Chapter 352

The capital in early summer was like a fire cage.

But even so, the people's enthusiasm was very high.

Forbidden City, West Garden,

When he learned of the victory in Datong, the Jiajing Emperor couldn't help but ask: "Is this matter true?"

"Your Majesty, it's an eight-hundred-li urgent report! A great victory! Commander Zhang Cheng and Vice Regional Commander Wang Fang led the Datong garrison to launch a night raid, defeating sixty thousand Mongols in one fell swoop, capturing twenty thousand, killing ten thousand, and even bringing back Anda's head!"

Looking at the Jiajing Emperor before him, Jia Jingzhong's face was full of excitement.

Because how long had it been since the Great Ming had such a victory report?

"Good, good, good!"

Slapping his thigh, the Jiajing Emperor couldn't help but stand up, wearing his Taoist robe and pacing back and forth: "This battle is truly satisfying!"

Hearing the Jiajing Emperor's words, Jia Jingzhong hurriedly said: "Presenting the chieftain tomorrow, what does Your Majesty think?"

"I remember Qiu Luan was recommended by Yan Shifan? Since that's the case, let Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites Zhang Juzheng go!"

Speaking of this, the Jiajing Emperor's eyes flashed with light: "Trash, as a Regional Commander, he was actually assassinated!"

Thinking of this, the Jiajing Emperor couldn't help but feel disgusted.

Because if Qiu Luan hadn't been assassinated, how could this situation of a desperate fight have occurred?

He could imagine how Zhang Cheng had launched the surprise attack with a heart of certain death.

Because a Regional Commander being assassinated would implicate everyone from top to bottom!

"By the way, issue a decree, transfer Embroidered Uniform Guard Commander Zhang Cheng to be the Regional Commander of the Two Provinces Naval Forces, and confer upon him the title of Vice Minister of the Ministry of War!"

Looking at Jia Jingzhong below, a glimmer of light flashed in the Jiajing Emperor's eyes.

"Ah? Your Majesty, Zhang Xinzhi is only twenty-something years old!"

Looking at the Jiajing Emperor in surprise, Jia Jingzhong was also stunned.

"What does it matter if he is young? Since he can fight, I will hand over the sea patrol to him!"

Looking at Jia Jingzhong, the Jiajing Emperor was also angered by the Japanese pirates in Jiangnan.

Because in the past few months, every once in a while, there were incidents of Japanese pirates coming ashore.

Thinking that since Zhang Cheng could fight so well, the Jiajing Emperor might as well hand over the trouble in the south to him to handle.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Bowing his hands, Jia Jingzhong couldn't help but exclaim.

Because last time, when he brought Zhang Cheng into the West Garden, he told him that he had walked this path for thirty years.

But what was the result? In just two short years, he had ascended to the heavens in one step from outside the door!

Jia Jingzhong: Damn it, if you can fight so well, why didn't you go be a soldier?

Zhang Cheng: I wasn't selected!

The next day, the capital,

The Great Ming royal banners fluttered.

Facing the shouts of thousands of people, a continuous stream of soldiers appeared.

Leading them were seven hundred Embroidered Uniform Guards, followed by a large number of shackled captives.

Watching this scene, the people of the Great Ming shouted one after another: "Long live the Great Ming, long live the Great Ming!"

"Smash them to death!"

Holding the fruits and vegetables in their hands, the boiling crowd was instantly ignited.

Accompanied by the captives being smashed until they were dizzy, the crowd began to shout "Long live the Emperor" again.

Looking at the faces appearing in the crowd, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile.

Because no matter what, the propaganda work of the Embroidered Uniform Guard was truly well done.

Before the Forbidden City, Zhang Cheng dismounted and then bowed his hands forward.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng also didn't expect that in less than a month since they parted, the other party had already stepped on the blue cloud ladder and soared upward!

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Commander Zhang Cheng, loyal to the monarch and serving the country, in times of danger, resolved the siege of Datong. Now conferred as Regional Commander of the Two Provinces Naval Forces, titled Vice Minister of the Ministry of War..."

"Respect this!"

But just after Zhang Juzheng finished reading the last sentence, Zhang Cheng's head was buzzing.

Because wasn't he an Embroidered Uniform Guard? Why was he going to be a Naval Regional Commander?

And it was two provinces, what did this mean?

"Regional Commander Zhang, why don't you thank the Emperor?"

Seeing that Zhang Cheng hadn't reacted, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but cough.

"Subject Zhang Cheng thanks His Majesty!"

Stepping forward to receive the imperial decree, Zhang Cheng muttered: "Zhang Taiyue, what is this situation?" "The Jiangnan region has had some serious Japanese pirate issues recently, His Majesty intends for you to go and govern them!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng hurriedly explained.

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes and say: "Governing Japanese pirates, that's my specialty!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, Zhang Juzheng really wanted to say, have you ever fought Japanese pirates, why are you speaking so arrogantly?

But once he thought of Zhang Cheng's history of success, Zhang Juzheng fell silent.

Because this guy seemed to have really held a saber alone and chased Japanese pirates to hack them, which was how he was promoted to an Embroidered Uniform Guard Battalion Commander, right?

"Present the captives!"

Accompanied by the shouts of the Ministry of Rites officials behind him, a continuous stream of captives was taken away.

Under a series of rituals, Zhang Cheng could be said to have become a marionette, following Zhang Juzheng through one set after another.

"I will absolutely never present captives again!"

Sitting on the steps with a face full of exhaustion, Zhang Cheng took off his helmet and looked at Zhang Juzheng beside him.

Standing to the side, Zhang Juzheng glanced at Zhang Cheng and said: "Vulgar, get up!"

"You should at least pull me up; no matter what, we can be considered to be in the same boat, right?"

Looking at Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but chuckle.

"Don't act like a bandit; Zhang Mou is a scholar!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but feel disgusted.

"Heh, I am well-versed in the Three Character Classic!"

Extending his hand, Zhang Cheng looked at Zhang Juzheng before him.

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And looking at Zhang Cheng, Zhang Juzheng also slowly extended his hand and pulled him up.

But just as the sunset sprinkled on the two of them, it slowly lengthened their shadows!

Capital, in the imperial-bestowed courtyard,

On the table filled with various delicacies, Ding Xiu was clamping fish meat into his mouth and said: "Junior brother, you try this, it's delicious!"

Looking at Ding Xiu, who was covered in bandages, Jin Yichuan couldn't help but say: "Senior brother, slow down, no one is fighting you for it!"

"Oh my, junior brother, you don't know, senior brother was almost killed by this bastard. Five hundred people, five hundred people charging at three thousand Mongol cavalry, does he think he's Chu Bawang?"

Pointing at Zhang Cheng with his chopsticks, Ding Xiu couldn't help but complain.

Hearing Ding Xiu's words, Zhang Cheng also said with annoyance: "You still have the nerve to blame me? Who was it back then that saw Anda and desperately told me to go up and slaughter him!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng awkwardly, Ding Xiu fell silent.

Because it seemed he had been even crazier back then, because he knew that after Anda was beheaded, they would definitely be promoted and rewarded!

"Regional Commander of the Two Provinces Naval Forces, Second Rank, Lord Zhang!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng excitedly, Lu Jianxing beside him couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

Because he also wanted to charge on the grassland for a wave, to become a marquis!

But looking at Lu Jianxing beside him, Shen Lian hurriedly said: "Eldest brother, calm down, this is a life-risking matter!"

"Not talented, I am now also Fourth Rank, Cavalry Commandant! Appointed as Garrison Commander..."

Clamping a piece of meat into his mouth, Ding Xiu couldn't help but praise: "Excellent!"

Looking at his senior brother's appearance, Jin Yichuan's mouth twitched, because he seemed to be only a Squad Leader, right?

And eldest brother Lu Jianxing was only a Battalion Commander! This was only promoted after the last "persuading surrender"!

"This trip to Jiangnan will definitely not be smooth sailing, I hope Lord Zhang will take good care of my senior brother!"

Raising his wine glass, Jin Yichuan hurriedly spoke up.

"He take care of me? What kind of joke are you making? On the battlefield, it has always been me taking care of him! Junior brother, we don't beg others!"

Looking at Jin Yichuan, Ding Xiu spoke with a face full of dominance.

And looking at Ding Xiu, Jin Yichuan said: "Senior brother, if you go to Jiangnan, you can find Master and the others for help!"

"Master?"

Thinking of this, Ding Xiu couldn't help but frown, seemingly considering what price their sect could sell for!

(End of chapter)