"Okay, okay! Yang Aiqing, you are indeed the pillar of our Ming Dynasty! Haha, hahaha!"
"Liu Ruyi, yes, you are also very good! You have lived up to my great love for you!"
"Huh! Zuo Liangyu! I think you have done something good this time, and I don't want to bother with you anymore about those bad things in the past!"
"Fang Kongmei, as fierce as a tiger, Li Guoan..."
Capital, Forbidden City.
Emperor Chongzhen has received Yang Sichang's battle report, but every time he sees a name, he has to comment on it personally and express his true feelings.
Emperor Chongzhen couldn't remember exactly how long it had been before he finally received the first report of a large-scale annihilation of the refugee army. In addition, two years ago, Liu Ruyi defeated the Qing army in Pinggu City. In less than half a year, he had two major victories in succession.
, resisting the Eastern slaves in the north and suppressing the refugee army in the south, this made Emperor Chongzhen's whole energy and spirit rise!
He no longer looked as worried now, and a strong sense of confidence appeared on his face again.
People feel refreshed when happy events happen!
Even Emperor Chongzhen suddenly remembered that he had not seen Concubine Tian for a long time. His grain fields were dry, and it was time to cultivate them!
But Emperor Chongzhen had just recruited a young eunuch to pass the news when he saw Empress Zhou and Princess Zhu Ainao of Changping walking into the imperial study with a smile on their face.
"Your Majesty, what's going on? Are you so happy today?" Queen Zhou asked with a smile.
These days, Emperor Chongzhen has been diligent in political affairs. Although he did not stay overnight in Queen Zhou's Kunning Palace, he did not go to the palaces of Concubine Tian and Concubine Yuan. This made Queen Zhou feel a lot more balanced!
"Haha! It's the queen!" Emperor Chongzhen was startled, and quickly put on a smile and said with a smile: "It's so late, why are you and Juan'er here?"
Empress Zhou smiled but said nothing. Zhu Aolao quickly picked up the millet porridge and said: "Father, have you forgotten? It's time to drink porridge again!"
When Emperor Chongzhen looked at the sky, he couldn't help but patted his head, "Hey! Queen, look at my brain, I'm so busy, what time is it now!"
Empress Zhou smiled hurriedly and said: "Your Majesty, it's almost time for dinner! By the way, Your Majesty, you haven't said anything yet? What happy event has happened? Can you laugh so hard here?"
Only then did Emperor Chongzhen remember Yang Sichang's report, and hurriedly laughed and explained: "Haha! Mr. Yang Ge defeated the main force of the Xian thieves in Agate Mountain, Sichuan! He defeated one hundred thousand of the Xian thieves. Although he could not capture the Xian thieves alive,
But this time, I am afraid that his vitality was completely damaged! Oh! By the way! And Liu Ruyi! He first captured Cao Cao and Luo Rucai alive, and then subdued the 'Guo Tianxing' Hui Dengxiang, Huguang, Sichuan,
The refugee army has basically been eliminated! Queen, tell me, should I be happy?"
Queen Zhou was also shocked. She really didn't expect that in just these few months, Liu Ruyi would make such a great contribution!
However, thinking of that man's 'cold face' and his strong chest, Queen Zhou couldn't help but feel a little hot. She smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this is a great event! If this continues like this, my ministers and generals will
Take your life, my Ming Dynasty, ZTE is waiting for you!"
"That's right!" Emperor Chongzhen nodded with deep satisfaction, "Civil officials are not greedy for money, and military generals are not afraid of death! So what does it mean to just build slaves? But to be honest, this Liu Ruyi really has some abilities, Queen
, tell me, he has made such great achievements this time, how should I reward him?"
Empress Zhou was startled, and quickly looked at Zhu Aona who was standing aside, only to find that Zhu Aela was blinking her big eyes, as if she was thinking about the war that her father had said.
"Hey! What a pity! I heard that Liu Ruyi is already married. If not..." Emperor Chongzhen touched Zhu Yu's little head lovingly.
"Haha, Your Majesty, it doesn't matter if you have a wife. Just let him divorce and marry you again! Can he refuse, the majestic consort?" Empress Zhou laughed, if she could recruit Liu Ruyi as her consort, then~
~, when she wants to see Liu Ruyi in the future, is that not just a matter of words?
Emperor Chongzhen nodded, but then immediately shook his head, "The queen is right, but she is also wrong! I have talked with him several times in detail about Liu Ruyi, so I know a little bit about him! This man is affectionate and righteous.
He is truly a rare and good man! What a pity! What will happen depends on my precious daughter’s opinion! If Nuo’er is not willing, don’t mention this matter again!”
Hearing this, Zhu Ainao suddenly knelt down on the ground and said firmly: "Father, the emperor, mother, the queen, I am willing to marry that Liu Ruyi!"
Emperor Chongzhen and Empress Zhou were both stunned. They did not expect that Zhu Aona, who was usually as weak as water, would be so determined.
Emperor Chongzhen said hurriedly: "Nao'er, have you thought clearly? You and Liu Ruyi have only met once or twice. What's more, he is nearly ten years older than you. You..."
"Father, to Juan'er, none of this is important! I heard from my father that Liu Ruyi is a man who is good at conquering and fighting, and he is a pillar of our Ming Dynasty! If I trade Juan'er for my father, I can exchange him for a man who is good at conquering and fighting.
I am a fierce general, I am completely willing to do this!" Zhu Auao knelt on the ground and said firmly.
When Empress Zhou saw this, she just wanted to respond.
But Emperor Chongzhen shook his head violently and slapped his forehead hard, "娖儿, get up quickly! Stop talking nonsense! How old are you? How could my father delay your life for his own selfish interests?"
Lifelong happiness? Don’t mention this matter again! Father will definitely choose a young and promising husband for you!"
"Father..."
Zhu Yuyao still wanted to speak, but she saw her father turning around and quietly wiping away her tears. She quickly hugged her father's arm tightly and did not dare to say another word.
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After a long time, Queen Zhou finally said: "Hey! Your Majesty, it's a good thing, why do you have to suffer so much? Come on, let's not talk about this anymore! Then Liu Ruyi has merit, let's reward him! However, he is still young,
There is no need for the emperor to promote him anymore. I think he has just gotten married, so the emperor might as well start with his wife..."
Emperor Chongzhen was stunned for a moment, and then he couldn't help but be overjoyed, "Queen, you, you are really my son-in-law! Why didn't I think of that? I will leave this matter to you!"
"Your Majesty, what are you talking about? What kind of ovary?" Empress Zhou gave Emperor Chongzhen an angry look, but there was a hint of cunning charm in her eyes...
Liu Ruyi's tribe has been resting here for nearly ten days, and the properties obtained by the thieves' tribes have been basically divided among the generals. At this point, for Liu Ruyi, this war is over!
Although there are still several small and medium-sized refugee armies in the northwest of Huguang, at the junction of southern Shaanxi and Henan, this is basically a matter within the scope of the local garrison, and Liu Ruyi cannot be embarrassed.
Go and steal other people's credit.
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In Yang Sichang's tent, Liu Ruyi came specially to say goodbye.
"Ruyi, I really want to thank you this time! Speaking of which, up to now, I still owe you a lot!" Yang Sichang held Liu Ruyi's hand with some emotion and said Chun Chun.
"Mr. Ge, please don't say that! Speaking of which, Xian Thief was not able to be killed! Ruyi also has a big responsibility! However, after this battle, Xian Thief's vitality has been seriously damaged. Three or two years later,
There is no way he will be able to catch his breath! If Mr. Ge is in need, he can call upon his subordinates at any time!" Liu Ruyi said respectfully.
In fact, Liu Ruyi also has to bear some responsibility for the Xian thief running away this time!
After all, Liu Ruyi did not fight to the death when attacking Xian Thief, otherwise, he would not be able to slip away from Zuo Liangyu so easily now!
But now that things have happened, it’s useless to say anything!
After all, Liu Ruyi now has a big family and a big business. If he is not completely sure, he will never fight with the traitor!
He is no longer alone now. Behind him, there are countless people who rely on his breath to live their lives!
Therefore, Liu Ruyi can no longer be as free and easy as before.
Yang Sichang also understands Liu Ruyi's difficulties. After all, at present, there are really few generals who can do their best to Liu Ruyi and truly obey his command!
The mediocre have no talent, the talented are domineering!
This is already a strange circle that the military generals of the Ming Dynasty cannot avoid!
"As you wish, haha, there is no need for us to say such lies! What a pity! My health is not good anymore, otherwise, I will definitely recruit you as my student and teach you personally!" Yang Sichang said with a smile.
Liu Ruyi was also a little moved. Although this veteran minister had some of the bad habits of a literati, his heart was really for the Ming Dynasty!
"Mr. Ge, your teachings will always be remembered in Ruyi's heart! It's getting late, and Ruyi has to say goodbye! If Mr. Ge comes to Shandong next time, Ruyi will sweep up the bed to welcome you!"
"Well! Ruyi, take care along the way!" Yang Sichang patted Liu Ruyi's shoulder hard and turned his head gently to prevent Liu Ruyi from seeing his tears fall!
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Liu Ruyi did not choose to enter Shaanxi from Sichuan, but chose to return to Wushan via the original route, preparing to rush to Jiangnan by water.
Because Liu Ruyi has already received news that more than a hundred merchant ships purchased from the southern coast, funded by Huaxia Shenzhou Ocean Trading Company, have encountered some troubles in Nanjing!
The cause of the matter was very simple. After all, Zheng Yiguan couldn't hold back and took action!