In Wu Shigong's heart at this time, the feeling of not being able to control his own destiny came back.
At that time, when Wu Shigong knew that the new emperor was Emperor Chongzhen, he experienced the mental journey of not being able to control his own destiny for the first time since time travel.
At that time, Wu Shigong was not most worried that Emperor Chongzhen would come to settle accounts with his family because of his father-in-law Xue Lian and his Wei Party status. What he was most worried about were two things: one was that Li Zicheng had conquered the capital, and Emperor Chongzhen was in Meishan
Hanging himself, Li Zicheng then massacred nobles; another incident was: Wu Sangui's rebellion, the post-liberation Jin army entered Shanhaiguan, and finally the Manchus unified China and established the Qing Dynasty.
Because no matter which of these two things happened, the Xue family of Yangwuhou and the Wu family of Gongshunhou, who were co-regents with the court, would all be destroyed.
And Wu Shigong tried every means to leave the capital, and after arriving at Guide Mansion, Wu Shigong sent people out several times to inquire without being noticed. But those people came back and reported that they had never heard of it at all. Among the famous figures now, there is "Li Zicheng"
and the name "Wu Sangui".
But now, Wu Shigong has been working hard at Qianhusuo for nearly two years. With the completion of the Qianhusuo fortress, Wu Shigong has mobilized more than 2,000 people, and Wu Shigong finally has more than a little confidence.
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In Wu Shigong's mind, with his capital, Wu Shigong could finally save his own life and the safety of his family in the turbulent years of the late Ming Dynasty.
But what this soldier said today suddenly pulled Wu Shigong's heart into the abyss. Why did the Tatars reach the capital without Li Zicheng? Why did the Tatars enter the Shanhaiguan Pass without Wu Sangui (Wu Shigong didn't even know that)
Did you know that the Later Jin Army did not need to pass through Shanhaiguan when they invaded the mainland? How come the Tatars were attacking the capital with the Jurchens and the Mongols (Wu Shigong also didn’t know that the Later Jin Army was always a coalition of Manchus and Mongols. In the later period,
, as well as the Han Eight Banners and the Korean vassal army of the Han people)?
Wu Shigong now feels as if he is in a dream. Could it be that the Ming Dynasty he traveled through was not the Ming Dynasty in history before he traveled through it?
Wu Shigong was very unconfident when he thought about it. However, Wu Shigong's psychological adjustment ability was indeed very strong. He thought: "No matter what, I'd better go to Guide Fucheng first and find out the situation from old man Zhao Ming."
So Wu Shigong said to the soldier: "Wait for a while until I change my official robe, and then we can go to Fucheng together."
Seeing Wu Shigong agreeing, the soldier kneeling on the ground breathed a long sigh of relief.
Wu Shigong and his guards hurried to the Guidewei Yamen in the city that night. After hearing the news of Wu Shigong's arrival, old man Zhao Ming went out of his way and led all the military attaches of more than a thousand households in Guidewei to arrive in person.
We came to the Yamen Gate to welcome Wu Shigong's arrival.
After seeing this abnormal scene, Wu Shigong secretly cried out in his heart: "That's bad! It seems that old man Zhao Ming wants to use my Qianhu as the main force."
However, it was inconvenient to talk at the yamen gate, so Wu Shigong followed Zhao Ming and others to the lobby. As he walked, Wu Shigong decided: During the discussion later, he would never use his own troops. It was Hua Shang.
With a large sum of money, I will also spend some money on some brave men from other houses.
Wu Shigong just wanted to preserve his own strength. However, Wu Shigong was still too optimistic.
After entering the lobby, Zhao Ming introduced Wu Shigong to the other military attachés of Guide Guard one by one. After everyone saluted and exchanged greetings, everyone finally sat down and began to discuss matters.
First, Zhao Ming said: "Some of you may already know, and some may not know yet. Ten days ago, the Tatars broke through the Great Wall and entered the mainland. Now they may have reached Beijing. The emperor is in trouble, and the edict
Order the world to serve the king. The governor and the army supervisor also ordered us to return to the German Guard, and asked the guard to send 1,500 troops to march to the capital on a certain day to serve the king. What do you guys think?"
After finishing speaking, Zhao Ming looked around. But all the military attaches were silent. Who would be a fool and stand out at this time?
Seeing that there was no interaction with his words, Zhao Ming felt a little embarrassed. He had no choice but to just name him. He skipped the other military attachés and asked Wu Shigong directly: "Wu Qianhu, what do you think?"
Wu Shigong became angry when he heard Zhao Ming's question. How about it! Zhao Ming, the natives of Guidewei, want to bully me, an outsider? Wu Shigong jumped up from his chair. However, if he offends his colleagues,
, Wu Shigong would not say it out loud.
Wu Shigong asked back: "Commander Zhao, why don't so many soldiers in Henan go to Qinwang? Why should our military households in places like Guidewei go to Qinwang?"
Zhao Ming was even more embarrassed by Wu Shigong's rhetorical question. At this time, Zhao Ming was also on fire. The reason why Henan did not use soldiers this time, but used local military households to serve the king, was actually very clear in Zhao Ming's heart.
Henan is located in the Central Plains. It is relatively safe and there are not many soldiers. And because there are too many vassal kings in Henan. In order to fear that those vassal kings will rebel, many soldiers are left behind this time to monitor the actions of those vassal kings.
Moreover, this was not only the idea of the yamen at all levels in Henan, but also a direct order from Emperor Chongzhen and the court. However, the number of Henan troops who went to King Qin could not be very small, so the military households in various guard posts in Henan were so unlucky.
Was pushed to the front desk.
Of course Wu Shigong didn't know such a complicated background. However, Zhao Ming couldn't explain these heart-wrenching reasons to Wu Shigong in public. Therefore, Zhao Ming could only change the topic and speak in an official tone.
"The emperor and the court are in trouble, and it is our duty as military officers to go to the king. Now that the orders of the governor and military supervisor have been given to me, the commanders at all levels must obey them. Okay, now I
The commander will arrange for each thousand households to recruit places into King Qin's army."
Zhao Ming suppressed such a big hat, and everyone, including Wu Shigong, fell silent. But when Zhao Ming announced that each of the other thousand-household stations only had to send out 225 soldiers, and Wu Shigong, the thousand-household
When it was time to draw out 600 soldiers, Wu Shigong immediately jumped up from his chair.
Wu Shigong thought in his mind: "It's too bullying. Even if you want to bully me, a foreigner, you can't do it so blatantly!"
Wu Shigong shouted to Zhao Ming: "Commander Zhao, there is no need to discuss! Either each family will send three hundred people, or my Qianhu Office will not send anyone." After saying this, Wu Shigong sat back in his chair.
He stood up, crossed his hands, crossed his legs, and looked indifferent.
Wu Shigong's rebuttal made Zhao Ming's face turn blue and red. The Qianhu who got advantage sitting next to Wu Shigong all tried to persuade Wu Shigong and kept saying "Wu Qianhu is a young hero!", "
Wu Qianhu has tiger and wolf soldiers under his command." Wu Shigong just ignored these words and simply refused to be scalded by boiling water.
At the end, Zhao Ming also got angry. He slammed the table and yelled at Wu Shigong: "You think I'm bullying a brother in the guard! This was directly called by the governor and the supervisor. They didn't just call you by name.
The cavalry will go, and you will also go when called."
After shouting these words, Zhao Ming took out two letters from his arms, threw them to Wu Shigong, and then said: "Take a good look at it yourself!"
Zhao Ming's sudden anger was beyond Wu Shigong's expectation. He picked up the two letters on the ground with some confusion, took out the letter paper, and read it.
Those two letters were indeed written by the governor and the military supervisor. Wu Shigong was surprised to find that these two adults indeed named Wu Shigong and his cavalry in the letter to join King Qin's team.
In fact, it is not surprising at all that this situation happened. The last time the Holy Spirit Society suppressed the rebellion, the combat effectiveness of Wu Shigong and his cavalry impressed these two adults deeply. And this time King Qin’s army dispatched from Henan
We must bring out some troops to watch. Otherwise, how could the Henan governor and the Henan supervisors be at ease?
After reading the letter, Wu Shigong lost his temper. Since he had been named, let's face the reality. However, seeing Wu Shigong surrendering, Zhao Ming suddenly changed his smile and said to Wu Shigong: "Wu Shigong
Qianhu, if you lead King Qin’s army this time, if you have any requests, please make them right now. As long as my command is able to do so, there will be no ambiguity.”
"Huh?" Wu Shigong felt that something was wrong as he listened. Why was King Qin's army of the Guidewei led by himself this time? Wasn't it led by Zhao Ming, the commander of the Guidewei?
Seeing Wu Shigong's questioning look at him, Zhao Ming coughed a few times to hide his expression, and then said in a gentle tone: "Originally, this time King Qin, I, the commander, wanted to lead the team in person. However, Guide Mansion
Someone needs to be guarding this place! I really can’t leave. Besides, I’m old, and my waist and legs are not good these days. Even if I go for a walk outside, I’m still very out of breath when I come back. And Wu Qianhu
You are young and promising, and only those who are capable work harder!"
But Wu Shigong was still unwilling to give up. He then asked: "Even if Commander Zhao doesn't go, what about these adults?"
In the guard posts of the Ming Dynasty, in addition to the highest commanding officer, there were also superior officers such as the commanding tongzhi and the commanding officer, and these thousands of households would come later. Why are the commanding officers and commanding officers suddenly skipped now?
, how about directly affecting Wu Shigong, a Qianhu?
Wu Shigong's question made the Guide Guard commanders and commanders present blushing, but they also used the excuse that they were old and sick. Zhao Ming also spoke for them one after another, and they continued
He praised Wu Shigong.
Seeing that the officials like Guidewei were indeed old men, Wu Shigong no longer pressed them hard. However, Wu Shigong felt very contempt in his heart. He thought: "You old men now know that you have heart disease and high blood pressure."
My blood pressure is high, why don’t you consider your own health when you marry a concubine every year? You deserve to die on a woman’s belly in the future.”
Wu Shigong thought about it carefully and finally made a decision. He said: "Okay! Let me lead the team, then I will lead the team!"
