In the early years of the new emperor, it was natural to give amnesty to the world. This year, 30% of taxes have been waived in various places, and there have been no major natural disasters. Although there were Tartars in the north at the end of the year, they were annihilated by the imperial army without causing large-scale damage, and the food distributed by the imperial court also arrived in time, and the people still happily prepared for the New Year.

Zhang Fan followed Liu Jinquan and their 20,000 troops on the way back to Shaanxi, and all the prefectures and counties they passed along the way were welcomed by the people. From time to time, some people took their family's specialties to give them, and some big girls and little daughters-in-law were very enthusiastic when they looked at those young soldiers. Fortunately, the discipline in the army is quite strict, so there is no major chaos.

Zhang Fan followed the army and wanted to return to Ningxia first, and Wei replied to Wang Chonggu. Now that the border troubles have been eliminated, and the soldiers and horses defending in various places have been in place, there is nothing important about this march, and it took 20,000 people to stop and go, and it took five or six days to return to Ningxiawei. If it weren't for the approaching end of the year, both the generals and the soldiers would be waiting to go home for the New Year, and they might have to delay for a few days.

On this morning, the army had already arrived in Ningxiawei. Zhang Fan saw many people standing outside the city gate from afar, and it seemed that the army and people in the city had come out to greet him, headed by the official Wang Chonggu. Wang Chonggu is now in charge of the military of the three provinces, how busy he is, but he still has to go out of the city to meet him, which shows how significant the significance of this operation is.

When the army drove to the city, the five leaders immediately turned over and dismounted to salute Wang Chonggu, and so did Zhang Fan.

"Hurry up, a few people!" Wang Chonggu picked up a few people and said happily, "This time I went to rescue Datong and tired everyone, I, Wang Chonggu, thank you again!" As he spoke, he bowed to a few people.

Where did several generals dare to accept the worship of their top bosses, and hurriedly said in unison: "My lord, please get up quickly, kill the villain!" ”

Wang Chonggu then said to the 20,000 people who came back: "All the soldiers have worked hard, you are willing to go this time, I really have to admire, I thank you for those people." The emperor has decreed that everyone will be rewarded for the soldiers who exterminated the Tartars this time, and those who have meritorious service will be rewarded! Now you and your families can have a good New Year! ”

"Emperor Xie, Lord Xie!" When everyone heard that there was a reward, they all shouted in unison.

"But we must not forget that the soldiers who died at the hands of the Tartars in these days are also good sons of my Ming Dynasty. I hope you will think about the things of your predecessors and cherish today's peaceful and prosperous times. Wang Chonggu said this, his voice was still loud, but the sadness revealed between the words was indeed self-evident.

"Remember the teachings of your lords." When the crowd returned, the voices seemed louder than when they had heard the reward!

After Wang Chonggu finished his brief speech, his own generals ordered these soldiers to go and rest. Wang Chonggu led a few generals and Zhang Fan back to his mansion.

A few people had just come to the lobby to sit down, and before they had time to drink saliva, Liu Jinquan hurriedly asked, "My lord, I don't know how Zhou Biao is?" "It seems that he still cares about his brother-in-law.

"Zhou Biao was seriously injured, but it was all traumatic, and he didn't hurt his muscles and bones, although he can't move now, he is no longer in serious trouble, and he is recuperating at home." Wang Chonggu knew the relationship between Liu Jinquan and Zhou Biao, and immediately told him.

"Then I'll be relieved." Liu Jinquan let out a long breath, and the big stone in his heart finally fell.

"Zhou Biao is fine, but you have!" Wang Chonggu's tone suddenly became serious and abnormal.

"I ...... My lord, what's going on at this point? Liu Jinquan said in surprise.

"On that day I ordered you to lead an army to raid the Tartar Tooth Tent, and you did a good job of beheading Bals for me." Wang Chonggu said, "But I asked Qian Yang to send you an order to come back, why didn't you listen to the order?" ”

"This ...... I...... My lord ......" Liu Jinquan heard Wang Chonggu talk about this, and he was embarrassed and didn't know how to answer, so he had to scratch the back of his head and throw a look of help to several colleagues and even Zhang Fan on the side.

"Hum ......" Several people on the side saw Liu Jinquan like this, they all held back a smile and hummed in their mouths, but where did they mean to help him.

"Hahaha......" Wang Chonggu laughed when he saw Liu Jinquan like this, and the others also laughed.

"Your Excellency...... What are you laughing at? Liu Jinquan looked at the laughing crowd and wondered.

Seeing Liu Jinquan like this, everyone burst out laughing even more. Wang Chonggu and Zhang Fan Bijin were also scholars, so they stopped laughing first. Wang Chonggu said to Liu Jinquan: "Do you know why Qian Yang brought more than 10,000 people, but I only asked Zhang Rui to be his deputy?" ”

"Ah......" Although Liu Jinquan hasn't read any books, he is not a stupid person, Wang Chonggu is so little, he understands, "It turns out that the adults have long planned to let me go too!" ”

"Yes, I know your temper, if you don't let you go, you won't mess with me every day!" Wang Chonggu said with a smile, "Originally, I was going to let Zhou Biao go with you, you two are simply a temper." Who knew that Zhou Biao was seriously injured. Now, you have made great contributions, and I recommend you to the imperial court to be promoted to the post of deputy chief soldier! ”

"So...... You all know that, too? Liu Jinquan looked at several other people.

Several people nodded one after another, even Zhang Fan.

"Zhang Gongzi also knows?" Liu Jinquan was a little surprised, Zhang Fan actually knew.

"I was worried that you would get into trouble if you didn't respect the order, so I went to General Qian to ask for an explanation." Zhang Fan said, "Who knew that several generals except for you all gathered together and were talking about it, and when they saw me coming, they also told me." And told me not to talk to you. ”

"You ...... You ......," Liu Jinquan said hatefully, "you actually tricked me like this!" I don't dare to make a mistake over there, but how many of you! ”

"What do you want to do?" When several people saw Liu Jinquan like this, they said with affection.

"Hmph, don't drink my wine today, don't drink until I'm satisfied, don't want to leave!" Liu Jinquan said in a comfortable way.

"How so! You're going to be promoted to deputy commander-in-chief, but you're here to ask a few of our generals for wine! Although the words of several people revealed dissatisfaction, their tones were full of joy.

Zhang Fan watched a few people happily touch, and was also very happy, seeing that Wang Chonggu did not talk to him, he came to Wang Chonggu and sat down next to him, and said to him: "Aren't you going?" ”

"Now I'm busy to death, where is the military affairs of the three provinces good to get along with!" Although Wang Chonggu said this, it made people feel very happy, "I also want to give them some days to rest." ”

"My lord, I wonder what happened to that?" Zhang Fan suddenly thought of the traitor.

"I guess the man probably doesn't have much to do with Tatars, he just has some connection to Bars." When Wang Chonggu heard this, he also became serious, "Since the news of Baars's death came, that person stopped moving, and some clues that had already been broken were also broken. ”

"So, what are you going to do?" Zhang Fan also frowned when he heard this.

"Now we have to do it." Wang Chonggu also sighed and said, "If that person goes on like this in the future, I can let him go." If there is any more movement, I will make him look good. Speaking of this, Wang Chonggu's face was already extremely terrifying.

After a while, the two calmed down, and a few generals who were laughing on the side did not notice the abnormality here.

"What are Zhang Gongzi's plans?" Wang Chonggu asked.

"Just now, General Liu had to drag me to drink." Zhang Fan thought of this and said with a wry smile, "But tomorrow I will go back to Anwar, and my mother must be at home and eager for me to go back." ”

"Well, like this, then there will be a date later!" Wang Chonggu said.

"Your Excellency, too."

In the evening, several non-working generals took Zhang Fan to a restaurant and began to drink. Zhang Fan also drank with these soldiers regardless of his identity, so that people could see if there was any trouble, after all, they all lived and died together. Zhang Fan found that his body had a much better amount of alcohol in his previous life. It's a pity that no matter how good the amount of wine is, it can't be compared with these people sitting next to him, where to get a cup when you drink wine, you don't even need a bowl, just use the altar! This made Zhang Fan, who had drunk high-grade liquor after five hundred years, unable to stand it. The last few people fell asleep directly on the table.

Early the next morning, Zhang Fan, who was still a little hangover, accompanied by Wang Degui, set off home!