"minister?"
The emperor's sudden inquiry confused Yuan Keli.
The span is really too big.
Yan Yingyuan suddenly heard the emperor's suggestion and was stunned on the spot, his eyes full of fear and expectation.
But this look was fleeting and returned to normal.
Chongzhen, who had been observing Yan Yingyuan, naturally saw this scene and was very satisfied with his reaction.
Yuan Keli's eyes also flashed with joy. In that situation, he could still remain calm and not dishonor the remains of the soldiers. At least he was the best choice in terms of moral character and human ethics.
He also studied the art of war and had superb martial arts skills. This kind of all-round talent suited him very well, but he was still a little worried.
"Yuan Aiqing, between us monarchs and ministers, if you have any concerns, you can speak out!"
"Your Majesty, I am already sixty-six years old this year. I don't know how many more years I can continue to work. If I die, I am afraid that Yan Yingyuan's future will be delayed!"
"Yuan Aiqing is overly worried. The master will lead him in. Cultivation is up to the individual. You are just a guide. Whether he can become a talent or not ultimately depends on him."
Yuan Keli smiled bitterly: "Since Your Majesty is interested, I will accept it shamelessly!"
Then he looked at Yan Yingyuan: "Jianheng, you heard it too, what do you think?"
Yan Yingyuan was overjoyed, and then he knelt down in front of Yuan Keli with a respectful expression: "Disciple Yan Yingyuan pays homage to the teacher!"
"Get up. From today on, you will be my third disciple. There are two senior brothers above you. I will take you to meet them when I have the opportunity to become my master in the future."
"Disciple understands!"
Yan Yingyuan stood up and stood behind Yuan Keli.
"Yuan Aiqing, congratulations!"
"Mr. Yuan Ge, congratulations on your good disciple!"
Qin Liangyu also congratulated him: "Mr. Yuan Ge, if you didn't accept him just now, I would have recruited Yan Yingyuan into the army.
Although I am a bit weak in literary skills, I can still barely manage to lead troops in battle, march and form formations.
Since Yan Yingyuan is familiar with the art of war, has superb martial arts skills, and has good mental endurance, he is a good prospect.
He was led by me, and after several years of training in the army, he became not only a famous general, but at least a qualified general! "
"Marquis Zhongzhen is joking!"
Yuan Keli chuckled.
Seeing that the apprenticeship was completed, Chongzhen was relieved.
The reason why Yan Yingyuan was asked to become a disciple was because of considerations.
Unlike Hong Chengchou, who had been an official for many years and had experience in various official positions, and his results were pretty good, and he was basically established.
And Yan Yingyuan is still just a scholar, with no official experience and little experience. Yuan Keli is an all-rounder, both in literature and in commanding troops.
The most important thing is that Yuan Keli's two disciples, Ni Yuanlu and Huang Daozhou, are both loyal and loyal people.
Ni Yuanlu successively held the posts of Shujishi, Guozi Jijiu, Right Minister of the Ministry of War and Assistant Lecturer, Shangshu of the Ministry of Household and Hanlin Bachelor. When Beijing fell, she hanged herself to die.
Huang Daozhou successively served as a Shujishi, editor of the Hanlin Academy, Shao Zhanshi of Zhanshifu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel and Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and chief minister of the cabinet. He was captured and died heroically for his country after the defeat of the slaves during the anti-Japanese War.
The master and apprentice have exactly the same personalities and are upright. Even if something unexpected happens to Yuan Keli, there are still two senior brothers protecting him, so Yan Yingyuan can't do anything wrong even if he wants to. This is the most important thing.
After thinking about it, Chongzhen looked at Yan Yingyuan: "Yan Yingyuan, people of the same kind flock together, and birds of a feather flock together. Do you know anyone else?"
Yan Yingyuan thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, when the students were studying in Nanzhili, they met a man named Feng Houdun, who was from Jintan, Zhenjiang Prefecture.
He was strong and upright, and was recommended to the Imperial Academy like his ministers. However, he was in Nanyong.
Although there are many others, the students do not have close friendship with each other, so they dare not recommend them rashly. "
"Feng Houdun?"
Chongzhen repeated the sentence softly, sighing secretly in his heart, as expected, people of the same kind flock together, and things are divided into groups.
The three princes of Jiangyin are Yan Yingyuan, Chen Mingyu and Feng Houdun. Now Chen Mingyu is missing. If Chen Mingyu's last official position was that of envoy, he should also be a scholar.
"Okay, I will pay attention! If there is nothing else, please retreat first, and Li Ruolian will stay!"
After everyone left, Chongzhen looked at Li Ruolian: "Li Aiqing, send someone to Nanzhili to investigate Feng Houdun. If it is true, transfer him to the Imperial Academy in Beijing!
In addition, go to Jiangyinzhong to investigate and see if there are any similar ones. If so, take them back to Beijing. "
"I obey the decree!"
At this point, Jiangyin Sangong has made preliminary arrangements.
In the afternoon, Jin Yiwei reported and six ministers asked for an audience.
In just a moment, six ministers entered the lobby wearing linen clothes.
"I will see you, Your Majesty!"
"Get up!"
Chongzhen raised his hand: "Everyone, sit down and give me some tea!"
Everyone picked up their teacups and smelled the aroma of tea, with expressions of emotion on their faces.
After finishing a cup of tea, Chongzhen said calmly: "I had no choice but to do this this time. Thank you for your hard work!"
"Your Majesty is serious! If it weren't for Your Majesty, I wouldn't have known that war would be so cruel. I seem to have come back to life these days!"
"Hey, I understand now that this official, the younger he is, the bolder he is, and the bolder he is, the younger he is.
As ministers of the Six Ministries, every decision I make may lead to more serious consequences than this. There is no room for carelessness! "
"Compared with the soldiers fighting on the front line, I am ashamed!"
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Everyone sighed with emotion, their faces full of sadness and lamentation.
Chongzhen looked at this scene and felt very relieved. After all, they were all chosen by themselves. Their character, talent, ability, and loyalty have all been tested.
"Okay, I won't say any more. Now that the slave-building coalition has been destroyed by us, the top priority now is post-war reconstruction.
Fan Aiqing, your Ministry of Industry is responsible for the reconstruction of several cities and the repair of residential buildings in various cities after the war.
Liu Aiqing, please immediately bring the officials from the Ministry of Rites back to Beijing to prepare the etiquette for the army's return to the court.
Secondly, organize people to write a few articles about what you saw, heard and did on the battlefield and submit them to the Ming Dynasty Daily. You don’t need to be wordy, just speak plainly.
Third, prepare an edict for the great victory. I will go to the Ancestral Temple to pay homage when I return. You can ask Yuan Aiqing for the specific casualties;
Fang Aiqing, you and the officials will discuss and review the military merits of this battle in Hanerzhuang City, and be sure to confirm it before returning to Beijing;
Guo Aiqing, lead the Ministry of Household Affairs to immediately count the losses of people in each city, the number of people taken away, etc.;
Qiao Aiqing, send the officials of the Ministry of Justice into the surrounding cities of Zunhua City to quickly arrest and examine the gangsters, thieves, etc. who took the opportunity to cause trouble when they entered the customs due to the establishment of slaves. You are allowed to mobilize the local garrison;
Hou Aiqing, please leave some officials of the Ministry of War in Hanerzhuang City to help rectify the military affairs, and the rest will return to Beijing immediately.
On July 20th, the army of Chahar Lindan Khan was divided into two parts to attack Datong and Xuanfu. You should deal with these two matters first after you return;
Go get busy! "
"I obey the order!"
Everyone bowed and left again before their buttocks got warm.
Perhaps it was because I was too scared to clean up the battlefield this time. After the officials from the Sixth Department joined in, the post-war aftermath work was handled extremely smoothly. It was really hard work day and night.
