Chapter 989 The reason for changing the ancestor's longevity
Chang Yu is not a Tianqiao storyteller, but he is no less eloquent. He is very good at telling stories.
The story of the two days from Tongzhou to Gubeikou is not long but very exciting. From spying on Dorgon's intentions to meeting for a fight and forcing him to pay compensation to the Shunyi army besieging Miyun and forcing him to travel overnight to ambush Gubeikou, the plot has ups and downs. It was fascinating, and one of the three heart-wrenching moments made Emperor Chongzhen startled. Sometimes he stroked his palms, sometimes he slapped the case, and sometimes he praised the little eunuch: "Chang Yu, you are really good. How can you be so smart? It's really scary to be an enemy of you." Already..."
"Dorgon has lost his troops this time and will return to Shenyang to fight again in the court. He will not have time to covet the Ming Dynasty for at least a year. The court should take the opportunity to recuperate and recuperate the people's livelihood. In the past few months, the war has continued, and the people around the capital have been devastated. The emperor should use this to "I'm in a hurry." There was no trace of pride on Chang Yu's face but he was worried about people's livelihood.
"Recuperating people's livelihood is not something that can be easily negotiated and negotiated for a while. Don't I know the suffering of the people in Henan, Hebei, Shandong and Shanxi provinces? How can I..." Emperor Chongzhen calmed down slightly from his previous excitement, and his face became extremely solemn: "Right now The dilemma is having money but not food.”
"It's easier to do things if you have money. Food can be transferred from the south of the Yangtze River, but what is most lacking in these disaster areas right now is not food, but people!" Chang Yu said solemnly, and Emperor Chongzhen raised his eyebrows: "People?"
Chang Yu took out Wang Yongji's letter from his arms and handed it to Emperor Chongzhen.
"This Wang Yongji's corpse is in plain sight. I have to kill him when I turn around!" Emperor Chongzhen became furious when he saw the signature on the letter. However, after opening it and reading it, his face gradually calmed down and he stared at the little eunuch: "He can use it ?”
"Wang Yongji has made no achievements or talents in military affairs, but he is an honest and upright official. At this time, the disaster-stricken area needs such officials to share the concerns of the court with civil affairs."
Emperor Chongzhen hummed and was silent for a moment, then said: "Is this the idea you gave him?"
"The emperor is employing people, so why not give him a chance to perform meritorious deeds? Guilty people will work harder. He has made no achievements in the position of governor of Jiliao. Changing the position may give you an unexpected surprise."
Emperor Chongzhen chuckled: "If you hadn't interceded for him, he would have sent him to the army to guard the border this time even if he was exempted from the death penalty." Chang Yu quickly bowed to thank him, naturally understanding the implication of Chongzhen's words, this is to give you face.
Chang Yu's military exploits were too great and outstanding, and since he was a eunuch and could not be given an official title, Emperor Chongzhen could only offset his military exploits by giving him face.
"Is there anyone else who can be used?" Emperor Chongzhen decided to sell a few more favors to Chang Yu. In fact, he was also in urgent need of capable manpower. He believed that the young eunuch's vision was good and he could do the favors, so why not do it?
"Governor Shuntian can be promoted to Governor Jiliao." Chang Yu's words surprised Emperor Chongzhen: "Can Yang E be qualified for this important task?"
"The military affairs of Jiliao are the most important thing for our border with the Ming Dynasty. Although the talent of the governor is important, loyalty is more important. Yang E has not yet shown his talent, but he is loyal to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty. At the moment, he can temporarily take over. If there is a suitable candidate for this position in the future, it will not be too late to change it!"
Emperor Chongzhen nodded and suddenly asked: "You really want to trade Azig for your ancestor's longevity, why?"
This question was asked suddenly, but Chang Yu was stunned for a moment.
"Why?" Emperor Chongzhen looked at Chang Yu intently. In fact, he had very complicated emotions towards Zu Dashou. He hated Zu Dashou but couldn't bear to hate him because he somewhat understood the magnitude of Zu Dashou's decision at that time. How helpless and happy it is.
Chang Yu only gave two reasons: "First, if I exchange Zu Dashou for Jinzhou, I can regain it within a year, and second, I can contain Wu Sangui!"
Emperor Chongzhen was immediately moved!
Jinzhou City, both strategically located and influential, was too important to the Ming Dynasty. It was also of great significance to Zu Dashou personally. It was the place he had defended to the death, and to be precise, it was also his foundation.
Zu Dashou was born into a family of generals and was a prominent family in Ningyuan. It was deeply rooted outside the customs. Regardless of the glory of his ancestors, his generation had dozens of uncles, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nephews all serving in the military. Even now he holds the title of the Ming Dynasty's last official
Wu Sangui, the Ningyuan commander of the Guan Ning cavalry, was his nephew! Definitely the most powerful warlord family in the late Ming Dynasty!
But what is difficult to respect is that the Ming Dynasty was loyal and loyal. If nothing else, it can be seen from the time when Zu Dashou ran out of ammunition, food, killed people and ate meat to hold on to Jinzhou City for two years and even pretended to surrender to Yinhuang Taiji.
And Emperor Chongzhen knew this, so when he learned that Hong Chengchou had surrendered, he was so angry that he even cursed those who confiscated his family and exterminated his clan. But when he learned that Zu Dashou had surrendered, he just said quietly that he knew it. He was too powerful.
This is why, firstly, he knew that Zu Dashou had no choice, and secondly, the ancestor’s family was involved in too wide a range in the army, so he couldn’t move easily and he didn’t dare to move, for fear that if he showed the slightest hint of his thoughts, they would either directly turn against him or drag his troops along.
Completely clear.
But now the young eunuch wants to exchange Zu Dashou for him to regain Jinzhou. Is this feasible?
feasible!
Jinzhou is the root of Zu Dashou, and fallen leaves must return to their roots.
Zu Dashou had no choice but to surrender to the Qing Dynasty. When he came back to repay the emperor's favor, he would fight tooth and nail to regain Jinzhou. He wanted to regain Jinzhou both publicly and privately!
As for using him to contain Wu Sangui, this also touched on the heart of Emperor Chongzhen. He had long been very dissatisfied with Wu Sangui!
Among the warlords of the Ming Dynasty, Wu Sangui had the strongest troops and the strongest combat effectiveness. He also guarded a city outside the pass, and his position was very delicate and sensitive.
But his recent actions have made Emperor Chongzhen sensitive.
A few months ago, when the bandits crossed the Yellow River and approached Taiyuan, Emperor Chongzhen ordered Wu Sangui to enter Guan Qinwang. However, just like the "Prince's Dream", Wu Sangui refused to come in until Chang Yu defeated the bandits.
He did not enter the customs after the Taiyuan crisis, which shows that he is also making small calculations.
But Emperor Chongzhen didn't dare to touch him, and Wu Sangui also knew that no one dared to touch him. If anyone dares to touch him, I will just put down the burden and find someone to guard the country for you.
Another typical example of self-respect for supporting soldiers!
If it weren't for a capable young eunuch born in the palace, thinking about the prince's fairy dream, Emperor Chongzhen would have fallen into an ice cave! He would have become more and more dissatisfied with Wu Sangui and even had murderous intentions.
But I can only think about it, I can’t kill him and I can’t kill him.
But it will be different when Zu Dashou comes back. If he is asked to regain Jinzhou and there are no soldiers in his hand, how can he be asked to carry the banner himself? Of course not, naturally he will share some of the Guan Ning cavalry with him.
Guan Ning Cavalry is Wu Sangui's hometown, and outsiders who want to get involved with him will be murderous, but if it is his uncle... Although there will be dissatisfaction, there will not be much backlash.
"You made another wonderful move." Emperor Chongzhen couldn't stop praising Chang Yu: "Not only are you good at fighting, but you are also very thoughtful and thoughtful, which is difficult for ordinary people to achieve. It's ridiculous that no one in the court could see through this, and instead they said that you were monopolizing power and making decisions randomly.
, I exchanged a piece of fat meat for a smelly fish, I am really short-sighted... What kind of virtues did I cultivate in my previous life to become such a capable general like you!"
"Your Majesty is so ridiculous." Chang Yu said humbly: "The ministers in the court have their own understanding and understanding, how can they be all blind and blind."
Emperor Chongzhen nodded: "Li Banghua has obviously seen through your intentions. I can tell from the look he gave Li Mingrui. And Wu Yan, he always likes to interfere with you, but he didn't say a word this time, so he obviously knows your intentions.
It's just that these old foxes know everything clearly, but they say nothing, pretending to be mysterious and sophisticated."
Chang Yu smiled and said: "These are all the sequelae left behind by the past. I don't want to join in the same evil, for fear that this matter will cause trouble later and I will be held responsible."
Emperor Chongzhen snorted coldly: "Everyone who can't worry about this or that for me might as well retire and return home early..." As he said that, he suddenly looked at Chang Yu and said with a half-smile but not a smile: "You haven't thought about changing to Hong Chengchou?"
"Why do you come back as a dead person? Who is disgusting?" Chang Yu raised his eyebrows, and Emperor Chongzhen laughed loudly: "No, why do you want a dead person to come back and disgust you?"
After a while, he said: "I still want to hear your opinion on something. Wu Sangui's victory in Ningyuan was his merit, but he was responsible for his negligence when the Tatars entered the pass. How should we calculate the merits and demerits with him? The current goal is to win over him and reward him.
Does the merit not count, or does beating him make up for the merit and demerit?”