Chai Shihua's head rolled on the ground several times, and finally stopped facing the sky.
With a horrified expression and eyes wide open in despair, he seemed to want to say something more, but could no longer say it.
As Azig's hand rose and fell, Chai Shihua died, and this matter came to a conclusion.
The leader of the Chahar Department was relieved when he saw it. Fortunately, Prince Zheng was wise, otherwise, he would have been in big trouble this time.
The leaders of the Urad tribe, who had never spoken, looked at the dead head on the ground. To be honest, they felt that Chai Shihua was most likely unjustly accused. Because after Chai Shihua rebelled from the Ming Dynasty, he had the most dealings with them, so he knew Chai Shihua relatively well.
But when they were arguing just now, they didn't dare to give Chai Shihua a fair word. This is not to say that they wanted to protect the Chahar tribe, who were also Mongols. In fact, they actually want the Chahar tribe to die! The reason why I didn't say anything was just that I didn't want to get into trouble, so as not to be attacked by the Chahar tribe and drag them into the water.
As for Chai Shihua being treated unfairly and possibly being unjustly killed, that has nothing to do with the Urad Department!
At this time, Jierharang didn't even look at the heads on the ground. He raised his head and comforted the leaders of the Chahar tribe and said: "The matter has come to light. It was Chai Shihua who wanted to take credit from the Ming Emperor. Not only did he inform and sell so much grain and grass supplies, He even sneaked back and wanted to continue to spy on our military situation for the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. It was really easy for this rip-off to die like this!"
Upon hearing this, the leaders of the Chahar tribe nodded quickly in response. They all praised Jierharang's wisdom and spat on the corpse on the ground.
Ji'erharang really didn't want to listen to the flattery of these Chahar leaders, because he actually knew in his heart that Chai Shihua would probably die in peace. But there was no way, he was of no use anymore, and the Qing Dynasty still needed the Chahar Department to provide supplies, and the Chahar Department's elites were needed to fight for the Qing Dynasty. In this way, it will be clear who wins and who loses in the dispute between them.
With this thought in his mind, he stretched out his hand to stop the flattery of the leaders of the Chahar tribe, and then said loudly: "Publish the head of this Ming Dynasty meticulously crafted by the entire army, so that everyone knows that the Ming Dynasty is a traitor." It has been eliminated. Next, the whole army will work together to fight this battle. If anyone dares to have the same ulterior motives as Chai Shihua, I know it clearly. This is the fate and I will never tolerate it!"
Having said this, he glanced at the leaders of the Mongolian tribes underground, and then continued: "After that, send the heads to the Ming army to let them know that the traitors have been eliminated by the king, so there is no need to continue. I am daydreaming and have come to find out about this king. Such tricks are of no use to me. If you have the ability, just show off on the battlefield!"
Upon hearing this, his personal guards immediately accepted the order, picked up Chai Shihua's head and strode out to carry out the military order.
Later, Jierhalang said to everyone in the hall: "The minions of the Ming Emperor have been eliminated, and they are likely to attack Guihua City. All armies, be prepared, and kill the Ming army without leaving a single piece behind!"
"Kill the Ming army without leaving a single piece of armor behind!" Everyone in the hall knelt down and shouted in unison, as if they were so powerful.
After the leaders of the Mongolian tribes finished speaking, they wanted to raise the issue of food and grass to Jierhalang. However, they did not expect that when they were shouting, Jierhalang had already strode towards the back office and disappeared.
Seeing this situation, they had no choice but to bring it up again.
At the same time, in the important town of Yulin, Emperor Chongzhen was also speaking to the civil servants and military generals in the hall: "The sufferings of the people in the northwest are all due to the traitor general Chai Shihua. If this person is not eliminated, I will be ashamed of the people in the northwest who suffered from the military disaster. However, This person is cunning by nature and will run away as soon as there is any disturbance. He is more timid than a rabbit. In addition, he is on the Jianlu side, so under normal circumstances it is impossible to get rid of this animal. Therefore, when I issued an order to General Wu, We have made a plan to alienate him. If he does not go as expected, Jianlu will definitely kill him and give him his head!"
Hearing this, the civil servants and generals below couldn't help but be surprised. The emperor was just sitting in Yulin, but he was already dealing with enemies on the grassland? Not only will it cost the captives food and supplies, but they will even have to punish the traitors?
If someone else had said this, they probably wouldn't believe it. After all, Jianlu is not a fool, not to mention that the Jianlu coach in Guihua City is the famous Jianlu commander Jierhalang. Will he fall into the trap of alienation?
But it was Emperor Chongzhen who spoke at this time. He had already achieved several things that they thought were impossible one by one in the hands of Emperor Chongzhen. Therefore, although killing Chai Shihua in the air was impossible for others, since Emperor Chongzhen said it, there was absolutely no problem.
Thinking of this, the civil servants and generals below were overjoyed and complimented the emperor together.
After this incident spread, one of the things that the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were most concerned about in their daily life was when Jianlu would send over the traitor's head?
What they didn't expect was that on the second day, the cavalry officers who were taking turns to go out to fight the scout battle, when they returned to the pass, they had already yelled: "Jianlu fell into the alienation plot, and the rebel general Chai Shihua's The head is here, long live the emperor!"
The Ming Dynasty soldiers guarding the gate looked over when they heard the sound. The leading cavalry comrade was seen holding an uncovered box in both hands; while his companions beside him were all shouting excitedly.
Looking down from the top of the city, although you can't see clearly, you may know that it is indeed a head.
My fellow cavalrymen, since they all shouted like this, then this head must be that of the traitor general Chai Shihua. So, they also shouted, their excitement beyond words: "Jianlu fell into the emperor's alienation plan, and the rebel general Chai Shihua's head was sent!"
This news spread from one to ten, and within a short time, everyone in Yulin Town knew about it.
It can be said that the prestige of Emperor Chongzhen has increased by one point with the arrival of Chai Shihua's head.
Is there such a powerful emperor? !
Hearing that even the chamberlain complimented him with joy, Emperor Chongzhen just smiled lightly and said: "This matter is nothing at all. It is my decree that the head of the traitorous general Chai Shihua be spread throughout the armies and throughout the country. Bian Zhongzhen, take this as a warning, whoever dares to betray the Ming Dynasty will suffer this. Finally, use this head to pay tribute to General Wang and his soldiers who died in the battle, and to pay tribute to the people of the Ming Dynasty who were killed by the thief Chai Shihua in the northwest! "
He saw the news from the eavesdropping system and knew clearly that Chai Shihua had been killed by Jianlu and his head would be sent back. It was always right to say this by the way to increase his prestige. A faint smile, indeed a faint smile, not a pretense. After all, anyone with a bugging system can do this, right?
"According to the order!" After hearing this, the chamberlain Lan Tianbao happily agreed and immediately went to deliver the order.
These little chamberlains, under the protection of Emperor Chongzhen, have not been used to seeing all kinds of human emotions, and have not been stained by the big dye vat of officialdom, so they still have the kind of clear-cut ideas of right and wrong. It can be said that he hated the rebel general Chai Shihua for what he did. Now that evil is rewarded, of course I am very happy.
When Chai Shihua's head was put on public display in the important town of Yulin, the general army of the aid and suppression army finally arrived in Yulin town with the looted population and materials and came to pay the order.
The head hanging on the city gate is particularly eye-catching. On the wall next to it, there is a large notice. You can see the words "the head of the traitor general Chai Shihua" at a glance.
When Wu Sangui saw it, he was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly understood that the reason why the emperor ordered him not to catch Chai Shihua and others was that he had a back-up plan! Unexpectedly, in the end, the head of Chai Shihua's rebel general arrived at the important town of Yulin before he did.
He has also fought against Chai Shihua many times, and he knows that this traitor is extremely cunning, and can run away at every turn, and can chase him better than a rabbit. However, now that he only has the head, let’s see how he can still run away!
Unlike Wu Sangui who just expressed emotion, those young men who came back with him were really excited when they learned that the head hanging on the city gate was Chai Shihua. Many people cried on the spot. Their wives were separated and their families were destroyed. It can be said that the culprit was Chai Shihua.
Originally, they thought that they didn't even know whether they would survive or not, let alone take revenge. Unexpectedly, not only were they rescued by the imperial army, but even Chai Shihua, their great enemy, had been killed by the imperial court!
Seeing their appearance, the soldiers of the Ming army could understand their mood, so they comforted them and said: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. He used a divorce plan to kill the traitor General Chai Shihua and avenged you. There are also people in Guihua City. The Jianlu, as well as the Urad and Chahar tribes, will be put down by the emperor sooner or later, so don’t worry!"
"Yes, don't worry. The Emperor has already driven the Jianlu to the brink. Keep an eye on them, they will be destroyed soon."
"..."
Hearing this, these young men were naturally grateful to Emperor Chongzhen.
They would rest here for a few days before heading west back home. However, after hearing the words of the Ming army officers and soldiers, many people strongly requested that they also serve as soldiers and follow the army to kill the enemy. It doesn't matter even if they will be military households for generations to come.
In the past few years, life for military households has become much better. However, before the twelfth year of Chongzhen, the military households at the border were miserable. Some of them had not been paid for more than ten years, and many of them sold their sons and daughters. So much so that no one wanted to be a military household anymore, and would often flee and become savages, mountain kings, or bandits.
These common people have certainly seen this before. In the past, they would definitely not want to be soldiers or become military households. But at this time, they couldn't care less and just thought about killing the Tatars.
For some of them, their whole families died, and only he was left; for some, their relatives were imprisoned in Guihua City by the Jianlu, and they wanted to save their relatives by themselves.
Faced with their request, Emperor Chongzhen suddenly felt something in his heart and met them on the school grounds of Yulin Military Town.
More than 4,000 young men and women stood under the general platform, surrounded by the elites of the three major battalions. Civil and military generals stood on the general platform surrounded by Emperor Chongzhen.
However, Emperor Chongzhen did not sit down, but walked to the front of the stage, looked at the young man below, and said loudly: "I am also aware of your situation; I have also understood your requirements..."
It was the first time I saw the emperor with my own eyes and heard him speak with my own ears. All the young and strong people did not dare to breathe heavily and listened attentively.
"... There are many barbarians in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty, and they are far away from the capital. If there is a sudden war, relying only on the imperial officers and soldiers is likely to suffer. Today is a lesson." Emperor Chongzhen continued to speak loudly on the platform. , "Look at you, all of you are young and strong. There are so many of you. If you can pick up swords and guns to fight with the enemy, if you know the art of fighting in the military formation, you can make up for the shortcomings of the imperial officers and soldiers, and you can also Give those enemies who invade your homeland a heavy blow. This is what we call defending our homeland."
At this point, he paused and saw that the young men below seemed a little puzzled. He turned his head and looked at the civil servants and generals behind him. He seemed a little puzzled. He turned back, looked down, and continued to speak loudly: "Therefore, I have decided that in the northwest of the Ming Dynasty, starting from you, after all the men come of age, As long as their physical condition allows, they all must serve as soldiers for a period of three years. During these three years, they can receive military pay and learn the art of fighting in the army. After the three years, they can retire to serve the people, or they can choose to continue to stay. Serving in the military is entirely a matter of voluntary choice, are you willing?"
What Emperor Chongzhen said was actually similar to the compulsory military service system in later generations.
If this matter is implemented in Jiangnan, it will definitely attract strong opposition. The status of warriors is low, and all adult men, who are physically able, must serve as soldiers. Are you crazy? Did such a thing happen in that dynasty?
However, this matter is possible in the northwest region of the Ming Dynasty and under the current background.
First of all, the folk customs in the northwest are strong and fierce. It can be said that they emphasize martial arts over culture. This is because they are often invaded by the Mongols and have to be like this. And the closer you are to the Great Wall and the more important towns on the nine sides, the more military households there are and the more troops there are. Soldiers will not be discriminated against like in Jiangnan.
But now, as Emperor Chongzhen said, they are young and strong, not soldiers, and have no skills to kill enemies. In the end, they cannot save their homes and their relatives. They have no strength, but in the end they can only become slaughtered by people. Cattle and sheep.
At this time, these young and strong people felt that it made sense when Emperor Chongzhen said this. Moreover, the Emperor said this in public, saying that he would serve as a soldier for three years and receive military pay for three years, and then it would be up to him to decide whether to retire to serve the people or continue to serve as a soldier. This kind of thing is not a disadvantage to them, so no one objects.
As for the civil servants and generals behind Emperor Chongzhen, their ideas were a little different from these young men.
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