Ge Ritu can talk about it anyway, and the other brother is not even qualified to talk about it.

Hong Chengchou could never have imagined that a report in Beijing would evolve into this. When he had just received the document of the imperial court's report to Beijing, he hesitated. But he had no way, as a Ming general, he had no reason to refuse the call to go to Beijing to report on his work. Especially after the Sichuan Campaign, which had just been fought and was not completely successful, the imperial court also needed him to give an explanation.

Moreover, Xi'an is stationed in Zu Dashou, who has just finished changing clothes and is eyeing him. Looking at the equipment of others, Hong Chengchou thinks that his army has expanded by eight times, and he may not be Zu Dashou's opponent.

came to the capital with a worried heart, and was treated with good food, drink, and hospitality, but no one talked to him. Until the Chinese New Year, he was surprised to find that his subordinates had been promoted.

Zuo Liangyu became the commander of the 1st Marine Division, and He Huchen became the commander of a garrison division.

Zuo Liangyu needed to report to Shanhaiguan and undergo training there for half a year, during which he was only allowed to bring three personal guards.

He Huchen needed to report to Liaodong because he was based in Jinzhou. On the edge of his station, there are more than 200,000 Jurchens living there. He Huchen's first task was to make sure that those Jurchens did not make trouble.

The two generals were broken up at once, and the remaining few generals were either sent to guard the Great Wall or sent to Yizhou. There are also two guys who went to Fujian, and it is said that they are the people named by Yuan Chonghuan.

Only a year later, his subordinates were dismantled and scattered all over China. Hong Chengchou was left as a bare-bones commander, trembling in the capital.

The main generals were dismantled, and the condition of those small soldiers can be imagined. Soon came the news that Hong Bing had been revoked. The old ones are sent home directly, anyway, there are many people in the gate who have died in these years, and there is no land for the owner. Those who were young and strong were assigned to the various garrison divisions. Anyway, the demolition is very scattered, and a garrison division can't be divided into dozens of people.

Hong Chengchou couldn't say anything, and he didn't dare to do anything. Although the imperial court did not restrict his freedom, there were always some people of unknown origin hanging around his house. When the family goes out to buy groceries, someone asks them what they are doing outside.

It's over! This Hong Chengchou's cry from the bottom of his heart!

In his opinion, he was either secretly hacked. Either they will be placed under residential surveillance like this for the rest of their lives, and they will never want to leave the capital again.

Today's second of February, the day the dragon raises its head. Hong Chengchou was about to eat a pig's head meat at home to relieve his upset, but he didn't expect Lord Shoufu to be invited. Hong Chengchou didn't say a word, and immediately began to explain the aftermath to his family.

From how to divide the property, to the family to keep a low profile, and to go away incognito if conditions permit, all of them are explained clearly. It wasn't until the people who came to invite couldn't wait to urge him that he went to see Sun Chengzong with a generous state of mind.

"Yan Yan (Hong Chengchou Zi Yan Yan - Editor's Note!) Here it is, look! The two Chang took Hong Chengchou into Sun Chengzong's huge study.

The floor is covered with a Persian wool carpet and a Venetian wall clock hangs on the wall. A ray of sunlight slanted in, shining on Sun Chengzong's body. Sun Chengzong, who was sitting at the desk to correct the documents, was shrouded in a layer of holy light, like a shrine. Seeing Hong Chengchou salute, he waved his left hand and pointed to the sofa with his right hand holding a brush.

"The old man still has a few documents to review here, Yan Yan, you wait a while." The voice is soft, with the air of a dignified elder.

Seeing Sun Chengzong, Hong Chengchou's legs trembled like playing the pipa. Even if you have seen a general who has seen life and death, you will have fear in your heart when facing life and death. Sun Chengzong stopped him from bowing, and Hong Chengchou could only sit on the leather sofa and wait anxiously for Hong Chengchou's verdict.

He had no doubt that there were guards sitting behind the huge screen. As long as Sun Chengzong gave an order, or dropped the teacup by mistake, those guards would rush out and take him down.

The pendulum sounded "ticking", and Hong Chengchou's heart seemed to be beating a drum. His ears could hear even his own heartbeat!

I don't know how long it was, maybe five minutes, maybe an hour. In Hong Chengchou's feeling, this period of time is as long as a year.

"I've kept you waiting, drink some tea! Yang Sichang got a few boxes of tea from Hangzhou, drilling holes in the mountains, saying that he was filial to my old man. Taste, how does it taste? Sun Chengzong's voice woke up Hong Chengchou, who was about to jump out of his heart.

"You ......! You are still strong, how can you be called old. With the state of mind cultivated by the superior for many years, Hong Chengchou took a deep breath. But when I reached for the teacup, my hand was still shaking.

"Yan Yan! What's wrong with you? It's only three out of fifty this year, how did it become like this? Look at me, I'm almost eighty years old, and I don't have a problem with shaking my head and shaking my hands. It seems that the arrangement of the imperial court is still right! Sun Chengzong took a sip of the teacup and closed his eyes as if he was enjoying it.

"The arrangement of the imperial court?" Hong Chengchou hurriedly put down the teacup, ready to listen carefully to the imperial court's arrangements for him.

"Yan Yan, don't think about it, after this battle, the court can't use so many soldiers, and it can't afford to raise so many soldiers. This year, Guanzhong suffered another disaster, and the life of the imperial court was also stretched.

Disarmament is not directed against you, and many places have begun to dismantle. The former military households of the guard post have now also become civilian registrations. During the chaos in the Southern Ming Dynasty, Qian Qianyi and Wen Tiren organized a lot of regimental exercises, and there was also the Jiangnan Forbidden Army. and Lu Xiangsheng's Tianxiong soldiers, now they have also been abolished!

After the reduction, the Ming Dynasty only had four main field divisions, plus one cavalry division. The rest are all local garrison divisions, and the whole Ming Dynasty combined, there are only thirty-five divisions. There is no way, the imperial court does not have the money and food to feed so many soldiers.

You can rest assured that those old subordinates who follow you have a good placement. Most of your soldiers are from Guanzhong, and those who have families will give money to go home. Those who do not have a home will be given land by the local government to cultivate.

Those old subordinates who have followed you for many years have also gone out. Zuo Liangyu and He Huchen were both regiment commanders under you, and now they have become division commanders. Zuo Liangyu also went to the second sailor of the Li family, and his future is limitless.

He Huchen is also good, he is the commander of the garrison division in Liaodong. The court is also counting on this tiger general to deter those Jurchen Tartars from making trouble again.

The rest of the ones also have good places to go.

Saying so much, I am afraid that you will worry about your old subordinates. You can rest assured that the soldiers are born and die on the battlefield, and the court will not do the trick of cooking rabbits and dead dogs. Sun Chengzong's soft-spoken comfort made Hong Chengchou's heart settle down slightly. Hong Chengchou said this, and it is estimated that he will not die.

He didn't worry too much about the affairs of his subordinates, he was just worried about his own life. Now that my life is guaranteed, I started to think about other ......!

"Thank you, Mr. for taking care of me, and thank Mr. on behalf of those officers and soldiers."

"Yan Yan, do you know about the brutal massacre of tens of thousands of merchants and civilians in Java in Java last year?" Sun Chengzong's words changed, and suddenly he came to the tragedy last year.

The officials also heard about that incident, and they were very indignant when they were in Chengdu to exterminate Zhang Xianzhong's remnants. I can't wait to ask the imperial court to send our Hongbu officers and soldiers to Java to slaughter those barbarians. Avenge my Ming people! Hong Chengchou immediately made a look of righteous indignation.

"Yes! However, our Ming soldiers arrived in Java and were not familiar with the water, soil and climate there. I'm afraid that if there is no battle, more than 30% of the manpower will be lost, and this account will not be able to be paid.

The imperial court had already consulted with King Nguyen of Annam, and Annam would send troops to Java. Naturally, we have to pay some military spending. Now it is discussed that an adult Javanese man's head is half a tael of silver, and a living Javanese young man is worth three taels of silver. A living Javanese woman between the ages of 14 and 30 was worth two taels of silver, and her death was not counted as money.

King Annam Nguyen agreed to send troops to Java to earn the money. The imperial court has allocated 300,000 taels of silver to Guangzhou in advance, which is specially used for military expenses this time.

You know, such a big thing always needs an old man to do it. Sun Shangshu from the Ministry of Rites recommended you to do this errand, are you willing! Sun Chengzong looked at Hong Chengchou with a smile.

Hong Chengchou glanced at this old guy, although he didn't want to be very willing, he didn't want to stay in Jingshi any longer. refused this position, in case he angered Li Xiao, maybe he would be hacked in the middle of the night. Those killers of the Liao army, what are the rules of the court, Li Xiao's eyes are orders.

"For the sake of those Ming people who died in vain, the lower officials are willing to go to Java to go through this experience." Hong Chengchou only hesitated for a moment, and then agreed.

"Good! I know that Yan Yan is the pillar of the country, and I have to rely on you in times of crisis. The imperial court will appoint you with the title of squire of the Ministry of Rites, and go to Annan for the order of Qin, and have full authority over the military expenses of Annan's troops this time. If you still have any difficulties, you can bring them up, and the old man will help you solve them as appropriate. ”

"Can the lower officials gather some old ministries and go to sea with the lower officials. If you meet Javanese, you can also show the prestige of my Ming army. ”

"Yan Yan! Those officers and men have gone through the troubled times and have already endured enough hardships. It's not easy to have a peaceful life now, the imperial court will send you 200 officers and soldiers to escort you, and the Ministry of Rites will also send capable officials to Java with you.

This time to send troops, to put it bluntly, our court will give money, and ask King Annam Ruan to arrest people and come back. You don't need to fight! If there's nothing else to do, go back and clean up. Next month in Tianjin, Weideng Zhenyuan, go to Guangzhou to join up with other ships, and then go to Annam. Sun Chengzong's face was no longer smiling, and his tone was firm and unquestionable.

Hong Chengchou said in his heart: It's over!

Since there was no war, what did you send 200 officers and soldiers for? Is it to protect Lao Tzu or to spy on Lao Tzu!

The Ministry of Rites sent capable officials, so what else do you want Lao Tzu to do? There are so many capable officials, how can Lao Tzu start to make money?

But what can be said now? The soldiers under his command have been dismissed, and now even if he has great ability, he will not be able to gather again. Since the sixth year of the Apocalypse, there has been a war. After so many years, the soldiers have long been tired of war. Now that they have the opportunity to live a peaceful life, who is willing to go to war.

Not to mention the soldiers, even the generals and officers who were subdued with silver and knives. Now they are not all happy to take office, and when they leave, none of them come to their house to say goodbye. It's all a bunch of snobbish white-eyed wolves!

"No! The lower officials must do their best to do a good job in this errand, please rest assured that Mr. Sun can rest assured. Hong Chengchou stood up and gave a deep salute.