Ming Dynasty: Starting from Liaodong Jiangmen

Chapter 20 Four Thousand “Servants”

The sixth day of December.

night.

Everything is silent, the moon is dark and the wind is high.

Li Shunzu's transfer order was issued today, and he will rush to Yongdingmen early tomorrow morning.

"There's one thing I think you need to prepare in advance."

Li Shunzu stood on the city wall, looking at the Liao army camp where pots were being buried for cooking, and he turned slightly sideways.

"Oh?"

"How to say?"

Yu Kuan's face was as gloomy as water, showing his extreme disappointment in the court.

"Sun Tingxun has also been transferred to Yongdingmen."

Li Shunzu was a little surprised and opened his eyes wide.

"Unauthorized firing of artillery to attack the refugees, for such a serious crime, how can he show off his power at the city gate?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Shunzu thought that something was fishy.

Although Emperor Chongzhen is headstrong, one thing is certain: he will not rub sand in his eyes when it comes to matters concerning the people.

Historically, in the 17th year of Chongzhen's reign, Li Zicheng attacked the capital. Emperor Chongzhen hung himself on Meishan Mountain and left a blood letter: "I will take off my crown, cover my face with my hair, and let the thieves split my corpse without hurting any of the people."

If Sun Tingxun only fired artillery to attack the Liao army without authorization this time, then Chongzhen might have spared him, considering the support of the Xungui Group.

After all, Sun Tingxun was the uncle of Yingcheng, a noble son of the Jingnan Army who was upright. Unlike the Li family, a nouveau riche whose roots were in Liaodong and had just entered the court a few years ago, he had considerable influence in the court.

The meritorious nobles of the Jingnan Army have already formed a faction. They are organized nobles, which is different from myself.

But firing artillery to attack the refugees was as big as the sky in Chongzhen's eyes. In Chongzhen's hands, those civil and military officials who harmed the people would be dismissed from their posts in the worst case scenario.

Li Shunzu originally thought that for Sun Tingxun, being a mascot earl at home would be the best destination for him in the future, and it should not pose any threat to him, but he still underestimated the capabilities of the nobles.

Li Shunzu took in a breath of cold air, and a chill ran down his back.

The order to transfer Sun Tingxun to Yongdingmen definitely did not come from Chongzhen.

Based on Chongzhen's temperament in history, if he knew that Sun Tingxun fired artillery to attack the refugees, he would only be furious. This time, Sun Tingxun was unscathed and transferred with him. There was only one possibility.

Perhaps Emperor Chongzhen had no idea what happened at Guangqumen that day.

But this is the second year of Chongzhen!
Wei Zhongxian has only been imprisoned for more than a year, and the factory guards have not been completely abolished. Emperor Chongzhen has been deceived by the officials like this?

This emperor is full of passion, but he can only know what the people below let him know, which is really pitiful.

Even people like Sun Chengzong, who are very cautious now, have not mentioned a word about Sun Tingxun when they have met with the emperor many times.

Li Shunzu now sees clearly that from top to bottom, the Ming Dynasty is in ruins.

The current situation is so sad!

"I understand, you are now the admiral of Guangqumen, take care of yourself."

Li Shunzu was already upset, but he was used to Shangguan's behavior in front of Yu Kuan, and he already had some dignity.

Seeing that he didn't make any movement and just stood there and responded lightly, Yu Kuan was still a little worried.

"TiTai, my subordinates found out that Sun Tingxun, the uncle of Yingcheng, had close contacts with Gongshun Hou Wu Weiying in recent days. Tang Guozuo, the Marquis of Lingbi, also came to Beijing from Nanjing in a low-key manner. The three of them conspired in the Yingcheng uncle's mansion for two hours. "

"It is said that Sun Tingxun was originally transferred to the Military and Horse Division of the Five Cities. This time he went to the post with Titai. I'm afraid he has an ulterior motive!"

Li Shunzu was slightly shaken after hearing this.

"Are these the exact information you said?"

Yu Kuan nodded, looking worried.

"My Yu family ancestors were favored by the old commander, and now Yu Kuan is also favored by Ti Tai. The safety of Ti Tai is more important than Yu Kuan's wife and daughter at home!"

"I'm going to Yongdingmen from now on. We brothers from Guangqumen are gone. Please take care of yourself!"

When Li Shunzu heard this, he scolded him: "Nonsense, the safety of your wife and daughter is equally important. You must never say such things again in the future."

"It's the one who teaches me a lesson!"

Yu Kuan also knew that Li Shunzu was a talker, and there was no dissatisfaction on his face. His eyes still showed deep concern. He knelt down with a pop, raised his eyes and said:

"My subordinates have chosen a few brothers who are loyal and brave to fight and will go to Yongdingmen with Titai tomorrow. They will be under personal protection from now on. Please don't refuse Titai again!"

Li Shunzu recalled that night when he saw Yuan Yu when he woke up, and felt a sense of fear in his heart.

This is true. If there is no guard, next time it is not Yuan Yu but an assassin who comes, and his life may be at stake.

"Go ahead and make arrangements. I can trust the person you choose."

Yu Kuan nodded and immediately turned around and left.

Li Shunzu was worried and was about to go home and sleep.

After taking a few steps, he saw Yu Kuan running back quickly.

"Ti Tai!" "The brothers called their subordinates to come down and speak. They all said that Ti Tai should not go back tonight and stay in the camp to accompany the brothers."

Li Shunzu never served as a soldier in his later generations, and he had no military background.

Now, he just wants to go back to his big house, throw away his boots, and sleep beautifully on the soft bed.

The accommodation in the military camp looks shabby, what are you doing here?
Moreover, these people will not be seen tomorrow, and Li Shunzu is too lazy to interact with them more.

"No need, I'll go home and sleep."

But Yu Kuan stood in front, smiling and pointing outside the city.

"Look, this is all your fault."

Li Shunzu frowned and looked in the direction of his finger, also a little surprised.

The Liao soldiers and Beijing soldiers, who had always been difficult to deal with, actually held a bonfire party outside Guangqumen!

The old soldiers from the Beijing camp and the Liao soldiers gathered together, eating, drinking, talking and laughing. It was impossible to tell that just a dozen days ago, they were a group of people who wanted to set off cannons at the top of the city, and a group of people were shouting at the bottom of the city to attack. city.

Li Shunzu didn't quite understand, how could this all be his own credit?
"You are."

"I don't know Titai, but among the nine gates in the capital, only our soldiers and horses in Guangqumen are the most nourished. Although the salary has not arrived yet, Titai robbed his own grain depot to help everyone. This kind of love has not been expressed by brothers who are usually not good at words. , but keep it all in mind.”

"Everyone said that if you ask your subordinates to keep the platform!"

Yu Kuan said, scratching his head.

"If I don't go to the stage, how will my subordinates hang out in Guangqumen in the future?"

"Good boy, you have learned how to threaten me, right?"

Li Shunzu had a weak ear. After hearing these words, he said in his heart that he had no hesitation at all. That would be a lie.

Forget it, it's the last day, just be a favor.

No matter how difficult it is to sleep on the bed in the military camp, where can it be difficult to sleep?

"For such a big deal, it turned out that Sun Tingxun, the uncle of Yingcheng, was transferred to Yongdingmen. He was still the official of Qianzong of Beijing Ying. Now he is just like a normal person, and he is still showing off his power in Yongdingmen!"

"Our leader is so kind, and he is directly connected to the eldest brother of the Li family, but he has not yet ascended the throne. What is the reason for this?"

"If it weren't for the fact that our gentlemen are so humble, we would go to the city to ask for an explanation from the emperor!"

"You dare to say whatever you want, now let those dogs hear it and be arrested and thrown into prison!"

Outside the city, [-] Liao troops and hundreds of Beijing garrison troops were chatting animatedly, when suddenly the crowd burst out in shock.

Everyone stood up one after another, and the scene was silent for a while.

"The platform is here! The platform is here!"

"Shut up, didn't you see the stage coming?"

This was the first time that Li Shunzu felt so many gazes. He was fine when he came down, but suddenly he got stage fright.

Yu Kuan always followed Li Shunzu, never daring to take a step forward. When he looked at everyone, the reverence in his eyes immediately turned into solemnity, and he shouted loudly: "Brothers, let us use the stage to lecture everyone!"

Speech?

Li Shunzu was a little confused. He had always been controlled by others in the past, and he had never had this experience in his previous life!
Under the gaze of thousands of pairs of eyes, Li Shunzu slowly walked to the middle of the bonfire.

If I walk slowly, it’s because I’m still thinking about words.

Li Shunzu thought he would just come down and have a meal and sleep, but he didn't expect these soldiers to be so enthusiastic.

I just fed them for more than ten days. How powerful is he?
"Cough cough."

Li Shunzu coughed twice and became even more nervous when he saw the scene was completely silent.

But now we are in a difficult position, so let me just say a few words!

"I, Li Shunzu, thank you all brothers for allowing me to speak here. I won't say anything false, just say it straightforwardly. From today on, everyone is my own brother of the Li family."

"As long as I, Li Shunzu, have one mouthful to eat, you have half a mouthful to eat!"

The voice fell to the ground, and there was silence.

The firelight shone in everyone's eyes. Li Shunzu's heart was beating wildly, and he was very afraid that the situation would become embarrassing.

"In the past, I only knew the knife in my hand, but now I also know the knife in my hand!"

"There is such a saying as raising the stage, our brother's life will be to raise the stage from now on!"

The next moment, fierce discussions broke out outside the city.

All the Liao soldiers said something to each other, and their cheers filled the sky.

Seeing such a lively scene, a stone in Li Shunzu's heart finally fell to the ground, and his tension was completely relieved.

Sun Chengzong didn't know when he had arrived at the city gate of Guangqumen. He looked at Li Shunzu who was being held up by the stars at the bonfire in the camp with a kind smile on his face.

"The Li family has a son like this, Yincheng, you can rest in peace."

　Three thousand chapters, one update today, everyone go to bed early.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)