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Chapter 46 Passing on the Three Armies, as a Model

In Changping, Lu Xiangsheng's governor Xingyuan, the governor Lu Xiangsheng, Xuanzhen's chief soldier Yang Guozhu, and Xuanzhen's Qianzong Zhang Cheng knelt on the ground. There was an incense table and offerings in front of them. In front of the incense table stood a mighty eunuch Gao dive.

At this time, Gao Qiqian saw that Lu Xiangsheng and others had already kneeled down, he cleared his throat, and shouted in a thin voice: "Lu Xiangsheng, Yang Guozhu, Zhang Cheng accepts the order!"

Headed by Governor Lu Xiangsheng, everyone knelt in the courtyard and said in a respectful voice: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Gao Qiqian took the brocade box wrapped in yellow silk from the mahogany tray in the hand of the little eunuch next to him. Inside was a crimson lacquer and gold coiled dragon box. He handed the coiled dragon box to another little eunuch, and took Carefully take out the imperial decree wrapped in the yellow silk dark dragon.

He sang loudly in his shrill voice: "Follow the heavens to carry the emperor, the imperial edict said:... Slaves and thieves will bring disaster to the country, the people will be ruined, and all my subjects will gnash their teeth. Today, I heard that Lu Xiangsheng, the Minister of the Ministry of War and the censor of the right capital, killed the thieves with strength. Great victory in Fang, beating the Eastern captives hard, I am very relieved! Give a golden rhinoceros girdle, a gold-woven chest and back Qi round collar, 500 taels of silver inside, and [-] sets of silver medals for meritorious service before the battle. use……"

Governor Lu Xiangsheng was lying on the ground, feeling the greatness of the emperor's grace, he was already crying, obviously very excited.

Zhang Cheng knelt behind Yang Guozhu, and when he heard Duchen Lu's movements in front of him, he was also secretly happy for him in his heart.

Later, the imperial decree commended Yang Guozhu, the chief soldier of Xuanzhen, and gave him a horse and silver, as well as a pair of leather hats and uniforms. Zhang Cheng could clearly feel that Yang Guozhu's body in front of him was also trembling constantly. .

Suddenly, Zhang Cheng heard his name mentioned in the imperial decree, and he was refreshed: "... Zhang Cheng, a thousand households in the right-wing battalion of the town mark in Xuanfu Town, fought bravely, killed more than a hundred captives, and defeated the arrogance of the Eastern captives. I am very grateful!

Today, one piece of sword and armor is given, and 200 taels of internal money are passed on to the three armies, and they are regarded as a model... After the capital is stabilized and the captives retreat, they will be promoted... and 1 taels of silver will be given to the right-wing battalion of Zhenbiao , I hope the Ministry will work hard to defeat the enemy..."

Gao Qiqian spoke a lot more according to the imperial decree, until finally he finally pronounced: "This is yours!"

Zhang Cheng and others knelt on the spot, shouting to thank the emperor for his kindness.

Governor Lu Xiangsheng received the imperial edict respectfully with trembling hands.

Then he took gifts such as flowers, silver, and python satin one by one. Every time he took an item, he bowed his head respectfully and thanked him. Said: "Master Lu, our family congratulates you."

Lu Xiangsheng was deeply grateful for the emperor's kindness, and suddenly tears welled up in his eyes. He only felt that the grievances he had suffered these days were all worthwhile, so he swallowed hard and said, "Gao Gong, please rest for a while in Xingyuan. I express my gratitude, and I trouble Duke Gao to present it on my behalf."

Gao Qiqian responded sharply: "It's easy to say, easy to say."

Lu Xiangsheng rushed into the inner tent in a hurry, got up and sat back on the chair, fixed his eyes on Zhang Cheng, and asked in a slightly reserved high-pitched voice: "Are you Zhang Cheng?"

Just as Zhang Cheng got up, he stood beside Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief, when he heard the supervisor Gao Qiqian ask himself, he quickly bowed and replied: "The last general, Zhang Cheng, pays homage to the supervisor, Eunuch Gao."

Standing still, he stretched out his hand to grab a teacup, played with it, raised his eyelids slightly, looked at Zhang Cheng, and after a long time, said: "Zhang Cheng, it's very good, a hero is born in a young age, and the future is limitless. !"

Zhang Cheng still stood upright, and when he heard the words, he bowed again and replied: "Zhang Cheng only knows how to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, and dare not die, how can he be so honored as the supervisor of the army."

"Zhang Qianhu, you are not proud of your credit, you have the style of a general." Gao Qiqian's treacherous voice made Zhang Cheng feel particularly ear-piercing.

But he had to deal with it and said: "Thanks to the praise of the supervising army, Zhang Cheng deeply felt the greatness of the emperor's grace, and decided to fight bravely in front of the battle, giving up life and death, in order to repay the country's grace."

Gao Qiqian didn't say a word, just stared at Zhang Cheng, smiling "hehe".

Coincidentally, the governor Lu Xiangsheng had already written the thank you form, and walked out. Zhang Cheng hurriedly joined the general soldier Yang Guozhu to bid farewell to Lu Xiangsheng and the director general Jun Gao Qiqian, and left the Governor Xingyuan. Even Chen An and other eunuchs also retreated together. out.

Lu Xiangsheng gave the written thank-you form to the supervisor Gao Qiqian with both hands.

The two sat down again, Lu Xiangsheng felt unwilling, and continued the topic just now.

He asked Gao Qiqian: "What do you think of Gao Gongyi for the students' discussion?"

"Field combat is not what our army is good at." Gao Qiqian replied casually.

Lu Xiangsheng was a little anxious, but for the sake of the overall situation, he still said patiently: "I, Xuanda, Shanxi, and Guanning, are used to fighting in the field. It is precisely because the morale of our army is booming that we should take the initiative to find captives." Let's fight to relieve the danger of Gyeonggi."

"No, although our army is brave, after all, the new collection still needs time to get used to it, so we must not rush to fight the captives at this moment." Gao Qiqian said to Lu Xiangsheng calmly.

Lu Xiangsheng's heart was very agitated, he couldn't help but stood up, pressed the handle of the knife tightly, and said loudly: "Director Gao, I fear the enemy like a tiger, so I have to deal with the cavalry alone to the end!"

Gao Qiqian was unmoved, he crossed his legs leisurely, and said in an arrogant tone: "Governor Lu, if you are willing to fight against the cavalry alone, it's fine, but our family also needs a part of King Qin's army horse..."

Lu Xiangsheng was furious in his heart, and it was beyond words, he resolutely cut off Gao Qiqian's words and said: "Okay, okay, I finally understand what you mean, so there is no need to say anything more.

The army and horses of King Qin from Xuanda and Shanxi were originally brought by me, and they are still under my command; I don’t want any of the elite King Qin from Guan Ning, and the commander-in-chief army will command them himself. "

"Master Lu, is it really good to divide the troops like this?" Gao Qiqin was very satisfied with the result in his heart, but he asked this question deliberately at this time.

Lu Xiangsheng was a little calm, but he knew that he had no choice, and said angrily: "I know that the division of troops is weak, which is not good for the war. But today's matter, other than this, has no other way."

"In this case, we have to divide the troops. If Master Lu agrees, when should we divide the troops?" Gao Qiqian asked like striking iron while it's hot.

Lu Xiangsheng stared at his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Today I will pay homage to Shuzuo Wensheng, and when the emperor's imperial edict arrives, you and I will divide our troops immediately."

"It's so good. Our family will go back to the palace now, wait for the decree, and stop bothering Mr. Lu." Gao Qiqian stood up after speaking.

He only took two steps, then turned around and said in an official tone: "You and I are both working for the emperor, I hope Lord Lu will take care of you."

Lu Xiang boosted his unhappiness, cupped his hands and said, "It's easy to say."

He sent Gao Qiqian out of the shaft gate, watched him get on the horse, and said goodbye.

Staring at Gao Qiqian's receding figure, Lu Xiangsheng couldn't help but shook his head and said, "I just realized how powerful this eunuch eunuch is today!"

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In the afternoon of the second day, half of the sun's body was already hidden under the earth, emitting a dim afterglow. A ray of sunset slanted on the earth, but it was no longer dazzling.

Lu Xiangsheng has just received the emperor's imperial decree, and he has already agreed to the division of troops between him and the supervisor Gao Qiqian.

He understood that the emperor must have listened to the words of Gao Qiqian and Yang Sichang, and no longer accepted his suggestion of a decisive battle with the cavalry. The last ray of hope placed on Emperor Chongzhen was instantly shattered.

He suddenly felt that he was alone in the court, and he felt that "a tree cannot support the building will collapse", and he fell into despair and indignation.

Just at this time, a herald officer came to report that Master Yang of the Imperial Academy was waiting for an audience outside the gate. When Lu Xiangsheng heard that it was Master Yang of the Imperial Academy, he hurriedly ordered: "Please come in quickly!"

He also stood up immediately and walked out of the hall to meet him.

A few days ago, the contents of the Chongzhen emperor’s meeting with Lu Xiangsheng on the platform and the Andingmen meeting had spread among many courtiers. Some court officials knew that Lu Xiangsheng really dared to fight against the emperor and decided to fight.

Yang Tinglin was very pleased and admired by this, but he also understood that Lu Xiangsheng's situation in the court, Yang Sichang and Gao Qiqian would work together to deal with him, which would make his ambitions go in vain.

Lu Xiangsheng directly led Yang Tinglin into the inner room, screened back to the left and right, looked at him depressedly and said: "I, King Qianliqin, wanted to fight to the death with the Eastern captives to relieve the crisis of the capital and thwart the fierce flames of the captives, what do you think..."

When he said this, he sighed deeply and shook his head.

"Tinglin already knew a little about the situation that the governor entered the palace and the Andingmen meeting. Could it be that someone in the court made him want to fight but couldn't, so he was depressed?" Yang Tinglin asked suspiciously.

Lu Xiangsheng said eagerly: "It's the emperor who listened to Yang Wenruo and Gao Dajian's words, and didn't want me to fight the captive cavalry, what can I do!"

"My brother came to Xingyuan today to pay homage to him, just to raise money for your lord." Yang Tinglin said with bright eyes.

"I would like to hear the details! As long as it is beneficial to the country, Xiang Sheng will not hesitate even though he is heartbroken." Lu Xiangsheng looked at Yang Tinglin with some excitement.

"The current situation is like this." Yang Tinglin leaned forward, stared at Lu Xiangsheng's pale face due to military fatigue with his dazzling eyes, and said in a low voice: "The current emperor and Yang Wenruo, Although Gao Qiqian intends to make peace with the captives, he is still forced by the clear opinions of his subjects, so he dare not openly go his own way and enter into an alliance with the captives under the city."

Lu Xiangsheng couldn't help but interjected: "In the court today, those one or two deacons don't think about how to get rid of the Hu captives, but only seek to make peace with the Dong captives in secret, what a shame!"

Yang Tinglin went on to say: "My lord's words are very true. If the peace negotiation is successful, the loss of power and humiliation of the country will definitely make the Eastern Captives make progress, or even worse.

In particular, the current emperor is still a promising monarch, and he is quite jealous of the Qing Dynasty's criticism and criticism from the outer court on this matter, and he himself does not want to follow in the footsteps of the emperors of the Southern Song Dynasty.

If my lord can take advantage of the repeated victories of the Eastern Barbarians, and lead our tens of thousands of King Qin's reinforcements, who are in high morale, to rush to the enemy for a surprise attack, even if we can't win a complete victory, we only need to kill and injure the barbarians to the same extent, and slightly dampen the arrogance of the Eastern Barbarians.

It can block the mouths of those who make peace, so that the current emperor knows that the captives are not to be feared, and the only way to fight with them is the best policy.I don't know if adults think so? "

Lu Xiangsheng pondered for a while and said: "That's what I planned too, hey, but it's too late now!"

"It's late? Why is it late?" Yang Tinglin asked in a puzzled manner, fingering his beautiful beard hanging on his chest.

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