty until death!
There are really too few such generals at this time!
With emotion in his heart, when he saw the ceremony was completed, he said sincerely: "Thank you for your hard work!"
When Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong heard this, they couldn't help but be a little surprised. Why was the emperor so polite?
To be honest, they also had a strange feeling, as if the emperor seemed to be a different person compared to before, more amiable and kind!
With this thought in mind, the two of them quickly clasped their fists and responded: "This is the duty of the last general!"
This is sometimes the case. If you think this person is good, then his words and actions will all be considered good.
No, as soon as Emperor Chongzhen heard what they said, it was a normal sentence, and he sighed again: In this world, how many people know their duty?
Civil servants? Military generals? Most of them have probably forgotten all about their duties!
With this in mind, Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and nodded to Wang Cheng'en, the eunuch who was waiting beside him.
Therefore, Wang Chengen picked up a decree from the imperial case with both hands, then took two steps forward and said loudly: "Sun Yingyuan, the commander-in-chief of the Yongwei Battalion, comes forward to listen to the decree!"
All the previous things have shown that the emperor treats them better. When he heard this, Sun Yingyuan couldn't help but be surprised. Could it be that he was going to be knighted?
Thinking this, he excitedly stepped forward and knelt on one knee to listen to the order.
Even Huang Degong beside him became nervous and listened carefully, wondering what the emperor's long-prepared decree would be.
Because from the corner of his eye, he saw that there was an imperial edict on the imperial desk, which was supposed to be for him.
I think the content should be similar to Sun Yingyuan, so what could it be?
The moment Wang Chengen finished reading the imperial edict, Sun Yingyuan couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised.
The expected thing finally came true. He was named Zhongyong Bo by Emperor Chongzhen and was transferred to the Beijing camp as a general!
So, when it was Huang Degong's turn to come forward to listen to the order, his response voice was even higher than that of Sun Yingyuan. Because he knew that he was probably also knighted.
Sure enough, he was named Zhongmengbo by Emperor Chongzhen, and was also transferred to the Beijing camp as a general!
Whenever Huang Degong was about to go to the battlefield, he would drink several buckets of wine and go deep into the enemy's camp. He did not care about life or death, and did not care about the interests. He was called Huang Chuangzi. In other words, he fought fiercely.
Emperor Chongzhen gave him the title of Uncle Zhongmeng, which is probably what he meant.
At this time, everyone in the Wuying Hall was very happy and heard Emperor Chongzhen say to Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong: "You have been fighting abroad for many years and have rich experience in battle formations. I will give you a military attaché tutorial later and see if there is anything I need to add.
Starting tomorrow, you will first go to the Ming Dynasty Royal Military Academy to teach."
After a pause, he continued: "Also, among your respective armies, give me a list of the best, and select some to enter the Ming Dynasty Royal Military Academy for further study."
Although the Ming Royal Military Academy was established on their way to Beijing, it was the most important thing for all warriors, so they also heard about it when the news was passed on.
When they heard what Emperor Chongzhen said, both of them were extremely happy and quickly agreed.
When bidding farewell to Emperor Chongzhen and leaving the palace, it was Zhou Yuji who sent the two of them off.
Without outsiders, they, who were already very familiar with each other, had a lot to talk about.
Among them, Sun Yingyuan asked Zhou Yuji curiously: "It seems that many unimaginable things have happened when I came back from Beijing this time. Do you know what is going on?"
Not only were they awarded titles, but they also reorganized the capital camp. You know, they had been reorganized several times before, but in the end they all came to nothing. However, this time they were really reorganized.
Also, just having so many people and horses placed outside the city, in an orderly manner, and being able to keep a close eye on things is a huge change from before!
"Yes, we all know about smallpox and pimple disease. Why didn't we know about it before?" After hearing this, Huang Degong was also a little curious and asked.
Hearing them ask this question, Zhou Yuji immediately smiled, then looked around and whispered: "Emperor Taizu appeared and gave your majesty treasures. There are gods to guide your majesty at any time!"
"Ah..." Upon hearing this, Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong were immediately shocked and speechless.
Emperor Taizu appears?!
If this is really the case, with Emperor Taizu's ability, let alone the current situation, no matter how chaotic it is, it can be finally settled!
To be honest, when they were leading troops to fight outside, they knew very well that the imperial court was weak and the bandits were getting stronger. They were a little pessimistic about the future, but they just didn't say it!
However, when they heard that Emperor Taizu appeared, their confidence immediately soared!
Zhou Yuji enjoyed the shock of the two colleagues, and then gossiped to them: "Everything that is happening in the capital now, as well as smallpox, pimple disease, etc., how can a mortal know that it is all guided by gods?"
After a pause, he added: "And for us warriors, the gods also pointed out a huge benefit!"
"What's the benefit?" Upon hearing this, Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong immediately grabbed Zhou Yuji's shoulders, stared at him, and asked in unison.