Chapter 329: Zhang Cheng

Sunset, before the sun sets.

The nearby Battalion Commander's office finally arrived with troops.

Looking at the open city gate, the garrison Battalion Commander was stunned: "It's over!"

But just as all the soldiers gripped their long spears, a person walked out of the gate.

"May I ask if this is Magistrate Wu?"

Looking at the magistrate before him, the garrison Battalion Commander immediately inquired.

"It is this official! May I ask why the Battalion Commander arrived only now!"

Looking at the garrison Battalion Commander with a face full of anger, Wu Xin, if he hadn't seen Zhang Cheng kill the entire group of Japanese pirates with his own eyes, would have wanted to take his blade and fight the garrison Battalion Commander to the death.

Wu Xin: The front is tight, the rear is eating tight, thirty miles of road, you damn ran for a whole day?

Garrison Battalion Commander:...

"This message was urgent, subordinate..."

Looking at Wu Xin awkwardly, the garrison Battalion Commander began to speak in officialese.

And just then, Wu Xin said: "Alright, go back, this county doesn't need help anymore!"

"Ah, how can that be, why not let me enter the city to help you, magistrate!"

Looking at Wu Xin before him, the garrison Battalion Commander became nervous.

Because he was afraid of encountering Japanese pirates all the way here; if he was caught alone in the middle of the night, what would he do?

And if Zhang Cheng knew his thoughts, he would definitely come up and do a "heart-to-heart" two-piece set.

Because he is a Battalion Commander leading troops, a thousand people, even if they were all pigs, they could gore the Japanese pirates to death, right?

But this can't be blamed on the Ming soldiers these days; after all, military funds are allocated, above there is the Cabinet, below the Cabinet there is the Ministry of War, the Ministry of War has a Minister, below the Minister there is the Left Vice Minister, below the Left Vice Minister there is the Right Vice Minister, below the Right Vice Minister there are the officials...

By the time this money reached the Battalion Commander's office, the garrison had to take a "vacant pay" for himself; how much could be left for the soldiers?

The famous saying outside the pass is that ten thousand cannot be defeated, but have you ever thought that a fully paid Ming army fought all over Asia invincible.

And the Great Ming's weightlifting champion, Yan Shifan, once said that the two capitals and thirteen provinces were all on his shoulders—you say how powerful that is!

Zhang Cheng: You say he's smart, he steals from the royal family; you say he's not smart, he dares to guess the holy will!

Yan Shifan:...

Looking at the garrison Battalion Commander with unkind eyes, Wu Xin finally said: "Come in!"

And just as the garrison Battalion Commander brought people in, he saw many government soldiers cleaning up bloodstains.

"The Japanese pirates entered the city?"

Looking at Wu Xin in disbelief, the garrison Battalion Commander was astonished.

"They fought their way in, but were driven out by the Embroidered Uniform Guard Zhang Xinzhi!"

Mentioning this name, Wu Xin couldn't help but let out a turbid breath.

Because if it weren't for Zhang Cheng, he would have committed suicide to apologize long ago.

"What? Someone can drive the Japanese pirates out, what kind of fierce general is this?"

Looking at Wu Xin in shock, the garrison Battalion Commander asked in disbelief.

"There, that one!"

Pointing not far away, at the person tying the Japanese pirates together, Wu Xin raised his eyebrows.

And just as the garrison Battalion Commander looked over, Zhang Cheng was waving his ghost-head blade and hacking: "Next!"

"Up!"

Pushing the Japanese pirates, Ding Xiu, who was covered in wounds, also kicked them.

Before long, just as the Japanese pirates were wailing, Zhang Cheng grabbed his hair and pressed him onto the guillotine.

"Kill him, kill him!"

Roaring in anger, the people shouted.

And listening to the people's words, Zhang Cheng also raised the ghost-head blade and slashed with his backhand.

"Splash!"

Just as the head fell into the box, the people roared competitively.

One can imagine how much fear the Japanese pirates had brought them over the years!

Staring at this scene in shock, the garrison Battalion Commander opened his mouth wide: "Magistrate Wu, this time you..."

"Beheaded two hundred, captured..."

Pointing at the Japanese pirates not far away, Wu Xin roared: "Zhang Xinzhi, wait a moment, leave one for this official, this official also wants to do it himself!" A few days later, Jin Ling sent troops.

Began to suppress bandits along the places where Japanese pirates appeared.

However, seeing the army moving slowly, Zhang Cheng knew that this was just for show.

Regarding these officials and gentry in the south, Zhang Cheng knows one truth: you must have military power to reason with them, otherwise, even if you kneel before them, they will only treat you like a dog!

Clenching his fists, Zhang Cheng fell silent.

The Sun and Moon are Bright, the difficulty of this task is simply as difficult as recovering the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures!

After about two months of military life, Zhang Cheng finally returned to Jin Ling.

However, this time, his commendation came down.

As someone who was saved by Zhang Cheng, Wu Xin could be said to have spared no praise.

And added to the merit of beheading, Zhang Cheng successfully got promoted.

However, he still gave the Battalion Commander two thousand taels of silver, otherwise he would have had to go elsewhere to be a Battalion Commander!

Returning to a small courtyard.

Ding Xiu looked at Zhang Cheng and couldn't help but frown: "Yo, changed your clothes?"

"From today on, please call me Battalion Commander Zhang!"

Looking at Ding Xiu, Zhang Cheng lifted his hem and sat down.

Looking at Zhang Cheng indifferently, Ding Xiu said with disgust: "Forget it, this Battalion Commander of yours was fought for with your life, I won't argue with you!"

But just as Zhang Cheng was talking and laughing with Ding Xiu, an Embroidered Uniform Guard walked in and said: "Battalion Commander Zhang, there is a transfer order from the capital... please go to the Southern Depot to report for duty in thirty days."

(Reading)

"Southern Depot?"

Hearing this name, Zhang Cheng was stunned for a moment, then frowned.

Because if the Northern Depot is a blade, then the Southern Depot is a dagger!

Because the object the Southern Depot monitors is the Northern Depot!

Thinking of this, Zhang Cheng took the document and said: "Thank you!"

"You're welcome, Battalion Commander Zhang! I've heard of your deeds, you are this!"

Raising his thumb, the Embroidered Uniform Guard smiled.

"Thank you for your trouble!"

Taking out two taels of silver and handing it to the other party, Zhang Cheng also smiled.

But just after the Embroidered Uniform Guard left, Ding Xiu said: "What's the situation? You weren't kicked out of the capital, how come they're calling you back, and it's the Southern Depot?"

"Some big shot noticed me! Just like I set my eyes on you!"

Looking at Ding Xiu, Zhang Cheng explained.

And after hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Ding Xiu was surprised: "Someone wants you to be a blade..."

"Yes, and I don't know which blind person chose me, it's really too funny!"

Revealing a playful smile, Zhang Cheng raised his eyebrows.

Because don't they know that Zhang Mou is the one who suppresses his superiors the most?

Twenty days passed in a flash.

Outside the Southern Depot government office, Zhang Cheng handed over his waist token and said: "Jin Ling Battalion Commander Zhang Cheng, here to report for duty!"

"Jin Ling Battalion Commander Zhang?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Embroidered Uniform Guard before him frowned and said: "Please come in!"

Following the person before him inside, Zhang Cheng saw a young man sitting above, wearing an imperial-bestowed bullfighting robe.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the youth said: "Do you know who I am?"

"Subordinate Zhang Cheng, greetings to the Commander Assistant!"

Politely raising his hand to salute, Zhang Cheng spoke.

"You can kill a hundred Japanese pirates alone, your martial arts are very high?"

Squinting, the Bai Hu before him inquired.

【Embroidered Uniform Guard!】

"Subordinate doesn't dare to accept, just life and death on the line, wanting to be loyal to His Majesty and serve the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"

Looking at Bai Hu, Zhang Cheng knew that his opportunity for this life had come.

Because this guy is just like him, neither is a fuel-efficient lamp!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 330 =====