Chapter 119: Bestowed as [Daning Regional Military Commissioner]

"Fill the wine!"

Feng Sheng's voice was like a bell, he laughed loudly and waved his hand fiercely.

The next moment.

The atmosphere in the hall became heated instantly, and the generals reached out one after another, picked up the simple and heavy wine pots on the table, and filled their wine bowls.

The fragrance of wine also permeated, instantly filling the entire hall.

"Nine months of expedition, all generals have worked hard and made great contributions."

"I, toast to all the generals!"

Feng Sheng was full of smiles, his eyes full of appreciation and gratitude for the generals under his command.

He steadily raised his wine cup with both hands and toasted the generals in the hall solemnly, the corners of his robe swaying slightly with his movements.

The merit of recovering Liaodong this time was naturally not something he could achieve alone, but the entire army.

How could Feng Sheng not be excited to win a name in history this time.

"Toast to the Grand General!"

The neat and uniform shouts echoed in the hall, the sound waves rolling.

All the generals raised their wine cups at the same time, their movements crisp and neat.

Every general had a smile on his face, staring tightly at the wine cup in Feng Sheng's hand.

"Cheers!" Feng Sheng shouted loudly, the sound colliding and echoing between the beams and pillars of the hall.

After speaking, he tilted his head and drank the wine in the cup in one gulp, his Adam's apple rolling up and down, showing his heroic spirit.

"Cheers!"

The generals in the hall were also the same, tilting their heads one after another and pouring the fine wine into their mouths. Many people exhaled a breath of wine happily after drinking. Many generals had not touched alcohol for more than nine months, so they naturally enjoyed it very much.

"Alright."

"Today is a victory banquet, all generals can drink to their heart's content, no need to be restrained!"

Feng Sheng was full of smiles, looking at the brothers who fought side by side.

While speaking, he raised his arm and waved it significantly, signaling that the generals in the hall could relax at will.

Following that.

"General Zhu."

Zhang Yu moved his body, picked up his wine cup, and walked to Zhu Ying's side with steady steps.

He turned slightly, with a sincere smile on his face, raised his wine cup to Zhu Ying, and said: "I toast the General a cup."

"General Zhang is too polite."

Zhu Ying raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile, and also steadily raised his wine cup to respond.

"Now that this great battle is settled, our Beiping Army should also return to Beiping Prefecture."

"At that time, there should be a section of the road that we can travel with General Zhu." Zhang Yu said, squinting his eyes slightly, as if he was already imagining the scene on the way back, his face filled with anticipation.

Having not returned home for so long, Zhang Yu naturally missed it very much.

Of course.

As for traveling together.

The Beiping Army returning to Beiping Prefecture naturally passes through Daning Prefecture.

"We will travel together then." Zhu Ying replied with a smile, his eyes revealing friendliness.

For this famous historical general Zhang Yu, Zhu Ying naturally would not refuse to make friends.

Perhaps in the future, he could get to know the Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, through him!

"Exactly so. Being able to discuss military strategy and the way of the battlefield with General Zhu along the way! This is also a fortunate thing."

Zhang Yu was full of excitement, his eyes flashing with light, nodding repeatedly.

Inside the hall!

A scene of great liveliness.

Many generals were in groups of three or two, talking to each other.

Some generals were gesturing with their hands in the air about the situation on the battlefield while talking, and some were patting each other's shoulders and laughing loudly.

Of course.

The position where Zhu Ying was located was even more lively, like a market.

From time to time, generals would walk over quickly with wine cups, full of gratitude, to toast.

Some of them would excitedly hold Zhu Ying's hand while toasting, expressing their gratitude for Zhu Ying's life-saving grace at Tieling in earnest words, and some generals had eyes full of appreciation and intention to make friends, wanting to establish a better relationship with Zhu Ying.

Who doesn't know that Zhu Ying has a bright future and is deeply valued by the Emperor and the Crown Prince.

Making friends with Zhu Ying can be considered paving the way for the future.

However, those Huaixi generals kept Zhu Ying at a distance.

They gathered on the side, glancing at Zhu Ying with their peripheral vision from time to time, talking in low voices, with a trace of disdain on their faces.

For Zhu Ying, this is also fine, he doesn't care about this.

The banquet continues!

Time passed quietly amidst laughter and clinking cups.

And just at this moment!

Outside the hall, a series of neat and powerful footsteps came from far to near.

"Liaodong Prefect, Lord Tie Xuan is here!"

A high-pitched shout, like a bell, suddenly sounded in the hall, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Following closely.

The hall door creaked open slowly, making a dull sound.

The cold air outside also entered particularly obviously.

A man wearing an official robe, with a tall posture and extraordinary temperament, looked to be about thirty years old, looking quite young.

He was calm, walked into the hall with steady steps, followed by several subordinates.

These subordinates followed him neatly, bowing their heads slightly, showing respect.

"Tie Xuan. It's actually him."

Hearing this name, Zhu Ying's heart moved, and he immediately thought of who it was.

Or rather, thought of Tie Xuan's famous battle.

In later history, the Campaign to Pacify the South!

At the beginning, after Zhu Di passed the most difficult time, he was smooth sailing for a long time, but he suffered a big loss in Tie Xuan's hands and almost lost his life.

Tie Xuan!

There is no doubt that he is loyal to that fool Zhu Yunwen, or rather, he is loyal to Zhu Biao.

So even if he dies in the end, he is loyal to Zhu Yunwen. Now that Liaodong is newly pacified and there are many matters to attend to, having him serve as Prefect seems reasonable, and it is enough to show how much Zhu Biao values him.

"Prefect Tie Xuan."

"You are finally here, the position has been prepared for you long ago."

Seeing the person coming, Feng Sheng stood up immediately, his movements quick and powerful, he bowed his hands with both hands, his face full of smiles, and greeted Tie Xuan.

For this close minister of the Crown Prince, Feng Sheng did not dare to be rude and treated him with courtesy.

"Greetings to the Duke of Song."

Tie Xuan smiled, did not stop his steps, walked in and bowed back to Feng Sheng.

As a civil official, Tie Xuan's smile carried humility and politeness, without the roughness of a military general.

"Please sit down, everyone. Come!"

"Bring the wine, bring the meat."

"This is a victory banquet for the recovery of Liaodong, and even more a welcome banquet for Prefect Tie Xuan."

Feng Sheng said with a laugh, his voice hearty, while waving his hand to signal the attendants on the side.

"Thank you."

Tie Xuan thanked, his voice gentle.

Then he waved his hand to the subordinates behind him, his movements simple and neat.

The subordinates bowed immediately and sat down in an orderly manner under the guidance of the maids towards the positions left for them.

Clearly.

Compared to the boldness of the military generals, these civil officials appeared more polite.

Their every move carried a unique Confucian elegance of scholars, their sitting posture was upright, and their demeanor was peaceful.

And Tie Xuan also walked slowly to his position, but he did not sit down directly, but his eyes were like torches, scanning the dozens of generals in the hall one by one.

That gaze seemed to carry substance, even the battle-hardened generals in the hall felt a bit uncomfortable when watched by him.

Just for a moment, his gaze fixed on Zhu Ying.

"I wonder which one is General Zhu Ying?"

Tie Xuan asked directly. Although it was an inquiry, looking at his gaze landing on Zhu Ying, it was clearly already determined.

After all, no one in the hall was as young as Zhu Ying, and it could be seen at a glance.

"Zhu Ying, greetings to Prefect Tie Xuan." Zhu Ying reacted quickly, stood up immediately, stood straight, bowed his hands, and replied with a smile.

"Haha, good. It seems that this official did not recognize the wrong person. General Zhu is indeed as rumored, young and exceptionally heroic."

"It is my fortune to see you today."

Tie Xuan looked at Zhu Ying, his eyes full of appreciation, and praised him very happily.

While speaking, he nodded slightly, and the smile on his face became brighter.

It seems.

He is also here to see Zhu Ying on behalf of Zhu Biao.

"Prefect, you are too kind." Zhu Ying responded politely, with a humble smile still on his face.

"Duke of Song. Coming here this time, I am also carrying the decree of the Emperor and the Crown Prince."

Tie Xuan said, bowing his hands with both hands, turning his body towards the direction of Ying Tianfu, and raising them respectfully from afar.

"I, Feng Sheng, respectfully listen to the imperial decree."

Feng Sheng bowed immediately, his movements quick and standard, not daring to be the slightest bit rude.

Clearly.

Usually in the army, Feng Sheng didn't care too much about some secular etiquette.

But facing these civil officials, he seemed to be a bit wary.

You know, when in the court, those civil officials and censors would stare at you for making mistakes.

"Daning Border Army Regional Military Commissioner, Champion Earl Zhu Ying. Listen to the decree."

Tie Xuan did not hesitate, and took out the imperial decree from his bosom with skillful movements.

The imperial decree was wrapped in bright yellow silk, which was extremely obvious under the candlelight of the hall.

Zhu Ying walked to the middle position of the hall immediately, bowed, and replied loudly: "I, Zhu Ying, respectfully listen to the imperial decree."

Not only Zhu Ying, but all the generals in the hall stood up at this moment, bowing in unison.

The entire hall was filled with a solemn and respectful atmosphere, everyone held their breath, as if even breathing became careful.

The imperial decree arrives, as if the Emperor is present.

It has been like this from ancient times to the present.

"The Crown Prince, by the grace of heaven, decrees!"

"Daning Border Army General Zhu Ying, in the battle to recover Liaodong, has made countless merits, worked hard, killed strong enemies for the country, recovered the territory for the country, and his merits cannot be ignored."

"Now,"

"According to the Great Ming military merit promotion reward and punishment order, promote Zhu Ying to 【Daning Guard Battalion Regional Military Commissioner】, bestow the 【Regional Military Commissioner】 official seal, take charge of the Daning Border Army, and control all troops in Daning Prefecture."

"In addition, bestow one thousand taels of gold, bestow a mansion in Ying Tianfu, and bestow the plaque of Champion Mansion."

"Hope that when Zhu Qing takes the position of Regional Military Commissioner, he will handle the Daning military affairs well and not make any mistakes."

"Respect this." Tie Xuan's voice was loud as he read the imperial decree.

After these words fell, a gratified smile appeared on Bu Wan's face. Regarding this imperial reward and Zhu Ying's promotion, there was no surprise at all.

Or rather, after Zhu Ying truly stood out and became the benchmark of the Daning Border Army, Bu Wan handing over the military power to Zhu Ying was also trying his best to promote Zhu Ying to become a Regional Military Commissioner.

"The General has become a Regional Military Commissioner. From now on, we are truly under the General's command."

"Great."

And for Chen Heng, Liu Zhen, and Zhang Wu, they were also extremely excited at this moment.

Their faces were filled with excited blushes, their eyes were excited, looking at each other, full of conviction and joy for Zhu Ying.

After getting along for such a long time, although they were all older than Zhu Ying, they were full of conviction in Zhu Ying.

"Hmph. A kid who is still wet behind the ears."

Chang Mao snorted coldly, his nostrils flared slightly, his face full of disdain. His mouth turned down, his eyes revealed contempt, and the gaze looking at Zhu Ying seemed to carry a trace of jealousy.

Not only him, but Hu Hai, Wang Bi, and others also watched coldly.

They crossed their arms on their chests, their faces without a trace of a smile, their eyes carrying coldness and dissatisfaction.

Regarding Zhu Ying's promotion to Regional Military Commissioner, they were not in a good mood.

And Marquis Lan Yu was looking at Zhu Ying with his peripheral vision, as if involving some memories, but his expression was also very complex.

"Daning Regional Military Commissioner. Commanding the Daning Border Army."

"This can already be considered a high-ranking official in the army." Zhu Ying felt excited inside; a promotion in rank and title was a step forward.

Zhu Ying took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

After coming back to his senses, Zhu Ying immediately said loudly: "I, Zhu Ying, thank the Emperor for his great grace, thank the Crown Prince for his great grace! I will continue to serve the Great Ming and perform my duties."

His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the hall.

Tie Xuan looked at Zhu Ying and smiled slightly, the smile carrying encouragement and expectation. Then he walked slowly to Zhu Ying.

"General Zhu. Before I set off, the Crown Prince specifically gave instructions."

"His Highness has a great longing for you and hopes that one day the General can enter Ying Tianfu to meet him." Tie Xuan said with a smile, while gently patting Zhu Ying's shoulder.

"This is my honor." Zhu Ying replied with a smile, showing a flattered expression on his face.

Even if the waves in his heart were not big, under the eyes of everyone, he still had to perform.

"Haha."

Tie Xuan laughed, put the imperial decree into Zhu Ying's hand neatly, and said again: "General Zhu, govern the army well. The Emperor and the Crown Prince value the General very much. As long as you make merits for the country, you will have a bright future."

"Yes." Zhu Ying took the imperial decree with both hands, nodded solemnly, and his eyes also revealed a solemn look.

"The host received an imperial decree, rewarding one ordinary treasure chest." The panel prompted.

At this moment!

Tie Xuan took out another imperial decree unhurriedly, turned slightly to face Zhu Ying, and said gently: "General Zhu, the Crown Prince has another decree. Now that the Liaodong war is settled, the Daning Border Army has suffered not small casualties, and there are many who have made merits. After the General returns to Daning, you can draft the battle merit promotion with the Guard Battalion Pacification Commissioner and report it to the Ministry of War. This matter will be led by the General."

Zhu Ying heard this, nodded immediately, and said in a loud voice: "I will not fail the imperial order."

Then he took the imperial decree.

"The host received an imperial decree, rewarding one ordinary treasure chest." The panel prompted again.

After receiving both imperial edicts, Zhu Ying was also satisfied, thinking to himself: "Not bad. Just these two edicts are two treasure chests; Zhu Biao is still quite generous."

"Prefect Tie Xuan. Now that Liaodong has been completely recovered, I wonder if the Emperor and the Crown Prince have any decree saying when we expeditionary generals can return to Ying Tianfu to report on our duties?" Feng Sheng looked at Tie Xuan, his gaze carrying a trace of anticipation, and asked.

The words fell!

Marquis Lan Yu, Fu Youde, and other generals also turned their heads one after another, casting their gazes at Tie Xuan.

Undoubtedly, their eyes were full of anticipation. After all, Tie Xuan was appointed as Liaodong Prefect, but he was also an angel sent by the imperial court to convey the imperial decree. How they would be dispatched later all depended on Tie Xuan.

"The Emperor has a decree. Now that Liaodong is initially pacified, there must be remnants of the Yuan army, and there are still more than 100,000 surrendered soldiers in Liaodong."

"Therefore, the expeditionary army to Liaodong, except for the Beiping Border Army and the Daning Border Army, the army belonging to the Governor's Office will still garrison in Liaodong."

"The commanding generals will also wait for the imperial decree to be dispatched in Liaodong." Tie Xuan said with a serious expression and a steady tone immediately.

Hearing this!

Feng Sheng was slightly disappointed, but nodded quickly and said: "In that case, I understand. Before the imperial decree arrives, I will lead the army to garrison Liaodong and ensure the peace of Liaodong."

And the many Huaixi generals in the hall showed disappointment.

They originally thought that after Liaodong was pacified, they could return to Ying Tianfu.

Although they could gain battle merits while on the expedition, staying in the military camp all the time and losing the prosperity and enjoyment of the capital was naturally very boring.

Especially since this Liaodong was still after a great war.

If the Great Ming had not been founded and it was still the era of competing for hegemony, military discipline would not be so strict, and many generals and soldiers in the army could find some fun.

But now it is naturally impossible. After the Great Ming was founded, the laws were so strict that no one dared to violate taboos in the army.

"Still have to stay in Liaodong, it's much colder than the south."

"Sigh."

"Don't know when we can return to Ying Tianfu."

"More than nine months, it's too boring..."

Many Huaixi generals couldn't help but discuss in low voices. While talking, they shook their heads and sighed, their faces full of helplessness and fatigue.

However, these voices were naturally treated as if they hadn't been heard by Feng Sheng and Tie Xuan.

Tie Xuan smiled and said: "The Emperor and the Crown Prince naturally trust the Duke of Song very much, otherwise this task of recovery would not have been handed to the Duke of Song!"

"This time, besides taking up the post of Liaodong Prefect and serving the Emperor's order to govern Liaodong, there is one more thing that needs to be discussed with the Duke of Song and all the generals. This is an imperial order."

"I wonder what the imperial order is?" Feng Sheng asked immediately, his eyes revealing a trace of tension.

Although he was a Grand General and a Duke, every time he thought of Zhu Yuanzhang, or things related to Zhu Yuanzhang, Feng Sheng was still very nervous.

"In this battle to recover Liaodong, our Great Ming captured nearly 200,000 surrendered soldiers."

"The Emperor intends to reorganize these surrendered soldiers! Specifically issued a decree for the Duke of Song and the expeditionary generals to discuss how to reorganize these surrendered soldiers and how to make these surrendered soldiers useful for our Great Ming." Tie Xuan said with a serious expression, word by word.

"Reorganize so many surrendered soldiers?"

"Are there any other requirements?"

Feng Sheng was stunned, a look of surprise appearing on his face, clearly not expecting such an arrangement.

With so many surrendered soldiers, if there is a mistake in reorganization, or if they surrender and rebel later, these are all big things.

Feng Sheng clearly did not expect Zhu Yuanzhang to have such great courage.

"Select the elite for reorganization, and those who are unqualified will be demoted to slaves." Tie Xuan added.

"Then how many does the Emperor want to reorganize? With what military system?" Feng Sheng asked again.

The Great Ming military system is strict, the most common is the Guard Battalion, and then the Governor's Office. A Liaodong land naturally cannot be a Governor's Office.

"The Emperor wants to reorganize these surrendered soldiers into three guards."

"How to reorganize specifically, still depends on the Duke of Song and the generals to discuss, and then report to the Emperor for final decision." Tie Xuan said slowly.

Hearing the three guards, Zhu Ying, who was sitting in the hall, immediately understood.

"It seems this reorganization is what history calls the most powerful northern frontier force of the Great Ming, the Three Uriankhai Guards."

"An army composed mainly of Mongols."

"Historically, after Zhu Di's Campaign to Pacify the South, the troops he borrowed from the Prince of Ning were precisely these Three Uriankhai Guards."

"Three guard battalions; Old Zhu's move is indeed a grand one."

"However, establishing these three guard battalions is also very cumbersome; it shouldn't be that simple, after all, they are all surrendered troops." Zhu Ying thought secretly to himself.

Combining this with history, Zhu Ying could be certain that these three guard battalions were definitely the Three Uriankhai Guards, the future powerful force of the Great Ming.

Later, after the Prince of Ning, Zhu Quan, took up his fief, they were controlled by the Prince of Ning.

"Is there a schedule for this matter?" Feng Sheng asked again.

With the arrival of Tie Xuan, the original victory banquet seemed to have lost its flavor.

As the task of reorganization fell upon Feng Sheng, the victory banquet also took on a silent sense of urgency.

"The Emperor said to let the Duke of Song and the generals draft the regulations as soon as possible, and then report it to Ying Tian via urgent dispatch," Tie Xuan said.

"In that case, I understand." Feng Sheng nodded, his expression becoming serious.

His eyes revealed solemnity; clearly, this was an urgent task that could not be delayed.

"Duke of Song."

"Generals."

"Since today is a victory banquet, let's not delay the celebration of Liaodong's reclamation."

"We will discuss the reorganization after the victory banquet."

"I, Tie Xuan, am a newcomer, and I will need the full support of you generals to govern Liaodong in the future."

"For now, I will raise a glass to toast you all." Tie Xuan looked at the generals in the hall and smiled, then picked up the wine cup on the table, raised it high in a toast, and then tilted his head back and drank it in one gulp.

"To Prefect Tie Xuan." Many generals also raised their wine cups in response.

"Haha."

"You generals all have a great capacity for liquor."

"We civil officials cannot compare," Tie Xuan laughed.

The banquet continued.

However, with the arrival of Tie Xuan, it was no longer as lively as before.

Clearly, there was still an unspoken barrier between the civil and military officials.

Having drunk two bottles of wine, for Zhu Ying's constitution, there was no sign of drunkenness at all.

Back in the Daning border army camp!

The camp was naturally filled with laughter, and every tent was stocked with good wine and meat; one could hear many soldiers cheering happily, completely releasing the tension of the long battle.

Regarding this.

Zhu Ying, as well as Bu Wan and the others, naturally would not go to disturb them.

If they had gone over.

Perhaps those border soldiers would not have been able to let loose at all.

Inside the tent!

"It seems."

"We will have to delay our return to Daning by a few days."

"After such a long battle, there is so much government business in Daning; going back this time will surely be a headache."

Bu Wan sighed and said.

"Haha."

"My lord."

"If you want to go back, you can set off tomorrow."

"I will handle the border army affairs here," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Upon hearing this.

Bu Wan's eyes lit up.

"That's right."

"You are now a Garrison Commander."

(End of chapter)