Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 85: The Yulin Xiaowei in charge of the imperial army

The emperor came in person, followed by hundreds of officials.

Even Sun Chengzong did not expect that Emperor Chongzhen would walk out of the Forbidden City to greet him.

For a moment, I was so excited that my eyes filled with tears.

He was originally leading the soldiers and horses of the towns, riding on a tall horse to receive congratulations from the people of the capital. Seeing this, he did not dare to neglect. He dismounted from a distance, handed the reins to the sergeant of the Dubiao Camp, and hurried away.

"Your Majesty, why did you come out?"

Emperor Chongzhen caught up with him a few steps forward and held him tightly.

"The emperor's master is a veteran of three dynasties, and he is also the teacher of my late brother, Emperor Daxing Tianqi. Even on an ordinary day, it is too late for me to respect him. Now that I have returned victorious, how can I not be anxious and unbearable!"

"I personally lead the civil and military forces to welcome you. This is what I should do."

Emperor Chongzhen just pulled Sun Chengzong and walked in front of everyone.

Hundreds of civil and military officials followed, followed by generals from various towns. Under the welcome of the common people of the capital and the roar of gongs and drums, they stepped into the Chengtian Gate and returned to the martial arts arena in the imperial city.

Sun Chengzong stood on the general platform, glanced at the generals in the field, pondered for a moment, and shouted loudly: "We have been fighting for several months to expel the Dongnu and regain the lost territory. Now we have returned in triumph and are being reviewed by the emperor. Kneel down!"

After he finished speaking, the Han generals who had already been arranged by the yamen of the inner prison and stood around the martial arts arena sang these words loudly from near to far, and the audience knelt down in shock. .

"Long live my emperor, long live!"

Since the soldiers brought by each town today are the most brave soldiers on the battlefield, the military discipline is strict and the military appearance is in good order.

They each carried swords and guns on their backs, clanging like a forest, flags fluttering, and there was a solemn atmosphere.

"it is good!"

Emperor Chongzhen had been holding small meetings in the capital for the past few days, but he knew nothing about the Jifu war. Now he finally saw this victorious army triumphant. After seeing it with his own eyes, he was even more excited.

I wish I could personally take up the sword and go into battle to immediately regain Liaodong and revive the Ming Dynasty.

"You officers and men have made great achievements, how can I begrudge you the rewards? The Chief of Ceremonies declares!"

Wang Cheng'en took a step forward and shouted in a sharp voice: "Sun Chengzong, the Minister of War, the governor of Jiliao, was ordered to do so at the critical moment. He repeatedly defeated the Eastern invaders, promoted the prestige of our Ming Dynasty, recovered Yongping, Qian'an, Luanzhou and other places, and made great contributions to the country."

"Immediately, I will be appointed as Taifu, bestowed with python robes, and promised to inherit the royal robes of my descendants and command them."

Sun Chengzong had already made up his mind. He did not immediately receive the order to express his gratitude. Instead, he turned to face Chongzhen and said: "This battle was a battle in which our three armies fought bravely to kill the enemy. I really did not have any great achievements. Your Majesty deserves such a generous reward. I will never be ashamed of it." Dare to bear it!”

Wang Chengen thought he was trying to avoid fighting for fame in front of everyone, so he smiled and said: "The emperor's army led the troops to recapture the four cities this time. They have made outstanding achievements. The soldiers and horses in each town are under control, and there is no more chaos."

"If you feel ashamed to be promoted to an imperial master this time, how can the generals in the towns below you feel at ease?"

Who would have thought, Sun Chengzong really didn't want to be rewarded this time.

He continued to kneel on the ground and said: "I know that my merits are small and my virtues are small, so I dare not accept this great merit. I, a member of the Sun family, have really made no merit, and I cannot worry about the country because of the hereditary royal guards. I sincerely ask your Majesty to take back my order."

"Otherwise, I would rather kneel here all the time."

Wang Chengen was dumbfounded, and then he realized that Sun Chengzong really didn't want to be rewarded. He didn't know what to say at the moment, so he had to look at Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen was startled for a moment, then stood up, personally helped Sun Chengzong up, faced the surrounding civil and military ministers, pointed at their noses, and sternly rebuked them.

"Look and listen! The emperor's master has accomplished such a great feat, but he is not rewarded. You are still arguing with each other all day long about trivial matters. Don't you feel red in the face?" Then Chongzhen looked back at Sun Chengzong.

"Since the Imperial Master refuses to accept the reward, I no longer insist on it. However, there is no need to refuse these python robes, gold, silver, cloth and other items. I also know that your Sun family is struggling to survive, so take these things back and keep them!"

Sun Chengzong had a lump in his throat. He didn't expect that the emperor, who was busy with everything, was still paying attention to his family's situation.

"I have nothing to repay, so I can only ask myself to go out to supervise Liaoxi, and organize the military affairs in Songshan and Jinzhou, so as to relieve your majesty's worries."

Emperor Chongzhen was even more surprised when he heard this and agreed without thinking.

"This is very good. Once the emperor's master comes out of seclusion, Liaodong can be restored!"

After the two of them finished talking, Wang Chengen stepped forward again to declare: "Although Ma Shilong, the Minister of War and the Governor of Jiliao, was defeated in the Battle of Liuhe and lost his troops and money, this time Governor Jiliao defeated the Dongnu, and his merits were sufficient."

"The merits and demerits will be summed up together today! I will be appointed as the Governor of the Left, and I will be given the title of Prince Shaobao, and my descendants will be guarding thousands of households!"

Ma Shilong had nothing to refuse. In the Battle of Liuhe, it was because he underestimated the enemy and rushed forward, and fell into the false information sent by Dongnu spies, resulting in the death of thousands of Liao soldiers. He has always felt guilty about this.

This time, being recommended by Sun Chengzong to resurrect him and making further achievements would be considered as avenging his previous humiliation.

He took a few steps forward and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, Ma Shilong, accepts the decree and expresses gratitude. Long live my emperor!"

Li Shunzu stood at the foot of the steps, among the generals in the town. He was also sincerely happy that Ma Shilong and Sun Chengzong, two truly capable people, were reused, but he did not expect that it would be his turn next.

"Ning Yuanbo honors the guards, and Li Shunzu, the governor of the capital camp, comes forward to accept the title!"

Not only was Li Shunzu stunned on the spot, but even the prestigious Nine-Border Marshals such as Zu Dashou, Wu Xiang and Wang Pu did not expect that Li Shunzu was actually the third-ranked person to be promoted, even before them.

For a moment, the eyes of envy, jealousy and puzzlement all fell on Li Shunzu.

Suddenly faced with so many gazes, Li Shunzu couldn't help but feel nervous, but he closed his eyes slightly and held his breath in concentration.

Today's Li Shunzu is no longer the young man who just traveled through time four months ago.

Li Shunzu took a few steps forward, half-knelt on the ground, bowed his head and saluted.

"Chen is here!"

Wang Chengen looked at the young descendant of the Li family below him with a kind smile on his face. He was also looking forward to seeing how many more surprises this young general who had emerged in the Dongnu invasion could bring them.

"I am very happy that the eldest son of the Li family in Liaodong, Ningyuan Bo Xunwei and Li Shunzu, the governor of the capital camp, led the capital camp in the bloody battle at Luanhe River and revived the prestige of our capital camp. Later, he made many meritorious deeds in the battle to regain the four cities, and the Eastern Han Dynasty Retreating the troops is a great contribution! Let’s share our achievements today.”

"I will march into the former Army Governor's Mansion, the second-rank Governor Qianshi, and serve as the Governor of the Beijing Camp and the commander of Jinwu's left guard. I will be in charge of the imperial guard of Yulin in the east of the Forbidden City. I will be there in person on the first day of the third lunar month to attack Jue. I hope you will love me." You can still serve the country and make great achievements again!"

Although Li Shunzu had expected it, he still did not expect that the reward would be so generous.

Jinwu left guard commander, Li Shunzu knew what this meant.

Jinwu Zuowei leads the imperial palace in the eastern part of the imperial city and holds the key to the inner court. Emperor Chongzhen actually entrusted the defense of the eastern part of the Forbidden City to himself. This also shows that he is already a member of the emperor's family.

Li Shunzu also knew that without the status of Xungui, it would be impossible to be promoted so quickly.

After thinking for a moment, Li Shunzu imitated Ma Shilong and shouted loudly: "I accept the decree and thank you for your kindness. Long live my emperor!"

(End of this chapter)