On the northern county line of Yunjing County, about 20,000 soldiers were stationed on the seaside. The scale of the Zhenhai Camp was like a snowball, with more and more soldiers fighting.
However, in the past few days, the Zhenhai Battalion remained stationary and called Chengdu to make no pre-war preparations. It seemed that they did not intend to continue southward to Yunjing County.
Fu Zheng, the captain of Zhenhai Camp, heard about Chang Sui and knew that Du Xu Chengdu was in grief, so he did not rush him. However, there were more and more rumors in the army, and Fu Zheng realized the seriousness of the problem.
, decided to talk to Duxu Chengdu.
Some soldiers appealed to Chengdu on behalf of the general, saying that the general was on the front line to eliminate the invaders in Dajing, but the imperial court had his family ruined. This behavior was chilling.
Some soldiers were worried that Chengdu would turn around and lead them to rebel, and they felt uneasy.
Once the morale of the army is in chaos, it will be troublesome, which means that the victory that originally seemed to be getting closer and closer may become so close overnight.
Fu Zheng did not find Duxu Chengdu in the Chinese army camp, but after inquiring he saw him on the beach.
He stared at the sea alone, his figure lonely.
Fu Zheng walked over, stopped next to Duxu Chengdu, and said: "Commander, we still need to work hard, and great things can be accomplished!"
Du Xu Chengdu raised his eyebrows. Compared with last year, he was much calmer now, with a bit more heroic spirit in his eyebrows.
"Why haven't the people from the imperial court arrived to arrest me yet?" Du Xuchengdu was still looking at the sea, as if he was asking Fu Zheng, but also seemed to be asking himself.
Fu Zhengdao: "The commander has meritorious service and no fault, why does the court want to arrest you?"
Du appealed to Chengdu and said, "My father and the whole family have been arrested. Will the court let me go?"
Fu Zhengdao: "You are General Anyuan, whom His Majesty personally ennobles, and you shoulder the heavy responsibility of exterminating the invaders. Who dares to arrest you?"
Du appealed to Chengdu and said: "In the current imperial court, I am afraid that the central authority has the final say."
Fu Zheng shook his head and said: "Commander, if you complete the mission, it will be a great achievement. But if you shrink back at this time and miss the opportunity to fight, then even if you are innocent, you will become guilty!"
Du asked Chengdu to turn his head, then looked at Fu Zheng's face and said, "Fu Duwei, are you worried that I will rebel?"
"Don't worry." Fu Zheng said decisively.
"Why aren't you worried?" Duxu Chengdu asked.
Fu Zheng said seriously: "If the commander is determined to rebel, my head may have been used to sacrifice the flag by now."
Fu Zheng's words are not modest. Although when the Zhenhai Camp was first established, Fu Zheng was quite influential among the people transferred from the Yulin Army and Changsui Garrison. But as the pirates in the two counties were eliminated,
This group of people suffered many casualties, and the new coastal locals who joined the Zhenhai camp came because of the reputation of the commander Duxu Chengdu.
With Du Xu Chengdu's current control over Zhenhai Camp, Fu Zheng cannot stop him no matter what he wants to do.
Fu Zheng didn't care, because Chengdu was indeed serious about getting rid of the bandits.
He said: "I'm not worried. It's because I have been fighting side by side with you for many years, and I have seen your determination to eliminate the pirates. Frankly speaking, if something like this happened to Lord Duxu at this juncture, I would not respond to your majesty's actions.
I don’t understand either. However, thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness, so please don’t waver, Commander!”
As he said that, Fu Zheng knelt down on one knee, cupped his fist and said, "With a thousand years of achievements, whether Zhenhai Camp can leave a significant mark in the history books all depends on your thoughts, the commander!"
Duxu Chengdu was a little touched, and held Fu Zheng's hand tightly without saying a word, as if he was engaged in a difficult battle between heaven and man.
At this time, a group of cavalry ran towards the two men.
The two looked at the cavalry and found that they were not from the Zhenhai Battalion.
Fu Zheng immediately stood up and prepared to fight.
Only when they got closer did the two of them see the leader clearly.
Lieutenant of Jiangyang County, Chaixin.
"Master Chai, why are you here?" Du Xucheng said lukewarmly.
Chaixin dismounted, walked to Duxu Chengdu with a serious face, and said: "Your Majesty's oral message has arrived at the county governor's mansion, and the county governor specially asked me to convey it."
Du asked Chengdu to kneel down on one knee.
Chai Xin said word by word: "We called for Chengdu. In just a few months after the establishment of Zhenhai Camp, you have achieved such great results. I am very relieved. I did not misjudge the person. As for your father's matter, that is The evidence is conclusive and there is no grievance. I have also verified that you were not involved in your father's affairs. The imperial court has its laws and I also have my own arbitrary decisions. Please relax and do your own thing well and wait for your success and triumph. , I will give you a big reward!"
After finishing reading, Chai Xinji coughed when he saw that Du Chengdu was still kneeling and unresponsive.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Du asked Chengdu to stand up and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chai."
Chai Xin's expression relaxed and he said with a smile: "It's Commander Duxu who did the hard work! After the pirates in Jiangyang County were eliminated, the people of Jiangyang County are grateful to you. The people of Yunjing County are waiting eagerly. You continue to go south and save them from fire and water!"
Du appealed to Chengdu: "Please rest assured, Mr. Chai, I and the pirates are sworn in."
"In that case, I won't interrupt you and take my leave."
After Chai Xin left, Duxu Chengdu suddenly caught a glimpse of the figure behind a big stone. Seeing that Fu Zheng didn't notice it, he said softly: "Fu Duwei, you go ahead and wait for me in the Chinese army's tent."
Fu Zheng asked: "Has the commander decided to continue going south?"
Du appealed to Chengdu and said, "I want to have a good time alone, so you can go first."
"yes."
Seeing Fu Zheng walking away, Du asked Chengdu to walk behind the big rock pretending to be natural, and saw Liu Ling leaning against the rock with her arms folded across her chest.
Du asked Chengdu quickly: "How are Zuo Xiang and my father doing?"
Liu Ling said: "The treatment of Zuo Xiang has not been decided yet, but your father and the others..."
Du Xuchengdu raised his hand, turned around and hammered the stone hard.
Liu Ling looked as usual and said: "The Marquis of Sha County asked me to bring you a message."
"Say it."
"Do things well and protect yourself wisely."
Afternoon.
Fu Zheng paced anxiously in the Chinese army tent. After a while, Du called Chengdu and walked in.
"Commander..."
"You are right, the thunder and rain are all due to your kindness." Du called Chengdu to raise his hand to interrupt Fu Zheng, walked straight to the main seat and sat down, saying: "Calling all the generals of Zhenhai Camp to come to the Chinese army's big tent to discuss matters!"
"Yes!" Fu Zheng said excitedly.
Duxu Chengdu's face was full of murderous aura, and he said: "Let these pirate beasts rest for a few days, it's time to let them sleep forever!"
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Yuxin Palace.
Yuan Xiu was lying on a huge cradle, which could accommodate two people. At this time, there were little eunuchs rocking it gently at both ends, while Wei You sat behind Yuan Xiu and combed his hair.
Wei You was very skilled at combing his hair. Even though his and Yuan Xiu's bodies were shaking, the work on his hands was not affected at all.
Yuan Xiu's eyes were closed, his expression was very enjoyable, as if the friction between the comb and scalp had a massage effect.
Suddenly, Yuan Xiu opened his eyes, as if something suddenly occurred to him, and asked: "Where is the Left Prime Minister, where is he now?"