On this day, Zhang Chengcai entered the palace to see the return of the current emperor. It seemed that Emperor Chongzhen was not in good spirits. He looked very depressed and spoke much less than when Zhang Cheng entered the palace last time.
Zhang Cheng followed Yang Sichang slowly towards the outside of the palace. Yang Sichang said to Zhang Cheng at this time: "Zhongchen, the emperor has been worried about the bandits these days, and is particularly concerned about your training of the new army. You can't call the emperor
disappointment."
Zhang Cheng followed Yang Sichang closely and said: "Please rest assured, Mr. Yang Ge, Zhang Cheng will do his best to become a strong team as soon as possible, so as to share the worries of the Emperor and Mr. Yang Ge!"
"Just now in front of the emperor, you didn't worry about money, food or weapons. This is very good. Nowadays, the government's finances are tight and it is really unable to afford the funds for each town to recruit brave soldiers and train troops."
Yang Sichang paused here. He took a few steps forward and took a breath before continuing: "It's good that you can understand the emperor's difficulties. It's not like some people who only want money and don't know anything about the imperial court."
difficulties."
Zhang Cheng was very well-behaved and said softly: "Zhang Cheng is where he is today thanks to the support of Mr. Ge. I should do my best to share Mr. Ge's worries. How can I embarrass Mr. Ge?"
"Well, I also know that it's difficult for you to deal with it. I will write another letter and ask Chen Xinjia to give priority to ensuring that you have what you need for recruiting brave soldiers and training."
Yang Sichang stopped when he said this, looked at Zhang Cheng and said: "Don't stick to regulations. Those who embezzle state funds and occupy farmland can be dealt with boldly.
If you don't have enough money to recruit brave soldiers and train the army, you can raise it from the entire North Road. If there is still a shortage, you can ask Chen Xinjia and Liu Yongzhao to allocate it for you. The emperor has very high expectations for you. I will report to you in a while.
The emperor has given me permission to take charge of the entire northern border as a general."
Zhang Cheng was shocked at first when he heard this, but he immediately recovered. He looked like he was grateful, and bowed slightly to thank him: "Mr. Yang Ge's love for Zhang Cheng is really real, and there is really no way to repay it. Mr. Ge has a destiny."
, go through fire and water, no matter what!"
Yang Sichang smiled and nodded, turned around and continued to walk outside the palace and said: "If all the generals in my court are as loyal and diligent as you, why should I worry about rogue bandits causing chaos and horsemen wreaking havoc?
Zhongchen, when it comes to recruiting brave men, five thousand is just a number. Your Majesty and I mean that the more, the better. We should build a strong force of five thousand first, and then we can recruit new brave men and continue training for the country."
"Yes, Zhang Cheng will definitely live up to the emperor's expectations and the kindness of Mr. Yang Ge." Zhang Cheng said with a very firm tone.
The two of them were walking and chatting when they arrived outside Zuoshun Gate. Yang Sichang stopped and said to Zhang Cheng expectantly: "Zhongchen, now the traitor has returned to rebellion, and the rebellion has also left Shangluo Mountain. It is the country's dynasty."
When using troops,
You must not linger in the capital. You should return to the north road as soon as possible and build a strong force as soon as possible to repay the country's favor. If there are not enough soldiers, you can draw them from the guards on the north road and the east road. The same goes for money, food, troops and horses.
I will order the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households to prepare books, prepare military equipment and provide food routes, and I will do my best to help you recruit bravery and train your army. Be loyal and open your hands and feet to do it, so as to quickly become a powerful force."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Ge, Zhang Cheng will overcome all difficulties and build a strong army for the country that dares to fight."
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After Zhang Cheng said goodbye to Yang Sichang, he met Chen Zhong outside Donghua Gate, and the two of them went directly to Tongchun Building in Xila Hutong.
Wang Zhaozheng trotted up to meet him from a distance. When he got close, he said hurriedly: "General, you are back. Lord Yu just came and brought Mr. Zhang Qian with him. Brother Wei is talking with him.
Ask me to meet the general in front of the door, and tell you to go back to the courtyard when you see the general."
Chen Zhong asked blankly: "What is Mr. Zhang Qian? What the hell is Wei Zhice up to?"
After Zhang Cheng finished speaking, he hurried away to the side door of the small courtyard. Chen Zhong slapped his thigh and said, "Why did we forget about this national building..."
He turned back and asked Wang Zhaozheng: "Where did that boy Niu Sheng go?"
"Ah, Mr. Niu has gone out of the city. I heard that Mr. Zhang Qian also brought his brothers with him. Mr. Niu went out of the city to put them in the carriage and horse shop outside Deshengmen." Wang Zhaozheng shouted at the top of his voice, Chen
Loyalty has run far away.
As soon as Zhang Cheng entered the small courtyard, he shouted loudly: "Guodong, it's you who's back, right?"
Wei Zhice also came out of the house when he heard the sound. He smiled and said, "I guessed that the general would be happy when he heard that Guodong had returned."
"Ha ha……"
Zhang Cheng also laughed and walked into the room. As soon as Zhang Guodong walked to the door, he saw Zhang Cheng coming in. He hurriedly stepped aside. After Zhang Cheng entered the room, he bowed down and said, "My subordinate Zhang Guodong pays homage to the general."
"Guodong, get up quickly. It's really hard for you to travel thousands of miles all the way. Sit down and talk." Zhang Cheng said.
After Zhang Guodong stood up and sat down, Yu Shangyou said: "Mr. Zhang Qian just returned to the capital today. He didn't know that the general had also come to the capital to see you, and he didn't even know that the general had opened this restaurant in the capital.
Then I went into the city to find Mr. Yu. I knew that the general must also be thinking about Mr. Zhang Qian, so I took it upon myself to take Mr. Zhang Qian to Tongchun Tower, where I happened to meet Mr. Wei."
Zhang Cheng also said enthusiastically: "It's really hard for you, Sir. I have to worry about my little brother's affairs even in the midst of my busy schedule. I really feel sorry for you."
Yu Shangyou had always wanted to be attached to Zhang Cheng, so he said at this time: "Oh, they are all our brothers. General Zhang said this, but it seems to be outsiders."
Everyone laughed, and Zhang Cheng told Li Changsheng on the side: "Go ahead and find Wang Zhaozheng, ask him to make some food to go with the wine, and bring it over here, so that you can wash away the dust for Guodong today."
Wei Zhice said at this time: "Guodong, you are no longer President Qian. You already know me from the third-grade Kaiping Guard Commander."
Amidst the laughter, Zhang Guodong was the most surprised. When he left Beijing to escort Lu Xiangsheng's coffin back home, he was still a Qianzong. Although he was diligent and meritorious, his merits had not yet been rewarded at that time.
According to his own judgment, his rank of Qianhu, the fifth rank, can be promoted to two levels, that is, to the rank of commander of the guards. Moreover, he has been away from home for the past two months and has not achieved any new achievements, so he was promoted to the rank of commander by three levels.
Tongzhi.
Yu Shangyou, who was sitting next to him, was equally astonished. In his memory, Zhang Guodong was only a Qian Commander, corresponding to the official rank of Qian Hu, a fifth-rank official. In just over two months, he had become a third-rank Guard Commander and Tongzhi.
Wei Zhice's words further strengthened Yu Shangyou's idea of clinging to Zhang Cheng.
He raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Cheng, suddenly feeling that he had been in the officialdom for many years, but at this moment, he was not as good as this young general. He had the favor of the emperor, and there were loyal scholars and generals like Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, and Chen Zhong.
follow.
Even Mr. Yangge and Governor Chen of Xuanda were very fond of him. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but secretly rejoice that he had arranged for his wife and nephew Wang Zhaozheng to move into Tongchun Tower one step ahead. How wise it was!