After Li Dingguo retired, Zhu Youlang was not idle, and immediately issued an order to summon Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Qianguo.

People who know a little about the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty have heard of Mu Tianbo's name.

The last Duke of Qianguo was a rare loyal minister of the Southern Ming Dynasty and followed Emperor Yongli until his death.

Unlike Li Dingguo, Mu Tianbo is an emperor who is red.

At the beginning, Mu Ying, the ancestor of the Mu family, pacified Yunnan and won the treatment of the Mu family to guard the Yunnan border for generations.

The descendants of the Mu family can be said to be in the same breath as the emperor.

In the first year of Chongzhen, Mu Tianbo's father Mu Qiyuan died violently, and Mu Tianbo, who was only ten years old, attacked the Duke of Qianguo and served as the general of Zhengnan.

Although Mu Tianbo did not show anything too human in terms of cultural and martial arts, it was relative to his ancestor Mu Ying, and Mu Tianbo was already top-notch to ordinary people.

Now that Zhu Youlang is slashing Ma Jixiang, the position of the commander of the Jinyi Guard is vacant.

After thinking about it again and again, Zhu Youlang decided to let Mu Tianbo fill this important position.

First, the Mu family is from a prominent background, which can shock the small people.

Second, Mu Tianbo is loyal, and Zhu Youlang is at ease.

After all, Jinyiwei is the pro-army of the Son of Heaven, and if it falls into the hands of someone with a different heart like Ma Jixiang, it will be too terrible.

Li Dingguo and Mu Tianbo, two loyal and upright ministers, can hold up the world of Nanming inside and outside.

Zhu Youlang weighed himself, Mu Tianbo had already arrived outside the hall.

After being passed on by the inner servant, Mu Tianbo strode into the hall.

"Mu Tianbo, the prince of Qianguo, greets Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

Mu Tianbo very respectfully saluted Zhu Youlang, and Zhu Youlang personally stepped forward to help Mu Tianbo up.

"Come on, give a seat to the Duke of Qianguo."

After the inner servant sent Jindun Mu Tianbo to sit down, Zhu Youlang couldn't help but start to look at this great Ming Qianguo Duke carefully.

Compared with Li Dingguo's figure, Mu Tianbo's is obviously smaller.

Although he is no longer confused, Mu Tianbo is well maintained, his skin is very fair, and his beard is very neatly trimmed.

In this way, he is more like an elegant literati.

"I don't know what Your Majesty has ordered when he summoned his ministers?"

Mu Tianbo, who couldn't figure out Zhu Youlang's intentions, asked cautiously.

Zhu Youlang smiled faintly and said: "Aiqing should have also heard about Ma Jixiang, now that the position of the commander of the Jinyi Guard is vacant, I want to order Aiqing to take this position at the same time." ”

Hearing this, Mu Tianbo hurriedly got up and resigned: "How can Minister He De be appointed to this important position, and please choose another candidate for Your Majesty." ”

This kind of resignation is the favorite thing of the ministers of the Ming Dynasty, how can Zhu Youlang not know?

He coughed and said, "If even Aiqing is not qualified for this position, I am afraid that the DPRK and China will not be able to find a suitable candidate." Besides, this is my will, will Aiqing resist the will? ”

"The old minister doesn't dare."

The emperor has said everything to this point, and it would be a little too hypocritical for Mu Tianbo to insist on not accepting it.

He swallowed and foamed, and bowed: "I am willing to smear your majesty's liver and brain." ”

Zhu Youlang saw that Mu Tianbo agreed, and couldn't help but be overjoyed: "I don't want you to smear your liver and brains, I want to watch you make contributions to the Ming Dynasty." Now that the East is powerful, there are fewer and fewer loyal ministers who can really do things for the court. The so-called road knows the horsepower, and it will be popular for a long time. In the future, the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous, and I will naturally not forget such loyal and good ministers. ”

Zhu Youlang's words were actually to let Mu Tianbo put down his burden and work hard.

After all, the situation in the world is like this, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Ming Court is in danger.

Only when the monarch and the ministers work together can they have a chance to turn the tables.

"Your Majesty's decision to stick to Kunming is really a hero."

Mu Tianbo was full of emotion and praised from the bottom of his heart.

The emperor decided to stay in the capital of Yunnan and not move to the place where he stayed, and the happiest person was Mu Tianbo.

The Mu family has guarded Yunnan for generations, and Mu Tianbo has a great influence in Yunnan. If you go elsewhere, this influence will naturally disappear.

This is from a selfish point of view.

If it was for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Mu Tianbo also thought that Kunming should not be given up easily.

The Yongli court has been operating in Yunnan for many years, and the people naturally regard the Ming court as the right one.

Kunming is the center of Yunnan, and the grain stored in the city is enough for the army to eat for a year. The fierce generals under the command of King Jin are like clouds, and they can't hold it by virtue of the strong city, why can't they hold it?

Of course, when Emperor Yongli made a voice and moved, Mu Tianbo did not admonish.

No matter where Emperor Yongli goes, he will follow him to the death.

And when Emperor Yongli decided to stay in Kunming, Mu Tianbo was so excited.

Your Majesty has finally mustered up the courage to fight to the death against Dongyu!

Of course, Zhu Youlang didn't know about Mu Tianbo's psychological activities, and he smiled lightly: "According to Aiqing's opinion, how should this Kunming City be guarded." ”

Mu Tianbo pondered for a moment and replied: "The strong wall is clear, and there is no grain left for Dongyu." ”

Zhu Youlang nodded lightly.

This is the most basic common sense in defense warfare.

The Qing army traveled a long distance and arrived in Kunming with a shortage of people and horses, and food and grass were in short supply. At such times, as long as they could not scavenge food and grass from the outskirts of the city, the whole army would fall into an impatient mood.

The Qing army could only rush to attack, and once it could not be attacked for a long time, it was an opportunity for the Ming army.

If Zhu Youlang is not mistaken, more than half a month after Emperor Yongli fled from Kunming, the Qing army was late.

That is, there is at least half a month left for him to arm.

It's not too long, but it's not too short.

"When Fang Cai I was discussing with King Jin, King Jin suggested the same. However, I felt that I should try to bring people from outside the city into the city as much as possible. ”

Emperor Yongli's words shocked Mu Tianbo a lot.

"Your Majesty, please think again. Bringing the people into the city, not to mention the food consumption, in case of mixing in the eastern captives, it may be unfavorable to the overall situation. ”

Zhu Youlang knew that Mu Tianbo would say this, and he hadn't thought about this issue.

From the most utilitarian point of view, of course, it is safest to close the city gates and prohibit people from outside the city from entering the city for refuge.

It's just that after all, his soul comes from the afterlife, and he really can't do it to watch so many innocent lives die tragically.

What's more, the Yongli Imperial Court has been operating Yunnan for a long time, and there are still people who are light on taxes.

Now that the Qing army is still far away from Kunming, how can it be possible to insert spies into the city in advance?

Of course, these are what Zhu Youlang sees from God's perspective, and Mu Tianbo may not know.

Mu Tianbo just thinks about the problem from the worst perspective, and it is also for the good of the court, and there is nothing wrong with it.

"What Aiqing said is true, but I am supported by all the people, eat the fat of the people, if I only care about saving my life and abandon the people in times of great calamity, what face do I have to face the ancestors and ancestors?"

Zhu Youlang said very resolutely: "I have made up my mind, and I have discussed it with King Jin, so let's do this." ”

Mu Tianbo didn't say much when he saw that the Son of Heaven was so resolute, and replied respectfully: "The old minister obeys the order." ”

Your Majesty is so benevolent and loves the people, which is really a blessing for the community. I only hope that the Ming Dynasty can prosper as soon as possible, and more people can enjoy the blessings of Renjun.

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