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

Chapter 67 Let Prince of Han Zhu Gaoxu come to Beijing?

Zhu Gaoxu sneered.

"Our nephew is just as arrogant as his father. He wants to follow our father's example and personally conquer the Oirat Mongols."

"Can you imagine the result? Less than a hundred miles from Beijing, the 500,000-man army was defeated and he was captured by Yesen, the leader of the Oirat tribe."

Zhu Qizhen learned Zhu Zhanji's arrogance, but did not learn any of his military ability.

If you had learned a little bit, you wouldn't have lost so badly.

He was caught at his doorstep.

Zhu Gaosui was a little stunned: "The emperor was captured???"

"Five hundred thousand troops? Second brother, did you add an extra zero?"

"Is there really such a stupid fool?"

Among the three brothers, his military ability is the worst.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaochi were equally matched, and even Zhu Zhanji's military ability was better than his.

But even if it was me, it would be impossible for me to lead an army of 500,000 and suffer defeat at my own doorstep.

There really are such fools in this world.

Zhu Gaoxu smiled faintly and said, "I don't know the exact number of troops. I heard that Zhu Qizhen led the army in person and only gave the court three days to prepare."

"It's going to be difficult to gather 500,000 soldiers and horses in three days. I guess we have to bring all the surrounding military households with us."

The Ming Dynasty system was a household registration system, in which military households were passed down from generation to generation. Among these 500,000 troops, most of them were military households and civilians living in Beijing.

Transfer these people away.

All of them were lost in Tumu Fort, and the military force that Beijing can now mobilize is very limited.

Zhu Gaosui thought for a moment and responded: "Second brother, who is in charge of the court now?"

Now that the emperor was captured, the court could not be without a leader for a day, otherwise it would easily be defeated by the Oirat tribe.

You need a backbone.

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head slightly.

"I have no news yet. I am not sure who the officials will nominate as emperor."

"But what is certain is that the current court is temporarily presided over by the Empress Dowager."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaosui asked, "Who is the one with the surname Hu?"

The Crown Princess chosen by Zhu Di for Zhu Zhanji was Hu Shanxiang, whom he had also met.

Basically, their marriages are decided by their elders, and the people they choose are not bad.

Zhu Gaoxu shook his head.

"Zhu Zhanji deposed Hu Shanxiang, and now the queen is that little bastard's childhood friend, Sun Ruowei."

"This woman is not a good person."

"how do I say this?"

"Hahaha, because Empress Hu Shanxiang was deposed because she advised that bastard Zhu Zhanji not to pursue pleasure."

"Zhu Zhanji was lazy in his later years because of this woman who instigated him. How could she be a good person?"

He has read all the case files on Zhu Zhanji.

In fact, Zhu Zhanji's character can be seen from the act of deposing the queen.

Hu Shanxiang's personality is similar to that of their grandmother Empress Ma, their mother Empress Xu, and their elder sister-in-law Empress Zhang.

She was a virtuous woman, but Zhu Zhanji abandoned her because of his own preferences, which was not a wise behavior.

"It seems that we still have some resistance."

Zhu Gaoxu laughed loudly.

"Hahaha, where's the resistance? She's just a witch. The first thing I'll do when I enter the capital is to kill her."

"She brought disaster to the country and the people, and harmed two generations of emperors. I am merciful if I don't kill her entire clan."

Not only did it not play a positive role for Zhu Zhanji.

And he taught Zhu Qizhen to be like this.

This witch must die.

Zhu Gaosui nodded: "Second brother is wise."

Afterwards, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui began to plan the route to the north.

Because the main problem now is not the resistance from the court.

As long as they lead their troops to attack Shuntian Prefecture.

Who dares to dissent?

Those who don't obey! Kill them! When Zhu Di invaded Yingtian Prefecture, he killed all the officials who didn't obey. The men were sent to exile to Nurgandusi, and the women were confiscated to Jiaofangsi and became prostitutes for generations.

Under the thundering means, they are still obedient.

Therefore, the most important issue now is... Yesen of the Oirat tribe.

Since they had captured the emperor and had almost lost all the soldiers around Beijing, they would certainly attack the city and plunder it.

He must have enough troops to resist Yesen, or even send troops to kill the Oirat tribe.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui discussed imperial ambitions all night long.

……

Simultaneously.

Shuntian Prefecture, Beijing City.

Everyone in the court, including civil and military officials, and even the entire Shuntian Prefecture, felt insecure.

A large number of ordinary people and wealthy businessmen began to flee Beijing and transfer their property, including some officials.

Let his children flee to Nanjing.

And in this hall.

Officials were also discussing this matter, wondering whether to move the capital to Nanjing or remain in Beijing.

Among them, Xu Youzhen, the poetry lecturer of the Hanlin Academy, spoke first.

"Empress Dowager, if you don't make a decision now, I'm afraid we will all die here."

"I observed the stars last night and now is the best time to move south to avoid war. Otherwise... our Ming Dynasty will perish! Queen Mother!"

In an instant, civil and military officials stood up one after another and echoed Xu Youzhen's words.

The emperor was captured, the military forces near Beijing were empty, and the morale of the soldiers was low, so moving south was naturally the best option.

At this moment, an angry voice was heard in the hall.

"Those who advocate migration to the south should be killed!!!"

Following the direction of the voice, Yu Qian was wearing a blue official robe, staring at Xu Youzhen with sharp eyes.

Yu Qian was an official who was highly valued during the Xuande period and served as Vice Minister of the Ministry of War.

In the early years of the Zhengtong period, he was also the most promising talent among the Three Yangs in the Cabinet.

However, because she did not give Wang Zhen money every time she entered the palace, he was suppressed.

He was even thrown into prison and sentenced to death. If the people had not jointly petitioned him, Wang Zhen would have been afraid and would have been beheaded.

Later, he was sent to a local area for governance. His parents died of illness, and he returned last year after handling the funeral.

The official was reinstated.

Xu Youzhen looked at Yu Qian in front of him and cursed: "Yu Qian, what do you mean by this?"

Yu Qian said calmly: "Literally."

Then he strode forward and spoke to the Empress Dowager who was presiding over the government behind the curtain.

"The Ming Dynasty's imperial mausoleum, ancestral temples, and altars are all in Beijing. Aren't the lessons of the Song Dynasty profound enough?"

"Advocating migration to the south is a move that will lead to the destruction of the country!!"

"If Emperor Taizong knew about this, he would probably be so angry that he would crawl out of his grave!"

Those who advocate migration to the south are still the majority.

Xu Youzhen even said, "Humph, not moving south? Are you waiting for Yesen to attack us? The emperor has been captured, and the court has no backbone. How can we fight?"

Yu Qian did not shy away from answering: "Then choose a backbone! Your servant Yu Qian, I beg the Empress Dowager to issue an imperial decree immediately."

"Order the Han King Zhu Gaoxu of Le'an Prefecture to come to the capital immediately and take charge of the situation."

When this sentence came out.

All the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.

Xu Youzhen even refuted: "Yu Qian, what on earth are you thinking!?"

Yu Qian still said frankly: "My only concern is to save Beijing!"

"The Prince of Han is the second son of Emperor Taizong. During the Jingnan Rebellion, he repeatedly saved Emperor Taizong's life."

"I'm sure you all know its abilities better than I do!"

"If the King of Han can come to the capital to take charge of the situation, then Yesen won't have to be afraid!"

Back then, Zhu Gaoxu was chasing after Yesen’s grandfather, Mahamuchui.

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