The city of Běijing in September is very lively, and since the end of the war in northern Xinjiang, next year's examination has become a topic of conversation. As for the floods in the Yellow River, although many people have heard about it, it is only heard. For most people, these have nothing to do with themselves, just like the Zhang family at Hutongkou killed a pig yesterday, which is not a big deal.

However, for the court of the Ming Dynasty, it is not a big thing, the Ming Dynasty is so big, and it is common for disasters to be small. It's enough to dispatch food relief, and the emperor has already promised that the money will come from the inner treasury, so there will be nothing.

Emperor Tianqi was in a good mood at this time, the affairs of the Yellow River had been arranged, and the affairs of Sichuan had Sun Chuanting, so there was no problem if I thought about it. What's more, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also transferred 20,000 Beijing camps, and dropped 50 artillery pieces to Sun Chuanting from Xu Guangqi.

However, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also has sorrows, and the affairs of Liaodong can be put aside for the time being, and the seven million taels of silver there should be enough until next year. But as soon as the shipyard in Tianjin started, the silver would probably slip out like water. Now it is almost the end of the year, and the rewards of the officials and the nobles are all a headache for the Emperor of the Apocalypse.

Glancing at Wang Chengen behind him, the Emperor of the Apocalypse asked in a deep voice, "Wang Chengen, is there any news from Zhangjiakou?" Let people stare at those who go to raid the house, don't let them have too much, I am ready to use the money! ”

Listening to the words of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, Wang Chengen was stunned for a moment, but there was no expression on his face. The revenue of the Ming Dynasty continued to decline, the expenditure continued to increase, and the expenditure of the imperial court was very tight. At this time, the emperor will often find ways to make money, and there are roughly two directions. One is a jiān businessman, and the other is a corrupt official, and the old officials who have been officials for many years understand this.

The Wanli Emperor sent eunuchs to collect mining taxes and salt taxes many times, but those with vested interests did not agree, but they would also take some money out.

Lowering his head and thinking about it, Wang Chengen said with a smile: "Back to the emperor, the imperial history who went to Zhangjiakou is Feng Sanyuan, and the people sent out by the palace are also very reliable, Your Majesty can rest assured." ”

Nodding slowly, since Wang Chengen said that the people in the palace are trustworthy, there should be no problem. Since the Emperor of the Apocalypse rectified the palace, the eunuchs in the palace knew that this was not a master who was easy to fool, and he was already very honest.

As for Yushi Feng Sanyuan, the Emperor of the Apocalypse also had the impression that this person was the one who participated in the impeachment of Xiong Tingbi in the first place. If you want to talk about the purge of the Donglin Party, this Feng Sanyuan still has credit.

"Your Majesty, it's time for dinner! I wonder where Your Majesty is going to have dinner? Wang Chengen waited for the Emperor of the Apocalypse, glanced at the Tiansè outside, and said hesitantly.

Looking up at the celestial sè outside, the Emperor of the Apocalypse nodded with a smile and said in a deep voice: "Let's pass the meal!" I won't be there today, I'll be here for dinner, and I'll watch the twists and turns for a while. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen bowed respectfully, bowed and retreated outside.

Also in September, Liaodong and the capital have been very different, and the weeds outside the city have withered and yellowed. At dusk, it was already very cold outside the city, and many people were already wearing thick clothes. No one knows what's going on, but many people feel that this year's apocalypse is not normal because it's so cold. Many people can't help but sigh that this winter may be very cold!

Outside the city of Shenyang City, there were many people gathered at this time, and these people were all looking forward to it. Along both sides of the official road, the two teams of officers and soldiers were bright and bright, and their momentum was pressing. Three miles away from the city gate, a large group of people were waiting here, and although the weather was cold, there was no impatient horn on everyone's face.

In the middle of this group of people is an official, wearing a red official uniform, it is Yang Lian, the governor of Liaodong. Beside Yang Lian was another official, wearing a python robe, looking extraordinary, it was Xiong Can, the governor of Liaodong.

Behind these two people were the military officials of Liaodong, and on the outer layer were the local gentry clan. It could be seen that these people were waiting for someone, but it was already dusk, and these people did not have the slightest impatience on their faces, and they were talking and laughing with each other. Only occasionally glanced at the official road, and it looked like an anxious look, but it was a flash.

"It's coming!" After a team of messengers ran by, all the people waiting here tidied up their makeup and looked at the official road with serious faces.

The first to come was a pair of meteor horses, all of which were excellent Mongolian war horses, and the people on the horses were also extremely strong, and they looked like soldiers in a hundred battles. Wearing a black sè suit, carrying a narrow sabre at his waist, drawing a bow on his shoulder, and hanging a goose feather arrow on his saddle, he ran to the front of the receiving official pavilion as if flying, beside the horse road, standing solemnly, and did not look at the people waiting here.

After a moment's pause, it was a pair of meteor scouts, dressed in the same armor as their companions. Meteor scouts arrived one after another, and there were twelve teams over, all of them on both sides of the official road.

The military officials standing in front of Shenyang City all looked at the official road with blazing eyes, and it was obvious that this scene shocked everyone. Seeing that the twelve teams of meteor scouts have passed, everyone knows that it is time for the Lord to come. I saw more than 100 Jinyi officials coming on horseback, winged black yarn, flying fish suits, luan belts, embroidered chun knives, brilliant clothes and armor, high-spirited, the horses under the seat snorted, sure enough, people are like tigers, horses are like dragons, and they live up to the prestige of Ti Cai!

At this moment, all the people present fell into a daze, the Jinyi Guard is the Son of Heaven's own army, and he can use the Jinyi Guard as a guard, this is really extraordinary. Some people who didn't think of it all shrank their necks at this time, and their eyes were already full of fear when they looked at the official road.

After waiting for another pillar of incense, the dust gradually rose on the official road, and thousands of horses' hooves trampled the earth, making a shocking rumbling roar.

A group of musketeers from the border army wearing iron helmets and cuirasses and carrying shotguns were the first to open the way, and several men and horses on the fields on both sides ran back and forth, throwing the whips loudly.

The Riyue Flag, the Xinghan Flag, the Flying Tiger Flag, the Flying Bear Flag, the Flying Biao Flag, the Flying Leopard Flag, the six large flags are flying in the wind, guarding the Qinchajie Banner that is three zhang high in the middle.

A person holding the flag of the king's destiny in front of him can be seen from a distance, this is He Shixian, the chief soldier of Shenyang. By He Shixian's side, Zhao Shujiao, who was wearing the uniform of the general army, held Shang Fangbao in his arms. A number of brocade-clothed guards followed the horses on the left and right, and a large carriage decorated with gold stripes was clustered.

The wings of the school captains were lined up on both sides, and there were eight official titles and banners: Taibao, Emperor Shangzhuguo, Cabinet First Auxiliary University Scholar, Ministry of Rites Shangshu, Doctor Tejin Guanglu, Governor of Jiliao, and Fengzhi Qincha.

The person has not shown up, and the momentum has come to his face, and he is majestic on all sides!

Knowing that this was the main master, the people waiting outside the city hurriedly greeted him, and many people were relieved to see this momentum. Fortunately, I came, and if I didn't come, I really don't know what would have happened.

All the brocade clothes and official schools reined in one after another, the neighing sound came and went, the team was settled, and the two officials opened the curtain.

"Master Sun has arrived!" All the brocade-clothed officials and schools shouted in unison, and their voices were like thunder.

"Greetings to Master Sun, the Governor of the Imperial Mission!" The people waiting outside the city all knelt on the ground, even Governor Yang Lian. Everyone was on their knees, but there was no sound from so many people.

Some people wanted to see what this adult looked like, so they couldn't help but raise their heads and look secretly, only to see an old man rushing down from the carriage. Black yarn, wearing Jiangya sea python robe, waist tied nine dragon jade belt, feet wearing red shoes. The python robe and jade belt on this body are all given by the emperor, it seems that this Lord Sun is the power of the government and the opposition, under one person, above ten thousand people!

Looking at these people kneeling on the ground with a smile, Sun Chengzong walked over slowly, holding Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong, with one hand, and Yang Lian, the governor of Liaodong, with the other. After glancing at the two, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "The two of you point up, the ground is cold!" ”

Yang Lian and Xiong Tingbi stood up, bowed to Sun Chengzong, and said in a very humble tone: "Lord Xie! ”

Nodding slowly, Sun Chengzong walked to the kneeling crowd with a smile, and said loudly: "The old man came to Liaodong again by the emperor's holy decree, thanks to everyone who came to greet him, the old man is grateful, everyone get up!" Saying that, Sun Chengzong made a gesture of support and motioned for everyone to get up.

Led by the people in front, all the people kneeling on the ground stood up, and everyone's eyes were focused on Sun Chengzong. Some people's eyes are burning, some people's eyes are hungry with fear, obviously everyone's mind is different!

Pulling Xiong Tingbi and Yang Lian, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "The weather is so cold, let everyone go back!" ”

"My lord, this time my lord took the border army to make meritorious contributions in Zunhua, and the squires of the land contributed money and efforts to reward the meritorious soldiers. In addition, we have prepared a celebration drink, so please be sure to enjoy your face! Xiong Tingbi came to Sun Chengzong's side, said in a respectful tone, and gave Sun Chengzong a salute after speaking.

Glancing at Yang Lian and seeing that he also had such an attitude, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "In this case, it is better for the old man to be respectful than to obey his fate, and lead the way in front!" ”

The group walked into the city in a mighty way, and Sun Chengzong walked in the middle surrounded by everyone, chatting and laughing with the people left and right.

However, Sun Chengzong understood that his coming to Liaodong this time was different from the last time, and he was here to fight last time. So there is no need to show your authority to everyone, just subdue the army. But this time it's different, what I have to do is too big, and if I can't deter the place, I'm afraid it will be very difficult to sit up. This is why Sun Chengzong, who was originally low-key, made such a high-profile appearance this time, for his big move in Liaodong. To be continued. )