With Wang Chengen's anxious shouting from behind, Zhu Ling strode in front alone. When the car came, he waved and refused directly. Now that the intruder was retreating, he was full of joy. Let him be completely unrestrained.
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Seeing that His Majesty didn't even want to drive the car, Wang Chengen followed closely behind him with a bunch of eunuchs and maids, fearing that something would happen to him. If he fell or was hit by someone, not only would he be able to spare himself, but the whole court would not be able to spare him.
Even the civil and military officials and the empress could not spare him.
Seeing His Majesty's pace getting faster and faster, Wang Chengen and others were struggling, so they directly ordered people to shout loudly in the palace: "Your Majesty is here in person, everyone should avoid it immediately!"
To be honest, after this, all the eunuchs and maids on Zhu Ling's way to Fengtian Palace knelt down one by one, and no one stood. Zhu Ling saw this scene along the way, and he was really a little depressed. This palace
It's really boring, and you can't reprimand and punish Wang Chengen. After all, they are doing it for your own good.
Zhu Ling, who was bored, had no choice but to walk obediently to Fengtian Hall. When he came in, the ministers had not arrived yet, but for some reason, Wu Linzheng was waiting here early.
Seeing that His Majesty was so energetic and energetic, Wu Linzheng immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty is so energetic and vigorous. It is really a blessing for our Ming Dynasty. You can continue to plan for our Ming Dynasty. It is a blessing for the people of our Ming Dynasty."
He received such a high-level compliment when he first came in. Perhaps even as a modern man, Zhu Ling felt a little bit carried away, and a long-lost smile appeared on his face. No wonder, there are few people in the world who don't like to be praised.
, and not many people want to be told a bunch of problems about you every day.
"Wu Qing, get up quickly." Zhu Ling, who had received a lot of rainbow farts, also knew how to be considerate of ministers. He was also wondering why this man's face didn't turn red and his heart didn't beat when he said these words, but after thinking for a moment, he was relieved.
Perhaps, in this era of monarchs, flattery may have become a necessary skill for ministers. Of course, except for those censors who only report impeachment every day and clamor in front of the emperor.
"Why did Wu Qing go to court so quickly? I see that the other ministers have not arrived at the palace yet."
At this time, Wang Chengen also rushed over panting, pushed back the eunuchs and maids behind him, straightened his clothes and immediately came forward to accompany Zhu Ling, while Zhu Ling also sat on the dragon chair, sitting seriously.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, I rested for the night at an inn near the palace yesterday. I was afraid that Your Majesty would have something to do to summon the ministers, so I simply did not go home. Therefore, after hearing the news about going to court today, I took one step ahead of other adults."
There was no flattery in Wu Linzheng's tone, and it wasn't that he thought this person was too flattering to him. It was just that when this person faced intruders in history, he resolutely sacrificed his life for his country. He was so loyal, and
Teach Zhu Ling that there is nothing he can say.
"Wu Qing is serious. At such a juncture, it can best reflect the courtiers' feelings for the court."
"This is what I should do. However, the other adults who were trapped in Fange's mansion yesterday also felt sad about your Majesty's affairs. They also stayed in the hall for a long time. The prince was considerate of everyone and sent them back.
It was time to rest at home, so I was a little far away from home, so I simply stayed at the inn."
Zhu Ling was a little surprised by these words, and he never thought of bringing along all the other ministers, and even his great companion Wang Chengen.
While they were talking, other ministers also came to the palace one after another. After bowing before Zhu Ling, they discovered that Wu Linzheng, the young minister of Taichang Temple, had arrived at some unknown time. Now the ministers were quite dissatisfied with this.
Some people snorted coldly when passing by, others stood a little further away and stared coldly, and some even discussed him with other ministers, but Wu Linzheng was not afraid at all and stood straight there.
After more than twenty ministers had entered the main hall, Zhu Ling finally said, "How did you sleep last night?"
As the representative of these more than 20 officials, University Scholar Fan Jingwen naturally came out one step ahead and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty was ill yesterday. We were all discussing matters in the main hall. After returning, we slept normally. Today I saw Your Majesty like this." I’m in good spirits, I think I’ll have a good night’s sleep when I go back tonight.”
"Today your Majesty summoned people to come to court. I probably knew that your Majesty's health was getting better. Now I see that your Majesty is indeed different from yesterday." Ni Yuanlu, who is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, no longer had the same attitude towards her that day in front of the palace. Nanxing's remarks were in a very accusatory tone, and these words were quite satisfactory.
Zhu Ling smiled, observing everyone's expressions and guessing that they probably didn't know about the retreat at this time. After several ministers finished speaking, he directly said: "I think, after hearing this, tonight You should sleep better.”
"I wonder what is going on, Your Majesty?" Fan Jingwen asked calmly and dissatisfied. His calm look did not mean that other ministers were not expecting the same. When Zhu Ling said this, almost everyone raised their heads slightly. He nodded his head with an expectant look on his face.
At the moment when everyone was waiting for Zhu Ling to continue speaking, he stopped delaying and said loudly: "The intruder has retreated!"
Phew~
There was an uproar in the main hall. Although there were only less than thirty people standing in the main hall of Nuo Da, when faced with such heavy news, it immediately aroused discussion. Most of the ministers could not bear the suppressed feeling in their hearts for a long time. He began to express his emotions loudly. Although he ignored Zhu Ling who was sitting above him, he didn't say anything.
The intruders have been besieging the capital for some time. These days, the entire capital has been shrouded in war. People in the city are in panic. They are afraid that one day the intruders will suddenly attack the city and what will happen if the capital cannot defend it?
On that day, it was natural for them to die for their country, and for them, the greatest pain was that the capital was destroyed. Where should Your Majesty go? Do you want to die for your country like them?
What about this Ming Dynasty?
But at this moment, after hearing the biggest hidden danger threatening the capital in recent days, the intruders finally retreated. Naturally, they were extremely excited and even couldn't help shouting that Ming Dynasty was really moved by God and saved them at this juncture.
When Fan Jingwen heard the news, he was stunned for a moment. He was immediately reminded several times by the ministers around him, and then he recovered and laughed happily. This was the first time in several years that he smiled like this.
Daming, finally there is good news.
Although Wu Linzheng was shocked, he felt that the breath that had been blocked in his heart was finally released. He did not cry with joy, but instead sighed with emotion, filled with emotions.
Seeing all the ministers covering their faces and sobbing, wiping them with their sleeves, Wang Chengen, who was standing above, said that he sympathized with the mood of the ministers, but this was the Fengtian Palace and he had to manage the order here. Just when he was about to speak out to dissuade him. , Zhu Ling waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to dissuade him, and he immediately retreated.
"Everyone, since the intruders have retreated, you should be happy. There is no need for this." He said a few words, and the ministers gradually wiped away their tears and regained their appearance.
After everyone calmed down, he said seriously: "Everyone, although it is exciting news that the intruders have retreated, please don't forget that we are still facing the threat of intruders. As long as they change their minds, they will turn back immediately.
The capital is afraid that it will fall into the predicament of being besieged again."
"This is the reason why I summon you to the temple."
After Zhu Ling finished speaking, he glanced around at the expressions of the ministers below and remained silent. The ministers headed by Fan Jingwen also frowned slightly at this time. They had just come out of the joy and had not yet adapted for a while.
But Wu Linzheng was the first to say: "Your Majesty! The intruders have retreated. My idea is to immediately rectify the entire capital, in all aspects, and then quickly go south to worship the ancestors. We can't delay it any longer!"
"Your Majesty, before we go south, we have to consider whether Wu Sangui's reinforcements will come? Your Majesty has violated the ancestral system and made him King of Pingxi. Such a great honor has made the world envious. If he still doesn't come? Your Majesty should
how?"
The speaker was Chen Chunde, the imperial censor. Every time he spoke, Zhu Ling could not resist. Whenever he opened his mouth, he would either impeach others or point out the most important but biggest problem.
"Your Majesty also wants to question Shandong Commander-in-Chief Liu Zeqing! He received your Majesty's order to send troops a few days ago, but he refused. Wu Sangui dragged 80,000 people and was still marching, but he repeatedly failed to resist the order.
According to this, this person must be dealt with!"
Zhu Ling followed the sound and looked to see who had said such sharp words.
Sure enough, it was Chen Liangmo, another censor from the censor station. Every one of these censors was easy to mess with.
"Can you tell me more about Liu Zeqing?" Fan Jingwen asked as he didn't know much about this person.
"Reporting to your majesty, Mr. Fan Ge and all your lords, this man was once a general."
[Author's digression]: This chapter should be okay. I hope everyone can vote more. Our book is also the second in the history category of the new book list. The money in the banknotes is really pitiful...