On weekdays, Chongzhen learned about Sun Xuanhuai's general situation through Song Xiancai's mouth. Sun Xuanhuai, the god of wealth, started from scratch, and his business spread all over the country. He even did business with various tribes in Outer Mongolia. His business involved all walks of life, mainly tea, horse, salt and coal.
It also has its own ticket number.
When the Shun army conquered Datong, Sun Xuanhuai gathered wealthy households to discuss with Li Zicheng, mediate the situation, and then married his daughter to a senior official of the Shun army, thus saving most of the people in the city at the cost of losing some of their profits.
Therefore, he was a very capable person and had a very high reputation among the Datong gentry.
The situation was turbulent, thieves and bandits were rising, and the credibility of the Ming court in the north was at its bottom. Chongzhen wanted to tie Sun Xuanhuai tightly to his chariot, but threats with weapons and a few empty words were far from enough.
The reason why Sun Xuanhuai was willing to sit down was that, firstly, he saw Chongzhen's attitude of not giving up until he achieved his goal. Secondly, if the military situation was true and the capital changed hands again for Jianlu, then Shanxi would be the first to bear the brunt of the war. The temperament and danger of these foreign barbarians he
It's very clear. In this case, it's better to betray Emperor Chongzhen first to save face, and then make plans after the interests are clearly understood.
Wang Chengen quietly walked into the main hall from the outside, said something to Chongzhen, and then stood aside, watching his nose and heart.
Chongzhen nodded slightly, left Song Xiancai and Sun Xuanhuai behind, and ordered the rest of the gentry to go back to their homes and rest early.
Jiang Xuan also came to the government office on horseback from the Prince Dai's Mansion. At this time, he entered the main hall and looked excitedly at Emperor Chongzhen in the hall. "Your Majesty, Jiang Xuan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yanggao, comes to see your Majesty. Your Majesty, all the thieves and bandits in the city have been cleared."
Hand it over, I have ordered my subordinates to escort the prisoners and the captured ones to the government office for inventory, so that your Majesty can handle them."
Except for Yang Boxian, everyone currently available to Chongzhen gathered here.
The plan could not keep up with the changes. Chongzhen's original plan was to infiltrate and win over people under the guise of being a senior member of the Shun Army. However, after being followed, he realized that he was too idealistic. In addition, Jiang Yu's instigation of rebellion was progressing at an unusually fast rate.
He didn't expect it, so he had to change his strategy.
"Thanks for your hard work."
"I don't have to work hard to fight off thieves for Your Majesty. This is my duty as a warrior."
Chongzhen helped Jiang Xuan up and asked everyone present to sit down and talk, but he was standing in the middle. Who dared to sit down? They all complained. When Wang Chengen saw this, he quickly covered his face with his hands and coughed.
With the passage of time, the advanced ideas of later generations in Chongzhen's mind were gradually taking over the dominant position, so that he often forgot the etiquette system of superiority and inferiority, which led to such jokes.
"Haha, it's my fault. Don't apologize. Just sit down and talk." Chongzhen smiled awkwardly and walked back to the hall to sit upright. After he sat down, everyone in the hall slowly took their seats.
"Tonight, I have summoned you here because I do not treat you as outsiders and need your help."
"It's a humble job and incompetence..."
"The common people deserve to die..."
Chongzhen was speechless for a while, and then the good guy started again.
"Stop! From now on, I order you not to accuse me again. Extraordinary times should be followed by extraordinary rules. Don't be too polite." Everyone looked at each other and stopped nervously. Your Majesty
The current road numbers are not accurate at all.
"It will take more than ten days for the military information from Shanhaiguan to reach Datong at the earliest. This means that Jianlu had successfully entered the customs more than ten days ago, leaving little time for Datong. Therefore, today I want to discuss with you all.
The charter is out. Jiang Yu, why don't you tell me your thoughts first?"
Jiang Quan thought for a moment and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I have my humble opinion. The important town of Datong is easy to defend but difficult to attack. There are many forts and many captives are horse soldiers. They have no choice but to fight in the field. If we hold on to the city and do not leave, I have confidence."
Win it."
"Jiang Xuan, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, what my brother said is absolutely true. To deal with Jianlu, it is best to stick to the city and stand firm. However, I am worried that Datong is surrounded by enemies on all sides and is isolated and helpless, which may be a hidden danger.
Jiang Xuan nodded after hearing this. He knew that he was guilty and was eager to perform meritorious deeds. He did not want to tell His Majesty what he wanted to say to report his sorrow. It would be best if it came from Jiang Xuan's mouth.
"Your Majesty, the common people have something to say." Sun Xuanhuai said and stood up.
"But it doesn't matter."
"The grassroots people have some business dealings with the Mongolian tribes outside the pass. I have heard from the leaders of those tribes that the Jurchens in Jianzhou have vigorously developed firearms in the past two years, made their own guns, and built firearms camps with the captured Han people. The grassroots people are worried that the Jurchen captives will build firearms camps."
Our ability to attack fortresses is different from the past. If we only hold on to the fortified city, the outcome may be uncertain."
"You!" Jiang Guan glared at Sun Xuanhuai. A lowly businessman dared to talk about military affairs here just because he had a few bad money. If His Majesty hadn't agreed, he would have been dragged down and whipped.
Sun Xuanhuai did not show any weakness at all and looked at him.
In the past, when faced with such a dilemma, Chongzhen might have overturned the table. It didn't matter whether he defended or not, so what should he do?
The key point in these words is that Chongzhen had already thought about it and actually had a decision in mind. The reason why he raised the question to the people below was to observe their ability and character through this matter.
It was time to make a decision by myself, and then he said: "It is a good thing to pay attention to the enemy, but there is no need to belittle oneself."
The two of them each played a game, and the emperor's balance was fully displayed here.
"Datong City must be defended, but it must not be defended to death. I have had some free time recently and have studied some military strategies. If combined with the lessons learned from the Battle of Daling River, it can be inferred that Datong's current geographical location determines that as long as it is besieged, it will be a dead city.
It is a fact that Datong cannot abandon it easily. Because Jianlu is like a wolf. If you are as cowardly as a sheep, it will follow you and drain your blood until you die. Therefore, the city must be defended and the war must be fought.
, and to win, we must make the wolf feel the pain and let it know that we will fight back, so that we can have enough space to move."
Everyone was paying full attention. The old gatekeeper who had been forgotten by Chongzhen was still kneeling on the spot, shaking his head and listening with great interest.
"This is why I need to rely on you. When it comes to preparing troops for battlefield conquests, I am still a layman, so this time my head will be handed over to the two commander-in-chiefs for safekeeping."
"Your Majesty, please don't say that. You are ashamed of your Majesty! My two brothers will swear to protect Your Majesty to the death."
"Okay, I see that the armament record of the government office is unknown. You two will set out immediately to count the armaments and supplies and the number of soldiers in the city, and report the detailed numbers to me. In addition, the four gates will be sealed, and civilians will not be allowed to leave the city in the next few days. Don't let the outside world know about me for the time being.
News from Fucheng."
"yes!"
"Let's go."
After the two commanders-in-chief left, Chongzhen would bring out his "Rite and Xian Corporal" again. As long as Sun Xuanhuai could be controlled, Datong would be stable.
Chongzhen moved a chair somewhere, placed it in front of Sun Xuanhuai, and sat down face to face with him. Sun Xuanhuai quickly moved his buttocks and knelt down. Chongzhen took out a hand to stabilize his body, pushed him back to the chair, pulled Sun Xuanhuai's sign language and said sincerely
: "You gentry and I are one, and we are both prosperous and devastated. In the past, I, the emperor, did not do well. I lost my city and my land, which harmed you. I am ashamed of myself."
Sun Xuanhuai's hand trembled slightly as he was being held, and he opened his mouth to speak. Chongzhen patted him and spoke again: "Businessmen pursue profits out of nature, and to protect their families, out of filial piety. I don't blame you at all. You are here in Datong City.
You did a good job by avoiding senseless killing."
"This time, I want to make it clear to you that the south of the Huaihe River is still in my hands, and the Ming Dynasty has not yet reached a state of total defeat. I don't want your family wealth. As long as you, Sun Xuanhuai, tell the truth, can you help me to let the sons of Datong
Will the people and the fighting soldiers on the front line have food to eat, clothing to wear, and weapons to kill the enemy?"
The shopping mall was closed and closed, and Sun Xuanhuai, who was over fifty years old, burst into tears. His Majesty actually thought of himself so lowly that he came to plead with me.
"Your Majesty, Sun Xuanhuai, a common man, is willing to spend all his wealth to thank the emperor for his kindness."
"I am very happy to hear your words. Sun Xuanhuai, are you willing to be an official? You see, this government office is deserted and in need of a practical person to help run the government affairs of Datong. I think you are very suitable."
Now that his sincerity had opened up, Sun Xuanhuai no longer refused, and sighed deeply, saying: "I have my wish, but I don't dare to ask my ears." This chapter has been completed!