Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 69 Differences between Civil and Military Affairs
  When Wang Qi led his troops back to the Ming Dynasty and Liaoxi territory, it was already late April. When he left, the north wind was howling, and when he came, spring was warm and the flowers were blooming.

Looking from a distance, the hills three miles away to the west of Zhenjing Fort are already lush and green.

"The last general, Zhang Ju, led thousands of people from Zhenjing Fort, ten miles out of the fortress, and kowtowed to welcome our ambassador!"

Zhenjing Fort was guarded by Zhang Ju, who led the men in the fort ten miles out of the fortress and waited for Wang Qi's return from afar.

On both sides of the road, there were soldiers kneeling on the ground. Behind them, looking from a distance, there were ragged family members, children, and the elderly.

"Zhang Shoubei, what are you doing?" Wang Qi sat on the horse and looked at the scene in front of him, a little stunned for a moment.

"Your Excellency, you rashly left the fortress with more than a hundred people and fought against Jiu Nu at night. He entered the enemy camp again at night and beheaded the enemy leader, thereby promoting the alliance between our dynasty and Horqin Mongolia. This! This is something we have not seen in more than a hundred years of the Ming Dynasty. A heroic story!"

Zhang Ju knelt on the ground, holding a bowl of wine high in his hand:
  "This is the heroic spirit of my son-in-law of the Han family! Zhang Ju owes much to you, more than a thousand people in Zhenjing Fort owe much to you, and millions of people in Liaodong during the Ming Dynasty owe much to you!"

"Your Excellency, please accept my obeisance!" More than a thousand people from Zhenjing Fort, after Zhang Ju finished speaking, bowed their heads with a roar.

Wang Qi entered the grassland for less than a month, which caused the Ming Dynasty to be destroyed for more than a hundred years and continued to cause troubles from the northern barbarians.

Not only will the entire Zhenjing Fort be benefited from him, but the entire northern border of the Ming Dynasty that stretches thousands of miles will be benefited by Wang Qi.

This is not a credit given by the imperial court, but a favor recognized by millions of people and soldiers at the border guards.

"Everyone, please get up quickly. I, Wang Qi, am just fulfilling my duties. There is no need to be like this." Wang Qi led his men to get off their horses and move forward quickly. Ah Jing, Zhang Ju and others helped him up: "Zhang Shoubei doesn't have to be like this."

"Sir, these are some gifts prepared by the entire Zhenjing Fort for you, please accept them!" After Zhang Ju stood up, he took a plate of gold from the deputy general behind him. At a glance, he estimated that there were more than three hundred taels.

Considering Zhenjingbao's geographical location and responsibilities, three hundred taels of gold was already the income of more than a thousand people without food or water for more than a year.

"Zhang Shoubei," Wang Qi stretched out his hand to hold down the plate without taking it, and said with a smile: "The reward for my merits will be arranged by the court. I dare not accept it if you do this in Zhenjingbao!"

"Sir, this is just a little bit of my heart. Please accept it!" Zhang Ju knelt down again with a plop and raised the tray in his hand high.

In fact, Zhang Ju still had a little selfishness in doing this.

Zhang Ju already knew that Wang Qi was recalled to the capital by imperial edict. When he went to the capital, Wang Qi would definitely be promoted to a higher rank. Based on his meritorious service, it would not be a problem to be granted the title of Commander-in-Chief of Liaodong. Even if there were constraints from civil servants, it would not be a problem. I will give advice on such meritorious official positions.

Now the entire government and the public have no objections to Wang Qi's appointment as the commander-in-chief of Liaodong. Those who have opinions will definitely be drowned in the saliva of the people of Liaodong.

Therefore, Zhang Ju is now equivalent to giving a gift to the future commander-in-chief of Liaodong.

And, most importantly, Zhang Ju was the Ming Dynasty military attache who first-hand received how Wang Qi left the fortress and was now busy with his return.

With such honors and fate, Zhang Ju's promotion to a guerrilla general in the future is no longer a problem!
  Wang Qi looked at Zhang Ju kneeling on the ground and roughly understood something in his heart.

Although he has not yet received the order from the imperial court to recall him, he feels that it is almost done.

"Let's do this." Wang Qi stretched out his hand to hold a plate of gold, and then lifted it from Zhang Ju's hand: "Since Mr. Zhang is so kind to you, I can't refuse."

"This is what you deserve, your honor!" When Zhang Ju saw Wang Qi willing to accept the gold, he immediately beamed with joy.

"Since this gold already belongs to me, it is at my disposal," Wang Qi put the tray behind him: "Second treasure, give it to the family members in the fort!"

"Yes, sir!" Qin Erbao bowed and took it. He led a few of his followers, passed the soldiers, and walked directly to the family members. Each family had one tael and distributed them all. “Thank you, sir!”

"Thank you brother!"

"Master Wang, a god descended from heaven!"

"The Bodhisattva reincarnates and saves the suffering."

The family members in the fort didn't dare to take it at first, but after one or two did, most of them also reached out and took it.

In an instant, there was a sound of gratitude and kneeling in the fort.

This is kindness, reputation, and the foundation for the future!
  "The master's ambition and planning are beyond comparison with ordinary people like us." As long as Wang Qi is willing to accept it, Zhang Ju has no objection to how he uses it. Even if he throws it into the toilet, his purpose has been achieved.

The friendship is there, and we can talk about whatever we do in the future.

As for whether Wang Qi should take back the gold from his family members after he leaves?
  He Zhang Ju is not so stingy, let alone so short-sighted.

If Wang Qi finds out, it will ruin the impression, why bother?
  After everyone greeted them, Zhang Ju welcomed Wang Qi and others into the castle.

After receiving the news of Wang Qi's return, Zhenjingbao prepared ingredients and drinks early to entertain the members of the delegation.

Not long after, Zhang Ju took Wang Qi to the three-entry courtyard, the only place in the center of the fort. Zhang Ju followed Wang Qi, always half a step behind, and his tone was unusually humble.

Here is a reception feast prepared for him alone, a reception feast for two people.

"Sir, please take a seat." Zhang Ju walked around the table, helped Wang Qi put out the chair, and extended his hand to ask him to sit down.

"Zhang Shoubei doesn't have to be so polite. Sit down." Wang Qi sat down casually and extended his hand for Zhang Ju to sit down as well.

The food on the table is not extravagant, but exquisite, with four dishes, one soup, and a pot of scalding wine.

"Sir, I just received the imperial edict yesterday. The palace requires you to return to Beijing to meet the emperor immediately after returning from Horqin. No delay!" Zhang Ju stood up and poured wine for Wang Qi.

"Oh?" Wang Qi nodded, with an expression that seemed to say, are you not disobeying the order by allowing me to drink today?

Zhang Shoubei also filled his glass with wine and said respectfully: "My lord, please forgive me. The imperial court's decree only came to Guangning City. I only found out about it after I sent someone to investigate."

Wang Qi picked up the wine glass and drank a glass without saying anything. He waited for Zhang Ju's next words.

"According to what I know," Zhang Ju leaned forward and said in a protective tone, "There are some people in the court who are quite critical of your visit!"

"Ye Xianggao, Han Xu, or Yang Lian?" Wang Qi put the wine glass on the table with an expressionless face.

"Haha." Zhang Ju immediately filled Wang Qi's empty wine glass and added: "It's because Mao Wenlong surrendered to Hou Jin in southern Liaoning. Some people want to blame this shit basin on your head!"

"Of course!" Zhang Ju said and kept saying:
  "What the civil servants of the imperial court say is their business. As for Liaodong, sir, don't worry. Whether it's me, Zhang Ju, or Na Luo Yiguan, Zu Dashou, Qi Bingzhong, Liu Qu and others, I only have two words for you, respect!! If the master is in Liaodong, the slaves can be destroyed. If the master is not there, the war situation will take a sudden turn for the worse. Even the imperial court cannot bear the consequences! At this time, whether it is the manager Xiong Master or the governor Zuo Master, they must be aware of it. You know it!"

(End of this chapter)