He seemed to understand what it means to lie drunk on the battlefield, Lord Grim. After all, how many people have fought in ancient times. How many of the men who left with the two of them today can return safely and watch the sunrise again under this city.
How can I say that I have no clothes? I share the same robe with you. When the king raised an army, I repaired my sword and spear. I share the same enemy with you!
How can I say that I have no clothes? I am in the same boat with you. When the king raised his army, he repaired my spear and halberd. I worked together with you!
How can I say that I have no clothes? I wear the same clothes as you. The king raised his army and repaired my armor. I went with you!
This is the 145th sunrise in the 33rd year of Chongzhen.
Lin Chong didn't know how he returned to the palace. His consciousness was still stuck on the silent army slowly marching out in the east when the sun rose. Wang Chengen whispered to him several times from the side before he came back to his senses. But he only said softly.
He said: "It turns out that she went too."
Wang Chengen was curious: "Who is your Majesty talking about?"
Lin Chong seemed to be just talking to himself and had never heard what he said. He tilted his head, thought for a while, and told Wang Chengen: "Tomorrow morning, leave the Minister of War and the Minister of Personnel to me."
Wang Chengen nodded: "Yes." This boy has become more and more like a real emperor. Even though he does not want to admit it, he is indeed more suitable to be the king of the Ming Dynasty than the real majesty. He saved the Ming Dynasty, which was about to collapse, and he changed
this era.
As usual, the early court was full of arguments about boring issues, whether it was war or disaster relief. These civil servants were unwilling to personally feel the suffering of the people. They blindly advocated their own nihilistic theories, which made Lin Chong very disgusted. No wonder Chongzhen hated these groups.
The team's civilian officials felt that they were isolating themselves.
Only two things caught his attention in the morning, and they were really meaningful things.
First, Gu Yanwu reported to him the situation of the resettlement of the refugees and their participation in the army. The work-for-relief work had been handed over to the Ministry of Works, but in order to ensure that the refugees could really eat and have enough wages, Gu Yanwu had been dividing it into several accounts.
He tries his best to do everything himself or at least participate in it.
As for the refugees joining the army, Lin Chong had no intention of handing it over to the Ministry of War. He had more important things to do with the Minister of War. He had already thought about the whereabouts of these people, so he left it to the three soldiers from Beidaying who had just recovered not long ago to take charge.
They are the best at training new recruits, and soon he will have his own military force.
Thinking of this level, he couldn't help but think of the hut behind the cemetery, the black man Jonathan living in it, and his wonderful weapons. He didn't know when they would be put into use.
The second one is that Ren Zanhua, the censor, impeached Wen Tirenna, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and a scholar of Dongge University, for marrying a prostitute, accepting bribes, stealing property, and many other crimes, and the evidence is conclusive.
Lin Chong did not comment on this matter, and the ministers could not see his attitude. The team was really not easy to stand for a while. The whole morning court looked no different from usual.
After the court, Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Wen Tiren, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, came to the Imperial Study Room and stood aside with their eyes and noses watching. Lin Chong picked up a memorial and flipped through it boredly, as if he had no intention of speaking.
Wen Tiren was very nervous. He knew that everything the censor said was true, and with the solid evidence, he was afraid that he would never be able to get rid of the crime. However, it seemed that the emperor did not intend to punish himself, but was very kind.
.It is becoming increasingly difficult to guess His Majesty’s thoughts.
Just as he was thinking about it, Lin Chong had already finished reading the memorial in his hand. He seemed to be in a good mood and looked at Wen Tiren with a half-smile but not a smile: "Master Wen, I have a very interesting memorial here. Do you want to see it?" Not yet?
When Wen Tiren spoke, the memorial was already thrown at him.
He picked up the memorial with cold hands and feet. It didn't matter. It listed his crimes one after another, in an orderly manner and with sharp words. Wen Tiren's heart was already a mess, but on the surface it was still a mess.
Calmly, he closed the memorial and put it back on his desk, waiting for the emperor to speak.
Lin Chong still had the same half-smiling expression: "Master Wen, have you read carefully? I don't know what you think in your heart? I still have such a thick pile of memorials like this. Should Wen Aiqing move home today and read it slowly?"
"
Wen Tiren's palms were sweating, and there was a smile on his face: "Your Majesty clearly knows that I am loyal to Your Majesty. I have been working hard and being strict with myself for many years as an official, but I have never done such a thing."
Lin Chong raised his head: "Oh? You mean these censors united to impeach you, but they slandered Wen Aiqing out of nothing?"
Wen Tiren thought about it for a while: "I dare not say that I have not made a single mistake for so many years. The imperial censor is grateful to the old minister for reminding me. If their words have caused such embarrassment to your majesty, why not let the old minister be discharged and return to his field, and never interfere with the affairs of the court?"
." He knew in his heart that His Majesty the Emperor hated the alliance between civil servants the most, and he only hoped that retreating in exchange for advancement could win back the favor in the Emperor's heart.
However, His Majesty the Emperor did not show an angry or angry expression as he expected. He did not say a word and remained silent for a long time.
In fact, Lin Chong's heart was already exploded, okay! He didn't expect that someone could be so shameless, with conclusive evidence in black and white, and still want to clear away the blame and bite others. If Wang Chengen had not determined the credibility of these evidences, Lin Chong would really think that
This is a loyal minister who is devoted to his emperor and his country but is jealous and slandered! He doesn't know what to say to answer this uncle Wen who is still showing his loyalty to him with tears in his nose. He has no choice but to continue to pretend to be serious.
.
Seeing that Wen Tiren's eyes were filled with tears and runny nose, and his voice was hoarse from howling. Lin Chong cleared his throat and turned to the Secretary of the Ministry of War, who had been silent since entering the door. He really knew a little about this man. He was one of the few people in history.
There are some strange people who serve as ministers, such as second-rank officials. Even if it is forced by the situation, this person must be somewhat capable, and the military department in his hands is even more important to Lin Chong. Unless it is absolutely necessary, Lin Chong does not want to move
Ministry of War.
Today, I specially asked them to come together, which was a bit of a show of force. I didn't expect that Mr. Wen was an experienced actor. I don't know if he was a show of force. I must have seen enough good shows.
Therefore, he spoke very gently: "Mr. Chen, you should also know that King Qin and Count Xibo have sent troops this morning, right?"
Chen Xinjia is not old, but he is a smart man. He can see that His Majesty intends to let Mr. Wen set an example for him. But there is nothing wrong with it. On the contrary, it shows that the emperor does not want to touch him yet. Admittedly, now is the time
It is wartime, and many matters require the Ministry of War to mediate between the court and the army. At this time, replacing someone who is not familiar with the Ministry of War will definitely not bring any benefit. The Emperor knows very well that his best choice now is to trust me.
This idea made Chen Xinjia excited as never before. Although he also boasted that he was as knowledgeable as anyone, he had never been reused. Those old boys from Donglin often brought him up to make excuses. Therefore, even though he was a member of the Ministry of War
The minister, in the court, had to conduct his life with his tail between his legs, which was very frustrating.
Now the emperor asked him about the news of the two generals sending troops, and he was really excited and eager to try it. He thought carefully before answering: "It is really an inspiring event for the two generals to send troops to defeat the Qing thieves. I have already prepared a plan for military pay, weapons and other matters
, we are preparing to present it to His Majesty in the next few days."