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Volume 1: The Young Eagle Chapter 493: The Battle of the Iron Ridge

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    Sitting on the Grand Master's chair, Sun Chengzong's face was serious, and what he was holding in his hand was the eight-hundred-mile emergency report that had just been delivered.  But it was not sent to him, but to Chen Hong, the eunuch of the Liaodong Supervisory Army. Obviously this was the secret order of Emperor Tianqi.

    Glancing at Chen Hong who was sitting at the bottom, Sun Chengzong did not read the superstition but put it aside, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Chen, don't you know what is written in this letter?"

    After being slightly startled, Chen Hong didn't expect Sun Chengzong to ask such a question. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Your Majesty, we are just your Majesty's slaves. How can we know what is written in it? What's more, eunuchs are not allowed to participate in politics.  This is the ancestral precept of Emperor Taizu, how dare you violate it!¡±

    Looking at Chen Hong with admiration, Sun Chengzong said with emotion: "My father-in-law is so open-minded and so open-minded, he is very much like the ancients!"

    Although they said this, in fact, Sun Chengzong and Chen Hong didn't take it to heart. They both knew that eunuchs were not allowed to participate in politics. But did the Ming Dynasty really do this for more than two hundred years?  Which one, Liu Jin or Wang Zhen, was not a power eunuch who brought temporary disaster?

    "Your Excellency, you are exaggerating. How can an imperfect member of our family deserve such praise? Our family just came here to tell you that this letter was sent by Dongchang. It was not opened by anyone in the process, except for the Emperor and Your Excellency.  , no one knows what is written in it!" Chen Hong's face was very serious. Emperor Tianqi rarely did anything without telling Dongchang and the eunuchs. Now that he does it, it must be a top priority.

    Sun Chengzong nodded slowly. Naturally, Sun Chengzong knew the weight of this secret letter. I am afraid that Emperor Tianqi's plan for this battle is contained in it.  Picking up the letter again, Sun Chengzong smiled and said to Chen Hong: "Eunuch Chen, I'm rude!"

    "My lord, please!" Chen Hong naturally didn't say anything. With a calm smile on his face, he gently picked up the teacup on one side.  Liaodong is a land of bitter cold, and it is not easy to drink tea. If you want to drink the best tea, you can only go to Sun Chengzong. Sun Chengzong's tea was all sent by Emperor Tianqi.

    Without looking at Chen Hong again, he slowly tore open the letter and took out a few pieces of letter paper. Sun Chengzong lowered his head and slowly read it.  When he saw the handwriting on the letter paper, Sun Chengzong was very moved, and his eye circles were a little red even though he did not show any emotion at all.

    The handwriting on the paper is not neat, it is crooked and a little ugly.  In the eyes of someone like Sun Chengzong, who is well-read in poetry and books, such words are not even considered low-class. They can only be said to be written by Meng Tong.

    But when he saw such handwriting, Sun Chengzong suddenly felt as if he was in another world. What appeared in front of him was the young man who asked him for advice, the young man who talked about his ambitions.

    Sun Chengzong knew that the number of people in the Ming Dynasty who could get this letter could be counted on one hand.  After collecting his thoughts, Sun Chengzong read the contents of the letter.  The content is very simple. Emperor Tianqi expressed two levels of meaning. The first level was that he hoped that Sun Chengzong would send people to support Zunhua, and the number of people would not be too large.  The second meaning is also very simple. I hope Sun Chengzong can achieve some results.

    Gently putting down the letter in his hand, Sun Chengzong's face was unusually solemn. He lowered his head and thought for a while, then said to Chen Hong: "Eunuch Chen, I have read the emperor's secret decree, and now I have made plans. Everything below is considered a challenge."  General Guju. I wonder if Eunuch Chen would like to see your Majesty¡¯s secret order? Or is there anything you want to say?¡±

    Smiling at Sun Chengzong, Chen Hong quickly waved his hands and said: "You are kidding me, we are slaves, and the emperor's orders are imperial decrees. Since the emperor didn't let our family see it, then we can't see it. As for  Let¡¯s beat the drum and gather the generals. You don¡¯t need to ask our family about this. The emperor has told you that you will be solely responsible for the battle. We won¡¯t say a word!¡±

    Slowly stood up and cupped his fists towards Chen Hong. Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "My father-in-law is very righteous, so I will beat the drum and gather together, father-in-law, please!" He made a gesture of invitation.

    After Sun Chengzong stood up, Chen Hong did not dare to show any signs of neglect. It was time to fight!  This battle is absolutely crucial, and Chen Hong sees it clearly.  Although the imperial court was photographed because of the prestige of Emperor Tianqi, there are still some criticisms nowadays. Emperor Tianqi needs a big victory, and the Ming Dynasty needs a big victory!

    Sun Chengzong had just walked out of the house when the captain outside quickly reported: "Sir, Master Xiong and General Lu have already arrived in the living room!"

    Hearing the captain's report, Sun Chengzong turned back to Chen Hong and said with a smile: "You make me laugh, you don't understand the rules!"

    "They are all people who have made meritorious deeds on the battlefield. It is the right thing to want to fight. It is much better than being cowardly and afraid of war!" Chen Hong waved his hand with a smile and said quickly.

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    "Yes, sir!" The captain's face also became serious.But there is no need to beat the drum for gathering generals. Now that the drum for gathering prizes is sounded, it means there is going to be a war!

    The sound of drums resounded throughout the Governor's Mansion, followed by the sound of horns outside, and countless generals quickly gathered here.  Everyone's faces were filled with joy. They have been waiting here for several days and finally the day has come.

    The generals walked in one after another. As Xiong Tingbi, the Liaodong manager, entered, the hall was suddenly silent. Although everyone was excited, it did not mean that they were brainless.  The minimum person who can come here must be the deputy commander, and the rest are not eligible to participate.

    "The commander-in-chief has arrived!" With a shout, Sun Chengzong appeared in the hall in military uniform, with a blood-red cloak behind him and a sword hanging from his waist.  Three strands of long beard fluttered on his chest, showing the demeanor of a Confucian general.

    "Meet the Commander-in-Chief!" Everyone was busy greeting Sun Chengzong, and everyone knelt down to salute, including Xiong Tingbi who didn't have to kneel before him.

    Slowly walked to the front of the seat and sat down gently. Sun Chengzong said with a serious face: "Everyone, please get up!"

    Everyone got up and got ready. Sun Chengzong walked down from his seat, stood at the front, and said loudly: "Please order the flag and the sword!"

    With Sun Chengzong's shout, the king's order flag was erected, and a member of the Imperial Guard walked out with Shang Fang's sword in his arms.  Under the leadership of Sun Chengzong, everyone saluted Wang Ming's flag and Shang Fang Baojian.  After everything was done, Sun Chengzong returned to his chair, and everyone also sat down.

    His eyes swept over everyone's faces. Sun Chengzong's eyes were full of scrutiny, and he finally said loudly: "Everyone, I won't say anything more. Everyone knows the situation. Now that the emperor's decree has arrived, I will  I hope you will work together and succeed in this battle.¡±

    "I obey Jun's orders!" Everyone shouted in unison, and the roof seemed to be shaking.

    Nodding with satisfaction, Sun Chengzong continued: "Jiannu has already invaded the Great Wall, and the emperor ordered me to send people to support Zunhua City. Several cavalry commanders, which of you is willing to lead your troops to support Zunhua?"

    As soon as Sun Chengzong finished speaking, a young man below suddenly stood up. It was Sun Chengzong's apprentice Lu Xiangsheng.  At this time, Lu Xiangsheng was wearing a suit of armor, and what was hanging on his waist was not a sword but a steel knife. He walked out with a determined look and said: "Commander Qi, I am willing to lead my troops to the rescue of Zunhua City."

    "Commander! I am willing to lead my troops to rescue Zunhua City!" The second person to stand up was Cao Wenzhao, his tone was unusually serious and firm.

    Immediately afterwards, the other two people also stood up. No one was an idiot. The main force of establishing slaves was in Zunhua. Those who wanted to have a good fight had no choice but to go to Zunhua.  Looking across everyone's faces, Sun Chengzong nodded with satisfaction. This kind of enthusiasm was quite rare.

    When he saw Lu Xiangsheng¡¯s pleading eyes, Sun Chengzong felt quite complicated, but this emotion was suppressed in an instant.  Reaching out to pick up the token, Sun Chengzong said loudly: "Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao stepped forward to receive the order!"

    The two people took a step forward at the same time and replied loudly: "The end is here!"

    "I order you two to lead your troops to support Zunhua City. When you get there, you must obey the orders of Master Sun, the commander of the reinforcements!" After saying this, Sun Chengzong handed the token in his hand to the ordering soldier, who gave it to two more people.

    When the two people received the token, Sun Chengzong continued: "Go!"

    "I resign from my post!" The two people packed their luggage at the same time, turned and walked outside. Also leaving at the same time were Lu Xiangsheng's deputy He Shixian and Cao Wenzhao's deputy Zhao Lejiao.

    After the four people left, Sun Chengzong glanced at the middle man's face, stood up slowly, and said loudly: "Go back and get ready. Early tomorrow morning, the whole army will march to the iron mountain!"

    Everyone present was stunned. No one expected that Sun Chengzong would make such a decision. You must know that since the Battle of Saarhu, the Ming Army has never taken the initiative to attack.  Everyone looked at each other, and many people were worried. Will this time become the second Sal Hu again?

    But this is not a place for military discussions. Everyone can only obey orders. Everyone stood up, bowed respectfully to Sun Chengzong, and said, "Yes!"

    "Go back and get ready! If anyone disobeys orders and violates military laws, he will be severely punished!" Sun Chengzong looked stern and waved his hand to signal everyone to leave.

    Soon there was no one in the lobby. Everyone walked out, except for one person. This person was Xiong Tingbi, the Liaodong manager.  He was looking at Sun Chengzong with a smile, but the worry on his brows did not escape Sun Chengzong's eyes at all.

    "Fei Bai, do you have anything to say?" Sun Chengzong looked at Xiong Tingbi, stood up slowly, and asked with a smile.

    "Sir, will we send troops to recapture Tieling now?"??A little too early?  We are not ready. Is it too hasty to send troops like this?  Xiong Tingbi looked at Sun Chengzong and said with a hint of inquiry.

    Waved his hand, Sun Chengzong pondered for a moment and said: "This is not the place to talk, let's go to the back to talk!"

    Nodding, Xiong Tingbi followed Sun Chengzong to the back!  (To be continued.)
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