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

Chapter 433 Too Powerful
Han Chao agreed, but he asked Wang Dou: "The general is going to Liaodong, and the last general asks to follow."
For a moment, everyone in the hall looked at Wang Dou, the Jingbian army valued military merits, and the generals who went out to conquer the bandits this time, seeing that they returned to the East Road, they wanted everyone to be promoted. idea.Who will the general call for this battle in Liaodong?
However, Wang Dou knew that the reason why Han Dynasty wanted to go to war was not only for his military merits, but also because he hated the Qing soldiers to avenge his brother Han Zhong.
Wang Dou pondered deeply, he was promoted to the commander in chief, and after returning to the East Road, he had to start the establishment of a new battalion system, Han Chao was a general of the first division, and it was true that he couldn't be placed in Laishui all the time.
He said: "I have my own plan for this matter. You can stay in Laishui with peace of mind and wait for the staff to send a message."
Han Chao's eyes showed joy, and he respectfully responded.
……
In April of the 14th year of Chongzhen, Xuanfu Town East Road, Yongning City.
In a Buddhist hall of the General's Mansion, Xie Xiuniang was praying: "The merciful and compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, my disciple sincerely prays, I hope the general will be safe all the way, if there is a catastrophe, the disciple is willing to replace it with his own body, and the disciple is willing to shorten his life for ten years. healthy……"
She looked at the Buddha statue above, and the kind-hearted Bodhisattva gave her more hope and courage. She continued to pray: "Greatly compassionate Bodhisattva, merciful and great Guanyin Bodhisattva, please accept the sincere prayers of my disciples, compassionate and great Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva." Ah, please accept my sincere prayer..."
After praying, Xie Xiuniang bowed devoutly again, feeling much more at ease in her heart. She came out of the Buddhist hall, and her personal maid, Chunchun, came cheering and said repeatedly: "Mrs. Uncle, Mrs. Uncle, the general is back. Brother Yang said, the general has already passed Badaling, and he will return to Yongning soon!"
The maid's name is Chunchun, and the name sounds nice, but she looks big and thick, and has big hands and feet. Most of the maids in the general's mansion are like this. Most of them are military dependents of the Jingbian Army, and many of them are big and round.What Wang Dou liked was their loyalty and safety, and he didn't care about their appearance.
It is an honor to be selected into the General's Mansion. They are not prostitutes, they are like a kind of guard, working.Working in the mansion, not only the monthly salary is generous, but also the status is not ordinary, even a small maid, no one dares to underestimate her.
The Brother Yang that Chunchun was talking about was the former Sergeant Yang Hu who was not accepted at night, Mr. Hu, he was appreciated by Wang Dou and promoted to be an officer of the guard, but now he is guarding the general's mansion.The aloof temperament on his body attracted the attention of some maids. Chunchun was one of Yang Hu's admirers, and had been encouraging Xie Xiuniang to let Brother Yang marry him.
Hearing this, Xie Xiuniang staggered and almost couldn't stand upright. She was both surprised and happy, and said, "Really?"
Turning around, I went to the Buddhist hall to worship again: "Thank you Bodhisattva for appearing, thank you Bodhisattva for appearing."
Leading Chunchun, excitedly went to find Mrs. Zhong.
At this time, Mrs. Zhong came out surrounded by a group of servants and maids. Everyone gathered beside Mrs. Zhong and said repeatedly: "Congratulations Mrs. Taibo, you will see the general soon."
With tears in her eyes, Zhong muttered, "This brat is finally back."
At this time, Xie Xiuniang, Ji Junjiao and other daughters came, Xie Xiuniang was overjoyed, she supported Zhong and said: "Mother, this is the manifestation of the Bodhisattva, the general has really returned."
Mrs. Zhong nodded with a smile, but Ji Junjiao chuckled and said, "Sister, the great general who returned from victory relied on the strength of his armor and strategizing, not the manifestation of a Bodhisattva."
Xie Xiuniang yelled, put her palms together, and said repeatedly: "There are no taboos, there are no taboos, Bodhisattvas are not to be blamed."
Ji Junjiao shook her head slightly, her beautiful eyes were bewildered, and she whispered in her heart: "My man, you are finally back."
While everyone in the hall was celebrating and discussing, everyone soon received the news, and the atmosphere in the venue suddenly cooled down.
Zhong's brows were frowned: "What, Dou'er's army transferred to Bao'an, and they have to go to Shun Township Castle to pay homage to the soldiers?"
She looked at the disappointed people and said, "It's right to go to the Baozhong Temple to pay respects to the soldiers first. Let's wait a little longer. Anyway, the stinky boy will return to the East Road, and we will see you soon."
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"Finally home."
Wang Dou led the army straight across Badaling, and then passed Chadao City. The Chadao City was more than two miles in circumference. It was built on the land of Pingchuan, a few miles away from Badaling. Guard against it.
As soon as you pass Chadao City, you will see the land of Huailong in front of you.
Looking at the familiar scenery in front of him, Wang Dou murmured, "It's good to be home."
He led the army to the north, and when he entered the boundary of the capital, there was a sensation in the capital, and the audience was like a tide.
When they arrived at Lugou Bridge, the officials of the capital, mainly cabinet members Fan Fucui, Li Rixuan, Chen Xinjia, etc., greeted them with great momentum, and rewarded them again, and rewarded them with gold coins and silk cloth.
The imperial decree said that Uncle Zhongyong had worked hard on the expedition, so he should go back to the east road to rest as soon as possible. When he went to Liaodong, the emperor would personally summon the army to feast for Uncle Zhongyong.
Wang Dou didn't stay near Gyeonggi for long, and finally returned to the East Road in mid-April.
That's right, it's not far from Fork Road City, so it's the east road.
At the starting point of the East Road a few miles away from Chadao City, a huge stone tablet was built, with a few big characters on it: "Huailong Road East Road, Xuanfu Town, Huangming."
The font is strong and powerful, quite in the style of everyone. This is written by Wang Dou, the governor of Xuanfu Town, Ji Shiwei.Beside the stele, there is a large group of huge stone statues, all of which are engraved with soldiers of the Shun Township Army. Some are shouting, some are fighting, and some are watching silently, full of exciting appeal.
Beside the steles and statues, there is a flat and straight road, paved with sand and gravel, and some lime mud water is mixed on it, making the road look quite strong and durable.The road is wide enough for several carriages to walk side by side. The middle of the road is slightly raised, and there are drainage ditches on both sides.Beside the road, there are trees.Every few miles, there is a small pavilion for passers-by to rest.
Not far to the northeast are mountains. Along the mountainside, a large area of ​​shelter camps has been built. Every time a refugee enters the country, they will be quarantined and inspected here. .
Everyone who sees this kind of scene for the first time has a refreshing feeling, and feels a kind of courage that has never been felt before.
In the army, there were also some military and civilian gentry from Xiangyang Prefecture. They went north with the army, some persisted, and some scattered halfway. At this time, seeing the scenery, everyone was very excited: "The land of the East Road, the weather is really amazing!" It’s quite different, once you enter the country, you will feel like a paradise.”
Many people still look at the official road and sigh, this road is really good.
The official roads in various parts of Daming have been in disrepair for a long time, especially the roads in the north. Not to mention the potholes, they have accumulated thick silt and dust for a long time. No matter where you go, it's better than the official road on East Road. It's easy to walk no matter it's sunny or raining.
Seeing the Xiangyang scholars and common people like this, the Jingbian Army officers and soldiers around them couldn't help being proud. This is their home, Donglu!A place that everyone dreams of.
Proceeding along the flat official road, there are dense wheat fields on both sides. The scholars and people in Xiangyang are amazed. Like other parts of Daming, the east road is also dry. The difference is that the water conservancy facilities here are thoughtful and complete, and the people's organization The strength is also very strong.
Many people feel that although the water conservancy here is not as rich as that in the south, but with these well-irrigating water trucks and the water in the canals, it is no problem to have a full stomach.In this troubled world, being able to eat enough and wear warm clothes is the paradise in everyone's heart.Everyone's minds changed, and they made up their minds to settle down on the East Road, and even had the opportunity to pick up the family and make this place their new home.
The army marched not far from Yulin Fort, and at the edge of Yulin Fort, the official road will be divided into two, one goes to Yanqing and Yongning, and the other goes to Huailai and Baoan.
The sentinels have already come to report, Huailong is guarding Dao Ma Guoxi, Yanqing Prefecture Zhizhou Wu Zhi, Yanqing Prefecture is guarding Li Jinsheng, Huailai is guarding Huang Changyi, Baoan Guard City is guarding Xu Zucheng, Yongning City is guarding Wang Yide, Baoan City City is guarding Zhong Tiaoyang, There are also tens of thousands of people, all of whom greeted each other near the intersection.
Yu Gui, the general of Nanshan Road, was also among the welcoming crowd, but Chen Jiugao, the new commander-in-chief of the Mausoleum, did not show up. He heard that he was angry in the small town of Liugou, angry at Yu Gui and others for their neglect of him.
There are also the remaining generals of the Jingbian Army, Zhong Xiancai, Yang Guodong, Lei Xianbin, Huang Yujin, Yin Yijin, all waiting to welcome them.
Looking forward to it in his heart, Wang Dou also urged his mount, and soon, he saw a black crowd in front of him, endless, and I don't know how many people gathered.
When they saw the big banner of Wang Dou, everyone was in a commotion, cheering like a tide: "Uncle Zhongyong, General."
"Uncle Zhongyong, General."
Looking at the surging heads, waving arms, and the excited crowd, Wang Dou couldn't help getting tears in his eyes. He rode on his horse and waved his hand to greet the flow of people.
Amidst the cheers, Wang Dou came to the front, no matter Ma Guoxi, Wu Zhi, or the officials and generals, bowed down together: "Greetings to Uncle Zhongyong."
Wang Dou looked at everyone and said after a while: "Please get up!"
When everyone got up, Ma Guoxi was still the same with big ears, long beard hanging down his chest, and a gentle smile on his face.After he got up, he didn't have the embarrassment and loss that he had seen Wang Dou in the following official ceremony. He flicked his red official uniform, and praised with his strong Jinan accent: "Uncle Zhongyong kills and sacrifices the thief, and stands up to the world!" Congratulations to the great general, congratulations to the loyal and brave uncle."
Wang Dou smiled and said, "Congratulations to me!"
Wang Dou looked at Zhong Xiancai behind him, Lei Xianbin and other people staying behind, and it was obvious that Zhong Xiancai was much thinner. Looking at Wang Dou excitedly, he suddenly raised his arms and raised his soft voice, screaming: " Great General, all victories!"
First the soldiers of the Jingbian army shouted, and then the voice detonated the excited crowd. The field was boiling, and countless people shouted, and finally merged into one: "Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng! Wan Sheng!"
Hearing the overwhelming voice, Ma Guoxi's smile stiffened, and Wu Zhizhou's face twitched in Yanqing Prefecture.Li Jinsheng was guarded in Yanqing Prefecture, Huang Changyi was guarded in Huailai City, Xu Zucheng was guarded in Baoanwei City, Wang Yide was guarded in Yongning City, and they felt that this trip was worthwhile.
Yu Gui, the general of Nanshan Road, burst into laughter, while many of the Xiangyang scholars and common people who accompanied the army burst into tears, they were too mighty.
A Xiangyang scholar happily said: "My lord is really an outstanding man."

(End of this chapter)