Chapter 40: The Excitement Has Just Begun
The heralds carrying the red flag galloped into the city. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info It was just getting dark at the moment, but the herald had entered the night and made his way into the Privy Council's office.
Not long after, the privy envoy of the Privy Council, Yang Wenyue, came. Li Banghua, the chief minister of the cabinet, also came wearing a coat.
The herald was panting and sweating.
Yang Wenyue greeted Li Banghua and sighed lightly: "This warrior came galloping all the way, changing horses without changing people, and just ran all the way in from outside the palace. Warriors, the pillar of the country. ”
"For my generation of soldiers, this is my duty. Two ministers, please also sign the secret letter! The herald stood tall and his pale face was full of pride.
Li Banghua sighed in admiration, beckoned and sent the person out.
After a while, MeSign was opened.
Four concise big characters fell first in front of the two of them.
"Win big!"
This was followed by a dense collection of detailed war reports written by the Privy Council soldiers.
The two people who saw these four words were heavily relieved.
In particular, Li Banghua pointed to the inscription carefully: "This is the evening of June 20!" ”
Yang Wenyue was pleasantly surprised: "Today, it's the twenty-sixth!" ”
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At the same time, in the Xie Mansion study of Nanxunfang. After hearing the two words, the crowd was shaken. For a moment, there was a little quiet.
At this time, Xie Sheng added: "In this matter, I have already received the help of the Emperor." You must know that back then, the Emperor Taishang intended to make peace with the enemy outside the Guan. At this moment, the Emperor Taishang understood that the Holy Lord was at the critical juncture of the decisive battle with Neikou, and he definitely did not want to be interrupted by the Qing people. It's just that the stigma of such peace negotiations, how can the Emperor Taishang bear the burden of the saint? Naturally, Taishang wants to take action personally to relieve the saint's worries! ”
After speaking, Xie Sheng and Wei Zaode looked down from the stage. As soon as the two of them finished speaking, they saw several people stand up and speak loudly.
"The love of the heavenly family is deep, it really touches the ministers......"
"Killing hurts people, and it's better to have less of these kinds of things."
"Yes is the pole is the pole ......"
Qiu Yu's heart sank: "However, this is peace!" ”
He kept a straight face and stared at everyone present. The hot air that had just been stirred up by a few people suddenly became a little colder, and more people were even more angry, if it weren't for Xie Sheng and Wei Zaode being present, they would have been scolded.
You must know that the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty trained the Son of Heaven to guard the country, and the king died in Sheji. As a human minister, how can he be weak on such a major issue of right and wrong?
Seeing that it was not good, someone immediately took the case.
It's just that the case was not provoked by angry denunciation.
"Ladies and gentlemen! The so-called Son of Heaven guards the country, the king dies, who is the one who dies, who is the guard? Since the person who should be guarding is no longer there, the person who can defend now should be allowed to stand up! Xie Sheng stood up, patted the table, looked around at everyone, and said agitatedly: "As long as the danger of the Jingshi is solved this time and the Emperor Taishang is helped to handle this matter, everyone here can make great contributions!" ”
"Great achievement...... Restoration......" Wei Zaode whispered, his tone as if it were nothing.
The two of them spoke, and the room was uncontrollably buzzing.
Listening to these words, everyone couldn't help but talk about it to soothe such a shocking emotion.
It's not that this kind of thing hasn't happened in Daming. How did the Jingshi change the two emperors after the change of Tumubao, who knows here?
After all, the Emperor and the Emperor are different, and the psychology of the Emperor who lives in the Forbidden City is the source of everyone's speculation. But such topics are forbidden in everyone's heart, and only those who are sure of reliability will talk about it in front of them.
And now, Wei Zaode and Xie Sheng have thrown out this taboo topic. Not only that, but he also threw out such a taboo thing without estimation, which suddenly caused turmoil in the hearts of countless people.
The merit of regaining oneself means a chance to turn over.
This is a strong temptation for people who are frustrated in the Jingshi.
Even, listening to Xie Sheng's bewitching words, Qiu Yu was moved for a moment.
You must know that if the Emperor Taishang is reinstated, then these people are all from the dragon's work. How big is the function during the period, and who is not tempted? At the very least, there is certainly hope for joining the cabinet as a Zaifu.
But in an instant, a thought arose in Qiu Yu's heart: But all this is to negotiate peace with Jiannu in exchange!
Should you really do it by using the Tartars to consolidate your power?
Qiu Yu looked at the fanatical group of people, a little confused.
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"This is the virtue of the officials of the Ming Kingdom!" With a letter in his hand, Dordor threw it on the table, causing a burst of laughter.
Inside the tent, all the generals of the Qing army were standing.
The composition of the Qing army was as complex as ever, and under the Eight Banners system, there were both Jurchens and Mongols and Han Chinese. The most honorable is still the general of the Manchurian Eight Banners Army, but the difference is that the second status of the Mongols has quietly changed, and the status of the Eight Banners of the Han Army is slightly higher than before.
Perhaps, this is because there are many Han troops on this road, and after defeating the second regiment of Chen Yongfu in Jizhen.
Bayin, who was present, thought about it in his heart and pressed down on this thought, but before he could open his mouth, he saw many Han generals in the room shouting loudly.
Kong Youde said in a loud voice: "The last general congratulates Prince Yu." The city is so eager to negotiate peace, which is enough to show that the people's hearts are turned against each other, and it shows that this is an opportunity to defeat! In my opinion, the opportunity to enter the capital division in this battle is enough! ”
"The last general congratulates Prince Yu!" Geng Zhongming was a little unable to speak, and shouted excitedly with a nervous face: "In this battle, the last general is willing to fight for the first battle of the city!" ”
"The last general is also not afraid of fighting to the death, and he has made this miraculous feat for Prince Yu!" Shang Kexi followed.
Hearing this, Bayin was anxious: "You Han people are capable, but my Mongolians can't?" Prince Yu, in this battle, I will also go to the Mongolian Eight Banners! ”
Behind him, many Mongolian generals followed and shouted: "I'm on it too!" ”
Duoduo looked at the excitement of the crowd, smiled and waved his hands, rarely did not get angry because the military tent was a little chaotic, and said: "There are military merits, and there are many opportunities for meritorious service." But take the capital ......"
Thinking of this stubble, Duoduo felt a little depressed in his heart.
The strategic purpose of this battle is very different.
In nature, it is by no means the time in history that Dolgon entered the Central Plains. Since Abatai was defeated by Zhu Cihong, and the capital of the Qing Kingdom was served by Zhu Cihong, the gap between the Qing State at this time and the Qing State in history is huge.
First of all, morale is different. After several major wars, the Jurchen man's invincibility has quietly dissipated, and no one mentions it anymore. The fact that the Ming army was strong enough to rival the Jurchen soldiers was confirmed in the victories of the Ming army again and again.
The second is combat effectiveness. The Qing army was not good at siege warfare, and the Qing army was only good at field battles and short on sieges. Whether it is Jinzhou City or Ningyuan City, it has always been the case. Even if the second regiment of Chen Yongfu's division in Jizhen was disabled in the field battle, the Qing army did not have enough confidence to break through Jizhen.
Finally, and most decisively, it is the strategic purpose. Everyone knows the first two, and Duoduo will not take it out to shorten his morale. The latter is different.
"But it is not necessary." Duoduo said: "The regent wants me to conquer the world and occupy the world." Even if you pay the price to break through the Jingshi in front of you, all you get is an empty Ming State treasury. The most important thing is not to let the Shun army be broken by the Ming army! It is the right way to let this Ming continue in the midst of civil strife forever. ”
The huge Ming Kingdom is something that is extremely feared by small countries outside Cyprus.
Whether Jiannu's military superiority over the past 20 years or so can continue to lead is something that no one has confidence in. It's like the sudden appearance of a Ming prince now, which makes all these signs fall apart.
Therefore, it was inevitable for Dordor to loot and replenish his military resources along the way. But it would be inappropriate to hastily attack the Beijing Division, but let Zhu Cihong destroy the inner gang.
In case Zhu Cihong completely moved south and fought a protracted war, the Qing Kingdom would not be able to bear it.
At this moment, a Han man coughed lightly, attracting everyone's attention.
Duoduo's eyes flashed, and he was looking forward to it: "Hong Weng must have a high idea." ”
It turned out that this person was Hong Chengchou who surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.
Everyone looked over, and when they saw that it was Hong Chengchou, their eyes suddenly changed. There is appreciation, there is contempt, and there is expectation.
Hong Chengchou was dressed in a simple and light blue robe, and when he saw everyone looking at him, he said leisurely: "This time, it's not just about peace. In the Ming Kingdom, no courtier who can negotiate peace can make a decision. The Son of Heaven guarding the country means that if you want to negotiate peace, only the Son of Heaven can. Note the era name on it...... Today, where is there any seventeen years of Chongzhen? It can be seen that the Ming Kingdom is also in civil strife. If Chongzhen can be restored to power, the powerful prince will be wiped out. Then I will be stable and stable! ”
"Is Chongzhen meeting and?" Wu Sangui couldn't help but feel surprised when he heard this.
"It's an open secret." Hong Chengchou smiled faintly.
"Hahaha, this king understands." Duoduo laughed: "Let the Ming Kingdom negotiate peace with me in the Qing Dynasty, and reward gold and silver as tribute every year, this is the strategy to seize the world." It is also the regent before leaving, repeatedly explaining the affairs of this king! ”
What are you kidding, after the Jingshi is defeated, what if Zhu Cihong doesn't come?
When Zhu Cihong attacked Shengjing, he actually thought the same way, in order to besiege Wei and save Zhao.
For Duoduo, the most important thing was to plunge the Ming Kingdom into ongoing civil strife.
Otherwise, why did the Qing State raise troops repeatedly, starting from Shanhaiguan in the east and attacking together in the three towns of Xuanfu Datong in the west?
Of course, Duoduo didn't want to think about whether he could defeat the Jingshi. The city has high walls and thick walls, and the fortifications are stronger than once.
After listening to Duoduo's explanation, everyone immediately praised one after another in their hearts: "Sure enough, the regent and Prince Yu are thoughtful!" ”
"With such a thoughtful consideration, the last general is really hard to beat......" Geng Zhongming listened to it for a long time, and was stunned, but when he saw Duoduo open his mouth, he immediately patted his ass.
Shang Kexi and Kong Youde scrambled and said: "Prince Yu is really insightful! ”
"Hahaha...... It's all less sycophant! Duoduo squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Send someone to bring the news in first, this king, right here...... Sit back and wait! ”
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Inside the city, clouds gathered.
A large number of people who were active in the shadows began to take advantage of this siege to surge.
Time slipped on June 29, 276 of the Ming Dynasty.
On this day, Li Banghua, who was in charge of presiding over the important affairs of the Beijing Division, unexpectedly announced the convening of a grand court meeting.
Even Xie Sheng, who only had a false position, was able to enter with the same official document as Wei Zaode. Both of them were beaming, and the results of these few days seemed to make them quite satisfied, and when the court meeting was held, the two were in good spirits and walked into the Forbidden City.
This time, there were a lot of people coming to the court, and when the two people with deep seniority came in, they greeted each other all the way. It seems that because there is no relationship between the Son of Heaven and the ongoing imperial history, he is not too concerned about rectifying the continuous imperial history, and the court meeting is messy, until Yang Wenyue of the Privy Council comes, it is slightly better.
Yang Wenyue came, did not speak in a hurry, but sat down on a chair, closed his eyes and pondered.
It was an open-air meeting with several tables on it, each with cups and pots of tea. Behind the table are the Taishi chairs.
In the square, there are rows and rows of small benches.
The whole scene of the meeting looked particularly shabby, but for the officials who were used to standing, they were very comfortable.
You know, their predecessors have been standing for hundreds of years. Being able to sit at the court meeting is an almost unimaginable benefit for officials.
"Ahem...... Look, are you all here? Yang Wenyue sent away the people around him.
Just when Yang Wenyue wanted to continue to sleep and rest, he suddenly saw a person striding from the crowd, and countless people around him followed.
As if snowballing, these people are more and more and more, and they have become a group that cannot be ignored.
First, it was Xie Sheng and Wei Zaode.
At this time, an official sitting on a bench shouted: "They want to force the palace to negotiate peace!" ”
Whoa......
Throughout the square, the sound exploded in vain. There was an uproar, and everyone looked sideways, staring at the crowd.
Xie Sheng coldly glanced at the man who had solved the mystery, and suddenly found that it was Qiu Yu, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites.
"Qiu Yu, after today, you will regret it!" After Xie Sheng finished speaking, he nodded fiercely at Wei Zaode.
Wei Zaode strode forward, rushed over separately to block their privy councillors, and said, "This official wants to welcome the emperor in person today, and it is not your turn to be presumptuous!" ”
"Taishang?" Yang Wenyue couldn't help but exclaim.
"The Emperor!" Xie Sheng glanced over and looked behind Yang Wenyue.
Sure enough, Zhu Youzhen walked out with a complicated gaze. Behind him, Wang Chengen only followed. Obviously, Zhu Youzhen was not very restrained in the palace.
Seeing Zhu Youzhen come out, Xie Sheng and Wei Zaode were all excited. The formation behind him is even more vast.
Yang Wenyue stared at it, and he realized that things were complicated. Instead, when Yang Wenyue thought of what he had seen and heard that night, and thought of Li Banghua, who had not yet arrived, his heart pressed hard.
"The best time has just begun!" (To be continued.) )