Jingzhou City insisted that the eunuch did not dare to disrupt the situation and started fighting, because in this instant, the imperial court, which had just climbed into the quagmire, was dragged into the water again, and fell deeper than before. After all, at this juncture, Zhang and Li could make an alliance at any time... It would cause All kinds of uncertain changes have unimaginable consequences.
Since you don't dare, why should I spoil you?
The lights in Jingzhou City were brightly lit all night long, and they wanted to come up with a complete countermeasure.
The Wuchang dispatch of troops shocked the world. From the moment the mobilization order was issued, the news spread like wings. Whether it was flying pigeons delivering messages or eight-hundred-mile horses rushing, it spread everywhere at extremely fast speeds. Naturally, Including Zhang Xianzhong from Sichuan and the upstart Li Houye from the Qin Prince's Palace in Xi'an.
Almost at the same time that the imperial court received the report, Li Zicheng of Xi'an heard that Chang Yu, who was in Wuchang, ordered to send 100,000 troops to march westward. He was furious and shouted: "What are you doing!"
How could he not be furious? His first reaction was that the dog eunuch was going to betray his promise and raid his own backyard while Li Guo and Tian Jianxiu were in Beijing.
Then he calmed down and realized that things were not that simple. No matter how awesome the eunuch was at this juncture, he would not dare to act so recklessly. How could he easily deal with himself by taking Li Guo and Tian Jianxiu hostage? Aren’t you afraid of your own alliance with Zhang Xianzhong and the world being in chaos again? He is not such a brainless person!
Also, is the imperial court still capable of fighting a war like this?
Although Wuchang has 100,000 troops with sufficient food and grass, at most it is only enough to challenge one family, and they may not win the battle.
What's more important is that if he wants to fight in a one-on-one fight, he won't pick on himself, the one who just made peace with him.
so……
Well, things here are not that simple.
But no matter what, I had to ask myself clearly. It would be fine if you were passing by or just going for a walk, as long as you don't mess with me. So I quickly sent people to the capital to deliver a message to Li Guo, asking him to ask the court what he wanted.
Not to mention whether Zhang Xianzhong in central Sichuan received the news of the Wuchang army's westward march at this time, or how he reacted, let's first talk about what the eunuch Chang Da, who caused headaches for many bosses and caused the world's uproar, was doing.
Whatever he can do, just play.
In addition to playing chess with Li Muxian and practicing martial arts with his attendants, he spent time traveling around the mountains and rivers every day. He could no longer play with him when he was originally stationed in Luhu, so he went to the larger Liangzi Lake, more than ten miles due east.
How big is Liangzi Lake?
It is very large, with a radius of hundreds of miles, and is surrounded by countless islands, mountains, and villages.
It’s the scorching summer, and there’s nothing better than taking a dip in the mountains and rivers. When it’s warm, you can go to the island, go fishing, or go for a walk in the nearby villages and fields. As for the Jingzhou earthquake that shook the capital, what’s the deal with me? Dry.
Don't care, don't care, I am happy and content.
But Li Muxian didn't have such a good attitude. He always felt that Chang Yu was playing too much this time and was afraid it would not end well, so he always frowned and sighed repeatedly.
It was almost noon, and a small boat was swinging gently on the water under the shade of a tree by the lake. Chang Yu was lying in the cabin, half asleep and half awake. There was a fishing rod on the bow of the boat, and there was a small wooden barrel next to it with a few river fish in it.
In the woods on the shore, Li Muxian was red-faced and arguing with Duoji. Recently, Tianyu saw that he always sighed with a straight face, which made him upset and deliberately instigated him and Duoji. Fight, and others will enjoy watching the excitement.
When the two got excited, they started pushing each other. Just when they were about to take action, they suddenly saw Yi Zi burst into the woods and panted: "Eight hundred miles from the capital, hurry up!" As he said this, he took it out of his arms. A letter was handed over.
Ah, Li Muxian was shocked. He didn't care to argue with Duoji, took the letter and ran to the lake. Duoji didn't have the eyesight to drag Li Muxian to distinguish who was right. Wu Zhong kicked him in the head. : "Don't disturb him."
"Your mother, you dare to kick this poor monk..." Duoji was furious, stood up and cursed, then punched Wuzhong...
"Master Du Gong, Lord Du Gong" Li Muchian jumped on the boat and shouted, and the sleepy Chang Yu was startled: "What are you howling like?"
"Coming from the capital, 800 miles urgent." Li Muchian swallowed and spat nervously.
The meaning of "eight hundred miles to rush" is probably the emperor's secret order.
Li Muchian could even imagine how angry Emperor Chongzhen was in the letter.
"Looking at how panicked you are, the sky could fall." Chang Yu grabbed the letter from his hand angrily, then opened it and took a look, then raised his eyebrows, and then choked with a puff. Coughing and tears coming out, Li Muchian hurriedly came over to help beat his back: "The emperor is furious, hey, I know this time..."
Chang Yu shook the letter in his hand impatiently while coughing. Li Muchian took it and read it, and then... um, raised his eyebrows, and then widened his eyes. This...
There are only four words in the letter: loyalty to the monarch and his ministers.
Then it was stamped with the private seal of Emperor Chongzhen.
After Li Muxian was surprised, he immediately grinned, yelled "Hey," and stamped his feet excitedly, almost overturning the boat.
The meaning expressed by these four simple words is also very simple and direct. The literal translation is, we are old iron!
The implication is that I believe you no matter what you do, no need to explain!
This should be the greatest trust you have in your ministers, so Li Muchian couldn't help but grin. In other words, when Chang Yu made such a big mistake, the emperor not only did not get angry with Long Yan, but also trusted him more!
Don't worry, just pull it off, I'll wipe your ass
Good guy!
The emperor was so fond of this eunuch!
But why did Chang Yu choke to tears and cough when he saw these four words? Because these four words were so familiar to him!
As a fan, Chang Yu mostly despised the emperors of the Qing Dynasty. There were only a few who liked them, and Yongzheng was one of them.
Yongzheng, the emperor, is said to be cruel in his methods, but he can also be very disgusting at times. He wrote a letter to the minister Shi Wenzhuo: "I will admit you when I smile, I will follow you when I am angry, I will follow you when I am ashamed, and I will also feel guilty. , I’m so upset because of you..." All it took was the sentence "I love you", a disgusting stroke.
Of course, what I’m talking about here is not Shi Wenzhuo but the letter he wrote to his close minister Zhang Tingyu. The general meaning is: I have been on the throne for more than ten years, and I, the minister in the court, have never been separated from you for only one day. You and I are loyal to each other and have close friends. Now we are separated. For several months, I miss her every time...it can be said that I am full of love.
Just these four words reminded Chang Yu of Emperor Yongzheng's disgusting love words. He suddenly felt uncomfortable and almost choked to death...
But Li Muxian was really heartbroken. The hole the eunuch dug was so big that he felt uneasy at the moment. He almost cried with joy when he saw the word "emperor" today. Wu Zhong was arguing on the bank. Seeing this Taoist being so rude, people couldn't help but come over and said, "Taoist Master, are you crazy?"
"Yes, yes, I'm going crazy." Li Muchian laughed and said, "I'll go get some wine, I'm here to treat you."
"Good guy, is it true?" Wu Zhong suddenly became interested and couldn't help but licked his mouth. He hadn't had any alcohol in a few days and was already feeling itchy: "Master Taoist, what's the good news? Let's talk about it." Listen".
"It's not Pindao's joy, it's actually the joy we all share." Li Muxian looked happy. When Wu Zhong and others were about to ask for more information, he waved him away: "Pindao will talk to you in detail when he comes back after drinking. , I still have to talk to the Governor here."
After everyone dispersed, Li Muxian looked at Chang Yu who was lying in the cabin, squinting his eyes with a smile on his face, and came closer: "Master Du Gong, the emperor is really treating you..."
"Taoist priest" Chang Yu interrupted him: "Do you think our family has gone too far this time?"
"Hey, it's not just that it's been a while, the poor Taoist is really on tenterhooks these days..." Li Muchian said seriously, Chang Yu smiled slightly: "Then why did the emperor not only not reprimand him, but... Well, well, well …”
"That's the emperor's trust in you..." Li Muchian said quickly, looking at Chang Yu with a half-smiling smile, he thought of something else. Who is Emperor Chongzhen? Although he doesn't know as much as Chang Yu, but as the chief eunuch's confidant, How could we not know more, be suspicious, jealous...
And recently, the firepower inside has been unleashed, with big and small cannons taking turns. The emperor couldn't resist it, so he had to order people to come to the capital to help him spray and wipe his butt. This is good, his butt has not been wiped clean yet, he Then he changed hands and sent a nuclear bomb to his opponent...
It was a blessing that the emperor didn't vomit blood and died, but he didn't blame him at all. Instead, he said, "Old man, help me up, I'm okay."
Considering Emperor Chongzhen's urinary properties, this is not consistent with common sense.
Li Yan! Li Muxian suddenly realized the key point.
This is a man that Li Muxian envies and is a little jealous of, but also admires and even worships. He was originally an adviser to the rebels. After surrendering, he followed the eunuch to make plans for the southern and northern wars. In the end, he added military merits to the military officers, sealed the Zhu Kingdom, and made the generals He has reached the ceiling, and now even a cough in the court can shake the whole mountain. Who dares to underestimate his background as a thief? There are several people above him in the court who can compare with him in terms of conspiracy and bravery.
The most important thing is that he is the arm of the great eunuch, which is equivalent to the emperor's sword.
When the court was in full swing, Chang Yu added fuel to the fire and mobilized troops in Wuchang without going through the cabinet, the Ministry of War, or the Fifth Army Commander's Office. It was a taboo and he stepped on the red line. This was simply seeking death, and he even It will bring trouble to the emperor.
But who would have thought that the emperor actually...
If you think about it carefully, you will know that it was Li Yan who exerted his strength.
Chang Yu and Li Yan have an indescribable tacit understanding. This kind of tacit understanding has been natural since they fought against the Tatars and invaders. They can quickly understand any intentions and actions that may seem incomprehensible to outsiders. the other party’s intentions.
Obviously, Chang Yu's behavior of sending troops to Wuchang without saying hello was thoroughly interpreted by Li Yan.
Isn't it windy and raining in the court? Then let's make the storm more violent.
Do you want to be a dictator with all the power in the government and the opposition and cover the sky with only one hand? Well, let's do it to the end.
Chang Yu is not afraid of being impeached. Throughout the ages, all those who have achieved great success must learn a trick to protect themselves, and that is self-defeat!
Hey, don't you say that I cover the sky with one hand and treat you as decoration? You're right.
But, this guy always leaves room for explanation, and he didn't even need to explain himself. Li Yan explained it clearly to him. It was of great significance to send troops to Wuchang. Others had their own ideas when sending troops, but he The first time they sent out troops, they only talked about marching westward but did not say what they were going to do, which made all parties panic and didn't know what they meant.
Li Yan knew that it was impossible for Chang Yu to send troops to Sichuan to fight Zhang Xianzhong at this time. This westward march was actually a large-scale military training, to get a feel for Wuchang's troops and horses, and to frighten Zhang Xianzhong and Jingzhou at the same time. To frighten Jingzhou would naturally frighten Li Zicheng, as he intended. He pointed out, don't really think that I don't have the strength to deal with you now. Once Wuchang's troops and horses are mobilized, whoever comes to challenge you will be able to eat a pot.
As for not saying hello to the two yamen and not informing the cabinet, it may be due to the situation there and the need to keep it secret. The more yamen you know, the greater the risk of leaking secrets. After all, we cannot let all parties know the true nature of this troop dispatch. Intention, if you know it's just an exercise... then what's the point of the exercise?
Moreover, this is not the first time Chang Yu has done this. He was ordered to inspect the troops everywhere, and holding Shang Fang's sword has the privilege of killing first and then reporting later. When negotiating with Li Chuang before, didn't he build a plank road in secret to infiltrate Chencang? Even in Before the negotiations, rumors were spread that Li Zicheng had been arrested to deceive the government and the opposition.
So Emperor Chongzhen understood it instantly, and his anger was extinguished in an instant. He had no doubt about Chang Yu's loyalty. The only point of anger was that he didn't inform him in advance and kept it secret.
Obviously after Li Yan explained, he was relieved. Chang Qing was in a hurry and I was in a hurry. His intention to send troops to the west was of great significance. He was targeting Zhang Xianzhong overtly and covertly. You must know that Zhang Xianzhong was Chongzhen at this moment. The deep thorn that Di pierced was stabbed in the flesh.
As long as Chang Yu can help him pull it out, even calling him daddy...that won't work!
