Li Dingguo was immediately surprised when he heard that Babaili was urgent. He thought that something big happened when he led his troops to attack the Mobei tribe. The most likely possibility is that Jianlu might have bypassed Shanhaiguan and attacked
Entered the land of Gyeonggi.
While he was shocked, he heard Governor Yansui not only call his name, but also the names of Li Guo, Li Laiheng, Tian Jianxiu, and Ma Shouying, saying that the capital was in an urgent need of 800 miles, so that they could enter the capital.
"The general obeys the order and immediately leads his troops to the capital!" After hearing this, Li Dingguo immediately clasped his fists and accepted the order. At the same time, he also asked the doubts in his heart, "Lord Zhongcheng, has there been a change in the capital?"
Li Guo, Li Laiheng and others were also shocked, but they didn't worry too much. If there was a crisis, it meant military exploits.
But who would have thought that Governor Yansui shook his head and said in a puzzled tone: "There is nothing special about the capital. Besides, Babaili Express just named a few of you, and He Renlong came to the capital alone, so there is no need."
Lead the troops."
As soon as they heard this, several people couldn't figure it out. What on earth could the emperor have to do? He actually spent 800 miles to rush them to Beijing, and he still didn't bring troops to Beijing. What was he going to do?
In fact, Governor Yansui didn't know for sure, but after guessing, he guessed: "You must have made great achievements this time, so you should go to Beijing to receive the title!"
Generally, when an emperor receives a reward, he does need to go to Beijing to express his gratitude. But, as for using eight hundred miles to expedite it?
Unable to figure it out, he added: "Maybe he was thinking of doing this a year ago!"
This at least explains why we used 800 miles to expedite it!
But, as for what? There is still more than a month before the Chinese New Year. Is there any need to rush eight hundred miles?
After reluctantly understanding it, Li Dingguo and others did not dare to neglect, and immediately took their personal guards without rest, and rode quickly to the capital.
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In the border area where Yunnan and Dongwu meet, Yang Weizhi, the governor of Yunnan, also summoned Mu Tianbo, Duke of Guizhou, and Ma Xianglin, Shizhu Bo, and said to them: "The capital is 800 miles away urgently, so you two can set off for the capital immediately."
After hearing this, Mu Tianbo and Ma Xianglin were shocked and said, "Did Jianlu invade the capital again?"
Even though they asked this question, they still looked puzzled.
The whole territory of Yunnan has been pacified, and all the northern troops have been transferred back. The imperial court's current strength is definitely far from what it was a few years ago. With such strength, can the Jianlu invade the capital again?
To be honest, they were a little confused.
After hearing this, Yang Weizhi shook his head and said in confusion: "I just want you two to enter the capital. You don't need to bring troops to the capital. There should be no war!"
After a pause, he guessed doubtfully: "Maybe we will ask you to go to the capital to celebrate the New Year?"
However, if that's the case, it's a bit ridiculous. Is there any need to expedite the journey 800 miles?
After hearing this, Mu Tianbo and Ma Xianglin couldn't figure it out, so they had no choice but to rush to the capital as quickly as possible with doubts.
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Pi Dao also received the order from the capital via the signal tower, asking Zheng Zhilong and Wu Sangui to enter the capital immediately.
The two of them didn't know about the 800-mile express. After all, using the signal tower method was faster than using the 800-mile express. After receiving the news, Zheng Zhilong happened to be leaving his post and going to Beijing, and even Wu Sangui also wanted to
After arriving in Beijing together, the two of them just happened to be traveling together.
Similar to them, on the Shanhaiguan side, Du Yinxi, Zhou Yuji, Liu Wenxiu and others also received orders asking them to enter Beijing.
In addition, in Sichuan, Governor Ma Shiying and Huang Degong also received eight hundred miles of urgent orders, asking them to enter Beijing immediately.
All over the Ming Dynasty, many people received eight-hundred-mile urgent orders, asking them to rush to the capital.
Regarding this, everyone is speculating about what happened in the capital, and what is the reason behind this eight hundred miles of rush?
"Do you think the emperor will appoint a number of meritorious officials at the end of the year?"
"Does the great hero spend eight hundred miles to urgently summon him?"
"Could it be that we want to regain Liaodong and pacify North Korea?"
"This is possible, but why not let us lead the troops? Shouldn't we mobilize the troops to gather in the capital?"
"That's right. If we should lead troops to Beijing, then it is possible. But, if it is not the case, then why spend 800 miles to rush the summons? It can't be to go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year, right?"
"How is that possible? Babaili summoned you urgently in order to go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year. You can't imagine such an outrageous thing!"
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No one can guess why the emperor spent eight hundred miles to urgently summon the frontier officials and generals from all over the country. Even the cabinet and the six ministries can't guess. They just know that Emperor Chongzhen is very
Pay attention to it and emphasize that you must use 800 miles to expedite the summons.
In addition, what they still can't understand is that among the eight hundred miles of urgent messengers, there are people of various identities.
There are hereditary princes, such as Mu Tianbo, and the original generals of the Yongwei camp, such as Huang Degong, Zhou Yuji, and Sun Yingyuan. There are also bandits who were recruited in the early years and later in Yunnan; there are also bandits who were not often recruited by the court in the past.
He Renlong and other generals were waiting to be seen; even Zhang Huangyan, Zhang Tongchang, etc., whom they had never heard of, received the same treatment.
Really, it can be said that no one can figure out what medicine was sold in Emperor Chongzhen’s gourd!
However, there were also a few people around the emperor who speculated and guessed, and finally guessed that this inexplicable thing might be related to Emperor Taizu! Only things in the immortal world cannot be deduced by common sense!
As the days passed, the feudal officials, military generals, or just scholars and scholars who had been summoned from eight hundred miles away from all over the country rushed to the capital one after another.
When it comes to the eight hundred miles expedited summons, many people have actually had experience with it. Anyone who was urgently summoned by Emperor Chongzhen's eight hundred miles would generally be put to good use.
Therefore, the atmosphere here in the capital is basically harmonious or festive. Especially because the New Year is approaching, this festive atmosphere is even more intense.
Although it has begun to snow in the capital today, the capital is still very prosperous.
Because Wu Sangui and Zheng Zhilong rushed back from Pidao, they were not as fast as those who rushed overland to the capital. By the time they arrived in the capital, there was only half a month left before the New Year.
For Zheng Zhilong, it was relatively better. He not only stayed in Pidao, but also returned to Dengzhou and heard more news.
As for Wu Sangui, he has stayed there since he was sent to Pidao to rebuild Dongjiang Town. Later, he even fought guerrillas in North Korea. What he saw on weekdays was North Korea's defeat.
North Korea, which was not prosperous in the first place, after many wars, many towns are empty, with broken walls and ruins, and bones in the fields on the roadside are common sights.
However, the moment he landed at Tianjin Port, he could no longer recognize it. It turned out to be Tianjin Wei!
It was several times the size of the original building complex, and the port was filled with cargo ships of all sizes. The bustling scene made him think he was dreaming.
Then we took the train all the way to the capital. Although it had started to snow, the snow covered the fields and covered up many things.
However, through the car window, he could see villages and towns in the distance, smoke from cooking stoves, and children having snowball fights and making snowmen. This sight made Wu Sangui feel a little dazed.
In his mind, what was happening before him was in stark contrast to his environment in recent years.
So much so that Wu Sangui arrived in the capital without even knowing when.
The railway station of the capital was built outside the original city wall. However, many buildings have been expanded outside the capital today. Wu Sangui didn't come back to his senses until he got off the train: Is this the capital?
Originally, Zheng Zhilong had been talking to Wu Sangui, joking that Wu Sangui didn't even know his family. But when he arrived in the capital, he was dumbfounded.
In just a few short years, the capital had changed so much that even he was shocked.
Both of them now live in the capital. But they have to report to the Ministry of War first, and then go home.
On Wu Sangui's side, his old father gave him explanations, while on Zheng Zhilong's side, he met Tian Chuansong and his second son.
At this time, his second son, except for his shorter hair, was already dressed as a Ming Dynasty man. Moreover, by the emperor's decree, he went to work in the Prince's Mansion, and he could be regarded as one of his companions.
This not only showed that the emperor valued the Zheng family, but also allowed the prince Zhu Cixi to gain more knowledge and understand the situation of the Japanese country.
It's a pity that Zheng Sen, because he is the supervisor of the Japanese Expeditionary Force, cannot come back this time and is stationed on Tsushima Island.
Both Zheng Zhilong and Wu Sangui have inquired about the situation in the capital. The most surprising thing is that the current emperor has summoned many people in a hurry, but he doesn't know what it is.
Of course, no one in the capital knew about it either.
In the following days, as the New Year drew closer and closer, Emperor Chongzhen summoned his ministers and began to discuss merit and rewards.
Zheng Zhilong's knighthood and transfer orders were implemented directly upon his arrival in Beijing. From then on, at least for the Zheng family, it was considered to be one family and two knights. In addition, his eldest son was the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and was also a member of the Japanese Expeditionary Force.
With his second son in the Prince's Mansion, it can be said that the Zheng family suddenly became a prominent figure in the Chongzhen Dynasty.
Wu Sangui was not knighted, but was given a title. Once he reached the top of the military generals, he was just one step away from being knighted. His official position has not changed, he is still the commander-in-chief of Dongjiang Town, and he will have to go back after the year.
For him, he already understood that the emperor no longer seemed to have any objections to him. As long as he made contributions in the subsequent wars against Jianlu and the Japanese country, he should be able to be knighted. This is a good thing!
Also, the rewards for the Battle of Mobei were also announced as Li Ding, Guoding and others arrived in the capital.
Li Dingguo was granted the title of Marquis of Ningyuan, Gao Yigong, Li Guo, Tian Jianxiu and Ma Shouying were all appointed to the general army, and Li Laiheng was appointed deputy general. He would return to reorganize the cavalry in a few years.