Because Emperor Chongzhen arranged two sixteen-year-old beauties for Prince Zhu, he delayed a little bit in giving instructions and rewards to the Tianjin soldiers.
After all, there are always some red tapes to deal with when the prince and the princess meet. Chongzhen's sister-in-law, Queen Yi'an Zhang, spent some time with the two girls and developed feelings for them, so they had to explain and take care of them. She also called Zhu Cixiang over to talk, and also gave Prince Zhu a lesson - the old aunt did not dare to mention the incident at the Huangji Gate. If you mention it, it means that the harem is interfering in politics, and it is just stirring up a hornet's nest. What if you die of food poisoning later?
However, Zhu Cihong's "robbing" Wu Sanmei can be used as a training ground. The old aunt was also rude, and she kept training her for a long time. She even called Wu Sanmei to listen to the training. Of course, it was Zhu Cihong who was being punished. She was directly labeled as lecherous and shameless. She also said that Prince Zhu was bad for others. The innocence of the girl’s family! This matter can’t even be cleaned up even if you jump into the Tianjin Wei River! In fact, after Zhu Cihong robbed Wu Sanmei, he was so busy that he had no time to talk. Now Wu Sanmei is still innocent!
After the training, Queen Yi'an Zhang also offered to make the decision for Wu Sanmei and not let her become a palace maid. It would be too unfair for a girl from another family. Of course, the principal concubine cannot be given to Wu Sanmei. Concubine Ning is the principal concubine selected at all levels and cannot be replaced casually. But a talented prince still has to be given... Empress Zhang has the final say on this matter! Wu Sanmei thanked her happily.
Beside her, the plump, dignified and beautiful little beauty Ning was also smiling brightly - her position as the princess was now secure!
There is also Fei Zhen'e, who is also a rare beauty. In terms of appearance, she is even more outstanding than Ning. She was originally one of the candidates for the Crown Princess, but at the last minute she was rejected because she was too beautiful, and was only selected as the Crown Princess's side concubine. Originally, the Ming Dynasty's crown prince's selection of concubines was "selecting three", which means that there can be one principal and two concubines, and three people can be selected. However, Chongzhen was afraid that his son would be addicted to women, so he subtracted two of them, leaving only the Ning family for Zhu Cixiang. So Fei Zhen'e wasted no time and caught nothing. But she was not sent back. Instead, she fell in love with Empress Zhang and stayed with her to become a palace daughter.
Unexpectedly, he managed to survive and was sent to Zhu Cihong again. Although she only has the title of palace maid, there are not many women around the prince, so there are not many opportunities for advancement? Of course I am laughing in my heart now...
It seems that Queen Yi'an Zhang is only serious and rigid on the surface, but she is also quite good at life! In name, it’s training, but in fact, everyone is happy!
Just as Queen Zhang of Yi'an was giving her lengthy explanation, Jin Bin and Lou Guangxian, the two deputy generals of the Tianjin garrison, were not idle. They had already transferred all 3,000 elite soldiers under their command out of the west gate of the Tianjin Acropolis. On the west bank of the moat, at Queues formed on both sides of the avenue entering the city.
When Emperor Chongzhen's chariot passed between them, these 3,000 elite soldiers all knelt on one knee and shouted long live the mountain. It gave Emperor Chongzhen another chance to rule the world!
Cao Youyi's 1,500 Chinese soldiers, and Cao Huachun also selected 1,500 brave men from his own family, escorted Emperor Chongzhen into the Tianjin Acropolis.
Zhu Cixiang, who was watching his father and mother enter the city, slowly moved his eyes to the 3,000 Tianjin generals arrayed in front of him, and frowned.
What elite soldiers? Most of them are sallow and thin, as if they have nothing to eat! The Tianjin garrison led by Cao Youyi is similar to them... It seems that Cao Youyi, Jin Bin, and Lou Guangxian all drank the blood of soldiers! However, the hard days of these "skinny soldiers" are over, and they have followed him to keep them fed and drunk!
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixiang used all his strength and shouted: "Here, bring the money out to me!"
Jin Bin and Lou Guangxian were not too far away from Zhu Cihong at this time, less than twenty steps. They all squinted their eyes and stared at the prince wearing a helmet and riding a tall horse - why was this prince's dress different from what they thought?
Isn’t it possible that the Ming Dynasty’s crown prince was debauched and emptied out of his body? Why is he wearing a long body armor, wearing a phoenix-winged helmet, and riding a big horse. It doesn’t look like it’s easy to catch! He is riding a horse. We only have two legs here. Can we catch him?
Also, why were so many boxes containing silver carried out? There are only 3,000 people in total who want rewards, and one tael of silver per person is only 3,000 taels. These are one, two, three, four... twenty boxes. Look at the size of the boxes. One box should contain one thousand five hundred taels, and twenty boxes would be thirty thousand taels!
Twelve taels per person?
How could there be so many? How can there be such a reward? The two of them planned to lead a rebellion with their men, but they only gave away a reward of three thousand taels. How could the prince make thirty thousand taels in one move?
Could it be that he also wanted to win over the military to rebel against the emperor?
While the two deputy generals were thinking about it, twenty large boxes had been opened one by one, and there was a gleaming silver light!
It’s really silver! Twenty boxes full of silver!
Jin Bin and Lou Guang were both stunned. Is the prince crazy or is he going to rebel? How can anyone give out money like this?
"Brothers! There are 30,000 taels of silver here, and they are all rewarded to you! No matter the officers or soldiers, each person will be given 10 taels!" Zhu Cixiang shouted at the top of his voice.
There were several loud voices selected from the Han generals beside him. When he said something, those loud voices would repeat it, and the three thousand people present could hear it.
Twelve taels of silver per person...that's a lot! This is not the prince, he is simply the big guy’s biological father!
Zhu Cixi then added: "The flag generals will lead the teams, and they will come up one by one to take the silver, and they will take it in front of me! Officers above the flag general will be rewarded by me personally!
Each of you will be rewarded with ten taels, which is the settlement allowance for you... When the escort arrives in the south of the Yangtze River, each of you will be rewarded with another ten taels, and in addition, you will be given fifty acres of paddy fields! I will give you your enthronement names later and issue my decree of granting land and merit to you! When you arrive in Jiangnan, you will be the heroes of this palace and the Ming Dynasty! Be called the hero in overcoming difficulties! "
What? What? When we get to Jiangnan, we will give another 10 taels of silver and 50 acres of paddy fields... is it true or not? 50 acres of paddy field is worth at least 500 taels of silver!
Jin Bin and Lou Guangxian were stunned! The reward offered by Zhu Cixiang was completely beyond their expectations. The military pay for Tianjin Zhenbing soldiers is very low. The monthly salary of a soldier is only a few coins, and they are often in arrears. You may not be able to get 500 taels of silver in 100 years! Now, as long as you follow Zhu Cixi to Jiangnan, you will be there in no time. And let’s take paddy fields...the rent of paddy fields is high, and you can get one or two silver per acre per year. 50 acres is 50 taels, which is almost five or six years of military pay!
Zhu Cixiang waved his hand and shouted: "Reward!"
As soon as he finished speaking, without waiting for Jin Bin and Lou Guang to give orders first, the flag generals below led their own teams to get the money... If you have both money and land, why do you need a deputy general? Moreover, these two deputy commanders are not good birds. They know how to cheat everyone on weekdays, which is really bad!
Jin Bin and Lou Guang knew something was wrong when they saw their subordinates rushing to get the money.
They had already told the flag general and other officers above about the rebellion before! As long as one person betrays them, their two lives will be at stake... As for leading a rebellion with his men, don't even think about it. Don’t they know that their subordinates are all ruffians who only love money but no loyalty?
Whoever has money is their biological father! Now Prince Zhu is their biological father! No, he is closer than his biological father!
The two looked at each other and ran away quickly! Aren't you going to run away and wait to be betrayed? The two deputy commander-in-chiefs were also decisive enough. They made up their mind and immediately took their most trusted soldiers and turned around and ran towards the west gate of Tianjin Guard.
When they were running away, Zhu Cixiang was preaching the simplest truth in the world, shouting loudly: "Follow me to the south of the Yangtze River. You will have money, land, and wives..."
Halfway through, he saw Jin Bin and Lou Guangxian running toward the city gate with a group of soldiers, and he was stunned.
What is this for? It's not like you're paying money, so why are you running away? Do you think money is too hot to handle?
At this moment, Mr. Qian, a subordinate of Jin Bin, suddenly rushed to Zhu Cihong's horse, knelt down with a bang, and loudly reported: "Prince, Jin Bin, Lou Guangxian, Yang Weihan and Yuan Yuzong have all rebelled." , they are rebellious officials and traitors! They have already ushered hundreds of rogue cavalry into the Tianjin Acropolis, and even set up an ambush to do harm to His Majesty and His Highness!"
