Inside the Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Chongzhen was reviewing official documents.
The first thing I saw was the military plan sent by Wang Yongji.
It is more of a rest and recuperation plan than a troop deployment plan.
At this time, winter had already arrived in Liaodong.
When Li Dingguo and other soldiers from Jiangnan first entered Liaodong, they were very uncomfortable with the severe cold climate and their combat effectiveness was greatly affected.
So Wang Yongji planned to stop the offensive in winter.
In addition, if we continue to advance, we must extend and expand the food supply routes.
Once heavy snow occurs, the baggage transport troops responsible for transporting food will face great challenges.
In addition, during the first attack on Shenyang, the Jiannu army outflanked them and almost cut off their retreat.
If Hetuala is attacked at this time, the Ping Liao army will have three loopholes in Shenyang, Guangning and Yizhou.
After comprehensive consideration, Wang Yongji decided to temporarily consolidate the defense of the existing city.
After the spring comes, we will march out of Shenyang and advance to Hetuala.
When Chongzhen saw that the Ministry of War and the Cabinet both agreed to Wang Yongji's request, he approved it.
The second official document was also from Wang Yongji.
The main content of this official document is to continue to transfer troops to Liaodong.
Just when Chongzhen was about to approve it, Wang Chengen walked in from outside the palace and said, "Your Majesty, I have brought Wang Zhixin with me."
"Let him in."
"Yes," Wang Chengen walked outside and brought Wang Zhixin in.
"Your Majesty, your servant pays homage!" Wang Zhixin knelt on the ground and kowtowed with tears in her eyes.
Looking at Wang Zhixin's humble appearance, Chongzhen felt a little emotional.
In the Ming Dynasty.
Eunuchs are eunuchs. No matter how high they climb, they will fall down with just one word from the emperor.
This is the state of Wang Zhixin now.
"The King's Heart," Chongzhen said slowly.
"The servant is here."
"Do you know why I asked you to go to Nanjing?"
Wang Zhixin bowed her head and replied, "I have committed a capital crime and should have been executed immediately. Your Majesty did not execute me but allowed me to seek refuge in Nanjing. This is a great favor from heaven."
"That's good to know!" Chongzhen was very satisfied with Wang Zhixin's realization. He paused and continued, "Although you made a mistake, you have worked for me and the Ming Dynasty after all. You don't have to stay in the imperial mausoleum every day after arriving in Nanjing. You can go around and walk around when you have nothing to do."
Wang Zhixin was stunned at first, then he was overjoyed.
Although Chongzhen seemed to only let him wander around, he actually gave him great freedom.
And he can completely get what he wants with his own abilities.
Wang Zhixin knelt on the ground and kowtowed with great gratitude: "Your Majesty, your grace is so great, I am grateful to you forever."
"Alright," Chongzhen waved to Wang Zhixin, motioning him to stand up, "If nothing else, leave for Nanjing as soon as possible. That's where you should be."
"I'll take my leave." Wang Zhixin kowtowed again and prepared to get up and leave.
Wang Chengen suddenly remembered something. He pointed to a box at the entrance of the Palace of Heavenly Purity and reminded Chongzhen in a low voice: "Your Majesty, the box."
"Oh, right!" Chongzhen slapped his forehead, "I almost forgot the most important thing."
He pointed to the alley beside the entrance of the palace and said to Wang Zhixin: "Wang Zhixin, this is the box I prepared for you. There is a very important item in it. Take it with you when you go to Nanjing."
Wang Zhixin looked in the direction Chongzhen's hand was pointing and saw a wooden box made of sandalwood placed at the entrance of the hall.
This wooden box is three feet long, two feet wide and one foot high.
It is very delicately made and you can tell it is a noble thing at first glance.
What's in here?
money?
No, because there is no need.
The Ming Money House has a branch in Nanjing. If you want to pay, you only need to give a silver note.
There is no need to carry cash which is heavy and inconvenient to carry.
But if it's not money, what else could be placed in such an exquisite box?
Wang Zhixin thought back to what Chongzhen had just said and keenly realized that Chongzhen said there was an object inside, not a thing.
In other words, the items inside are very precious.
What is it exactly?
Wang Zhixin couldn't guess what was going on, so he had to respond immediately: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward."
"No," Chongzhen shook his head and waved his hands: "This item is not prepared for you."
Wang Zhixin was stunned again: "No... not for me? Then who should I give the box to after I arrive in Nanjing?"
"After arriving in Nanjing, the box will be kept by you temporarily. During the period of your custody, you must not open the box to check the items inside. When the time is right, you must open the box and hand the items inside to the right person."
Wang Zhixin was completely confused.
Right time? Right person?
The Ming emperor in front of him seemed to have said something, but also seemed to have said nothing.
"I...I am stupid. Your Majesty, please teach me in detail!" To be cautious, Wang Zhixin asked again at the risk of being reprimanded.
Chongzhen said sternly, "Wang Zhixin, why are you asking this question when you know you shouldn't?"
"Your servant..." Wang Zhixin wanted to say something.
"Don't say any more. You are a smart person! You will understand everything when the time is right." Chongzhen pretended to be angry and said, "If this matter is done well, you will be a meritorious official of the Ming Dynasty. I will reward you according to your merits when the time comes."
After hearing Chongzhen's words, Wang Zhixin became even more confused.
From beginning to end, he never understood what Chongzhen wanted him to do, and he had no idea what treasure was in the box.
I just know that I have achieved success if things are done well.
Although Chongzhen did not say what the consequences would be, there was a high probability that he would die a miserable death.
"Your Majesty, rest assured. I will fulfill my mission!" Wang Zhixin kowtowed again, stood up and left the imperial city with the box.
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