I'm really not the carpenter emperor

When Zhu Youxiao drove his horse back to Qianqing Palace, all the people Wei Zhongxian sent to Liaodong to pay his salary also left Shanhaiguan.

This group of people was led by Fu Yingxing, the head of the Dongchang stall, and the escorts were all Dongchang people, accompanied by the eunuch Wang Tiqian, who was going to announce the decree.

Shenyang in November, affected by the Little Ice Age, has been shrouded in white snow. The snow melted by the sun at noon and the sunset will form ice ridges under the eaves.

At nightfall, Xiong Tingbi, who was in charge of Liaodong, stood on the city wall and looked at the slave camps that were being pulled out in the distance, but he didn't feel happy at all.

In August of this year, the Taichang Emperor had just ascended the throne, and Nurhachi, the slave chieftain of Jianzhou, led his troops to approach Puhe, trying to take advantage of the chaos to attack Liaodong.

At that time, the imperial court was making a lot of noise about the abolition of mining tax, and had no time to take care of Liaodong.

However, Xiong Tingbi had expected this behavior of the slave chieftain. He ordered He Shixian, the deputy commander of Puhe, to hold out. If the slave chieftain came to attack, he would defend it with heavy artillery.

If the thieves enter, I will defend. If the thieves retreat, I will attack. Surround the city with heavy artillery, so that the slaves and thieves will have nothing to plunder. If they retreat, they will lose their soldiers and generals.

This is Xiong Tingbi's winning strategy against Jiannu. Facts have proved that Nurhachi has not taken advantage of him for a year.

Xiong Tingbi firmly believed that with such a method, Jiannu with a weak foundation would be exhausted by Ming Dynasty sooner or later.

In September, the Jiannu army really couldn't bear to wait and attacked Puhe with heavy troops.

Following Xiong Tingbi's military orders, He Shixian went to the city to supervise the battle and fired heavy artillery to attack the camp of slaves.

After a bloody battle, He Shixian defended Puhe at the expense of hundreds of Ming troops, but then the forts fought back and killed many Jiannu who invaded the city.

After that, Nurhachi's ambitions obviously remained undiminished, and he soon made a comeback. This time he bypassed the Pu River and entered the important town of Shenyang.

However, Xiong Tingbi personally sits in Shenyang, and it is not something they can get their hands on.

Up to now, Nurhachi has surrounded Shenyang for nearly a month, and Xiong Tingbi cleared the city, and within half a step, he ordered to fortify the walls and clear the fields.

Now Nurhachi is in a dilemma. After all, he abandoned his camp and withdrew his troops after hearing tonight that the newly enthroned Tianqi Emperor Zhu Youxiao still reused Xiong Tingbi.

In his opinion, no matter how much you spend, it won't help.

Xiong Tingbi looked at the cold red hands of the soldiers guarding the city wall, and shook his head and sighed. Winter is coming, and the imperial court not only defaulted on the army's salary, but also failed to issue military uniforms.

If things go on like this, the situation is not optimistic.

In addition to worrying about the situation, Xiong Tingbi was still afraid. He was afraid that the newly enthroned young emperor would listen to slander and ruin the slightly better situation in Liaodong today.

In the current situation in Liaodong, Yuan Yingtai is too optimistic and always plans to take the initiative to attack. In Xiong Tingbi's view, one mistake may ruin the whole situation.

Moreover, this mistake has already been committed, that is, Yuan Yingtai recruited Jurchen soldiers and Mongolian refugees.

From Xiong Tingbi's point of view, there must be an internal reaction among these people to build slaves. They didn't attack at this time, but they were waiting for an opportunity!

Although Xiong Tingbi could tell, the power was not in his hands, and he had no choice but to watch Yuan Yingtai complacent.

Now Xiong Tingbi doesn't have many generals under his control, and what he can do is to try his best to defend the cities when the Jiannu attack.

Jiannu suddenly withdrew his troops, and he didn't know why. Could it be that there was some news from the imperial court?

Xiong Tingbi, who managed Liaodong, knew for a long time that there were spies who built slaves in the capital.

According to past experience, Jiannu's actions are always one step ahead of the Ming army. There are some important things that Xiong Tingbi doesn't know yet, but Jiannu can always find out a few days in advance.

With such thoughts in mind, Xiong Tingbi spent a night of fear.

In the early morning of the next day, a soldier came to report excitedly, saying that there were people coming from the pass, and they were also pulling a lot of carts and boxes, probably for military pay!

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi became energetic at that time.

Military pay?If it comes to the military salary of 20 to [-] yuan, this strategy can still fight Jiannu for another [-] rounds!

When Xiong Tingbi came to the city wall, there were already people gathered around, all pointing at the group of people in the distance.

These people raised their flags high, and as they got closer, those big red wooden boxes became more and more eye-catching.

"Hey, what do you think these boxes can hold?"

"You don't have to ask, it must be the military salary. The emperor has just been enthroned, and he has been thinking about us bitter people in Liaodong!"

"I don't think so. Think about it. It is said that the treasury has long been empty. Even if the emperor wants to pay, where will the money come from?"

"You don't know that the royal family has internal money? Where did the earth leopard come from!"

While the soldiers rubbed their hands and waited excitedly, Wang Tigan and his party finally came to the city of Shenyang slowly.

At this time, Xiong Tingbi, who confirmed that it was really an angel, hurried down the city to meet him.

In Zhu Youxiao's plan, Xiong Tingbi was a nail in Liaodong, so he had to keep a close eye on it. In the future and even the current plan, he was also a very important part.

Zhu Youxiao, who was too cautious, was really worried that others would pay these salaries, so he finally got Wei Zhongxian out to take charge of this matter.

At least Old Wei knew what kind of money he shouldn't get his hands on.

Wei Zhongxian pointed out that he used chicken feathers as an arrow to deal with the Donglin Party. He also knew that Emperor Tianqi attached great importance to the war in Liaodong, so he was naturally very concerned.

Along the way, Dongchang was in charge of escorting the transport, and even thoughtful civil servants didn't dare to make any more ideas.

After Xiong Tingbi went down, he took the civil officials and generals of Shenyang City and saluted and said: "The minister of Liaodong, Xiong Tingbi, didn't know the arrival of the angel, and he was far away to welcome him. I hope you will forgive me!"

"It's windy and cold outside the city, so the angels should enter the city quickly."

I have to say that before coming to Liaodong, although Wang Tiqian added a few more clothes, he did not expect that it was already snowing here.

Immediately he said to Xiong Tingbi: "Our family is going out here, and half of our life is almost frozen. Let's go to the town guard's mansion to announce the decree."

Hearing that there was a decree, Xiong Tingbi felt nervous, let the way out and said, "The angels should hurry up and enter the city!"

Chapter No.17 For the emperor!

When the group arrived at the town guard's mansion, Wang Tiqian found that many people were rubbing the icicles on the eaves, so he deliberately walked away, and said angrily:

"I didn't expect it to be so cold in Liaodong. I knew that when we left Beijing, our family would bring more thick clothes."

Xiong Tingbi was not very impressed with the eunuch, because the eunuch was an angel who came to pass the decree, so he said patiently: "It is troublesome for the angel to come from the extremely expensive place of the capital to this extremely cold place."

Wang Tigan, who had just walked into the main hall of the tutelary mansion and warmed himself by the stove, was stunned, and joked: "What did Xiong Jinglue say?

Hearing the irony in Xiong Tingbi's words, Wang Tiqian added:

"Don't worry, this time we come home with great news. We should go to the school grounds. Before leaving, the emperor also gave orders, saying that all the soldiers should hear it."

Xiong Tingbi was a little relieved, but still asked symbolically: "Won't the angel stay a little longer at the tutelary mansion?"

Originally, Wang Tiqian wanted to stay for a while, but he was run on by Xiong Tingbi as soon as he entered the door, and if he warmed up again, he might be said to have failed for personal reasons.

Now that Xiong Tingbi is deeply trusted by the emperor, he has no choice but to laugh, turn his head and walk out of the guardian mansion shaking his body.

When the group arrived at the school grounds in Shenyang City, Wang Tiqian stepped onto the general platform, and a group of riders behind him stood up in unison according to their positions.

These rides not only have the task of escorting all the way, but also have the effect of loudspeaker.

Every time Wang Tigan said a sentence, they had to repeat it aloud, so that everyone present could hear it as much as possible.

Wang Tigan stomped his feet, thinking in his heart that he would finish reading the imperial decree quickly so that he could go in and warm himself up. This land of Liaodong should not be here, it was too difficult.

He took out a golden scroll from an exquisite small box and spread it out, and read aloud: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict says:

I know that the war in Liaodong is difficult day by day, and I also know the troubles of the Jianzhou War.

Xiong Tingbi, who was appointed as the right servant of the Ministry of War, gave Shangfang a sword and issued 20 yuan of silver for military expenses.Do not procrastinate in vain, those who delay will be cut off!

In addition, Yuan Yingtai was promoted to Minister of Rites and returned to Beijing immediately.During the new governor's tenure, Xiong Tingbi also caressed Liaodong!This is it. "

Tiqi's repeated voice kept echoing inside and outside the school grounds, and before it was completely settled, the school grounds exploded with a "buzz".

The salary has been paid, and 20 yuan has been paid!

Internal money, that is the emperor's own money!

Xiong Tingbi is still reused here by the new emperor. Not only was he bestowed with the sword of Shangfang, but he was also able to caress Liaodong before the new governor took office.

What does this mean, before the arrival of the new governor, Xiong Tingbi almost alone held the power to defend the land of Liaodong!

Xiong Tingbi did not expect such an imperial decree. He knew in his heart that the imperial decree started with "Edict Day", which was the emperor reminding himself not to be arrogant or impetuous, and to continue to be loyal to the country!

He stood up excitedly: "Chen Xiong Tingbi accepts the order and thank you!"

Wang Ti smiled dryly, took out a piece of silk cloth densely written with small characters, and said: "The emperor still has an oral order."

Hearing this, the Tiqi who had just breathed a sigh of relief hurriedly cheered up and focused all their attention on him.

"I know that it is not easy for you to guard Liaodong for many years. I also know that you haven't been paid for a long time, and you haven't changed your military uniforms or equipment."

"But I can't help it, the country is in trouble now, everyone must understand!"

"I am in the Qianqing Palace in the Forbidden City of the Ming Dynasty, and I would like to say to the soldiers far away in Liaodong: You have worked hard!"

"I know that these five words can't change the status quo. I have just ascended the throne, and I want to help Daming and wipe out Jiannu completely!"

"These all need your help!"

"You fought against Jiannu in Liaodong, and I fought against the world in the capital. We are all comrades who fought side by side. I will never forget every bloody battle and every effort you made!"

"The country is in difficulty, and there is not much I can do. I will take all your family members to the capital to take care of them. As long as the Ming Dynasty is not destroyed, they will stay in the capital forever."

"I will ask the Ministry of Industry to choose a site in the capital to build the Martyr's Shrine. The war dead will be enshrined in the shrine for generations to enjoy incense and offerings, and they will also receive due pensions and preferential treatment!"

"These are just the beginning. Daming will continue to fight this war until Jiannu is completely wiped out!"

"The sun and the moon are shining brightly, and the bright light will shine forever! Comrades in arms, I will work together with you to build slaves!"

Wang Tiqian heaved a sigh of relief after chanting these words, and had to say that Emperor Tianqi's vernacular oral instructions, which were quite traditional of their old Zhu family, even retelling them was very exciting.

After yelling this sentence, the Tiqi all felt smoke coming from their throats, so they quickly took out the water they had prepared earlier and drank it "gudong gudong".

At the same time, the people below also exploded, crying, laughing, and dancing, all in front of their eyes.

"The emperor has not forgotten us, the emperor still remembers us!"

"Is it finally time to pay? Did I daydream?" Someone asked with a confused expression.

The person next to him quickly slapped him.

"Whether it hurts or not, it's real if it hurts!"

The man who was hurt by the beating covered his face, but his expression gradually became agitated. He shook the shoulder of the person next to him: "It's true, it's true! Brother, do you think we can enter the Martyrs' Shrine after we die?"

"What the emperor said, can it be false?"

"Hahaha!" The person who was beaten laughed wildly at first, but burst into tears the next moment. He knelt on the ground and grabbed a handful of snow, stared blankly until it melted in his hand, and said bitterly:

"If, if father and mother could hear this before being killed by the Tartars, they would be able to rest in peace!"

"It's okay, we will follow the emperor from now on, and kill the tartars to avenge our parents. If I die, you will go, and if you die, I will go again. We will never make it easier for them!"

"Yes, fight side by side with the emperor! Kill all these bastards and avenge your parents!"

The two brothers' eyes were red, and they looked up at the sky with tears in their eyes. They were so excited that they couldn't speak. They felt that meeting such an emperor would not be in vain for the rest of their lives!

Now, they can't wait to fight to the death directly for Zhu Youxiao!

Standing on the inspection platform, Wang Tiqian looked at the reactions of the soldiers below, and exclaimed in his heart that he was shocked, and even shocked Zhu Youxiao as a heavenly man.

The young Emperor Tianqi can make these undisciplined leaders so convincing with just a few words.

With such an emperor ascending the throne, it would be hard for Ming Dynasty not to rejuvenate!

Xiong Tingbi stared blankly at the scene in front of him, and suddenly felt that the Shangfang sword he just got in his hand weighed a thousand catties.

He finally understood that when he was being criticized by the officials, Zhu Youxiao was still supporting him unswervingly, and he even did not hesitate to issue oral instructions in vernacular to calm down the morale of the army.

How difficult is it to meet such an emperor?

Suddenly, he raised the Shangfang sword in his hand, crossed the air, and shouted loudly: "For the sake of the emperor, we also want to put Jiannugan down!"

All the soldiers raised their heads one after another and shouted in unison: "For the sake of the emperor, put Jiannugan down!"

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The next day, even before Wang Tigan and his party, who delivered the decree, left Shenyang City, Xiong Tingbi did a major event that shook the "Liaodong".

What's the matter?

This guy carried Shang Fang's sword and galloped to the general town's mansion. Without saying a word, he chopped down a guerrilla general in front of You Shigong, the deputy general of Liaodong who was discussing the war situation, and the generals.

An official like a guerrilla general is no small in the military profession, and he is still You Shigong's subordinate, but Xiong Tingbi still cuts him down whenever he wants.

The reason he gave You Shigong afterwards was also very simple, saying that the guerrilla was greedy for the army's salary, was ineffective in fighting, and often beat and scolded the soldiers, so he should be killed.

After all, the person had already been chopped down, and this girl was chopped with Shang Fang's sword, it was no different from the emperor's chopping, and You Shigong couldn't say anything.

After all, You Shigong, who is the deputy commander in chief, still has to be restrained by Xiong Tingbi, who is both a strategist and governor.