Chapter 179: The thirteenth year of Chongzhen, a new beginning
In the study room in the back hall of the Chicheng General Office, Zhang Cheng hurriedly read the letters from Chen Xinjia, the governor of Xuanda, and Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen. He sat on a chair and fell into deep thought. Lin Fangping, Zhang Chengfang, Zhang Jintai and others did not dare to disturb him.
After a long time, Zhang Cheng opened his eyes and said, "What a pity!"
Lin Fangping and others were stunned: "Commander Commander, what's the pity?"
"It's okay, it has nothing to do with you, etc. I was reading Chen Duchen's letter today, and I accidentally remembered what was recorded in the Beijing Newspaper some time ago. Jin Guofeng, the chief officer of the Ningyuan regiment in Liaodong, fought a bloody battle with slaves in Songshan City and died for the country.
What a pity!" Zhang Cheng said lightly.
He got up and walked around the study for several times before standing in front of the window and said: "Fu Zonglong, the Minister of the Ministry of War, has also resigned from his post and been imprisoned. Now the Holy Emperor may prefer Chen Duchen to return to Beijing and serve as a soldier.
In the letter, the governor also urged the commander to recruit brave men as soon as possible and intensify the camp operations. The letter contained the intention of returning to Beijing to serve as a soldier. If Chen Governor can really return to Beijing to serve as a soldier this time, as long as he is dispatched correctly, he will be able to defeat the rogue bandits.
The situation has eased slightly, and Liaodong has become more stable, and it will be just around the corner to join the government!"
"I wonder who will serve as the governor of Xuanda!" Lin Fangping was quite worried about this.
Zhang Cheng also thought about it, but he really couldn't remember who succeeded Chen Xinjia as the governor of Xuanda. Now he only remembers that when Li Zicheng was in Chongzhen for seventeen years, the commander-in-chief of Shanxi was Zhou Yuji, and the governor of Shanxi was Wei Jingyuan. At that time, Xuanda
The governor is Wang Jimo!
He was still standing in front of the window and said in a deep voice: "No matter who takes over as Governor of Xuanda, as long as Chen Duchen serves as our own soldier, it will be fine. What's more, we have actually controlled hundreds of thousands of households on the North Road today, supporting Jian
There are tens of thousands of capable soldiers. If anyone else can serve as the governor of Xuanda, what can he do to me?"
This was true when Lin Fangping thought about it. No matter who was appointed as the Governor of Xuanda, he would not cause trouble, so Zhang Cheng's position would naturally not be touched. Moreover, when the bandits were raging in the court, soldiers from all over the country would be mobilized at any time, and Zhang Cheng had tens of thousands of troops.
Wouldn't it be taken more seriously?
Zhang Cheng had already walked back to his seat and sat down, saying, "Jin Tai, go and ask your teacher Wang to come over."
"Here!"
Zhang Jintai responded and left.
Zhang Cheng then said to Lin Fangping: "Fangping, you can go home and stay with Mrs. Lin these days. After the Chinese New Year, you can come to Beijing with me and my wife."
"Well, Fang Qing is taking care of me at home, and I'll be guarding the commander-in-chief at the general office these days." Lin Fangping said.
"No need, you have returned from a long journey and are already tired. It's time to rest for a few days, and you can also show your filial piety at the knees of the elderly. There will be guards on duty here at the general office. There is no need to worry. After the fifth day of the first lunar month, I will set off on the seventh day of the lunar month.
Head to the capital." Zhang Cheng ordered.
"Here!"
The three of them chatted for a while, and then Wang Yuanjing and Zhang Jintai rushed over. They also exchanged pleasantries after entering.
"Commander, summon Yuan Jing, I don't know what your orders are!" Wang Yuanjing asked after entering the study.
Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "Come, great scholar Wang, sit down and drink tea."
Zhang Chengfang hurriedly poured tea for Wang Yuanjing and said respectfully: "Hello, teacher!"
Wang Yuan, Nestorian, Zhang Chengfang and others have been studying and literacy for nearly ten months. These children are quite respectful to him and respect their teachers. This is what Zhang Cheng requires of them.
After Wang Yuanjing sat down, Zhang Chengcai said: "Yuanjing, please take care of yourself during this time and help me draft a few memorials first."
"ah?"
Wang Yuanjing was shocked. Although he had been with Zhang Cheng during this period, he had only been in contact with Zhang Cheng. He had not yet understood some of the twists and turns.
He couldn't help but ask: "What does the commander-in-chief want to report?"
"First, we request the establishment of an admiral's office in Chicheng to supervise the military affairs of the North Road; second, we request the establishment of an additional Dushikou garrison, to be filled by Qianhu or Kaiping Guard commanders to strengthen the defense of Dushikou Pass.
All things; thirdly, I request you to add a guerrilla member on the North Road and stationed in Yunzhou to provide assistance to the dangerous places in the forts on the North Road at any time."
Zhang Cheng continued: "You should draft the first draft of these three memorials. After the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I will go to Beijing to accompany my wife back to my parents' home for a while. Then I will ask Yu Shangyou and the others to give them to me."
Polish it."
It was only then that Wang Yuanjing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "The governor scared Yuan Jing. Before, he only sent official letters to the governor's office. Today is a memorial to the emperor. Yuan Jing is indeed very timid.
ah!"
"Ha ha……"
Zhang Cheng laughed and said: "I'm afraid of the ball. It doesn't matter if you are a scholar, or what if you are a scholar, or a Jinshi? You are a handsome person, that is the most important thing!"
As he spoke, he stood up and said loudly: "You must remember that you are my subordinates. From today on, no matter when or where you are, you must not disgrace my commander or disgrace me."
The name of the road.
We are not willing to bully others, and we are not afraid of others bullying us. Let him show off his high position, and I will have my own commander to support you!"
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On New Year's Eve, Zhang Cheng and his wife Ji Xuanzhu stayed with their mother, aunt and Wu's cousin. They either drank tea and chatted, or played horse games to watch the New Year together.
In the meantime, the Liu sisters played and sang. They were extremely happy to be accepted by the matriarch Ji Xuanzhu and continue to live in Zhang Cheng's house.
Moreover, from Ji Xuanzhu's words, both of them had also heard that as long as her sisters behaved well in the Zhang Mansion, they could no longer serve General Zhang Cheng. If they could give birth to a boy and a girl in the future, they would still be able to
They can be given the title of concubine.
Because of this, he has been even more well-behaved around the old lady recently, and he respects Ji Xuanzhu even more. He has to go to pay respects to the mistress of the house every day, and he only stops when Ji Xuanzhu asks his mother-in-law to stop her.
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, also known as "Sui Chu", which means the old year is getting rid of here and replaced by a new one. It is also called New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Eve, etc.
At the time of Xu, Zhang Cheng and Ji Xuanzhu respectfully invited their mother, aunt, and Wu family's cousin to the table, together with their cousins Zhang Lifang and Wu Tingyue, to have a reunion dinner together.
Ji Xuanzhu made an exception and allowed the Liu sisters to also come to the table. They made up nine people and took 90% of their kindness to have a family reunion dinner together. It was a great time during the dinner. Everyone paid respect to the three old ladies in order, and then everyone paid tribute again.
Zhang Cheng and Ji Xuanzhu.
As soon as midnight passed, bursts of firecrackers were heard outside the house. Everyone stood up and bowed to the old ladies. Then everyone came forward and knelt down to the head of the house, Ji Xuanzhu. Everyone had a big red paper wrapped in their hands.
Red envelope.
Everyone happily came to the yard outside the hall. Firecrackers went off and the fireworks lit up the sky. It was such a lively scene that everyone temporarily forgot about the cold.
The two maids Yu Rui and Xiu Yue kept distributing red envelopes to the healthy women and women who had been busy. In a joyful atmosphere, everyone bid farewell to the twelve years of Chongzhen.
Welcome to the beginning of the Thirteenth Year of Chongzhen!