Hearing such an impassioned conferment, the officials below could not help but feel a passion to sacrifice their lives for the country. They had not heard such inspiring words for a long time. After experiencing the tragic scenes of the fall of the country and the separation of their wives and children, they could now hear it.
Such words coming from the side really made it difficult for them to suppress the emotions that they had suppressed for a long time.
Many people were already hiding their faces and crying, hanging their heads in frustration. As officials of the Ming Dynasty, even if some of them were corrupt officials, they were not unpatriotic after all. Otherwise, they would not have fled all the way to Yanzhou.
Continue to be loyal to His Majesty and Ming Dynasty.
Huang Degong and Gao Jie were once commander-in-chief, and their hearts were much tougher than those of the civil servants. But even so, they couldn't help but shed tears. Even though they had made so many mistakes, they could still distinguish between right and wrong.
Light or heavy.
Although the two have now resumed their duties as basic officers, they no longer have the arrogance and domineering attitude before, let alone the lack of etiquette. Facing His Majesty's speech that makes people unable to stop their passion, the two of them are already full of fighting for the country.
, the sentiment of loyalty to His Majesty. Now they are really willing to serve the imperial court.
Not only the two of them, but also Meng Zhangming and Fan Xianchao.
They are the sons of court ministers, upright second-generation officials, but they do not have the bad habits of second-generation officials. On the contrary, they are eager to serve the country. Fan Xianchao is more impatient, while Meng Zhangming is more calm. In fact, when it comes to them, they are more impatient.
Regarding human characteristics, the former is suitable for being a general, while the latter is more suitable for being a commander-in-chief.
It's just that Fan Xianchao has always been eager for quick success, and he is even more dissatisfied with Meng Zhangming. Zhu Ling can't break the balance between the two of them, so he can only wait for one of them or a certain opportunity before awarding the reward.
Looking at Shi Kefa and Wang Jiayan, who were a hundred steps away from him below, Zhu Ling no longer felt the melancholy he had just now, and directly shouted: "I hope you will devote your life to my Ming Dynasty and my people! I don't want you to die.
From now on, I just hope you can be worthy of yourself and me!"
"I am determined to live up to your majesty's trust!"
Needless to say, the inner thoughts of the two of them are loyal ministers. Naturally, everything they say comes from the bottom of their hearts. They just want to wipe out the bandits and get rid of the evildoers as soon as possible!
"Confess Meng Zhangming as General Pingthief, Fan Xianchao as General Pingluo, fourth rank! Huang Degong, Gao Jie as Commander-in-Chief!" Immediately, the four fierce generals standing below were awarded official positions.
"I will obey my orders!"
After hearing this, the four people immediately came out and knelt down to express their gratitude.
"This ceremony is not a canonization ceremony, but my awarding ceremony. I hope you will not let me down, let alone the people's expectations for you. I hope you can restore the broken Ming Dynasty and let it return to its prosperous age.
Let me return to a peaceful and prosperous age. I am begging you."
At the end of his speech, Zhu Ling immediately bowed slightly to several people.
This move immediately frightened several people and immediately lowered their heads. Even the officials behind him instantly fell to their knees and did not dare to look directly at Zhu Ling. Since ancient times, the emperor has never acted like this. If they dare to accept it,
Even looking straight at him is disrespectful! It is blasphemy to His Majesty, and it puts yourself in a dangerous situation.
"Everyone, we have been silent for so long, it's time to stretch our muscles."
Straightening up, Zhu Ling also cheered up, and his eyes became sharp. He seemed to have seen the ugly faces of Ma Shiying and others in his eyes, and he couldn't help but feel disgust in his heart, and he wished he could hit Nanjing immediately.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Several people also stood up slowly, and Wang Jiayan immediately raised his hand and asked. Indeed, as His Majesty said, he has been holding back these days for a long time, and his body bones have become much softer. It seems that he is really not suitable to stay in the court all the time, and he has to go.
Fighting or something.
"Where is Yuan Jixian now?"
If you want to quietly lead a personal expedition, you cannot bring too many soldiers and horses, and a mere 20,000 to 30,000 people obviously cannot deter Ma Shiying. Therefore, you must place your hope on Yuan Jixian for military strength. After all, he is the governor of two provinces.
, is also in charge of the military affairs of Yingtian Mansion, and knows the situation there very well.
When it comes to tactics and strategy, Liu Liangzuo is a scumbag in front of Yuan Jixian. At best, he is just a warlord. How can he compare with someone like Yuan Jixian? He is just more ruthless and ruthless, and with some scheming, he became a general soldier.
As long as Liu Liangzuo dared to go out of the city to meet the enemy, he would be defeated!
"Reporting to your majesty, Yuan Jixian set out from Hangzhou a few days ago. In three days, even at normal marching speed, he should have traveled several hundred miles." Wang Jiayan immediately replied.
"How's Team Mo Dao doing?"
After hearing this, he turned his eyes to Wang Chengen on the other side.
Immediately, Wang Chengen stepped forward and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, after working overtime for the past few days and preparing, the equipment of the Modao Team has been completed. And the Modao Team's own training progress is also very good. I believe that it will be natural against ordinary enemies.
easy."
This time he absorbed the painful lessons from Huakui last time. Training the Mo Dao team every day was like torture. In less than a few days, he turned them from ordinary soldiers into cold-blooded killers with sharp and ruthless attacks.
, has a ruthless and decisive personality, and is extremely powerful whether in group combat or solo combat.
In order to test their combat effectiveness, Wang Chengen did not hesitate to find some desperadoes from the death row. He told them that as long as they defeated one person from the Mo Dao team, they would be released and gain freedom. The desperadoes who heard this sentence swarmed up and saw
Looking at the ragtag crowd in front of them, the Mo Dao team was not afraid at all.
In an instant, a group of ferocious desperadoes were killed one by one by the Mo Dao team, which consisted of less than a few people. The methods were extremely cruel. Their arms were broken, their necks were directly twisted, and even more tragically, all their arms were cut off immediately.
.
The Mo Dao team will definitely win if they are evenly matched!
"good!"
Hearing Wang Chengen's affirmation, Zhu Ling was naturally relieved. Then he turned to Zhu Dadian and said solemnly: "Zhu Dadian."
"I'm here." Zhu Dadian clasped his fists and stepped out.
"Guard Shandong and Northern Zhili for me. Don't make any mistakes during my personal expedition. I would rather shrink back than suffer losses. Remember, unless it is absolutely necessary, guard Shandong and Northern Zhili and provide assistance.
Capital City, it is your duty not to attack Shanhaiguan! If there is any urgent report, send it to me as quickly as possible."
"I obey the decree!"
"Meng Zhangming and Fan Xianchao each led 10,000 soldiers and horses around Nanjing from the east and west directions. Remember not to be discovered by them. Gao Jie obeys the order!"
"The end is here!" Gao Jie, who used to be arrogant and unruly, has now become obedient. There is no longer that disrespectful temper in his eyes.
"You lead 10,000 troops to go out with me and stay with me."
"Ah?" Gao Jie thought he could be a vanguard this time and get some military exploits, but he didn't expect that His Majesty would ask him to be a guard general. He couldn't help but feel a little reluctant. He has a good temperament, and this job is really good for him.
Somewhat uncomfortable.
"Don't want to?" Zhu Ling said, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"I don't dare!" Gao Jie hurriedly knelt down. He was already loyal to His Majesty and did not dare to do anything excessive.
"As long as you want."
No longer talking to Gao Jie, Zhu Ling has temporarily implemented all the arrangements. At present, the news about Wang Chengen has been completely released. He only needs to increase the publicity to spread the news to Yingtian Mansion.
By that time, the psychological defenses of Ma Shiying and the others will inevitably be hit.
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In a lively restaurant, a group of diners were drinking wine, and drinking naturally involves the exchange of gossip. They all talked about their own experiences and big stories.
"Let me tell you, I heard that Ma Shiying is the traitor!" A thin man said mysteriously while eating peanuts. After speaking, he glanced around, for fear that the wall might have ears.
"Is that the one from Yingtianfu?" Naturally, someone didn't know the truth and asked immediately.
"you do not say?"
"That's not right." Some people also questioned: "I heard from my friends in Yingtian Mansion that there was a traitor in His Majesty's house. Sir Ma Shiying wanted to clear the emperor! Why did Ma Shiying become a traitor again?"
Seeing that they were still kept in the dark, the man couldn't help but feel helpless towards them, and then said: "He is lying! His Majesty in Yanzhou has already said that he wants to get rid of the traitor, and Ma Shiying is the traitor!
They want to control His Highness the Crown Prince and then become emperor!"
There are many conversations like this.
Not only the Fuzhou and counties in Shandong, but also the Fuzhou and counties in several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River were informed of this inside information. In fact, this information should have been known to the people, but Ma Shiying had been controlling the rumors, which made people everywhere
Officials controlled the rumors and described them as loyal ministers.
After a lot of publicity, many people gradually accepted Ma Shiying's statement, and then they had some doubts about the news coming from Yanzhou in recent days.
Naturally, these news were also known to Liu Liangzuo and others. They were naturally furious when they heard the news. They didn't know who had spread the news. If the people believed it, it would be a disaster for them.
Therefore, he immediately ordered to strictly control the spread of these remarks. Anyone who told others about this news and spread it wantonly would be arrested! Within that day, many soldiers broke into various restaurants, teahouses and other places. Anyone who heard the news
Some people talk about arresting everyone regardless of the situation.
For a time, many people were imprisoned, and some who disobeyed were beheaded.
Feeling that he was still not under control, Liu Liangzuo immediately sent another message: "Anyone who reports others for spreading false news wantonly will be rewarded five taels of silver!"