Chapter 002-Baili Urgent, Liaodong Battle Report, New Book, Review!
Emperor Tianqi, who was sitting in the warm pavilion and watching the shadow play, could not help but jump in shock when he heard the words Liaodong emergency report.
Ever since he ascended the throne, it should not have been him ascending the throne. It should have been after the defeat of Sa Er Hu in the 47th year of Wanli. Liaodong had always been a knife hanging over Ming's head.
Moreover, there were only reports of defeat, and no victories.
"Hurry up and tell me, where was Hou Jin ambushed again?”Emperor Tianqi hurriedly asked.
"Your Majesty, in November, Nurhachi sent 20,000 troops across the Liao River to attack the Guangning Guards.”The eunuch kneeling on the ground said.
"Guang Ning!"
Emperor Tianqi was shocked. That was Liaodong's important defense town.
After that was Ning Yuan. If they passed through Ning Yuan, the Hou Jin army would arrive at Shanhaiguan!
"What should we do? What should we do?”
Emperor Tianqi's face was instantly filled with worry. He was still happy when he was watching the shadow play just now.
In the blink of an eye, he heard such bad news.
Empress Zhang Yan, Ke Yinyue, and the others were also pale.
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious. The Ministry of War did not send a report of defeat, but victory. We won!”The eunuch quickly raised his head and said.
"He won?"
Emperor Tianqi was stunned again.
"Where's the memorial? Quick, bring the memorial over. Zhen wants to take a look!”
Emperor Tianqi said hurriedly.
Then, the eunuch delivered the memorial submitted by the Ministry of War to Emperor Tianqi.
Emperor Tianqi looked at it three times.
It was written very clearly in the memorial.
In November of the third year of Tianqi, the Houjin army led by Huang Taiji, the eighth son of the emperor, crossed the Liaohe River and attacked Guangning Wei.
Halfway through, they were stopped at Zhenyuan Fortress. Duan Hu, the Thousand Households of Zhenyuan Fortress, had investigated in advance, cleared the wilderness, and moved the surrounding military households into the fortress so that the rear troops did not rob the civilians. They besieged Zhenyuan Fortress, Zhen 'an Fortress, and Zhenjing Fortress for more than half a month without food. Retreat!
In this battle, he killed 4,182 Houjin people.
Emperor Tianqi's hands trembled slightly as he held the memorial.
Victory!
He actually won!
"Is this true?"
Emperor Tianqi looked at the eunuch who presented the memorial and asked.
The eunuch nodded." Your Majesty, it's completely true. The Ministry of War has sent a letter to Sun Chengzong, and the Factory Duke has already received the news!”
"Good!"
Emperor Tianqi stood up excitedly." Immediately summon Wei Zhongxian and Sun Chengzong. Hurry!"”
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The concubines who were watching the shadow play with Emperor Tianqi in the warm pavilion knelt on the ground and congratulated him.
Ke Yinyue, who was at the side, also stood up hurriedly.
"Congratulations, Emperor. This is a great victory. Since the Wanli years, our Ming Dynasty has never had such a great victory. Your Majesty should reward the border soldiers!”
At this moment, Emperor Tianqi was already in a great mood. He was even happier than watching ten shadow plays and carving ten exquisite wood carvings!
"Reward, definitely a great reward!"
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Outside the palace, several carriages were heading towards the palace.
Goldfish Alley was located on the street facing the Tenth Prince's Mansion. The residence of the current Factory Duke Wei Zhongxian, who was at the height of his power in the imperial court, was here.
At this moment, Wei Zhongxian was wearing a black cloak as he boarded the carriage.
The carriage was not only surrounded by the East Chamber's barbarians, but also several teams of Jinyiwei escorting it.
"Have you investigated this Duan Hu?”
Wei Zhongxian asked as he boarded the carriage with a golden hand warmer in his hand.
The person waiting outside the carriage was Xu Xianchun, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
"Godfather, I've already investigated. This Duan Hu has two families. He has lived in Liaodong for generations. He has no children, no wife, and no children. He's the only one in the family. He's a hereditary military household.”
" However, this person has never revealed his true colors. To think that he would do something like this," Xu Xianchun whispered.
Wei Zhongxian narrowed his eyes as if he was thinking about something.
"That's not important. What's important is that Guang Ning Guard Commander Ma Shilong didn't send any reinforcements this time, nor did he notice it beforehand.”Wei Zhongxian said.
Xu Xianchun, who was waiting at the side, immediately understood what Wei Zhongxian meant.
"Yes, yes, yes. Godfather, don't worry. Tomorrow morning, the Imperial Censorate's memorial will appear in front of His Majesty.”Xu Xianchun said with a bow.
Wei Zhongxian waved his hand." No, there's no hurry. His Majesty is in a good mood right now. It just so happens that he has won a great victory. It's useless to mention these things now."”
After some thought, Wei Zhongxian continued,"His Majesty will definitely reward the border troops this time, and it will be a great reward. That Duan Hu will definitely return to the capital to report on his work and receive the reward. At that time, it won't be too late to attack him!”
Wei Zhongxian narrowed his eyes." Ma Shilong, the commander of the Guangning Guards, did not save him. Could it be that Duan Hu doesn't have any complaints?"”
Xu Xianchun, who was standing at the side, came to a realization and smiled obsequiously."Godfather is still better at strategizing!”
"This way, not only will Yuan Chonghuan be out of luck, even the Donglin Party who recommended him will be in trouble!”
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