Ming Dynasty: A mere unruly commoner is rebelling against the heaven?

Chapter 190: Entering Xuanfu and Rectifying Military Affairs

In the camp, everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Youtang's dragon sedan.

At this time, Zhu Youtang walked out of the dragon sedan chair.

Zhu Youtang looked forward. The gates of Xuanfu had been opened wide at this moment, and 50,000 soldiers from the Formation Trap were waiting outside the gates.

Inside the city gate, there were still dense crowds of Ming army soldiers standing.

Zhu Youtang put his hands behind his back and asked, "What is the situation in Xuanfu City now?"

Gao Shun quickly replied: "Your Majesty, the Northwest Governor Xu Chang has taken control of Xuanfu, and the Xuanfu General Yang Tong has been captured."

"The Xuanfu mutiny has been suppressed by the Ming expeditionary army."

"The rebels who participated in the mutiny in the city were either killed or captured, and no one will cause chaos again!"

Zhu Youtang nodded, feeling somewhat surprised as well.

He also didn't expect that a casual arrangement at that time would play such a big role today.

Zhu Youtang rode on the Ferghana horse and ordered: "Enter the city!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

The emperor's ceremonial procession led the way and slowly set off.

Zhu Youtang rode a horse and walked in the middle of the team.

Behind him, Wang Zhi, Gao Shun and Mou Bin were in charge, and thousands of factory guards were there to protect him.

After that came the civil and military officials, as well as the logistical supply troops.

After the emperor's guard of honor reached the city gate, they automatically dispersed to both sides.

Zhu Youtang took the lead and walked into the Xuanfu city gate.

In Xuanfu City, Xu Chang and Liu Jin respectfully welcomed Zhu Youtang into the city and immediately knelt down to pay their respects to him.

"General Xu Chang pays respect to His Majesty!"

"Your servant Liu Jin greets His Majesty!"

Right behind them, hundreds of thousands of soldiers knelt down and saluted Zhu Youtang!
"Your Majesty is welcome to enter the city!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

There were hundreds of thousands of people, a large number, and a huge momentum. All you could see was a dense crowd that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Zhu Youtang did not dismount. He just looked around slowly and said calmly, "Stand up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Only after receiving Zhu Youtang's order did the soldiers in the city dare to stand up.

They suppressed their excitement, secretly looked at Zhu Youtang, and trembled with excitement.

They simply couldn't believe that they had the honor of seeing the face of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if they only glanced from afar and could only see a blurry figure, they still felt extremely honored and could be said to have brought honor to their family!
Zhu Youtang looked at Xu Chang and said, "You have made a great contribution in this matter. Let's find a place to discuss this matter first."

Zhu Youtang’s top priority now is to find out the causes and consequences of the Xuanfu mutiny.

Although the mutiny has now been quelled, the Ming court has regained control of Xuanfu.

But Zhu Youtang was still unaware of many things, and he was eager to know the full picture of the incident.

Xu Chang quickly stood up and led the way: "Yes, Your Majesty, please follow me."

Xu Chang took Zhu Youtang away and walked towards the central army camp in Xuanfu.

In Xuanfu, the highest official position was the general.

Therefore, the most luxurious mansion in the entire Xuanfu was also built in the central military camp.

After Zhu Youtang left the city gate, the civil and military officials behind him slowly walked into the gate of Xuanfu.

Walking with the civil and military officials were the tribute envoys from the Oirat.

Seeing how cautious and respectful the Oirat people were, the lower-level soldiers in Xuanfu finally reacted.

It turned out that the so-called Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was captured by the Oirat people and came to Xuanfu to knock on the door.

It was simply a lie made up by Yang Tong, an official at the Xuanfu headquarters, because he was afraid to open the door!

Thinking of this, they felt even more angry towards Yang Tong.

They all found Yang Tong, who was tied up tightly in the trap camp, in the crowd and glared at him.

If looks had lethal power, Yang Tong would have been killed by the deceived lower-level soldiers at this moment.

At this moment, Yang Tong hung his head helplessly, feeling completely hopeless.

The mid-level officers who were captured with him had different expressions.

Some were as silent as Yang Tong, some were trembling with fear, and some were crying and howling, repenting and begging for mercy.

But now, it's meaningless.

From the moment they participated in the mutiny, no, from the moment they participated in smuggling, reselling firearms, and withholding soldiers' food and wages... they were destined to die!
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Xuanfu Yamen.

In the reception room, Zhu Youtang sat in the main seat.

Xu Chang, Gao Shun, Wang Zhi, Liu Jin, Mou Bin and others stood respectfully in front of him.

Zhu Youtang took a sip of the hot tea brought by the eunuchs and looked at Xu Chang and Liu Jin in front of him.

"Tell me, what is the current situation in Xuanfu?"

"So what happened?"

Xu Chang bowed and said, "Your Majesty, we have only just entered the city. We have not yet investigated the previous events."

"Then let me first tell you what you already know."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xu Chang glanced at Liu Jin and signaled him to speak first.

Liu Jin swallowed and spoke carefully.

"Your Majesty, this matter has to start from when I was ordered to come to Xuanfu to reward the border troops."

Afterwards, Liu Jin recounted in detail how he was assassinated by Yang Tong's men in Xuanfu, and finally fled to the grassland where he met Xu Chang.

Afterwards, Xu Chang told Zhu Youtang about his experience of siege the city.

"Your Majesty, there are not only rebels led by Yang Tong in Xuanfu City, but also many soldiers who are still loyal to the Ming Dynasty and to Your Majesty."

"This time we were able to successfully attack Xuanfu so quickly, thanks to the soldiers in the city who opened the city gate for us despite Yang Tong's pressure!" "One of their organizers should be credited with the first merit!"

Zhu Youtang asked curiously, "Oh? Who is it?"

"Your Majesty, this man's name is Wang Chun, and he is a centurion in Xuanfu."

Hearing the name Wang Chun, Wang Zhi's expression was slightly moved, and he glanced at Xu Chang without leaving a trace.

Zhu Youtang nodded: "This person deserves a reward, and a huge reward."

Xu Chang quickly glanced at Zhu Youtang's expression and spoke carefully.

"Your Majesty, Wang Chun said he doesn't want any reward, he just wants to give you some advice."

"Your Majesty, Wang Chun is waiting outside the door, please see..."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Okay, let him in."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xu Chang breathed a sigh of relief and walked out of the room quickly.

A moment later, he came in again with Wang Chun.

"Wang Chun, the centurion of Xuanfu, pays respect to His Majesty!"

"Long live your Majesty, long live your Majesty!"

Wang Chun was extremely excited. He walked into the room with his head down, not daring to look directly at Zhu Youtang.

Hearing Wang Chun's voice, Wang Zhi turned around and glanced at Wang Chun.

But just this one glance made Wang Zhi open his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

Zhu Youtang nodded to Wang Chun: "Get up, do you have anything to say to me?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Only then did Wang Chun stand up from the ground and look at Zhu Youtang.

"Your Majesty, I...Uncle Wang!"

Wang Chun was talking halfway when he suddenly saw Wang Zhi standing beside him. He was so shocked that he couldn't help but scream out.

Wang Zhi nodded with a look of satisfaction on his face: "It's me, long time no see, nephew."

Zhu Youtang looked at the two of them and raised his eyebrows: "Do you two know each other?"

Wang Zhi hurriedly bowed and explained to Zhu Youtang: "Your Majesty, this man, Wang Chun, is Wang Yue's eldest son."

"When Wang Yue and I were fighting the Tatar Yismain in Weininghai, Wang Chun and his brother Wang Shi went with us."

"They killed more than a dozen Tatars with their own hands, and made great military achievements. They were promoted by the late emperor to the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guard."

"It's just that seven years ago, Wang Yue was stripped of his title and exiled to Anlu. His two sons, Wang Chun and Wang Shi, were also stripped of their titles and demoted to border towns."

"But I never thought that I would meet an old friend in Xuanfu."

"And he has once again made military achievements. What a twist of fate."

After listening to Wang Zhi's introduction, Zhu Youtang couldn't help but look at Wang Chun twice more.

"So that's how it is. I understand."

It is said that a good father will have a good son. Wang Yue was loyal and had outstanding military achievements.

His son Wang Chun was also loyal to the Ming Dynasty and had made many military achievements. He was a promising talent.

Zhu Youtang already had a sense of cherishing talent in his heart.

When Wang Chun looked at Wang Zhi, tears suddenly flowed out.

"Uncle Wang was demoted along with my father. Now, Uncle Wang has been cleared of all charges and has been reinstated by Your Majesty."

"It's a pity that my father is still exiled to Anlu. He has the heart, ambition and talent to serve his country, but he has no way to do so!"

"Your Majesty! My father, Wang Yue, is loyal to the Ming Dynasty. He was wronged. Please see clearly, Your Majesty!"

As Wang Chun spoke, he knelt in front of Zhu Youtang again and kowtowed continuously.

Zhu Youtang smiled lightly: "Okay, no need to kowtow."

"His Majesty?!"

Wang Chun raised his head in surprise and looked at Zhu Youtang with expectation.

Wang Zhi also rarely smiled: "My dear nephew, you don't know yet?"

"Your Majesty has recently reinstated Wang Yue and appointed him as the Governor-General of the Southwest, commanding an army of 120,000 to conquer Annan."

"what?!"

After hearing the news, Wang Chun was stunned at first, then he was overjoyed and excitedly kowtowed to Zhu Youtang to express his gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"

Zhu Youtang waved his hand: "Is this what you want to talk about?"

"Get up, this matter doesn't count, I will reward you later."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After Wang Chun stood up, Zhu Youtang asked again: "So before you opened the city gates and welcomed Xu Chang and his men into the city, what was the situation in Xuanfu?"

"Why is there no one to open the door for me?"

Wang Chun hesitated for a moment, and finally made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and closed his eyes and said, "Yang Tong...he..."

"He said that Your Majesty was captured by the Oirat people and was forced by the Oirat people to come to Xuanfu and knock on the door!"

"The purpose is to make us open the gates and give Xuanfu to the Oirat people."

"He also said...he also said...he also said that His Majesty had contacted him privately, and His Majesty specifically told him not to open the door."

"Because... because Your Majesty has become the second Emperor..."

"presumptuous!"

Zhu Youtang flew into a rage and slapped the table beside him, shaking the teacups on the table to the ground.

The teacup made a crisp sound and spilled tea all over the floor.

Everyone present changed color and knelt in front of Zhu Youtang.

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

(End of this chapter)