My father is Chongzhen? Then I have no choice but to rebel.

Chapter 190: Victory! Great victory in Liaodong! Jiannu killed! Thousands of lost territory recovered!

Thinking of this, Abunai suddenly opened his eyes, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He glared at Zhang Shize and Zheng Chenggong with hatred, and said word by word:

"You two, we'll see you later!"

After saying this, Abunai straightened his back and strode out without looking back.

From a distance, Zhang Shize and Zheng Chenggong watched Abunai's departing back with smug smiles on their faces.

Zhang Shize even smiled and said hello to Abunai's back:
"See you later!"

The tone was full of ridicule and mockery, as if announcing their victory to Abunai.

When Abunai heard this, he suddenly stopped and wanted to rush back to fight them to the death.

But reason told him not to act impulsively, so in the end Abunai suppressed his anger and left.

At this moment, Abunai only wanted to take the 500,000 taels of silver and the army and leave this humiliating place!
As Abunai stepped out of Yizhou City, a scene that almost made him explode suddenly came into his eyes.

Qin Liangyu was standing on a high platform not far away, shouting to all the soldiers in front of him:

"Soldiers, you have worked hard along the way! His Majesty has ordered that rewards be given according to merit today!"

It seemed that there was no problem. After all, it was agreed at the beginning that Qin Liangyu would personally distribute rewards to the Mongolian soldiers.

But the problem is that what Qin Liangyu said just now was not shouted at the Mongolian soldiers at all, but at the Xuanfu border troops she brought with her!

In other words, what Qin Liangyu wanted to reward now were the Ming border troops in Xuanfu, not the Mongolian soldiers brought by Abunai.

Even so, it seems that there is nothing wrong.

But when it comes to Abunai, the problem becomes very serious!

Because it goes without saying that the rewards Zhu Cilang gave to the Xuanfu border troops must have been very generous. If he gave them to the Xuanfu border troops first and then to the Mongolian soldiers, wouldn't it be embarrassing when the two sides compared each other?
Originally, Abunai planned to let Qin Liangyu distribute the gifts to the Mongolian soldiers first. After distributing them, he would immediately take the Mongolian soldiers away and not join in the subsequent fun.

Unexpectedly, before he could even open his mouth, Qin Liangyu had already started distributing rewards.

And he couldn't stop it
At the same time, on Qin Liangyu's side, a general had already shouted his name:
"Li Erniu, reward of seventy taels of silver!"

"Zhou Dali, reward one hundred taels of silver!"

"Zhao Yong, reward of one hundred and fifty taels of silver!"

Li Erniu, who was the first to go on stage, had his eyes wide open like copper bells. He took the silver with trembling hands and was so excited that he spoke incoherently.

"Oh my God, this... this is more than three years of my military pay!"

Zhou Dali next to him was full of excitement. He stuffed the silver into his arms with a look of excitement on his face.

Because with this money, he will be able to find a wife when he returns!

It took half a day before all the silver was distributed to the Xuanfu border troops.

The highest amount given was more than two thousand taels of silver, and the lowest was thirty taels!

During this period, the Mongolian generals on the side were looking at this side with envy in their eyes.

As for Abunai, he always had a gloomy face.

Because he had a premonition of what was going to happen next.
Sure enough, after distributing the rewards to the Xuanfu border troops, Qin Liangyu turned around and looked at the Mongolian soldiers who were watching eagerly.

"Everyone, by order of His Majesty the Great Ming, you also have a share of this reward."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Mongolian soldiers, who were originally full of envy, instantly became excited.

But then, Qin Liangyu suddenly spoke again:

"However, this general doesn't know your ranks or military achievements, so I can only distribute them based on the number of people. Twenty taels of silver per person. Line up and come forward to collect!"

When they heard that regardless of rank, and that each person would only receive twenty taels of silver, those expectant faces instantly collapsed like eggplants hit by frost.

A young Mongolian soldier couldn't help but mutter:
"No. Why only twenty taels? That's too little! The Ming army has at least thirty taels of silver, and the most is two thousand!"

When others heard this, they were angry but dared not say anything.

After all, they all knew in their hearts that all the silver belonged to the Ming Dynasty, and it was the Ming Dynasty that had the final say on how much to distribute. How could they have the right to say anything?
So, under the command of the Ming army, the Mongolian soldiers quickly lined up and received their reward silver in turn.

And this time, there was no need to even read out the names, because the Ming army didn't even know the names of these Mongols.

Anyway, as long as someone comes forward, just give them twenty taels of silver and that's it.

Abunai stood aside, his face as red as a ripe tomato, or like a lit powder keg, his whole body emitting boiling anger.

The Ming army first robbed him of his five thousand soldiers and now they were openly humiliating him. He really couldn't bear it anymore!
But when he thought that if he took action himself, the 500,000 taels of silver would disappear in an instant, Abunai could only suppress his anger and swallow his anger back into his stomach.

Twenty taels is a little less, but it’s better than nothing, right?

The Mongolian soldiers who received the silver did not leave in a hurry, but stared at the silver in the hands of the Ming soldiers without blinking.

Their eyes were full of envy, because at a glance, they saw that the Ming army soldiers had twice, five times, or even ten times as much silver as they did!
Some people even have so many that they can’t even hold them all!

"It would be great if I could get so much silver!"

Someone couldn't help but speak, with a hint of loneliness in his voice.

His companion patted his shoulder and shook his head helplessly.

Although some Mongolian soldiers did not say anything, their eager expressions said it all. Their eyes were always following the white silver that they could not even hold in their arms, and their faces were full of envy and yearning.

There was no way. The twenty taels of silver they received were nothing in front of the Ming army!
Abunai knew that if this continued, the situation would be difficult to control, so he quickly shouted:

"What are you looking at? Go back and reorganize your troops!"

His voice became hoarse with anger and echoed in the air for a long time.

When the soldiers heard this, they were all frightened by Abunai and did not dare to say anything. They could only return to their camp in shame, reorganize their troops and prepare to leave.

When Qin Liangyu saw this scene, the corners of her mouth rose slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. She continued to help distribute the money slowly, as if everything happening around her had nothing to do with her.

After distributing everyone's reward, there were still 100,000 taels left.

Qin Liangyu waved her hand, looked at Abunai, whose eyes were almost spitting fire, and said with the demeanor of a great general:

"Here are the rest, keep it for yourself."

Abunai gritted his teeth and squeezed out a few words:
"Thank you."

When he said this, the anger in his eyes almost burned Qin Liangyu to ashes.

But Qin Liangyu pretended not to see it.

Although the Mongolian soldiers also received silver, they felt mixed emotions.

As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison. If there were no comparison with the Ming army, they might still be very happy.

After all, twenty taels of silver is a considerable sum of money, and they could not earn that much in the past one or two years.

But with this comparison, most people just feel sad.

Especially the senior generals, they felt depressed at this time.

Because the Ming army generals of the same level as them received at least three hundred taels of silver, while they only received twenty taels!
The gap is as much as fifteen times!
The discontent began to spread quietly in Abunai's army like a spark, and it grew more and more intense.

But strangely, this dissatisfaction was not directed at the Ming army, but was directed at Abunai.

After all, this money originally belonged to the Ming Dynasty, and it is only natural for people to be kind to their own people.

If we have to blame someone, we can only blame our own Khan for being incompetent and unable to come up with money to reward everyone.

Because of Qin Liangyu's special order, even when the Mongolian cavalry was about to leave, there were still many Ming soldiers standing outside the city holding silver.

When these Mongolian cavalrymen left, they could not hide the envy on their faces.

As they walked, they looked back from time to time, their eyes full of desire.

Although some people now dare not openly surrender to the Ming Dynasty due to various concerns, Qin Liangyu knows very well that human nature is profit-seeking.

As the saying goes, people go to higher places and water flows to lower places.

As long as the Ming Dynasty can give them a better life and provide more benefits and guarantees, it will not be long before a large number of Mongolian cavalry will be unable to hold back and come to surrender to the Ming Dynasty.

However, as Zhu Cilang said before, although Abunai gave little silver, in addition to the silver, he would also reward the soldiers with grassland, cattle, sheep and horses.

In terms of actual value and long-term benefits, the rewards given by Abunai were actually no less than those given by the Ming army.

However, it is not so easy to convert these rewards into real money that can be spent anytime and anywhere.

After all, no matter what they wanted to exchange, they had to travel a long distance to Xuanfu to trade before they could buy other things. How could it be as easy as directly giving out silver like the Ming army did?
Besides, not all soldiers can be allocated grassland and cattle and sheep.
Soon, more than 20,000 Mongolian cavalry, led by Abunai, rushed towards the Mongolian grasslands.

Although it was already evening, Abunai really didn't want to stay here for a moment!
He just wants to get back to his own territory as soon as possible!

At the same time, the soldiers responsible for escorting the victory news to Beijing galloped on horseback like arrows.

They slept in the open air, changed horses but not the riders, and slept less than four hours a day, shortening the journey that originally took ten days to three.

And along the way, whenever they passed through a town, the soldiers would shout at the top of their lungs:
"The Ming Dynasty won a great victory in Liaodong, killing 130,000 enemy troops and recovering thousands of miles of lost territory!"

The news spread like dandelion seeds, falling into the towns along the way as they walked.

As a result, the people in the towns along the way basically knew the news of the Ming army's great victory.

For a moment, everyone was excited.

You must know that the Ming Dynasty has always been at a disadvantage in its battles with Liaodong and the Jiannu, with more defeats than victories.

A great victory like this is simply unheard of!

Many people were skeptical when they first heard this, and some even wondered if it was a mistake. How could the Ming army have killed so many Jian slaves in one fell swoop?
After all, in the past impression, it was not easy for the Ming army to achieve a small-scale victory when fighting against the Jiannu, let alone such a brilliant result.

However, this suspicion did not last long and completely disappeared.

Because the local government quickly posted a notice, confirming the authenticity of the matter in black and white without a doubt.

Only after the people saw the official announcement with their own eyes did they completely dispel their doubts and truly realize that the Ming army had indeed won this glorious victory!

The next morning, the streets of the capital were filled with the rapid and loud sound of horse hooves, like the intensive beating of war drums.

The soldiers who came to report the victory rode on fast horses, galloping all the way, raising clouds of dust.

Almost everyone shouted at the top of their lungs, using all their strength:

"The Ming army won a great victory in Liaodong! 130,000 Jiannu were killed, and a thousand miles of lost territory were recovered!"

The voice was high-pitched and passionate, instantly breaking through the noise on the street and echoing for a long time in the streets and alleys of the capital.

The people on the street were stunned at first, as if they were frozen in time by the sudden good news, and then they began to whisper to each other.

At first, everyone's faces were filled with doubt. After all, such a huge victory was too shocking and difficult to believe.

However, when the news was further confirmed, smiles of surprise instantly appeared on the people's faces.

Although the people are sometimes numb and ignorant, this does not prevent them from feeling sincerely happy about a victory in a war.

For a moment, those who looked like scholars could not help but talk loudly, as if they wanted to express all the joy in their hearts.

Some of the older people had red eyes, tears welling up in their eyes, and they were muttering to themselves:

"After so many years, our Ming Dynasty finally won another victory!"

Cheers broke out from the crowd from time to time, and the joy was like a sweet rain welcoming the long-dry earth.

The entire capital city was immersed in a sea of joy.

On the other side, Duke Yingguo Zhang Zhiji had just come out of court and was sitting in a sedan chair preparing to return home.

Suddenly, at this moment, bursts of rapid horse hooves sounds came from the front.

In the past, the Duke of England's sedan chair did not need to avoid anyone. When others saw the Duke of England's sedan chair, they would automatically make way from a distance.

But this time it was different, because those soldiers were carrying the king's flag, and anyone who dared to stop them would be regarded as delaying military affairs.

Even the British Duke is no exception.

The bearers who carried the sedan chair for the Duke of England were naturally very observant. When they saw the soldiers coming to report the victory from afar, they took the initiative to move away.

Noticing that the sedan chair suddenly shook, the Duke of England in the sedan chair frowned in dissatisfaction.

But before he could say anything, an excited and hurried voice suddenly came from outside.

"The Ming army won a great victory in Liaodong! 130,000 Jiannu were killed, and a thousand miles of lost territory were recovered!"

"The Ming army won a great victory in Liaodong! 130,000 Jiannu were killed, and a thousand miles of lost territory were recovered!"

Upon hearing this, the Duke of England's body suddenly shook violently.

Then he pulled open the curtain of the sedan chair and got out.

However, the sedan chair had not been lowered yet, so the Duke of England stepped on empty air.

Fortunately, the guard beside him supported him and the Duke of England did not fall flat on his face.

The Duke of England stood still in a hurry and looked back into the distance.

I saw that several soldiers who had reported the victory had already left and seemed to be heading to the Ministry of War.

The Duke of England looked at the guard beside him and asked:
"Did you hear what the soldier who announced the victory said?"

The guard was also very excited at this moment and said hurriedly:

"My Lord, I heard it clearly. The soldier announcing the victory said: The Ming army won a great victory in Liaodong! 130,000 Jiannu were killed, and a thousand miles of lost territory were recovered!"

"My Lord, our Ming Dynasty hasn't won a battle like this in decades!"

After getting the confirmation, Duke of England opened his eyes wide with an expression of disbelief.

He never imagined that the Ming army could achieve such brilliant results in Liaodong.

Then, the corners of his mouth slowly rose, revealing a relieved smile.

Because he did not forget that his son also participated in this battle!

For a moment, the Duke of England was filled with pride and even his steps became lighter, as if he was several years younger.

Then, the Duke of England seemed to have thought of something and hurried back into the sedan chair.

"Announce this and invite all the nobles in the capital to come and tell them that the Duke is in a good mood today and invite them to dinner!"

As he said this, the Duke of England couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

The image of his son bravely killing enemies on the battlefield kept appearing in his mind, and he was also looking forward to his son's return.

Suddenly, the news of the Ming army's great victory in Liaodong, the slaughter of 130,000 Jiannu soldiers, and the recovery of thousands of miles of lost territory, spread like wildfire throughout the officialdom at an astonishing speed.

When the officials heard the news, they stopped what they were doing, and some even ran around to tell each other without even putting down their pens.

The court, which is usually solemn and rigid, is now shrouded in a joyful atmosphere.

Everyone knows that this big victory is of extraordinary significance!

It was not only a major military victory, but also an important opportunity for the Ming Dynasty to rise again.

Soon, the victory report was sent to the Ministry of War at full speed.

Normally, this level of victory news should be sent to the Ministry of War instead of the Imperial Palace!
But now Chongzhen and Zhu Cilang are both away, and there is no designated regent, so this victory report can only be sent to the Ministry of War.

When Minister of War Li Banghua received the good news, his hands were shaking slightly.

Although he had just heard the exciting news from the soldier who reported the victory, Li Banghua still opened the victory report with trepidation and anticipation, and his hands trembled slightly.

Then his eyes swept across the paper word by word, as if he wanted to carve every word into his heart.

The moment he finished reading the good news, the expression on Li Banghua's face seemed to be cast under a spell, and the initial shock was slowly replaced by ecstasy.

In the end, I couldn't help but shed tears!

He never imagined that he would be able to witness such a great victory of the Ming Dynasty in his lifetime!
Now even if he dies, he can rest in peace!
At the same time, the officials of the Ministry of War had already surrounded Li Banghua like a group of sharks smelling blood.

Their eyes flashed with anxiety. One of the doctors could no longer contain his excitement. His voice rose a few notches as he asked anxiously:
"Sir, please don't just stand there! Tell us quickly, what exactly is written in this victory report?"

"Also, is what the soldier who just reported the victory saying true?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the people around echoed them, and the anxiety in their eyes became more and more intense, almost like they were about to burst into anger.

In fact, everyone knew that the soldiers who came to report the victory would never dare to lie, and the victory in Liaodong was absolutely a foregone conclusion.

But they still urgently wanted to get further confirmation from Li Banghua!

Hearing his subordinates' urgent urging, Li Banghua slowly raised his head, his face filled with unconcealable joy.

Then, in the expectant eyes of everyone, Li Banghua said loudly:
"All of this is true! The Ming army won a great victory in Liaodong! They killed 130,000 Jiannu soldiers, recovered thousands of miles of lost territory, and rescued hundreds of thousands of Ming civilians!"

"This battle! It's truly unprecedented!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the officials in the Ministry of War were instantly in an uproar.

Everyone was so excited that they were going crazy.

Someone jumped up excitedly, shouting without regard for etiquette:

"Great! After decades, we finally won a great victory!"

Some people's eyes were red and tears flowed uncontrollably. The frustration and helplessness that had been accumulated in their hearts for years were now vented out with the tears.

Others couldn't wait to greet their colleagues:

"We must celebrate tonight and not leave until we are drunk!"

Some people may think that the officials of the Ministry of War are exaggerating too much. Even if they really won the battle, there is no need to be so excited, right?

But it is not.
The reason for this is that the Ming Dynasty has not won a battle for a long time!

Originally, the Ministry of War was in charge of war, but the Ming Dynasty had not won a decent victory in decades, which led to the officials of the Ministry of War feeling resentful.

And this breath has been held for decades!

Until now, I finally feel at ease!
For a moment, the Ministry of War was filled with laughter and everyone's face was filled with ecstasy.

Li Banghua looked at this scene, his heart filled with relief, and he couldn't help but sigh silently in his heart.

Finally, there is hope for the Ming Dynasty!
Then, Li Banghua seemed to have suddenly thought of something. He stood up abruptly, not even bothering to straighten the wrinkles on his official uniform, and walked out in a hurry.

Because this time, what was delivered was not only a report of victory, but also several imperial edicts. The matters on the imperial edicts had to be discussed by him, the Minister of War, the Minister of Revenue, and the cabinet at the same time.

Soon, Li Banghua arrived at the Ministry of Revenue.

After meeting the Minister of Revenue Ni Yuanlu, Li Banghua was so excited that his voice trembled.

"Master Ni, this is great news! We must hurry to the cabinet to discuss the next steps!"

Ni Yuanlu had also heard the good news by now and was also very excited.

He had lived for decades, and this was the first time he saw the Ming Dynasty achieve such a brilliant victory.

The two men looked at each other, the excitement and excitement in their eyes were self-evident, and then they walked towards the cabinet side by side.

Meanwhile, the Cabinet.

The four cabinet ministers headed by Xue Guoguan are concentrating on handling official business.

Since Zhu Cilang cleaned up and reorganized the cabinet and court ministers, the cabinet ministers have gotten along very harmoniously and party disputes have almost disappeared.

After all, everyone knew that the emperor and the crown prince obviously hated factional struggles. Once involved in them, the lightest punishment would be dismissal from office, and in serious cases, even life might be in danger.

Therefore, no one dared to engage in any party disputes anymore.

Even if there really are still some, they dare not be as blatant as before.

(End of this chapter)