Zheng Sen is a monk who is a monk halfway, in his early years in Nanjing Guozijian to study, planning to participate in the scientific examination, seeking an official and a half position, to serve the imperial court, later, Beijing City broke Chongzhen hanged, he was angry before he put pen to paper, followed Wang Lanping, but Zheng Sen learned the Four Books and Five Classics since he was a child, read the way of sages and loyal to the country, and was loyal to Zhu Ming Jiangshan in his bones.

As soon as Fang Guoan saw that Zheng Sen was angry, he hurriedly stepped forward to pull him, "They are all brothers who were born and died together, don't hurt the harmony, Song Dali, don't talk nonsense"

Song Dali was also angry, glaring and saying, "What, do you want to go to Emperor Laozi's to sue the master?"

Zheng Sen pushed Fang Guoan's hand away and shouted, "As a Ming general, who said such a rebellious word, where is the power of the heavens, and where is the grace of the Ming Dynasty?" ”

Song Dali smiled coldly and disdainfully, "Well, your aunt, Lao Tzu will be left angry, believe it or not, Lao Tzu will rush into Nanjing City and chop up the emperor Lao Er, who is useless."

"Song Xian, pull him down, he has no mouth to cover, what is he doing?"

Speaking of which, Wang Lanping couldn't help but speak, and let him shout a few more words, and the whole battalion heard it, so Wang Lanping could also see that not to mention the entire Jiangnan Ming Kingdom, even the champion army was not monolithic.

Although everyone knows that the dilapidated house of the Ming Dynasty will fall with one foot, after all, the Zhu family is still orthodox, and the gentry and the people still recognize this.

Li Zicheng, Zhang Xianzhong and others, they are all officials and the people, a group of thieves, but the top and bottom of the champion army are all dressed in the official clothes of the Ming army, if they oppose the Ming, it will become a rebellion. If it succeeds, it will be stopped, and if it fails. That is the great sin of punishing the nine clans, on the premise that there is no stability of nine out of ten. Who would take the risk and let go of the wealth and fame in their hands not to rebel with Wang Lanping, at least Zheng Sentou did not agree.

Wang Lanping stood up with Chen Wanliang's support, "From now on, no one is allowed to mention this, Zheng Sen, everyone is a brother, Song Dali has no intentions, don't be like him." Let's disperse, get ready to prepare, early tomorrow morning, pull out the camp and return to Nanjing"

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Nanjing, Forbidden City, behind the Fengtian Palace.

Emperor Zhu Yousong of the Ming Dynasty was listening to the play with relish, squinting, his expression was very devoted, and today this stage was Shiro's mother.

Leaning on the flat collapse. Zhu Yousong leaned on the two amorous and turbulent concubines, the rhythm of gongs and drums was sonorous, and his fat head shook and shook. A concubine on the side brought wine to his mouth, Zhu Yousong didn't open his eyes, and took a sip of wine. The aftertaste is endless, and I can't help but hum a few words.

Then. The eunuch Han Zanzhou, the eunuch of the master of ceremonies, hurriedly ran over.

He lowered his body and whispered, "Long live the lord." The first assistant of the cabinet, Lord Ma, has an urgent matter to see."

Zhu Yousong opened one eye slightly and thought for a while, "Oh, let him in"

After a while, Ma Shiying ran in anxiously, bowed his head, and said with a handful of snot and tears, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the big thing is not good, Yangzhou is lost, Yangzhou is lost"

"What!" I don't know where the strength came from, the bloated and obese Zhu Yousong sat down at once, was stunned for a moment, and then was about to drill down to the case, his soul was scattered, and his face turned white at once, "Tatar called?" It's called, escort! Escort!"

"No, no, long live, after the loss of Yangzhou, the Tatars retreated, retreated"

Han hurriedly helped Zhu Yousong out of the collapse, and complained to Ma Shiying, "Ouch, Lord Neifu, you have said a lot of words, it is a big crime to be shocked."

Ma Shiying said in panic, "The minister is guilty, the minister is anxious for a while, and he shocked the emperor, and the emperor is angry."

This can't blame Zhu Yousong for being scared like this, what kind of war is it, he has experienced it, three years ago Li Zicheng broke through Luoyang, and cooked his father Wang Laofu alive, after the family was ruined, Zhu Yousong was in Jianghuai, poor and destitute, but he didn't pick up a cheap emperor, from the day he became the emperor, he was frightened every day.

One grew up in the deep palace and was raised in the hands of a woman, who could expect him to revive the rivers and mountains.

Zhu Yousong trembled and came out of the low, frightened, still palpitating and said, "Really retreated?" ”

Ma Shiying said, "Retired soldiers, really retired soldiers"

Zhu Yousong became angry all of a sudden, grabbed the pillow on the dragon collapse and smashed it at Ma Shiying, "What are you calling after all the troops have withdrawn, is this a great joy?"

Ma Shiying was stunned, "Your Majesty, although the Tatars have withdrawn, but Yangzhou has been lost, the Jiangbei defense line is open, and the Tatars can fight at any time, then Liu Kongzhao burned the Zhenjiang Water Village a few days ago, and the Beitou Tatars went"

Zhu Yousong took a breath and motioned for the stage to continue.

"A group of wrecks and wrecked in the order, and beheaded Liu Kongzhao all over the house, oh, no, I want to punish him for the nine clans"

Ma Shiying said, "Liu's family has long been out of Nanjing, the emperor, this matter is here, the important thing is that Yangzhou is lost, Nanjing is in danger, this is the top priority, we must severely punish those who are ineffective in combat, in order to set an example, the minister heard that Yangzhou was lost, and has ordered the military department to send the rescue of Yangzhou Dinghuai Marquis Wang Yongji back to Nanjing"

Although Zhu Yousong is not a saint, he is not stupid, he has already heard of what Ma Shiying is, and he can't just listen to his words about this matter.

Zhu Yousong said, "What about Zhang Huangyan, the secretary of the Ministry of War? Why didn't he report such a big thing?"

It is said that this military newspaper was first transmitted to the military department.

As he was talking, another eunuch came to report, saying that Zhang Huangyan, the secretary of the Ministry of War, asked to see him.

Zhang Huangyan's expression was completely opposite to Ma Shiying, as soon as he came in, he said excitedly, "Your Majesty, great victory, great victory in Yangzhou, the 100,000 army of Tatars is wiped out in Yangzhou, and Duoduo, the prince of Taqing and Yu, is unable to march south and has returned to Huai'an to station."

Zhu Yousong looked puzzled, looked at these two people, one reporting good news and one good news, waved his hand, and asked the troupe to retreat.

Ma Shiying's face sank, and he shouted, "Zhang Huangyan, you dare to be listened to, it is obvious that Yangzhou is lost, Shi Kefa lost his troops and lost his generals, Wang Lanping fled back to Zhenjiang in embarrassment, which disgraced the imperial court, and he should be punished heavily, how can it become a big victory in your mouth."

As soon as Zhang Huangyan heard this, he knew that he was late, and Ma Shiying didn't know what to say in front of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, it is a fact that Yangzhou was lost, but it is also a fact that 100,000 full soldiers fell in Yangzhou City. The Manchurians suffered this great defeat and were unable to go south. Since the emperor's accession to the throne, the city of Nanjing. The officials at all levels and up are talking about the full color change, and now the first battle is full of defeats, raising the prestige of our country, and inspiring the hearts of our soldiers, this is a great victory."

Then, Zhang Huangyan said to Ma Shiying with a righteous face, "Shoufu, 100,000 soldiers died in Yangzhou, this is a fact." Shi Ge Lao and Yangzhou coexisted and died, sacrificing their lives for the country, this is also a fact, Dingnan Marquis Wang Lanping led 30,000 soldiers of the Nanjing garrison camp to defeat Kong Youde, and his military achievements were impressive, this is still a fact, but in order to preserve his strength, Wang Yongji, the Marquis of Dinghuai, escaped from the battle, and did not save him when he saw death. As a result, Wang Lanping had to withdraw to the south of the Yangtze River, and Xu Ding, the commander of the Yangzhou garrison, was captured in the battle of national strength, which of these is not the truth, and Wang Yongji is the first one to be guilty."

Zhu Yousong stood up. "Wait, wait, Shi Kefa is dead?"

Zhang Huang said prostrately. "Shi Inspector used his example as bait to lure 50,000 captives into the city. The whole encirclement of Kong Youde, and beheaded 50,000 in the first battle. Shi Inspector died in the street battle, and the minister, please ask the emperor, issue an order to appease, give him a heavy reward for his family, and show the feat of Shi Inspector to the subjects of the world, so as to comfort the hearts of the soldiers of the three armies"

Hearing that Shi Kefa died in battle, Zhu Yousong was also a little unbearable, although this old guy was in a situation where he couldn't deal with him, but Zhu Yousong also understood that Shi Kefa was loyal to the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yousong said, "It's a pity, Gonggong Han, the Ministry of Rites and Rites, quickly prepared a speech for Shi Kefa, and praised it, Zhang Huangyan, you just said that Wang Lanping returned to Zhenjiang, what are they doing?" ”

Zhu Yousong is still a little afraid of Wang Lanping, after all, this kid didn't take himself as the emperor much in the court before, and when he comes back this time, do you want to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Zhang Huang said, "Back to the emperor, Admiral Wang returned to Zhenjiang five days ago, the remnants of the army were not more than 10,000, there was a lack of clothing and food, and Admiral Wang was seriously injured, and he also asked the Holy Lord to send a decree to send the imperial doctor to visit, and let the Nanjing garrison return to Beijing to rest"

Zhu Yousong nodded, hesitating, but at this moment, he found that Ma Shiying was glaring at him.

"Okay, Zhang Huangyan, you go down first, and when I think about it, I will make an order."

"Yes!"

As soon as Zhang Huangyan retreated, Ma Shiying hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you can't let this Wang Lanping return to Beijing, Your Majesty, have you forgotten what happened two months ago?" Wang Lanping led the troops to force the palace, and under the pretense of the emperor's holy decree, how many officials were dismissed in one breath, so that there was no king's law and did not abide by the way of the ministers, the emperor, you should give an order now, take advantage of the lack of soldiers and horses around him, kill him, and prevent future troubles."

Zhu Yousong thought about it, too, Wang Lanping, this kid is too unreasonable, I gave you such a great favor, gave the marquis, and rewarded the house and the palace maid, but you kicked your nose in the face and did the thing of leading troops to force the palace, although you didn't dare to harm me, but where to put my face, I am the son of heaven.

But Zhu Yousong thought about it again, Shi Kefa is dead, Jiangbei is gone, and there is no one in the four major towns of the original imperial court. Don't talk about it, when the time comes, this old boy will be able to run faster than me, and Wang Lanping will still be able to use it, if he is killed, won't I cut off my siblings?

Besides, kill Wang Lanping, what are you kidding, don't tease me, you go, those people around him are defeated in Ma Shoufu's mouth, but in my eyes, it is an arrogant general, it would be good if he didn't come to me, and I only provoked him when I was full.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yousong said, "Kill? No, no, Admiral Wang returned from a vicious battle and blocked the Manchu from going south, killing him at this time not only disobeyed the people of the world, but also chilled the hearts of the soldiers of the three armies, besides, Wang Lanping did not die in the hands of the Manchus, but died in my hands, isn't that a matter that makes me a relative painful and an enemy happy? ”

Ma Shiying was stunned for a moment, also, when did the emperor become so sober.

Anyone in the world can not kill Wang Lanping, Ma Shiying must be killed, as soon as Wang Lanping returns to Nanjing, the first one will find that Wang Yongji to settle accounts, if Wang Yongji shakes out the matter of him and his plot to get rid of him by the hands of the Manchurians, it will be a bad thing.

Also, once Wang Lanping returns to the court, will he come to force the palace again, so will he have to roll up and leave again, no, Wang Lanping must not be punished.

Ma Shiying said, "It's okay not to kill, Your Majesty, you have to guard against him."

This Zhu Yousong is interested, as long as people don't die, it won't be over if something happens in the future.

"How to prevent it?"

"Your Majesty, the minister has a plan, but he doesn't dare to commit another offense"

"Let's talk about it"

"Your Majesty, as far as the minister knows, Wang Lanping's soldiers and horses have lost most of them, less than 10,000 people, Your Majesty, you just took this opportunity to relieve him of the Nanjing garrison, seize his military power, and decree him to return to Beijing to recuperate from his injuries, and watch him be detained, the emperor can make another decree, transfer the soldiers and horses of Xiangshan to escort Wang Lanping's military horses, choose a place for them to station, and send people to monitor, as long as his soldiers and horses dare to have the slightest act of disobedience, the emperor immediately ordered to suppress it, so that Wang Lanping can be driven by the emperor at will, and if he wants to kill and use, it is the emperor's words."

Zhu Yousong laughed, "Okay, Shoufu's plan is very agreeable, just do what you say, and go to the plan."

As soon as Ma Shiying left, Zhu Yousong made the stage lively again, this time he could be regarded as having his heart, the people ran away, Nanjing was peaceful, Wang Lanping also fell, Shi Kefa also died, Ma Shiying didn't dare to make trouble, it seems that I am getting more and more stable day by day.

Ma Shiying left the palace proudly, and as soon as he returned to the cabinet, he found Ruan Dacheng.

As soon as Ruan Dacheng entered the cabinet, he was scolded by Ma Shiying, "Let you go to the Criminal Department to ask for someone, what about people?" ”

The people Ma Shiying said refer to the officials who were dismissed by Wang Lanping from Beijing a few days ago, most of these people are stupid officials who are eating and waiting for death, and their brains are full of fat intestines, and they are Ma Shiying's former cronies and friends, and many of them are Donglin Party who will only designate the country in the court.

Ruan Dacheng looked aggrieved, "This, my legs are all thin in the Execution Department, but this surnamed Qian is even stronger than Zhang Huangyan, the secretary of the Military Department, who is stunned and will not let people go, and the case will not be judged, just locked up like this, I will lead the troops to rob people"

"Then you rob it, are you afraid, go, transfer the soldiers and horses from the city camp to the criminal department to ask for someone for me, I want to see if this Qian Xiaole is crazy and dares to go against the cabinet."

Ruan Dacheng hurriedly said, "Shoufu, don't be brutal, lead the troops to collide with the criminal department, this is not a joke, besides, this surname Qian was recommended by Wang Lanping, and now Wang Lanping is about to return to the court, he is even more fearless."

Ma Shiying slapped the table, "I am the first assistant of the cabinet, does the Criminal Department want to rebel?" If you take someone there now, you will either have the case clear, or release him if the trial is not clear, Wang Lanping has already taken care of himself, where can he control his surname Qian"

Ruan Dacheng said, "Shoufu, what's wrong with you today, why are you so angry?"

"I want to participate in Zhang Huangyan, I want to ask hundreds of officials to join him and let him get out of Nanjing, he dares to sing against me in front of the emperor"

Ruan Dacheng understood that Ma Shiying wanted to release these officials who were locked up in the Criminal Department, so many officials signed together, and it was not a problem for anyone to get involved.

At the moment, Ruan Dacheng ran to Nanjing to patrol the city yamen in the name of the cabinet, and wanted to transfer a hundred-person brigade, but he didn't expect to be blocked back as soon as he opened his mouth, Ruan Dacheng then remembered, why is he so stupid, the city patrol yamen is under the jurisdiction of the Nanjing garrison camp, this is Wang Lanping's land, he came here to borrow troops, burned incense and ran to the wrong temple gate.

When Ruan Dacheng returned to the cabinet and planned to discuss with Ma Shiying, he heard that Shoufu and Han Gonggong had already left the city and went to Zhenjiang to spread the emperor's will. (To be continued.) )