After the court meeting, the emperor returned to the harem and said to Empress Zhu: "I have ordered the capital to be moved to Nanjing today, and require everyone to learn to ride a horse. As the empress, you must take the lead in learning to ride a horse and set an example for others." Empress Zhu Answer: "I obey the decree." At this time, a eunuch came in and announced: "Your Majesty, Emperor Roufu wishes to see you." The emperor said: "Call her to come in." After a while, Emperor Roufu walked into the room and asked the emperor and Empress Zhu Salute: "My sister, please see the emperor's brother and sister-in-law." The emperor said: "Without courtesy, come and show the princess her seat." The palace maid moved a chair, and after the princess sat down, the emperor asked: "Twenty sisters (Roufu) Di Ji is the 20th daughter of the Supreme Emperor. What's the matter with coming to see me?" Di Ji Roufu asked, "Brother Emperor, learning to ride a horse is very tiring. When the capital is moved, can I accompany you in a carriage?" The emperor replied: "No, I have ordered everyone to learn to ride horses. As my sister, not only can you not be an exception, but you must also take the lead in learning. And you must learn it within twenty days. I have decided to drive to Nanjing in twenty days. If If you can't learn by then, you will have to stay temporarily. I will send someone back to pick you up after I settle down in Nanjing. However, the enemy may move south again at any time. Staying in Tokyo for one more day will increase the risk, so you should Learn how to ride a horse and come with me." Emperor Roufu replied, "My sister obeys the order." Then she said goodbye and left.
She returned to her residence and told her maids Jinxiu and Hongyun: "Find out my horse riding clothes. I will start learning to ride horses tomorrow." While Emperor Roufu was talking to the emperor, the person in charge of the security of the capital relocation operation General Wang Yuan returned to his military camp and ordered the drums to be beaten to gather the generals. After everyone arrived, Wang Yuan read out the imperial edict and then began to assign tasks. He first sent three officers and asked them to each bring 2,000 men and horses to return home (today). Shangqiu), Xuzhou, and Bengbu, cooperate with the local garrison to provide escort work.
The three officers replied in unison: "Your order is respected." Wang Yuan then said: "Wu Cheng obeys your order." An officer came out of the queue, clasped his fists and saluted: "The last general is here." Wang Yuan said: "General Wu, your mission is Rushing to Nanjing, the companion capital, you not only have to complete the escort mission, but also cooperate with General Du Chong who is guarding Nanjing, recruit ships to Pukou for call, and choose the emperor's palace. Considering that you have a lot of tasks, I will give you four thousand troops. "Wu Cheng replied: "Your command is honored." Wang Yuan picked up the last command arrow and said: "Tang Feng listens to the command." Tang Feng went out to salute: "The last general is here." Wang Yuan said: "General Tang, you lead five hundred People and horses, escort the first batch of people who moved the capital south. At the same time, you are also responsible for organizing riding training for those who cannot ride horses." Tang Feng replied: "I respect your order." You can predict what will happen next, and we will look at the breakdown in the next chapter. .
