Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 234 Lu Xiangsheng

On the fourth day of May in the tenth year of Chongzhen, a long-lost happy rain fell continuously, bringing a glimmer of life to the entire arid northern land.

In the Zhaoren Hall of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Youjian was having an interview with Lu Xiangsheng, a scholar of Dongge University who had returned to Xuanda University from his provincial relatives. There was no one else in the hall except Wang Chengen.

Lu Xiangsheng, who was ordered to go home to visit his youngest son, only stayed in his hometown in Yixing for more than a month. During this period, he declined all invitations from local officials and gentry, and took care of his mother behind closed doors at home.

Because of worrying about national affairs, and his parents who are over [-] years old are already in good health, and everything is well at home, Lu Xiangsheng and his younger brother Lu Xiangtong bid farewell to the family, took Wu Dading and other relatives from his hometown, and went to the university on an official boat. Yunhe returned to the capital, and then went overland to Xuanda Governor to replace the aging Sun Chengzong.

Zhu Youjian once issued an edict to allow Lu Xiangsheng to enter the palace to meet with His Majesty before taking up his new post, so there was a meeting between the monarch and his ministers today.

For this famous official who has been highly praised by all parties in history, Zhu Youjian also respects him from the bottom of his heart. It is precisely because of the backbone of China like Lu Xiangsheng and others that the Chinese nation has always stood firm.

After the ceremony of the emperor and ministers was over, Zhu Youjian ordered a seat to watch tea, looked at Lu Xiangsheng with eyes full of respect, and said in a solemn voice: "Since the second year of Chongzhen, I have not seen Lu Qing for many years; When the Daming was in turmoil, it was the many loyal ministers and righteous men headed by Lu Qing who stood up resolutely, regardless of their own lives, shed blood, turned the tide from the collapse, and helped the building to collapse, which reversed the situation of Daming's success or failure. ! Hundreds of millions of lives have been saved! I will always be grateful for this, and I will never forget it!"

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youjian got up from the throne and went around to the front of the case, bowed to Lu Xiangsheng who was sitting on the brocade pier, bowed his hands and gave a deep salute.

Lu Xiang stood up vigorously, lifted his official uniform and knelt down on the ground, kowtowed heavily, straightened up, cupped his hands on the top and sobbed: "How dare you accept the gift from my emperor! What you have done is nothing more than doing your best." It’s just my duty! How dare you trouble my majesty with this concern!”

Lu Xiangsheng, who hadn't seen the emperor for eight years, trembled slightly under the agitation. He could feel the emperor's true friendship. All the emotions accumulated in his heart for many years suddenly burst out at this moment, turning into tears.

Zhu Youjian walked a few steps to Lu Xiangsheng's body, and stretched out his hands to support his arms. Lu Xiangsheng did not dare to compete with the emperor, so he had to stand up, but he lowered his head and did not look at Zhu Youjian. Tears flowed down the cheeks to the front of the shirt.

"Lu Qing, you deserve my gift! I don't give this gift for the Zhu family's country, but for the countless Li people who have been in the water and fire for several years and died in an instant! If Wuqing and others fought bloody battles, I don’t know how many more innocent lives will be lost by the butcher’s sword! If Qing waits to relieve my worries, I really dare not think about the consequences! Lu Qing sit down, I still have important matters to discuss with Qing!”

After clasping hands and watching the emperor return to the throne, Lu Xiangsheng wiped away the tears on his face with his sleeves, took a deep breath to suppress his excitement, and then sat down.

"Can Lu Qing's parents and family be at ease? I really hope that you will stay at home for a longer time to reassure your wife and children. I never thought that Qing would return to take office so soon; for the sake of missing Qing's family, I have prepared a mansion for Qing in the capital, and sent Jinyi to Yixing to bring all of Qing's family to live in the capital, and it is estimated that after next year, Qing will be able to live in the capital for a long time and see his family every day!"

In order to calm down Lu Xiangsheng's mood, Zhu Youjian did not bluntly say the purpose of today's meeting, but changed the subject.

"My parents are in good health, thank you for my emperor's love! My emperor treats me so kindly, and I will never die to repay the grace!"

Lu Xiangsheng's eyes were red with tears in his eyes, and he got up again and bowed his hands in salute.

As a filial man, what he misses most is his parents at home.

He has been working as an official in other places since the mid-term test in the reign of Tianqi, and the situation in Ming Dynasty gradually began to deteriorate after that.Especially after ascending the throne today, the current situation has become more turbulent. In the second year of Chongzhen, Lu Xiangsheng formed the Tianxiong Army in Daming Mansion, and vowed to serve the country with his own body. To prevent accidents, he sent his wife and children back to his hometown in Yixing, and he was not able to return until this year. home visitation.

This time after leaving his hometown, he did not know when he saw his parents again. Whenever he thought of his mother's eyes when he left home, Lu Xiangsheng felt secretly sad.

Unexpectedly, the emperor, who manages so many things every day, has such a meticulous side, and treats his ministers like family members with extra courtesy, such a kindness from the sage, even if he takes his life, it will be difficult to repay it.

"This is what Lu Qing deserves. I know that you are not a person who loves money. Rewarding things of gold and silver may be an insult to your great achievements. After much deliberation, this reward comes from below. It seems that it is in line with Qing's intention." , hehehe!"

Zhu Youjian looked at the man in front of him with gentle eyes, although his body was thin, but he had a strong character, and he was very sorry for what happened in his previous life.

"I would like to ask my emperor, why did you say that after next year, you can get together with your family every day? Could it be that my emperor's words have other meanings?"

After calming down, Lu Xiangsheng was keenly aware of Zhu Youjian's meaning, and asked after saluting.

"Hehe, Lu Qing is indeed a talented person, and I made Qing feel the difference when I said it casually! What I talked with you today has a lot to do with this!"

"I bow to hear the holy will!"

"Lu Qing, this time you go to Xuanda to replace Mr. Sun. You have only one purpose: to integrate the cavalry of the Xuanfu and Datong border towns, and train them hard for the next year. The state used large-scale troops to try to kill its vital forces to the greatest extent, destroy its roots, and make it unable to compete with our Ming Dynasty! Of course, it would be the best if it could be completely destroyed! After this battle, Lu Qing will be able to Resign from the border and return to Beijing to serve!"

In the past two years of Xuanda, Sun Chengzong verified the soldiers, eliminated the old and weak, promoted strong generals, and strictly enforced military discipline, which revived the morale of Xuanda's officers and soldiers who had been slack for a long time; Lu Xiang only needed to integrate the two cavalry Together, it takes a year to make them cooperate tacitly.

"I dare to ask my emperor, how many troops will be used next year? Have the food and supplies been prepared? Who will be in command? Which department will stay in the capital? How will the cavalry formed by the minister be used? Another thing is, how to deal with the Liaodong Army? Forgive me bluntly, the Liaodong Army Although it can still be used, but judging from its actions over the past few years, it must not be entrusted with important tasks!"

Lu Xiangsheng thought about it for a while and then played.

"Most of the food, grass and materials are now ready. As for the soldiers, after discussing with our soldiers, we plan to use the Jingying and Yongwei battalions as the main force, with the Qin army on the left and the Baigan soldiers on the right, supplemented by Xuandabian Town and Shanxi Town. , Yansuizhen, Zuo Liangyu, He Renlong, Zuo Guangxian, Ai Wannian, Liu Guoneng and other departments, the number of members should be around 15; Shandong Huang Degong's department went north to guard Gyeonggi, and I want to conquer Jianzhou myself! As for the Liaodong Army, After Hong Qing takes office in Jiliao, I want to send people to check the soldiers in Liaodong, divide the army, and if there is any disharmony, punish the culprits, so that the rear of the army will have no worries!"

The reason why Zhu Youjian mobilized the frontier soldiers was because the Mongolian tribes outside the border wall had been in decline for a long time and could no longer pose a major threat to Ming Dynasty. In addition, Jianzhou began to form the Mongolian Eight Banners to gather young and strong Mongolian tribes in Jianzhou. Make the border town safer.

More importantly, the reason why Zhu Youjian asked Lu Xiangsheng to form a cavalry was to completely eliminate the hidden danger of the Mongolian tribe.

"When the army was advancing from the front of Shanhaiguan, Lu Qing led the two towns of Xuanda, Cao Bianjiao of Lintao, Ma Ke of Yansui Town and other cavalry, out of the side wall, swept all the way from west to east, and pointed directly at Shengjing!"

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