Zhu Xiong Ying wanted to conduct some pilot projects in Beiping, which seemed to present a slight problem, but it wasn't too difficult.
When Song Zhong of the Embroidered Uniform Guard arrived, Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but marvel at their strength. Among these craftsmen were many Embroidered Uniform Guard members; they were virtually everywhere, making it easier for Zhu Xiong Ying to gather intelligence.
Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the secret report. Some officials mistreated the artisans, and some embezzled their rations and wages. These were naturally the focus of his supervision. However, the report also included some artisans who were highly skilled and had a good reputation.
Zhu Xiong Ying naturally needed to be clear about these matters. He needed to study them carefully. If he couldn't be clear about them, he wouldn't be able to execute his plans well.
As Zhu Xiong Ying was carefully reading the secret report, Wang Cheng En excitedly ran over, "Your Highness, great news!"
Zhu Xiong Ying raised his head and asked with a smile, "Is it a military report from the Duke of Wei and the Duke of Cao?"
Wang Chengen knelt down excitedly, holding the military report aloft. Song Zhong glanced at Zhu Xiong Ying before taking the report from Wang Chengen and handing it to Zhu Xiong Ying.
Xu Yungong and Li Jinglong continued their sweeping campaign against several small tribes of the Northern Yuan, capturing over 31,000 men and women, and more than 20 local officials such as tribal chiefs and magistrates. They also seized over 200,000 head of livestock, including horses, camels, cattle, and sheep!
This was no small sum, which greatly pleased Zhu Xiong Ying. This time, the Ming army wasn't going to fight, but to train troops and seize resources, both people and livestock, which were of utmost importance and were the primary objectives.
Zhu Xiong Ying nodded in satisfaction, then said, "Give these to Lord Li and let him arrange their distribution. Song Zhong, immediately summon the civil and military officials remaining in the city to accompany me out of the city to welcome the royal army. All rewards and punishments for the soldiers must be confirmed by the relevant authorities immediately. Those who have rendered meritorious service must not have their rewards withheld; any such behavior will be severely punished!"
Zhu Xiong Ying was in a good mood and immediately sent Zhuo Jing, Ru Chang, and Yan Zhenzhi to Fulong Palace.
After arranging personnel and resource allocation, it's also necessary to determine the rewards for meritorious officials. Meanwhile, good news should be sent to Old Zhu in Tianjin, as along with the military report, Xu Yungong and Li Jinglong have also sent a list of soldiers recommended for merit.
Zhu Xiong Ying carefully studied the list, looking at a relatively familiar name, "Qiu Fu?"
This seems to be Uncle Si's core group, hailed as the number one meritorious official of the Jingnan Campaign. However, this man, who came from a military background, was originally just a centurion of the Yanshan Guard. At the same time, Zhu Neng, the son of Zhu Liang, the deputy commander of the Yanshan Central Guard, also came into Zhu Xiong Ying's sights.
Zhu Neng came from a military background and is currently only a minor commander. He is honest and simple by nature, brave in battle, and dares to charge into battle. Zhu Neng himself is also like this, possessing extraordinary strength, being a skilled warrior, and also having some strategic acumen.
Zhu Xiong Ying couldn't help but laugh. Could this be a meritorious official who helped quell the rebellion?
Let's catch them all in one fell swoop. Actually, when Zhu Xiong Ying arrived in Beiping before, he had people investigate. Although he didn't find these people then, it was only shortly after his arrival. Moreover, Zhu Xiong Ying felt that those people were just nameless nobodys at the moment, and it would be unusual for him to make a big fuss about finding them.
The renowned Zhang Yu was actually the Privy Councilor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and had fled to the Mongolian steppe with Emperor Shun of Yuan. He had only recently surrendered to the Ming Dynasty and participated in the Battle of Buyur Lake with Lan Yu, where he was appointed as the Deputy Commander of Jinan Guard and later promoted to the position of Commander of Anqing Guard.
Zhang Yu is currently fighting against the barbarians in the southwest with Lan Yu. He is not a general, but he is a mid-to-high-ranking military officer.
It's not necessarily that Zhu Xiong Ying is weakening Fourth Uncle; the main issue is that Fourth Uncle really poses no threat nowadays. It's not that Yao Guangxiao is constantly chanting Buddhist scriptures, nor that Zhu Xiong Ying has seized these generals.
Zhu Xiong Ying had many elite troops and generals under his command, but in his view, these people who had made great contributions in history had a relatively high success rate, so it was naturally worthwhile for Zhu Xiong Ying to train them a little.
Zhu Xiong Ying will have many opportunities to use his martial skills in the future, so it won't hurt to have more knowledge in both civil and military affairs.
Fu Rang watched enviously as everyone else made contributions, but he remained Zhu Xiong Ying's personal guard.
Although his father was the Duke of Ying, a general under the Crown Prince, Fu Rang's eldest brother married Princess Shouchun and was now a驸马都尉 (Imperial Son-in-Law Commandant). His second brother was adopted by his uncle. His fourth brother died in battle in Yunnan.
Fu Rang still longed to go to the battlefield and wanted the opportunity to lead troops into battle.
Zhu Xiong Ying naturally knew what Fu Rang was thinking, so she said, "Don't be ungrateful. Your eldest brother is now my uncle-in-law, and your second brother has been adopted out. The Duke of Ying is hoping that you can inherit the family business. Don't go to the battlefield at such a young age."
Fu Rang, this impetuous man, said directly, "Your Highness, my fourth brother followed our father into battle. It is an honor for a true man to die on the battlefield, wrapped in a horse's hide! Your Highness, I hope Your Highness will grant me permission, but this humble general still wishes to go to the Nine Borders!"
"You scoundrel!" Zhu Xiong Ying shouted, "The Duke of Ying has already lost his young son..."
Fu Rang grew anxious and even dared to interrupt Zhu Xiong Ying, "Your Highness, if my younger brother can die in battle, why can't I, as his elder brother? Besides, although my elder brother is a驸马都尉 (Imperial Son-in-Law Commandant), I don't need to bear the burden of the Fu family's lineage! Your Highness, please allow me to go to the battlefield!"
Zhu Xiong Ying was quite fond of this overly simple-minded bodyguard. Fu Youde himself was renowned for his bravery, second only to Zhu Xiong Ying's maternal grandfather, Chang Yuchun. Fu Youde's sons were also all courageous and valiant in battle.
Of course, Fu Youde was not just a reckless brute; he was also a very experienced strategist. Fu Rang, on the other hand, only learned bravery.
Zhu Xiong Ying thought for a moment, then asked, "Do you know how many people want to become my personal guards?"
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