Go back to the Ming Dynasty to be a thousand households

Chapter 208
Huang Laifu saw Li Rusong walking with several people who looked like high-ranking civil servants, and shouted: "Everyone get off their horses."

In the sound of order after order, thousands of people got off their horses neatly, ordering and prohibiting, which again made the generals who were watching by admiring.

When Li Rusong and the others got closer, Huang Laifu also dismounted and strode up to meet Li Rusong. He walked up to Li Rusong, lifted his cloak, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists, and said loudly: "The last general of Shanxi Township Commander-in-Chief Huang Laifu, I have seen Admiral Li, please forgive me for not being able to fully salute because I am wearing armor."

Li Rusong glanced at the Wuzhaibao army behind Huang Laifu, smiled and said: "General Huang, don't be too polite, get up." He signaled Huang Laifu to get up.

Then Li Rusong introduced Song Yingchang and Hao Jie to Huang Laifu.

Hearing that they were such two high officials, Huang Laifu did not dare to take it lightly, and hurriedly saluted: "The last general, Huang Laifu, has met Mr. Jinglue Song, and Mr. Hao, the governor."

Song Yingchang and Hao Jie had been sizing up Huang Laifu carefully for a long time, seeing that he was full of vigor, and he was only in his 20s, they were secretly amazed at his youth.Song Yingchang said: "General Huang has worked hard all the way here, please get up."

Huang Laifu said loudly: "Thank you, sir."

Song Yingchang saw that Huang Laifu was well-mannered and not as domineering as Li Rusong, so he couldn't help but secretly nodded.At the same time, I wondered why Huang Laifu, a typical military general, was so good at farming?
Not to mention that Song Yingchang and Hao Jie were looking at Huang Laifu, Huang Laifu was also looking at them secretly.Before he came to Liaodong, he had checked the relevant Korean War materials in his laptop, related battles and characters, etc., and had checked them all.

Song Yingchang and Hao Jie are naturally also looking up.

Song Yingchang, the Minister of Economics and Strategy and Preparations in front of him, was not amazing. He looked like a very ordinary middle-aged civil servant, and he was a bit taciturn. However, Huang Laifu knew that he was well versed in military strategy and the art of war, and he was a prudent person.At that time, Shi Xing, Shangshu of the Ministry of War of the Dynasty, asked for battle several times, and wanted to lead the troops to North Korea, but was rejected by Emperor Wanli, and Song Yingchang was sent to lead the army to fight in the dynasty, which shows the status of Song Yingchang in the heart of Emperor Wanli.

As for Hao Jie next to Song Yingchang, he is not an ordinary person either.Hao Jie was originally the supervisory censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In the 17th year of Wanli, he was the governor of Liaodong as the censor of the capital of Youqian.In the spring of the 19th year of Wanli, Li Ning, a subordinate of Li Chengliang, the commander-in-chief of Liaodong, was defeated in a leading attack. Thousands of generals were killed or injured.Hao Jie immediately wrote a memorial, telling the truth to the emperor.

After the incident was revealed, Li Chengliang had to take the blame and resign.Hao Jie was promoted to the right servant of the Ministry of War, the governor of Ji, Liao, and Baoding military affairs, the assistant manager of the military affairs of the Beijing camp, and was promoted to the right capital censor.During the war to aid Korea, Hao Jie also paid great attention to collecting the situation of Japan. In the 21st year of Wanli, he compiled the book "Japan Kao", which is divided into five volumes. Books and songs, dictionaries and songs, etc.It not only provided an important reference for the decision-making of the Ming Dynasty at that time, but also became an authoritative work for later generations to study the history of Sino-Japanese exchanges. Zhonghua Book Company has reissued it many times.Also a formidable character.

After meeting Song Yingchang and Hao Jie, Li Rusong introduced Li Rumei, his fifth younger brother, to Huang Laifu.Li Chengliang had a total of nine sons, who were known as the Li Family Nine Tiger Generals at the time.The eldest son Li Rusong, the second son Li Rubai, and the third son Li Ruzhen are the current commanders and the rear town of Liaodong.The fourth son Li Ruzhanghuang Laifu also met.The fifth son, Li Rumei, is the one in front of me.The rest of the sons Li Ruzi, Li Ruwu, Li Rugui, Li Runan and others were at least officials to generals later on.

At this moment, Huang Laifu looked at Li Rumei, and saw that he was wearing an iron helmet with eight petals on his head, and an iron armor with tiger head chains on his body.In such a severe cold weather, a thin layer of ice has formed on his armor. He is a stout figure in his 30s and exhales white breath from time to time. He looks like a typical frontier general.
Hearing what elder brother said, Li Rumei clasped her fists and said loudly: "Li Rumei, the deputy commander in chief of the defense against the sea, has met General Huang."

During this Eastern Expedition to Korea, Li Rusong was the admiral, and Li Rubai, Li Rumei, and Huang Laifu were the deputy commanders-in-chief of the Imperial Japanese Army. Therefore, Li Rumei saw Huang Laifu as an equal and looked at him from time to time.

Huang Laifu thought to himself that this person was Li Rumei, so he clasped his fists and saluted, "It turns out that your lord is General Rumei. Laifu has been famous for a long time. It is a great fortune to meet you today."
When Huang Laifu said this, Li Rumei also felt proud, and laughed with her mouth wide open.

Finally, Li Rubai came forward and said with a smile, "General Huang, we meet again."

The two have known each other since early in Ningxia City, and the moment they met Li, their demeanor felt quite affectionate.

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After everyone exchanged greetings, Song Yingchang told Li Rusong to settle Huang Laifu in a safe place, and gave Huang Laifu a few words of condolence, and then he and Hao Jie went into the city.

Li Rusong ordered Li Rubai and a logistics officer to arrange a camp for Huang Laifu.

There is no need to talk about it in Liaoyang City. Even around Liaoyang City, there are camps full of troops.It is not so easy to find a place to camp.Because the army camps, the men and horses need drinking water, so they need to be stationed near the water source.In the end, Li Rubai's family members found a place to set up camp by the Taizi River in the north of Liaoyang City, and finally they were able to settle down Huang Laifu's group of soldiers.

Under the eyes of all the soldiers and horses outside the city, Huang Laifu led the army.

In the north of Liaoyang City, by the Taizi River.

The northeast wind in December was bitterly cold. Even if there was no snow on the ground, the sweat from the soldiers' boots could freeze at night.The Taizi River had long been covered with thick ice, but at this moment, there was already a crowd of people called horses neighing by the river, and it was extremely lively.

With their heads and faces covered tightly, only a pair of eyes exposed, wearing leather gloves and thick woolen overcoats, the soldiers and auxiliary soldiers of Wuzhai Fort had already broken through the thick ice by the river.While exhaling thick white gas, they shouted slogans, and went to and from the river, carrying buckets of water with large chunks of ice floating in them for drinking and preparing meals for the people and horses.

Although it has been developed by the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years, the land of Liaodong is still sparsely populated. Even the Taizi River not far from this town has the atmosphere of the Great Northern Wilderness.The riverside is full of lush and overgrown weeds, and the thick leaves and grass stalks have a history of hundreds of years.Fat fish jumped out of the ice opening by the river from time to time, causing cheers from the Wuzhaibao soldiers, scrambling to grab the fish.

The Northeast Plain is indeed fertile, and the black oily land is much more fertile than the yellow land in Shanxi. Even though it is the Little Ice Age and there is no rainfall all year round, the agriculture of Liaodong has also been hit hard, but the natural conditions are still better than five years. Places like Walled Fort are far superior.

On a plain not far from the river, He Ruzhen, who is in charge of logistics, is yelling orders and directing the soldiers to set up camp.Camping in the wild, the Wuzhai Fort army has already been trained proficiently, and with the experience of camping thousands of miles in Ping Ningxia not long ago, the Wuzhai Fort army set up camp very quickly, and it didn't take long. After the garrison is completed, the camp is well-regulated and has both offense and defense.

And because of the severe cold in Liaodong, compared with Ningxia Town, the camp was set up thicker, and charcoal fires, hot water, etc. were more fully prepared.The military doctors in the army are also constantly patrolling everywhere to prevent the soldiers from being frostbitten.

Li Rubai who was beside Huang Laifu couldn't help sighing secretly. From the point of setting up the camp, it can be seen that Wuzhaibao's army is more elite than even Liaodong Iron Cavalry.

"It's too cold in Liaodong, isn't it?"

Yang Xiaolu next to Huang Laifu jumped up and down from time to time. Although Wuzhai Fort in Northwest Shanxi was also cold, Liaodong was even colder. Compared with Wuzhai Fort, there was a chill everywhere in Liaodong, which made people feel uneasy. Comfortable.Yang Xiaolu felt that his feet were numb from the cold and wet, and he had to jump up and down a few times to feel comfortable.

"This kid is already the father of two children, and his behavior is still not stable."

Huang Laifu gave Yang Xiaolu an angry look, and scolded: "You boy, I won't let you come, you have to rush to come, come here, and you complain non-stop, if I knew you were like this, I would have asked Dazhong to follow you!" coming."

Yang Xiaolu hurriedly said with a playful smile: "Don't, young master, is it okay if I don't complain? You must not let me go back, otherwise, I will be laughed to death by Da Zhong."

Yang Xiaolu and Jiang Dazhong are both Huang Laifu's confidantes, but a few years have passed since Huang Laifu crossed over, and Jiang Dazhong now has the title of guerrilla, especially after returning from Ningxia. If there is no accident, he will be promoted again soon. As a general, Yang Xiaolu is now just a defense.

He is also counting on this Korean War, he will make great contributions, so that he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Dazhong.If Huang Laifu scolded him back, he would be ashamed to go back and meet people.

Seeing Yang Xiaolu like this, Huang Laifu snorted and didn't bother to talk to him.

Li Rubai beside him said with a smile: "Young brother Yang is right. The land of Liaodong is indeed gloomy and cold. People who are new to Liaodong are always not used to it. Especially the footsteps, if you are not careful, it will freeze to death. But I have three treasures in Liaodong: ginseng, mink fur, and Ulagrass (Wulacao). Although this Ulagrass is wild, it has no tendons and no joints, and is extremely soft. After being hammered, it is used as a shoe lining. It is cool in winter and summer, and its function It is the same as cotton wool. If Brother Huang does not dislike it, brother, I will order my subordinates to send a batch of scorpion grass for use by the army of Shanxi Town."

Autumn in Liaodong is the season when the weeds are ripe. Li Rubai has harvested an unknown amount every year, and at this time he sells Huang Laifu as a favor.

Huang Laifu knew that Li Rubai was a native of Liaodong, born and bred, and had his own experience on how to survive the cold winter in Northeast China, so he immediately said: "So, my brother will thank Brother Li."

Li Rubai said affectionately: "As early as in Ningxia City, Brother Huang and I hit it off right away. We are all a family, so why be polite."

He remembered something and said: "By the way, my elder brother has ordered that after Brother Huang set up camp, he will enter Liaoyang City with his brother. My elder brother will host a banquet in honor of Brother Huang, in the hope that Brother Huang will cleanse the dust."

He had just said this, when suddenly a servant came on horseback, Li Rubai recognized him as a member of his elder brother Li Rusong, he was surprised, and saw that servant hurriedly came to Huang Laifu and Li Rubai after getting off his horse , shouted: "Two generals, the admiral has urgently called you to discuss matters, and go to Liaoyang City with your post."

Li Rubai was very strange, he recognized that entourage, and said: "Chang Sheng, what's the matter, so urgent?"

The entourage named Chang Sheng sighed, and said: "The military gate uses the general ancestor's evil words to confuse the people and shake the morale of the army. If you want to call all the generals and beat him in public, it's useless for anyone to intercede."

Li Rubai was stunned for a while, and finally he sighed wordlessly.

Li Chengliang has been running Liaodong for many years and owns tens of thousands of family members. He is known as Liaodong cavalry.Among the ten thousand people, Li Chengliang's old department, the generals of each family, and his sons were in charge.Li Rusong has the most leaders, with 3000 people. In addition, his younger brothers Li Rumei, Li Ruzhen, Li Ruwu and others.There are also Li Chengliang's confidantes Ding Zu Chengxun, Zha Dashou and others also have thousands of people.

The General Zu mentioned by the relative is Zu Chengxun. As the family member who has followed Li Chengliang for the longest time, Zu Chengxun has experienced many battles and can be said to be a brave general. After returning from the defeat in North Korea in July, he was uncharacteristically talking about the horror of the Japanese army everywhere, saying that they were powerful in combat and had a strange appearance, like a devil.At that time, the Japanese army was dressed very differently from the Central Plains army, especially their generals, who had armor with a few more horns, which was very similar to the bull head and horse face in ancient Chinese legends. When you first saw it, you would be shocked.

However, Zu Chengxun himself was afraid that it didn't matter, and he spread it everywhere, which made the Ming soldiers in Liaoyang City worried. Stop this evil wind.

Li Rubai sighed secretly, elder brother is becoming more and more unkind, it doesn't matter if you punish others, but Zu Chengxun has been with his father for so many years, if you punish him, don't you worry that his father will be sad, and the family members will feel chilled?
But Li Rubai knew that his elder brother would not listen to him, and he was also afraid of this elder brother, all he could do was sigh a few times.

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When Huang Laifu brought Yang Xiaolu and other servants, followed Li Rubai and that Li Rusong's relatives to Liaoyang City, the sky was already dark.After entering the city, everyone went directly to Li Rusong's commander-in-chief's mansion in the city.

In the large hall, several huge candles were lit, making the hall extremely bright.At this time, on both sides of the hall, there were already standing full of generals who aided the dynasty, all of them were wearing iron helmets and armor, with serious expressions.As for Song Yingchang and Hao Jie, they were also dressed in civil official costumes of the Ming Dynasty, and they were sitting at the side of the leader. They were silent, not knowing what they were thinking.

When Huang Laifu, Li Rubai and others entered, all the generals looked at them. Li Rusong, who was sitting upright, had a serious expression on his face. When he saw the two of them coming in, he just nodded slightly. stood aside.

Huang Laifu looked around and saw a military general in his fifties kneeling in the middle of the hall. Although he was kneeling, Huang Laifu could imagine that he was tall and strong, with bearded cheeks and snowy face.

At this time, his expression was somewhat resentful and wronged, but he just closed his mouth, knelt on the cold ground, and didn't say a word.Presumably this person is Zu Chengxun, the deputy commander-in-chief of Liaodong who is about to be beaten.However, Huang Laifu could also see that Li Rusong had saved some face for him, and it was not enough to beat him up in front of the soldiers outside the city.

Li Rumei looked at Zu Chengxun, then at her elder brother Li Rusong, Li Rusong already knew what he was thinking, waved his hand and said: "Anyone who dares to intercede for Zu Chengxun is guilty of the same crime as him."

Immediately, Li Rumei's mouth was tightly closed again.

Li Rusong snorted coldly, and sternly said to Zu Chengxun, who was kneeling on the ground: "Zu Chengxun, you have deceived the people with your gossip and moved our soldiers, are you guilty?"

Zu Chengxun gritted his teeth and said: "The general will be convicted, and let the admiral punish you."

Li Rusong said: "Okay, left and right, pull me down, and take the responsibility of the ancestors to train the fifty army sticks. If there is a next time, they will be executed without mercy. All generals should also take it as a warning!"

Several burly men like wolves and tigers couldn't help but go forward and pulled Zu Chengxun away. Soon, the dull sound of army sticks outside the hall sounded, accompanied by Zu Chengxun's miserable humming, it was obvious that it was a real fight. , not a fake fight.

All the generals in the hall could hear that, this Zu Chengxun is the confidant of Li Rusong's father Li Chengliang, Li Rusong dared to fight like this, how about someone else?Even Song Yingchang and Hao Jie both looked solemn.

(End of this chapter)