Shortly after Gong Yonggu left, Sun Yingyuan was summoned.

After paying a gift to the seat, Chongzhen said, "I have been busy recently and I don't have time to ask. Today I call you here to understand the situation, and secondly, I have to ask you for some confidential matters. Let's talk about the situation of the Yongweiying Camp first!"

Sun Yingyuan stood up and bowed, Chongzhen waved his hand to let him sit down, and Sun Yingyuan sat down and said, "Reported to the Lord, since he received the imperial edict, the two imperial envoys of the military supervisor Lu Jiude and Liu Yuanbin went to the Beijing camp to select the brave men who dared to fight. In the past few months, a total of 2,000 cavalrymen and more than 4,000 infantrymen were selected. Huang Degong, Zhou Yuji, two generals, took five hundred cavalrymen to Shandong, and the governor of Shaanxi, Sun, took five hundred cavalrymen. Now there are 4,000 cavalrymen, one thousand musketeers, two thousand archers, five thousand spearmen, two thousand swords and shields, and a total of more than 14,000 full staff!"

"There are still fewer musketeers. Can the supply of military weapons and firearms keep up?" Chongzhen asked.

"Your Majesty, the military weapon is now under the supervision of the month to provide the muskets with five hundred muskets, and there are more than 300 muskets in the camp." Sun Yingyuan replied.

"Is the musket excellent? Is there a blow-off?" Chongzhen continued to ask.

"Report to the emperor, the person who is in charge of the musket camp is Wang Yuncheng, the former general of the firearms camp in Jingying. General Wang is used to muskets and praises the newly built muskets of the military weapon supervision. Although he is practicing every day, there is no case of explosions, and the range is ten steps away from the muskets of Jingying!"

"Well, the military weapon supervisor has made a lot of contributions. I will issue an order to speed up the production of the military weapon supervisor. Now it is still time to strive to expand the musket battalion to 3,000 people by March next year, and we need to practice it every day. You and Wang Yuncheng and others have discussed a lot to improve the coordinated combat methods between muskets and other troops, especially to fight against cavalry. We have fought with the Tartar cavalry for many years. There are no shortage of good combat examples in this regard. You should study it carefully!"

Sun Yingyuan was stunned and said happily: "Master, is it because of the Yongwei Camp going to fight? It's great. The soldiers of the Yongwei Camp have been practicing hard for a long time, but they have never had the chance to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. The boys often talked about it, and everyone wanted to kill the thief and make meritorious contributions to the emperor!"

Chongzhen smiled and said, "It seems that morale is available. Don't be anxious. You must practice strictly. Only when you encounter a strong enemy can you fight and win. The second thing I want to say is related to this. Come and look at the map."

Sun Yingyuan stood up and came to the front of the imperial case. Chongzhen stood up, pointed to the Juyongguan area on the map, and asked, "If Jiannu broke into here and threatened the capital, how would you deal with the battle?"

Sun Yingyuan was shocked and said to himself: "Is it because the emperor got the news that Jiannu was going to in?"

But he did not speak out, but just watched the map carefully and deduced the progress of the matter in his heart. Chongzhen did not urge him, but just waited quietly for the answer he gave.

After a while, Sun Yingyuan said, "If Jiannu broke Juyong Pass, Weichen believes that Jiannu will first divide his troops to attack Huairou to avoid being cut off from the rear, and then he will join forces to attack Changping. If the Changping capital is broken, he will be in a hurry. I believe that Jiannu does not have the strength to break the city defense of the capital, Jiannu will bluff and force the capital, and divide his troops to attack Liangxiang, Fangshan and other places. According to the experience of Jiannu's previous invasions, it is still mainly plunder. If the Yongwei camp goes to fight, Weichen will defeat the enemy of Changping head-on with infantry and relieve the danger of the capital, and then use cavalry to wait for labor in the Lugou Bridge area, and wait for Jiannu to fight head-on when Jiannu returns with full plunder and defeat Jiannu. Then follow and pursue. Jiannu must go through Changping when his infantry is blocked with a large formation and the cavalry will be blocked by the side, and the cavalry will be able to win a great victory!"

Chongzhen nodded in praise and said, "From the perspective of the confrontation between the two armies, your strategy is good and you can expect great victory; but from my perspective, this method is not feasible! If Jiannu goes south to attack, there will be no heavy troops around the capital to siege him. How many people will be displaced and their families will be destroyed? Even if he defeats him on his way back, can the dead people still survive? I will never allow such tragic events! The country raises troops to save the people from water and fire, not to make merit for himself! If Jiannu really invades from Juyong Pass, then I will send the Yongwei Camp to snipe in Changping, and it will depend on you at that time!"

Sun Yingyuan was ashamed and knelt down on the ground with a red face, apologizing: "The weak minister is dead! The emperor is really a wise king. He is always thinking about the people. Please punish him! If Jiannu attacks, I will definitely fight to the end and will never take a step back!"

Chongzhen said quietly: "Get up, as a general, you must not only fight to the death, but also have the confidence to win. As for where to respond to the enemy, you plan with the perspective of commanding the army, and it is understandable."

Sun Yingyuan stood up slowly, lowered his head and did not dare to speak. Chongzhen looked at the brave general and smiled and said, "I will not blame you. I am just discussing with you. Don't be afraid. I am not a petty person!"

Only then did Sun Yingyuan feel relieved.

Chongzhen continued: "After returning to the camp, you must take turns to lead your team to Changping and Juyongguan to familiarize yourself with the terrain, considering how to fight against the enemy with a mixed infantry and cavalry in the future, and do it in a training manner. You must not disclose the purpose to anyone. Have you heard it?"

Sun Yingyuan nodded and said, and after Chongzhen gave a few more instructions, Sun Yingyuan bid farewell to the camp.

After lunch, Chongzhen was about to take a break when he suddenly found a small figure outside the hall, looking into the hall.

Chongzhen stood up and smiled and said, "Brother Wang, come in, I see you." As soon as he finished speaking, a little boy wearing a winged crown, a red neckline, a narrow sleeves, and a soapy leather boots. He ran in, and a small yellow door followed closely behind him.

Chongzhen waved to the little boy. The little boy ran a few steps closer and came closer, knelt down and kowtowed, "I wish you goodbye to my father."

Chongzhen smiled and helped him up, took him into his arms, and said, "Didn't I say that you don't have any outsiders, don't give a big gift. Come and let me see, Brother Yan is not tall."

The little boy is Zhu Cilang, the eldest son of Chongzhen, who looks cool and looks like his mother, Empress Zhou. Although Chongzhen is no longer the original Chongzhen, the affection between flesh and blood is naturally irreversible.

Zhu Cilang leaned obediently in his father's arms and said, "My mother taught him that etiquette should not be abolished. Mr. Feng hadn't seen his father for three months and missed him very much. This time he secretly ran to visit his father. Changping was going to follow him, but I thought she ran slowly and didn't take her. When will the father go back to Qianqing Palace? I don't know how many times have I said, but I saw that my mother cried several times!"

Chongzhen sighed secretly, and he still had to face what he should face. When he came through time, his most feared thing was to get along with Empress Zhou and Empress Zhang. Although his body was still Chongzhen, his thoughts were indeed from later generations. He felt so awkward when he wanted to spend time with a gentle and virtuous woman who was familiar but stranger day and night.

I have been escaping from Wuying Palace this time for too long, and it is impossible to say if I don’t go back.

Thinking of this, Chongzhen ordered: "Go and tell the queen, I will go back to the harem tonight." A small yellow gate ran to the harem in response. This was a good thing. Not only did he report the news and there was reward, but he could still be familiar with the nobles.

Zhu Cixuan was very happy to see that his father was finally going back to the palace. He broke away from Chongzhen's arms and was about to run back with the little yellow gate.

Chongzhen smiled and said, "Brother Wang, stop running away. I will take you to a place and then go back with me."

After Zhu Cixuan stopped, he asked excitedly: "Father, where are we going? Is it fun?"

Chongzhen smiled and said, "I took you out of the palace and went to an old friend's house. I haven't seen you for a long time. I don't know how her family is doing. People come, prepare a few pastries and gifts and prepare a carriage."

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the alley where the craftsmen in Beicheng lived. Cheng Qianli opened the car door and put the brocade benches with the small yellow door he followed. Chongzhen got off the carriage and turned around to carry Zhu Cixuan out of the carriage.

Zhu Cilang looked around curiously. Everything was very novel to him. He was already seven years old and had never left the palace gate and knew nothing about the world outside the palace.

Suddenly, a small figure among the children playing at the entrance of the alley ran towards this side, shouting, "Uncle, uncle, Erya is here!"

Cheng Qianli was about to step forward to stop him, but Chongzhen waved his hand to ask him to retreat, and looked at Erya who was running over with a smile.

After not seeing each other for a few months, Erya seemed to grow taller, and her clothes were no longer torn. She was wearing a clean and tidy little flower jacket, a pair of cotton shoes on her feet, her complexion became rosy, and she had two cute little buns on her head.

Chongzhen picked up Erya who ran over and smiled and said, "Eiya misses uncle, don't you?"

Erya flashed with big eyes and nodded affirmatively, "Eiya misses her uncle, I have thought about it, why hasn't uncle come to see Erya for a long time?"

Chongzhen smiled and said, "Uncle has a lot to do. Today I happened to get here. Let's take a look at Erya. Who is your home at home?"

Erya saw Zhu Ciyang beside Chongzhen and asked curiously: "Uncle, who is this little brother?"

Zhu Cixuan felt a natural sense of intimacy when he looked at this little girl who was about the same age as his sister. He had never seen any other girl except her sister.

He smiled and said, "Tell me your name first, and then I will tell you!" Chongzhen put down Erya and smiled and watched how the two children got along.

Erya said generously: "My name is Erya, my house is right in front of me. I will take you to my house to play. My brother is too young, so I won't play with him!"

Zhu Cilang looked at his father, and Chongzhen smiled and said, "Go, bring gifts, don't tell me who you are."

Zhu Cilang shouted, grabbed Erya's hand and ran into the alley, and several guards followed closely.

After seeing him running into the alley, Chongzhen turned around and walked towards another alley. Cheng Qianli waved his hand and several guards were opening the way. Chongzhen slowly wandered around.

This time I took my son out of the palace, which was purely a whim, and I was also thinking about the cute Erya, so I came here again and saw if the family conditions of the craftsmen have improved.

The residential alleys in the north are more spacious than in the south, but the environment is not as good as the south. After all, the north has a long-term drought and little rain, and the people are not as rich as the south.

Walking around, there are low gatekeepers in the alley, most of which are loess walls and thatched roofs. Only a few households are brick and tile houses, and the road surface is also bumpy and dirt roads.

It was winter, and the wind was not strong, so there was no dusty scene.

Chongzhen walked a long distance with his hands behind his back, because the craftsmen were on duty. In addition to playing children, they met some elderly people and housewives who watched the children. Whether it was children or adults, the common faces and haggardness that were common in the past disappeared, their eyes also became bright, their numb and desperate expressions completely disappeared, and their clothes were clean and neat.

Chongzhen felt very satisfied. His arrival eventually changed the fate of some people and brought them hope. This feeling of benefiting everyone made him feel good. The motto he believed in in his previous life was finally realized: if you are poor, you will be safe, and if you are prosperous, you will be helpful to the world.

After wandering for a long time, he returned to the entrance of the alley. The guards had already brought Zhu Cilang back, and Erya followed reluctantly.

Chongzhen smiled and bent down and lowered his head to Erya, saying, "Eya, can you eat enough every day now?"

"Uncle, Erya eats full every day! Erya may have eaten, but Erya will fall asleep when she is hungry! Now my father has earned a lot of money, and my mother has cried happily several times! My brother can eat full, and Erya has also put on new clothes! My father said that it was all given to me by Grandpa Longsheng, and I want me to remember Grandpa Longsheng, and I will never forget it for my whole life! Uncle, is Grandpa Longsheng an old god? If Erya sees him in the future, he will kowtow a lot of loud heads to him!"

Zhu Ciyang behind Erya was about to speak, Chongzhen stopped him with a wink and said to Erya with a smile: "Long live Grandpa is not a god. Long live Grandpa is specially helped. Your father will have more money in the future, and Erya will have more delicious food! The uncle is leaving. When the uncle has time, he will bring you to play with the little brother. OK?"

Erya nodded seriously and said, "Eya will miss my uncle. When I go to your house, Erya will have to eat a lot. Will she eat poorly if she eats uncle's house?"

Chongzhen laughed and said, "Erya, don't worry, uncle's family will be full. Sooner or later, I will let all the children in the world eat full!"

Zhu Cilang looked at Erya and said solemnly: "I will keep delicious food waiting for you. When you go home, you will take care of your brother. He will eat his own snot. I see it, I'm leaving!"

After saying that, he bowed farewell to Erya like Lord Erya, Chongzhen smiled and took Zhu Cilang back to the palace with a carriage.
Chapter completed!