But in the end, it is those people who have the greatest credit, this point, in fact, everyone knows, but I don't know how many titles the emperor will award?

Many people are looking forward to the moment when the mystery is solved, and they are waiting more and more for the end of the year.

Fifteen days before the Chinese New Year, suddenly three armies came outside the city, not many in number, one was a cavalry army, but there were only about 800 horsemen, and looking at the flags, they belonged to two different armies; The other army was a combination of infantry and cavalry, and it was only 600 men. The last army was only 300 men, and it was an infantry army.

These three armies were not stationed outside the Jingshi City, but entered the city and went to the Jingying camp.

When they entered the Beijing Division, these Ming soldiers were very excited. Many of them are entering Beijing for the first time. Looking at the tall city walls, and then seeing the wide streets, countless shops and people, it is simply dazzling.

The soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division cleared the streets first, but the people could see the excitement on both sides of the soldiers, which didn't matter.

At the beginning, many people felt that they had added trouble, and although they didn't dare to scold them in person, it was inevitable to scold them behind their backs. However, when they knew that there was an army from Liaodong entering the city, they all stopped complaining, and they were curious to see what kind of army had entered the city.

At this time, the army was transferred from Liaodong, and as long as he had a little brain, he immediately thought of the rumors in the Beijing division that the emperor would be knighted at the end of the year and reward meritorious soldiers. Suddenly, they were all excited, looking at the marching Ming soldiers, their eyes were also a lot more eager, and they talked carefully behind the soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses.

"These must be the soldiers who killed the most Jianyu, right? That's a good job! ”

"But no, since the twelfth year of Chongzhen, the land of Gyeonggi has never been invaded by Jianju, and there are no military disasters, but thanks to them!"

"As soon as you say it, it's also pitiful for my brother They have been in Yongping Mansion before, but they were slaughtered by Jianyu, thanks to them killing Jianyu to take revenge, otherwise, when worshipping every year, I don't know what to say!"

“……”

To put it mildly, it was the emperor who was wise and powerful and defeated Jianyu; However, in terms of details, it is also by relying on the bloody battles of these Ming soldiers in front of them that they can win victory after victory, beat Jianyu back to Liaodong, and protect the safety of Gyeonggi!

Now these people in the Beijing division are all suffering from the disaster of the construction and capture of the army. It is also because of this that they are grateful to these soldiers.

Some knowledgeable people are speculating about which army these soldiers who returned to Beijing to be sealed belong to?

"I don't know how to read, which army is this cavalry, does this boy know?"

"This cavalry army, the cavalry army under Marshal Wu of Jingying is in front, and the rest belongs to the Guanning Army, under the command of Marshal Jin Guofeng, the chief soldier of Jinzhou."

"This infantry cavalry is the Dongjiang Army under the command of Governor Lu!"

"And this last one, hey, it's Denglai Sailor!"

“……”

After distinguishing these armies, for the people of Beijing, the most famous one belongs to the Dongjiang Army. Not only because of Lu Xiangsheng's prestige, but also because the main force of the Dongjiang Army was once a thief who ravaged the northwest and the Central Plains, so it is even more concerning.

However, how the emperor dealt with the thieves captured in Nanyang has also spread throughout the Ming Dynasty, and the people of Beijing naturally know it. The thieves who went to the Dongjiang Army to fight Jianguo were all sincerely repentant and voluntarily went to fight Jianguo. The rest of the unwilling old thieves were all clicked by the emperor.

It was because of this that the people of Beijing paid attention to this army of "the prodigal son" at this time. What about the other thieves, they can't say, but these in front of them, the rebellion back then must have been forced to do so, inspired by the emperor, willing to risk death to kill and atone for their crimes, all of them are good. Thinking so in their hearts, many of them gave a thumbs up to the Dongjiang Army.

In front of the ranks of the Dongjiang Army, Li Dingguo was the leader. Although it was the first time for him to enter the Beijing Division, he was also excited to see such prosperity, but on the surface, he still had a serious face, held his head high, and rode on a horse to maintain the posture of a soldier.

However, when he heard the praise of the Dongjiang Army from both sides from time to time, he saw a thumbs up for him in the corner of his eye. A kind of excitement affirmed by the people, finally a little irrepressible, I don't know when it started, he showed a happy smile, saw the thumb, heard the praise, and hurriedly responded with a fist.

The other soldiers were naturally even more excited and excited, and it was inconvenient to return the salute, so with a happy smile, they deeply imprinted the scene in front of them into their hearts and remembered them forever.

After these three armies entered the Beijing camp, the rewards for the military exploits of the soldiers began to spread throughout the Beijing Division.

Don't really say it, I didn't care about it before, but now when I heard about it, many people in Jingshi were shocked.

"What do you say? The emperor has given so much grain field? Ah, if one of my family is in the three camps, then I can't live by collecting rent? ”

"They gave their lives in exchange, are you willing to let your son go?"

"What's there to be reluctant to? It's a pity that I only have one son in my family, and the others are all daughters, otherwise, they would definitely be sent to the army. Look, how many acres are here! ”

"Don't you see where all these fields are? Far away from Jingshi, would you like to? ”

"What's not to like? As long as you give the field, you can do anything! And you see, if you don't want grain, the shadow of this reward is as much as six hundred taels, which is enough to buy a house and marry a daughter-in-law! ”

“……”

It has to be said that when huge benefits are placed in front of them, people are often attracted by these benefits, and forget that it is not easy to exchange for these benefits.

Another phenomenon is also playing out among them. is what I looked down on before, and when I return home, I will be envious.

Like most people, they used to look down on military households. If you want to talk about the status of military households, it is not low, at least nominally, it is still the same as civilian households, and you can also take the imperial examination or something, such as the famous Zhang Juzheng, who was born in a military household. However, it can't stand the poverty of military households, at least the vast majority of military households, which are so poor that they are tinkling, and they are still military households for generations, and they have been poor for generations.

But now I look at it, at least the three battalions of military households, that are not poor. The money and grain fields exchanged for military exploits made them all red-eyed and envious.

And this, in fact, is what Emperor Chongzhen wants, and it is also the reason why he asked the Ministry of War to summarize the previous rewards and announce them.

A few days later, just two days before the emperor worshiped the Taimiao, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly issued an edict that the three armies that had entered the city and Wu Sangui, who had participated in the grassland war in Beijing, went to the three battalions of the Imperial Horse Supervisor.

Towards noon, the troops, including the three battalions, were all assembled on the school grounds.

Although the cold wind was howling, they all stood motionless. Because they were notified that the emperor would come.

It didn't take long for the captain of the Jinyi Guard to rush into the barracks first, lined up on both sides, and lined up until they stood on both sides of the point. Then, the emperor's guard of honor arrived.

However, Emperor Chongzhen did not wear a dragon robe, but wore armor, dressed as a battlefield general. Behind him, there were many officials in red robes, who should be senior officials of the Ming Dynasty such as Liubu Jiuqing. After that, there were a lot of attendants, carrying boxes one by one. Of course, there are also boxes in hand, and there are quite a few of them.

When the soldiers of the Ming army in the array saw all this, their chests straightened even more. Because they know that something good is going to come.

Emperor Chongzhen strode to the front of the general's platform, slowly glanced at the Ming soldiers in front of him, and finally glanced at the various generals standing at the front of the team. Finally, he said loudly: "By the end of this year, sweeping and building is just around the corner." All of this depends on your bloody battles. Your merits should be remembered by the people of the Ming Dynasty, and when you walk in the crowd, you should also let the people of the Ming Dynasty know that you are loyal people who defend the country and brave people! ”

After General Dahan spread the word, all of a sudden, all the soldiers of the Ming army couldn't help but be excited and wondered. Walking in the crowd, how do you let others know your deeds? What about those who don't know themselves? Is it possible, write words on the door of the head, say how you are, but this brain is probably not enough to write, right? And even if it's enough to write, is that good?

While they were thinking about it, they heard Emperor Chongzhen say loudly again: "Therefore, I asked the Ministry of Rites to create a medal, which is divided into three levels: gold, silver and bronze!" ”

Speaking of this, as soon as he raised his hand, Chen Baoting, who was waiting on the side, immediately stepped forward and presented a small box with both hands, which had already opened the lid. Emperor Chongzhen reached in, picked up something the size of a copper coin, and signaled to the Ming soldiers in the audience, and then said: "This is the bronze medal, which can be hung on the chest." ”

Speaking of which, he made a demonstration himself and hung it on his chest. After hanging it, I patted it and showed them.

The winter sun shines on the bronze medallion, which is very beautiful. The soldiers of the Ming army looked at it, and they couldn't help but be excited and suddenly realized, that is, this medal is hung on the chest and walking on the street, others don't know, and there is no need to engrave words on the door of their heads!

"The description of the medal will be announced to the whole world in return. Wearing this medal is a meritorious person of the Ming Dynasty, your honor, and the glory of the Ming Dynasty. When Emperor Chongzhen said this, he raised his voice and said in a louder voice, "I am proud of you! ”

Hearing this, almost everyone had a feeling of eagerness to have this medal. Emperors will be proud of those who have medals, if this is said, I don't know how many people will be envious of death!

At this moment, these Ming soldiers were proud of their identity for the first time!