Jiubian, Datong Prefecture.
General Yang Yiqing had not slept well for a month. He stood on the ruined city tower and looked ahead.
Five days ago, this city tower had just experienced a fierce battle of offense and defense.
Countless memorials were sent to the Imperial Court and the cabinet, but it was like a stone sinking into the ocean.
"Commander Yang, Da Tong Prefecture…is in danger!”
The soldiers on the city gate tower looked defeated.
They were soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. They were not afraid of death. This was their destiny.
But they were afraid of being forgotten!
After defending Datong Prefecture for more than a month, the brothers were already exhausted and did not even have the strength to wield their swords.
The Imperial Court had not sent reinforcements for a long time, and the hopes of the iron-forged man were gradually shattered.
Yang Yiqing's expression was extremely firm. As the commander of the Nine Border Town, when the former emperor was still in power, this town was handed over to Yang Yiqing, the censor of the Left Qian Capital. At this moment, he was the backbone of this city.
He couldn't give up. If he gave up, the land of Ming behind him would be invaded by the foreign cavalry, and the Han people would have no way to live.
"Presumptuous! Do not shake the morale of the army!" Yang Yiqing berated sternly.
Recently, the morale of the soldiers in the nine sides had gradually dissipated.
Yang Yiqing said.
At the end of Xianzong's reign, Empress Dowager Wan led the cabinet and the six ministries in power, and the importance of the nine sides gradually weakened.
The paper three cabinet elders did not care about the military and political affairs, while the clay six ministers were drinking tea and chatting in the Ministry Hall.
The military pay owed by Jiubian had already reached 1.3 million taels of silver.
The soldiers were selflessly putting their lives on the line to fill the nine cities.
Why?
It was for the homeland behind them, for this place to feed their homes.
However, the Imperial Court had not done anything. There had been no news of reinforcements, let alone military funds.
The worry on Yang Yiqing's face deepened, but he did not dare to show it.
Little Emperor…don't disappoint me! This old man really can't hold on any longer.
At this moment, Yang Yiqing placed all his hopes on the new Emperor. He hoped that the new Emperor would not be like the old Emperor, pampering the harem and ignoring military affairs.
However…the new emperor had only ascended the throne for ten days. What could he do in a short ten days?
"Increase vigilance! Order someone to build a coffin for this old man. This old man will live and die with the Great Unity!”
This was the backbone of the Ming Empire!
Starting from the weak Song Dynasty, the Han had been kneeling for too long and had forgotten how to stand.
But-
In the long river of China, in the dust of 5,000 years of history, there should be one or two men standing!
……
Wala and Tartar army.
Four unfamiliar Tartar soldiers mixed into the center.
They had just won the martial arts competition at the bonfire banquet and were currently being received by the alliance army's commander.
"The four warriors have never seen it before. Where did it come from?”
"Embroidered Uniform Guards!"
"What kind of guards are Jinyiwei…Wait, you are Da Ming…"
Before he could finish his sentence, Azure Dragon was killed with a single slash.
A few of the Tartar maids were so frightened that they forgot to shout. They covered their mouths and stared blankly.
"Second Master, these girls are not bad. Why don't I have some fun?”The white tiger laughed sinisterly.
Azure Dragon's face was cold as he wrapped the head of the commander and tied it to his waist.
He looked at the white tiger and said,"If you dare to take off your pants pocket, I'll cut off your second brother!"”
"Why are you still thinking about this at a time like this?”
"Hurry up and go to Da Tong! This barbarian's head is of great use!"
The white tiger did not dare to spout nonsense anymore. His expression was solemn."Good!"
……
North Zhili, Forbidden City, Yangxin Hall.
Ten days passed.
Zhu Youtang had gradually grasped the power in his hands.
From today onwards, he could truly decide the lives of thousands of people with a single word.
"Call Wynne over."
Zhu Youtang was eating a cattail while reading a military book.
After a while, Wynne, who was wearing a crimson python robe, hurried over.
The python robe was the symbol of the power of the Governor of the East Chamber.
With the fierce tiger of the East Military Department in his grasp, Wynne's power had reached its peak. In the internal court, no one was not afraid of him.
Although he didn't dare to speak loudly in front of Zhu Youtang, among the eunuchs in the inner palace, who didn't dare to call Huai 'en ancestor when they saw him?
"Emperor, this servant is here."
Huai En bent over and carefully stood beside Zhu Youtang.
Zhu Youtang nodded and said casually,"I heard that the eunuchs in the inner palace call you ancestor?”
Thud!
Wynne suddenly knelt on the ground, trembling."Emperor is wise, it's all this little one's nonsense. This servant will go and tear their mouths apart!”
Zhu Youtang smiled." Alright, get up. Back then, you protected me as I grew up. My life was given to me by you and Zhang Min. I should thank you."”
That was what he said, but if Wynne listened to him like that, then he was really not far from death.
He understood this logic.
Although he had protected Zhu Youtang's growth, so what?
If they really obstructed the imperial power, the Emperor only needed to say a word and the East Chamber would change!
After all, how many eunuchs in the inner palace coveted the position of Governor of the East Chamber?
Wiping his cold sweat, Wynne said in a flattering tone,""Emperor, this servant will protect the emperor as he grows. That is this servant's duty. The emperor is the sky of Ming, the true dragon. If this servant doesn't protect the emperor wholeheartedly, who should this servant protect?”
Zhu Youtang was just giving Huai 'en a beating and did not have any other intentions.
The Cao Huachun in this movie version had superb martial arts and was a dog that could be used well.
If you want a dog to be obedient, you can't just give it a bone. You still have to beat it when you need to.
"I heard that you've learned medicine recently, right?”
Zhu Youtang said casually.
Wynne was confused. He…had never learned it before!
He was very good at figuring out the Emperor's meaning, but now, he was actually somewhat confused.
"This…If the Emperor says that this old servant has learned it, then this old servant is proficient in medicine. If the Emperor says that this old servant has never learned it, then this old servant has never learned it.”
Wynne's answer was flawless.
Zhu Youtang glanced at him." You're a cunning one. You've won the favor of both sides. It's done. Empress Dowager Wan is sick. Go and treat her."”
……
They left Yangxin Hall.
Wynne's body was still trembling.
"Ancestor, what's going on?"
Huai 'en did not pay attention to the young eunuch beside him. His face was still as pale as paper.
How could he not know what the Emperor meant by his words just now?
Empress Dowager Wan was sick.
But what did he know about medicine? Why did the Emperor want him to treat Empress Dowager Wan?
The Emperor's words carried a deep meaning! If he couldn't figure it out, then he wouldn't be the Governor of the East Chamber anymore.
This is clearly…to let this old servant poison Empress Dowager Wan!
However, if Empress Dowager Wan died and the outer court needed someone to take the blame, would the Emperor throw the blame on him?
At that time, wouldn't he die to apologize?
The more he thought about it, the more terrified Wynne became.
Gritting his teeth, Wynne did not dare to disobey.
"Get us a bottle of Crane's Top Red!"
"Follow me to Cishou Palace!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the eunuchs beside him were so frightened that their legs went weak.
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