The defeat of Ma Zhongxi's Hejian Prefecture's second guard Ma shocked both the government and the public.
After Bazhou increased its troops, there were six guards with nearly 40,000 troops. They planned to conquer Wen'an and move forward to recapture Baoding Prefecture. However, Ma Zhongxi was defeated and returned to the capital to plead guilty. The imperial court immediately stopped the attack of Bazhou army.
Order them to stay where they are.
The reason is very simple. The rebel army is unpredictable and full of tricks. Most of the nearly 20,000 soldiers and horses of the three guards originally stationed in Hebei were wiped out, and they have no fighting power. If they go on a mission again, the consequences will be disastrous.
After the monarch and his ministers discussed it, they decided to let the Bazhou army retreat and the Bazhou ministers to defend it first, and first guard the passage north to the capital before making any calculations.
Ma Zhongxi was summarily dismissed from his post and imprisoned for his incompetence and incompetence in leading the army, awaiting trial. Ma Zhongxi was naturally full of grievances, but he also knew that he was indeed too careless and a little stupid.
When the recruitment and security talks broke up, the other party once reminded him not to save the Hejian Mansion. What he said was actually very clear. But Ma Zhongxi thought it was the other party's teasing and sarcasm and didn't pay attention. In fact, he only needed
If you think about it carefully, you will understand that the other party is trying to provoke others. To be honest, if you think about it carefully, you should be more cautious.
But now, it is useless to say anything. The two leaders sent by the Ming Dynasty to suppress the so-called mob rebellion in Hebei, Zhang Wei, the Bo of Hui'an, and Ma Zhongxi, the left deputy censor, successfully met in prison.
Although Ma Zhongxi was convicted, the problem was not solved. An imminent question faced the Ming emperors and ministers. That is, what should be done next? In other words, who can command the army to suppress the thieves next?
The young prince Zhang Lun wrote in blood that he would lead the army to suppress the bandits. Zhang Lun's status allowed him to command the army. He was the young prince of the British government and the deputy governor of the regiment. His prestige and status were sufficient. However,
, his ability to do the job is a big question mark.
After experiencing successive defeats, the rebel soldiers and horses have brought huge psychological shadow and pressure to the imperial court. In a few months, they swept through more than a dozen prefectures and counties in Hebei, and took over more than 60,000 to 70,000 soldiers and horses.
, like a fire, burning violently.
Nowadays, those who are going to put out a fire must be absolutely sure that they can extinguish the fire. If something goes wrong again and we add more fuel to the fire, then the fire will not be extinguished. Not only will it not be extinguished, but it is very likely that it will be extinguished.
It will burn to the capital.
The British Duke Zhang Mao asked the emperor to reject Zhang Lun's self-recommendation. The reason was simple. Zhang Mao was ill and could not get out of bed. Now Zhang Lun was in charge of all affairs of the regiment and camp. Zhang Lun could naturally lead the army on the expedition, but at the moment he was in command of the regiment and camp.
, it is more important to stabilize the defense of the capital. At this time, the capital camp must not be in chaos.
Zhu Houzhao deeply agreed. But who would lead the army? It became a problem. After thinking about the ministers and princes, none of them could be used. The general soldiers in the border towns could do it, but the border towns should also be optimistic about this.
At that time, the Tatars took advantage of the opportunity to attack, which meant internal and external troubles.
In fact, there was one person who could reassure Zhu Houzhao, but Zhu Houzhao had a guilty conscience and had offended him not long ago. He was afraid that this person would lose his temper and refuse to do so. Zhu Houzhao was also a person who wanted to save face, and he did not want to get offended.
So, Zhu Houzhao summoned Xu Guangzuo alone, asked about Zhang Yanling's current situation, and tentatively asked if Zhang Yanling could be put out. Xu Guangzuo had actually been preparing to recommend Zhang Yanling again. Xu Guangzuo also knew that the most suitable candidate now was Zhang Yanling. But.
I was worried that the emperor and Liu Jin would not agree and would be rejected again.
After being rejected last time, Zhang Yanling became very unhappy. It was not because he could not lead the army in battle, but because Liu Jin and Zhu Houzhao said something like, "Doesn't there be no one else to lead the army in the Ming Dynasty except Jianchanghou?"
Zhang Yanling said harsh words in front of Xu Guangzuo at that time.
"It's best not to beg me. If the imperial court wants me to lead the army next time, the emperor will have to bring Liu Jin to apologize. Otherwise, there is no need to discuss it."
At that time, Xu Guangzuo just said a few words of relief, feeling that his son-in-law thought too highly of himself. The excitement subsided soon after, and saying such cruel words seemed a bit like playing a child's temper.
But now, Xu Guangzuo immediately thought that Zhang Yanling must lead the army. He is currently the most suitable candidate, and Zhang Mao also agrees with this. But if he is rejected by the emperor again, Zhang Yanling will probably explode. Therefore, Xu Guangzuo
I didn’t dare to mention it for a while.
At this time, Zhu Houzhao inquired about Zhang Yanling's situation and wanted to invite Zhang Yanling to go out. They hit it off immediately. Xu Guangzuo immediately said that as long as the emperor decided, he would persuade Zhang Yanling to accept the order to go out.
Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed and ordered Xu Guangzuo to tell Zhang Yanling as soon as possible. As soon as Zhang Yanling agreed, he immediately issued an order and the matter was extremely urgent.
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Mr. Zhang has encountered some troubles recently. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has had some minor troubles.
Zhu Qingyi, the princess of Prince Qing's Mansion, originally planned to return to Ningxia after the snow melted after the New Year. However, Zhang Yanling often came and went in her newly bought house in Zhengnanfang.
I'm in high spirits and can't put it away at all.
Therefore, the date for Zhu Qingyi's departure from Beijing was pushed back again and again, delayed again and again. After the New Year, the Lantern Festival was celebrated, and after the Lantern Festival, the first lunar month was celebrated. In the first lunar month, it was said that it was February. It was not possible until March.
The road back to Ningxia has been dry and wet, wet and dry, and Zhu Qingyi's carriages and horses have not been seen passing by. From the biting cold to the warmth of spring, the princess has not stepped out of the capital.
Zhu Qingyi originally made up his mind to return to Ningxia in mid-March, but something happened at this time.
For three months, Zhang Yanling and Zhu Qingyi had been mixing oil and honey without any scruples. As they went back and forth, Zhu Qingyi felt something was wrong with her body. In February, her menstruation did not come, but Zhu Qingyi didn't pay much attention to it. Maybe it was just too late, maybe it was because of the delay.
I was so confused that I didn't think about anything else.
However, the menstrual period has been postponed until March and still hasn't come. Now Zhu Qingyi is a little panicked. She doesn't understand, but Caiyun, the maid who serves her, understands. She secretly told Zhu Qingyi that maybe it was
There is joy.
Zhu Qingyi was struck by lightning and was at a loss. When she was having sex with the Marquis, she never thought about this problem. She was still unmarried, so what would she do if she got pregnant?
Zhu Qingyi immediately ordered Caiyun to specially invite Zhang Yanling. Zhang Yanling ran over happily. When she heard the news, she was also burnt on the outside and tender on the inside. She was shocked and speechless for a long time.
Sometimes God really likes to play tricks on people. Except for Xu Wanyi, the four wives and concubines in his house are all sowing seeds but not growing crops. Logically speaking, he is diligent enough and cultivates well, but there is no harvest.
Xu Wanyi was able to conceive and give birth to a child, which at least meant that her own seeds were fine.
They should also have no physical problems, because it is impossible that Axiu, Youtang, and Ruqing all have problems. The chance that all three of them have problems is probably infinitely close to zero.
Zhang Yanling actually thinks that it is better to let nature take its course and not be too anxious. Although he hopes to have more children and a full house of children and grandchildren, it would be better. But after all, this kind of thing does not happen in a hurry.
But Axiu and the others were eager to give birth to a boy and a half girl. Tan Ruqing could not see it. Xu Youtang made it clear that she hoped to have one. Axiu even burned incense in front of Guanyin because of this.
How many wishes have been made and how many good words have been said.
At the New Year's dinner every year, Axiu's New Year's wish must be for the good health of the Marquis and the whole family, and then for her to plant it this year. But year after year, after more than three years of marriage, things backfired.
Zhang Yanling understands Axiu's mood. Every time she spends the night in Axiu's room, she cooperates with Axiu and enters Hong Kong without missing a beat. In order to get pregnant, Axiu always puts her legs up and lies down for a while afterwards, refusing to waste her seeds. Hope.
Can increase the chance of pregnancy.
But all of this has no effect.
But now, luckily, she and Zhu Qingyi had only been together for such a short period of time, and she was pregnant. Zhang Yanling didn't even need to ask a doctor to take her pulse. She just based on Zhu Qingyi's description that she didn't have menstruation, often felt nauseous, and liked to eat sour foods.
Sweet things, a big appetite, etc., you will know that they are inseparable.
Looking at Zhu Qingyi's pitiful look, and then thinking about Axiu, Zhang Yanling only had four big words in her mind: Fortune plays tricks on people!
If you plant flowers intentionally, they will not bloom, but if you plant willows unintentionally, they will provide shade. What should we do?
In order to determine whether she was really pregnant and how to deal with the matter, Zhang Yanling could only invite Tan Ruqing, and together with Zhu Qingyi, she told Ruqing the matter.
Tan Ruqing, like Zhang Yanling, also opened her small mouth for a long time and was speechless. After a while, she smiled bitterly and said: "Poor Axiu."
Tan Ruqing took her pulse seriously and after confirming that she was really pregnant, she looked at Zhang Yanling and Zhu Qingyi and said, "Congratulations to you two, you are very happy."
Zhang Yanling almost jumped up. At this time, Ruqing congratulated her? It was obviously to stimulate herself.
"What should I do? We can't have this child. Qingyi is not married. If she is pregnant, she will be drowned by Tumo Xingzi. Moreover, this is a royal family. If we investigate, this is a moral violation. Ru Qing,
Do you have any prescriptions? I'll take care of it." Zhang Yanling gritted his teeth and said.
"What do you mean?" Zhu Qingyi asked in surprise.
Tan Ruqing sighed: "What the Marquis means is to use some medicine to beat the fetus. There is a prescription. We have Shexiang Palace-cleansing Pills at home. Just take three pills and it will be enough..."
"No!" Zhu Qingyi shouted.
Zhu Qingyi covered her stomach and shouted: "Master Hou, you are too cruel. This is a child, and it is a life. How can you be so cruel? I won't allow it."
Zhang Yanling frowned and said, "It's not that I'm cruel, it's that I don't want this child. You're not married."
"No! I understand everything you said, but I can't bear it. I can't bear it either. The child is innocent, how could I be so cruel?" Zhu Qingyi shouted.
Zhang Yanling patiently persuaded her: "There will be children again. In the future, when I marry you, I will have another child. It is really inappropriate at this time."
"No! Never! You marry me? I don't know what year or month it happened. Now that this child is here, he has his own reason. Yes, he is here to accompany me. So that I will not be alone in the future.
, to provide for me until the end of my life. I have decided that I have to give birth to a child." Zhu Qingyi shouted.
Zhang Yanling frowned and said: "Don't mess around, I won't allow it."
Zhu Qingyi combed her hair and looked at Zhang Yanling and said: "Master Zhang, you can't order me. You and I are not husband and wife. I am the princess of Prince Qing's Mansion. I don't have to listen to you. This matter has nothing to do with you."
Before Zhang Yanling could speak, Zhu Qingyi raised her voice and said, "See you off!"
Caiyun, who didn't know what was going on, poked her head in from the door and said, "Who are you sending it to? Mrs. Ruqing?"
Zhu Qingyi said: "Send the Marquis away. If he doesn't leave, call the palace guards to chase him away."
Tan Ruqing whispered again: "Qingyi, don't get excited. You are less than three months pregnant. If you get excited, you will easily have a miscarriage."
Zhu Qingyi was startled, and quickly calmed down. She said to Zhang Yanling: "I beg you, Mr. Hou will go first. I will talk to Ruqing and ask her something."
Zhang Yanling sighed and was speechless, raised his hands and said: "That's all, your health is important, don't get excited. Think about it carefully, we will talk about this later."
Zhu Qingyi waved her hand, and Zhang Yanling had to get up and leave.
Back home, the more Zhang Yanling thought about it, the more depressed he became. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he could not keep the child. He was not afraid, but mainly because he was afraid that Zhu Qingyi would bear a huge negative reputation. People said it was scary, and the royal family also had strict rules. It was not a joke.
To play.
Thinking of Zhu Qingyi's firm attitude, it was estimated that it would be difficult to convince her. Just when he was feeling troubled, Huang Si came in from the second room and walked to the door of the back courtyard and said loudly: "Master, someone is here to see you."
"No! No one is there. Tell him to get lost." Zhang Yanling was worried and shouted loudly.
"Damn it, did you even drive your father-in-law out?" Xu Guangzuo's voice came from the gate of the courtyard.
Zhang Yanling was stunned and hurriedly went out to greet him.