"We have an army, but I still need a good general. Well... By the way, Mingzhu... I ask you..."
The princes and ministers rushed to serve the country, which made Kangxi very excited. He rubbed his hands again and again, and Long Yan was very happy. He thought that he had troops and horses, but there was still a shortage of generals. He hurriedly asked Mingzhu: "Have you found Zhou Peigong? I am anxious to use him!"
Hearing this, Mingzhu showed a bitter look on her face: "Your Majesty, the notices to find Zhou Peigong have been sent out, but there is no news yet. []."
"have not Get it yet?!"
When he heard that Zhou Peigong had not been found, Kangxi became a little anxious: "The world is so big, it is impossible for Zhou Peigong to succeed and hide himself and not want to see me." After a pause, he continued: "I know Zhou Peigong, and I know that he is not
That kind of person who cares about fame and wealth and is unwilling to share my worries will definitely come to help me as long as I call him. Mingzhu, you will immediately send someone to look for me. I believe Zhou Peigong, as long as he is not dead, he will definitely come to see me!"
"Yes, Emperor!"
Mingzhu felt a little sad when she saw that Kangxi was so important to Zhou Peigong, but now that the imperial commander was about to go on a personal expedition, it was better to put aside those personal grudges and get Zhou Peigong back first.
Guixiang, who was still kneeling here, suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I know the whereabouts of Zhou Peigong, but...just..." He did not dare to say directly that Zhou Peigong had been used by the bandits to sacrifice the flag, and he looked at Kangxi after hesitation.
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Hearing Guixiang say that he knew the whereabouts of Zhou Peigong, Kangxi was pleasantly surprised and wanted to know where Zhou Peigong was now. However, Guixiang was hesitant, which made him very angry. He scolded: "What is not just? If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Yes, Emperor."
Guixiang didn't dare to hesitate, but he didn't dare to speak directly, so he held the banner of the rebel army in his hand and said to Kangxi: "This is the banner used by Wu Ni's rebel army in rebellion. I brought it over and asked the emperor to read it."
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"Bring it!"
The thieves still had a spear. Kangxi was startled, and he took the first two steps and took the spear in his hand.
"It is said that Yu of the Tang Dynasty surrendered and was regarded as an ancient saint. The conquests of Tang and Wu were also due to the fate of heaven. The Han Dynasty had moved to Xinmang, and Liu.
The country...the late Emperor Zhou Zhaowu looked up and watched, attacked the violent and rescued the people, and obeyed the fate of the people. He led the military ministers to work together, and participated in the righteous deeds. On the New Year's Day of the first month of the Jiayin year, the Yin engraving was dedicated to the third prince, and he worshiped the heaven and earth in the suburbs.
, during the reign of Zhou Qi during the reign of Emperor Jianyuan, he issued a message to the general public, and told the temple to raise troops... If there is any unfinished business, it is appropriate to issue a separate treaty, and everyone should strictly abide by the warning, and do not stain the sword head with blood. I am very lucky, and the world is very lucky."
Kangxi was very smart and almost said every word of it. He finished with a cold smile and said to the ministers: "There are also capable people who rebel against thieves. They know how to rectify their names and stand on the high ground of morality.
It's a pity that no matter how hard you try to cover it up, they are still a bunch of traitors to your father!" He asked Guixiang again: "Where is Duke Pei of Zhou?"
Seeing Guixiang's eyes flashing, Kangxi was a little surprised and said in a deep voice: "Don't you want to tell me that this letter was written by Zhou Peigong?"
"No, it's not."
Seeing the emperor's misunderstanding, Guixiang shook his head and gritted his teeth and reported the truth: "Your Majesty, Duke Pei of Zhou has been killed by the bandit army!"
"ah?!"
Upon hearing Guixiang's words, there were "ahhh" sounds everywhere in the palace. Kangxi's face also changed and he lost his voice and said: "Zhou Peigong is dead."
"I don't dare to deceive the emperor. Zhou Peigong was killed by the bandits a few months ago!"
Guixiang immediately told the story in detail about the bandit army killing Zhou Peigong to sacrifice the flag, which made all the officials in the palace sigh. Mingzhu was surprised at first and couldn't believe it, but after hearing this, his face also changed, and inexplicable sadness surged into his heart.
Although he didn't like Zhou Peigong's aloofness, he still admired his ability. Otherwise, he wouldn't have thought of ways to exclude him at the beginning, because he was afraid that he would threaten his status. Nowadays, Yin and Yang are separated, and people have their own things. He feels a little guilty for what happened back then.
, but now I really feel sad for losing Zhou Peigong.
Suo'etu secretly said that it was no wonder that Zhou Peigong could not be found. It turned out that Zhou Peigong had been killed by bandits, which was a pity. Then he thought again, if the emperor wants to conquer the country personally, then the prince in Beijing must supervise the country. In this case, he must have to
Those who remain in the capital, but who will be found to take charge of the "good general"? His heart is no longer in the palace, but has drifted to an unknown place.
In shock, Kangxi looked up to the sky and shouted, "Zhou Peigong! Zhou Peigong!" The mournful voice echoed around the hall, shocking people's hearts.
I know you will not fail me! I know you will not fail me!
Scenes from the past came to mind, and the scene when we first met Nan Fang seemed as familiar and close as yesterday.
Under the grief, Kangxi was so distraught that he remained silent for a long time. After a while, he finally said: "I have passed the decree to grant Zhou Peigong the post of Captain of Qingchao, and I will go to Hubei to find his son and nephew to attack him."
Suo'etu was in charge of the Ministry of Rites. Hearing the decree, he hurriedly responded: "This slave accepts the decree!"
"After I leave the customs"
Zhou Peigong was dead. Kangxi was heartbroken but did not lose his sense of proportion. He suppressed the sadness in his heart and slowly called to the prince at the head of the palace, "Prince, come here."
"Father!"
When Prince Yin saw his father calling him, he hurried forward and knelt down at the foot of the steps, showing great filial piety.
When the ministers saw the emperor calling him the prince, they all understood what the emperor was going to do. It was normal for the emperor to leave the capital and for the prince to supervise the country. Therefore, except that Mingzhu was unhappy, the ministers had no other thoughts. Only the eldest son of the emperor was ten years old.
Qi's Yin was jealous, aggrieved and sad.
Kangxi touched Yin lovingly and asked harmoniously: "Prince, I ask you, after I leave, can you be my home?"
Yin was startled and blurted out without thinking: "My son has grown up, and I am willing to share my father's worries!" After speaking, he straightened his chest to show that he had grown up and could share his worries for his father!
"Well, as expected of me, I love the descendants of Xinjieluo!"
When Kangxi saw that his son was so sensible, he was very worried. He immediately raised his voice and announced: "After I leave the capital, the prince will supervise the country." After saying this, he looked at Suo Etu who was kneeling there, narrowed his eyes slightly, and continued:
"With Suo Etu, Alan Tai and Zhang Yu stayed in Beijing to assist the prince."
Suo'etu was overjoyed when he heard this. He hurriedly talked to Alantai and Zhang Yu when they left work and then knelt down: "I have received the order!"
Kangxi also declared: "Prince Su Fusui, Prince Jian Yabu, Mingzhu, Fulun, Ge Sitai, Xizhu, Li Zhifang and others followed me out of the customs and stayed in Beijing. The eight banners all had their own Yamen and the Xiaoqi School and military attachés all followed me out of the customs to put an end to the chaos.
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"Taipu Temple quickly mobilized good horses, the Ministry of Industry prepared sophisticated military equipment, the Ministry of Household Affairs distributed pay to the disciples of the Eight Banners, and instructed all localities to quickly collect military rations and put them in front of the emperor for use."
"Under the leadership of General Pingkou, King Yue Le of Anjun commanded the troops of the Tumote tribes and the Horqin troops to resist the Jungar tribe. Shang Alani of the Lifan Yuan commanded the Chahar, Kalaqin, Wengniute, and Bahrain tribes.
Let’s fight against Galdan with all our troops! Once I have defeated the rebels, I will attack Galdan again!”
After announcing a series of decrees, Kangxi ordered all the ministers to retreat, and ordered the princes and ministers to quickly dispatch the slaves and the Tongzhou camp. The Ministry of War sent good officers to coordinate them, and they would go out with the emperor in three days.