On the fifth day of December, this highest decision-making place in the Ming Dynasty was already panicked.

Liu Ximing stood in the ranks of the court officials, and had heard the officials' remarks about the destruction of the capital several times.

"The Tatars are fierce, how can they match it, how is this good?"

"These thieves are equipped with an army, and they can't even hold a pass, what's the use of the imperial court spending so much money to support them every year."

The sound of discussion and insults was endless.

Huang Zonghui, Du Liangji and Liu Ximing walked together, and the three of them looked at this scene without saying a word, and their hearts were full of disdain.

These people only know empty talk, but they can't come up with some specific strategies to defend against the enemy, they are just a bunch of straw bales.

Outside the noon gate, Yang Sichang and Kong Zhenyuan and other ministers were also anxious, and Jianyu entered the customs again, overturning the national policy of the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, even Yang Sichang, who has always been optimistic, felt that he was a little lacking in skills.

"Go to court!"

The clear and sharp voices of the eunuchs sounded loudly in the square in front of the Imperial Palace, and hundreds of courtiers also walked into the Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty, Fang Jindong has entered the Kou, and he is already approaching the Beijing Division, and I also ask Your Majesty to impose martial law on the Beijing Division as soon as possible and close the Nine Gates, so as not to be taken advantage of by the Eastern Emperor."

Yang Sichang didn't wait for Kong Zhenyuan to speak, and took the lead in making suggestions.

Who knew that it was good that he didn't say it, but as soon as he said this, it immediately attracted a series of refutations and impeachments.

Yushi Zhang Fan strode out directly, and scolded Yang Sichang coldly: "You thief, you are embarrassed to make such a statement, who slandered His Majesty last time and wanted to make peace with Dongyu." ”

"Yang Wenweak, as a minister, you don't know how to plan for the country, you only know these despicable ways to drill camps, how can you still have the face to stand on top of this hall."

Zhang Fan scolded bitterly, and immediately turned his head to Chongzhen and knelt down and cried: "Your Majesty, when this is the time, we must first treat the crimes of Yang Sichang and others, so as to ensure that the capital is not lost." ”

"Bastard, what does the Dongyu have to do with Yang Ge Lao, you guys are talking nonsense."

Yao Minggong, a member of the Chu Party and a waiter of the Ministry of Rites, stood up with an angry face.

Many ministers in Donglin glanced at each other, and Shao Zhan Shi Huang Daozhou silently stood beside Zhang Fan and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that what Zhang Yushi said is not unreasonable, the old head of Yang Pavilion proposed peace, and now that he is in Koubian, he is naturally responsible as the proposer."

"Hmph"

Chongzhen didn't reply, but a cold snort came from the ministers standing in the front row.

Liu Ximing followed the prestige, and saw an official wearing a red official uniform, fair complexion, and a thin face standing up and bowing his hand to Chongzhen.

"Your Majesty, now that the capital is in danger, where is there a reason to punish the minister of the state first, please also ask Your Majesty to learn clearly, rectify the soldiers and horses as soon as possible, and strictly guard and prepare for war."

Liu Ximing recognized this person, and it turned out to be the famous Lu Xiangsheng.

Lu Xiangsheng was only promoted by Chongzhen to the secretary of the military department last month, but as far as Liu Ximing knew, this person was quite at odds with Yang Sichang.

Of course, the main thing is that Yang Sichang can't get used to him.

Because Lu Xiangsheng not only opposed Yang Sichang's strategy of equalizing losses and levying food and wages, but also strongly opposed Yang Sichang's policy of peace.

Originally, Yang Sichang's proposal to negotiate peace, including asking Fang Yizao and others to send people to Dongyu to discuss, was carried out in secret, but how to keep the secret in the sieve-like court of the Ming Dynasty.

Not long after the people sent by Fang Yizao returned, the news spread throughout the court, causing Huang Daozhou and others to impeach Yang Sichang, and Liu Ximing remembered that Lu Xiangsheng was also a member of the strong opposition.

But he didn't expect that at this time, he was the most knowledgeable, and he could even stand up and speak for Yang Sichang.

Sure enough, he was an open-minded minister, and Liu Ximing sighed in his heart.

The noise in the court was like a market, and the imperial history of Jiaoyi was a little uncontrollable, causing Chongzhen to frown, and the anger on his face gradually piled up.

"Enough!" , There was a loud shout from the dragon chair, and the green tendons on Chongzhen's cheeks burst out.

"The dignified minister of state, here is as noisy as a shrew, what kind of system, order, all officials who fail to honor will be fined one month."

Seeing that the emperor was really angry, the bureaucrats of each faction above the court who were slandered were silent.

Chongzhen looked at Lu Xiangsheng and Yang Sichang, "Yang Qing is responsible for the entry of the Eastern Captives, Lu Qing leads the army to fight as the superintendent, and I send Gao Qiqian as the supervisor, no matter what, you must first come up with a strategy for me as soon as possible." ”

"The ministers obey."

Lu Xiangsheng has been the governor of Xuanda for many years, and he has long been familiar with the arrangement of the northern army, and when he heard Chongzhen's appointment, he bowed his head and said:

"Your Majesty, the top priority is to impose martial law in Beijing, and second, to transfer the three general soldiers of Xuanfu, Datong, and Shanxi Yang Guozhu, Wang Pu, and Hu Dawei to the Beijing Division as soon as possible, and at the same time order the troops of the Central Plains to prepare for King Qin."

"No", Yang Sichang was a little anxious, "Your Majesty, the Central Plains is a critical moment to suppress thieves, if you transfer troops to leave at this time, I am afraid that the matter of suppressing thieves will fall short." ”

Wang Chengen, who was standing on the throne, glanced at Yang Sichang with some dissatisfaction, "According to Yang Ge Lao's statement, isn't it important if it is not a Jingshi?" ”

Yang Sichang was speechless for a while.

Chongzhen sighed, how could he not know that the Central Plains thief was at a critical time, but he was just ......

This Dongyu, I hate to eat its flesh raw.

Liu Ximing watched coldly in the crowd of courtiers, and when he saw this scene, he knew that the time was almost up.

He immediately cleaned up his clothes and walked quickly out of the queue behind the official's right.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers of the Eastern Captives have suddenly arrived, and it is inevitable that the strength of Lu Shangshu alone will be weak, although the ministers are dull, but they also know the way to serve the country with loyalty, and the ministers are willing to fight for Yang Ge Lao and Lu Shangshu to fight against the Eastern Captives."

"The ministers also ask for war and are willing to serve the front line."

After Liu Ximing finished speaking, Huang Zonghui and Du Liangji, who were standing outside the hall, also strode out.

The atmosphere in the court, which had become a little dull because of the partisan dispute, was suddenly swept away, and hundreds of ministers looked at Liu Ximing and the other three like visitors from outside the sky.

This is a Dongyu!

When ordinary officials heard it, they couldn't avoid it, and these three two fools dared to take the initiative to ask for battle, because they wanted to be promoted and wanted to go crazy.

Of course, there are also many old scholars such as Liu Zongzhou and Huang Daozhou who are quite excited to see that such loyal and brave people are indeed the pillars of the country.

On the top of the main hall, Chongzhen suddenly smiled when he heard Liu Ximing and others' remarks about asking for battle.

The invasion of Dongyu is not once or twice, the last time Chongzhen invaded in the ninth year, even Zhang Fengyi, the secretary of the Ministry of War, only dared to be a turtle with a shrunken head, where are there any officials who dare to take the initiative to ask for war.

Now Liu Ximing and others are asking for battle, which is undoubtedly a big surprise for Chongzhen.

For no reason, Chongzhen once again thought of the statement that the Qintian Prison was interpreting his dreams, and his gaze at Liu Ximing was even more intimate.

"Good, good, good", Chongzhen laughed and said three good words in a row, "The three Aiqing are loyal and brave to the country, I will appoint you as the deputy envoys of Yang Qing, Lu Qing and others, if you make great contributions, I will definitely reward you." ”

Under the throne, Lu Xiangsheng glanced at Liu Ximing who was kneeling on the ground with some surprise, this new Amber naturally knew that he had heard that His Majesty valued him a lot, and he often consulted with the government and government, but he didn't expect to have this kind of responsibility.

In the yamen of the military department, Yang Sichang, Lu Xiangsheng and others gathered together, and Liu Ximing and others, who had received the holy order of Chongzhen, naturally came with them, and after a while, Gao Qiqian, who was appointed as the supervisor of the army, also came.

Another old acquaintance, Liu Ximing smiled and nodded towards Gao Qiqian, and the two smiled tacitly without saying anything.

As soon as Gao Qiqian came in, he sat down on the first place on his left hand with a big grin, shook his clothes and asked directly:

"The emperor asked our family to be the overseer, has the strategy of Yang Ge Lao and Lu Shangshu been decided?"

Lu Xiangsheng was obviously a little dissatisfied with Gao Qiqian's behavior, and he sat down unceremoniously, "What Gao Gonggong said seems to have a plan, so I'll wait to hear it." ”

Gao Qiqian had a weird expression on his face, picked up the tea cup on the side, and played with it by himself.

"Our family doesn't have any strategy, but our family thinks that this defense against the East is naturally the first priority of the Beijing Division, and Lu Shangshu is the Supervisor, as long as the Beijing Division can be kept safely, it will be a great achievement."

Lu Xiangsheng suddenly changed color, and Liu Ximing, Huang Zonghui and others also looked a little unpleasant.

According to Gao Qiqian's words, that is, he only cares about the Jingshi, regardless of the life or death of the people around the Jingshi.

Huang Zonghui frowned and wanted to refute, but was stopped by Liu Ximing with a look.

At this time, Lu Xiangsheng coughed and said, "Is this statement of Gonggong Gao meant by His Majesty?" ”

"Why do you still need Your Majesty to consider this kind of thing, aren't I waiting as a courtier to share your Majesty's worries?"

"Then there is no His Majesty's approval", Lu Xiangsheng nodded with a heavy face.

"Does Gonggong Gao know how many people there are in Beizhili near the left side of Jingshi?"

"There are more than 10 million people in Beizhili alone, if we don't fight against the enemy, these people will fall into the hands of the Tatars, how can you and I bear it?"