Chapter 77: Chapter 76: Promotion Chapter 77: Chapter 76: Promotion Within a few days, the entire Chongshan Town had changed drastically.
The new governor, Lu Chongde, also holds the title of Vice Minister of War, and the new General is Marquis Changping, Liang Chu. It is said the new garrison eunuch is a young one, known as Mr. Lv.
The 5,000 elite cavalry brought by Marquis Changping, Liang Chu, come from the Yunlong Dragon Guard in the northwest of Da Rong, truly seasoned warriors.
“One has to admit, the court does have some boldness!”
In the study of Linguan Castle, Yang Zhenshan listened to Yang Mingzhi’s recount and could not help but exclaim.
All this information was gathered by Yang Mingzhi, who frequently visited the garrison city to collect news during this time.
He liked to make friends from all walks of life, such as government officials, stewards of estates, soldiers guarding city gates, and more.
Don’t underestimate these seemingly insignificant characters; their information is usually very accurate.
“Dad, does this affect us?” Yang Mingzhi asked with some concern.
Yang Zhenshan smiled and said, “You’re overthinking it. What are we, for someone to pay us heed?”
It’s not that he underestimated himself, but with his status and position, no one would take notice.
Not just him, even Zhao Yuan wouldn’t be considered significant.
Of course, when the upper echelons tremble, the lower levels feel it too, but since he’s in the Left Camp with Zhou Lan overseeing, these lowly followers naturally could live peacefully.
“By the way, how is Luo Shang?”
He suddenly remembered Luo Shang.
Zhang Yude had already returned to the capital, and the Zhang family at Chongshan Pass should be falling from power.
Although Zhang Yude was not charged, the fall of the Zhang family was inevitable.
Zhang Yude was not charged because he is a servant of the Emperor; even if punishments were to be meted, they should come from the Emperor, the court can’t adjudicate him.
As for the Zhang family, once the wall falls, everyone pushes; just watch, it won’t be long before the Zhang family disappears from Chongshan Pass.
“I haven’t seen him; he seems to have gone to the garrison office!” Yang Mingzhi said.
Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly; Luo Shang’s son was imprisoned in the garrison office jail, he must have gone to salvage.
“This afternoon, see if there’s anywhere you can lend a hand, since the Zhang family has already collapsed, we don’t need to hide anymore!”
Previously, he worried about the Zhang family’s influence, so he dared not openly help Luo Shang, but now that the Zhang family was just a spent force, he no longer had reservations.
But just as he finished speaking, Old Li came in.
“Sir, Shopkeeper Luo seeks an audience!”
Yang Zhenshan raised his brows; he was fast?
It seems the fall of the Zhang family was faster than he expected.
Moments later, Luo Shang, accompanied by a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man, entered the study.
“This humble one thanks the great sir for the life-saving grace!”
Just as he entered the study, Luo Shang knelt down with a thump.
Yang Zhenshan stepped forward to help him up, “Alright, I didn’t save you!”
“Sir!” Luo Shang’s eyes slightly red, “Not only did you save me, but you also saved my entire family!”
He was genuinely grateful to Yang Zhenshan.
If it hadn’t been for Yang Zhenshan’s advice, his entire family might have been driven to death by the Zhang family.
Those rumors were started by him, and precisely because of those rumors, the Zhang family was restrained.
The crucial point was those few days the Zhang family held back; otherwise, they couldn’t have lasted until the Zhang family’s downfall.
As for why the Zhang family fell, it actually had nothing to do with the rumors. Before they spread the rumors, Zhang Yude’s fate had already been sealed.
“It’s all past now!” Yang Zhenshan patted his shoulder, looking at the young man by his side, “Is this your son?”
“Young Luo Zhen thanks the great sir for saving his life!” Luo Zhen said respectfully.
Having suffered a significant loss, Luo Zhen was no longer as reckless as before.
He now knew the magnitude of his mistake.
Yang Zhenshan, with a gentle smile, said, “In the future, do not act recklessly. Think carefully before doing anything and consider your family!”
“The young one is taught!” Luo Zhen lowered his head, ashamed.
“Sir, this is a humble token of my gratitude!” Luo Shang took out a list of gifts.
Yang Zhenshan received the list and glanced at it casually, his smile widening.
The token of gratitude was substantial, including precious medicinal herbs and costly fabrics, likely worth over a hundred Silver.
However, it did not include Luo family’s textile shop.
It was precisely because he did not have it, that Yang Zhenshan was pleased.
This represented that Luo Shang just wanted to express her gratitude, rather than using it to repay Yang Zhenshan for saving her life.
If the favor remained unreturned, it meant that Luo Shang still owed him that favor.
Without the cloth shop, a gift of thanks was just a gift of thanks, and the favor remained a favor.
If there had been a cloth shop, it would have meant that the favor was repaid.
“Then I shall not refuse!” Yang Zhenshan accepted the gift of thanks.
“If in the future you have any orders, I will not hesitate!” Luo Shang also showed a smile on her face.
At noon, Yang Zhenshan invited Luo Shang for a meal, deepening the bond between them a bit more.
In the following days, the upper echelons of Chongshan Town acted continuously.
The new officials ignited three fires upon taking office, and with three heavyweights of Chongshan Town assuming their positions together, the fires naturally burned even brighter.
The first fire involved discussing merits and giving rewards.
Although the battle at Fushan City ended in a desperate defeat, in this battle many soldiers made notable achievements.
Such as Zhou Lan, such as Yang Zhenshan.
On the third of August, several months later, Zhou Lan once again visited Linguan Castle.
Different from the last time when Yang Zhenshan went to meet her, the gloom in her eyes had dissipated, replaced by her usual heroic and vigorous spirit.
“Do you have good news, General?”
In the study, Yang Zhenshan saw smiles in Zhou Lan’s eyes and couldn’t help but ask.
Zhou Lan held her tea and took a light sip, saying, “It’s not exactly good news, but it’s not bad news either!”
“Oh!” Yang Zhenshan poured tea for her and asked, “What is it?”
“I have been transferred, appointed as the Jianning Guard General!” Zhou Lan said with a smile in her eyes.
Yang Zhenshan was startled.
Jianning Guard, located over a hundred ‘li’ west of Jianzhou City.
Promoted from Guerrilla General to Assistant General was indeed a promotion, but it also meant that Zhou Lan would leave the Left Camp.
The Five Camps were under the direct lineage of the General; previously, when Zhang Shouwang was General, Zhou Lan was considered one of his confidants.
Now, with Marquis Changping Liang Chu taking over as General, it was natural for Zhou Lan not to continue in the Five Camps.
Such an arrangement was reasonable.
Zhou Lan came from Duke Ning Mansion, and Liang Chu was a noble. Although he couldn’t regard Zhou Lan as a confidant, he should still assign a suitable position for her.
“What about Linguan Castle then?” Yang Zhenshan asked, frowning.
If the big leg was running, what should he do?
Stay in the Left Camp?
Don’t joke, without Zhou Lan’s recruitment, what could he achieve in the Left Camp?
It wasn’t that he couldn’t do anything, but now he wasn’t favored by Liang Chu.
Zhou Lan pursed her lips and smiled, “What are your plans?”
Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and said, “I would like to follow the General to Jianning Guard!”
He must cling tightly to his support, he could not let it run away!
Zhou Lan seemed to be very satisfied with his reply, and then she took out a document from her sleeve and handed it to Yang Zhenshan.
Yang Zhenshan opened the document, and after reading it, was completely stunned.
“Defense Officer of Yinghe Castle!”
He had also been promoted.
Appointed as ‘households’ under Jianning Guard, serving as the Defense Officer of Yinghe Castle, overseeing Yinghe Castle, Sanshan Castle, Xiangyuan Fortress, and also Linguan Castle!
Yes, Yinghe Castle belonged to Jianning Guard.
He just needed to include Linguan Castle in the jurisdiction of Yinghe Castle, and then Linguan Castle would also belong to Jianning Guard.
Suddenly, Yang Zhenshan felt it was very amusing.
Previously, Zhou Lan had taken down the placard of Linguan Castle, and now Zhou Lan was about to hang it up again.
Now, Linguan Castle was no longer a military camp of the Left Camp but belonged to the garrison of Jianning Guard.