After these chief generals entered the city, officials from the Ministry of War led a large number of Beijing camps out of the city, occupying the main traffic routes of each camp, and reading the list to let officials above the small flags of each camp gather outside the camp.

The officers of each battalion were a little excited and went out to assemble obediently. The soldiers were ordered to stay in the barracks and could only watch with envious eyes through the door.

Whether it was the officers who served the king's army or the soldiers in the Beijing camp, they were all dressed neatly, with a harmonious and grand atmosphere.

If the positions of the King's Resident Army were included in the small flag positions, there were quite a few people. Soon, many square formations were standing in the passages where the soldiers from the Beijing camp were isolated according to their official positions.

The only surprise was that there was no one outside Lu Xiangsheng's camp, because the people in the camp were all strong, not the army.

In front and behind each army's official formation, there were a row of Jinyiwei's captains watching, or leading these troops into the city.

At the same time, inside and outside the Forbidden City, there were also very grandly, with many guards in the imperial city, wearing dresses and guarding everywhere.

Outside the Meridian Gate, all civil and military officials had been waiting for a long time. Except for Lu Xiangsheng entering the civil and military officials' queues, everyone else went to the generals' queues according to their official positions.

After all this was ready, the bells on the bell tower rang, and all the civil and military officials were ready and began to enter the imperial city.

This time, unlike in the past, was arranged to discuss matters in Huangji Hall. This Huangji Hall, commonly known as the Golden Palace, is mostly used to hold various ceremonies, and is actually used very few times. This time, it was arranged here, which shows that this dynasty meeting is very important.

After the emperor arrives and long live the mountain shouts, these procedures are completed, it is time to formally discuss matters.

Hu Guang glanced at the civil and military officials below, with a calm face and said loudly: "New Year is a big event for my Ming Dynasty. Sacrifice to heaven, worship ancestors, begging for good weather and peace in the coming year..."

Listening to the emperor's opening remarks, the civil and military officials were a little surprised and confused for a while, so they had to listen quietly.

But at this moment, the emperor suddenly raised his voice, and his tone was slightly serious and angry, saying, "But do I have the confidence to celebrate this New Year? Do you want to tell God and tell the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty that the land of the capital of the Ming Dynasty was invaded by barbarians and that they had all attacked the capital city? Do I want to say that if I have the army, I can't help those barbarians, let them plunder and set fire to kill people in the capital, and will they still leave millions of old and weak?"

Hearing this, all the civil and military officials could not stand, and under the leadership of the chief minister, they knelt down one after another. Those who are ministers are worried about the ministers and are tired of the ministers, and those who are humiliated and die. Although everyone may agree with it, the scene still has the intention.

Hu Guang scanned the ministers below. At this time, he had already become accustomed to letting others kneel down. After a while, he waved his hand and said, "Let me hear, how much damage will the Ming Dynasty have been invaded by the Jianlu invasion of the capital this time!"

After these words, Wang Dehua, the eunuch in charge of the Sili Supervisor standing next to the emperor, stepped forward a few steps, unfolded a memorial in his hand, and recited loudly: "This time Jianlu entered the pass, burned Zunhua, Yongping... the people were killed and injured... and were plundered... soldiers died and died in battle..."

This memorial is very detailed, and it basically talks about it from the destroyed Great Wall Pass to the losses of personnel, etc.

Of course, these are all the intentions, and may be more detailed than imagined. The civil and military officials were thinking this way, but they heard the last passage: "...The direct losses suffered by the Ming Dynasty this time are estimated to be as much as 200 million taels of silver. As for the indirect losses, that is, all the losses caused by this, such as the reconstruction of Yongping Zhucheng, more than 200 million taels!"

All the disaster memorials have always been used to describe them as an adjective, such as heavy losses, huge losses, and terrible surprises. But this time, it was measured by silver, and I was shocked when I heard it. The first thought of all civil and military officials was, how much was the loss this time?

Hu Guang had long expected that they might think so, so after Wang Dehua finished his thoughts and returned to his original position, he said coldly: "I have a detailed list here. If someone wants to believe it, you can look back."

This is actually hard to say. After all, there are no accurate numbers in the entire city like Yongping that have been burned down, and there are so many antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold, silver and jewelry that have been burned and robbed.

However, this also gives an idea. A rough estimate is very intuitive to measure with silver, and it can also hit everyone's hearts and cause the greatest shock.

Hu Guang said, suddenly raised his voice and shouted loudly: "Did you hear it? Also, there are still millions of people in the capital who are hungry and cold, and they may die at any time! Who can still celebrate the New Year with peace of mind? Let me stand up and see?"

At this time, no matter how stupid a person is, he cannot stand up and let the emperor see it.

Hu Guang naturally knew this, so he did not pause, but continued to shout sternly: "I am talking ugly things ahead. If anyone is wasting extravagant and seeking fun in the next period of time, I will definitely make him regret it for the rest of his life!"

"I dare not!" The voices were uneven and not loud.

After showing his domineering attitude and having a while of temper, Hu Guang finally calmed down and said, "Let's just calm!"

Hearing this, all the civil and military officials finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the emperor's anger was vented. Next, it should be rewarded according to merits?

They were not wrong. After they calmed down, the emperor continued: "However, in this battle in the capital, I also saw many loyal ministers and generals, and made great contributions to repel Jianlu. I am very pleased!"

Hearing this, many people's eyes turned to the specific people. All their eyes were full of envy. Ma Shilong began to recall his own draft in his heart. If His Majesty did not forget it, it would be fine, otherwise, he would have to talk about his contributions.

"I will not be stingy if you have merits." Hu Guang finished speaking, and after waved his hand, Wang Dehua stepped out again, holding an imperial edict in his hand, and shouted loudly as he looked down and said, "Mangui came out to receive the edict!"

In everyone's envious eyes, Man Gui stepped out of the line and knelt down to answer the order.

"...The General of Datong, Man Gui, was ordered to defend the capital in the face of danger, and killed and attacked the city twice, and once stole the city, causing the death and injury of the Jurchen Tatars... He has the merit of preserving the capital, and his loyalty and courage are commendable. I am very relieved. He specially appointed Zhongyong Bo and transferred to the position of Rongzheng, the governor of the Beijing camp. I respect this!"

Mangui knew in advance that the Admiral Beijing Camp would definitely not be able to escape, but he did not expect that he would be awarded the title, and he was also the Lord Zhongyong. This unexpected joy made him excited for a moment, his face flushed, and he replied loudly with his head on his back: "Long live, long live, long live!"

When those generals saw this, they were all jealous and were awarded a title! Man Gui is really lucky!

Thanks to book friends 160804114054560, Xu Mujun, Shui Banqing for his reward!
Chapter completed!