Chapter 241: Shanzi Camp? Qi's Army! Troops from five provinces!

"Your Majesty, I, Hu Zongxian, pay my respects to you."

"Your Majesty, I, Qi Jiguang, pay my respects to you."

"Zhejiang Road troops, pay homage to His Majesty!"

In front of Wanshou Palace.

Led by Hu Zongxian and Qi Jiguang, everyone shouted in unison.

Jiajing clenched his hands into fists under his Taoist robe.

Huang Jin took small steps forward and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Minister Hu, General Qi, and our meritorious officers and soldiers from Zhejiang Province are all here."

At this moment, Jiajing's blood boiled just by looking at these soldiers in armor and carrying swords.

Only when he heard Huang Jin's call did he react.

"it is good!"

Jiajing shouted loudly, then waved his hand and said, "I am in the capital, ruling with ease. For years, I have been worried about the Japanese invasion in the southeast. Now the Japanese invasion has been completely eliminated in Zhejiang Province. This is due to the blessing of our ancestors and the blood of our soldiers! I have already set up a banquet in the Wanshou Palace. Are you willing to practice battle formations for me, and then follow me into the palace to drink a full cup of wine together!"

"willing!"

"willing!"

"willing!"

Under the leadership of Qi Jiguang, there was a thunderous applause in front of the Wanshou Palace.

The Minister of Rites Yan Ne and the Minister of Punishments Pan En, who were standing behind the emperor, were frightened by the sudden outburst and trembled all over.

Yan Shaoting and Hu Zongxian walked to the palace gate.

Qi Jiguang turned around, his face serious, and raised his arms: "Form a formation!"

Immediately.

Under everyone's gaze, the officers and soldiers who were originally in marching formation had quickly changed their formation.

Yan Shaoting glanced at Hu Zongxian.

Old Hu immediately saluted and said, "Your Majesty, the troops led by Qi Jiguang are practicing the military tactics and battle formations written by Qi Jiguang. This formation is called the Mandarin Duck Formation. Whenever they fight against the Japanese pirates, they will win!"

Jiajing nodded, staring with wide eyes at the officers and soldiers in front of the palace gate who quickly formed a mandarin duck formation and then began to rush towards the palace gate.

"kill!"

"kill!"

"kill!"

Yan Ne and Paine, who were already frightened, quickly took a step back with their faces turning pale.

Yan Shaoting turned around and looked at the two of them, feeling a bit of contempt in his heart.

On the contrary, Jiajing, although his officers and soldiers seemed to be about to charge towards him, did not move at all.

"it is good!"

"My soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are brave and incomparable!"

Jiajing's face flushed, his eyes were bright, and he clapped his hands repeatedly.

At this time, Qi Jiguang shouted again: "Change the formation!"

Hu Zongxian immediately followed up and said, "Qi Jiguang's troops don't only have the Mandarin Duck Formation. They can adapt to the situation when defending against the enemy. After the Mandarin Duck Formation, this formation is called the Three Talents Formation, which is the most ferocious."

Following Hu Zongxian’s introduction.

In Jiajing's sight.

Led by Qi Jiguang, this army of only dozens of people was as ferocious as a tiger descending from the mountain.

No matter how powerful the enemy is, it will be torn into powder by these people.

After a while of practice.

The troops have re-formed their battle formations.

Qi Jiguang also strode to the front of the emperor, clasped his fists and bowed.

"Your Majesty, the military drill is over! Please give your instructions!"

At this moment, Jiajing felt that he could hardly breathe.

After a while.

He let out a long sigh.

Look at Yan Shaoting and Hu Zongxian in front of him.

Then he looked at Qi Jiguang and the dozens of soldiers who were standing in front of him with their heads held high and their chests puffed out, like a mountain range.

"it is good!"

Yan Shaoting glanced at Old Yan who was standing behind the emperor.

Seeing Old Yan nodded.

Yan Shaoting immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, with General Qi leading the troops in Zhejiang, our dynasty is like having a huge mountain guarding the southeast coast. From now on, those Japanese bandits will no longer be able to gain any power! I congratulate Your Majesty for having such a brave general as General Qi, and I congratulate Your Majesty for having such brave and unparalleled soldiers under General Qi's command!"

Jiajing's forehead was already oozing with sweat because of excitement.

He opened his mouth and shouted again and again: "Good, good, good!"

"I have often heard the common people say that it is easy to shake a mountain, but it is difficult to shake Yue's army!"

"Today I can also say that my Ming Dynasty already has an unshakable army!"

After saying this, Jiajing looked at Qi Jiguang and waved.

Qi Jiguang immediately stepped forward with a bow.

Jiajing smiled and said, "I know you. Yan Shaoting recommended you to me many times. He didn't recommend the wrong person, and I didn't trust the wrong person."

Qi Jiguang clasped his fists and bowed his head, saying: "It is our duty to serve your majesty loyally and to our country. I have no regrets even if I die!"

"I don't want you to die!"

Jiajing immediately said, then turned to look at the ministers behind him, and finally looked at Qi Jiguang: "Today, I will grant you the officers and soldiers under your command, named Shanzi Camp!

"I hope that one day, my Ming Dynasty will also have a saying that it is easier to shake a mountain than to shake Qi's army!

"The Shanzi Camp of the Qi Family Army is the mountain that we and the Ming Dynasty rely on to defend against the enemy! Suppress all enemy chieftains!"

Yan Shaoting's brows suddenly raised.

Mountain Camp?
That's not important.

However, from today onwards, the three words "Qi Family Army" can be used openly.

Qi Jiguang had never imagined that the emperor would not only reward him, but also give his troops a camp name.

Zhu Shitai, Li Yun and others behind him were also excited.

"Your Majesty, thank you for naming our camp Shanziying!"

"We, your Majesty, will serve you as your vanguard and wipe out any enemy that dares to invade us!"

then.

Even Jiajing was so excited that he actually disregarded the rules and personally took Qi Jiguang's arm in public, leading him and a group of soldiers, and marched straight into the Wanshou Palace where a banquet had already been set up.

Sitting on the throne.

All the bead curtains in front of me were drawn up today.

Jiajing looked at Hu Zongxian and Qi Jiguang who were sitting closest to the left.

Especially the extremely capable Qi Jiguang. Jiajing's eyes were filled with undisguised affection.

It would be great if such a brave general could be stationed in the capital to guard it!
Jiajing couldn't help but have endless fantasies in his mind.

And wait until the banquet is halfway through.

Yan Shaoting saw the old Taoist priest who was already a little drunk.

He held the wine glass quietly, walked past the crowd and came behind Old Yan.

Yan Song understood immediately.

He raised the wine glass in his hand and looked at the emperor on the throne.

"Your Majesty, today Zhejiang Province has finally pacified the Japanese invasion that has plagued our dynasty for many years. I congratulate the Ming Dynasty and Your Majesty!"

Jiajing was filled with joy at this moment, and immediately raised his glass and said, "This is also the credit of the cabinet's many years of planning. You and I, the emperor and his subjects, let's drink this cup together! Everyone, fill your cups too!"

When Jiajing put down his wine glass.

Yan Song added, "Your Majesty, the reason why Zhejiang was able to quell the Japanese invasion so quickly this time is that in addition to having talented generals like General Qi commanding the troops at the front, there are also people like Hu Zongxian who are in charge of the rear and mobilize people from all sides, which allows the soldiers at the front to concentrate on fighting."

Jiajing took the opportunity to look at Hu Zongxian.

Hu Zongxian also had a ruddy complexion, but he sat still, looking very steady.

Jiajing immediately smiled and said, "Your talent is rare in the country. You have worked hard in the southeast over the years, Mr. Hu!"

Hu Zongxian quickly raised his glass to toast.

After the two of them drank the wine.

Yan Song began to persuade him, "Your Majesty, although the Japanese invasion in Zhejiang has been completely eradicated, the southeastern regions, such as Nanzhili, Fujian, and Guangdong, are still being harassed by Japanese pirates. I think that since Hu Zongxian has been granted the title of Minister of War by Your Majesty, why not keep him in Beijing and coordinate the fight against the Japanese in the southeastern provinces as the Minister of War?"

After Yan Song spoke.

Ouyang Bijin, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, who had recently been favored by Jiajing, immediately followed up and said, "Your Majesty, the Japanese invasion has not been eliminated in several provinces in the southeast. Minister Hu was previously the Governor-General of Zhejiang and the Governor of Zhejiang, and he can devote himself to the suppression of the Japanese in Zhejiang. Now, why not do as Lord Yan said and keep Minister Hu in the Ministry of War in the capital to focus on the suppression of the Japanese in the southeast provinces."

Yuan Wei looked at Yan Song and Ouyang Bijin.

He looked at Hu Zongxian who was sitting in his seat motionless.

This Lord Yuan had something in his mind.

He immediately saluted and said, "I second the proposal. Minister Hu has experience in planning and suppressing the Japanese pirates in Zhejiang. If he is now in charge of the Ministry of War in the capital, he will definitely be able to properly plan and suppress the Japanese pirates in the southeastern provinces."

Yuan Wei spoke.

The Minister of Personnel Guo Pu naturally followed up on the spot: "I second the proposal. Minister Hu can be stationed in the Ministry of War in the capital and plan the suppression of the Japanese in the southeastern provinces!"

Gao Gong was not originally planning to participate.

But thinking that the imperial court would begin to rectify the administration of officials according to the performance evaluation system this year, this matter could not be separated from the support of the Yan family.

After careful consideration.

Gao Gong immediately cupped his hands and said, "I also second your opinion. Minister Hu's years of contributions and experience are enough for him to stay in the capital and take charge of the task of suppressing the Japanese in the southeast."

Gao Gong even spoke up and seconded the motion.

There is no reason for the Minister of Revenue Gao Yao not to follow suit.

Gao Gong immediately clasped his fists and said, "I also second the proposal."

With so many people speaking up.

Jiajing had already been moved in his heart.

At this time, Yan Shaoting stood up, bowed and nodded, saying, "Your Majesty, the mulberry trees planted in the southeast last year have begun to sprout and grow new leaves this year. The tens of millions of silk business that was finalized with the Spanish merchant Bo Fugui last year must also be completed and delivered this year. If the Japanese invasion of the southeast coast continues, foreign merchants may worry about whether the sea route is smooth and safe. I think the southeast coastal provinces should also speed up the suppression of the Japanese invasion."

This statement came out.

Jiajing had already made up his mind.

The Japanese threat on the southeast coast must be resolved as soon as possible!
How to solve?

Use Hu Zongxian, an experienced person!

The logic is very reasonable.

Jiajing immediately looked at Hu Zongxian: "Hu Ruzhen."

Hu Zongxian's shoulders shook and his breathing became faster.

He clearly remembered what Yan Shaoting said to him when he went to Beijing to explain the situation the last time the Xin'an River dike in Zhejiang was destroyed.

"Does Hu Butang want to take a step further?"

now.

The opportunity really came.

Hu Zongxian did not hesitate at all. He immediately stood up, clasped his fists, walked to the emperor, and knelt down.

"Your Highness, Hu Zongxian, listen respectfully to the Holy Word!"

Jiajing smiled and said, "If I use you, I will keep you in the military department of the capital and allow you to focus on the suppression of the Japanese in the southeastern provinces. Can you tell me how many years it will take to suppress the Japanese threat in the southeastern coastal areas?"

Hu Zongxian replied, "If Your Majesty allows me to stay in the capital and take charge of the suppression of the Japanese in the southeastern provinces, I can guarantee that the coastal navy will be reorganized this year to ensure that our foreign trade sea routes are unimpeded.

"However, the causes of the Japanese invasion in the southeastern coastal areas, such as Nanzhili, Fujian, and Guangdong, are complex, and I dare not guarantee to Your Majesty when they will be completely eliminated. However, based on the results of Zhejiang Province, if the court is united and ensures that the frontline soldiers have sufficient military supplies and food, all parties will have sufficient troops.

I guarantee that within five years, the Japanese threat that has plagued our dynasty for so many years in the southeastern coastal provinces will be eliminated! "

Jiajing's eyes turned.

It took five years to completely quell the Japanese invasion along the southeast coast.

This time was not what he wanted.

But if Hu Zongxian could ensure the reorganization of the navy and guarantee the smooth and safe sea routes, then there would be no problems with the silk business agreed upon by the imperial court and foreign merchants.

in this way.

That's acceptable.

Jiajing immediately slammed the table and said, "Good! Since you, Hu Ruzhen, dare to make a promise, I will allow you to stay in the Ministry of War in the capital and focus on suppressing the Japanese in the southeastern provinces."

"In the southeastern provinces, the officers and soldiers of the military camps in Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Guangdong are all under your command. The troops in Jiangxi are under your control and dispatch to prepare for the suppression of the Japanese along the coast!"

"I will give you the title of Left Vice-Minister of the Metropolitan Censorate. All officials of the five provinces, big and small, who are involved in the suppression of the Japanese will be under your command!"

Hu Zongxian's heart beat faster.

In an instant.

He became the most powerful official in the Ming Dynasty.

The troops of the four southeastern provinces are all under his jurisdiction.

The troops in Jiangxi Province were under his own control and dispatch.

The troops of five provinces are all under his control!
All officials of all ranks in the five provinces, as long as they are involved in the matter of suppressing the Japanese pirates, must also be under his control.

This is tremendous trust and authority.

Hu Zongxian suppressed his excitement and clenched his fists.

"Your Majesty, Hu Zongxian, accepts your order and thanks you!"

"I will definitely live up to your majesty's trust and put an end to the Japanese invasion along our coast in one fell swoop!"

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