A cavalryman with a yellow flag on his back was galloping towards the palace, still shouting:
"Good news from Liaodong, please give way to those who are idle!"
The news of the good news in Liaodong spread quickly throughout the city, and some people even beat gongs and drums excitedly and publicized it on the streets. After so many years, there had never been any good news in Liaodong.
"Xiong Jinglue must have defeated the old slave, and my Ming Dynasty King Master has finally repeated the glory of Master Wanli."
The weather in the north is really cold, it's probably going to be below zero. Zhu Youxiao couldn't even leave the Qianqing Palace during this period. This is not something that people should experience.
"Your Majesty, good news from Liaodong!"
Zhu Youxiao in the Nuan Pavilion was drowsy. He immediately became energetic when he heard the news of Liaodong's victory. He quickly picked up Xiong Tingbi's report in excitement.
"I, Xiong Tingbi, paid my respects to Sheng'an from a distance. On the fourth day of the first lunar month, I personally led 50,000 slave troops into Liaoshen and laid siege to Hupiyi Station at noon. I personally led 20,000 cavalrymen in Shenyang and 3,000 cavalrymen from Fengjibao came out of the city to rescue them. In the mountains and forests twenty miles north of Hupiyi, I encountered the three banners of Jiannu Zhenghuang, Xianghuang, and Zhengbai. I defeated the banners of Jiannu Xianghuang in the mountains and forests, and beheaded the 2,237-level, Jia La Ezhen is at the first level, Niulu is at the Ezhen level at the fourth level, but I have few generals and outnumbered soldiers, so I dare not engage in a decisive battle with the main force of the Jiannu, resulting in the fall of Hupiyi, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians died tragically under the sword of the Jiannu. I apologize!"
After Zhu Youxiao read the memorial, he opened another one. This memorial was much thicker. Xiong Tingbi wrote in detail what happened before and after, as well as the generals' request for merit.
"Immediately order the six ministries of the cabinet to come to the Qing palace!"
Zhu Youxiao also breathed a sigh of relief. This Xiong Tingbi really lived up to my expectations. The old slave suffered heavy losses this time. The situation in Liaodong can be alleviated a lot, and his pressure will not be so great.
It also proved that the Liao army at this time was still worthy. It was able to defeat 3,000 Jiannu armored soldiers in a single battle in a field battle. Although it was more and less, it was already very good if it dared to confront the enemy head-on.
In later generations, the so-called Guan Ning cavalry cost a lot of money to build. However, the Jian slaves were seen running back to the city to hide in the city, riding on the city tower and using cannons to defend the city. It was unprecedented. It was said to be holding on to the last gate of the Ming Dynasty. Ningjin Defense Line protects the capital.
Poor Zhu Youjian, a pig, really believed that he would give those warlords whatever they asked for. He also felt that his strategy was extremely wise and he had done a great thing.
"My dear friends, this is Xiong Tingbi's good news, please take a closer look!"
"Okay, okay, God has blessed me with such a great victory!"
Although Wang Xiangqian was a civil servant, he was the same type as Xiong Tingbi. He was really excited that the country could achieve such a great victory.
"Congratulations to Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty, this is auspicious blessing from heaven, and the Ming Dynasty is expected to be revived!"
People in this era like to give credit to God no matter what disasters or fortunes they have. After all, the emperor is also the son of God!
"The heads are already on the way. They will reach the capital in three to five days. At that time, I will use these heads of slaves to worship the past emperors. I will also personally tell Grandpa Shenzong this good news!"
"Xiong Tingbi said that this is a New Year's gift from the generals of Liaodong to me. Since the ministers are so interested, I can't help but express it. Let's implement the military exploits Xiong Tingbi reported today."
"Your Majesty, would you like to verify first that the head will be rewarded based on merit?"
The people of Donglin were the least willing to accept Xiong Tingbi's extraordinary achievement. They spent more than a year trying to drive Xiong Tingbi away. Many Donglin gentlemen lost their lives because of this. Liu Yi She doesn't want to face reality.
"Why, Master Liu, do you think Xiong Tingbi is pretending to pass on good news or killing a good person and claiming credit?"
It seems that Liu Yishen is still unwilling to give in. In this case, there is no need for him to exist. In the era of Emperor Tianqi, there can only be the voice of Zhu Youxiao.
"I don't dare. I just can't believe it. I think it's better to verify it first."
"No need, I still understand Xiong Tingbi's character. He is not a person who seeks fame and reputation, so just do what I want. The Ministry of War and the Cabinet will come up with a charter as soon as possible. I will read it today. The Ministry of Household Affairs is ready to reward silver, grain and cloth.
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"I obey the order!"
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Jiangxi
"This year is probably going to be a year of severe drought!"
"Sir, why do you say that?"
"There have been heavy snowfalls in various places for nearly a month. Even Dongting Lake has been frozen. This is still the case in the south of the Yangtze River. I am afraid it will be more serious in the north."
"Sir, isn't it said that auspicious snow heralds a good year? Doesn't more snow mean that the weather will be good this year?"
"My child, this is no longer Ruixue, but a man-eating Blizzard. This year is another miserable year for the people of Ming Dynasty!"
There are two figures, one large and one small, on the edge of the field. Looking at the snow in front of them, they are as tall as a small person.
"Go back to the academy!"
At the gate of the academy, three Tiqiu were breathing and rubbing their hands to keep warm. The weather in the countryside was too cold. They were ordered to come to Jiangxi to look for Song Yingxing. The information the Jinyiwei had was that Song Yingxing failed the examination in the 47th year of Wanli.
I came to Jiujiang Prefecture in Jiangxi Province for further study, but I didn’t expect that they would actually find me.
"Are you Song Yingxing?"
"Exactly, what's the matter?"
"Mr. Song, His Majesty ordered you to come to Beijing. His Majesty also asked you to bring all your belongings and books with you. Pack them up and then come with us!"
Song Yingxing was filled with emotion. How did His Majesty know that he was a successful candidate? And he even asked the Jin Yiwei to look for him.
The boy next to Song Yingxing asked:
"Sir, are you going to become a high official? Will you come back in the future?"
Song Yingxing smiled and said:
"I'll be back. After I leave, you must concentrate on your studies and don't be lazy. Otherwise, be careful of Mr.'s ruler. You will have to figure out the knowledge on your own in the future."
"Sir, don't worry, the students will definitely go to the capital to take the imperial examination in the future. Then you can help the students take the exam!"
"Okay, it's a deal!"
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The recommendation from the Ministry of War has been submitted to the Qianqing Palace. Zhu Youxiao was not satisfied after reading it. The reward they set felt too petty.
Zhu Youxiao called the six cabinet ministries to Qianqing Palace and discussed the matter with them in person. Finally, Zhu Youxiao made the decision personally.
Xiong Tingbi was appointed as the crown prince's Taibao, his wife was given the title of second-grade imperial concubine, Yin Yizi was appointed to guard thousands of households in brocade robes, and was rewarded with thousands of taels of silver and hundreds of pieces of silk and satin.
He Shixian and Prince Shaobao were appointed as governors of the Zuo Army. Yin Yizi attacked the small banner of Jinyiwei and was rewarded with five thousand taels of silver.
Liu Gang was promoted to staff general and was rewarded with 3,000 taels of silver. Li Jing was promoted to guerrilla general and was rewarded with 2,000 taels of silver.
The heads of more than two thousand Jian slaves were worth thirty taels each. All soldiers who participated in the war were rewarded with twenty taels of silver. Those who died in the war were given fifty taels of silver as pensions. Those who were seriously injured and disabled were given one hundred taels of silver. In addition, Xiong Tingbi was asked to arrange for the relocation of these people.
Enter the customs.
Zhu Youxiao wants to incorporate them into the Yulin Army and serve as lecturers. These sergeants are very precious in Zhu Youxiao's eyes. After all, they have actual combat experience.
"Your Majesty, there are less than three million taels of silver left in the national treasury. The food supplies required by the Nine Borders this year have not yet been distributed, and the mutual market also requires hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. I'm afraid it won't be able to support so much!"
Of course Zhu Youxiao knew that the treasury was short of money, but he had money in his internal funds. In the past few months, those civil servants had successively contributed 30 million taels of silver to him.
"From my internal funds!"
"The reward silver will be escorted by the Yulin Army and accompanied by the Jin Yiwei. The Jin Yiwei will be responsible for distributing it when the time comes."
"According to the order!"
After they exited, Zhu Youxiao told Wang Chaofu again:
"Let Xu Xianchun and Yang Huan watch carefully. Whether it is the capital or Liaodong, if anyone dares to reach out to my silver reward, their hands will be chopped off."