Chapter 436: Aftermath of the war
The yellow dust quickly dissipated and covered the blood.
Zhang Daozong led his men to catch up with the job of cleaning the battlefield. The horse thieves of Rong Mi Kingdom contributed fifty-six scale armors and thirty-four war horses, and the distribution rights were handed over to Jiang Anyi. The scale armor of the Western Regions was different from the fine scale armor of Da Zheng. Jiang Anyi selected ten intact and gave five to Park Tianhao, and the war horses and the remaining equipment were given to Jingmenguan.
When entering Jingmen Pass, the sound of trumpets sounded and the drums shook the sky. Feng Pingzhong led the crowd to line up to greet him. Feng Pingzhong was a stereotyped soldier. The soldiers liked to see victory and the most trusted comrades who could be entrusted. They defeated the 20 Rong Mi Qing Cavalry with twenty cavalry. As a general in the border town, Feng Pingzhong knew how great this was. He expressed his respect to Jiang Anyi and his personal guards who returned from victory.
The official welcome banquet turned into a celebration banquet, with the addition of the guards of Park Tianhao and other caravans, and the atmosphere became much more lively. After Jiang Anyi briefly asked about Park Tianhao's situation, he directly expressed his intention to recruit him. Park Tianhao was overjoyed, learned civil and martial arts, and sold goods to the imperial family. There was never a shortage of talented people in the world, but there were few opportunities for these people.
The brothers toasted Park Tianhao, who was grinning. Park Tianhao's brothers showed a life-and-death friendship on the battlefield. Jiang Anyi liked it very much and simply smiled and said, "Brother Park, your brothers have a deep friendship. If they want, you might as well take them to the Huiye Mansion to find me."
As soon as this sentence came out, the joy was thunderous, and everyone toasted Jiang Anyi. Feng Pingzhong secretly called it a pity. He could see clearly on the city wall that this group of men fought bravely and could become a good soldier in the army with a little training. He originally thought of sending an invitation after the banquet, but was snatched by the governor Jiang.
The Hu merchants once again offered carefully selected gifts, including large boxes of gems, utensils inlaid with treasures, and fine spices and fine wine. Jiang Anyi took two jars of Wuli's domestic dragon paste wine from the gifts and said, "As the governor of Huazhou, Jiang was responsible for the purging of the country. Even if Jiang received your kindness from you, you can take back the other things."
The wealth is touching, and these gifts are worth more than 5,000 taels. Hu Shang was surprised to meet an official who was not interested in money, and he held the things awkwardly and was at a loss. Fan Siben smiled and said, "This is Lord Jiang, the governor of Huazhou. If you really thank him, you can place the goods in the border market according to the official documents of the prefecture."
This time, the military labor force in Jingmen Pass gained a lot. After dinner, Jiang Anyi brought people back to Hecheng County. He will set off to Yiding County tomorrow. Several military troops will go to see them. He will follow the way to the governor inspect the county and visit the people for their suffering.
After seeing off Jiang Anyi, Feng Pingzhong wrote the battle situation at Jingmen Pass into a official letter to report it to the Grand Governor of Anxi. Three days later, Yang Xiangliang forwarded Feng Pingzhong's report to the Ministry of War.
Among the six ministries, the Ministry of War is the most strict. The square in front of the yamen is covered with vermilion flagpoles. Two bluestone lions are located on the left and right sides. There are dense horse-tie piles on both sides of the stone steps. Sixteen warriors stand on the left and right in front of the gate. The three-room vermilion gate is open, and most of the generals who enter and exit are bright and bright armor. The horse boots are slapped and loud voices often sound. The people leading the troops are rude, asking for soldiers, food, and equipment. If they don’t say anything, they will slap the table and throw the bench. The Ministry of War is very lively.
There is a small cross door on the left side of the yamen, guarding the warriors in front of the door, and no one is allowed to enter. This is the magistrate of the Minister of War and the two ministers. When entering the door, the pine, cuckoo, old plum, and three friends gathered in the courtyard, and the sound of birds singing makes the courtyard quiet.
The doctor of the Ministry of War He Zhiquan entered the courtyard and stood in front of the steps and listened to the birds singing. After a quiet moment, Nao Ren, who was clamoring for a while, sighed in his heart, how long it would take to stay before he could work in the courtyard. In the middle of the courtyard was the official party of Shangshu Ding Dawei. At this moment, Shangshu Ding was still discussing affairs in Zichen Hall. He walked to the left, and the official party of the left assistant minister Park Liangzuo.
The door was open, and Mr. Park was giving instructions in an official document. When he saw Doctor He come in to salute, he smiled and said, "Old He, is there anything wrong?"
"Mr. Park, Anxi Protectorate sent a memorial to ask for merit. I can't tell you. Please take a look." He Zhiquan handed the memorial with both hands and sat down beside Park Liangzuo's eyes.
Park Liangzuo opened the memorial and quickly glanced it, frowned, and scolded: "It's ridiculous, and it goes out of seclusion without permission and violates the will of the late emperor. Governor Yang is an old corps. It is impossible for him to not even know the ban during the reign of Emperor Jing. He should be sternly rebuked."
He Zhiquan advised: "Mr. Pu, the ban during the reign of Emperor Jing was to prevent the border troops from leaving the pass for no reason. Governor Jiang was not a border army. He led his personal guards. Moreover, Governor Jiang defeated more than 200 horse thieves who were wearing makeup in Rong Mi Kingdom with twenty cavalry, and also captured 56 light cavalrymen, including one silver guard and one bronze guard. This is a great achievement, and it is related to Huazhou. Governor Jiang should think more and make a conclusion."
Park Liangzuo pondered silently. When Huangshaguan rewarded Liao Jianhui, he had dealt with Jiang Anyi. Jiang Zhuangzi was in trouble. A good thing was disrupted by him. He was scolded by the emperor in Zichen Hall. The "Erlante" was lucky. He spoke out and fell into the emperor's heart. In just a few years, he became the governor in charge, which was really jealous.
He Zhiquan is close to him. Park Liangzuo understood the meaning of the words in his words. The four words related to Huazhou refer to the fact that Huazhou impeached Jiang Anyi for blocking the commercial road a month ago. The ministers of the Ministry of Works Lu Jialin were scolded by the emperor for being unethical and vomited blood on the spot. He is still ill in bed. It is estimated that the position of Shangshu is difficult to protect. Jiang Anyi's sacrificial disciple can be seen. If he rashly scolded him, he might have gone against the emperor's will, and the next unlucky person might be himself.
Thinking of this, Park Liangzuo smiled and said, "What Doctor He said is that this matter is related to Emperor Jing's will and is related to the governor of Huazhou. I am not able to make any decisions. I will go to Zichen Palace to ask the emperor to give in."
Zichen Palace, Shi Fang is really in a good mood. On September 15th, the Lu Family will be attacked. The aristocratic family is stagnant, and the elbow control in the court is invisibly missing, which makes Shi Fang really wonder if it should happen from time to time.
The situation in the Beimo Desert that Ding Dawei, the Minister of War, was in the office of Fangshi, "... Baduwushi has been flooded for a moment, and it will not be able to survive this winter. His two sons Kunbo and Liman each led their subordinates to station on the east and west sides of the Beimo Royal Court, and they went to war after Baduwushi announced who was the successor before he died."
Shi Fangzhen shook his head and smiled, "Baduwushi is also considered a hero. Unfortunately, his son wants to learn from the Great Qi Dynasty during the Warring States Period to "discuss the mortals and attack each other with armor"? Who did Baduwushi's Golden Wolf Army hand over to?"
"It is unknown yet. I guess I will have to wait until Baduwushi announces his successor to the throne before he can hand over the control of the Golden Wolf Army. Otherwise, the two brothers will fight first before he dies." Ding Dawei continued: "The official report reported that Prince Liman begged for assistance from Da Zheng through Princess Lihua, hoping to support him in military and military supplies, and promised to pay tribute to Da Zheng as his nephew after he gets the throne."
"Okay," Shi Fangzhen stood up excitedly and said, "Let the people of the rank of Fangsi agree to him first, and then decide after their brothers fight, and try to intensify the intensity of the internal struggle in the northern desert. When both of them are injured, it will be the time for me to fight in the north."
The little eunuch came in and reported: "Mr. Park Liang Zuo Pu, Minister of War, asked for a meeting."
The important ministers of Zichen Palace discussed matters and would not ask for any major events. Shi Fangzhen said, "Let him come in."
Park Liangzuo entered the palace to salute and replied loudly: "The Anxi Protectorate sent a memorial for merit, saying that the governor of Huazhou, Jiang Anyi, led his personal guards to attack at Jingmen Pass and repelled 200 Rong Mi Qing cavalry, because Jiang Anyi was a civil servant, and Emperor Jing had the order to guard the pass and the soldiers who were not allowed to leave the pass easily, so it is difficult for me to decide. Please live the instructions."
It was Jiang Anyi again, Shi Fangzhen had a headache, so he patted his forehead and said, "Pu Qing will read the memorial to everyone."
Park Liangzuo read the memorial loudly. Before the ministers could speak, Shi Fangzhen was happy and said with a smile: "This Jiang Anyi is really not a peaceful master. He ran to Jingmen Pass to work hard and made some military achievements. He was a civil servant who made military achievements. Could it be that he really imagined what he wrote in his own poem, "If a scholar, Wanhuhou," he said, "Hahaha, with twenty personal guards, he defeated two hundred Rongmi Qing cavalry, killed fifty-six people, including silver guards and bronze guards. How could this make my generals feel? Hahaha."
Hearing the emperor laughing loudly, Park Liangzuo secretly thanked that he did not scold him in a rash manner, otherwise he would be the one who was unlucky in the end.
Ding Dawei reported respectfully: "Long live, I think Jiang Anyi is bold and reckless, disobeying the order of the late emperor. Although he has made small achievements, he has made great mistakes. Please give him the order and punish him."
Shi Fangzhen said disapprovingly: "During the time of Emperor Jing, the Western Regions, attacked the border for many years. Natural disasters were constantly occurring in the territory. The court was short of soldiers and food. The ancestors issued an order not to allow border troops to leave the pass, and to focus on defending. Now the situation has changed. It is time to avenge the shame and revenge. How can we still restrain the border troops from defending? Listen, Jingmen Pass, which was stationed in three thousand people, actually watched two hundred Rongmi bandits massacre my people several miles outside the pass, without any blood. Can such soldiers be assured to take them to the desert? "
Thinking that since Emperor Jing has been suffering from the invasion of the Northern Desert and the Western Regions for more than 80 years, Shi Fangzhen's words gradually became stern and said sternly: "Issue the order to abolish the ban on the ancestor Emperor Jing's not allowing the border troops to take the initiative to go out of the pass to kill the enemy. If any border soldiers encounter foreign enemies provoke, they can attack at their discretion and promote the power of our Great Zheng."
"Jiang Anyi's achievements in killing the enemy, I want to reward him." Shi Fangzhen thought for a moment and said, "Jiang Anyi temporarily relied on the governor of Huazhou with the fifth rank, and was promoted to the fourth rank."
As soon as this sentence was released, Yu Zhijie immediately said, "Long live, no. Jiang Anyi was reckless. Although he made small contributions, he did, as Ding Shangshu said, and violated the will of Emperor Jing. Before this order was abolished, Jiang Anyi had been there. If there was a bonus, I am afraid that others would not take the will of the emperor to heart. I believe that not only could the reward be, but he should also issue an order to severely denounce it."
Chen Xiang, Kong Xiang and others all spoke out to persuade the emperor to take back the reward.
Shi Fangzhen smiled and said, "Those who don't know think that Yu Aiqing had a marriage with Jiang Anyi. I'll follow what you said. I passed the order, Jiang Anyi was uneasy and meddled with other people's business. He violated Emperor Jing's will. He thought of making minor achievements and was given a slight retribution and was fined three years of salary."
The ministers smiled bitterly, but this was not a strict reprimand. The words were full of love and the three-year salary was fined. What was it for Jiang Anyi? Forget it, the emperor would be happy.
Shi Fangzhen thought for a while and said, "Jiang Anyi should be punished, but the soldiers who went to war with him can be rewarded. If Jiang Anyi reported to those who had made merits in the battle against his personal guards, they would be promoted to the Renyong Captain (the ninth rank above), and five of them would be accompanied by the accompanying Captain (the ninth rank above). In addition, Jiang Anyi would pay two thousand taels of silver to reward these soldiers who had made meritorious."
The last time he had just awarded the ten positions of Jiang Anyi's personal guards, the deputy lieutenant of Rong (from the ninth rank), and now he has given seven more official positions. It won't take long for Jiang Anyi's personal guards to become lieutenants. Ding Dawei hurriedly wanted to stop him. Shi Fangzhen waved his hand and smiled and said, "Let's go to court, I'm a little hungry. This Jiang Anyi really makes me worry-free, hahahaha."
Chapter completed!