However, Shi Heng was a little bit like a villain judging a gentleman's heart.
Although the fifth military camp led by Shi Heng was not trusted by Zhu Qiyu, as the emperor, Zhu Qiyu would not deliberately harm the Ming soldiers.
It was not difficult for Zhu Qiyu to even create an accident and clean out Shi Heng, Sun Boring and Liu Yongcheng on the battlefield.
But Zhu Qiyu was confident in controlling the courtiers and had no interest in using such deceitful methods.
If you really let go, even if you want to surprise the Supreme Emperor, there is a high chance of success.
Just when Shi Heng was hesitant to answer the emperor, Zhu Qiyu changed the subject and talked about military deployment. He ordered Shi Heng to be the chief general, Sun Boring and Liu Yongcheng to be the deputy generals, Jin Ying, Xing'an and Cheng Jing to be the supervisors, and Yang Shan to be the counselor. military affairs. He led five military camps, three thousand battalions, and part of the imperial horse guards and four guards to form an army of 100,000, and went to pursue it first.
Shi Heng, Sun Boring, and Liu Yongcheng all found it very strange. After what happened to Tong Yin, the emperor actually let Shi Heng be the commander of an army of 100,000 people. He was not afraid that Shi Heng would rebel in front of the battle and support the emperor's restoration?
As for Jin Ying and Xing'an, both of them were close associates of the Supreme Emperor. They obviously did not want eunuchs whom the Emperor wanted to see. So what did the Emperor think of letting these two people serve as military supervisors?
Sure enough, before everyone could think about it, Zhu Qiyu took the initiative to explain: "Your mission along the way is not only to chase down the defeated generals but also to go to Datong and try your best to rescue the Supreme Emperor.
Uncle Wu Qing, I give you the right to act expediently, and you must do your best to rescue the Supreme Emperor. First of all, we must ensure the safety of the Supreme Emperor, and then rescue the Supreme Emperor when the Wala army is defeated.
This time you are the main force, and the opportunity is given to you. Whether you can achieve unparalleled achievements depends on you.
In addition, 12,000 elite troops were previously dispatched to set up ambushes in strategic locations. As for where these elite soldiers are hiding, I don't know. You should be more careful.
Ye Xian's troops were all cavalry, and they were traveling very fast. So don't delay, go back and prepare, and then set off as soon as possible. "
After saying that, Zhu Qiyu motioned for everyone to leave.
The three of them had no choice but to leave the palace with doubts. Liu Yongcheng was the eunuch in charge of the Royal Horse Prison. He couldn't tell Shi Heng and Sun Bor to go together, so he immediately went back to the Royal Horse Prison to arrange the expedition.
Sun Boring was very familiar with Shi Heng, and he immediately asked in a low voice: "Why did Uncle Wu Qing get into such a mess with Mr. Tong? Now that it's over, the emperor must have some resentment in his heart.
The next pursuit may not be that easy. The emperor almost openly disliked Jin Ying and Xing'an, but now he asked them to supervise the army and go with us to rescue the Supreme Emperor.
Why do I feel that the emperor is not optimistic that we can win? "
Shi Heng snorted coldly: "It's certain that the emperor doesn't trust us and has dissatisfaction with us. But this time the emperor did not send his direct troops, but let us be the main force to pursue them first, which can be regarded as giving the opportunity to It's our turn.
He even sent out 12,000 elite troops as an ambush, and the emperor told us truthfully. Moreover, the weapons, food and fodder are not ours at all.
Next, we have to rely on ourselves and fight the battle based on our ability.
In the world, there are opportunities and risks.
If you win, you will be promoted to a higher rank.
We lost the battle because we were incompetent, and it’s no one’s fault. "
Sun Boring nodded in agreement. As long as the emperor did not conceal military reports and provided enough weapons and food, he would be worthy of the generals.
The brave generals who have experienced hundreds of battles use 100,000 men to fight against 30,000 remnant soldiers who lack food and drink. If they lose again, how can they blame others? They can only say that they are not strong enough and they have wasted their reputation. . If you are thin-skinned, you will have to kill yourself to thank the world.
With this consensus, Shi Heng and Sun Bor went out of the city together and immediately organized their troops to prepare for war. They would break camp early tomorrow morning and head straight to Zijingguan Pass.
After seeing off Shi Heng, Sun Boring and Liu Yongcheng, Zhu Qiyu breathed a long sigh of relief. The day had passed so long. How many people have I met?
Next, there is the last group, the cronies who lead the Six Guards of the Second Battalion.
When Xu Heng, Wang Tong, He Yi, Huang Pu and others entered Jiangyun Pavilion, Zhu Qiyu became more relaxed. He quickly called everyone to sit down and asked the concubines to serve tea and fruit snacks.
Everyone was not in a hurry to talk about the next military deployment, but instead started joking.
He Yi didn't talk to the emperor first, and smiled at Lin Xiangyu and said: "Princess, our second battalion and six guards killed fifteen thousand people in total. In one night, I helped the princess win the previous big bet."
Doesn’t the princess give some rewards to all the soldiers? "
Lin Xiangyu smiled and said: "The ransom collected previously is still 400,000 taels. His Majesty has ordered that it be distributed equally to the soldiers of the Second Battalion and Six Guards."
He Yi smiled and said: "The princess bet 300,000 taels of silver and 50,000 taels of gold in the casino, and she made a big profit this time.
Why not just give the reward for beheading the Sixth Guards of the Second Battalion according to the standard of personal guards? It would also make the soldiers feel happy. "
Lin Xiangyu was very easy to talk to: "Soldiers are all risking their lives to fight in the same way. It is really not good for Your Majesty to treat me differently here. Okay, you can just catch me as a sheep and pluck it hard."
But if those casinos in the Sun family default on their bills, brother Xingyi, you have to take your soldiers to stand up for me. "
He Yi quickly took the lead and knelt down to thank her, and replied: "After receiving the silver reward from the princess, we will naturally be loyal to the death. From now on, we will fight wherever the princess points."
Zhu Qiyu waved his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, stop talking nonsense. If the princess doesn't run away quickly, if you stay here any longer, all our family's money will be stolen."
The concubines said no more and left with smiles.
Then it was time to talk about business. Zhu Qiyu told everyone what had been negotiated with Wu Lingha and other secret envoys.
Then came the battle plan. Zhu Qiyu explained in detail the ideas of the three-pronged army's pincer attack.
After everyone listened, they started discussing.
Huang Pu first asked a sensitive question: "Your Majesty, after Alazhiyuan's army withdrew from Xuanfu, will they still send the main force of the Shenji Battalion to continue to besiege Xuanfu?
To what extent does Your Majesty intend to deal with the Xuanfu? "
Zhu Qiyu did not beat around the bush and stated his arrangement straightforwardly: "The main force of the Shenji Battalion besieged Xuanfu, the defenders in the city were disarmed, and all were transferred to serve in front of Jingyuan Bo's army.
Yang Jun was taken to the capital and imprisoned in Jinyiwei Prison. As for Yang Hong, let him bear his own guilt.
In addition, no one was allowed in or out of the entire Xuanfu City, and all the money of corrupt officials inside was confiscated by the imperial court.
I also want to see how much money Yang Hong and others have embezzled, and how much benefits they have taken from Wala.
First issue a strict order and order Yu Qian to investigate. When he can't be found out, I will send another resolute minister to take over.
I also intend to use the money obtained from ransacking houses to implement benevolent policies and win the hearts of the people. "
(End of chapter)
