Chapter 184 Who will open the city gate! 【Seeking monthly ticket】
For Zhu Houzhao, the money was all confiscated not long ago. Liu Jin, Huang Huai, Huang Kui, Li Shi and others ransacked their homes several times, and the court suddenly received more than 10 million taels of silver.
Only about two million taels of the confiscated silver went into Zhu Houzhao's inner treasury, while the remaining tens of millions of taels went into the Ministry of Household Affairs.
This time Zhu Houzhao personally ordered five million taels of silver to be transferred from the Ministry of Household Affairs to reward the army. This kind of gesture is absolutely rare.
That is to say, the money was easy to come by, and Zhu Houzhao was extremely angry with Lu Wenyang, Yang Tinghe and others, so he launched such a big battle.
Of course, the five million taels of silver were not all given to all the soldiers, but part of them was used to reward the army first, and the remaining part was used to reward military merits and provide compensation for the disabled.
The army has always withheld military pay, pensions and silver rewards, so this time in order to stabilize the morale of the army, Zhu Houzhao directly placed white money in front of all the soldiers, so that all the soldiers could see the determination of the court.
As the supervisor of the army, Chu Yi read out Zhu Houzhao's decree in front of the three armies. After hearing that the imperial court suddenly rewarded the three armies with a total of five million taels of silver, all the soldiers couldn't help cheering.
Hundreds of thousands of people cheered in unison, and the sound shook the heavens. Almost everyone in the huge capital looked towards the school field at the moment when the three armies cheered.
This movement was really too big. Everyone already knew that Yang Tinghe, Lu Wenyang and others were raising troops and heading straight for the capital. Many people were naturally panic-stricken. Now they were startled when they suddenly heard the three armies shouting in unison.
However, many people's hearts dropped.
There were many soldiers and horses in the capital, and at least most of them were not optimistic about Lu Wenyang, Yang Ting, and their actions. There were also people who looked towards the school grounds with disdain.
An official who lived in the mansion sat there, looked towards the direction of the school grounds and sneered: "The emperor is really out of his mind. Do you really think that those nobles who have had their backs broken can help him defend the capital?"
The atmosphere in the capital was extremely solemn. As groups of soldiers patrolled the long street, the chaos that originally appeared was suppressed.
However, this kind of calmness is obviously just an appearance. In the huge capital, people's hearts are filled with strange emotions, especially when some people are secretly exchanging news at this moment.
In an ordinary house, several people, hidden under their robes, gathered quietly in a dark room.
Only one of them could be heard saying in a hoarse voice: "Everyone, we are able to gather here because we have received a letter from your lord."
One person lowered his voice and said: "Your Excellency summoned us to discuss with Dong Qianshan. We are all here now, but where is Dong Qianshan?"
Everyone, look at me, and I look at you. Although our figures are hidden under our robes, we are all colleagues on weekdays, and we can identify each other with just one glance.
At this moment, a deep voice came from outside the door: "Everyone, Dong is late, please forgive me."
Several people looked at the person who came, and saw that the person was dressed in smart clothes and looked very ordinary. This person was Dong Qianshan, the coachman who went with Li Ke to give Chu Yi a gift.
Dong Qianshan himself was stationed in the capital and was responsible for attacking and killing some officials for Lu Wenyang. It can be said that very few people knew his identity.
Everyone glanced at Dong Qianshan, and one of them said: "Since you claim to be Dong Qianshan, please verify your identity."
What they did must not be exposed, otherwise, it would really be a dead end or even harm their family, so it is necessary to be cautious.
A copper coin appeared in Dong Qianshan's hand. The copper coin was quite strange. It turned out to be a plum blossom-shaped copper coin. However, the people who looked at the copper coin secretly nodded.
With a creak, the door was closed. Dong Qianshan glanced at a few people and said with a chuckle: "Everyone, Dong asked you to come here today to confer the title of Governor-General. The Chief Assistant has ordered to discuss with you how to welcome the Governor-General and the others to the capital.
thing."
Several people pondered for a while and glanced at Dong Qianshan, only to hear one of them say: "Master Dong, I think you have seen that the capital is now heavily guarded, especially at the city gate. There are soldiers guarding it. They want to quietly open the city."
The door is full of difficulties."
Dong Qianshan chuckled and said: "Really, it may be extremely difficult for others, but for you, it doesn't seem to be that difficult."
Several people coughed lightly when they heard this. Considering their status, if they were really willing to go all out, they could really open a city gate together. But if that happened, it would be the same as rebellion.
Already.
Although Dong Qianshan seems to be a reckless man, if he is really deceived by his appearance, he may die without knowing how he died.
If he was really a reckless man, how could he be trusted by Lu Wenyang and arrange to be stationed in the capital to plan for him and eliminate all opponents?
Such a person is definitely a brave and resourceful person. Otherwise, Lu Wenyang would not take him so seriously if he only had force.
Dong Qianshan glanced at these people. Dong Qianshan naturally knew their identities very well. He also understood that these people were just representatives of those people, and there were many people involved behind them.
How much influence these people have in the capital is unclear to others, but Dong Qianshan knows it quite well.
As long as these people are willing, they really have the ability to open a city gate.
I only heard Dong Qianshan cough lightly and say: "Everyone, Dong is here today on behalf of the Governor. I can make a promise to you. As long as you can welcome the Governor's army into the city, the Governor will definitely not hesitate to reward you with glory, wealth, and power."
Share it with you all.”
Several people looked at each other and pondered for a long time. Finally, someone nodded slowly, staring at Dong Qianshan with his exposed eyes and said: "I hope you can tell Lu Wenyang, I hope he can remember this, otherwise, I will wait for you."
You can help him succeed, but you can also ruin his things."
Hearing this, Dong Qianshan looked happy and said with a smile: "That's natural. If you can't trust my governor, how can you still not trust the chief assistant?"
Seeing the figures of several people disappear, Dong Qianshan raised the corner of his mouth slightly, clapped his hands, and saw a soft figure appear floating in the air.
Dong Qianshan said: "You immediately find a way to get out of the city and inform the governor, saying that everything in the city is ready, just waiting for the arrival of your army."
In the Grand Canal section from Tianjin to the capital, large ships came one after another along the river, and they rushed from Tianjin to the capital in just one day.
Densely packed large ships were crowded on the pier. Soon, groups of soldiers and horses were surging on top of the big ships. In just half a day, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses appeared more than ten miles away from the capital.
At this time, the detective horses sent by the capital once again spread the news back to the capital.
On the high city wall, Chu Yi, wearing a large cloak, stood on the city wall, condescending.
The city wall that is several feet high is extremely thick. It has to be said that the city wall of the capital is really a high wall fortress. However, if there is a large army to defend it, it is simply a delusion to attack the capital without several times the number of troops.
At the beginning, Wala faced this high wall and returned in vain. It can be said that even if he becomes famous in the world, he will still be disappointed.
The British Duke Zhang Mao was old, but he was in charge of the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, while his grandson Zhang Lun was sent to Chu Yi's side in military uniform, and appeared on the city wall together with Duke Ding Xu Guangzha, Duke Cheng Zhu Fu and others.
Xu Guangzha is now about 40 years old. Because he is well maintained, he is not unable to climb the city wall. However, it is obvious that even though Xu Guangzha is a descendant of Xu Da, the founding king of Zhongshan, he did not inherit Xu Da's military talent.
, at best, it can only be regarded as a middle-aged talent. If it is not reduced to waste, it is already the result of the training of the previous generation of Duke Ding.
Compared to Xu Guangzha, Zhu Fu was not much better than Xu Guangzha. Even when he looked under the city wall, his face looked a little pale.
Seeing the reactions of Xu Guangzha and Zhu Fu, Chu Yi sighed in his heart, this is the noble Ming Dynasty. He has long lost the blood of his ancestors. At last, his descendants have not been raised. Otherwise, then
It's really just mud that can't hold up the wall.
On the other hand, Zhang Lun was only in his twenties. Although he had a calm temperament because he was with Zhang Mao, in the final analysis he was just a young man in his twenties. He was dressed in military uniform, but he was eager to try.
As the next generation of British princes, Zhang Lun naturally would not be underestimated by anyone. Looking at the smoke and dust billowing in the distance, Zhang Lun couldn't help but said: "Look, sir, a spy horse has returned."
Chu Yi nodded slightly and said: "It's been a long time. Even if Lu Wenyang's men are all drunkards, it's time for the army to land."
Zhang Lun said with a bit of regret on his face: "It's a pity that we missed the great opportunity to attack halfway across the river!"
To have such an understanding, at least Zhang Lun has not lost his family education and has read several military books.
When Chu Yi heard this, he glanced at Zhang Lun and said: "It's true to attack halfway across the river, but the young master must not forget that many of Lu Wenyang's ships are warships. It is impossible for the opponent not to guard against this, so
It is said that even if we send people to attack, at most it will only cause a little trouble for the other party, but it is impossible to prevent the other party from logging in. "
Zhang Lun naturally understood what Chu Yi said, otherwise he would not just sigh with emotion, but would strongly demand to lead his troops to snipe the rebels.
Looking around, Zhang Lun whispered: "Mr. Chu, grandpa asked me to tell you that the safety of the capital should be the top priority in everything. Sir, remember to close the net early, otherwise once the fish escapes from the net, the consequences will be disastrous.
material."
Chu Yi smiled slightly when he heard this.
To be honest, for those rebels, Chu Yi said that attacking halfway might not have much effect, but if he really wanted to, Chu Yi could really take the opportunity to defeat the rebels in one fell swoop.
However, Chu Yi has set up such a big picture, just to catch more big fish. Naturally, he has to give some people the opportunity to jump out on their own. Otherwise, how much effort will it take to clean up bit by bit?
, how can it be as easy and legitimate as letting them jump out on their own?
Obviously, his plan cannot be hidden from an old fox like Zhang Mao who has lived for decades. Of course, Chu Yi never thought that he could hide it from everyone.
But what if someone sees through Chu Yi's plan? Some people will still jump out even if they see through it. For them, if they miss this opportunity, they may never have the chance to confront Chu Yi and the Emperor.
, in the end people like Huang Huai and Li Shi will be eradicated by Chu Yi one by one, so if you know there are risks, you have to take a chance.
The stage has been set up, but as for who will come out to sing a good show, that is beyond Chu Yi's control.
Sure enough, Tan Ma came to report that the rebels had already logged in and could reach the capital in half a day at most.
Chu Yi looked at the sky. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be almost evening by the time the rebels arrived.
After pondering for a while, Chu Yi turned to Zhang Lun and said: "Young Master, please go down and let the army take turns to eat and wait for the rebels at any time."
As the sun sets in the sky, a cloud of smoke and dust billows from the wilderness in the distance. Gradually, a dense black dot appears on the horizon. As the rebels approach, you can vaguely see the slightly chaotic rebels approaching slowly.
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When the soldiers stationed on the city wall saw the dark mass of rebels, they naturally couldn't help but tighten their hearts and subconsciously clenched their weapons.
There are more than 100,000 soldiers in the capital, and the elite number is only 40,000 to 50,000, while the rebels outside the city are barely 40,000 at full strength.
In this comparison, the rebels actually don't have much advantage at all.
Of course, the name of Jingying has been reduced to a weak representative since the defeat in the battle of Tumu Fort, especially because there are so many people who eat empty wages.
If Zhu Houzhao hadn't reorganized the Beijing camp and recruited tens of thousands of soldiers to the capital after he succeeded to the throne, I'm afraid that the Beijing camp would have been filled with old, weak, sick and disabled people and would be vulnerable to a single blow.
But ordinary people really can't see such changes. Even people like Lu Wenyang and Zhang Yong have always thought that the so-called hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Beijing camp have little combat effectiveness.
Otherwise, even if they had a trump card and were sure to be able to open the capital city gate, Lu Wenyang and the others would not dare to come directly to the capital city. Otherwise, they would really treat the hundreds of thousands of elite troops as just decoration.
Tens of thousands of rebel troops were stationed outside the city. It was quite shocking at first glance. Lu Wenyang and Zhang Yong led thousands of troops to appear below the city.
Although Chu Yi and Lu Wenyang had never met before, after just one glance, Lu Wenyang and Chu Yi locked onto each other.
When Zhang Yong saw Chu Yi, there was a hint of fear in his eyes. He took a deep breath and pointed at Chu Yi and whispered a few words in Lu Wenyang's ear.
Lu Wenyang looked at Chu Yi and laughed loudly: "I personally led the army here to kill the eunuchs and Qing Jun. Chu Yi, the eunuch, why don't you hurry up and die!"
Chu Yi glanced at Lu Wenyang condescendingly and said with a disdainful smile: "Come here, please go to Mr. Fu Ge to announce the decree and tell the rebels that the emperor is merciful. Anyone who defected before the formation will not be punished, otherwise he will be punished for the crime of rebellion.
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