Yan Yuan walked quickly in the Leopard Room in the Xiyuan of the capital.
Since the Leopard House was built in the second year of Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao has never returned to the Forbidden City, but has been enjoying himself in the Leopard House.
Under the guidance of the eunuch, he quickly came to the presence of Emperor Zhengde.
Zhu Houzhao greeted him with a smile. At this time, all kinds of delicacies and treasures were placed in front of him. It was obvious that the emperor was enjoying life.
It can be seen that the young emperor did not care much about the eunuch's life and death, and he was not as sad as Zhu Qizhen when Wang Zhen died.
Yes, he is just a common servant in the palace. Even if he had a little favor, when he found that the other party had threatened him, that feeling was completely eliminated.
Yan Yuan thought so.
He sat down below Zhu Houzhao.
This visit to the palace was nominally because the emperor wanted to discuss some military issues with him.
But Yan Yuan knew that this meeting was more than just a chat.
The civil service group was updated very quickly, and the imperial examination would create a lot of fresh blood for them. If Liu Jin died, someone would need to take advantage of the opportunity before they could recover to take his place and continue to maintain the hard-won balance.
Otherwise, it may be like what happened in later generations, when Wei Zhongxian fell, and soon after, "all the people were in power".
This is the emperor trying to win over him.
Yan Yuan smiled softly. Wasn't he waiting for this opportunity?
"If Chen Guogong is allowed to lead the Beijing army, I wonder if the troops near the capital can be trained to be as timid and timid as before?" The two chatted for a while about the battle, and Zhu Houzhao said seemingly unintentionally.
Hearing this, Yan Yuan's spirit was shocked.
The focus is not on training troops, but on leading the Beijing army.
The last person with such great power was his great-grandfather Yan Keng. Although he had not given up military power to join the cabinet at that time, no one in the court dared to ignore his words.
Controlling almost all the armies in the Gyeonggi region is a great power, and it also symbolizes the emperor's trust and favor.
"If I am allowed to command the Beijing army, I will work hard to develop an elite and strong army to defend your Majesty's majesty and the stability of the Ming Dynasty. Wherever your Majesty's sword points, that is where Yuan will lead the Beijing army to fight to the death!"
Yan Yuan knelt down on the ground without hesitation and expressed his loyalty loudly.
Zhu Houzhao didn't speak, he just looked at him condescendingly.
For a moment, they were silent.
The time for tea has passed, but the two of them are still silent, and drops of sweat are flowing down Yan Yuan's forehead. Although the young man in front of him was much younger than him, under the emperor's silent gaze, he still felt a layer of pressure in his heart.
After a long time, Zhu Houzhao said softly:
"My dear, please be free, I believe in you."
"After today, except for my own troops, the rest of the garrison in the capital will be under your command."
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Yan Yuan breathed a sigh of relief quietly, stood up and said loudly.
Was it the emperor who was deliberately putting pressure on himself just now, hinting that he should not behave like Liu Jin?
His Majesty is indeed not just a man who eats, drinks and has fun.
While sighing, he couldn't help but feel joy in his heart.
Although he knew that Zhu Houzhao would definitely reuse him, he still did not expect such great power.
He is in charge of the Beijing army and has military power. From now on, anyone who talks to him in the court will be three points weaker.
Just when Yan Yuan was overjoyed, the sound of rapid footsteps suddenly came from a distance.
From afar, one could hear eunuchs shouting:
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"Something bad is going on..."
"King Anhua rebelled!"
"Get ready, I want to conquer in person, conquer in person!" Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, and immediately shouted excitedly. The solemn atmosphere was swept away, and he seemed to have forgotten what he was talking to Yan Yuan just now.
…
Brother, have we revealed our true colors now?
Yan Yuan looked at Zhu Houzhao with a speechless expression. The Zhengde Emperor was now jumping up and down excitedly, as if the rebellion in his empire was some good news. Even the eunuch was a little at a loss and looked at Yan Yuan with pleading eyes. .
It is said that this emperor likes to fight, and his personality is even more out of control. He was so strong just now that he almost forgot about it, but now he finally exposed his true nature.
"Your Majesty, calm down."
"For King Anhua's affairs, you only need to send a general who is experienced in fighting. There is no need to use your majesty's command."
"Even if you must lead the expedition yourself, you cannot send out troops so hastily."
"In the Battle of Huailai that year, Emperor Yingzongrui prepared for a month before going out. Even so, he was almost defeated at the hands of Wala. If it weren't for a lucky break, I'm afraid there would have been a catastrophe."
"We cannot place our hope on God and gods to favor us again."
Yan Yuan took a deep breath and said.
"Yes, yes." Zhu Houzhao even nodded after listening to what he said. He held out his chest and belly, making a majestic look and said:
"Chen Guogong Yan Yuan listens to the order! I order you to immediately raise food and grass, prepare the army, and prepare for the expedition!"
Yan Yuan agreed, and Zhu Houzhao then said:
"However, Chen Guogong has already worked hard to prepare the logistics, so there is no need for you to take action in the battle. I have decided to order the Duke of Chen, the mighty general Zhu Shou, to lead the army to go out and peacefully end the king's chaos!"
Zhu Shou? Who is this?
Just when Yan Yuan was confused, Zhu Houzhao was already very proud and ordered the eunuch to hold out a big seal. He took off his dragon robe on the spot and put on a Fei suit, dotted with big Duke flowers, and tied his waist with a jade belt. …
It turned out to be exactly the same as what Yan Yuan was wearing!
Looking at the dumbfounded Yan Yuan, he laughed out loud as if his prank had succeeded, and Yan Yuan also realized instantly——
The Duke of this town, Zhu Shou, is Zhu Houzhao himself!
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Zhu Houzhao's decision was naturally opposed by the ministers. Although there was no civil fortress in this time and space, many civil servants died in the Battle of Huailai. It was very dangerous!
However, Liu Jin's troubles had just passed, and all the ministers were exhausted, and they really did not have the energy to deal with this living ancestor, so in the end they made trouble, but Zhu Houzhao gathered an army as he wished and prepared to go out.
Unfortunately, when more than half a month had passed and everything was ready, a piece of news came from Gansu.
In just nineteen days, the rebellion of Anhua King Zhu Zhixiu failed. Qiu Yue captured Anhua King and his generals He Jin and Ding Guang alive, and the rebellion was suppressed. At this time, the Beijing army had just stepped out of Beijing.
This is of course a good thing, but Zhu Houzhao was extremely disappointed.
He has learned a lot of theory and is just waiting for practice. Why, why can't he wait for this opportunity?
Unwilling to do so, Zhu Houzhao had no choice but to call Yan Yuan to the leopard room and accompany him in the sand table military exercise.
Yan Yuan played a war game with Zhu Houzhao.
This may be just right for a pink young man like Zhu Houzhao, but for an uncle in his thirties, it is really a bit naive.
Yan Yuan felt tired for a while, this guy was so noisy.
He couldn't help but recall Yan Keng. At that time, he was also facing a young emperor.
My dear great-grandfather, was this the same when you faced Emperor Yingzong?
(End of chapter)
