The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 479 On the Rewards for Deeds
But Gan Bolu's wishful thinking was wrong.

He escaped from the eastern city, intending to go all the way north through the pastures controlled by the Tatars, and return to Turpan by detour from Balhai.

However, when he led more than 500 cavalry to the grassland controlled by the Tatars, he found the Tatar tribe camped and grazing here.

Rao was desperate and did not dare to take such a big risk to break in.

The Turfans and the Tatars are feuds, and they fought several times because of the competition for the water source of the pasture.If Ganpulu didn't want his head to be chopped off and hung on a wooden pole outside the Tatar felt tent, he had to turn his horse's head obediently and flee westward.

In fact, he did the same.

Although the cost of doing this is a long way, but at least it will not be chopped into meat by the Tatars.

Gan Bolu went through the desert smoothly all the way and came to Heifengchuan.

Just when he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he found that the gate of the village was closed tightly.

He called for the door loudly, but the answer was a hail of arrows.

Arrows were woven into a net and sprinkled down.

Gan Poru was unable to dodge in time, and was shot through the left eye by an arrow, killing him instantly.

The rest of the followers were also shot into hedgehogs by the arrow rain.

When five hundred Turpan people became corpses, Luo Yongcai ordered people to open the gate of the village.

Since the soldiers of Ming Dynasty came forward to harvest the heads, they skillfully threw the heads into the sacks.

These heads will be taken back to Shazhou, registered by the scribes, and written into the report of success and submitted to the imperial court of the capital.

If there is no accident, every soldier who raided Heifengchuan this time will be rewarded, and the guard Luo Yong will have the opportunity to be promoted to the deputy commander of Gansu Town.

Luo Yong left 1000 people to garrison Heifengchuan, and the rest were brought back to Hami City.

At this time, the battle in Hami City had already ended, and the Turpan soldiers in the city were either killed or captured, and they had lost the ability to resist.

Seeing Luo Yong's return, Han Li, the general soldier, was in a good mood when he knew that the fleeing Turpan general Gan Poru had been killed.

"Haha, Luo's defense should be a great achievement this time!"

Luo Yong blushed and said, "General Han's words are serious, it's all arranged by General Han, the last general is just following orders, what's the merit?"

Han Li waved his hand and said, "A meritorious service is a meritorious service. This general is a person who distinguishes between rewards and punishments. How can he not be rewarded for his meritorious deeds? If this gets out, won't people poke my general's back and scold me for being greedy for the military merits of my subordinates?" ?
"Uh, ha ha ha. The general said so."

Luo Yong is not a scheming man, so he immediately smiled in relief.

Not only did Hami City be recaptured, but Heifengchuan was also taken down.

In this way, even if the Turpan people wanted to attack Hami City again, they had to conquer Heifengchuan first, leaving enough time for the Ming garrison to prepare.

The first party gathered around the palace in the city to drink and celebrate.

For Han Li, this is the most important victory in his life.After this battle, he became famous in the first battle, and his status among the generals of the towns has improved a lot. The most important thing is that he will be remembered by His Majesty the Emperor.

The next thing to do is to welcome Bai Yalang, the loyal and obedient king who fled to the sandbar, back to Hami City as his puppet lord.

Of course, this may require some work, but this is not the main concern of Han Li.For him, it is urgent to write a good report quickly and lead the troops back to Gansu Town.

Luo Yong must stay as a guard on the sandbar, and the matter of persuading King Zhongshun should of course be left to him.

A month later, the capital is going from warm to cold.

Compared with the peach blossoms and willows in the south of the Yangtze River, the capital is still a bit bleak at the moment.

Without Qingcui, it makes people feel a little chilly, especially when the cold wind blows, the neck is trembling.

In the leopard room, Emperor Zhengde was taking a bath in a wooden barrel under the service of two maids.

Under the dense water vapor, he half-closed his eyes and fixedly looked at the map of Hami hanging on the wall not far away.

It is such a tiny place, but it has been taken away by Turpan people several times.In the eyes of Emperor Zhengde, this is definitely an extremely shameful thing.

I hope there will be no more surprises this time.

Just when he was sighing, Zhang Yong said respectfully outside the hall: "I report to the emperor that there is a good news from the northwest."

Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up when he heard the word good news.

He almost stood up from the barrel, but when he thought he was still naked, he coughed and said, "Come in."

Zhang Yong pushed open the door cautiously and tiptoed in.

"Your Majesty, this is a good news from the northwest. The Minister of General Affairs sent it directly to the Supervisor of Rituals."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Read it."

Zhang Yong pursed his lips, then opened the memorial and began to read aloud.

The more Zhu Houzhao listened, the more excited he became. When he heard that Hami City and Heifengchuan had been recaptured, Zhu Houzhao threw his fist into the water excitedly, splashing water droplets all over the maid.

"Okay, okay. It seems that I have not misjudged the person, and Yang Yiqing has not disappointed me."

After a short pause, Zhu Houzhao frowned and said, "What's the name of this chief soldier?"

Although the commander-in-chief is considered an absolute high-ranking official, he is nothing to Zhu Houzhao.There are so many soldiers in total, how can he remember them all.That is Yang Yiqing, a governor like Yang Tinghe has a place in his heart.

"Reporting to the emperor, it is Han Li, the commander-in-chief of Gansu Town, who reported the victory."

Zhang Yong replied respectfully.

"Well, this Han Li is very good."

Zhu Houzhao took a deep breath and said, "I will reward him with a thousand bolts of silk and a hundred taels of gold, and give him the honor of Uncle Suning."

The reward of gold, silver, cloth and silk is nothing, but the title of title is definitely a dream for Han Li.

The military generals of the Ming Dynasty had a good time except for the founding of the country, but after Xuanying, they were completely reduced to embroidered pillows.Even those who are knighted are just eating and waiting to die, with no achievements at all.

As for officers like Han Li who have struggled from the bottom, it is even more difficult to have a chance to be knighted.

This time, Emperor Zhengde was extra merciful.

"The rest of the guards, thousands of households, and soldiers will also be rewarded one by one according to the size of their merits."

Zhu Houzhao was in a good mood, waved his big hand and said with a smile.

"As for Yang Yiqing, I really don't know what to reward. Zhang Yong, tell me."

Although Yang Yiqing did not directly participate in the war with Turpan, he was the governor in the rear, and he was responsible for the preparation of food and grass.In addition, Han Li was recommended by him to lead the troops to Hami, and he could not fault him for his merits.

But as Zhu Houzhao said, Yang Yiqing is already in a high position and has no chance of promotion.

"Slaves dare not speak falsely about state affairs."

Zhang Yong is a thief, so he avoids talking about it.

"However, this servant feels that His Majesty can ask Mr. Xiaoge, maybe Mr. Xiaoge has a real insight into this matter."

Yup!Why didn't he think of it!
Zhu Houzhao patted his head and ordered: "Go to Mr. Xuan and come to the Leopard Room. I want to ask Mr. Yang Yiqing how to reward him."

When Xie Shen came to the Leopard Room, he was very emotional.

He did not expect to be able to regain Hami City in such a short period of time.

This is of course a great thing, but it also means that the plan to ask wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan to donate money in exchange for the right to open a factory will start to be implemented.

Of course, the first thing that needs to be done right now is to reward the meritorious officers and men who have recovered Hami.

The emperor is in the mood, and no one will disturb the emperor's interest.

As soon as Xie Shen entered the hall, Zhu Houzhao said enthusiastically, "Sir, you must have heard about the good news from Hami, right? This is really a great thing. It's just that I don't know how to reward Yang Qing, so I invite you to ask for advice."

Xie Shen's heart shuddered, thinking that this is a difficult question to answer.

Yang Yiqing is already the governor of the three sides, and he can be described as an extremely human minister.If I want to be promoted again, I am afraid that I can only join the cabinet.

But the problem is that now Northwest is counting on Yang Yiqing to support them, how could it be possible to transfer him back to Beijing?

How can you be promoted to a high-level official, a high-ranking official in the frontier?
Xie Shen thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Yang Butang has made great achievements and should be rewarded. However, if His Majesty grants him a high official title, I'm afraid it will harm him instead."

Zhu Houzhao looked at Xie Shen in a daze, and after a long time sighed, "I'm also worried about this issue. But if only gold and silver are rewarded, I'm afraid Yang Qing will be wronged."

Zhu Houzhao is not stupid, so he naturally understands the four words of fear in human words.

Even the emperor sometimes has to be scruples about the opinions of the people and his courtiers, let alone a big official like Yang Yiqing.

Yang Yiqing's direct promotion from governor of Shaanxi to governor of the three sides is the envy of countless people.

At this time, there must be many people hiding in the dark, waiting to see Yang Yiqing's joke.

If Zhu Houzhao awarded Yang Yiqing a high-ranking official Houjue at this time, I am afraid that someone will jump out and gossip.

Especially the censors of the Ming Dynasty are really a terrible group. No matter whether you are right or wrong, as long as you make them feel uncomfortable, you will catch them and swear, it is simply desperate.

Zhu Houzhao, the emperor, has often been directly admonished by the imperial history books.Of course, Zhu Houzhao's response to these trolls is also very direct - Ting Zhang.

Although simple and rude, it is effective.

Most of these censors are strong outsiders and capable in the middle, bullying the weak and fearing the hard.

Except for a very few who hoped to use the imperial staff to establish their prestige, most of them were so frightened that their legs became weak and trembling when they received the letter from Jin Yiwei.

Looking at Yang Yiqing's matter, it is really difficult, because this time the censor can "argue with reason", even Zhu Houzhao can't argue.

Is it necessary for him to publicly express his position and support the domineering officials?

This is tantamount to blocking the emperor's mouth.

Although Zhu Houzhao trusts Yang Yiqing, it does not mean that he trusts all the big officials in the frontier.

If all the governors and governors of Ming Dynasty became arrogant and arrogant, Zhu Houzhao would definitely go crazy with anger.

"There is no other way. Or... His Majesty can take care of Yang Butang's son."

This is a way.Zhu Houzhao nodded lightly, as if he agreed with Xie Shen's suggestion.

Yang Yiqing is already a high-ranking official, so it is not appropriate for him to be promoted, but his son is still a rookie in the officialdom, so he can take care of him.

This is also human nature, as long as the promotion is not excessive, Yu Shi will not jump out and scold his mother.

After all, everyone is each other, and everyone hopes to shade and bless future generations.

"This Hami has been taken down, and I have settled one of my worries."

Zhu Houzhao paused for a while, then continued: "I'm afraid the rest will have to wait for the arrangements made by the sir."

Xie Shen was silent.

Daming's foundation is still a bit weak, which is caused by many reasons.

The so-called freezing three feet is not a one-day cold, and you have to take your time if you want to cure the disease.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely not disappoint Your Majesty."

"Of course I belong to Mr. Xin."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "Ice crispy cheese has just been made in the imperial dining room, sir, come and try it too."

Xie Shen hurriedly saluted and said, "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness."

It is definitely an honor to be rewarded by the emperor with snacks, and Xie Shen is naturally very grateful.

The imperial eunuch Zhang Yong respectfully handed the chilled cherry cheese to Xie Shen, and Xie Shen picked up the wooden stick and scraped it into his mouth.

This taste.
Quite like the ice cream of later generations.

Xie Shen couldn't help feeling that the ancients really knew how to play, and they were several levels higher than modern people in terms of eating, drinking and having fun.

"Sir, how does this sorbet taste?"

Zhu Houzhao asked excitedly.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this ice cheese melts in the mouth and tastes great."

Xie Shen replied truthfully.

"If you like it, sir, I will ask someone to send a copy to him every day."

Xie Shen secretly groaned in his heart.If you eat too much of anything, it will lose its taste, not to mention this ice cream, wouldn't you be afraid of having diarrhea?It's still only spring.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. It is my honor to be able to try one or two. If the inner eunuch delivers ice cream to the minister's residence, it may cause criticism."

Knowing that Xie Shen cherishes feathers the most, Zhu Houzhao no longer insisted, and said with a smile, "Then when sir wants to eat, just come to the Leopard Room."

Xie Shen said in his heart, Your Majesty, you should be more careful, why are you still acting like a child at such an age?
The monarch and his ministers chatted for a few more words, and Zhu Houzhao yawned.

Xie Shen resigned wisely, and Zhu Houzhao was so happy to agree.

Xie Shen returned to the cabinet, seeing Li Dongyang and Xie Qian talking and laughing, he leaned over and joked, "What makes the two elders so happy?"

Seeing Xie Shen coming, Li Dongyang waved his hands and said, "Siming is here, sit down."

Xie Shen lifted the hem of his robe and sat down next to Li Dongyang, and said with a smile: "Grand Xi Ya, what is it that made you so happy?"

"Ahem, let's talk about Yu Qiao."

Li Dongyang said while stroking his beard.

Xie Qian laughed and said, "Brother Xiya and this old man are getting married."

Xie Shen was slightly taken aback, marriage?

Xie Qian wants his children to marry the Wang family?
In my impression, Xie Qian's youngest son should have turned seventeen this year, and he was indeed at the age to start a family.

As for Li Dongyang, the old woman naturally had to raise a lantern to find her son-in-law.

If it wasn't for a high family like the Xie family, I'm afraid he wouldn't be at ease.

"Then congratulations to the two elders."

Marriage by marriage was popular in the official circles of the Ming Dynasty. To put it bluntly, it was a political marriage.

Even Xu Jie married Yan Song.

Even if he wished to smash the other party's corpse into thousands of pieces in his heart, he had to do enough tricks on the surface, and the poor children became victims.

But being born in a scholarly family, and a family of officials and officials, there is no way to do it.

"Haha, the old man can be regarded as a matter of concern, and there is no regret."

Li Dongyang's words were not pretentious.An official in his position, and a person who has lived to his age, has nothing to worry about except children.

The life-long event of the children is settled, and everything is put down.

(End of this chapter)