Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 268 Three Wills
Seeing the Japanese pirate fleet leaving Lianshui Ferry and heading upstream, bursts of cheers erupted from the top of Lianshui Town.

Chen Xuan, the magistrate of Andong County, was in the crowd at this moment. He immediately ordered people to open the city gate, and he personally led people to the dock.

Zhang Hongqing's troops were cleaning the battlefield and treating the wounded, but Chen Xuan was stopped by the vigilant soldiers.

He said: "I am Chen Xuan, the county seat of Andong County, and I want to see your general."

The sentry heard this and said: "Please wait a moment, sir, I will go and report."

After a while, Zhang Hongqing strode over.

Chen Xuan raised his hands with a smile on his face and said: "I am the magistrate of Andong County, Chen Xuan. I wonder what I call the general?"

Zhang Hongqing cupped his hands and said, "I am Zhang Hongqing of the Qianhu of Jincheng Guards."

Chen Xuan saluted respectfully and said: "General Zhang defeated the Japanese pirates and protected the people of our city. Thank you, Chen Xuan."

Zhang Hongqing said: "It's within your duties, Chen County Cheng, there is no need to be polite.

There are some wounded soldiers in our army. I wonder if the wounded soldiers can be allowed into the city for treatment? "

Chen Xuan said: "This is natural, the lower official is here to welcome the general into the city.

I have ordered people to cook pigs and slaughter sheep, prepare good wine, and ask the general to lead his soldiers into the city to rest. "

Zhang Hongqing said: "Thank you for your kindness, Prime Minister Chen. We only need to let the wounded into the city, and the army will be stationed outside the city to avoid disturbing the people.

In addition, Chen Xiancheng sent some food over, so that the Japanese pirates had not gone far, so the wine was waived. "

Chen Xuan raised his hands in surprise and said: "General Zhang is rigorous in running the army, and he is the teacher of a true king.

Don't worry, general. The subordinate will immediately send meat to the soldiers, and they will never starve. "

When Chen Xuan returned to the city to prepare food, Wu Nengcai arrived late with the remaining Jincheng Guards.

Moreover, each of these soldiers was already staggering from exhaustion and had no fighting ability at all.

If this group of people were to encounter Japanese pirates, they would probably collapse at the first touch.

Wu Neng's ability to lead troops was not good, but his ability to grab credit was first-rate.

As soon as he saw the corpses of Japanese pirates lying on the pier, he knew that this was a great achievement, and as soon as he rolled his eyes, he thought about how to submit a military report.

This is probably what he wrote in the military newspaper. He led his army to Lianshui Town day and night, and at this time they were attacked by Japanese pirates.

He saw that the narrow terrain of the wharf was conducive to blocking the enemy, so he decisively sent out the elite of the army to fight, and hid the other part as suspects.

He commanded from the center, and Zhang Hongqing of Qianhu fought bravely to kill the enemy. His officers and men sacrificed their lives, and finally successfully stopped the enemy at the dock.

When the fierce battle was in full swing, he ordered all the suspected soldiers to come out and built up a great momentum. Finally, he scared the Japanese pirates back and beheaded more than [-] Japanese pirates.

What Wu Neng didn't expect was that the county magistrate Chen Xuan witnessed Zhang Hongqing's entire process of repelling the Japanese pirates, and admired his rigorous military management.

So he reported the battle situation to the Andong County magistrate truthfully, and also emphasized that Zhang Hongqing was strict in running the army, with strict discipline, and the style of a king, and he praised him greatly.

As soon as the Andong County Magistrate saw such an outstanding example under his rule, he immediately wrote an official document and reported it to the Chief Envoy Si Yamen.

One day later, Jinling Governor Zhu Youzhen received Wu Neng's military report.

Zhou Youzhen couldn't help but be surprised to see Jincheng Guards' record of quickly repelling the Japanese pirates and killing more than 220 Japanese armored warriors.

He transferred Jincheng Guards southward just to let them defend the city and cut off the Japanese pirates' way north.

If the Japanese pirates attacked the city, they would be able to hold them back so that they could mobilize heavy troops to encircle and annihilate them.

He did not expect that Jinchengwei actually dared to fight the Japanese pirates outside the city and won a great victory.

Zhu Youzhen also heard about Wu Neng, and knew that although he was not a complete idiot, he was only a mediocre talent.

Wu Neng's performance this time made him a little impressed.

Zhu Youzhen didn't think too much about it. After all, military merit verification was strict and it was necessary to check the heads and armor of Japanese pirates. This could not be faked.Wu Neng performed well, which can be regarded as a good leader as the governor of Jinling.

He knew that Emperor Longqing must be worried about the war now, and this good news came at the right time.

So Zhu Youzhen wrote a report and quickly sent the military report to Chang'an.

Chang'an City, Fengtian Palace.

Today at noon, only officials of the third rank and above such as the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers, as well as noble ministers above the viscount are eligible to participate.

Jia Qiong is also here today. He is wearing a bullfight uniform and follows the procession of nobles into the hall.

"The Emperor is here."

Following Dai Quan's shout, Emperor Longqing sat on the dragon throne with a solemn expression.

"I will see you, Your Majesty. My Majesty bows down to you."

Emperor Long Qing looked around, glanced at Zhang Chunyang coldly, and then said: "Everyone, I love you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Jia Qiong's proposal has been presented for several days, but the motion to send troops to Japan has not been passed by the cabinet.

Emperor Longqing was very unhappy, and he planned to discuss the matter at court today.

But before discussing this matter, he planned to knock the mountain to shake the tiger and give everyone in the Fujian Party a good beating.

Emperor Longqing said: "Dai Quan, convey the first decree."

"promise."

Dai Quan agreed, picked up one of the three imperial edicts on the imperial case, opened it and said, "Zhu Chen, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, listens to the edict."

Zhu Chen hurriedly stepped out of the queue and bowed to listen.

Dai Quan thought: "By the fate of Heaven, the Emperor of Chu issued an edict: I have heard praise for those who are virtuous and will reward the best talents.

Zhu Chen, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, has shown great kindness, observed integrity and enjoyed friendship, and taught well. I highly commend him.

Now he has been promoted to the Minister of Rites, in charge of the government orders of etiquette, sacrifices and tributes in the world. I admire this. "

"I thank the Lord for your kindness, long live my emperor!"

Hearing that Zhu Chen was promoted to Minister of Rites, everyone in the Fujian Party was very disappointed, especially He Zhongdao, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Ever since Sheng Jingbin retired from old age and returned to his hometown, the Fujian Party and the Royal Party have been fighting for the position of Minister of Rites.

Originally, He Zhongdao thought he had a better chance of winning, but Emperor Longqing chose Zhu Chen in the end.

What disappointed the Fujian Party didn't end there. After Zhu Chen received the decree to express his gratitude, Emperor Longqing said: "Declaration of the second decree."

Dai Quan accepted the promise, picked up another imperial edict, opened it, took a look at it and said, "Taichang Temple Qing Li Yun accepted the edict."

Li Yun had already known the content of the imperial edict, so he suppressed his excitement and went out to listen to the edict.

This decree was similar to Zhu Chen's. Li Yun was moved from the right to the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, seamlessly taking over the position left vacant by Zhu Chen.

When Li Yun received the order to express gratitude and returned to the court, everyone in the royal party was naturally happy, but the mood of the people in the Fujian party was not so beautiful.

Zhang Chunyang's eyes couldn't help but look at the last edict, and he felt awe-inspiring in his heart.

After Dai Quan finished reciting the second edict, Emperor Longqing did not ask him to recite the third edict, but said: "Jia Aiqing announced a few days ago the plan to send troops to Japan to eliminate the roots of Japanese pirates.

You all should know what happened, so I won’t repeat it again.

Today at noon, we will discuss this matter. Dear ladies, please feel free to speak your mind. "

(End of this chapter)