Zhu Youxiao put on his armor and was about to go for a horse walk in Nanhaizi. A young eunuch hurried in and knelt down and said:
"Your Majesty, the cabinet and the six ministries are here, saying that they have something urgent to discuss with your Majesty!"
Zhu Youxiao knew why they came. If he got his hands on the military power and they didn't do anything, he would be a ghost.
Zhu Youxiao had no choice but to give up the fun of walking horses in Nanhaizi. However, he did not change into regular clothes, but just put on his armor and went out.
"Announce them to come to Xinuang Pavilion to see me!"
Xinuange
The ministers of the cabinet and the six ministries were stunned when they saw Zhu Youxiao sitting on the dragon chair wearing silver armor. It was the cabinet minister Yuan Congzhe who reacted first.
"I respectfully send you your holy greetings!"
"I respectfully send you your holy greetings!"
Zhu Youxiao curled his lips and said warmly:
"I am safe and sound!"
"My dear friends, you are so anxious to see me, but are there any important matters that you cannot make up your mind about?"
Cabinet scholar Han Xuexiandao:
"Did His Majesty leave the palace yesterday?"
Zhu Youxiao asked back:
"Master Liu is so well-informed? I wonder which ancestor tipped him off?"
I also took a look at the eunuchs in Nuange, which made them feel terrified.
The ministers below were silent because His Majesty had already acknowledged the matter of leaving the palace.
Han Xu, the cabinet scholar, stepped forward and said:
"Why is Your Majesty dressed like this? Could it be that he is leaving the palace again?"
They really don't know why His Majesty is wearing armor again and is he leaving the palace again?
And Han Xu said again:
"Your Majesty, as the king of a country, how can you wear a helmet and armor every day? What kind of decency is this? Has an emperor ever worn armor to govern a country since ancient times?"
"I just left the palace for a trip. Why are you so nervous, my dear friends? I intend to hold a court meeting in three days to announce something, which is exactly what I did when I left the palace yesterday."
Zhu Youxiao said calmly.
I can't fall out with them yet, my knife hasn't been sharpened yet, and the person who took the blame hasn't been found yet.
"Then your Majesty intends to leave the palace again today?"
Zhou Jiamo, the official minister, stepped forward again and asked.
Zhu Youxiao frowned. There are really some people who are not afraid of death these days. I will take action on you, an official, on the day of the big meeting.
I just lost blood from my internal money yesterday, so I have to find a way to earn it back.
"My dear, you will know in three days."
After saying that, he went out without looking back.
He really didn't want to get involved with these people who were just eating corpses, and even after talking for a long time, he didn't say anything.
Zhu Youxiao's move made these civil servants stupid. There was no other way, the emperor had left, and he also promised to announce the matter in three days, so he had no choice but to return to the value room.
After Zhu Youxiao returned to Qianqing Palace, he immediately announced Xu Xianchun's entry into the palace.
"Do you have any capable people under your command?"
Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Xianchun kneeling in front of him and asked.
"Your Majesty, I have two commander-in-chiefs under my command. They are both brave, careful, loyal and reliable people. Their names are Yang Huan and Sun Yunhe."
Zhu Youxiao thought for a while and realized that these two people were useful and what he wanted.
"Wang Banban has drafted a decree to promote these two people to the rank of Jinyi Guards for Thousand Households, and let Yang Huan lead his troops into the palace."
"You have kept an eye on those civil servants, especially those from Donglin. Find out all their crimes and present them to me! Stand down."
After Zhu Youxiao finished his instructions, he rode out of the palace and headed for Nanhaizi.
The first drop of blood of Tianqi Dynasty is about to begin.
value room
Many civil servants here are waiting anxiously. They are thinking in their hearts that the current emperor is neither like the late emperor nor like the Shenzong Emperor. It is really difficult to handle.
After the cabinet and the six ministries came back from the palace, Zhang Wenda, the censor of Zuodu, couldn't wait to ask:
"Have you figured out what happened when Your Majesty left the palace yesterday?"
The bottom line for all civil servants at this time was that the emperor could do anything. If he wanted to dig into their roots and gain military power, it would violate the taboo of all scholar-bureaucrats.
"His Majesty said that a court meeting will be held in three days and the matter will be announced at that time."
Fang Congzhe, Yuan Fu of the Cabinet, said calmly.
"His Majesty's departure from the palace yesterday must have something to do with the army, otherwise he would not have concealed it."
Censor Feng Sanyuan said.
Wang Wenyan from Zhongshushe also echoed:
"Yes, I'm afraid it will be too late on the day of the meeting. We must rush to take advantage of His Majesty."
After hearing this, all the civil servants agreed that this should be the case.
All the officials and officials said bitterly to Wei Dazhong:
"If this continues, won't he become Emperor Wuzong again?"
After this reminder, all the civil servants became even more worried. If there is another Emperor Wuzong, who can withstand it?
Liu Yishen, Deputy Assistant to the Cabinet, said:
"For now, everyone should go back to work. After all, His Majesty will convene a court meeting in three days. Then all colleagues will report together. Please wait patiently for three days!"
"What Liu Gong said is that this is the only way it can be done now, and I will definitely be the first to speak."
Censor Yang Lian said.
The ministers on duty quickly dispersed, all waiting for the court meeting in three days to bring trouble to the emperor.
…
Nanjing
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
Wang Tiqian arrived here after a long journey, but was stopped by the soldiers guarding the tomb.
"Who are you? This is the tomb of Emperor Taizu. If you take one step forward, you will be killed on the spot."
The sergeant said fiercely.
Wang Tiqian was also angered by him and said angrily:
"You're blind. Our family is the eunuch Bingbi, the eunuch who is responsible for the rituals. If you dare to talk to our family like this, don't you want to live?"
The soldier guarding the gate became even angrier after hearing this. He drew his sword and said: "What a bullshit eunuch, we know what you are. This is Xiaoling, and if you come here to gibberish, don't blame our sword!"
Now Wang Tigan was afraid. He didn't expect to meet a fool. That's all. He was alone thousands of miles away, so he might as well go back and serve the emperor as a useful person, and deal with him later.
"Our family is here to deliver the imperial edict. Please quickly call your people in charge to listen to the edict."
As soon as the two sergeants heard the imperial edict, they knelt down and ran inside quickly.
Wang Tiqian did not expect that these people would be so easy to talk to when they saw the imperial edict. He only knew that they would stop putting on airs just now.
Soon, a large group of people ran out, all of them tall and sturdy men. The leader looked at the imperial decree held by the eunuch in front of him, accelerated his speed, and knelt down directly in front of Wang Tiqian.
Upon seeing this, Wang Tiqian opened the imperial edict:
"Commander Xiaoling Guard, please listen to your orders!"
The tall man at the head shouted loudly:
"The minister listens to the decree"
"The emperor, who is entrusted by heaven, issued an edict: The country is in dire straits today. The military preparations in Liaodong are inadequate. The important towns on the nine sides are also lax in military preparations. The Tatars have invaded several times. There are also signs of chaos in the court. I specially order the commander of Xiaoling Guard to quickly go north to defend the country.
Capital!"
"I accept the decree!"
He stood up and ordered to a general on the left:
"Li Songping, go and gather the troops!"
Then he turned around and said loudly to the back:
"Leave the Secretary to be stationed at Xiaoling, while everyone else quickly packs up and heads to the capital!"
Everyone said in unison:
"yes!"
The crowd quickly dispersed, leaving Wang Tiqian alone with his mouth agape. He rushed to his lover's house and ignored him without even saying "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law." This made Wang Tiqian very angry.
"You Qiu Ba, wait until you get to the capital and see how our family will torture you to death!"
Wang Tiqian cursed loudly.
In fact, these people really don't pay attention to a eunuch. Even if the cabinet minister comes, the Xiaoling Guard may not look down on him.
The Xiaoling Guard was compiled and set up by Emperor Jianwen in compliance with the order of Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang to guard the Xiaoling Mausoleum. He specifically selected the two most trusted surnames, Li and Zhou, from his hometown of Fengyang.
At that time, 500 elite soldiers who had experienced battles and were brave and good at fighting were selected from various places to join the Xiaoling Guards and serve as instructors part-time.
This army is not under the control of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion or the Ministry of War. They will only listen to the emperor's orders. Without the emperor's orders, they will not take a step out of Xiaoling. The surnames Li and Zhou in Fengyang have been here for generations. The emperor has been guarding the mausoleum for more than two hundred years. There are a total of 5,600 soldiers in the Xiaoling Guard and Experience Department.
The Xiaoling Guards are the emperor's personal soldiers like the Jinyi Guards. Although more than two hundred years have passed, all the guards in the Ming Dynasty have collapsed, but the Xiaoling Guards seem to be aloof. Because of their natural status, no one dares to take action. Reaching out to the pro-army guarding Xiaoling.
The Xiaoling Guards were quickly assembled, leaving only 200 experienced officers and 400 sergeants to stay here, while the remaining 5,000 sergeants immediately set off for the capital.
…
Nanhaizi
It was almost getting dark, and Zhu Youxiao returned to his military tent sweating profusely and began to take off his armor. He had been practicing equestrianism in Nanhaizi all day today, and even practiced martial arts with some soldiers who had fought in the war. He was really tired. Not light.
The British Duke Zhang Weixian, who came in with him, was ecstatic when he saw the emperor taking off his armor, sweating profusely. His Majesty is proficient in martial arts. This is really great news for them and these noble military attachés.
"Your Majesty's equestrian skills have improved a lot, and you can even gallop on a horse!"
Zhang Weixian said flatteringly.
Zhu Youxiao laughed loudly after taking off his armor.
"Old Duke, don't make fun of me. I have only practiced for a few days, and my riding skills are just mediocre now."
Zhu Youxiao thought for a while and said:
"The old prince is going to select five hundred loyal and reliable elites, who will be brought into the palace by Shize the day after tomorrow."
"Obey the Holy Orders"
Zhang Weixian bowed and said.
What Zhu Youxiao likes very much about the British Duke is that he never asks why or discounts the things he orders.
No wonder all the emperors of the past dynasties paid so much attention to the British family. It is not without reason.
"Does your Majesty have to sleep in Nanhaizi tonight?"
Zhang Weixian looked at the eunuch who was making the bed and asked.
"No, I'll take a bath here and rest for a while before returning to the palace. I spent a lot of effort today."
When Zhang Weixian saw this, he knew it was time to leave:
"Then I will resign first!"
After Zhang Weixian left, Zhu Youxiao sat on a chair and asked:
"Is there any news from the capital today?"
Chao Fu then told Zhu Youxiao about the discussion among the civil servants on duty today.
Zhu Youxiao raised his eyebrows and said:
"Do you know what they discussed?"
Wang Chaofu lowered his head and replied:
"I don't know!"
"Tell Xu Xianchun to ask his Tiqi to work hard these two days and finish the things I told you."
After Zhu Youxiao said that, he got up and walked behind the big tent. He was really tired today. He got up early in the morning and went to Nanhaizi to train. He has never been so tired. Now he just wants to take a good bath. Then take a nap.