There is a space for passenger planes in the late Ming Dynasty

After Lin Feng led his personal guard division to leave Nanjing City at one o'clock in the morning, it was not until six or seven o'clock in the morning that spies sent by the Ming Army discovered that the Zhenming Army at Qingliang Gate and Jiangdong Gate had evacuated, leaving the two gates empty.

"The Zhenming Army has really evacuated?" Qiu Weizhen, the Minister of War in Nanjing, asked.

"Master Huibutang, they have indeed evacuated, and there is no trace of them forty or fifty miles outside the city. They should have left in the middle of the night." The leader of the Ming army scout reported.

"The damn Zhenming Army has finally left. How do you think we should make up for our family's money?" Han Zanzhou, the guarding eunuch, immediately mentioned the compensation. Two days ago, because of the urgent need for compensation, the dead eunuch was forced to advance one million. The big head of two.

"Eunuch Han, this is not your loss alone. Our mansions outside the imperial city were all raided, and the losses are much greater than yours." Wei Guogong Xu Yunjue and other nobles said.

Zhu Guobi, the Marquis of Baoguo, said even more excitedly: "The walls of my house were blown down by the damn Zhenming Army, and countless servants were killed and injured. What do you think I should do, and who will compensate for the losses?"

"Oh, I remembered that Songjiang Mansion still has Zhenming Group's properties. We decided to inspect them last time, so we should return them to them quickly to avoid summoning the devil Lin Feng again." Wang Duo, the Minister of Rites, suddenly thought of it this matter.

"Hurry up and send people to Songjiang Prefecture to deal with it properly, return the property immediately, and give appropriate compensation. We in Southern Zhili can no longer withstand such a torment." Several senior officials immediately replied that they would be defeated by the Zhenming Army this time. Thunderstrike frightened him.

"Let's talk about how to deal with the aftermath of this matter. How should we report that Nanjing City was breached?" Qiu Weizhen scratched his head and asked.

"The lower official suggested that we should report to Lin Feng to personally lead Zhenming's army to attack the city. Lord Qiu and Eunuch Han led the Nanjing lords to resist desperately, and finally forced Lin Feng to abandon the city.

However, after a series of bloody battles, the city of Nanjing suffered heavy losses and applied to the court to reduce some taxes. " Zhu Zhichen, the Minister of War, who went to negotiate peace, suggested.

"What Mr. Zhu said is very much what I want!" Eunuch Han first agreed. In this way, not only did they have no fault, but they also made merit.

"I think it is appropriate to report like this. The reduced taxes will make up for our losses." Wei Guogong Xu Yunjue said.

"Exactly, exactly. I think that's it for reporting it. Let's discuss how to make up for this loss. I heard that Lin Feng gave a lot of money to the people of Nanjing. This is all our money. Yingtianfu Yamen Take it back and return it to us," Baoguo Hou Zhu Guobi said impatiently as he suffered the greatest loss this time.

Zhan Shilong, the governor of Yingtian Prefecture, quickly interjected: "Master Hou, this is not appropriate. If the money distributed to the people is forcibly withdrawn, it will be difficult for one person to confirm who has received the money, and the other person will lose the support of the people."

"I only care about money, not people's hearts!" Zhu Guobi continued to ask for money.

"It's definitely not appropriate to directly take back the money sent by Lin Thief, but we can add a new tax, such as the cost of rebuilding Nanjing City. It would be reasonable to levy a little more." Another official from the Ministry of Household Affairs came up with an idea.

"This is a good idea. What do you think?"

Qiu Weizhen, Minister of the Ministry of War, couldn't help but shake his head after hearing everyone's opinions. He was relatively honest as an official. Seeing that the noble ministers of the Ming Dynasty were all like this, he felt a chill in his heart.

Considering that he could not offend most people, and he also had to leave some escape route for himself, he said: "Then let's do what everyone wants and report it to us. We persisted in our tenacious struggle and finally recaptured the city of Nanjing. Yicheng Bo Zhao Zhilong died heroically in the line of duty , and requested the court to provide compensation.

As for everyone's losses, it is up to Yingtian Fuyin to find a way to make up for it to some extent. "

Sanshan Street is where the people of Nanjing gather.

"Have you heard that the damn Yingtian government office is charging taxes to rebuild Nanjing again!"

"I've heard about it. It's been posted on the bulletin boards in the city. This city of Nanjing is in good condition, but it needs to be rebuilt. It's just an excuse for corrupt officials to make money."

"I just received a few taels of silver from the Zhenming Army, and it's going to be taken back again!"

"Yes, the Zhenming Army is better. Attacking the city does not disturb the people at all. They also give us money. The government officials know how to collect money and don't care about the lives of the people!"

"I don't know when Lord Lin will be able to lead the army back. Then I will help them open the city gate!"

"Yes, then we will all join the Zhenming Army!"

……

The people talked a lot and gathered into a strong public opinion, and Lin Feng's arrangement finally began to show its power.

Beijing Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Chongzhen slumped on his imperial couch in despair, looking ahead blankly.

During this period of time, bad news has been coming one after another, which is unbearable for everyone.

Xi'an Mansion was occupied by Lin Feng, and the entire Shaanxi Province was almost lost.

It was expected that Luoyang in Henan was lost, Ruzhou and Nanyang Prefecture were lost one after another, Runing Prefecture was occupied by Li Zicheng, Kaifeng Prefecture was also in danger, and the whole of Henan was also lost.

Yang Sichang's campaign to annihilate Zhang Xianzhong in Huguang has reached a stalemate. He has suffered several defeats recently, and the annihilation of Zhang Xianzhong is no longer in sight. Two days ago, I suddenly received the bad news that Lin Feng had raided Nanjing City. Jiangnan was one of the few important tax areas he had left. If it were lost, the Ming Dynasty would not need enemies to fight, and it would have to perish if it ran out of money.

As the emperor, he was exhausted mentally and physically every day, and bad news kept coming. Chongzhen felt that he could hardly hold on anymore. The powerlessness in his heart was getting stronger and stronger, and he felt that there was no way back.

"Your Majesty, Chief Assistant Fan Xueshi, Ministry of War Chen Butang and others are here to ask for an audience." The eunuch Wang Chengen reported in a low voice.

Is there any more bad news? Forget it, no matter how bad it is, what else can it do? A thought flashed through Chongzhen's mind and he said: "Xuan come in!"

Chief Assistant Fan Fucui and others walked in.

After Xue Guoguan was dismissed, Chongzhen issued an edict to directly promote Fan Fucui to the position of left minister of the Ministry of Rites and bachelor of Dongge University. He had already served as deputy minister of punishment in Dali Temple and entered the cabinet, which was a rare promotion in the Ming Dynasty.

However, the already old Fan Fucui did not want to take over the high-risk position of chief minister in the Ming Dynasty. He resigned several times due to illness or impeachment, but Chongzhen refused, so he had no choice but to stay in the cabinet and try to maintain it.

"Mr. Fan is here, is there any new news?" Chongzhen asked expectantly.

"Your Majesty, there is a rush from Nanjing, saying that Lin Feng's Zhenming Army has been repulsed and the city of Nanjing has been defended." Fan Fucui replied.

When Chongzhen heard this, his eyes immediately brightened, and he said anxiously: "Really, please bring it up to me quickly."

After receiving the report, Chongzhen quickly read it and then said: "Qiu Weizhen and others have lived up to my high expectations."

Then he asked with some worry: "Yuan Fu, do you think this report is the truth?"

"Your Majesty, if there is such a big thing as losing the city of Nanjing, I don't think they dare to lie. In order to verify this matter, I specially invited Chen Bingxian of the Ministry of War and Commander Luo of the Imperial Guard."

"What do you think?" Chongzhen asked.

Chen Xinjia, the new Secretary of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, according to the information we have, Lin Feng only led a few thousand people to raid Nanjing this time, mainly to retaliate against Nanjing's seizure of Zhenming Group's properties. With such a small force, he should It is difficult to occupy Nanjing City for a long time, so Nanjing City must be recaptured. "

"Luo Yangxing, what's the news about your Jin Yiwei?" Chongzhen continued to ask.

"Your Majesty, Lin Feng probably entered Nanjing by stealing the city, but he only occupied one city gate and did not control the entire Nanjing. Master Qiu and the others have indeed been persisting in resistance. It is not wrong to say that they have recaptured the city of Nanjing.

However, Lin Feng attacked the houses of nobles in Nanjing and it is said that a lot of money was looted. In addition, Zhao Zhilong did not die in battle, but was executed by Lin Feng after being captured. The inspection of Zhenming Group's properties was led by Zhao Zhilong, so Lin Feng killed him. "Luo Yangxing's Jinyiwei still found out a lot of information. Of course, these are all public in Nanjing.

"How much money was plundered?"

"I don't know the exact amount. I only saw the amount of money used to pull dozens of carriages. It is estimated to be at least three to four million taels."

"These nobles all said they had no money when they were asked to donate some money to the imperial court. Lin Feng found out so much money as soon as he checked it!" Chongzhen not only had no sympathy, but said very angrily.

"Your Majesty, no matter what, the city of Nanjing has been saved, and it is not easy to criticize Nanjing officials harshly. I suggest that we should give priority to encouragement." Fan Fucui suggested in a timely manner. He wanted to maintain stability.

"What's your opinion?" Chongzhen asked.

"I all agree!"

"What do you think about Nanjing's request for tax reductions and exemptions due to heavy losses this time?"

"Your Majesty, Lin Feng did not wreak havoc on the city of Nanjing during his attack. He mainly robbed the nobles of their money. I suggest not agreeing to tax reductions and exemptions. The court is very short of money right now." Fan Fucui replied.

"I also have this opinion, so I will issue an order to encourage the ministers in Nanjing, but I will not agree to reduce or reduce taxes." Chongzhen issued an order.

"I obey your orders, Your Majesty is wise!"

"Chen Butang, what happened to the new army you trained last time with the one million taels of silver borrowed from the emperor?" Chongzhen thought about the training.

Chen Xinjia stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, one hundred thousand new troops have been organized and trained. As long as they train diligently for a period of time, they can go out to fight."

"Very good. The imperial court is eager to wait for the troops to be used. Your military department should hurry up and train."

"I obey the decree! I will definitely live up to the emperor's expectations!" Chen Xinjia replied.

(End of this chapter)