Daming Jingshi, the heavy snow for several days finally stopped, the long-lost sun radiated a dazzling brilliance, the ministers gathered together, lined up in front of the Fengtian Palace, waiting for the summons, looking up only to see a clear sky, cloudless.

Today, there is no early dynasty, and the sun is three poles, and it is extremely rare for the emperor to summon his ministers. Although the weather is excellent and the sun is shining, the hearts of the officials are covered with a faint haze, and there are many discussions, but I am afraid that there will be another change in the war in Zhili.

"Hundred officials enter the palace!"

As the eunuch's shrill voice echoed outside the main hall, the civil and military officials cleaned up their robes, arranged the order, and began to slowly enter the hall.

At the beginning of entering the palace, there were bold ministers who peeked at the emperor on the throne, but they were surprised to find that there was a smile on his face that was bitter and hateful in the past. With Baiguan Mountain calling long live, three bows and nine knocks, and the emperor's exemption from this set of procedures was completed, the face of Zhu Youzhen, the great emperor, regained the majesty of the past, his face sank like water, and he couldn't see his joy and anger.

The eunuch sang again: "Spread the right capital of Datong Town, the governor of the right capital, Pu Jin, to see you!" ”

Yang Sichang, who was at the head of the hundred officials, shrugged his nose, and a trace of unusual taste hit his heart, didn't Wang Pu go south with Lu Xiangsheng to pursue the Tartars? When did you arrive in the capital? Why didn't the emperor say a word about himself? But I don't know how the war is going in the south? God forbid, don't get any worse.

The ministers had their own thoughts, and a strong general wearing bright light armor stepped forward and entered the Fengtian Palace. The ministers looked sideways, only to see that the armor of that body was scarred, or cracked, or pierced, faintly sticking to dark red bloodstains, especially a dent on the helmet was even more obvious, the ministers who looked at it were frightened, this has to be how many times they have fought on the battlefield, and they have to live in death to leave so many shocking traces.

"Wang Pu, the chief soldier of Chen Datong Town, knock to see, long live, long live, long live!"

Wang Pu was wearing dozens of pounds of Mingguang armor, and wanted to lie on the ground and bow three times and nine times, but you can imagine how difficult it should be, he clumsily fell on the ground...... Zhu Youzhen, who was on the throne, was busy leaning over and stretched out his hand to help.

"Hurry up, the armor is on your body, and the quasi-secretary is exempt!"

Wang Pu thanked him and struggled to get up on the ground. Wearing this Mingguang armor was deliberately done by him, and the scars on the Mingguang armor were ironclad evidence that he was not afraid to fight to the death in the military formation.

In fact, this Mingguang armor is Kong Youde's, and most of the scars are also caused by Kong Youde's body, but this is not important, the emperor doesn't know, the ministers don't know, and more importantly, the emperor eats this set.

Zhu Youzhen's eyes were a little wet, the visual impact caused by this wounded armor on him was too strong, and what he tirelessly dreamed of was that his subordinates would use their lives to prosper the Ming Dynasty with him.

Today's topic is not these, Zhu Youzhen cleared his throat in a low voice, and was about to speak, only to hear His Royal Highness Wang Pu already speak first.

"The minister returned to Beijing for a congratulatory gift for His Majesty!" Wang Pu's voice paused when he said this, and then suddenly raised his tone. "Gaoyang is a great victory, Sun Ge Lao ordered someone to kill Yue Tuo, the eldest son of the Tartar deputy marshal Pseudo-Li Prince, the eldest son of the Yellow Flag General Ao Bai and the brother-in-law of the slave chieftain Sonomu Duling, Mazik, now there are three sons, and the general Yue Tuo is here with the seal of the general, and they are dedicated to His Majesty."

After Wang Pu finished speaking, there was a buzzing sound in the Fengtian Palace, this is simply too unbelievable, Ao Bai and that Mazik can also be regarded as the generals who can be counted among the Tartars, and the status of Yue Tuo is even more incredible, how can he be killed so lightly? In the previous decades, the imperial court had operated dismally in Liaodong, and only the officials of the Ming Dynasty were captured and killed, which was the first time that such a high-status Tartar had been killed.

Some people immediately began to doubt the authenticity of this matter, could it be that they were greedy and lied? But then several little eunuchs brought three wooden boxes one by one outside the hall, and the last little eunuch held a tray with a brass seal on it. This idea was immediately dispelled, this kind of military merit is not something that can be lied about casually, if it is exposed, it will be a great crime to kill the head, who can do such a thing if he loses his mind and goes crazy.

Then Wang Pu held Liu Yuliang's excerpt in his hand, "Liu Ge's old fold is here, please take a look!" ”

The little eunuch took the fold again and handed it to Zhu Youzhen. Although Zhu Youzhen had already received the news one step ahead, he still couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart when he saw these trophies with his own eyes at this moment. At the same time, it also made him firmly believe that it was a correct decision to revive Sun Chengzong.

Zhu Youzhen asked Wang Pu in detail how the Battle of Gaoyang killed Yue Tuo and others, and what about the southern shape now. Wang Pu came one by one according to Liu Yuliang's instructions, and attributed the credit for taking the heads of three people and winning the seal to Sun Chengzong. In addition to the surprise attack, Wang Pu still reported the actual situation that Gao Yang is not optimistic about one by one to Zhu Youzhen.

Although Yue Tuo was killed, the Tartar army was not injured and still firmly occupied the initiative on the battlefield, and Gaoyang was still besieged by the Dolgon army, and if one was not careful, it could be a catastrophe. Wang Pu was originally very good at talking, and this description, if it made people immersive, all the civil and military officials were worried about Gao Yang's danger.

was splashed with this small basin of cold water, and Zhu Youzhen's enthusiasm not only did not go out, but became more and more high. With a flushed face, he forgot the majesty and calmness that the emperor should have, his voice was slightly high-pitched, and a series of holy decrees blurted out.

"Immediately remove the governor of Lu Xiangsheng, the king of the world, and take over by Sun Chengzong, retain the governor of Xuanda, and send him after listening, and crown Sun Chengzong as the prince and teacher, and join the cabinet from now on."

As soon as these words came out, the palace was in an uproar.

In just a few days, Sun Chengzong turned from leisure to re-ranked in the palace, and his status even far exceeded that of that year. Previously, the emperor's appointment of Sun Chengzong was a scholar and governor of the military department, and he was only a feudal official at best. However, according to the emperor's appointment just now, he is now entering the cabinet in the aforementioned position, and he has been crowned the crown prince and prince, ranking first among the three dukes. There is already a faint respect for the first assistant. What is even more rare is that Sun Chengzong is handsome when he comes out, and he is a prime minister when he enters, and his ability and prestige are not comparable to other ministers.

Then someone immediately jumped out to oppose it, and this opponent was none other than Zhu Youzhen's teacher Zhang Sizhi. The ministers wondered how this old man, who was not very involved in the court battles, changed his sex?

"Your Majesty, the old minister has a book!"

"Master Zhang has something to say!"

Zhu Youzhen still respects his teacher as always.

"It's probably inappropriate to change the commander on the spot......"

Zhang Sizhi was only halfway through speaking, and Zhu Youzhen waved his hand and rarely interrupted him: "It is indeed inappropriate to change the commander in battle, but there must also be a capable person to live in it, Master Zhang doesn't need to say much, I have made up my mind." Zhang Sizhi still wanted to continue arguing, but Yang Sichang stood up again, "Zhang Xiang, Sun Zhizhi should be the most suitable person to come forward to control the overall situation." Then he rushed to Zhu You and said: "Long live, the minister thinks that this matter should not be delayed, and he should immediately announce to the world that Gao Yang killed Yue Tuo, the deputy marshal of the Tartars, in a battle, and obtained his seal." In this way, the morale of the soldiers and horses in the world will inevitably be high, and driving away the Tartars is just around the corner! ”

Zhu Youzhen agreed, nodded, it is true that the sooner the better, only by letting the people of the world know about this great victory can the people of the world be given confidence, and the court still has the ability to beat the Tartars and drive them out of the Great Wall.

Yang Sichang and Zhu Youzhen sang and harmonized, others could no longer raise strong objections, Zhang Sizhi smacked his lips, didn't say anything again, and muttered in his heart, it is said that Sun Chengzong's biggest threat to entering the cabinet is Yang Sichang, how can he vigorously agree with the emperor's order, what kind of medicine is sold in this guy's gourd?

"I wish to receive the holy decree and go to Gaoyang again to atone for the sins of the mourning teacher!"

It was Wang Pu, who was dressed in bright light armor, who spoke and thought that the time was ripe for the emperor to absolve himself of his sins. Zhu Youzhen also did as he expected, "Wang Qing is guilty of any crime, those who can dare to die are all my shares, and it is too late for me to cherish you, how can I bear to punish him." ”

Regarding Wang Pu's commendation, Zhu Youzhen believes that it should not be too generous, but should be slowly promoted, otherwise it may not be good for him, but it may harm him. The first thing to worry about is that Wang Pu is young and easy to be arrogant, and if he goes downhill, it will be he, the emperor, who will hurt him. Second, if a military minister is too dazzling, he will inevitably attract the jealousy of those literati in the court, and they will attack him in groups, making enemies in vain.

Therefore, Zhu Youzhen opened his mouth and paused, before he spit out the golden words: "I will immediately crown the king Puzuo as the governor, and still lead the general army of Datong Town." ”

The emperor not only did not investigate Wang Pu's crime of mourning, but instead added a Zuo Du Governor, although it was a false position to do, but this has far exceeded Wang Pu's expectations, he ignored his armor, knelt on the ground, and thanked him again and again until his voice choked.

Wang Pu revealed his true feelings, but it was not necessarily completely moved by the emperor's acquaintance, but more because he finally got rid of the bad luck of dismissal and seizure of office, and even killed his head, which is embarrassing. At the same time, he also knew very well that the emperor did not care about his own guilt, but that the emperor thought that he could do more for him, and if one day he Wang Pu lost his teacher again, I am afraid that the emperor who never remembered the old love would settle the old account with him.

Not only can a gentleman be bullied, but so can an emperor who wants to make a difference.

Next, Zhu Youzhen gave Wang Pu three days to prepare, and allowed him to recruit 3,000 warriors from the Liangjiazi in the capital and follow him south to Gaoyang. The recruitment of good families in the city was also a last resort, and several counties in Gyeonggi had been depopulated by the Tartar scourge, and the Gyeongying was responsible for the defense of the Gyeongs, and its strength could not be reduced.

Wang Pu knew very well that this was already the emperor's extra kindness, and the emperor had never made such an exception in the previous crises. But the grace did not make his hanging heart relax, the newly recruited soldiers were not useful, and now they didn't even have time to train, so they had to catch the ducks on the shelves.