Just as Chongzhen was lying on the chair to rest, there was a rapid knock on the door.
"Military newspaper, give it to me!"
Chongzhen stumbled to the door of the royal study, used his last strength to open the door, looked at Eunuch He at the door anxiously and said.
"Your Majesty, here you go."
After Eunuch He finished giving it, he kept looking at Chongzhen and found that the latter was very weak.
"Okay, okay. Great."
Chongzhen opened the military newspaper nervously, fearing that it would be another bad news. After reading the contents of the military newspaper, I was so happy that I fell to the ground and passed out due to weakness.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?"
The eunuchs on the side quickly gathered around and helped Chongzhen into the room.
"Quickly, send the imperial doctor!"
The imperial physician from the Imperial Hospital quickly came to Chongzhen's bed and began to diagnose the emperor.
"how's it going?"
Eunuch He watched the imperial doctor take a long breath and asked him anxiously.
"Your Majesty, it's just that your body is too weak. You can recover by taking some supplements."
The imperial doctor gave the results of his diagnosis. It also gave everyone a sigh of relief.
"Cough cough cough."
"Your Majesty, are you awake? Do you feel better?"
Eunuch He, who was talking to the imperial doctor, heard that Chongzhen woke up on the bed, and hurriedly came to the bedside and said.
"Um."
Chongzhen nodded and continued to raise the military newspaper that he had never put down. He saw that it read that Hu Yunqing was back, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
"Quick, let the imperial kitchen get some supplements for you."
Seeing that there was a smile on Chongzhen's face again, he was in a good mood, so he quickly asked the eunuchs below to prepare.
"Your Majesty, what is written in the military newspaper?"
He didn't understand why Chongzhen, who hadn't eaten or drank yet, suddenly felt better, so he asked in a confused voice.
"Hu, Hu Yunqing is not dead. They also defeated the Gansu rebels and are escorting Li Zicheng on his way back to Beijing."
Chongzhen put the military report on his chest and happily preached to Xiao Hezi.
"This is really great news, it is enough to demonstrate the national prestige of our Ming Dynasty. Do you want to issue an announcement to let everyone in the world know the news?"
After hearing this, Xiao Hezi was very happy, knowing that this was something that Chongzhen had always been thinking about.
The result was even more perfect. Unexpectedly, Hu Yunqing was still alive, and he also solved the rebellion in Gansu and captured its leader Li Zicheng. This was also the first time that Chongzhen had achieved success after he came to power.
"No more for now. The military newspaper says that they will arrive at the west city gate the day after tomorrow. I must go to the city gate in person to greet them then."
"Your Majesty, you are weak now, so you'd better take some supplements first, otherwise you won't be able to go to the West City Gate the next day."
It happened that the eunuch also came back with food. Xiao Hezi quickly took the bowl and preached to Chongzhen who was in a good mood.
"Yes, I want to take good care of my body. I still need to complete the foundation of Ming Dynasty."
After he was in a good mood, Chongzhen's appetite also increased greatly. He happily took the bowl and chopsticks and started to eat happily.
On the day of Hu Yunqing's triumphant return, all officials in the capital came to the west gate early.
"Master Wei, you said His Majesty will come? Why haven't you come yet at this time?"
Han Kedi mentioned that he learned that His Majesty would be coming, and hurriedly followed Wei Zhongxian. After waiting for a long time, he did not see His Majesty, and asked Wei Zhongxian doubtfully.
"Don't worry, His Majesty is in a very good mood this time. They have made such a great contribution, and they will definitely come to greet them in person."
Seeing Han Kedi always looking anxious, he continued to look into the distance and said to him.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
While the two were talking, a sharp and harsh voice sounded.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
Everyone turned around and saw the emperor's carriage approaching, and quickly knelt on both sides of the road and shouted.
When he saw the emperor coming, Han Kedi, who had been looking for a chance to see Chongzhen, wanted to step forward to face the emperor, but was pushed down by Wei Zhongxian just as he was about to stand up.
"Don't worry, let's wait and see!"
After hearing Wei Zhongxian's words, Han Kedi obviously couldn't wait any longer. When he was about to get up again, he found that a man had already arrived in front of the chariot.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. I should not have contact with the guilty minister Zhu Si. Please forgive me this time for the sake of our past friendship."
Many people also wanted to get up and come over, but were scared off by the emperor's next words.
"Today is the day of great victory and victory. It is not appropriate to see blood at the west gate. Someone is coming, pull him down and put him in jail awaiting trial!"
Chongzhen, who was on the carriage, stepped down from the carriage and came to the official. After taking off his official hat, he ordered the accompanying guards.
"Your Majesty, spare my life! Your Majesty!"
The official was then dragged out of the city gate by the guards.
"I am in a good mood today and don't want to be disturbed by trivial matters. I will make my own decision after your matters are over!"
After Chongzhen looked around, his eyes fell on Wei Zhongxian and said.
"The flag of Shenji Camp, they are back!"
The people on top of the city gate tower saw the dust flying from a distance and shouted loudly to the people below.
Chongzhen straightened his robes and stood at the front of the team.
"Look, everyone, is the one at the front the emperor?"
"Don't point! Are you looking for death?"
A general looked at the man in yellow clothes and said excitedly to Xu Wei.
When Wang Ke saw that the people below were so unruly, he hit the person who spoke with a whip on the arm and scolded him.
"Yes Yes."
After being whipped, the speaker realized that he had made a mistake and quickly shut his mouth.
How can the emperor be something they can point at? If His Majesty finds out about this, he will have his arms chopped off.
"dismount!"
When everyone was approaching the city gate, Hu Yunqing took the lead in getting off his horse and gave orders to Xu Wei and others behind him.
"Yun Qing, you are finally back."
When Chongzhen saw that Hu Yunqing, who was walking at the front, was fine, he ran over happily, punched the latter's chest with his fist and said.
"Your Majesty, we are back."
"Your Majesty, General Xu Wei has neglected his duties and put Master Hu in danger. Please punish him."
Xu Wei, who was behind Hu Yunqing, had no smile on his face. After all, he was the one who was in the wrong position. He saw Chongzhen and Hu Yunqing talking and never looked at him.
Xu Wei knew that His Majesty was angry, so he knelt on the ground and said.
The other soldiers of the Shenji Camp also knelt on the ground one after another.
Seeing the army kneeling in front of him, Chongzhen looked at Hu Yunqing, wanting to see what countermeasures the latter had.
Seeing Hu Yunqing's eyes, he knew what to do.
"Xu Wei, you have made great contributions to the Gansu delegation this time, and Mr. Hu has come back intact. Let's forget it this time."
