Prince Zhu Cixi got up at four o'clock in the morning to study. His father, Emperor Chongzhen, had always been diligent in government affairs. He went to bed later than a dog and got up earlier than a chicken. He was busy with government affairs. Especially in the past few days, the situation was too sensitive, which made Emperor Chongzhen toss and turn. Having trouble sleeping and eating, he wanted to know how Chang Yu decided, whether to fight or make peace?
If we are certain of winning a fight, at what price will we have to sacrifice? Will the Tatars agree to the harsh conditions during peace talks?
In his heart, Emperor Chongzhen longed for both war and peace.
Very tangled and contradictory.
The main reason is that I still have no confidence, and I am even more afraid that I will lose my capital if I fail to catch the chicken.
At dawn, Dongchang's fan hurriedly sent a secret letter, a personal letter from Chang Yu.
It’s coming, it’s coming, it’s finally here. Emperor Chongzhen was very nervous before opening the letter and rubbed his hands several times.
When he opened the letter, he saw the words "The law does not spread to the six ears". Emperor Chongzhen's heart tightened. He knew that this was a secret report and it was a confidential matter. No other courtiers except him could know about it to avoid leaks.
With a glance and ten lines, Emperor Chongzhen's expression gradually became happy. Wang Chengen observed his words and said: "Your Majesty, are you happy?"
Emperor Chongzhen was "overjoyed" and said: "The Tatars were afraid of war and asked for peace, so they agreed to the court's conditions."
That's great! Wang Chengen let out a laugh: "The Tatars' work was in vain. They stole the chicken but lost it and lost a lot of money."
"That's not true." Emperor Chongzhen chuckled and struck the dragon case hard: "I haven't felt this happy in many years!" Then he frowned and sighed: "Although the Tatars have lost more than they gain, they have destroyed several cities in the Ming Dynasty and how many people have died. The family is ruined...it’s actually hateful!”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. With Eunuch Chang's ability, this debt will be settled for them sooner or later. I heard that the Tatars suffered heavy casualties this time, so let's settle the interest first."
"This little interest is not enough." Emperor Chongzhen sneered: "Chang Yu also plans to..." He suddenly shut up, and Wang Chengen looked confused: "What does Eunuch Chang want?"
"Nothing, you go and tell Mr. Ge and others to come to Qianqingmen to see me." Emperor Chongzhen suddenly thought of Chang Yu's instructions and casually put the letter on the candle and burned it. Wang Chengen glanced at it and thought to himself, it seems to be an extremely confidential matter, otherwise the emperor would not be able to guard against me.
As soon as Wang Chenen stepped out, the eunuch on duty came in: "Your Majesty, the prince wants to see you."
Emperor Chongzhen was startled for a moment and then smiled: "This kid" waved his hand: "Watch him into the palace."
"My son pays homage to my father." Zhu Cixiang entered the palace to salute. Emperor Chongzhen raised his hand to signal him to get up after the dragon case, and then asked: "What's the matter with my son?"
"Father, I heard that there was news from Chang Yu. I wonder what's going on there?" In the past, Zhu Cixiang didn't dare to talk to Emperor Chongzhen like this, but since he had a dream from his immortal, the family has experienced a spiritual crisis. After experiencing various ups and downs, the relationship has become much closer.
"You are quite well informed." Chongzhen did not hide it from him: "The Tatars are going to make peace."
"Ah, no more fighting?" Zhu Cixiang was slightly startled, unable to hide his regret.
"It seems that you are taking the lead in the battle. Can you tell me why you want to fight?" Emperor Chongzhen put down the book in his hand and decided to train his future successor.
"The time is right, the people are in the right place, and we have taken advantage of them. The Tatars have suffered repeated setbacks and suffered heavy losses, and their morale is low. And the hinterland is thousands of miles away from the pass. Why not take the opportunity to destroy them to avoid future troubles!" Zhu Cixiang expressed his thoughts.
Emperor Chongzhen nodded and shook his head: "I have some insights, but it's too superficial." Zhu Cixiang made a cup of tea for Emperor Chongzhen before the case and said, "Please give me some advice from my father."
Emperor Chongzhen took the tea cup, took a sip, put it down and then said: "The battlefield is extremely cruel, so there is a saying that killing one thousand enemies will destroy eight hundred. The Tatars have always been strong in battle. If our army fights with them, we will hurt them." One thousand will even cost eight thousand." Seeing Zhu Cixiang's surprised look: "If it weren't for this, why would the Tatars lose their courage in the past and be afraid to fight? Even at this time, Governor Chang Yu's army was injured nearly three times. This Once the Tatars entered the pass, although they were small, they were elite. If we wanted to defeat them, we would probably defeat all the soldiers and horses in the capital, which would cost a lot!"
Zhu Cixi couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, and Emperor Chongzhen continued: "There is another point, as you said, the weather is right, the place is right, and we all have it, but it is also a symptom. First of all, the weather, whether it is cloudy and rainy or a cloudless sunny day, is against us. They are all the same, and the location is favorable. Apart from the fact that the Tatars are thousands of miles deep into the hinterland and we can set up cards layer by layer, there is really no other advantage. In particular, it is more advantageous for the Tatar cavalry. In the end, there is only one person left and it seems that morale "It's high, but when you think about chasing the enemy for thousands of miles and fighting all the way, the soldiers and horses are already tired, and the people's hearts are also tired. The soldiers who are fighting intensively are more or less war-weary, and it's not as high as you think."
So that's the case, Zhu Cihong said in a low voice: "No wonder Chang Yu could easily agree to the Tatar peace talks with his character."
Emperor Chongzhen smiled: "This is the only thing you said that is completely correct. In terms of battlefield experience and grasp of the situation, no one in the court, including me, can match Chang Yu. If we can beat him, we will definitely not make peace. If he agrees to make peace, then It’s him who sees clearly!”
"But the Tatars have taken advantage of them. They came in and killed people like us. They burned down many towns and razed them to the ground, and how many people were displaced... But now they can thrive as long as they keep the captives. Go, what’s even more detestable is that after so much effort in capturing Azig, he has to be released..." Zhu Cixiang said bitterly.
Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "This is a last resort, and the Tatars are not good masters. Even if this has touched their bottom line, after all, it is extremely difficult for them to accept that they lost thousands of troops and returned empty-handed. They almost lost their lives." It's time to fight to the death with us. If we put forward some more conditions, I'm afraid we will really anger him. Then..." Seeing Zhu Cixiang's low mood, Emperor Chongzhen changed the subject: "Don't worry, my son, you have seen it. Who has ever taken advantage of Chang Yu?"
Zhu Cixiang was overjoyed: "Father, does Chang Yu have any other options?"
"Well... I don't know for the moment, maybe there is." Emperor Chongzhen's words were not sincere but not true.
"He must have it." Zhu Cixiang's expression was firm: "Chang Yu likes to use dirty tricks the most. Dog Tatars don't want to go back so easily." Emperor Chongzhen was shocked, "Oh my God, how could you guess so accurately?"
"Father, I want to go to the palace today." Zhu Cixiang changed the subject. The strange Emperor Chongzhen was not surprised at all, and just asked: "What are you going to do?"
It stands to reason that the prince cannot leave the palace easily, but the butterfly effect caused by Chang Yu's time travel has been too great. Unknowingly, many things are changing, and many rules are also changing. Subtly, he has changed many people's thinking and behavior. View.
The reason why Emperor Chongzhen accepted and approved Zhu Cihong's leaving the palace was also related to Chang Yu. He knew that the prince and Chang Yu had done a lot of business in private, and they were all profitable businesses.
Moreover, when the prince leaves the palace, he does not make a public appearance. He keeps a low profile in private. In addition, Emperor Chongzhen has become more and more open-minded in educating his children. He believes that it may be better for the future of the prince to go out of the palace to experience the sufferings of the people and gain insights, so he has secretly agreed to it. Several times.
The prince is also very ambitious. He keeps an extremely low profile when leaving the palace and never makes a fuss or causes trouble.
"I made an appointment with Duke Ding and several young masters from noble families to discuss the league." Zhu Cixiang chuckled, and Emperor Chongzhen curled his lips: "Is that Cuju? Can it really make money?"
Zhu Cixiang hummed: "Chang Yu said that once the football league is completed, he will make money."
"He has so many tricks," Emperor Chongzhen laughed and scolded, "I don't understand how this Cuju can make money, and it also has a professional league... Come on, go ahead, remember to be careful."
"Father, don't worry. Every time my son leaves the palace, he is secretly protected by Dongchang's masters. When Chang Yu returned to Beijing last time, he left two hidden masters in the Yamen..." Zhu Cixiang bowed out with a relaxed look on his face.
