Chongzhen was worrying about how to increase the reward for Shen Shuren so that he could work harder. At this time, the memorial form of Lu Wang Zhu Changzi was delivered, and of course it was given to Chongzhen.
Chongzhen quickly browsed through it. When he saw that King Lu expressed his sincere gratitude to Chen Shuren's reinforcements for relieving the siege of Shangqiu City, saving everyone in their palace, and also saving the little lucky king Zhu Yousong who was in exile with everyone in Prince Lu's palace, Chongzhen felt sad. I felt a sense of indebtedness.
King Lu mentioned that during the war and chaos, his daughter Zhu Yuchan, Chongzhen's cousin, almost got lost. Fortunately, Shen Shuren rescued her, so she would inevitably be bumped into by someone during the war.
In order to honor the name of the princess, Chongzhen was asked to marry him, and to give Shen Shuren his national surname as an additional reward for his military achievements. This would not only facilitate Zhu Yuchan's children to be named Zhu in the future, but also prevent Shen Shuren from being regarded as a son-in-law. of embarrassment.
In the letter of King Lu, of course, he also emphasized that he had already arrived in Hefei and discussed this matter with Shen Tingyang. The Shen family had no objections and all he needed was His Majesty's gift.
"This is not bad. Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia originally said that if Chen Shuren can rescue Kaifeng and defeat Li Zicheng, but it is not suitable for him to be promoted to governor suddenly, he can at least be knighted.
Now, as a favor, first give a surname, then a title, and then a marriage, it will be worthy of Chen Shuren's additional military exploits. The governor will talk about it next year... I heard Qin Liangyu asked for help to the Ministry of War a few days ago, and Zhang Xianzhong returned to Sichuan again. Well, if the trouble really gets serious, we have to count on him to help again, so the Governor should save it for later."
Chongzhen thought secretly in his heart.
After learning that Shen Shuren had made such a great contribution, he actually wanted to recruit this important minister who could fight to Beijing again, and ask him face to face whether the national policy of pacifying the traitors and the captives should be adjusted.
Moreover, Chen Shuren was so good at fighting that it was impossible for Chongzhen to say that he was not worried about whether the other party's loyalty would change.
However, first of all, Shen Shuren has so far behaved like "he will hit wherever you tell him to hit him." It was clear that he was halfway to beating Zhang Xianzhong before but just missed the point, so he immediately put down what he was doing and went north to Henan. Chen Shuren came without hesitation.
This way of listening to the propaganda is really beyond reproach.
Compared with Zuo Liangyu at the same time and He Renlong who was killed before, Shen Shuren was definitely loyal.
Since Hong Chengchou sent away most of the Liaodong border troops and nine border elites at the beginning of the year, Chongzhen has been able to mobilize very few generals in the south.
Zuo Liangyu is just a negative example among them. It does not mean that Liu Liangzuo and Liu Zeqing can mobilize other Liu Liangzuo.
Even at this time in history, Chongzhen and even Wu Sangui could no longer mobilize——
Originally, Chen Xinjia was dead at this time, which meant that the peace talks had completely broken down. Huang Taiji immediately sent troops to enter the pass from Jimen the month after Chen Xinjia's death, and ravaged Northern Zhili for half a year. He captured the Ming army captives, and the total population of the people was 400,000. There were hundreds of thousands of livestock, more than two million taels of gold and silver, and no amount of grain, grass, and other property. It was known as the Renwu Incident in history.
During the Renwu Incident, Chongzhen should have dispatched Wu Sangui to return to the defense, just like Huang Taiji dispatched Yuan Chonghuan to return to the defense more than ten years ago when he broke through Jimen.
But when Wu Sangui arrived, it was already half a year after the Qing army sent troops (the Qing army sent troops in October of the 15th year of Chongzhen's reign and entered Jimen at the end of the month. Wu Sangui did not lead his troops to Beijing until the beginning of May of the 16th year of Chongzhen's reign) and returned from Shanhaiguan to defend Beijing. After half a year, Chongzhen didn’t even dare to fart.
He also entertained Wu Sangui with delicious food and drinks at Wuying Hall, gave him Shangfang Sword, and said good words to comfort him. Wu Sangui only said that he fought a battle with the Qing army at Wangbaoshan in Ningyuan and repelled a Qing army offensive. He was
Because of the pressure from the Qing army, they were afraid of being defeated in western Liaoning, so they did not dare to come to the capital immediately. Chongzhen also accepted this explanation.
Although all this is now due to the butterfly effect, because Chen Xinjia is not dead for the time being, and Huang Taiji has not yet broken his face and entered the pass again, it can also be said that after Hong Chengchou surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, Chongzhen no longer had any control over his ministers who held heavy troops.
If it had been the second year of Chongzhen and Yuan Chonghuan's time, Beijing would have been beheaded or even executed in Lingchi, let alone half a year late, even if it was only a month late.
With Zuo Liangyu, Wu Sangui and other generals as reference, Shen Shuren was already extremely loyal. How could Chongzhen dare to expect anything extra?
If the other party does not come after the call is made, it will leave a crack in vain, but it may affect the whole body, completely losing the authority of the court, making Zuo Liangyu and Wu Sangui become more and more bold, Chongzhen simply cannot afford to gamble
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It is better to keep Shen Shuren as a positive example, so as to deter Zuo Liangyu and Wu Sangui.
In Chongzhen's mind, Shen Shuren was definitely much less dangerous than other arrogant soldiers.
After such comprehensive consideration, the option of "summoning Shen Shuren" was completely shelved in Chongzhen's mind.
Just give him a surname, give him a marriage, put a halter on him, and see the effects.
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After Chongzhen had an idea of how to deal with Uncle Lu's request, Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia were also summoned to the Wenhua Hall to formally discuss the matter.
Based on the information known yesterday, Chongzhen also talked about the affairs of Prince Lu's Mansion to ensure that all parties had symmetrical information, and then asked about countermeasures.
After Zhou Yanru considered it all, he said: "Your Majesty, the Holy Ming. This attack is said to have annihilated 200,000 of the invading army, which is close to half of the invading army. Even if there is a suspicion of false reporting, it is indeed a great achievement. At least the Kaifeng hub will no longer be attacked for the time being."
threaten.
As previously agreed, I can confer the title of Earl of Kru, Shen Shuren, and give me a national surname, and then I can marry him to Prince Lu."
Chen Xinjia waited for Zhou Yanru to finish, thought for a moment and digested the information, and then added with enlightenment: "I also agree with the proposal. In addition, your Majesty also remembers that five days ago, Qin Liangyu, the commander of Shizhu stationed in Fengjie, reported an emergency.
The document was sent to the Ministry of War, saying that Zhang Xianzhong had detoured from Bozhou (Zunyi) to Sichuan, was resurrected, and needed help..."
Before Chen Xinjia finished speaking, Chongzhen nodded immediately: "Of course I know about this. Do you want Chen Shuren to directly lead troops to quell the rebellion?"
Chen Xinjia quickly added: "Your Majesty, don't be anxious. I just want to say that I have just received the latest news from Sichuan today. Compared with the urgent report five days ago, the one just sent today said that it has been confirmed that Zhang Xianzhong has surrounded Chongqing...
…Including King Rui, they were all surrounded in Chongqing.
I dare not lie, but the journey from Sichuan to here is long, and this urgent message was sent eleven days ago, so whether Chongqing is still in the hands of the imperial court... I dare not judge. Even when the imperial army arrived,
There will inevitably be more erosion and deterioration.
From this point of view, the governor of Sichuan, Shao Jiechun, is really incompetent and has many loopholes, so he must be replaced. Regardless of whether Shao Jiechun is still alive when the imperial mission is sent to Sichuan, it will not be his turn to be the governor of Sichuan again to turn the tide. Another person can be selected
Take over."
The Sichuan side's initial report that Zhang Xianzhong climbed over the mountains and entered the Sichuan Basin was indeed two or three days earlier than Shen Shuren's victory report from Chen County - this is correct if you count the days, because Shen Shuren broke out from Chen County at the beginning.
When he came out and regained contact with the outside world, Zhang Mingzhen told him that four days before he broke out, Qin Liangyu had sent a distress letter through Zhang Huangyan.
When Qin Liangyu asked for help from Chen Shuren, he would also send people to the capital at the same time. However, the first urgent report did not contain complete information and did not say how bad the war situation had worsened. After that, reports would need to be sent every few days and updated in a timely manner.
As for Shao Jiechun, the governor of Sichuan, historically this person should have been doomed a year ago. Now that he has been able to serve as Chongzhen for fifteen years, it is already the butterfly effect of Shen Shuren that made him earn in vain - it was Shen Shuren who weakened Zhang Xianzhong.
As a result, Zhang Xianzhong failed to enter Sichuan in the 14th year of Chongzhen's reign and was delayed for one more year. Shao Jiechun's term was only lasted for one more year.
But there is no way to avoid disaster, and what is supposed to come will eventually come.
He failed to block the dangerous passes in the Sichuan Basin, and concentrated Qin Liangyu's troops with insufficient troops, only guarding the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in Fengjie, which caused Zhang Xianzhong to find a way from other mountains to infiltrate into the plains. This negligence has doomed him even if he survives
, will also be questioned by Chongzhen.
After listening to Chen Xinjia's report on the latest situation in Sichuan's mess, Chongzhen became increasingly anxious. The joy brought by learning about Shen Shuren's victory yesterday was also dampened by less than half.
He smiled sadly for a while and sighed: "Chen Qing also opposes Shen Shuren's promotion to governor, but he also wants him to take care of Sichuan's pursuit and suppression affairs. Doesn't he still want Shen Shuren to replace Shao Jiechun as governor of Sichuan?
The relationship between the governor of Sichuan and the governor of Huguang can only be regarded as a smooth one. Will he be willing to take the post? Moreover, Sichuan is isolated from the rest of the world. After leaving, it will be even more difficult to communicate with the imperial court..."
Chen Xinjia quickly explained: "Your Majesty has misunderstood. How could I suggest that Shen Shuren should be appointed governor of Sichuan? In the future, Shen Shuren will still have to take care of both Sichuan and Henan.
Now there is no need for him in Henan. It is nothing more than thieves digging up the Yellow River. The area around Kaifeng thoroughfare has been flooded and the roads are cut off. Li Zicheng is clinging to Chenggao. The Sishui River is dangerous and narrow, and it is impossible for Huguang soldiers to go north to help in the war.
But after next year's spring plowing, if the situation changes, or if Zhang Xianzhong can make a quick decision with Shen Shuren's talents, he may still have to reposition Shen Shuren to attack the intruders. Therefore, Shen Shuren's position is really not suitable to be moved.
Only by placing it in Huguang can we respond flexibly.
I thought that I could choose another minister who had worked closely with Chen Shuren and was kind to him. It would be best if he had been his boss and served as the governor of Sichuan, and then promote one or two of Chen Shuren's subordinates.
Either he is the prefect of Chengdu or he is preparing troops for Sichuan troops. If they want to ask the Chenshu people to lend troops to help in the war, the Chenshu people will definitely be willing to send troops.
His Majesty then gave Shen Shuren instructions, urging him to support his friends and neighbors, and promised that after the peace was pacified, he would actually be appointed governor of Huguang, and even governor of several provinces, across Jingyi, and he became famous for sending troops - this method was just like the plan your Majesty had considered back then.
Commander Hou Xun tried to mobilize Zuo Liangyu. Generally speaking, it was a pity that Zuo Liangyu and Hou Xun failed to live up to expectations, so the trip could not take place."
After hearing this, Chongzhen's eyes lit up, and he felt that Chen Xinjia's idea was really an old idea to seek the country.
Historically, when Yang Sichang died in the fourteenth year of Chongzhen, Chongzhen released Hou Xun, the former Hubu Shangshu, who had been imprisoned for seven years in the imperial edict, and went to Henan as the governor to supervise the division, because Hou Xun was Zuo Liangyu's benefactor.
Prime Minister, Zuo Liangyu was promoted that year. Zuo Liangyu was also forced to go north to Zhuxian Town to fight with Li Zicheng after Hou Xun was released.
Of course, in this life, Hou Xun died in prison directly, and there was no need for him at all. On the one hand, Yang Sichang himself died much later, and there was no need for Hou Xun to restrain Zuo Liangyu.
On the other hand, it was the Hou family and Zuo Liangyu who worked together to offend Chen Shuren earlier. Of course, Chen Shuren would not let Hou Xun, Hou Fangyu and his son live easy.
However, Chongzhen understood this idea, so he understood it as soon as he heard it.