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On the same day, and the morning of the next day, the Jingbian Army in Laishui transported the artillery, grain and grass placed there to the Beijing Division, and joined the army.

On the afternoon of the 25th, when it was time for the emperor to feast for the generals, Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, and Wang Pu were all carefully dressed, put on armor, bows, arrows and swords, and tied red cloaks. Wang Pu asked himself again and again if there was anything missing, obviously nervous.

Wang Dou and Yang Guozhu have faced saints, of course, they will not be as hasty and uneasy as Wang Pu, at the beginning of the afternoon, people came to the palace, Xuan Wang Dou and the three entered Beijing, they entered Beijing from Deshengmen, and accompanied the people in the escort camp.

From Deshengmen Street to the front of Bei'anmen Gate in the imperial city, the streets and alleys are full of crowds of onlookers. They all cheered to Wang Dou and the three of them, and the dense conquest of the generals and other voices were endless, and the people of Beijing were enthusiastic.

When they arrived outside the imperial city, the guards of the three generals were left outside, and they were entertained by special personnel, but they were not allowed to enter the imperial city.

The three of them followed the eunuch into the imperial city, but they turned around and came to the south of the Forbidden City, outside the Chengtianmen (later generations), and thus entered the palace city. The emperor specially ordered the honor, and the three generals could ride horses in the Miyagi corridor square, but of course they couldn't do it in front of the main hall.

At this time, the civil and military officials who went to the banquet were endless, and on the square of the Huangji Hall (formerly Fengtian Palace), dazzling ramie clothes gathered. The officials and generals who knew each other kept greeting Wang Dou and a few people, and then entered the Imperial Palace one after another. Wang Dou and others. But he asked the emperor to summon him. Fang entered the main hall under the watchful eye of everyone.

Here, Wang Dou met the great eunuch Wang Chengen, Zhang Ruoqi of the military department, and Ma Shaoyu, all of whom were the supervisors of the army.

Wang Chengen mainly supervised the food and salary, and checked the merits and demerits, while Zhang Ruoqi and others praised the painting strategy and urged the army, all of them had great power, so they also had to feast strongly.

Fu Yingchong, the deputy general of the former battalion of the Shenji Battalion, also came. He wears a cloud-winged helmet, a long body armor, and arms and hands, all of which are in the style of Ming armor. and with a bow and arrows on his back. The nail leaf seemed to have been newly painted, and under the sun, the light was visible, and he looked excited, and his thin face was full of spirit.

When everyone saw each other, they couldn't help but greet each other, and the big eunuch Wang Chengen, who had a deep expression, smiled at Wang Dou and said: "Uncle Zhongyong, since Xiangyang, we will see you again." ”

Fu Yingchong laughed when he saw the stitches. In his words, there is a lot of flattery for Wang Dou and Wang Chengen, and there is a faint arrogance for others.

At this time, all the officials had entered the Imperial Palace, and only the dense Jinwu guards were left outside the hall, as well as the band dancers of the Jiaofang Division. There are also officials below the fifth grade, and their wine and dining table is located in the east and west corridors of the main hall.

At the end of noon, the emperor drove from the right gate to Fengtianmen Dan Majesty, Wang Dou and others immediately heard the loud music in the hall. The whip sounded.

Listen to the Honglu Temple officials and hundreds of officials praise and worship, and then the dancers of the teaching workshop have entered, one plays the song of longevity, two plays the song of Yang Tian's grace, and three plays the song of virtue. Four pieces of folk music are the songs, and five pieces of songs that feel the emperor's grace.

A few knights after drinking. The dance in the hall stopped, the music stopped, and Fu Yingchong whispered to Wang Dou: "It's our turn." ”

Sure enough, not long after, the martial arts music was masterpiece, and the teaching workshop played a song to pacify the world, and a voice came out of the hall: "The emperor has a decree, Yang Guozhu, Wang Dou, Wang Pu, Wang ......Pu, and Wang Chengen, the superintendent of the army, enter the palace." ”

Wang Dou and the others all dressed themselves in armor and entered the Imperial Palace from the steps proudly.

As soon as he entered the main hall, he saw countless eyes cast, Wang Dou's eyes swept away, and he saw that the majestic hall was neatly filled with a table of wine, with wine utensils and tableware on it, and hundreds of civil and military officials were sitting on the side, all of them did not squint, but only glanced at Wang Dou and others from the corner of their eyes.

On both sides of the main hall, there are dense musical instruments such as the gong, the coffin, the sheng, and the gong, and there are many musicians in the teaching workshop who play music. …,

The imperial feast was indeed mighty and clean.

Emperor Chongzhen was high above the imperial feast, and when he saw the generals coming in, he couldn't help but cast his eyes over, especially on Wang Dou.

In the martial arts, Wang Dou Zhuren in Honglu Temple official praise under the three shouts of long live, Emperor Chongzhen said: "All the secretaries, please get up, sit down." ”

Wang Dou and others, under the guidance of the internal officials, sat down in front of their own case, both the left and the right, all of them were the closest to the emperor's table, and sure enough, the banquet was magnificent, and the treatment was different.

At this time, thirty-two dancers entered the hall, and they were all held with their left hands and their right hands, divided into four rows, each with eight people. Under the seal of the movement, the dance is carried forward and vigorous, and there are two dancers, who insist on leading it and make a dance to calm the world.

Happy stop, Emperor Chongzhen said loudly: "Wang Shi went out to fight, set Liaodong in the north, and now there are loyal and brave Uncle Wang Dou, the general Yang Guozhu, Wang Pu, and the deputy general Fu Ying Chong, loyal and commendable, he will not hesitate to die, and the state-owned generals will definitely return with good news, and the east will be worry-free." ”

He raised the imperial cup: "All the ministers and generals, please drink this cup and congratulate me on it." ”

Headed by Fan Fucui, the first assistant of the cabinet, everyone stood up and said loudly: "Congratulations to me." ”

Drink it all.

Emperor Chongzhen drank wine, under the excitement, the pale face floated a red tide, at this time the Jiaofang Division knelt to play the dance of the four Yi of Fu'an, there were sixteen dancers of the Jiaofang Division into the main hall, four people from the Inner Dongyi, four people from Xirong, four people from Nanban, four people from Beidi, and two dancers, and the building to lead it.

During the dance, a magnificent movement sounded: "Little General, Great Ming Jun." Dingyuhuan, holy grace wide, palm of the country. East and West, North and South. The hand is high, the baby plate, the palace is happy. The Five Cloud Palace is even a Xiaohan, and the golden light shines on the eyes. The sound of gold water in Yugou is murmuring, and the fontanelle is viewed, and it tends to be seen. Yiluan is solemn and terrifying...... My emperor Wan Shou'an, through the door, Dingyuhuan, Dingyuhuan. Palm the country, Fu Baiman, praise and dance, praise and praise, ten thousand years, Emperor Ye'an! ”

In the dance music, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help nodding his head, and he was fascinated, obviously imagining that the Ming Dynasty was prosperous in his hands, and the emperor of the country was ten thousand years old, and the grand occasion of pacifying the four yi.

After the dance, the music stopped, Emperor Chongzhen laughed, and his eyes swept over Wang Dou and others. He said in a loud voice: "Someone." Take the golden bowl, and I will personally give the conquest and give each general a drink and a strong walk. ”

The internal officials took four golden bowls, Emperor Chongzhen personally poured wine for each golden bowl, Wang Dou, Yang Guozhu, Wang Pu, and Fu Yingchong came out of the ranks, took the imperial bowls one by one, and held them high.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at the four generals in helmets and armor and carrying bows and arrows on their backs, especially at Wang Dou's face, his eyes were full of anticipation, and he said: "The Battle of Jinzhou." It is related to the fortunes of the country, whether it can defeat Dongnu or not, it is in this battle. I hope that the people will be faithful and will not fail to lose hope. ”

Wang Dou said in a deep voice: "The minister is afraid. will live up to the emperor's grace. ”

Yang Guozhu said in a deep voice: "I will fight to the death to serve the country!" ”

Wang Pu said: "The ministers will do their best, fulfill their loyalty, and kill thieves bravely." ”

Fu Yingchong, the deputy general of the former battalion of the Shenji Battalion, said in a higher voice: "There is only the emperor in the minister's heart, as long as the emperor gives an order, the sword mountain and the sea of fire, the minister will dare to break through!" ”

Emperor Chongzhen said with relief: "Okay, with the generals saying this, I will feel at ease." ”

Wang Dou four people, each gave three bowls of imperial wine, and even the golden bowl was given.

Such an honor. Seeing that the ministers in the palace were secretly envious, Wang Pu and Fu Yingchong stroked the golden bowl, and smiled even more.

After that, the atmosphere in the hall was warm, headed by the cabinet officials, Zhu Jie's voice continued, and Emperor Chongzhen also happily accepted the continuous toast of the hundred officials.

After reaching the ninth jue wine, the teacher knelt down to play the song of nine plays and six dragons, and the feast was completed. The Guanglu official withdrew the imperial case, and the ministers all attended the north direction and bowed four times. The whip sounded, the music started, Emperor Chongzhen drove out, and hundreds of officials came out.

However, Wang Dou and the others did not leave the palace, because Emperor Chongzhen made another decree. Summoning the prison army and going out to the general Xiyuan for a small banquet. …,

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Wang Dou and several other generals were under the guidance of the internal officials. After changing into civilian clothes in a side hall, Wang Dou put on his python robe, and then the internal officials took it to Cuihua Garden.

At this time, the great eunuch Wang Chengen, Zhang Ruoqi of the Ministry of War, Ma Shaoyu and others arrived early, and Chen Xinjia, the secretary of the Ministry of War, accompanied Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen also changed into the emperor's regular clothes, with a plate collar, narrow sleeves, embroidered with a gold plate dragon pattern on the front and back and two shoulders, and wore a winged crown. He was now in his thirties, but he looked like he was in his forties or fifties, with gray temples and an unusually pale face. However, at this time, his expression was excited, and there was some normal people's blood on his face.

There were also some seats in the garden, and each table was filled with four side dishes, brown rice, and even the emperor's desk.

Wang Pu, Fu Yingchong, Zhang Ruoqi and others, all of them had a choked look of emotion on their faces, and even the emperor was frugal and simple, treating himself so badly, he saw that his subordinates were like knives.

Looking at them, they may not have the elements of performance, only Wang Chengen's face is genuinely regretful.

Wang Dou knew that Wang Chengen's feelings for Emperor Chongzhen were very unusual, and Emperor Chongzhen for Wang Chengen, subconsciously may not have a sense of father and brother, and the relationship between the two was not simple, which was quite rare in the royal family.

For the emperor's frugality, Wang Dou sighed in his heart, the respect of a country, living such a life, although Wang Dou can live a poor life and a rich life, but he can enjoy it, he will never treat himself badly.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Emperor Chongzhen just waved his hand: "The finances are beyond their means, and I don't take the lead in frugality, how can the country turn around?" ”

He looked at Wang Dou and said with a smile: "The loyal and brave army is very powerful, and I heard that there is a way to make money, I don't know if I can teach me?" ”

Everyone laughed, Wang Dou groaned for a long time, but still picked up a steamed bun and said, "Then Weichen will be ugly." ”

Like his son at that time, he pinched a small piece down, kept most of it in his hands, and said: "Ninety percent of my Ming wealth, it is owned by the gentry, the head of the army, the big official, the big businessman, the royal family, the nobles, etc., and the country is very favorable, and the tax they pay is this ......"

Holding the small piece of steamed buns, he gestured to everyone.

Seeing the excitement on everyone's faces, he smiled slightly, and said: "The rest of the poor families in the Ming Dynasty, they account for a large number of people, this is it." ”

Hold up the large steamed bun in your hand.

Then he said, "This is what they have to do." ”

He lifted the small piece of steamed bun again, and saw that everyone was coughing.

Emperor Chongzhen sighed, he was a very smart person, if he was born in a peaceful and prosperous era, he was afraid that Emperor Jiajing would fight him, but how could he not know the meaning of Wang Dou?

However, Emperor Chongzhen is determined to be the king of the Holy Ming, and the King of the Holy Ming depends on whom, the literati.

In whose hands are the finances of the state? A large part of the literati collect taxes from them? Now I'm afraid that Emperor Gao is alive. With the ability of the emperor back then, in the end, he had to do his best to strike taxes, and he was taken out to talk about things year after year.

Yes, the power of the people above who account for ninety percent of the financial resources is so huge, with Wang Dou's unscrupulousness, they don't dare to collect taxes on the gentry on the East Road.

Not to mention anything else, everyone here, can you receive money from Chen Xinjia, Wang Pu, and Fu Yingchong?

In fact, Wang Dou felt that there was a great place to save money, that is, the Guanning defense line of chicken ribs, if it was exhausted, it would shrink to Shanhaiguan, and I don't know how much grain could be saved in a year. In the first year of Chongzhen, Jiliao's military expenditure was 6 million taels a year, and Chongzhen's second year was reduced to 4.8 million taels, which is still huge.

However, it is impossible to exhaust the Guanning defense line, and around Guanning, how big is this interest group? From the local to the central, there are benefits to be shared. If it is stopped, Ningqian will be in chaos, and Guan Ning's army is very likely to throw himself into the Qing State, which will be a disaster, just like Kong Youde's investment in gold back then.

In the end, Emperor Chongzhen sighed and didn't talk about it. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )