To be honest, not only Zhu Ling, but also several other ministers around him felt a little incredible after hearing this. These words actually came from Li Banghua's mouth, and they were quite surprised.
In the past, Li Banghua seemed quite dissatisfied when Wu Sangui's affairs were involved. Moreover, because His Majesty appointed Wu Sangui as King of Pingxi without consulting the cabinet, it aroused a lot of opposition from the ministers, not only Fan Ge, but also Li Banghua.
It's rejection.
But today, as soon as His Majesty finished speaking, he immediately agreed, which really left everyone confused.
Zhu Ling also chuckled, thinking that Li Banghua was quite interesting, and couldn't help joking: "Is Li Qing enlightened today? I didn't say what the content of the letter was, and Li Qing agreed directly."
When the ministers heard this, they couldn't help but laugh a few times, and they all felt that Li Banghua was somewhat flattering.
But Li Banghua said solemnly: "I have observed what your Majesty has said and done these past few days, and all of them are somewhat like the Taizu, and I feel that what your Majesty has done must be correct."
"The wind of Taizu?"
Zhu Ling felt that Li Banghua had really promoted him. If he was as good as Zhu Yuanzhang, why should he be afraid of Li Chuang? He had already led an army to defeat him, but it was just because he had a certain grasp of history and modern knowledge.
Only then did he luckily escape.
In so many modern novels, no one dares to write a villain who confronts Zhu Yuanzhang as the protagonist. Even if the novels are like this, it is enough to show Zhu Yuanzhang's strength.
"Li Qingxu must be exaggerating. If I really had the style of Taizu, the intruders would have been killed long ago. How could they have been beaten to the gate of the capital by the intruders? If Taizu woke up and saw such a scene, I am afraid that I would have
I was punished by my family."
After Zhu Ling said this, everyone did not dare to say anything. This was His Majesty's self-deprecation. Who would dare to take it upon himself to do so? Those who became high officials in the imperial court were all scheming men, so they remained silent to His Majesty's words.
"Okay, everyone, I won't joke anymore. Let's first talk about the contents of the document I gave to Wu Sangui. Wang Chengen, read the contents of the document to everyone."
"My slave obeys the order."
A copy of each document will be prepared for verification and comparison. Wang Chengen quickly took out the contents of the document and read it while riding on horseback.
"Pingxi King Wu Sangui is very knowledgeable and talented in military training. He has been a fierce general since he went to court to pay homage to me. Now, after the defeat of Zu Dashou in Hong Chengchou, he took over our Guanning defense line and blocked Jiannu.
It is a great achievement to go outside the pass. Therefore, upon seeing this document, King Wu Sangui of the Western Ping Dynasty, Governor of Liaodong, Guanning, and all matters big and small, Wang Yongji, are temporarily under your command. Order Wu Governor to guard Shanhaiguan, Liaodong externally, and Zhili in the north, and guard it for me.
One side."
After Wang Chengen said that, he put away the documents. The ministers were also silent. The reward given by His Majesty to Wu Sangui was too powerful and too powerful. I haven't seen it for a long time. Even the cabinet does not have such great power.
They did not dare to say that His Majesty's move was absolutely correct, but it was too bold after all. Your Majesty should know Wu Sangui's character. Two battles and two escapes resulted in the defeat of the Ming army. However, he was the only one in Liaodong who had the ability to resist the establishment of slaves.
, the imperial court also had to ignore those shameful achievements.
At best, this person is a shameless villain who adapts to the wind. Even if he has no strategy, he is still a big disaster.
The ministers were silent for a long time. Everyone had their own thoughts, but they all agreed that this move was too bold. If Wu Sangui had different intentions, not only Liaodong, Shanhaiguan, and even Beizhili would be...
Not only were they silent, Zhu Ling was also silent. He knew how these ministers reacted, but this matter had to be done.
"If you have any ideas, you can tell me."
"I think that your Majesty's move is too bold. In fact..." Li Banghua immediately took the lead in speaking, took a deep breath and continued: "I was surprised."
"I second the proposal." Wang Jiayan also clasped his fists and said.
"I second the proposal."
The following ministers also spoke together, all agreeing with Li Banghua's point of view.
"Bold?" Zhu Ling did not get angry, but just said: "Do you know? Most of Guan Ning's troops are inextricably linked to the generals of Liaodong, and some of them are even their servants. At this moment, who can do it except Wu Sangui?
Commander? I know Wu Sangui’s character.”
"But, it's something you can't do. I'm betting that when the southern patrol reaches Nanjing and the army is reorganized, even if he has different intentions, he won't rebel. I need him to resist the slave establishment."
"Why doesn't Your Majesty use a strategy to make Jian Nu and Li Chuang fight? This way, they can fight against each other."
"You already know that the snipe and the clam are fighting at this time. Don't they know that we will become fishermen?" Zhu Ling couldn't help but sneered and continued: "If the former Jiannu still had hope for peace talks, the current Jiannu just wants to
I want to be the emperor."
"Jiannu is indeed getting stronger day by day and should not be underestimated." Li Banghua also agreed.
"Everyone, I have only one purpose in doing this, to show favor and let him contribute his last bit of loyalty to the Ming Dynasty. When we get to Nanjing, with a large army and a court, I will revive the glory of Taizu's Northern Expedition!"
"I am willing to work with your Majesty!"
At this time, the letter was also delivered to the city gate of Shanhaiguan. This Jin Yiwei was already in rags. He had walked for two days overnight and worked overtime. In addition, there were no inns along the way, so he looked quite embarrassed.
After giving the document to Wu Sangui, he left without stopping.
Wu Sangui opened the letter, opened it carefully and looked at the contents. He couldn't help but tremble in his heart. He simply couldn't believe that this was what His Majesty said. Fortunately, it was stamped with His Majesty's jade seal, so he could believe the contents.
His Majesty actually appointed him as the Superintendent, and even Wang Yongji became his subordinate? Was this move a slap or a real reward? He was a little unpredictable. In the past, His Majesty valued him so much, but he was never so generous.
Guard the mountains and seas?
Could this be His Majesty's intention? To give himself a great favor and allow him to guard Shanhaiguan, but guarding this place is his duty, so what other meaning does that have?
It seems like something is missing...
what?
Yes! It’s my own 10,000 Guan Ning cavalry!
At this moment, Wu Sangui really wanted to understand why His Majesty was so kind to him. Not only was he thinking about resisting the Jian slaves, he was afraid that the 10,000 Guan Ning Army would be taken to Nanjing by His Majesty!
But after a while, he calmed down a lot. He had placed many cronies among the 10,000 Guan Ning army. Except for Li Guo, there were three generals who had received his favor, even if His Majesty wanted to eat these 10,000 people.
, is also quite difficult.
"Yang Kun!"
"The last general is here!" A general named Yang Kun strode in, clasping his fists.
"Tell your cronies to rush to His Majesty's camp immediately to find those three people. Tell them that if the army cannot bring them back, their families will not have to live."
"As you command!"
Wu Sangui breathed a sigh of relief. His Majesty always thought he could control him, but he would never have thought that since he dared to send the Guan Ning cavalry, he had his own way. How could he give it away if he was so elite!
Not even His Majesty can do that!
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At noon, the southbound team finally arrived outside Tianjin City. At this time, thousands of soldiers were arrayed at the city gate, and officials inside were all dressed in official robes to greet them personally.
"I, Feng Yuanyang, the governor of Tianjin, together with officials at all levels in Tianjin, pay homage to your majesty! May your majesty be safe!"