Aspiration

Chapter 84 The Death of Yang Sichang

Seven days later, the Forbidden City.

Emperor Chongzhen sat slumped on the dragon chair.The maids and eunuchs didn't even dare to vent their anger, for fear that Emperor Chongzhen would take his anger out on them, so they tried to hide as far away as possible.

"Damn!"

This is the nth time that he said two words today.

A group of ministers were waiting outside to be summoned by Emperor Chongzhen.None of them wanted to be summoned by him at this time.

Chen Xinjia was already sweating profusely, he was the first person to be scolded.The title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War in the Ming Dynasty seems to be cursed, and whoever does it will be unlucky.Yang Sichang is now holding the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, he is definitely unlucky.Chen Xinjia was thinking, is it his turn this time, or the two of them to be unlucky together?
Hong Chengchou was also trembling.He decided not to speak ill of Yang Sichang today. He knew that Yang Sichang's imprisonment was inevitable, and he couldn't make trouble at this time. Maybe this kind of thing would happen to him soon.He is in charge of Liaodong affairs, and the Manchus seem to be on the verge of moving again recently.

"Where is Yang Sichang now?" Chongzhen asked Chen Xinjia sharply, as if he was asking Hong Chengchou.

"Back to the emperor. Sichuan. Eastern Sichuan." Chen Xinjia spoke incoherently.

"Where's Zhang Xianzhong?"

"Chuandong."

"Well, who is it that hit Xiangyang?"

"Zhang Kewang, adopted son of Zhang Xianzhong."

"Damn it! He was able to attack in separate directions. What an idiot! Can Zhang Xianzhong be caught?" Chongzhen asked.

Chen Xinjia really didn't dare to answer.

"Ask you! Can Zhang Xianzhong be caught?" Emperor Chongzhen shouted angrily.

"Back to the emperor, I really don't know." Chen Xinjia replied tremblingly.He was ready to face Chongzhen's violent scolding and even the imperial staff.However, there was no sound from the dragon chair.He slightly raised his head and took a sneak peek. Chongzhen was curled up on the dragon chair with his head tilted to one side.Chen Xinjia was shocked. Could it be that he died?
Just being suspicious, Chongzhen suddenly asked again: "Where is Li Zicheng?"

"I really don't know." Chen Xinjia's feet were trembling.

Chongzhen was silent again.After a while, he murmured angrily, "I don't know this, I don't know that, what do you only know? Hong Chengchou."

"The minister is here."

"Where did Li Zicheng go?"

"Li Zicheng may still be in Yunyang Mountain. It's the end of the road."

"Yes. Send Chen Xinjia to prison!"

Yangtze.Three Gorges.

The towering mountains on both sides are extremely spectacular.A group of large ships went down the river, and not many people enjoyed the scenery on both sides of the river.It was the first time for a few staff members and other guests to pass the Three Gorges, and they couldn't help sneaking a few glances.

And Yang Sichang's dead fish-like eyes stared blankly at a coral tree for a long time. This is a treasure he got from Sichuan, more than two feet high, without a trace of impurities.

He's not admiring, he's just looking at something, his thoughts are long gone.

There was another thing in front of him all the time, a glass of wine with enough poison in it.

Xiangyang City was captured, and the news that King Xiang was beheaded and whipped to death came last night.Yang Sichang was already in extreme anger, but Zhang Xianzhong protruded from his encirclement, this was an ending he never thought of.Now, Zhang Xianzhong not only broke out, but also breached his lair, how could he turn to the emperor?In the capture of Xiangyang, Yang Sichang committed a heinous crime. A king of the Zhu family was killed. This was the first time in 280 years of Ming Dynasty.

Yang Sichang knew that it was time for him to end.No need to go to Beijing, just here.Back then, Qu Yuan died by throwing himself into the river. Now, he is going to die by taking poison on the river.

Yang Sichang walked out of the cabin slowly, he wanted to see this beautiful scenery for the last time.The sun is a bit gray, but from today on, there is no chance to enjoy even the gloomy sunshine.

Yellow Springs.

Alas, going to Huangquan Road is not easy.

Why hesitate?He raised his hand, put the wine glass to his mouth, tilted his neck, and a spicy wine entered his throat.

"Master!"

"grown ups!"

With the abdominal pain like twisting, the voice calling him became more and more talkative.Before Yang Sichang died, he shed two long lines of tears.

Yang Sichang's death soon spread to Deshengzhai.

Li Zicheng is holding a military meeting.

Li Laiheng was not surprised to hear Yang Sichang's death.That's the way history is.

However, people at that time were all horrified and surprised by Yang Sichang's death.In the imperial court, there are many people who are sad about the death of rabbits and foxes. Even those political opponents, they can't help but shed two lines of tears.But in the rebel army, they were surprised that such a prominent figure in the imperial court would die as soon as he said it, especially those with strategic minds realized that the battle situation would soon undergo a fundamental change.

In the court, there is no second Yang Sichang to send.

"King Chuang, it's time to show your banner! With a wave of your arms, the overthrow of the Zhu Ming Dynasty will be settled." The people who had followed King Chuang for many years finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"Yes, calling yourself king and emperor is the only way to appeal, now the time has come!"

"Shoot Funiu Mountain, conquer Kaifeng, conquer Jinan, and go to Beijing!"

"Chuangwang, I will be the pioneer!"

In the meeting hall, the crowd is passionate and has the potential to overturn the roof.

One-sided proposal.

However, there were a few people who were troubled.

Niu Jinxing and Song Xiance shook their heads secretly.

There is also a person who has a lot to say.However, he can't speak, he has only been here for a few days, and he is a newcomer.He cannot easily raise objections.He is Li Yan.

A figure second only to Li Zicheng in the history of the late Ming Dynasty.Because of his pathos, he has been talked about for hundreds of years.

"Mr. Li, what's your opinion?" Li Zicheng wanted to hear the opinion of Li Yan, who was praised as an all-rounder in civil and military affairs.

"Returning to Chuang Wang, Li has little knowledge, and he is new here, and the situation is not familiar, so he really doesn't have a good opinion. Let's listen to everyone." Li Yan insisted not to express his opinion.

Li Zicheng knew that Li Yan must have a different opinion, and he felt a little unhappy when he saw that he could not speak frankly.But he thought again, scholars think a little too much, don't talk about it, forget it.

"Mr. Niu, Song Junshi, what do you think?" Li Zicheng turned his head and asked.

"Niu believes that the original strategy is to keep a low profile and bide our time. In particular, it is safer to become king slowly. This is my personal opinion. In the end, it is up to King Chuang to decide."

"Song believes that it is time to show the banner." Song Xiance said.

Surprised, Niu Jinxing gave Song Xiance a sideways look, thinking, how could he say that?Didn't you sell my cow?Li Yan also glanced at Song Xiance.He thought to himself, is this also the material of the military division?this level.

Li Zicheng smiled.

Today's discussion is one-sided, only one Niu Jinxing disagrees, it seems that we can make up our minds.

"Okay. I've decided that the matter of claiming the title of king will be postponed for a while, but from now on, we can attack cities and land. Everyone discusses the direction of our attack." Li Zicheng said excitedly.

"First attack Nanyang, then attack Zhengzhou, and then take advantage of the victory to conquer Kaifeng. The whole territory of Henan is ours. After capturing Henan, divide the troops to attack Shandong all the way, take Hebei all the way, and finally take Beijing. After conquering Beijing, establish a new dynasty, and the whole country will It can be settled."

Liu Zongmin seems to have thought about it for a long time and thought it through.

Everyone applauds.

In the eyes of everyone, it seemed that Li Zicheng would ascend the throne of emperor in a month or two, so everyone agreed with Liu Zongmin's suggestion.

This time, it was the turn of Niu Jinxing, Song Xiance, and Li Yan to be silent again.

Li Laiheng watched coldly, he knew that victory always makes some people dizzy.

Liu Zongmin spoke excitedly, and he continued: "The marching route is to first capture Nanyang, then attack Pingdingshan and Xuchang, then capture Zhengzhou, and finally capture Kaifeng. Then, Henan is considered to be pacified. Then, divide the troops into two groups and go out of Shandong all the way. First attack Heze, then attack Jining and Tai'an, and Jinan can be easily captured. Taking Jinan, Tianjin and Beijing are under my sword. The other way, starting from Kaifeng, going to Handan, Xingtai, Shijiazhuang, Baoding, and Beijing before our eyes"

Liu Zongmin excitedly talked about his offensive line.In his mind, it seemed that the Ming Dynasty had no soldiers to stop it.

Li Yan smiled wryly in his heart.

Song Xiance was making calculations.He thought it was time to talk.

"Chuang Wang, Song has another idea. We will not attack Nanyang, let alone go east, but attack Luoyang. We will use Luoyang as the base camp, and then attack the city. As for the attack on Beijing, that is a matter of the future. First manage Henan, That's the safest strategy."

When Song Xiance said this, he deliberately didn't go on, he wanted to see King Chuang's reaction.

Li Laiheng smiled.I thought to myself, Song Xiance is really extraordinary, he is on the right path.

Li Zicheng said: "Please tell the military advisor in detail."

Song Xiance cleared his throat.He explained the strategy and reasons for managing Henan.

(End of this chapter)