Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 146 Zhu Houcong: Qi Jiguang, do you dare to beat me?
Zhu Biao then patted Zhu Di on the shoulder.

"Old Four, now that you have won the world, don't let it down."

Having said that, he left.

As soon as Zhu Biao left, Zhu Zhanji arrived.

Then he knelt down in front of Zhu Di.

And in accordance with his father's wishes, he expressed everything he was thinking without reservation.

After listening to these words, Zhu Di just put his hands on his hips and pondered for a moment.

He said: "It is precious that you can confess to me."

"I won't force you this time."

"Whether to kill or keep, it's up to you."

In fact, how could he not know about Zhu Gaosui's little tricks?

However, he was waiting for Zhu Zhanji to confess.

The time of confession was earlier than he expected, it seemed that Zhu Gaochi was giving him advice.

As for whether Sun Ruowei is dead or alive, he doesn't want to care anymore.

He had no energy to take care of national affairs, posthumous titles, and the feud between three brothers.

Anyway, if Sun Ruowei was still alive before he died, he would pass the throne to Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Zhanji pondered for a moment, kowtowed, and then walked towards where Sun Ruowei was.

Arriving at her room door, he opened it, and looking at Sun Ruowei who was bored, Zhu Zhanji put his hands behind his back.

Holding a knife in his hand.

He took two steps at a time and stabbed the knife into Sun Ruowei's heart, mumbling, "I'm sorry."

In just three breaths, Sun Ruowei was completely dead.

Faced with the throne and love, he chose the throne.

Then, Zhu Zhanji selected a good cemetery for him and buried him.

……

After Zhu Gaosui learned about this.

Can't help but marvel.

It seems that my nephew has grown a lot.

He actually killed Sun Ruowei with his own hands and confessed to the old man.

In this way, his plan would fail.

There are actually two benefits to keeping Sun Ruowei.

One of them is to deal with Zhu Zhanji.

The second is to leave a way out for myself and my second brother.

What if Zhu Zhanji didn't kill them and they both lived to be over seventy years old.

It might be possible to imitate the dream and carry out a real Jingnan Rebellion.

It’s a pity that Zhu Zhanji killed Sun Ruowei personally, eliminating this possibility.

It also resolved the hole that I had dug myself.

"Di Ping, take some people to dig up Sun Ruowei's grave."

"If he is really dead, report this to the emperor. If he is fake, it will be the same as before."

Of course, it is not ruled out that Zhu Zhanji asked Sun Ruowei to fake her death to escape.

Need to confirm.

At the same time, it was almost time for Zhu Gaoxu to dream.

In reality, they were unable to take effective action to shake the positions of Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji.

But, it’s possible in dreams.

The more they know about the future, the better it is for them.

"Go and inform my second brother to continue dreaming about the Jiajing Dynasty tomorrow."

"By the way, let's find out how stupid our Emperor Jiajing is."

Di Ping nodded.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

……

Jiajing Dynasty, Western Garden.

Zhu Houcong closed his eyes, rested his mind, and meditated.

However, these days, that scene often echoes in my mind.

As a result, he had no intention of practicing Buddhism.

"Lv Fang, where is Qi Jiguang's appointment document?"

"My Lord, I have sent someone to deliver Qi Jiguang's appointment document 800 miles away."

"If it's fast, it can be delivered in three days. If there are no accidents, the appointment document should have been delivered."

"Qi Jiguang should be able to arrive in less than three days."

"If we take the water route, the speed will be even faster."

The canal built during the Yongle Dynasty was the North-South Canal, and its purpose was naturally to facilitate transportation.

If there were no water transportation in Beijing, the capital would be easily cut off from information.

Three days?

Zhu Houcong thought about it, and it wasn’t that long.

It seems that Qi Jiguang's reputation is very prominent.

However, I seem to have never seen this general, but only heard of his deeds.

He was curious about the difference between a general who was able to establish the Qi Family Army and suffer almost no casualties in battle and an ordinary general.

"Lü Fang, if I remember correctly, Qi Jiguang was transferred to Zhejiang in the 36th year of Jiajing, right?"

Lu Fang nodded.

"Yes, it was also in that year that Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou basically wiped out the Japanese pirates in Zhejiang."

"The Qi Family Army he founded, as well as the Mandarin Duck Formation and other tactical systems, were very effective in resisting the Japanese invaders."

Hearing this, Zhu Houcong glanced at Lu Fang.

"You understand it clearly."

Knowing that Zhu Houcong was suspicious, he quickly said, "Qi Jiguang's deeds have long been spread throughout the Ming Dynasty."

"As a rootless person like me, I naturally yearn to fight on the battlefield and defend my country, so I naturally know more about it."

What Zhu Houcong hated most was to have people guess what he was thinking.

Therefore, he had to pretend that he was not trying to understand Qi Jiguang on purpose.

Serving Zhu Houcong, all it takes is one word.

It is not good not to guess the emperor's thoughts, and it is not good to guess the emperor's thoughts. In short, you must have a sense of propriety in your mind.

Zhu Houcong smiled softly.

"Think back to the time when Zheng He made seven voyages to the West and opened up sea routes for the Ming Dynasty."

"He is also a eunuch and a rootless person. How can he have the ability and skill to go to the battlefield?"

"In the final analysis, you don't have the courage."

Zheng He was also a famous eunuch in the Ming Dynasty.

Served three emperors.

He made seven voyages to the West, opened up shipping routes, and spread the Ming Dynasty's reputation far and wide overseas.

The dangers on the ocean are no less than those on the battlefield, but he was able to make seven voyages to the West without any harm.

At the same time, the fact that he can complete the tasks assigned by the emperor is naturally proof.

There are also capable eunuchs.

It doesn't mean that eunuchs and officials are definitely rebels.

Lu Fang smiled and said, "My master is right. I don't have the courage of Zheng He."

……

South, Fujian Province.

Because Japanese pirates invaded Fujian Province in large numbers.

Hu Zongxian ordered Qi Jiguang to lead troops to fight against the Japanese pirates.

In the military camp, the shouts of training outside the tent shook the earth, inside the tent.

Qi Jiguang was looking at the map in front of him with a sad face.

The Japanese pirates' movements are becoming more and more frequent.

It seems that I need to speed up and destroy it.

"General Yu, have the scouts you sent out found any new information?"

Yu Dayou shook his head.

"The scout has not returned yet."

At this moment, the soldiers of the Qi family army walked into the tent, bowed to Qi Jiguang and said, "General."

When he saw the person coming, Qi Jiguang's expression looked slightly better.

He quickly asked, "Is the scout back?"

The soldiers guarding the camp shook their heads slightly.

"Someone was sent from the imperial court."

After saying that, the soldier who was carrying an urgent letter from eight hundred miles away walked in.

Hearing this, Qi Jiguang was slightly stunned.

Why did the imperial court send someone here at this time? To urge me to send troops?

It's possible.

The soldier looked around and asked respectfully, "Who is Qi Jiguang? General Qi?"

Qi Jiguang walked forward slowly and said, "It's me."

Then, he handed the letter of secret order from the court to Qi Jiguang.

Because it was Zhu Houcong who insisted on transferring Qi Jiguang.

All members of his cabinet maintained an attitude of persuasion.

After all, Fujian still needs Qi Jiguang to fight against the Japanese pirates.

However, Zhu Houcong refused to listen and insisted on asking Qi Jiguang to return to Beijing.

At the same time, he ordered the cabinet not to make the matter public.

Disrupt the morale of the southern troops fighting against the Japanese pirates.

So Qi Jiguang took the letter and opened it.

The other generals in the battalion looked at Qi Jiguang with worry on their faces.

I guess it’s not a good thing that the court sent someone to do.

When Qi Jiguang finished reading the contents of the letter in his hand, his brows furrowed.

"What happened at the court?"

Yu Dayou looked at Qi Jiguang and asked with a worried look.

The other generals were all worried.

After all, the backbone of the Qi family army was Qi Jiguang.

If an accident occurs at this time, the fight against the Japanese pirates will have to be postponed.

Qi Jiguang pondered over the contents of the letter, and he couldn't figure it out.

What is the matter that the emperor summoned me to see?
The letter only said that the emperor had summoned him and he should return to Beijing immediately.

He handed over all matters related to the anti-Japanese resistance to Yu Dayou, and then there was nothing else to say.

As for the reason for his transfer, it was not mentioned.

He didn't say what he would do after being transferred.

It was not made clear whether it was a promotion or a demotion.

"Oh, you're driving me crazy. What exactly did the letter say?"

Yu Dayou looked somewhat anxious.

You know, the fight against the Japanese pirates is at a critical moment.

If something happened to Qi Jiguang, it would be troublesome.

"The Emperor summons you."

Qi Jiguang just said four words calmly.

Hearing this, the soldiers in the tent were all confused.

Yu Dayou was also a little confused.

"The Emperor summons you? But hasn't the Emperor attended court for many years?"

"Why do I need to see you out of the blue?"

It is well known that Zhu Houcong has not attended court for a long time.

He stayed in the Western Garden, devoted himself to Taoist cultivation and alchemy, and basically only met with senior officials from the Cabinet and the six ministries.

It is rare to hear the emperor summon a military officer.

If there is anything, basically just let the Ministry of War issue an order. Qi Jiguang was also somewhat helpless and shook his head and said, "I don't know either."

"The letter said that I should go to Beijing immediately."

"General Yu will take over the Qi Family Army for the time being, and the anti-Japanese affairs will also be handed over to you."

Yu Dayou was slightly stunned.

"Leave it all to me? How can that be possible? I do have experience in fighting the Japanese invaders."

"But I am still not as good as you. Now, when the war against the Japanese is imminent, the emperor suddenly transferred you away."

"Isn't this nonsense?"

"Besides, there is no news from Lord Hu."

Normally, the appointment of the lower-level generals would first be reported to Hu Zongxian.

Then let’s come to Qi Jiguang.

He was a subordinate of Hu Zongxian.

But now, the imperial edict came directly into his hands.

If we bypass Hu Zongxian, then there is only one possibility.

That is... this order was issued by the emperor himself.

Otherwise, according to the procedures of the six cabinet departments, this should not be the case.

Only the imperial decree can bypass these procedures and issue orders directly.

"I'm afraid this transfer order was issued by the emperor himself."

"Otherwise it would have been impossible without passing through Lord Hu's hands."

"It also said that I must not delay and must arrive in the capital within seven days."

The generals were silent.

Yu Dayou thought for a moment and asked, "So what should we do now?"

After receiving the imperial order, Qi Jiguang naturally did not hesitate.

Follow the instructions above and do it.

However, we can't just ignore what's happening here.

"General Yu, please take over the position of commander-in-chief of the Qi Family Army."

"Also, report the situation here to Lord Hu."

"I'll pack now... Never mind, you don't have to pack anything, you can go to Beijing."

Qi Jiguang prepared to leave immediately.

When I went to the capital, I didn't take any things with me.

Looking at this scene, Yu Dayou asked, "Are you so anxious?"

Qi Jiguang nodded.

"Well, since this letter is 800 miles express, send it here."

“Nature is very important.”

"The emperor's order cannot be delayed."

Seeing this, Yu Dayou didn't say much.

The imperial order cannot be disobeyed, although it is not known what the emperor wanted Qi Jiguang to do specifically.

All they can do now is hope for peace.

Then, report the matter to Mr. Hu Zongxian.

After Qi Jiguang left the military camp, he took a few people with him and rode at full speed towards the capital.

Seeing this, Yu Dayou also prepared to go and find Hu Zongxian in person.

After all, Hu Zongxian was their superior.

……

Time flies, and it’s two days later.

Yu Dayou also came to Hu Zongxian's residence.

Looking at Yu Dayou in front of him, Hu Zongxian was a little surprised.

"Why are you here if you don't follow Qi Jiguang to fight against the Japanese invaders?"

Hu Zongxian rubbed his eyebrows and asked.

Then, Yu Dayou spoke.

"Master Hu, does the court have any new appointments?"

Hearing this, Hu Zongxian looked at Yu Dayou in confusion.

"What do you mean?"

So he told Hu Zongxian everything that had happened in the previous two days.

And handed the letter to Hu Zongxian.

When looking at the contents of the letter, Hu Zongxian jumped up from his chair.

His brows were furrowed.

"There is no problem with this secret letter."

"But why did the emperor summon Qi Jiguang?"

Hu Zongxian had been in the officialdom for many years, so he naturally saw at a glance that Qi Jiguang was being transferred away.

It was probably not the cabinet's idea.

Otherwise, the cabinet's transfer order should be passed to me and then issued.

Besides, even if it was a transfer order, it couldn't be sent quickly over 800 miles.

All these phenomena indicate that this matter is not simple.

"I just don't understand, so I came to you to find a solution."

"Qi Jiguang is indispensable in the fight against the Japanese invaders."

Hu Zongxian seemed to be thinking about something.

Of course, he was clear about Qi Jiguang's abilities.

It is enough to pacify the Japanese pirates, although the cost is a bit high.

However, as long as we can pacify the Japanese pirates, these expenses will not matter.

Without Qi Jiguang, the Japanese pirates in Fujian were rampant, and it would take Yu Dayou alone to completely pacify them.

For at least half a year, he did not deny Yu Dayou's ability.

However, when it comes to resisting the Japanese pirates, Qi Jiguang is the absolute authority.

"Yu Dayou, since the emperor has asked you to temporarily manage the Qi family army, then you should fight against the Japanese in Fujian this time."

"Then you will be the commander."

"Until Qi Jiguang comes back."

"Don't worry about the rest. I can't do anything about it."

It was only a matter of time before Yan Song fell and he himself was purged.

Xu Jie and others will not let me go.

He has no time to help Qi Jiguang now, and can only hope that Qi Jiguang is safe and sound.

Could it be that Yan Song’s affairs also implicated Qi Jiguang?
But it was I who formed a clique with Yan Song. Even if there was a purge, how could the situation be like this?

"But my lord..."

Before Yu Dayou finished speaking, Hu Zongxian spoke.

"If Yan Song falls, I, as one of his followers, will also be implicated."

"The current cabinet chief is Xu Jie, and I am no longer able to help him."

"Okay, nothing else, just go back now."

Yu Dayou looked at this scene and remained silent for a long time.

He only asked one last question.

"Sir, can Qi Jiguang... come back alive?"

Hu Zongxian sighed after hearing this.

"That depends on what God wants."

However, the Japanese pirates have not yet been pacified, so I think Qi Jiguang will be fine.

On the contrary, it is unknown whether I can survive this winter.

……

soon.

Qi Jiguang arrived at Yingtian Prefecture with several followers.

But what he didn't expect was...

The one who picked him up was none other than him.

"My name is Lv Fang, and I'm the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department."

Qi Jiguang was a little surprised.

It turned out to be Lu Fang, although he didn't know this eunuch.

However, he knew that the eunuch who held the seal of the Imperial Household Department was also an extremely powerful eunuch.

He is not even inferior to the Prime Minister of the Cabinet.

That is, your boss's boss.

Qi Jiguang clasped his hands and said, "Qi Jiguang, I meet Eunuch Lu."

Lu Fang nodded slightly.

His respectful attitude was pretty much what he had imagined.

He is a person who knows when to advance and when to retreat.

"Well, let's go, I'll take you to see the emperor."

Qi Jiguang was a little surprised, so he said, "I came in such a hurry that I didn't even remember to change into my official uniform."

"Would it be inappropriate to meet the emperor like this?"

Lu Fang just spoke calmly.

"Don't worry, I've prepared the official uniform for you."

"Don't talk nonsense when you see the emperor."

"You have been fighting outside for many years, and you don't know the rules and taboos of the palace."

There are many rules in Xiyuan, and there are some things that need to be avoided when getting along with Zhu Houcong.

For example, we should avoid using the word death when speaking.

Lu Fang then told Qi Jiguang all the taboos in the palace.

After listening to these things, Qi Jiguang naturally memorized them by heart.

I want to complete the anti-Japanese war and achieve my own ambitions.

We must not anger the emperor.

If possible, it is best to please him.

To achieve success, one must inevitably bend down.

He has long been used to it.

"Sir, forgive me for being blunt, but could you please tell me why the Emperor summoned me to see him?"

After saying that, Qi Jiguang took out some silver and handed it to Lu Fang.

Looking at the silver in his hand, Lu Fang also smiled.

No need to be polite, just accept it.

He knew that he was almost old and that he would not have much time left to serve Zhu Houcong.

Of course we will collect any money that can be collected.

I just hope that when I get old, I won’t be like Yan Song.

"You don't have to panic too much."

"I don't know why the emperor wants to see you."

"However, we can know that this is not a bad thing."

After hearing this, Qi Jiguang felt a little more at ease.

Before I knew it, I arrived at the West Garden.

Although it has been known for a long time that the emperor does not live in the palace, but when he came to the Western Garden.

He was still a little surprised.

The West Garden has been well renovated.

It's a pity that such a huge palace is left vacant.

Soon, Lu Fang brought Qi Jiguang to the gate of Wanshou Palace.

"Wait here first. I will go and report to the emperor."

Qi Jiguang nodded slightly.

Looking at the Taoist-style buildings all around him, Qi Jiguang seemed to be thinking about something.

I have little knowledge of Taoism.

I just hope that this meeting with the emperor will go smoothly.

(End of this chapter)