Chapter 193: The generals of Yongning City are ordered
In the 14th year of Chongzhen reign of the Ming Dynasty, on the third day of the fifth lunar month, at midnight, in the Yongning City branch of Xuanzhen East Road, there were already a gathering of officers and generals at the deputy general military officer's office. The generals under Zhang Cheng such as Wu Zhizhong, Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, Zhang Guangda, and Chen Zheng
, Li Jiyu and other battalion commanders, and Zhang Cheng’s two sentry commanders Du Youwei and He Kuan.
In addition, He Biao, the governor of the accompanying army, Yan Qingrong, the commander of the Yongning Guards, Tong Shouxin, the garrison of Yongning, Liang Cixin, the commander of the Yongning Guards, Xing Ming, the governor, Gong Wannian and others also gathered in the hall.
Zhang Cheng looked at the generals gathered together and sighed in his heart. When he first came here, he actually forced him to kidnap and extort Diao Dacheng for a mere two thousand taels of silver. Thinking about it now, it feels like it was a lifetime ago!
I think back then I only had four thousand cavalrymen under my command. Just over two years later, after stumbling along the way, I have already gathered an army of nearly 30,000 people, and there are more than ten people who can be called generals. I miss you so much.
At this point, there is a great sense of complacency.
At this moment, the hall door opened, and Tiger Guard General Lin Fangping strode into the official hall. He knelt down on one knee in the middle, clasped his fists and saluted: "Commander, the general who guarded Futai all the way, Mr. Liu, has arrived safely.
Yongning, I am currently inspecting political affairs at the county government office."
Zhang Cheng waved his hand and said: "I know. Take a seat!"
Lin Fangping stood up after singing, came to the left and sat on the empty chair where Li Jiyu sat.
Zhang Cheng once again glanced at the officers and generals in the official hall before speaking: "I have been ordered by the emperor to go to Liaodong to help relieve the siege of Jinzhou. Whether you are accompanying me to fight or staying on the east road, you should all do your best.
Serve your life well and don't do it half-heartedly."
When he said this, his words suddenly changed and he said in a deep voice: "Not long ago, there were rogues in the city who colluded with local officials and insulted the families of the soldiers who died in the war under my command. This is tolerable, but who can't be tolerated!
Finally, there were hundreds of warriors who were former comrades of this brother. They were grateful for the friendship between their comrades and could not bear to see their comrades' relatives being brutally persecuted.
come out.
Now these warriors have returned to the camp and asked for punishment. I am grateful for their loyalty, and because I am very urgent about the campaign in Liaodong, I temporarily pardon their crimes, accompany the army to aid Liao, and allow them to serve in the battle line in order to offset their crimes."
In the official hall, all the generals left their seats and fell to the ground. Wu Zhizhong was the first to shout: "The commander-in-chief is benevolent and righteous, and he loves his soldiers as sons. Now that I have seen him in person, my heart to follow the commander-in-chief is even stronger. I am willing to be driven by the commander-in-chief and swear allegiance to the commander-in-chief to the death."
handsome!"
Wei Zhice, Zhang Guodong, Zhang Guangda, Chen Zheng, Lin Fangping, Li Jiyu, Du Youwei, He Kuan and other generals all shouted in unison: "I am willing to be driven by the commander-in-chief and swear allegiance to the commander-in-chief to the death!"
At this time, He Biao, Yan Qingrong, Tong Shouxin, Liang Cixin, Xing Ming, Gong Wannian and other officers and generals had also stood up. They knelt down behind Wu Zhizhong and other generals in order, and they also shouted loudly: "I am willing to obey the command of the commander-in-chief and swear allegiance to the death."
Marshal!"
Zhang Cheng sat high in the big chair and had a panoramic view of everything in the hall. Wu Zhizhong, Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng and other generals were very excited, especially Lin Fangping and Zhang Guangda. One of them felt the same and the other was immersed in the scene.
He Biao was still the same as before. He had known about this for a long time. Although he was a little awkward when he knelt down, he was absolutely loyal. Yan Qingrong still had an expressionless face, although he could not fully tell what his heart was.
But he was considered an old man who followed him on the northern road, and he should have known his methods for a long time, so he was not too surprised. What's more, he was qualified to use him. Having him in charge of the Yongning Wei Division would be a great help to Wu Zhizhong.
As for Tong Shouxin, Liang Cixin, Xing Ming, and Gong Wannian, the old members of the Yongning Guards, they can only rely on their power to subdue them for the time being. As long as they don't jump out to cause trouble when they go to Liaodong, they will wait until they return to the army.
Just screen and appoint them one by one.
Zhang Cheng waved his hand to everyone in the hall to stand up, and then shouted in a deep voice: "All the officers and soldiers under my command will follow me to defend the Tartars externally, to suppress the bandits internally, to defend the capital, and not even three out of ten will be spared, to assist Henan, and to overcome thorns and thorns."
, spilling blood everywhere.
I have long regarded all the officers and men as brothers, how can I allow my brothers’ relatives to be wronged and humiliated? In fact, it is even more painful for me to cut out my own heart and flesh."
Gu Hao
When he said this, he stood up suddenly and shouted loudly: "From today on, all those who follow me, whether officers, generals or soldiers, as well as military households and civilians, are my brothers.
But if one person is wronged, the whole army will be wronged; if one person is wronged, the whole army will feel the same; if one person goes into danger, the whole army will go with him; if one person suffers, the whole army will save him, and the same should be done for his family members."
All the officers stood up again and prostrated themselves together, shouting loudly: "If one person is wronged, the whole army will be wronged; if one person is wronged, the whole army will feel the same; if one person goes into danger, the whole army will go with him; if one person suffers, the whole army will rescue him; if one person is in danger, the whole army will go with him; if one person suffers, the whole army will rescue him, and if
The military family members should do the same."
He shouted loudly: "What I have said just now should be passed down to all the officers and men in the army. Make sure that all the officers and men in the army know my heart, so that they can use their lives in front of the formation and work together to defeat the enemy!"
"Here"
Zhang Cheng waved his hand again and ordered the officers and generals to stand up. After everyone returned to their seats, he began to talk about today's events, saying: "Today at noon, we have nearly 10,000 officers and soldiers at Dushi Camp, Chicheng Camp, and Dengfeng Camp on the North Road.
The vanguard of the army will advance from Yongning City and head to Liaodong to help relieve the siege of Jinzhou."
He glanced at the generals on the left and said: "The front army, with Zhang Guodong as the main general, Chen Zheng and Li Jiyu as deputy generals, went straight to Guangning Zhongqiansuo City in Shanhaiguan and stationed near it to wait for the rear army."
Zhang Guodong, Chen Zheng, and Li Jiyu walked to the middle of the official hall, knelt on one knee, cupped their fists, and shouted: "Here!"
Zhang Cheng looked at the three of them with satisfaction and shouted: "You'll have to retreat first and lead the troops in formation outside Xuan'en Gate in the south of the city. At noon, I and Liu Futai, the governor of Xuan Mansion, will personally toast all the soldiers on their way."
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After the three of them were ordered to retreat, Zhang Cheng shouted again in a deep voice: "Wei Zhice, Du Youwei, and He Kuan follow the order."
Wei Zhice and the other three people got up and left their seats and came to the hall. They clasped their fists and said in unison: "The general is here!"
"Che Ying and the commander-in-chief's central army, with nearly 10,000 officers, formed the middle part of the army. Wei Zhice was the main general of your army. Five days later, he led the army and escorted the entire army's grain, grass, gunpowder, artillery and other equipment to Liaodong, and entered Shanhaiguan to camp near Balipu.
, to wait for the rear army."
"Here!"
"You and others also go down and prepare. Before noon, the army will arrive at the school field in the south of the city to prepare for the march."
Wei Zhice and others also followed the order and left. Zhang Cheng said in a deep voice to Zhang Guangda and others: "Zhang Guangda will lead the cavalry camp, Lin Fangping will lead the tiger guard, and the commander-in-chief will serve as the rear guard of the army. We will set out at a selected time."
"Here."
Zhang Cheng waved them aside and continued: "The rest of the officials will stay on the east road. The military and political affairs should be under strict command, and the military should be led by General Wu Zhizhong. I hope you can work together to protect the east."
On the way, I will be rewarded on the day when my commander wins the victory from Liaodong!"
Yan Qingrong was the first to stand up and go to the hall, clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "Please rest assured, Commander, I will work with all my colleagues to manage government affairs, care for the people, open up wasteland, and live up to the Commander-in-Chief's expectations."
Then Wu Zhizhong, Tong Shouxin, Liang Cixin and others also came to the middle of the official hall, clasped their fists and saluted, and expressed their stance one by one.