Without the order from the Ministry of War, Prince Ding Zhu Cijiong could not mobilize troops.

Without the official seal of the Ministry of Rites, Zhu Cijiong could not handle military affairs.

Although the court officials had previously agreed to give Zhu Cijiong military power, they changed their minds when the time came.

In the eyes of the ministers, there was no difference between Zhu Cijiong's command of the military and Chongzhen's command of the military.

in addition.

If Zhu Cixiong finally inherits the throne, then the Ming Emperor will regain control of the military power after Ming Wuzong.

This is something the civil service group cannot tolerate.

So they regretted it.

Chongzhen asked Xie Sanbin: "Why did the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites refuse to issue the transfer order and not cast the official seal?"

Xie Sanbin replied: "The reason is that the Ming Dynasty had an ancestral rule that vassal kings were not allowed to command the army."

"Oh!" Chongzhen snorted coldly, but put on a helpless look on his face: "I know."

Things that had been discussed before Prince Ding came to the capital were regretted after he arrived.

Since these people are playing tricks on him, Chongzhen will kill them.

Without waiting for Chongzhen to speak, Xie Sanbin proposed: "Your Majesty, I think those officials who are unwilling to cooperate can be demoted or even dismissed, and officials who are willing to cooperate can be appointed."

Chongzhen's eyes widened. "How can that be possible? Although they violated their promise, they also followed the rules. Without rules, there is no order. If they are demoted or even dismissed for following the rules, who will follow the rules in the future?"

Xie Sanbin was confused by Chongzhen's reaction.

He originally wanted to help Prince Ding gain military power, and while trying to please Chongzhen, he also wanted to place his own people in the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites.

However, Chongzhen not only did not agree, but also promoted those officials who opposed it.

What is Chongzhen going to do?

Chongzhen did not explain, but ordered: "You count the officials who abide by the rules and report back to the Imperial Household Department. I will promote them immediately."

After Xie Sanbin gave the order, he continued to report: "Your Majesty, 5,000 Shaanxi border cavalry and 3,000 Mongolian cavalry have arrived outside the city and can go south at any time. In addition, Zheng Chenggong has arrived in Dengzhou with thousands of naval forces, and with him is Quanzhou Tongpan Gu Yanwu. They are going to Beijing to meet Your Majesty."

Chongzhen thought for a moment and said, "The reason they requested to come to Beijing is to see if I have been sidelined. Let them come! However, the rebels have already reached Shandong. As the commander, Zheng Chenggong should not act rashly. Just let Gu Yanwu come."

"Don't move the Shaanxi border troops and Mongolian cavalry for now. When Prince Ding has the military power, he can mobilize them!"

"There is no rush to mobilize the army to pacify Liao. If North Korea is willing to bear the military expenses, we will order them to return. If North Korea is unwilling to bear the military expenses, we will let them pacify North Korea by the way."

The cabinet chief, Xie Sanbin, wrote down everything and turned to leave.

As soon as he left, Chongzhen said to Wang Chengen: "Tell Zhang Rong that the East Factory can take action."

"Yes." Wang Chengen ran away.

......

The capital of Yanzhou, Shandong.

As the rebels had captured Yutai, more than a hundred miles away, martial law was imposed in the city of Yanzhou.

Patrolling soldiers passed by the city from time to time, and the people were in a hurry.

Inside the Yanzhou government office.

The prefect of Yanzhou, the commander of the city guards, the governor of Yangzhou Zhang Huangyan, the guerrilla general Zhang Mingzhen and other civil and military officials gathered together.

Yanzhou Governor Li took the lead and said to the generals: "The rebels have captured Yutai and are now besieging Jining. They will be at the gates of Yanzhou in a few days. How are the generals preparing?"

The commander of the city guards stood up and clasped his hands together: "Don't worry, Lord Li. The city is strong and well-equipped, with sufficient food and fodder, and rolling logs and stones. Even if no reinforcements come, we can hold out for more than three months."

The Rencheng Guards were originally called the Yanzhou Guards.

In the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Tan, who was only two months old, was named King of Lu.

In the 12th year of Hongwu, Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, issued an order to set up the Lu Guard, named the Yanzhou Guard.

In the 18th year of Jiajing's reign, it was changed to Rencheng Wei, and its station was still in Yanzhou.

The prefect of Yanzhou nodded in relief and looked at Zhang Huangyan and Zhang Mingzhen: "The two Lords Zhang have fought against the rebels many times and are experienced. You can be entrusted with important tasks."

The Yanzhou prefect's words were meant to be a compliment, but Zhang Huangyan and Zhang Mingzhen blushed and lowered their heads.

They were officials of Yangzhou, but Yangzhou was lost.

After fleeing to Xuzhou, Xuzhou was lost again.

Now he finally escaped to Yanzhou, but was exposed in public by the Yanzhou prefect.

They were instantly filled with shame.

The prefect of Yanzhou realized that he had said the wrong thing, and waved his hand to comfort him: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang. I am telling the truth."

Zhang Huangyan and Zhang Mingzhen smiled awkwardly and were too embarrassed to speak.

The city guard commander took over the conversation and said, "Don't worry, Lord Li. For the defense of the city, the two Lords Zhang have been living and eating on the city wall for the past ten days. The whole army respects them very much!"

The prefect of Yanzhou nodded: "That's good! I feel relieved with you all here."

They discussed some details about defending the city and left one after another.

As soon as Zhang Huangyan walked out of the government office, he found a dozen strangers standing outside.

While I was wondering, the other party came forward.

The middle-aged man in the lead clasped his hands together and said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Zhang, the prefect of Yangzhou?"

Zhang Huangyan nodded: "It is me, may I ask who you are?"

The man smiled and said, "I am a eunuch from the Eastern Investigation Bureau."

Zhang Huangyan's heart was shocked.

It must be no good news that the eunuch from the Eastern Depot took the initiative to look for him at this time.

He calmed himself down and asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"We have a small matter, could you please come with us, Lord Zhang?" The eunuch from the Eastern Depot took out his ID while speaking.

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