The Ming Dynasty started with caution

A few days later, the spy sent an urgent report back to the capital.

Although Emperor Hongzhi and his officials had high hopes for the 200,000 troops in the Beijing camp, they were sure that they could defeat the Tatars.

After all, the Tatars only had 130,000 troops, while the Beijing camp had 200,000 troops.

But when he saw Wang Shouren's victory report, Emperor Hongzhi was so shocked that his mouth opened, as if the sharp thorn that had been nailed in his heart for 18 years had been pulled out.

This comfortable feeling is hard to describe in words.

"Your Majesty, this is great joy!"

"The Tatar territory has returned to the Ming Dynasty, and the nine borders will surely be long-term and peaceful."

The ministers were so excited that their voices trembled when they saw what Wang Shouren wrote, that more than 57,800 Tatars were killed, and Dayan Khan and 17 crown princes were killed.

Great victory report!

Xiao Jing handed down the memorial, and Yan Chengjin saw that Wang Shouren explained in detail the merits of his father and Zhu Houzhao.

Liu Jian bowed at the right time: "The grandson can be established, but the prince cannot be abolished. Please withdraw your order, Your Majesty."

Dayan Khan led the remnants to flee northward, but was intercepted by the mighty general, who successfully prevented Dayan Khan from escaping.

Emperor Hongzhi was surprised, but also had a hint of pride: "I was too rash. The order to abolish the prince was cancelled. I ordered the Guanglu Temple to prepare for the sacrificial ceremony. I want to enthrone the emperor's grandson as the grandson."

Yan Chengjin bowed: "Your Majesty, is Anding Hou guilty of negligence?"

Emperor Hongzhi put down the memorial and said: "Since the collapse of Ningxia, not only Ningxia, but also Huamachi to Lingzhou, the area is wide and the enemy has destroyed the wall. Guyuan, Qingyang, Pingliang, and Gongchang are all affected and urgently need to be rectified.

Anding Hou's merits and demerits offset each other, and he is still the general governor of the three borders. Convey my order and you don't have to return to Beijing."

Yan Chengjin hopes that his father will come back to visit.

Guarding the nine borders is worse than mourning, so he can't come back.

Although the Tatars were conquered by the Ming Dynasty, there is still Wala in the northwest!

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

More than a month passed, and Zhu Houzhao and Wang Shouren appeared on the main road of the capital.

One month had passed since the deadline given by His Majesty, but Zhu Houzhao was not in a hurry, and he was dawdling, fearing that he would return to the capital early.

Every time Wang Shouren urged, he was choked back by Zhu Houzhao's words, "You are not going to be abolished, why are you in a hurry?"

The streets of the capital are bustling with carved beams and painted buildings, and there are a lot of cars and people.

Wang Shouren reminded: "After entering the palace, Your Highness should not lead the troops, which will cause the officials to complain."

"Do you want to take all the credit for this palace?"

"I dare not."

Gao Feng went to the palace first to report.

Knowing that Wang Shouren had returned to the court, Emperor Hongzhi ordered the Imperial Household Department to prepare the ceremonial guard and led all the officials to welcome him at the Meridian Gate.

After waiting for half an hour, the sound of horse hooves was heard.

Wang Shouren and Zhu Houzhao dismounted a hundred steps away, strode forward, and saluted Emperor Hongzhi.

"The mighty general greets your majesty!"

The corners of Emperor Hongzhi's mouth twitched fiercely, his smile froze on his face, and his anger rushed straight to his head.

All the officials sighed a few times.

Yan Chengjin raised his head slightly. He had been away from the capital for a few days, and this guy had become smarter.

"Your Highness deliberately angered you, wanting your majesty to abolish the position of the crown prince and become the mighty general. Your majesty should not be fooled."

Wang Shouren was frightened and bowed.

"Of course I know!" Emperor Hongzhi gritted his teeth and spit out a few words: "The crown prince escaped from the palace privately and did not obey the emperor's order. This is a great treason. The factory guards dragged him to the Fengtian Hall and served him with a cane!"

Xiao Jing gave a look, and the factory guards hurriedly dragged Zhu Houzhao away.

When Zhu Houzhao was dragged past Yan Chengjin, he whispered, "Lao Gao, come to the East Palace after the punishment. I have something important to discuss with you."

The emperor was angry, so Yan Chengjin didn't want to go to the East Palace, a place where no one lives.

The Emperor Hongzhi regained his amiable expression and said to Wang Shouren, "The Wang family has made great contributions. What do you want?"

Liu Jian's heart moved slightly. His Majesty has always been stingy with rewards.

It is rare that he will let his subjects take the initiative to ask for things.

Wang Shouren bowed and said, "When I was an official, I was determined to bring peace to all things. This is my duty. Your Majesty does not need to make an exception."

"The assistant minister of the Ministry of War is still vacant. Why not let Wang Shouren be the assistant minister of the Ministry of War?" Xie Qian said.

Wang Shouren's official position is the Chief Censor, which is the third rank.

The left and right assistant ministers of the six ministries are the third rank, and the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War is vacant, which is just right to fill the vacancy.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "I have the same idea. I have appointed Wang Qingjia as the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War. By the way, Minister Zhang should be arriving in the capital soon, right?"

Minister Zhang is Zhang Fuhua, the Minister of War in Nanjing.

He was transferred to the capital by Emperor Hongzhi and appointed as the Minister of War.

Yan Chengjin has seen this man's family records. Zhang Fuhua's father, Zhang Hong, saved Emperor Yingzong from danger in the Battle of Tumu Fort and became famous in one battle!

Zhang Fuhua is an out-and-out Confucian general. It is rumored that he knows military tactics and flood control.

He once controlled the flood in Yangzhou Prefecture and has a very good reputation in Nanjing, better than Chai Sheng.

Liu Jian smiled and said: "Lord Zhang should also be in the capital."

...

Dong'an County, official road.

An old horse pulled a carriage with mottled paint on it, followed by several ox carts. In addition to a few large wooden boxes, there were gifts wrapped in coarse cloth on the carriage, which was extremely simple.

Zhang Fuhua was heading north to take up his post. He only ate a bowl of hot noodles and a cup of hot tea at the wine shops and inns along the road.

The robbers followed him for three miles, but finally gave up the idea of ​​robbing.

They were too poor, not worth it.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and Zhang Fuhua's handsome head poked out, but he looked a little old.

"Ahem, stop the car, I'll do you a favor."

The housekeeper pulled the reins and the carriage stopped.

There were fifteen guards, five maids, and no more than forty people in the group, including his wife, children and the elderly.

Walking to the side of the official road, Zhang Fuhua looked out and saw a fertile field that was barren. He stood there motionless.

The housekeeper saw that he was not convenient for a long time, so he urged him: "Master, you have to go to see Dr. Wang later. If you are late, you have to go to work at Huimin Pharmacy."

Zhang Fuhua put his hands behind his back and said without turning his head: "Send someone to find the magistrate of Dong'an."

Not long after, an old man in blue came in a sedan chair. He was seen wearing simple clothes.

There was only one carriage and no more than ten servants.

In recent years, Wu Zhuo has seen many officials passing through Dong'an to take up their posts in the capital.

Even if he came to the capital to take up his post, according to the quota, he was a seventh-rank official. Dong'an was within the capital, so he was also a Beijing official.

Wu Zhuo bowed and smiled, "Brother, it is an honor for me to pass by Dong'an. Why don't you go to the government office and have a drink?"

Zhang Fuhua frowned and scolded coldly, "This land is so fertile, why is it barren!"

Hearing the meaning of accusing him, Wu Zhuo was a little unhappy.

We are both seventh-rank officials, and you are giving me instructions?

"I am afraid that I can't handle this matter. It's better to go to Beijing as soon as possible. Goodbye!" Wu Zhuo was too lazy to serve.

Zhang Fuhua turned around and said, "How dare you! I am asking you a question. When will you be allowed to leave?"

The guard stopped Wu Zhuo and drew his sword, as if he would really kill him if Wu Zhuo dared to leave.

The yamen runners saw that the situation was not right, so they also drew their swords and pointed at each other.

Zhang Fuhua didn't want to cause a death, so he raised his hand to stop the yamen runners, "I am the new Minister of War, Zhang Fuhua."

I heard that Chai Sheng was demoted, and two months ago, His Majesty was the new Minister of War in Nanjing.

When Wu Zhuo looked at the old scholar again, he still felt it was impossible.

A second-rank official with a monthly salary of 120 stones, why is he so miserable?

"I want to ask you a question."

Wu Zhuo bowed slightly: "Reporting to Mr. Zhang, these are imperial farms, and I have no control over them."

Zhang Fuhua's anger dissipated a lot. The local officials did not dare to control the eunuchs in the palace who were in charge of the imperial farms.

"Yan Chengjin set up the censor's office in each prefecture, county and state, and did not report this matter?"

"No, the censor only manages banknotes, customs duties and taxes. There are too many carriages and horses going to Dong'an, and there are omissions, and the people are unwilling to cultivate the imperial farms." Wu Zhuo said cautiously.

Some Easter egg chapters will be issued at the end of the book to complete the free monthly ticket task. Book friends who don't read can skip it. Forgive me~ Finally, I ask for monthly tickets