Chapter 805: The Conquest of Burma and Kangxis Reluctance
Zhu Hongyu nodded in approval.
"What the Qing family said is true!"
Obviously, Zhu Hongyu was quite satisfied with the combat effectiveness of the steam armored ship on the battlefield.
The performance of a steam ironclad ship on the battlefield can be compared to the combat effectiveness of three or five sailing battleships of the same tonnage.
This is to say conservatively.
To exaggerate a bit, with the high defense, high attack, and high maneuverability of the steam armored ship, it is not impossible to defeat ten with one.
While talking with Chen Ze, Zhu Hongyu was already thinking about how the Ming Dynasty should expand the scale of steam ironclad ships in the army.
The first thing to do is to transform the existing battleships of the Ming Army into steam-iron armor!
Even if the entire battleship cannot be covered with iron armor within a short period of time, it is still necessary to cover key parts of the battleship with iron armor to enhance the protection of the battleship.
And install steam turbines on the battleships to improve the maneuverability of the battleships.
As for the long term, the future will definitely be the era of steam armor.
If the current steam turbine technology was not stable, the failure rate would be too high during long-term operation, and it would be easy to get stuck after going to sea.
Zhu Hongyu had long ordered that the new warships be removed from the sail design and use full steam power.
Zhu Hongyu narrowed his eyes and said as if he thought of something.
"Does the Qing family think that Ming Dynasty is now capable of sending its fleet to fight west of Malacca?"
As the practicality of steam ironclad ships was improved during the war, Zhu Hongyu couldn't wait to let Westerners experience what it meant to have a strong ship and a powerful gun.
Chen Ze was a little surprised when he heard Zhu Hongyu's question.
He was the commander of the East China Sea Fleet, not the South China Sea Fleet. Why did the emperor think of asking him this question?
Could it be that he wants to rotate him with the commander of the South China Sea Fleet?
However, he was shocked, and he couldn't help but answer the emperor's question, so he spoke.
"Reporting to your Majesty, the combat effectiveness of our Ming Navy is definitely better than that of the Xiyi Navy."
"If the imperial court sends its army to fight west of Malacca, it will naturally not be a problem!"
"But if our navy wants to go on an expedition, logistics may be the biggest obstacle."
The meaning of Chen Ze's words is very clear.
If the imperial court wants to launch troops west of Malacca, it can fight and there is a high probability of victory, but the problem is that the logistics of the large army cannot be guaranteed.
The reason why the Ming Dynasty is now able to steadily control the entire Southeast Asia relies not only on the bravery and skill of the Ming Navy's naval fleet, but also on the Ming Dynasty's series of port and dock supply points in Southeast Asia.
It is precisely because of the existence of these supply points that Zhu Hongyu can ensure that the main army will not be restricted by logistics when fighting in the Nanyang region.
And then exert the greatest fighting power!
If the Ming army rashly sent its troops to the west of Malacca, there would be a risk of logistical severance.
Zhu Hongyu pondered for a while and ordered someone to get the map.
Looking at the map of Nanyang on the map, Zhu Hongyu crossed his fingers on the map.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up and his finger pointed at the location of Myanmar.
The Ming Dynasty is now trapped east of Malacca. The biggest problem is that there is no port to the west of Malacca that can provide logistical supplies.
However, if the Ming Dynasty could destroy Burma and use its coastal ports for military purposes, this problem would no longer exist.
As for the reason for attacking Myanmar?
Does the Ming Dynasty need a reason to attack Burma?
The difficulty of cursing water is still remembered by everyone in the Ming Dynasty.
Do you really think that Ming Dynasty does not want revenge?
It's just that before this, the Ming Dynasty was busy with government affairs and could not spare the energy to devote to Myanmar.
As for saying that you have been beaten but not beaten?
There is no need to worry about this!
As we all know, the armies of the Central Plains Dynasty in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China were invincible.
Even in the two Song Dynasties, they still had the majesty of the Jingsai cavalry and the bravery of the Wei army.
What’s more, today’s Ming Dynasty?!
Myanmar could not even defeat the remnants of Li Dingguo's army at the time. The capital was captured several times and they fled south in a panic. What's more, the Ming army now fought hard.
As for the harsh local environment in Myanmar, which is not conducive to the Ming army's operations?
In fact, there is no need to worry about this. Over the years, Zhu Hongyu has been recruiting a large number of Nanyang natives and forming an army of small people from all ethnic groups in the southwest to specialize in fighting in tropical mountains and forests, just for now.
No matter how hot and humid the climate is in Myanmar, and no matter how rampant malaria is, how can it compare to the harsh climate in Southeast Asia?
Also, if the Ming Dynasty wanted to attack Burma, it would destroy Burma.
Guang Daming would not have done it himself.
Zhu Hongyu issued an edict, and all countries in Southeast Asia had to mobilize and prepare to besiege Burma.
This is the East under the vassal tribute system!
If the suzerain country wants to send troops to conquer its subordinates, with an order, the vassal country must send troops to help in the battle.
Otherwise, they will be kicked out of the vassal trading system and become a heretic.
As time goes by, this heresy will naturally be found and punished by everyone!
For example, when some countries in Southeast Asia want to expand overseas, they look up and see that they are all vassal states of the Ming Dynasty, and they all have the Ming Dynasty as their backer.
If there is a fight, Father Heaven may intervene!
You are the only one who is alone and has no backer. If not, who will do it to you?
Especially now that the Ming Dynasty has just returned to the country, the king's army is chasing people northward, sweeping across the world, and even expelling the foreign barbarians and bringing the entire Nanyang under his control. This is the time when the army is in great power.
How could those vassal states dare to refuse the emperor’s edict?!
Thinking about attacking Myanmar, after Chen Ze resigned, Zhu Hongyu summoned Li Dingguo for discussion.
Li Dingguo once led troops to fight in Myanmar, conquered the capital of Myanmar several times, swept through most of Myanmar, and returned victorious every time.
He has rich experience in fighting Myanmar!
If Zhu Hongyu wants to conquer Myanmar, Li Dingguo is the most suitable coach candidate.
As for sending Prince Li Dingguo out to lead the troops, would it be a big deal?
Zhu Hongyu was actually not worried.
Now Zhu Hongyu has very strong control over the army. The Governor's Office of the Fifth Army often transfers and rotates the chief officers of various departments. No one can control the military power of an army for a long time.
There is no soil for warlords to form in the Ming Dynasty now!
Besides, no matter how stupid Zhu Hongyu is, he knows that he cannot allocate Li Dingguo's old department to him again.
As long as Li Dingguo is not allocated his old troops, he will not be able to make any waves.
Li Dingguo had considerable prestige among his old troops, but not among other troops.
If there were changes on the front line and Zhu Hongyu issued an edict, Li Dingguo would be dismissed as well.
This is the power and confidence of a founding emperor!
Bound by the actual interests of military merit and indoctrinated by the idea of loyalty to the emperor, the Ming army now only recognizes the emperor and not the generals.
In fact, the more important point is that Zhu Hongyu himself is somewhat unaware that he actually has a sacred aura around him.
At that time, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty made great contributions to the country by "expelling the Tartars and restoring China", which is why the Ming Dynasty was founded.
After that, the Ming Dynasty lasted for more than 270 years!
After the Manchus entered the Pass, the world was darkened and mired in chaos. China's clothing and culture were completely destroyed, and everyone in the world lamented and cried.
However, Zhu Hongyu, as a member of the Ming Dynasty clan, rose up in this dark era.
Under the banner of Emperor Taizu, he led his troops to drive out the barbarians and restore the Ming Dynasty!
With Zhu Hongyu's continuous winning streak, it took only seven or eight years to restore the Ming Dynasty and expel the barbarians from the territory.
Everyone feels from the bottom of their hearts that the great power of the Ming Dynasty is not exhausted.
And Zhu Hongyu was the man responsible for the destiny of the Ming Dynasty.
In this era where feudal superstition is the only political correctness, who dares to stand up and oppose a king who has great power in the world?
When Zhu Hongyu led his troops to fight against the Manchu Qing Dynasty, wherever he went, those who responded were followed, and officials from all over the world followed him.
The reason for this is that Zhu Hongyu is a member of the Ming Dynasty clan, and he shoulders the legitimacy of the Ming Dynasty's rule. It can be said that there is no psychological pressure on these people to surrender.
Moreover, Zhu Hongyu could be more lenient towards surrendered officials.
Who dares to say that no one in the world thinks that the reason for Zhu Hongyu's national destiny is in it?
I don’t know whether Li Dingguo believed this deeply, but most of the officers and soldiers in the army and the people all over the world believed it firmly.
This is the basis of Zhu Hongyu’s current rule!
With this foundation, how could Zhu Hongyu be afraid of Li Dingguo?
No matter how wise and powerful Li Dingguo is, no matter how wise and strategic he is, how can he be able to defeat the general trend of the world?
If he really had such ability, he would not have been defeated repeatedly in front of Wu Sangui, or even retreated to Burma, and Yongli would not have suffered the humiliation of the cursed water disaster!
As for what is the general trend of the world?
Simple!
So is the human heart.
When everyone in the world thinks that you are destined to be your destiny, then you are really destined to be your destiny!
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Zhu Hongyu didn't have to wait long before Li Dingguo came.
"Your Majesty, the King of Jin is outside seeking an audience!"
The little eunuch who was serving him came to Zhu Hongyu to report.
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly.
"Summon!"
Not long after, Li Dingguo was called in.
After Zheng Chenggong died of illness a few days ago, Li Dingguo became the only remaining prince in the court.
Because all the princes are young now, the capital has not yet been crowned king.
Li Dingguo, the only prince with a different surname, seemed a bit dazzling.
In order to make himself look less conspicuous and to dispel the emperor's suspicion, Li Dingguo had been staying at home claiming to be ill during this period and did not even go to court.
Today, when the emperor summons him, he will leave his residence and come to the palace to have an audience.
Li Dingguo strode into Zhu Hongyu's study, but there was a visible restraint on his face.
Zhu Hongyu, however, did not see anyone outside. He stood up to greet him and said with a smile.
"Prince Jin is here!"
In fact, Zhu Hongyu doesn't have much suspicion about Li Dingguo now. As the founder of the country with great power, Zhu Hongyu has the confidence to suppress the world.
I am confident that as long as he is around, no one in the world will dare to rebel.
Everything is just Li Dingguo's own imagination.
Li Dingguo bowed and saluted slightly cautiously.
"I am here to see Your Majesty!"
Zhu Hongyu came forward, helped Li Dingguo to the sofa, and motioned for him to sit down.
Then he ordered people to serve tea.
After the tea was served, Zhu Hongyu gestured to Li Dingguo to drink tea and said.
"When the Curse Water Disaster broke out, King Mangbai of Burma rebelled, so that the center of the Ming Dynasty was wiped out in one battle, and even the emperor fell into the hands of the enemy."
"It's a national shame!"
Zhu Hongyu set the tone very high with just one sentence.
As soon as he said this, Li Dingguo's face was full of feelings and guilt.
"The responsibility for what happened back then lies entirely with the lowly officials who failed to protect the late emperor. I really feel unworthy of the late emperor's grace..."
Although Li Dingguo was a rogue, Emperor Yongli had considerable trust in him.
Conferring the title of King Jin, obeying his advice, and entrusting the military power of the world to him, it can be said to be the most favored person in the world!
Therefore, Li Dingguo felt Yongli's kindness and was loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
Even though the army was defeated and forced to flee China and take refuge in Burma, he always supported Yongli's rule under the banner of the Ming Dynasty.
After the cursed water disaster occurred, Li Dingguo also sent troops to the south to conquer Myanmar several times, just to rescue Yongli.
You can see his loyalty!
Although the responsibility for the cursed water disaster lies entirely with Yongli who ran too fast and lost touch with the army, falling into the hands of the Burmese king.
However, Li Dingguo has always been worried about this matter, and his heart is full of guilt.
He felt that the cursed water disaster occurred entirely because he failed to live up to Yongli's trust and failed to protect the Holy Driver.
Now that Zhu Hongyu has brought up the difficulty of cursing water again, Li Dingguo also feels quite uncomfortable.
When Zhu Hongyu heard this, he spoke softly and comforted him.
"Why did King Jin say this?"
"I have heard about what happened back then. I can only blame Burma for neglecting our country's favor for more than 200 years during the Ming Dynasty and being so bold as to attack the emperor."
"Why does King Jin need to share the blame for those ruthless people in Myanmar?"
When Li Dingguo heard this, he was moved and had a clear understanding in his heart.
If he guessed correctly, the emperor was probably preparing to launch troops against Burma this time.
He was a little excited in his heart. If the imperial court sent troops to attack Burma, they might be able to avenge Yongli's humiliation.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Although he had attacked Myanmar several times in the past, he even easily captured the capital of Myanmar.
However, due to limited military strength, the most they could do was plunder Burma, but they were unable to form effective rule or really destroy Burma.
But if the imperial court sends troops, that's another matter.
Li Dingguo felt that if Zhu Hongyu was willing, it would not be difficult to completely destroy Myanmar.
Thinking about this, Li Dingguo opened his mouth to explore.
"What does your Majesty mean?"
Zhu Hongyu picked up the teacup, took a sip, and spoke slowly.
"I am ready to send troops to attack Burma!"
"Use the emperor's edict to summon the world, send one hundred thousand soldiers to the army, recruit vassal states to join the expedition, in order to punish disobedient subjects, avenge the shame of curse water, and defend the dignity of the Han family!"
"I wonder if the King of Jin would be willing to share my worries and serve as the general for this expedition against Burma?"
To a certain extent, the difficulty of the cursed water was the trigger for Yongli's death.
It was precisely because of the outbreak of the Cursed Water Disaster that the center of the Yongli regime at that time was wiped out, and forty-two officials and generals including Mu Tianbo and Ma Jixiang were killed.
Subsequently, nearly three hundred members of Yongli's entourage, including clan members and officials, were killed, and more female Juan were ravaged and died tragically at the hands of Burmese soldiers.
Even the emperor Yongli became a prisoner and was handed over to the Qing army after being humiliated...
For the Ming Dynasty, this was a shame that was equal to the shame of Jingkang in the Northern Song Dynasty.
And shame can only be repaid with blood!
The Ming Dynasty was famous for its ability to retaliate against evil, and it is absolutely impossible to overturn the story of the Cursed Water incident.
Now Zhu Hongyu has made the decision to attack Burma, which was expected by Li Dingguo.
But Zhu Hongyu planned to make Li Dingguo his general, but Li Dingguo was unexpected.
"The humble minister is old, faint, and seriously ill. It is really difficult for him to lead troops on an expedition!"
"Your Majesty, please choose another good general!"
It is true that Li Dingguo is in poor health.
Historically, he died of illness and grief not long after the Curse Water Disaster broke out.
Although Yongli's death caused him to be extremely worried and angry, and his mood changed violently, it was also true that Li Dingguo was in poor health.
He has been recuperating over the years, but even so, he still gets sick from time to time.
Zhu Hongyu knew this.
It is also a coincidence that at the end of the Ming Dynasty, the two Optimus Prime Stones of the Ming Dynasty, Zheng Chenggong and Li Dingguo, were both in poor health and died in their prime.
Historically, if the two of them were in better health and persisted until the San Francisco Rebellion broke out, they would then coordinate the San Francisco rebellion and jointly attack the Qing court.
Then the situation in the world may still change!
However, the reason why Li Dingguo rejected Zhu Hongyu's proposal was not just because of his physical problems.
But I am worried that after my military exploits this time, the emperor will give me no titles and no rewards!
At that time, the emperor would inevitably feel embarrassed.
If the emperor is not happy, naturally his ministers will not be happy either.
Seeing Li Dingguo's refusal, Zhu Hongyu did not force it.
Today's Ming Dynasty has no shortage of generals to lead troops.
Systematic military academies may not be able to produce a military god like Wei Huo who transcends an era, but they can produce large numbers of officers whose abilities are above the standard.
These grassroots officers are the soul of an army!
After these officers have experienced the test of war, the capable ones among them can quickly stand out and become generals who can lead a party.
If Li Dingguo doesn't go, I can just send someone else to go. It won't be a problem.
Thinking about this, Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.
"If that's the case, then Prince Jin can rest in peace and recuperate!"
"When the imperial army sends troops to Burma, let the prince go to the army to gain some experience."
The prince Zhu Hongyu is talking about now is Li Sixing, the son of Li Dingguo.
Although Li Sixing surrendered to the Qing Dynasty after Li Dingguo's death in history, at that time both Zheng Chenggong and Li Dingguo had died of illness, and the two pillars of the Ming Dynasty had collapsed. No matter who looked at it, the situation in the world was irreversible.
There is nothing wrong with him surrendering to the Qing Dynasty!
Besides, Li Sixing also fought with the army before this. He took the lead in killing the enemy and breaking the formation several times, and made a lot of contributions to the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Hongyu had no objection to Li Sixing becoming the crown prince of the Jin Dynasty.
Li Dingguo heard this and spoke.
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
While talking, Zhu Hongyu consulted Li Dingguo about the situation in Myanmar and how to conquer Myanmar.
Although Li Dingguo chose to refuse to lead troops to the expedition in order to protect himself.
But he still tried his best to answer the emperor's questions.
"Your Majesty, the first thing that needs to be overcome in order to conquer Burma is the natural environment in Burma where poisonous insects and ferocious beasts are rampant and miasma is everywhere..."
Zhu Hongyu listened to Li Dingguo's opinions on the Burma War and kept nodding in approval.
…
After Kangxi arrived in Nanjing, he was taken to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
Waiting for Zhu Hongyu’s decision!
Whether to kill him, reward him, or put him under house arrest for life depends on the emperor's wishes.
The word "killing" is easy to understand, it is to eliminate the roots and leave no harm behind.
The reason for the reward is because of the special status of Emperor Kangxi. Chinese people in all dynasties have always paid attention to leaving a trace in their affairs so that they can meet each other easily in the future. After the destruction of other countries, their monarchs generally do not kill.
Instead, he will be awarded a title and raised in honor!
Typical examples include Liu Chan who was granted the title of Duke of Anle County after the fall of the Kingdom, Li Yu, the later lord of the Southern Tang Dynasty, was granted the title of Marquis of Disobedience, and the Meng Yuan Dynasty granted a Southern Song Dynasty clan the title of Duke of Ying after the destruction of the Southern Song Dynasty.
After the Manchus entered the customs, in order to decorate their appearance, they also conferred the title of Marquis of Yanen on a member of the Ming Dynasty clan.
Now that Kangxi has fallen into the hands of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Hongyu may also confer a title on him due to political needs.
After all, there are many Jurchens who have surrendered to the Ming Dynasty. If Zhu Hongyu spared Kangxi's life or even gave Kangxi a title, it might make these people completely relieved and more loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
However, even if Kangxi could get the title, he would not be able to escape the fate of being imprisoned!
In the dark cell, the last monarch of the Qing Dynasty, Aixinjueluo Xuanye, was wrapped in a tattered cotton-padded jacket and huddled in a damp and cold corner of the cell.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! The climate in Nanjing in winter is damp and cold, let alone a place with a strong gloomy air like a prison cell.
Although the hay spread on the ground is hay in name, if you pick it up, you might even be able to wring out water.
In winter, the sky inside the prison is dark and gloomy, with almost no sunlight visible.
The air was turbid and filled with the stench of defecation and the rotten smell of human decay.
In the corner of the cell, fat rats and cockroaches were scurrying around.
Some rats even dare to climb on people in a big way and attack them.
Kangxi huddled in the corner of the cell, with heavy shackles on his hands and feet.
The originally neatly styled braids were hanging down the back of the head, but they were full of lice and dandruff. They were greasy and looked very dirty!
His skin, which was exposed to the air through his tattered cotton clothes, had large bruises and scars.
Obviously, Kangxi, the Qing emperor, did not receive any preferential treatment in the Ming Dynasty.
Resisting the pain in his body, Kangxi moved his body slightly so that his face could be exposed to the sun.
The movement of his body caused the shackles on Kangxi's body to rub against his body, causing severe pain.
There were some wounds on his body that had even begun to fester due to lack of timely treatment.
Warm sunlight shines through the skylight on the top of the cell and through the iron window into the cell.
Under the sunlight, particles and dust in the air are clearly visible.
The warm sunshine shone on Kangxi's face, dispelling some of the coldness that Kangxi felt in his bones, making him feel warm all over his body.
With a snap, Kangxi slapped himself, and then he carefully pinched out a flea from the place where he had been slapped.
Then crush it to death!
Enjoying the thrill of life and death.
I suddenly felt comfortable.
Kangxi, who was used to being pampered and pampered in the past, never imagined that one day he would be able to enjoy catching lice in the sun as the first-class enjoyment in the world.
Just when Kangxi was thinking about how to escape, how to rebuild the Qing Dynasty and take revenge.
With a creak, the door to the prison was opened.
Several Dongchang fans dressed in black walked in.
The dazzling sunlight shines in from the door of the prison, as if it can dispel the darkness and bad luck in the prison.
Countless people are looking forward to the Tianlao gate, hoping to receive a decree to pardon themselves.
Under everyone's gaze, the group quickly walked outside Kangxi's cell.
The leader, a middle-aged man with a white face and no beard, jumped out of the crowd, looked at Kangxi in the same cell with indifferent eyes, and then spoke.
"Are you the pseudo-Qing Tatar chief Xuan Ye?"
This middle-aged man is called Lin Muen. He is one of Zhu Hongyu's personal eunuchs. He is in charge of the East Factory and is the governor of the East Factory. He can be said to have a high and powerful position.
He came to Tianlao this time to carry Kangxi to the ablution room according to the emperor's order...
Yes, there is no doubt that it is the cleaning room that is responsible for the castration of eunuchs in the palace!
Regarding Kangxi's treatment, Zhu Hongyu decided not to kill him yet after careful consideration.
As for the reason...
It's very simple. It's just that Zhu Hongyu didn't want those Jurchens who had joined the Ming Dynasty to abandon the Ming Dynasty, in order to appease people's hearts.
However, if Kang Mazi was just released, he might even be given a title and honor.
Zhu Hongyu couldn't stand this test in his heart!
Since the Chongzhen Year, the Ming Dynasty clan that fell into the hands of the Manchus was almost wiped out.
Even in the original history, after the outbreak of Prince Zhu's disease, the third Prince Zhu, who was over seventy years old, was arrested. Kangxi ordered that the gray-haired old man and even the whole family of Prince Zhu be taken to the execution ground and sentenced to death.
Let the Third Prince Zhu watch his children and grandchildren being exterminated!
It can be said to be quite cruel!
If Zhu Hongyu just lets this bitch go, he will die awkwardly.
After much thought, Zhu Hongyu decided to castrate Kang Mazi as punishment.
For a man who once held a high position and held power, is there anything more painful than letting him no longer be a man?
Apparently not!
This is not only physical pain, but also psychological torture.
For Kang Mazi, if he could survive after being castrated, it would be better to die!
Ling Chi will only be in pain for a few days, but after castration, it will be in pain for a lifetime, and it will still hurt just thinking about it...
If Kang Mazi knew that he would be sent to the ablution room next, he would probably rather die, be beheaded, or be punished than suffer this humiliation.
When Kang Mazi heard this, he raised his pockmarked face and said very proudly.
"I am Kangxi, the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty!"
"What do you, this eunuch, want from me? But are the thieves planning to kill me?!"
When Lin Muen heard Kangxi's words, although she was annoyed that it hurt her, she was more sneered in her heart.
Haha, you are very proud now, right?
You look down on eunuchs, right?
Don't worry, you will be there soon!
"Of course not. The Emperor of Heaven has a heart for the whole world. How can a barbarian like you compare with it? Since you, a Tartar chief, have come to surrender, how can the Emperor kill you?"
"No matter what, your life can still be saved!"
Lin Muen said with a smile.
Of course, Lin Muen did not lie to Kangxi. Although his life could be saved, his little brother would definitely leave him.
What is this called? This is called gains and losses!
When Kangxi heard this, he felt relieved knowing that he did not have to die.
Just now he thought that he was going to be dragged out and executed, but he thought that he would die no matter what, so he acted more recklessly.
Now that he knew he didn't have to die, his attitude softened.
Not daring to be arrogant anymore, he smiled awkwardly and then spoke.
"The lieutenant-general is here today to take someone to express gratitude?"
The eunuch no longer screams or calls himself "I", which shows that this Kang Mazi is not a tough guy.
Lin Muen heard this and said with a smile.
"You can just come with our family!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Immediately afterwards, Kang Mazi was lifted out under the envious eyes of other prisoners in the surrounding cells.
After leaving the Tianlao, Kangxi squinted his eyes in the sunshine.
The light inside the Tianlu was dim, but outside the Tianlu it was a rare sunny day.
Direct sunlight made Kang Mazi temporarily dizzy and blind.
But it was only a temporary blindness, and it only took him a few minutes to recover.
Looking at the smooth concrete road in front of him and the bustling crowds on the street, Kang Mazi had an incomprehensible look in his eyes.
In his opinion, all this should belong to the Qing Dynasty, that is, to him, Kangxi.
But now Kangxi was reduced to a prisoner, and he had to pray to the thief before he could survive. His mentality was naturally extremely complicated.
The team headed all the way towards the imperial city. Looking at the large and magnificent palace complex in the distance, Kang Mazi's eyes were filled with deep reluctance and greed.
After a group of people entered the palace, they walked towards the palace grounds.
Looking at the increasingly remote scenery around him, Kang Mazi couldn't help but ask.
"Aren't we going to thank the emperor? Why are we going further and further away?"
Lin Muen on the side heard this, laughed, and said.
"You can't go see the emperor now."
Lin Muen looked at Kang Mazi and said this with some meaning.
Hearing this, Kang Mazi glanced at himself subconsciously.
Looking at the dirty cotton clothes on his body, as well as the blood and foul-smelling abscesses all over his body, he forced a very embarrassed smile on his face.
"Hehe! Hehe!"
"Indeed, I am not suitable to express gratitude to the Emperor in my current state."
Now Kang Mazi thought that Lin Muen was taking him to wash and change clothes so that he could better meet the emperor...
The group of people walked all the way to a side hall!
At this time, Kang Mazi was unshackled.
There is a wooden barrel placed in the side hall. There is hot water in the barrel, and there is a brazier in the center of the main hall for heating.
Seeing this scene, Kangxi became even more convinced that he was going to meet the emperor after washing up.
Several young eunuchs stepped forward and roughly took off Kang Mazi's tattered cotton clothes, then stuffed him into a wooden barrel to clean his body.
Castration is, to put it bluntly, a surgical operation.
In order to prevent infection after surgery, it is very necessary to take a shower before surgery to ensure hygiene.
Lin Muen stared at Kang Mazi who was taking a shower with a smile, his eyes meaningful.
But in Kang Mazi's eyes, Lin Muen's expression was somewhat perverted.
He turned around subconsciously, not wanting to be seen.
It didn't take long for Kang Mazi to be cleaned up.
The wounds and abscesses on his body were also simply cleaned and bandaged.
Just when Kang Mazi opened his mouth to ask when he would go to express his gratitude to the emperor, he suddenly felt a pain in the back of his head, and then lost consciousness.
Lin Muen looked at Kangxi who fell on the ground and said with an unchanged expression.
"Send the person to the ablution room!"
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When Kang Mazi regained consciousness again, he had been cut into a naked pig, and his limbs and head were fixed on an operating table.
Kang Mazi opened his eyes with difficulty, his head still a little dizzy.
Feeling the binding on his body, he suddenly felt like he was being sent back to prison again.
But there is no need to strip him naked in prison, right?
"Come here! Where is this place? What are you going to do to me?!"
Unconsciously, Kang Mazi used my self-identity again.
But by the time he came to his senses, the words had already been spoken, and the words he had spoken were like water thrown out, and there was absolutely no way he could take it back.
Just when Kang Mazi was secretly regretting it, there was a creak and the door to the room was pushed open.
Lin Muen walked in with several young eunuchs and two doctors in white coats behind him.
As the door opened and closed, a stream of air-conditioning came in, making Kang Mazi shiver unconsciously.
I also have a bad premonition in my heart!
"You...what are you going to do?"
Lin Muen ignored Kang Mazi's inquiry, held a volume of imperial edict in his hand, walked to him, unfolded it, and then read out.
"The Emperor, who was entrusted with the destiny of heaven, issued an edict: Xuan Ye, the pseudo-Qing Tatar chieftain, was young and arrogant, ill-informed, and had many rebellious behaviors. He dared to resist the king's heavenly soldiers and committed countless murders... His crimes are too numerous to describe!"
"Today, the Tartar chief Xuanye has been captured and presented to the capital. He should be punished according to the law to show the justice of heaven."
"However, God is merciful and I don't want to commit more sins of killing. Therefore, I will allow him to purify his body and enter the palace to serve the emperor in order to atone for his sins!"
"Appreciate this!"
After Lin Muen announced the decree, Kang Mazi was completely stunned.
I'm fuckin'...
Why am I about to be cleansed?!
"Let me go, you thieves, let me go quickly!"
"What do you want to do? What do you want to do? I will never let you go, I will never let you go!"
"..."
Kang Mazi's mood collapsed, and his heart was full of shock and anger.
He was struggling constantly, as if he wanted to break free from his restraints and escape from here.
But it's a pity that the ropes that tied him were all high-quality hemp ropes, and it was impossible to break free.
Looking at the two doctors in white coats, Kang Mazi's eyes flashed with extremely strong resentment and fear.
Purification is something he is absolutely unwilling to accept.
He would rather die than live at the cost of being a eunuch!
If he is really purified today, then all the ancestors of the Aisin Gioro family will be disgraced.
The great khan of the Golden Family would be even more humiliated than Burni if he had to dance for the Emperor of Heaven in public!
He loves Xinjieluo Xuanye, how can he still have the honor to meet his ancestors after death?
Oh, no, those with missing bodies will not be allowed to enter the underworld.
Will he, Xuan Ye, be a lonely ghost after his death?!
His heart was full of unwillingness and anger, and he kept yelling and struggling.
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