Zhou Zheng, Man Gui, Zhao Ratejiao, and Cao Bianjiao led their troops to chase Amin and Yue Tuo, chasing after Tongzhou, and chasing straight towards Zunhua.
The evacuation of Huang Taiji outside Jizhou still affected the minds of some people in Jizhou. There was also something that forced Zhou Zheng and others, even Lu Xiangsheng, and Cao Wenzhao to stop.
That was Wang Yuanya, the governor of Shanxi. After all, Zhu Guoyan, the commander in chief, did not stand up and sent troops to chase Huang Taiji without authorization. He was defeated by the ambush of Jirhalang, chased by the cavalry, unable to escape, and killed himself.
Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao, Zhao Singjiao, Man Gui, Zhou Zheng, etc. joined forces and confronted Jierhalang. Jierhalang didn't entangle too much, and soon turned around and left.
The cavalry was fast, and Zhou Zheng waited for me to be unable to chase, so I could only follow all the way.
It wasn't until December 25th that the army of conquerors completely withdrew from Xifengkou.
Yuan Chonghuan gathered all the armies, and when Chongzhen's purpose came, he disbanded the armies one after another and returned to their original places.
Even Zhou Zheng was required to return to Yongping Mansion immediately without staying.
Obviously, the court was quite jealous of the over 200,000 troops.
But before Zhou Zheng returned to the Yongping Mansion in Lulong County, he had just entered the territory of Yongping Mansion, and Chongzhen suddenly had a will to surrender.
Zhao Zhou was entering Beijing, and he was rewarded for his merits.
Zhou Zheng, Cao Bianjiao, Shangguan Lie and others were resting in the same place. Upon hearing this will, the expressions of the three were different.
Shangguan Lie was covered in bandages all over his body, and he grinned in pain while sitting. He looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "My lord, what does the court mean? Why do we need to return to our place of origin since we want an adult to receive the reward? How far is Yongping Mansion from the capital?"
Yongping Mansion belongs to Beizhili, which is closer to the capital than Shanhaiguan. Besides, Zhou Zheng currently has only three thousand people intact, and there is a weirdness in it.
Zhou Zheng could vaguely guess that he wrote the memorial for the crime on the day he left Jizhou. Now, it is difficult to say whether to ask for the crime or to receive the reward.
Cao Bianjiao looked at Zhou Zheng and said, "My lord, before I left, my uncle had told me that the emperor Yuan Yuan came to Beijing to discuss military pay, and he should be coming to Beijing soon."
Zhou Zheng frowned and sighed inwardly, the one who should come is still coming.
Compared with Yuan Chonghuan, Zhou Zheng is still an inconspicuous little person. Even if someone maliciously framed it, it was not worthy of Chongzhen's fight, but Yuan Chonghuan could not escape the disaster.
Zhou Zheng didn't worry about himself, and asked Shangguan Lie: "How is Liuzhe?"
There were many people who followed Zhou Zheng out of the city and suffered various injuries, but Liu Liuzhe was injured the most. One arm was almost chopped off, and the injuries were extremely serious. He was in the capital, and Zhou had left from Jizhou. Too late to see.
Shangguanlie glanced at his right arm and said, "My sister is in the adult's house, so she should be fine. There will be news already, adults, don't worry."
How can Zhou Zheng not worry, take a deep breath, look at him and say: "Go back to Yongping Mansion and discuss with Ding Qi, Zhang Heyi, and Yao Tongshun. The money for the dead and wounded brothers must be indispensable and must be fully implemented. ! If anyone dares to do tricks from it, cut it!"
Listening to Zhou Zheng's murderous words, Shangguan Lie hurriedly said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will tell them when I go back."
Zhou Zheng nodded slightly, and 10,000 people went out and 3,000 people came back. There must be an explanation.
Cao Bianjiao saw Zhou Zheng finished speaking, and said, "My lord, what should I do now?"
Zhou Zheng pondered for a moment, and said: "The emperor's edict cannot be delayed, I can go back to Beijing. You lead the army back to rest. I have no other explanation in government affairs, and proceed according to the plan. Military... I want to continue to recruit soldiers and strengthen training. Based on the gains and losses of this battle, make up for the deficiencies."
"Yes, I will obey the order at the end!" Cao Bianjiao said solemnly.
He is only in his early twenties, and today's war is his first participation in command, and he has countless thoughts in his mind.
Zhou Zheng made arrangements, then turned around and returned to Beijing.
When Zhou Zheng returned to Beijing, there was no such legendary welcome and heroic treatment. Apart from Zhou Jiajiading's welcome, no one seemed to know.
Zhou Zheng didn't care about this and went straight back to his home.
Zhou Qingli did not come back from the household department, Zhou Zheng went to see Zhou Fang first.
Zhou Fang also suffered serious injuries, including injuries to his arms, abdomen, and thighs. He was lying on his chest, unable to move.
Zhou Ding's eyes were red, and when Zhou Zheng came in, he just called out'Second Uncle' without the smiles he used to greet him.
Zhou Zheng sat down in front of Zhou Fang's bed and said, "Is it all right?"
Zhou Fang grinned and said, "What can happen, you can get out of bed in a while. Don't be familiar with your sister-in-law, a woman will know how to cry."
Zhou Zheng turned his head and saw that Zhou Ding was not in the room, and said: "Sister-in-law blamed me for being right. If you are not careful in this battle, you will get in."
Zhou Fang smiled more, and said, "What about getting in? The manly husband will suffer even if he doesn't leave! You don't know, I have beauty in my heart now, hehe..."
Seeing that Zhou Fang was okay, Zhou Zheng had a better mentality, and stood up and said, "Big brother, you are fine, I'll go and see Liuzhe."
Zhou Fang suddenly pursed his face and said, "Go. The day before yesterday, I was in a coma, and the doctor said it was dangerous, and it frightened us. Fortunately, it was all right."
Zhou Zheng didn't know this yet, and he hurriedly walked towards Liu Liuzhe's room.
As soon as Zhou Zheng entered the door, a woman came out with a basin, and when she saw Zhou Zheng, she quickly said: "I have seen the second young master."
This is Liu Liuche's former little lover, the maidservant of the Zhou family, who was later redeemed by Zhou Zheng and changed her name to Biqing. Liu Liuche has not yet married her.
Seeing her red eyes and withered expression, Zhou Zheng nodded and walked inside.
Liu Liuzhe saw Zhou Zheng coming in, struggling to get up, Zhou Zheng quickly held him down and said, "Lie down."
It was true that Liu Liuche could not sit up, so he had to lie down, his face pale, his brows furrowed, his whole body was wrapped in bandages, and he saw traces of blood.
This is the most trusted person after running with Zhou Zheng.
Zhou Zheng looked at his arm and said for a while, "Is it all right?"
Liu Liuzhe also glanced at it and said with a smile: "Second Young Master, don't worry, the doctor said, it may not be able to make use of it in the future, it's nothing serious."
In fact, this is tantamount to being disabled.
Zhou Zheng gritted his teeth, stirred the corners of his face, his eyes were a little red, and said: "I promised at the Andingmen that I will not change to others, not to you!"
It was the first time that Liu Liuzhe saw Zhou Zheng revealing his true feelings. He smiled and said, "If others don't believe in the Second Young Master, can I still not believe it? The money the Second Young Master gave me will never be spent in my entire life."
Zhou Zheng's eyes were moist, pressed his shoulders, and said, "It's not a matter of silver."
Liu Liuzhe blinked, looking at Zhou Zheng and said, "Yeah."
Seeing Biqing coming in again, Zhou Zheng said, "You are almost the same as Biqing, next year I will ask Dad to marry you."
Liu Liuzhe opened his eyes and said with joy, "Thank you, Young Master!"
Biqing was still a little dissatisfied with Zhou Zheng, her pale face looked much better, and she said softly, "Thanks for the second young master."
Zhou Zheng waved his hand and sat with Liu Liuzhe for a while before leaving.
He went to Shangguanqing's room again.
Shangguanqing lived in the same room as before. There were two women around him who were about the same age, wearing tights, and were taking care of them.
When the two saw Zhou Zheng coming in, they hurriedly said, "I have seen the adults."
Zhou Zheng gave a hum, and saw Shangguanqing coming out of it. Without waiting for her to bow down, he observed and said, "Are you okay?"
Shangguanqing was still the same as before, with a cold expression and a normal tone, and said, "It's okay."
Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "Your brother is okay. I will arrange for him to recuperate in Yongping Mansion. If you have any needs, you can tell me directly."
Shangguanqing blinked his eyes and said in a clear and firm voice: "I want to lead soldiers." (End of this chapter)