"My thief! When did we suffer such a big loss?" Li Zicheng's face was charred and stomped his feet and cursed. He was not as good as a true dragon spirit, it was purely the spirit of a village barbarian. The guards were all listless, and their faces were burnt. Many people's eyebrows and hair were burned with fire, leaving only the burnt yellow remaining roots.

After coming out of Shangluo Mountain, Li Zicheng had never suffered any greater losses than this! Even if he lost one eye when he opened the seal, it was just his personal injury, and there was no big change in the overall situation - he still used one eye to destroy the Great Northwest and founded the foundation of the founding of the country. However, Liu Zongmin was caught in the accident, the grain and grass in Longmen Town were burned, the Hancheng Gunpowder Depot was bombed, and now... all of them were directly hit to the Dashun Hegemony.

Now this matter starts from the 19th day of the first lunar month...

After Li Zicheng waited for three days, the Yellow River froze again. The army carefully crossed the river and found that there were only scattered people in Hejin City, almost becoming an empty city.

Or, it looks like an empty city.

On the night after the army entered, the city office first heard a cannon sound. Soon, the entire city heard the sound of cannon sounds one after another. It was the mines left by the Ming army when they retreated, which were hidden in various parts of the city with pan incense. Using these cannon sounds as signals, the Xiao Tugeng tribe, the guard camp of the East Palace, lurking in the city, ignited gunpowder and tincture oil arranged in each key area according to the established plan, turning the entire Hejin City into a fire hell.

The fire burned for a whole day and a night, and Hejin City became white.

I think Hejin was not big at all. Those who could enter the city to spend the night were the commanders of the battalions, at least they were generals of Wuwei. The ones who were these people were all elite troops in the headquarters, and they suffered heavy losses in the fire, and only half of them escaped from the city. On the contrary, the cannon fodder, auxiliary soldiers, and miscellaneous groups left outside the city... were protected because they were not qualified to enter the city.

In this world where cannon fodders are as numerous as rats and ants, and elites are priceless, it really makes Li Zicheng feel heartbroken after so many elites die. It is even more painful than if he fled into Shangluo Mountain with the Eighteen Knights that day.

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In this era without the Confidentiality Regulations, Xu Dun easily got a lot of information from Li Chuang that seemed useless to ordinary people. The information extracted from these messages shocked everyone.

For example: After Longmen Town was burned, Li Zicheng ordered the entire army to gather across the river and to conquer Pingyang within three days. This clear order was obvious to tell the people of the world: Shun army lacked food and grass. If you want to transport food and grass in the rear, it will be at least three days later, and the grain stored in the camp can only last for three days at most.

For example, after the Hancheng Gunpowder Depot was burned, Li Zicheng ordered that all gunpowder should not be hidden in the wooden building. This means that the camp was built with gunpowder in the house, and there was no temporary digging of a cellar. Although Hancheng was almost burned, the ruins were still there. The number and scale of the bombed houses could be seen, and the amount of gunpowder and oil stockpiled by the camp was estimated at that time.

Zhu Cixuan looked at the ten-day information sent by Xu Dun and gave a higher evaluation of Xu Dun's work ability. It is not difficult to obtain this information. As long as you are careful, it is rare that he can calmly complete the information transmission work hundreds of miles away. This organizational ability is what Zhu Cixuan values ​​more.

"Your Highness, Mr. Wu and Sun are here." Tian Cunshan did not dare to go forward, but just whispered outside the door.

"Please come in." Zhu Cixuan put away the information on the desk, put it aside, straightened his waist and drank a sip of water.

Wu and Sun Chuanting came in and greeted Zhu Cilang. Zhu Cilang asked them to sit down and took a look at the booklet from Beijing. It was the information of Shanxi officials collected by Song Hongye.

This work was found by Song Hongye himself, not an order from the Eastern Palace. As soon as Zhu Cilang entered Luoyang, Song Hongye began to do this job, but unexpectedly, the Henan officials did not even see the prince, so it was useless. The prince stayed in Xi'an for a short time, and when the Shaanxi officials' resumes were delivered, Zhu Cilang was already in Shanxi.

The resumes of major officials in Shanxi this time were not delayed, and they were very inspiring to Zhu Cixuan, so they invited Wu Sun Chuanting to discuss.

"Is there any way to transfer Cai Maode into the curtain of the East Palace?" Zhu Cixuan said straight to the point.

Wu Yan and Sun Chuanting knew that the Eastern Palace generally did not express their own ideas, and once they had ideas, they would most likely not behave properly.

Cai Maode is a governor of a province and a chief official. How can he adjust it at any time? Is it the emperor's intention to sit in this position? Or is it because he is outstanding in his own ability? No! At least not all!

It was a big net woven by fellow townsmen, teachers, disciples, friends and friends in the same year, which pushed Cai Maode to this position. When he sat in this position, he also had to feedback to this big net - because in the "network" of some other officials, Cai Maode himself is also an important line of force.

"In the early years of Chongzhen, he became the deputy envoy of Jiangxi Tuxue. Now many of those scholars should be in the court as officials." Zhu Cixuan asked.

Wu Yan calculated the time and said, "Jiangxi is a major imperial examination province, and there should be many scholars who entered the court. However, in practice, the deputy only had the reality of teachers but no name for the master. The teachers were the academic government rather than the deputy envoy. As for those scholars... the Jinshi in the Chongzhen year were still under the fifth rank, and in the local area they were prefectures and prefectures, and in Beijing they were the ministers, the chief officials, or in Taiyuan."

"Oh, I don't want to rely on the people in his court." Zhu Cixuan said: "I value this person's resume: a Jinshi in the 47th year of Wanli, and was appointed as the chief officer of Hangzhou. Later, he was transferred back to the Ministry of Rites as the head of the temple and worshipped the official Wailang. In the early years of Chongzhen, he was promoted to study in Jiangxi; in Zhejiang, he was appointed as the right candidate of politics, and was divided into Jiaxing and Huzhou. He also destroyed a group of robbers. Then he went to Jingxing to prepare for troops, and then transferred to Ningyuan, guard Songshan, and also made contributions to the construction of Taibao.

When Yang Sichang was referring to him as Jinan Road, he took the seal of two departments and three roads by himself. Although it is famous in Jinan Road, I think it is actually similar to the governor of Shandong. Then he was promoted to Shandong Censor, Henan Governor, and to the current governor of Shanxi. This resume is so beautiful that I have to accept it." Zhu Cilang laughed as he said that.

Wu Yan nodded and smiled, thinking in his heart: This is the standard bumpy career! If you can be an official, how can you keep going? Having the qualification to participate in politics in Zhejiang is enough to be transferred to the six ministries. Moreover, he had a term of education before. If he was willing to go to the Ministry of Rites, it would be fine if he was willing to go to the Ministry of Rites. Even if he didn't go to the Ministry of Justice, he could still join the Ministry of Justice or the Censorate with the qualifications of Shandong Censorate.

"Cai Maode is still upright, but a bit tragic." Sun Chuanting was the commander of the army, not as polite as Wu Qing. He said bluntly: "When Gu Bingqian was in power, he and Cai Maode were from Kunshan. Cai Maode refused to communicate with him, so he was not allowed to use it. He was also excluded from the capital because he was entrusted to visit Wei Zhongxian Temple because he was expelled from the capital. I wonder if Your Highness has read his "Survey" and "Zhenping" two memorials?"

"This has never happened." Zhu Cilang shook his head and said.

"It was his commentary on his advice and advice to the minister." Sun Chuanting smiled, "He believed in Buddhism and lived his life like an ascetic. If everyone else learns from him, isn't this a tragedy?"

Zhu Cilang smiled and said, "It's indeed a bit tragic. I was confused before because of the King of Jin urging him to go back. But I still want this person to be transferred to Shandong. With his qualifications as the governor of Shandong, it is more than enough." Cai Maode is proficient in government affairs of the General Administration and the Censorate. He has also done military preparations, went to Ningyuan to guard Songshan, built a fort, and made contributions, which shows that he is not unfamiliar with military affairs. Even if there are still such talents in the entire Ming Dynasty, there will definitely be no more.

What's more, once you have your own base, purging the administration is a very important task. Appointing ascetic monks like Cai Maode who are strict with oneself is better than appointing corruption criminals with high moral character.

"If you just appoint Cai Maode as the governor of Shandong, it would not be difficult." Wu Xuan grasped the difference between "Sou Zhong" and "Governor". The Eastern Palace Sect can serve as governors, but the governor may not be the governor of the Eastern Palace. Wu Xuan believed that with the prince's several defeats Li Zicheng's achievements and the influence of the big boss in the court, it would be fine to appoint a Shandong governor. However, it is impossible to convince Cai Maode to join the Eastern Palace.

What's more, Cai Maode is so trampled. If he gets a twitch, he will be ugly at that time.

"Although with his personality, it is absolutely impossible to violate me." Zhu Cilang paused: "But Shandong is where I want to live for a while, it is also a home, and it must not be handed over to an unreliable person. Feng Shikong is an example. He claims to be a minister of the country. Although he proves that he is indeed a strong and loyal minister, it is precisely because he is self-righteous that all the people in Guanzhong are all for Li Chuang!"

As the three of them were talking, Zhu Cixuan suddenly found someone shaking outside the window, as if it was Tian Cunshan. He pulled the bell and called Tian Cunshan: "Is there something urgent?"

Tian Cunshan couldn't tell whether this matter was urgent or not. He said with a bitter face: "It was Shanxi Governor Cai Maode who asked to see His Highness. He said there was something important, but it didn't look like that... I was a little confused."

Zhu Cilang was happy in his heart: saying that Cao Cao was here.

"Let him come in," Zhu Cilang smiled, "This is the case for those who have learned the Buddha's Dharma. All things are illusions."

Only then did Tian Cunshan feel completely relaxed and responded.

Cai Maode entered the study room of the East Palace and was also shocked. It turned out that the former cabinet master Wu Yan and Qin governor Sun Chuanting were all there, which made him wonder if he should speak out for a moment.

"Why did Yunyi Gong come from?" Zhu Cixuan called him alias and showed his kindness.

Cai Maode said he didn't dare. He looked at Wu Yan and Sun Chuanting, and then said: "Your Highness, the King of Jin repeatedly urged me to return to the province. I dare not let Your Highness be alone in a dangerous place. I dare to ask Your Highness to rise up and let me escort Your Highness to Taiyuan."

Zhu Ciyang smiled and said, "Do you want Pingyang?"

"I have ordered Deputy General Chen Shangzhi to stay in Pingyang." Cai Maode said: "Only take the tutelage back."

Zhu Cilang smiled at Wu and Sun and said, "Yun Yigong clearly wants to borrow my guard camp."

Sun and Wu also laughed, but Cai Maode was a little embarrassed because his thoughts were revealed by the crown prince. Seeing the bravery of the Eastern Palace Guard Camp, who would have dared to underestimate the military power of the Eastern Palace? If Li Chuang had not been on his head for more than 100,000 troops, such a 10,000 elite force would have been enough to sweep away.

"Okay, let's go tomorrow." Zhu Cilang said: "Tell me, if you can't defend, you don't have to defend it. Transport the food stored in Pingyang, and distribute it to the people on the spot, and retain the military strength to defend Taiyuan. Now we are exchanging space for time and city for generals and bravery. When Li thieves do their best, they will fight back!" (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!

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