My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 123

In the 48th year of Wanli, on the fifth day of December, after more than 20 days of trekking, Zu Dashou finally led his troops to the capital.

Also arriving with him was Zhao Shujiao, who was driving lightly and simply when he was in Shanhaiguan.

After the two men left the soldiers and horses they brought outside the Donghong Gate of Nanhaizi, they entered Nanhaizi.

Then, under the service of the eunuch, he put on a brand new official robe.

After entering the old Yamen lobby, the two of them saluted.

"The last general, Zhao, will teach you how to celebrate your ancestor's birthday. Please greet him with sincere greetings."

"I am safe, please be safe."

Putting down the account book in his hand, Zhu Youxiao raised his head and looked at the two of them.

Zhao Shujiao looks to be in his 50s. His last official position was as a counselor of Yansui, but he resigned due to impeachment.

During the Battle of Saarhu, his great-uncle Zhao Mengqilin served as the deputy commander-in-chief of Shanhaiguan and added the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu to aid the Liao Dynasty. Zhao led the army and led his family to accompany the expedition.

Today, the position of Zhao Lijiao was given by Xiong Tingbi, the guerrilla general of Qinghe Fort.

And Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui's uncle, is currently serving as a guerrilla in the Guangning Chinese Army.

"The two generals have been traveling for days. Please get up quickly."

Raising his hand to signal the two of them to get up, Zhu Youxiao spoke.

"Come, take a seat."

Because they had received the news in advance, especially the news that Zu Dashou had arrived with his troops, the banquet had already been prepared.

"This is my first glass of wine, in honor of Zhao Menglin, General Zhao."

After the two of them sat down, Zhu Youxiao raised his wine glass and looked at Zhao Ledao.

"Zhao Menglin, General Zhao, guarded Shanhaiguan for several years. He worked hard and made great achievements. He died for his country in the Battle of Saarhu. I am heartbroken. I hope General Zhao will drink this cup to the full on behalf of General Zhao."

"On behalf of my uncle, I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty for His grace."

After hearing the emperor's words, Zhao Shujiao burst into tears instantly and knelt down.

Since the defeat of Tumubao in the Ming Dynasty, the status of generals has been suppressed, and anyone can figure it out.

Being able to get a glass of wine for his uncle from the emperor is a favor that not many people have ever received. He picked up the wine glass on the small table and drank the wine, Zhao Shujiao said immediately.

"I will go through fire and water for His Majesty without hesitation."

"Just be flat."

After waving his hand to signal Zhao to start teaching, Zhu Youxiao picked up the cup again and said.

"With this second glass of wine, I pay tribute to the two generals who have guarded the country's borders for many years and have made great contributions to their hard work."

"I would never dare to think that Your Majesty is so kind to me."

Hearing that he still had his share, Zu Dashou quickly stood up at the table and knelt down.

"You deserve it, you deserve it."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao drank the wine glass in one gulp and said.

"I am currently training troops in Nanhaizi and I am short of generals. I wonder if you two are willing to give in and train an elite army for me here?"

Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Zhu Youxiao looked at the two of them and finally stated his purpose.

"I am willing."

The two looked at each other, knelt down and held hands.

They have heard about what happened in the capital recently.

Especially Zhao Lejiao, he already knew that Cao Wenzhao directly asked the emperor to promote him to the rank of Lieutenant General of Huben Guards.

The number of soldiers under his command is unparalleled by few even in total rank.

Moreover, the emperor personally toasted and asked them to train here. If they didn't agree, they might be dragged out and beheaded.

"it is good."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded and asked someone to take out the imperial edict that had been prepared and give it to the two of them.

"The imperial edict was passed, and Zhao Lijiao was appointed as the Zhonglang General of the Longxiang Guard, and Zu Dashou was appointed as the Zhonglang General of the Wuxiang Guard, and the troops were trained in Nanhaizi."

"The minister leads the decree to thank you."

Hearing this, the two people kowtowed quickly.

Watching the two people put away the newly made tiger charms, Zhu Youxiao continued.

"Just be flat."

After waving his hand and letting the two of them sit down, Zhu Youxiao picked up the chopsticks, took a piece of food and put it into his mouth.

"I have made new military regulations. After eating, you go and learn a thing or two about Sun Chuanting and Cao Wenzhao, then go to Shandong and Henan to recruit troops." "I obey the order."

Hearing this, the two people hurriedly cupped their hands.

"Oh, right."

Suddenly, Zhu Youxiao said again.

"I know that you have a team of servants under your command, so you should be promoted to the second guard based on your military merit."

"From now on, your military pay will go directly from the emperor to the army, and no longer go through the Ministry of War. I don't want to see anything like drinking blood from the soldiers and eating empty pay."

"I will never dare to embezzle military pay."

Hearing this, the two people quickly handed over their hands again.

They had already heard about what happened in Jingli, especially the murder of Feng Sanyuan and Gu Zao.

"Zu Dashu."

"The minister is here."

Hearing this, Zu Dashou quickly bowed.

"You keep two thousand of the soldiers and horses you brought back from Liaodong, and then transfer 3000 people from Sun's traditional Leopard Tao Guard to serve as humerus for expansion."

"The minister obeys the order."

After hearing that more than 3000 of his soldiers were taken away at one time, Zu Dashou did not dare to resist at this time.

There is no way, the power is stronger than people.

Seeing that Zu Dashou was so aware of current affairs, Zhu Youxiao nodded heartily.

"Come on, don't be restrained and eat the food."

"When you've had enough wine and food, tell me about the affairs of Liaodong."

And just when the emperor and the two newly arrived generals were having dinner.

Wang Mo came to reward the army with food, grass, wages, winter clothes and other items.

Wearing a second-grade eunuch official uniform, Wang Mo stood on the pile of supplies, looking at the crowded soldiers below, and roared at the top of his lungs.

"Your Majesty has already said that everyone has a share, come one by one, don't fight, don't grab, take your rewards and go to Nanhaizi to gather."

"Eunuch, if Zu Guerba is not here and mobilizes troops privately, I will lose my head."

Standing next to Wang Mo, Zu Dashou's brother-in-law Wu Xiang had bitterness written all over his face.

It's messed up, it's all messed up.

This dog eunuch led five hundred soldiers and carried supplies into the camp gate, beat gongs and drums, and asked the soldiers to come to receive their rewards, and directly attracted the souls of the soldiers.

At this moment, the only people he could control were Zu Dashou's team of servants.

"It is the emperor's order to reward the army. You must know that these are officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, not anyone's private soldiers."

Looking at Wu Xiang sideways, Wang Mo took the imperial edict from his godson Wang Sheng angrily and handed it to Wu Xiang for him to take a good look at.

"This is an imperial edict. See it clearly. I am here to reward the army on the emperor's order."

"This this."

Hearing this, Wu Xiang's face became even more bitter.

There is not much difference between the guard soldiers and private soldiers in Liaodong.

This dog eunuch now took the supplies and directly took away the military power of his wife's brother.

If Zu Dashou comes back, how will he explain it to Zu Dashou?

At the same time, those Liaodong soldiers who entered the Donghong Gate were led into the new camp by the Baotao Guardsmen prepared by Sun Chuanting, which were specially built by the Baotao Guardsmen.

One team came in and another team was recruited, half of them were included in the Bao Tao Guards, and the other half were left to Wu Xiang.

After eating the meal for half an hour, Zhu Youxiao deliberately stayed with someone again, wanting to hear about what was going on in Liaodong.

Therefore, when Wu Xiang left the old Yamen and came to the military camp, an hour had passed.

"Wu Zhonglang, this is the roster of soldiers and horses. Please check it."

Standing under the newly embroidered "Wuxiangwei" banner, Sun Chuanting handed over the roster of soldiers and horses in his hand to Wu Xiang.

"..."

His face turned blue and purple for a while, Zu Dashou took the roster from Sun Chuanting's hand, and finally he could only sigh helplessly.

He knew that going to Beijing to receive the reward this time would not be easy.

(End of this chapter)