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Chapter 851 Zhang Cheng, are you teaching me a lesson?

The temple blessings and Taoists in the Empress Palace have long since disappeared, and the thriving fish market trade has also been suspended at this moment. Instead, the Xuanfu army sent people to supervise the newly recruited local people in Liaodong, and directly transported them to various military camps. middle.

Today, both inside and outside the Empress Palace are full of Ming officials and soldiers, especially outside the main hall, there are three steps and one post, five steps and one sentry. The inside and outside are full of officers and generals with helmets and armor. Occasionally, there is a slight incongruity. There was a high-pitched voice from the inner monitor.

"Loyalty, judging from this news, there are only traces of Tartars in Changling Mountain, and it may not be possible to attack, and there are troops from Zuo Zongbing and Liu Zongbing over there. Please come to confront the Tartars. Big problem."

Zhang Ruoqi held an extremely delicate teacup in his hand, sniffing the fragrance of the tea and continued, "However, this place is different. Our army just captured Huangtu Ridge, and we are about to consolidate our defenses to prevent the Tartars from counterattacking. Since this estuary is also an important place for our army to stockpile food, there is no room for any mistakes."

Zhang Cheng heard what he said clearly and logically, and every sentence made sense, but after hearing this, Zhang Cheng just smiled slightly, and was about to refute, when he heard the sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall.

"Director Zhang is okay?"

Datong General Soldier Wang Pu pushed open the door of the hall and went straight in. When he came up, he looked left and right at Zhang Ruoqi with great concern, and his mouth was full of words of concern.

After some courtesies, Wang Pucai came to sit next to Zhang Cheng, and he said enthusiastically: "Shuai Zhang, Hekou's great victory, the guerrillas in the Xuan Mansion contributed a lot, Brother Zhang is very good at running the army, and his wisdom is superhuman. It is extremely admirable!"

After defeating the Zhenglan Banner Tartar soldiers at Xiaolinghekou, Wang Pu was in a great mood, but having been in the officialdom for many years, he also knew very well that this military achievement was actually all about human sophistication.

From his point of view, Zhang Cheng's generals are like a cloud, and his soldiers are well-stocked. This time, he will not lack military exploits in helping to break the siege of Jinzhou.

The crux of the problem now is how much military exploits Zhang Cheng is willing to give away to everyone, and the most important thing is how much benefit he can get from it.

Before that, he had expressed his attitude many times, that is, Xuan Da is one, and his Datong soldiers and horses must fight with Xuan Zhen's army and advance and retreat together.

At this time, it is natural to move closer to Zhang Cheng.

In fact, in the battle at Hekou, Zhang Guodong stood by and waited for reinforcements, and Zhang Guangda led the Xuanfu cavalry and a part of Cheying to help Hekou, forming a pincer attack on the Tartars.

But Wang Pu dawdled all the way, arriving almost at the same time as the cavalry from the Xuan Mansion galloping forward.

What would you say he contributed to in this battle?

Perhaps it was precisely because he led the Shanxi soldiers and horses to arrive in time that he formed an encirclement trend against the Tartar thieves just right, and finally defeated the Tartar thieves and won a lot of heads.

But Zhang Cheng has a different opinion!
He only heard him say: "Zongbing Wang sees a little knowledge, and prepares for a rainy day, this is one merit; strategizing and fighting bravely, this is two merits; sitting on one side, not chaotic in the face of battle, and finally defeating the Tartars, this is three merits.

With these three achievements, the battle of Hekou should be led by Wang Zongbing! "

Wang Pu was very happy to be praised by Zhang Cheng, which meant that Zhang Cheng would not compete with him for the victory of Hekou.

At the moment, he was modest first: "Shuai Zhang is too...too famous."

Then he hastily stated: "Today's great victory in Hekou depends on His Majesty the Emperor's great fortune and prosperity, and on the command of Director Zhang. It also depends on the soldiers of Zhenbiao and Xuanfu's battalions. They can use their lives before the battle to have the merits of Hekou." .

Wang Pu devoted all his energy and thought to repaying the king's favor, so how could he monopolize the great victory of Hekou! "

Zhang Cheng responded with a kind smile to Wang Pu, and both of them understood that Zhang Cheng had given up all the contribution he had made to help Wang Pu, and Wang Pu was not all greedy, so his reward was Sponsor Zhang Guodong, Zhang Guangda and others.

It can be seen from this that real wars are often not fighting on the battlefield, nor are they fighting with real swords and guns, but the competition for interests and the game of people's hearts.

The two people here agreed, so Zhang Chengcai ordered someone to show Wang Pu the books sent by Changling Mountain.

While Wang Pu was watching the book, Zhang Cheng said to Zhang Ruoqi again: "My lord, when we were in Huangtuling, Lin Qingye of the Korean state once said that the Tartar bandits hid the elite of the Eight Banners in an attempt to destroy my Wang Shiliang way.

Now, when the slaves attacked Hekou, there was only one soldier and horse from the Zhenglan Banner, and the rest of the banners had not been seen. It can be seen that what Lin Qingye said was true. Now that the Xiangbai Banner has appeared near Changling Mountain, it must have been drawn by the Tatar bandits. It's true in my apricot pagoda. "

Zhang Cheng then reminded: "The general thought that this news should be reported to Governor Xingyuan immediately, and everything should be decided by Governor Hong. In this way, even if there is a slight delay, it has nothing to do with the Governor, right?"

At this time, Wang Pu had also read the book, and he immediately said: "I don't think it's a problem, the Zhenglan Banner is so fierce, it's not because my Xuanda teamed up to repel it, and gained a lot.

There are Zuo Shuai and Liu Shuai guarding over there, and I, the tiger general of Xuanfu Chen Zheng, are also guarding. In addition, there are tens of thousands of guards in Xingta, and there is only one white flag inlaid with tartars.

In my opinion..."

When Wang Pucai said this, he paused for a moment. He faintly felt a gust of cold wind blowing through his neck. He couldn't help but look up at Zhang Cheng beside him, only to see his charming big eyes staring round, revealing a faint smile. Murderous.

He couldn't help being shocked, and hurriedly continued: "According to... From my point of view, since there are only Zhenglan Banner Tartars here, it's hard to say that most of them are really aiming at my apricot pagoda, and the Xiangbai Banner Tartars are just their vanguards. , maybe..."

After Wang Pu stumbled and finished speaking, his heart was still like a bucket that was up and down, and he didn't know whether his words could meet Zhang Cheng's intention.

At this time, Zhang Ruoqi, the commander-in-chief, also understood Zhang Cheng's meaning. He originally insisted that Xingta must be safe, but in fact he just wanted to keep Zhang Cheng's Xuanfu soldiers and horses stationed at Xiaolinghe to ensure his own safety.

But the current situation is like this, if he insists too much, he is not sure what Zhang Cheng will do next, not to mention that Zhang Cheng just proposed to report to Governor Hong Chengchou for a decision, and he has no reason to refuse.

After careful consideration, Zhang Ruoqi said, "Since both General Zhongchen and Zongbing Wang think so, our prison will send someone to send a letter on a flying horse tomorrow morning, and report to Governor Hong to know about this matter."

"No!"

When Zhang Cheng stopped drinking, even Wang Pu beside him was taken aback. He suddenly stood up from his seat with a look of bewilderment.

Zhang Ruoqi, the commander in chief, was also stunned, he never thought that Zhang Cheng would dare to contradict him so blatantly in front of Wang Pu and a group of his servants, regardless of his face.

"Director Zhang, the army is on fire. The apricot pagoda is the lifeblood of the entire army. If it is really cut off by the Tartars, the general will lose his fighting spirit and his morale will collapse. If this is the case, the Liaodong defense line that the country has worked hard for decades will also be destroyed. You and I can't afford to be destroyed once!"

Zhang Cheng didn't seem to have any intention of backing down, instead he continued to explain the truth to Zhang Ruoqi sternly, but this round of operations made him lose face.

"Snapped!"

Zhang Ruoqi slapped the table heavily with his palm, he resisted the pain in his palm, and said in a deep voice: "I am the acting general of Xuanfu, are you teaching me a lesson at this moment?"

Zhang Cheng obviously had no intention of admitting his mistakes and regretting his sins. Facing Zhang Ruoqi's questioning, he stood up abruptly, but he did not hug Zhang Ruoqi, but just bowed his body slightly.

Then, he said neither humble nor overbearing: "The last general is only worried about state affairs, and he didn't mean to offend Director Zhang. Just now, his words were too fierce. Please, Director Zhang, be magnanimous and don't care about him!"

After he finished speaking, he sat back in the seat again, leaving Zhang Ruoqi standing there in a daze, with a bewildered expression on his face.

Don't say that Zhang Ruoqi was on the spot, even Wang Pu was stunned, 1 grass mud horses were flying in his heart, and he asked himself: "What's the matter today? This is talking well, why do you turn your face when you say it? eh?"

He looked at Zhang Cheng, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, and Zhang Ruoqi, the commander-in-chief, but he was even more dazed, not knowing how to persuade the two of them, but in order to avoid Zhang Ruoqi's embarrassment, he had to stand with Zhang Ruoqi in the hall.

After a long time, Zhang Ruoqi breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had just woken up from a big dream, and said with a slightly trembling voice: "Ahem. Zhong... What General Zhongchen said is indeed a heart for the country. The situation in the army is like fire, and it should be reported to the general...the governor Xingyuan immediately, and I ask Governor Hong to decide...the choice is the top priority."

After he finished speaking, his whole body was like a deflated ball, slumped in the chair, with an extremely lonely expression on his face.

It was only at this time that Wang Pu dared to intervene: "Yes, the director sees thousands of miles and puts the country's affairs first. I really want to wait for a...a...a warrior to admire."

Zhang Cheng did it on purpose today, his purpose was to establish his prestige, and Zhang Ruoqi was just a victim.

Ever since Zhang Cheng led the army to aid Liaodong, he found that the officials and generals in various places in the Ming Dynasty were no more than that.

But those who sincerely seek the country are attacked by them. Naturally, it is absolutely impossible to win over such people, just like this Ruoqi is probably the same.

For the sake of profit, he can give up his mission. Now that he is blinded by money, how can he still remember the entrustment of Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War?
What's more, he only has his own interests in his heart now, and he doesn't remember how he got it all. He not only forgot the promotion of his soldier Chen Xinjia, but also gradually forgot that it was Zhang Cheng who led him to get rich.

This is what Zhang Cheng can't tolerate the most!

If he doesn't use some means to frighten him, Zhang Cheng is also afraid that the tail will be too big in the future. Not only will he lose control of him, but he may even stab him in the back.

That's why there was such a wonderful performance in the main hall of the Empress Palace today.

At this time, seeing that the heat was about the same, Zhang Cheng said with a smile: "Director Zhang is the heart of the country with his fists, and the sun and the sun share lessons, and Zhang Cheng also admires it in his heart.

However, Zhang Cheng's general is stationed on Changling Mountain, as the so-called caring will lead to chaos, the words just now are too offensive, please don't argue with Zhang Cheng, a martial artist! "

There was a hint of resentment in Zhang Ruoqi's blank eyes, and he looked at Zhang Cheng with an extremely complicated expression. For a while, he didn't know how to answer Zhang Cheng's words.

"Your Excellency is like this, could it be because of this that you hold grudges against Zhang Cheng?"

Zhang Cheng continued jokingly: "Zhang Cheng is very devoted to the director, not to mention the fish market here, Zhang Cheng first thinks of Director Zhang, and even in the future, he will never put the director in charge of the various transactions in Beijing. out."

When he said this, his face darkened for a moment, and his eyes turned to the servants who were waiting in the hall. Zhang Ruoqi naturally knew what he meant, so he waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.

Only then did Zhang Cheng speak to him again: "Brother Tianshi, the last time we were outside the capital's Desheng gate, you and I have joined the sect. The older you are, the older you are, the older you are, and you should take care of everything as your elder brother."

Zhang Ruoqi froze there, and when Zhang Cheng mentioned it, he seemed to recall the time when Zhang Cheng went to Beijing on official business and received the officer's official robe and confession papers. However, Zhang Cheng didn't know if it was possible at the time, so he kept putting it on hold.

He didn't know what he meant by mentioning it again at this time, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

But Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Datong, was even more embarrassed. The awkward atmosphere had already suppressed him. He thought that Zhang Cheng's request to drink everyone away was to save his face and apologize to Zhang Ruoqi, the chief soldier.

But who would have thought that there would be a sudden chatter here, and it would only be more embarrassing for him to be caught in the middle, but at this moment, the matter has come to an end, it is not right for him to leave or stay, so he can only hold up the teacup and make fake tea.

Just when the two of them didn't understand why, Zhang Cheng continued with a sincere tone: "Brother Tianshi, you are an official in the middle of the capital now. It is no better than a local place. Thousands of eyes are watching. Too shabby.

The younger brother is really wholeheartedly planning for the elder brother, but the matter of money is still a trivial matter here. "

Zhang Ruoqi had gradually become fascinated by what he heard, and he also wanted to know how Zhang Cheng planned for his elder brother, but when he heard that money was still a trivial matter, he wanted to know what was a major matter, so he unconsciously became absorbed.

"Brother Tianshi, you have been in the capital for a long time. Looking at the princes in the court, is there any one who is not in the same place, and each guards a faction? Have you ever heard of a court official who fights alone?
Maybe there were people like this in the previous dynasties, but looking at the present, even if there were people like this, I'm afraid they would become the target of public criticism and be suppressed to pieces. "

Zhang Cheng's words made both Zhang Ruoqi and Wang Pu nod their heads.

He took a sip of his tea, and then slowly said: "My brother is sincerely planning for Brother Tianshi, and is willing to use Xuanfu Town's strong financial and military strength as my support to help my brother gain a foothold in Beijing."

When Zhang Cheng said this, he continued with a slightly heavier tone: "Brother, as long as there are no major mistakes in the Liaodong military today, based on this achievement, and with the help of my Xuanfu Town, it is not impossible to join the court in the future.

Brother really thinks about my brother wholeheartedly, Shicai is indeed a little anxious, fearing that my brother's failure to save Changling Mountain will be known to my Xuanfu officers and men, and they will blame him, which will affect our future career and political achievements. "

At this time, he also got up from his seat, cupped his fists in a pretentious salute, and said: "If my brother's words just now make Brother Tianshi feel unhappy, here is my apology to my brother!"

(End of this chapter)