In such a situation, how could Chen Hong dare to neglect Xu Guangqi? He quickly said, "Master Xu, you are too polite."
Two people entered the palace one after the other.
Chen Hong stood to the side of his own emperor and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, Lord Xu is here."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, then glanced at Xu Guangqi.
At this time, Xu Guangqi had already prostrated himself on the ground and saluted: "Your Majesty, I, Xu Guangqi, pay my respects to you."
"My dear Xu, please don't be so polite!" Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.
When Xu Guangqi stood up, Zhu Youxiao continued, "I summoned you today because I saw your farewell letter."
As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao picked up a copy of the manuscript and shook it: "It is my fault. I neglected you, my dear."
Xu Guangqi was shocked when he heard this and quickly said, "Your Majesty, why do you say that? I'm really not feeling well and want to return home to recuperate."
Zhu Youxiao smiled at Xu Guangqi and sighed, "My dear Xu, I know you are resentful, but the affairs of the court are complicated, and I am also in poor health, so I have neglected you."
Listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Xu Guangqi felt a little creepy.
You have to know that Xu Guangqi was not a high-ranking official or a senior minister. His Majesty's gentle words of comfort made Xu Guangqi always feel that something bad was going to happen.
If someone shows kindness without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief. This may not be an appropriate way to describe the emperor. When you show courtesy to others, you must have something in mind.
Getting the emperor to show respect to others would be a difficult matter. Xu Guangqi's heart was pounding, and he became even more cautious.
"My dear Lord, I understand your heart. The border affairs are not peaceful, and the country is not at peace. I know your sincere heart to serve the country."
Zhu Youxiao continued, "Since you want to train the troops, then do so boldly. I support you. I will issue an edict shortly to appoint you as the Left Vice-Chief of the Censorate, Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, and Governor-General of the Military Affairs of the Capital Camp."
The description of this official position is actually very clear. The previous two are just additional titles. The Governor of the Military Affairs of the Beijing Camp is the most critical position.
Of course, although it is a title, it is also necessary. If it is really necessary, it is no longer a title.
Xu Guangqi was stunned when he heard this. Such a huge promotion? Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate? Vice Minister of the Ministry of War? Governor-General of the Beijing Military Camp?
Normally, promotion is a good thing, but Xu Guangqi was really nervous when he was suddenly promoted from an official who was disliked and looked down upon by no one to such a high position.
I am not a close minister to His Majesty! My official career has not been smooth over the years. My current position is Junior Secretary of the Zhanshi Mansion and Censor of Henan Province.
"I am terrified! I am in poor health and I am afraid that I will fail to live up to your grace." Xu Guangqi quickly knelt on the ground and said loudly.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi, a smile immediately breaking out on his face. He continued, "My dear, there's no need to be so. I'm well aware of your abilities. I've already prepared a residence for you in the capital. When you return, there will be an imperial physician to treat you. The imperial decree will be issued soon. Don't let me down!"
"I obey your order." Although Xu Guangqi was still uneasy in his heart, he knew that he could not refuse it.
Besides, I don't want to leave in my heart. Serving the country is what I want to do. Otherwise, I wouldn't be training in Tongzhou. But now that I have entered the Beijing Camp, I don't know if I will have the opportunity to train.
Thinking of this, Xu Guangqi was filled with mixed emotions. However, he also understood that he had no choice now.
Watching Xu Guangqi leave, Zhu Youxiao sat down helplessly.
He originally wanted to bring Xu Guangqi into Wei Zhongxian's party, at least in name.
However, after meeting Xu Guangqi, Zhu Youxiao hesitated, thinking that this approach was inappropriate.
Xu Guangqi is a rare non-partisan person, so why don't I support him? In this case, I can't classify Xu Guangqi as a member of the eunuch party.
You must know that you cannot rely on Wei Zhongxian forever, you must start training new people!
While Zhu Youxiao was thinking about how to train new people, the war finally broke out in Liaodong!
Nurhaci ordered an attack on Shenyang.
The Mongols, acting as cannon fodder vanguards, rushed towards the walls of Shenyang City carrying ladders, followed by Nurhaci's Eight Banners.
Xiong Tingbi stood on the top of the city wall and looked down expressionlessly.
Beneath the city walls were trenches, dug by the Mongol surrenderers. If the Jurchens wanted to reach the city, they would first have to cross them. The easiest way, of course, was to set up ladders, placing them on either side of the trenches and then climbing over them.
"Tell the archers and artillerymen to shoot arrows and fire cannons once the Jiannu enter the trench." Xiong Tingbi said to Li Rongguang beside him.
Soon the vanguard rushed to the front of the trench and the ladder was set up directly.
At this time, the sound of cannons and arrows breaking through the air was also heard from the top of Shenyang City.
The iron ball bullets from the artillery hit the Mongols directly, and the impact force of rolling forward basically crippled whoever it hit.
At the same time, there were shrapnel bombs that exploded directly in the Mongolian formation.
Feather arrows were shot down as if they were free. Because they were projectiles, basically anyone who was hit would be shot to death.
Although there were also arrows shot up from below the city, the difference between arrows shot from above and those shot from below was too great.
Behind the battle formation, Nurhaci looked at this scene with a grim expression. Although these Mongols were not very good, the Ming army was well prepared.
Faced with such arrows and artillery, it would not be easy to attack the city, let alone pass through these trenches.
What’s more, the Ming army dug two trenches in a cruel manner!
When Nurhaci thought that it was the Mongolian spies he sent out to dig it out, he looked more like he had eaten a fly, and his expression was extremely ugly.
"Father Khan, the scouts who went to Liaoyang have returned." Daishan came to Nurhaci's side and said cautiously: "Liaoyang City is also like Shenyang City. The trenches have been dug and the city is flooded."
Nurhaci glanced at Daishan and nodded.
In fact, he had already thought of it. If Shenyang was like this, how could Liaoyang be any better? This bear barbarian actually acted like a turtle, which was really unbearable.
Thinking of this, the expression on Nurhaci's face became even gloomier.
If Liaoyang relaxes its defenses, he can launch a surprise attack on Liaoyang, at least draw out the Ming army from Shenyang City, and then ambush them halfway.
In Nurhaci's view, as long as the Ming army dared to come out, he would definitely be able to defeat Xiong Tingbi and the Ming army. But looking at the current situation, the Ming army was destined not to come out.
"Father Khan, why not surround the city from three sides and leave one behind?" Daishan suggested to Nurhaci, perhaps surrounding the city from three sides and leaving one behind would allow Xiong Tingbi to escape? Or perhaps other generals in the city could escape as well.
If a general escapes, the Ming army will be in chaos and can be annihilated at that time. As long as the Ming army leaves the city, everything will be easy.
Daishan thought it was worth a try.
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