Chapter 206: Strict and generous, it is difficult to prepare troops
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Mingka read the latest chapter//" Everyone in the hall prostrated themselves on the ground. The guards outside the hall were also frightened by the loud noise and shouts coming from the hall. Wan Zhen'er was also frightened. Zhu Qizhen's behavior was so frightening that he jumped up, and then he bowed down with everyone else.
The unbroken blue and white porcelain cup was still spinning on the ground, making a gentle rubbing sound. Zhu Qizhen's face was as gloomy as the sky before a thunderstorm, and the killing intent in his eyes made everyone... I feel a chill down my spine.
"Last year, due to my fault, there was a disaster in the civil fortress, which destroyed tens of thousands of our Ming Dynasty's elites and countless elites. My heart ached and I regretted it deeply. From that time on, I finally understood a truth, and after listening to it, I understood. Hearing partiality will lead to darkness, and there are specialties in the arts. If you violate these principles, failure will follow one after another. Therefore, I returned to the Ming Dynasty and supervise the civil and military affairs of the Xuan Mansion. I have always been lenient and kind to you. I acted according to the rules and did not interfere, just hoping to put past the past and work together with the ministers to make our border town of Xuanfu become my base for the Ming Dynasty to conquer the grassland." Having said this, Zhu Qizhen finally allowed his mood to regain some calmness. , looking at all the civil and military officials kneeling in the hall.
Seeing the sweating Jiang Fu and the ashen-faced Zhang Boqian, Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but sigh softly, raised his hand to signal everyone to get up first, and then said seriously: "But I never thought that he would actually come back." There are bastards like Wu Biao who, at this time of national crisis, ignored my great trust and expectations, still put their own interests first, regardless of the life and death of the country and the people. Such a person cannot even be a Ming Dynasty leader. The common people are not qualified."
In the last sentence, Zhu Qizhen's voice was not high-pitched, but the calm violence gave everyone the illusion of seeing a sharp butcher's knife hanging above their heads. Wan Zhen'er, on the other hand, was not frightened. His face turned pale, but instead he looked confused and fascinated, with eyes full of stars, looking longingly at the Supreme Emperor in front of him, who was showing off the majesty of a king.
After Zhu Qizhen paused, his eyes fell on Jiang Fu. "Jiang Fu, I once said that I will let things go in the past. Today, I still keep my promise,"
After hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, the huge boulder hanging in Jiang Fu's heart finally hit the ground with a clatter. He prostrated himself in the hall again, touched his forehead to the ground, and said with some choking, "I thank you, Your Majesty. It's not a crime." Well, even if my liver and brain are ruined, I can't repay God's kindness." Zhu Qizhen sighed softly, motioned for Jiang Fu to stand up, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, I just hope that in the future, you will be as conscientious as all the ministers. Put national affairs first and never let me down again."
"I obey the decree, and I will definitely live up to your majesty's kindness. I will never let you down again. [High-quality update]" Jiang Fu kowtowed three times in the hall, and then he stood up and stood up. Even though it was already early winter, Jiang Fu still looked like his inner clothes were soaked through with sweat.
After beating Jiang Fu, the commander-in-chief of Xuanfu, Zhu Qizhen's eyes fell on Zhang Bolian, the commander of the Kaiping Guards who was standing next to him but sweating profusely and his face was gray. Before he could speak, Zhang Bolian Leng had already prostrated himself on the ground and repeatedly apologized.
Seeing this military commander who usually stood with his chest upright and his toes high and proud, but now he was panic-stricken and without a master, like a bereaved dog, Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but feel a trace of disgust in his heart. "Zhang Bolian, do you know your guilt?"
"Wei Chen is guilty and has nothing to say." Zhang Boqian closed his eyes and gritted his teeth and spoke. "But Wei Chen also has something to say. Please investigate clearly. Although Wei Chen embezzled money along with his colleagues, it was also because of his love.
I don’t want to gain anything, in fact, I don’t want to, but all my colleagues have this intention. If I resign alone, I will be criticized by everyone. Is it because I will be alienated, and I am afraid that I will not even protect my position. Therefore, I
Fang accepted it, and the stolen silver amounted to seven thousand, five hundred and thirty-eight taels. I have not touched any of the money, and they are all hidden in the residence of Wei Chen in Banbidian Fort...
When you enter the Xuan Mansion, you will listen to your majesty. If your majesty doesn't believe it, send someone to check whether the minister is telling lies." After speaking, Zhang Boqian's voice became louder and louder, and his expression became quite unwilling.
and grievance.
Everyone in the hall couldn't help but be silent, and Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but frown, and looked at Zhang Boqian carefully. After pondering for a long time, he said: "Have any Waci people ever appeared in the Dushikou Fort area?"
"Reporting to your majesty, when I was here, I heard Tian Kun say many times that Waci scouts often wandered outside Dushikou Fort. But last month, Wei Chen had already arrived at Xuan Mansion. What happens after that? Wei Chen is really
I don’t know.” Zhang Boqian answered honestly.
"Zhen'er, check the news from Dushikou Fort. It will take nearly two months." Zhu Qizhen ordered without looking back.
Not long after, Wan Zhen'er brought a stack of paper and handed it to Zhu Qizhen's hand. At this time, under Yuan Bin's hint, several palace officials quickly helped the case stand up again.
After cleaning up the mess in that place, Zhu Qizhen checked the messages one by one with a serious expression.
After a long time, he raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Boqian and said warmly: "I saw that the previous news was all sent to the Xuan Mansion by you, right?" "Reporting to Your Majesty, after I took office, I will never
From the moment your Majesty's decree reaches Kaiping Guards, I have been in charge of this matter. Every time before I deliver the message, I will inquire about the affairs of the forts in detail and confirm the details before I dare to report it. I dare not slack off at all."
Zhang Boqian heard Zhu Qizhen's gentle tone and couldn't help but answer quickly.
"Yes, after you left, I saw that the news reported by the Kaiping Guards was all boring nonsense. The fortress was safe and everything was fine. Even the common signs of fighting and drunkenness in the army were
Not even a bit is gone, haha, it’s really..." Zhu Qizhen looked through the messages. Although he was smiling, the white and strong teeth exposed at the corners of his mouth that he raised from time to time revealed a ferocious look.
"It seems that if you are not behind Kaipingwei, Kaipingwei is really peaceful and peaceful. It almost makes me think that it is not a dangerous border town, but a place where singing and dancing lead to peace." "Your Majesty, I have committed a crime of neglect, please.
Your Majesty will punish you." After hearing Zhu Qizhen's words, Yuan Bin could no longer stand where he was, strode out, and prostrated himself on the ground.
"Yes, you are indeed guilty of neglecting inspection. However, as soon as the news comes, if those local officials and soldiers are really going to fake it, they will actually find out. Qi Zhen shook his head. "You are guilty of neglecting inspection, but it is
The reason is not your fault, so I will record it as a minor offense and hope you will be more careful about it in the future."
"Thank you for your gentle treatment, Your Majesty. I will definitely be more cautious in the future." Yuan Bin quickly bowed and thanked him.
"Where is Qian Zhong? Let's take Zhang Boqian to the solitary room of the military camp outside the city first. After some truth is found out, we can make a break."
Zhu Qizhen looked at Zhang Boqian who was about to be escorted out of the meeting hall by two guards, and shouted in a deep voice: "Zhang Bojin, if the facts are really as you said, I will spare your life, but your command of Qian's affairs will not be allowed anymore."
Done."
"I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness. I am willing to be a small pawn and go into battle to kill the enemy in order to atone for my sins..." After hearing this sentence, Zhang Boqian, who was originally dumbfounded, couldn't help but show a look of surprise, and was so moved that he couldn't help but cry.
He opened the door to the two guards, prostrated himself outside the hall, and after bowing heavily, he followed the two guards toward the outside world with relief. "Yang Jun, in your opinion, there is a chance that Wac's partial division will attack Dushikou Fort.
How big is it?" Zhu Qizhen once again cast his gaze on the face of Yang Jun, who was standing aside, his eyes rolling around. "Your Majesty, I was 30% sure before, but after listening to Zhang Boqian's words, if Wachi Pianshi comes,
, there is at least a 50% certainty that he will take Dushikou Fort." Yang Jun stepped out and bowed before the crowd and said.
"Five powers?" Zhu Qizhen's brows couldn't help but condense.
"Why only 50%?" "Reporting to your majesty, water has no permanent shape, and soldiers have no permanent strength. The border between Xuanfu and the grassland is more than a thousand miles, and there are countless dangerous places. Fifty thousand is the limit." Yang Jun also confessed,
Moreover, what he said was extremely reasonable, and everyone in the hall nodded in agreement with Yang Jun's words.
Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded. After thinking about it, Yang Jun was indeed right. There are so many dangerous places in more than a thousand miles. Even if Dushikou Fortress has not been visited for a day now, it still makes sense.
It is not certain that Wa Ci will focus his attack there. What if he sends his army there, but Wa Ci uses a partial force to attack other dangerous passes?
"Now, how many troops and horses can we mobilize?" Zhu Qizhen couldn't help but rub his forehead with his hand and asked Jiang Fu.
"I would like to report back to Your Majesty that due to the limited recruitment time, only 30% of the newly trained troops can be used." Jiang Fu stood up and said with a look of embarrassment on his face. "Originally, I wanted to report to Your Majesty that I will use this new army."
Thirty thousand troops and horses will be divided into three groups first to serve as Wanquan's right guard, Huai'an guard and Yanqing's left guard."
"The Wanquan right guard and the Huai'an guard are the barriers to the north and west of our Xuanfu headquarters, while the Yanqing left guard is the dangerous point guarding the front line of the capital. The troops and horses in these three places were severely damaged last year. If
If you don't recharge it immediately, I'm afraid..."
"Three powers... are stationed in three guards." Zhu Qizhen suddenly felt as if someone had stuffed a large piece of yellow lotus in his mouth, and he was heartbroken. The new army recruited nearly 30,000 people, 30%, too.
It's only nine thousand, and the maximum number is ten thousand. Since the terrain of the border town of Xuanfu is long and narrow, these nine thousand troops must be prepared first and stationed at key points in preparation for reinforcements. After listening to Jiang Fu's words, these 30% troops
Ma, the place has already been chosen.
"Are there still troops and horses available?" Zhu Qizhen sat up straight, glanced at everyone, and asked with a glimmer of hope.
"Reporting to your majesty, our Xuan Mansion currently has only five thousand soldiers and horses, and most of them are new soldiers. We must not redeploy any more. Otherwise, if the border fortress is damaged and the tiles and thorns penetrate straight into it, how can the Xuan Mansion defend it?"
Jiang Fu quickly shook his head and said.
Even Luo Hengxin stood up and stood firmly on Jiang Fu's side. Zhu Qizhen could only smile bitterly and promised not to take advantage of the five thousand troops. Finally, he set his sights on Yang Jun, who was already eager to try.
With Shi Biao.
ps: Updated, everyone, don’t be too restless after getting under the covers, go to bed early and get up early to feel refreshed.