1952: Promotion
As the Ming general Wang Xianrong and his 10,000 soldiers fought from Pattaya to Manila, Ancheng was surrounded and could not be completed. Countless trenches were dug up around Ancheng, and the dug out earth and rocks built up earth mountains on the spot. On the earth mountains, the Ming army established a number of forts and positions.
Wang Xianrong brought not only soldiers, but also a large number of long-range weapons such as artillery and mortars. The Tiger Dynasty army in Ancheng, facing the crazy operations of Ming soldiers outside the city, did not even launch a tentative counterattack, except for watching.
In response to such a situation, Qin Feng judged that something must have happened to Danxi. Think about it, an old man in his sixties, who had been exhausted after several months of sailing on the sea, did not get the desired result, but suffered a heavy blow. His weak body was also a problem.
Now that the encirclement has been completed, the enemy in Ancheng cannot escape, and the battle in Manila has come to an end, so Qin Feng naturally has no reason to stay here again.
Qin Feng did not want to see an emperor of a distant dynasty whom he must be killed, even if this person was also a legend.
The war in Manila was fully handed over to Commander Chen Ci.
The Dachu battle battle formation arrived at Manila Port again and prepared to pick up Qin Feng.
Following the Dachu, there were also soldiers from the 600 Fire Death Camp led by Fan Chang.
After a roundabout battle with Stenson's left wing, more than 900 officers and soldiers of the Fire Death Battalion who participated in the battle now only have more than 600 people left. Under the command of Fan Chang, the more than 600 people lined up to welcome the arrival of Emperor Qin Feng.
They were originally the emperor's personal guards who were left by King Qin Wu of Qi, and as the Fire Death Camp, they were originally the emperor's personal army.
The more than 600 people who survived the cruel war were completely different from those who had left Yuejing City. The young and frivolous ones they had before could not see, and were replaced by calmness and a restrained murderous intent. Qin Feng stood in front of them for a long time and nodded.
This is the Fire Death Camp he is familiar with. From these people, he saw the vague appearance of the Old Death Camp. There will be no more troops like his former Old Death Camp. It would be amazing to be able to leave some of their heritage.
"It's done well." Qin Feng Potian patted Fan Chang on the shoulder in panic, "You are really good at leading the troops. Xiao Wu's persistence has his own reason. It seems that he still knows people."
"At the end, the most important trust will be borne by His Highness the King of Qi, and a thousand soldiers have now been lost by one third." Fan Chang lowered his head with some shame.
"How can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?" Qin Feng said with emotion: "As a soldier, if you want to reach a certain level, you can only water it with blood. Although one-third of the casualties were a little more, this time I was fighting against strange Westerners. It is rare to fight like this under the darkness of my eyes. I heard that the number of enemies you annihilated is very good and worth it."
"Thank you for your affirmation. I will work harder and live up to the importance of Your Highness and Your Majesty." Fan Chang said excitedly.
"Let's wait and see." Qin Feng smiled and said, "Since Mahou left, the Liehuo Death Camp has not set up a commander. The general of the Central War Zone has been the same. The war begins, and the monks don't have much time to take care of them. In the future, this personal guard will be handed over to Xiao Wu, and he will be the commander. After returning to Beijing, you go and take the position as the deputy commander. Before you enter Beijing, was you the deputy general of Fuyuan Camp?"
"yes."
"Well, this is not an exception. Upgrading to another level is also the most powerful affirmation of your contribution. Just like that!" Qin Feng nodded at Fan Chang, turned around and walked towards the Dachu on the dock.
Fan Chang's face was flushed with excitement. From the deputy general of Fuyuan Camp to the deputy general of the Liehuo Death Camp, it seemed that he had only been promoted to one level, but the gap between the two sides was something that everyone could understand.
Fuyuan Camp is a field army, while the Liehuo Death Camp is the emperor's personal army. Moreover, although the current Liehuo Death Camp is commanded, His Highness King Qi serves as the deputy general of the Liehuo Death Camp and will become the actual main general of the Liehuo Death Camp. Fan Chang never dreamed that one day he would directly command the symbolic battle camp of the Ming army. Not to mention anything else, just fighting under the Fire War Sword Skeleton Banner, the whole person's spirit would be completely different.
This step is a bit big. Now Fan Chang can be said to have truly entered the ranks of senior generals of the Ming Dynasty. He is less than 30 years old. In the army, he is the youngest group. Even Li Xiaoya, who is in the power camp, is older than him. The only one who can compare with him is Mahou. However, who is Mahou? He has been following His Majesty since he was fourteen years old and serving His Majesty with His Majesty. I am afraid that even the Wild Dog Monk cannot compare with him.
Mahou is now classified as Zhou Jiyun, a commander of the Kunling War Zone. The battle camp he led is absolutely unique. The number of people is 10,000, and the organization is half of the ordinary war camp. More importantly, Mahou's battle camp was named Liehuo Camp by the emperor. This is the name of this war camp. In Kunling War Zone, the only general who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Mahou is Jiang Shangyan, who commands 10,000 cavalry. Mahou's troops are equally important in infantry and cavalry. This shows the emperor's trust and preference for Mahou.
Until he led his subordinates to the Great Chu, Fan Chang's heart was still in a state of turmoil.
"Congratulations to Brother Fan." One-eyed general Zhou Li bowed to Fan Chang with a smile.
"Old General Zhou, don't kill me." Fan Chang quickly returned the salute. This was also a big boss in the army, second only to Ning Zeyuan among the navy. Fan Chang vaguely heard His Highness King Qi mention that His Majesty had already intended to step down as the commander of the navy after the Battle of Manila, and returned to Yuejing to serve as the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War. He was responsible for the Navy. The current Ming Dynasty's Ministry of War has three important departments, the Army Department, the Navy Department, and the Air Force Department. The Army Department is still the absolute focus of the Ming army. It is managed by Zhang Xiaozhengzheng, the Minister of War. He is nicknamed the legitimate son. The Navy Department is managed by Ning Zeyuan, and the Air Force is handed over to the emperor's in-laws, the father-in-law of the King of Qi, Liu Xingwen.
Once Ning Zeyuan resigns as commander of the navy, Zhou Lize will be the best candidate for the navy.
"Young man has a promising future. If you win a few more beautiful battles, it's even better!" Zhou Li smiled, "I have to make a good relationship with you. In the future, the young man will become more prosperous, so don't forget to take care of my son."
"The old general was joking." Fan Chang said with a smile: "General Yangfan is so brave, but my senior."
Zhou Li smiled and said, "That boy is only at that level. He will never be able to become the commander of a fleet in the future. Unlike you, the emperor values it, and he is even more a confidant and beloved general of His Highness King Qi. He has a great future."
Fan Chang couldn't help but feel silent. Thinking about it, His Highness the King of Qi believed in him was self-evident, and His Highness the King of Qi was destined to become the emperor of the Ming Dynasty in the future, and his future seemed to be unlimited.
"The veteran general just said that he had fought a few battles beautifully, but the Fire Death Camp is his Majesty's personal army. I'm afraid there are only a handful of opportunities to go to the battlefield!" As soon as he thought of this, Fan Chang couldn't help asking the veteran general for advice.
"Brother Fan hasn't discovered it yet? Are Your Majesty very satisfied with the energy of these hundreds of people under your command now? The Liehuo Death Camp is called the light of the army of the Ming Dynasty, but if the light of the army becomes a good person, wouldn't it make Your Majesty look dull? So, it is inevitable that the Liehuo Death Camp will go to the battlefield. This is also the reason why Your Majesty relied on you so much. You not only have rich war experience, but also have a set of troops to train. So don't worry, in the battle of Ming Qi, the Liehuo Death Camp must be put on the field, but as far as I know, most of the current Liehuo Death Camp are afraid that they will not be able to fight. Those who can really fight have long become the backbone of the Ming army."
"I only need to give me three months to redeem them." Fan Chang's eyes looked over from his command standing on both sides of the ship.
"I believe this." Zhou Li's one-eyed eyes swept through these people with a bright eye. He could understand the general idea of whether an army could fight with one glance.
The Great Chu was running on the sea with electric power. Their target was not Pattaya, but Yangang. Where, Qin Feng would meet the Grand Champions League of the Tiger Dynasty that was about to embark on the way.
Yangang at this time was completely different from that during the war.
Yu Rongguang placed Mattus in a corner of the northeast of Yangang Port, as the garrison of his army. The most important port was re-controlled by the Ming army. The merchant ships that traveled endlessly every day came from the direction of the Ming Dynasty, transporting countless grains and daily necessities. On the way back, he took away all the troops under Mattus.
According to the agreement, Mattus would leave 10,000 troops to fight for the Ming Dynasty, as the cost of the first batch of weapons supported by the Ming Dynasty and the basis for future cooperation between the two sides. The military achievements of these troops under Mattus who remained in the Ming Dynasty would be converted into gold and silver for more Ming armies and other materials. Of course, the Ming Dynasty would pay basic military pay for these soldiers who fought for themselves.
Of the ten thousand soldiers, five thousand of them were intact, while the other five thousand were selected from those injured. As for those who were seriously injured and saved by the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty certainly would not want them, and could only be taken back by Mattus.
There are more and more merchant ships in Yangang. Not only are there official ships sent by the State Council, but also ships filled with cargo sent by the General Administration of Sea Trade. As soon as the battle ended, they could not wait to make a fortune.
Chapter completed!