In February of the third year of Chongzhen, Shaanxi was victorious.
The bandits entered the Jin Dynasty from Shaanxi, and the disaster spread to several counties. Shanxi Dusi worked hard and gathered more than 5,000 elites to fight with the bandits in Xizhou. The bandits were defeated and the remaining enemies retreated into Shaanxi.
After hearing the news of the bandit, the governor's offices on all three sides, starting from Governor Yang He and below, rushed to Yan'an Prefecture to trap the bandit Gao Yingxiang. The troops and thieves from all over the territory of Shaanxi came to help one after another. The officers and soldiers of the guards fought bravely and annihilated countless enemies.
In this battle, the leader of the bandits, Xiao Honglang, Chen Qixiu, Gao Yingxiang and others, were all killed. The leader of the bandits was a cloud, and more than ten people including Zhang Xianzhong were captured. More than 8,000 bandits were beheaded, and more than 10,000 surrendered, except for a few in Shanxi and Shaanxi. The bandits escaped by luck, and there were no more troublemakers!
In the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian looked at the good news sent from Shaanxi, with a rare smile on his face.
This is the best news he has heard in the past three years since Chongzhen. The good news was sent by Yang He from the three governors' offices. It was delivered to him almost at the same time as this good news, and there was also a secret report from the Jin Yiwei... and Memorial from Shanxi Dusi.
Although there are some discrepancies in the content of the victory report, one thing is certain: Shaanxi is indeed a great victory!
The chaos that had been raging across Shaanxi for a year or two was completely eradicated this time by the imperial troops. The rebel leaders in various places were also killed and captured. Those who were alive had even started their journey. , it will be sent to the capital soon.
However, despite being so happy, Zhu Youxiao still had a little knot in his heart. Whether it was the governor's office of the three sides or the governor of Shanxi, they all knew that they would send it to him for memorial. However, the only thing he wanted to see the most was A copy of the memorial sent by Jiang Wan has yet to be seen.
Even if it's not an official memorial, it's a secret memorial. Zhu Youjian's confidants can't be any slower than these local officials!
"Sun Qing's family, what do you think of the war in Shaanxi?"
Because of the good news, Zhu Youjian's mood became much lighter. Even because the war was in a stalemate in the direction of Zunhua, he felt less anxious.
Yes, although the Ming Dynasty was caught off guard by the Houjin Tartars, the foundation of the Ming Dynasty was still there, and the Ming Dynasty's army could still fight.
"Congratulations to your Majesty, your Majesty will no longer have to worry about civil strife!" Sun Chengzong smiled slightly: "The imperial court can use all its energy to deal with these lingering Tartars!"
"Humph, if they don't want to leave, then don't leave!" Zhu Youjian snorted, showing a bit of domineering: "Without Zunhua, maybe they can still escape the customs alive, otherwise, Zunhua will be like these Tartars. His burial place!”
"Your Majesty, for the war in Zunhua, the gradual advance is the strategy agreed upon by Your Majesty and I. It cannot be changed without authorization because of the pacification of chaos in Shaanxi!"
Sun Chengzong gently reminded: "To fight or not to fight, the initiative is now in our hands. Even if we encircle Zunhua, we will still encircle and kill the remaining enemies in Zunhua. There is no need to sacrifice the lives of the soldiers to seek credit for this moment!"
"Don't worry about Sun Qing's family!" Zhu Youjian waved his hand: "I am not a person who goes back on my word. The Tartars gave me a slap in the face in front of everyone in the world. Of course I want to return this slap right away. However, I will never take the lives of my soldiers lightly because of my own face. I will fight as I want. I have said that you, Sun Qing, will be in charge of the dispatching of troops and horses, as well as the military strategy. I won’t interfere!”
"Your Majesty is wise!" Sun Chengzong said solemnly: "I will not let your Majesty down until I die!"
Zhu Youjian smiled and nodded, pointing to the good news on the table: "Tell me about the good news. With the eyesight of the Sun Qing family, I must be able to see some things that I can see!"
"Yang He's side took all the credit for this war this time!" Sun Chengzong nodded slightly: "However, if Yang He had such courage and fighting power, the quelling of the chaos in Shaanxi would not have been delayed for two days.
Year!"
"You mean, Yang He is grabbing credit?" Zhu Youjian shook his head: "He doesn't have the guts!"
"I don't think he has the guts. After all, His Majesty's bodyguard is in Shaanxi. If he dares to take all the credit, I'm afraid someone will start shouting and even bring trouble to His Majesty!"
Sun Chengzong touched his long white beard and said: "Your Majesty's personal guard commander Jiang Wan, I don't think he is a person who suffers losses without saying a word!"
"Hahaha!" Zhu Youjian laughed: "Sure enough, Jiang is still old and hot. According to the news from Jinyiwei, the main force in this battle is Nanhaiwei. Most of the other soldiers and horses came to clean up the mess only after the war.
Yes, this is not about taking credit, this is about giving credit to Jiang Wan! Yang He is so thick-skinned that he just accepted it!"
Zhu Youjian didn't say anything. It was a secret report from Jin Yiwei. Not only Shanxi Dusi, but also Yang He gave a large number of weapons and armor to Nanhaiwei. Today's Nanhaiwei can be said to have strong soldiers and horses, thick armor and spears.
tip.
Although Jinyiwei's secret report was just a factual report and he did not dare to directly draw a conclusion to the emperor, Zhu Youjian could figure it out with his toes. In this victory, Nanhaiwei, as the main force, only showed his face in the victory report.
, and then gave away most of the credit. It would be absolutely impossible for the person who benefited not to come up with something to feed Nanhaiwei.
However, although he was a little surprised, Zhu Youjian was very satisfied with Jiang Wan's approach, which was just to quell the civil unrest in a province. That was the credit of all the officers and soldiers. Nanhaiwei had hidden its merits and fame and did not engage in any "one battle to become famous"
His tricks were great for the court and for him, Zhu Youjian.
With such a powerful but little-known force in his hand, anyone who underestimates Zhu Youjian must be prepared to be beaten hard at any time, and this time he will definitely be beaten.
It will make them remember deeply.
"This Jiang Wan, thanks to His Majesty's Qiandi background, is very upright and upright, which is really admirable!" Sun Chengzong praised: "Of course when I meet him, I feel that he walks like a dragon and a tiger steps, and an eagle looks at a wolf. Although he does not have the appearance of a fierce general, he has the appearance of a powerful general.
Congratulations to your majesty, your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty has gained another good commander!"
"Okay, okay, stop saying such nice things!" Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Of course, he also said that if he can quell the civil unrest in Shaanxi within half a year, he will be asked to guard Pi after the fall.
Island, now it seems that there is no need to wait until autumn!"
"Your Majesty, I feel that it is inappropriate to use the guards to guard Pi Island!"
Sun Chengzong was in a very good mood when he saw Zhu Youjian. He couldn't help but ask a question that had not been raised in his mind: "According to the old minister's understanding, most of the officers and soldiers of the Nanhai Guards and Horses are from the capital, Pi Dao
The bitter cold land is probably not suitable for them to display their combat power!"
He hesitated for a moment: "Moreover, Qianpi Island is guarded with the rank of general soldier, and he has deputy generals, generals, and some guerrillas. Even if your majesty promotes and rewards Jiang Wan, the guards and soldiers are not the same thing after all!"
Zhu Youjian nodded slowly: "What the Sun Qing family said is very reasonable. After the incident in Shaanxi, the Nanhai Guard will definitely be stationed in Shaanxi for a period of time to prevent the bandits from resurrecting. I have never thought about it and dispatched it directly.
This bodyguard is going to Phi Island!"
"Your Majesty, do you only want to send Jiang Wan alone?"
This time, it was Sun Chengzong's turn to be stunned. After Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong, the arrogant generals in Pidao could not even command the people sent by Yuan Chonghuan. Why would your Majesty dispatch a guard who was among the frontier troops?
If the unqualified guard commander is sent over, the situation can be stabilized and Pi Dao can play his role again.
"Of course he won't be alone!" Zhu Youjian had already thought about it: "I allow him to pick more than a thousand soldiers who are good at fighting from the Nanhai Guard to guard him, and he will take charge of Pi Island. With my grace and the imperial court to serve as his
Backing up, if he can’t hold his own, it’s because Jiang Wan lacks skills!”
"This is a mature move to hold the country!" Sun Chengzong nodded: "In this case, at least he must be given the title of Acting General Soldier, otherwise, he will not be able to suppress Pi Dao Mao Wenlong's old troops!"
"I have already considered this!" Zhu Youjian said with a smile: "I'm just waiting for this guy's petition to be sent over!"
Sun Chengzong laughed, bowed slightly and left.
Nowadays, there are many things in the imperial court. Both the emperor and his grandson Chengzong are very busy people. It is a rare moment of relaxation for the two of them to share the joy in their busy schedules.
However, when it is time to resign, Sun Chengzong, who is already over 70 years old, will never fail to grasp this sense of proportion.
Next, some people were summoned to the Palace of Qianqing one after another. Among these people were Mr. Xu, the Duke of Dingguo, Wu Xiang from the former military governor's office, and even Liu Zuo, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
As these officials were summoned one by one, news of the imperial court's battle to quell the civil unrest in Shaanxi also spread from the Qianqing Palace to the imperial court, and then from the imperial court to the people.
Within one day, almost half of Beijing knew the news.
At dusk, the sound of firecrackers began to sound in some places in the capital. The war in Shaanxi did not seem to have much to do with the people and officials in the capital. Even thieves and quelling the chaos had nothing to do with these people.
In general, it is just an abstract symbol. However, after the changes in Jisi, the people of the capital desperately needed news of a great victory for the imperial court to dispel the haze of failure that had been gathering in the capital.
Already.
Nothing is more inspiring than a huge victory, even if the target of this victory is not the hated Tartars. As long as they are enemies of the imperial court, then their defeat is worth it.
Celebrating.
In Qingyun Tower, all the diners were beaming with joy today. The store had posted a banner with red paper saying "The Great Victory in the Northwest, everyone is celebrating, we are offering half price for three consecutive days!" This made Qingyun Tower, which was already doing very well, a banner.
, it was even more bustling with people, as lively as the Chinese New Year.
Some diners who didn't know what was going on asked about what was going on that made the owner of the restaurant willing to pay such a large sum of money. As a result, they learned that the brother of the owner of the restaurant was an officer in the Great Northwest Victory. So, these diners
They would also join in the fun if they got an advantage. Ever since it got dark, the sound of firecrackers outside Qingyun Tower had not stopped, so that people from the Military and Horse Division had to come forward to make these wild firecrackers restrain themselves and not cause a fire.
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At the same time, Wu Xiang returned to his mansion, feeling greatly relieved.
Everyone in the house, whether it was the housekeeper or the accountant, the maid or the cook, was rewarded with a month's salary. He himself even called the whole family together and put on a table full of gifts.
The table vigorously celebrated this happy event of the Wu family.
"I knew this kid Sangui had a lot of potential!" Wu Xiang drank a few glasses of wine and looked at his son, his face flushed: "This time, he really gave me the face of Mr. Wu!"
"Ah, second brother, what did he do to make father so happy!"
"Wealth is sought in danger. This bastard boy really risked his life to gain wealth. Not only has he fallen into His Majesty's eyes this time, but his father and I have also benefited from him this time!"
"Come on, sir, the children are so anxious that their eyes are on fire!" Mrs. Wu next to her smiled at her husband's betrayal, and couldn't help but said: "Master was summoned to the palace today, isn't it your majesty?
What did you say to the master?"
"Sangui has made a great contribution to this great victory in the northwest!" Wu Xiang smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed: "I have made a great contribution. If I talk about my merits this time, I will definitely receive a reward. And your Majesty called me in this time and praised me very much.
Let me tell you, thanks to this child Sangui, the last time I saw His Majesty was when His Majesty ascended the throne, and I glanced at Him from a distance, but this time His Majesty summoned him alone!"
He said with great pride: "Your Majesty praises our Wu family as the home of generals!"
"What great contributions has he made, my second brother!" Wu Sangui's eldest brother also asked happily: "To receive such praise from your majesty, at least my second brother doesn't have to worry about his future!"
"I don't know the specific thing, but my father feels that it is a great contribution to make His Majesty so happy!" Wu Xiang said: "I heard His Majesty's intention, and he seemed to ask me if I had any intention of releasing it to others.
, After staying in the Governor’s Mansion for so many years, His Majesty finally remembered me, I’m so happy!”
"This is indeed a great event for our Wu family!" Everyone was overjoyed and raised their glasses to Wu Xiang: "The day when our Wu family will prosper is just around the corner!"
"I don't know when this kid Sangui will be able to go home!" Mrs. Wu said with a smile: "We have won the battle, so we should go home and have a look. I think it doesn't matter whether we have meritorious service or not. I only want you.
If everyone is safe, then I will be satisfied!"
"Women's words!" Wu Xiang looked at his wife and said: "Why do you always say such disappointing things about such a happy thing? When it's time to come back, Sangui will naturally come back. What do you want to nag, Sangui?
Now that he has the ability to make great contributions, it is because of his good teachings from me and me. My Wu family is now in the heart of the emperor, so it should be prosperous!"
"Okay, okay, you are right!" Mrs. Wu glared at her husband: "You and the children have been happy for a few days. I won't talk about you. After today, I will let you get to know me well!"