Huang Yuliang, who laughed loudly, let go of his heart at this time, even the prisoners had to be reorganized, it seems that the Nanming army is really weak, in the face of such an opponent, even if it is defeated once, what does it matter?

Compared with Huang Yuliang's sarcastic laughter and ridiculed laughter, Nanming Kyoto Nanjing, Yingzong Zhu Qizhen was laughing heartily.

Also in the political hall, Zhu Qizhen looked at the six Shangshu and several other important ministers, and there was already a little more smile on his face, "Come, let's take a look, this is the good news I just received, the victory of Guangzhou Mansion, the beheading of more than 10,000 enemies, the capture of nearly 30,000 people, greatly hit the arrogance of the yellow bandits." ”

The battle report has just been received. At this moment, Zhu Qizhen's mood was indeed very good. In the past few days, the tired look of the situation in Yunnan has also eased a lot.

The good news was quickly read from the hands of several important ministers, and the ministers knelt on the ground and said in a loud voice, "The emperor has been blessed by heaven, it is gratifying and congratulatory, long live the emperor." ”

"Yes, God does treat me well, Liu Aiqing, immediately prepare to sacrifice to the sky, I want to summon the world." Since ancient times, the royal family likes to ask for an auspicious fortune when doing things. There is an opportunity to show his identity as a wise and martial artist, how can Zhu Qizhen let it go.

"Obey." Liu De stood up and went out of class and agreed. It's just that he didn't enter the class immediately after answering, but first with a deep thought, then raised his head and said slowly, "Your Majesty, the minister doesn't understand military affairs, but since he read the book, he also knows the truth of chasing after victory, why did the Guangzhou Mansion defeat the Yellow Bandit army, but he didn't chase after it?" ”

As soon as Liu De's words came out, Zhu Qizhen, who was sitting on the dragon chair, had become a little serious in his expression. This scene was seen clearly by Kuang Ye, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and he immediately came out in line with a wat board in his hand, "Liu Shangshu, this matter has been reported by the Eagle Wailang, saying that it is rushing all the way, our Ming army and mercenaries are already very tired, and the troops are insufficient, so they did not chase it." At this point, the minister also agreed to such a move. ”

"I see, but the official is too worried." Seeing that Zhu Qizhen's expression was ugly, and his goal had been achieved, Liu De accepted it and stood up when he saw it.

"Your Majesty, the loyal and courageous prince has benefited from the command this time, Guan Ying and others have a tacit understanding, and the ministers think that they should be rewarded and encouraged, so that they can go all out, and they are driven by us." Kuang Ye had no intention of chasing Liu De to fight, so he had already stood up, of course, he had to take credit for the soldiers on the front line, which was also the duty and duty of his military secretary.

Kuang Ye asked for a reward, and Zhu Qizhen immediately nodded, "I decree that the Ying of the Seal Pass will be the middle of the military department, and the other meritorious ones will be promoted to one level, and the reward will be between 1,000 taels and 100 taels of silver." As for the loyal and courageous father, his name was borrowed from Beiming, and if he wanted to be rewarded, he still needed to say hello to that side, so that the matter would be handed over to the Ministry of Rites. ”

"Yes." Liu De, who had just retired, stood up again and respectfully agreed. It's just that anyone can see that the matter is handled by this person, even if it really doesn't know when the news will come, or even there will never be any response.

Kuang Ye also wanted to say something for Yang Chendong, and Guan Ying had already explained in the secret letter to him that if it were not for Lord Qincha, this battle would be difficult to win. Where can such talents be snubbed and offended?

But before he was about to say something, Zhu Qizhen had already gotten up and said, "It's all gone, I'm tired, I want to go and rest for a while, and don't disturb anything important." After saying this, he seemed to stare at Kuang Ye, as if he was just saying this to him.

Speaking of which, Zhu Qizhen loves and fears Yang Chendong.

Love is because this person is indeed talented and has saved his life, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a benefactor.

I'm afraid it's because Yang Chendong is too strong. In Guangdong, the Nanming army has always been at a disadvantage, but he won a big victory as soon as he arrived, and this result is naturally gratifying, but at the same time, it is also worrying. This person is so capable of fighting on the outside, if one day, if he wants to have any ideas that he shouldn't have, then who can check and balance him?

Since ancient times, emperors have loved to play the art of balance. Pull one side to fight the other, pull the weak and fight the strong, in order to maintain the balance of the court, so that he, the emperor, is more important. But now it seems that there are few people who are afraid that this Yang Chendong is invincible, such a person is to be used, but he also has to be guarded against. This time there is no reward for the other party, which is to show his attitude, of course, externally because he is the minister of the Northern Ming Dynasty, and it is not wrong to put some things on his body to think about it more.

The meeting dispersed. Several important ministers left the political hall one by one, and only Kuang Ye was still standing there stupidly, looking like a lost soul.

"Kuang Shangshu." A voice sounded softly around him, and he also called Kuang Yezheng's wandering soul back, and when he turned his head and saw the person coming, he forced out a smile: "It turned out to be Wang Shangshu." ”

The person who came was Wang Zuo, who was also one of the nine important ministers rescued by Yang Chendong during the Civil War. At this time, when he saw Kuang Ye's godless eyes, he had already guessed what the other party was thinking, so he shook his head and persuaded, "Kuang Shangshu doesn't have to think about it, how can we not know the emperor's thoughts, how can we not know what we have been courtiers for many years?" Even the loyal man must know it very well, and he shouldn't mind too much. ”

"He wouldn't mind?" Kuang Ye asked a little incomprehensibly.

"What does he mind? For him, loyalty is already a great honor, and he is only twenty-one years old, which few people in history can do. The so-called high places are not cold. Wang Zuo's lips moved slightly, and he said slowly, and then he hugged his fists and said: Zhong Courageous Gong is a smart person, such a person is very assertive in doing things, and he will endure humiliation and burden, otherwise he would not have such an achievement. Besides, even if it is the emperor's intention, we as courtiers are powerless to change, just tell the truth, as for what kind of situation will occur, just wait and see. ”

Wang Zuo saw it very clearly. This is also based on the fact that he is a secretary of the household department, and he was originally dealing with money, and the accounts have always been very clear. Because Yingzong was jealous, he found a reason not to reward Yang Chendong, this was originally the power of being the emperor, but he did forget one thing, that is, this time he faced Yang Chendong, is he such a good person? I heard that in Beiming, Yu Shiyue, the secretary of the Criminal Department, offended him, and said that he was overturned, but he didn't even protect Daizong. How can such a person be calculated, and the person who doesn't fight back, look at it, Zhu Qizhen is likely to reap the consequences if he continues like this.

Wang Zuo did not speak out because he saw through everything and knew that this was a fight between two tigers, and others could not persuade him. At this time, he told Kuang Ye all this, and the oldest secretary of the military department quickly understood, and sighed casually: "Alas, the old man is old, I'm afraid he won't be able to serve the emperor for too long." ”

"Yes, even if you don't have enough energy, it's better to take a good rest while you have time." Wang Zuo smiled, his hint worked, even if he spoke himself, he couldn't solve any problems, it was better to be silent and watch. The so-called old means that he has limited energy, and it means that Kuang Ye will not say anything more about this matter.

The two important ministers spoke, and then left the government hall after everyone. They were thinking about what kind of expressions they would have on the front line after receiving the holy decree.

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A few days later, it was also the last day of the Ming army's rest, and according to the prior plan, the army would leave Guangzhou Mansion early tomorrow morning and go straight to Zhaoqing Mansion, which was heavily guarded by the Yellow Bandits.

Food, ordnance has been prepared, political envoy Lu Youfu, commander Ma Wei and Guan Ying with the joint efforts, all the work is complete, just wait for the hour to come, the army will set off.

Compared to the last time, the number of troops is significantly larger.

On the Ming army, led by Ma Wei and Guan Yinghe, he led 4,000 Ming troops; Here in the mercenaries, Leng Feng has 400 people in four companies, 800 people in eight companies of auxiliaries, plus 2,000 temporary auxiliaries, totaling more than 3,200 people.

On the surface, the number is not much, but it is not far from the number of people in an ordinary guardhouse. But in fact, the morale of this army is high, especially the combat effectiveness is strong, even if it is several times the strength of the troops, I am afraid that it is difficult to be its opponent.

At this point, Ma Wei and Guan Ying are full of confidence, and they are looking forward to making new contributions.

It was also at this time that the eunuch who read the decree of Emperor Yingzong came. As soon as he appeared, he demanded that all the generals in the army above the commander of a thousand commanders enter the account to listen to the announcement. Ma Wei, Guan Ying and others naturally came quickly. It's just that when the news came to Yang Chendong in another account, he was playing backgammon with his wife Hu Yan, and he looked like he was in the middle of a battle.

The tent door opened from the outside, and Hu Mang strode in. "Young master, the eunuch sent by Yingzong has arrived, and he is now the general of the Ming army."

"Oh? It's not slow. He replied absentmindedly, and then Yang Chendong looked up at Hu Yan and said, "Yan'er, it's your turn to go, but you have to be optimistic, otherwise I will win." ”

"Rokuro." Seeing that Yang Chendong was moved by it, and had no intention of meeting with the eunuch Xuanzhi, Hu Yan said with some worry.

"Huh?" When he saw Hu Yan's worried expression, Yang Chendong said with a relaxed face, "It's okay, it's okay, my husband has his own plans for this matter, if it's expected, it shouldn't be my business, even if that's the case, why bother to join in the fun?" I'm going to be on my way tomorrow, so it's better to relax while you have time, come on, and go on. ”

"Oh." The husband said that it was nothing, Hu Yan completely believed that it would be fine, and immediately agreed and began to think about how to write next.

Hu Mang only came to deliver the news, and now that the young master knew, his task was completed, and then he withdrew from the big tent, and it seemed to be quiet again.