1620. You can’t succeed even if you practice too much.
At midnight, a tall old man rode on a yellow steed, followed by 27 elite servants and cavalry. Behind the servants were three hundred elite cavalry.
After dark, they opened the west gate of Tongzhou, broke through Jiannu's ranger sentries, penetrated a Mongolian camp, and rushed directly through the camp.
These people galloped along the banks of the Tonghui River and headed straight for the camp of Guan Ning's army outside Guangqumen.
The leader of the old man's face was livid, his forehead veins were stretched out, and he was filled with anger.
Behind him was He Kegang, who had not appeared for a long time. He Kegang hurried on with his head lowered, a look of grievance on his face. He had just been scolded bloody by the old man, because he failed to watch Yuan Chonghuan in Jimen and was in trouble.
Originally, he had watched Yuan Chonghuan, but unexpectedly, it was useless to watch Yuan Chonghuan. Because the Qing army actually infiltrated. It is a joke to say that two hundred thousand people actually ran over under the eyes at night. Who was this?
Can't believe it.
Even if 200,000 pigs ran over, the ground would be shaken with rumbles.
However, Emperor Sun was so angry that he did not dare to tell the difference. In short, a charge of failing to do things was not an unjust accusation against him. If there is anyone in the world who truly understands Yuan Chonghuan, it is this old man. After all, Yuan Chonghuan is the student he trained.
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In fact, he taught him as a closed disciple. He hoped that he would inherit his mantle in the future. Sun Chengzong followed the most standard and formal officialdom path of the Ming Dynasty in a step-by-step manner throughout his life.
In the Ming Dynasty, non-Jinshi scholars could not enter the Imperial Academy, and non-Hanlin officials could not enter the cabinet.
Generally speaking, if you have not entered the Hanlin Academy, the highest administrative college of the Ming Dynasty, and have not been trained by the central government and the emperor, you will not have great development in your life. It will be the end if you can reach the third grade.
In his life, Sun Chengzong has been a general, a prime minister, a generation of imperial masters, and has reached the pinnacle of his career as a scholar. His only thought now is to recruit an outstanding disciple and pass on his mantle.
He spent countless efforts on Yuan Chonghuan. However, Yuan Chonghuan disappointed him. Especially after the Jimen sneak incident, when Sun Chengzong heard the scout's report, he almost thought he had heard wrong.
Until I confirmed again, I suddenly felt like the world was spinning. I vomited a mouthful of blood and fell to the sky.
The civil and military officials around him were so frightened that they became confused. They quickly called the doctor over.
Sun Chengzong was helped up by everyone, but his eyesight went dark for a while. He supported the table with his hands, and then waved his hands to indicate that he was fine.
He didn't speak for a while, he didn't want to say anything anymore.
He knows the situation between Donglin and Yuan Chonghuan better than anyone. However, although Donglin respects him as an old-timer and speaks with authority, the current Donglin has marginalized him. This is not the era he was in. Sun Chengzong
Having lived to this age, I have already seen through the world and people's hearts with a sharp gaze.
Everyone will encounter various difficulties when living in society. However, there are things that a gentleman should do and things that he should not do. Scholars must have the ethics of a scholar.
He never expected that juniors like Dong Lin and his favorite disciples would dare to do this. What is the difference between this and rebellious officials and traitors?
Regarding the Jimen matter, Yuan Chonghuan is full of words and can no longer explain clearly.
"Alas! You can't do it if you practice too much!" Sun Chengzong trembled with anger and vomited a mouthful of blood. He said tremblingly: "You must guard Tongzhou City strictly without any mistakes. Send the order, and the three hundred cavalry of the Qiongqi Battalion will prepare immediately.
Tonight, I will set off with my husband to the capital to meet the saint."
Yuan Chonghuan's incident disrupted all his plans for the future. Half a lifetime of planning was in vain. He originally had high hopes for this closed disciple, hoping that after his death, he could shoulder this heavy burden.
Unfortunately, it turns out that he misjudged and chose the wrong person.
What can see a person clearly is never the vision or experience. It's the matter. But the matter never knows what this person is like. I didn't see through Yuan Chonghuan before, that's because the matter is too small.
This time, Jimen's problem brought all the issues to the fore.
Sun Chengzong has seen too many young talents in his life. He was impassioned and passionate in his youth, but in the end he became crazy for power.
After dark, the west gate of Tongzhou, which had been closed, suddenly opened, and more than 300 elite cavalry rushed out of the city gate. They killed the scouts and patrolling Qing troops outside the city like chopping melons and vegetables, and then rushed westward.
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During this time, Tongzhou was in a state of ruin. The Qing troops and Mongols who surrounded it outside were used to it.
Now Sun Chengzong's sudden appearance caught them off guard. By the time the army came out, Sun Chengzong and others had already run far away.
At midnight, Yuan Chonghuan was woken up by Zhou Wenyu.
He looked at Zhou Wenyu sleepily, wondering what he was doing in the middle of the night.
"Element, it's bad, Mr. Sun is here. He has already arrived at the camp gate." Zhou Wenyu said in panic.
Yuan Chonghuan had just fallen asleep when he suddenly woke up completely.
At this time, although he no longer pretended, he was most afraid of seeing his mentor at this time. Because he knew that these little tricks he had done had caused serious disasters to the people in the Gyeonggi area.
However, he had no choice but to restore the Liao Dynasty in five years without regaining an inch of land. The emperor gave him everything he could. Not only did he fail to achieve results, he also allowed Huang Taiji to attack the imperial capital.
Both he and Donglin must find ways to save themselves. Otherwise, he will be in trouble once the Qing army retreats.
Now there is no other good way except to take the risk and force His Majesty to negotiate peace with the Eight Banners, let the Eight Banners become vassals, and Ming Dynasty will give them money. As long as the Eight Banners become vassals, Liaodong will be recovered in name. Although this behavior is disgusting.
However, if I hold the principle that as long as I am not embarrassed, then others will be embarrassed. I can only admit it shamelessly. If you want to force His Majesty and the ministers to accept the peace negotiation, you have to scare them, and Jiannu attacked the imperial capital.
Words work well.
At that time, they would no longer try to talk to you in an official tone and sing a high-pitched tone.
Their manors and domestic servants outside the city were swept away by the slaves, so that they could feel the atmosphere of an impending storm. It made them panic, frightened, and frightened. Only in this way could peace talks be possible.
Yuan Chonghuan sneered and thought, at this time, no matter whether they are sitting or standing, no one will say anything about not getting married, not ceding land, and not paying tribute. The emperor will guard the country, and the king will die in the country. The only thing they think about
, just to tell Jiannu to leave quickly.
However, at this moment, when he heard that Sun Chengzong was coming, Yuan Chonghuan suddenly panicked.
Others are easy to fool, but this teacher is not easy to fool. Lao Sun is an old Chinese medicine doctor who specializes in bragging. Over the years, Yuan Chonghuan has been boasting, talking nonsense, and teasing the emperor with some promises that cannot be fulfilled at all.
Don’t show your shame in front of Teacher Sun with these little tricks.
In front of this old man who has become a general and prime minister, he is completely humiliating himself.
"The prince's Taibao, Dongge's bachelor, and Sunge's seniority." He Kegang's voice came from outside.