Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 52
There are four flags outside Yongding Gate, and people shout horses neighing.

Since I joined the invaders during the Jiajing period, the capital of the Ming Dynasty has never gathered such a large number of imperial troops.

The Liao army headed by Man Gui numbered more than 3 people, not to mention the other generals who led troops to serve the king. Together, they numbered less than [-].

Li Shunzu was shocked when he saw the Ming troops from all over the camp coming and going, wearing various kinds of clothes and armor, and wearing distinctive banners.

At this time, Ming Dynasty is far from the point where the building will collapse in 15 years.

At least from a military perspective, there are still a considerable number of troops that can serve as vanguards for the imperial court, and some famous generals have not yet taken their final bow.

This Chinese military tent was several times wider than the tent where the Liao army discussed matters. When Li Shunzu brought Yu Kuan, Xiong Xinghu and others in as the generals of Shenshu Camp, there were already many familiar faces waiting in the tent.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

Not long after waiting, the three-way war drum suddenly sounded outside the tent.

The three-tone drum is a military order to summon the generals to their tents to discuss the military situation.

Those who fail to delay will be subject to military law.

The person who issued this military order was Ma Shilong, the newly appointed governor of Jiliao and Sun Chengzong's old subordinate.

Ma Shilong is a famous general in Ningxia and was promoted by Sun Chengzong.

When Sun Chengzong first guarded Liaodong, he repeatedly performed extraordinary feats under Sun Chengzong and defeated the arrogant Hou Jin army many times. Therefore, his prestige was not comparable to that of Liu Ce, the former governor of Jiliao.

As soon as Ma Shilong took office, the troops of King Luqin were assembled at Yongdingmen.

The speed is astounding.

Now gathered outside Yongding Gate, there are the Liaodong Army headed by Man Gui, the Xuanhua Army headed by Ma Ke, the Shandong Army headed by Liu Zeqing, the Datong Army headed by Wang Pu, and some scattered troops from Nanzhi and reinforcements from all over the country.

The total number of registered troops is about [-].

According to the orders of Sun Chengzong, the new governor of the Prime Minister Zhu Luqin's army, he himself and the Zu Dashou tribe who had returned from Liaodong were stationed in Shanhaiguan. All reinforcements inside and outside the pass must obey the control of the new governor of Jiliao.

After the three drums were played, the generals, generals, guerrillas, and commanders of each town, all wearing helmets and armor, stood together in the Chinese army commander's tent to obey the orders.

"The general will wait to see Governor Xian!"

Du Xian is the honorific title given to the generals in the army and the first-level feudal officials of the governor-general.

Among those present in the tent at this moment were Wang Pu, a nine-sided marshal at the level of Datong's general. Even Liu Ce, the previous governor, could not receive such an honorific title when he mobilized so many troops.

You know, Liu Ce only led a few thousand troops and lost his official position after being defeated by the slave cavalry in Zunhua.

As soon as Ma Shilong took office, he controlled the troops of King Qin on all roads, and the three drums sounded, and all generals from all over the country came together.

Everyone uniformly called him this, which further showed that Ma Shilong's prestige in the army was beyond the reach of Liu Ce, the previous governor of Jiliao.

Ma Shilong, wearing a bright red governor's official uniform, saw all the generals gathered. He slapped the table and loudly ordered: "This governor is Ma Shilong, the new governor of Jiliao of the imperial court. Before regaining Zunyong and expelling Dongnu, all towns must obey my control!"

"I order you and other battalions to be on guard duty, and all soldiers to stay in their respective positions!"

"Those who enter the city without authorization and cause trouble will be killed!"

"Those who wander around and join forces with the camp will be killed!"

"Those who violate military orders and discipline will be killed without mercy!"

Li Shunzu was also shocked by such a solemn scene. He clasped his fists and lowered his head. He led the generals in the capital camp and shouted with everyone.

"The last general respects his life!"

Looking up, Li Shunzu suddenly realized why this battle was a great victory for the Jin army that was rarely defeated in a field battle in the late Ming Dynasty.

This is not just because Huang Taiji himself does not want to fight, but because Ma Shilong and Sun Chengzong, two great figures in the late Ming Dynasty, join forces to attack. Huang Taiji has no chance in the pass and can only choose to retreat.

This was a hearty victory recorded in history. It was called the Zunyong Victory in history. It was exactly the opposite of the disastrous defeat at Yongdingmen last time. Therefore, Li Shunzu's mentality was relatively relaxed.

But soon, Li Shunzu noticed some vicious looks coming from inside the tent, and his relaxed expression gradually darkened.

Those who received this look were Xuanhua Deputy General Ma Ke, Datong General Wang Pu, Shandong General Liu Zeqing and others. They lied about their military exploits during the Yongding Gate Victory. They could have received rewards, but because of Li Shunzu's intervention, the rewards were When he failed, he was reprimanded by Emperor Chongzhen.

In this battle, they were first punished by taking away their salaries and verifying their previous merits, and then they all performed meritorious service.

Taking away the salary is just less salary. They can deduct more food and pay from the soldiers to verify their previous achievements, and they can also work together with the local civil and military forces. This is easy to solve, but it also adds a lot of trouble.As for meritorious deeds, it drives them to capture more people's contributions in this battle so that they can get better rewards.

All of this is thanks to Li Shunzu.

However, today Li Shunzu is no longer alone.

Sensing their murderous gaze, the generals of the Liao Army and the Shenshu Camp also looked over.

Man Gui stared hard at Wang Pu, the general of Datong, and then changed places with a general next to him and stood next to Li Shunzu to show his support.

All the generals of the Liao army also took a few steps closer to Li Shunzu.

Seeing that these Liao troops were so united, Wang Pu also knew that he could not fight hard, so he snorted coldly and looked away.

Ma Shilong also noticed that the people below were gradually divided into two camps headed by Wang Pu and Li Shunzu. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked over.

Before taking office, he also heard about some of Li Shunzu's deeds.

Ma Shilong knew his old boss very well and knew his ability to discern pearls. Back then, he was promoted by Sun Chengzong, which enabled him to do what he does today. However, he did not have the opportunity to be accepted as a disciple by Sun Chengzong himself and come from the same sect as the current master.

Therefore, it is natural to pay special attention to Li Shunzu.

"What's going on in Jingying?"

Ma Shilong looked at Li Shunzu, his eyes and tone full of indifference, and he could not tell what he was thinking just now.

"Why haven't the Beijing camp arrived yet?"

"Where is Wu Weiying?"

Before Li Shunzu had time to reply, a breathless response came from outside the tent.

"At this!"

"We are here!"

Outside the big tent, Wu Weiying, the obedient marquis, and Li Hongji, the Linzhun marquis, were wearing armor and arrived belatedly.

If the generals of Qinwang from all over the country have a unified opinion on something, it is that they all despise these powerful children of the Beijing camp.

In the capital, it was not only the Liao army that was embarrassed by the Beijing army. The troops of King Qin from all over the country were also embarrassed by the Beijing army when they came to the city as guest troops. The only difference was that the Liao army was from Liaodong and was regarded as a vulgar person and was even more oppressed. That’s all.

On this point, the generals of these towns of King Qin are all unanimous.

Seeing these two people in such embarrassment, they laughed for a while.

Even Wang Pu couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.

"Li Xunwei, why don't you care about your men?"

"How long has it been since we came to the big tent to discuss matters? Don't you dignitaries have to pay attention to Du Xian's military laws?"

Although Li Shunzu and Wu Weiying are both nobles, they are actually not from the same group.

Hearing this, he had no intention of standing up for them.

"Then according to what Wang Junmen said, what should we do?"

Wang Pu deliberately suppressed the Jingying camp, firstly to show his status as the commander-in-chief of the Nine Borders, and secondly, to give Li Shunzu, the governor of the Jingying camp, some power. However, he did not expect that Li Shunzu did not speak for the Jingying camp at all. .

He also did not believe in this evil, sneered, and said: "I am reporting to the governor, the general thinks that the one with clear rewards and punishments can control the generals. Although the capital camp is the emperor's personal guard, the nobles who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people!"

"Besides, we are in the military now, and our status and title have nothing to do with military position!"

Ma Shilong nodded slightly and patted the gavel on the table.

"What you said makes sense. I am here to take office today. Rewards and punishments are different. How can I give orders to the three armies?"

"Come here, drag the obedient Marquis Wu Weiying and the Linzhun Marquis Li Hongji outside the tent and give them twenty sticks as a punishment!"

Wu Weiying and Li Hongji were shocked when they heard this and quickly knelt down and begged for mercy.

But the military order has been issued, and no one in the army cares about their title.

Ma Shilong gave an order, and two large and thick soldiers from the Dubiao Camp walked into the tent, dragged them out of the tent, took off their pants in front of the soldiers from all over the tent, picked up their military sticks, and started beating them.

Twenty solid sticks inevitably hit them.

(End of this chapter)