Emperor Ming Fengyunlu

Volume 1 Liaodong Shock

Chapter 5 Collecting Troops and Asking for the Future

Section 13 Appointment

Just a few days after Liu Yunwei reported the southward route to the military headquarters, he received an urgent military information that was not sent back at night: just a few days ago, Nurhachi once again mobilized a large army to attack the city, and the two cities of Kaiyuan and Tieling fell one after another, and dozens of surrounding forts were burned down by the Jiannu army. The army of Jiannu plundered nearly 100,000 people from all over the country, and there was no counting of livestock and goods. At this point, all north of Shenyang has fallen.

The news of the redeployment of the Jiannu army soon spread throughout Liaodong, and the people everywhere were all panicked and panicked. Since Kaiyuan and Tieling are not far from Shenyang, the people of Shenyang have fled to other places for refuge, and even the defenders in Shenyang have begun to desert.

In such a situation, the honor guard of Xiong Tingbi, the new Liaodong Economic Strategy, arrived outside Shenyang.

Looking at the majestic Shenyang city wall, Xiong Tingbi looked worried, what he saw and heard along the way made the newly appointed Liaodong Jingwei tremble, at this moment Liaodong is already like a broken net, as long as Jiannu stabs it can be torn to pieces. And now, Jiannu has started a new operation!

In the distance, Yang Hao waited respectfully with the civil and military officials in Shenyang City, waiting to welcome Xiong Tingbi into the city. At this moment, Yang Ho's face was sallow and his spirit was sluggish, and he stood there as if he would be blown down by the wind at any moment.

Xiong Tingbi looked at the officials standing on the side, paid special attention to Yang Hao, sneered in his heart, and then called everyone to him and read out the holy decree in public:

"Fengtian carried the emperor, and the edict said: The Liaodong military affairs have been in danger of exhaustion and upside down, which is the reason why Yang Hao, the former Liaodong Jinglu, was uncertain in command and misused in the use of troops. Today, there is the right attendant of the military department and the right servant of the imperial history Xiong Tingbi is outstanding, decisive in case of trouble, and can take on a big responsibility, specially appointed as the Liaodong Economic Strategy, the original Liaodong Economic Strategy Yang Hao went to work on the spot, and was escorted back to Beijing by the accompanying Beizhen Fusi pro-army, and handed over to the Three Law Division to deliberate on the crime; The commander-in-chief Li Rubai retreated in defeat and was specially ordered to return to Beijing with him to be questioned by the military department. Chin this! ”

After Xiong Tingbi read out the holy decree, the Jinyi guards who came with him stepped forward to take Yang Hao away. I saw that Yang Hao's eyes were distracted, his face was pale, and he didn't say a word from beginning to end, as if he was a walking corpse. After returning to Beijing, Yang Ho was imprisoned for his crimes, and died of illness in prison not long after.

And Li Rubai also returned to Beijing with him, and Li Rubai's face was full of shame when he left. After arriving in Beijing, in the face of the doubts of the Ministry of War and the fierce crusade of the Yanguan Imperial History, Li Rubai committed suicide in shame and indignation, and it didn't take long for him to commit suicide.

At this time, Xiong Tingbi didn't pay much attention to Yang Hao and Li Rubai, but asked the officials in Shenyang City: "Who is Li Shanghao of Zhizhou and Liu Yujie, a guerrilla general?" ”

As soon as the words fell, the officials present turned their heads one after another, and countless eyes focused on Yiwen and Wuwu.

Xiong Tingbi glanced at the two of them, snorted coldly, and said: "After Zhizhou Li Shanghao learned of the defeat of the imperial army, he did not go to Anmin to defend the city, but instead arranged for his family to go back to the customs to explore the way to retreat and escape; After the guerrilla general Liu Yujie retreated to Shenyang, he fled back to Dingliao with his family without receiving an order. Can you both admit it? ”

Li Shanghao and Liu Yujie didn't expect that Xiong Tingbi would use his authority as soon as he arrived, and he shouted that he was wronged and denied it, and Liu Yujie even shouted: "I went back to guard the right guard of Dingliao, who said that I ran away!" Tell him to come out and confront me! ”

Xiong Tingbi didn't pay attention to the quibbles of the two at all, and directly waved his hand to let his subordinates arrest the two, and said: "Li Shanghao and Liu Yujie disregarded the grace of the saint and feared the enemy in battle. ”

After speaking, Xiong Tingbi ignored the shouting and scolding of the two, and directly ordered someone to behead the two on the spot. Seeing this, the other officials were so frightened that they fell to their knees one after another, laughing! As soon as he took office, he cut down a governor and a guerrilla general, and if he was targeted by such a superior, he would not be able to die.

Looking at the frightened officials in front of him, Xiong Tingbi said: "From now on, you must cooperate sincerely, reorganize the defense of Liaodong together with this governor, resolutely curb Jiannu, and return stability to the people of Liaodong!" Who dares to disobey the yang and the yin, dare to retreat from the battle, don't blame the governor for being merciless! ”

The officials present hurriedly expressed their loyalty: "I will work together with my lord to serve Your Majesty!" ”

"Hmm." Xiong Tingbi said: "Okay, you all go back first, sort out the affairs at hand and make a charter, and when the governor returns, you will have to look at them one by one." ”

When everyone heard this, they were secretly taken aback, this new Liaodong Jingluo had just arrived and did not enter Shenyang, but wanted to go elsewhere first?

A general cautiously asked, "I don't know where the adults are going?" Do you need to be accompanied by me? ”

Xiong Tingbi said: "This governor is going to Liaoyang, you can go back first, you don't have to follow." After speaking, Xiong Tingbi left with the guard of honor, leaving only a group of stunned civil and military officials.

On the morning of the next day, Xiong Tingbi and his entourage arrived outside the north gate of Liaoyang.

Liu Yunwei had already received the news that Xiong Tingbi was coming in advance, and he took Yuan Mingxuan and Lu Ying to wait outside the north gate of Liaoyang early. Seeing the arrival of the Liaodong Jingluo honor guard, Liu Yunwei took everyone forward to see the new Shangguan.

Xiong Tingbi stepped out of the carriage and looked at the generals in front of him, and couldn't help but light up, feeling that Liu Yunwei and the others were very different from the generals in Shenyang City. The group of young warriors in front of them are more energetic and resolute, giving people a sense of vigor and upwardness; I also feel that they are powerful and strong, which makes people feel that they are facing a group of lions and tigers who are ready to attack.

Xiong Tingbi sighed slightly, and said secretly in his heart: "When I saw this Liu Yunwei, I knew that his department's combat strength was strong, but it was a pity that he didn't persuade His Majesty to stay before leaving, it was really a miscalculation!" ”

Just thinking about it, Xiong Tingbi saw Liu Yunwei come over with a group of generals to salute. After receiving the big gift, Xiong Tingbi read out the holy decree, informing Liu Yunwei that he had been demoted to the general manager of the thousand and the Hanwei battalion was reduced to the general camp of the thousand generals. During the reading process, Xiong Tingbi secretly observed Liu Yunwei, and saw that not only did he not have any displeasure or resentment, but he was very respectful to himself, and he did not have any dissatisfaction with the will of the imperial court, and he was greatly admired in his heart: "This son not only fought bravely and made many achievements, but also was able to do honor and disgrace in the face of setbacks, which is really rare!" ”

After reading the holy decree, Xiong Tingbi said: "President Liu Qian, you have also heard the meaning of this holy decree, to be honest, this governor understands that you have been wronged, but since His Majesty has made a decree, you must obey it as a courtier, what do you say?" ”

Liu Yunwei clasped his hands into fists and said: "Please rest assured, the last general will be loyal to His Majesty and the dynasty." ”

Xiong Tingbi nodded and said, "Okay!" Then let's go into the city, the governor will first go to pay homage to General Liu and General Liu, and then ask President Liu Qian to take the governor to inspect the defense of Liaoyang. ”

Liu Yunwei saw that Xiong Tingbi had come all the way and was going to worship his grandfather and father without taking a break, and he was greatly moved in his heart, and said: "The last general dares to disobey his orders, my lord, please!" ”

After speaking, Liu Yunwei and others welcomed Xiong Tingbi into the city. Xiong Tingbi went to worship Liu Ting and Liu Zhao first, and by the way, he also gave incense to Xu Mingwei and Xu Wanxin's father and daughter. After that, Xiong Tingbi said: "General Liu and General Liu fought in the Tartar captivity and martyred the country, which can be described as a model for us." ”

Liu Yunwei's eyes were slightly red, and he said: "If my grandfather and father knew about it, and knew that my lord was the commander of Liaodong, I would be very happy." ”

Xiong Tingbi sighed and said, "I can't kill Hu with the old general!" Okay, let's go and see the city defenses. ”

Therefore, Liu Yunwei and the generals took Xiong Tingbi to check the grain and grass reserves in the city, inspected the city wall and other defensive facilities, and inspected the Hanwei battalion and the guards in the city. After Xiong Tingbi understood the situation he wanted to check, it was already evening, and Liu Yunwei invited Xiong Tingbi to go to the General Military Mansion to live together, and Xiong Tingbi did not refuse.

In the evening, after Liu Yunwei set up a banquet to entertain Xiong Tingbi, the two came to the study to drink tea and chat.

After drinking tea for a while, Xiong Tingbi took out an official document and handed it to Liu Yunwei, saying: "Mr. Liu Qian, take a look, you proposed to cross the sea to Shandong, take Henan, and Shaanxi back to Sichuan to go south, and the Ministry of War has approved it. On the way here, I received the approval of the Ministry of War, so I brought it to you by the way. ”

Liu Yunwei took the official document and looked at it, and said, "Great, there is Master Lao." ”

Xiong Tingbi waved his hand and said, "Do you have any plans for the future?" To be honest, I don't really agree with transferring you back to Sichuan, after all, Liaodong needs a fierce general like you very much now. ”

Referring to the question of going and staying, Liu Yunwei's expression darkened a little, and said, "I understand what the adults mean. I lost my grandfather, father-in-law, father-in-law, wife in this battle, I lost thousands of siblings, and the hatred for Jiannu in my heart has long been incomprehensible, so I want to take revenge, I want to defeat Jiannu! But this requires strength and time, will I have time to accumulate strength if I stay in Liaodong? ”

"It seems that Liu Qian always doesn't believe that I can stabilize the situation in Liaodong?"

Liu Yunwei said: "The adults misunderstood, the last general didn't mean this. It's just that now that more than half of the Hanwei battalion has lost battle and its combat strength is worrying, it is unrealistic to restore its combat strength in a short period of time under the current situation in Liaodong. After all, for a considerable period of time in the future, Liaodong will continue to fight, and I have no chance to recover my strength. ”

Xiong Tingbi was silent for a while, and Liu Yunwei didn't continue to talk when he saw what he was thinking.

After a while, Xiong Tingbi said: "In this way, how about I make a bet with Mr. Liu Qian?" ”

Liu Yunwei said: "My lord, please speak." ”

"Since the Governor has come to Liaodong, he has the confidence to stabilize the situation in Liaodong and to resist the offensive of Jiannu. If I do this in the future, if I want to transfer Mr. Liu Qian back to Liaodong at that time, you must obey the order and do not shirk; On the contrary, Liu Qian doesn't have to pay attention to any instructions from Xiong. How is it? ”

Liu Yunwei smiled and said, "The last general will obey the order!" ”

The next day, Xiong Tingbi left Liaoyang and returned to Shenyang, and Liu Yunwei took the generals to send them out for ten miles.

Watching the honor guard of Liaodong Jingluo gradually move away, Liu Yunwei muttered: "We are about to set off, and I don't know when we can return to Liaodong." ”