This time, the heads were sent directly to Tianjin. Firstly, the emperor was impatient, and secondly, there was an inspection by Fang Zheng, the eunuch of the Supervisory Army, thus skipping the inspection by Jiliao Supervisor Yamen.
In addition to more than 8,000 heads, there were also many captured flags, carriages, tattered armor and weapons, which showed the court and the people the intensity of the Nanguan War.
Emperor Chongzhen sat on the throne in the middle of the main tower of the Meridian Gate. There were yellow covers under the eaves, and ceremonial guards such as halogen books and treasure elephants were placed at the bottom of the Meridian Gate Tower, arranging on both sides until Tiananmen Gate.
In front of the Meridian Gate, princes, ministers, and civil and military officials stood in groups. In the distance, the forbidden army's swords and guns were shining, and their armor was bright. People in the capital were crowded to watch the grand prisoner presentation ceremony.
Looking at the piles of human heads, the blood-stained flags, swords, guns, armor, and broken carriages, and listening to the Han general reporting the numbers, the young emperor could not help but feel his heart shuddering and feel the blood in his head.
Jiannu was nothing more than that. It was my wise warriors and soldiers who fought with their lives to achieve results that surpassed those of my grandfather, father and brother.
The pacification of Liaodong must be completed in my hands. Any rebels who dare to rebel against the imperial court will be wiped out and killed.
Not only the Jian slaves, but also those rebels in the northwest, Gao Yingxiang, Wang Jiayin, Wang Ziyong... will all meet the same fate.
This great victory comes at the right time, and it will shock Xiaoxiao to see who dares to act like a clown and rebel.
Downstairs of the Meridian Gate, officials from the Ministry of War led the imperial guards to bring in the captives, not many, only about thirty, and kneel them on the ground one by one.
"Present prisoners!" the Minister of War announced loudly.
Immediately, the drum music was loud and the salutes were roaring. All the officials stood in awe to celebrate the victory.
Chongzhen slowly stood up from the throne and solemnly issued the decree, "Take it down and punish it with the canon."
"Take it down and punish it with canonical punishment!" Hundreds of Han generals loudly repeated the emperor's imperial edict.
The onlookers made even louder noises and talked excitedly. Finally, they could see people beheaded at Caishikou again, and so many slave dogs were beheaded.
This is the Supreme Being who rules over the world and can decide life and death with a single word. This is the Emperor who has billions of subjects. Chongzhen pretended to look deeply below, his body straight and his heart surging.
The grand prisoner presentation ceremony is over, and the hot spot has shifted to Caishikou. Beheading is a lively, exciting thing that can be discussed for a long time.
Chongzhen was so excited that he issued another "Pingnu Edict" to inform the world. The edict solemnly wrote: "In the Ming Dynasty, benevolence and kindness are great, righteousness and martial arts are vigorous, and those who jump from the beam will be killed no matter how strong they are..."
Although it was an imperial edict, it was for everyone in the world to see, especially the rebels who were causing trouble in the northwest.
Are you as fierce as the slave builders? Do you have as many slave builders as you are? A group of clowns will quickly chop off all your heads in return for this king and that king, and offer them as prisoners again in the capital.
At that time, the flames of peasant uprising had spread throughout Shaanxi and spread to Shanxi, Ningxia and Gansu provinces.
Gao Yingxiang, Wang Ziyong and other rebel leaders took the initiative to follow Wang Jiayin's call and acted together, with more than 20,000 people in total.
Later, Wang Jiayin led his troops to join forces with Wang Ersuo, the earliest general of the uprising army. Their strength increased to more than 50,000, and they became increasingly active in Shaanxi and Shanxi.
Although the peasant uprising had the potential to start a prairie fire, Chongzhen was upset and angry, but he did not regard it as a serious problem.
It's very simple. The first group of hungry people who took up sticks and hoes in the uprising did not have much fighting ability. They were called a rabble, which is not an exaggeration.
Regardless of what Chongzhen thought, whether he was excited or full of confidence to exterminate the slaves and put an end to the rebellion, the people of the capital were immersed in the joy of the victory, including He Guizhong.
Back at the restaurant, He Guizhong wrote a notice board and loudly ordered the waiter: "Hang out, drinks are half price today to celebrate the victory of Nanguan. By the way, buy some firecrackers and set them off."
"Okay!" This guy was sent by Dongjiang Town. He was as happy as He Guizhong. He responded loudly and hung the sign outside the store.
It's a pity that Lao Ma, Lao Li and the others are not here, so I can't have a drink with them and just get drunk.
He Guizhong felt very regretful. He held a wine glass, which was just peanuts, and sat at the counter to drink by himself, missing his comrades and brothers in Dongjiang Town.
The crackling sound of firecrackers rang outside. He Guizhong listened with blurred eyes, like the firing of muskets. It sounded really pleasant to the ears.
The wine glass that was put down was filled up, and it was Cui Er who came over very discerningly to please Boss He.
He Guizhong nodded, smiled and asked, "Do you know what the happy event is?"
Cui'er quickly replied: "It was the great victory at Nanguan in Jinzhou. Thousands of Buddhist slaves were killed."
He Guizhong took a sip of wine and said: "It will not take a few years for the slaves to be wiped out in Pingliao. By then, you and Xiaolong will be able to return to your hometown!"
Cui'er blinked her eyes and said without any emotion: "My hometown in Liaodong, what can I do when I go back?"
He Guizhong looked at Cui'er, pondered for a moment, and said, "If you can divide the fields for farming, you siblings don't have to look at other people's faces and work for others."
Cui'er smiled and said, "It's a blessing to work for you here. We don't dare to think about dividing the land."
He Guizhong chuckled and said, "Go and do your business, I don't need you to wait on me."
Cui'er responded and walked away with a big rag. This girl has an eye for work and is never idle. Xiaolong is also very diligent and helps every step. The clerks in the store like this sensible person.
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It is hoped that the pacification of Liao and the extermination of the barbarians can be achieved as soon as possible, so that the people of Liao who have left their homes will not completely forget the black land that gave birth to them.
He Guizhong's expression darkened for a moment, but then he became excited again.
Beheading eight thousand people at a time, even if they only fight one battle a year, how long can the Jianlu people last?
Of course, this is a bit too idealistic, but He Guizhong likes to think this way. It makes him feel that the future is brighter and closer to him.
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Ningyuan, Jiliao Governor's Yamen.
Yuan Chonghuan knew a little bit about the situation in the capital, not all from the imperial newspaper. He had friends in the imperial court and dispatched spies.
"With this great victory, public opinion is belittling you, even slandering me, saying that you are wasting your time and money, saying that Liao Town has millions of silver, but can only shrink into a fortified city, even worse than the Dongjiang Army, which is short of food and pay."
"There are also rumors that Jinzhou, Dalinghe and other cities are of no use at all. The slaves who built them abandoned them like worn-out shoes, but your Excellency regards them as treasures. Talking about recovering them is just to take over the ruined cities and use them to ask for money and food from the court. It's fat.
The head of the Liaoxi Army."
Yuan Chonghuan put down the document and said calmly: "Before I came to Liaoxi, I made it clear to Banzai that there will inevitably be slander and slander. Banzai has no doubts about the people he employs, so I don't have to be too worried and afraid."
Zhu Youjian indeed had such a guarantee, and on the advice of the great scholar Liu Hongxun and others, he took back the Shangfang Sword of Mangui, the king's minister, and gave it to Yuan Chonghuan to show his trust.
"Everyone's mouth is shining brightly, so you must be on your guard!" Xu Fuzou reminded anxiously, "Even if Wanzai employs people without any doubt, the public opinion in the court is also unfavorable to you."
Yuan Chonghuan frowned and said: "I also know about this matter. You go down and wait for me to think about it deeply."
The great victory at Nanguan not only made Dongjiang Town famous, but also made the emperor and the people see the bright future of pacifying Liao and annihilating the captives, and the main battle became popular.
You should know that when Yuan Chonghuan boasted to Chongzhen about his five-year plan to pacify Liao Dynasty, Chongzhen did not object to the peacemaking strategy.
Of course, Chongzhen did not really want to negotiate for peace. He told Yuan Chonghuan, "I think the peace strategy is just a tactic, not a long-term strategy. Our army will temporarily hold tight and regain its strength, and wait to fight with it later."
But now, Chongzhen issued the "Pingnu Edict", and his tough attitude has become clear. "The Manchu women must be killed for their crimes. We should aim at revenge and must uproot them to be able to forgive..."
The emperor's attitude changed, and the trend in the court also changed accordingly. Who dares to talk about peace lightly? This is a big deal and a matter of principle.
In other words, it is no longer feasible for Yuan Chonghuan to exchange letters with Jiannu in the name of strategy. Let alone negotiating a peace, there is no way.
It can be said that Dongjiang Town, or Mao Wenlong, blocked the only way out for Governor Yuan's "Five Years of Ping Liao".
Governor Yuan is also worried. He is more worried than before. He brags to death. I wonder if he will regret his arrogance later.
Is there any other way now? Will Yuan Chonghuan rely on Dongjiang Town, which seems to be very capable, to complete the plan to ping Liao?
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Golden State Acropolis.
Mao Wenlong received Chen Jisheng's letter. After reading it, he stroked his beard and fell into thinking.
The handwritten letter sent by Yuan Chonghuan stated that ten ships of supplies would be distributed, and he would also reward the officers and soldiers of the Dongjiang Army with a thousand pieces of gold, as well as pigs, sheep, wine, noodles and other gifts.
Chen Jisheng reported to him in his letter that all food, wine, meat and other goods had arrived at Port Arthur.
What surprised Mao Wenlong was nothing else but the amount of food shipped.
When Dengzhou was responsible for transferring grain and wages, every time 100,000 yuan was transported, only 60,000 to 70,000 yuan was delivered. This was why Mao Wenlong repeatedly complained to the court.
Later, Superintendent Yuan reported that the imperial court should change the transfer of grain and wages from Dengzhou to Ningyuan, which made Mao Wenlong very worried.
Because, according to Dengzhou’s floating-to-flood ratio, if you leave from Juehua, it is likely to be completely flooded, and the particles will not be transported to Dongjiang Town.
Now, the grain has arrived without any drift, which made Mao Wenlong couldn't help but think about it.
Could it be that Yuan Chonghuan changed his tune, settled the old feud with himself, vigorously supported Dongjiang Town, and worked together with Liao Town to attack the rebels?
"As a courtesy, I will go to Ningyuan to pay my respects." Mao Wenlong pondered, but still hesitated to make a decision.
The master next to him was surnamed Zhao. He had been with Mao Wenlong for many years and had been responsible for correspondence. He was trusted by Mao Wenlong.
Hearing what Mao Wenlong said, Master Zhao quickly bowed and said: "Master, no. Yuan Chonghuan has always had a rift with the commander, but now he is so humble, I am afraid he has ulterior motives. General Guo reminded him again and again before leaving..."
Mao Wenlong waved his hand, interrupted the master's advice, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, I'm not going anywhere."
Shaking his head slightly, Mao Wenlong said in confusion: "Dajing is very courageous, but he is not so wary of Yuan Chonghuan. I am in charge of one side, holding Shang Fang's sword. If Yuan Chonghuan does not follow the imperial edict, how dare he attack me?"
Not handsome?"
Historically, Mao Wenlong had such blind self-confidence that he was tricked in his own territory.
And if we look at the matter of correcting the imperial edict, Yuan Chonghuan is more domineering and uncontrollable than Mao Wenlong, and he is even more devoid of the emperor.
There is also the sale of grain in Gaotaibao. Chongzhen issued edicts several times to stop it, but Yuan Chonghuan repeatedly argued and disobeyed. Isn't this more like a warlord than Mao Wenlong?
The master breathed a sigh of relief and said: "No matter what, as long as this year is over, the commander will have no more troubles and everything will go smoothly."
Mao Wenlong chuckled. He didn't sound ridiculous for such a magician to deceive people, but he was quite moved.
Guo Dajing was really worried about his safety, even though he thought there would never be any danger.
As for delaying this year to eliminate the disaster, Mao Wenlong also knew Guo Dajing's thoughts and quite agreed with it.
Judging from the intelligence collected so far on Jianlu, the occurrence of the Great Famine is unavoidable and will be a severe test for Jianlu.
In other words, the possibility of Jianlu taking a detour to enter the customs is becoming more and more likely.
Once the Jianlu invaders enter the pass, the capital will inevitably be in an unprecedented war. The officers and soldiers from the mainland will be a scumbag against the fierce Jianlu.
It can be deduced from this that the capital was plundered and ravaged, a major event that had not happened in hundreds of years in the Ming Dynasty. It is certain that the court will be shaken, and a group of heads will fall to the ground, and they are responsible for this.
Although Yuan Chonghuan was not responsible for the defense of the Jizhou area, he had no intention of abdicating his responsibility since the slaves entered the pass.
What about the fifth year of Ping Liao? Just one year later, Jianlu was defeated by you and brought to the capital. If you fail to fulfill your trust, you probably won't be able to escape.
"A guy who is going to die next year will definitely involve many people. It's better for me to stay away from him." Mao Wenlong put Chen Jisheng's letter aside and finally made a decision.
Mao Wenlong did believe most of Guo Dajing's guesses and stories. From Chongzhen's various behaviors after he ascended the throne, we can already see his temper and temperament.
When dealing with eunuchs, they will be dismissed or even beheaded regardless of their reasons or merits or demerits.
You must know that some of the eunuchs were capable and good officials. Under the circumstances at that time, without Wei Zhongxian, there was no chance to do anything for the country and the people.
Then there was Ji Mi Yongxin's troop reduction, and after the soldiers mutinied, Chongzhen put the governor Wang Yingzhi, who was on duty, into a prison car and took him to the prison in the capital.
Chongzhen was such an emperor. When he saw that he could save money, he completely ignored the consequences. He did not take responsibility and vented his anger on his ministers when something happened.
Therefore, if Jiannu took a detour to enter the customs, Mao Wenlong would have expected that Dongjiang Town might also be scolded and punished by the emperor.
As for containment, why could Jiannu send out a large army to plunder the capital, and what was Dongjiang Town doing? What was the role of containment with food and salary from the imperial court?
Can Yuan Chonghuan be fine? The emperor fully supports him and provides millions of taels of silver a year. However, something serious happened that shocked the ancestral temple. Will Chongzhen spare him?
Mao Wenlong gave up the idea of going to Ningyuan to pay homage to Yuan Chonghuan, but he still wrote a handwritten letter and sent some gifts to express his gratitude.
History has changed, and Dongjiang Town has not fallen into despair due to the cutoff of food and salary, and the sea ban and blockade. Mao Wenlong also has the confidence to beg Governor Yuan in a low voice.
This batch of food, coupled with the rewards, is not a timely help, but can only be regarded as the icing on the cake.