Between the autumn scenery gradually dyed by the mountains and fields, a team of cavalry was galloping on the official road. This was the 1,000 naval cavalry led by Zhang Yanling.

In the past ten days, the route they were marching was completely different from the routes of the previous army. A thousand cavalry did not enter Datong, Shanxi through the Hetou Pass, and then returned west to the capital. Instead, they detoured the grasslands in the south of the desert and took Xuanfu Town to enter the Ming Dynasty.

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Although it will be difficult to walk on the road, the border with the Tartars north of Xuanfu is just a large area of ​​mountainous land, so it is not a easy route to ride a horse. However, Zhang Yanling has his own considerations.

Three days ago, the cavalry passed the Yutailing Great Wall Pass in the northwest of Xuanfu. When the soldiers guarding the pass heard Zhang Yanling's name, they were all excited and surprised. Now Zhang Yanling is famous in both the Beijing camp and the border army.

The reason why Zhang Yanling chose to return to the Ming Dynasty from the Xuanfu direction was that he accidentally concealed his whereabouts. In this situation, Zhang Yanling did not want to expose his behavior too early, and told others about his return to Beijing in advance, especially those with ulterior motives. It is necessary to keep his whereabouts hidden, which will bring many opportunities to himself.

Secondly, Zhang Yanling came to Xuanfu Town and found someone by the way. That was the person who fought side by side with him and was pulled out of the dead and rescued by Zhang's first aid slap. That was Zhao Yongsheng.

After the battle in Dushi City, Zhao Yongsheng survived and was raising himself in the capital for half a year before his injuries were completely cured. Later, in order to commend him for his bravery in protecting his master and killing the enemy in blood, the court promoted him to the position of General of Dushi City, Xuanfu Town, and asked him to take charge of all military and political affairs in the Dushi City area northeast of Xuanfu.

The general is a third-rank military general, and is under the position of the general and the deputy general. He is a senior general. You should know that Zhao Yongsheng was just a garrison, which is equivalent to jumping several levels in a row and becoming successful.

It is naturally not what Zhao Yongsheng deserves to be lucky and his credit. With his credit, it is already the limit to be promoted to a guerrilla general or guerrilla. However, Zhang Yanling strongly recommended Zhao Yongsheng to be the first help of his promotion to the general.

It was not that Zhang Yanling won people's hearts, but because at that time, there were two major things that really needed someone like Zhao Yongsheng to do. The first thing was the reconstruction of Dushi City. This small city in the northeast of Xuanfu was destroyed in that battle. Its strategic position was so important that it must be rebuilt quickly. Zhao Yongsheng would definitely speed up and ensure its stability.

Another thing was the matter of the three guards of Duoyan. At that time, Duoyan and Daming had just signed a contract, relying on the Ming Dynasty and serving the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty provided materials and weapons to help them deal with the revenge of the little Tatar prince. Not many people knew about this secret agreement, and Zhao Yongsheng knew it. Therefore, one of Zhao Yongsheng's powers was to sit in Dushi City and closely monitor the situation between the three guards of Duoyan and Batumonk. The instructions given by Zhang Yanling at the beginning were that at the critical moment, troops could be sent to form support for the three guards of Duoyan.

Unfortunately, it was originally a nail that Zhang Yanling laid in the Tatars, a pawn that restrained Batumonk with huge strategic value. In the end, because of Liu Jin's short-sightedness, he refused to give too much assistance, and when Batumonk attacked, Zhu Houzhao chose to betrayal. Zhao Yongsheng ultimately failed to protect the three guards of Duoyan.

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After the Battle of Dushi City, although one was in the border town northeast of Xuanfu and the other was fighting in all directions, Zhao Yongsheng was always grateful for Zhang Yanling's life-saving grace and promotion grace. He often wrote letters and greetings, and proposed some strategies for defending the enemy in the border town for Zhang Yanling to give advice. Unfortunately, Zhang Yanling has been fighting abroad for many years in recent years, and has not seen and responded carefully to and read these letters.

If Zhang Yanling read these letters carefully, he would find that Zhao Yongsheng proposed a new defense system for the border guards and other facilities of the border town, relying on the Great Wall Castle City and other facilities. He exerted the linkage and carried out more effective strikes and defenses against the Tatars. These are the efforts of Zhao Yongsheng to summarize in the border town for many years.

However, if Zhang Yanling really read these letters, he would probably just reply to a few words of praise. Because these things were of course useful in the era of cold weapons. However, in Zhang Yanling's eyes, the arrangement of these tactical systems based on cold weapons and the construction and utilization of defensive facilities are already backward, so there is basically no need to study them anymore. Because the times have changed.

Zhao Yongsheng often ordered people to send some mountain goods, fur and other things to Zhang Yanling and his wives and concubines in his family. The northeast of Xuanfu is continuous, and the Yanshan Mountains are vast. There are many rare animals, mountain goods and wild animals. When encountering rare things, Zhao Yongsheng will also order people to send filial piety to Zhang Yanling.

Not to mention anything else, Zhang Yanling has three tiger whips for wine making at home, and they are definitely authentic. Tan Ruqing can't get the tiger bones and galls used as medicinal products, but Tan Ruqing can't use them all. In winter, wearing sable fur coats, they are all authentic wild animal skins in the forest. There are more ginseng that digs in the forest.

Zhao Yongsheng did this not to seek some benefits from Zhang Yanling, but was entirely out of respect and gratitude. Zhang Yanling was his life-saving benefactor, not only physically but also career.

Although Zhao Yongsheng has not been promoted in his official position in recent years, his position has become increasingly important and is being valued in the entire Xuanfu Town border army.

Since the end of last year, Xuanfu dispatched 50,000 troops to form the right-wing army led by Zhu Hui and Datong troops to fight with Datong. Xuanfu Town, which was transferred out a large number of troops, also made military deployment and adjustments.

Zhao Yongsheng was transferred to Xuanfu, assisting the deputy general to guard the Xuanfu Town of Wanquandusi, in charge of a guard left in the three guards of Xuanfu, and was responsible for the troops and horses of the Longmen Guard and Chang'an Station. It can be seen that his status is already very high among the Xuanfu army.

One of the reasons why Zhang Yanling returned from Xuanfu on this trip was to meet Zhao Yongsheng. Some things must be explained clearly to him. Among the border generals, Zhao Yongsheng is someone Zhang Yanling can trust, and there is no doubt about this.

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As the sun sets, the mountains on the north side of Xuanfu Town are dyed with red and yellow spots. Under the sunset, it is very brilliant.

Outside the north gate of Xuancheng, with the sound of horse hooves, Zhang Yanling and his party arrived outside the north gate of Xuanzhou. This important town in the north is particularly majestic and tall, standing like a towering high wall.

The towering city walls are more than four feet tall, and there are even a bunch of grass and vines growing on the rammed earth walls. The exposed walls are full of pits and smoke and fire. This proves that there have been many cruel battles here.

Since the migration of the north of the Mongol Yuan, the Tatars and other soldiers and horses of the Mongol Yuan remnants have never given up on the nuisance of the Southern Ming Dynasty. Xuanfu has become a key place to harass because it is one step away from the capital. There are countless battles in various parts of Xuanfu, and there are also many battles under Xuanfu City, so every brick, tile, grass and wood here witnessed those cruel battles.

Zhang Yanling stood outside the north gate of Xuanfu, and clearly felt a murderous aura from the high city tower and mottled city walls. This is the real murderous aura from the century-old ancient city that has experienced the battle between blood and fire.

At the same time, Zhang Yanling also saw the huge white lanterns with mourning under the eaves swaying with the autumn wind under the flying eaves. Two huge paper sticks were standing on both ends of the city tower. Zhang Yanling knew that the news of Zhu Houzhao's death had been passed on to various parts of the border town.

"Come here, I went and asked to open the city gate. I said that Zhang Yanling, the King of Jinghai of the Ming Dynasty, returned to Beijing to attend the funeral and passed by Xuanfu. He would spend the night in Xuanfu tonight." Chen Shi said.

The two cavalrymen responded in a deep voice, and rode their horses and slowly walked away in the direction of the tall city gate. They had just stopped their horses and stood still under the city. Before they had a conversation with the defenders at the city, they heard the city gates slamming open, the suspension bridge rumbled down, and dozens of cavalry rushed out of the city.

Chen Shiyi and Huo Shijian and others were very surprised and surprised, and hurriedly stopped people from escorting Zhang Yanling. However, among the cavalrymen who were galloping out of the city, a thin, fully armed man in his forties immediately bowed and shouted loudly.

"Is it the Duke of the National Guardian, Mr. Zhang and his party? But it finally arrived, which made the humble one very anxious."

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Zhang Yanling's laughter came: "Brother Yongsheng, don't be fine."

The visitor was Zhao Yongsheng. He led his generals to gallop in front of Zhang Yanling, rolled off the horse and knelt down toward Zhang Yanling. The generals of the Xuanfu who followed him also got off the horse and kowtowed one after another.

"I am humble in charge of Zhao Yongsheng, and kowtowed to the Duke of the People's Republic of China." Zhao Yongsheng said excitedly.

Zhang Yanling quickly got off the horse and helped him, laughing and said, "Brother Yongsheng, why are you so polite? Why are you kowtowing? My brothers are not going to ruin me."

Zhao Yongsheng smiled and said, "It is natural to kowtow to the Duke of the State. He is both a superior official and a life-saving benefactor. The Duke of the State deserves it, so how can he say that he will be defeated?"

Chen Shi laughed and said, "General Zhao, don't ask the Duke of the Kingdom, the emperor's new order, my Duke of the Kingdom is now my King Jinghai of the Ming Dynasty."

Zhao Yongsheng was shocked when he heard this and said happily: "Oh, congratulations, Yongsheng is ignorant and does not know about this. He offended King Jinghai and offended him. I hope he will forgive him."

Zhang Yanling laughed and waved his hand and said, "What king, what kind of king, we are brothers together. Don't have any restraints or taboos, otherwise it will be meaningless. Tell your people to get up and don't kneel down."

Zhao Yongsheng waved his hand and ordered the followers to stand up one after another. These people all admired Zhang Yanling Fengyi. They were Zhao Yongsheng's subordinates. Zhao Yongsheng had told them many times about Zhang Yanling. He often heard about the achievements of the Duke of the National Guardian and went to the world to do so many great things. When he saw Zhang Yanling today, he was ecstatic, as if he had seen an idol, but he did not dare to breathe.

"I suggest that we will talk to the city. King Jinghai, what do you think?" Zhao Yongsheng bowed.

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Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "You can arrange it as you wish."

Zhao Yongsheng nodded, turned around and shouted to his entourage, "Go and notify everyone, open the city gate to welcome King Jinghai. Order people to arrange for the Nanjun camp to provide troops to station and rest."

The follower took the order and left.

Everyone turned over and walked slowly towards the north gate of Xuanfu. Zhao Yongsheng dragged half a step back and walked with Zhang Yanling.

"How do you know we are going to pass by Xuanfu? I heard what you mean, you have been waiting for us, right?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.

"That's right. Master... no... The prince and his party came in from Yutailing, and Bei Zhi received a report. Originally, Bei Zhi was inspecting the defense line in the Longmenwei area, but after hearing the news, Bei Zhi rushed back immediately, probably for missing it. Fortunately, it was great that he did not miss the prince and his party. " Zhao Yongsheng said.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "I'm interested. I'll see you once this time. Last time I left, I remember correctly, it should have been five years ago. I haven't seen each other again since then."

Zhao Yongsheng smiled and said, "The prince fought south and north, and worked very hard. He was in this place of Xuanfu, so he dared not leave him without permission. Although he missed the prince very much, he could only be fascinated. After all, he had indeed been more than five years. Five years have passed, and time flies in the blink of an eye."

Zhang Yanling smiled and nodded and said, "Yes. Time flies, things change. You are now one of the best generals in Xuanfu. I see that you have a calm temperament, a deep expression, and a very different temperament. It is no longer the guard of the Dragon Gate Station back then."

Zhao Yongsheng bowed and said, "Prince, Yongsheng is still the same Yongsheng back then. He just knows more things and understands more principles. I have not changed. However, the prince has gone from being a handsome boy to a famous figure today. Who can't hear a fearless person. He has made countless achievements and is admirable."

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Zhang Yanling smiled and waved his hand and said, "Don't say that. What I am talking about is a change of people, not about you and me. Alas..."

Zhao Yongsheng nodded slowly and stopped talking. He knew that Zhang Yanling was talking about the emperor's death and the current situation in the court.

At this time, the two of them stepped onto the suspension bridge and entered the dark city gate. White lanterns hung above their heads, and the light in the city gate was dim and cold. The sound of horse hooves echoed in the long door cave. Everyone walked into the square in the north gate of Xuanfu under the pale and dim light of the lanterns, and walked into the Xuanfu city shrouded in the dusk.

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That night, Zhao Yongsheng held a private banquet to entertain Zhang Yanling. He said it was a banquet, but it was just a jar of wine and a few dishes. After all, it was not allowed to drink and entertain widely during the national mourning period. However, small-scale drinking is not prohibited, and there is no need to prohibit it.

The two of them were having a meal and chatting, and Zhao Yongsheng introduced the current situation of the Xuanfu to Zhang Yanling.

Since Zhu Hui, the general of Xuanfu, was killed, the military and civilians in Xuanfu Town were extremely unstable. The key was not Zhu Hui's death, but the garrison of Xuanfu Town sent 50,000 elite troops to follow Zhu Hui to recover Hetao. They originally formed a right-wing army with 50,000 Datong's 50,000 troops. But this time, Zhu Hui died, and the 50,000 troops and horses brought with them were almost wiped out during the siege.

Fifty thousand people, what is this concept? Apart from some bachelors and idle wanderers who absorb the army, about 20% of the remaining 80% of the soldiers are children of local military households.

In other words, the 50,000 border soldiers who died in battle involved more than 100,000 people from at least 40,000 military households. The lost soldiers were basically the pillars of the family, and the majority of them rely on military pay to support their families.

Today's garrisons are not like before. Military households often attract farmland and salt. Now they can't support a family by relying on farmland, because their land has been swallowed up almost all.

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So this time the impact was huge, and it was a big impact on the military and civilians in the entire Xuanfu Town.

Zhao Yongsheng has always been worried about pension and comforting these brothers who died. Deputy General Shi Chun led the Wanquan Left Guard and Huaian Guard to Datong to help Datong Town to assist in defense and make up for the vacancies of troops after the second expedition of Datong Town. Therefore, Zhao Yongsheng is currently temporarily in charge of the overall situation.

I don’t know if Shi Chun deliberately hid out. It was more appropriate for Zhao Yongsheng to lead the army and assist in defense. Maybe Shi Chun also understood that he could not do this kind of pension and comfort the military households. So he simply threw the mess on Zhao Yongsheng.

Zhao Yongsheng is honest and the more he does this, the less he wants to act carelessly. During this period, he racked his brains to find ways to comfort the people and coordinate and settle their families.

When Zhao Yongsheng said this, his eyebrows were twisted into big bumps, as if he was full of anxiety and irritability, and his heart was full of confusion. He drank one cup after another and sighed.

Zhang Yanling patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Yongsheng, don't worry. I understand your mood. I know everything you will encounter."

Zhao Yongsheng shook his head and said, "Prince...oh. I won't say it anymore, it will affect your mood."

Zhang Yanling drank wine and ate the dish and said, "I know what the problem you are facing now. Is the court not giving up the pensions at all, and the pensions of the fallen soldiers cannot be distributed at all. You want to tell them the truth, but you can't bear it. You can only move and dismantle them for the funds, and you are unwilling to let the dead soldiers down, right?"

Zhao Yongsheng sighed, "The prince is the leader of the war. You know something better than me. The brothers fought desperately, but in the end they died, they didn't even pay the money to buy bones. Teach us how to face those white-haired parents, those tearful women and children? How can the dead brothers rest in peace? I have no choice. I took all the money in my family to cushion, and mobilized my brothers to receive a less than 100 cents of military pay every month to raise the money for emergency response. I really have no choice."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Sure enough, you are still you, and you still haven't changed. You are still the same as before, honest and sincere in your loyalty."

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Zhao Yongsheng smiled bitterly without saying a word.

Zhang Yanling said: "Will a real man be at a loss because of such a little money? How much money is needed to complete the pension? Is 500,000 taels enough?"

Zhao Yongsheng looked at Zhang Yanling in shock.

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Look at what I do? Ask if you are enough? 500,000 taels."

Zhao Yongsheng stuttered: "Enough, enough, enough. The pension standard is 5 taels per person, 250,000 taels are enough, and it won't cost so much."

Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Save the rest for the time being for later use. Maybe someone will die later."

Zhao Yongsheng was stunned again and stared at Zhang Yanling blankly.

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