Chapter 32: The Great Army Departs
In the early morning of the next day, the people in Tongguan City were noisy and neighing, the drums were bursting, and there were soldiers in armor and ready to go.
When the governor of the yamen, Hong Chengchou and Sun Chuanting came to the lobby from the back hall, the civil and military generals to be summoned had already been separated and stood solemnly waiting on the left and right, silent.
Outside the palace stood a stubborn soldier, with bright helmets and bright armor, mighty and quiet.
After making a concession, Hong Chengchou sat down in the middle of the handsome position, habitually coughed lightly, and glanced at all the civil and military officials.
The civil and military officials below the general army of Tongguan all felt the majesty of the governor from this light cough, and they held their breath more and more, and did not dare to look up.
Immediately, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, Sun Chuanting, the right capital of the imperial Shi Ding Qirui and other civil officials saluted in order according to their ranks, and then the military generals also saluted in turn.
Because it was a dove occupying the magpie's nest and the ceremony was simple, Hong Chengchou did not pay much attention to it, and after everyone stood still, he began to lead the speech.
First of all, he praised the wisdom of the Son of Heaven and Yang Benbing's good leadership, formulating a plan of four squares and six corners, and spreading the net on all sides, and achieved remarkable results in suppressing bandits.
Then he expressed the hard work and military exploits of the generals, and repeatedly praised Sun Chuanting for being adept at Taozhi and making many awards. And now the prime minister near Tongguan has a well-arranged machine, which really lives up to His Majesty's high hopes for the closure of the territory.
It should be said that Hong Chengchou is still quite level, and he is good at words, and his words make people feel excited and heartwarming.
After the beautiful words were finished, his tone gradually deepened, and his face suddenly changed from a spring breeze to an ancient well, becoming very majestic.
"Gentlemen, thieves and thieves have plagued the country, ten years have been in the country, so that the people have been ruined, and the national strength of the court has been greatly damaged.
Fortunately, thanks to all of you to rise up to get rid of the thieves, the giants and thieves are either awarded the head in Guanzhong, or they are successively raised in the Central Plains.
The generation of revolution and left waited and wandered in Huaidian, the old Hui Hui Yu was cramped in southern Henan, and the thief Li Zicheng fled alone, which were all prisoners to be killed, and it was not enough for the court to be in trouble.
However, today's great enemy is pressing, the Beijing division is in a hurry, and Kifu is ravaged by the Tartars.
I hope that all the gentlemen will inspire the soldiers, enter Beijing this time, bravely kill the thieves in front of the battle, and do the best in one battle, don't live up to your intentions! ”
Hong Chengchou's remarks belonged to the pre-war mobilization, and in the name of national righteousness, he encouraged and spurred everyone.
There is not a word in the words about the reward.
This is also something that cannot be helped, there is a serious shortage of food and salary in the army, and it can only rely on love to generate electricity.
However, unlike the battle against bandits, most of the generals seemed to cringe at the mention of fighting the Tartars, and his heart was secretly worried.
Of course, Hong Chengchou still has a very good set, and he knows that if he just says it with his mouth, it is difficult to say what effect he can achieve.
Fortunately, although he lacks the means of reward, he still has the power to punish.
He got up suddenly, patted the table with a resolute face and continued: "This governor may wish to tell you that this time when you enter the king of Jingqin, you must be brave enough to kill the slaves to repay the king's kindness.
Generals of all sizes, if there is a lack of combat and cowering, the governor will invite Shang Fang's sword and will not be tolerated! ”
The murderous words floated in the hall, and some of the generals below glanced at Shang Fang's sword leaning against the middle of the screen, and their hearts trembled slightly.
In the eighth year of Chongzhen, Hong Chengchou took over the position of his predecessor Chen Qiyu, and Emperor Chongzhen gave him the sword of Shangfang, so that he could act cheaply, and the general general would take the lead and cut the prelude.
But in the past three years, he has only invited Shang Fangjian to supervise the battle twice.
The first time was when the imperial tomb was excavated, he asked for Shang Fang's sword, and strictly ordered that the rebel leader Gao Yingxiang must be beheaded.
In the end, Sun Chuanting, who had only been in office for four months, completed this difficult task.
And the second time, it's now.
Especially this time, his face was grim and his tone was resolute, which he had never experienced when he was originally known as a smiling tiger, so it shocked everyone's hearts a lot.
Hong Chengchou's majestic gaze swept over the faces of each general, and when he saw that everyone had a dignified and fearful look, he secretly felt satisfied, and then slowly sat down again.
Then, he turned to Sun Chuanting, who was on the left, and asked with a smile, "Governor Sun, what instructions do you have for the generals?" ”
Sun Chuanting was not humble either, and turned his eyes to the group of generals on the right, which were the main generals of his Qin soldiers.
His subordinates all knew that the governor was much more strict with his subordinates than Hongdu, and when they saw him reprimanding, they all held their heads high, did not squint, and listened attentively.
This scene made Hong Chengchou secretly envious, but he couldn't replicate it.
Who made him lack the talent to train his troops?
Among the three border commanders of the Ming Dynasty, Sun Chuanting and Lu Xiangsheng respectively trained an army that was completely single-handed, that is, the famous Qin soldiers and Tianxiong troops.
Only Hong Chengchou, who is good at government affairs and short of military affairs, relies on means to encircle the generals with troops, has the ability to be a slave general, but has no talent to lead troops.
Therefore, his subordinates are all general soldiers and deputy generals drawn from various provinces, and they have no absolute lineage of their own.
The command is bumpy and bumpy, you can't be like an arm, it's okay to fight a tailwind, but you can't do it if you gnaw hard bones.
Therefore, in terms of military merits, he is not as prominent as Lu Xiangsheng and Sun Chuanting.
"I hope you will keep in mind the instructions of Governor Hongcai.
Today, he is an immortal hero, and his power is unpredictable. If the princes are not effective in fighting, not only will the princes be intolerable by the military law, but even the prince will not escape the responsibility.
In short, the three armies are life-threatening, swear to serve to the death, repay the king's kindness, protect Li Shu, look up to the sky, and bow down to the ground. ”
Sun Chuanting's words were very simple, and after one or two sentences of great truth, he immediately stopped teaching.
But the generals replied in unison: "Obey Jun's orders!" ”
Sun Chuanting bowed slightly, expressing satisfaction.
The generals under him were all raised by him and recruited from the border town of Yulin, Shaanxi.
Therefore, they all know the roots, and they are also loyal and capable, and there is no need to use various means like Hong Chengchou.
Speaking of which, it's still a good policy given by Emperor Chongzhen!
Turn your eyes to Hung Chengchou and wait for Governor Hong's final instructions.
Hong Chengchou stroked his beard, and his attitude became graceful and calm, gentle and elegant. After many years of life in the sea, he is often moody and angry.
Instructed the right capital to stay in Tongguan and temporarily replace Sun Chuanting's governorship, Hong Chengchou waved his hand and shouted at the generals with great momentum; "The army is leaving!"
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