After leaving Zhili in the south, we went to Huangzhou Prefecture. Huangzhou Prefecture is already the boundary of Huguang. It is expected that the territory of Xiang Wang Zhang Ning is not far from the area controlled by the Han Dynasty. However, Huangzhou Prefecture is not the destination yet, and most of Hunan and Guangzhou are still in the court. under the control of the army.
Zhu Heng kept a low profile all the time. He could only follow the arrangements of the people who rescued him in a foreign country. Huguang was indeed a place that made him feel unfamiliar. Zhu Heng had only set foot in Huguang once in his life, and that was Many years ago, when I was a young scholar and entered the gentry class, I traveled around the world to gain my knowledge. In fact, the places I visited were just some famous mountains and scenic spots. When I traveled to Huguang, I only visited the Yueyang Tower in Yuezhou." "Please search Piaotian Literature , the novel is better and updated faster! .
Looking back on those days when I was reciting Fan Zhongyan's "Be worried when the world is worried first, be happy when the world is happy" in Yueyang Tower, I was so full of ambition, and the kind of ambition that God will entrust great responsibilities to this people is still vivid in my mind; but now, all I can think of is I felt extremely sad. If I could climb the Yueyang Tower again, I would probably want to sing Du Fu's "Friends and relatives without a word, old and sick, all alone." Zhu Heng was very unwilling, but he could not control his mood at this moment.
A few days later, a group of people crossed Yiyang cautiously from Dongting Hunan. The Peach Blossom Fairy said that they had reached the territory controlled by the Suzaku Army, and everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. On other territory, it is inevitable to be on tenterhooks, and even if nothing happens, they are always worried. Indeed, Not having a good time.
The people who were "stepping on the road" in front came back and said that there were soldiers from Changde Mansion to greet them, so their safety was completely guaranteed. Just as Zhu Heng and others rode to a hillside, Turán heard the sound of a cannon, and Zhu Heng got off his horse. He was so frightened that he ran around for a few steps. He tried his best to hold on to the reins before he could control it. He was also shocked. This place was still dozens of miles away from the city. Could it be that something unexpected happened when he was almost there?
Suddenly, a whole row of cavalry appeared on the hillside holding flags, and then a large group of cavalry appeared. The knights were wearing uniform armor and wide-brimmed iron helmets with various bird feathers swaying in the wind. The cleaning process looked very spectacular. After a while, I saw an imposing young man wearing a gray cloth military uniform and a square turban riding his horse forward among the soldiers. Looking closely, it was not Zhang Ning. who is it?
Zhang Ning shouted, galloped up on his horse, Yu mǎshàng clasped his fists with joy on his face and said: "Brother Zhu, I have been waiting for you to arrive, and today we finally meet again."
The prince actually went out of the city dozens of miles to greet him. Zhu Heng was surprised and pleasantly surprised. He didn't care about anything else. Just look at what he did. His sincerity was enough. Zhu Heng quickly turned over and dismounted, then clasped his fists and bowed. Bow: "Don't dare, don't dare, how can I deserve such courtesy from the prince?"
Zhang Ning jumped down from the mǎshàng, looking very lively; and looked at the Zhouwei cavalry, all of them held their heads high and were very energetic, which really made people feel comfortable. Zhang Ning stepped forward and supported Zhu Heng, "You are my Guan Zhong Le Yi and Shime deserve it!" He pointed to the army behind him and said, "These are our troops. Your arrival today will make the Suzaku Army even more powerful. From now on, you and I can work together for a great cause."
Zhu Heng said hurriedly: "Your Majesty will not give up now. I am extremely honored. I only regret that my talents are sparse and my knowledge is shallow. I dare not be arrogant."
Zhang Ning took his hand and patted Zhu Heng's shoulder directly, "Sir, don't worry." He looked back at Zuoyou and said, "Now that a powerful enemy is on the side, the situation is difficult, the fate of the Suzaku Army depends on Yiti, and only
Only by working together in the same boat can we survive; we can only recruit talented people from all over the world, which is the path to self-improvement. As the saying goes, "Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives for self-improvement." If someone does not understand the general situation and only cares about internal fighting, what use will I use him?
Brothers, have you forgotten my king’s instructions?”
The cavalry general shouted: "Unity!" All the troops immediately shouted: "Glory!"
Although there were only about a thousand cavalry coming, the army was as powerful as thunder. After the shouts of all the troops, their spirits were high and they raised their arms and cheered. Zhu Heng felt as if he had been welcomed as soon as he arrived.
Zhu Heng's mood was shaken and he could no longer keep calm. He bowed a little excitedly: "Your Majesty treats me as a soldier of the country, and I will repay you as a soldier of the country. I will never let you down!"
"I should remember what you said today. Let's talk about it when we return to the city." Zhang Ning smiled and stroked his arm, his love for talent was evident in his words.
The general accompanying the army shouted: "Salute to Zhu Butang!"
There was only a neat sound of "squeaking", and the soldiers in the army raised their left arms, palms down, as a gesture of tèbié. They bowed and bowed, as if they were meeting gentlemen. More
What made Zhu Heng's face glow brightly was that all the soldiers were looking at him when they saluted, making him suddenly a figure that attracted much attention.
When they entered the city, Zhang Ning first took Zhu Heng to the government office. Officials from the Consultative Department and Changde Mansion came to greet him at the door. Zhang Ning introduced the important personnel to Zhu Heng one by one. There were so many people that he couldn't remember them all at once, so he met with Zhu Heng.
The princes bowed to show their acquaintance. Zhu Henggang had come a long way and was covered in dust. He had not taken a shower or changed clothes for many days, and he looked gray and gray. But at this time, these external things were not important. The bureaucrats in Changde still had a good attitude and were very respectful.
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Zhang Ning said in public: "Zhu Butang served as the Minister of War in Nanjing and was the chief minister in charge of Jiang defense. The two to three hundred thousand elite troops in the imperial camp were unable to cross the river for a long time, and Zhu Butang played an indispensable role."
After hearing this, everyone expressed respect and admiration.
Of course, everyone's attitude is not mainly because of these things, but... no one in Changde Mansion and the actual ruler, King Xiang, hold hands and pat shoulders, as if they are on an equal footing, I am afraid that everyone will not dare to look down upon.
Then Zhang Ning bid farewell to the officials and took Zhu Heng and his son to the front of a mansion on Fuqian Street. Zhu Heng looked up and saw a plaque hanging on it, which read: Zhu Mansion. There was also a wooden plaque on one side of the door.
:The residence of the Chairman of the Senate of the Ming Empire’s Senate Department.
Zhu Heng looked back at Zhang Ning, only to see him smiling and saying nothing. Zhu Heng came over quickly. This was a residence specially prepared for him, and even the plaque had been built in advance. He said with emotion: "Your Majesty, you are at the beginning of your business.
There is no need to spend money on a common man, it is enough for me to live in the back office of the government office."
Zhang Ning shook his head and said: "Although you are a minister, you are also a man. A man should have pomp and prestige. Look at the guards, your guards, and the guards of honor. They are all ready. Today, sir, you should use your sword to the right. Today, this king
I will appoint you as the President of the Senate, and you will be sealed in public another day."
Zhu Heng hurriedly thanked him, but he was still not sure whether the position called Senate President was a real official.
Zhang Ning seemed to see him thinking about it, and then explained: "In the Tang Dynasty, the Zhongshu's family was the Minister of the Three Provinces, and in the Song Dynasty, the Zhongshu's Second Privy Council Office was equivalent to this kind of organization within the government. The Shime was in charge of all, but mainly in charge of military affairs;
Just because our military and political scale is not large yet, there is no need to create bloated institutions, so we use a Senate Department instead."
Having said this, it is clear to Zhu Heng. It turns out that this Council is the center of power, and the real power is to harm the Yamen. The power controlled by the Suzaku Army can be called an empire, so Zhu Heng is almost the same as a prime minister.
After a while, Zhang Ning touched his palm, and a sergeant brought a copper plate covered with red cloth. Zhang Ning opened it and said with a smile: "Three hundred taels of gold, just like when a new official in the court takes office, he has to receive his official uniform."
Hat and settling-in allowance, I also have to pay Mr. Zhu’s settling-in allowance. Although it’s a bit vulgar, please Mr. Zhu don’t refuse.”
Real money and silver can only be said to be vulgar by the Shime talents who chant the wind and the moon, but this thing is truly real. Zhu Heng was stunned for a moment, then accepted it readily and asked his son to take it and thank him; he was also a cheerful person and dared to accept it.
If there are benefits, just be prepared to use some skills to deserve it.
Zhu Heng, who had just become like a lost dog, was filled with emotion after receiving this privilege. He thought to himself: If you know this, why are you still hanging around in Nanjing? You should have come to join Zhang Ning a long time ago, even if
In the end, nothing happened, and now I feel comfortable with this situation!
Surrounded by their subordinates, the two entered Zhu Heng's new home and found a hall to sit in. Zhang Ning naturally sat in the upper seat, while Zhu Heng and the accompanying officials and generals sat on one side.
As soon as Zhu Heng sat down, he asked in a casual tone: "Before this, I wonder who the Senate President is?"
Zhang Ning laughed and said: "The Senate President is Xu Guangfu. I often call him Lao Xu. He is someone who followed me in the early years and is a bit old."
When Zhang Ning appointed Lao Xu as an important member of the central committee, he mainly valued Lao Xu as a reliable confidant. However, when it came to ability, Lao Xu was quite reliable in handling specific tasks, but Yu Dali did not have much cultivation; he was only a middle-level person in his early years.
The general has no experience in coordinating the overall situation, and has been away from officialdom for many years. How can he do anything when he is in chaos? As for the other people under Zhang Ning, they have almost no real talents, and there is really no one available; so since Zhang Ning raised his army, all strategies
All the high-level plans were made by his own hands, and the actual implementation of the consultation department was very difficult, and Zhang Ning often had to ask for advice.
But Zhu Heng is different. He has been a professional bureaucrat since his debut. He is not only proficient in filing documents and administrative operation rules, but also has the experience of climbing to high-level officials. It is obvious that he has rich official experience and the way to manage people; and unlike ordinary bureaucrats, Zhang
Ning felt that this man was quite knowledgeable and thoughtful. First, in Le'an, many people were helpless, and only Zhu Heng could see the King of Han; the correct strategy for the southward advance; second, in the civil war in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the King of Han was completely passive.
Zhu Heng must have contributed to the steady defense of the Yangtze River. Although the Yangtze River is a natural hazard, it is dead and people are alive. If the river is not defended well, it cannot be defended. From ancient times to the present, the dynasty with its capital on the south bank of the Yangtze River has never failed when the general situation is unfavorable.
If you can rely on natural dangers, you can protect your country. The third is Zhu Heng's recent suggestion to the King of Han, advocating learning tactics from the Suzaku Army, which was "completely inferior to the King of Han's army." This is also a manifestation of vision.
Many people only think about things after the fact. It is true that not everyone can see the situation as quickly and keenly as Zhu Heng did.
Therefore, Zhang Ning is very optimistic about Zhu Heng now, thinking that he is a talent who combines tradition and pioneering spirit... A courtyard, three hundred taels of gold, although the expression of sincerity is full, but for a person of Zhu Heng's level,
In fact, Zhang Ning's cost was very low. In the prosperous city of Nanjing, three hundred taels of gold was nothing in the officialdom.