"Zhang Bao, what's going on? Didn't I tell you to lead the way? Why are you doing this? You haven't even reached the gate yet, and you've been blocked by someone using deer horns? I'll deal with you later!"
A tiger guard with better armor rode forward and scolded Zhang Bao without saying a word!
This person was Zhang Bao's immediate superior, Wei Liangyi, the commander-in-chief of Zhang Jing's personal guard battalion, a veteran general with a hot temper.
After Wei Liangyi mercilessly scolded Zhang Bao, he pointed at the Zhejiang Army guards behind the antlers and ordered fiercely, "What are you guys dawdling about? Don't you know that the adults' time is precious? Now, immediately, immediately, quickly move the antlers away and open the gate! Welcome the governor and his entourage to the camp for inspection!"
"General, please forgive me. The orders of our Zhejiang Army are as heavy as a mountain and we dare not disobey them. We need to verify your identities and report to the inside. Only after you get permission can we open the gate and welcome you into the camp."
The Zhejiang Army guards remained unmoved, clasped their fists in salute, and insisted on following the rules.
Wei Liangyi's eyes widened in disbelief when he heard this, wondering if he had heard it wrong. A few soldiers dared to disobey his orders. He could not help but get angry, "Damn it, what do you mean by identity verification? You are also qualified to verify the identities of the adults. Don't refuse a toast and then drink a forfeit!"
"What's wrong with our identities? Even if the emperor comes, he has to follow the military order of our Zhejiang Army, verify his identity, and report before entering the camp! My parents even told us the story of the Han Dynasty general Zhou Yafu's army at Xiliu. When the emperor went to the military camp, he also had to verify his identity and report before entering the camp."
The Zhejiang Army guard behind the deer horns raised his head and looked into Wei Liangyi's eyes. He was not afraid at all and spoke without compromise.
Wei Liangyi could not help but get furious. He gripped the reins tightly, whipped out the horse whip and scolded, "Damn it, is there a lake in your head?! Stories are just stories, how can they be the same as reality? Just act stupidly. If you don't remove the antlers and open the gate, not only you, but also your master will be in trouble!"
"What's going on?"
Zhang Jing and his party had already noticed the movement ahead, and when they saw this scene, they rode forward to inquire.
Wei Liangyi and Zhang Bao did not dare to hide anything, so they had to tell the truth with shame and indignation.
Upon hearing that the Zhejiang Army's gate guards had set up deer horn roadblocks thirty meters in advance and insisted on verifying identities and obtaining permission before entering, all the officials opened their mouths in shock, with looks of disbelief.
This was the first time that someone dared to stop the governor and his men. Governor Zhang, Imperial Envoy Zhao, Duke of Wei, etc. were all well-known officials in the Jiangnan officialdom, but they were actually stopped outside the gate. It was ridiculous.
"How dare you guys kneel before the Governor and the Imperial Envoy?"
"What identity verification? You are so inflexible. Why don't you quickly clear the road and welcome the Governor and his men into the camp?"
An accompanying official stepped forward and shouted at the Zhejiang Army guards, ordering them to remove the deer horns and open the gate.
"Please forgive us, sir. We have never met the governor and the other lords. We don't know you lords and need to verify your identities before we greet you lords." The Zhejiang army guards behind the deer horns remained unmoved and insisted on verifying everyone's identities.
Many accompanying officials were immediately angry.
They followed Zhang Jing and Zhao Wenhua to inspect the military camps. Every military camp treated them like ancestors. They opened the gates early and knelt to welcome them in. They didn't expect that the Zhejiang army would be stopped halfway.
They were given chances time and again, but they showed no remorse. This is intolerable. How can I not be angry
"Haha, this is the military regulation of the Zhejiang Army. I have been to the Zhejiang Army camp several times, and I was required to verify my identity every time."
Duke Wei stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over.
At the side, Zhao Wenhua pointed at the deer horns and Zhejiang Army guards blocking the road with a sneer, and said to Hu Zongxian jokingly, "Is this the surprise that Zihou gave us?"
"The military discipline is strict, and it is also a surprise." Hu Zongxian smiled slightly and replied softly.
"Well, that's not a bad idea." Zhao Wenhua was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile.
At this time, Zhang Jing spoke up. Facing the Zhejiang Army guards' obstruction of the body check, he was not angry. Instead, he said to the Zhejiang Army guards with great approval, "Very good, military orders are above all else! You did a great job. This is what a gate guard should be like! Strictly check to prevent spies and unscrupulous people from sneaking into the camp!"
Then, Zhang Jing set an example by dismounting from his horse and handing his badge to the Zhejiang Army guards for verification. "This is my identity badge."
The Governor has already made up his mind and praised the guards for adhering to the rules. What else can we say? Besides, wouldn't it be going against the Governor? We can only swallow our insults.
Seeing Zhang Jing set an example by dismounting to verify his identity, other officials naturally followed suit.
"We are ignorant and ignorant. We pay our respects to the Governor-General and all the other gentlemen."
After the guard behind the deer horns verified the identities of Zhang Jing and others, he removed the horns and stepped forward to greet Zhang Jing and others.
Because they were wearing cotton armor, they could not perform the full worship and could only kneel on one knee to greet Zhang Jing and others.
"Hmph, now we can open the camp gate and welcome the Governor and other officials to come in for inspection."
Wei Liangyi snorted and urged the guard impatiently.
"Please forgive me, I have to report to the inside first, and only after permission can I open the gate to welcome you into the camp. Please wait a moment, I will send someone to report right away." The leading gate guard shook his head slightly, apologetically asked Zhang Jing and others to wait at the gate, and would open the gate only after reporting and permission.
After saying this, the leading gate guard instructed a guard to rush into the camp and report the situation.
"What? Do we need to report this? Haven't we already confirmed the identities of the Governor and the other gentlemen?"
Wei Liangyi gritted his teeth and glared, unable to suppress the anger on his face. If Zhang Jing and others had not been there, he would have gone up and whipped them a few times.
Many of the officials accompanying him were also angry and could hardly control their emotions. They said, "That's enough. We've given you enough face. Our identities have been verified, but you still have to report to Zhu Ping'an and get his permission before you can enter the camp?!"
Governor Zhang, Imperial Envoy Zhao, Lord Huang, Duke of Wei, and even Censor Hu, which one of them is not more powerful than your Lord Zhu Ping'an? !
"This is the military regulation. I dare not violate it. Please forgive me, sirs." The Zhejiang Army guard insisted with a fist clasped.
"You guys!" Wei Liang was very righteous.
"Military orders are as important as mountains. This is how it should be done. What crime have you committed?" Zhang Jing waved his hand indifferently, motioning them to go in and report.
Seeing Zhang Jing like this, Wei Liangyi and others had no choice but to shut up and wait at the gate with Zhang Jing.