Zhu Cihong rejected Empress Zhou's request to let him stay in the East Palace.
Still returned to the Chengguo Duke's Mansion.
Standing at the window of the master bedroom, looking at the scene in the garden outside, the maids and eunuchs next to him had already been dismissed by him.
A guard in golden robes quietly appeared behind Zhu Cixiang.
"Your Highness!"
Jinyiwei knelt down on one knee behind Zhu Cixiang.
"Zhu Er, how is Beijing these days?"
Zhu Cixiang put his hands behind his back and looked at the courtyard. The moonlight was shining on the pond in the courtyard, and the waves were sparkling, which gave him a good artistic conception.
"Your Highness, everything is calm in the city of Beijing. However, there are many people in the capital who question your Highness's victory in the battle. There are even many courtiers who suspect that you are falsely reporting your victory."
Hearing Zhu Er's words, a sneer flashed in Zhu Cixiang's eyes.
"Is there anything else?"
"Also, a considerable number of courtiers feel that since you have won the battle, we should not move the capital. However, Li Banghua and Li Ge Lao strongly advocated moving the capital. He felt that the gap between the enemy and ourselves is a bit too big. If the capital is not moved, it is very likely that Li Zicheng will attack the city again.
thing!"
"good!"
Zhu Cixi nodded.
"This Li Banghua still has some discernment!"
A strange look flashed across Zhu Cixi's eyes.
"What about my grandfather Zhou Kui?"
Zhu Cixi slowly opened his mouth and said.
"Zhou Kui is still the same as before, reclusive and very low-key every day."
"Then where is his money hidden? Have you found it?"
Zhu Cixiang asked calmly.
After hearing Zhu Cixiang's words, Zhu Er showed a trace of hesitation in his eyes.
"not yet."
"Keep watching and let me know when you find it."
"Yes! Your Highness!"
After speaking, Zhu Cixi waved his hand.
Zhu Er's figure quickly disappeared into the darkness.
Zhu Cixi's eyes sparkled with light.
time is limited!
Zhu Cixiang sighed slightly. The Qing army's entry into the Pass was simply unstoppable. He only hoped that Wu Sangui would try to block the Qing army for as long as possible!
The problem now is that the northern invaders are too powerful.
It is difficult for Wu Sangui of Shanhaiguan to accept a two-front battle. When the power of the intruders reaches a certain level, Shanhaiguan will be attacked from both sides...
At that time, it would be impossible for Wu Sangui to hold on, and he could only choose to join one of the forces, or leave Shanhaiguan by boat...
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixiang frowned slightly.
Now it seems that I have the initiative, but in fact the initiative is still in the hands of the intruders and the Qing army.
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixiang showed a wry smile in his eyes.
Without a strong enough army, in fact, there is no point in mentioning anything at all!
The current situation made Zhu Cixi understand something more profoundly.
Power comes from the barrel of a gun!
This sentence is really a truth that remains unchanged forever!
It’s too late to cross over by yourself!
If I had traveled earlier, if Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting, and Sun Chengzong were not dead yet, their armies would still be there and not be exhausted.
Then your situation will be much better. In that case, you don't have to move the capital!
Pity!
Thinking of this, a wry smile flashed in Zhu Cixiang's eyes.
In fact, the current situation has not changed qualitatively. Although the power between the court and the intruders has won two battles, the intruders have not been injured at all, and the impact on them is very limited.
The imperial court was still the weak side.
Not to mention that the imperial court still occupies the south.
Is the south still the south of the imperial court? Are the imperial troops in the south really still capable of fighting? Zhu Cixiang thought about the original history again.
The Qing army encountered little resistance and directly destroyed the entire Nanming.
If it weren't for generals like Li Dingguo who were among the bandits, struggling to resist the Qing army, I'm afraid the entire south would have fallen even faster!
At that time, the shameful allusion of Qian Yiqian and Shui Tailiang also broke out.
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixi's eyes flashed with coldness.
In his opinion, the only thing he can trust right now is the army in his hands!
Taking a deep breath, Zhu Cixiang turned back to the bed and went to sleep.
A night of silence.
the next day.
Zhu Cixi arrived at the military camp very early.
"Your Highness!"
"Your Highness!"
When the soldier guarding the gate saw Zhu Cihong, his expression suddenly became solemn and he saluted Zhu Cihong in front of him.
"Well! Stand guard!"
With a smile on his face, Zhu Cihong gently patted the two soldiers on the shoulders.
For a moment, the two soldiers were filled with emotion.
His Royal Highness actually patted himself on the shoulder and smiled at the two of them!
The two of them had excited looks on their faces, and their hearts were full of energy.
Zhu Cixiang slowly walked into the military camp.
At this time, everyone in the military camp had just gotten up and started doing morning exercises.
"Your Highness!"
"Your Highness!"
The surrounding soldiers immediately gave a military salute to Zhu Cixiang in front of him.
"Everyone, let's do some morning exercises. I'm just here to take a look! Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, just do what you have to do!"
Zhu Cixiang said with a smile on his face as he looked at the army in front of him.
"Yes! Your Highness!"
The nervous soldiers around them bowed to Zhu Cixiang in front of them.
Soon, everyone dispersed.
Looking at the figures of these soldiers around him, a trace of emotion flashed in Zhu Cixiang's eyes.
The surrounding soldiers, under the leadership of their battalion commanders, began to conduct morning exercises.
Lin Yi stood on the referee's stand and watched.
"Your Highness!"
Seeing Zhu Cixi's arrival, he quickly and respectfully saluted Lin Yi in front of him.
"Continue your morning exercise!"
"Yes! Your Highness!"
Zhu Cixiang stood on the general stage and said nothing.
Just quietly watching the soldiers doing morning exercises.
The Prince's Guards, who have been tempered by war, seem to have already taken the shape of a powerful army in the world.
not bad!
There was a trace of satisfaction on Zhu Cihong's face. Unfortunately, the number of people was still a little smaller, but this kind of thing cannot be rushed!
Once you have the first one, you will have the second one.
Thinking of this, Zhu Cixi took a deep breath.
After watching the morning exercise, Lin Yi walked to Zhu Cixiang's side.
"Your Highness!"
Looking at the respectful Ji Yi in front of him, Zhu Cixiang pondered for a moment, looked at Ji Yi in front of him and asked: "You have been using Caodian for some time, how do you feel about Caodian?"
"Very good! Your Highness's training manual is very feasible, and some of the movements in it may seem useless, but they are very helpful for the disciplined training of soldiers. There are also some instructions such as running with weights.
Actions are very useful in our battle!"
Ji Yi quickly said to Zhu Cixiang in front of him.
"Well! If you think something is wrong, you can tell us and we will discuss changes together!"
Zhu Cixiang looked at Ji Yi in front of him and said.