Emperor Mingzhen's move was just to scare the monkeys. If Emperor Mingzhen, who has not been in court for a long time, wants everyone to respect him again, he must give way to his prestige. After all, Emperor Mingzhen and his ministers have been apart from the court for several years.

There was little contact, and the eunuchs such as Cao Ji were really responsible for handling various matters!

Emperor Mingzhen knew that both the Minister of Hubu and the Grand Scholar of Wenlan Pavilion had a close relationship with Cao Ji!

Emperor Ming Zhen wanted to deal with these two people in front of the civil and military ministers in the court. Even Cao Ji couldn't say anything. You know, he is the emperor and the supreme king of the dynasty!

After the two were dragged down, Emperor Mingzhen pondered for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said: "My dear friends, you don't have to be so cautious. I know that although the two of them have different intentions, you are still loyal to me and the court!

"

"I am ashamed, I will not give up even if I die!" All the ministers knelt on the ground and bowed in unison.

Emperor Mingzhen smiled faintly and said loudly: "My dear friends, after dealing with the worms in the court, I will enter today's theme!"

"All the beloved ministers are elites selected by the country. They must all know the importance of Damu City to our dynasty!"

Emperor Mingzhen turned his eyes, glanced at everyone, and said: "I don't know how important this place is, please tell me!"

Under the court, the ministers on the left and right looked at each other, and there were occasional whispers. After a while, an old man with a white beard and a hunched back stepped forward and said respectfully: "Old Chen knows a little bit, but I may not be able to explain it in detail.

Please correct me!"

"Okay, Yue Aiqing, please tell me in detail!" Emperor Mingzhen knew this man. His name was Yue Zhenggang. He was once a great scholar and Minister of the Ministry of War. He also had experience in leading troops in combat. He was a veteran minister with all-round talents in both civil and military affairs. Although he is now

Even though I am getting older, I still care about the country and the country in my heart. I am truly loyal!

Yue Zhenggang pondered for a moment, and then said softly: "The northwest border is vast and boundless. Every inch of the vast Western Region is covered by yellow sand!" It is indeed true that the Western Region is extremely vast, but there are not many livable places in it. The people living there

, also very difficult!

"In the Western Regions, beyond the yellow sand, there is an extremely dangerous swamp. The so-called swamp is hot and humid, difficult to walk on, with lush grass and wild winds, and there is no way out!" It is indeed true that in the Western Region, beyond the sky of yellow sand,

, and there are countless dense ditches, which are a great threat to business travelers!

"There are snow-capped mountains in the northwest, making it desolate and difficult to cross. To the south, there are vast swamps and deserts spreading. Only this city road can pass, so everyone who comes and goes comes from this city. Business travel is frequent and the strategy is very deep, so it is the border

Guard!"

"Your Majesty, I have finished speaking!" Yue Zhenggang bowed his head.

Emperor Mingzhen smiled calmly and said: "What Yue Aiqing said is true. Damu City is our frontier defense. Now it has been lost. If it is allowed to spread, it will definitely endanger the hinterland of the Central Plains. In due course, the capital will also be in danger!"

"The purpose of my coming to court today is just for this matter. It was just an interlude!" Emperor Mingzhen said solemnly and solemnly, "Now that Damu City in the northwest has been lost, the local people are bound to be in disarray. In order to reassure the people, I have no choice but to lead the expedition in person.

!”

"What?" The ministers were all surprised when they heard the news that the emperor was going to lead the expedition in person!

Today's Emperor Mingzhen, in the eyes of all the ministers, is not familiar with government affairs and just has fun every day. If he goes to the battlefield and faces the extremely arrogant Tatars, wouldn't it be very dangerous?

At this time, Yue Zhenggang, the veteran who had just explained the important strategic position of Damu City, spoke respectfully and said righteously: "Reporting to the emperor, the Tatars are brave and good at fighting. Now they are unstoppable. They have conquered several border towns one after another, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil!"

"But after all, the Tatars in the north have few people. Our soldiers are numerous and powerful, and our firearms are powerful. Your Majesty can just send out elite troops to besiege and eliminate them. There is no need to lead a personal expedition!" Yue Zhenggang said respectfully.

"Yue Aiqing, I know your sincerity!" Emperor Mingzhen smiled faintly. He wanted to see Cao Ji's reaction next to him, and then said, "What Yue Aiqing said is quite reasonable. If so, then I

There’s no need to go there in person!”

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Cao Ji took a step forward, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, I made it clear to you before I went to court. Now that the army is unmotivated and there are only Tatars, it is really not worth your while to go there in person.

But this military spirit needs you to reshape it!"

"Master Yue, what you just said is also biased. Our army has set up heavy defenses with artillery towers in towns such as the Damu border, but wasn't the city still captured after all?"

"Eunuch Cao, you can't say that! He..." Yue Zhenggang looked upright and still didn't finish his words.

Emperor Mingzhen suddenly waved his hand, interrupted him and said: "Okay, Yue Aiqing, there is no need to argue with Eunuch Cao about this matter. I know you are loyal, and what Eunuch Cao said makes sense!" Emperor Mingzhen has now done his homework.

Decided that instead of eating away at the palace and slowly disintegrating the power, it would be better to go out and show some punches!

Emperor Mingzhen said loudly: "My dear friends, I have decided to go on a personal expedition. You don't need to persuade me any more!"

"There's just something that makes me quite worried!" Emperor Mingzhen said calmly.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty? I will not hesitate even to the death!" all the beloved ministers replied in unison.

"Okay!" Emperor Mingzhen smiled slightly and said, "The fighting power of the Tatars cannot be underestimated. This trip must be extremely dangerous. Who is willing to go with me, destroy the Tatar camp in one fell swoop, and then expel them from the country!"

"Report to the Emperor!" Yue Zhenggang took a step forward, bowed his head and said respectfully, "I am willing to go!"

Yue Zhenggang has rich experience in leading troops in combat. Under his command and leadership, he once suppressed the peasant uprising in the border areas, and even expelled the southern barbarian army that invaded the border cities and threatened the lives of the people!

"Yue Zhenggang is a good candidate, he is loyal, but he is a bit old!" Emperor Mingzhen thought.

In his opinion, there are not many trustworthy people in the civil and military affairs of the current dynasty, and Yue Zhenggang is a loyal and loyal minister who can be fully trusted. He is also willing to sacrifice himself and make selfless sacrifices for the sake of the court and the people of the world!

He really wanted to take Yue Zhenggang with the army to fight against the Tatars. Originally, he was old, and the emperor was quite worried. Now that he had invited himself, and the emperor had a high surname, he said loudly: "Okay, Yue Aiqing will serve the country well."

The people share my worries, and you are indeed a role model for all ministers!"

After Emperor Mingzhen finished speaking, he suddenly looked troubled and muttered: "It's just that you, Yue Aiqing, are already old now. You should have rested in peace and contentment. Now you are going to the northwest and trekking along the way to fight the Tatars. It is even more dangerous. You
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