A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 227
Hearing Xie Yike's words, Wang Dou had a bad feeling in his heart. Sure enough, an astonishing news came that afternoon.

The emperor's decree came down, not to comfort and announce the merits of the sergeant, but a stern sentence to condemn Lu Xiangsheng's decree. Lu Xiangsheng was removed from the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, and was demoted to the right servant of the Ministry of War. A reprimand.

Sergeant Xuanda was in an uproar, and everyone whispered. Yesterday, the director general's army had risen to sneak into Lugou Bridge and Wanping City, and was defeated by the Tartars, and Wanping City was burned.Gao Qi counterattacked and impeached Lu Xiangsheng to avoid the war, so Wanping City and Lugou Bridge were occupied. The emperor believed Director Gao's rumors, so he issued strict orders.

Everyone also spread that Gao Qiqian and Yang Sichang didn't perform at all in this Xuanzhen victory.

At the same time, Wang Dou also heard the news that Yang Tinglin, the editor of the Imperial Academy, was demoted to Lu Xiangsheng's army to praise paintings, but it was Yang Tinglin who thought that Yang Sichang had been dissatisfied with his meritorious deeds, so he made a memorial to impeach Yang Sichang. , Li Gang has no merit. Potential goodness and success, Zong Ze's hatred. If the state is like a minister, it is not a blessing."

Emperor Chongzhen was furious after seeing it: "Li Gang has no merit, Zong Ze is hated, am I Song Gaozong?"

After Yang Sichang's proposal, Emperor Chongzhen appointed Yang Tinglin as the head of the Ministry of War, and he was relegated to Lu Xiang's post as a painting critic before he was promoted to the army.

The news has not subsided yet, another thunderbolt news came, the new governor of Xuanda, Chen Xinjia, had arrived in Beijing, and the emperor decided to let him command a Xuanda army.The sergeants in the three towns of Xuanda will divide their troops again.

This incident was widely spread, and in the camps of Xuanda Three Towns, all the generals were talking about it, and the morale of the army was shaken.

Sure enough, in the early morning of the next day, Wang Dou and other generals from the three towns of Xuanda were summoned to Lu Xiangsheng's camp again, where Wang Dou saw the new governor of Xuanda, Chen Xinjia.Compared to Lu Xiangsheng, who was resentful and desolate, he was more energetic.

It seems that there was a fierce battle between Chen Xinjia and Lu Xiangsheng about the division of troops. The final result was that Lu Xiangsheng led the three towns' generals, the rest were guerrilla generals, and some of the participating generals were led by Chen Xinjia.Lu Xiangsheng's Supervision Battalion was also dismantled into two parts, of which there were less than 1000 people. Lu Xiangsheng's direct descendant Tianwei Army brought from Daming Mansion to Xuanda was owned by Lu Xiangsheng, and the remaining 2000 people in the Zhenbiao Battalion were owned by Chen Xinjia.

In the end, it belonged to Lu Xiangsheng, with hundreds of people in the supervising battalion, led by his own general Chen An.In Xuanfu Town, Yang Guozhu, the commander-in-chief, had three thousand and hundreds of people in the main barracks, and Zhang Yan, the general of Xuanfu, had two thousand and hundreds of people.In Datong Town, there are more than 2000 soldiers in Wang Puzheng's barracks.In Shanxi Town, there are more than [-] people in the main barracks of Tiger Dawei.A total of more than [-] people.

Belonging to Chen Xinjia, there are more than 2000 people in the Zhenbiao Battalion.In Xuanfu Town, guerrilla general Li Jianming and Wen Hui, guerrilla general Wang Dou.In Datong Town, one general and two guerrilla generals.Shanxi Town, two guerrilla generals, a total of more than 5000 people.

Lu Xiangsheng and Chen Xinjia's soldiers and horses are somewhat imaginary. It is estimated that Lu Xiangsheng has about 4000 soldiers and Chen Xinjia has more than [-] people.

After another division of troops, Lu Xiangsheng's ambition suffered a heavy blow. Wang Dou saw him sitting there in a daze, with a helpless expression, just thinking about something blankly.

All the generals came out of the tent, they all looked at each other in blank dismay, and Wang Pu, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town, left cursing.Yang Guozhu, the general officer of Xuanfu Town, strode towards his horse, glanced at Wang Dou who was not far away, and beckoned him to come over. He wanted to say something, but he sighed again: "Wang Dou, kill the thief."

His eyes were also a little straight: "You have made such a great contribution, but you can't get rewards, it's unfair."

He jumped on the horse's back suddenly, as if he wanted to vent his depression, he whipped his horse heavily, and the steed neighed long and fast, galloping away, stirring up a cloud of dust.Guo Yingxian, his own general in the Chinese army, was also downcast, he no longer had the strength to talk to Wang Dou, so he just rode his horse and raised his whip, and chased after Yang Guozhu.

Wang Dou watched the generals disappear one by one, and was about to jump on his horse with Xie Yike, when suddenly he saw Lu Xiangsheng's relative, Chen An, hurried over, called him and said: "General Wang, Duchen Lu called you to speak."

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Wang Dou followed Chen An to a small lake, which was not far from Lu Xiangsheng's Chinese military tent. The lake was sparkling, and from time to time there was a gust of cold wind with a few snowflakes, which hit the lake, adding a sense of coldness. .

Wang Dou saw that Lu Xiangsheng was standing by the lake in hemp filial attire, and seemed to be reciting some poem in a desolate tone.Some snowflakes fell on his body, and he didn't move. At this moment, his back looked very lonely.

Chen An's eyes turned red, and he just signaled Wang Dou to come forward.

Wang Dou stepped forward to salute, Lu Xiangsheng's body moved slightly, but he didn't turn around, still looking at the lake quietly.

After a long time, he said faintly: "At the beginning of the month, Lu arrived in the capital and led tens of thousands of King Qin's army. He was really high-spirited. He just wanted to fight to the death with the captives, so that they would not dare to underestimate me, Da Ming."

"I didn't expect the situation to take a turn for the worse. The emperor said that we should not fight, and we should be cautious. The courtiers are also in control of everything. Lu can't fight. At this time, Eunuch Gao said that Lu supported the soldiers to avoid the war. The emperor also blamed me for being timid. Strictly The purpose is to be responsible, to fight or not to fight, what should we do?"

Lu Xiangsheng laughed bitterly, the laughter was gloomy, and seemed to be full of resentment, his body was still trembling slightly in the cold wind.

Wang Dou took a step forward and said in a low voice, "The governor..."

He wanted to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

Lu Xiangsheng turned around slowly, his eyes seemed to be looking at Wang Dou, but he didn't.

He was sighing: "Now the emperor has divided my soldiers. There are only ten thousand soldiers under my command. It is even more difficult to make a difference."

He suddenly laughed and said, "Forget it, as a minister of the Ming Dynasty, at most he would die in battle and serve the country with his death."

He laughed heartily, but the sadness and indignation in his tone could not be concealed.

Lu Xiangsheng confided his heart to Wang Dou, which shows his position in his heart. Wang Dou felt sore and then hot again. Up and down, I can't live without you."

He pondered for a while, and said the secret words in his heart: "The final general is determined to follow the governor to the death. Perhaps in the near future, the last general will return to the governor's command, and go with the governor to kill thieves and serve the country."

Lu Xiangsheng was startled at first, then his eyes became sharper, and he stared at Wang Dou: "General Wang, what are you going to do? As a minister of the Ming Dynasty, you should obey the imperial court's orders. If you act recklessly, even if this governor doesn't have Shangfang's sword, he must Cut you down by the sword!"

He looked very stern, and glared at Wang Dou for a long time, then slowed down and said softly: "Wang Dou, even if you are under Chen Du's command, you may not be able to kill thieves, but you may not necessarily follow Ben Du."

He earnestly instructed: "The most important thing is to always have a heart of loyalty. This time you have made a great contribution, even if the governor risked his life, he must present your contribution to the court."

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After bidding farewell to Lu Xiangsheng, Wang Dou was summoned to the tent of Chen Xinjia, the new governor of Xuanda, before he got on his horse.

Before Wang Dou came, the elegant-looking Chen Xinjia was full of ambitions in his tent. From the governor of Xuanfu Town to the governor of Xuanda, it can be said that he rose one step at a time.He was able to get this seat, but it was recommended by Yang Sichang, a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, who said that he knew the side affairs and was a suitable candidate for the governor.

Now that Chen Xinjia has been promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of War and the censor of the right capital, Xuan Da, the governor, is naturally grateful to Yang Sichang, and he is the only one to follow.After he arrived in the capital yesterday, he went to the Yang Mansion to meet him that night. The two of them talked closely for a while, mainly about the division of troops.

In Yang Sichang's study that night, he also mysteriously took out a memorial, but it was a handwritten copy of Lu Xiangsheng's victory. At that time, Yang Sichang pointed to the first person and said that Chen Xinjia should pay close attention to it, and it is best to win him over.

After Chen Xinjia saw it, he was secretly startled. In the memorial, Lu Xiang was promoted to the official army of Xuanfu Town to report his victory, and he also focused on claiming credit for one person, which is the current guerrilla general of Baoan Prefecture, Wang Dou.This time he led the army to help, and not long after arriving in the eastern suburbs, he defeated a large group of invading Qing troops and beheaded four slaves.

In private, both Yang Sichang and Chen Xinjia expressed admiration for Lu Xiangsheng's character. Of course they knew that Lu Xiangsheng could not lie.The four heads of Zuo Shuyan 220 have been personally inspected by him, and if he is sure that the slave is really a real class, then there is no mistake.

Chen Xinjia recalled that when he first met Wang Dou, he was just a mere garrison at that time. Although he was well-mannered, he also heard that he had beheaded more than [-] slaves at the beginning, but he didn't take it to heart at that time. He just saw Lu Xiangsheng's face was warm. Soothe one or two.Unexpectedly, Wang Dou, who became a blockbuster, made such a great contribution this time.

Yang Sichang said meaningfully at that time: "Chen Gong, this Wang Dou is a man who can be made, such a fierce general, if he can be under your command, he will be like a tiger with wings."

Because of this, after Chen Xinjia came to Lu Xiangsheng's camp today, he fought with Wang Dou and Wang Dou. With Yang Sichang behind Chen Xinjia, he finally got his wish and achieved his goal.

After the division of troops was agreed upon, Chen Xinjia couldn't wait for Xuan Wangdou to come to see him.

Before Wang Dou came, he was still pacing in the tent, thinking about how he would show kindness after Wang Dou arrived, so that Wang Dou would follow him wholeheartedly.

In fact, he was in Xuanfu Town before, and he also heard that Lu Xiangsheng held Wang Dou very seriously, and Wang Dou and Lu Xiangsheng had a very close relationship.But so what, a senior governor appreciates a subordinate, everyone should be grateful to Dade, now that Lu Xiangsheng has lost power, and he has become the governor of Xuanda, who will Wang Dou hug his thigh?

I only need to comfort him with a few gentle words, and promise to report military achievements for him, and Wang Dou will definitely be grateful.In the future, Wang Dou will fight a few more battles under his own command, and make some contributions to the invasion of the Qing soldiers. He has the support of Yang Sichang in the court, and he has military merits.

Thinking of this, Chen Xinjia stroked his beard and smiled again and again.

……

Soon, footsteps sounded, and the guards came to report that the guerrilla general Wang Dou of Xuanfu Town was already waiting outside the tent.

Chen Xinjia said solemnly: "Let General Wang come in."

A moment later, Wang Dou, with red tassels and phoenix wings, dressed in silver and white iron armor, and a red cloak behind him, strode in, pushed the Jinshan upside down jade pillar, and bowed loudly to Chen Xinjia: "The last general, Wang Dou, the guerrilla general of Baoan Prefecture in Xuanfu Town, I have met the governor, Mr. Chen."

Chen Xinjia's strong Sichuan voice sounded, and he said gently: "General Wang, please rise up."

Iron armor clanging, Wang Dou stood up.

Looking at the tall and burly young Guerrilla, Chen Xinjia nodded secretly, and said softly, "General Wang, sit down."

Wang Dou thanked him loudly, and sat down firmly on the next chair.

He looked at Chen Xinjia, secretly guessing why he announced his coming.In my memory, when Chen Xinjia was the governor of Xuanfu Town before, he had never been so polite to himself. Presumably he got the news that he had beheaded more than 200 levels from a certain channel, and he wanted to win him over.This was the case in the Ming army, with strength and ability, one was qualified to be admired by others, and there were no other generals in the account except himself, which further confirmed Wang Dou's inner guess.

Chen Xinjia was wearing the red official uniform of the right servant of the Ministry of War. Although he was filial to his father, he did not wear sackcloth like Lu Xiangsheng. He looked at Wang Dou and smiled and said, "As soon as I arrived in the army, I heard that General Wang had beheaded two hundred people. The news of Level Yu is such a great victory, the Holy Majesty will definitely be delighted when he hears about it."

He cupped his hands: "This governor must win the victory to the sage, and tell General Wang the good news, so that all the soldiers in the capital will regard General Wang as a role model."

Wang Dou stood up and said respectfully: "Thank you for your kindness, I will be grateful in the end."

Chen Xinjia said: "General Wang, sit down."

After Wang Dou sat down, he smiled and said: "This is what General Wang deserves. Beheading more than two hundred levels has greatly boosted the morale of our Ming army. After this battle, according to your military achievements, the governor will at least recommend you as a member of the army." General, the town of Xuanzhen all the way!"

The positions of the chief soldier and deputy chief soldier of the Ming Dynasty need to be promoted by the court. After all, Wang Dou's qualifications are shallow and it is difficult to rise to the position.However, with Chen Xinjia's status as Xuanda Governor, and Yang Sichang's support in the court, it was a breeze to recommend Wang Dou as a general along the way.

Wang Dou saw his high spirits and confidence in his words, of course he knew the possibility of what he said.According to history, at least in the past few years, Chen Xinjia's official career has been prosperous.It is really not difficult for him to recommend Wang Dou as a general along the way.

Chen Xinjia's bait has already been thrown out. In the past few years, he has been the governor of Xuanda, and Yang Sichang is also in power in the court, so what should he do?
Wang Dou thanked again: "The governor is very kind, and the general is really grateful."

Seeing his respectful appearance, Chen Xinjia was also satisfied. He said softly, "General Wang, Mr. Liu, the chief assistant, has asked himself to be an inspector. What Mr. Liu means is that our army will be by his side. Maybe in a few days, we will have another Choose a camp and get out of here."

He even explained such confidential matters to Wang Dou, it can be seen that he confided in Wang Dou, Wang Dou listened very respectfully.

Chen Xinjia talked to Wang Dou for a few words, then suddenly glanced at him again: "I heard that the general Wang's camp lacks food and grass? Alas, the soldiers bravely killed thieves and made meritorious service for the country. How could this governor have the heart to let the soldiers suffer from hunger and cold? Don't worry, the general. Duji is trying his best to raise food and grass, and in a few days at most, he can provide enough food and grass for General Wang's account."

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Wang Dou returned to the village fort, and told about the division of Xuanda's officers and soldiers again, and immediately the house exploded like a pot.

Zhao Xuan said: "Why is the army divided again, do you want to fight?"

Wen Fangliang frowned, and Zhong Tiaoyang said in a deep voice: "The division of troops is weak, if this continues..."

He shook his head and sighed heavily.

Han Zhong jumped up violently: "The treacherous minister Yang Sichang deceived the Holy Majesty, and Gao Qiqian, the eunuch, I will kill him."

Wang Dou shouted sharply: "Mr. Han Qian, be careful!"

Han Zhong's words are very important, if they are spread and heard by interested people, even Wang Dou will not be able to keep Han Zhong, maybe Wang Dou will suffer as well.

Han Zhong froze as soon as he jumped up. To him, he had no idea who Yang Sichang and Gao Qiqian were. He was only afraid of Wang Dou in the Ming Dynasty.

He sat on his own seat, he didn't dare to speak loudly, he just muttered something.

The room fell into silence at the same time. After a long time, Zhong Tiaoyang said: "General, Chen Duchen has received you. Does he have anything to do with food and grass? The food and grass accumulated in our camp can't be eaten for a few days."

Holding a cup of hot tea, Wang Dou said calmly: "There is a sense of affection in his words, but at least food and grass will be provided in a few days."

Zhong Tiaoyang sighed heavily: "I'm afraid that there will be twists and turns in the future, if at that time..."

He didn't continue, but anyone could hear the worry in his words.

Wang Dou stared at the rising heat from the teacup for a long time, he put the teacup on the table suddenly, stood up, and said in a deep voice: "We don't ask for help, we go out and do something by ourselves to get enough food and grass for our camp. !"

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Old White Bull:
I drank too much wine last night, my head was a little heavy, and there is another chapter tonight.

(End of this chapter)