Chapter 80 Chaos in the Harem

Zheng Yi still underestimated the lethality of modern artillery against ancient armies.

When he received the battle report from Chen Hongxiu and others, he was stunned for a few seconds.

The content is very simple. All the puppet Yan dragon cavalry were wiped out, most of them were captured, and the leader of the bandits, Cheng De, was killed.

There were no casualties in the Shenji Battalion, and the Forbidden Army suffered no more than a hundred casualties.

Now the Shenji Battalion has joined the Forbidden Army and is marching towards Yancheng.

I want to rush to Yancheng in one go and capture the fake Yanwang Zheng Yuantao!

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Looking at the battle report in his hand, Zheng Yi was also amazed.

Unexpectedly, the red cannon achieved such results in its first battle.

It's normal to think about it. For cold weapon warriors, firearms are basically a dimensionality reduction strike.

In this world, no matter whether it is infantry or cavalry, they have never seen red cannons, let alone heard that huge roar.

Two hundred artillery shells fell together, bombing the cavalry camp. The cavalry who had not experienced thermal weapons warfare could not resist it and could only flee in panic.

Especially the horses under the cavalry.

Whether it is gunfire or loud noise, it is a factor that is enough to scare them.

Zheng Yi guessed that the reason why the more than 20,000 pseudo-Yan dragon cavalry collapsed so quickly may have a huge relationship with the frightened horses under their crotches.

The next day, morning.

When Zheng Yi announced the battle report of the Shenji Battalion against the Puppet Yan Dragon Cavalry, dozens of ministers were stunned, with disbelief on their faces.

"This, this battle report is fake!"

"Your Majesty! The puppet Yan army is approaching, and the commander of the Shenji Battalion actually lied about the military situation. He should be executed according to law!"

"A team of 3,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry actually wiped out the opponent and captured more than 12,000 people. How is it possible?!"

"It's not infantry, it's artillery!"

"What is artillery? But this battle report is definitely fake!"

"Your Majesty, this battle report cannot be believed..."

Immediately, several officials came out to question it. It wasn't that they didn't believe it, it was just...impossible!

Zheng Yi said quietly: "This battle report is absolutely true. Tomorrow at the latest, you will see the puppet Yan cavalry being escorted back to Beijing."

"These more than 12,000 people are all elite puppet Yan Longqi. Now that they have surrendered, what should we do with them?"

After the words fell, the entire hall fell into silence.

There are still many people who simply do not believe the battle reports reported by Shenji Camp.

However, some people quickly realized that regardless of whether the battle report was true or false, they would be able to see the escorting ambush tomorrow.

When the time comes, you will know the authenticity at a glance.

The top priority was to consider the emperor's views.

Kong Xiangsi, the Minister of Rites, took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, God has the virtue of good life. These more than 12,000 pseudo-Yanlong cavalry are also my people of Dayu and my generals of Dayu."

"After the Shenji Battalion and the Forbidden Army have defeated Yan City and captured the fake Yan King Zheng Yuantao, His Majesty can issue an order to forgive the sins of these surrendered soldiers and generals, and make them change their minds and return to their evil ways."

"In the end, they were dispersed and merged into other border troops, county soldiers, and even the imperial army, and gradually assimilated to protect our country."

"I second the proposal!"

After Kong Xiangsi, several officials stood up and seconded Kong Xiangsi's proposal.

After a few breaths, Cui Jinghao suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, Master Kong's move is a strategy to raise tigers and create trouble."

"Since this group of soldiers led troops to sneak attack on our capital, they may have already rebelled in their hearts. Now they have integrated into the various departments. If they are taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives, the rest of our Dayu troops will be in danger."

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi frowned and said, "What do you think, Mr. Cui?"

"Master Cui!"

Before Cui Jinghao could speak, Kong Xiangsi glared at Cui Jinghao and said: "These are twelve thousand lives! And they are all people who have experienced hundreds of battles. If they can change their minds and join my Dayu army, the overall strength of my Dayu army will definitely be Improve! ”

"There are more than 12,000 people. Behind them are nearly 100,000 relatives and countless people from Yan!"

"If all of them are slaughtered, how will our court of Dayu look like to the people of the world!"

"At that time, there will be chaos in the Yan region, and I, Dayu, will spend countless soldiers, money and food to suppress it!"

"Can you afford this responsibility?"

Cui Jinghao said: "Master Kong, I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Your Majesty, those who surrender to the Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry must have the desire to survive, and most of these people are just ordinary soldiers. They just follow the orders from the top."

"The chief culprit is the fake King Yan and his staff, officials, and soldiers!"

"Therefore, I would like to inform you that all the officials under the command of Puppet Yan who are above the seventh rank, regardless of whether they are civil servants or military attachés, will be executed!"

"The lives of the ordinary soldiers under his command can be spared and the armies dispersed."

"Ordinary soldiers will be grateful to His Majesty for His grace and submit sincerely."

"Such a big thing can be decided, and the land of Yan can be decided!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the whole hall fell into silence.

What Cui Jinghao said was not to massacre this group of surrendered soldiers, but to kill only the officials and officers among them.

If this policy were implemented, thousands of people would be executed.

But compared to the more than 12,000 dragoons, it is undoubtedly much more relaxed.

After all, ordinary soldiers only obey orders from the top.

After a few breaths, Kong Xiangsi took the lead and said: "Master Cui's policy will make lower officials feel ashamed. It is actually a great plan to stabilize the country!"

"I second the proposal!"

Soon, more than 70% of the officials in the hall expressed their support.

Zheng Yi looked at the people who had not spoken and asked, "Lu Aiqing, what do you think?"

Lu Xiangqing turned sideways and said: "My lord, second my opinion."

"But now that the Puppet King of Yan is still there, we have to wait until the Shenji Battalion completely breaks through Yan City and captures the Puppet King of Yan before we make any plans. How about that?"

"Yes."

Zheng Yi nodded and said: "Cheng'en, prepare an imperial edict."

"No!"

"The fake Yan cavalry was bewitched by the rebels and joined the rebellion. They should be killed according to the law."

"Of course, God has the virtue of good life, and I am not a person who kills indiscriminately. All military officials of seventh grade and above... kill the three tribes!"

Before he finished speaking, the expressions of many officials in the hall changed slightly.

Several people's faces turned even pale, as if they had remembered something.

"The rest of the ordinary soldiers will be imprisoned on the spot, waiting for the puppet king of Yan to kill them, and then deal with them together!" "Your Majesty is wise!"

Many officials bowed down in unison, and Zheng Yi said again: "Cui Aiqing, I will leave this matter to you."

"My lord, obey the order!"

"Retreat!"

The emperor retreated, and many officials walked out. Soon Cui Jinghao and others were surrounded by a large circle, and many officials crowded in.

"Master Cui, I got a nice cup of tea the day before Xiaguan, please give me a favor!"

"Master Cui, I think the Purple Jade Guanyin you mentioned last time is a perfect match for you!"

"Master Cui, I want to go to the official to have a talk tonight, but I don't know..."

Among the crowd, Cui Jinghao's expression was as usual, but he felt very happy in his heart.

"My colleagues, I have important matters to attend to, so I'll take the first step."

"If you have any questions, please submit your greeting card first, and I will handle it myself."

"Farewell, farewell!"

Regardless of the interceptions of many officials, Cui Jinghao walked out of the palace on his own, got on the sedan chair and returned home.

He has full authority to deal with the surrender of soldiers against the puppet Yan, which is a great power.

When Puppet Yan established himself as king, many people in the court secretly contacted Puppet Yan.

But now, the Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry has been destroyed, and the building will collapse.

If someone finds out that they have had contact with Pseudo Yan before, then they will definitely die!

If you don't curry favor with Cui Jinghao now, it will be too late when the butcher's knife is applied to your head!

Behind the crowd, officials headed by Lu Xiangqing and others looked at Cui Jinghao's back indifferently, with different eyes.

"Mr. Lu, Your Majesty has given Mr. Cui full authority to deal with the surrender of the puppet Yan troops. Will it implicate us?"

"What, are you scared?"

Lu Xiangqing said calmly: "As long as you have no contact with Puppet Yan, what do you have to fear?"

"Or are you also involved?"

The faces of several people changed drastically, and they quickly said: "Don't worry, Mr. Lu, we will never be so ignorant."

"The fake Yan envoy did ask me to wait, but I ordered people to beat him out with sticks!"

"Me too!"

Several people swore categorically.

Lu Xiangqing said: "Cui Jinghao... If you are not careful in dealing with the fake Yan, you will offend yourself."

"Don't get involved in this matter."

"No!"

After dealing with the surrender of the puppet Yan army, Zheng Yi just returned to the harem when he heard something that shocked him.

"What did you say?"

"Wang Meiren and other seven beauties were imprisoned in the cold palace by the queen?"

Zheng Yi listened to Xu Qingluan's story in surprise and asked curiously: "Why? What mistake did they make?"

The Queen Mother fell seriously ill a few days ago and continues to this day.

On the hospital bed, the Queen Mother asked Zheng Yi to consider handing over the power of the Prime Minister's harem to the Queen.

After Zheng Yi thought for a few minutes, he agreed.

The queen's position was not a big mistake. The prime minister's right to the harem was the queen's right.

If this power is always in the hands of Duan Fei Xu Qingluan, the courtiers will react sooner or later.

In order to stabilize the former harem, Zheng Yi agreed to the Empress Dowager's request after careful consideration.

Xu Qingluan still retains the right to co-manage the harem.

Xu Qingluan shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Your Majesty, this matter still concerns you."

"Me? What do you mean?"

"Last month, didn't the Ministry of Life and Industry create a gadget called...Mahjong?"

Xu Qingluan's eyes were full of excitement and he said: "That gadget is so fun. Not only can it entertain everyone, but it also contains military strategies. Not only the concubines, but in just a few days, it has spread throughout the harem!"

"Now the Ministry of Industry has built at least more than a hundred mahjong games, and has also developed many new ways to play."

"The beauties, ladies, nobles, etc. who have just entered the palace are all under the influence of their respective eunuchs and maids, and they are obsessed with it."

"A few days ago, the Queen Mother was seriously ill and bedridden. The Queen ordered all entertainment activities in the harem to be stopped to pray for the Queen Mother."

"Who would have known that under such strict orders, Wang Meiren and seven others secretly played mahjong in the palace, and they happened to be discovered by the eunuch patrolling the harem."

Xu Qingluan said helplessly: "Seven people in a row have all been sent to the cold palace. They are not allowed to leave the palace without orders from Your Majesty or the Queen!"

"Beauty Wang?"

Zheng Yi thought for a moment and couldn't remember what this beauty looked like.

There are so many beauties in the harem now. If it weren't for those with martial arts training or special physiques, he really wouldn't be able to remember them.

However, the Queen's punishment was considered regular. She immediately said: "The Queen Mother is seriously ill. As a concubine in the harem, she should lead by example."

"Lin'er did the right thing in this matter."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhengyong five years, the fourth day of April.

When the Queen Mother was seriously ill, Wang Meiren and seven other beauties had fun in private, committing a great unfilial crime.

The queen enforced the law impartially and sent her to the cold palace.

All the people in his palace were punished and sentenced to three years in prison!

In the fifth year of Zhengyong, it is the sixth day of April.

When Chen Meiren was playing in the Imperial Garden, she bumped into Concubine De, causing Concubine De to be frightened and almost fall into the water. Concubine De was furious.

In the fifth year of Zhengyong, it is the seventh day of April.

The Shadow Guard reported that five dead warriors had improved their martial arts cultivation and reached the first level of strength!

The queen ordered that he be sent to the cold palace.

Zhengyong five years, the eighth day of April.

Mrs. Lin and Mei Meiren competed in martial arts in the school grounds. Mei Meiren accidentally injured Mrs. Lin, and the queen was furious.

In the name of being "disrespectful", the two girls were severely punished and were forced to stay in seclusion to think about their faults and were not allowed to leave the house for three months.

In the fifth year of Zhengyong, it is the ninth day of April.

Concubine Zhu, Princess Wan, peeped at His Majesty Bai Yujing sleeping, but was frightened away by His Majesty. On the way, she met Concubine Qin, Concubine Qin. The two fought in anger, but were discovered by the patrolling imperial guards.

Your Majesty has ordered that Concubine Wan Zhu and Concubine Qin Qin be impulsive and disrespectful.

After half a year of shutting up and thinking, you can't go out unless ordered to do so!

In the fifth year of Zhengyong, April 10th.

There are more than 50,000 people from the Dayu Shenji Camp and the Forbidden Army, surrounding Yancheng!

Asking for a monthly ticket~

(End of chapter)