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Chapter 270 Take full control of Luoyang (Part )

East of Luoyang City.

Zhu Yousong, the Crown Prince of Fu, was sitting in a makeshift teahouse and asked impatiently: "Isn't Marquis Zhenming coming out to greet my Crown Prince yet?"

Palace Chief Shi advised on the side: "Your Majesty, since Zhenminghou helped retake Luoyang City and holds military power, it would be better for us to take the initiative to go to the city to pay our respects."

"Lin Feng is a little marquis, and it's all the grace of our Zhu family. Do you want me, the heir apparent of a one-word king, to come to meet me? If he doesn't come to greet me, how can I have any face when I return to Luoyang City?" Zhu Yousong fled Luoyang. The city is in a very embarrassed state, and this time when I go back I have to put on a show to regain my face.

Now that his father, King Fu, has passed away, he will soon take over as King Fu, and his heart can't help but swell.

This Zhu Yousong later became the first emperor of Nanming, known as Emperor Hongguang in history. He was very stupid and incompetent, and completely lost Nanming's good cards at the beginning.

When Shi Kefa of the Donglin Party initially opposed his ascension to the throne, he pointed out that Zhu Yousong was unfaithful and unfilial, and he might not be able to dominate the world.

Shi Kefa even pointed out seven reasons why Fu Wang Zhu Yousong was not worthy of ascending the throne. He believed that Zhu Yousong was corrupt, promiscuous, alcoholic, unfilial, abused his subordinates, did not study and interfered with officials.

Historians throughout the ages also spoke negatively of him. The "History of the Ming Dynasty" compiled by Zhang Tingyu of the Qing Dynasty once commented: "Zhu Yousong was weak in nature and indulged in wine, sex, and sex." Historian Gu Cheng commented in "History of the Southern Ming Dynasty": "Zhu Yousong was good at wine, greedy for drink, and indulged in drunkenness. In the drunken country, you don’t think about national affairs.”

Historical records record that Zhu Yousong was fond of wine and was greedy for drinking, which seriously affected the handling of state affairs. Liu Zongzhou, a close minister, advised him to stop drinking. Zhu Yousong said superficially: "Sir, this is for my own good and for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. Then I will not drink anymore." Seeing that the emperor was so sincere, Liu Zongzhou was also a little ashamed, so he said: "Yes. Yes, Your Majesty, drink less in the future, just one cup at a time."

"Did Marquis Zhenming lead an army to greet my son? No, shouldn't they come out of the city?" Zhu Yousong wondered.

As soon as they ran toward the Luoyang City Gate, they saw the East City Gate shut with a bang, and the defenders on the city tower shouted: "Enemy attack, enemy attack!"

After waiting for a while, the sound of horse hooves came from the east outside Luoyang City, and the flying dust also indicated that a large army was approaching.

"Then, what should we do? Let's surrender quickly."

"Your Majesty, this Lin Feng wants to kill people and silence them." Prince Palace Chief Shi finally came to his senses.

"That's too late……"

Zhu Yousong said: "Then I will only drink one drink from now on." However, every time he drank, the eunuch prepared a special gold cup like a big ocean bowl for him. Every time he drinks only half of his drink, he orders the person next to him to fill it up and says, "How can it be a glass if it's not bottomed out?"

"Wait a minute, Prince Fu is still outside!" Palace Chief Shi shouted at the top of his lungs. But in the chaos, the shouts could not be heard at all.

"Ah, there are enemies, let's enter the city quickly." When Zhu Yousong heard that there was danger, he was immediately scared to death. He no longer had any airs, and just wanted to escape into the city quickly.

At this time, the refugee army led by Fang Tiedan had arrived. They even wore a group of ragged clothes and swamped Zhu Yousong and others like locusts.

"This posture doesn't look like we are here to greet him. No, Your Majesty, there may be enemies coming. Let's run away quickly." Shi, the head of Prince Fu's palace, said anxiously.

Such a guy, of course, has no eyesight and cannot clearly see the situation. At this time, he is still waiting to become a master outside Luoyang City.

Before he finished speaking, the refugee army had already arrived. A few refugees who had become beggars killed the noble Prince Zhu with a few sharpened bamboo poles.

After the refugee army swept through, the east city gate opened, and Lin Feng personally led the Zhenming Army to rush out. Fang Tiedan and the refugee army dispersed in a rush.

Lin Feng came to the scene where Zhu Yousong and others were killed, glanced at Zhu Yousong who was still dead, and sighed: "Hey, I'm a step too late. Why didn't this prince come in when he got to the city gate? He had to give the thieves a chance to take advantage of him." Opportunity." "That's right, the prince is really seeking his own death. When he returned to Luoyang City, he didn't hurry into the city and actually stayed outside the city. He was really putting on a show to kill people." Magistrate Kang replied knowingly.

"Pack up Crown Prince Zhu's body, take it back to Luoyang City, and bury it with Prince Fu. The whole family will be in good shape. I will personally sponsor the funeral, so it must be grand." Lin Feng ordered.

"Yes!" Fang Xiaolin accepted the order.

Return to Prince Fu's Mansion.

Lin Feng said to Kang Mengqi: "Prefect Kang, you are a smart man. Ming Dynasty is seriously ill. It's not that I, Lin Feng, don't want to help. It's true that I can't help anymore. Look at what happened to Lu Xiangsheng, Sun Chuanting and other loyal and capable ministers. It can be said that Emperor Chongzhen played himself to death."

"Yes, Chongzhen was very harsh on his courtiers and often sent him to jail for questioning. The vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty were even more greedy. King Fu took away an unknown amount of wealth. The last time he defended the city, when his subordinates came to beg and beg, he only gave him five hundred taels. Silver is simply an insult to our city-defending officers and soldiers." Kang Mengqi replied.

"Prefect Kang, you first cooperate with me, Deputy Governor Li of the Zhenming Army, to govern Luoyang City, and become familiar with our Zhenming Army's strategy for governing the people. As long as you work hard, there will be a suitable position for you in the future.

Moreover, the salary of our Zhenming Army far exceeds that of the Ming Dynasty. After making sufficient contributions, we can also obtain shares in our Zhenming Group and its subordinate shops. Personal interests are guaranteed. You must not commit corruption because of small losses. Asking for bribes. "Lin Feng explained.

"I don't dare to lower my rank!" Kang Mengqi responded honestly.

"It's not enough to just dare not. Emperor Taizu was not lax in punishing corrupt officials, but corruption was still prevalent in the officialdom. It was just that the salaries he set for officials were too low. How could it be possible if the horses were forced to run and they were not given grass to eat? Our Zhenming Army does not do this. We provide salaries that match official positions and contributions. This is called high salary to support integrity.

But if you get a high salary and still engage in corruption, bribery, and bending the law for personal gain, then don't blame me, Lin Feng, for being unkind. "Lin Feng still had to give repeated instructions to the officials who came to join the Ming court.

"The Marquis really understands us officials. Sometimes it is not because we want to be corrupt, but because it is difficult for us to survive on the salary set by the court, let alone live a decent life, so we can only find other money, and corruption is prevalent. "Yes." Kang Mengqi said gratefully. Only then did he feel that joining the Zhenming Army would be a wise choice.

"Okay, then you and Deputy Governor Li should hurry up and discuss how to implement the governance of the people. We must make Luoyang City more prosperous and make the people's lives better." Lin Feng explained.

"Follow your orders!" Kang Mengqi resigned.

Lin Feng then called Li Xiongzhen, Lu Jun and Panda together and said: "The things in Luoyang are almost over. I need to rush back to Shaanxi to take charge of the overall situation. I will leave the defense here to you.

You must make the defense of Luoyang your first priority, do not attack easily, and do not allow someone to open the city gate from the inside. With two brigades of 6,000 people and 5,000 civilians, it should be enough to defend Luoyang. Lin Feng ordered.

"Master Marquis is going back so soon. I don't feel confident in taking charge of Luoyang affairs alone." Li Xiongzhen said.

Lin Feng patted Li Xiongzhen on the shoulder and said: "Don't worry, everyone needs training. You used to be in charge of the Luoyang branch. It was good for you. If there is any major matter, the three of you will discuss it together."

"Understood!" several people replied.

"We'll leave tomorrow. Xiong Zhen will transfer two million taels of silver from the treasury and we'll take it away." Lin Feng thought about it and decided to let the Guards Brigade personally escort the main captured silver back.

"Okay, I'll go get ready right away. The big head of Qian Hou Ye has been taken away, so we can relax, otherwise I won't be able to sleep." Li Xiongzhen replied.

"Haha, don't be a miser. If Luoyang City needs to be built, you should spend the money. If the amount is less than 50,000 taels, Xiong Zhen will make the decision. If the amount exceeds 50,000 taels, send me a message." Lin Feng authorized.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis, for your trust!" Li Xiongzhen said with great joy. If you have money, it will be easier to do things. You must make Luoyang city impregnable.

(End of this chapter)