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Chapter 37: Conquering Jiangbei

.Sweeping the ministers in the hall, everyone bowed their heads and leaned down. Wang Fu could not see the face of one person clearly. I don’t know how many of these people were sincere or how many false?

"Okay, I am like the good intentions of you. When Taizu and Emperor Chengzu were not the bodies of ten thousand cyclicals, they could only come to the battle formation and hold sharp edges. Why can't I? Taizu started his family as a commoner, expel the Tartars and restore China; Chengzu five times to the desert, and tens of thousands of healthy men were powerful in the sea; if it were not for the disdain of future generations, my Ming Dynasty was safe and half of the country. If I were still hiding in the palace and let the Tartars trample on the great rivers and mountains, what would I have to see Taizu and Emperor Chengzu after my death?"

Wang Fu said righteously, but the ministers felt a little blushed for the emperor. Who can compare with Taizu and Emperor Chengzu? When Emperor Zhenzong of Song was interested in restoring the land of Youyan, Empress Dowager Song gave up Song Zhenzong's idea in just one sentence: Do you think you can compare with Emperor Taizong?

Many ministers in the palace also wanted to use this sentence to refute it, but the empress dowager could say this sentence to the emperor, but the ministers could not say it, and they were speechless for a while.

Wang Duo stood up proudly: "Emperor, as the saying goes, soldiers are in danger of fighting. If the emperor has a chance, who will the Ming Dynasty entrust? If the emperor must fight in person, please ask the emperor to designate a candidate for the country supervisor."

Wang Fu had a headache. In the past, King Fu's wife and concubines had all died in war. If appointing a royal family as the governor, it would be like burying a bomb behind him. He would never want to have a bomb that would explode at any time when he was on the front line: "No need, since the Ming Dynasty did not die when the late Emperor Chongzhen died, if the Ming Dynasty still had luck, I would not die even if I had any accidents. My dear friends don't have to worry."

"emperor……"

Wang Duo still wanted to persuade him, but Wang Fu had already interrupted Wang Duo: "I have decided to go to the emperor and I have decided to personally fight, and I will not establish a governor. My dear friends should think about it if I do my best to maintain the operation of the court. I am fighting in the front and don't want to suddenly hear chaos in the rear. If I die on the battlefield because of my poor ability, I will not blame you. If I am defeated by chaos in the rear and my army is not well-off, I will have nothing to say. If I have the fate to come back alive, I will naturally have a settlement."

"I obey the order." Ma Shiying, Wang Duo, Qian Qianyi and others were helpless. When they saw the emperor, they were determined not to persuade each other. When the others saw the three cabinet ministers compromise, they also responded together.

"Where is the Left Minister of the Ministry of Revenue?"

Xiong Rulin stepped out: "I am here!"

"The Yulin Guard is about to go on a war. The troops in Huguang, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces need to be mobilized. Can the money and food be sufficient?"

"Report to the emperor, the national treasury still has 4 million taels of silver and more than 5 million burying of grain. I can ensure that the frontline soldiers have sufficient money and grain support. If there is a shortage of money and grain, I am willing to take the death penalty."

When the Ministry of Revenue heard that the Ministry of Revenue had a silver of up to 4 million taels and more than 5 million dan of grain, the ministers were all filled with emotion. During the Chongzhen period, although the imperial court increased taxes over the years, the Liao tuition alone was as high as 60,000 taels. However, the Ministry of Revenue often ate the grain of the capital for the Yin Dynasty. The silver was spent in the blink of an eye. The Ministry of Revenue could rarely exceed one million taels of silver deposit. The official warehouse could even starve rats to death.

Before Li Zicheng entered Beijing, the emperor wanted to transfer the Guanning army to Beijing first, but he could not get 200,000 taels of silver. He had to give up. Now he lost the north. The income of the court has decreased. However, the expenses saved more land. First of all, there was no 60,700 tons of land and Liao pay per year. There was no 300,000 yuan of Beijing camps in Beijing, and there was no 400,000 yuan of Beijing officials and officials. Now the four towns have even gone to two towns. The Ming Dynasty's finances have improved rapidly. They can even deposit 4 million taels of silver.

Wang Fu nodded. In fact, he found that the land was sacked from Zuo Liangyu and had more than 5 million taels of silver. The inventories in other places were more than the Ministry of Revenue. There was no need to worry about insufficient military pay. But at present, the entire Yuwei Forest land had to be paid out of Wang Fu's own pocket. Of course, it was necessary to use the user department's money and grain first.

"Whe Yingrui, the Minister of Works, is there?"

"I'm here."

"All the guns and ammunition of the Military Intelligence Bureau are proposed and handed over to the Yulin Guard for use. The Military Intelligence Bureau will cancel the leave tomorrow and start production immediately. The Ministry of Revenue will reward the craftsmen of the Military Intelligence Bureau to contribute to the court. All craftsmen will pay double food and pay in January. In addition to ensuring the military's money and grain, the Ministry of Revenue must ensure that the Ministry of Works has enough money to purchase raw materials."

"I will obey the order."

"Gu Xichou, Minister of Justice, Chief of the Central Army, Cai Zhong, Commander of the Jinyiwei Feng Kezong." "I am here!"

"During my expedition, it is strictly forbidden for anyone to commit crimes, and it is also strictly forbidden for someone to communicate with the Tartars, from officials to the people, and you and three others can deal with it strictly."

"I obey the order." The three of them bowed together.

With the emperor's will, the three of them suddenly increased their power. For example, if the scholars who had reopened the society in the past were ignorant of state affairs, they would probably be arrested. Ma Shiying whispered and wanted to say something, she would just shut her mouth in the end. During the emperor's war, it should have been stricter than usual.

"Today's court meeting ends here. Please withdraw from the court."

"I will leave, long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

As the important officials in the court returned home, the news that the Tartars had arrived in Huai'an and the emperor was about to lead the army again spread throughout the city. There was no doubt about the previous news. When they first heard it, ordinary people were very surprised. The people were much more complicated about the second news. Some people thought the emperor was too reckless, while others believed that the emperor would return in triumph. This was the case with the attack on Zuo Liangyu. Moreover, the imperial court had just cut off Fan Wencheng, a traitor who served the Tartars a few days ago. In this way, the Tartars were not amazing and could not stand the attack of the emperor's army.

Whether they think the emperor is reckless or think that the emperor will definitely succeed in triumph, in the hearts of many people, the emperor's image has undoubtedly been a little higher. Many people spontaneously offer portraits of the emperor to bless the emperor, and their panic about the Tartars has also been reduced a lot.

The army went on a war, and everything was complicated. In addition, many soldiers were on vacation. Of course, no one except the soldiers who were nearby went home, but it would take at least one or two days to let them go back to the camp. Although Wang Fu was anxious, the army was still busy for three days before setting off.

At Caishiji Wharf, forty thousand Yulin Guards stood neatly on the shore. Wang Fu stood on a high platform and looked down. Countless white feathers swayed in the wind, looking like they were boundless. Thousands of ships of all sizes were parked in the river, waiting for their boarding at any time.

"Everyone, you have been raising troops for a thousand days and using troops for a while. You have been in the first place for less than half a year, and most of you have only three months. I shouldn't have let you enter the battlefield so early..." After pausing for a moment, waiting for everyone below to pass on their words step by step, Wang Fu continued: "But time doesn't wait for anyone, and the Tartars will not wait for you to train before coming over. Huai'an is in danger now! Yangzhou is in danger! My Ming Dynasty is in danger..."

"For the country's wings are as prosperous as the forest. This is the origin of your Yulin Guard. Today I lead you to the expedition. I hope you can be worthy of this title. The Tartars occupy my capital, plunder my people into slaves, and irreconcilable enemies for my Ming Dynasty. Today I swear to you: I will never return to the army if I destroy the Tartars!"

When these words spread throughout the Yulin Guard, all the people in the land were excited, and the entire Yulin Guard shouted: "I will never return to Beijing if I do not destroy the Tartars!"

Ma Shiying and others who saw him look at each other and heard this. The emperor made such a vow that he would never die with the Qing Dynasty, completely dispelling the abacus that some people still wanted to rule with the Qing Dynasty.

Wang Fu didn't care what these officials would think. Nanjing still had 10,000 Yulin Guards, Jinyiwei, Ministry of Justice, and Central Army Guards. If anyone could make trouble, he was very capable. He reached out and pressed down. When the Yulin Guard's shouting was a little lower, Wang Fu waved his hand hard: "Go!"

Forty thousand Yulin Guards, plus countless supplies, were loaded with thousands of ships of different sizes. After working for another half a day, the entire fleet rushed straight from Nanjing to Yangzhou, and reached the Yangzhou Wharf the next day.

Shi Kefa had already taken the civil and military officials from Yangzhou to wait on the dock. When he saw the emperor, he hurriedly paid a visit: "I will meet the emperor, long live my emperor! Long live! Long live!"

Although Yangzhou and Nanjing are close, this is the first time Wang Fu has seen this famous Shigemen, who was later famous. Shi Kefa is not tall and thin, but his eyes are very vivid. Even when facing Wang Fu, his eyes do not avoid dodge, and he feels calm.

"My dear Shi is exempt from courtesy, so everyone should be exempt from courtesy." Wang Fu personally helped Shi Kefa up.

Officials from all over the place immediately opened their eyes wide. Who said that the Lord of the Pavilion has been staying in Yangzhou because he lost his holy favor? Judging from the emperor's attitude, it is completely different.

Seeing the emperor who helped him up, Shi Kefa was surprised. Compared to the throne, the emperor's figure was too different and his face was younger. If it weren't for the outline, Shi Kefa almost thought that the emperor was pretending to be faked. He stared at the emperor for a while, and then came to his senses and thanked the emperor after his adopted son Shi Dewei pulled his clothes.

"Aiqing Shi, what's the war on the front line?" Wang Fu had already asked about the war before, regardless of being at the dock.

When asked about the war, Shi Kefa's face turned dark: "Back to the emperor, Huai'an is still in our hands, but the Tartars surrounded the ground tightly, and He Gang, Zhongguanying, could not enter the city to contact the officers and soldiers in the city."

"Can we know how many Tartars were surrounded by Huai'an? Is there any news coming from Xuzhou?"

"Back to the emperor, there are no less than 50,000 Tartars in Huai'an. Since the Tartars have blocked the news, I don't know what the situation in Xuzhou is like?"

Wang Fu showed a smile on his face: "The more the Tartars are like this, the more it means that nothing is wrong in Xuzhou, otherwise the Tartars would not have been blocked so tightly?"

"The emperor is wise!" Shi Kefa can only guess this way at the moment.
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