The Heavenly Army was asked to stay in Zhangjiakou for two full days before removing the materials that could be moved. During this period, those who came to Zhangjiakou, whether they were merchants or relatives or officials, were all detained by the rangers called the Heavenly Army. After the Heavenly Army was called out of the customs, the news about the Heavenly Army was spreading.

The Jingshi of the Ming Kingdom only opened the city gate for half a day every day, and the investigation was strict, even if it was a child of the family, they all had to be interrogated and searched.

In the case that the construction may appear at any time, even if someone is dissatisfied, there is nothing to be done. Some of those who are able have already gone south and avoided the south of the Yangtze River.

Emperor Chongzhen was also nervous during the very beginning of the period. This is equivalent to the real Son of Heaven guarding the country, and overnight, he may be captured by the city.

Sun Chengzong, who knew the most about the army, had already sent Funing to lead the Qinwang army, and started a confrontation with the Jianyu of Shanhaiguan. However, the situation is not good, and we are at a disadvantage.

Hong Chengchou, on the other hand, remained in the Beijing Division, waiting for the War Bureau to make a Bombardment Cannon, and then immediately sent to the front line to change the tide of the war.

Therefore, when the long-awaited person finally arrived in Jingshi, he was immediately received by Emperor Chongzhen. There were Hong Chengchou, Xu Guangqi and others on the side, looking at the kneeling man in the middle.

"Grass people Mao Caigui, long live, long live, long live!" An excited voice, with a hint of trill, sounded in the Wenhua Palace.

Emperor Chongzhen tried his best to show a kind face, stretched out his hand and gestured, and said, "Get up and talk back!" ”

One of Mao Caigui's cousins is a six-rank civil official, with this background, plus the people who brought the head of the slave chief into the customs, he is there. Therefore, he was taken as a representative and came to meet and interrogate.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for ordinary people without fame to see the emperor, even if they do. It's also normal to reply on your knees. Mao Caigui didn't expect Emperor Chongzhen to let himself get up and reply, and he was even more excited, and he kowtowed again before standing up.

He didn't dare to look up at eye level, but just looked down at the marble floor, quietly waiting for the emperor to ask questions.

"After so many days outside the gate, you tell me about it. What is this called the Heavenly Army? With a hint of curiosity, Emperor Chongzhen commanded in a slightly hoarse voice.

There are too many worries, too many times to get angry. Since the end of last year, he has not had a rest, so although his voice is always watched by the imperial doctor, he is often hoarse.

To be honest, he also had a bit of an impression of calling the Heavenly Army. Because this name is so special, it is even named Tiantianyi, and the earth is not spiritual, and it is called Tianjun. At that time, I also felt the desperate situation of these people after the disaster. Unexpectedly, now it is strong enough to annihilate Jianyu and slaughter the slave chieftains.

For this army called Heaven, Emperor Chongzhen was also very curious about his army while hating iron and steel.

Hong Chengchou and Xu Guangqi, who were standing on the side, had more or less nothing to do with calling the Heavenly Army. Therefore, listen intently. It's just that Xu Guangqi's health is not good, and he coughs suppressively from time to time.

The situation in the Ming Kingdom was worse than the original history, and Xu Guangqi was revising the almanac. While translating Western books with John Tong, he also worries about national affairs. This made his already poor health even more overwhelmed and fell ill.

He has been on bed rest since the beginning of the year. Only this time, to study the Heavenly Bombardment Cannon, and Xu Guangqi was recognized as one of the authorities in this regard, so he called him.

I only heard Mao Caigui bow his head. From being rescued by the Heavenly Army, he briefly recounted his experience. When he didn't understand enough in some places, Emperor Chongzhen would involuntarily interrupt and ask for clarity.

From Mao Caigui's words, Emperor Chongzhen could feel that the Heavenly Army was very hostile to Jianyu from the beginning. They love the people. even far more than the army of the Ming Dynasty; They were brave, well-trained, and far superior to the Ming army.

After listening to Mao Caigui's words, he pondered for a while, and asked with a slight hint of expectation: "Based on your understanding of the Heavenly Army, if I recruit them, is there any hope?" ”

Speaking of this, he seemed to be afraid of something, and immediately added: "As long as they are loyal to the Ming Dynasty and loyal to me, it doesn't hurt to be knighted." ”

In addition to the two periods of the founding of the country and the Jingnan, there were very few knights for people with foreign surnames. What's more, the other party is still a thief, and Chrysostom directly opened to be knighted, which is not a bad condition.

But from the perspective of Emperor Chongzhen, if you can recruit An to call the heavenly army and let them fight Jianyu, there will be a great chance of winning. Just pay a knighthood, you can get a strong army, a strong army that can change the current situation, no matter how you look at it, it is very cost-effective.

The two people who were listening in the Wenhua Palace, whether it was Hong Chengchou or Xu Guangqi, were both pragmatic people, and naturally knew that Emperor Chongzhen's promise was just scary to hear, but it was actually very profitable, so they didn't say anything against it.

It's just that Hong Chengchou understands the Heavenly Army, and he doesn't agree that the Heavenly Army will accept Zhao'an. And Xu Guangqi thought that the leader of the Heavenly Army, it was likely that he knew that godnephew, so he had more hope than Hong Chengchou.

And Emperor Chongzhen's question, Mao Caigui is difficult to answer. Therefore, he hesitated a little and fell silent for a while.

"Huh?" Emperor Chongzhen was a little unhappy, and snorted a little heavily.

Mao Caigui was startled when he heard the anger of the Son of Heaven, and hurriedly knelt down again, bowed his head and replied: "The grass people really don't know, how will the leader of the Heavenly Army choose?" ”

In fact, in his heart, there was a faint intuition that the Heavenly Army was afraid that he would not accept the court's recruitment. But he didn't dare to say this answer.

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was very disappointed, and his eyes turned to the two courtiers on the side.

Seeing this, Hong Chengchou thought about it for a while, and then stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the Heavenly Army may not necessarily accept Zhao'an. ”

As he spoke, he gave his own reasons and said, "The thief leader once said that he meant to call the heavenly army, but to call the heavens and the earth and the earth, which can be seen from this!" ”

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was slightly surprised. He didn't expect that the word "heaven" called Tianjun would mean like this, with a strong sense of arrogance and non-inferiority. Will such a person really accept Zhao'an?

Before, because of the strength of the Heavenly Army, he made a condition for him to be knighted. Therefore, he felt that he was generous enough, and it was very possible for a thief who had risen from the disaster to accept Zhao'an.

Emperor Chongzhen thought about it, his brows furrowed, and he was a little uncertain.

Xu Guangqi lowered his head and thought about it again, suddenly gritted his teeth, and also came out and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the heavenly army will accept Zhao'an!" ”

As soon as he heard this, Emperor Chongzhen, who had lowered his head just now because of his thoughts, immediately raised his head, and asked with a little surprise: "Xu Qing, how can you see it?" (To be continued.) )