Chapter 923. Disbanding the New Army of Soldiers (3).
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This is a middle-aged man with a thin body and a withered face. His expression is full of decadence and depression, like a lone wolf at the end of the road, waiting for death.
Wearing the uniform of a military attaché from a hundred households, he mingled among the many soldiers, quietly watching Zhao Junchen hand out silver rewards and pensions to the soldiers.
Zhao Junchen personally awarded silver rewards and pensions this time, only to the lower-level military attaches and lower-level soldiers of the new warrior army. However, this man was obviously a middle-level military attache in the army. His appearance here naturally attracted attention, so he was a little
It caught Zhao Junchen's attention.
Zhao Junchen didn't pay much attention at first, but after Zhao Junchen glanced at this person, he found that this man looked vaguely familiar, so he couldn't help but take a closer look.
After the man noticed that Zhao Junchen was looking at him, his expression changed slightly and he immediately turned around and left.
At this time, Zhao Junchen finally recalled the origin of this man's identity. He couldn't help but frowned and shouted: "You are Zhang Cheng! Stop!"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's shout, the man's body trembled slightly, finally stopped, and slowly turned around to face Zhao Junchen, but he lowered his head and did not dare to look at Zhao Junchen.
On the other side, after hearing Zhao Junchen's shout, Niu Fude also noticed this man. After seeing the appearance of this man, he couldn't help but be stunned and said in surprise: "He is Zhang Cheng? How is it possible! Why is he
Has it turned into this?"
At the beginning, in order to completely control the situation in Huamachi Camp, Zhao Junchen killed Shi Song, the former commander-in-chief of Huamachi Camp, and took over 3,000 private soldiers under Shi Song's command. Zhang Cheng was one of the leaders of Shi Song's private soldiers.
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Zhang Cheng was born as a martial arts scholar. He was familiar with the art of war and was both civil and military. He was a rare talent among the Shaanxi-Gansu border army. In addition, he had always been diligent in doing things after joining Zhao Junchen, so he won Zhao Junchen's favor.
Attention and trust.
After Zhao Junchen formed the new army of war soldiers, Zhang Cheng quickly showed his superior abilities and was appreciated by the new army's commander He Zhang, and was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the second battalion of the new army's infantry.
He became one of the core military attachés of the new warrior army.
However, although Zhang Cheng has great abilities, he has bad luck.
After the formation of the new army of warriors, Zhang Cheng was ordered to lead two battalions of infantry to the territory of Gansu to attack those border generals who supported their own troops and disobeyed military orders. However, while Zhang Cheng was leading his army to attack the rebels, the Mongolian coalition forces suddenly invaded.
The territory of Shaanxi-Gansu blocked Zhang Cheng's way back to Huamachi Camp, so Zhang Cheng and his two battalions of infantry could only stay in Gansu and were unable to participate in the subsequent war. They waited until the Weishui War was over before fighting with Zhao Junchen.
The main forces converged.
As a result, Zhang Cheng and his soldiers lost the opportunity to kill the enemy and perform meritorious service, and were naturally not eligible to receive military merit rewards and war injury pensions.
Now, while most of the soldiers of the new war army were extremely excited because Zhao Junchen personally awarded them silver rewards and pensions, Zhang Cheng's two battalions of infantry did not appear in the army from beginning to end.
In the playground, I just hid in the camp and complained about the unfairness of God and bad luck.
Zhao Junchen's attention and appreciation for Zhang Cheng has not changed. He originally planned to summon Zhang Cheng in a few days to appease him, and Zhao Junchen also has plans to regain the Loop in the future. There will naturally be a lot of opportunities to make up for Zhang Cheng.
loss of military merit.
But Zhao Junchen never expected that he would suddenly see Zhang Cheng on such an occasion.
What Zhao Junchen didn't expect even more was that Zhang Cheng had completely changed his appearance after not seeing him for a while.
In Zhao Junchen's memory, Zhang Cheng was handsome, tall and strong, and always had a calm and confident expression. But today, Zhang Cheng is almost skinny and skinny, his face is withered and gray, and his expression is even worse.
He has lost the calmness and confidence he once had, and anyone can feel his depression.
Zhang Cheng has changed so much that it's no wonder that Zhao Junchen didn't recognize his identity at first, and it's no wonder that Niu Fude felt incredible.
After confirming Zhang Cheng's identity, Zhao Junchen walked quickly to Zhang Cheng, frowned and looked at Zhang Cheng again, and asked in a deep voice: "After the Weishui War ended, I received the news and learned that you
I've come back, but I haven't seen you in the past few days. I thought you were resentful because you missed the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. I was still a little strange, thinking that you shouldn't be that kind of narrow-minded person, but now I see you.
With such a haggard and emaciated appearance, you know that things are definitely not that simple! Tell me, what happened? How did you end up like this? Are you injured? Or are you sick? Why are you hiding from me?
Imperial envoy?"
After hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, Zhang Cheng lowered his head and said tremblingly: "Being humble is useless! Being humble is too shameless to see the Imperial Envoy! Being humble, being humble is really unspeakable!"
Seeing Zhang Cheng's performance, Zhao Junchen frowned even more. He took a step forward and walked up to Zhang Cheng. He lowered his voice slightly and asked in a stern tone: "You are the first batch of border military attachés to follow this imperial envoy. Are you?"
As the direct descendant of this imperial envoy, I have always been optimistic about you. What is there that you cannot tell me? What is going on? Tell me!"
Zhang Cheng's expression became even more shameful and dejected, and he whispered: "A few days ago, I received news that you, the Imperial Envoy, were about to have a decisive battle with the Mongolian coalition forces on the south bank of the Wei River, so I couldn't wait to lead the two battalions of soldiers under my command.
Heading towards the Weishui River, who would have thought that because they were rushing too fast, the horse under his command stumbled. He fell from the horse and was trampled by the hoofs of the following cavalry, breaking two ribs...
...After the ribs were broken, one of the broken bones even scratched Beizi's internal organs. Since then, in just over ten days, Beizi has become like this, completely turning into a disease.
Yangzi didn't have even a few ounces of strength in his body, and his former skills of bowing and horsemanship were completely lost. The soldiers under his subordinates also delayed their journey due to the sudden injury of their humble positions. They failed to catch up with the decisive battle on the Weishui River and missed the opportunity to make meritorious deeds...
...Bi Zhi has lost his martial arts skills. He has not been respected by the Imperial Envoy and has betrayed the trust of his comrades. This situation is obviously not suitable for him to continue to stay in the army. Fortunately, Biz Zhi's family is quite wealthy, so he originally planned to
I have been recuperating a little in the past few days and I am about to leave quietly. However, after I heard that your Majesty the Imperial Envoy was going to present awards to all the meritorious soldiers in the military training ground today, I thought that I had accomplished nothing in the past few years since I joined the army, so I couldn't bear it.
I came over to take a peek, but I didn’t expect to be discovered by the Imperial Envoy right away!”
While explaining, Zhang Cheng's voice trembled, and he did not dare to raise his head to look at Zhao Junchen.
After hearing Zhang Cheng's explanation, Zhao Junchen finally understood Zhang Cheng's experience and mood.
If Zhang Cheng looks like this because of injuries on the battlefield, it is a soldier's fate worth boasting about; if it is because of a sudden illness, he can still complain about the unfairness of the sky and bad luck; but Zhang Cheng has bad luck, all because of his own carelessness
He fell off the back of a horse and was trampled by the horse's hooves, breaking his ribs and injuring his lungs. In the end, not only did his comrades lose their military merits, and Zhao Junchen's trust was betrayed, he even became a weak and sick man with no martial arts skills.
I have lost everything, but I can’t blame anyone else for it, I can only blame my own incompetence.
Therefore, one can imagine Zhang Cheng's mood. Not only did his ambitions go down the drain, his heart was filled with self-blame and despair.
Under such circumstances, it was natural for Zhang Cheng to want to leave the army because he was ashamed to see him.
Thinking of this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. He didn't expect that Zhang Cheng, whom he valued very much, would end up like this. He would leave the army for an inexplicable reason without making any achievements.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Junchen said slowly: "I can't blame you. When riding a horse and galloping, even the best rider cannot guarantee that he will not have an accident. Maybe just a stone on the road will turn his horse over.
...What did the military doctor say after diagnosing you? Is your injury life-threatening? Is there any hope of recovery?"
Zhang Cheng's voice became deeper and deeper, and he replied: "We have asked a military doctor to diagnose the internal organs that were scratched by the ribs. Fortunately, there are no broken bones left. Now the ribs have been reset, but the internal organs are injured and cannot be cured. The humble position is now not only
I have lost all my strength, and will inevitably become frail and sickly in the future. A little exertion will endanger my life, so I must leave the army."
After Zhao Junchen was silent for a moment, he suddenly said: "Don't leave the army for the time being. A famous doctor in the world will come to Huamachi Camp in the next few days. If he treats you, even if he cannot make you completely recover, he will be able to help you."
It should be able to eliminate some hidden dangers for you! You are a martial arts scholar, you have experience in handling soldiers, you are familiar with military books, and you are both civil and military. You do not lack the knowledge and wisdom of a scholar, nor the courage and perseverance of a military man. You are a rare talent.
, I have always admired your talents, so it would be a pity to let you leave the military and live in obscurity for the rest of your life..."
Having said this, Zhao Junchen pondered for a moment, seemed to have thought of something, and finally made a decision, saying: "Well, you can leave the border army, but you will still work for me in the future. I will bring you to the capital in the future.
This is your chance to stand alone and prove yourself!"
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhang Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he regained some of his energy.
He is also an ambitious person. If the famous doctor Zhao Junchen mentioned can indeed eliminate his hidden physical dangers, he will naturally be willing to continue to work for Zhao Junchen!
After seeing Zhang Cheng's spirit slightly lifted, Zhao Junchen nodded slightly and said: "It's not just you. Among the many wounded soldiers in the army, some have broken hands, and some have suffered injuries."
Feet, they will no longer be able to hold knives and guns in the future. They are not suitable to continue to serve as soldiers, but it does not affect their daily lives. They must have the same thoughts as you to leave the border army to make a living on their own. You should pay more attention these days.
Pay attention and ask them what they think for me. If they are willing to continue to serve me, you can gather them and organize them. They will return to the capital with me in the future. When I return to the capital, I will arrange a meeting for all of them.
Let them have a worry-free job in this life!"
After hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Zhang Cheng's spirit was lifted again. He finally lost his previous depression and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Envoy is compassionate and still misses the disabled comrades in the army. I hold such a humble position.
Here I would like to thank all the wounded soldiers for your great kindness and kindness!"
After saying that, Zhang Cheng was about to kneel down to salute Zhao Junchen, but he was supported by Zhao Junchen as soon as he bent down.
Zhao Junchen said warmly: "Your condition is not cured, so don't bother with it!"
Zhang Cheng didn't force himself, he just said solemnly: "I will never betray the trust of the Imperial Envoy again this time!"
After speaking, Zhang Cheng bowed to Zhao Junchen, then turned and left.
Looking at Zhang Cheng's back, a smile flashed across Zhao Junchen's lips.
In fact, Zhao Junchen's decision seems to be based on consideration for the wounded soldiers in the army, but Zhao Junchen himself will only benefit more.
As the dust of the Shaanxi-Gansu War has settled, Zhao Junchen has gained a lot of military glory and reputation. It is foreseeable that Zhao Junchen's power and influence will inevitably skyrocket in the future.
For Zhao Junchen, the biggest shortcoming now is his lack of foundation and the lack of enough loyal subordinates under his command.
Zhao Junchen now has too many unknown secret plans that need to be promoted. It is inevitable that the stall is too big. Jubao Trading Company is responsible for infiltrating the army, United Shipping Company is responsible for controlling Hui merchants, Tongji Temple is responsible for collecting intelligence, and Pingshu is responsible for controlling public opinion.
Guilds, as well as the properties in various places used to resettle refugees, these matters are all confidential, but they all require a large number of manpower to handle trivial matters.
Previously, in order to advance many of his plans, Zhao Junchen could only draw manpower from the Zhao Mansion and "Yerongfang" most of the time. Now he is already unable to continue and is stretched thin.
Now, if we can take away a group of men from the wounded soldiers of the new warrior army, it will solve Zhao Junchen's urgent need.
Most of these wounded soldiers injured their hands and feet, which did not prevent them from continuing to work for Zhao Junchen in the future.
The most important thing is that after Zhao Junchen bribed the soldiers many times, these people have become absolutely loyal to Zhao Junchen, and Zhao Junchen can rest assured to leave some confidential matters to them!
Zhao Junchen does not require them to be very smart, nor does he require them to be responsible for too important things. He only requires them to be loyal and complete some seemingly insignificant tasks!
For example, the United Shipping Company needs to arrange a large number of manpower to monitor the movement of goods on merchant ships; the large amount of land accumulated by Zhao Junchen during this period also requires a large number of manpower to organize refugees to cultivate, and the Jubao Trading Company also needs a large number of clerks. As Tongji Temple collects intelligence
It also requires a large number of loyal and reliable manpower.
For Zhao Junchen, the most important thing is the word "loyalty".
Experience and insight can be cultivated slowly, wisdom can be selected slowly, but the word "loyalty" is the most rare!
In this world, smart people can be seen everywhere, especially the officials in the temple. All of them are too smart, but there are very few loyal people. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are the rarest resource in the world.