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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 264: The Imperial Edict is Coming

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    Winter in Liaodong is very cold. Compared with Beijing, it is much colder.  Snow begins to fall from time to time in October, and in November it snows continuously.  The rivers in Liaodong have been closed, and the mountains and fields are already covered with snow. In places where the snow is so thick, it has reached people¡¯s knees.  It¡¯s snowing this time, it¡¯s summer, and it keeps falling, but it doesn¡¯t mean it will be sunny at all.  With the whistling north wind, it can be said that drops of water have turned into ice.  In the study room of Xiong Tingbi, Liaodong Governor's Mansion.  Since arriving in Liaodong, Sun Chengzong has lived in the Governor's Mansion. The house here is big enough and there are enough. Sun Chengzong and Xiong Tingbi have an extraordinary friendship, and it is a beautiful thing to talk to each other morning and night.  At this time, two people were playing chess in the study. There were two charcoal braziers in the room. The red charcoal fire made the room warm a lot.  Sun Chengzong was wearing a mink robe with a thick cotton coat underneath. If he hadn't been like this, he would have been unable to stay in Liaodong.  Gently placing a chess piece on the chessboard, Sun Chengzong sighed and said helplessly: "It's really cold this winter. It's my first time in Liaodong, so I'm not used to it!" He nodded with a smile.  , Xiong Tingbi was also very touched, and said in a rather emotional voice: "When I came to Liaodong in the first year, I couldn't stand the cold in winter! After two or three winters, I gradually adapted to it." "The soldiers and the people got used to it.  How is your life? What's wrong with it in such a cold weather?" Sun Chengzong looked up and saw that the snow was still falling outside, and he said with a worried look on his face.  Shaking his head, Xiong Tingbi said firmly: "No, sir, you are worrying too much! This is not the first year that the military camp has experienced winter, but this winter is much colder than every year. This year, because the emperor's internal funds are sent directly to the front of the army  , The soldiers' pay was not in arrears, the commander-in-chief paid close attention, and all were paid in full. " Xiong Tingbi's tone was very happy. He has been in Liaodong for many years, and it is not easy to celebrate the New Year like this year.  There is no need to worry about food and grass, and there is no need to worry about the mutiny of soldiers. It can be said that this is the most comfortable year.  "It's not easy for the soldiers! There are always casualties in battles. They are defending their families and the country. If they can't have enough food, salary and pension, how can they be worthy of them!" Sun Chengzong's tone was quite sad. He had treated the army for so many years.  He understood very well, but it was not easy to change.  In Sun Chengzong¡¯s heart, he deeply understood that the Wei Institute was rotten to the core.  If you want to change this shortcoming of the Ming Dynasty, you can only change the guard system to a recruitment system.  He knew Emperor Tianqi's difficulties in his heart, but he didn't want to let go of such an opportunity.  Since the memorial was sent to Beijing, Sun Chengzong has been feeling uneasy. The worries about gains and losses that he had not had for many years finally appeared again.  Seeing the worry on Sun Chengzong's face, Xiong Tingbi shook his head and said with relief in his tone: "Commander, you don't have to be like this. Now that the Emperor Shengming is on the throne, and there are virtuous ministers like Marshal to assist you, the Ming Dynasty will become more and more prosperous."  Okay, there will be no shortage of pay for the frontier army, and they will definitely be able to train an elite army! Then I will take people to the grasslands and deserts to chase the Huns from the north. What a heroic ambition!" Looking at Xiong Tingbi's proud look,  Sun Chengzong smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said helplessly: "You go ahead! I am old. If one day, I will resign and return to my hometown. I will raise flowers, plant trees, and entertain my grandchildren." "What's wrong, sir?"  Do you think so? Isn't it always your ambition to contribute to the court?" Xiong Tingbi was slightly stunned, looking at Sun Chengzong with a puzzled face, and asked hesitantly.  He took the wine glass placed next to the charcoal basin and poured himself a glass of wine. After drinking it all, Sun Chengzong said seriously: "At that time, there was nothing wrong with me. The country was strong, and what I wanted was enough. Age.  It¡¯s too big to use your head, so it¡¯s a good idea to go home and take care of yourself.¡± He poured himself another glass of wine and said helplessly: ¡°I rarely drank alcohol before, but now I can¡¯t live without it!¡±  , It¡¯s all the fault of the weather in Liaodong.¡± Looking at Sun Chengzong with admiration, Xiong Tingbi cupped his fists and said respectfully: ¡°Retire after success, wipe it away after the matter is over, the commander-in-chief is really of a high level, Fei Bai.  "I admire you!" Sun Chengzong smiled and shook his head, and asked quite seriously: "Just say the soldiers are dead, how are the people doing? After all, the harvest in Liaodong is very small, how can the people live in such a cold weather?"  "Don't worry, sir. Mr. Yang, the governor of Liaodong, is worthy of being a minister valued by the emperor. Since he came to Liaodong, he has inspected the fields and punished the landlords. He has been very popular among the people. Although the fields have not increased much, the people can survive. Moreover, although this winter  It's cold, but the Tatars are not coming anymore, so the people can go hunting in the mountains without worries. Although it is a bit bitter, many people are still enjoying it." Xiong Tingbi laughed loudly, with a teasing look on his face.  He pointed at Xiong Tingbi and started laughing.??Obviously he also knew who Xiong Tingbi was talking about.  "Commander! I'm here to see you!" Just as the two people were laughing, a voice outside shouted loudly, and noisy footsteps could be heard outside.  Not long after, the people in the house were pushed away, and a cold wind suddenly blew in.  After the man came in, he turned around and closed the door.  Seeing Sun Chengzong and Xiong Tingbi playing chess, the man said loudly: "Two adults, this chess game is so boring! I just killed a few of the best prey, in addition to the roe deer and a bear. Let the cook do it later.  Let¡¯s eat bear paws! But I won¡¯t be here for a long time. You two adults need to bring your own wine!¡± Sun Chengzong and Xiong Tingbi both laughed when they saw the people coming in.  This man is wearing a thick bearskin coat, a tiger skin apron around his waist, and a wolf skin hat on his head. He looks nondescript no matter how you look at it. This man is none other than Shenyang Commander-in-Chief, Zhongyong.  Bohe Shixian.  He Shixian is one of the few people who likes winter. Every winter, he can't rest and takes his more than 2,000 soldiers to hunt everywhere.  Sometimes he would be away for half a month, and his hunting skills were much higher than fighting.  A lot of things can be hunted every winter, because there are many people and good equipment, so there is naturally a lot of harvest.  Seeing Sun Chengzong and Xiong Tingbi looking at him and smiling, He Shixian was a little confused and was not polite when he walked up to them.  He picked up the wine bottle and started drinking from mouth to mouth.  Seeing this scene, Xiong Tingbi suddenly felt distressed and said: "My fifteen years of Moutai!" Before he could even finish his words, He Shixian drank the wine bottle to the ground.  Xiong Tingbi could only shake his head and smile bitterly. He could not do anything to He Shixian except laughing and scolding him.  He Shixian didn't care, but felt proud rather than ashamed. He looked at Xiong Tingbi with a smile, as if being scolded was an honor.  Looking at the two people, Sun Chengzong's mood improved a lot. He couldn't help but smile and said: "General He, if you are dressed like this, if I treat you like a bear and capture you, what do you think it would be like!"  Smiling, He Shixian's face turned red and he said angrily: "This is the sign of a good hunter. My father was the best hunter back then. Naturally, I can't embarrass him!" He smiled and nodded. Sun Chengzong said appreciatively: "  "Okay, never forget your roots, very good!" "Sir, Eunuch Chen Hong is here, and he has arrived in the hall now!" A servant stood outside the window and said to several people in the room.  The three people who were talking and laughing were all stunned when they heard this sentence. What is Chen Hong doing here at this time?  But no one dared to neglect him. After all, Chen Hong represented Emperor Tianqi.  Moreover, Chen Hong is still in charge of the money bag, so such a person cannot be offended.  Xiong Tingbi glanced at Sun Chengzong and said in a deep voice: "Commander, let me go out and have a look!" Sun Chengzong naturally did not go back to pick up Chen Hong, he was not qualified yet.  When Xiong Tingbi came to the hall, Chen Hong was sitting on a chair drinking tea. Although he looked very leisurely, his trembling body told everyone that he was very cold.  Sun Chengzong and Xiong Tingbi rarely discuss matters in the hall, so there is no charcoal fire here. It is naturally very cold here in such weather.  "Eunuch Chen, this is not the place to talk. Let's go to the study at the back!" Xiong Tingbi walked to Chen Hong with a smile and said with a smile.  Chen Hong nodded slowly. Everyone was familiar with each other, and they were used to not being polite to each other.  Besides, it's extremely cold here. If Xiong Tingbi is really too polite, then he may have bad intentions.  Xiong Tingbi took Chen Hong back to Nuange, accompanied by He Shixian, who was dressed strangely, and there was also a young eunuch whom Xiong Tingbi had never seen before.  Chen Hong didn't say anything when he entered the room. Xiong Tingbi naturally couldn't say anything, and the young eunuch also walked in.  As soon as he entered the house, he saw Sun Chengzong. Chen Hong quickly walked to Sun Chengzong's side and said with a rather respectful expression: "Master Sun is here too. Our family is polite!" Sun Chengzong is the teacher of Emperor Tianqi, and Chen Hong is Tianqi's teacher.  The emperor's slave, he knew this identity very clearly.  "It turns out to be Eunuch Chen. It's rare for your father-in-law to come see me in such a cold day!" Sun Chengzong looked at Chen Hong and said with a smile.  "My lord, you're kidding me. We don't go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything!" He said, looking back at the young eunuch, and softly ordered: "Do what you should do!" "Yes, ancestor!" The young eunuch said  The eunuch bowed respectfully and smiled with a beautiful smile on his face.  But the next moment, he stood up straight, and the expression on his face became serious. He took out a yellow scroll from his arms.  Seeing this scroll, everyone was stunned. It was the imperial edict of Emperor Tianqi.  He quickly lifted up his clothes and knelt down, saying loudly: "I respectfully send you holy greetings!" The youngThe eunuch held the imperial edict in his hand and said with a serious face: "Holy Holy Gong! Sun Chengzong, the great scholar of the cabinet, accepts the edict!" Sun Chengzong quickly replied: "I accept the edict, long live my emperor!" (To be continued)  . ¡ËUpdate quickly¡Ë¡ËPlain text¡Ë
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