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Chapter 83 Take General Zhang as a model, as a model for killing the enemy
In Beijing of the Ming Dynasty, in the Forbidden City, in the imperial palace, in the Nuan Pavilion of the Qianqing Palace, under the light of candles, two monarchs and ministers are asking each other.

After Emperor Chongzhen finished asking, Yang Sichang's thoughts changed.

In fact, he had already seen Lu Xiangsheng's victory report when he was in the cabinet. At that time, he went to the Ministry of War and personally met Lu Xiangsheng's personal soldiers who came to report the victory.

Therefore, he has obtained far more information than Emperor Chongzhen, and he believes the content of the Jie text reported by Lu Xiangsheng, because based on his understanding of Lu Xiangsheng, he knows that Lu Xiangsheng is not a person who can cheat.

At this time, Yang Sichang stood up with a respectful expression on his face, and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the victory reported by Lu Shilang should be true. This time, many heads were captured, and Lazhangjing and other officials were captured alive." The big flag, even if you think about it, you will not fake it."

Speaking of this, Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand to him, and Yang Sichang carefully sat on the soft couch with half of his buttocks, and continued to speak seriously to Emperor Chongzhen:

"Your Majesty, that Zhang Cheng had the merit of beheading the slaves in Mafang before, and today he fought with the slaves on the battlefield and captured many people. He also made a great achievement in capturing the slave Jialazhangjing. He should be rewarded by decree. A reward, to encourage him to kill thieves for the country even better, to make new contributions to the emperor, and to boost the morale of our Ming army!"

He also said: "Zhang Cheng was originally the Qianzong under Zhang Yan's command in Xuanzhen Town, and Yang Guozhu, the general officer of Xuanzhen Town, Zhang Yan, etc., also need to be encouraged!"

Emperor Chongzhen listened to Yang Sichang's words, and kept nodding his head. There were rumors that Yang Sichang and Lu Xiangsheng were at odds, but looking at Yang Aiqing's sincere attitude and the words he said at this moment, they all came from his public heart.

He himself even personally asked for credit for Lu Xiangsheng and his subordinates. It is indeed rare for such a capable minister to be a direct minister.

Emperor Chongzhen calmed down a little, and he said slowly: "Lu Xiangsheng is indeed a minister of the country, so I naturally want to encourage him."

With a smile on his face, he continued: "Zhang Cheng is indeed brave. After so many victories, he managed to capture the slave thief Jia Lazhangjing again. It's really rare."

He couldn't help getting up, turned around the cabinet a few times with his hands behind his back, and said in a raised voice: "As for Zhang Cheng, in addition to raising rewards, I also want to spread the word to the three armies, publicize General Zhang's loyalty and bravery to serve the country, and let me Da Ming all soldiers , all regard General Zhang as a role model, as a model for killing the enemy."

Yang Sichang got up again, knelt down and said: "The emperor is wise and mighty."

Emperor Chongzhen said to Yang Sichang in a happy mood: "The important matter of the country is to sacrifice to the army! I want to pass the decree, order Lu Xiangsheng, and Zhang Cheng to sacrifice the Meridian Gate, and I want to win the Taimiao. You are the Minister of Rites, and you will take charge of this matter."

Yang Sichang replied respectfully: "This is the duty of my minister, please rest assured, my minister will do it properly, let the generals of the Ming Dynasty, and all the people in the capital know about this great victory, and let the Hu barbarians outside the Great Wall know about it." Dare to underestimate my big tomorrow. Chao Shangguo's prestige."

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In the 11th year of Ming Chongzhen, October 21, at the beginning of the Xu Dynasty.

Xuanfu's general Zhang Yan's camp was brightly lit, and inside the Chinese army's large tent, candlelight flickered.

Zhang Cheng has just received a report from Lu Xiangsheng's soldiers, asking him to lead two sentry troops to Lu Xiangsheng's superintendent camp to gather together at tomorrow's hour, and go to the city with the governor Lu Xiangsheng to present prisoners at the Meridian Gate.

After sending Lu Xiang away as a soldier, Zhang Cheng returned to his uncle's tent, the general Zhang Yan's army. How many people are so honored."

Standing by the side, Zhang Chengsu replied in a deep voice: "Zhang Cheng relies entirely on his uncle's teaching and support. He has achieved what he is today. How dare he take credit for it alone. He will go to the city to offer prisoners tomorrow. He should go as his uncle."

Zhang Yan also said solemnly: "Thunder, rain and dew are all God's grace. Today, there are bandits stalking the four directions, and there are Tartars outside who have repeatedly invaded the border and ravaged the capital. It is time for us to rise up. Sincerely, you are still young. You should be loyal to the king and serve the country." Heart, always think of the greatness of heaven's grace, repay the king's favor, and bless the people, and don't have evil thoughts in your heart, go astray, and cause personal ruin and reputation."

Zhang Cheng stood in front of his uncle, awe-inspiring, and of course he said in a solemn voice, "Uncle, please be at ease, Cheng'er will never forget his uncle's teachings, and will never disappoint the king, with all his enthusiasm, he will serve the country loyally and protect the people."

Zhang Yan put his hand on his nephew's shoulder, and said in a warm and sincere tone: "Cheng'er, if you are really thinking that way, it is enough to comfort my heart. You are still young, so remember not to be greedy for success, and you must work hard at every step. You have the heart to harm others, but you must always be on guard against others."

Seeing Zhang Cheng nodding frequently, as if he had listened to his words, Zhang Yan also nodded his head, expressing his satisfaction, and continued: "You also go back to the camp. Tomorrow Wumen will offer you prisoners. It is a great honor for the emperor to allow you to lead the two guards and horses to escort the leader and the prisoners, and all the guards in your camp will definitely want to go, so they must be properly arranged."

Zhang Cheng agreed, then quit the Chinese army tent and ran to his own tent.

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In the 11th year of Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, on October 22nd, at Chenshi, the sky was clear and the rising sun was hanging obliquely in the eastern sky, illuminating the earth.

In the south of Beijing, outside the Yongding Gate, dozens of large carts lined up, stretching hundreds of feet away.

On nearly ten large carts in front, the tanned heads were neatly arranged, all of them were glaring, and their heads were bald, except for a small braid at the back of the head that was exactly the same as a mouse's tail. Some residual blood can still be seen on the heads of these heads.

There are eleven carts behind them, and each cart has five wooden cages. Inside are strong men. The armor they were wearing before has been pulled out. They were all wearing red clothes, but no red hats.

Their hands were fixed to the cage, and their heads poked out from above. Their heads were also bald, and the same little pigtail like a rat's tail was swaying back and forth with their heads.

On a large cart at the back, a pure white official banner of Jiala Zhangjing of the Qing Army was propped obliquely on the cart. The flag was slightly broken, and a trace of the tragedy of the fierce battle could be vaguely seen.

On the cart at the back stood a simple wooden frame, on which was supported a set of pure white helmets and armor, with thick copper nails nailed to the armor, a shiny breastplate on the chest, and a high-rise helmet. The tall white tassels danced in the wind, which was exactly the armor of Lazhangjing, the armor of the Qing army.

On the carts after that, there were all kinds of pure white banners and armors, all captured by Zhang Cheng and his troops in the Battle of Stone Bridge the day before yesterday.

There was a row of knights in helmets and armor on both sides of the cart. They were all full of energy and radiant, riding on their horses. They all had red capes fluttering in the wind.

At the front of this convoy, a slightly thin man in his 40s, dressed in sackcloth and filial piety, rode on a magnificent white horse.

Zhang Cheng and Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanzhen Town, both wore helmets and armor, and rode horses to the left and right of Lu Xiangsheng. They were waiting for the Yongding Gate to open, so that they could escort the leaders of the Qing army, captives, and armor with golden drums and banners on the carts. Meridian Gate.

(End of this chapter)