I Xiaoxiong

Chapter 212 A Journey to the South of the Yangtze River Part One
In Luzhou, Fu Jinchuan built the general framework of the Reformed Army, determined the establishment, and personally commanded several drills before returning to Yangzhou.

Back in Yangzhou, it is already May.

When entering the city, the light rain had just cleared up, and the group saw the scenery of Yangzhou, and several staff members were a little bit elegant.Xu Yinglong expressed his feelings even more, and even made a song "May".

"On the stream, the warbler sings and the green trees are dense, and the pavilions in front of the stream are in the water and clouds. At the south corner of the Yangtze River, it rains with millet and plum blossoms, and the ice plate on the bottom of the fan is windy at noon. The tail of the stag is still and there is green mist, and the patterns of the scorpion are about to descend into the blue sky. It’s not surprising that durian flowers are so red.”

After hearing this, Fu Jinchuan clapped his hands and said, "This poem is excellent, but this place is not Jiangnan, hahahaha."

The crowd also laughed.

This is also a misunderstanding of many people. Yangzhou is not Jiangnan?
Even many northerners may think of Yangzhou first when they mention Jiangnan.This city will always give people the impression of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

But Yangzhou is not Jiangnan.

Although Jiang and Biao are integrated, Yangzhou is the administrative center of Huainan, the seat of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion, and an important town in Jiangbei.

But in the eyes of many people, when talking about Jiangnan, the first thing that comes to mind is Yangzhou and Jianye.

This has to be said to be an interesting thing.

After returning to Yangzhou, Fu Jinchuan and Zhao Yuantan reported the situation of the Guizheng Army, and said that after two months of training, the newly formed Guizheng Army could go to Chuanchu to participate in the battle in the second half of July.

Zhao Yuantan naturally agreed. For military affairs, the most trustworthy person in Yangzhou City is Fu Jinchuan.

Before staying in Yangzhou for three days, good news came from Jiangnan.

Zhao Chenghao and the guard Wang Bing dedicated the city, and Jianye was restored.

Prior to this, Xuanzhou, Muzhou, Suzhou, Changzhou, Huzhou and other places had been recovered one after another, and only the army of the official army in Hangzhou and Yuezhou had not yet passed.

In the city of Jianye, which had long been under siege, Zhao Chenghao finally persuaded the rebel soldiers to open the door to offer the city.

The restoration of Jianye, one of the five capitals of the Great Jin Dynasty, and the fact that Wu Ni himself was dead, and the main force of the rebel army was almost completely wiped out, under such circumstances, almost represented the huge turmoil caused by the 18th year of Xuanjia, sweeping the The misfortune of half of the south of the Yangtze River seems to be about to disappear.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince across the river also decided to go to Jianye in person to appease the hearts of the people in the south of the Yangtze River.

After all, the imperial court needs a stable south of the Yangtze River to provide the imperial court with a steady stream of wealth.

After learning the news of Jianye's recovery, Shangjing also immediately ordered the second prince Wei Wang to stay in Tokyo, and Qi Wang moved to the governor of Yuezhou, and officially split Jiangnan Road into Jiangnan East Road, Jiangnan West Road, and Qianzhong Road. .

Among them, Jiangnan Dongdao is governed in Jianye.The order of the order ordered Pei Xiuming to be the envoy of Jiangnan Dongdao.Niu Daoqian, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, was the military envoy of the Jiangnan West Road, the son of the old grand master Xu Chongjian, and Xu Enhou, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, was the economic envoy of the Central Guizhou Road.

Fu Jinchuan was ordered to accompany His Highness the Crown Prince to Jianye together.

At the beginning of June, on the Dongshuiguan Wharf, with the sound of "withdrawing the umbrella", dozens of big umbrellas were quickly put away in an instant, and the already somewhat venomous sun directly shone on a group of noble people headed by King Qi.

Qi Wang Zhao Yuanzhang was wearing a python robe, a vermilion cloak, and a seven-beam Jinxian crown on his head. The prince's guard of honor was spread out behind him, with a solemn face.

Behind him, Jia Shixun, envoy of the Shenwu Army, Su Duan, envoy of the Shence Army, Wang Chongyi, envoy of the Taining Army, Du Keshi, envoy of the Long Jie Army, Liu Fugong, envoy of the Huyi Army, Yang Harde, envoy of the Tianxiong Army, and Zhang Guiren, envoy of the Zhenhai Army. A general lined up.

All of them are wearing armor, fully clothed, looking majestic and solemn.

In the future, there will be dozens of generals at the first level of Duke Yuhou, all of whom are powerful generals in the army commanding thousands of troops.

In addition, the soldiers of the Long Jie Army who were responsible for the guards had already surrounded the pier with water to ensure safety.

And a few steps away from King Qi, stood a middle-aged man in white clothes, but he was Zhao Chenghao, the son of King Wu who had surrendered the city to the court.

A huge building ship with a height of more than ten feet came from the upper reaches of the river. On the ship building stood Prince Zhao Yuantan, Zhongshu Ling Pei Xiuming, Wu'an Marquis Fu Jinchuan, Prince's guest Fu Huaichuan, Donggong Zuo Shuzi Yan Wangshizi Wu Yaoshi, etc. All accompanying staff members.

You can clearly see the very flat slope embankment built on both sides of the river, and rows of willows on the embankment.

The willow forest is dense and luxuriant, with almost no gaps, along both sides of the river bank to the city wall, it is lush and lush, and birds are startled from time to time.

"This section is just the outer Qinhuai River near the mouth of the river, which is more or less wild. The scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River in the city is even more beautiful. "Ten miles of dancing pavilions and singing platforms, a night of music and lights" refers to this Qinhuai River."

The one who spoke was Uncle Guo Guo Kan, who was the only one among the crowd who had been to Jianye.

The rest of the people are all from the north and have never been to Jianye.

To be precise, he had never been to Jianye City. After all, Fu Jinchuan led an army to stay outside Jianye City for more than half a month last time, but had no chance to enter the city.

Therefore, facing the landscape in front of them, everyone felt a sense of novelty.

Finally, the boat docked, and after the ladder was built, His Royal Highness, wearing a robe, walked straight off the boat.

King Qi Zhao Yuanzhang immediately took two steps forward, "My brother, I pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"I will pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhao Yuantan said loudly: "Everyone is welcome."

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

"Sinner Zhao Chenghao, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Exemption from etiquette, knowing how to turn back when lost, there is nothing good about it."

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness."

After paying homage at the wharf, Zhao Yuantan boarded the chariot, and specially let Qi Wang Zhao Yuanzhang ride with him to show his appreciation and closeness.

"Yuan Li commanded [-] troops this time. Within two months, he had successively recovered more than ten prefectures and Jianye. He has already become a famous general."

Zhao Yuantan was still very satisfied with Zhao Yuanzhang's performance, at least he didn't act indiscriminately, so he didn't hesitate to praise him at this time.

"Brother, I am honored. The battle of the south of the Yangtze River, the marching route and the difficulties before and after were planned by Fu Sanlang in Yangzhou. The army marched back and forth, set up camps, and the military supplies of each army were provided by General Du and the staff of the Yangzhou Governor's Mansion. If I were to lead this [-] troops, I don’t know how many troubles would be caused.”

If someone praised him for his reputation as a famous general, he might respond vaguely.In front of the eldest brother of the prince, how can you be ashamed?
After all, Fu Jinchuan was formulating the marching plan, as well as how to divide the troops and where to attack first, all of which were given by ear in front of the officials in the Eastern Palace in the Governor's Mansion of Yangzhou.

In fact, those who manage things are all the staff of the Yangzhou Dudu Mansion, the veteran Du Keshi, and he is also a member of the British government well-known in the government and the public.

He served successively under the command of three generations of Fu Xun, Fu Maoxiu, and Fu Jinchuan.

If you go back to Shangjing, it’s okay to brag to those emperor brothers who don’t know the inside story. How dare you admit it when your eldest brother Zhao Yuantan praises him so much?

Zhao Yuantan laughed when he heard the words: "It's rare to be able to maintain one's true heart under the prestigious name. This ability to use soldiers can be practiced. He often asks generals for advice in the army. Being able to ask his subordinates without shame is also a heart that a general should have. "

"My brother understands."

There are not many opportunities for the two brothers to talk like this. In fact, Zhao Yuanzhang sometimes envies that Fu Sanlang can talk freely with his elder brother Zhao Yuantan and have a deep friendship.Even entering and exiting the East Palace is like walking on flat ground.

King Qi or other princes and princes, although they are blood brothers with the crown prince, their titles as monarchs and ministers have been determined earlier, so they must be respectful and courteous.

With a slightly frivolous "Brother Tan", there are only two people in the capital who can call His Highness the Crown Prince that way.

One is Sizi and the other is Fu Sanlang.

As for others, that is presumptuous.

ps: The poem "May" comes from Cai Yu in the Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)