At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 218 Pursuing the Marquis of Sizhou County
What was written on the letterhead was as follows:
On the night of March 13, [-]th year, Dangtu City also first led the Yuan army in the city to attack our camp at night.Our army was defeated and retreated to Hezhou City to garrison.In this battle, our army lost more than [-] people, injured more than [-] people, and killed more than [-] enemies.This battle is unfavorable because the last general underestimates the enemy.

In addition, in this battle, the two generals Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu fought bravely. In order to cover our army's retreat, they led 1 people to stay behind, and unfortunately died under the city of Dangtu.

The mistakes in this battle are the responsibility of the last general.In the defeat of this battle, the last general realized this sentence, "Victorious soldiers win first and then seek war, and defeated soldiers first fight and then seek victory."

All the guilt, will finally be willing to bear it all.

I only hope that the general can give the last general a chance to take the crime and make meritorious service, and the last general will be able to take down Dangtu City.

Written at Maoshi on March 13, Zhizheng [-]th year.

A trace of unwillingness appeared on Cheng De's face.

Looking at the tired-looking soldiers in front of him, he waved his hands and said, "Go down first and have a good rest!"

"Yes." The soldier saluted respectfully and left the study.

a long time.

Cheng De shouted to the outside of the house: "Come here, pass on the king's will, let Song Zan, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, and Shi Naian, the left servant of the Propaganda Department, come to the study to meet the king!"

"Observe the order!" The soldiers outside the house immediately responded loudly.

Cheng De sat quietly at his desk, thinking about Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu.

The two people's voices and smiles seemed to be right in front of them.

Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu are both military geniuses discovered by Cheng De. As long as they practice more, they will definitely become famous generals in the future.

Unexpectedly, the two of them fell in the Dangtu battle.

Thinking about it, Cheng De felt infinite emotion and deep regret.

It's a pity that there is nothing if in this world.

The deaths of Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu made Cheng De realize that growing up as a general requires a price.

A general who grows up must face the great terror between life and death.After breaking through, you will gradually approach the general's dream.If you don't break through, you will pay the price with your life.

It can be said that the loss of Dangtu is too great.Especially the death of Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu made Cheng De's heart ache.

For the defeat in this battle, someone must be responsible, and Li Sanqi is also willing to take responsibility.

However, in the current season, if he removes Li Sanqi, the impact of this temporary change of generals will shake the morale of the army.

It seems that this time, we can only agree to Li Sanqi's crime and meritorious deeds.

As for Li Sanqi's fault, we can only wait for him to win Dangtu City.

It didn't take long.

Song Zan and Shi Naian arrived.

As soon as Cheng De saw Song Zan and Shi Naian, he waved his hand to stop them from saluting, and then handed them the letterhead.

After Song Zan and Shi Naian finished watching, their expressions were extremely serious, and their faces were full of dignity.

Seeing this, Cheng De said to them: "The reason why the king called you here is to tell you about Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu. Although they both died in battle, they both The death of a person has brought life to our main army. Even if they die, their contributions will not be erased. This king has thought for a long time, and with the merits of the two of them, both of them should be posthumously named Si Marquis of the state. In addition, this king will choose a place in Nanjing City to build a temple for loyal ministers to worship them. What do you think?"

Shi Naian also took the opportunity to say: "Prince Huai, I think that Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu's death in battle can be included in the "Record of Heroes of the Ming Dynasty"."

Cheng De looked at Shi Naian thoughtfully: "The Record of Heroes of the Ming Dynasty is the book you will write next?"

Shi Naian nodded: "Exactly."

"Since this is the case, the king has agreed to this matter. In addition, Cheng Neng died in battle without heirs. You should choose an orphan to adopt Cheng Neng's name to ensure that Cheng Neng's incense will never end. At the same time, after this hero, the king will also Reward. Luo Erhu's eldest son, after the age of weak crown, can inherit Luo Erhu's Marquis of Sizhou County. As for Cheng Neng, the orphan chosen to inherit his incense will also inherit Cheng Neng's Marquis of Sizhou County when he is at the age of weak crown."

"Song Zan is in charge of this matter, and will handle it for the king. Also, Luo Erhu's family expenses will be allocated from the treasury of the king's treasury. If Cheng Neng's son is selected, the same is true. This son of Cheng Neng can Choose carefully, especially examine his character. After the candidate is determined, you can report it to me, and I will meet you when the time comes."

"Observe the order!" Song Zan responded hastily.

"The defeat of Dangtu made me very sad. I wish I could go to Dangtu City to fight against Naye Timur, and then avenge Cheng Neng and Luo Erhu."

When Cheng De said this, he paused intentionally.

When Song Zan and Shi Naian heard this, their expressions changed.

There is a saying that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.

With Cheng De's current status, the matter of going to the battlefield to kill the enemy was no longer suitable for Song Zan and Shi Naian.

Of course, if Cheng De's eldest son, Cheng Biao, is an adult, that's another matter.

However, the reality is that there is no such if.

Both of them decided that if Cheng De insisted on going to Dangtu City to fight at this time, they would stop Cheng De no matter what.

After seeing the expressions of Song Zan and Shi Naian, Cheng De also learned a little about the thoughts of the ministers in his heart.

"However, it is the most important thing for me to sit in Nanjing City. Whether it is Feng Guoyong, or Geng Zaicheng, Li Sanqi and the others, their daily battle consumption needs me to find ways to raise. If this matter does not go through The king is not at ease." Cheng De suddenly added.

Song Zan and Shi Naian looked at each other, each heaving a sigh of relief.

It's fine as long as Duke Huai doesn't go to the battlefield, otherwise, if they don't stop Duke Huai today, they believe that the officials of other ministries will scold them bloody tomorrow.

They don't want to bear this kind of guilt.

They were all thinking, if Duke Huai summoned all the officials in charge of the other ministries here at this time, then the pressure they would face would not be so great.

"Lord Huai, victory or defeat is a matter of routine for military strategists. General Li's ability can be seen from his previous achievements, so there is no need for King Huai to worry too much. I believe that General Li will be able to lead the army in future battles after his defeat in this battle. Go one step further. In other words, how can you know that it is not a blessing if you lose your fortune?" Shi Naian seemed to see the depression in Cheng De's heart, so he comforted him.

Song Zan also echoed, "That's right, Master Shi's words are not unreasonable, and King Huai is nothing more than worried. General Li's ability to lead the army is known to all people of insight in the Ming Dynasty."

Cheng De's eyes swept over Shi Naian and Song Zan one by one, and sighed: "This time the pawn was defeated, I will ask Li Sanqi to summarize the reasons, and then add it into the textbook of Sizhou Military Academy, and send an order All the generals in the army must study and reflect, and each write his own experience."

"Prince Huai, let this matter be left to the humble minister! The humble minister must handle this matter well." Shi Naian took the initiative to take care of this matter.

Cheng De looked at Shi Naian with satisfaction: "I will leave this matter to you, and I am very relieved."

A faint smile appeared on Shi Naian's face.

Song Zan watched enviously from the sidelines.

In Song Zan's view, Cheng De's words contained great trust in Shi Naian.

If there is no accident, the future of Shi Naian must be bright in the future.

In his official career, he will definitely be able to go further.

"I have finished all the things I want to say. However, I just thought of one thing, that is, I will send someone to go to Hezhou City on my behalf. First, I came to express my condolences to Cheng Neng and Luo. Erhu, the second is to express condolences to the top and bottom of the army on behalf of the king, and the third is to tell Li Sanqi not to think too much, the king believes in him, and gives him a chance to make meritorious deeds, hoping that he can take down Dangtu City as soon as possible .”

"I wonder if the two lovers have suitable candidates to recommend?"

Hearing Cheng De's words, Song Zan shook his head.

Shi Naian pondered for a while, and then said: "In order to promote talents without avoiding relatives, Luo Guanzhong, the right servant of the Propaganda Department, in my opinion, is very suitable."

Cheng De looked at Shi Naian in surprise, nodded and said: "Then Luo Guanzhong will take the place of the king! Let him set off at Maoshi tomorrow. In addition, the king will support Li Sanqi's 3 horses, and it will be up to you He took them to Hezhou City together and handed them over to Li Sanqi. As for the [-] soldiers and horses, the king will issue a decree later to have people order [-] soldiers and horses. This matter is up to you and Luo Guanzhong Say it!"

Shi Naian responded emphatically: "My minister complies with the order."

The expression on Cheng De's face returned to calm: "Both of you go down, the king happens to be a little tired."

Both Shi Naian and Song Zan bowed respectfully to Cheng De, and then stepped out of the study door, which was also closed by Shi Naian.

After Cheng De watched them leave, his expression was a little lonely, and he sighed softly: "It's only been a short time since I became Duke Huai, I didn't expect that I'm already alone."

Cheng De could feel that since he became King Huai, the ministers kept a distance from him.

Faced with this kind of thing, he was extremely helpless.

Even Shi Naian, who has a good relationship with him, from the conversation just now, he can feel the sense of alienation that Shi Naian took the initiative to maintain with him.

Could it be, is this the lonely family?
It's just the beginning to be called lonely and widowed. If there is a chance to rule the world in the future, what kind of loneliness should it be?
Suddenly, Cheng De thought of another study next to the study.

There, it was the Cabinet that was busy taking care of things.

It will also be the seat of the Cabinet.

The study where he is now will be the place where he meets ministers privately and studies in the next few months.

In a blink of an eye.

Half a month passed in a flash.

(End of this chapter)