Yang Sichang, Minister of the Ministry of War of the Ming Dynasty, was afraid that Sun Chuanting would be reused by Emperor Chongzhen, which would affect his status, so he repeatedly prevented Sun Chuanting from going to Beijing to see Emperor Chongzhen.
When Sun Chuanting fell ill and became deaf, he accused him in front of Emperor Chongzhen of shirk and asked the Ministry of War to send personnel to Tongzhou to verify the authenticity of Sun Chuanting's illness and deafness.
Later, when the report from the Ministry of War officials was true, the imperial court dismissed Sun Chuanting from his post and sent Yang Yijun, the censor, to verify it again.
At this time, Sun Chuanting had moved to Yizhou and was waiting for the imperial court to send personnel to investigate again. However, Yin Sanpin, a scholar from Baoding Prefecture, reported Sun Chuanting, claiming that Sun Chuanting was arresting people randomly.
Yang Yijun once again verified that Sun Chuanting's condition was true, and dismissed Yin Sanpin's complaint as "venting anger".
Under the influence of Yang Sichang, Emperor Chongzhen had lost trust in Sun Chuanting. After receiving Yang Yijun's reward, he insisted that Sun Chuanting's claim of illness was "obvious deception."
He also thought that Yang Yijun was protecting him, so he dismissed Sun Chuanting and Yang Yijun from their posts, and sent Jin Yiwei to arrest Sun Chuanting and imprison him on July 23, the twelfth year of Chongzhen.
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"Mr. Ge, Zhang Cheng did not choose to stay in the town to receive military pay, but voluntarily went to Xiabei Road to work in the fields. What he meant, the official was puzzled by."
In Yang Sichang's study, Chen Xinjia expressed his doubts to Yang Sichang, who was staring out the window with his hands behind his hands.
"He also asked to make his own firearms. How can this important weapon of the country be made by a general? If his intentions are unpredictable, wouldn't it be a great disaster for the country?"
"enough!"
Yang Sichang shouted in a deep voice.
He turned around and glared at Chen Xinjia: "Master Chen, the emperor highly praises Zhang Cheng and has high expectations. You don't understand the holy will, but you are suspicious of Zhang Cheng. What do you want?"
Yang Sichang's words were like a thunder in the ground, making Chen Xinjia stunned.
The emperor was extremely concerned about Zhang Cheng's recruitment of new soldiers and training of powerful troops.
As long as Zhang Cheng's request does not go out of style and does not violate national laws, it is basically approved.
Furthermore, Chen Xinjia was asked to give his full support in his appointment as the Governor of Xuanda. If he was suspicious of Zhang Cheng at this moment, and if someone else reported him to the imperial court, it would be a suspicion of the emperor's will, and he would not be unjust if he deceived the emperor.
Moreover, he is the governor of Xuanda. Zhang Cheng has trained a strong army and has made achievements with him. If Zhang Cheng cannot train a strong force, but accuses him of obstructing him in every possible way in front of the emperor, what will be the consequences?
When Chen Xinjia thought of this, he broke out in a cold sweat. He was still thinking too much. Zhang Cheng wanted to make his own firearms, and the emperor gave his approval. What did he have to fear?
Promoting the Firearms Bureau is just a cover-up. Giving Zhang Cheng this name will give him a basis for making his own firearms. He must fully support what the Emperor has decided.
Yang Sichang glanced at Chen Xinjia with his cold eyes, and said in a slightly gentle tone: "Master Chen, the foreign invaders have not been eliminated, but the internal invaders are still at peace.
A good general like Zhang Cheng, who is full of loyalty and loyalty to the country, needs to be comforted first and win over carefully so that he can serve the imperial court in Japan. Especially when you assume the position of Governor-General of Xuanda, you need to find ways to cultivate your own confidants. The best policy."
Chen Xinjia was obedient, nodding frequently and claiming yes in a low voice.
Yang Sichang sighed again: "There is a saying that the first to get the moon is the one who is near the water. As a general of Xuanda, it is easy for us to take Zhang Cheng as our confidant. The top priority is to train Zhang Cheng into a strong force that dares to fight, so that he can wait for us. Charge into battle.
This matter requires more thought, after all, you and I are not the only ones who are interested."
"Just like Xue Guoguan..."
Mentioning Xue Guoguan, Yang Sichang felt wary in his heart.
After Liu Yuliang was dismissed from office, Xue Guoguan became the chief minister of the cabinet. He was also trusted by Emperor Chongzhen and was regarded as Wen Tiren's second best.
Yang Sichang even received a secret report that Xue Guoguan was also very interested in Zhang Cheng and showed his kindness repeatedly. How could he not understand what he was thinking?
It is true that he, Yang Sichang, is deeply favored by the emperor at the moment, but Youdao can flourish and decline, especially the thing of holy favor is very unpredictable and difficult to understand. The emperor can favor him, Yang Sichang, today, and kick him away tomorrow.
, and instead favored Xue Guoguan.
After the emperor ascended the throne, there were too many examples of this. What he needed to do was to find a way to stop everyone who might replace him, and to pull him down before he could replace him.
Of course, he must also try to conquer one or two of the powerful generals in the local border towns, who can be used as powerful reinforcements. Even if he falls in the future, there will be a day when he can make a comeback.
At this time, Zhang Cheng had just established his meritorious service, and his official position was not obvious, but he was very promising. He was an excellent target to win over.
Not to mention bravery, Zhang Cheng is also quite loyal. Considering what he did to Lu Xiangsheng, wouldn't it be beautiful if he could be taken under his command?
However, he vaguely felt that although Zhang Cheng was young and inexperienced, he gave people a sense of being in a city. He took the initiative to go to Xiabei Road to guard the farmland, and even made his own firearms. What was in his heart?
Think about it, but it’s hard to understand!
After a long time, Yang Sichang sighed: "Zhang Cheng..."
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March 25, the twelfth year of Chongzhen.
Emperor Chongzhen held a grand court meeting, and all those who contributed to the battle against the Eastern Lu invaders were rewarded and given posthumously by the emperor.
The civil servants took Yang Sichang, the cabinet minister who was at the center of the battle, as the first meritorious service. He was awarded the title of Special Officer Guanglu.
Chen Xinjia, the governor of Xuanda, moved to Zuodu as censor and minister of the Ministry of War, and had a son who could clothe hundreds of households.
Hong Chengchou, the Governor-General of the Three Borders, was transferred to the Governor-General of Jiliao as the Governor-General of the Three Borders.
Sun Chuanting, the governor of Baoding, is still the governor of Baoding and is temporarily in office to recuperate from illness.
Lu Xiangsheng was posthumously given the title of Prince Taifu, Minister of the Ministry of War, posthumous title of Zhonglie, granted sacrifices and burials, built an ancestral hall for worship, and was granted the title of first-class wife of the Wang family to his wife.
The military attachés were headed by Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen, who was awarded the rank of Doctor Ronglu and the Governor of the Left.
The commander-in-chief of Shanxi Town was so powerful that he was awarded the title of Commander-in-Chief on the right.
Wang Pu, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town...
Zhang Yan, the general of Xuanzhen, posthumously presented the title of General Hussars, gave him sacrifices and burials, built an ancestral temple, increased his rank to the third level, and conferred the title of second-grade wife to his wife, Zhang Han.
Zhang Cheng, the guerrilla general of Xuanzhen, was actually awarded the post of commander of the avant-garde of Xuanfu. He was first awarded the title of General Huaiyuan and the captain of Xunqingche. His mother, Zhang Yang, was the fourth-grade concubine.
Shanxi Town Counselor Jiang Mingwu...
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In the court hall, Zhang Cheng, wearing the uniform of a third-grade guard commander and magistrate, listened quietly to the awards and gifts from meritorious officials. The official robes and waistbands were all very different from before.
He looked calm. When he heard Lu Xiangsheng's posthumous gift, he breathed a sigh of relief and said secretly: "Master Governor, you finally get what you deserve..."
Later, when he heard the posthumous gift to Zhang Yan, the counselor in Xuanzang, Zhang Cheng felt relieved. This cheap uncle of his was devoted to protecting himself. It can be said that without his uncle's care, not to mention these small achievements today.
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Even if you have traveled through time, whether you can survive in this hell-level difficulty of the end of the Ming Dynasty is still a question.
Until the Battle of Julu, this cheap uncle still fought to the best of his ability to cover his breakout. It can be said that all his achievements in the future cannot be separated from what Zhang Yan has done for him before.
"General Zhang Yan, rest in peace. I, Zhang Cheng, will never let your death be in vain. I will work hard to give you a different Ming Dynasty!"
"...In our great Ming Dynasty, we have Yang Qing in literature, Yang Guozhu in military affairs, and Zhang Cheng, all the ministers will definitely meet
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The emperor's melodious voice seemed very far away. Finally, after Emperor Chongzhen finished speaking, Zhang Cheng followed the ministers and bowed down: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live."