Chapter 193 On Merit
“Hey, people in Taoism and Xuanmen like to use armor to commemorate, but ordinary people like us prefer fifty, one hundred, and rounded numbers;
As the saying goes, a hundred years, a reincarnation, this saying Now that I think about it, it’s true.
Listen,
Think about it, a hundred years ago, right here in our Yinlang County, the first generation of Zhenbei Marquis Ye San. Ten thousand iron cavalry crushed an army of 500,000 Tagan men;
What an achievement this is. The first generation of the Marquis of Zhenbei should be the first to be able to support Zuo, the great Yan State.
Whoever imagined it, hey, this is really strange, it meets this fate.
A hundred years later, that is, today, our generation of Zhenbei Marquis led 200,000 cavalry into the Qian Kingdom to take advantage of the road. Our Dayan cavalry went straight to Nanmen Pass and fought behind the Jin people.
The Jin people over there are still fighting with us at Horseshoe Mountain. The clattering good guys rush out with the Black Dragon Flag's Big Swallow Tiger.
Tsk, tsk, tsk, that battle was so intense that the sky was dark and the earth was in darkness. It was like the mountains collapsed, the earth split, and the water flowed backwards!
Hey, isn't he from Jin always unconvinced, saying that my Dayan cavalry is the best in the world, and my reputation as the best cavalry in the world is in vain. The real number one cavalry in the world belongs to him from Jin.
This is easy to handle. It can be regarded as a chance. Let's take it out for a walk whether it is a mule or a horse. You will see the real results if you work hard.
This tiger made of paper, did he see any use in it? Under the leadership of the two marquises, our Dayan cavalry traveled thousands of miles in ten days, and the Jin army was chased by our Dayan cavalry.
The Marquis of Zhenbei personally beheaded the head of the Helian family in front of the battle. It was said that the head of the Helian family had a strange beast beside him. He was a hundred feet tall, taller than the walls of Nanwang City, and could swallow the sun and the moon with his breath. However, the Marquis of Zhenbei decapitated him with one sword, then beheaded the head of the Helian family with the second sword, and inserted the third sword into the ground.
Others asked Mr. Hou, "Master Hou, why don't you continue killing?"
The Marquis said: I am afraid that if I am not careful, I will kill them all, so I have to let my subordinates share the heads. "
" Bang! "
The storyteller opened the folding fan. In the winter, the fan was deliberately stuck at a node. A girl holding a bamboo sieve walked among the listeners to ask for money.
Sixiang He took out a handful of copper coins and threw them in, then turned to look at Zheng Fan and said:
"My lord, is the Marquis of Zhenbei really so powerful? ”
Zheng Fan shook his head and said:
"I heard Li Fusheng say that Zhenbei Hou was seriously injured when he was young, and his energy and blood had long since declined. It was Qingshuang who killed the head of the Helian family."
"Oh, no wonder." Siniang asked again: " My lord, something sounds wrong. The Nu family heard that the commander who led the army to attack Jin this time was the Marquis of Jingnan."
It stands to reason that the Marquis of Jingnan is in charge of the Jingnan Army, and most of the soldiers in the army are his sons. He is a native of Yinlang County, and can be said to be a soldier of Yinlang County.
As a result, the storytellers in the Nanwangcheng teahouse only talked about the Marquis of Zhenbei and completely forgot about the Marquis of Jingnan, even for the many listeners below.
Although it is said that the Li family of Zhenbeihou was also from Yinlang County a hundred years ago, it was a hundred years ago after all. How could one of his own soldiers be more appropriate?
Zheng Fan shook his head and said:
"Jingnan Marquis killed everyone in his family, and among the people, he was called a vicious demon."
Tian Wujing killed everyone in his family and shouted The overthrow of the Yan family began with the Tian family.
In fact, it was him who pushed and triggered the destruction of the Yan family, and also created the conditions for Dayan to start a war against Jin.
In addition, he was the commander-in-chief of this campaign to enter Jin, and his 50,000 Jingnan troops were also involved. He should take the first credit both emotionally and rationally.
But the eyes of the masses are blind most of the time. The common people only know that this person is so ruthless that he can even wipe out his entire family. He has simply lost his humanity and is even worse than a beast.
Storytellers also adjust their stories according to the market, so naturally they will not tell Tian Wujing alone.
Si Niang silently cracked melon seeds and said:
“That’s really frustrating.”
He obviously paid the most and sacrificed the most, but in the end, he couldn't even get a good reputation in return.
“Yes, I feel aggrieved, so I don’t want to be like Tian Wujing.”
This is Zheng Fan’s innermost thoughts. A person can live without letting himself be wronged. It's best not to let yourself be wronged. Anyway, this life is earned for nothing, so naturally you want to live in a more free and comfortable direction.
At this time, Zheng Fan turned to look at A Ming and asked:
"Is the blind man still busy over there?"
"There are hundreds of people in the Wen family, and some of them are very busy." A Ming replied.
When the Yan army withdrew, Qian Guo thought that the main force of the Yan people was still waiting for an opportunity to move. Therefore, the three sides of the Qian army did not intercept and continued to practice their own tortoise skills.
When he met Chuzhou City on the way, at Li Fusheng's signal, he asked those in Chuzhou City who were willing to go to Yan State with the Yan people to take them with him.
Wen Sutong is a hardcore adulterer, so he naturally wants to follow him. There are also some civil servants and military officers who are "doing bad things" these days, so they can only follow the Yan people to the north.
It is hard to leave their homeland, but they know in their hearts that if they continue to stay, after the Yan people leave, they will inevitably be liquidated, and no one will be spared.
Therefore, the whole Wen family went north together, and as the "grandson-in-law" of the Wen family, the blind man naturally had to be very busy.
After entering the Yan Kingdom, we have to arrange food and drink for such a large group of people.
Fortunately, as the representative of the "surrender faction" of the Qian Kingdom, Wen Sutong will definitely be highly regarded by Emperor Yan, so it should not be long before the imperial edict will come down to summon Wen Sutong to Yanjing, and he will be given a noble official position .
“However, I heard that Mr. Wen will only take his family to Yanjing, and all the adult men in the clan, ranging from sixteen to forty years old, about thirty people, will stay with us.”< br>
"Stay us here?" Zheng Fan was a little surprised.
After these family men enter Yanjing City, they will definitely be favored by their descendants due to Emperor Yan's generosity. The adult men of the Wen family will also be assigned some official positions to ensure that the Wen family can take root in Yan.
But it is very interesting that the old man deliberately left so many men behind.
“I told them to join the army and follow us.”
Zheng Fan smiled,
“I don’t even know where to go next. And entrusted these people to me.”
Yes,
Zheng Fan came to Nanwang City this time to express his merits.
This great battle is actually over, at least, this stage is over.
The State of Yan swallowed up half of the territory of the State of Jin and was the biggest winner;
It can be said that since the founding of the Yan people, the national strategic situation has been very poor. There are barbarians in the west who have been fighting each other for hundreds of years. A hundred years ago, the Qian Kingdom still dared to carry out the Northern Expedition from time to time, and the Jin Kingdom in the east was always eyeing it.
This time, it is said that it was a secret edict from Emperor Yan that prevented the barbarian king from crossing the border.
The northern part of the Qian Kingdom was destroyed. Even if the Qian Kingdom was rich in the south of the Yangtze River, it would take a lot of time to recover and train troops. The Jin Kingdom was cut in half, and the Jin Emperor was already going to Yanjing to pay homage to the Yan Emperor. On the way.
The Situ family sits in the eastern part of the Jin Kingdom, but seeing that the other two who had been scheming with them for nearly a hundred years were taken away, it can be said that they were panicked, and they hurriedly wanted to form an alliance with their old enemy, the Chu Kingdom. Everyone understands the truth, but Emperor Chu died at this time.
So this guy is not independent now, but the nominal monarch of his family has knelt down. Now, the Situ family can only tremble at home.
Now that the Yan people have fought in succession, the results are gratifying, but the losses are also huge. Not to mention the losses of Li Fusheng and Li Bao, the Jin people have always been unconvinced that the Yan people's cavalry are unparalleled. Bragging, under the premise of attacking from behind, defeated the two elites, the Yan army's losses were still not small.
Therefore, the Three Kingdoms are all tired of fighting, and everyone needs to slow down.
The old emperor in Chu State has just passed away, and the princes are busy fighting against the landlords.
The situation among the four countries has calmed down. If nothing unexpected happens, the theme will be peace and development for a long time to come.
But despite this, the defenses in various places cannot be reduced, and no matter how useless they are, the elites on the three sides cannot be completely ignored. The Situ family must also beware of those who are eager to jump over the wall and play ruthless tricks, that is, the newly occupied Shanxi The land also needs troops to suppress and maintain stability, and Beifeng County also needs to mobilize troops to defend against the barbarians.
So, after the war, the scene of the army entering Beijing for meritorious service to be inspected and awarded a title by Emperor Yan did not appear at this time, but the speed of reward based on merit did not slow down.
"Okay, it's almost time. Xu Wenzu's banquet should be over, let's go."
Zheng Fan left the teahouse with A Ming and Siniang and went to the General Military Mansion, oh no, It should be called the Governor's Mansion now.
Xu Pangpang has been promoted. He is no longer the commander-in-chief and the prefect. Instead, he has made great achievements by relying on the pre-war material rationing and his courage to take the initiative to resist Gan Ren's temptation during the war.
It can be said that the military defense of Qianguo on the front line of Nanwang City and the soldiers and horses below are all under his fatness.
Today, there was a banquet held at the Governor's house. Zheng Fan deliberately delayed his arrival and did not bring any gifts.
This is Siniang's suggestion.
Sure enough, when the housekeeper brought Zheng Fan into the house,
Xu Wenzu seemed to have just drank at the banquet and was lying down to rest. When he heard that Zheng Fan was coming, he didn’t even have time to put on his shoes. He ran out barefoot.
Siniang, who was standing behind Zheng Fan, couldn't help but said: "They all graduated from Beijing Film Academy."
"Brother Zheng, brother Zheng, hahahahaha, as the ancients said, a person with a low position must not Forgetting his righteousness and respecting his position without asking for mercy, Brother Zheng is really like a benevolent person in ancient times.”
This means that Zheng Fan deliberately came after the banquet without bringing any gifts. This is how he treats Xu Wenzu as a true friend. Their relationship has not changed, and they still have a bad taste!
"Congratulations on your promotion!"
Zheng Fan congratulated him respectfully.
Xu Pangpang is now a real feudal official.
"Same joy, same joy, don't you have it too? Come on, follow me."
Xu Wenzu led Zheng Fan into the house and backed away.
"Brother Zheng, originally, your reward from the imperial court should have been issued a long time ago. He should be a guerrilla general under Nanwang City. We can still work together."
"I can continue to work with you, sir. Working together is a blessing for subordinates!”
It’s true that Xu Pangpang, the leader, will shamelessly give you benefits when he treats you as one of his own.
"Hey, but the "Zheng Zi's Art of War" you presented was read by His Majesty, and His Majesty praised you for your great talent.
However, Zhao Jiulang is wearing small shoes for you now, and he still remembers your horse-riding in the academy.
He said that your "Zheng Zi's Art of War" seems to be conclusive, but it feels like you are following the rules and falling into a rut. After all, writing a book and biography at a young age is too old, and I'm afraid you won't think about it. Enterprising.
It is better to let you go to the new land of Jin State to guard a city.
Oh, isn’t this a trick? The Jin Dynasty is newly attached. Even though we have taken it now, the skinny camels over there at the Situ family are bigger than horses, and there are also the savage settlements in the Tianduan Mountains. What's more, the people in Jin are not stable. If you go there to serve as a city guard, how can we continue to work together in Nanwang City and be comfortable?
Within three years, brother, I will guarantee that you will be promoted to the rank of soldier!
Hehe, people like Zhao Jiulang have too much intellectual temperament and are too narrow-minded. In a few days, you and I will submit a letter to His Majesty. Don't worry, Your Majesty will not chill the heart of the hero. ”
Zheng Fan didn’t cooperate with Xu Pangpang to complain about Dayan Zaifu,
but he said in his heart,
Zhao Jiulang, what the hell are you doing? It’s so considerate!
………
"A sneeze!"
"The war is over, but I am even busier. I can't bear to love you, and I will make you sick."
Zhao Jiulang stood up and laughed. Said:
“Thank you, Your Majesty. My condolences, but I am not sick due to being busy with official duties, but I suddenly went crazy as a teenager last night, and I had sex with my concubine a few times, and then I contracted the cold.
Oh, this romantic disease is caused by the cold. Treat it. ”
"Your shameless attitude has never changed." Emperor Yan scolded with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I am worried."
"Why are you anxious?"
"Both of these two noble ladies in the palace have recently been diagnosed with pregnancy by the imperial physician. I'm pregnant with a dragon heir. I won't surrender. Ah, I think I am still a year or two younger than Your Majesty, and I want to do something else.
Oh, who would have thought that this body is really useless and can only increase envy. ”
"Hahahahahaha..."
Emperor Yan laughed,
As a man, no one can refuse to praise himself in this regard without being proud, and Emperor Yan is no exception. .
Both goddaughters became pregnant and were promoted to nobles. This was a sign that Ji Runhao announced to the world that his Majesty, the Emperor of Yan, was still in his prime!
However, while smiling, Emperor Yan suddenly coughed.
The little eunuch waiting on the side quickly brought a silk handkerchief and delivered it to him. Emperor Yan took the silk handkerchief and covered his mouth and coughed. After coughing, he found a pool of blood on the silk handkerchief.
“Clang!”
The little eunuch knocked over the tea cup in panic.
Emperor Yan silently held the handkerchief in his hand, looked at Zhao Jiulang, and said:
"We are a monarch and a minister, and I have also caught the cold."
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"Drink some ginger soup and sweat and you'll be over." Zhao Jiulang said with a smile.
Emperor Yan nodded,
said:
“That’s all, you and I, our monarchs and ministers, have rarely had a break in the past few months, so we all gave ourselves a day to catch up. Qi and blood, I am also tired, you Let's go back to the house and sweat. It will be a real pleasure if you and I, the king and my ministers, pass this cold wind to other officials the next day."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness, my lord, please retire! ”
Zhao Jiulang retreated with a smile on his face.
In the palace, only Emperor Yan, Wei Zhonghe, who was helping to approve the red seal, and the little eunuch were left.
Emperor Yan leaned back slightly,
put the handkerchief on the imperial desk,
said slowly:
"Who else is at home?"
The little eunuch immediately knelt down,
said in panic:
"To tell you your Majesty, I have an old mother and a younger sister at home. ."
"Are you married?"
"Never."
"I will call your sister into the palace as a promise, you can go down and die by yourself."
The little eunuch kowtowed tremblingly,
Crying Voice:
“Thank you for your grace!” (End of this chapter)