"Your Majesty wants to see me?" Looking at the messenger in front of him in the big tent, Liu Ruyi couldn't help but frown.
"Yes, yes! General, the emperor said that I have not seen you for many days and miss you very much. Although it is late tonight, the emperor still wants to see you!" The messenger hurriedly kowtowed to Liu Ruyi and said respectfully.
"Haha!" Liu Ruyi smiled slightly, but the expression on his face turned cold.
At this time, all the generals also understood what the messenger meant, and they couldn't help but remained silent and looked carefully in Liu Ruyi's direction.
At this point, although the generals came to visit King Qin in Beijing, in fact, the relationship between the generals and the imperial court was no longer as close as it was a few years ago.
To put it more bluntly, in the fourteen years since entering Chongzhen, almost all generals have expanded their armies, but very few of them have actually reported this to the court.
The imperial court's control over the generals present was no longer what it used to be.
In this world, who doesn’t have a lot of shit under their butt?
Liu Ruyi, as the hussar general of the Shangzhu Kingdom, has become the leader of the generals. At this time, since Emperor Chongzhen has thrown out this secret that everyone knows, the generals can't help but wait for Liu Ruyi's response.
Liu Ruyi's heart was also a little turbulent at this time.
Which song is Emperor Chongzhen going to sing? At this moment, the Qing soldiers are pressing down on the country. Is it possible that he really wants to put the contradiction in the open?
Looking at the nervous but expectant looks of the generals around him, Liu Ruyi understood that today, his attitude would become the benchmark for the generals present tomorrow.
"It's almost dawn, are you sure the emperor wants to see me?" Liu Ruyi played with the wine glass in her hand and stared directly into the eyes of the messenger.
"Yes, yes! General, that's what the emperor means. There is no such thing as an empty word about his humble position!" The messenger could not stand Liu Ruyi's power and hurriedly kowtowed in agreement.
A fierce look flashed in Liu Ruyi's eyes, "That's nonsense! Your Majesty treats me and other generals with great kindness, how can you recruit us into the palace at this moment? How dare you, a little bodyguard, to falsely convey the imperial edict and seduce my king and ministers.
Jealousy is an unpardonable crime! Come here! Drag him down and chop him alive!"
"Yes!" In a moment, seven or eight wolf-like soldiers rushed into the tent, like dragging a dog to death. They knocked the messenger to the ground and dragged him outside the tent.
Go.
"General, you are wrongly accused of holding a lowly position, you are wronged! Your Majesty, that's what the emperor said! You are wronged, you are wronged and you are wronged...ah..."
The messenger had been dragged out of the tent, but his ferocious cry made the generals inside the tent feel nervous.
There was no expression on Liu Ruyi's face.
He naturally knew that what the messenger said was absolutely true, but now that the matter was at this point, how could Liu Ruyi go to the palace again?
Even if Emperor Chongzhen didn't have any ill intentions, Liu Ruyi would never put himself in danger.
Just like the weird wife of Qin Hui in the Southern Song Dynasty said, 'It's easier to tie a tiger than to control it!'
In life, there are certain mistakes that you must never make, because once you make a mistake, you will never have the chance to start over again.
Emperor Chongzhen's seemingly insignificant words, but in the hearts of the generals, it was undoubtedly like a huge shock.
The reason why a king is a king.
What he represents------is the imperial court, justice, justice, and divine superiority.
Although Jiu Qian was a tiger back then, in front of Lord Tianqi, he was just a dog, a dog that could wag its tail and could never be more loyal!
Because he knew that all the rights he had were given by the emperor around him!
Therefore, emperor, this is not just a title, but represents the supreme right!
Throughout the ages, there have been hundreds of emperors. Except for those who were really weak-minded and unable to hold up a wall with mud, the power of the emperors rarely declined.
Because the emperor's power is really too great!
But at this time, the Manchu army was pressing down on the country, and Emperor Chongzhen made such a move. It was obviously an uncontrollable act out of anger.
Isn't this clearly meant to disrupt the morale of the military?
If he interferes like this, the banquet may no longer be able to continue.
But the generals never expected that Liu Ruyi would be so decisive and cut the emperor's messenger alive. They couldn't help but look at Liu Ruyi, waiting for his attitude.
Picking up the wine glass and taking a sip, Liu Ruyi slowly exhaled, stood up, and looked around at the generals.
None of the generals dared to look directly into Liu Ruyi's eyes and lowered their heads one after another.
Liu Ruyi smiled and said calmly: "It's almost dawn, and it's almost time for today's banquet! Brothers, let's disperse now! The Qing army is approaching, and we must do a good job in the defense of our respective subordinates.
, waiting for the imperial court’s orders at any time!”
After Liu Ruyi spoke, all the generals knew what was going on and hurriedly stood up to leave.
Everyone in the Beijing Camp did not expect that today's banquet would encounter such a wonderful drama. After the greetings, they all stood up and left.
Soon, only Yang Guozhu and Wang Pu were left in the big tent.
Wang Pu said with some worry: "Brother Liu, what does the emperor mean by this? If you kill his people like this, I'm afraid he won't let it go, right?"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Wang Pu, but smiled lightly, "The emperor just wants to test my attitude. If I don't kill the messenger, the emperor will definitely do it himself! No matter what, he will die! This is also his life!
You don’t need to worry! Brother Wang, Tongzhou is the frontier of the capital. This time the Manchu and Qing Dynasties are sweeping in, and it’s us who are attacking! I estimate that this battlefield will not reach the capital, and it is very likely that it will be on the land under our feet!
When you go back today, you must order your subordinates to step up the construction of fortifications, and store as much food and grass as possible to prepare for emergencies!"
Wang Pu nodded hurriedly, "Brother Liu, don't worry, our Datong Army will definitely guard the left wing of the Caishi Army and protect the safety of the Caishi Army."
Yang Guozhu couldn't accept Liu Ruyi's attitude for a while, and was speechless for a long time.
Liu Ruyi didn't explain much, patted Yang Guozhu's shoulder, turned and left.
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Although he was hungover all night, Liu Ruyi was extremely clear-headed.
Returning to the Caishi Army camp, Liu Ruyi immediately ordered Huo Lang to step up the construction of defensive offensives, dig deep trenches, and build high earth walls. At the same time, a large amount of grain and grass seized from Prince Fu's Mansion in Luoyang City were also transferred to the Caishi Chamber of Commerce and other three major chambers of commerce.
The mules and carriages rushed non-stop to transport them to the front line of the capital.
Although Emperor Chongzhen was somewhat petty, and the Ming armies were also somewhat contradictory, this battle had to be fought!
Not only must we fight, we must also win!
As long as we can win this final decisive battle, it will definitely be a new world!
In this regard, Liu Ruyi did not dare to slack off at all.
Fortunately, at this time, Liu Ruyi was no longer alone.
Except for the Caishi Army of the headquarters, the Datong Army of Wang Pu, the Shanxi Army of Hu Dawei, the Qin Army of He Renlong, and the Qin Army of Gao Jie, including the headquarters of Shanhaiguan General Ma Ke, they were all attached to Liu Ruyi. Only Liu Ruyi was the leader.
This support also gave Liu Ruyi greater confidence in this battle!
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At this time, Liu Ruyi had already entered a deep dream, but in the palace, Emperor Chongzhen had just received the news that the messenger had been chopped alive by Liu Ruyi, and his face was ashen.
"Liu Ruyi, Liu Ruyi, you are really ruthless! I have underestimated you!" Emperor Chongzhen gritted his teeth, his face gloomy as if water was dripping from his face.
On the side, Wang Chengen did not dare to say anything and stood aside with his head bowed respectfully.
"Daban, tell me, this time, is Liu Ruyi coming to Beijing to serve the king, or is he just showing off for me? Has he ever put me in his eyes? If the Manchu Qing Dynasty is destroyed, then I will be the next one, right?
?" Emperor Chongzhen's tone was as cold as a ghost in the depths of hell.
"Your Majesty, this, this is not possible!" Wang Chengen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said carefully: "The Qing army is pressing down on the border. Since the Duke of Qi has come to serve the king, he must, must not..."
"Hmph~! People's hearts are separated from each other! He Liu Ruyi is so powerful now. Among all the generals of the Ming Dynasty, he is the only one who obeys! Wu Sangui, Zuo Liangyu and others don't listen to me at all! Daban, you say, I am still the emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
What? Why, why is this situation happening today?" Emperor Chongzhen shouted hysterically.
Wang Chengen did not dare to raise his head at all, but he was extremely bitter in his heart, "Your Majesty, things, things may not be so bad after all! We, we must be more patient with Duke Qi!"
"Patience? How can you ask me to be patient?" Emperor Chongzhen said, tears streaming down his face, "Since I came to power, I have never slept before Zi Shi! Every hour, every moment, I have never slacked off!
But why, why did it become like this!"
"..."
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Unlike Emperor Chongzhen's complaints, at this time, Huang Taiji, who was in Pinggu, got up very early.
The morning air was extremely fresh, and Huang Taiji couldn't help but feel refreshed.
He stood in front of the huge map of the Ming Dynasty and carefully marked the locations of the military towns of the nine tribes that were entering the capital this time.
The Caishi Army, the Datong Army, the Xuanfu Army, the Shanxi Army, the Qin Army, the Shanhaiguan Army, the Jingying Camp, and the Firearms Camp, as long as Huang Taiji could get the information, he would not let go of any of them.
Looking at the dense red dots on the map, Huang Taiji suddenly showed a smile.
Liu Ruyi, I think back then, you took advantage of the tiny gaps between the various departments of our Qing Dynasty to defeat our Qing elites one by one, but now, with such huge gaps in your Ming army...
hehe!
At this time, a close confidant, Geshha, reported outside the door, "Your Majesty, Prince Zheng wants to see you!"
"Xuan!" Huang Taiji put down the cinnabar in his hand and said to the outsiders.
"Cha!" After a moment, Jierhalang walked in quickly.
"Your Majesty, the latest news is coming from Beijing! Emperor Chongzhen invited Liu Ruyi to the palace last night, but Liu Ruyi actually killed Emperor Chongzhen's messenger!" Jirharang reported carefully.
"Oh? Is this happening?" Huang Taiji frowned slightly.
After the incident in Songjin, Huang Taiji felt that he could not trust anyone, even his legitimate son Hauge, who was excluded from it. He even handed over the most important intelligence work to his childhood playmate, Jierharang.
Jierhalang was mature and prudent, scheming, loyal to Huang Taiji, and his methods were superior to others. He handled the Manchu intelligence work in an orderly manner, which also gave Huang Taiji more room to think and make choices.
"This is absolutely true! After hearing the news from the palace, Emperor Chongzhen was so angry that he vomited blood! However, there was no movement on Liu Ruyi's side. Our spies could not penetrate the Caishi Army camp! But our perimeter
The spies discovered that the Caishi Army, the Datong Army, and the Qin Army were working hard to build fortifications! It seems that they did not want to go to the capital! Instead, they pressed their positions in Tongzhou!" Jierharang
explained carefully.
Huang Taiji couldn't help but smile, and his brows widened, "Interesting! Interesting! Liu Ruyi, you really did not disappoint me! Hahaha!"
He glanced at Jierhalang and said, "Prince Zheng, continue to monitor the movements of the Ming army closely, and don't slack off at all! Huh~! Liu Ruyi, how can I eat it, and how can you spit it out for me!"