Jinyi Town Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 750 Horse Riding in the Palace
In the 21st year of Wanli, the [-]th day of the seventh month is the Zhongyuan Festival in the old calendar.The Ming and Japanese signed a peace treaty at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, and the first Korean War ended.

For the first time to fight against the Japanese and aid the Korean Empire, the Ming army, under the leadership of the commander-in-chief Li Rubai, wiped out more than [-] Japanese slaves.There were [-] Ming troops, and the total casualties were less than [-].From the ratio of casualties, it can be seen that the Ming army won a one-sided victory.

However, the top and bottom of the Ming army, from the commander-in-chief Li Rubai to the soldiers at the bottom, were unwilling.If the court sent tens of thousands more reinforcements to the court, they would definitely be able to drive the Japanese slaves into the sea completely.

There is no way.Daming's finances have begun to show hidden dangers.Compared with a war outside the territory, the limited national inventory of silver can only be used for some urgent matters in the country.

The North Korean side is also dissatisfied with the final outcome of the war.Liu Rulong, the Minister of Political Affairs, even handed over a memorial to Emperor Wanli, asking Ming Dynasty to send reinforcements to completely wipe out the Japanese slaves entrenched in Busan, Ulsan, and Pohang.

Emperor Wanli's reply made the North Korean side shut its mouth tightly: If you insist on asking Ming to send troops, then North Korea will provide the military expenses for the Ming army.

The biggest reason why Emperor Wanli sent troops to the court was that if the Japanese slaves occupied the entire North Korea, they would pose a threat to Liaodong.Now, there are only 1 Japanese slaves left, stationed on the southeast coast of North Korea.If this battle continues, it will become an unnecessary war of bravery.

The Liaodong cavalry left 8000 people in North Korea to guard against the [-] Japanese slaves in the southeast of North Korea.The rest of the main force all returned to Beijing.

Two months later, the capital, Deshengmen!
Song Yingchang, General Manager of Anti-Japanese War and Aid Korea, Li Rusong, Military Admiral, and He Liu, Imperial Commissioner of the Supervising Army rode tall horses to the gate of Desheng.

The musicians of Taichang Temple played the "Victory Order", and Wang Xijue, the chief assistant of the cabinet, led all the civil and military officials to welcome the returning soldiers into the city!

As soon as Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, and He Liu got off their horses, Chen Ju, the inspector of ceremonies, stepped forward and said, "The emperor has a decree to grant Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, and He Liu three horses to ride in the palace!"

Riding a horse in the palace is a supreme honor.

He Liu suddenly frowned.He was afraid that Li Rusong, a grumpy and rough man, would really ride a horse and swagger into the city and into the palace if he didn't make excuses.For the emperors of all dynasties, the most taboo thing is that the generals are proud of their achievements.

He Liu thought too much.Li Rusong is so smart!
Before Song Yingchang could open his mouth, Li Rusong rushed to say: "Eunuch Chen, what is the virtue of the last general? How can he deserve the honor of riding a horse in the palace? This time, the contribution to the fight against the Japanese and the aid to the dynasty is not due to the last general, but to those who regard death as home and desperately serve the country." Soldiers! If at the end of the day, the general rode a horse and entered the palace arrogantly, I would really feel sorry for the souls of those soldiers who died in battle!"

He Liu and Song Yingchang echoed in unison: "I dare not accept such an honor."

Wang Xijue said from the side: "Victory without arrogance, Ru Song, you are truly a great general!"

But Chen Ju said: "Admiral Li, the emperor's order is to let you ride horses into the capital, and then enter the palace, and have a good time. You refuse to accept the resignation, which is against the emperor's order."

He Liudao: "Eunuch Chen, please report back to the emperor. Report our thoughts to the emperor."

Chen Ju nodded: "Okay. You guys wait for a while at Deshengmen."

After Chen Ju left, a group of officials surrounded him and congratulated him.

Wang Zhizhen and Luo Sigong led 14-year-old He Zezhen to He Liu.

He Zezhen shouted: "Grandfather! You are back!"

When He Liu saw He Zezhen, he patted his head affectionately: "I haven't seen you for half a year, and you're a head taller again."

Wang Zhizhen smiled and said: "Master, you go to North Korea to fight for the country. Naturally, I dare not neglect Zezhen, my godson, in the capital. My poor wife, afraid that he will grow up slowly, cooks bone soup for him every day to nourish his body! "

Luo Sigong smiled and said, "I teach Zezhen how to practice swords every day, and he is born to practice swords."

Everyone greeted politely for half an hour.Chen Ju ran back sweating profusely.He said: "There is an imperial edict! Li Rusong, Song Yingchang, and He Liu are three people who take credit but are not proud. They are indeed a model for the officials! The three of you are allowed to enter the capital on foot, and see you in the Chengtian Palace!"

Since Emperor Wanli got angry with the Qing rumor officials six years ago and stopped going to court, he never went to Chengtian Palace to meet his courtiers.Now that Li Rusong and others returned to Beijing in triumph, Emperor Wanli made an exception for them.

Li Rusong received the decree to thank him, then turned his head and shouted loudly to the cavalry of a thousand relatives: "You are stationed outside Desheng Gate, you are not allowed to step into the capital!"

Wang Xijue said: "Rusong, even though troops from other provinces are not allowed to enter the capital without purpose, this time is different, you are making a triumphant return this time. 1000 people are not many. Why don't you let your robes enter the city, and I will ask Shuntian Mansion to prepare wine for them Good meat..."

Li Rusong lowered his voice and said, "Master Shoufu, it's better not to break the rules. Heh, I heard that all the officials in the capital have eight mouths. They can turn black into white. As the leader of the army, I still It's better to be cautious, don't give any excuses to the officials."

He Liu laughed secretly when he heard this: Rusong, Rusong, everyone thinks you are a rough person.In fact, you are a human spirit picked out of individual spirits.

Wang Xijue said: "Okay. I will ask Shuntian Mansion to move the wine and meat outside the city to reward your brothers. Let's go, let's go to Beijing."

The three of them swaggered, entered the capital side by side, and walked towards the imperial palace.A group of officials followed behind them.People on both sides of the road cheered for the heroes who had returned from victory.

Chengtian Temple.

Emperor Wanli put on the most solemn bright yellow dragon robe, and said loudly: "Xuan Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, He Liu and other officials enter the palace."

The three of them and the officials entered the palace, shouting long live.

Emperor Wanli opened Jinkou: "Song Yingchang, Li Rusong, and He Liu, you have entered the court this time, and you have demonstrated the prestige of my kingdom! Zhang Jing, declare the decree!"

Zhang Jing, the chief inspector of ceremonies, unfolded a piece of yellow silk cloth and said: "Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the edict said: Song Yingchang, you will be rewarded with the title of Yushi in the right capital, and you will be awarded the rank of doctor in the middle; The title of doctor; He Liu, the title of Jinyiwei Zuodu Dudu. The rest of the generals who went to the expedition will all be promoted to a higher rank! This!"

Since the early years of Wanli, when Zhu Xixiao lost power, Jin Yiwei's Zuo Dudu became a false title.Today, Emperor Wanli congratulates Liu Zuo on the title of Governor, which is well deserved.You know, He Liu has been in charge of Jinyiwei for 30 years.

Thank you for the decree from the three of you.

Emperor Wanli said with a smile: "Today, I will give a banquet to all the ministers in Yongshou Palace to celebrate the achievements of the three of you!"

Suddenly, Liang Siqing, the censor of the capital of Youqian, came out of the squad, and the joyful scenery in the Chengtian Palace was ruined: "My Majesty, this time our Ming army entered the court to fight, and it cost a lot of military pay. I think it is time to check the military pay and other items as soon as possible." .”

Emperor Wanli frowned.Liang Siqing claims to be the leader of speech officials.This person's biggest specialty is picking bones from eggs.

Emperor Wanli said: "There is no rush to check the military pay. Let's talk about it in two days."

Liang Siqing began to reason with Emperor Wanli: "The emperor's words are wrong. All the military salaries consumed come from the national treasury, and every bit of it is the people's fat..."

Song Yingchang had already prepared: "Liangqianyuan, our detailed records of military expenditures have been sorted out. If Liangqianyuan is worried, you can check it with the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households."

(End of this chapter)