Chongzhen made an early morning pilgrimage on the platform today. At dawn, at five o'clock in the morning, the morning pilgrimage had already begun.
At nine o'clock in the morning, there was a one-hour break as usual. The emperor and ministers could go to the toilet, drink water, and walk around to stretch their bodies.
After all, when going to court, you must stand in front of the emperor, and you must not lose etiquette in front of the emperor.
It's fine for young people, but it's enough for those over forty. Those who are able to get enough to come to the platform and hold imperial meetings are a few young people and most of them are old men.
At this time, the young father-in-law of Shuangxi took the eunuchs and maids from Kunning Palace to push the trolleys and provide tea and snacks to the adults. This is also the queen's sympathy for her ministers. Show the royal favor to these old men.
Chongzhen left the platform and went to Baohe Hall to rest. Besides going out, he likes to lie on the rocking chair and drink some tea. take a break.
"Will Yang Fan and Zhang Shize arrive in Beijing today?" Chongzhen asked casually.
Wang Chengen immediately bowed and said: "If I want to reply to Long Live Lord, they should arrive at Changxindian at eight o'clock."
"Well, how many people are they coming back this time?"
"According to Uncle Dingyuan's report, it is said that there is only the Chinese army from the Beijing camp, with a battalion of guards. They arrived on the first train. It is expected that there will be six trains today, and 8,000 officers and soldiers will be able to return. There are more than 300 Chinese soldiers. All the officers and assistants should be able to come back. It is estimated that it will take six days for the entire army to arrive. In addition to transporting troops, there are also a lot of equipment, horses and livestock. Some of the remaining baggage will be returned on foot, and it is estimated that those people will not arrive until a month later."
Chongzhen thought for a while and said: "Uncle Dingyuan has made a great contribution this time. When the army returns to Beijing, there will be a ceremony to show the national prestige of the Ming Dynasty. It will be used to frighten the barbarians from all directions. Let the slaves from Liaodong and the settlers from Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou settle down." Take a good look at all the traitors. What will happen if you fight against me, the Ming Dynasty."
Wang Chengen quickly responded: "Your Majesty, this army has completely wiped out Monan Mongolia and solved the northern threat to our Ming Dynasty for more than 200 years. It also defeated the covetousness of the Oara people and pushed them back two thousand miles. It will definitely shock them." The unstable elements in the four realms, let them calm down."
Chongzhen nodded with satisfaction. Then he asked: "I didn't give Yuan Bo the title of marquis, will he be unhappy?"
Wang Chengen was a little speechless. No one would be happy if this happened.
But it was impossible not to answer, so I had to say: "Uncle Dingyuan has always understood the righteousness. He once told the old slave that thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king. I don't think Uncle Dingyuan will care."
Chongzhen had a faint smile on his lips and said nothing.
Obviously, he himself didn't believe this.
In this world, everything is prosperous and prosperous. The world is full of hustle and bustle, all for the benefit of others. Who is willing to get up early without any benefit?
Yang Fan is not a saint, so it's strange to be happy. But I just wanted to give him the cold shoulder and let him know that all the interests of the Ming Dynasty are in my hands. Don't get too carried away.
Several old ministers have already written to him, saying that Uncle Ding Yuan is too young and promoted too quickly. It is detrimental to his growth. This is the unanimous opinion of the vast majority of ministers in the court.
As the emperor, I have to think about it.
Anyway, after this great victory in Monan, the military power of the Beijing camp will never be released again.
The war in the northwest has ended, and Yang Fan can be idle for a while. The credit cannot go to just one person. In this way, it is easy for the ministers to lose their tail.
Next, we have to concentrate on dealing with Liaodong.
Even if Yang Fan is dissatisfied, he will calm down after letting him go for a while.
Since he is no longer needed in a short period of time, there is no need to consider his emotions.
Thinking of Liaodong, Chongzhen sighed. There was no progress on Yuan Chonghuan's side. Even if he had one-tenth of Dingyuan Bo's victory, it would still be an explanation to the court.
However, since Xiong Tingbi disappeared. After Sun Chengzong and Yuan Chonghuan, the master and apprentice took over Liaodong, they basically did not launch attacks and were completely passive.
Only the Battle of Liuhe was considered a heroic act and an active attack. As a result, 1,700 Ming troops went for a sneak attack and were defeated by 300 Eight Banners troops. More than half were dead. From then on, I couldn’t shrink away.
This time, the Beijing camp's successive victories in the northwest put a lot of pressure on Dong Lin and Yuan Chonghuan. It is said that Governor Yuan was like an ant on a hot pot and could not sleep at night.
In this western expedition, Yang Fan not only completely wiped out Monan Mongolia, but also wiped out the main forces of the Alxa Mongolia, Qinghai Haixi Mongolia, and the Seven Kansai tribes outside Jiayuguan. Completely weaken these forces. Mongolia in the desert was also severely weakened and retreated to Central Asia. This makes the northwest completely safe.
Although 3.5 million taels of military expenditures were spent, the materials seized by Yang Fan through the auction not only made up for the past pay arrears of the troops participating in the war. He also sent back three million taels of silver notes to the emperor.
Not only did he spend nothing to fight the war, but he also made money.
This makes Guan Ning's military situation, which has a military expenditure of five million a year, extremely embarrassing. How long had it been since they had won? Not even a small victory. Shanhaiguan spends four million a year, won't their consciences hurt?
Now the emperor has completed the Qing army in Jizhen, and the military expenses of Jingying and Jizhen have been saved by 70%. Nine sides abolished four towns. In the next step, will the emperor also start clearing the Liaodong Town?
The forces in Donglin and Liaodong were very frightened.
This is why they tried to sabotage Yang Fan's Western Expedition.
Because Yang Fan put too much pressure on them. It would have been better without Yang Fan, but his glorious victory only showed the stupidity and incompetence of others.
"According to my decree, let Zhang Shize take the capital camp to Nanyuan for repairs first. When the army arrives one after another, a triumphal ceremony will be held. I will personally lead the civil and military officials out of Yongding Gate to welcome the army back to the court."
Wang Chengen couldn't help but asked: "Your Majesty, what about Uncle Dingyuan?"
"Didn't Yang Qing's wife just give birth to a child? She was away on an expedition and couldn't accompany her. He was tired from the wind and rain during this expedition and was worried about the king's affairs. He was allowed to go home to recuperate first."
Wang Chengen was stunned, but he still bowed and accepted the order and left.
Yang Fan and others got off the bus at Changxindian and took a boat on the Yongding River to Nanyuan Military Camp.
Nanyuan is a collection of lakes and rivers formed by the old course of Yongding River. That's why wildlife is abundant. Because it is connected to the Yongding River, it can be navigated from Nanyuan Military Camp to Tianjin. Water transportation is very convenient here.
This is also the reason why Yang Fan originally chose this place as the Beijing camp. The most convenient transportation in this era is the river.
The Beijing Camp originally set out from the Nanyuan Camp to go to the Western Expedition. Now that the army has returned, it is natural that it will return here first.
When Yang Fan, Zhang Shize and more than a thousand people came to Nanyuan, they found that the original Beijing Camp was now occupied by troops. The best barracks, etc., were all occupied. Moreover, the warehouses left here by Jingying have also been opened a lot. Supplies were also used.
This surprised Yang Fan and Zhang Shize.
There is a feeling that after being away from home for a while, you come home and find a stranger living in your home.
Zhang Shize was furious and was about to explode.
Yang Fan tugged on his sleeves, signaling him not to be reckless and to take a closer look before speaking.
Some people died, but not completely...
