Beiyang new warlord

Before Chongzhen could open his mouth, Li Jiantai, who had already made up his mind to show his affection to Mao Jue, supported him more actively. He hurriedly said like a cannonball, and Wang Guowei snatched his head. If he didn't show any more, what would he do? Mao Jue's love?

There are five people in the cabinet, three of whom have unified opinions, and the remaining two are in their seventies and eighties. They are deaf and faint, and they may not even hear the content of the quarrel.

"Successor, Your Majesty!"

The cabinet ministers all stood behind the Minister of War, which brought a huge reversal to the entire court situation. Except for Ni Yuanlu's stubborn cards, most of the grassroots kowtowed to the ground.

"My minister agrees!"

"Your Majesty, please make Governor Mao the King of Liao to relieve the siege of Liaodong!"

"Your Majesty, Emperor Taizong of Tang has suffered the shame of the Weishui River, a man can bend and stretch!"

Although he was kneeling, the pressure was overwhelming if the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty kowtowed together. If it was about other ordinary matters, even such a major event as negotiating peace with the Qing court, Chongzhen could shrink back under such a wave and submit to courtiers, but Chongzhen showed an uncharacteristic stubbornness when it came to matters of face.

"We will discuss this matter later! I am tired today, so I will retreat!"

Full of resentment, since he ascended the throne for 16 years, for the first time, Emperor Chongzhen abandoned the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, turned around and fled to the court, looked at the emperor's back, and even Wang Chengen was in a daze for a while, it was like a dream Waking up and shouting like that.

"Retire!!!"

A chicken soup on the Internet in later generations, escaping cannot solve the problem, and it is just right when used today.

There were still tens of thousands of troops from the Eight Banners at Shanhaiguan, and they went back to their respective yamen, six departments and six departments. Officials, big and small, immediately gave full play to their expertise and wrote memos! The persuasion memorandums like snowflake movies immediately piled up the inspector of ceremonies. That's right, the memorials for the use of troops and disaster relief have been suppressed to the bottom, and the national power has once again stagnated because of this political dispute.

Li Jiantai even went to the residence of the opposition Ni Yuanlu, and put the situation in front of him. Ni Yuanlu can be regarded as a loyal minister, and it has something to do with the country. Silent and neutral, in the middle of the court, without the support of the Donglin family, the emperor fell into a situation of isolation and helplessness.

In this situation, Emperor Chongzhen did not go to court on the second day and the third day, but on the fourth day, he couldn't bear the pressure. Although being forced to become king is a historical stain, he really wants to go against the officials. The breach of Shanhaiguan Pass is still a stain for which no responsibility can be shirked, and the current situation has been corrupted and out of control.

But even so, Emperor Chongzhen still did not give in easily, he resorted to the last trick.

On the second day of July in the 16th year of Chongzhen, Mao Wenlong, the former Dongjiang admiral who had been under house arrest in the Zhenbei Hou Mansion since entering Beijing, was recruited into the palace.

He was still summoned by a platform known as the gate of ghosts.

A few eunuchs led the way. Mao Wenlong was wearing a imperial crown, and he was wearing the second-rank purple official uniform from when he was an admiral. , It can be seen that Chongzhen is jealous of Dongjiang, and he is not even willing to give a ceremonial dress.

But this time, his treatment was moved back once, and with a creak, the door of the Nuan Pavilion on the platform was opened by Wang Chengen, a celebrity next to the emperor, and the great eunuch Wang Chengen personally opened it, and greeted him respectfully in front of him with a full smile: "Oh, Maohou Lord, the emperor has been waiting inside for a long time! Please come with us!"

"Thank you, father-in-law!"

But he is not as rebellious as Mao Jue, and he has been in the capital for five years. The old man's self-cultivation skills have obviously improved a lot. He walked around the screen with a modest smile, and he threw himself on the ground and knelt down on the ground. .

"Sir Mao Wenlong, long live the emperor, long live long live!"

"Free of courtesy!"

It is rare that Emperor Chongzhen also had a good face, turned around with a lot of smiles, and hurriedly gave orders to the little eunuch beside him.

"Come here, give me a seat for Lord Mao!"

During the Han and Tang Dynasties, the ministers and the emperor sat down to discuss the doctrine. In the Song Dynasty, the imperial power was strengthened, and the ministers had to stand. In the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the status of the ministers became lower and lower. Since the founding of the Hongwu Emperor, the ministers had to kneel and play. For many years, a good pair of knee pads is a must-have item for many years of senior ministers. Being able to sit and discuss with the emperor on the platform is also a great favor, an honor that only a few trusted ministers can get.

Like the other ministers, Mao Wenlong carefully sat next to his buttocks.

But looking at him in a purple official robe, Chongzhen, who was used to meeting ministers and ministers, still found it dazzling, so he hurriedly gave Wang Chengen another order.

"Come here, pass on my imperial decree to give General Mao two python robes, five jade belts, 1000 yuan of gold flowers and silver, and five imperial horses!"

"Your Majesty, if you don't get paid for nothing, you can't do it!"

After a thump, he knelt on the ground again. Mao Wenlong hurriedly kowtowed on the ground in trepidation, and hurriedly postponed, but Emperor Chongzhen waved his hands again and again with the same gentle smile.

"The general has guarded Dongjiang for many years, and he has worked hard and made great achievements. These should have been bestowed, but the court had financial difficulties a while ago, and it has been delayed until now. You just accept it!"

No matter how difficult the finances can be, even two python robes can't be issued, but the emperor said so, so believe it!Mao Wenlong could only kowtow heavily again.

"Thank you, Your Majesty Ron!"

He was led to a side hall, took off his shabby official clothes, put on a four-clawed python robe, and wrapped a jade belt around his waist. Mao Wenlong was taken back to the warm pavilion on the platform.

I have to say that the emperor Chongzhen is completely unqualified in terms of character, but in terms of power, he is very good at playing. After giving the seat again, he is full of smiles. This emperor Chongzhen is full of memories and looks forward to the west. .

"I think back then, Liaozuo was defeated and all the troops fled. Only General Mao held the sword generously. He even sent more than [-] people in Kezhou County. He wrote a letter saying that he would call for a soldier to conquer Liaozuo and swear to bloody mountains and rivers with the Eastern captives! Back then Even though I was an idle prince, my blood still boils when I think about it."

"The old minister deserves His Majesty's praise! If it wasn't for the late emperor, there would be no old minister today."

These words are not just a simple compliment. On the one hand, it is indeed to praise Mao Wenlong's meritorious service to the west, and on the other hand, it is to remind Mao Wenlong that it is Lao Zhu's family that helped your Lao Mao's family to the position, and your Lao Mao's family is Lao Zhu's family. A courtier! You can be regarded as an old fox, and Mao Wenlong also nodded in approval.

Seeing this, he felt a lot more relieved, and Chongzhen nodded with a smile on his face.

"The country's affairs are difficult, the Liao barbarians are rampant, and now they are screaming and knocking on the pass. I want to worship General Mao as the Duke of Ji, the governor of Ji and Liao, and bestow Shang Fangbao to come out of the mountain again and lead the side for me. Will the general be willing?"

This is the picture! See you!The emperor made a good idea, Ming Dynasty does not confer kings with different surnames, but the Duke of the country can be conferred at will, and conferring a duke will not damage the majesty of Chongzhen Emperor, and compared to the throne, the influence of the duke is too small.

Chongzhen didn't even want to give this duke status to Mao Jue, but put it on the head of Mao Wenlong who was already out of work. He said that he was the governor of Ji Liao. Even if Mao Wenlong agreed, he would not be able to leave the capital. You place a lot of emphasis on filial piety, standing on the moral high ground, naturally you, Mao Jue, can't be aggressive anymore, right?

Emperor Chongzhen's wishful thinking was well planned, and he really wanted to use a false title to encourage Mao Jue and his son to continue to work for him.

But the idea is good, and it must be realized. Mao Wenlong, who has always been very righteous, kowtowed heavily here, but his answer was definitely not what Chongzhen wanted to hear.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En, but I am old and old. I have already retired and returned home. It seems that I can no longer get on the horse or carry the knife. Besides, the old ministers of the old ministers, such as the deputy general Shen Shikui, commanded and knew Chen Jisheng. He either died in battle or was transferred from Dongjiang. Now most of the Dongjiang generals are subordinates of my unfilial son Tieshan, and the old ministers don’t have the convenience to lead the army, so I really dare not mislead the country and the king, the old ministers implore Your Majesty to take back your orders!”

These words also have a deep meaning. Mao Wenlong's era has passed. Even if the emperor forcibly seals this Duke of Ji, the Dongjiang Army may not buy it. Besides, is it rare in history that fathers kill their sons for the sake of rights?If his subordinates don't buy it, even if Mao Jue can't bear to do it because of the relationship between father and son, his subordinates will force him to do it for his own benefit, so please don't think about it.

Even if Mao Wenlong is killed, Dongjiang will still not be at the mercy of Chongzhen!

Although Mao Wenlong was kneeling, seeing him kowtow, Chongzhen's face turned ashen for a moment.

It only took a moment for the master to fight, and he already knew that Mao Wenlong had nothing to do. Chongzhen didn't bother to say a word, and let him go out, and sat in front of the window. The general depression made no living thing within dozens of meters around him. Everyone knew that the emperor was looking for someone to vent his anger, and no one wanted to be killed by the stick!

This sulking continued until the evening, when Wang Chengen, who was in a panic, knelt down behind him cautiously.

"His Majesty!"

"A group of rebellious officials and thieves! Everyone should be killed!"

With a bang, all the anger of the day erupted at this moment. Chongzhen threw the table violently, and the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on it smashed Wang Chengen's whole body. The big eunuch who called the wind and rain did not dare to wipe it at all, and knelt on the ground straight.

At this moment, the emperor's anger finally dissipated a lot, he waved his hand weakly: "Decree, let Ma Shaoyu enter the palace to have an audience!"

But in just a split second, Chongzhen roared again with gritted teeth: "Let me tell you again, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Wang Guowei, came to the palace to see me, and I will immediately mobilize the army to wipe out the intruders!!!"

This news was like lightning exploding in the ears, Wang Chengen was struck by lightning!

Chapter 523. The Fuse and the Poor Frontier Soldiers