The altar for worshiping heaven has been set up. Although worshiping heaven in Weininghai is far less grand than sealing langjuxu, it is still unique in the Ming Dynasty.
In order to get the news of the sacrifice to heaven back to the capital before the third day of July, this time the sacrifice to heaven must also be completed before June 28th. Wang Shouren was not as anxious as Zhu Feng to return to the Ming Dynasty. For him, staying here
Stationing in Weininghai is more meaningful than the previous surprise attack on Weininghai.
He didn't look like he was coming to fight, but rather like he was patrolling the territory as a victor, and the heroism in his heart was naturally reflected on his face.
Such boldness.
In Zhu Feng's opinion, it is a kind of conceitedness.
"The Tatars will come at any time, so why don't we leave in a hurry? Do we really have to fall into a tight siege and rely on artillery and mighty gunpowder? Not to mention the little Tatar prince, even the remnants of the fire sieve have 20,000 to 30,000 troops. How can we fight?
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As the general leading the troops, Zhu Feng lost the courage he had previously taken the initiative to lead troops to pursue after the battle at Ningyuan.
It's not that he has changed, but that he feels that what he is seeing is more symbolic than practical.
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The heaven-sacrifice ceremony officially began.
On the day of offering sacrifices to heaven, it was also the day when the capital city welcomed the fire sieve to pay tribute to the capital.
In comparison, it was more lively in Beijing.
Huoshii and his party entered the city from Deshengmen, which is a bit like the Ming Dynasty captured Huoshii as a trophy. Huoshii personally paid tribute in order to demonstrate and promote the Ming Dynasty. He said that he wanted to use artillery to shock the country's prestige, but the welcome etiquette was not
Not lagging behind others at all.
In the Ming Dynasty, Lin Han, the left minister of the Ministry of official affairs, and Zhang Mao, the British duke, were welcomed as envoys, both in name.
The actual operator is Zhang Jun, the young minister of Honglu Temple. Because the minister of Honglu Temple is currently vacant, Zhang Jun is actually acting as the deputy minister of Honglu Temple. After welcoming the envoys, Huo Si will come with the outsiders to congratulate Zhu Youtang.
Just like the envoys celebrating their birthdays, they live in the Huitong Pavilion.
Many officials had gathered outside Deshengmen in the morning, most of them came to watch the ceremony, and there were even more people joining in the fun.
Even foreign envoys came to join in the fun.
The Ming Dynasty subdued Huo Si, the arrogant leader of the Mongol Jin tribe on the grassland. Huo Si even came to the capital in person, claiming to pay tribute, but in fact he came to surrender in person. After all, the Ming Dynasty still held onto his righteousness.
Zi, and more than 16,000 tribesmen.
The North Korean envoy, Li Cao Counselor Jin Shoutong, who was sent by the later deposed Yanshan Lord Li, stood behind Zhang Jun, looking at the welcoming team in front from a distance, feeling extremely envious in his heart.
As a North Korean envoy, he originally had a relatively high status in the hall and was treated quite well. However, compared to the welcoming scene in front of him, he suddenly felt that he came from a small place in the corner... a little bit of prestige.
nothing.
"Master Zhang, why haven't we seen the fire screen yet? Those in front are artillery? Is there going to be a battle today?"
In order to find a sense of presence in front of Zhang Jun, the golden birthday boy also worked hard.
King Lee of Korea came to the throne in the seventh year of Hongzhi. In the first year of Zhengde, he was ousted from the throne due to Zhongzong's rebellion and became a famous tyrant in Korean history.
But in fact, by the twelfth year of Hongzhi, he was still a good emperor. At most, he launched the first civil disaster in the eleventh year of Hongzhi. And it was only after the first civil disaster that Li's cruel nature was exposed.
gradually exposed.
At least until the twelfth year of Hongzhi, no one knew what this guy would be like seven years later.
Zhang Jun said with disdain: "It's your turn to ask more questions about the Ming Dynasty's artillery? It's called the Sky-shattering Cannon! It can shake the sky when it's fired. Have you never heard of Master Zhang's ability?"
The golden birthday boy asked excitedly: "Is this Master Zhang from Longhu Mountain?"
Zhang Jun glanced at Jinshou Tong with disdain.
It seems to be saying, as an envoy from a foreign country, are you so ignorant? Or are you deliberately pretending to be confused in front of me?
"It seems that your country, North Korea, knows a lot about our Ming Dynasty?" Zhang Jun said with a sarcastic look on his face.
Jin Shoutong said with shame: "In North Korea, the monarchs and ministers are all proficient in the language and writing of the Ming Dynasty. We also yearn for the culture of the Central Plains, and we will pass on everything."
The East Asian Confucian cultural circle, including Korea and the Japanese countries across the sea, all regard Confucian culture as the orthodox one. There are many people who are proficient in writing and language, and only high-level officials have the opportunity to learn the Central Plains culture of the Ming Dynasty.
In comparison, North Korea was more willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty and its attitude towards its suzerain country was more sincere.
Zhang Jundao: "Then you don't know who Zhenren Zhang is in the court now?"
Jin Shoutong asked: "Is it Zhang Zhitai who is about to be named the Duke of the country? I heard that he can reach God's will and know the past and future. He is an unparalleled immortal..."
Zhang Jun pointed in the direction of the artillery and said: "Those are the artillery made by Master Zhang, just for you to see. I heard that within a few miles, not a blade of grass will grow!"
"Ah?! No wonder even the powerful lords of the grassland like Huo Si have to bow their heads and pay tribute. Then the Ming Dynasty will definitely frighten the grassland in the future. Can the Ming Dynasty also frighten Liaodong and other places? There are many small tribes there recently.
If they don't follow the way of kings, I hope Ming Dynasty can teach them a lesson."
Jin Shoutong's visit to the capital this time certainly has a political purpose.
In addition to continuing to support the legitimacy of Li's succession, it was also to allow Li Gang's eldest son, who was only two years old, to fight for the position of Crown Prince granted by the Ming Dynasty. Only with the endorsement of the Ming Dynasty could the legitimacy of Li father and son be guaranteed.
Moreover, they also wanted the Ming Dynasty to send troops to the north of Liaodong to clean up the Jurchen tribe there that often harassed North Korea...
The diplomatic environment of the Ming Dynasty was like this. Every time envoys from foreign countries came to the capital, they would always bring requests of one kind or another. The little tribute they paid was not enough, but the Ming Dynasty gave them a lot in return, making them happy every time.
Not a loss.
Zhang Junze looked down upon the North Korean envoys and said coldly: "Just wait! Look at the mood of my Ming Dynasty monarchs and ministers."
The golden birthday boy was bored because of the fuss, so he could only continue to lower his head and look at the team ahead to greet the fire screening.
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Huo Si was like a bride waiting to be married. After being called out for a long time, she finally came to the Desheng Gate of the capital of the Ming Dynasty.
When he saw the scene in front of him, he immediately felt as if he was being treated like an animal and being judged.
For him, this is absolutely humiliating.
"Bang bang bang..."
When the fire screen arrived, the newly trained artillerymen in the Beijing camp used artillery fire to add fire to the already tense scene.
This made the Mengoljin guards who followed the fire sieve very angry. If it weren't for the fact that they were under the capital of the Ming Dynasty, they might have wanted to draw their swords and risk their lives against the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty.
Huo Sihan signaled to his men not to act rashly, and even glanced at Tang Yin.
Tang Yin was running all the way and was very tired. Even if he saw the performance of Huo Si and others, he was not surprised... After they were sent to the gate of the capital, so many soldiers and civilians came to join in the fun, it was no different from playing monkey... Huo Si
Obviously he is not a monkey tricker, but he is being tricked as a monkey.
Did the soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty come to watch the ceremony? It was to give the people of the Ming Dynasty a sense of superiority.
I have been bullied by the grassland tribes for decades, and today I feel like I am trying to regain my place.
Tang Yin was even gloating in his heart, if you have the ability, just do it. At worst, the fish will die and the net will be broken. You can do it yourself first, and you can't blame Zhang Zhitai for wiping out all your people.
"Mr. Tang, is this how you treat guests?"
Fire Sieve asked.
Tang Yin smiled and said: "This should be to show my welcome to you. Do you think it's so lively?"
Huo Si almost wanted to curse.
This artillery has specifically targeted our Mengoljin tribe to cause trouble. Even if your Ming Dynasty artillery has more artillery and shells, can you use it to scare Batu Meng and Yibu? For a tribal leader like me who has surrendered, this
What does that mean?
Tang Yin said: "If your Excellency feels that this is too abrupt, then I will report to Your Majesty later so that you won't be like this next time you come."
Huo Si squinted at Tang Yin, as if looking at a dead man.
If you don't know how to speak, just say a few words... I thought you were a talented person along the way, but it seems that you are just like those so-called ministers of the Ming Dynasty, only asking for lip service.
If it weren't for Zhang Zhou in the northwest, let's see how I would... deal with you!
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Huoshi was initially angry because Ming fired a cannon under his nose.
However, after he saw the envoys from the Ming Dynasty who came out to greet them, his attitude changed. He didn't know Lin Han. He had only heard of the British Duke and knew that he was the main minister of the Ming Dynasty who guarded the capital. He treated Lin Han with this standard.
When he was greeted, he felt that the Ming Emperor still paid attention to him.
A group of people entered the city.
The feeling...is similar to parading in the streets.
But Huo Si didn't have much objection this time, because he felt that he was going with the envoys of the Ming Dynasty. Maybe this was because the people of the Ming Dynasty wanted to express their welcome?
Entering the city from the north, you have to go to the Huitong Hall in the east of the city... this way... forget about showing off to the public, the road is still relatively long, it can be said that it is a tour all the way, Huo Si is very curious, he has only heard of the capital of the Ming Dynasty
The road is very wide and long, and there are cities and stone houses that are not found on the grassland. Don't the people with great feelings have no need to herd cattle or farm?
Why are there so many people?
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Almost at the same time, the fire swept into the city.
Wang Shouren completed the heaven-sacrifice activities in Weininghai. When he stepped down from the altar, Zhu Feng also brought the latest information.
"Sixty miles to the north, signs of Tatar activity were found. Based on the experience of staying awake at night, it does not look like the troops of the little Tatar prince, but more like the Yongxie Bubu tribe of Yibulu, or the right-wing faction.
tribe."
Zhu Feng was eager to return home, but he would not remain silent even if he knew there was an enemy.
When Zhu Feng said this, he actually wanted to ask... Should we send troops to fight this wave of people head-on?
Wang Shouren said: "I have seen the pastures on the north bank of Haizi in Weining. There are traces left by the tribes who hurried away after migrating, such as wooden pegs for camping, and some fences and other objects. These all indicate that some people came near Haizi to graze before.
They just heard that we were coming and evacuated in a hurry."
"Then... we should have a fight, right?"
Zhu Feng asked more directly this time.
You, Wang Shouren, have made it clear that the Tatars fifty miles away are probably members of small and medium-sized tribes. They are just taking advantage of the war between the big tribes to have the opportunity to graze in areas with rich water and grass around the Weining Sea.
Take the opportunity to win a battle or something? Even if the other party doesn't take the initiative to challenge, they should be able to capture dozens of people and come back... make it a worthwhile trip, right?
Wang Shouren shook his head and said: "I'm not afraid of trouble, but there's no need to take the initiative to look for trouble. If they dare to get close again, then use cavalry and artillery to fight them. Otherwise, we will have to withdraw our troops back to Mao'erzhuang early tomorrow morning."
Zhu Feng heard this...
It was so touching in my heart.
Has Instructor Wang finally discovered his conscience? It finally made me feel that I might not have to be buried in a ghost place like Weininghai.
After Wang Shouren stepped off the altar, the soldiers all looked very happy.
Wang Shouren arranged the patrol affairs and asked the army to continue to strengthen the defense of the camp. After all, in Wang Shouren's view, this was the last day of the expedition in Weininghai, and he needed to be prepared to start well and end well.
"Zhijie, look at that piece of sea. If you build a city here, even if you don't station too many soldiers and horses, you don't need to farm here. You will just let the soldiers guard some herdsmen, and most of the herdsmen are from the Ming Dynasty...
The Ming Dynasty’s territory can last until this point, don’t you think it’s very comfortable to stay here and come out to see this scene?”
Wang Shouren and Zhu Feng described his ideal scene.
But it's like playing the piano to a cow.
Although Zhu Feng is free and easy and likes to make friends, he is not romantic. In his opinion, this ghost place belongs to the Tatars, and it is better to stay away as much as possible.
"Instructor Wang, it's not that I have to say something depressing. It's just that I feel that nothing is as good as the capital. I still want to live in the capital. Even if I have nothing to do, it would be great to go to Jiaofangsi for a drink."
Zhu Feng also described his ideal life.
When Wang Shouren heard this, he knew that this young marquis was the second-generation dandy Xun who was forcibly carried to the battlefield. If it hadn't been for Zhang Zhou... Zhu Feng would probably have been left to eat and die.
"It's good not to fight against the world." Wang Shouren nodded. He did not deny Zhu Feng's ideal, but he would not agree with it. "When there is a chance in the future, you and I can have a good time in the capital."
When Zhu Feng heard this, he seemed to have convinced Wang Shouren and said very excitedly: "Of course! When instructor Wang goes, I will know where there is good wine and where there are good singing girls. I know everything about the capital."
Familiar... But actually I am more familiar with Nanjing City... If there is a chance, we can go to Nanjing City together."
"good."
Wang Shouren is the kind of coach who is good at getting along with his men.
He also knew how to "do what he likes", and Zhu Feng's ideal was that of "harmless to humans and animals". At this time, Wang Shouren didn't think there was anything wrong with complimenting each other and catering to each other.
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Imperial Palace, inside the Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youtang met with Lin Han and Zhang Mao, the envoys who went to greet the fire sieve, and listened to their reports on the details of the fire sieve. Especially when he heard that the soldiers and civilians in the capital felt excited, Zhu Youtang
It also seemed to rise and fall with the excited hearts of the people. That feeling... was the strongest for him as an emperor.
To say that the people have face, how can the emperor's face be more dazzling?
"Thank you for your hard work, both of you." Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "I will commend you two for your merits in welcoming this envoy. Especially you, Lin Qing's family, have worked diligently in the Imperial College for many years and are a model in the academic world. Bingkuan also You have always mentioned your profound talents and knowledge in front of me, and recommended you to me many times."
Lin Han originally thought that there was nothing wrong with being in contact with Zhang Zhou.
But after hearing the emperor's obvious clique-oriented language, he roughly felt that the emperor was trying to pull him into the same camp... As a traditional civil servant, he would naturally feel... awkward.
Even if Liu Jian and Li Dongyang never regard me as "one of their own", it doesn't mean that I want to advance and retreat together with Your Majesty, right?
"I am ashamed of myself." Lin Han said.
Zhang Mao laughed at the side and said: "Lin Jijiu's reputation has long been famous all over the country. Even the old and the old are yearning for it. I wish I could be younger. With Lin Jijiu, will you learn more about the ways of governing the country?"
When Lin Han heard this, he thought to himself, do you want to lose face, old man? These words are so bitter, how did you say them out loud?
Zhu Youtang said: "I intend to transfer Bingkuan back to the capital within one or two months. I mainly want him to teach the prince's knowledge. Lin Qing's family has made great achievements in scholarship, and I also want to transfer you to it." Do you have any intention to help teach the prince in the Imperial Academy?"
"this……"
Lin Han didn't know how to answer for a moment.
After all, he was born as a serious Hanlin official. He entered the Hanlin Academy as a scholar, promoted editors, and edited books. During the 20 years in the Hanlin Academy, he had no experience in local politics. This is why he focused on teaching and was not proficient in officialdom. The reason for this incident is that except for the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College, he has not had the opportunity to participate in other court affairs until now.
Historically, he was not transferred out of the capital until his later years and took up a post in Nanjing.
Speaking of teaching the prince...this job is actually quite good for him, as it is a good opportunity for him to use his talents.
But his lifelong ambition is to make further progress in the officialdom. He is already sixty-six years old and still teaching, without even a chance to be promoted to minister, right?
Zhang Mao smiled and said: "Why, Lin Jijiu doesn't want to?"
"If I have the opportunity, I should do my best to teach the prince." Of course Lin Han knew that this was a good thing, or that the emperor had good intentions.
He didn't know if this matter had anything to do with Zhang Zhou.
If the emperor asked him to return to the Hanlin Academy, with his current official position, he would at least start as a bachelor of ministers and a bachelor of ministers. Although he has no chance to become the six ministers for the time being, he actually has the chance to join the cabinet. Can you believe it? Lin Han certainly doesn't think so. To be qualified to join the cabinet... or even become a bachelor... is a bit too much to hope for.
Zhu Youtang smiled and nodded: "Look where I went? You have just arrived at the Ministry of Personnel, and you have just started to get familiar with things here. It is not appropriate to transfer you immediately. Let's wait until Bingkuan comes back. See where there are vacancies as appropriate, so that Lin Qing's family can give you the opportunity to do more work for the court."
"yes."
Lin Han saluted hurriedly.
Listen to this.
I no longer have to go through the steps of official assessment and court recommendation. The emperor can directly discuss with Zhang Zhou and make a decision.
This is... too much.
He was also wondering in his mind, is this a pirate ship? Do I need to jump off the ship to survive?
