Liu Renyu and the others returned to the inn to rest, while the lights were still on in the study of Sun Kuisheng's mansion where Jingbian Fort was guarded. Sun Kuisheng and his cronies are writing a petition for merit.

This petition was dictated by Sun Kuisheng and ghostwritten by the housekeeper of the Sun Mansion, and the background of the war was quite grandiose, "The number of captives in the north is thousands, and the end stretches for dozens of miles. The soldiers guarding the border warned to hear, Sun Kuisheng, the garrison of Jingbian Fort City, was dressed in a strong and stubborn manner, led the troops to block the northern captives, and a member of the general who was captured in the formation, and Liu Renyu, a soldier of the Duntai, was brave and could not be done, and 4 soldiers were killed in the formation, and the soldiers Li Jiye, Yang Desheng, He Ergou, Zhang Tieniu, and 3 soldiers were killed in the formation, a total of 18 levels, and I would like to hear about it. ”

The housekeeper wrote the paperwork, roasted it slightly on the fire, and when the ink was dry, he handed it to Sun Kuisheng, who could not recognize a few words in the big bean, and then took out the seal letter, and the official seal was stamped on the document.

Sun Kuisheng sealed the document in an envelope, and immediately sent it to Wu Zimian, the chief soldier of Yansui, overnight. As for the first rank to prove military merits, the seal letter and other items were sent separately.

Wu Zimian, the chief soldier of Yansui, was not a person in charge, but Sun Kuisheng did not dare to report to the higher level, so this report document was only at Wu Zimian's place for a while, and then it was submitted to the governor of Yansui Yue Hesheng, the same Yue Hesheng only knew that there was a great victory, and then this report document was sent to Wu Zhiwang, the governor of the three sides.

Wu Zhiwang got this letter, opened it and took a closer look, and was immediately overjoyed, he slapped it on the coffee table next to him, and the guards around him were shocked.

"Very good, very good, the old man has been happy since the governor of the three sides, the north is the north of the Kou side, the thieves in northern Shaanxi kill officials and make trouble, and there is a mutiny here. When he arrived in Guyuan, the old man heard all the bad news, and now there is finally good news. ”

Chongzhen's six-year military governor Wu Zhiwang's luck is really bad and outrageous, the thieves rebelled, the Guyuan mutiny, coupled with the annual indispensable Mongolian Koubian, Wu Zhiwang was really anxious, and now he sees a good news, of course, he is overjoyed.

"My lord, why are you happy?" Wu Zhiwang asked a cronie next to him.

"Look at it, great victory, great joy." Wu Zhiwang first handed the report document to the cronies to praise the painting, and then said: "Today, Chong Ling succeeded to the throne, did not show the mountain, did not show water, overthrew Wei Gelding, and handed over the power of Liaodong to Yuan Chonghuan, saying that it was five years to level Liao, you see that Your Majesty is not forging ahead and what is it." Since Your Majesty has such a temperament, it is natural for us as courtiers to appease the place and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. After the local governance is done, we can also give good news to Your Majesty, the new monarch will take the throne, and there must be a new dynasty and a new atmosphere. But since the old man arrived in Shaanxi, what happened to the stall, mutiny, civil mutiny, and the northern captivity, there is no good news, how to tell the old man how to report the good news. It's good now, the Yansui soldiers have won a big victory, and the old man has a good performance to cover up the ugliness, isn't it happy. ”

The cronies praised the painting to read the report, then handed it over to others to circulate, everyone saw the report, and heard Wu Zhiwang's words, all said that the soldiers of Yansui Town are really knowledgeable, even if there is a lack of food and salary, still heart to the Ming, and strive to do their own work, not only resisted the invasion of the Mongol army, but also killed a general, it is really powerful, should be rewarded, and so on.

Wu Zhiwang deeply agreed with the opinions of the staff, and he said: "After the head of the northern captives is delivered, and the old man checks it correctly, he will make a statement and report the good news to His Majesty." ”

A few days later, the company reported that after careful inspection, the 18th level was confirmed to be the Mongolian head. Wu Zhiwang then asked the cronies to redraft a report of success, and when he checked and stopped, he wrote down his name with a big stroke of the pen, and then stamped the big seal of the customs defense, that is, he sent people to Beijing in an urgent manner for 600 miles.

Jingshi, the Forbidden City, the Palace of Nourishing the Heart, the sky is dark, a young figure in a yellow robe is lying on the table, the table is full of music, he is watching the music by the light of the lamp, his young face is full of sorrow and vicissitudes that are not commensurate with his age.

The young man was naturally the supreme ruler of the Ming Empire, Emperor Chongzhen, who overthrew the nine-thousand-year-old Wei Zhongxian, deposed and killed many eunuchs, and the situation in the court was new, and the court under his command was called "Zhongzheng Ying Dynasty".

Chongzhen is not close to women, works hard, forgets to sleep and eat, and hopes to be able to smooth the wind and rain of the Ming Dynasty, and the country and the people are safe, so he is so late, and he is still reviewing the music.

When Chongzhen was busy, he suddenly heard a sound of footsteps outside, and then the door of the Heart Cultivation Hall was slammed open with a "bang". The emperor's face was stunned by this sudden noise, and when he saw clearly that the person who came was Wang Chengen, the eldest companion, he snorted heavily, and said slightly angrily: "Are you just entering the palace or what, don't you know the rules?" Later, go and get 20 sticks. ”

"Long live the master, the old slave has no form, and it has disturbed your old man's holy drive, but the old slave has a six-hundred-mile urgent report from the border pass, please long live the master." After speaking, Wang Chengen, who was kneeling on the ground, held a letter of music in both hands and raised it above his head.

Chongzhen's most concerned thing in his heart was naturally the border affairs of Liaodong, because as soon as he heard the words of the border pass and thought of Yuan Chonghuan's promise of "five years of peace in Liao", he thought that Liaodong had won a big victory, so he immediately said: "Submit it." ”

The little eunuch who had been standing beside Chongzhen heard this, hurriedly walked in front of Wang Chengen, took the song, returned to Chongzhen, bowed, and handed the song to Chongzhen with both hands.

Chongzhen took the song, looked at the words written on it with anticipation, and when he saw that it was not Liaodong that achieved a great victory, but a great victory achieved by Yansui Town, he was slightly disappointed in his heart, but after all, it was the Mongols who often cooperated with the Jurchens, and there was a general, it was not bad, the new dynasty and the new atmosphere were a good sign.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Chongzhen's face, only when he laughed, he looked like a teenager.

Wang Chengen, who had been kneeling on the ground, secretly glanced at the smile on Chongzhen's face, so he took this opportunity to speak: "Long live the master, the old slave has brought it to you, and the old slave will go and get 20 sticks." ”

Hearing Wang Chengen say that he was going to get 20 sticks, Chongzhen remembered that he said that he was going to beat the butt of the big companion in front of him, and he naturally knew at this time that Wang Chengen disturbed his holy car for a reason, so he said gently: "You, you are a magpie who announces good news, how can I punish you, Hugh will say another 20 sticks." Also, you think I don't know, even if you go to get 20 sticks, Jinyiwei, and those sons who dare to beat you, I just want you to have a long memory, even if you are my big companion, you can't be without rules. Forget it, tell me, what do you want to reward you? Don't be too greedy, the country needs money everywhere, and I am very tight on hand. ”

After listening to Chongzhen's words, Wang Chengen was not surprised at all, because he knew that when Chongzhen was happy, he was very talkative, so the 20 stick gods and horses were naturally canceled, and he would not ask for any reward at this time, he wanted a solid pet, he raised his head, his face was full of worry, and he choked up: "Long live the master, the old slave doesn't want any reward, the old slave just wants you to be happy and happy, you are busy until midnight every day before sleeping, so early and you have to get up early in the morning, you see that you are tired, your face is pale, you say you are so tired, I'm just worried about the border gates. Today, an old slave heard that he had won a great victory at the border gate, and thought to himself that you had heard the good news, and you could always rest earlier, so you could raise the dragon body, so the old slave was in a hurry for a while, so he rushed to your holy car. But the old slave did this in the hope that you would get the good news sooner, and be happy and happy as soon as possible. You are compared to when you were in the palace of the king of letters, you ........ I've lost weight. ”

Speaking of this, Wang Chengen may have touched the scene, and he sobbed and choked, crying silently.

Seeing such a scene, Chongzhen was somewhat moved, he got up from the dragon chair, walked down the steps, personally helped Wang Chengen up, and said with good words: "You, you are all the master of ceremonies, and you can count the big files in the palace, how can you behave like this." Alas, I inherited the burden of my father and brother, and now is not the time for the world to be peaceful, Liaodong Jiannu is near the left of the Beijing Division, how can I do it without some hard work. However, since I have received such a good news today, I am still a little happy in my heart, and the meritorious soldiers will be rewarded, and you will hand over this matter to the Ministry of War. Okay, since it's not too early, I'll rest for you. Why, princess, I can do what you want. ”

When Wang Chengen heard this, he hurriedly knelt on the ground again, and was about to say something to thank Dade, but Chongzhen pulled him up and said, "Okay, you should go back and rest earlier." With that, he lifted his feet and walked out of the temple.

"An Deshun, what are you doing, don't you follow the master Long live the master." Wang Chengen saw that Chongzhen had the intention of leaving, and hurriedly said to An Deshun, who had been standing beside Chongzhen just now.

"Yes, the little slave understands." An Deshun was startled when he saw the big file speak, he wondered why Wang Chengen still had to do more than that, he was obviously by the emperor's side.

Chongzhen walked towards the harem with a smile, and Wang Chengen, who was following behind, looked at it in his eyes, and secretly thought in his heart: "Long live the master, I am really happy, and the soldiers of Yansui Town should be rewarded." ”

On the second day, the Ministry of War agreed on the promotion of the great victory, submitted it to the cabinet for deliberation, stamped the big file, and the emperor completed it at a glance, and then the Ministry of War sent the award document to Shaanxi.

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Jingbian Fort City, the reception hall in Sun Kuisheng's mansion.

Sun Kuisheng sat on the chair in the middle, and on the chairs on both sides sat Liu Renyu, Li Jiye, Yang Desheng, He Ergou, and Zhang Tieniu.

These five Duntai soldiers who were actually fighting with the Mongols were summoned from the inn by Sun Kuisheng early in the morning, and when these five people were seated, Sun Kuisheng said: "It is naturally important to call you here so early, and I just went to the Governor's place not long ago. Ladies and gentlemen, the court's rewards for us have come down, I have been promoted to guerrilla general, because there is no vacancy in other places, so I am still here to prepare for the border, Liu Renyu is promoted to the general, Li Jiye, Yang Desheng, He Ergou, and Zhang Tieniu are all promoted to patrol. ”

Speaking of this, Sun Kuisheng turned his head and said to the people beside him, "Go and get the seals of your lords." ”

"Yes, sir." The attendant responded, then turned into the inner hall, took out the waist card and the seal trust on the plate, and placed it next to Liu Renyu as the representative.

"Your Excellency the Governor, Governor Yan Suiyue, and Governor Shaanxi Hu all said that we fought this battle well, and I heard that Banzai was also very happy, and said that we would be rewarded, and also said that we should continue to make meritorious contributions, and then let Banzai be happy. Therefore, according to the rules, if you are promoted to an official, you will not be rewarded with silver, but this time the Governor has set aside a special sum of money and asked me to bring you a reward, which is calculated according to 30 taels per level. I've got it all ready for you, and when you go back later, you can go to the account office and get it." Sun Kuisheng said all the rewards of Shangguan in one breath.

When everyone heard this, they figured out the ins and outs of the matter, and they were naturally grateful, grateful to Dade, and by the way, they also congratulated Sun Kuisheng on his promotion.

Everyone congratulated each other for a while, and Sun Kuisheng said to Liu Renyu again: "You have made great contributions and have been rewarded, so you don't have to go to the old place of Duntai, originally I planned to let you stay in Jingbian Fort City and listen to it under my account, but although I was promoted to a guerrilla, the salary issued by Shangguan has not become a cent." Jingbian Fort City is so big, you have been promoted to an official, you must always raise some pro-soldiers and family members, and you will not have any progress here. It is better to send you out and give you a military fort, and the people there will be in charge of you, and there you will raise troops in the fields. Didn't our Ming Dynasty raise troops in Tuntian when he was in the grandfather, I think with your ability, not only can you do a good job in Tuntian, but you should also be able to raise an army that dares to fight. When the time comes, it will be easy to fight the North Captives and upgrade to overturn, how about it, are you still satisfied? ”

Liu Renyu was originally worried that Sun Kuisheng would leave himself in Jingbian Fort City as a personal guard, and he was thinking about how to resolutely resign, but who knew that the general didn't have this idea at all, so Liu Renyu was naturally happy to agree.

"We have no objection to the errand assigned by the adults, and dare to ask the adults what is the name of this military fort?" Liu Renyu asked.

"30 miles northeast of Jingbian Fort City, there is Zhenbei Fort, so you can go here to Tuntian." Sun Kui Shengdao.

"I'll go back and pack up and go to work as soon as possible, just ask the adults to send a guide to take me there." Liu Renyu said.

"That's easy, you go back first, and I'll send a guide to find you later." Sun Kui Shengdao.

"In that case, we will take our leave." Liu Renyu stood up, arched his hand, and turned to leave, and the rest of the people also arched their hands and left.

"Finally, I have my own territory, how can I build my own base town North Fort?" Liu Renyu thought as he walked.