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Chapter 279 Chongzhen's Emperor's Mind

Chongzhen was worrying about how to give Shen Shuren a reward so that he could work harder. Lu Wang Zhu Changhao's petition was delivered at this time, which of course gave Chongzhen a step down.

Chongzhen glanced at it quickly, and when he saw that King Lu sincerely thanked Shen Shuren for his reinforcements for breaking the siege of Shangqiu City, saving their palace and Zhu Yousong, the king of Xiaofu who was in exile with everyone in Prince Lu's mansion, Chongzhen felt a rare feeling in his heart There was a sense of indebtedness.

And Lu Wang mentioned that during the war, his daughter and Chongzhen's cousin Zhu Yuchan almost disappeared, but fortunately Shen Shuren rescued him, and it was inevitable that he would be bumped into during the war.

For the name festival of the entire princess, Chongzhen was invited to give him a marriage, and Shen Shuren was given the surname of the country as an additional reward for his military achievements. In this way, it would be convenient for Zhu Yuchan's children to have the surname Zhu in the future, and it would also avoid the embarrassment of Shen Shuren being regarded as a son-in-law.

In Lu Wang's letter, of course, he also emphasized that he had already arrived in Hefei and discussed it with Shen Tingyang.

"That's not bad. Originally Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia said that if Shen Shuren can break the siege of Kaifeng and repel Li Zicheng, but it's not suitable for him to be promoted to governor, at least he can be knighted.

Now to be a favor, first give the country's surname, then confer a title, and then give a marriage by the way, it is worthy of Shen Shuren's extra military exploits.The governor will talk about it next year... A few days ago, I heard that Qin Liangyu asked for help to the Ministry of War, and Zhang Xianzhong came to Sichuan again. "

Chongzhen thought secretly.

After learning that Shen Shuren had made such great achievements, he actually wanted to recruit this important minister who could fight again to Beijing, and ask him face to face, asking whether the national policy of suppressing thieves and captives should be adjusted.

Moreover, Shen Shuren was so good at fighting, it was impossible for Chongzhen to say that he was not worried about whether the opponent's loyalty would change at all.

However, Shen Shuren has so far behaved as "he will fight wherever you are told to fight". It was obvious that Zhang Xianzhong had beaten Zhang Xianzhong halfway before, and he was about to hit the door. Let him immediately put down what he was doing and go north to Henan. Came without hesitation.

This kind of behavior of listening to the tune and listening to the announcement is really beyond reproach.

Compared with Zuo Liangyu in the same period, and He Renlong who was beheaded before, Shen Shuren was absolutely loyal.

And since Hong Chengchou sent away most of the Liaodong frontier army and the nine frontier elites at the beginning of the year, Chongzhen has rarely been able to mobilize the southern generals.
Zuo Liangyu is just a negative example, it doesn't mean that he can move other Liu Liangzuo and Liu Zeqing.

Even at this time in history, Chongzhen couldn't even move Wu Sangui anymore——

Originally, Chen Xinjia had died at this time, which also meant that the peace talks had completely broken down. Huang Taiji immediately sent troops to enter the pass from Jimen the next month after Chen Xinjia's death, and ravaged Beizhili for half a year.A total of 40 people, hundreds of thousands of livestock, more than two million taels of gold and silver were taken away, and food, grass, and other property were not counted.

During the Renwu Incident, Chongzhen should have dispatched Wu Sangui back to the defense, just like Huang Taiji sent Yuan Chonghuan back to the defense when he broke through Jimen more than ten years ago.

But when Wu Sangui arrived, it was already half a year after the Qing army dispatched troops (the Qing army sent troops in October 15th, and entered Jimen at the end of the month, and Wu Sangui led troops to Beijing in early May, 16). It took half a year to return to Beijing from Shanhaiguan Chongzhen didn't even dare to fart,
He also entertained Wu Sangui with delicious food and drinks in the Hall of Martial Ying, gave him Shang Fang's sword, and said good words to comfort him.Wu Sangui only said that he fought against the Qing army at Wangbaoshan in Ningyuan and repelled an offensive by the Qing army. He did not dare to come to the capital immediately because of the pressure of the Qing army and was afraid of the defeat of the Western Liao army. Chongzhen also accepted it. this explanation.

Although all of this is now due to the butterfly effect, because Chen Xinjia is not dead for the time being, and Huang Taiji has not yet torn his face to enter the customs again, it can also show that after Hong Chengchou surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, Chongzhen has completely lost control over the courtiers who hold heavy troops.

If it was the second year of Chongzhen and Yuan Chonghuan, the rescue of Beijing would have been delayed by half a year, even if it was only a month late, and the other party would have been killed, and even Ling Chi would have been executed.

With Zuo Liangyu, Wu Sangui and other generals as references, Shen Shuren was already unspeakably loyal, how could Chongzhen dare to expect anything extra?
If the other party does not come after the call, it will leave a crack in vain, and it may affect the whole body, completely destroying the authority of the court, making Zuo Liangyu and Wu Sangui even more bold, and Chongzhen can't afford to gamble .

It's better to keep Shen Shuren upright as a positive model, so as to deter Zuo Liangyu and Wu Sangui.

In Chongzhen's heart, the danger of Shen Shuren must be much less than that of other arrogant soldiers.

After such a comprehensive consideration, the option of "calling Shen Shuren" was completely shelved in Chongzhen's mind.

Just give him a surname and a marriage, put a bridle on him, and see the aftermath.

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After Chongzhen had a full draft on how to deal with Uncle Lu's request, Zhou Yanru and Chen Xinjia were also summoned to the Wenhua Palace to formally discuss the matter.

On the basis of the known information yesterday, Chongzhen also talked about the affairs of Prince Lu's Mansion to ensure that the information of all parties was symmetrical, and then asked about the countermeasures.

After Zhou Yanru thought it over, he played: "Your Majesty is wise. This time, it is claimed that 20 Chuang troops were wiped out, which is close to half of the Chuang army. Even if there is a suspicion of false reporting, it is indeed a great achievement. At least the Kaifeng hub will no longer be threatened. .

But as the previous agreement, Shen Shuren was granted the title of earl Krupp, given the surname of the country, and then married to Prince Lu's mansion. "

Chen Xinjia waited for Zhou Yanru to finish speaking, thought for a while and digested the information, and then added with some understanding: "The minister also seconded the proposal. In addition, your majesty, do you remember that five days ago, Qin Liangyu, the commander of Shizhu stationed in Fengjie, called for an emergency report?" The document was sent to the Ministry of War, saying that Zhang Xianzhong had made a detour from Bozhou (Zunyi) to Sichuan, and was resurgent, and needed help..."

Before Chen Xinjia finished speaking, Chongzhen nodded immediately: "Of course I know about this, you want Shen Shuren to lead troops directly to suppress the rebellion?"

Chen Xinjia hastily added: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I just wanted to say that I just got the latest news from Sichuan today. Compared with the urgent report five days ago, the one just delivered today said that Zhang Xianzhong had confirmed that Chongqing had been surrounded... ...and King Rui were also besieged in Chongqing.

I dare not lie, but considering the distance from Sichuan to this point, this urgent report was sent eleven days ago, so whether Chongqing is still in the hands of the court... I dare not judge.Even when the imperial army arrives, there will inevitably be more corruption and deterioration.

From this point of view, Shao Jiechun, governor of Sichuan, is really incompetent in defense and has many loopholes, so he must be replaced.Regardless of whether Shao Jiechun was still alive when the imperial mission was sent to Sichuan, it would not be his turn to serve as governor of Sichuan to turn the tide, and another person could be chosen to take over. "

The Sichuan side initially found out that Zhang Xianzhong's memorial to the Sichuan Basin was indeed two or three days earlier than Shen Shuren's report on Chen County's success—this is what it should be, because Shen Shuren broke out from Chen County and communicated with the outside world. When contact was restored, Zhang Mingzhen told him that four days before he broke through, Qin Liangyu had already sent the distress letter through Zhang Huangyan.

When Qin Liangyu asked Shen Shuren for help, he would also send someone to the capital at the same time, but the information in the first urgent report was not complete, and did not say how bad the battle situation had become.After that, it needs to be reported every few days and updated in time.

As for Shao Jiechun, governor of Sichuan, historically this person should have been finished a year ago, and now he has been able to do Chongzhen for 15 years, which can be regarded as the butterfly effect of Shen Shuren, which made him earn for nothing—it was Shen Shuren who weakened Zhang Xianzhong, so that Zhang Xianzhong was not able to survive. Chongzhen entered Sichuan when he was 14 years old, and he dragged on for an extra year, and Shao Jiechun's term of office only lasted for one more year.

It's just that misfortune can't be avoided, what should come will come after all.

He failed to block all the dangerous passes in the Sichuan Basin. He concentrated Qin Liangyu's troops and only guarded the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in Fengjie under the condition of insufficient troops. This caused Zhang Xianzhong to find a way to infiltrate into the plain area from other mountains. This negligence already doomed him to survive. , will also be questioned by Chongzhen.

After listening to Chen Xinjia's report on the latest situation in Sichuan's mess, Chongzhen became more and more devastated.The joy brought about by Shen Shuren's great victory yesterday was also diluted by half.

He smiled wryly for a while, and sighed: "Chen Qing also opposes Shen Shuren's promotion to governor, but also wants him to take care of Sichuan's pursuit and suppression affairs, so why not want Shen Shuren to replace Shao Jiechun as governor of Sichuan?

Between the governor of Sichuan and the governor of Huguang, it can only be regarded as an even balance. Will he be willing to take up the post?Moreover, Sichuan is isolated from the world, and after going there, it is even more difficult to communicate with the imperial court..."

Chen Xinjia quickly explained: "Your Majesty misunderstood, how could I suggest that Shen Shuren be the governor of Sichuan. After all, Shen Shuren will still have to take into account the two thieves in Sichuan and Henan in the future.

Now Henan doesn't need him, it's nothing more than thieves digging up the Yellow River.The thoroughfare of Kaifeng was flooded all around and the roads were cut off. Li Zicheng was guarding Chenggao and Sishui dangerous passes, so it was impossible for Huguang soldiers to go north to help the war.

But after next year's spring plowing, if the situation changes, or with Shen Shuren's talent, Zhang Xianzhong can make a quick decision, and at that time may still have to redeploy Shen Shuren to attack the intruders.Therefore, Shen Shuren's position should not be moved, and he should be placed in Huguang, so that he can respond flexibly.

The minister thought that he could choose another official who had worked closely with Shen Shuren and was able to be kind to him. It would be best if he was his boss and served as the governor of Sichuan. , or to prepare for Sichuan soldiers, so if they asked Shen Shuren for help in the war, Shen Shuren would be willing to send troops.

His Majesty then gave Shen Shuren a decree, urging him to support his neighbors, and promised that after the pacification, he would be given the governor of Huguang, and even the governor of several provinces, across Jingyi, and he would be famous for sending troops. It is generally reasonable for the supervisor to mobilize Zuo Liangyu, but it is a pity that Zuo Liangyu and Hou Xun did not live up to their expectations, so they failed to make it. "

After hearing this, Chongzhen's eyes also brightened, and he felt that Chen Xinjia's idea was really sophisticated.

In history, when Yang Sichang died in the 14th year of Chongzhen, Chongzhen released the former household minister Hou Xun who had been imprisoned in the imperial prison for seven years, and went to Henan as the governor, because Hou Xun was Zuo Liangyu's benefactor , Zuo Liangyu who was promoted back then.Zuo Liangyu was also forced to go north to Zhuxian Town to fight Li Zicheng after Hou Xun was released.

Of course, in this life, Hou Xun died in prison directly, and he was of no use at all.On the one hand, Yang Sichang himself died later, so Hou Xun was not needed to restrain Zuo Liangyu.

On the other hand, it was also Hou's family and Zuo Liangyu who worked together and offended Shen Shuren earlier. Of course, Shen Shuren would not make Hou Xun, Hou Fangyu and his son feel better.

But Chongzhen understood this idea, so he understood it as soon as he heard it.

(End of this chapter)