Within an hour, Zhang Shize ran back to Xiyuan out of breath.

Behind him were more than 20 people, all of whom were descendants of distinguished nobles, many of whom Zhu Youjian knew, such as Xu Yuanzhen, the eldest son of Dingguo Gong, Liu Shaozong, the eldest son of Anyuan Hou, Li Guoji, the eldest son of Xiangcheng Bo, etc.

Together with the time on the road, Zhang Shize found so many people in less than an hour, which really made Zhu Youjian look at him with admiration.

"Your Majesty, time is too short, I can only find so much." Zhang Shize was still very humble.

Zhu Youjian smiled and nodded in recognition.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!" All the distinguished disciples knelt down and saluted.

"No courtesy." Zhu Youjian waved his hand, "Do you know what I asked you to do?"

"I heard from Brother Shize on the way that His Majesty wants to set up a imperial guard in Xiyuan." Xu Yuanzhen, the eldest son of Duke Dingguo, replied with a smile as he was familiar with Zhu Youjian in the past.

In Xu Yuanzhen's view, this was just an excuse for Zhu Youjian to play with the familiar nobles because he was too bored to go to court. Forming a new army of imperial guards? What does a seventeen-year-old emperor know about military training?

However, since Zhu Youjian summoned him, he naturally had to come over in a hurry. After all, he would have to rely on the emperor to protect him in the years to come. If the emperor is happy to serve, his life will naturally be much easier in the future.

Looking at Xu Yuanzhen's expression, and looking at the smiling faces of the other honorable disciples, Zhu Youjian didn't know what they were thinking. Huh, you all think I'm joking, right? You'll see something interesting later.

"That's right. I want to form a new army of imperial guards." Chongzhen said, "Slavery is rampant. Our Ming Dynasty's border is unrest. Most of Liaodong has been lost. The border army is too weak to recover. Therefore, I want to organize and train a new army of imperial guards.

When the new army is fully trained, I will personally march outside the customs and fight to the death with Jiannu!

You all, you are all noble sons. In the past, your ancestors made great military exploits for our Ming Dynasty. Now is the time to employ people. Are you willing to inherit the aspirations of your ancestors, train with me, and continue to fight for the Ming Dynasty?"

"I am willing!"

"I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"His Majesty, I will hit any minister you point at!"

Everyone shouted one after another, patting their chests to show their loyalty.

Since the emperor wants to play a war game, naturally he should accompany the emperor to have a good time!

"This is what you said, I remember it!" Zhu Youjian said solemnly, "From now on, you are the new recruits of our Xiyuan Guards. From now on, everything will be done in accordance with military orders. My words are military orders,

If there is any violation, the lighter punishment will be a military club, and the worst punishment will be beheading!"

At this moment, Cao Huachun came to Zhu Youjian's ear and whispered: "Your Majesty, the factory owner Wei Zhongxian is waiting outside Xiyuan."

Zhu Youjian was stunned for a moment, why is Wei Zhongxian here? Is it because he expelled the Hakka family and wanted to ask for an explanation from him? Zhu Youjian sneered.

"Announce him to come in."

Wei Zhongxian was quickly brought to Zhu Youjian, where he knelt down and kowtowed: "Old slave, I kowtow to Your Majesty."

Zhu Youjian said calmly: "Get up."

Wei Zhongxian glanced at the noble disciples who were lining up, and asked with a flattering smile on his face: "I heard that Your Majesty is going to train the Imperial Guard, can you count me as an old slave?"

"Why, Mr. Factory, do you also want to participate?" Zhu Youjian said with a half-smile.

He just expelled the Hakka family in the morning, and Wei Zhongxian rushed to him. Is it to open his eyes to the Hakka family? Or has he guessed the real purpose of summoning these noble disciples? No, it is impossible, let alone Wei Zhongxian, this

No one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty could have guessed what I was thinking! As for the fact that he had just revealed his idea of ​​training the imperial guards, Wei Zhongxian knew about it, and Zhu Youjian was not surprised.

Wei Zhongxian smiled and said: "Your Majesty wants to train new soldiers to conquer the slaves, and the old slaves are willing to lead horses and put stirrups for Your Majesty."

When discussing matters with his men in the morning, Cui Chengxiu suggested that Wei Zhongxian should stay close to the emperor as much as possible in order to win the favor of the new emperor and maintain the eunuch's status.

The news that Zhu Youjian wanted to train troops in Xiyuan was quickly reported to the Supervisor of Ceremonies. In the eyes of everyone, Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian's training of troops was just like Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxue's carpentry work. It was just for fun.

Emperor Tianqi's carpentry work was his real hobby. Was Emperor Chongzhen's military training just a whim?

But no matter what, for Wei Zhongxian, this was a rare opportunity to please the emperor. As long as he was comfortable serving the emperor, everything would naturally be as before.

The Hakka family has been expelled from the palace and has no hope at all, so they can only rely on themselves. But when it comes to serving the emperor, who in the world can compare with our father?

Zhu Youjian immediately understood that Wei Zhongxian was afraid that he regarded himself as the emperor's brother Tianqi, and regarded himself as recruiting a group of dandy nobles to train soldiers as if his brother was doing carpentry work, so Baba hoped to participate. Fortunately, his new

Flattery in front of the emperor.

After thinking clearly about Wei Zhongxian's purpose, Zhu Youjian felt happy. Since this eunuch was so impatient, let him "enjoy" it.

He thought about taking the opportunity to torture Wei Zhongxian, but said: "Forget it, military training is not a joke. After all, the factory owner is old and cannot compete with young people like them. If he gets tired after a while, come here anyway

Trouble."

Seeing that the emperor didn't want to play with him, Wei Zhongxian felt anxious and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I'm in good health, no worse than a good young man."

As he spoke, Wei Zhongxian patted his chest hard, making a clattering sound.

"Since you, Mr. Factory, insist on participating, then I'll count you as one and join the ranks. It's just that you keep saying ugly things. As long as you join, you have to obey orders and violators will be severely punished." Chongzhen said with a smile.

If you are happy with me, you can be the same as before. I am not the emperor's brother Tianqi!

"My honor is your order." Seeing that the emperor finally agreed to let him join, Wei Zhongxian was overjoyed and ran into the queue of nobles and stood next to Zhang Shize.

Zhang Shize turned his head and glanced at Wei Zhongxian, with a smile on his face: "Mr. Factory."

Wei Zhongxian just nodded slightly. If his father, the British father, were here, Wei Zhongxian would still smile, but Zhang Shize is just a stupid kid.

"Be quiet!" Zhu Youjian shouted sharply, "Now, you are my new guards. From now on, you will be in the battle formation here, and everything must be obeyed by military orders."

The noble disciples quickly shut their mouths and listened quietly to the emperor's words. They also eagerly wanted to know how the emperor "trained" them.

Shall we form two teams to play fighting games with knives and sticks, or compete with each other in a game of catch? Then we must perform well and try to show off in front of the emperor.

At this moment, even Wei Zhongxian's face showed a look of expectation. Although he was over sixty years old, he was tall and strong, no worse than a good boy.
Chapter completed!