In the lobby of the Yanshi County Government Office, Zhang Cheng gave the order in a deep voice: "Since Luoyang has fallen and the intruders have not made any new moves, our army will be stationed in Yanshi for the time being and not to move lightly, waiting for the king's order.
Now some adjustments are being made to each battalion in order to respond to the intruders in time. The army is still divided into three battalions. Zhang Guodong leads the left and right of the infantry battalion, and the left with the carriage is the front battalion, stationed at Dongwangzhuang on the south bank of the Luo River;
Wei Zhice led the right part of the chariot, the middle part of the chariot, and the troops and horses in the middle part of the infantry camp to form the rear camp, which was stationed near the Bailu Temple in the northwest of Yanshi City;
Zhang Guangda led all the cavalry battalion, two Mongolian cavalry, and the generals' own troops to form the central military camp, which was stationed everywhere in Yanshi City. Three of our army guards the horns, and can attack alone to stop the enemy in times of trouble.
Help each other!"
Wang Yuanjing spoke up and said: "Commander, I have thought of something and I don't know whether to talk about it or not."
Not only Zhang Cheng was stunned, but also all the generals in the hall were stunned. Zhang Cheng said, "Speak. I don't do 'One Word Hall' here."
In any military discussion, including other discussions, everyone involved must express their opinions. Only in this way can we pool our wisdom. As the saying goes, 'three bad generals are as good as Zhuge Liang'.
Yuan Jing, if you have any thoughts in your mind, there’s no harm in telling you!”
Wang Yuanjing smiled and said: "Commander, I want those spies who sneaked into Luoyang to not withdraw. When the intruders abandon Luoyang in the future, these spies hiding in the city can help me.
The great army's secret aid is needed to regain Luoyang, just raise your hand and get it!"
"Wonderful! Wang Xiucai should have thought more deeply." Zhang Guangda praised loudly.
"Don't dare, don't dare. There are indeed many things that students don't understand about marching and fighting. We just need to learn more from the generals."
Zhang Cheng also smiled and said: "Yuan Jing, don't be humble anymore. You have indeed thought carefully about this matter. You are worthy of being my military counselor."
When he said this, he actually turned around and glared at Zhang Guangda, and then said: "Wang Yuanjing is accompanying the army as counselor of military affairs, managing various documents and books in our army, as well as the clerks and book offices accompanying the army. You can no longer call him a scholar, so as not to fall behind."
Counselor Wang's reputation does not allow him to handle all military affairs."
All the generals knew that Zhang Cheng was reminding everyone not to be too joking during military discussions. He was also protecting Wang Yuanjing's prestige and reaffirming military rules and regulations.
Zhang Guangda also knew that he was about to slip up. He was always quick to speak quickly, so he hurriedly raised his fists and said to Wang Yuanjing: "Zhang Guangda lost his mouth for a moment, please don't blame Counselor Wang."
Wang Yuanjing always respected Zhang Guangda and other generals, and said with a smile: "No problem, no problem, General Guangda speaks quickly. Although Yuan Jing says he can't learn from him, he is really envious of him in his heart."
Everyone burst into laughter, and then Chen Zhong remembered something again and hurriedly reported: "By the way, Marshal, there is one more thing. Li Jiyu, who was enfeoffed, requested to lead the army to fight with the Marshal and make atonement for his crimes. The general will not dare to make decisions without authorization.
Please give me some instructions, Commander-in-Chief."
Zhang Cheng pondered for a moment and then said: "You have sent a message to Li Jiyu. I can trust him. However, his young and strong armors are not well equipped and they have not been drilled in battle formations. It is difficult for them to cooperate with my army in combat."
Now his task is to assist Liu Jinhai in transporting people to Xuanzang. This matter is serious and cannot be ignored. When he reaches the east road, he will equip his young men with armor and weapons. If they practice for a while, they will have many opportunities to make meritorious deeds in the future.
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Without waiting for Chen Zhong's answer, he continued: "Moreover, please tell Liu Jinhai that we will also take the opportunity to add some Dingkou and Qingzhuang to the several villages in Gyeonggi and Shanxi. We must manage them well and they will be of great use in the future."
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After Chen Zhong received the order, everyone discussed other military affairs.
Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves outside the lobby, followed by the sound of "kick, kick, kick..." and the main door of the county government lobby was pushed open.
"Commander, report to Commander, my subordinates have found...the Crown Prince..."
Zuo Qinghe, the postmaster general of the Ranger Department, quickly ran into the lobby to report. He was covered in dust and his face had many cuts from the biting cold wind.
Zhang Guangda, who was sitting on the left side, asked eagerly: "Who is the crown prince? Please make it clearer."
Chen Zhong looked down at Zhang Guangda and said with concern: "Qinghe, take a drink of water first and speak slowly."
A soldier came forward and gave Zuo Qinghe a bowl of warm tea. He took two sips and then said: "Report to the commander-in-chief and guerrilla Zhang. We are near a small village called Yangzhuang at the foot of Mang Mountain in the northeast of Luoyang.
When he saw a horseman running towards him in a panic, he captured him.
But when the man saw that we were dressed as officers and soldiers, he cursed us loudly. He even claimed to be Prince Fu, and asked his subordinates to escort him across the river and escape to Huaiqing. We didn't dare to make the decision, so we rushed back to report to the commander-in-chief.
Decision."
Everyone in the lobby focused their attention on Zhang Cheng, waiting to see how he would decide.
Just listen to Zhang Cheng ask: "Where is the person?"
Zuo Qinghe replied: "My subordinates know that this matter is important and have brought him back with him. They are now under custody outside the hall."
Zhang Cheng had no good impression of the King Fu family at all, and he hated this prince in his heart. If he met him in private, he might send him to another world to enjoy happiness.
But at this moment, it was already known to everyone that although they were close friends around him, it was difficult to get things done because they talked too much. He immediately said: "Prince Fu Wang's son has a noble status, but we have never recognized it, so it is difficult to distinguish the true identity."
It's fake, so it's difficult to deal with it. Fortunately, the governor of Henan, Mr. Li Xianfeng, is near Gong County, so he can send it to Mr. Li's camp, so it can be dealt with properly."
Everyone has no objection to this. After all, the Crown Prince of Fu Domain is a hot potato. Although he is considered a rare commodity and could not save Luoyang City, saving the Crown Prince of Fu Domain can be regarded as a great achievement.
But everyone is unwilling to keep this little ancestor around. Now it seems that it is most appropriate to send it to Henan Governor Li Xianfeng, so that he can serve his little master!
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Luoyang, known as the "ancient capital of nine dynasties", is a state of emperors and one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization.
Starting from the Xia Dynasty, the first dynasty in China, many dynasties such as Xia, Shang, Western Zhou, Eastern Zhou, Eastern Han, Cao Wei, Western Jin, Northern Wei, Sui, Tang, Later Liang, Later Tang, and Later Jin established their capitals here for a long time.
More than 1,500 years.
It can be said that it is the earliest city to have a capital in the history of our country, the most dynasties to build a capital, and the longest time to build a capital. It is known as "the only one in the world, and no one in the world"!
However, on December 12, the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, an unprecedented catastrophe ushered in. Fires burst into the sky everywhere in Luoyang City, and shouts of death and cries were mixed together, indicating the suffering of the people in the city.
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Rioters and thieves were almost everywhere in the city, and even the ruffians who were originally in the city also took advantage of the chaos to commit robberies and robbery.
All houses that were slightly wealthy had their doors broken into, and if there was any slight disobedience, they would fight with swords, and rape, robbery, and robbery were carried out everywhere in this world-famous ancient capital.
In times of war, it has always been the people at the bottom who have suffered. No matter which side wins, they are the ones who are robbed and humiliated.
There was a family surnamed Zhang on Chayuan Street. Because their ancestors had been Jinshi and they had accumulated considerable savings from doing business in the later years, they were targeted by a group of thugs in the city and took advantage of the chaos when the thieves entered the city to break in.
Just because the family advocate Youguang showed a little disobedience, the whole family of 19 was slaughtered. All the women in the family were even more disheveled, and their death conditions were extremely horrific, making it unbearable to watch.
The soldiers and civilians in Luoyang City suffered heavy casualties, their lives were devastated, and the city was in danger of being burned. This disaster did not change until the afternoon of that day, when Li Zicheng, the king of the rebels, led his army into the city.