Chapter 64: Expedited Eight Hundred Miles
The border reported urgently that this could never be delayed. Although Emperor Chongzhen, who was overworked, finally fell asleep on the soft collapse, Wang Chengen still had the courage to go over and wake him up gently.
When he walked to Chongzhen, he saw that Emperor Chongzhen, who was sleeping, was still frowning. His hands were still clenched.
If anyone said that this emperor was a foolish and insane monarch, Wang Cheng'en would definitely fight with him. There were many strange emperors in the Ming Dynasty, but there were very few who were as diligent as Chongzhen.
A few more white hairs appeared on the forehead of the Emperor Long live. Wang Chengen felt heartbroken, and even Emperor Chongzhen, who was sleeping, was anxious all the time.
Chongzhen was right. Facing such a Ming Dynasty, he was just too anxious. It was not Chongzhen's fault that the Ming Dynasty could reach this situation today. Unlucky, he became the takeover of Emperor Tianqi.
A towel slipped off his face, and Chongzhen in his sleep had a broken face. Wang Cheng'en was about to push him gently when a palace man sang outside the hall: "The Empress is here!"
Queen Zhou, she was surrounded by two palace maids, one of whom was holding a tray in his hand, and there was a bowl of lotus seed porridge inside the tray.
Empress Zhou dressed simply, and the two palace maids around her were dressed very simply. The emperor and the queen were not extravagant and set a good example in the palace. However, the expenses saved by the harem were a drop in the bucket for the Ming Dynasty, which used money everywhere.
Although she is dressed simply, she is worthy of being the queen who is in the world. The temperament of Queen Zhou is enough to calm everything.
Chongzhen was probably too tired, and even the arrival of Empress Zhou did not wake him up. Empress Zhou looked at Chongzhen with a tired face and shook her head at Wang Chengen: "Don't disturb Long Live, let Long Live sleep for a while."
Wang Chengen was holding the border guard in his hand and felt embarrassed immediately. This was a military report that could never be delayed.
Queen Zhou saw his embarrassment: "Anti-report?"
Wang Chengen nodded: "When you go back to the empress, you will be more urgent at 800 miles away from the border."
"Come on." Chongzhen woke up suddenly.
When the border was 800 miles faster, Emperor Chongzhen, who was sleeping, suddenly woke up. Empress Zhou and Wang Chengen were both startled, which was different from the usual sleep. Once the emergency was mentioned, Chongzhen opened his eyes directly from the sleep and sat down all of a sudden. This saved the sleepiness of normal people after waking up, which gave people the illusion that he seemed to have not fallen asleep just now.
Can you say that such an emperor is not diligent? Such an emperor faces the fate of a country that is destroyed. How can you not be heartbroken?
Wang Chengen was in a heavy mood and handed over the urgent report. As the queen, the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics. Empress Zhou gave a gift and was about to deliver the lotus seed porridge and then retreated. Suddenly, Chongzhen's hands trembled slightly with his anxious report, and his eyes were full of shock and anger: "Disappearing son, this defiant son! He doesn't want to live anymore, are he looking for death!"
The urgent report was sent by Hong Chengchou, the governor of Ji Liao. The letter informed Chongzhen of all the actions of Zhu Cilang on the border of Liaodong. When Chongzhen saw that Zhu Cilang had incorporated thousands of bandits on the road and joined the Eastern Palace Guards, and insisted on taking Changping General Li Shouyan to guard Yizhou, he was shocked and angry.
This is seeking death. Yizhou is at the forefront of Liaodong. What's so bad is that this unknown small town has no defense line. Otherwise, the Ming army would have set up defenses again.
Hong Chengchou's letter clearly stated that there is no city defense in Yizhou, and it will be dangerous to go. I am in danger of being in the Ji Liao border, but it is really hard to persuade His Highness to come to the end of the year. The emperor will write an order and forcefully advise His Highness to return to the capital. The border is dangerous, so why don't you hear the misfortune of Tumu Fort?
In the 14th year of Zhengtong, the Oirat Taishi invaded the Ming Dynasty's border. Emperor Yingzong of Ming and Wang Zhen personally led 200,000 troops to fight from Datong to the north and fight with the Oirat on the Ming Dynasty border.
As soon as the Ming army arrived in Datong, they received a secret report from eunuch Guo Jing. When they learned that the Oirat was ready, the Ming army immediately returned from Datong's army and planned to return to Beijing from Juyongguan. On the way, they encountered Oirat attacks many times. First, Wu Kezhong's troops were refused to be annihilated. Later, Zhu Yong led a large army of about 40,000 to 50,000 people, and was defeated in Yaoerling and the entire army was wiped out. The remaining troops moved to Tumu Fort and were attacked by the Oirat. The Ming army was defeated and more than half of them were injured or killed.
Minister of War Kuang Ye, Minister of Revenue Wang Zuo and other ministers were killed in battle. Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty was captured, and the dignified Ming emperor was captured. More than 200,000 elite troops in the Ming army were lost, which was a great humiliation.
Now, the crown prince is young and has gone to Yizhou to guard the defense for fear of his life. Hong Chengchou beats his chest and stamps his feet in the letter, but he can't help but persuade him.
Emperor Chongzhen only felt the darkness in front of him and almost fainted.
"Long live the emperor!" Wang Chengen and Empress Zhou rushed to support each other at the same time, and when Empress Zhou glanced at the emergency report on the table, her whole body was shocked.
She ignored the training of the harem that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, and snatched the urgent report. The more she read it, the more she became, the more frightened she became. The mother and son were in love. Thinking of the danger Zhu Cilang encountered on the front line, Queen Zhou's hand trembled and she fainted immediately.
This time, the Emperor was panicked, and the Queen fainted. This was a huge event. The imperial physicians from the Imperial Hospital entered one after another, and the palace was in chaos.
Chongzhen was guarding the bed beside the bed of Queen Zhou, and the Imperial Doctor quickly gave the result.
"Long live, the Queen is just anxious and has no serious health. She only needs to take care of her for a few days. However, the Queen must not be able to bear the stimulation anymore. I have already prescribed a prescription for calming the spirit."
Emperor Chongzhen was in a state of confusion, and he felt so regretful. If he had known this rebellious son would not have been allowed to go to Liaodong. Zhu Cilang, who was young, suddenly became ineffective and was the first in trouble.
Yizhou, the only thing that can be prayed now is that Huang Taiji must not raise troops to go south. Otherwise, Zhu Cilang would be extremely dangerous.
After getting settled down Queen Zhou, Chongzhen even hurriedly ordered: "Chenge, hurry up, paper and pen!"
Wang Chengen panicked and put paper and pen on the imperial table. Chongzhen picked up the brush on the table and was about to draw an imperial edict to let Zhu Cilang return to Beijing quickly. He also ordered Changping General Li Shouyan to escort Li Shouyan. The violators were sentenced to death.
The extreme punishment means cutting off your head. The meaning of Chongzhen's decree is that if Li Shouyan tied up, he must tie Zhu Cilang back, otherwise he will kill you.
Emperor Chongzhen was holding a brush and was about to write on the imperial edict when suddenly another palace servant came to report it. It was still an urgent report from Liaodong, and it was urgent.
The emergency report from Liaodong's front foot suddenly followed another letter. Could it be that the emperor was in danger? Chongzhen's hand trembled and his brush fell on the table. Huge fear enveloped his heart.
Chapter completed!