If all things in the world are compared to a big game of chess, then everyone can be regarded as a chess piece.
However, people have different abilities, opportunities, and destinies. There will be "talents" but also "mediocrities". From time to time, the level gap will be differentiated.
From when Liu Mansion escaped from home, after many ups and downs, he finally became the most inconspicuous general flag officer in Caishi Town, and now he has become the mainstay of the Ming Dynasty army and a very popular minister. At this time, Liu Ruyi already has a chess piece.
ability!
But at this time, the Manchu and Qing Dynasties were like an evil beast that had been slightly injured but still had strength, while the Ming Dynasty was like an old man who was dying and dying. The two sides were evenly matched, and even the power of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties was
Even stronger.
Liu Ruyi’s game of chess is really difficult to play!
After all, in war, victory or defeat is actually only between this line.
Liu Ruyi frowned, and her fingers tapped the table irregularly, making a soft 'dong dong' sound.
Chen Yongfu naturally did not dare to talk too much. He looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, and he did not dare to express his anger.
The atmosphere in the big tent was as silent as freezing point.
In fact, at this level, Liu Ruyi could completely put Wang Pu and other armies from the nine sides in front and act as cannon fodder, while he himself could hide among them and reap the benefits.
But it is obvious that if you do this, even if you are lucky enough to win in the end, the reputation and connections that Liu Ruyi has worked so hard to accumulate over the years will probably be wasted.
After careful consideration, Liu Ruyi quickly gave up this idea.
This plan is not worth the gain.
At this time, the Ming Dynasty is already riddled with holes. There are many people who flatter, flatter, and change the rudder when the wind blows, but those who are truly capable and have backbone are rare.
Although the nine-sided army at this time is not strong enough, they are actually the last flesh and blood of the Ming Dynasty!
Although Wang Pu, Hu Dawei, He Renlong and other generals have more or less shortcomings, they have been Liu Ruyi's 'partners' and vassals for many years.
Although the Manchu Qing Dynasty was strong in this battle, the Caishi Army was well prepared, and it was far from the time when everything needed to be abandoned in the end.
Of course, if it really comes to that point, not to mention General Wang Pu, even if all the 50,000 men of the Caishi Army are killed on the battlefield, Liu Ruyi will not frown.
Seeing Liu Ruyi's somewhat ferocious expression, Chen Yongfu was also surprised and confused. However, after all, he was well-informed and was an 'old oil man' in the Ming army. After pondering for a moment, he gently probed: "General, if we
Let’s go out and attack, what do you think?”
Liu Ruyi was startled, but she keenly caught the fleeting cunning in Chen Yongfu's eyes.
Liu Ruyi suddenly smiled softly and looked at Chen Yongfu carefully.
Chen Yongfu and his son were supposedly among the last good generals of the Ming Dynasty!
On the normal historical track, Li Zicheng swept through the Central Plains, defeated Luoyang, defeated Kaifeng, and crazily crushed the main force of the Ming Army's Central Plains Army in Zhuxian Town. Although Chen Yongfu and his son fought hard to protect Kaifeng, they were still defeated in the end, despite their great hatred (
Historically, in the Battle of Kaifeng, Chen Yongfu's son Chen De blinded one of Li Zicheng's eyes with an arrow), but still committed himself to Li Zicheng's command.
In the battle of Shanhaiguan, Chen Yongfu and his son also tried their best, but the overall situation was determined by that time, and naturally there was no way to defy the odds.
Later, Li Zicheng retreated to the pass, while Chen Yongfu stayed in Luoyang.
The Qing army advanced, but Chen Yongfu and his son still fought to the death, but in the end they were defeated. However, they did not accompany Li Chuang to death like those foolish and loyal people. Instead, they naturally joined the Qing army.
Although they served their master three times, Chen Yongfu and his son tried their best to change their master every time without any choice.
You can say they are snobby, but you cannot deny that they are very wise.
Not only has the bloodline been preserved, but also the glory and wealth can continue to be enjoyed in the new dynasty.
Chen Yongfu felt a little uncomfortable when Liu Ruyi looked at him. He didn't know where to put his hands and feet. He forced himself to swallow a mouthful of saliva and said with some embarrassment and fear: "General, I am humble, am I wrong to say humble?"
Liu Ruyi laughed suddenly, but her heart became clear, "No! General Chen, you are not wrong! You are very good!"
Liu Ruyi glanced at Chen Yongfu, sighed deeply and said: "Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are in heaven! Someone must do what needs to be done! It's not a problem to delay it like this! This time, it will be up to you.
It's okay! However, the other armies on the nine sides will not move. The only one who moves is my Colored Stone Army!"
As Liu Ruyi spoke, her eyes radiated a brilliance that made it impossible to look directly at him.
"What?" Chen Yongfu was shocked in his heart. He originally thought that Liu Ruyi would send one or more of the Nine-Border Army to act as a 'vanguard' to test the attitude of the Qing army, but he never expected that Liu Ruyi would
Ruyi actually wants to risk his life, this, this...
"General, this matter is not trivial. Please think twice!" Chen Yongfu's interests were already closely related to Liu Ruyi's. At this time, he couldn't care about anything else. He fell to his knees on the ground and kowtowed desperately.
Liu Ruyi smiled softly, "Don't worry, General Chen. Since I want to do this, I will definitely be sure of it! Come and recruit Huang to join the army. I want to ask the emperor for an order to revive my reputation as a Ming Dynasty!"
"yes!"
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Forbidden City, Imperial Study Room.
Although it was dark at night, the lights in the imperial study were still bright. Emperor Chongzhen took a cinnabar red pen and continued to write and draw on memorials in various places, dealing with important military and political affairs in the four regions of the Ming Dynasty.
At this time, more than two months had passed since the Qing army approached the capital, and there was already a serious shortage of various living materials in the capital city.
Emperor Chongzhen did not have much choice but to increase his efforts and raise food, wages and supplies from the relatively wealthy Jiangnan and southern Huguang areas to Beijing.
In the huge imperial study room, there were no eunuchs or palace maids to accompany her. There was only Princess Zhu Ainao of Changping, standing gently in front of her father, carefully grinding the vermilion ink for him.
At this time, there were rapid footsteps outside the door, and Wang Chengen was like an old rabbit, limping quickly into the room.
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Qi is urgent. He, he said he wants to revive the power of our Ming army. Prepare, prepare to swear an oath tomorrow and go to Pinggu and Xianghe line to fight the Qing army!" Because he was too eager, Wang Chengen spoke very quickly,
Panting.
But Emperor Chongzhen understood what it meant, and he couldn't help being shocked. He hurriedly said: "Quickly, hand over the memorial!"
"Yes!" Wang Chengen hurriedly handed the memorial to Emperor Chongzhen.
Emperor Chongzhen browsed through it quickly, but his expression changed drastically.
"What does Liu Ruyi want to do? Is he really going to fight the Qing army? How many people does he have? Does he really think that his colorful stone army is invincible?" Emperor Chongzhen held on tightly.
Fist, he stood up violently, his body trembling slightly.
The Caishi Army is quite strong, but after all, they only have 50,000 people. However, Huang Taiji now has more than 100,000 elite Eight Banners Army. If you include the vassals from various ministries that have been brought in, they are absolutely capable of fighting.
It won’t be less than 150,000, or even more!
But Liu Ruyi actually wants to take the initiative. Does this mean that his life is too long?
"My dear friend, tell me! What on earth is going on?" Emperor Chongzhen vented his anger and calmed down.
Although he didn't have much contact with Liu Ruyi, Emperor Chongzhen believed that no one in the world knew this Ming Dynasty's number one general who was as unruly as a tiger better than him!
Although Liu Ruyi seems to be bold and arrogant in his actions, he is able to escape unscathed every time, and he takes advantage of everything. At this time, since he dares to do this, then he must be in his heart
, there must be something to rely on.
How could Wang Chengen know Liu Ruyi's intentions?
Liu Ruyi's memorial and his relationship with the palace were directly handed to his desk. He was still confused now and could only bite the bullet and explain the matter to Emperor Chongzhen.
At this time, Emperor Chongzhen had no time to think about how Liu Ruyi could establish a relationship in the palace. He frowned and tried to think about Liu Ruyi's plan from Liu Ruyi's perspective.
At this time, Zhu Yuluo on the side heard everything thoroughly.
Two more years later, she was already fifteen years old, her body had spread out, she had a slender waist and plump hips, her skin was like cream, her eyes were like crescent moons, she was tall and graceful. She was no longer the little beauty she was back then, but
She is a real beauty!
However, at this moment, she didn't understand why the Duke of Qi was going on an expedition to fight the Manchu Qing Dynasty, the great enemy of Ming Dynasty, but his father was still unhappy?
The Manchu Qing Dynasty was very strong, but the Duke of Qi was also very strong!
He fought many battles with the Manchus and almost never lost. For such a man, since he went on an expedition, why would his father behave like this?
Zhu Yuluo is no longer young. Although she is in a deep palace, she still knows some of the discussions in the court!
Especially, uncle Zhou Kui’s proposal...
Thinking about it, that tall figure suddenly appeared in Zhu Yuluo's eyes. It was a few years ago, and it seemed that he was also in the imperial study room...
Although she was not the daughter of Empress Zhou, she was raised by Empress Zhou since she was a child. She loved her like a mother and her son, and she was naturally very respectful to Zhou Kui.
Thinking about it, a blush suddenly appeared on Zhu Yuluo's pretty face.
such a pity!
This matter ultimately did not work out.
If it had been accomplished in the first place, whatever I said would have satisfied that person and allowed him to drive away the greatest scourge of the Manchu Qing Dynasty for our Ming Dynasty.
Emperor Chongzhen naturally had no intention of paying attention to his daughter's thoughts at this time. His mind had already drifted to the distant battlefield following Liu Ruyi's thoughts.
Suddenly, Emperor Chongzhen smiled softly, but a fierce look flashed in his eyes!
"My dear companion, here is the decree! Since Liu Ruyi wants this status and wants to be in the limelight in front of the world, then I will give him this opportunity! I just hope that he can come back alive!"
"Your Majesty, this..." Wang Chengen looked at Emperor Chongzhen's ferocious face, and wanted to persuade him again, but suddenly, he also figured out Emperor Chongzhen's intention, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty is wise! I will draw up the decree now.