"Hahaha..." A soft and wild laughter suddenly sounded in the lobby.
Everyone in the hall looked at Gao Qiqian and laughed, a little at a loss. What could be so funny about Minister Lu's urgent letter?
Several of the generals laughed happily at Gao Qiqian. Although they didn't understand, they forced a smile and started laughing along with him. They laughed inexplicably, but they showed the potential of being a bitch.
But suddenly, Gao Qiqian stopped laughing, crumpled the letter from Lu Xiangsheng into a ball with his hands, threw it away, and then mocked in a cold voice: "He is worthy of learning from King Chu Bawang!"
Hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the generals who were reluctantly smiling suddenly froze. They couldn't understand why the director suddenly said such a sentence?
While they were still in a daze, they heard Gao Qiqian order outside: "We don't have any extra money and food here. As for reinforcements, haha, our family will wait for the opportunity! Get out!"
If you add the word "roll", then there will be a problem with "waiting for opportunities". Everyone here is not a fool, and they immediately understand in their hearts that it seems that Director Gao's attitude towards Shilang Lu is still the same as before.
In the gatehouse of the county government, Yang Tinglin was warming himself by the fire. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he quickly stood up and immediately went out regardless of the cold outside. Sure enough, he saw the famous captain returning, but looking at his face, his heart suddenly skipped a beat and he felt a little bad.
The captain saw Yang Tinglin's eager look, thinking that such a major military and national event was happening, but he was eating, drinking and having fun inside, with no intention of helping him. As a military man, he felt the same way, and he clasped his fists a little apologetically and said: "This Sir, please come back. The Governor has made it clear that there is no extra money and food. As for reinforcements, we will wait for the opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Yang Tinglin immediately understood the meaning of the words, but he was still unwilling to give up, so he asked about the situation, wanting to know the details to support his judgment.
The captain hesitated for a moment, and finally leaned close to Yang Tinglin's ear and whispered: "The director said after reading the letter that he is worthy of learning from King Chu."
Yang Tinglin was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then immediately understood.
It turned out that Lu Shilang's so-called clever plan was to learn from the famous battle of the Chu Overlord, which was the Battle of Julu in ancient times, and use his own army to fight the Manchu and Qing troops in a decisive battle, just like when the Chu Overlord defeated an army several times larger The Qin army launched an attack, and eventually led other rebels (Gao Qiqian's troops) to complete the tactics of defeating the Qin army (the Manchu army).
When you think about it, it's really a coincidence.
Lu Shilang's army is in Julu, and Jize is only sixty miles away from Julu. The cavalry will arrive in an instant, and the Manchu army is also nearby. This giant deer could very well become the battlefield for a decisive battle between the two armies. And even if Lu Shilang's bravery is inferior to that of Chu Overlord, it is probably not much different.
Although the Manchu Qing army and the Qin army at that time also had superior strength, if this battle was to be fought as Lu Shilang thought, it might not be impossible to fight. But this premise is that at least Gao Qiqian's headquarters must move forward and go to Julu to respond nearby, so that the Manchu army will have scruples. But now, the director obviously still wants to stand still!
Thinking of this, Yang Tinglin became anxious and wanted the captain to help communicate. He wanted to meet Director Gao and wanted to use his eloquence to persuade Director Gao.
"Sir, please don't embarrass the general." The captain said with a wry smile, "The general has been informed twice just now, and the general has become evil inside, and he really can't go anymore!"
When Yang Tinglin heard this, he knew that it was impossible for him to see Gao Qiqian, and he couldn't help but feel resentful. He held a large number of troops, but he did not think about serving the country. He allowed the Manchu army to wreak havoc, and people were in ruins. The eunuchs harmed the country, and the eunuchs harmed the country!
He stamped his foot hard, turned around and left. I am really ashamed that I failed to fulfill the request of the adults, but no matter what, I must let the adults understand the situation!
In just a moment, he got on his horse and braved the cold and set off again!
At the same time, Emperor Chongzhen was sitting on the throne, also worried, wondering how the war on Lu Xiangsheng's side was going? It's a pity that there are too few eavesdropping seeds, otherwise if you put one on Lu Xiangsheng, you can know the situation there at any time. It seems that we can only do more tasks given by the system. This way, if there are more eavesdropping seeds, it will be much easier in the future.
Thinking this, he suddenly turned to look at the eunuch on duty next to him and looked at him for a while.
This eunuch was in his prime, but he was slightly bent and waiting with a very respectful expression. There was a hint of fear in his expression.
This eunuch was the famous Wang Chengen who had a hanging relationship with Emperor Chongzhen in later generations. At this time, he was still the eunuch Bingbi, the Superintendent of Ceremonies.
Feeling the emperor's gaze, Wang Chengen immediately bent down and waited.
Emperor Chongzhen asked in a calm voice: "How long have you been kneeling?"
"It's been half an hour since I got back to Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen immediately replied respectfully.
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he realized that half an hour was an hour, so it was probably about the same. Then he ordered in a calm tone: "Let them all come in!"
"My slave obeys the order!" Wang Chengen quickly agreed.
As he turned around, he looked at the few servants waiting beside him. He really didn't expect that these few little chamberlains would cause such a big thing. Fortunately, I didn't go to the inner study hall, otherwise I might have knelt outside as well.
These thoughts passed by in a flash, and Wang Chengen personally left the palace gate to deliver the order.
After a while, eight eunuchs who were shivering with cold entered the warm hall with a gust of cold air. They all prostrated on the ground and did not dare to raise their heads.
Emperor Chongzhen stared at the eight palm eunuchs and said coldly: "Do you feel that I have wronged you by punishing you like this?"
Eight of the twelve eunuchs in the palace are kneeling here.
"I dare not." The eight palm eunuchs replied almost in unison, "I am guilty!"
After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded slightly and said: "It's good to know that the inner study hall is the source of fresh blood for the eunuchs in the palace, and most of them will hold important positions in the palace in the future. If the inner study hall has been messed up, The matter is polluted, how can I believe that the slaves in the palace can do a good job in the future?"
The eunuchs in the palace are divided into two parts. One part is from the inner study hall.
These are learned eunuchs, and their futures will be better than those who have not studied in the inner library. After all, many important positions in the palace are not just errands. For example, the Chief of Ceremonies, like the cabinet, has to deal with major national affairs. Without certain knowledge, you will definitely not be competent. Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen said this.
Whether this matter in the inner study hall is considered trivial or serious depends entirely on how those in power view it. Now that Emperor Chongzhen has spoken about this, it shows that he attaches great importance to it.
"The fact that you came to me to plead guilty as soon as possible means that you have realized the problem." Emperor Chongzhen continued to say to the eunuchs below, "In this case, I have already punished you, and the matter ends here. But , In the inner study hall, we must abide by the rules and regulations in the future. If anyone dares to mess around again, don’t blame me for not remembering the past friendship!"
"I don't dare. I thank you for your kindness!"
After Emperor Chongzhen stared at them for a while again, he did not let them go, but said in a colder voice: "This time I happened to pass by the inner study hall and discovered this matter. I believe that there are others in this palace. Are you still hiding this from me?"
"I dare not..."
This time, before they could finish speaking, Emperor Chongzhen immediately interrupted them and said: "There is no need for you to deal with me. I have to know the situation in the palace. You can tell what you know in this palace." If you have any violations, whether by yourself or others, write them down for me."
After he finished speaking, he raised his head and signaled. Chen Baoting and eight other chamberlains from the inner study hall who had been standing next to him immediately brought in tables, chairs, and the four treasures of the study, and arranged them like an examination room, with one seat for each person, and a screen was also moved in to separate everyone. People are separated by themselves.
This scene made the eight palm print eunuchs below very surprised. It can be seen that the emperor is well prepared.
When Emperor Chongzhen saw that the arrangement was completed, he ordered Wang Chengen: "You all go out and wait. Chen Baoting and the other eight people can stay and wait."
Upon hearing this, Wang Chengen did not dare to disobey, and quickly retreated with the other palace maids and chamberlains.
As soon as they left, Emperor Chongzhen said to the eight palm eunuchs: "It is impossible for people to be selfish. I can understand this. Today I will give you a chance to write down everything you know. As long as it is not It is a heinous crime, and I can forgive it and ignore it. But if after today, I still know that you have deceived me and refused to retaliate, don’t blame me for not remembering the past friendship!"
Generally speaking, the eunuchs of the twelve eunuchs are the emperor's confidants, otherwise they would not be able to sit in this position. As for whether the confidant would do anything behind the emperor's back, that was another matter.
If it had been in the past, these eunuchs might have denied it unanimously. But today there was the matter of the inner study hall, and they also knew that the emperor had also heard some discussions. If he denied that there were no other violations at this time, there was no way the emperor would believe it.
Also, judging from the emperor's planned arrangement, maybe the emperor has already mastered some things. If he doesn't write it down, he may not be able to eat it later!
More importantly, the emperor's move came suddenly, and they didn't even have time to discuss it. Who knows if someone else would write it if he didn't write it?
Thinking like this, these palm print eunuchs were suddenly filled with helplessness and fear. I'm afraid this test in front of me will be difficult to pass!
So, in the main hall, under the watchful eye of Emperor Chongzhen, eight young chamberlains, each serving a palm eunuch, entered the cubicle to write a confession.
At the same time, Yang Tinglin rushed back to Julujiazhuang as fast as possible, anxious and anxious. However, he was still a step too late. Lu Xiangsheng had already led the army to leave.
