In the wilderness ten miles north of the capital, there was a loud noise of people and the neighing of war horses. Tens of thousands of troops were camped here. They were part of the Ming Dynasty soldiers who returned in triumph.
A month ago, Chang Yu was ordered to supervise the army. He had nearly 100,000 troops under his command, composed of many troops. Li Yanhuang, Zhou Yuji and other troops outside the capital were not allowed to approach the capital at will, even if they had great military exploits and no purpose. However, the Beijing camp and the personal guards could
Amid the cheers of the people, they directly entered the city and entered the camp. Among them, the Four Guards of Tengxiang and the Four Guards of Jinwu were the most prestigious, because they were cavalry and had the most outstanding military exploits!
In addition to the eight cavalry guards, the rest of the Beijing camp and the personal guards were mostly infantry. They had just arrived in the capital this morning and were entering the city one after another, attracting people to watch on three levels inside and outside.
This makes Huang Degong and other soldiers in the military camp envious. They are the main battle troops, and they have achieved successive great victories thanks to their bloody battles for several months. However, at this time, they can only envy others from a distance, let alone enjoy them.
The people cheered, even approaching the city was a taboo!
Tang Tong and Ma Ke also arrived at the camp near noon. They chatted with Zhou Yuji and others in Li Yan's tent by the Qingshui River, guessing that they would all go their separate ways soon. At this time, the border troubles in the north had been eliminated, and Li Zicheng
Retreating to Xi'an, there will be no major wars north of the Yangtze River and east of the Yellow River. The imperial court must take the opportunity to recuperate. Tang Tong should also go to guard Jizhou, Ma Ke should go to Changping, and Zhou Yuji, as expected, will go to Shanxi to guard the Yellow River area...
As for the war in the south, the imperial court will most likely send a young eunuch to supervise the army. There are also warlords there, and the situation is extremely complicated. The young eunuch will definitely lead a trustworthy army, and Huang Degong's department is undoubtedly the most reliable.
Anyway, let’s take advantage of these few days for everyone to get together for fun, and we’ll only see each other again in the future.
The generals also understood that in the past few months, the wars in the north had finally been calmed down by the continuous wars in the south and the north. The imperial court would discuss merits and reward them. It was only in these few days. This was what everyone was looking forward to the most. They all speculated.
I also know that my future is in the hands of the young eunuch. He was in a hurry to return to Beijing and has not shown his face until now. He must be busy doing this.
Although Chang Yu did not show his face, he quickly sent someone to pass the order. Li Yan, Huang Degong, Zhou Yuji, Ma Ke, Tang Tong and other big guys as well as generals above the guerrilla level came to the city immediately to wait for the order!
While everyone was overjoyed, they also had some taste. The foreign generals needed the emperor's order to enter the city. The order to let them enter the city showed that Emperor Chongzhen had not yet issued the order. It was obvious that the young eunuch had made the decision to let them enter the city first to avoid chilling the morale of the army.
In addition, guerrilla generals and above also entered the city with them, so that there was no need for soldiers to riot without generals in the army. The little eunuch sent Gongziying to take over military discipline. No matter it was the name of Dongchang or the power of Gongziying itself, the soldiers did not dare to rebel.
Heaven.
At noon, Li Yan, Zhou Yuji, Huang Degong and dozens of their subordinates were ordered to enter the city, but they were not allowed to bring personal soldiers. Even so, the people watching the excitement at Deshengmen became agitated.
Brother, who is Li Yan?
I don’t know. I heard that Li Yan was a bandit who surrendered. He must be the one with the fierce face. Someone pointed at Huang Degong.
Those in front, don’t fucking block me... Hey, that’s Shanxi Commander-in-Chief Zhou Yuji. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Someone retorted...
Soon, the news of the heroes entering the city spread throughout the forty-nine cities, and the people rushed to the north city without bothering to have lunch, all wanting to take a look at these generals who were on the battlefield protecting their homes and the country.
Unexpectedly, these generals did not enter the city, but went to the Waidongchang Yamen.
Some people frowned and came, saying that they didn’t enter the palace under orders. Hey, that’s not right. They are foreign generals and cannot enter the city without orders...
Moreover, how do you know that it was not the emperor who ordered them to enter the city? Maybe the emperor asked them to rest at Dongchang Yamen first...
That's right, the people are talking a lot, but they don't dare to go to the Dongchang Yamen to watch the excitement. After all, let alone the imperial city over there, which is heavily guarded, and the Dongchang Yamen is not a kind place. Don't watch the excitement and see yourself in.
coming.
The sky was gloomy, but Dongchang Yamen was extremely hot. The outside was heavily guarded, but the inside was full of guests. Li Yan and dozens of other generals gathered here. They were excited and had mixed feelings. After all, no one wanted to come to Dongchang Yamen.
, but they actually came as guests.
Chang Yu held a banquet to honor these colleagues who had shared life and death together. There was no room in the lobby and six tables were set up in the backyard of the Yamen. Not only the military generals, but also personal attendants were also at the table, as well as several people from the East Factory.
A big boss and Jin Yiwei's Wang Guoxing, Li Ruogui and others.
The kitchen was still busy, and everyone in the courtyard was chatting with each other. Chang Yu and Li Yan were whispering under the grape trellis, Li Muxian was reading Song Luoshu's palm, and Wu Zhong looked at Song Luoyu with a slightly coy look: "They all call you female general now...
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"Are your injuries healed?" Song Luoyu asked him with a smile.
"This little injury is nothing to Boss Wu, right, Boss?" Lao Jiu shouted from the side, but was kicked away by Wu Zhong. Tu Yuan laughed and dragged Lao Jiu away: "I didn't pay any attention.
Let’s go and make a bet with the old man before the banquet starts…”
In the imperial city, Emperor Chongzhen finally went to court and hurriedly walked towards the Qianqing Palace with a faint sneer on his lips. This time he was well prepared and caught the courtiers off guard. It can be said that he represented Chang Yu's Dongchang and the Cabinet No. 1
A head-to-head arm wrestling match and he completely gained the upper hand!
"Your Majesty, Prince Consort Gong, Uncle Xuancheng, Uncle Hui'an, and Marquis Xinle would like to see you." Wang Chengen followed Emperor Zhen Chongzhen in small steps and whispered.
Emperor Chongzhen raised his eyebrows: "Hey, Hongtu (Gong Yonggu) is here as soon as he comes. What are these idle people going to do?"
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Chang has ordered Li Yan and other generals above guerrilla level to enter the city. At this time, they are having a banquet in the Dongchang Yamen," Wang Chenen said again.
Emperor Chongzhen was startled at first, then smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Do it, do it well, he is forcing me to wipe his butt."
"Your Majesty, Eunuch Chang actually has good intentions, and it is also to win over the military morale for the Emperor..." Wang Chenen quickly said good things for Chang Yu, but Emperor Chongzhen interrupted him directly and said with a smile: "Of course I know, if not, why would I be willing to wipe it for him?"
Ass!" He said and waved his hand: "Publish the news that several people from the city uncle are here to clean up the sect, and they will also give a banquet to Consort Gong to clean up the palace!"
Tsk tsk tsk, good buddies are good buddies. At noon, the cousins could only wait outside the Qianqing Gate, but Gong Yonggu could have lunch with the emperor.
It can be seen that he had a close relationship with Emperor Chongzhen.
The sky is overcast, but no rain has fallen, so it is cool. Outside the Qianqing Gate, Xuancheng Bo Wei Shitai (also Wei Shichun), Hui'an Bo Zhang Qingzhen, and Xinlehou Liu Wenbing stood with hands hanging down outside the Qianqing Gate, whispering in a low voice.
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In the Qianqing Palace, Emperor Chongzhen and Gong Yonggu were sitting across from each other for dinner. They couldn't help but feel proud when they talked about what happened in the court just now. When they heard Gong Yonggu said about Chang Yu's visit this morning, they raised their brows: "This boy is so energetic.
That's great." He said and looked out the window: "It seems that Wei Shitai and the other three are inseparable from him."
"Eunuch Chang is very energetic as a young man," Gong Yonggu said with a smile. Emperor Chongzhen shook his head: "His energy has nothing to do with his youth. This boy is very talented and very strange."
Gong Yonggu was secretly shocked because he knew Chang Yu's strangeness better than Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen believed deeply in the prince's strange dream and even changed his temperament because of it. But he knew that the so-called prince's strange dream was actually Chang Yu's strange dream.
'"What do you think of what Chang Yu said?" Emperor Chongzhen returned to the topic. Gong Yonggu quickly straightened his expression and said, "If the emperor believes it, I am willing to devote myself to the emperor and die for the Ming Dynasty. I am just afraid that
This matter will definitely be opposed by the cabinet..."
Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and motioned for him to sit down: "You are the only one in the world that I can trust with confidence, and I naturally trust you more than you."
"Then, the emperor cannot trust Chang Yu?" Gong Yonggu asked tentatively. He knew Emperor Chongzhen too well and was suspicious by nature!
Emperor Chongzhen looked like he was smiling but not smiling, and sighed: "In the thirteen years of suppressing bandits, he first used Yang He as the governor, then Hong Chengchou, then Cao Wenzhao, then Chen Qiyu, then Hong Chengchou, then Lu Xiangsheng, then Yang Sichang, and then Xiong Wencan.
, and Yang Sichang was used. In the past thirteen years, the commander of the encirclement and suppression of the intruders was frequently changed, but with no success. However, Chang Yu only took less than three months to severely injure the intruders and even kill the dogs. Of course I believe it, even if I don't believe it.
letter!"
Gong Yonggu secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Then the emperor means..."
"This can be done!" Emperor Chongzhen nodded: "If you want to revive the power of the Ming Dynasty and create a prosperous age, you need unusual means."
Half an hour later, Qianqingmen and Wei Shitai were able to see the holy face. Emperor Chongzhen asked about the purpose of their visit, and the three of them offered their services.
Hearing the voice and understanding the elegant meaning, Emperor Chongzhen knew that it was the young eunuch who was behind the scenes, and was a little moved. Chang Yu led the army to quell the chaos, but he also did not forget to find loyal ministers and capable officials for him. He really cared about the Ming Dynasty and was loyal to the Zhu family dynasty.
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"During the Yingzong period, if it weren't for Hui Anbo's contribution to seizing the throne, I might not have been able to ascend the throne. I will always remember this support." Emperor Chongzhen looked at Wei Shitai, then at Zhang Qingzhen and Liu Wenbing: "Both of you are emperors."
My relatives and relatives are also the people I trust the most. Now that the country is facing a crisis, if you are willing to contribute, I should put them to good use!"
The three of them quickly thanked each other and died after exhausting themselves!
Emperor Chongzhen grunted and gave seats to three people. He was thinking in his mind, when the national crisis is looming and people are needed, since Chang Yu strongly recommended them, where should they be used?
All three of them were idle at this time. Among them, Zhang Qingzhen once served as the governor of Beijing, but was later dismissed due to the Liu Hongxun case and was idle at home.
Now that the world is in chaos, swordsmen must be the mainstay. All those recommended by Chang Yu who are loyal, righteous, and courageous should be appointed with military positions?
The Fifth Army Commander's Mansion! Emperor Chongzhen immediately thought of this place!
When it comes to fighting, no one in the world can be better than Chang Yu, and he also knows that the biggest factor in Chang Yu's invincibility is that there are no constraints. In this case, I will help him again. He is the Ministry of War and the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies.
people, minimize the cabinet's control over the military, and let it do whatever it takes!