Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 537 Military Parade
However, all the civil and military officials in Beijing, regardless of their rank, as long as they were in Beijing, they all rushed to the Forbidden City to participate in the grand ceremony at the end of the year.

The above has nothing to do with ordinary people. Emperor Chongzhen worshiped the Taimiao and told his ancestors about the situation in the past year, and under the blessing of the ancestors, the country was peaceful and the people were safe. This is what it should mean.

The highlight of the day was the excitement at Fengtianmen.The emperor, the six ministries and nine ministers, cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials of Ming Dynasty are all on top of the city.And under them, stood other civil and military officials.

Outside the cordon of Fengtianmen Square, there are huge crowds of people, all of whom are the people of the capital watching the excitement.Those who are rich don't need to get up early, they have servants in the mansion to help them occupy their seats.Those who have no money, or those who are reluctant to spend money, can come early in the morning to occupy a seat.Of course, some self-identified, or young ladies, who are not convenient to squeeze in, are watching with binoculars in the house on the edge of the square.

Before the legendary military parade started, everyone's eyes were almost looking for their wise and mighty emperor.There is no doubt that the emperor is the focus.

But since he is the emperor, he might show up so early to drink the northwest wind.

After a long time, in this cold weather, even if many people have taken enough measures to keep warm, this person is a little sluggish and lacks energy.Some people even felt a little bit regretful, wouldn’t it be good to stay in a warm home with wives and children on the kang in this winter?I just want to join in the fun, just those soldiers, what's so interesting, it's not like I haven't seen it before!
While they were thinking this way, suddenly, the bell on the Bell and Drum Tower of the Forbidden City rang.

"Clang clang clang..."

The melodious bell echoed over the capital, and just as it dissipated, a high-pitched voice rang again: "The emperor is here!"

Hearing this voice, all the civil and military officials knelt down to welcome the emperor, and the people outside the cordon also cheered up, and followed the civil and military officials to welcome their most revered emperor.

To be honest, Emperor Chongzhen was too busy this day. It was the Chinese New Year, and only children didn't care about their shit, and they knew they were thinking about the New Year's money.For adults, there are all kinds of things.Even the emperor is no exception, he has been busy almost since he woke up.

After the ceremony was over, under the attention of many people, Xue Guoguan, the chief assistant of the cabinet, came out and announced loudly: "The ceremony of the emperor's review of the army has begun!"

As soon as his words fell, the drums in the Bell and Drum Tower sounded.

"Dong dong dong..." It was thick and loud, resounding over the Forbidden City.

In the barracks where the Yumajian was located, the troops who had been waiting in line for a long time immediately came out from the east gate of the Forbidden City, drove to Fengtianmen Square, passed in front of the emperor, and accepted the emperor's review.

This ceremony did not exist before, so many people were a little curious and wanted to see it.

"Ta Tata..."

The sound of iron hooves stepping on the stone slabs was faintly visible to clearly visible. The people in the capital who heard the sound and looked at it immediately saw a cavalry army, ten cavalry side by side, neatly appearing in their field of vision.

Undoubtedly, the most eye-catching thing is that every soldier of this cavalry has a legendary medal hanging on his chest, which is very eye-catching.This made the people who saw the medal for the first time all praise it with envy.

Because they know that having a medal means that these soldiers have made meritorious service in killing the Tartars, which is a good job!

But in the end how many Tartars these soldiers killed and what kind of credit they had, they don't know, so they can only guess wildly.

When the people in the square were "buzzing" in low voices, suddenly, on the top of the city, officials from the Ministry of Rites were reporting to the emperor. Then, the Han generals shouted in unison, acting as a loudspeaker, It spreads far.At the same time, when the people who were talking in low voices heard this voice, they stopped talking and listened to the content with their ears pricked up.

"Your Majesty, what is coming is the cavalry under Jin Guofeng, the general soldier of Jinzhou on the Ningjin defense line. They fought on the grasslands in the middle of the 16th year of Chongzhen, and together with their friendly forces, they wiped out the accomplices of the Jianlu who helped the tyrants, and the tribes in the eastern grasslands. The strength of the captives! In just one month, he has traveled thousands of miles, playing with the enemy in the palm of his hand..."

Hearing that they were introducing their heroic achievements, the cavalry could not help but straighten their chests. Not only did they highlight the medal, but they also showed their best mental state. In the hearts of every soldier, they felt very Proud.When they were about to pass Fengtian Gate, all the soldiers turned their heads to look at Emperor Chongzhen on the top of the city, and while giving military salutes, they shouted in unison: "Long live my emperor!"

The onlookers knew the merits of this cavalry army, and they gave their thumbs up one after another, not stingy with their admiration, they all praised it endlessly.

At this time, they didn't know if it was a psychological effect or if it was really the case, but they felt that the cavalry in front of them was indeed the elite of the Ming Dynasty. They could feel it just by looking at their momentum.

Of course, the common people in the capital could not help but stare at their chests, carefully looking at the legendary medal. It was so beautiful and majestic!

Behind this army, at a distance of several zhang, another cavalry army came oncoming. Each soldier had two medals hanging on his chest, which surprised many people in the capital.They already had previous experience, so they were not in a hurry, they were all waiting for the introduction from the Ministry of Rites.

Sure enough, General Dahan then shouted out the introduction of the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

"The army coming towards us is the newly established Jingying Cavalry Army. Their predecessors also came from the former Guanning Army. Commanded by Wu Sangui, they marched westward and fought to protect the peace of the Northwest. In the war against the captives, he not only participated in the battle on the grassland, but also in October of this year, he sneaked thousands of miles to reach the Liaohe Plain, joined the latent internal response of the Ming Dynasty, rescued more than [-] civilians who were looted by the Jian captives, and burned the Jian captives. They even attacked Shenyang, and used their actions to tell Jianlu that one day in the Ming Dynasty, I will definitely take down Shenyang. The slave chieftain Nurhachi brought endless disasters to the people of Ming Dynasty, and this thief was also defeated by this heroic army Ashes..."

Nurhachi, the slave chieftain, can be said to be the most hated person in Ming Dynasty, not one of them.If it weren't for him, there wouldn't be so many disasters, and there wouldn't be so many wives and children scattered and destroyed.I heard that it was this army that crushed Nurhachi, and suddenly, many people shouted excitedly: "Okay, okay..."

On the top of the city, Emperor Chongzhen has been watching.It is true that Ming Dynasty's first military parade cannot be compared with that of later generations.However, he saw the effect he wanted, and he was very satisfied with it.

This military parade is not held just to save face.Rather, we should give honor to the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty and let the people of the Ming Dynasty recognize that it was the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who fought bravely that made the years peaceful; let the people of the Ming Dynasty know the majesty of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty and let them be proud of the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty; let them From the bottom of my heart, I no longer despise the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, I can accept the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, and even envy the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty!

Only with such a mass foundation and public opinion foundation will equality between civil and military forces be taken for granted; and there will not be much resistance to the promotion of all-military service;

If Ming wanted to fight for world hegemony and compete for the entire army with Western countries, the entire country had to be mobilized.

"Long live our emperor!" This Beijing cavalry force also showed their best spirit. When passing by Fengtian Gate, they shouted in unison to pay tribute to the emperor they revered.

Behind this cavalry army is a combined infantry and cavalry army with the infantry in front and the cavalry behind.There were as many as four medals hanging on their chests.One can tell at a glance that this army has made great achievements in battle.

Sure enough, I heard the voice from General Dahan introduce: "The army that is coming is an army of prodigal sons who have washed away their shame with blood. They are the Dongjiang Army. They landed in Liaodong and faced Jianlu's counterattack, they won more with less and firmly occupied Liaodong, restraining Jianlu, so that Jianlu could no longer bypass Mongolia to invade Gyeonggi..."

Upon hearing this, all the people knew that this army was adapted from the bandits. They did not hear their specific battles. They only heard that because of their existence, the Jianlu could no longer detour through the Mongolian grassland. Invading the land of the capital has greatly increased the favorability of all the people in the capital.

"Good job, you are all good job!"

"Thanks to you, thank you!"

"..."

The common people in the capital who had already experienced suffering were naturally very excited and shouted loudly to express their gratitude.

"...they participated in the Battle of Lushun, which launched the first counterattack against Liaodong; participated in the bloody battle in Pyongyang, faced Jianlu's trap, stepped into it resolutely, but killed Jianlu with fear, and completed the containment task well; they Participated in the Golden State War and captured the slave chief Daishan..."

To be honest, when the officers and soldiers of the Dongjiang Army heard the introduction at the beginning and pointed out their former identities as bandits, they felt uneasy and ashamed of their past.However, when they heard the subsequent introduction and the fact that the people of the capital were no less good than the roar of the cavalry in the capital before, and were recognized by the people of the capital, at this moment, they were far more excited than just hearing praise for their achievements.

At this moment, it can be said that they all let go of the hidden worries hidden deep in their hearts, and suddenly felt a sunny feeling, looking at the people of Ming Dynasty who applauded them from the corner of their eyes, feeling extremely grateful in their hearts.When passing Fengtianmen, they also shouted "Long live my emperor" with their loudest voice!
Because they know that it is the emperor who gave them today.From now on, their lives must be a bright road. This is something they never dared to think about when they were thieves!

(End of this chapter)