At Shenshi (three o'clock in the afternoon), Deshengmen Street was still crowded with people, and the city gate was surrounded by people. They were all people watching the excitement. But what kind of excitement did they see? The Guards and the infantry of the Beijing camp were still returning in triumph.
The common people love to watch this and enjoy it endlessly.
In fact, the main force of soldiers and horses who were able to enter the city had already entered the city and returned to camp. A small number of slower-moving soldiers had just reached the ground. As for Zhou Yuji and other soldiers and horses from other provinces, they all camped on the bank of the Qinghe River ten miles away. The general was ordered to enter the city, and military discipline was handed over to Dongchang. It is under the jurisdiction of Gongziying.
Unable to enter the city, it was a pity but there was nothing that could be done about it. The soldiers wandered around the camp to entertain themselves, which was quite happy. However, the happier news soon came. The emperor's permission allowed three thousand soldiers to enter the city in turn every day, but they must comply with the regulations. Those who abide by the law and cause trouble to the public will be severely punished.
The military camp immediately became excited. As ordinary soldiers, the capital city was a holy place for them. Being able to make a pilgrimage to the city meant they would die without regrets.
The majestic and sacred Imperial City and the Huahu World Dashilar, the endless feasting and feasting, the countless brothels, theaters and casinos, and the gentle ladies in the countryside who can’t get enough of them make people linger...
Everything is fatally attractive to ordinary soldiers.
Just like the people of later generations who want to go to Tiananmen Square to take a look, they feel the same way.
But they are foreign troops. Without an imperial edict, it would be irresponsible for them to come within ten miles of the imperial capital!
Who would have known that the emperor would be merciful!
Immediately the military camp exploded, and the soldiers clamored to go to the capital to play together immediately, but the imperial edict also said that only three thousand people were allowed per day, so when you compete for my attention and are about to turn into a pot of chaos, the eunuch army of Gongzi Camp Their whips fell on a few of the guys who were leading the ruckus, and Fang Luoyue stabilized the situation: "If there is such a ruckus, I'm afraid the emperor will take back the imperial edict, and no one will be able to enter the city!" Fan Jiaqian scolded, and the soldiers knew it. The consequences will be serious, just wait for arrangements.
At the Dong'an Gate of the imperial city, Zhou Yuji and Li Yan walked out one after another, unable to hide the joy on their faces. Emperor Chongzhen summoned a few people at Qianqing Gate to ask about some military affairs. He spoke of the war in the past few months and praised these people without hesitation. Dongliang, the high praise and the cordial attitude were unprecedented, which made several people feel flattered.
There is no official title, no title, and no reward. It is just a common conversation between the monarch and his ministers, but this is enough to make a few people grateful, because the more so, the more powerful the emperor's favor is. If the king of a country does not have the favor and trust to have free time to chat with you. Homely?
Several people left Dong'anmen and got on the carriage and were about to return to Dongchang Yamen. Suddenly they heard a cry from behind, and a eunuch hurriedly ran over, holding a knife in his arms: "The emperor rewarded Wu Wu."
Wu Zhong was overjoyed, took Xie En, got in the car and played with it carefully and couldn't put it down.
Huang Degong was very envious: "The four of us only reward you. Your Majesty is showing partiality."
With a click, Wuzhong drew the sword, and with a flash of cold light, everyone sighed at how good the sword was.
"Hongying," Wu Zhong blurted out. He is a great master of sword playing. He knows all the famous swords in the world. The swords he can call famous are extraordinary. How can the swords coming from the palace be scrap metal?
Zhou Yuji also lamented: "It is estimated that during the military parade and judging of merit, Commander Wu would have the lowest rank of Qianhu, and he might even be able to get the title of general."
Although Wuzhong served as a servant under Dongchang, in fact, he had no position or title in official records. This was mainly due to the special nature of Dongchang's fourth battalion. Although Emperor Chongzhen approved the fourth battalion to become an army and subordinate it to Dongchang, he has not yet sealed it. Military rank, so the leader of the fourth battalion is only called commander. This title originated from the Song Dynasty. It was also an official title in the later Qing Dynasty. However, the current title of commander is just the leader of the first battalion. Although outsiders know that the rank of the commander of the fourth battalion is by no means low. In thousands of households, it is just for the purpose of making records.
Wuzhong grinned: "Then I'll give it to Commander-in-Chief Zhou. It's enough to have a thousand households. It's far from being compared with a few adults. It's certain that General Li will be promoted to the third level. Commander-in-Chief Zhou and Commander-in-Chief Huang will be more satisfied." It’s limitless. I would like to congratulate the three adults first.”
Li Yan and the other three laughed: "This matter will ultimately be decided by the emperor. What good things are we thinking of here?"
When the four of them returned to Dongchang Yamen, they naturally attracted the envy of everyone. They even gathered around Wuzhong to listen to him taste the famous red-tasseled sword.
At this time, Chang Yu was still asleep.
The atmosphere in Wenyuan Pavilion was slightly solemn. What Li Yuzhi said as he walked away made those who heard it ask themselves, who is loyal and who is traitorous, who is doing things and who is messing around.
As ministers in the same palace, there can be no loyalty or treachery, it is actually internal strife and internal strife.
"The Emperor is here!" the eunuch outside the door called, and the ministers hurriedly put down their hands and stood up to greet him.
"You don't look very good, but you are still angry with me." Emperor Chongzhen put down his tea cup and looked around, smiling lightly.
"I don't dare, veteran minister," Li Banghua said with cupped hands: "The late emperor's original intention in establishing the cabinet was to let us share the emperor's worries. However, the emperor has been acting arbitrarily recently, making us just like decorations..." His words were full of dissatisfaction.
Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and smiled slightly: "Those are not important, you just need to remember the duty: "Share the worries for the emperor"!"
Li Banghua was startled and sighed: "Old minister, I must devote myself to death and die!"
Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied: "The people in the court talk a lot. I have some things that I have not said clearly and it is not convenient for me to say them clearly. The same is true for you, so I come to have a good chat with you. If you have any dissatisfaction, feel free to say it."
"Your Majesty, I want to..." Wu Gang just opened his mouth but was stopped by Emperor Chongzhen: "Just discuss the matter, don't impeach, let alone impeach Chang Yu. I will put my words here today. Chang Yu is now the Dinghai Shenzhen of the Ming Dynasty. I need it. He came to put an end to the war in the world, if he is touched, who will protect the foundation of the Ming Dynasty for me, you?"
A word that shocked everyone. Emperor Chongzhen would never say this in front of all the officials in the court, but he could say it bluntly in front of his cabinet ministers. Now he has revealed his true feelings. I need him now, no one can think of it. You can't touch him, at least not now!
"My minister, it is not about impeaching Chang Yu to deal with the matter but not the person." Wu Xuan's words surprised Emperor Chongzhen slightly, and he nodded: "Say."
"The emperor's twenty-six personal guards are used to guard the imperial city and protect the emperor, but Chang Yu left them to guard the border. It violates the ancestral system and is suspicious even if he doesn't know his intention!" Wu Xuan was talking about Chang Yu leaving five thousand personal guards behind. Things in Gubeikou.
Emperor Chongzhen chuckled when he heard this: "It is not unprecedented for the personal guards to go out to fight in the capital. In previous years, didn't Zhou Yuji and Huang Degong lead the Tengxiang Four Guards to suppress the traitors?" He snorted, "There is no need to always point to the ancestral system. The rules set by our ancestors may not be appropriate for the times, so don’t stick to the old rules too much.”
"It is understandable that the Guards would do extraordinary things in extraordinary times. It is understandable that the Guards would go out to fight in Beijing when there is a national crisis and military emergencies. But after the war, they have to be transferred back, but they are left behind at the border. This is too incomprehensible."
"You will understand soon." Emperor Chongzhen picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "From now on, both the Beijing camp and the Guards will take turns leaving Beijing to fight and defend the border."
All the ministers turned pale in surprise: "Your Majesty, the military defense of the capital is of vital importance and must not be mistaken!"
Emperor Chongzhen sneered: "If the sword has been left unsharpened for a long time, it will become tattered. How can we hope to defend the capital? If the border passes are lost one after another, how many days can the defense of the capital be defended? Which one is more serious? Do you really think it makes sense? Don’t you know?”
The emperor has changed, the emperor has really changed. Li Banghua and others have to face this reality. This once submissive emperor has become harder and harder in his methods and heart.
Now that the emperor has changed, will the ministers who are assisting Huang also have to change slightly? Several cabinet ministers are pondering whether they should give up their business or just obey orders.
Abandon the stall? A few months ago, to be honest, not many people were willing to be promoted. The chief assistant and the minister of the Ministry of War were replaced every three days. It looked like they were promoted, but in fact they were all used to fend for themselves. Look, a few of them had good results. But things are different now. The biggest thunder at the moment is being carried by the little eunuch. The external wars have been victorious one after another, and the court will be stable. Of course, the good thing about getting promoted and making money and shining on the lintel is that no one will be rejected, so it is not easy for our ancestors to come in with green smoke. After entering the ranks of cabinet ministers, who wants to be kicked down without incident.
"I have one more thing to discuss with you here," Chongzhen said quietly after taking a sip of tea.
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