Zhenkoubao, thirty miles away from Pingludun, is also the nickname of the Qianhu Office of the Zhenluweihou. It governs several large forts such as Chang'an Fort and Taoyuan Fort. In addition, there are six or seven Tunbaos under its jurisdiction. There are more than 400 frontier troops in Zhenkou Fort, which is already a considerable force.
After Xu Shicheng rushed to Zhenkou Fort without stopping, the defender Yu Zhenlong was pleasantly surprised. This is really timely rain...
Although Yu Zhenlong used Zhengqianhu as the defender of Zhenkou Fort, he was the leader of Zhenkou Fort, but he secretly did not know how many people spied on his position...
We must know that at this time, the officialdom of Ming Dynasty was corrupt and people were overwhelmed. Among the standard thousand households, the deputy thousand households should be two people, but for his thousand households, there were 4 deputy thousand households! Of course, this is not the only thing here, but the whole town guards are like this.
Including this time after the Jin entered the bandit, most of the military fortresses he ruled were raged by the Tartars, and the losses were not small, and he got nothing. It is hard to guarantee that someone will use this to make a small report, but now...
After carefully checking the correctness, Yu Zhenlong immediately summoned the staff in the fort and drafted a document to report the victory overnight. Of course, the core content was the tactics of a defensive man, including the calm command of his defensive officer, and Xu Shicheng underneath. The team officer's courageous struggle for the first place, and then the leader Yang Shanlu and several other piers fought bravely, and only then won the victory!
In the end, he won ten first-class slaves, 20 slave horses, and several flags with swords and guns. It is a rare victory in recent years...
Two days later, Yanghecheng.
The perimeter of Yanghe City is two minutes long, and the city is three feet high. It was built with bricks during the Hongwu period and rebuilt in Wanli 3 years. It is a magnificent city on Yanghe Road East and the military center of the entire Datong Town.
Because in the city of Yanghe, there is the East Road and the Prefect on the North Street, the Patrol Procuratorate on the East Street, and the Bingbei Road on the West Street, and the South Street is the place where the Xuanda Governor’s Mansion is stationed! The military affairs of Xuanfu, Datong and Shanxi are under the jurisdiction!
With the incomparable status of the Governor's Mansion, the mansion is even more impressive. Two arches of "Three Towns of Temperance" and "Border Lock Key" are erected on the left and right sides of the gate of the Governor's Mansion.
Even the vertical ridges of the houses are decorated with glazed tiles and made of "phoenix-riding immortals", followed by a series of running beasts-猊, hawk, 獬豸, bullfighting, shining, shining, highlighting Out of the supremacy of the Governor's Mansion.
At this time, in the conference hall in the center of the Governor's Mansion, the butter candle with thick arms was shining brightly, and a middle-aged man sat at the desk in the middle of the case. This man was wearing a scarlet peacock dressing suit, and his appearance was clear, although his figure was a little thin. , But just sitting like this already has a deep majesty of its own.
This person is Yang Sichang, the newly appointed Governor of the Xuan University, with the title of You Shi Lang of the Ministry of War and the Imperial Capital of the Imperial Procuratorate. He is the governor of Xuanfu, Datong, and Shanxi in military affairs, and also pays for food.
Only a few days after Yang Sichang took office, he was under a lot of pressure. This time, after the Jin entered the bandit, Daming lost his city along the way. Under the wrath of Emperor Chongzhen, many important officials dismissed their horses. Hu Zhan'en and other important ministers were dismissed and scolded for ineffective governance of the borders and the ineffectiveness of the prisoners.
Even Cao Wenzhao, known as the first good general in the late Ming Dynasty, was stationed in Datong at this time and was convicted of losing ground after he challenged the defeat of the Tartars. If it were not for Shanxi governor Wu Gang to protect him, he would have almost served as a side guard.
Therefore, in the face of these lessons learned, Yang Sichang is under great pressure and hopes to make some achievements as soon as possible after taking office.
It's just that at this moment, he looked at a 600-mile expedited report on the case table, but his expression was very strange: "Chang'an Fort...The Jia Chang Yang Shanlu under his command, bravely fights, is a strong enemy..." If I didn't know that Yang Shanlu was indeed arranged there by him, and if his name was correct, Yang Sichang definitely thought it was a mistake.
Although from the bottom of his heart, how much he hopes this victory is true... But because of his understanding of Yang Shanlu, his temper is so weak... Finally he could only sigh silently.
At this time, there was a confidant of his confidant, who was named Hu Yuanmou, who was born in Juren, because he was good at comprehending favoritism, he was very popular with Yang Sichang.
At this time, Hu Yuanmou also saw this report. If it was in normal times, it would involve Yang Sichang's housework, he would not talk too much, but because this matter also involved official business, he had to ask: "Supervisor Lord Chan, look at this document to report the victory..."
"Notify Xuan Daxun to press Liang Yungou and let him take a trip." Yang Sichang sighed lightly.
According to Ming's system, such military exploits must be dispatched to verify the authenticity of military exploits, in order to prevent the killing of meritorious deeds.
"Yes—" Hu Yuanmou responded, and then he figured out what Yang Sichang meant, and said carefully: "If it is really the third son who made the victory (Yang Sichang has four sons in total, Yang Shanlu is the third), Do you want to go to the Ministry of Defense for a note?"
After all, at this time, Daming’s officialdom was corrupt, even if it was the military exploits of the Tartars, if there were no strong people to take care of, he would still dare to give you various deductions and play some tricks.
is this necessary? Yang Sichang laughed at himself... But, he glanced at the three words Yang Shanlu in the good news, as if he had more confidence, and finally said: "Everything is business as usual."
Hu Yuanmou understood that the so-called business as usual means that there is no need to seek any convenience for the third son, that is, to increase the reward, but if this happens, it will never allow the deduction of military merit.
After understanding Yang Sichang's meaning, Hu Yuanmou immediately took the order, and on the next day, Xuan Daxun, who was assigned to press Liang Yungou, had already set off quickly and came to the town guard...
The time has come to the end of August, nearly a month has passed since the report, and the patrol and yushi have also come down to check. Now everything is ready, only the wind is owed.
Of course, although the reward has not yet come down, it is waiting for the empty artillery fire ignited by other military fortresses... The Tartars, who have been raging in Datong for a long time, have all left the country.
This made the friends breathe a sigh of relief. If Tarzi comes to take revenge, they must transfer.
For Yang Shanlu, who is familiar with the historical process, it is even clearer... With the departure of Tarzi, it means that the 7-year invasion of Chongzhen has officially ended.
It's just that now that the time to fight for life has passed, isn't it time to enjoy the bonus? And this month, the junjun under him has been eating and drinking well, and their mental outlook has been very different. As they said... only an official hat is missing.
Because this is very obvious, according to the military system of Ming Dynasty, after the ordinary sergeant captures and cuts the first level of the golden soldier, he can grant the first level and reward the silver and cloth, and can be upgraded to the third level at most. Therefore, according to Cheng Wu and the others' gains, as long as the upper ranks act impartially and give the first level, it is stable, which means that they have jumped from the lowest level of the army to a small banner.
As for Yang Shanlu himself, let alone, he was originally a small banner, but this time he is the top contributor. When he is awarded...
It's just that, I'm almost waiting to become a master's stone, when will the reward come down
At this moment, I was on the pier overlooking Hai Rigu in the direction of Chang'an Fort, and suddenly exclaimed in surprise: "Yang Tou, someone is coming! Looks like a person from Chang'an Fort!"
"Let me take a look! Let me take a look!" After hearing the good news, Cheng Wu and others all ran out of the pier, craned their necks and looked at them one by one.
After seeing it, everyone’s face was already happy... It should be. Among these people is Xu Shicheng, the officer in charge of the Chang'an Fort, and the leader is a fat man and a fresh face, but Xu Shicheng is behind him. The appearance of a half-horse is obviously headed by him.
Soon this group of people came to the Pingludun, but the Pingludun was too small, and it was troublesome to climb up and down through the rope ladder to get in and out. After the lead fat guy got off the horse, look at his fat. The body stood still in front of him.
And Xu Shicheng, who was behind him, had already understood it, and said loudly to Yang Shanlu and the others on the pier: "Brother Yang, call down all the heroes who are going to fight, and reward them!"
"Really—" Yang Shanlu was joyful and called out Cheng Wu and the others. In fact, they didn't need to be called. They ran faster than the rabbits, and the queues had already stepped off the pier.
After everyone came down, Xu Shicheng smiled and said to the fat man: "Hehe, buddy, please—" Then he introduced to Yang Shanlu: "This is the confidant of the defensive officer, and Jia Ding leads Chen Anchen. Your lord, this time he will give the award!"
"is it-"
Yang Shanlu was overjoyed when he heard it. Not bad... This time even Xu Shicheng, the team officer, was only accompanied, and he had to appoint a defensive confidant to come. It seems that this award may be a surprise...
To say that this Master Chen An is quite arrogant, even Ping Ludun is reluctant to go in, but when he sees Yang Shanlu in the official uniform of a small banner, a smile appears on his chubby face. Very affectionately said: "This is Yangshan Lu Yang Jiachang!"
"Yes, it's a humble job—" Yang Shanlu hurriedly said a polite.
"Very good—" Chen An looked at Yang Shanlu up and down for a while, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is a young hero! As for the humble one who dare not forget about the country, it has impressed us so far! But from today From the beginning, we are going to call you a hundred adults!"
"What? Hundred households?" Yang Shanlu felt stunned by this unexpected surprise! Originally, in his expectation, a general banner could not escape, and then it was very possible to try a hundred households, but if it is a hundred households, it depends on the character! After all, it was three levels in a row! But now... Such a reward is simply bold!
And what makes him even more pleased is that he originally expected that he would only be listed as a test hundred households, but now... Although the test hundred households and hundred households are only one word short, the status of the two is worlds apart!
The former can only be regarded as a military chief, while the latter is already an official military officer! You can let others call him honorably as an adult.
And Hai Rigu and the others behind him listened, and their faces were even more surprised. Since even Yang Shanlu has received such a high reward, their rewards must not be bad... joy!
At this time, after Chen An said hello, he began to read the reward. He straightened his face, and then took the official clothes seal and other things from his entourage, and solemnly said: "Today there is a long Yang Shanlu, loyal and loyal to the country. Dongnu! The officer gave a reward to boost morale. Yang Shanlu beheaded the third level, and the seizure was not counted. He was promoted to the third level, and the silk was inside and out (two silk clothes). I hope that the member will live up to his favor. , Continue to serve the country!"
Then Chen An handed over the official clothes stamped letter with a smile on his face. After Yang Shanlu held it in his hand, looking at this brand new set of official gowns and official printed official boots, his heart was full of joy. Starting today , We can be regarded as stepping into the power class!
And what's next! The awards were again given to Cheng Wu and others, but they were awarded by Xu Shicheng.
Among them, Hai Rigu was rewarded as the general flag as expected because of the gains of two heads.
People like Cheng Wu and others were all sealed as small flags. There are also official clothes and boots, of course, there is no official seal like Yang Shanlu.
And the next step is to award silver rewards for meritorious service. The so-called promotion and fortune are connected together, but when Yang Shanlu took the silver reward, he was stunned... He actually got a full 80 taels!
According to the military system of Ming Dynasty at this time, he won a head of Tartar and rewarded 30 taels of silver. Although it was not as good as the fifty taels of silver rewards at the founding of the Taizu, it was on the same level as the rewards of silver in the Jiajing period.
Calculating this way, he beheaded three levels, which should be 90 taels. It is just that according to the practice of the Ming Dynasty officialdom, the handling person has to remove the drift, so in the end he can only get 60 to 70%.
But now, he actually got a full 90%! It really made him feel a little surprised.
Not to mention that Yang Shanlu was surprised, even Chen An looked at him with profound eyes. To be honest, even he thought it was incredible... When did Daming's officialdom become so clean? The same is true including this reward!
Even he was awake secretly in his heart, it seemed that this young man really was just like the rumor, with someone covering it! Otherwise, how could there be such a good thing!
But then it was Hai Rigu and the others, there was no such good thing. Their silver rewards were still awarded according to the usual practice, and nearly 40% of them were drifted away.
For example, Hai Rigu's beheading level two can get 60 taels, but in the end he only got 40 taels. Qian Lanzi and others got 20 taels each. They all got about 60%. They couldn't compete with Yang Shanlu. compared to.
After these are completed, the award ceremony is considered to be over, and before Chen An is ready to leave, he affectionately patted Yang Shanlu on the shoulder and said, "There is one more thing to inform you... The defense officer Yu is very kind to you. Appreciate, I invite you to a banquet in Zhenkoubao tomorrow."
"The next official is obedient." Yang Shanlu said quickly, and then when she saw Chen An was about to leave, Yang Shanlu took out the silver taels he had prepared, and stuffed Chen An and Xu Shicheng twelve taels of silver each, and waited until the two of them were no longer there. After taking it sensibly, he was also very satisfied.
But after they left, the scene suddenly boiled, Hai Zigou's big excited mouth was about to follow his head, and the official clothes holding the general flag kept happily!
You know that he was originally just a bottom-level pier army, but now, he suddenly became Master Banner! It's a personal thing, how can he not please him!
Everyone was excited, and among them, the money-counting basket was the most anxious. He put on the official clothes of Xiaoqi on the spot, then put on leather official boots, and then imitated the appearance of those big people and stepped forward. After walking in four directions, he laughed loudly as he walked. Yang Shanlu couldn't help but laugh when he saw that look...
Let’s also say that it’s Liu Dabangma. This time it was also raised to a small flag. It was still the same as usual. Standing next to Yang Shanlu, anyway, for him, as long as he can follow Yang Shanlu every day, this life is enough. . (End of this chapter)