Chongzhen made an early morning pilgrimage on the platform today. At dawn, at five o'clock in the morning, the morning pilgrimage had already begun.
At nine o'clock in the morning, there was a one-hour break as usual. The emperor and ministers could go to the toilet, drink water, and walk around for a while.
After all, when going to court, you must stand in front of the emperor and do not behave disrespectfully in front of the emperor.
It's okay for young people, but those over forty can also endure it. Those who are qualified to come to the platform and hold imperial meetings are a few young people, but most of them are old men.
At this time, the young father-in-law of Shuangxi took the young eunuchs and maids from Kunning Palace, pushed the trolley, and provided tea and snacks to the adults. This was also the queen's compassion for the ministers. It showed the royal family's kindness to these old men.
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Chongzhen left the platform and went to Baohe Hall to rest. Besides paying homage, he also liked to lie on the rocking chair, drink some tea and rest for a while.
"Will Yang Fan and Zhang Shize arrive in Beijing today?" Chongzhen asked casually.
Wang Chengen immediately bowed and said: "If we go back to Long Live Lord, they should arrive at Changxindian at eight o'clock."
"Well, how many people are they coming back this time?"
"According to Uncle Dingyuan's report, it was said that only the Chinese army from the Beijing camp, with a battalion of guards, arrived on the first train. It is expected that there will be six trains today, and 8,000 officers and soldiers will be able to return. There are more than 300 Chinese troops.
All the officers and assistants should be able to come back. It is estimated that it will take six days for the entire army to arrive. In addition to transporting troops, there are also a lot of equipment, horses and livestock. Some of the remaining baggage will be returned on foot, and it is estimated that it will take a month for those people to arrive."
Chongzhen thought for a while and said: "Uncle Dingyuan has made a great contribution this time. When the army returns to Beijing, there will be a ceremony to demonstrate the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. It will be used to frighten the barbarians from all directions. Let the slaves of Liaodong and the settlers of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou settle down."
All traitors, take a good look at what will happen if you fight against me, the Ming Dynasty."
Wang Chengen quickly responded: "Your Majesty, this army has completely wiped out Monan Mongolia and solved the northern threat to our Ming Dynasty for more than 200 years. It also defeated the covetousness of the Oara people and pushed them back two thousand miles. It will definitely be a deterrent."
The unstable elements in the surrounding areas, let them calm down."
Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction and asked: "I didn't give Uncle Yuan the title of marquis, will he be unhappy?"
Wang Chengen was a little speechless. No one would be happy if this happened.
But it was impossible not to answer, so I had to say in words: "Uncle Dingyuan has always understood justice. He once told the old slave that thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness. I don't think Uncle Dingyuan will care about it."
Chongzhen had a faint smile on his lips and said nothing.
Obviously, he himself did not believe this.
In this world, everything is bustling for the sake of profit. Everything in the world is bustling for the sake of profit. Who would get up early if there is no profit?
Yang Fan is not a saint, so it's strange to be happy. But I just deliberately wanted to give him a cold shoulder and let him know that all the interests of the Ming Dynasty are in my hands. Don't be too arrogant.
Several old ministers have written letters, saying that Uncle Yuan is too young and promoted too quickly, which is detrimental to his growth. This is the unanimous opinion of the vast majority of ministers in the court.
As an emperor, I have to consider something.
Anyway, after this great victory in Monan, the military power of the Beijing camp will never be released again.
The war in the northwest has ended, and Yang Fan can be idle for a while. The credit cannot be given to one person. In this way, the ministers will easily be in trouble.
Next, we must concentrate on dealing with Liaodong.
Even if Yang Fan is dissatisfied, he will calm down if he lets him go for a while.
Since he is no longer needed in a short period of time, there is no need to consider his emotions.
Thinking of Liaodong, Chongzhen sighed. There was no progress on Yuan Chonghuan's side. Even if he had one-tenth of Dingyuan Bo's victory, it would be considered an explanation to the court.
However, since Xiong Tingbi was eliminated, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan, the two masters and disciples, took over Liaodong. They basically did not launch any attacks and were completely passive.
Only the Battle of Liuhe was considered a heroic act and an active attack. As a result, 1,700 Ming troops went for a sneak attack and were defeated by 300 Eight Banner soldiers. More than half of them died. From then on, they were unable to retreat.
This time, the Beijing camp's successive victories in the northwest put a lot of pressure on Dong Lin and Yuan Chonghuan. It is said that Governor Yuan was like an ant on a hot pot and could not sleep at night.
In this Western Expedition, Yang Fan not only completely wiped out the Mongolian Mongolia, but also eliminated the main forces of the Alxa Mongolia, Qinghai Haixi Mongolia, and the Seven Kansai tribes outside Jiayuguan. These forces were completely weakened. The Mongolian Mongols were also greatly weakened.
Returned to Central Asia, making the northwest completely safe.
Although 3.5 million taels of military expenditures were spent, the materials seized by Yang Fan through the auction not only paid for the past years' salary arrears of the troops participating in the war, but also sent back 3 million taels of silver notes to the emperor.
Not only did I spend nothing to fight with him, I also made money.
This makes Guan Ning's army, which spends five million a year on military expenditures, so embarrassing. How long has it been since they won a victory? Not even a small victory. Shanhaiguan spends four million a year, won't their conscience hurt?
Now that the emperor has completed the Qing army in Jizhen, the military expenses of Jingying and Jizhen have been saved by 70%. Jiubian has abolished four towns. In the next step, will the emperor also start the Qing army in Liaodong town?
The forces in Donglin and Liaodong were very frightened.
This is also the reason why they tried to sabotage Yang Fan's Western Expedition.
Because Yang Fan put too much pressure on them. It would have been better without Yang Fan, and his glorious victory only showed the stupidity and incompetence of others.
"Pass on my decree and ask Zhang Shize to take the capital camp to Nanyuan for repairs first. When the army arrives one after another, a triumphal ceremony will be held. I will personally lead the civil and military officials out of Yongding Gate to welcome the army back to the court."
Wang Chengen couldn't help but asked: "Your Majesty, that's Uncle Dingyuan?"
"Didn't Yang Qing's wife just give birth to a child? She was away on an expedition and couldn't accompany her. He was tired from the wind and rain during this expedition and was worried about the king's affairs. He was allowed to go home to recuperate first."
Wang Chengen was stunned, but he still bowed and accepted the order and left.
Yang Fan and others got off the bus at Changxindian and took a boat on the Yongding River to Nanyuan Military Camp.
Nanyuan is dotted with lakes and rivers formed by the old path of the Yongding River. It is therefore rich in wildlife. Because it is connected to the Yongding River, navigation from Nanyuan Military Camp to Tianjin is very convenient. Water transportation here is very convenient.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan originally chose this place as the Beijing Camp. The most convenient transportation in this era is the river.
The Beijing Camp originally set out from the Nanyuan Camp to go to the Western Expedition. Now that the army has returned, it is natural that it will return here first.
When Yang Fan, Zhang Shize and more than a thousand people came to Nanyuan, they found that the original Beijing Camp was now stationed with troops. The best barracks were all occupied. Moreover, the warehouses left by the Beijing Camp here had also been opened.
A lot of supplies were also used.
This surprised Yang Fan and Zhang Shize.
There is a feeling that after being away from home for a while, you come home and find a stranger living in your home.
Zhang Shize was furious and was about to explode.
Yang Fan tugged on his sleeves, signaling him not to be reckless and to take a closer look before speaking.
