"Your Majesty, what about us?"

Finally one of the lieutenants had the courage to ask.

The border troops in Thirty Towns have all retired, so aren’t we just naked?

Chongzhen said: "The soldiers are scattered in the government and will return to the court. Naturally, you generals will follow me back to Nanjing."

After a pause, Chongzhen continued: "Once slaves are established or bandits invade the territory, the Xuzhou Admiral's Office does not have that many military generals to lead these militiamen. You will still have to come over then."

"It's okay then." The deputy general breathed a sigh of relief.

The other lieutenants, staff generals, guerrillas and guards also breathed a sigh of relief.

They are actually used to being deprived of military power, but if they are not allowed to lead troops in war, wouldn't they, the generals, become useless? This is not okay.

But how do these generals know?

After returning to Nanjing this time, it will be difficult to think about it again.

To be honest, Chongzhen had already had enough of these fleeing generals in border towns.

You are not good at charging into battle, and you are the first to escape before the battle. The Ming army is so stretched in the field, it is these border town generals who are the fault. The situation was forced before, Chongzhen could only endure it.

Because there were really no generals available at that time.

But now that the situation has finally eased, Chongzhen no longer wants to endure it.

And in the long run, it can no longer be tolerated, because with these border town generals who are habitual of running away, the Ming army will never have the courage to fight against Jiannu in the field.

After all, it will be the soul of the soldier!

What combat effectiveness can an army with such a weak soul have?

But there is a certain way to do things and not be too rough.

After all, these border town generals have meritorious service, so they must retain their dignity.

This honor is to grant them corresponding titles and keep them in captivity in Nanjing.

Du Yinxi immediately said: "Your Majesty, this time we were able to defeat the Jian slaves and hold the Huanghuai defense line. The border troops in each town and the warriors from Huai'an Prefecture have made great contributions. I think the imperial court should reward them."

"Of course there must be a reward." Chongzhen said with a smile, "I have already planned it."

"The first one is Jingnan Hou Huang Degong. In this battle, he worked hard and made great contributions. In terms of merit, he was promoted to a higher rank and was promoted from a marquis to a duke!"

"Jingnan Marquis's flood area is Xia Town."

"Therefore, Jin was granted the title of Duke of Xia."

After a pause, Chongzhen said with a smile: "Xia Guogong, I will make up for the decrees and decrees when I return to Nanjing."

Huang Degong was really surprised by this and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this is a bit too much. I am still frightened by the title of Marquis, but I really don't dare to accept the title of Duke. I ask Your Majesty to take back my sincere order."

"You are not joking, there is no reason to take it back."

"Besides, my dear, you deserve the title of Duke."

Speaking of this meal, Chongzhen looked around again and said: "What are you still doing? Why don't you quickly congratulate Duke Xia?"

Jin Shenghuan, Wang Zuntan, Ma Huabao, Zuo Menggeng and other thirty town generals, as well as the deputy generals, generals, guerrillas and guards all congratulated Huang Degong.

"The general will be waiting to congratulate Duke Xia."

Now Huang Degong couldn't refuse even if he wanted to.

Because Chongzhen's meaning has been made very clear.

If you, Huang Degong, resign as Duke and don't accept it, then those generals, lieutenants, generals, guerrillas, and guards under you will not have the honor to receive titles. You can't stop others from getting rich.

After a pause, Chongzhen turned his eyes to Zuo Mengeng again.

"Zuo Qing." Chongzhen said with a heavy tone, "Do you know about your father's affairs?"

"Back to Your Majesty, I already know it." Zuo Menggeng wiped his tears and said, "As a son of a man, it is really unfilial to fail to see my late father for the last time."

"My condolences." Chongzhen sighed, "Since ancient times, it has been difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety. Since I pledged myself to the country, I cannot take care of my small family. However, I will not let you meritorious service go in vain."

"The Duke of Chu served in the army of the Ming Dynasty all his life, and finally died of exhaustion in office."
Chapter completed!