A small soldier of the frontier army in the late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 191 Emperor Chongzhen
Wang Dou was taken aback, the Emperor Chongzhen wanted to summon him, and the eunuch was a young eunuch under the eunuch Wang Chengen, the supervisor of ceremonies, Bingbi Eunuch, and he led several Jinyi guards to announce the imperial edict.

At that time, the entire inn was noisy, and everyone was guessing Wang Dou's identity.The eunuch also looked at Wang Dou carefully from top to bottom, he was secretly amazed that a small garrison who had not yet officially taken over was actually summoned by the Holy Majesty in person, what is the origin of this Wang Dou?
He looked at Wang Dou for a long time, and said: "Wang Shoubei, come with our family."

Wang Dou said: "Eunuch, please wait a moment."

He told Xie Yike and others to stay in the inn well, and asked him to take out two ingots of silver to make up 100 taels. He gave the silver to the eunuch with a smile on his face, and said in a low voice, "These coins are just a wish from the lower officials. Too little."

The eunuch was overjoyed, Wang Dou offered 100 taels of silver as soon as he made a move.

He put away the money with a smile, and said: "I heard that Wang Shoubei is generous and loyal, and I can see him today. His reputation is indeed well-deserved, and it is even better to meet him."

Wang Dou followed him out of the inn, there was a carriage parked outside, Wang Dou and the eunuch got into the carriage, along the way, the eunuch just taught Wang Dou and others the etiquette of meeting the saint.Wang Dou quietly asked why the emperor summoned him, the eunuch said: "We don't know about this, but today the Holy Majesty summoned Duchen Lu of Xuan Da."

Wang Dou groaned, and pondered.

Soon, the chariots and horses arrived outside the Chengtian Gate, where Wang Dou and the others got off their horses and entered the imperial city. Finally, Wang Dou entered the fortified palace and waited for the emperor to summon him in a place called Gongmo Room.Here, many eunuchs taught Wang Dou and others what to pay attention to in the various rituals of meeting the saint.

After an unknown amount of time, an eunuch came to tell Wang Dou to meet him on the platform. Wang Dou hurriedly followed the eunuch, passed through many palace gates, and arrived in front of the Yuntai Gate of Jianji Palace. He saluted according to the instruction just now. Then kneel down and wait.

Inside and outside the hall, there were many eunuchs and captains. Wang Dou felt that many eyes were on him, and then another eunuch came out to deliver an order to let Wang Dou enter the hall.

Wang Dou entered the hall, walked a few steps, saw a throne in front of him, knelt down and kowtowed, and said in a loud voice: "My lord, the security commander of Xuanfu Town, Wang Dou, kowtows to His Majesty, long live my emperor! "

There was no movement for a long time, and after a long time, a young and tired voice sounded: "Lu Aiqing, is this the Wang Dou you mentioned?"

Wang Dou heard Lu Xiangsheng's voice: "Return to the emperor, that's right."

The tired voice said again: "Wang Dou, get up and talk."

Wang Dou said: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

He stood up and glanced around in front of him stealthily, and saw a young man in a bright yellow dragon robe sitting on a dragon throne, surrounded by eunuchs standing on both sides of the throne.Lu Xiangsheng was dressed in the official uniform of the Minister of the Ministry of War, and stood respectfully aside.

Wang Dou knew that the person sitting on the Dragon Throne was the current Emperor Chongzhen, and he was secretly surprised when he saw Chongzhen's appearance just now.Lu Xiangsheng's temples were gray when he was less than 40 years old, which made Wang Dou feel emotional, and Wang Dou saw that Emperor Chongzhen's temples were also gray. He ascended the throne at the age of 17, and he should be less than 30 years old now, so old.There is even more tiredness emanating from the bottom of his heart in his expression, just to support himself.

Chongzhen looked at Wang Dou carefully, and he said: "Wang Dou, you are very loyal and brave. I heard that you practiced soldiers and horses in Baoan Prefecture, and managed the farmland, which was quite effective. I am very relieved."

Wang Doudao: "It's all thanks to the great blessing of the sage. The governors and fuchens have been taught by the superiors, and the humble ministers dare not speak of their merits."

Hearing what Wang Dou said, Chongzhen was very satisfied. He really didn't expect that Wang Dou was from a humble and small army. He looked at Wang Dou again and again, and then said to Lu Xiangsheng: "There are such loyal and diligent people in Xuanzhen, Lu Aiqing, you take credit for it." Very great."

Lu Xiangsheng was also very happy when the emperor praised Wang Dou in this way. He said: "It is the duty of a subject to do his duty for the country. The emperor should not be praised too much. I will prevent Wang Dou from breeding complacency."

Chongzhen nodded slowly, and he said: "From my observations, Lu Aiqing is in Xuanda to mobilize troops and horses, to promote governance and government affairs, and to accumulate a lot of millet. I intend to entrust the nine sides to regard it as a model."

Lu Xiangsheng was so excited, he knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly: "The emperor loves you so much, even if the humble minister is heartbroken, it is not enough to repay His Majesty's kindness."

Wang Dou quickly followed behind him and kowtowed.

Chongzhen was in a good mood today, he said: "Lu Aiqing has come to the capital to work hard, and I intend to hold a banquet in the imperial garden for hospitality."

He glanced at Wang Dou: "Wang Dou, you should also be by my side."

This is a rare honor, the emperor's special favor, Lu Xiangsheng kowtowed again and again, his words choked up: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

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Emperor Chongzhen drove in Xiyuan Cuihua Garden. He talked with Lu Xiangsheng while walking, and Wang Dou respectfully followed behind.

Wang Dou found that Chongzhen walked very slowly, which can be described as slow. When he walked, his back was slightly bent, as if something heavy was pressing on his back, making him unable to straighten up.It seemed that when Lu Xiangsheng said something, Chongzhen got excited and walked a few steps faster.

Wang Dou opened his eyes wide. He found that the cold wind had driven Chongzhen's hem, and an inner shirt was blowing up, revealing a few patches inside... It was rumored that Emperor Chongzhen was very frugal, and it was true.

Wang Dou has read the relevant historical materials. Chongzhen’s clothes are worn out on weekdays, and they are all mended by Empress Zhou herself, and the food they eat is also simple tea and light food. They used... In the last few years of the Ming Dynasty, in order to prepare for military pay, he even took away the silver chamber pot he used. sold.In terms of diligence in doing things, perhaps in China's thousands of years of history, it is only behind Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang.

Such a person, think about the ending of Emperor Chongzhen in history, and think about Li Zicheng who stole tens of millions of taels of silver from rich officials and rich households in the capital after he entered Beijing. Silver, also one hundred thousand, two hundred thousand taels.

Wang Dou sighed deeply, what a pity.

When they arrived at the Huayuan Pavilion in Cuihua Garden, Emperor Chongzhen gave Lu Xiangsheng and Wang Dou food, four side dishes, a bowl of brown rice, a pot of wine, and no meat.Look at the emperor's side, the same is true.Wang Dou was holding the bowl, dazed in a daze.

Seeing Wang Dou's appearance, Chongzhen felt a little strange: "Wang Dou, what's wrong with you?"

Lu Xiangsheng also coughed lightly beside him, reminding Wang Dou not to lose his composure.

Wang Dou sighed: "My minister is thinking, Your Majesty, you are suffering too much, you have to take care of the dragon's body."

Chongzhen looked at Wang Dou in surprise for a long time.

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Coming out of the imperial garden, Lu Xiangsheng was still in agitated mood, the emperor comforted him a lot, and gave him food and drink, Lu Xiangsheng felt that even if he was broken to pieces, he could not repay the emperor's kindness.He explained to Wang Dou in detail: "Your kindness is so great, the emperor values ​​you so much, Wang Dou, you need to work harder and live up to the grace of the saint."

Wang Dou said yes, the two of them came out under the guidance of the eunuch, and suddenly saw a girl in palace costumes approaching from the opposite side, surrounded by several court ladies, seeing this girl, Lu Xiangsheng hurriedly saluted and said: "My minister Xuan Da Governor Lu Xiangsheng , have met Princess Kunxing."

Wang Dou hurriedly followed behind him to salute. The girl was only eleven or twelve years old, but she was dignified and beautiful. She had a slender body and gave off a feeling of weakness.

Seeing this girl, and hearing Lu Xiangsheng's words of respect for her, Wang Dou suddenly remembered the identity of this girl in palace attire, and it was Daming's Changping Princess Aimee Zhu, who was titled Princess Kunxing at this time.It is heard that Zhu Yuxi is the second daughter of Emperor Chongzhen, and her mother is Concubine Shun.Concubine Na Shun died of arrhythmia shortly after giving birth to Aimee Zhu, and was brought up by Empress Zhou.

The later Emperor Chongzhen and Princess Changping were both tragic figures. After Li Zicheng entered Beijing, Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself, Zhu Yu was cut off his left arm, and died of crying blood in the second year of Ming Dynasty. Chapter Maiden.

Zhu Yu said a few words to Lu Xiangsheng, noticed Wang Dou behind Lu Xiangsheng, and said, "This lord is..."

Wang Dou stepped forward and said, "Weichen Xuanfu Town Security Commander Wang Dou has seen the princess."

"Wang Dou?"

Auntie Zhu turned around Wang Dou in amazement: "You are the Wang Dou who beheaded dozens of slaves and thieves in Xuanfu Town? My palace is in the palace, and I heard that my father mentioned you." name."

Wang Dou said: "The emperor loves you so much, and I am so grateful."

Auntie Zhu asked: "I heard that slaves and thieves are very fierce. When you fight against thieves, aren't you afraid?"

Wang Dou said: "To kill thieves for the country, life and death have long been ignored!"

Aunt Zhu bowed to Wang Douchun: "Your Excellency is so loyal, my palace admires me very much, please accept my obeisance."

Wang Dou hurriedly said: "Princess, don't do this, you will kill the minister."

When Wang Dou and Lu Xiangsheng came out, they faintly heard Chongzhen's voice: "My son, why are you here?"

Aunt Zhu said: "...the father worked hard day and night for the country, and today my daughter went to the temple to pray for the father, asking for..."

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When he came out of Miyagi, Lu Xiangsheng asked about Wang Dou's succession. Wang Dou said that he heard that Liu Yuanwailang, who was chosen by the military to clean up officials, deliberately made things difficult. That Yuanwailang knelt down, this matter was about civil and military disputes, Lu Xiang was promoted to civil servant...

He didn't say anything, he just comforted Wang Dou and said, "This governor has his own concerns about this matter, Wang Dou, you don't have to worry about it."

Perhaps it was Lu Xiangsheng who played a role. When Wang Dou went to the Ministry of War again the next day, although the Liu surnamed Yuanwailang had a dark face, he still went through the relevant procedures for Wang Dou, allowing him to receive the official uniform and seal of approval. Wang Dou also heard him mutter a few words in a low voice: "It's really strange that a mere garrison has the support of Lu Shilang and the emperor summons him."

A few days later, Wang Dou returned to Baoanzhou City. It was the middle of the twelfth lunar month of Chongzhen's tenth year, and the Chinese New Year was not far away. Lazy, numb, and emaciated military households have become warriors whose demeanor is full of heroism.

Seeing these trained recruits, Wang Dou was also very satisfied. He planned to let them go out to see the blood after the new year and the spring.

Before the New Year, Wang Dou held a grand military parade in Shunxiang Fort. On that day, the teaching ground was full of flags and the sound of "Wan Sheng" was overwhelming. However, that neat footsteps represent a force, an invincible force.

Looking at the soldiers passing by in waves, Wang Dou was full of pride in his heart. With five thousand elite soldiers in hand, there is a lot to do in the world.

"End of Volume Four"

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Old White Bull:
The fourth volume is finally completed, and the next volume will start the magnificent war scenes again, please look forward to "Volume [-]: Emperor Ming Youjiang Day King Fight"

Another: I will sort out the outline of the fifth volume in the evening, and I will update it today.

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