Chapter One Hundred and Sixty Six: Baoding Says Goodbye to Hu Dashuai
"Brother Zhang, you are too impatient. You are just a woman, why are you holding a banquet?"
Hu Dawei scolded Zhang Cheng in a loud voice as soon as they met. He continued: "Look, Li Ji met more than 100,000 people. He also saved the Prince of Fu. He defeated Yanshi, Luoyang, and Kaifeng in one fell swoop.
Thief Li was defeated and lost.
For such a great achievement, there is no reward at all just because you have a concubine. My brother, you have suffered a big loss!"
"Hahaha……"
Zhang Cheng smiled wildly and said without a trace of embarrassment, "You are really laughing at me, brother."
Chen Jiugao also struck up a conversation and said, "Hey, even if I met you a little late, if I had met you earlier, I wouldn't have brought Brother Zhang to this point."
Hu Dawei didn't like Chen Jiugao at all, but he didn't refute because of Zhang Cheng's face. He just hugged Zhang Cheng and walked inside, saying loudly: "It's too late, it's too late to talk about this now. Let's talk about it now.
Let’s drink today, and we’ll stop once we’re drunk…”
Although Chen Jiugao also noticed that Hu Dawei was a bit indifferent to him, he was not angry at all. Instead, he hurriedly followed him more enthusiastically and said loudly: "If you have to meet Hu Shuai, you must be lucky enough to drink it in life."
What a pleasure..."
Hu Dawei's general Hu Zichen accompanied Zhang Guangda, Lin Fangping and others, chatting and laughing as they entered the Zhenbao General Military Office.
During the Battle of Julu, he had the same military rank of Qian as Zhang Cheng. But now, although he has been promoted to a guerrilla general, looking at Zhang Cheng hugging Hu Dawei in front of him, he has changed from an ordinary Qian.
The commander was promoted to the deputy commander in chief of Xuanzhen.
Although Zhang Cheng was named Henan's Chief of Assistance and Suppression Soldiers when he entered Henan, it was just like a title. There are various kinds of Chiefs of Assistance and Suppression Forces everywhere in the Ming Dynasty.
Whenever there are some generals and deputy generals who are ordered to go abroad to suppress bandits, as long as they make some minor achievements, they will usually be given the title of such-and-such chief military officer for the suppression of bandits, mainly to facilitate their participation in the military campaign of suppressing bandits abroad.
Therefore, Zhang Cheng’s actual military position is still Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Xuanzang. It is extremely rare for him to be awarded the rank of General Zhaoyong of the third rank this time, and it is even more rare to be awarded the title of Captain of Qingqingqingqingqingqingqing of the third rank.
La.
Although these are all false titles, they represent the supreme honor. It is said that many of the chief military officers in various towns actually have low rank and military honors.
Zhang Cheng was able to achieve this, although it has a lot to do with his outstanding performance in the wars in the past few years, but it is also his chance. Let's say that this time he aided Henan, and his contribution was not small, but he made the mistake of taking concubines in front of the battle, but the imperial court
But he didn't dare not to reward him, so his military rank was not promoted, but his rank and military honors were greatly improved.
For example, Zhang Guangda under Zhang Cheng was just a sentry commander in Julu, but now he is also a guerrilla general. Lin Fangping next to him was just a small team commander at the beginning, but now he is also a thousand commander.
I heard that Zhang Cheng will soon send troops to Liaodong to rescue Jinzhou from danger. I estimate that Lin Fangping will be promoted to guerrilla general soon.
It seems that it is not true that you are more capable than others, but who you work with is important and important!
Thinking of this, Hu Zichen couldn't help but look at Zhang Cheng who was walking in front a few more times, and a strange thought came into his mind.
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On the second day, when Chen hour had passed, Zhang Cheng pushed himself up and got up. As soon as he walked out of the room, he felt that the sunshine today was particularly dazzling.
"Brother, don't dare to drink like this in the future, I really can't afford to be hurt!"
Hu Dawei looked at Zhang Cheng blankly and said: "This is not what you said. When did my brother Zhang ever get soft?"
Zhang Cheng said a little sarcastically: "How dare you compare with Hu Shuai? You are really as powerful as before!"
After some flattery, everyone was happy. After Zhang Cheng, Hu Dawei, Chen Jiugao and others had breakfast together, it was almost noon. Zhang Cheng did not want to delay any longer. Hu Dawei also knew that he remembered to return to Xuan Town, so he stopped forcing him.
Keep.
He led Hu Zichen to escort Zhang Cheng and his entourage to the official road in the north of the city. When leaving, he said in a sincere tone: "Brother Zhang, you and I have fought bloody battles with the Tartars in Julu. They are ferocious and powerful. It is true."
It should not be underestimated."
Zhang Cheng was moved when he saw the sincerity and worry in Hu Dawei's eyes, and heard him continue to say softly: "When you go to Liaodong to aid, you must be careful of the insidiousness and cunning of the Tartars, and don't be careless or cause any accidents."
Be wary of friendly forces around you, be extra prepared for everything, and never put your own safety on others."
When he said this, he leaned closer to Zhang Cheng, almost close to Zhang Cheng's ear, and said in a softer voice: "Remember, as a last resort, you have to come back alive. As long as you are still there, you can
There is a chance for a comeback.”
Hu Dawei paused, stared at Zhang Cheng, and said word by word: "Zhang Cheng, you are still young, but you have to cherish yourself. You know?"
The look on Zhang Cheng's face was also very serious. He knew that Hu Dawei was able to say these words to him, and he really did not treat him as an outsider. He must know that if these words reached the ears of someone who was interested, he might be able to kill him.
Great power.
He replied seriously: "Shuai Hu, please don't worry, Zhang Cheng will be spared."
Zhang Cheng stopped, stretched out his hand to hold Hu Dawei's old hands, and said: "Shuai Hu's words from the bottom of his heart, Zhang Cheng is deeply moved. The country is getting more and more difficult now, and I fear that Shuai Hu will not be able to be stable. If he goes into Henan to suppress thieves, he will have to
Just be more careful, Thief Li is coming back again, and he is going to be different from what he used to be!"
Hu Dawei grinned and said generously: "I spent my life in the army. If I could really wrap my body in horse leather, I would have died a worthy death."
Zhang Cheng was about to persuade him when he saw Hu Dawei's eyes turned to Hu Zichen behind him who was chatting happily with Zhang Guangda and Lin Fangping. He sighed and said, "This guy is also a general, but it's a pity that he is too straightforward and not good at it."
Subterfuge is shorter than scheming, and it is difficult to stand alone."
He held Zhang Cheng's hand behind his back and said, "Brother Zhang, if I have any shortcomings, please take care of this child for my sake."
Zhang Cheng hurriedly added: "If Hushuai is here, my subordinates are just like my own brothers."
A smile appeared on Hu Dawei's face, and he shouted loudly: "Brother, take care of it!"
Zhang Cheng also clasped his fists and said: "Tiger Commander, take care!"
After saying this, he got on his horse, raised his whip and urged the horse without looking back, and headed north along the official road. Chen Jiugao also followed his example and clasped his fists to say goodbye to Hu Dawei, and chased Zhang Cheng.
Zhang Guangda and Lin Fangping also said goodbye to Hu Zichen in a hurry and led the army to chase Zhang Cheng northward.
More than a thousand cavalry galloped forward on the wide official road, raising clouds of smoke and dust. As the sound of hoofbeats gradually faded away, Hu Dawei and Hu Zichen returned to Baoding Fucheng.