On June 20 of the 20th year of Tiancheng, the sky above Jingnan City, the capital of the Qing Dynasty, was cloudless and full of clear sky. It was a very ordinary sunny day in Jingnan.

The weather in Jingnan is dry, especially after entering the summer, and unlike the Central Plains, there is very little rain here. Even the clouds in the sky are scarce.

The sky is blue, and the blue score is exceptionally transparent.

At this time, the square in front of the palace was crowded with Qing troops, these were 30,000 sergeants wearing armor, and I was now on the battlefield, and the role of armor was almost useless. But in this particular environment, they still put on armor. After all, for the Great Qing Kingdom, this kind of foam nail cotton nail is the tradition of the Great Qing Kingdom. At least there is a hint of tradition that reminds them of the glory of the past.

On the east, west, and south sides of the square, three squares were formed, and the soldiers stood motionless in the summer sun. But without exception, each of them was already sweating profusely.

If it weren't for the fact that today was a special day, I'm afraid they would have taken off this armor to the ground by now. Who still wears armor these days?

But no one dares to complain now.

Today is the day of the emperor's personal expedition. And they, as the Chinese army, will guard the emperor's safety. Accompany the emperor on his personal expedition. Although the country is now in decline, it does not prevent them from continuing to maintain some of the rituals of the past.

The minister of Shangshufang, who was ordered to stay in the capital, led the princes and ministers, civil and military officials, and surrounded the fourteen-year-old prince Chenghu, who was in charge of the imperial expedition.

Fifteen days ago, an urgent report came from the front that 50,000 Ming troops had crossed the Ili River and began to advance towards Taraz and other places.

For this day, the whole Qing Dynasty seems to have been waiting for a long time, and the "invasion" of the Ming army did not cause much turmoil in Jingnan.

In fact, everyone knows that this day will come. Now that this day has come, it has relieved them who were worried in the past. At least there is no longer any need to worry about when the Ming army will come over as in the past.

Now don't worry about it anymore.

At the same time that the Manchu court was constantly mobilizing troops. Yesterday, two holy decrees were passed down in the palace one after another, one was the emperor's personal conquest, and the other was the crown prince's commitment to the country. These two holy decrees made people's hearts tighten, and they also let everyone know the emperor's thoughts - the Great Qing Kingdom will not retreat south.

In fact, there is no way back for the Great Qing Kingdom!

In the past few decades, he fled all the way from the capital to Xi'an, then fled to the Western Regions, and now fled to Jingnan. Most of their wives and daughters became Han maids, and in order to pass on the lineage, they had to forcibly plunder the Semu women in Hezhou and other places as wives and maids.

Twenty years of time seem to be peaceful, but everyone is tired.

Where else can you escape?

Looking into the distance, the world is so big, it seems that there is really no place for them, in fact, even if there is a place for them. Daming won't let them live and work there in peace. Even if it is to the ends of the earth, Daming will not give up the pursuit of them.

Today, hearing the news that the emperor is going to lead the troops to personally conquer and crusade against the Ming army, people who have been running for decades are even a little excited.

Regardless of whether he wins or loses, he always has to fight with Ming Guo in an upright manner.

Even if they lose, they have to lose in a dignified manner, don't let them look down on the flag man like a grandson!

Flag people are also bloody!

Of course, this is what those young people who were born after the year of the day will think so, they have not experienced the haste of fleeing the capital, even when they left Xi'an, they were still young, they did not have much impression, and even if they did, they were dissatisfied with the Ming Kingdom.

As for when they left Shengjing, they were even more unwilling and reluctant. These young men were more eager to fight the Ming army than their fathers.

Now, the emperor's decision to drive the expedition in person has finally made these young people get their wish.

This is a major event that has not been seen for many years, and the people who stayed in Beijing have crowded the streets, waiting to see off the emperor and admire the majestic military might of the imperial driver, for them, this day is also a big day. It seems that the Great Qing Kingdom has not been as aggressive as it is today for many years.

At this time, the entire Jingnan City was in a sensation, not to mention the ordinary banner people, even the women who were plundered back then also stood on the street, watching their sons go out with the emperor, their expressions were all desolate. Of course, there were some women with a hint of joy on their faces. No one knows what they're thinking. But everyone knows that not all women are willing to be slaves and maidservants of the bannermen.

Of course, more women are worried about their sons' upcoming war, full of worries about the future, worried about the safety of their sons.

In fact, the appearance of men is not much better, after all, for many people, Daming is a shadow that will never go away.

At noon, with the melodious sound of bells and drums.

In front of the palace, the square, once known as the "Heart of Samarkand", resounded with the sound of earth-shattering cannons. Dozens of cannons roared, and a group of chamberlains holding dragon flags and treasure flags walked out of the noon gate. Subsequently, there were more than ten teams of imperial guards and a large group of men and horses, majestically walked out of the palace. Only then did I see Suo Etu and Wang Huaxing, two ministers who went out with the car, riding a high-headed horse and leading a team of imperial guards in military uniforms to come out. The chief general Tu Hai, who was standing in the center of the square, knew that the emperor was about to come out, so he nodded to the two deputy generals beside him.

These two generals, one is the emperor's maternal uncle, Tong Guogang, the elder brother of Tong Guowei, the minister of the upper study, and the other is Feiyangu, who made great contributions to the Southern Expedition of the Qing Dynasty. After receiving Tu Hai's instructions, the two of them immediately raised their waist knives in their hands. Suddenly, the horn shook the sky. The crown prince led hundreds of officials to prostrate themselves on the ground, kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times, and for a time the square was dusty and dancing, and there was a mountain shouting long live. Tens of thousands of Eight Banner sergeants also shouted like a tsunami at the same time:

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!"

In the midst of this cheer, Xuan Ye, who was wearing a golden helmet on his head, and under the wide cloak, was wearing a bright yellow and bright golden armor. Although armor is not much use on the battlefield now, foam nail cotton armor is a tradition of the Qing Dynasty, when Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong wore such armor to crusade against the Ming Kingdom, and finally laid the foundation of the Great Qing Kingdom.

Now, as the emperor, Xuan Ye has once again put on the armor, he wants to be like the ancestors, make immortal achievements, and protect the country of the Great Qing Dynasty, although the armor does not bring him anything, but at least it can remind him of all this.

I saw him press the sword in his hand and walk out with a steady step. A pair of bright eyes under the peaked helmet looked particularly energetic at this time.

But Xuan Ye's mood was not excited, unlike the hundred officials, sergeants and others in the square, he knew very well what this personal expedition meant to survive, no one knew, only he understood.

Looking at the strict appearance of tens of thousands of troops, feeling the high morale, and listening to the deafening cheers, Xuan Ye did not have any pride or even any confidence in his heart.

What was it like when my father drove the emperor?

Obviously, no one would tell him, but he knew very well that his father's royal conquest was a joke.

And what about his royal conquest?

100,000 troops!

Although it is not as good as his father in terms of military strength, but unlike his father's meeting, this 100,000 army is the elite of the Qing Kingdom for 20 years of recuperation, and it should be said that it is part of the elite.

After 20 years of recuperation, now the Great Qing Kingdom finally has the strength to fight to the death with the Ming Dynasty again. Although there are not many predictions for the future. But at least these armies gave him a little confidence. Let him not be like in the past, he will always be worried when facing Daming.

Gently raise your hand and greet the army. The square immediately fell silent.

"Soldiers! The thieves of the Ming Kingdom are ambitious, and for more than 20 years, they have been even more aggressive towards my Qing Dynasty, and they can't recognize the destruction of my Qing Dynasty, even if my Qing Dynasty tolerates it in every way, the Ming Kingdom is also extremely vicious, and intends to destroy my Qing Dynasty, kill my banner people, and kill us all! Is it tolerable, which is unbearable?! Today, I personally unified the three armies to defeat the Ming thieves with the Manchurian, Mongolian and Han Eight Banners Iron Cavalry. Undefeated thieves, swear not to return to the court! ”

On the square, the 30,000 sergeants who were inspected, all of them were well-trained elite soldiers after years of training, and when they heard the emperor say this, they knelt down on one knee with Tuhai and replied loudly:

"Undefeated thieves, swear not to return to the court!"

At the same time, the sound of military horns sounded again. The officers and soldiers who stayed in Jingnan, under the leadership of the household officials, carried more than 1,000 large wine jars to the square and filled a large bowl of wine for each soldier who went out on the expedition.

At this time, everything in the square looked very solemn. Pick up the soldiers who are about to go on the expedition, with wine in their hands. Look up at the emperor. Everyone has a thought in their hearts, that is, to defeat the Ming Kingdom under the leadership of the emperor and prosper the Qing Dynasty.

And the ministers who stayed behind also accompanied the prince to the Wufeng Tower. The crown prince knelt in front of the emperor, raised the wine glass above his head, and said loudly:

"Erchen please drink this cup to the emperor's majesty, and may the emperor's ama go to the beginning of victory. The sons will obey the orders of the emperor Ama and supervise the grain and grass in Beijing, waiting for the emperor's good news! ”

Xuan Ye saw that the crown prince's face was so red with excitement that he couldn't help but be moved by his true feelings. As he took the glass, he looked at her and said.

"Okay, I've used this wine! Emperor, you stay in Jingnan, you have a great responsibility, you have to consult with the ministers in everything, there is a committee that will never be a major matter, you must immediately report to me and know, and, don't forget to read, all princes are your siblings, you can't be punished easily, have you written it down? ”

"The sons and daughters obey the holy decree, please rest assured by the emperor."

"Well, Mingzhu is a guilty person and can't participate in today's school reading ceremony, you send a decree to him and ask him to go with the army!"

Suddenly, Xuan Ye made the decision to ask Mingzhu to go with the army, and all the ministers present looked at each other, not knowing why the emperor wanted to bring this guilty minister.

But then, everyone seemed to understand that it was Mingzhu who suggested giving up Shengjing and other places, introducing Rakshasas, and using Rakshasas to resist the Ming Kingdom, but who would have thought that the seemingly strong Rakshasas were so vulnerable, but in just one month, they lost all the land ceded to them by the Great Qing Kingdom to the Ming people.

If it weren't for Mingzhu's stupidity. Why is the Great Qing Kingdom like this, now it is also a war against the water, and it is understandable that the emperor will bring the pearl.

Subsequently, Xuan Ye instructed the ministers and told them to support the prince wholeheartedly, help him deal with the government affairs, and of course train the army.

After some advice, Xuan Ye had already raised his wine glass and drank it all. Tens of thousands of officers and soldiers also drank the wine together, and at the same time that Xuan Ye threw the wine glass to the ground, the officers and soldiers also smashed the wine glass one after another.

"No win, no return!"

Xuan Ye shouted, and a thunderous roar suddenly sounded in the entire square.

"No win, no return!"

With a roar that resounded through the sky, the army set off!

Unlike when they left Shengjing, this time, they are facing the "invading" Ming army, and they will defeat the Ming army on the battlefield and regain the dignity of the banner people.

The dragon flag fluttered, the drums were played, Xuan Ye walked out of the palace quickly, and then turned over on his horse, leading tens of thousands of elites of the Eight Banners, facing the bright sunshine, and leaving Beijing in a mighty way.

When the team came out of Jingnan, Mingzhu, who had been waiting at home, followed the team, and as soon as he saw Wang Huaxing, he immediately followed him quietly, riding on his horse and whispering.

"Why doesn't my brother persuade my master?"

From the time he learned that the emperor was going to drive the expedition in person, Mingzhu secretly screamed that it was not good.

How can the emperor drive the expedition in person?

What if we lose?

In case of defeat, the Great Qing Kingdom will not even have a chance to turn over. It's better to die than to live, and the Great Qing Kingdom has survived all these years.

At this time, the emperor was confused. I don't know the truth of taking a step back and opening up the sky.

Before, he was at home, and Mingzhu naturally couldn't cause trouble to Wang Huaxing, but now that he is driving, he has to ask Chu.

"Who can persuade the emperor?"

Wang Huaxing, who had gray hair and beard, looked a little tired, he had made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty, but all he felt over the years was exhaustion.

So, now he barely speaks, like a dumb man, quietly watching everything from the sidelines. If no one takes the initiative to mention him, even in many cases, everyone will ignore this person.

So as an invisible person in the court, of course he didn't say anything to persuade the emperor.

"If you can't persuade you, you have to persuade you!"

Mingzhu said hurriedly, seeing that the people around him were looking at him, he hurriedly lowered his voice and said.

"Don't you know that the Ming Kingdom must be looking forward to the emperor's personal conquest, so that they can do it once and for all!"

Once and for all, these four words came into his ears, Wang Huaxing was silent, and only sighed after a long time.

"Mingzhu, how do you know that this is not the emperor's idea?"

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