"If Mu Tianbo can be cautious and take timely measures after receiving the secret order, maybe the development of the matter will not be too out of control, but if he does not take it seriously and is arrogant, it will be hard to say." Chang Yu thought for a moment and said seriously.
Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "The imperial court is no longer what it used to be, and Prince Mu's Mansion is no longer what it is now. I'm worried..."
"That's why I want to go there in person. As long as I don't die, I can put out the fire. I hope it's not too late!" Chang Yu also sighed. There is really no suitable person to replace him at the moment. As for the civil servants and soldiers in the court, If you have no power, three have no deterrent effect, and four have no ability, it will only do bad things if you go there.
"Chang Yu." Emperor Chongzhen suppressed his inner excitement and looked at Chang Yu: "Although I have said some things many times, I have to say them again today. God bless the Ming Dynasty. Fortunately, you are there!"
"I am a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, and it is my duty to serve the Ming Dynasty with all my heart." Chang Yu quickly bowed and said. Emperor Chongzhen chuckled: "You can also say such polite words now." Chang Yu hurriedly said: "No, no, no, I speak from the bottom of my heart. I have always been proud of the Ming Dynasty and will fight for the Ming Dynasty throughout my life. As long as the emperor is in need, I will fight wherever you ask."
"Okay, well said. She is indeed the Queen of Kaiping." Chongzhen praised. Chang Yu was startled: "It turns out that the emperor also knows."
"This is not a shameful thing, but you, since you are the Queen of Kaiping, why didn't you tell me earlier and hide it?" Emperor Chongzhen said with a hint of complaint in his tone. Chang Yu couldn't help but sigh: "Afraid of humiliation The ancestors."
It was Emperor Chongzhen's turn to be startled, and then he smiled and said: "King Kaiping made great contributions to conquering the world with Taizu. Now you are helping me to defend the country and you are also making great achievements. How can you insult our ancestors? You will be respected by the descendants of the Chang family in the future." "Biao" Chongzhen certainly knew that Chang Yu said that he had insulted his ancestors because he became an eunuch, but he could only encourage him with these words.
Chang Yu thought to himself, stop talking nonsense. How could he have descendants as a eunuch? Even if anyone would respect an eunuch ancestor, pull him down. Seeing him smile bitterly and say nothing, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly felt that he was immersed in this suffering. The little scalper owed something to him. If he hadn't been fighting fires and making money for the past six months, he would have been finished by tomorrow, but what did he give him?
There is only one courtyard and one military memorial archway.
"I will not lose you." Chongzhen looked at Chang Yu: "Capture Xi'an, destroy Zhang Xianzhong and take back Jinzhou. Just say whatever you want, and I will give it to you!"
Whether your daughter will be given to you or the world will be given to you, Chang Yu feels ridiculous in his heart, but he still shakes his head with a wry smile on his face: "I don't want anything, but those soldiers who followed me into battle and almost died to protect our country and our country can't be cold anymore. their hearts”.
Chongzhen was a little anxious: "I have never chilled their hearts. I will never be soft on anyone who has merit, and I will never reject anyone you recommend."
Chang Yu hummed: "That's why they are willing to follow me to protect our family and country in a bloody battle! Speaking of which, I have a favor to ask."
"You can say whatever you want, but I will agree to it if it doesn't go too far." Emperor Chongzhen actually liked Chang Yu to ask him for help. His thoughts were complicated but easy to understand.
"The feudal lord who invaded Xi'an City!"
"That's right!" Emperor Chongzhen did not hesitate! He sees it more clearly than anyone else. This troubled time is an opportunity for soldiers to make contributions and gain titles, so they work particularly hard. Besides, if you ask him to reward gold, silver and treasure at this time, he will feel hurt and will take it. Not that many, but there is an inexhaustible supply of official positions and titles. I have as many as I want. Besides, if I can pull out this thorn in my flesh that has been stuck in my flesh for more than ten years, what's wrong with being made a marquis? What's wrong. In the body of the fallen general, he was directly granted the title of earl.
Then Emperor Chongzhen asked about Chang Yu's border patrol, as well as the defense of the Yellow River and the deployment of the bandit troops on the other side. When he learned that Chang Yu had personally crossed the river to conduct reconnaissance, he opened his mouth in surprise, and then became very angry: "How can you take risks? If something goes wrong...what will I do? I will never act like this again in the future." These words made Chang Yu feel ashamed. They were so good at winning people's hearts that most people would have been completely moved after hearing them.
After talking about defense and attack plans, they then talked about what the prince and princess did along the way and who planned the assassination. They were shocked and angry when they learned that it was one of the four great advisers under Li Zicheng, and were very upset when they learned that he was Chang Yu's right-hand man. I am happy that people who are favored by Chang Yu are capable. For example, Wu Hao is as smart as Li Yan, and he no longer holds grudges in an instant. He smiled and said that he should be punished and make meritorious service, otherwise he would have to shave his skin.
The topic circled around and returned to the group of nobles who were imprisoned: "Is there any evidence?"
"No." Chang Yu shook his head. Emperor Chongzhen looked stunned. He had been imprisoned for more than a month, and the collaboration was all unwarranted. How would it end?
When did he say it was over, Chang Yu said it would be over!
Oh my gosh, Emperor Chongzhen almost lost his temper and went over, "I have been imprisoned for more than a month, and the world has turned upside down. The courtiers are about to rebel, and you still want to imprison me. Do you want them to really set fire to me and burn me?" ".
Chang Yu smiled: "Right now, national affairs are of paramount importance, and the rebellion in Yunnan is the time to worry about hiring people. Let whoever beeps go to Yunnan to quell the rebellion, and let's see who else adds fuel to the fire."
"This beep is very subtle." Emperor Chongzhen liked this word very much: "But what do you want to do by locking them up for so long? It's not to vent personal hatred."
Chang Yu shook his head: "First of all, this matter has something to do with them, but there is insufficient evidence at the moment. Secondly, it is always beneficial to keep them for a long time to let them remember." Emperor Chongzhen understood somewhat: "You can beat them You can also kill chickens to scare monkeys, and they will learn to behave in the future." He said with a long sigh: "Over the years, passed down from so many generations, they have grown very big one by one, especially in the past few years, when the royal family has declined, they have long lost their sense of awe. , it’s time for them to understand their duty as courtiers.”
"By the way, Your Majesty, I want to hire a Governor of the Yellow River for Li Yan." Chang Yu suddenly remembered this, and Chongzhen was startled: "Governor of the Yellow River?"
Chang Yu then said what he wanted to say. In fact, he just wanted to give Li Yan a handsome command and give the generals any name. After all, the governor of Shanxi is Cai Maode now, and Shaanxi is in the hands of Li Zicheng, so he should be called the governor of the Yellow River.
It didn't matter what governor he was, but what surprised Emperor Chongzhen was: "Why was Li Yan put in command? Whether he could convince the public as a surrendered general and his nepotism was too obvious and easily aroused criticism."
"I don't think this is nepotism, it's meritocracy," Chang Yu said seriously.
"Although I have heard a lot about his achievements, he is indeed talented, but compared to Wu Sangui, Ma Ke and others who have been on the battlefield for a long time and have rich experience, he is not so outstanding, and his qualifications are too young, and he has no ability in the court. Everyone knows that you are from Changyu and Dongchang, so your high praise will definitely arouse criticism." Emperor Chongzhen was worried.
"Your Majesty, is it more important to criticize someone or to use meritocracy to regain the lost ground?" Chang Yu's words immediately hit Emperor Chongzhen's veins. Yes, how long have you been in trouble? You still care about the east and the west. Of course, regaining lost ground is important.
"Li Yan's qualifications are indeed low. In terms of bravery, he is not as good as Gao Jie and Huang Degong. In terms of marching and formation experience, he is far inferior to Wu Sangui, Zhou Yuji, Ma Ke and others. But this is the difference between a general and a handsome talent. He will be responsible for charging into the formation and attacking the city. Shuai, He is responsible for strategizing, and Li Yan is a talented person. In terms of strategy, he is unparalleled in the army, and my original intention is to let others know, I want to support him, and I want to put the label of Dongchang on Li Yan!"
Emperor Chongzhen understood immediately and agreed.
"Your Majesty, does he still remember Yu Chenglong?" Chang Yu mentioned this casually when he was talking about the famine to Emperor Chongzhen. Emperor Chongzhen thought for a moment: "I heard that you found him at the beginning of the year and spoke highly of him." He will be the backbone of the country in the future, but where is that person now?"
"I worked as a county magistrate in a barren land. When I returned to Beijing, I made a special trip to see him." Chang Yu sighed, and the scene of Jackie Chan kneeling on the ground and wailing came to mind again, and he had mixed feelings in his heart.
"How's it going?"
"Like a beggar." Chang Yu took a long breath. Emperor Chongzhen was startled, and then nodded slightly: "It seems that you are not wrong about the person. Now that I mention you, you want to kill him..."
Chang Yu shook his head: "The time has not yet come. If he continues to practice for a while, he will become an example for me in the future."
"If he really has this ability, I will definitely make him the head of the officials." Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were shining. Every emperor would like to have a good minister under him to rule the country and bring peace to the world.
"The head of a hundred officials is not worth mentioning in his eyes. He only has the common people in his heart!" Chang Yu smiled: "Everyone's pursuit is different. What he pursues is not high officials and rich salaries, but peace and peace in the world for the common people to live and work in peace and contentment!"
"What about you, what are you pursuing?"
"Kill the intruders, get rid of the traitors, and destroy the Qing, Japanese, Burmese, and Annan countries." A sneer appeared at the corner of Chang Yu's lips, and Emperor Chongzhen was stunned. This was the first time he heard Chang Yu's ambition, but he couldn't understand it. Breaking into thieves, offering thieves, and the Qing Dynasty were all okay, as were the Japanese, Burmese, and Annan. What's bothering you, especially the last two are vassals of the Ming Dynasty.
"Why?"
"Because I don't like them!" Chang Yu's answer made Emperor Chongzhen spit out tea. Nonsense!
That's all, I can't explain it to you, but I will deal with them in the future, Chang Yu thought silently in his heart.
