Chongzhen stood in front of the sand table in the hall, looking at the beautiful rivers and mountains, but he felt angry.

Angry, extreme anger.

These days, fast horses arrive in Beijing every day to report military information. First, they report the great victory of Lannigou. Prime Minister Mei Zhihuan, Li Changgeng, Yuan Jiwei, three governors led Liu Jun, Duke Hu and other soldiers to lure the enemy into ambush again in Lannigou. They beheaded more than 8,000 levels in one battle, killed one dragon, two tigers and other thieves, and captured Zhang Xianzhong alive.

After this, Cao Cao and others were defeated and led their troops to flee south.

Mei Zhihuan led his troops to quickly retreat to Wushan and then took a boat to Fengjie Damei River, and rushed to Tangjiawan, the must-pass route for the bandits on the north bank, to intercept the bandits. At this time, Sichuan general Qin Liangyu led 5,000 white-rod soldiers to Tangjiawan.

At the same time, Yang Sichang also led more than 30,000 troops to Dachang City.

The two troops of the army and the Prime Minister successfully surrounded Cao Cao and other tens of thousands of bandits, and the thieves were unable to fly.

Seeing that victory was about to be won and the bandit suppression was about to compete for the full results, Yang Sichang, who was ordered to leave Beijing to perform poorly, had a problem with the side of Yang Sichang, who had been in poor performance. First, the general of Shaanxi He Renlong had arrived in Dachang City a long time ago, but when he learned that the battle in Lannigou, he did not lead the troops to reinforce and stayed in Dachang City without leaving.

When Yang Sichang and other officials arrived at Dachang City and were preparing to march to encircle and annihilate the bandits, the Qin army led by He Renlong and others mutinously and robbed friendly troops of food, horses and mules and ran away. At this time, if Yang Sichang didn't care about He Renlong for the time being, it would be better to advance directly, but Yang Sichang sent Henan General Chen Hongfan to lead the Henan army to chase He Renlong.

Then Yang Sichang missed the opportunity of a great attack, and was still unprepared to sit in Dachang City. He was attacked and defeated by more than 3,000 defeated bandits including Cao Cao. More than 20,000 Yang Sichang's army was completely defeated and dispersed. He watched the Cao bandits easily break through the encirclement and leave.

Chongzhen felt angry and could not speak.

The troops of He Renlong Li Guoqi returned westward. When they passed by Hanzhong, the soldiers even robbed King Rui's land rent. Because the Yu soldiers led by Chen Hongfan could not catch up with He Renlong's troops, they also clamored to return directly to Henan.

Yang Sichang joined Zuo Liangyu's troops to pursue Cao Cao and other thieves, but was ambushed by Cao Cao on the border of Sichuan and Shaanxi. Yang Sichang and Zuo Liangyu's troops were defeated, and almost all the troops were lost. Only Zuo Liangyu protected Yang Sichang, and Zheng Chongjian fled back to Yunyang with hundreds of people. After Zhang Xianzhong defeated Yang Sichang's troops, there was no interception. He successfully fled to the vast mountains of Hanzhong, and there was no news.

A perfect victory ended up like this.

"But it's another Yuan Chonghuan!" Chongzhen drew his sword and cut off a corner of the sand table table, cursing with hatred. His trust in Yang Sichang could not be said to be inferior to Yuan Chonghuan back then. But as a result, at the beginning of the year, Yang Sichang deliberately refused to save him, and Lu Xiangsheng, who was the governor of the world, died alone. Then, Xiong Wencan, recommended by Yang Sichang, was the prime minister of the bandit suppression, but he tried his best to attract peace and missed the great opportunity to defeat all the bandits in one go. Then this time, Yang Sichang was appointed as the commander, but he repeatedly made mistakes.

Chongzhen was extremely disappointed, and the deep love was deep hatred. Many people impeached Yang Sichang at the beginning, but he always defended him.

Chongzhen returned to the imperial case and looked at the several memorials on it. One of them was Yang Sichang's recommendation of Xiong Wencan as prime minister, one was impeached by Lu Xiangsheng, one was impeached by Sun Chuanting, another was impeached by Mei Zhihuan, two were recommended by Zuo Liangyu as the general of pacifying thieves, He Renlong as the general of Shaanxi, and the last was impeached by Fu Zonglong, the Minister of War, but failed to raise food and money.

At this time, Chongzhen looked at these memorials and became more annoyed the more he read them.

He suddenly wondered why he believed in Yang Sichang so much over the years, and he had been deceived by him for so many years.

As it turns out, ten Yang Sichangs are not as good as one Mei Zhihuan. Zuo Liangyu and He Renlong are not as good as one young Liu Jiye.

Chongzhen, who felt deceived, was very angry, just as he felt that he was deceived by Yuan Chonghuan at the beginning. And the consequences were very serious. In the twelve years since Chongzhen succeeded to the throne, he had replaced countless cabinet ministers and killed many governors. At the beginning of the year, he even killed thirty-six governors and generals at the same time.

Chongzhen always believed that he should use valuation in troubled times. He should not be restricted by talented people by old rules and regulations, or use them out of order. He could not tolerate officials who only know how to say but do not do things. He would not be willing to let those incompetent and misleading officials.

"Have you recovered the imperial edict from Sichuan?" Chongzhen asked.

Wang Chengen, who had been standing quietly on one side, quickly replied, "Long live, the edicts sent to Sichuan have been recovered."

Previously, Chongzhen issued many reward edicts, including those of great meritorious officials Mei Zhihuan and Liu Jun, as well as those of generals such as Yang Sichang and Zuo Liangyu. However, shortly after the edict was issued, there were new news that He Renlong's troops were mutiny, Yang Sichang's defeat, and Mei Zhihuan captured tens of thousands of bandits.

"I wrote an order to introduce the Grand Secretary of Huanwenyuan Pavilion in Mei of Jin to the title of Minister of Rites and Minister of War, and to the Shaobao and the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor. I was given a sword in Shangfang, a python, and a descendant of the descendants inherited the commander of the Jinyiwei, and rewarded 50,000 taels of platinum."

Wang Chengen was secretly shocked when he heard this. Mei Zhihuan actually entered the cabinet with the achievements of suppressing bandits this time.

Chongzhen continued, "People Zhihuan were appointed as the assistant minister and the commander, and commanded the troops and horses of the Central Plains provinces to suppress bandits and destroy bandits."

Yang Sichang was originally the supervisor of the army as an assistant minister, and it was impossible for the court to establish two assistant ministers. Sure enough, Chongzhen continued, "Other transfer Yang Sichang back to Beijing today, return to the cabinet to handle the work, and all the matters of the suppression of bandits in the Central Plains will be handed over to Mei Zhihuan."

"It is planned that the governor of Shaanxi Zheng Chongnian was dismissed from office and was appointed Sun Chuanting as the governor of Shaanxi, the three borders, and Ding Qirui as the governor of Shaanxi. The governor of Sichuan Shao Chunjie was dismissed from office and investigated, and Wang Qiaonian was appointed as the governor of Sichuan. The governor of Yunyang Li Changgeng was promoted to the military affairs of Jiangnan and Jiangbei and Huguang, Henan, and was in charge of Fengyang. The former governor of the grain transportation Zhu Dadian was transferred to the governor of Yunyang. Shi Kefa seized the situation and was appointed as the governor of the grain transportation and the governor of Jiangbei, and Chen Qiyu was appointed as the governor of Jiangnan."

Chongzhen adjusted the positions of several governors and governors in one breath, including Sun Chuanting, who was still in prison at that time, Aqiyu, who served as governor of five provinces in his early years, and even Shi Kefa, who was mourning at home, also recovered from his love. From this, Wang Chengen realized that the court was afraid that another earthquake would begin.

Chongzhen paused for a long time, seemed a little hesitant, and finally said, "The new Yunyang was established as the chief town, Liu Jun of Jin was appointed as the general officer of the Yunyang regiment, the governor of the Left Army Governor's Office, and was appointed as the title of Prince Shaobao, and was awarded the title of Marquis of Zhennan. He was specially awarded the Sword of Shangfang."

"Wu Sangui, deputy general of the Right Battalion of the Eastern Front of Jin and Liao, was the general of Ningyuan regiment, and the governor of the Right Army Governor's Office."

"The commander of the Jinyiwei Guard, Luo Yangxing, will be replaced by the left governor Liu Qiao."

"Leave these to the cabinet and let them discuss it. Then issue the order." Chongzhen waved his hand tiredly.

"The imperial edict has arrived, and the left governor Liu Qiao received the edict!"

Liu Qiao was resting today and had a rare day of leisure at home. But early in the morning, an angel came to announce the imperial edict. Liu Qiao quickly asked her family to open the middle door and burn incense to set up a case to welcome the imperial edict.

"The Emperor Fengtian Chengyun ordered:

The father-in-law who announced the edict had a stir and a slight slight slight. It took him a long time to read the edict.

"Mr. Liu, please accept the order."

Liu Qiao hurried forward to welcome the imperial edict and carefully arched in front of the lobby table.

"Oh, our family congratulations to Liu Jin for his commander." The eunuch Xuanzhi smiled all over his face, and his old face was as if he was smiling like a chrysanthemum. Liu Qiao was still a little confused at this time, and only remembered one thing in his mind. The emperor gave him the commander of the Jinyiwei. This was the righteous commander of the Jinyiwei. His uncle Liu Shouyou had also served as the commander of the Jinyiwei. Although he is also called the Jinyiwei, he actually only acted as a contact between the emperor and the Jinyiwei. The legitimate commander was Luo Yangxing. His father Luo Sigong was the commander of the Jinyiwei from Wanli to the Tianqi period and was Liu Shouyou's successor.

Liu thought that now he took over this command position from Luo Yangxing and became the real Grandmaster of Jinyi.

This change was a bit unexpected. Liu Yunwen had already given a gift of 100 taels of silver to his father-in-law at this time, and the other people also had a lot of gifts, and the group was very happy. Even if they didn't give the money, everyone was very willing to come this trip. Liu Qiao would be the commander of the Jinyiwei in the future.

What's more, Liu Qiao has a proud nephew.

"Oh, how can you be so embarrassed?" The eunuch smiled and accepted the money. "The Liu family is deeply loved by the saints. General Liu was promoted to commander of the Jinyiwei. Over there, General Liu was promoted to General Yunyang and was awarded the title of Marquis of Zhennan. It is really gratifying."

It was the first time that Liu Qiao heard that Liu Jun was promoted to general and was granted marquis. He was extremely surprised and pulled the eunuch Xuanzhi to ask in a low voice for a while, and finally heard the causes and consequences.

He sent off the eunuch Xuanzhi and his party. Liu Qiao returned to the hall and sat there like a dream.

"I'll go out and come back later." Liu Qiao suddenly stood up, said to her family, and then walked out quickly. When it was dusk, Liu Qiao returned to the mansion with excitement on his face.

He went out for a day, first went to the palace to thank him, then looked around, and finally understood what was going on.

Yesterday the emperor summoned the cabinet ministers to discuss matters and put forward a number of personnel proposals. The ministers fought for a long time, and then until the morning court this morning. However, although many ministers did not agree with the emperor's proposal, all appointments were forcibly passed in the end, and finally issued an edict and issued an edict.

Among these controversial appointments, there are two most controversial ones. One is that Liu Jun, who was just 20 years old, was promoted to the General of the Yunyang Regiment, and was also granted the title of Marquis of Zhennan. The other is Wu Sangui, a son of the Guanning general, the nephew of the vanguard general Zu Dashou, and the son of Wu Xiang, the former Liaodong general Wu Xiang, was only 27 years old this year, but was jointly recommended by Hong Chengchou, the Governor of Ji Liao, Zu Dashou, the Governor Fang Yizao, and the Director Gao Qiqian, and was promoted to the General of the Ningyuan Regiment with the approval of the emperor.

Two new generals, one is just twenty years old and the other is only twenty-seven years old.

Moreover, the two generals appointed by the emperor were newly established. In Yunyang, there was only one general. This time, the emperor specially appointed Yunyang as the general town and appointed Liu Jun as the general officer. Ningyuan's situation was similar. During the Tianqi period, the Liaodong general was abolished and it was once divided into two generals of Ningyuan and Jinzhou. However, after Yuan Chonghuan was in charge of the command of Liaodong, he merged into one, and only one town was left in Liaodong.

This time the emperor established Ningyuan Town again and appointed Wu Sangui as the general officer. It can be said that it really surprised many ministers.

Two young people are not small, one is a joint recommendation of Mei Zhihuan, Li Changgeng, Yuan Jixian, and Li Shuchuyi's third tutor, and the other is a joint recommendation of Hong Chengchou, Zu Dashou, Fang Yizao, Gao Qiqian and others. Similarly, both of them are very young and have the names of brave generals. Wu Sangui has made his mark in Liaodong and is known as the rising star of the Liaoxi generals. Liu Jun is even more amazing. In just half a year, he is like a dark horse, making his strength, and his edge will be revealed.

With the emperor's insistence on pushing, it finally passed.

The two youngest generals of the Ming Dynasty were Liu Jun, the general officer of the Yunyang regiment training, Wu Sangui, the general officer of the Ningyuan regiment training, and Liu Jun, the third Marquis of Zhennan in the Ming Dynasty to be awarded military merits in more than a hundred years.

However, many ministers also knew a little about the word "Team Training" in front of the names of the two young generals appointed by the emperor. Unlike ordinary generals, the emperor also gave them special requirements for training troops.

The emperor asked Wu Sangui to train 50,000 soldiers and horses in Ningyuan, while Liu Jun trained 50,000 soldiers and horses in Yunyang. The emperor asked the two young generals to train one elite soldier each. Wu Sangui trained 50,000 elite soldiers to fight against Jianlu outside the pass. The 50,000 elite soldiers trained by Liu Jun were used to deal with bandits in the Central Plains.

But no matter what, during this official drama, the government and the public recognized a fact that Yang Sichang, who was previously known as Yang Xiang, had already come to an end. Even if he could continue to stay in the cabinet, he would never be favored by the emperor again. Moreover, according to the emperor's usual personality, if Yang Sichang is lucky, he might get a chance to retire and return home for retirement. If he is not lucky, he is likely to be imprisoned or even beheaded.

The government and the country were shocked to discover a fact that the people of Huguang were in power, just like when Emperor Jiajing was in power, the people of Huguang are now highly valued.

Mei Zhihuan, Chief Secretary of the Cabinet, Yao Minggong, Liangjiang, Li Changgeng, Henan Governor of Huguang, Li Shuchu, Henan Governor, Yuan Jixian, Jinyiwei Commander Liu Qiao, and Liu Jun, General of Yunyang, Zhennan Hou.

"Dad, you are back." As soon as Liu Qiao entered the study, his sons Liu Yunzhen and Liu Yunwen came in together.

Liu Qiao nodded and leaned in his position. He supported his head with his hands, his face full of excitement. Although he ran around today and had been busy for a day, he was exhausted. However, he was very excited.

"I heard that Liu Jun was appointed as the Marquis of Zhennan? Is this true?" Liu Yunzhen asked.

"We have passed the cabinet and the Secretariat, and our Liu family has actually produced a marquis, a hereditary marquis, not a liu." When it came to this, Liu Qiao couldn't help but be amazed.

"I heard that Liu Jun killed more than 100,000 bandits in Sichuan and was called Liu Yanwang."

Liu Qiao glared at his son. "You called Liu Jun, you also called him third brother by generation. If you are an official title, you have to respect him as a marquis or a lord of the town, no big or small."

"Killed more than 100,000? Oh my God, that's not the sea of ​​corpses and blood."

"Don't listen to people's nonsense, how could it be that more than 100,000 were killed? It was a battle between two groups, beheading more than 10,000 and more than 70,000 prisoners!" Liu Qiao was also shocked when he said that. Not only did he bear more than 70,000 prisoners, but he had to behead more than 10,000. The heads of the people had to be piled up into small hills.

But he knew that during this period, Dongchang and Jinyiwei sent countless troops to Sichuan to check these achievements. One of them was to check the results of a person's head. In addition, there were also censors and eunuchs and others who also went to several batches. It can be said that this matter was impossible to be fake, and the news from all parties did prove that Mei Zhihuan and Liu Jun had no added moisture to the record.

Especially Zhang Xianzhong, a living person who is intact, cannot make a false name. He is now being taken to the capital by the Jinyiwei.

"Many people in the capital now say that Liu Jun is Wu Quxing descending to earth."

"Some people say that Liu Jun is Pojunxing descending to earth."

Liu Qiao ignored the two sons' questions about whether Liu Jun was the Wuqu Star or the Pojun Star. What he thought now was that Liu Jun was only twenty years old and had already been named the marquis and generals. How could this be great in the future? He had asked the clan to invite Liu Jun back, but it was indeed right. It was also wise for him to send his eldest son to Liu Jun's army.

Well, the second and third brothers will send it to you even if you have the chance.

"Second and third brother, you two will go back to Huguang tomorrow."

“What are you going back to do?”

"Join the army!"

Yunzhen and Yunwen were both surprised. They were not the same as their elder brother. They were the ones who studied literature, but they joined the army?

"Now the world is full of chaos, and warriors are no less despicable than before. Look at this time, Jiye and Wu Sangui are only over 20 years old, and Jiye has even won the title of marquis in one fell swoop. If you had been twenty years earlier, you would never dare to think about such a thing."

"But have all the bandits been wiped out?"

Liu Qiao sneered, "Extermination? It's just that Zhang Xianzhong was wiped out. Didn't Cao Cao run away? The other five camps of the Giveuo in Huaixi have been entrenched in the mountains. Look, the emperor appointed Li Changgeng as the governor of Liangjiang, Huguang and Henan Province this time, so the court will focus on encirclement and suppress the Giveuo Battalion. There are still some battles, and the bandits in the Central Plains will not be able to be wiped out in a short time, not to mention that outside the pass, Jianlu is getting stronger day by day. Now the court has only left Ning Jin's line outside the pass. In short, the warriors will become more and more popular in the future."

"Besides, there are civilians in the army. If you go to Jiye's army, he will take care of him. It is easy to get an official position, or even be promoted quickly. Look at Mei Zhihuan, after a big victory, he was immediately promoted from the Prime Minister to the cabinet. Li Changgeng turned out to be the governor of several provinces and was promoted to the governor of several provinces." Liu Qiao paused, "The emperor asked Jiye to train troops. He must need money. After you go back, let the clan gather some silver to send to Liu Jun."

"How much?"

"Get a hundred thousand taels first. If Liu Jun is in a hurry to lack money, take 200 thousand taels."

"so much?"

"What more, just a little money, those are all things outside the body. Let's go far, Liu Jun is only twenty years old now and is the general marquis, and there are still many times when he can borrow it in the future. Do you think why is his father suddenly taking over as the commander of the Jinyiwei this time? After all, it's not because of Liu Jun." (To be continued.)

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