The capital camp.

Zhu Cixuan stood on the high platform of the schoolyard in Daying, staring at the crowd in front of him.

Liu Zongmin's death still had an impact on the rebel army. In the past two days, the offensive of the rebel army outside the city was significantly weakened a lot, so even if some people were required to be on duty on the city wall, there were still as many as thousands of soldiers listening to Zhu Cixuan's lectures in the military camp.

In Zhu Cilang's impression, the real soldiers should be the type who are decisive, disciplined and neatly arranged, but the soldiers in front of them are undoubtedly far apart.

Not to mention formation and mental outlook, even many of the clothes are ragged, and some people don’t even have weapons. Because of malnutrition, most soldiers look thin and thin, and can feel like they can blow down with a gust of wind.

The admiral of the Beijing camp and the British Duke Zhang Shize stood beside Zhu Cixuan and whispered: "Crown Prince, everyone is here."

Zhu Cilang nodded and took two steps forward. This action naturally focused everyone's eyes on him.

Zhu Cilang said, "Everyone, this palace is Zhu Cilang, the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty! I heard that many of you have been owed military pay for several months, or even more than half a year. If this is true, please raise your hand!"

After a moment of silence, one hand raised with some hesitation and trembling.

Then, more densely packed hands were raised.

The British Duke looked at this scene and his expression changed suddenly.

Did the British Duke not know about this? Of course he knew about it.

In fact, even Chongzhen knew, but... there was nothing he could do.

When paying military salaries, you need to have money. Where did Chongzhen get the money at that time?

It is not only the military camps that were owed military pay, but even the governments in Beijing had not paid their salaries for several months. Many lower-level officials and officials had to go to work part-time jobs in order to barely support their families.

This is also the reason why Beijing was broken in just two days in history. Long before Li Zicheng came, the Ming government agency in this city had been paralyzed for a long time and could not have any control at all.

If you have salary, Daming is our good motherland. If you don’t have salary, you are sorry. Everyone welcomes the King of Breaking into the city and ascends the throne. The idea of ​​the working people is so simple and direct.

Even officials did not have any salary, let alone these soldiers Qiu Ba. Originally, the military households of the Ming Dynasty were very miserable, while those in the Chongzhen Dynasty were even more miserable, with a capital letter.

In fact, there are still so many soldiers who can defend Beijing under such circumstances. It is because these soldiers are still a little bit backbone and have some glory of the Ming Dynasty in their hearts, otherwise they would have parted long ago.

Zhu Cixuan took two steps back and bowed to all the soldiers who raised their hands in front of him.

This action caused a slight commotion among the soldiers present.

Zhu Cilang stood up straight and spoke in a deep voice: "This palace represents the father and the Ming Dynasty, and apologizes to you!"

The British Duke was shocked when he heard this.

Good guy, when will the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty and His Majesty the Emperor actually apologize to a group of soldiers Qiu Ba?

The soldiers were also surprised and exclaimed.

Zhu Cilang said solemnly: "You are working hard for our Ming Dynasty, but the Ming Dynasty has ignored you in the past many years. This is the Ming Dynasty's mistake! Today, I am here to make up for this mistake."

After saying that, Zhu Cilang waved his hand and several Dongchang scholars who had been prepared immediately lifted a box up.

Zhu Cixuan opened the box, took out a silver ingot from it, and raised it high.

In the sunlight, the silver ingot reflects light and shines brightly.

The soldiers began to stir clearly.

Zhu Cilang said loudly: "Today, all the soldiers of the Beijing camp will receive a year's salary! From now on, all those who fight bravely will not only receive more money, but will also be promoted and wealthy. All those who are killed and injured will receive the Ming Dynasty's pension!

I and my father thanked every soldier who was still willing to stand on the side of the Ming Dynasty at such a difficult time. I am also willing to assure you that today is just the beginning and will not be any end!"

After hearing Zhu Cilang's words, the soldiers showed surprise expressions on their faces.

Money has been sent.

Finally paid!

British Duke Zhang Shize strode to Zhu Cixuan and whispered loudly: "From now on, everyone will follow their superiors to go to the military officers to receive your military pay! Remember, this is the gift of His Majesty the Ming Dynasty and the Crown Prince. After receiving the military pay, everyone must fight well, so that they can be worthy of His Majesty and the Crown Prince!"

If Zhu Cilang's words made the soldiers feel warm in their hearts instantly, then after listening to the British Duke, everyone was excited.

A few seconds later, someone suddenly shouted.

"Long live the Ming Dynasty, long live the crown prince!"

Then, the shouts became loud in an instant, and countless soldiers present in the Beijing camp cheered up.

"Long live the Ming Dynasty, long live the crown prince!"

"Long live, long live!"

Amid the deafening cheers, the soldiers were filled with joy and rushed to the quarantine officers who had already prepared on the side and began to receive military pay.

For a moment, the entire school was in full swing, and the joy of receiving money was filled with joy. Some people jumped and jumped, and even shed tears.

"Mom, the child is finally rich, and I can take you to see the doctor to get medicine!"

"Fuck, I have money, I will go and redeem you home later!"

"Brothers, hurry up and buy two handy weapons!"

Various modes are different.

Seeing this scene, the British Duke shook his head gently and said to Zhu Cilang: "Don't blame your highness, these guys are all uneducated things, and only money can make them obedient."

Zhu Cilang smiled and suddenly became serious, saying, "The British Duke's words are wrong. In fact, I believe that most of the people of the Ming Dynasty in this world love this country from the bottom of their hearts.

But patriotism cannot be used as a food. Since the Ming Dynasty was loved, it should allow these people to live a better life. This is what our Zhu family, as a royal family, should do.

Emperor Taizong of Tang had long said that water can carry a boat and can also overturn it. If there is no living water such as the people, the subversion of the Ming ship will be a matter of minutes.

What we need to do next is to ensure that we fulfill our promises and let all the people of Daming know that the future of Daming will be better.

In this way, the Ming Dynasty will become stronger and the people of the Ming Dynasty will love the Ming Dynasty more!"

The British Duke was completely shocked when he looked at Zhu Cilang.

After a few seconds, the British Duke suddenly took two steps back and bowed to Zhu Cixuan.

"I am not sure that I can hear the prince's deafening words here today. I am truly worthy of being the descendant of Emperor Yongle! Although I am not talented, I am willing to follow His Highness to revive the Ming Dynasty and die after death!"

At this moment, the British Duke was convinced by the young prince.

Many people who have been emperors all their lives do not understand this principle, but the fifteen-year-old prince is already very insightful.

Such a prince is the real hope of the Ming Dynasty!

Zhu Cilang looked at the British Duke in front of him and smiled.

"Duke of England, you are right, but there is one thing wrong. We will not die before we die. No one who is loyal to the Ming Dynasty should die. The one who deserves to die is Li Zicheng, Dorgon and Fulin, and the enemies of all the Ming Dynasty in this world!"

The British Prince was in a state of great excitement and nodded vigorously: "The prince is right!"

At this moment, a horse rushed into the schoolyard like a sharp arrow. Fang Gonggan jumped off the horse and came to Zhu Cilang, making him feel angry.
Chapter completed!