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

Chapter 842 Familiar
The first month of the 17th year of Chongzhen.

On the first day of the New Year's Day, the capital suddenly had a strong wind and haze, shaking the house and blowing sand, and it was impossible to see it at a distance. Moreover, an unprecedented civil and military disorder occurred on this day.

The civil servants of the capital generally lived in the west city, but the court ranks were in the east, and the military officials lived in the east city, and the court ranks were in the west.On New Year's Day, Emperor Chongzhen looked at the court very early, and only one big Jinwu stood up.Jin Wu said that the ministers may not have heard the sound of bells and drums, saying that the holy car has not come out, so the future.

Emperor Chongzhen ordered the bell to ring again, and wanted to visit the Taimiao first and then be called by the court, but none of the horses used were prepared, so they had to use the horses used by court officials outside Chang'an Gate.After he paid homage to the temple, he took his seat and waited again, when all the officials arrived one after another.

When they entered through the East and West Chang'an Gates, they did not dare to pass through the middle gate because of the face of the sky. The civil servants ran to the martial arts class, and the military officials ran to the literary class. lost.Lian Zhao's symmetrical purpose, and the rope of the Xinke Bangyan sect, which is praised by the favored officials, also passes the martial arts class in the shape of a turtle.

There were winds and earthquakes and disordered shifts. Emperor Chongzhen thought it was a bad omen, so he took a bath and burned incense. .”

He had to take a position. It said: "The emperor asks about the affairs of the world, and the corrupt officials ask for money. There is chaos in all directions, and there is no smoke in nine out of ten. The people of the people are suffering, and the world is upside down. From now on, let's not think about the peaceful years."

When Emperor Chongzhen saw the Qishi, he was silent and displeased.

On the third day of the first lunar month, Emperor Chongzhen summoned Zuo Zhongyun Li Mingrui to meet him. When he was in the Dezheng Hall, Emperor Chongzhen routinely asked Li Mingrui if he had any strategies to resist the invaders.

Emperor Chongzhen was a little bit suspicious, but he turned his screen back and saw Li Mingrui walking on his knees. He approached the imperial case, and said with a solemn expression: "Since I was called, I have been very vicious to listen to thieves, and now I am approaching Jidian. In this critical autumn of life and death, the only way to move south is to alleviate the current emergency!"

Emperor Chongzhen hesitated for a long time, and sighed: "I'm afraid that all the ministers will not follow."

Li Mingrui said anxiously: "The destiny is very small, you should break the sacred heart inside, so as not to worry about eating the navel."

He fell on the ground and kowtowed heavily, with a bang sound, bleeding from his scalp, he said eagerly: "Please don't hesitate, Your Majesty, make a decision as soon as possible!"

Emperor Chongzhen sighed: "Where will I go when the monarch dies in Sheji?"

He said again: "This matter is very important, and I need to think about it deeply."

After he returned to the palace, he gave Li Mingrui a banquet in Wenzhao Pavilion.

On the [-]th day of the first lunar month, He Gang, a Juren from Shanghai, made a statement: "For loyal, wise and brave men, there are Dongyang and Yiwu in Zhejiang Province. In those days, many famous generals and powerful soldiers came from their places. I know Xu Du, a student of Dongyang, who is loyal and filial by nature. Su Yutao Qian, as soon as I see someone, I can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, begging to use Xu Du as a leader. The geniuses of the two sides of Dongyi, Huizhou, and She are willing to run around in common clothes, contact and learn to follow Qi Jiguang's law, apply for detailed restraints, open the way and be loyal, one year old In addition, you can go through fire and water. I saw Jinshi Yao Qiyun, Xia Gongyou, Tongcheng student Zhou Qi, Shaanxi student Liu Xiangke, and Shanxi Juren Han Lin. They all worry about the time and have a heart. Beg for a hand edict. If you meet the heroes of the world, you will be loyal, wise and brave. Stand up in the coat of arms and help the emperor build his career."

Emperor Chongzhen was very happy to see this, and ordered officials, soldiers, and punishments to say: "He Gang, the Juren, can collect as much as possible, and he will be in charge of the appointment. He will immediately go to Dongyang and Yiwu to contact volunteers, train them into a powerful force, and use them to suppress bandits. It is also allowed to be played by He Gang, and Xu Du and Yao Qiyun are allowed to use it, and the Ministry will discuss it expeditiously."

On the twelfth day of the first lunar month, Chen Yan, the cabinet, completed the three-year examination and added Shaobao.

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The fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the capital, the Lantern Festival.

Every year from the eighth day of the first month to the eighteenth day of the first month in Beijing, lanterns are lit to celebrate the Lantern Festival.During this period of time, the nine gates were not closed, and the golden drum was shaking the sky. Thousands of people entered each gate from outside the city, and they all ran to the city to watch the Lantern Festival.

This year is no exception. Although it is said that the bandits crossed the Yellow River to besiege Yanzhou after conquering Xuzhou, the big guys still have to live their lives.

Known as the "Military Gate", Deshengmen has always been an important gate for the army and horses to go to the north, and the capital to go to the north of the country.In recent years, swords and fires have been sluggish, and this most important city defense area in the capital has also become lively.Especially today is the Lantern Festival, there is an endless flow of people entering the city, and children holding lanterns are bouncing around.

Among the crowds, there were quite a few tough looking, well-to-do people with bulging pockets, forming gangs and entering the city by the hundreds.

Seeing them entering the city, a small school murmured, "Why do we only see these people entering every year, but not leaving?"

"There are thieves everywhere in the capital, and the defense is in vain."

A middle-aged couple in the crowd also walked into the city talking and laughing. The woman happily held a lantern in her hand. She looked left and right, as if she was very interested in the hustle and bustle of the capital.

Behind the couple were two well-dressed men, one of whom was robust and not impressive.One is thin and small, with the shape of a spirit fox.

He seemed to hear the little school muttering to himself. After entering the Desheng Gate, the long follower with a strong physique said to the thin body beside him: "Most of the sinking of the city is caused by the internal response of the traitor. The department already knew the thief A few years ago, he opened a ceremony to sell goods in Beijing, and then took advantage of the state's order to open the nobles, and the chariot gold was easily tied with papers and paid as amulets. I also heard that most of the soldiers recruited in the Beijing camp have their own party."

He sneered: "In the name of the Lantern Festival, thieves entered the city frequently from the nine gates, and now there are thousands of them in the city. They lurk in the city, with hundreds of gold in their pockets. The big ones buy generals, and the small ones buy soldiers. Greedy for bribes, but not audited, this capital..."

Having said that, he shook his head.

The thin person beside him also sighed: "I heard that the silver around the waist of the king of Wuxi was cut off by someone, and there are thieves inside, so we know the current situation."

This muscular man is Cui Qi, an intelligence officer, and Gu Yue is the skinny one. The couple in front are He Jian from the rescue team, and the woman is his wife, Chen Shi.She is a native of the capital, and was also developed into an intelligence officer.

The intelligence department has a deep network in the capital, even some brothel prostitutes have been developed into secret agents to serve the Duhufu.

As they spoke, they followed the flow of people to the core area of ​​the capital.And the most quintessential place in the capital is of course Qipan Street.

Here not only the Six Departments of the Imperial Court, the Mansions of the Governors of the Five Armies, the palaces of the princes, the Jinyiwei Yamen, but also various shops that gather the essence of Ming Dynasty merchants.Go to Wangfu Street and Chongwen Street at both ends of Qipan Street. There are countless teahouses, restaurants, jewels and treasures.

During the Lantern Festival, there are lights and festoons everywhere here, and the crowds gather here.

There are many commercial buildings here. In recent years, there is a famous commercial building called Chonggao Building, which specializes in selling goods from Xuanfu Town and Duhufu.However, although they are making money every day and making people jealous, there are no unscrupulous people who dare to cause trouble.

Because the backstage of this commercial building is Fu Zongbing, a famous figure in the capital, not only that, but also many powerful people later participated in the shares, so the commercial building enjoys the wealth and wealth, and has never met a person who is not good-looking.

In a slightly remote place not far from Chonggao Building, there is also a shop that specializes in high-quality goods. It is a high-quality product of the government, absolutely no Dongshi goods, and is favored by high-end people in the capital.

At this time, He Jian and the others entered this shop, and saw a shopkeeper full of successful masculinity greet him, and then introduced the products in the shop to the guests with a smile.

He Jian listened calmly, and while the people around were not paying attention, he said softly: "There is a temple and a jug of wine on the top of the mountain."

The shopkeeper's smile faded away, and he straightened his expression: "Er Le is bitter to me."

The two looked at each other, and there seemed to be thousands of emotions flowing in it, then the shopkeeper turned his head, attracted a calm guy, and said, "Ah Fu, take the distinguished guest to the back hall."

That Ah Fu nodded, took a deep look at He Jian and the others, and said, "Honored guest, please!"

……

"Have you chosen someone?"

"I have been selected. The Tsing Yi of the first theater troupe all meet the requirements in terms of appearance and figure."

"Bring it for me to see."

"Yes!"

……

"My lord, the prince is here."

"Okay, grab the line and let's go."

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Outside the shop, Wang Desheng, who was thin, with a round face and white skin, was constantly sniffling snot in the cold weather, watching from the door of the shop, followed by a timid little eunuch.

"Xiao Dezi, I heard from the palace that the things in this shop are very expensive, and they only accept silver coins. I... I'm afraid I don't have enough money..."

Wang Desheng waved his hand boldly, showing an imposing manner on his seemingly fragile body: "Little Dongzi, it's rare to meet you, a little fellow, let's be the host today, don't worry about money... Besides, I have a good relationship with the shopkeeper of this shop." Well, he will definitely give me a discount."

While he was talking, he heard the sound of "VIPs walking slowly" from inside the shop, and saw several stately guests coming out, there were men and women, all of them had extraordinary manners.

The timid little eunuch looked at the black fox fur scarf on the woman's neck with envy in his eyes.

Wang Desheng was slightly taken aback, why does the figure of the one in the middle look familiar?

But he didn't think much about it, because the shopkeeper had already seen him, and came over to greet him with a smile: "Hey, the prince is here?"

(End of this chapter)