Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 104
A gunpowder smoke drifted away.

The next day, Zhu Yixi left Zhu Meng's thousands of people to defend Dasan Pass again.

He brought thousands of people from Yulin Town back to Nanzheng.

By this time, it was the middle of November.

At this time, Nanzheng actually had snowflakes.

Although it was only sleet, it still made Zhu Yixi very happy.

"The Little Ice Age is here, but, from another perspective, it's also good luck."

he muttered.

It's raining and snowing in Hanzhong, isn't it snowing in Guanzhong?
In this way, the precipitous Great Sanguan Pass is finally safe.

"Welcome to the general's victory and return—"

On the slippery and muddy ground, hundreds of officials, gentry, and merchants greeted them eagerly.

Even King Rui and King Qin came over eagerly, their faces full of joy.

What surprised him even more was that Jiang Quan, the stubborn magistrate of Hanzhong, greeted him with a smile and an expression of pride.

"Zhu Yixi is ashamed to lead, ashamed to lead."

He bowed to everyone, reserved and said with emotion: "Although I broke [-] thieves with [-], but in the end it was just a counterattack. Xi'an City is still elusive."

Everyone was startled, this should be modest, right?
The smile on his face became brighter and brighter.

Jiang Quan, the magistrate of Hanzhong, changed from his indifference before, and moved forward with enthusiasm, and said intimately:

"I'm afraid you don't know that the Holy Majesty rewards you for your meritorious deeds and specially promotes you as the commander-in-chief of Guyuan. The imperial decree has come. This is really a happy event!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yixi was overjoyed.

Finally climbed up, unexpectedly, Chongzhen really did a personnel matter.

"You look much better when you smile."

Looking at Jiang Quan's smiling face, Zhu Yixi said with emotion.

It's really changed, the indifferent and arrogant prefect of Hanzhong has also become a licking dog.

The contrast is a bit big.

"Please, please, please, Zuixian Tower has been arranged."

Jiang Quan complimented: "As soon as you come back, Hanzhong will have the backbone, and we will live another life. Everyone is waiting to congratulate you!"

These words were so flattering that Zhu Yixi was embarrassed to hear them, and the rest of the people even suppressed their laughter and their faces turned red.

It's really different to hang a signboard of the general soldier.

Kindness is difficult.

On the wine table, the prefect Jiang Quan kept toasting and made amends: "Brother Zhu, I didn't see Mount Tai not long ago, so I don't want to blame him."

"Nothing!" Zhu Yixi waved his hands generously.

Anyway, your coldness and violence will not delay my actions.

You Shiwei and others watched with cold eyes, sitting at another table, feeling the coldness of the world.

The same general soldier, why is there such a big difference in treatment?
General Liu Tingjie couldn't bear it, and wanted to throw his chopsticks, but when he saw the smiling face of Jiang Zhifu, he immediately became terrified.

For many years, he has used literature to control martial arts, respecting military officials and inferior military officials, and his fear of civil officials has been ingrained in his bones.

You Shiwei was not convinced when he was eating the food, why?
I want to sit at that table too.

After drinking and eating, Zhu Yixi was satisfied.

"How's the taste of the general?"

Looking at Zhu Yixi whose cheeks were slightly flushed, Zhao Shu couldn't help but tease.

"It's a world of difference!" Zhu Yixi said with emotion:
"Nowadays, there are only twenty military officers in the world who can stand shoulder to shoulder with me."

"The key is that you are only 21."

Zhao Shu added.

"21, why am I so young? And You are so capable? Troubled times are approaching, I'm destined to be a trendy boy!"

"However, Jiang Quan is too flattering, it's strange." Zhu Yixi laughed a few times, then calmed down, and said in doubt.

"He just wants to share your credit!"

Zhao Shu smiled lightly, "Aren't you very familiar with this?"

"Hahaha!" Zhu Yixi laughed loudly, he remembered the matter of exchanging credit for benefits with Bai Guangen and others in Tongguan.

"With the cooperation of the prefect of Hanzhong, the rear will be settled."

He doesn't mind sharing the credit.

Anyway, Daming is only a few days away, it would be better to have more friends.

"咚咚-"

"Chief soldier, Daoist Zhang please see me."

"Let him in."

Immediately, the travel-worn Zhang Daoku, with his nose flushed from the cold, hurried over, his face full of joy:
"General, that's not right, Commander-in-Chief, it's a good thing that I don't disgrace my life, and I raised one hundred thousand copper coins for you."

His chest was straight and his face was full of pride.

"That's it?" Zhu Yixi frowned: "There are hundreds of Taoist temples in Hanzhong, why are there so few?"

Zhang Daoku heard it, almost staggered and fell.

"Forget it, it's not easy for you. I will reward you with 500 taels."

Zhu Yixi said casually with a hot face.

Zhang Daoku was overjoyed, and then hurriedly said: "You have made great success, and all the temples are active, I'm afraid I'm too late."

"However, how much did you gain when you came back from a great victory? I heard that the burglars raided Shaanxi, and they must have a lot of money!"

The old Taoist was looking forward, his eyes searching.

"Harvest? No details."

Zhu Yixi sighed: "There are very few old thieves, let alone armor and weapons, but there are tens of thousands of captives, who have traveled thousands of miles in battle, and they are the best soldiers."

"With these captives, more than 30,000 new recruits have been recruited recently. The total number of troops under your command can exceed [-] people."

Zhao Shu on the side couldn't help cheering up.

"Thirty thousand? That's too much. There are only more than ten thousand soldiers that can really fight."

Zhu Yixi laughed softly: "Besides, raising soldiers is also difficult!"

"Report, the heads of the He family and the Tang family are asking to see each other."

Thirteen knocked on the door and came in straight away, looking serious and mature.

"Shaanxi businessman?" Zhu Yixi was taken aback.

"It is estimated that you have won more with less, you have defeated the Chuang army, and you have been personally appointed as the commander in chief by the Holy One. These merchants can't bear it and want to curry favor."

Zhao Shu stroked his beard and smiled.

"Didn't Shaanxi merchants donate 2 million taels last time?"

Zhang Daoku asked doubtfully.

"That's to protect the family property, I have to do it."

Zhu Yixi reacted, and said casually: "But now, they are here to curry favor and ask for something from me."

"Go, see you!"

Waving his sleeves, Zhu Yixi went to the living room.

"I've seen Mr. Chief Soldier." The two leaders saluted respectfully, their attitudes were too correct.

"General Soldier, the horse you needed last time, although the journey is a little farther, we have already bought it in Songfan, and it will arrive in a few days."

He Yitong lowered his posture and said with a smile.

"The rest of the supplies have also been purchased."

"Really? Then thank you two leaders,"

Zhu Yixi said calmly.

With such an attitude, the two were quite flattered, and hurriedly waved their hands and said they didn't dare.

Zhu Yixi felt much more comfortable now.

Before these two, they were neither humble nor overbearing, the true nature of a man!

Now, don't you also fall under the authority of the government?
Picking up the tea and taking a sip, Zhu Yixi said: "You two are also acquaintances. This time, I'm afraid it's not just supplies?"

"The commander-in-chief is wise." He Yitong hurriedly said with a flattering smile:
"Our Shaanxi merchants in Hanzhong all think that you are a hero, so they all want to rely on your banner to do business."

Zhu Yixi was a little disappointed, only Hanzhong Shaanxi merchants took refuge, not all Shaanxi merchants.

It seems that they still have illusions about Li Zicheng.

For now, though, that's enough.

"I have nothing else to ask for from the Guild of Commerce. Firstly, I just want to turn over money and materials. Secondly, I just want to use your news channels to inquire about some news."

Holding the teacup, Zhu Yixi said with a light smile, every word fell into the hearts of the two of them, and his complexion changed accordingly.

"Today, I just want to know how many soldiers and horses there are in Xunyang, Hui Dengxiang and Wang Guangen, whether they are short of food or salary, and whether they want to surrender or remain loyal?"

Xun Yang?

He Yitong and Tang Yongfu were shocked.

"In addition, I also want to know about the distribution of the Chuangjun in the Xi'an Mansion and Zhang Xianzhong in Huguang, Jiangxi Province."

"After all, you Shaanxi merchants have great powers, and there are many people beside Li Zicheng."

Zhu Yixi sneered.

These words were so loud that the heads of the two of them almost exploded.

(End of this chapter)