On March 6, Yang Peng received the imperial edict on his way back to Cangzhou and was overjoyed to learn that he had been promoted to the rank of Hussar General?, bachelor of Longtuge, and specially promoted to Doctor Ronglu. Doctor Ronglu was a first-class military attaché.
The rank is given to meritorious officials. The Hussars General is the highest position of the military attache, the first rank. In the Song Dynasty, the Privy Council was the highest organ to manage the army, with the power to control the military. It was responsible for "military and state machinery, military and border defense, and military and horse preparations."
"Government Order", and "the guards ban the troops inside and outside, recruit troops for parade"
"Rewards and punishments for trial relocation to Tunxu".
"Three Dukes" are the highest official positions in Chinese dynasties. In the Song Dynasty, there were Taishi, Prince Taifu and Prince Taibao. Among them, the Prince Taishi taught the Prince to read, the Prince Taifu taught the Prince martial arts, and the Prince Taibao protected the Prince.
Safe. Of course, in the Song Dynasty, the position of the Three Dukes became a false title and did not really need to guide or protect the prince. Instead, it became an honor given to important ministers.
Yang Peng has the honorary title of Bachelor of Longtuge, which means that Li Zhi is already an important minister in the court. In the future, even if he meets the magistrate or governor, no one will dare to let Yang Peng kneel down. When discussing military arrangements,
If Yang Peng, a Ronglu doctor, joins the war, some lower-status governors not only cannot command Yang Peng, but should also ask Yang Peng's opinions before making the final decision. With the honorary title of Longtuge Bachelor, Yang Peng is already
An important figure in the Song Dynasty.
The series of promotions made Yang Peng very happy. He stuffed a hundred taels of silver into the eunuch who announced the decree, which made the eunuch beam with joy. "The general is so generous," and he kept shouting, "Congratulations to the general, for the promotion."
After receiving the reward, the morale of Yang Peng's army became stronger, so they attacked the Qingshan Pass. Empress Dowager Xiao left five hundred auxiliary troops at Qingshan Pass, but how could these people be Yang Peng's opponents? As soon as she saw Yang Peng's army approaching,
These Tatars immediately dispersed. They had already prepared their fast horses, and before Yang Peng's troops arrived, they fled northward.
Yang Peng recaptured Qingshan Pass without a fight. On March 7, Yang Peng's army marched back to Tianjing New City. After ten days of walking, the army reached the boundary of Tianjing New City. The people of Tianjing New City had long been in panic.
Lanterns and colorful lights lined both sides of the road, joyfully welcoming Yang Peng's army returning in triumph.
Yang Peng wore a black gauze hat, a python robe, and a jade belt around his waist, and rode the royal horse "Treading the Wind" at the forefront of the team. He was very majestic. With such an outfit, wherever Yang Peng went, Tianjing New City
The people cheered one after another. "General, is he wearing a dragon robe?" "That's not a dragon robe, that's a python robe!"
Some literate people in Tianjing New City saw that the flag sign displayed by Yang Peng had changed again. They read the flag sign to the illiterate people on the left and right, making the illiterate people happy and elated, as if they were promoted.
He was as happy as if he had become an official, and kept shouting "General" and "General" non-stop.
Not only the people from Tianjing New City came out to welcome them, but also the people from dozens of miles around Tianjing New City came. Many of these people had relatives and friends serving as soldiers in Huben Division. At this time, these people were very happy to see the army returning safe and sound.
. Especially some elderly parents of soldiers, who stuck their heads out to search for their children among the advancing soldiers until they saw their sons. When they saw their sons alive and triumphant, these old parents cried excitedly.
However, there were casualties in the Battle of Qingshankou. More than 40 soldiers were shot in the face by Khitan bows and arrows. The wounds were deep and serious, and they died of poisoning. Two soldiers were killed by Queen Mother Xiao's crossbows. The parents of these deceased
Not finding their children in the queue, they eagerly went to the officers to inquire. After confirming the death of their children, these parents burst into tears one by one.
Seeing the grief of these old parents, Yang Peng announced on the spot that from now on, the death pension for soldiers in Tianjing New City would be increased from one to two and a half yuan per month to two and a half yuan per month, and it would still be provided for thirty years. Those old parents who benefited
When I heard the news, I knelt down in front of Yang Peng's horse and cried. The emotions of great sadness and joy were so sad.
Yang Peng rode into Tianjing New City and found that the people had already hung up lanterns at the door. The people in Tianjing New City were wealthy, and the lanterns hung during the New Year were standard utensils for every family. At this time, every family hung up the lanterns.
, looking from a distance, I could only see red under the eaves on both sides of the road. Not only that, there were also many families who pasted red paper-cuts on their doors and windows, creating a festive atmosphere. People from every household came out to look at the triumphant army. The army
Walking through the main street, there were cheers everywhere.
When they arrived at the entrance of the official hall, Yang Tong was already standing there, waiting for Yang Peng's team. Seeing Yang Peng jump off the horse, Yang Tong burst into tears and threw herself into Yang Peng's arms.
Yang Peng quickly wiped Yang Tong's tears.
Yang Tong cried for a long time, then stood up from Yang Tong's arms and asked: "Are you not injured?" Yang Tong looked at Yang Peng and felt that she had lost some weight in the past two months, so she waved her hand and said
"Look, I'm doing well!" Yang Tong then broke down in tears and smiled and said, "Have you been promoted again?"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Yes, now your husband is already Dr. Ronglu, a first-class hussar general." Yang Tong wiped away his tears, bit his lips and said, "It's not fair!" Yang Peng was stunned.
, asked: "Why is it unfair?"
Yang Tong said angrily: "In the past few months since you went to fight, I couldn't eat or sleep. I was worried every day that you would be beaten to death, and our children would have no father. Or that you would be injured.
I will become a cripple for the rest of my life. I am worried during the day and at night. I have worked so hard, but now I have only been promoted to your official position. You have become a first-rank official, and I am still a second-rank wife."
When Yang Peng heard Yang Tong's words, he couldn't help laughing. Yang Tong said angrily: "Why are you laughing? Isn't that right? You have worked hard in the war, and I have worked hard at home! Shouldn't I be promoted?" Yang Peng touched his chin.
Said: "This is a bit troublesome, the official family does not have a royal title for his wife."
Yang Tong said eagerly: "The emperor has not given the title, so you can ask for it from the emperor. You have beaten the Khitans away, and if you ask the officials for the title, the emperor will definitely give you the title!" Yang Peng smiled and said, "That's alright, then we will
You have to get married first. Next time I see an official, I will ask him to be a royal wife."
Yang Peng stood there angrily and said, "That's not bad!" Yang Peng saw that Yang Tong was childish and ridiculous, making fun of Mrs. Gaoming, so he pinched Yang Tong's face. Yang Tong didn't dodge and let Yang Tong pinch her.
It went on and on. Then Yang Peng met the master and Mrs. She again.
On March 11, a quick report came from the front line. Xiao Tianzuo left the pass through Huangyakou. The Khitan soldiers who had ravaged Cangzhou for five months had finally left. This time the Khitan troops entered the pass and broke into seven counties in the Song Dynasty, killing countless people and looting.
With a population of more than 100,000, the Song Dynasty suffered heavy losses. However, the Khitan soldiers were defeated by Yang Peng several times and suffered heavy casualties. Because of Yang Peng's appearance, it became a lose-lose situation for both sides.
On March 12, martial law was lifted in Cangzhou. On this day, Yang Peng went to the wounded barracks to visit the wounded soldiers who had not yet recovered. In the wounded barracks, Shen Yuji and more than 30 apprentices were busy taking care of the wounded soldiers who had not yet recovered.
His hands and feet kept moving. When he saw Yang Peng walking in, Shen Yuji was stunned for a moment, and then he was about to prostrate himself. Yang Peng quickly went up to help him up and said, "Mr. Shen works hard, why do you need a big gift?"
Shen Yuji stood up, wiped his sweat, and said, "Sir, are you here to visit the wounded?" Yang Peng nodded and asked, "Mr. Shen, how many casualties did our army have this time?" Shen Yuji said, "This
Fifty-six soldiers died in this expedition, and 762 were injured. More than 400 people with minor injuries gradually recovered after their wounds were treated, but 337 people were seriously injured.
One hundred and seventy-one of the seriously injured people eventually died of their injuries. Today, there are still 166 seriously injured people who have undergone surgery and are recovering. It is estimated that 106 people are permanently disabled, and 60 people are expected to recover.
"
Hearing Shen Yuji's words, Yang Peng nodded. This army expedition was different from the past. After fighting in Cangzhou for half a year, the army suffered quite a few casualties. Under the care of Shen Yuji and his disciples, many of the wounded survived.
Although they came over, more than 200 people still died, and more than 100 people may be disabled.
These soldiers who sacrificed their lives or died of serious injuries will be awarded the First Class Hero Medal, and their families will be given a pension of two taels of silver every month. Two taels of silver is a considerable amount of monthly money, enough to cover the expenses of a family of three. Even if
Casualty soldiers have wives and children to support. With pensions, their families will not be in poverty.
The soldiers of the Huben Division filled out their wills before going on an expedition and agreed to whom they would give their pensions if they sacrificed their lives. Most soldiers chose to give the pensions to their wives, children, parents or poor brothers and sisters, but some soldiers also gave the pensions to
The money was given to the benefactor or others. In this matter, Yang Peng fully respected the soldiers' wishes.
If the soldiers who died in battle die with honor, other soldiers of the Tiger Division will be more brave, and this unit will have more combat effectiveness. Soldiers who are disabled and unable to work will also be awarded the Second Class Medal of Valor, and will be given two taels of silver per month for disabled soldiers.
Subsidy until the wounded die of old age. With Yang Peng's generous pension policy, the soldiers of the Huben Division are not too afraid of sacrifice or injury.
Yang Peng walked up to a soldier who had recovered from serious injuries and asked: "How is your health?" The soldier struggled to sit up from the bed, but Yang Peng held him down: "It doesn't matter, just lie down and talk!" The soldier then lay down.
He went down and said with a mournful face: "To tell you the general, the injury is almost healed, but I am blind in one eye and have a big scar on my face. I'm afraid I won't have anywhere to work in the future!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Why don't you have anywhere to work? After you recover from your injury, I will give you a second-class warrior medal. You will be a hero respected by everyone from now on. After you recover from your injury, go to the salt factory to weave cloth, and I will give you
You get two taels a month and you get meat for three meals a day." When the soldier heard this, he was so excited that he shed tears and climbed out of bed to kowtow to Yang Peng. Yang Peng quickly held him down and said, "You
Don't get excited, I'm not taking care of you! This is the standard of Tianjing New City, and every wounded person is treated accordingly."
The wounded man burst into tears and said repeatedly: "General, we will never forget your kindness."
Yang Peng smiled and nodded. On March 13, Yang Peng received an imperial edict, requiring Yang Peng to lead the meritorious personnel of the Qingshankou victory to Beijing to receive rewards.
The Great Victory at Qingshankou was won by Yang Peng and the Huben Division alone. The other governors were not present. When reporting the merits, Kou Zhun could only let Yang Peng report casually. In addition to the officers at all levels who participated in the war, Yang Peng also left behind Tianjing New City.
Zhang Xiang and the managers of various lines in Tianjing New City have all reported, so there are a lot of people who have been promoted for the Qingshankou victory, almost 400 people.
It was also a big deal for the Song Dynasty that so many people were rewarded, so the officials asked Yang Peng's subordinates to go to the capital to accept the rewards at the court meeting. Not only that, in view of the fact that Yang Peng had made great achievements in several battles in Cangzhou in the past few months.
After a great achievement, Yang Peng, who had returned in triumph, was granted permission by the officials to ride into the palace gate.
Riding a horse into the palace gate is an extremely glorious grace. After Yang Peng got this imperial edict, he discussed it with the old lady She. The old lady said, "If you don't think about yourself, you should also think about the brothers and sisters below, because now
Many people recognize the Song Dynasty, and the common people also recognize the Song Dynasty. You can't rebel openly now, you can take the test yourself." Yang Peng left Tianjing New City with 400 officers and headed for the capital in a mighty manner.
When he arrived in Bianjing, Yang Peng reported to the Ministry of War. Two days later, news came that he would bring all the military attachés to court in two days' time. Early on the third day, when it was time to go to court, Yang Peng had just walked out of the courtyard.
, I saw that the streets were full of people watching the excitement. Apparently the news that the general was going to ride into the palace gate had spread in the past few days. The people all worshiped Yang Peng, who had won many great victories and captured tens of thousands of Khitan heads.
, where would you like to miss this excitement?
There was a huge crowd outside the courtyard and it was very lively. In the middle of the crowd, the eunuch Wang Jin and a dozen eunuchs were standing there waiting.
Yang Peng went up and cupped his hands and said, "Hello, Eunuch!" Wang Jin clasped his fists and said, "Our family has seen the general again! This time, our family has been entrusted by the official family to guide the general who rides into the palace gate. The general
If you are ready, can you tell our family?"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "I'm ready, let's go now!" Wang Jin nodded and shouted at his eunuchs. The eunuchs then whipped their whips on the road to scare away the onlookers.
People, the road was cleared. Yang Peng got on his horse and heard cheers from the people watching.
"The general is mighty!" "The general has great skills!" "He is indeed the general who crippled the Khitans!"
The people applauded him when he got on the horse. Yang Peng smiled and thought to himself that his ability to mount the horse was indeed very powerful. Yang Peng rode on the wind and led hundreds of military attachés under his command to slowly walk behind Wang Jin and in front of him.
More and more people were watching. No matter men, women, old or young, the people who got the news rushed to the street to see the heroic figure of the general riding into the palace gate. Many people did not squeeze in when Tiger Tiger Parade last time and did not see it.
Yang Peng, seeing Yang Peng so young at this time, these people were even more happy and shouted non-stop.
"The general is mighty!" "The general is a heroic young man! I am mighty!" "Is the general married?! General! I know the daughters of several good families! General!"
Yang Peng didn't have a yard or a cook in Bianjing. Every time Li Zhi came to the capital, he always ordered food from a nearby restaurant called Zhaixinglou. At this time, Yang Peng rode into the palace gate, and the boss of Zhaixinglou met with someone.
When Rong Yan and Yang Peng's team passed by the Zhai Xing Tower, the owner of the Zhai Xing Tower actually pulled out a gong and drum team, got in front of Wang Jin's eunuch team, and beat the gongs and drums to clear the way for Yang Peng.
Wang Jin secretly thought that this would save his men from whipping, so he asked the gong and drum team to walk in front. After the team walked for dozens of steps, another teahouse owner who Wang Jin had stopped to drink tea squeezed in and lit a candle in front of the team.
Strings of big firecrackers. The crackling firecrackers exploded loudly, making the whole scene even more lively.
The crowd of onlookers was so crowded that every time the gongs and drums team approached, the crowd would reluctantly get out of the way, allowing the entire team to walk very slowly. After walking about half a mile forward, I saw a teahouse in front of me filled with people.
When we got to the road, we crowded together with people watching Yang Peng's excitement. A storyteller stood on a stage in the teahouse among more than a hundred people, dancing and telling some story. Those who were listening to the story were not like
The general audience was very excited, waving their fists and applauding from time to time, filled with indignation.
Yang Peng curiously asked Wang Jin who was walking next to him: "Eunuch, why are there so many people listening to stories? What story is this about?" Wang Jin laughed and said, "This month there are only storytellers in Bianjing.
Let me tell you a story, that is, the general killed the Khitans in all directions in Cangzhou. It was either the battle of Tianjing New City, the victory of Qingshankou, or the victory of Dingzhou, nothing else."
Yang Peng smiled. He didn't expect that his battle had become the material of storytellers. He didn't know if these storytellers knew the story of the battle, and whether their stories were reliable or not. He took a dozen steps forward and was about to pass by.
At the teahouse, those who were listening to the story noticed that the general was coming, abandoned the storyteller and crowded to the door of the teahouse. Seeing Yang Peng riding a tall horse to go to the imperial city, those who were listening to the story crowded to the street and shouted:
"The general is so majestic!" "General, thank you for your hard work in killing the Khitan!" "The general is so majestic in killing the Khitan dog!"
Yang Peng smiled, bowed his hands to those people, and heard loud cheers again. After walking for another half a mile, Yang Peng saw a large Confucius Temple in front of him. There was a stage outside the temple with ten figures on it.
Several people were singing an opera. Four of them were holding black fire sticks as firecrackers and shouting. Every time the four people shouted, more than a dozen people dressed as Khitans on the opposite side fell down. Beside the four firecrackers,
There stood a general in golden armor, standing tall and majestic next to the fire gun soldiers.
The stage was surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside. As soon as they heard the crackling sound of the gun soldiers, they waved their fists and cheered loudly, as if they wanted to go on stage and kill the Khitan soldiers on the stage. Yang Peng secretly said that this play was his own
I haven’t seen it. It’s a newly arranged opera, right? Yang Peng asked Wang Jin: “Eunuch Wang, what kind of opera is this? And there are fire rifle soldiers?” Wang Jin flicked his sleeves and said with a smile: “Oh, General.
, don’t you know? This song is about the Great Victory of Tianjing New City, and the play is about the general defeating 30,000 Khitan troops in Tianjing New City! This play was just released last month, and the most people like to watch it.
The theater was packed with people."
Yang Peng was stunned, but he didn't expect that his battle not only became the material for storytellers, but also was incorporated into the play. He looked up at the stage again and saw a man wearing yellow clothes playing the role of the emperor.
An actor dressed as a eunuch came out from the backstage and gave himself a promotion and reward in golden armor. Seeing this scene, those watching the show became even more excited and cheered louder.
Those people were so focused on watching the show that they didn't notice Yang Peng walking by. The gongs and drums team was about to pass through the crowd of people watching the show, when someone shouted: "The general is here!"
Everyone immediately turned their heads and stared at Yang Peng, who was riding over.
Those people looked at Yang Peng for a while and shouted: "The general is here!" "The general is mighty!" "The general is a great hero."
In the end, I don’t know who took the lead. All the theater fans bent down and bowed to Yang Peng on both sides of the road. Even the actors on the stage stopped acting and looked towards Yang Peng one by one.
Bow deeply and bow deeply.
Li Yangpeng returned the salute to the saluting people and walked across the street. After walking for an hour, Yang Peng and several hundred of his men finally reached the Zhuque Gate. There were more people watching the excitement. After passing the Qianbu Corridor, Zhuque
The gate was regarded as the palace gate of the imperial city, and common people were not allowed to enter. The Thousand Steps Corridor was crowded with people inside and outside, and everyone wanted to see Yang Peng riding into the palace gate.
When they arrived outside the imperial city, the gongs and drums team did not dare to make any more noise and stopped beating. Wang Jin led the eunuchs to lead the way, leading Wang Jin on horseback and the military attachés of Tianjing New City on foot to the Zhuque Gate. Yang Peng was in front.
Amid shouts and crowds, he rode across the Waijinshui Bridge and entered the gate of Donghua.
Seeing this scene, the people shouted for joy. The cheers were thunderous for a while, and the cheers could be heard from a long distance away. The Song army was weak these days and could not protect the people. The Khitans were raging in Cangzhou, and only Yang Peng's soldiers and horses could
The Khitans fought to protect the people, and the people loved Yang Peng from the bottom of their hearts. If it weren't for Yang Peng, I don't know how many thousands of people would have been killed by the Khitan soldiers, and how many thousands more people would have been robbed and made into slaves by the Khitan soldiers. Housekeeper
Yang Peng was given honorable treatment and the people supported him very much.
Yang Peng rode a big horse and led hundreds of officers through the Donghua Gate under the watchful eyes of the imperial guards. The cheers of the people behind him gradually faded away. Yang Peng went all the way and stopped behind the Donghua Gate.
In the palace, two rows of eunuchs were already standing on the square in front of the Huangji Palace, facing each other, leaving a road in the middle, as if to welcome Yang Peng.
When Yang Peng's officers saw the majestic Huangji Palace, the vast square in front of the palace, and the two rows of eunuchs with royal bearings, they all became a little nervous, and their faces turned red with excitement. I laughed and said:
"Our family has brought them here. Please invite the general to the Huangji Palace to attend the court meeting!"
It was Yang Peng's first time here and he was familiar with the road. He dismounted in front of Donghua Gate and led his officers to walk between two rows of eunuchs. He walked all the way across the square to the emperor in front of the Huangji Palace.
When he arrived, the officials and civil and military officials were already waiting in the main hall.
Yang Peng led Zhang Xiang and other officials of the fourth rank and above into the Huangji Palace, raised his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty Yang Peng and the generals of Tianjing New City have seen the officials!" Seeing Yang Peng come in, all the officials in the palace turned slightly and glanced.
He glanced at Yang Peng. This Yang Peng was awarded the title of General of Hussars at such a young age, and even rode into the palace gate. He was really rising through the ranks and was extremely honorable, which made people jealous. But there was nothing he could do. This Yang Peng was so good at fighting that ten thousand people were chasing him.
The Khitan soldiers fought and blocked the Khitan soldiers at Qingshan Pass, unable to get out.
The scouts on the front line finally figured out the situation these days. It was Yang Peng who blocked the Tatars at Qingshan Pass and could not get out, so he came to Qingshan Pass to rescue Xiao Tianzuo after the Xiao Empress of Liao Kingdom came to rescue Xiao Tianzuo. This Yang Peng, it can be said that he almost came to the rescue.
The Khitans were forced to death. Zhao Heng looked at Yang Peng with satisfaction and shouted: "I love you!"
Yang Peng led several officers behind him to stand up. Zhao Heng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The achievements in the last battle have not been shown, but Yang Qing has made new achievements. The battle at Qingshan Pass has greatly increased the momentum of our Song Dynasty. It is really fun!" Yang Peng handed over his hand.
He said: "Although the great victory at Qingshankou was won by the last general, it was really due to the power of the officials. Without the officials' strategizing and proper arrangements, this victory would not have been possible!"
After hearing Yang Peng's words, Zhao Heng was stunned for a moment, and then he burst out laughing very happily. Another great victory was reported at Qingshan Pass, and all the civil and military officials in the Song Dynasty were deeply inspired. Yang Peng gave the credit for strategizing to
The emperor must also gain a lot of authority for the emperor! At this time, the officials standing on both sides saw the atmosphere, and they all held up their dental plaques and sang: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
Zhao Heng smiled and looked at the officials congratulating him, and waved. He said to Yang Peng again: "Yang Peng, you have made a great contribution. I will also reward you! I will join you as the Youzhu Kingdom, and I will grant you the title of master Lin Qing."
My son is the first-grade concubine, and my wife Yang is the first-grade concubine." Yang Peng said, "Guan family, Yang Tong and I are not married yet, isn't that bad?" Zhao Heng said, "Then you are not married yet.
Otherwise, find a marriage partner here in Bianjing, and the Eighth Prince can arrange it for you." Yang Peng was frightened and said, "Not an official, I can't beat my unmarried wife when I go back, and my martial arts skills are not as good as his."
The court burst into laughter. This time, the official rewards were all honors and other rewards. After hearing the reward from Mrs. Gaoming, Yang Peng secretly thought that it was good now. Yang Tong had obtained Mrs. Gaoming, and there was no need to deal with the officials anymore.
Ask for it.
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.