After Li Dingguo left, Zhu Youlang was not idle either and immediately issued an order to summon the Duke of Qian, Mu Tianbo.

Anyone who knows a little about the history of the Southern Ming Dynasty has heard of Mu Tianbo's name.

This last Duke of Qian was a rare loyal minister in the Southern Ming Dynasty. He followed Emperor Yongli until his death.

Unlike Li Dingguo, Mu Tianbo was a noble emperor with a strong roots.

At that time, Mu Ying, the ancestor of the Mu family, pacified Yunnan and won the Mu family the treatment of guarding the Yunnan territory for generations.

The descendants of the Mu family can be said to be in the same spirit as Huang Ming.

In the first year of Chongzhen, Mu Tianbo's father Mu Qiyuan died suddenly. Mu Tianbo, who was only ten years old, ascended the Duke of Qian and became General Zhengnan.

Although Mu Tianbo did not show too much in his literary and military skills, that is, compared to his ancestor Mu Ying, Mu Tianbo is already the best in ordinary people.

Now that Zhu Youlang killed Ma Jixiang with his hand, the position of the commander of the Jinyiwei was empty.

After thinking about it, Zhu Youlang decided to let Mu Tianbo take on this important position.

First, the Mu family was born in a prominent family and could shock the slutty.

Secondly, Mu Tianbo is loyal and Zhu Youlang is confident.

After all, the Jinyiwei is the personal army of the emperor. If it falls into the hands of someone with dissolute intentions like Ma Jixiang, it would be terrible.

Li Dingguo and Mu Tianbo, two loyal ministers, were able to uproot the world of Nanming, one inside and one outside.

Zhu Youlang was weighing himself, and Mu Tianbo had already arrived outside the hall.

After the eunuch passed on the news, Mu Tianbo strided into the hall.

"Mu Tianbo, Duke of Qian, pays homage to Your Majesty, Your Majesty's Holy."

Mu Tianbo respectfully gave respect to Zhu Youlang, and Zhu Youlang went up to help Mu Tianbo up.

"Come here, give the Duke of Qian."

After the eunuch brought Jindun and Mu Tianbo to sit down, Zhu Youlang couldn't help but start to look at the Duke of Qian of the Ming Dynasty.

Compared with Li Dingguo's figure, Mu Tianbo's is obviously smaller.

Although he is in his forties, Mu Tianbo has taken good care of himself, his skin is very fair, and his beard is trimmed very neatly.

From this point of view, he looks more like a gentle literati.

"I wonder what instructions did Your Majesty ask me to call me?"

Mu Tianbo, who couldn't figure out Zhu Youlang's intentions, asked carefully.

Zhu Youlang smiled faintly and said, "You must have heard about Ma Jixiang. Now the position of the commander of the Jinyiwei has been vacant. I want to kill you to serve this position."

Upon hearing this, Mu Tianbo quickly stood up and resigned and said, "I have no virtue to take this important position, so I would like to ask Your Majesty to choose another person."

This kind of resignation was the favorite thing that ministers of the Ming Dynasty liked to do, so how could Zhu Youlang not know?

He coughed and said, "If even my dear minister cannot be competent for this position, I am afraid that there will be no suitable candidate in the court. Besides, this is my will. Will my decree resist the decree?"

"The old minister dare not."

The emperor said everything to this point. If Mu Tianbo refused to accept it, it would be a bit pretentious.

He swallowed and bowed and said, "I would like to be traumatized by Your Majesty."

When Zhu Youlang saw Mu Tianbo agree, he couldn't help but feel happy: "I don't let you get confused. I want to watch you make achievements for the Ming Dynasty. Now the Donggu is in great power, and there are fewer and fewer loyal ministers who can truly do things for the court. As the saying goes, the power of the road is far away, and people's hearts will be seen over time. When the Ming Dynasty is revived in the future, I will naturally not forget such loyal ministers."

Zhu Youlang's words were actually to let Mu Tianbo put down his burden and do his best.

After all, the situation in the world is like this, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Ming court is in danger.

Only when the king and his subjects work together can they have a chance to turn the tables.

"Your Majesty decides to stick to Kunming, and he is the heroic lord."

Mu Tianbo was filled with emotion and sincerely exclaimed.

The emperor decided to stay in Diandu and stayed in the place where he stayed. The happiest person was Mu Tianbo.

The Mu family has guarded Yunnan for generations, and Mu Tianbo has a great influence in Yunnan. If he goes elsewhere, his influence will naturally disappear.

This is from a selfish perspective.

If it is for the Ming Dynasty, Mu Tianbo also believes that Kunming should not be given up easily.

The Yongli court operated Yunnan for many years, so the people naturally regarded the Ming court as the truth.

Kunming is the center of Yunnan, and the grain stored in the city is enough for a large army to eat for one year. The powerful generals under the King of Jin were so powerful that they could not defend themselves with the strong city.

Of course, Mu Tianbo did not give advice when Emperor Yongli spoke out.

No matter where Emperor Yongli went, he would follow him to the death.

When Emperor Yongli decided to stay in Kunming, Mu Tianbo was so excited that he was extremely excited.

Your Majesty finally mustered up the courage to fight the Donglu!

Of course, Zhu Youlang didn't know about Mu Tianbo's psychological activities. He smiled faintly and said, "In my opinion, how should I guard this Kunming City?"

Mu Tianbo thought for a moment and replied, "Stand up and clear the fields, and do not leave a grain of food for the Donglu."

Zhu Youlang nodded gently.

This is the most basic common sense in the guard battle.

The Qing army traveled a long distance and arrived in Kunming, with a shortage of people and horses. At this time, as long as they could not loot food and grass from the suburbs, the entire army would fall into an impatient mood.

The Qing army could only attack quickly, and once it could not be captured for a long time, it would be an opportunity for the Ming army.

If Zhu Youlang remembered correctly, the Qing army came late in history more than half a month after Emperor Yongli fled to Kunming.

In other words, there is at least half a month left for him to set up defense.

Although this time is not too long, it is not short.

"I just discussed with King Jin and the King of Jin and made the same suggestion. However, I think it is better to bring the people outside the city into the city as much as possible."

Emperor Yongli's words shocked Mu Tianbo very much.

"Your Majesty, please think twice. If you bring the people into the city, let alone consume food, if you get involved in the spies in the East, it may be unfavorable to the overall situation."

Zhu Youlang knew that Mu Tianbo would say this, and he had considered this issue.

From the most utilitarian perspective, of course, it is the safest to close the city gate and prohibit people outside the city from entering the city to take refuge.

But his soul comes from later generations, and he really can't do it when he watches so many innocent lives die tragically.

What's more, the Yongli court has been operating in Yunnan for a long time, and people still have the desire to reduce taxes.

Now that the Qing army is still far from Kunming, how could it be possible to install spies into the city in advance?

Of course, these were seen from Zhu Youlang's perspective, and Mu Tianbo might not know them.

Mu Tianbo only thought about the problem from the worst perspective, and it was for the good of the court, and there was nothing wrong with it.

"Every word I have said is reasonable, but I am supported by all people and eat the fat and ointment of the people. If I only care about saving my lives and abandoning my children in the face of the ancestors in the face of disaster?"

Zhu Youlang said very firmly: "I have decided my intention and have discussed it with the King of Jin. Let's do this."

Seeing that the emperor was so determined, Mu Tianbo didn't want to say much, so he replied respectfully: "Old minister obeys the order."

Your Majesty is so kind and loving the people, which is a blessing for the country. I only hope that the Ming Dynasty can revive as soon as possible, and more people can enjoy the kindness of the benevolent king.

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