The white porridge and pickled mustard is enough, why am I wearing a royal robe?

Chapter 156 The angry Chongzhen, the lying gunman Chen Qiyu, the chaotic city wall, the rebellious Xiang Yong

"waste!"

Emperor Chongzhen threw the memorial directly on an eunuch, and then he stood up directly, panting heavily, looking around with red eyes. After seeing the piled desk, he kicked it over on the ground.

"Yang He is a waste!"

On the memorial, it is clearly written: "On the day Yang He arrived in Shaanxi, he was cowardly in the first place and tried to maintain peace, so as to support the bandits. Later, he increased his pay and collected resentments, which led to chaos and raised the bandits on one side. However, the Kitchen King occupied four In the city, Yang He stayed in Yan'an and ignored the Kitchen King, so that the Kitchen King had tens of thousands of soldiers and two thousand cavalry. When the people heard about the Kitchen King, they all shouted "Long live the Kitchen King". "

"Now, Yang He is entangled with soldiers and horses, spending countless money and food in order to destroy the Stove King, but the result is still unknown."

This memorial was fourteen days ago, which means that there are new results now.

Emperor Chongzhen pointed at the submissive and cowering eunuch and said: "If there is news from Shaanxi these days, tell me as soon as possible!"

He did not expect that Shaanxi has become like that. A small kitchen king has tens of thousands of troops and two thousand cavalry. Where did he get the two thousand cavalry? It will not be like what Ma Maocai and the Shanxi governor said. It is a change. Come out.

Just when the eunuch responded obediently, another eunuch outside sent an urgent memorial, "Your Majesty! Shaanxi urgent memorial!"

Emperor Chongzhen suddenly raised his head, "Read!"

"never mind."

Just as the eunuch was about to speak, Emperor Chongzhen walked around the collapsed desk, quickly came to the eunuch, grabbed the memorial in his hand, and opened it to read.

"Yang He's army was defeated, wounded and captured, and more than 5,000 surrendered. The whereabouts of the general Du Wenhuan are unknown, and the whereabouts of Du Wenhuan, the commander of the capital, are unknown. Some people say that Ai Mu and Du Wenhuan surrendered to the king of Zao. I watched Yang He, but there was no way to destroy Zao. With the power of the king, I hope your majesty will make a decision as soon as possible."

"Yeah!"

Emperor Chongzhen threw the memorial in his hand onto the eunuch's face again. There were bright red marks on the left and right sides of the latter's face.

"Yang He, Kitchen King!"

Emperor Chongzhen paced back and forth, his face full of anger.

Yang He was sent out with so much money and food, but the problem of thieves became more and more serious.

Du Wenhuan and Ai Mu, a commander-in-chief, and a commander-in-chief were all missing. They represented the imperial court and suffered such a huge defeat.

All the money and food he gave Yang He was spent by Yang He on dealing with the Stove King.

Isn't it because Yang He was able to be sent out by himself to appoint the governors of the three sides because he advocated recruiting peace as the main method and extermination as a supplement?

Now Yang He actually spent all the money and food he brought to Qinzhong on dealing with the Stove King.

With so much money and food, no general he sent out was much stronger than Yang He.

"Yang He, Yang He, come here and tell me my will. Yang He has harmed the country. He will be arrested and imprisoned immediately. He will be sentenced to exile in Yuanzhou! Now! Hurry up for eight hundred miles! Go!"

Emperor Chongzhen walked directly to the eunuch's face and made a circle with his hands, almost framing the eunuch's head.

If it weren't for the fact that Yang He's father had some connection with Emperor Chongzhen, he would probably have been killed on the spot by the furious Emperor Chongzhen.

After issuing an imperial edict, Emperor Chongzhen convened a meeting with the six cabinet ministers and other ministers.

The ministers were well-informed and knew that the emperor was furious again because of things in Qinzhong.

Sure enough, Emperor Chongzhen asked the eunuch to read the two memorials directly.

The ministers' eyes flickered, and it was something related to the Kitchen King again.

But it’s normal to think about it. These bandits are basically difficult to eradicate, and like those stubborn diseases, not only is it difficult to eliminate the root cause, but in the process of elimination, the bandits often become larger and larger.

This is a troublesome matter. Governance often takes several years, and it is thankless. No one wants to get involved.

"The reason why I have called you all here this time is still because of the banditry in Qinzhong. As for Yang He, I have already ordered him to be assigned to Yuanzhou. The banditry is currently in urgent need of treatment."

"My dear friends, do you have a suitable candidate?"

Emperor Chongzhen had tried his best not to show his anger, but there was still a bit of anger on his face.

Many ministers have matured with age. If it were any other emperor, they would definitely appoint political opponents verbally, but Emperor Chongzhen was different.

If you target a certain person, Emperor Chongzhen will doubt you.

Therefore, the best way is to protect yourself wisely.

After some prevarication, Emperor Chongzhen was getting angry.

Only then did someone step forward and recommend a name, Chen Qiyu.

At this moment, Chen Qiyu was still guarding Nanyang in Henan.

Later, Chen Qiyu happened to be the king of Tang Dynasty, Zhu Shuoji, who killed his son Zhu Qiqi, the crown prince of Tang Dynasty, and wanted to depose his grandson Zhu Yujian as well.

After Chen Qiyu heard about it, when he went to express his condolences to the Tang Crown Prince Zhu Qiqi, he warned the old Tang King Zhu Shuoji: "The cause of the Crown Prince's death is unknown, and if you rashly change the hereditary candidate, the court may blame him in the future."

Zhu Shuoyu was afraid that the court would pursue him in the future, so he had no choice but to make Zhu Yujian his grandson. Zhu Shuoyu also died in the same year.

Many ministers looked at their noses, mouths and hearts, and the ones who stood up were the remnants of Wei Zhongxian's party.

Yang Qiyu once wrote a letter lashing out at Wei Zhongxian.

He was considered to have suffered an unreasonable disaster.

Just like the original Geng Ruqi.

"So what? Governor of the Three Sides?"

Emperor Chongzhen then asked, Yang He was the governor of the three sides, but he had failed.

"How about setting up governors of four provinces?"

Zhou Yanru suggested that if it failed in the end, the court would not be able to blame him.

"I think it is better to continue to set up three governors. The main reason for Yang He's failure is that this person is like Zhao Kuo, who can only talk about war on paper. The restraint of the three governors is enough. If it were replaced by four provinces, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi , Huguang and other places, the expenditure required is an astronomical figure."

Lai Zongdao said.

Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly. What Lai Zongdao said was absolutely true. The Ming dynasty's treasury was currently empty, otherwise he would not have collected three additional taxes from Shaanxi and other places.

The three provinces are fine. If we include Huguang and other places, the departure of the army, food and clothing are all a huge expense. The top priority right now is still the Liao affair, and recently the Liao people are ready to take action.

"Yang He took office earlier and took the money and food I raised for him. Now, I can't open my mouth to raise money and food from the vassals everywhere. Now that someone else has taken office again, will the food and salary be enough?"

"Your Majesty, I may not be able to support you."

The Minister of the Ministry of Finance raised his hands and said, Just cry when you are poor. Crying when you are poor is always the most important thing that an official should learn.

"Raise as soon as possible."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best."

Crying about poverty is just to prevent His Majesty from opening his mouth, not to find excuses not to do anything.

"Zhejiang, Jiangxi and other places still owe some taxes, please pay them as soon as possible."

"I am also planning to add more taxes. Jiangnan is rich, but in the land of Qin, the people still have enough to spare."

Emperor Chongzhen said.

"I can't say no, I have decided on this matter," Emperor Chongzhen waved his hand and said, "Retreat from the court."

He was already very angry. If someone else reported disobedience, he might have to replace a group of people again. The Minister of Household Affairs’ face turned green.

He has always been opposed to increasing taxes, because Emperor Chongzhen was very strict about money. The gold and silver collected in the past always favored the emperor's private treasury. As for other taxes, Emperor Chongzhen not only sent inspectors to check and supervise, but also Eunuchs were also sent to take charge.

The Minister of Household Affairs only took away the accounts but not the money. He would not get a penny from it. If taxes were increased, historians would record it in the future, and he would definitely leave an infamy for harming the people.

But he said that Yan'an had been besieged by the Kitchen King.

Zhang Nian, the prefect of Yan'an, stood at the top of the city with a sad and indignant face. He had already prepared to live or die with Yan'an City.

Fortunately, when he was recruiting rural warriors, the people in the city participated enthusiastically, which made Zhang Nian feel very happy. Look, under the light of the Ming Dynasty, the people were united.

Even in the face of a powerful enemy, the people of Yan'an still knew right from wrong and stood decisively on the side of the Ming Dynasty, which gave Zhang Nian confidence.

"Fellows and elders, today the rogue bandits have invaded Yan'an. I, Zhang Nian, would like to thank you," Zhang Nian was doing pre-war mobilization.

"Today we fight to the death to defend the city, and we will definitely leave a reputation for eternity!"

When people live in the city, they die and the city perishes. Zhang Nian, the prefect of Yan'an, is deeply loved by the people. The whole city works together to resist the rogue bandits.

Zhang Nian can already think of how it is recorded in history books.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on his face. How many people wanted to have the opportunity to leave their name forever, but they didn't. Now this opportunity was right in front of him, and it was already within easy reach.

Regardless of victory or defeat in this battle, Zhang Nian will be able to gain huge benefits.

"hehe."

The surrounding warriors all had their eyes twinkling when they heard what the dog official said.

They tightened their grip on their weapons.

The surrounding soldiers were terrified because they were dealing with the Kitchen King.

At first, more than 10,000 people went to besiege Yanchang, but only a few people escaped.

They had also been asking about the Kitchen King these days, and the more they heard about it, the more frightened they became.

No wonder they failed, they were dealing with such a person.

At present, there are less than 8,000 people on their walls, and there are still 2,000 rural warriors who have never been on the battlefield.

What to do against the Stove King?

Can the Kitchen King's magical spell be used as a weapon to directly attack the city?

"There are quite a few people."

Liu Zhenhua took a telescope and looked at the Yan'an city wall. A smile appeared on his lips. There were many acquaintances on the city wall.

At present, their army is carrying siege weapons, siege vehicles, siege ladders and other things left behind when the opponent attacked the city.

Yan'an can be said to be the most magnificent city wall they have ever faced.

"March!"

The armies from four directions were approaching Yan'an City.

Zhang Nian's heart suddenly tightened. Although he was prepared to die because there were people living and dying with him, he still felt a little scared when he saw so many bandits surrounding him.

"Check the things guarding the city. Folks and soldiers, the Kitchen King is a disloyal and unjust person. If he is allowed to enter the city, he will definitely cause a lot of murder. We and I will work together to crush the ambition of the Kitchen King. !”

Zhang Nian shouted loudly.

The surrounding soldiers hurriedly moved the rolling wooden and round stones placed on the city wall to the front. The soldiers on both sides of the urn also began to check the bows in their hands and the arrows behind their backs.

The village warriors clutched their weapons tightly. In this cold weather, their exposed hands were sore from the cold. Fortunately, kerosene and boiling water were lit at intervals, which made them feel better. .

"kill!"

The surrounding troops shouted excitedly and kept coming towards Yan'an City.

Not long after, the army had already rushed to a place less than 70 meters away from the Yan'an City wall.

The soldiers at the top of the city had already moved logs and boulders to the wall stacks, while some people were carrying basins of boiling water and hot oil near the top of the city.

Be ready to splash down at any time.

Zhang Nian breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the preparations of the soldiers around him. Although the local heroes were shaking nervously, Zhang Nian did not scold them.

After all, these people are ordinary people who have never been on the battlefield. It is normal to be nervous now. Even he can't help being nervous. What's more, Zhang Nian is very satisfied that these people can actively respond to his call.

When the opponent climbs up the wall, these brave warriors will be able to burst out with courage and fight.

The army is still rushing forward.

Fifty meters, forty meters, thirty meters away, the archers on the Wengcheng had already drawn their bows to the west string, just waiting to get closer and shoot back to block the enemy.

"Do it!"

Suddenly, someone shouted.

Zhang Nian opened his mouth and looked stunned. He didn't seem to be shouting for action. Why would someone around him be shouting for action? Who was it?

He looked around and was shocked.

The trembling country warriors swung the butcher knives in their hands towards the soldiers around them.

For a moment, there was chaos on the city wall. The defenders on the city wall never imagined that these trembling common people who looked like sheep would actually swing at them with butcher knives.

Blood and screams flowed everywhere.

Zhang Nian had never experienced this kind of situation before, and he panicked for a moment, especially when he saw some local heroes rushing towards him, he became even more panicked.

What's going on? Didn't the people follow him up the city wall because they loved and supported him?

What are these people rushing over to do?

It was some patrolmen who reacted first, "Archers, shoot at the bottom of the city wall!"

"What are you doing in such a daze? Clear out the city wall!"

It is impossible for archers to shoot at the city wall. The heroes and soldiers are mixed together, and shooting will only make the city wall more chaotic.

If the wall is not cleared quickly, the enemy troops below will climb up.

After all, there were still a majority of soldiers on the city wall, while Xiang Yong was a minority. With someone under command, the gap immediately became apparent.

The soldiers on the city wall gradually gained the upper hand.

But as the ladders were loaded onto the city wall one by one, the commanding patrol panicked, "Hurry! Hurry! The enemy is coming up, some of us have to deal with the enemies below the city!"

There was no unified dispatch, just the calls of the inspectors. On this chaotic city wall, there was no way for the soldiers to respond correctly.

The city wall, which was originally in better condition, became more chaotic. Some people dealt with the rebellious Xiang Yong, and some people carried stones and rolling logs and threw them downwards.

Suddenly, a fire broke out on the city wall. Some soldiers wanted to use kerosene to burn the enemy troops below the city, but Xiang Yong stopped them.

For a time, the city wall was even more chaotic.

(End of this chapter)