Chapter 39 Lumayi
There is only one way to enter Sichuan from Yunnan, that is, through Jianchang.
The Ming army set off from Kunming, passed Wuding Prefecture, crossed Wumeng Mountain and entered Sichuan.
It was similar to what Zhu Youlang imagined. The surrounding area of Jianchangwei was very desolate, and there was no one family that could be seen in marching for dozens of miles.
This is not difficult to understand. In the years, natural disasters and man-made disasters have almost died. Those Sichuan people who were lucky and did not die have hidden themselves in the mountains in order to avoid wars.
Except for the more than 10,000 elderly, weak and disabled soldiers left by Liu Wenxiu's troops, there is almost no people here.
Of course, Zhu Youlang has issued an order to order Feng Shuangli to enter Jianchang to count the food and grass first.
When Zhu Youlang's army arrives, he only needs a little rest and then he can march towards the capital.
What Zhu Youlang needs to attack Chongqing this time is the word "fast". Therefore, if you can stop time along the way, you will not be delayed. The possibility of successfully winning Chongqing may increase a little.
"Your Majesty, there is Luma Yi in front of you. After a day of march, your Majesty will go inside and take a rest first."
Li Dingguo drove his horse to Zhu Youlang's chariot and said in a harmonious voice.
Luma Yi is the closest post station to Jianchangwei, about one hundred miles away.
Zhu Youlang looked at the sky and if he marched quickly, he would not be able to get to Jianchang Guard today.
It’s better to take a break in Luma’s post first and set off tomorrow morning.
"Since that's the case, let's stay in Lumayi."
Lumayi is adjacent to Ningyuan River (later known as Anning River, not Ningyuan, Liaodong), and the environment is quite good.
Zhu Youlang had nothing to pay attention to when marching outside, so he entered the post station to rest surrounded by his personal army.
The postmaster of Luma Yi had never seen such a big scene. When he learned that the emperor was in person, he was so scared that his legs trembled and he couldn't even speak.
Zhu Youlang did not blame him, and smiled slightly and called him to send some tea.
Not to mention, he was a little thirsty after most of the marching.
"Your Majesty, I heard that this Luma Yi was rebuilt later?"
Queen Wang took off the cloak for Zhu Youlang and asked softly.
"Well, it's not bad. When Emperor Lie sacked the Tianxia Post Station, Sichuan was no exception. This Luma Post was rebuilt during the Yongli period, and everyone changed it."
Zhu Youlang still felt quite regretful when talking about Chongzhen's layoffs and abolishing the post station.
This move is just like the abolition of the Jinyiwei.
One made Chongzhen lose his internal eyes and ears, and the other made him lose his external eyes.
If you have to choose a direct consequence, it is to force Li Zicheng, who has lost his job, to rise up and force Chongzhen to hang himself on the crooked tree.
Of course, in the situation in the late Chongzhen period, even without Li Zicheng, there would be Wang Zicheng and Sun Zicheng. With Chongzhen, an emperor who frequently used tricks, no matter how good the cards were, they would be played.
Fortunately, the Jinyiwei and the Inn were restored during the Yongli period, which allowed the emperor to at least ensure basic control of the people under his rule.
Soon the postmaster delivered the hot tea in person, and then presented it to Zhu Youlang through the eunuch Han Miao who tried to use it as a non-toxic method.
Zhu Youlang took a sip and sighed: "When Emperor Taizu established the Sichuan Xingdusi, I definitely didn't expect it to be the situation today."
The full name of the Sichuan Xingdu Department is Sichuan Xingdu Commander. It was established in the 27th year of Hongwu and governed the Jianchang Guard. It is in charge of the five guards, eight offices, and four chief officials. It is 1,480 miles from the Northeast to the General Administration (Chengdu Prefecture), and is under the jurisdiction of the Right Army Governor's Office.
Zhu Yuanzhang established the Sichuan Xingdusi to strengthen control over the Sichuan border and protect Chengdu Prefecture. Now Jianchang has become an important grain reserve for the Yongli court, which is really a pity.
"I believe that the Ming Dynasty will get better and better."
Queen Wang comforted Zhu Youlang in harmony.
"Well, I believe it too."
Zhu Youlang was about to chat with Queen Wang, but when he heard a noise outside the house, he couldn't help but frown.
"I'll go out and have a look."
Zhu Youlang got up and pushed the door out. He saw more than a dozen soldiers pulling their swords to force the Lumayi postman into the corner and cursing them.
“What is this doing?”
Zhu Youlang was furious and glanced at the soldiers.
"Your Majesty forgive me!"
The fierce soldiers who had just become vicious and vicious threw away the blades in their hands and fell to the ground.
"Who will explain to me what's going on?"
Judging from their attitude just now, they were completely aiming to take human life.
Fortunately, Zhu Youlang discovered it early, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
It is said that arrogance and powerful generals emerged in troubled times, but Zhu Youlang did not want his soldiers to be a group of such people.
"Your Majesty, they first swear."
A Ming soldier kowtowed and explained to Zhu Youlang.
"I just whispered, let alone do you dare to deny it?"
Now a postman spoke out, and he was obviously full of grievance and retorted almost with a crying voice.
"Do you dare to say it again before His Majesty?"
"Why don't you dare? You Western thieves are not worthy of entering Sichuan again!"
The postman was also angry and responded with his neck in his arms.
The atmosphere was almost solidified for a moment, and Zhu Youlang was stunned when he heard it, not knowing what to do.
Of course he knew the hatred between the Chuanmin and the former Daxi Army, but he never thought that the postman would speak it out in front of so many people.
After a moment of silence, Zhu Youlang cleared his throat and said, "Now there are no Western Army or Rebellion Army, but only our Ming official army. Everyone fights for the Ming Dynasty, and they are all for the benefit of the Ming Dynasty. If you dare to say this in the future, you will be treated as a delusional argument."
After a moment of pause, Zhu Youlang continued: "This time I think you are the first offender, let's all go."
It is impossible to get a bowl of water to balance this situation, and Zhu Youlang has achieved the balance as much as possible.
Although the Ming soldiers from the former Xiying were still a little unhappy, they saw that the emperor publicly supported them and it was not easy to have another attack, so they stood up and retreated.
Soon after Li Dingguo got the news, he rushed to the front of the emperor, fell to his knees and apologized: "I am guilty of death."
Zhu Youlang quickly helped him up.
"Why did King Jin commit crimes?"
"If I don't restrain myself, I will disturb the sages of the Holy Lord."
Strictly speaking, Li Dingguo said nothing wrong.
No matter what, it is very disrespectful for those soldiers to use swords in front of the emperor.
To put it bluntly, it can be characterized as mutiny and rebellion.
Although Zhu Youlang did not make a big deal, it does not mean that Li Dingguo could not take it seriously.
If he does not express his opinion in time, even if the emperor doesn't say anything, the civil servants' spits can drown him.
"The King of Jin is serious. Both sides are at fault for this matter. I have already understood it."
Seeing that the emperor was so protective of him, Li Dingguo said with shame: "I have ordered people to punish the soldiers who have caused trouble to forty soldiers to serve as a warning to others."
Zhu Youlang naturally didn't have much to say about this.
His failure to hold Li Dingguo accountable does not mean that he will not hold him accountable.
Chapter completed!