The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Fengtian Temple,

Emperor Hongzhi was sitting in front of the imperial court reading a memorial. Xiao Jing was so sleepy that he slightly raised his hand to cover his mouth and yawned.

His Majesty spent most of the day reading the memorial. When no one talked to him, he felt very sleepy.

"Go and take a rest."

Xiao Jing was so shocked that he knelt down and said, "If you disturb your majesty, I will die!"

Emperor Hongzhi didn't seem to hear, and continued to review the memorials. At this time, a young eunuch quietly came next to Xiao Jing, a little panicked: "Eunuch Xiao, Your Highness packs up the things... and wants to run away."

"Did you run away?" Xiao Jing's eyes widened and he panicked.

The little eunuch was about to cry: "Run away!"

Which one is this from? He looked at Emperor Hongzhi, he never dared to interfere in the prince's affairs.

Emperor Hongzhi was still reading the memorial and seemed to be turning a deaf ear. After a moment, he said: "Bring him back to see me."

Your Majesty indeed heard it! Xiao Jing hurriedly responded and went to arrange for Dongchang to capture the prince.

Half an hour later,

Xiao Jing appeared at Jinshui Bridge with Zhu Houzhao. Zhu Houzhao hesitated to leave and said, "How much monthly salary will your father give you? I, Zhu Houzhao, will get double the salary!"

"Your Highness, please don't break this slave. Your Majesty is still waiting for you." Xiao Jing advised.

Xiao Banban is very skilled in martial arts, so he will definitely not be able to run away.

Zhu Houzhao walked forward with a guilty conscience, sneaking into Fengtian Hall, kneeling on the ground silently, lowering his head, and said honestly: "Father, I am wrong."

Emperor Hongzhi put down his pen and looked up at Zhu Houzhao. Did this scoundrel really run away from home with a bag on his back?

"Am I not good to you?"

Dog Emperor, you have the nerve to say it, but you will beat me up every once in three days...

Zhu Houzhao looked angrily and did not dare to speak as he looked at the pacing Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi felt that something was fishy, ​​but the scoundrel did not talk back and frowned: "What trouble did you get into again? Why did you run away?"

"Wang Shouren rebelled..."

"Wang Shouren rebelled, why did you run away?"

"..." Zhu Houzhao.

When Emperor Hongzhi heard something was wrong, he continued to press.

Only then did I know that Yan Chengjin had made an agreement before Wang Shouren went to Hainan?

"Your Majesty! This is a quick message from Hainan." Mou Bin walked in from outside the hall.

Emperor Hongzhi opened it and saw that it was exactly what the scoundrel said. Wang Shouren was recruiting troops in Hainan. It had only been six days since the last letter...

This shows that Wang Shouren did not wait for the imperial edict to pass before recruiting troops.

"Chuang Yan Chengjin!"

Mou Bin was furious and ran out again.

Yan Chengjin put all the death-free gold medals at home in his pocket, and put Shang Fang's sword on the sedan, fully "armed".

He said to Mou Bin: "Excuse me, Commander Mou, to inform Master Wang and Master Li."

"His Majesty wants to kill you. No matter how much you bring, it will be useless." Mou Bin sighed.

Yan Chengjin said: "It's still useful."

The sedan stopped in front of the Meridian Gate, and Yan Chengjin strode towards the palace. The person His Majesty wanted to hold accountable was Wang Shouren.

Strictly speaking, he just knew Wang Shouren did this one step earlier.

When they arrived at Fengtian Hall, the young eunuch came out to greet him. Yan Chengjin walked slowly into the hall and saw Zhu Houzhao carrying a package. Did this guy want to run away?

"It was you who tricked me first."

Zhu Houzhao showed a sneer and pride on his face.

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly and saluted: "Your Majesty, Yan Chengjin, has met!"

Emperor Hongzhi had a sullen face, gritting his teeth and saying every word: "You conspired with Wang Shouren to recruit soldiers privately?"

This cannot be done. If you do it, there is a 10% chance that you will be beheaded. Although Emperor Hongzhi is a merciful person, but...

"I knew about this in advance and it was not my idea to recruit soldiers and horses privately."

Before going to Hainan, Yan Chengjin asked Wang Shouren a question: If Li rebellion breaks out on the island and you have no soldiers or generals, how will Brother Bo'an handle it?

Wang Shouren's answer can only be rated ninety points:

"Recruit soldiers and horses to put down the riot as soon as possible."

Yan Chengjin and Mou Bin inquired about the emergency report and learned a bit about the situation in Hainan.

"Fun Nan Snake killed the prefect of Danzhou and occupied the entire Danzhou. When the imperial edict reaches Guangdong, Hainan will fall into the hands of the Li people before the navy has even crossed the river.

After all, Hainan Li people have three states and ten counties. "

Emperor Hongzhi said sternly: "The private soldiers recruited by Wang Shouren can quell the Li rebellion? Then what else does the court need to do!"

Yan Chengjin knew that His Majesty did not believe that Wang Shouren could fight against the Li people by temporarily recruiting traffickers and pawns.

In fact, he had no idea.

Although there are similarities with King Ning's rebellion, there are also many differences.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Li would like to see you."

"Your Majesty, Lord Wang is here too."

Emperor Hongzhi waved his sleeves and said with some hidden anger: "Let them come in."

Li Dongyang and Wang Hua walked into Fengtian Hall. They knelt on the ground and saluted in unison. When they saw His Majesty's face was gloomy, their hearts tightened.

"Your Majesty, if Wang Shouren can quell the Li rebellion, it might be a good idea."

"I have failed to teach my son well, so please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Hongzhi sighed deeply. Since the Beijing Camp fraud case, he reflected on himself and secretly vowed to strictly enforce the law in the future.

"Private recruitment of soldiers and horses is a serious crime. If I forgive him, how can I set an example to the vassal king?"

Yan Chengjin said: "If Wang Shouren can quell the Li rebellion, please allow your majesty to do so. The merits and demerits will be equal to each other."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Li Dongyang and Wang Hua and felt a little soft. Wang Hua was his teacher after all, and he could understand the pain of losing a son.

"What if I can't?"

Yan Chengjin took out the gold medal of immunity from death from his bosom and took off the imperial sword, "I will return these to your majesty, and please spare Wang Shouren's life."

I misjudged you... Wang Hua couldn't help but burst into tears, and was a little moved.

"Please spare Wang Shouren's life." Zhu Houzhao shouted.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at them with disdain, and said with some disgust: "Keep it. If Wang Shouren can quell the rebellion, it won't be too late to discuss it."

Yan Chengjin knew that his majesty was soft-hearted, and he knelt on the ground to thank him.

Wang Hua kowtowed and stood up slightly.

Zhu Houzhao patted his knees and was about to walk out of Fengtian Hall with Yan Chengjin, but was stopped by Emperor Hongzhi: "What's in the package?"

"Some clothes packed by your son." Zhu Houzhao said.

"Open it and take a look!"

Emperor Hongzhi gestured to Xiao Jing on the side, and Xiao Jing was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and took the package away with one hand.

Opening it, there was a lot of silver and several military books.

"Father, can I go now?"

Zhu Houzhao held the package nervously.

What a loser, Emperor Hongzhi waved his hand: "Let's go."

Zhu Houzhao quickly slipped out of Fengtian Hall. After he walked away, Emperor Hongzhi said to Xiao Jing: "In the future, the monthly allowance of the East Palace will be increased by ten taels of silver."

Xiao Jing sighed that the treasury was now full and His Majesty was generous.

After leaving Fengtian Hall, the three of them went to Wumen together.

Wang Hua was worried, and Li Dongyang comforted him: "Brother Dehua, don't worry, I believe there will be news soon."

As soon as there is a change in the war situation, news will be sent back.

Now only five days have passed, and the war has not been over for a year or so, how can it end?

Wang Hua shook his head, seeming to have aged a few years.

Yan Chengjin did not intend to comfort him. The more at this time, the more he needed to be alone. Forcing comfort would be counterproductive.

The capital was peaceful for a few days, and news from Hainan came again.

However, it was not Wang Shouren's, but the patrol sent back by the inspection department, which killed more than 2,700 people.

The court was shocked and realized that the Li people were powerful.

In this way, it was even more difficult to think that Wang Shouren could win.