There is only one way from Yunnan to Sichuan, and that is through Jianchang.

The Ming army set off from Kunming, passed through Wuding Mansion, crossed the Wumeng Mountain and entered Sichuan.

Similar to the situation imagined by Zhu Youlang, the surroundings of Jianchangwei were very desolate, and there was not a single house to see during the march for dozens of miles.

It's not hard to see why. In recent years, natural disasters and man-made disasters have almost died among the people. Those Sichuan people who were lucky not to die hid in the mountains in order to avoid military disasters.

Except for the more than 10,000 old and weak soldiers left by Liu Wenxiu's soldiers at the beginning, there are almost no people here.

Of course, Zhu Youlang had already issued an order to order Feng Shuangli to enter Jianchang first to count the grain and grass.

When Zhu Youlang's army arrived, he only needed to rest for a while before marching to the capital.

What Zhu Youlang wanted in this attack on Chongqing was a quick word. Therefore, if you can delay the time along the way, you will not delay, and the possibility of successfully taking Chongqing will increase by a few points if you arrive early.

"Your Majesty, there is the Lu Ma Post in front, it's been a day of marching, Your Majesty will go inside to rest first."

Li Dingguo drove to Zhu Youlang's chariot and said in a harmonious voice.

Lumayi is the closest post station to Jianchangwei, and the distance is about 100 miles.

Zhu Youlang looked at the sky, and if he marched in a hurry, he wouldn't be able to catch up with Jianchangwei today.

It's better to rest at the Luma Post first, and then set off tomorrow morning.

"In that case, let's stop at the Luma Station."

Lumayi is adjacent to the Ningyuan River (later known as the Anning River, not Ningyuan in Liaodong), and the environment is not bad.

The march was outside, and Zhu Youlang had nothing to pay attention to, so he entered the post station to rest surrounded by the attendants and pro-army.

He had seen such a big battle before, and when he learned that the Son of Heaven was coming, his legs trembled with fright, and he couldn't even speak.

Zhu Youlang didn't blame him, smiled slightly and asked him to bring some tea.

Not to mention, he was a little thirsty for most of the march.

"Your Majesty, the concubine heard that this Lu Ma Post was rebuilt later?"

Queen Wang took off the big coat for Zhu Youlang and asked softly.

"Well, that's good. When Emperor Lie abolished the Tianxia Post Station, Sichuan was no exception. This Luma Station was rebuilt during the Yongli period, and people have changed it all over again. ”

When it came to Chongzhen's abolition of the post station, Zhu Youlang still felt quite regretful.

This move is just as big a move as the dismissal of Jinyiwei.

One made Chongzhen lose his internal eyes and ears, and the other made him lose his external eyeliner.

If you have to pick a direct consequence, it is to force Li Zicheng, who lost his job, to rise up, and force Chongzhen to hang himself on a crooked neck tree.

Of course, in the last years of Chongzhen, even if there was no Li Zicheng, there were Wang Zicheng and Sun Zicheng. With Chongzhen, the emperor who has frequent faint moves, no matter how good the cards are, they will be played poorly.

Fortunately, both the Jinyi Guard and the post station were restored during the Yongli period, which allowed the emperor to at least ensure basic control over the common people and officials under his rule.

Soon Yi Cheng personally sent the hot tea, and presented it to Zhu Youlang after being tried by the eunuch Han Miao to be non-toxic.

Zhu Youlang took a sip lightly and said with emotion: "When Emperor Taizu established the Sichuan Xingdu Division, he definitely didn't expect it to be today's situation. ”

The full name of the Sichuan Xingdu Division is called the Sichuan Xingdu Command Division, which was established in the 27th year of Hongwu to govern Changwei. Led five guards, eight institutes, and four chief lawsuits. The northeast is 1,480 miles away from the Buzheng Division (Chengdu Mansion), which belongs to the jurisdiction of the Right Army Governor's Office.

Zhu Yuanzhang set up the Sichuan Xingdu Division in order to strengthen his control over the border areas of Sichuan and defend the Chengdu Prefecture. Now Jianchang has become an important grain reserve of the Yongli Imperial Court, which is really a pity.

"The concubine believes that Daming will get better and better."

Queen Wang comforted Zhu Youlang in harmony.

"Well, I believe it too."

Zhu Youlang just wanted to chat with Queen Wang, when he heard a noise outside the house, and couldn't help frowning.

"I'll go out and have a look."

Zhu Youlang got up and pushed the door out, only to see more than a dozen soldiers draw their swords and force the post guards of Lu Ma Yi to the corner, cursing non-stop.

"What is this doing?"

Zhu Youlang was furious and glanced at the soldiers.

"Your Majesty forgives your sins!"

The fierce soldiers who had just been fierce threw away their blades and fell to their knees.

"Who's going to explain to me what's going on?"

Looking at their posture just now, they were completely rushing to take people's lives.

Fortunately, Zhu Youlang found it early, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

It is said that in troubled times, there are arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, and Zhu Youlang doesn't want the soldiers under his command to be a group of such goods.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, it was they who were the first to curse. ”

A Ming soldier explained to Zhu Youlang while kowtowing.

"I'll just whisper, how dare you deny it?"

Now it was a post man who spoke up, he was obviously full of grievances, and almost retorted with a crying voice.

"Do you dare to say it again in front of Your Majesty?"

"Why don't you dare, you thieves don't deserve to enter Sichuan again!"

The postman was also angry, and responded with a stiff neck.

For a while, the atmosphere was almost solidified, and Zhu Youlang was stunned when he heard it, not knowing what to do.

Of course, he knew the hatred between the people of Sichuan and the former Great Western Army, but he never thought that this post man would say it in front of so many people.

After being silent for a moment, Zhu Youlang cleared his throat and said: "Now there is no Western Army and Chuang Army, and there are only my Ming official army. Everyone is fighting for the Ming Dynasty, and they are all for the interests of the Ming Dynasty. In the future, those who dare to say this will be punished according to demagoguery. ”

After a pause, Zhu Youlang continued: "This time, I remember that you are the first offender, forget it, let's disperse." ”

In this case, it is impossible to make a bowl of water even, and Zhu Youlang has achieved balance as much as possible.

Although the Ming soldiers in the former Xiying were still a little unhappy, when they saw that the Son of Heaven openly supported them, they didn't want to attack again, so they got up and retreated.

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Soon Li Dingguo got the news and rushed to the palace, knelt on the ground and pleaded: "The minister is guilty of death." ”

Zhu Youlang hurriedly helped him up.

"What is the crime of King Jin?"

"If the subordinates are not strict and disturb the holy driver, it should be a capital offense."

Strictly speaking, there is no problem with what Li Dingguo said.

In any case, it was disrespectful for those soldiers to use their swords in front of the emperor.

At worst, it can be characterized as a mutiny.

Although Zhu Youlang did not make a big fuss, it does not mean that Li Dingguo can not take it seriously.

If he didn't express his position in time, even if the emperor didn't say anything, the spittle of the civil officials could drown him.

"King Jin is serious, both sides are at fault in this matter, and I already understand."

Seeing that the Son of Heaven defended him like this, Li Dingguo said with shame on his face: "The minister has ordered someone to severely punish the troublemakers with forty military sticks to set an example." ”

Zhu Youlang naturally didn't have much to say about this.

He is not accountable, which does not mean that Li Dingguo will not be held accountable.

The two represent national law and military regulations respectively, and in Li Dingguo's view, this sign is absolutely indispensable.