At this time, the Forbidden City is also covered with snow, and at a glance, the scenery of the North Country is extremely beautiful.
However, the ministers in the Wenhua Hall were sniffing.
They haven't been home for more than half a month, and the robes they are wearing are no longer strong enough.
But even so, no one asked to leave.
"I speak, my lords."
Wei Zhongxian stood up straight and stretched his muscles that were almost numb.
In the past half month, except for going to the bathroom, he has not left the Cultural Hall. These ministers don't know if they are stupid because of reading!
He couldn't stand it anymore.
"It's the twelfth lunar month of winter, so there's no need to hold on. Everyone should go back, ah."
Wei Zhongxian was also very sincere. If the emperor had not said hello in advance, he would have arranged for the Jin Yiwei to take these ministers to the Beizhen Prefecture! Give me some good whipping!
"No! If Your Majesty doesn't take back your order, we won't leave!"
Han Xu couldn't stand it anymore, but he was the chief assistant after all and couldn't take the lead in leaving.
"Eunuch Wei, please go in and persuade His Majesty to come out and see us."
Bi Ziyan felt helpless, "I haven't been to court for more than half a year. What should I do if word gets out?"
"I heard that His Majesty often goes outside the city, and..."
"Shut up, Mr. Cao, how can I allow you to talk like this?"
Cao Yan sniffed, huffing and ready to complain, but was immediately interrupted by Wei Zhongxian.
He knew in his heart that Hu Yunqing was a god-like existence to Chongzhen!
"I'm just telling the truth. How can I allow a mountain villager to talk about government affairs like this? Will there be chaos by then? If the slave-building army goes south by then, is it possible that we will become the second in Jingkang?"
At this time, Cao Yu was determined to become Wei Zheng.
After all, in their opinion, if the person behind the emperor wanted to attack Shanxi merchants, he would be in trouble with them! He must be killed!
"nonsense!"
Wei Zhongxian was startled and pointed directly at Cao Yu and shouted, "Master Cao, is this what you can say? Do you want to die?"
Not only him, but even the ministers were shocked. Damn it, don't take them with you even if you die!
"Military report! Military report! Zunhua Datong military report!"
However, at this moment, he suddenly saw a young eunuch running in from outside the palace through heavy snow with a military newspaper in his hand.
Maybe it was because I was anxious that I fell down several times in a row!
He looked very anxious.
"The sergeant outside the palace seems to be Datong's deputy general!"
"Is it possible that Jiannu entered the prison?"
"It's impossible, right? If that's the case, it would be troublesome!"
"How can Lu Xiangsheng and Mangui be talented leaders? They will definitely be defeated!"
"It seems like we must join them!"
"Participate, you must participate!"
The attention of the ministers immediately turned to Lu Xiangsheng!
For them, the war in Zunhua, Datong, is far less important than the fight between siblings. Protecting their own party interests is the first priority!
"What are you yelling about! Give the military report to our family first!"
Wei Zhongxian's heart trembled when he heard the minister's words!
Why is this matter different from the original promotion of Yuan Chonghuan?
First of all, Yuan is smooth in dealing with things and has always been on good terms with the Donglin Party.
Secondly, the promotion of Yuan Chonghuan was the result of a cabinet vote, while the promotion of Lu Xiangsheng and Mangui was the arbitrary decision of Emperor Qiankun!
Therefore, he did not want the imperial power to fall by the wayside.
"Father, great news! What a great victory! Great victory in Zunhua and Datong!"
The little eunuch didn't care about anything else and said excitedly.
"Seriously!"
"Okay, hurry up, send that person up to the palace!"
Wei Zhongxian looked in disbelief, but his voice rang out even more excitedly. It was Chongzhen who came to the hall at some unknown time.
"His Majesty!"
For a moment, the ministers and eunuchs knelt on the ground.
"Okay, I want to hear what the deputy general has to say!"
Chongzhen was overjoyed at this time. He had been under great pressure for more than half a year! Now the good news has come, proving that he was right!
This further proves that Hu Yunqing is an expert at predicting events!
"The last general, Ma Guocheng, pays homage to His Majesty!"
The deputy general quickly entered the hall and knelt down towards the emperor.
"Okay, very good! Tell me quickly, how is the war going?"
Chongzhen waved to General Wei Zhongxian to hand over the report to him, and then glanced at Ma Guocheng.
"yes!"
"At the end of November, the Jiannu cavalry had already moved south and arrived in Datong."
"On the first day of December, the chieftain Huang Taiji personally led troops to attack the city. They were repulsed by the troops led by General Lu Xiangsheng. The commander personally went to the city wall to fight the bandit leader! His right arm was injured!"
"On the second day of December, General Lu arranged for a man to leave the city and disguise himself as a spy. The two parties agreed to use the signal of raising fire to attack the city."
"That night, Huang Taiji led his troops into Wengcheng of Datong. Our army was well prepared and caught them off guard! For a time, the enemy troops were defeated one after another!"
"Just when they returned to the camp, General Mangui's soldiers had already surrounded their retreat. General Lu's soldiers caught up, and another melee broke out between the two sides! Our army beheaded 5,000 people and captured more than 20,000 people! We seized soldiers, horses, money and food. Countless! It’s a great victory!”
Speaking of this, the deputy general was very excited!
Now that the Ming army has won two consecutive victories, it can be said that their morale is like a rainbow!
Compared with being trapped and passively defending before, it can be said to be a huge difference.
"good very good!"
After Chongzhen read the military report, his blood boiled with excitement. He looked at Ma Guocheng and said, "You go down and rest first, and let the imperial kitchen prepare a table of wine and food for you. Enjoy it! Then go back to Datong and wait until Lu Xiangsheng arrives. When the class teacher returns to the court, I will celebrate your success in person!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The lieutenant general, who had been running for several days, burst into tears when he heard this.
On the other hand, the civil servants were as silent as an eggplant beaten by frost for a while.
"Everyone, Zunhua, what a great victory for Datong! Why aren't you happy?"
Upon seeing this, Chongzhen immediately put down the military report in his hand and looked at everyone.
"His Majesty."
Han Xu stood up, cupped his hands and said, "The chieftain Huang Taiji has always been cunning and cunning. How could Lu Xiangsheng deceive him with such a simple plan? There are too many incredible things in it..."
"According to your opinion, Lu Xiangsheng and Mangui are here to deceive me? Are they pretending to claim military merit?"
Chongzhen didn't wait for him to finish, and immediately interrupted him without hesitation, saying coldly, "Is that what you mean?"
"Your Majesty, maybe there really is!"
As a member of Han Xu's party, Cao Yan immediately spoke out in support, "This matter must be investigated carefully! There must be something fishy in it!"
"Check, no need to check! I'll tell you!"
Chongzhen was extremely angry at this time. He did not expect that as the chief minister of the cabinet, he could be so intolerant!
When Yuan Chonghuan and Lu Xiangsheng were dismissed earlier, it was largely due to these people!
From this point of view, he was indeed deceived!
Brother Hu really wakes up the dreamer with one word!
