A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 301
"Bai Gu, you were reckless just now."

In the big tent of Dubiao Camp, the military generals who were having a banquet left first, and the irrelevant civil servants also left one after another, leaving Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting to have a banquet with Yang Sichang, Chen Xinjia and others in the tent.

The wine lasted from afternoon to evening, before Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting left and went back to their camp to rest.In the lower reaches of the Beiyishui River, the newly arrived Shaanxi army has set up a large area of ​​tents.

Hong Chengchou was on the horse, and the joy in his eyes could not be concealed. At the banquet just now, Yang Gelao revealed to Hong Chengchou what he meant by recommending him as Governor of Jiliao. Bigger, if you do well, it will not be difficult to become a cabinet minister in the future.

Hong Chengchou was very happy in his heart, but he was very deep in the city, his emotions and anger were invisible, and he still kept a calm and elegant look on his face.

On the other hand, Sun Chuanting next to him looked sullen and unhappy. Hearing what Hong Chengchou said, Sun Chuanting said: "Men, Yang Ge always wants to keep all the Qin army to guard Jiliao. The teacher also knows, The intruders are still alive, if the Qin army stays, the bandits will expand, which will not benefit the border, and they will withdraw troops on behalf of the bandits!"

Hong Chengchou twisted his beard and said: "Although what you say is reasonable, you shouldn't be so outspoken. Elder Yang Ge is highly regarded by the emperor. If you offend him, the consequences may be unpredictable."

Sun Chuanting gasped and said: "Students have this temperament, they speak up when they have something to say, and they don't bother to do things like inviting powerful officials."

Hong Chengchou was displeased, as if Sun Chuanting was implying that he invited the powerful ministers, he still had an elegant expression on his face, he laughed and said: "You, you have such a straightforward temper."

No more mention of talent.

Hong Chengchou didn't speak, but Sun Chuanting said something: "Master, the Zhuozhou victory, the students have also found some clues, it seems that this battle is based on the guerrilla king Dou in Xuanzhen, and the two generals Yang Guozhu and Hu Dawei are just following behind. Gaining benefits, it is beyond the students' expectations..."

He shook his head deeply: "Wang Dou is no more than a guerrilla, yet he has such fighting power, it's really incredible."

Hong Chengchou also sighed: "Wang Dou is a teacher who also inquired about it. The emperor personally crowned the three armies bravely. He generously went to the south to die, and he did not hesitate to be surrounded by the slave army, just to follow Lu Jiandou, the governor of Xuanda. Such a loyal and brave person is amazing. Under you and me."

Sun Chuanting also felt the same way: "With such brave generals following him and carrying his coffin into Beijing, Lu Jiandou must be able to smile at Jiuquan even if he dies."

His tone was full of envy and jealousy: "If Lu Jiandou doesn't say anything, how can Chen Fangyuan be able to..."

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When Wang Dou was discussing military affairs with the generals in his tent, he was a little surprised to hear that Sun Chuanting was visiting.

Wang Dou mainly arranged various affairs for going to Beijing in the account. When he came to Yizhou to camp, he stayed behind in Liujingzhai in Zhongdiaoyang Ding Department and Zhong Xiancai B Department to take care of the large amount of grain, rice, cattle and sheep in the warehouses there, and at the same time continue to keep A large number of money and people were transported to Baoan Prefecture, and the town appellation lawsuit accompanying the army dispatched some people to supervise the escort.

The Battle of Zhuozhou caused more than 300 casualties in the Shunxiang Army, especially most of them were among Zhong Xiancai's pikemen, because of Yue Tuo and others' dying counterattack.Zhong Xiancai stayed at Liujing Village, and by the way let the casualties of the troops recuperate.

Therefore, those who came to Yizhou with Wang Dou at this time were less than 5000 people from the Han Dynasty A Division, Wen Fangliang C Division, Sun Sanjie E Division, Wen Daxing Ji Division, Li Guangheng Geng Division, and Zhao Xuanxin Division.

Among them, there are about 300 people from Sun Sanjie's E Division, all of whom are soldiers accompanying the army. Generally, they do not go to the battlefield to fight.This of course made Sun Sanjie quite regretful, but Sun Sanjie was usually cautious and low-key, obeying Wang Dou's orders, and didn't say anything.

While discussing, Wang Dou was a little puzzled when he heard that Sun Chuanting had come. It was so late, what did this Shaanxi governor want a guerrilla general for himself?
Sun Chuanting came here under the banner of offering sacrifices to Lu Xiangsheng. The camp of Yang Guodong, the commander of the supervising battalion, was next to the Shunxiang Army, and Lu Xiangsheng's mourning hall was set up in their camp.Sun Chuanting only brought a few personal guards with him. After he incensed Lu Xiangsheng's spirit card, he quietly looked at Lu Xiangsheng's coffin for a long time, not knowing what he was thinking.

Seeing that he was silent, Wang Dou and others also remained silent.

After Sun Chuanting paid homage to Lu Xiangsheng's mourning hall, he turned and left, and Wang Dou saw him off all the way.

A group of people passed through the tents, and the surroundings were silent, only some patrolling soldiers were encountered on the road from time to time, and the lanterns on the poles were shaking in the cold wind.In ancient times, in order to prevent the roar of the camp, the soldiers were forbidden to make noise and walk around at night after camping. The same is true in the Shunxiang army.

The weather is still cold. Although the coldness of midwinter has dissipated a lot compared to last year, the winter night in the north is still bitingly cold this first month.

After walking out of the gate, Sun Chuanting stood still again, just staring ahead.

There are camp tents stretching along both sides of the Beiyishui River. Lanterns or goblet fires are everywhere in the camp, forming a long sea of ​​lights.Looking at the lights in front of him, Sun Chuanting suddenly sighed: "But drinking the name of Lu Gongxiang, it is a pity that we will never see each other, but goodbye is forever."

There was a sense of melancholy in his words, he had a slight Shanxi accent when he spoke, he was originally from Dai County, Shanxi, so it is not surprising that he spoke with a Jin accent.

After sighing, Sun Chuanting looked at Wang Dou: "General Wang, I have something to ask for advice."

Wang Dou knew that Sun Chuanting was so arrogant and arrogant in history, so it was really unreasonable to speak to him in such a tone, let alone his honor as a local governor.But even so, there is also a dogmatic and unquestionable taste in his language, which are two different styles from Lu Xiangsheng's gentleness.

Through the lantern, Wang Dou saw the reservedness and eagerness in his eyes. Wang Douji understood what Sun Chuanting wanted to ask, and said in his heart, "Here we come again."

He saluted and said: "Your Excellency Governor, if you have something to say, please speak, the general will know everything and say everything."

Sun Chuanting was a little taken aback by Wang Dou's behavior and words, and he said: "I know that in the Battle of Julu and Zhuozhou, your soldiers contributed a lot. You are just a guerrilla. Why are your soldiers so powerful? Can General Wang help you?" Ben Fu to solve the confusion?"

From Lu Xiangsheng to Yang Guozhu, I don't know how many people have asked Wang Dou this question.

Wang Doulue pondered for a while, and said: "In the past, my lord trained soldiers in Shaanxi. He used Qin soldiers to defend the Qin land, used the Qin land to support the Qin soldiers, and farmed and managed the land to solve the problem of soldiers' pay. In a short period of time, he recruited and trained a powerful army to defeat the bandits. Captured the head of the thief, Gao Yingxiang."

"The method of the junior general is similar to that of the adult, but compared to the adult, the junior general is the master of the class, and dare not talk about asking for advice."

Sun Chuanting looked at Wang Dou in surprise. Wang Dou was a military general and he was in the distant Xuanfu Town. How could he know his idea of ​​"Qin soldiers defending Qin land and using Qin land to support Qin soldiers"?Watching Wang Dou talk gracefully, his words are old and spicy, is this still a warrior?Wang Dou became unpredictable in Sun Chuanting's heart.

He looked at Wang Dou again for a long time, and said: "General Wang, tell me carefully, don't hide it."

Wang Dou smiled slightly, and said: "My lord, it is very good to train troops in Shaanxi, but we must also beware of the unevenness of good and bad in the army. After the soldiers are trained, let them go into battle and kill the enemy. Using the old to lead the new, a strong army will come out." .”

After Sun Chuanting left, Wang Dou heaved a long sigh after seeing the back of this tragic hero after Lu Xiangsheng for a long time.

……

The 12th day of the first month of the [-]th year of Chongzhen.

Xuanda's army and Yang Sichang went to the capital, accompanied by some troops from Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting.At this time, I can openly express my condolences for Lu Xiangsheng, protect Lu Xiangsheng's coffin, chariots and horses, declare the three armies to reward vegetarian food, everyone wears linen belts to mourn, and calls the soul like a forest of white banners.

Along the way, paper money was scattered all over the sky, and white flowers fell all over the ground.Along the way, officials and common people paid homage. When Xuan Dajun arrived at Fangshan, Yang Tinglin, who was next to Yuan Lu Xiangsheng, arrived from the capital and helped the coffin.

On the 21st, Xuan Dajun crossed Lugou Bridge and arrived outside Zhengyang Gate.Officials from the Ministry of Rites came in large numbers to express their condolences to the victorious army. At the same time, various notices for the triumphal celebration banquet prepared by the Ministry of Rites, Officials, and Soldiers were also sent to the Xuan army for detailed preparations.

On that day, outside the camp of the Xuanda Army, crowds of people from the capital gathered to watch and reward them.

On this day, Qin Wangjun, who arrived at the capital, also received consolation in the suburbs of Beijing. The governor of the three sides, Hong Chengchou, was ordered to enter the palace to meet Emperor Chongzhen. Regarding Sun Chuanting, Emperor Chongzhen issued an order not to allow him to enter the court in Beijing. Sun Chuanting was very dissatisfied.

On the 22nd, early in the morning.

The inside and outside of Zhengyang Gate were already crowded with crowds of onlookers, as well as densely packed soldiers of the Beijing camp maintaining discipline. Today, the capital was empty with thousands of people, and the news of the great victory of the declared army had already spread inside and outside the city.I also know that the victorious officers and soldiers will enter the city to announce their victory.

Therefore, early in the morning, or even in the middle of the night, people have already stood up and lined up to grab a good seat, and even the eaves along the street were densely packed with people.Everyone laughed and laughed like a festival.

At this time outside the city, Yang Guozhu, Hu Dawei, Wang Dou and others' subordinates had already lined up as a whole. Everyone was full of red faces, and they arranged their armor and weapons over and over again. Get straight.

Wang Dou put on the armor bestowed by the emperor, and the shiny steel armor shone dazzlingly in the sun. He rode on the maroon horse, as majestic as a god.Not to be outdone, Yang Guozhu also rode on the imperial horse. The fiery red horse was like a fire in the sun.

When the auspicious time came, officials from the Ministry of Rites signaled that it was time to set off.

The three of Wang Dou laughed, and Yang Guozhu said: "Go to the city, let the people of the capital take a good look, and let us announce the demeanor of the army."

There was a tidal wave of cheers, and Xuanda's army entered the capital from Zhengyang Gate.When Yue Tuo's corpse opened the way first, he was tied high on a cart, wearing his gilt armor, and stared at the people of the capital of the Ming Dynasty with unrepentant eyes.

There were also various dragon banners of his Zhenghong flag on the cart, followed by the Yuetuo corpse cart, another cart full of Qing army heads, and then another hundred captured Zheng Hongqi Qiding, three hundred captured military servicemen.

"Wow, wow..."

"Look, that's the Tartar head."

"Look, look, cartloads of Tartar heads!"

"Look, that's the captured Tartar soldiers."

"Wow……"

As the heads of the corpses of Yue Tuo and others entered, bursts of shocking exclamations sounded, and the people of the capital opened their eyes. They feared that the capital had never seen such a grand event in hundreds of years, seeing so many heads of tartars.In particular, the dense spearheads and barrels on Yue Tuo Gaogao's corpse brought the greatest shock.

A tidal wave of exclamations continued, followed by thunderous cheers, followed by the Xuan Da army rolling in behind the captives.Yang Guozhu and Hu Dawei's subordinates were all riding horses, and behind the two soldiers from the main battalion, Wang Dou's Shunxiang army also came forward in order, with their cavalry in front and infantry behind, marching neatly one by one.

With the entry of Xuan Dajun, the people in the capital called their names: "Heroes, heroes."

"Yang Junmen...

"Tiger Army Gate..."

Yang Guozhu and Hu Dawei were already flushed with excitement, and kept bowing to the surrounding people.

When Wang Dou came over, the cheers of the people merged into one piece: "Bravely crown the three armies, bravely crown the three armies!"

Wang Dou was also full of smiles, riding on the horse and bowing to the people again and again.

Among the cheering people, there were some voices familiar to Wang Dou: "General, General."

Wang Dou saw that it was the dozens of Shunxiang army wounded who were sent to the capital to recuperate that day, and they kept dancing to the army.Then they joined the marching army under the reverent eyes of the common people, all of them held their heads high and their chests high, extremely proud.

Behind the Shunxiang Army, soldiers from the Dubiao Battalion escorted Lu Xiangsheng's coffin. Countless people bowed down to him, "Duke Lu, you are a loyal minister!"

……

The Xuan army converged in front of the Daming Gate, where the imperial guards were guarding densely, and the Emperor Chongzhen led his ministers to wait in the square.

When Lu Xiangsheng's coffin came up, Emperor Chongzhen wailed as he supported the coffin, weeping uncontrollably.The ministers comforted in a low voice, asking the emperor to take care of the dragon body.Wang Dou also saw Yang Sichang standing behind Emperor Chongzhen, crying like rain.

Seeing all this, Wang Dou quietly looked up at the sky: "Du Chen, have you seen it? You deserve all of this!"

After the grand victory ceremony, on the same day, the captured Manchurian Zhenghong Banner Baya Latuzhangjing and Yuetuo's son Luo Luohong were killed in the city.The Han people who were taken into captivity were handymen in the army, and the rescued common people were properly arranged by the author.

On that day, the capital had a carnival!
(End of this chapter)