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Chapter 470 Who is Zhang Cheng?

In the Zhougong Temple in the west of Luoyang City, Chuang Wang Li Zicheng just finished his lunch. Since he captured Luoyang City, various affairs have been complicated. In particular, there is a shortage of talents in governance of the people.

Until today, the interrogation of the officials and generals in Luoyang City came to an end. Those who complained greatly were all beheaded in front of Zhougong Temple, and Li Shuangxi assisted Niu Jinxing in handling all the raids.

He had just spared time to deal with some other military affairs, and it was at this time that Gu Dacheng had the opportunity to report to him how Yanshi was taken back by the army. Li Zicheng didn't care too much about the fall of Yanshi.

But the official army that Gu Dacheng said caught his attention. Although the army under his command was not good at defending the city, he was quite surprised to be captured by that official army in less than half a day.

Moreover, according to Gu Dacheng, the official army had strict discipline, well-equipped armor and batons, and extremely high combat efficiency, and the method of command and dispatch was different from that of the local army in Henan, especially the high proportion of firearms used in the army.

"Who is Zhang Cheng?"

Li Zicheng said to himself the name he had just heard, turned his head to look at the people around him, and saw that everyone shook their heads to show that they didn't recognize this person. When he looked at Song Xiance and Li Yan, Seeing a smile on the corner of Song Xiance's mouth.

Li Zicheng then asked: "Mr. Li, Mr. Niu and the military adviser know the origin of this person?"

Although King Chuang asked Li Yan first, Li Yan didn't want to speak first because he knew that Niu Jinxing was already in the position of King Chuang's "guest teacher" in the Chuang army.

And Song Xiance was originally recommended by Niu Jinxing, so he also avoided rabbits and "overstepped" in front of Niu Jinxing. The two of them only looked at Niu Jinxing, indicating that he should speak first.

Niu Jinxing didn't refuse, just heard him say: "As far as I know, there is a young general in Xuanzhen named Zhang Cheng. In the 11th year of Chongzhen, the Tartars invaded Gyeonggi. Yu Julu.

After Lu Xiangsheng died in battle, he led an army of hundreds of cavalry to break through the siege, and then followed the new Xuanda Governor Chen Xinjia and Sun Chuanting to intercept and kill the Tartars who had returned from the army in northern Jibei. support.

Because of his military exploits far surpassing those of other generals, Emperor Chongzhen himself named him the best of the three armies. General Yigu said that he was the one who led the attack on Yanshi! "

Li Zicheng was noncommittal, but looked at Li Yan and Song Xiance, and said: "Mr. Li and the military adviser know a thing or two about this sincerity?"

Li Yan has been relatively low-key since he joined the Chuangjun. At this time, he looked at Song Xiance again and asked him to speak first.

Song Xiance stroked the short beard on his chin, and said, "When I was in Kaifeng, I also heard that there was a young general in the 11th year of Chongzhen. He was the nephew of Zhang Yan, a general in the Xuanfu. Fight the Tartars.

After the Battle of Julu, Governor Lu Xiangsheng and his uncle Zhang Yan were both killed in battle, and this son was able to lead hundreds of horsemen to break through the siege, and then attacked the captive camp at night in Jibei, beheading slave chiefs Mazhan and Yuetuo, the names seem to match Yes, but I'm not sure if it's Zhang Cheng! "

Li Zicheng still looked at Li Yan and asked, "Does Mr. Li have anything to add?"

Only then did Li Yan open his mouth to say: "About Zhang Cheng in Xuanzhen Town, there were quite a lot of rumors in the past, mainly about the arrow shooting at Dorgon, the bloody battle of the giant deer, the battle against Mazhan, and Yue Tuo.

I have also seen it in the palace copy of the imperial court. This person was a military officer when he joined the King of Weiqin, because there were many rumors about his deeds, and he paid a lot of attention on weekdays. After Zhang Cheng returned to the Xuanfu, Go out of Zhenbei Road as a guerrilla military officer.

As far as I know, this person is also extremely domineering in the North Road. With the connivance of the governor, he suppressed the local military leaders. He was promoted to the rank of general a few months ago. The combat power of its troops is still unknown! "

Liu Zongmin said suddenly: "Who cares about him, we don't have the time and energy to deal with him now, so what if the officers and soldiers are strong? Thinking about Cao Wenzhao's uncle and nephew, like Madman He and Zuo Liangyu, they are also known as A strong army is not the same as us!"

Li Zicheng also said with a smile at this time: "Well, in this way, Zhang Cheng is indeed a bit unusual. It was reported from time to time that the imperial court dispatched troops from Xuanzhen and Jingying to help and suppress us in Henan. It was Zhang Cheng.

Jiexuan is right, in the ten years since we started the incident, what kind of strong general and strong army have never met, and when have we ever been afraid of it!

However, according to the sentinel in Yanshi, there are 8000 officers and soldiers. Previously, Li Jiyu's troops in Dengfeng were defeated by this army and recovered. The sentinel of the official army must keep abreast of its military strength and movements. "

Everyone agreed with King Chuang's words, and Liu Zongmin said in an even more enthusiastic manner: "Li Jiyu sent someone over to express his submission to this fellow, why did he turn around and join the army? Hmph, if this kid commits a crime In my hand, I will make him look good!"

Afterwards, everyone discussed some things about recruiting brave soldiers and releasing relief, and then they had dinner together in the Zhougong Temple. During the meeting, it was agreed to hold a wedding ceremony for Li Yan and Hong Niangzi two days later.

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Lanterns were hung high in the Yang family village, and Yang Shibin hosted a banquet in the main hall for Zhang Cheng, Chen Zhong, Lin Fangping and others. He also called his clan brother Yang Shili and clan brother Yang Shijie to accompany them.

Yang Shili is more than 40 years old, and he is usually responsible for managing the Yang family's farms in various places. Yang Shijie is less than 30 years old. everything.

Yang Shili was mature and prudent and didn't talk much, and he was well-behaved when he was with the banquet, while Yang Shijie was much more lively. He was a little cautious in front of Zhang Cheng, but he kept chatting with Chen Zhong, and he seemed very familiar.

Yang Shibin had previously told Yang Shili and Yang Shijie brothers about the guns and guns that Zhang Cheng was going to donate, and they were overjoyed when they heard about it, and became more enthusiastic during the dinner.

But Yang Shibin had more plans in his mind. Although he had an enthusiastic conversation with Zhang Cheng and kept toasting, he was always thinking about how to speak about that matter in his heart!
Ever since he saw the combat power of Chen Zhong's cavalry some time ago, and heard that it was the soldiers and horses under Zhang Cheng, the leader of the three armies, he tried his best to win over Chen Zhong. His purpose was obvious, that is, in this troubled world Grab the always strong foreign aid for yourself.

After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, when everyone was drunk, Yang Liying led two little maids in tight jackets and swords into the hall.

She was still dressed as she was during the day, and under the light of the candlelight, Yang Liying in a red jacket looked more white and tender, her tall figure, her chest proudly erect, and her heroic face were even more radiant.

Yang Liying came directly in front of Zhang Cheng, cupped her fists and said, "General Zhang, let me offer you a bowl of wine, and thank you for giving me those two pistols!"

(End of this chapter)