From Datong back to Beijing, you can choose to take the Xuanfu, Huailai, Tumubao, and Juyongguan routes.
You can also choose to take Yuzhou or Zijingguan.
When Zhu Qizhen sent troops to fight in person, he retreated after leading his army to Datong.
When withdrawing his troops, faced with the choice of these two routes, Zhu Qizhen first chose the correct path and returned to Beijing via Yuzhou and Juyongguan.
However, later generations insisted that it was Wang Zhen who returned to his hometown in Weizhou to show off.
This is really an injustice to Wang Zhen. If you go back to Beijing through Zijin Pass, you must pass by Wang Zhen's hometown.
Without passing through Weizhou, could the army fly directly from Datong to Zijingguan?
In the end, for unknown reasons, Zhu Qizhen turned back from Yuzhou and went to Xuanfu. Then proceed from Xuanfu to Tumubao.
Forget it, the shocking God of War of the Ming Dynasty actually assigned Cheng Guo Gong Zhu Yong 30,000 main cavalry to go to Yao'erling to stop Oala, and was eventually ambushed again, and the entire army was destroyed.
The Battle of Yao'erling also indirectly led to the capture of Zhu Qizhen later.
Otherwise, if Cheng Guogong led 30,000 cavalry to protect Zhu Qizhen, he would be able to escape to Juyongguan.
As long as you enter Juyongguan, you will be safe.
One misstep will lead to eternal hatred.
Now Zhu Qizhen set off from Datong again. Facing two routes, he did not want to go through Xuanfu and Juyongguan at all costs.
Unfortunately, the throne is now in the hands of Zhu Qiyu.
Zhu Qiyu was very courteous to Zhu Qizhen in the open, but he could still make some decisions easily when others were not easily aware of it.
Zhu Qiyu sent Ma Liang, Yuan Bin, and Ha Ming with 5,000 royal guards to greet the Supreme Emperor. At this time, Ma Liang and others happened to arrive at the Xuan Mansion and sent someone to report to the Supreme Emperor.
This is the advantage of mastering the right name. The emperor has clearly sent Jinyi guards to the Xuan Mansion to greet him. Who dares to argue and insist on walking through Zijingguan.
About to return to Beijing to face Jiangdong's elders, Zhu Qizhen was in a state of panic and had no confidence to raise objections.
So Zhu Qizhen was forced to return to his hometown and visit the Tumubao battlefield again.
Zhu Qizhen was deeply impressed by Tumu Fort. When he returned to his hometown again, scenes of the past reappeared in his mind, making Zhu Qizhen feel even more depressed.
This was the first time for Chen Xun, Yu Qian and others to visit the Tumubao battlefield in person. There was a big difference between the descriptions they heard in military reports and the scenes they saw with their own eyes.
Everyone was sullen and silent.
It wasn't until we passed Juyongguan that the depressing atmosphere eased slightly.
On the afternoon of March 30, Zhu Qizhen and his party finally saw the capital from a distance.
After Chen Xun informed Zhu Qizhen, he arranged for the team to camp ten miles west of Beijing, preparing to receive the emperor and officials' welcome early tomorrow morning. Then the sergeant was sent to report the news to the emperor on horseback.
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After dinner, Zhu Qiyu received the news.
Not only Zhu Qizhen was nervous as the elder brother, but Zhu Qiyu was also nervous as the younger brother.
Zhu Qiyu ordered his concubines to take out the prince's clothes and try them on again.
After confirming that it was still appropriate, Zhu Qiyu asked his beloved concubine: "After the Emperor is welcomed into the Forbidden City tomorrow, a banquet will be held in the palace to welcome the Emperor.
At that time, the Queen Mother and the two Supreme Queens will come forward.
We also need to have female family members participate here. Besides the mother and concubine, who must participate? Who among you will participate? "
At this time, there are still eleven beloved concubines who are pregnant and will definitely not be able to participate.
Just as Lin Xiangyu was about to speak, Zhu Qiyu waved his hand firmly: "Zi'er's confinement period is not over yet, so don't go out to enjoy the cool breeze."
In this way, only the three beloved concubines, Ningxiang, Qianxue and Suxi, were left.
Ningxiang first hid in Zhu Qiyu's arms and said with a sly smile: "The slave family is my husband's full-time sex slave, but I don't care about the things outside. This is what my husband has promised a long time ago."
Zhu Qiyu nodded fondly, and then looked at Qianxue and Su Xi: "Which one of you will go with me?"
Qianxue could only spread her hands helplessly: "Why does something seem a little wrong? Why are we always the two injured?"
Zhu Qiyu quickly flattered him: "Those who are capable should work harder, and those who are capable should work harder. Please bear the burden, Princess."
Qianxue had no choice but to reply with a broken voice: "Then let's go together with my husband, one on the left and one on the right, so that the Emperor, the Empress Dowager and the concubines in the harem can recognize each other."
Zhu Qiyu nodded with satisfaction.
After discussing these matters, Zhu Qiyu went outside again and repeatedly confirmed tomorrow's guards.
Tomorrow is a day of great significance to the Wudinghou Mansion. Princess Yongjia and Wudinghou will definitely attend the reception.
Zhu Qiyu, with the attitude of sailing the ten-thousand-year ship with caution, left Xu Xian, Zhao Xuan, Liu Chang and 20,000 Yingzhou guards to look after the house.
I have my lovely wife and young son here, and there is absolutely no room for any mistakes.
The entire Prince Qi's palace is under full martial law. Xu Xian, Zhao Xuan, and Liu Chang all have the right to kill first and report later. If anyone dares to trespass, they will be executed on the spot.
Zhu Qiyu didn't want to overturn his car like Zhu Qizhen, so he was careful this time. Not only did he mobilize all three of his personal guards, he even recalled all the Xuanfu's 20,000 Shenji Battalion and 30,000 Xiaoqi Battalion, as well as Xu Heng and Tao Jin, back to the capital.
Tiance Guards are responsible for the defense of the city. Shenji Battalion and Xiaoqi Battalion are responsible for the defense outside Xizhimen.
Another 20,000 Yingzhou Guards officers and soldiers guarded Zhu Qiyu's family throughout the entire process.
This looks foolproof.
As for the 15,000 Jinyi guards who went to greet him, they were only responsible for protecting the Supreme Emperor and guarding Boyan Timur and the envoys he led.
The royal guards in the city still follow the old rules and don't use them at all.
According to the historical experience under Zhu Qiyu's control, leaving one's life in the hands of Jin Yiwei is no different from seeking death.
Jiajing, who was also the successor of the feudal lord, perfectly verified this point by trying the law himself.
With Jiajing's experience, Zhu Qiyu no longer has to argue or take detours.
After repeatedly confirming the entire process of picking up the driver tomorrow, Zhu Qiyu went back to his room to sleep.
On the first day of April, just before the fifth watch, Zhu Qiyu got up. After washing himself with Qian Xue and Su Xi, he got into the chariot and set off for Xizhimen under the protection of his personal guards.
At this time, Zhu Qizhen had not yet formally enthroned Zen, and was still the Supreme Emperor. Zhu Qiyu, the current emperor, is still a minister of Zhu Qizhen in terms of etiquette and law.
Therefore, Zhu Qiyu had to arrive outside Xizhimen early and wait respectfully for the Emperor's carriage.
Zhu Qiyu had no objection to this. A good politician must learn to perform.
Today's ceremony will be watched by hundreds of thousands of people in the capital. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain the image of brothers, friends and respect.
According to the historical process of welcoming Jingtai, it was quite simple, and the reluctance to welcome the emperor was written directly on his face.
But Zhu Qiyu did the opposite this time. Not only was the etiquette extremely solemn, but he also completely relaxed it, allowing the people of the capital to watch.
Not only could the people watch from outside the city, but they were also allowed to leave on the city walls.
Zhu Qiyu wanted to hold a public abdication ceremony, and let the people of the world comment on the merits and demerits.
The common people may have judged the emperor too harshly because of his sinful edict and abdication. It is also possible that the emperor was praised for his toughness because he was forced to take responsibility.
Both are possible. Before the incident actually happened, Zhu Qiyu himself could not predict where the public opinion would go.
(End of chapter)
