Three thousand generals, hundreds of ironworks craftsmen, countless baggage horses, fully loaded and boarded nearly two hundred ships of various types, took advantage of the moonlight to sail into the Wei River and flow eastward, filling the river with mighty force.
There is a domineering spirit of "a hundred rivals fighting for the same".
As the sky grew brighter, the fleet arrived at Tongguan.
Tongguan faces Shanxi across the Yellow River to the north, and borders Hangu to the east. At the same time, the Yellow River and the Weihe River meet here. It is known as the transportation hub of "three provinces when the cock crows". It has been a strategic military location for military strategists since ancient times.
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There is a checkpoint on the river in Tongguan to collect the customs tax from merchant ships.
Nowadays, although the imperial court has raised a dispute about whether to cancel the tax on Guanjin, people in Guanjin all over the world are already panicked, and there is a fear of being in danger. Therefore, many checkpoints crossing Tianjin are more wanton than before, and they are attacking passing caravans.
Severe exploitation will arouse the anger of heaven and the resentment of people.
However, as long as this majestic five-tooth warship is seen from a distance, no one will blindly try to intercept Fang Jun's fleet...
When they heard that Fang Jun's fleet had arrived at Guanxia, the Tongguan garrison ordered soldiers to open the locks and disperse all merchant ships to ensure that Fang Jun's fleet could pass through first. They also took the time to board the ship to pay their respects.
No matter how rebellious and rebellious a feudal official is, officials with strong backgrounds would not dare to take it lightly. The rule in the officialdom is that everyone carries the sedan chair. You have offended such an official with a bright future today.
How do you know that it won't fall into other people's hands in the future?
Even if they are from different camps, there is rarely such open conflict and neglect.
Who knows that one day the wind will change and the current enemies will become comrades in the same camp?
The Tongguan garrison was a general named Cheng. He was in his twenties and his face was a bit childish, but he was tall and muscular, and his body was as strong as an iron tower. When he jumped on Fang Jun's boat, the bow of the boat sank hard.
one time.
"Erlang is really lucky. He can go south to the south of the Yangtze River to show off his skills, but he has to guard such a checkpoint and is called a vampire by the caravans coming and going. It's really enviable!"
This person was very familiar to him. Although he didn't recognize Fang Jun, he didn't see him outside. He would complain a lot when they met him, but he wasn't offensive either.
Fang Jun likes young generals who look like fierce generals the most. They are skilled and obedient, march forward courageously in battles, and can cut off the enemy even if they are escaping. They are the best candidates to serve as "human shields"...
Reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling man, Fang Jun smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Fang Jun, have you not asked me what your surname is?"
The fierce general clasped his fists, showed his white teeth, and laughed at himself: "Why are you so expensive? My surname is Cheng, and my name is Wuting. My father, Cheng Mingzhen, the governor of Mingzhou, once met Fang Xiang once in the past. My father has always regretted that he could not
It would be a pity to listen to Fang Xiang’s teachings.”
Fang Jun was stunned for a moment. Cheng Wuting? Cheng Mingzhen?
I seem to be quite lucky lately, with famous players showing up one after another.
Liu Rengui, Xi Junmai, Su Dingfang, Pei Xingjian, Cheng Wuting... all of them will be the mainstays of the Tang Dynasty in the future. These famous generals who were revered and revered like myths in history books have crossed paths with Fang Jun one after another. How lucky they are.
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Fang Junke said politely: "I have heard of the reputation of Old General Cheng, but it is really a pity that I could not meet him. My father has mentioned to my younger brother more than once that General Cheng is brave and kind-hearted. If there is a chance in the future, my brother will definitely...
I have to recommend it to my younger brother."
Cheng Wuting laughed: "If my father learns these two comments from the prime minister, I'm afraid he will be so excited that he can't sleep and drink three glasses of wine!"
Cheng Mingzhen was also considered a famous general in the history of the early Tang Dynasty!
In his early years, he served as the magistrate of Pule County under Dou Jiande. During his tenure, he had outstanding political achievements, unparalleled courage and reputation, so thieves did not dare to set foot in Pule County. After he returned to Tang Dynasty in the fourth year of Wude, Li Yuan granted him the Yongning Order, allowing him to
He passed through Hebei Province. Soon after, he raided Ye County at night and arrested more than a thousand people, including many men and women. He was soft-hearted and let the breastfeeding women go. Therefore, the people of Ye County were very grateful to him for his kindness, and he became famous in Hebei Province.
Very good. Liu Heitai's counterattack was fierce. He knew that he was difficult to defeat, so he ran back to Chang'an. Unfortunately, his mother and wife fell into the hands of the enemy and died tragically.
The "Old Book of Tang" states that "Mingzhen asked for Heita from Taizong again." These military achievements inevitably went to Li Shimin's wise leadership. But Fang Jun knew that in fact, Li Shimin and Cheng Mingzhen didn't know each other at all, let alone assigned him
Do this and do that.
The history books mention that "when Hei Taoping came to an end, Mingzhen asked him to kill Hei Tao and sacrifice his head to his mother." It was Li Jiancheng who caught Liu Hei Tao, and it was Li Jiancheng who ordered Liu Hei Tao to be killed. Cheng Mingzhen wanted to kill his enemy with his own hands.
He also took Liu Heita's head to sacrifice his mother, and it was obvious who to "invite" him to. Later, "after becoming famous, he paid homage to the governor of Yingzhou, granted him the title of Duke of Dongjun, and gave him two thousand pieces of gold."
Three hundred taels. He was transferred to the governor of Mingzhou."
Moreover, the Shandong and Hebei areas have always been the sphere of influence of Prince Qi, so you can imagine who Cheng Mingzhen belongs to. With Cheng Mingzhen’s qualifications, he is still serving as the governor of Mingzhou, which shows that he is not favored by His Majesty Li Er...
Therefore, when Li Shimin was about to attack Liaodong, he met Cheng Mingzhen, who had already served as the governor of Yingzhou, for the first time. He said that he had the ability to be a general and that he should be promoted and reused. Cheng Mingzhen did not know whether it was true or not, and actually forgot to thank him...
A very interesting person!
The fleet was huge in number and cumbersome in movement. Even if the gates were opened to pass through first, it would not be able to finish in a while. Fang Jun asked Cheng Wuting to sit down for a while and started chatting.
"I just heard my brother complain that he seems not satisfied with his current official position?" Fang Jun asked casually.
Cheng Wu was troubled by this black face that was better than Fang Jun: "It's not that he is dissatisfied with the official position, but he doesn't want to just be a tax collector! Mingzhou has always been a chaotic place. It was completely deserted by Dou Jiande back then.
They were all killed in the war, so the bandits have sprung up and the situation has become corrupt. It has only improved in recent years. At the age of fourteen, he followed his father in the battle to suppress the bandits.
How can someone who wants to make achievements on the battlefield be a tax collector in this small Tongguan? But my father can't speak in front of His Majesty, and no one in the court can be accommodating. I see the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty marching across Mobei in the Western Regions.
, someone is so eager-eyed and greedy!”
As he spoke, a pair of big eyes stared at Fang Jun, testing Fang Jun's reaction.
Fang Jun secretly laughed in his heart. This guy seemed rough and reckless, but in fact he was brave and resourceful. He actually wanted to find a way out of himself... But Fang Jun was not disgusted. Who knew that this guy could really fight? Put this tough guy away.
Keeping it with you will give you someone to back you up even if you lose a battle and run away...
Fang Junhao was so angry that he clapped his chest and said: "How can a hero fall into the wilderness and have great ambitions but not be able to carry them out? If my brother really wants to charge into the battle and find a wife and shadow son who will be remembered in history, I will write a letter to my father and ask him to do it.
I ask for a favor from Your Majesty, allowing me to serve under my younger brother. Wouldn’t it be great for us brothers to level the East China Sea and traverse the oceans together?”
Cheng Wu was overjoyed: "Is Erlang serious about what he said?"
Fang Jun glared and said: "Go to Chang'an and ask around. Some people say that our second roommate is a stick man. Who dares to say that our second roommate doesn't keep his word? Slap him to death with his big mouth!"
"Hahaha! I have long heard that Fang Erlang is fierce and responsible, and he is a tough and tough guy. I am convinced! I will go back and resign as a tax collector. I will wait for Erlang's order to transfer more than one hundred kilograms.
Give it to Erlang! From now on, I'm sure to hit you wherever you point me. If you frown and frown, you're a son of a bitch!"
The two looked at each other and laughed.
In fact, Fang Jun knew in his heart that it would be pure nonsense to say how much Cheng Wuting recognized him. The more capable a person is, the less likely he is to be easily convinced. This is the case for Su Dingfang, and the same is true for Cheng Wuting.
But Fang Jun has great potential!
Who doesn't know that Goguryeo is the demon in His Majesty Li Er's heart? Who doesn't know that joining Fang Jun's navy is equivalent to the pawns of His Majesty Li Er's expedition to Goguryeo? Those noble families would rather be brutally slaughtered by Fang Jun one after another.
Isn’t it just to join the Navy and gain meritorious service?
As long as you can join me, I can conquer you!
This is true for you Cheng Wuting, and so is Su Dingfang!
If you can't collect a few powerful generals to play with after traveling through time, wouldn't it mean that God's grace has been wasted?
The two were chatting and laughing happily, when suddenly there was a shout from the shore.
Fang Jun opened the curtains on the boat, took a look at the shore, and immediately felt happy...