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

Chapter 458
On that day, the army of the three towns rested at the Great Wall of Shuiguan, and the next day they walked to Juyongguan, which was only more than 100 miles away from the capital.

On the morning of the 23rd, the army left the high mountains and walked on the Great Plains of Gyeonggi Province, which was much easier.

At si o'clock on the 24th, the army arrived in the capital, only a dozen miles away from Deshengmen.

The city gates of the capital are Anding Gate in the northeast and Desheng Gate in the northwest, which are the main roads to the capital from Xuanzhen and Miyun.

The sentinel came to report, headed by the chief assistant of the cabinet, Fan Fucui, and the cabinet officials, such as Li Rixuan, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, Li Daiwen, Minister of the Ministry of Households, and many other officials of the capital, Xungui, etc., have been in Desheng The treatment can be described as extremely grand and generous.

In addition, there are countless people in the capital who heard the news.

The battle of Jinzhou attracted the attention of all the people, and everyone in the government and the public was concerned about it. The major teahouses and restaurants in the capital were discussing this matter every day.

This battle is related to the fate of the country, from the high-ranking officials to the common people, everyone is very concerned about the information of the generals who joined the aid.In particular, the brave champion of the three armies, the Zhongyong Bobu Jingbian Army, known as the most powerful army in the world, is the object of countless people's attention.

As early as when the army arrived in Changping, there was an endless stream of ponds and horses from all sides. It was heard that the Xuanzhen Army, the Datong Army, and the combined army had [-] people to help.

So early on, the big guys came to take up the position. Both sides of the official road from Deshengmen to Changping stretched for more than ten miles, and they were crowded with the people of the capital.Everyone waited eagerly and stretched their necks, looking forward to the heroic appearance of Xuan Dajun.

In this regard, Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, and Wang Pu also discussed urgently. In order to show the most powerful side of the Xuanda army, they decided to change the marching formation, with the guards and standard bearers at the front, followed by the cavalry, followed by infantry, and finally the army.

The enthusiasm of the people is so great that it is impossible to disperse it. In order to prevent malicious slaves in the crowd, they disguised themselves at night and mixed in with the crowd first, so as to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

Moreover, Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu and others also received announcements from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of War that this time the army had a lot of activities in the capital.

In addition to giving a grand feast in person, the emperor also held a military parade in the Dajiaochang to boost his prestige.Therefore, in all aspects of etiquette, we must also pay attention to practice. The officials of the Ministry of Rituals hurried to the army to explain and rehearse for Wang Dou and others.

When the time was right, there was a burst of cheers from the welcoming crowd: "Here we come! We come!"

The sound was like the tide of the sea, and everyone was in high spirits. There were dense crowds of people, and they only looked to the west.

I saw the flags flying in the distance, covering the sky and the sun, and the majesty came first before the army arrived, and accompanied by the army marching, there was also the faint sound of melodious and majestic marching drums.The crowd was even more uproarious, and everyone tried their best to lift their necks.

Suddenly, three huge flags juxtaposed with each other appeared in front of everyone's eyes, one with the Yang character, the other with the king character, and the blood-red wave sun and moon flag in the middle.

Three large flags, all extremely tall, are carried on the carts, with strong horses. Behind the hunting flags, there are dense drum carts. The drummers on them are beating marching beats, and every beat is shocking. , followed by drummers of the same color, and musicians such as Ji, Qiao, and Huang.

Amidst the passionate marching drums, the people and horses followed closely.

Among the three banner cars, one was given to Wang Pu by Wang Dou. Long before the expedition, Wang Dou prepared one for Yang Guozhu and Wang Pu respectively.Wang Puzheng was envious of Wang Dou and his wife's flag car, so he couldn't help being overjoyed to get it.

The grand army's appearance on the stage made the onlookers cheer and shout, and they all felt satisfied. Many people even pointed at the billowing waves of the sun and moon flags on the big flag car.

Everyone was amazed at the new-style flag of the Jingbian army, and then they all said that the banner of Zhongyongbo was indeed the same as that of the army, and it was extraordinary.

Amidst the screams of the crowd, Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, and Wang Pu walked side by side, riding their horses ahead of the flag car.

In front are countless rider guards, all of them with bright helmets and armor, and the iron armor is shining with cold light, extremely majestic.Followed by another row after row of knights in bright armor, followed by the neatly marching infantry.

Their military uniforms were in order, and they walked solemnly and calmly, and their military boots knocked on the road, making a neat bang.The people in the capital were outside, and everyone tried their best to show their might. Regardless of the Xuanzhen army or the Datong army, they all held their heads high, without looking sideways, and just marched solemnly.

In the rear of the right battalion, there is the first armor of the second division D team, the leader of the armor Zhao Rongcheng is on the horse, and the brothers in the armor are divided into two rows behind him, with four in the front and five in the back, and Han Kaihui, the pikeman, is in the forefront.

The handsome young man's face was tense, he leaned his spear close to his shoulder, followed the drum music, raised his foot high, and stomped it down vigorously, looking at the whole army, it was the same, causing the earth to roar in order.

Han Kaihui was walking passionately, when suddenly a girl screamed from the side of the road, but it was this heroic and handsome young man who attracted the attention of a group of young girls from the capital.

"Tan Lang, Tan Lang..."

While shouting at Han Kaihui, they threw a lot of handkerchiefs, sachets and other boudoir items towards Han Kaihui. Immediately, Han Kaihui's head, body, and shoulders were piled up with the private things of the girls. things.

Han Kaihui was extremely embarrassed for a moment, and the originally tight marching pace became scattered, and the brothers beside him and behind all snickered at seeing it.

Beside him, Chen Chong, a young soldier who has always been active in armor, laughed softly, "I heard that Tan Lang is the nickname of the beautiful man Pan An. Brother Han, I have decided, and I will call you Tan Lang from now on."

All the brothers in Jiazhong were deeply convinced. Zhao Rongsheng, the leader of Jiazhong, turned his head and coughed, and everyone quickly recovered their serious expressions.

Zhao Rongsheng glanced at Han Kaihui, and almost couldn't help laughing, and shouted in a low voice: "Don't you hurry up and put it away?"

Han Kaihui quickly put the girl's things into his arms, and couldn't help but glance over there.

Seeing Han Kaihui's eyes, those girls waved and stamped their feet, trying to attract Han Kaihui's attention.One of the pretty girls covered half of her face with a fan, just peeking at it secretly.When she met Han Kaihui's gaze, her pretty face turned red, her eyes watered with anticipation, but they were full of charm.

Which girl does not cherish spring, which man does not fall in love?
At this moment, both Han Kaihui and the girl were drunk.

The people were too enthusiastic, Wang Dou, Wang Pu, and Yang Guozhu were not much better.

Wang Pu controls the rein with one hand, and holds the lance in the other. His face is as deep as water, and his eyes are deep, as if he wants to see through the sky, the universe and the earth!Unexpectedly, a fragrant handkerchief came across and covered his face, immediately Wang Pu's image of "Changshan Zhao Zilong" disappeared.

After a long time, Wang Pu took off the scented handkerchief on his face. He didn't dare to look at the expressions of Wang Dou and Yang Guozhu, and said in embarrassment: "The people in the capital... are so enthusiastic..."

Not to mention Wang Dou, even Yang Guozhu couldn't help but sighed, "Yes, for the sake of these common people, I am willing to fight bloody battles."

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Seeing the torrent of the army coming, not to mention the common people, Fan Fucui, the chief assistant of the cabinet, who greeted him, all praised with joy, and said: "With this strong army, Jinzhou will have no worries."

Chen Xinjia also admired Xuan Dajun's commander-in-chief army, especially Wang Dou's Jingbian army flag, thinking: "Wang Dou's command of the army is indeed extraordinary, and the color of this flag alone greatly inspires the soldiers' bloody fighting spirit."

When the army came to the front, Fan Fucui hurriedly led the crowd to meet him. To Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, and Wang Pu who had dismounted from their horses, they shook their heads and said, "The flags are flying, the horseshoes are rumbling, and the slogans and drums are responding. It's great. I declare the army, it's great. Our court Dajun... I, cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough... strong..."

After all, Fan Fucui, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was old and coughed repeatedly before finishing a sentence, but he insisted on finishing singing.

Afterwards, the officials of the Ministry of Rites, on behalf of the imperial court, announced the condolences to the laboring army. Each soldier and each general will be rewarded with silver or cloth, and then inform the aid army to arrange everything.

Today the army is resting in camp outside the capital, tomorrow the Holy Hall summons General Yang Guozhu, Uncle Zhongyong Wang Dou, and General Wang Pu to have a banquet, accompanied by Deputy General Fu Yingchong of the Shenji Battalion, Superintendent Wang Chengen, Zhang Ruoqi and others.

The next day, there will be a big reading in the teaching field. After the reading, immediately set off on the field and go to Liaodong.

Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, and Wang Pu took orders, but their camping location was around the Dajiaochang, near Andingmen and Deshengmen.

It is said that after Emperor Yongle moved his capital to Beijing, he stationed 72 guards in Beijing, called Jingwei.

Jingwei has its own camps in the capital, such as the Wudewei camp in Andingmen, which was later corrupted into Wudaoying Hutong, and the Jeju Guard camp in Fuchengmen, which was later corrupted into Jizhiwei Hutong. The teaching grounds are located outside Deshengmen and Andingmen.

During the Wanli period, there were frequent wars. The officials of the Jingying suggested that the teaching ground be relocated in the city for safety, so it was located outside Xuanwumen, but it was still opened in the new teaching ground in Nancheng.Although the teaching ground occupies a huge area, the people of the capital are still used to calling the new teaching ground the small teaching ground and the original teaching ground the big teaching ground.

It is naturally impossible for the Xuan army of more than [-] to enter the capital to set up camp, so it is best to station near the Dajiaochang.

After the consolation was completed, the army marched along the Gyeonggi official road to the capital camp.

Chen Xinjia, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, was still so elegant, he was wearing a red official robe, and he was talking with Wang Dou.

He looked back at Wang Dou's tall and handsome flag car, especially staying on the passionate flag for a long time, and watched Wang Dou keep waving to the cheering people in the road, and said in a strong Sichuan voice: "This time, the Xuanda army dispatched [-] troops." Yu, I heard that under the command of Uncle Zhongyong, there are more than [-] powerful soldiers?"

Wang Dou smiled and said, "Return to my soldier, that's right."

Chen Xinjia smiled with his beard: "The king's soldiers are strong and sharp, and they can take advantage of them. This time we will go to Liaodong, and we will win a big victory."

Wang Dou said: "The captives are elite and should not be underestimated. However, our army defends the country and protects the hometown. The morale is extremely high. The battle of Jinzhou will definitely deal a heavy blow to the captives."

Chen Xinjia understood the meaning of Wang Dou's words, and couldn't help being overjoyed. He smiled and said, "Okay, okay, Uncle Zhongyong's words are enough. Uncle Zhongyong just needs to be at ease, and he can fight in the front. The rear is full of food and supplies, and our troops are determined." For the constant supply of the king's teacher, it will never make the soldiers hungry and cold."

The two looked at each other and smiled, and then chatted about some gossip. Chen Xinjia kept greeting Wang Dou, expressing concern and condolences to the army marching under the scorching sun.
Wang Dou said that it is not hard to serve the country, and the army has some medicines, but not many, and the Ministry of War is willing to provide them, which is great.

(End of this chapter)