Late Ming Dynasty: Oops, I am surrounded by the Donglin Party

He was wearing a bright yellow robe, and the guards and military supervisor followed behind.

Who else dares to wear bright yellow in the Ming Dynasty?

Even an idiot could guess it, that is the emperor, that is the current majesty!

In those days, whether they were the common people or the soldiers, they all had the highest respect and admiration for the imperial power.

They might live in poverty and might blame corrupt officials, but they would never blame the emperor for the injustice of fate.

There was no television or the Internet at that time, and those who had never seen the emperor even deified him.

Watching the emperor approaching them step by step, many soldiers were so excited that their hands holding their weapons were shaking, which was a sign of extreme excitement.

But as the young man in yellow robe gradually approached, the expressions of the soldiers present changed.

Their brows were furrowed into knots, with expressions of confusion and surprise, which then turned into shock and fear.

Isn’t this the brother in purple who has been helping out in the military camp these past two days?

He actually... is actually the emperor today!

OMG!

The day before yesterday, I actually ordered the current emperor to carry wood?

Yesterday I laughed at him for eating too politely and laughed at him because he wouldn't be able to get any food in other military camps!

I actually had dinner with the emperor and snatched the food from his bowl?

I actually asked the emperor to bring me toilet paper? ?

Oh my God! The emperor won't blame me, will he?

For a moment, countless thoughts were churning and fermenting in the soldiers' minds.

Those who had ordered the emperor to do things and those who had laughed at him all looked terrified, while the rest were excited.

They have no worries, but they can eat and work with the emperor today.

Even if they return to their hometown in the future, it will be enough for them to brag about.

Emperor Chongzhen finally walked up to the reviewing stand. When facing tens of thousands of soldiers, he was finally no longer calm.

Since he was a child, his old master taught him that war is a matter of great importance to a country, a matter of life and death, and the key to survival or destruction.

He is 28 years old this year and has inherited the throne for twelve years. This is the first time that he stands so solemnly in front of tens of thousands of soldiers.

"Brother, don't be nervous, just say a few words casually." Zhang Shikang walked up to Emperor Chongzhen and reminded him in a low voice.

After all, Emperor Chongzhen had seen big scenes, so he was not nervous at all, but he was filled with emotion.

He cleared his throat with a cough and said:

"Three days ago, I arrived at the military camp.

Over the past three days, I have eaten and worked with you all, and I have met many people, and I have come to understand your situations."

He looked around at the soldiers below with a serious expression. When his eyes swept over those familiar people, he saw that their eyes were eager, and their faces were full of hope and excitement.

"Before this, I always had some misunderstandings about the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. I thought you always lost the battles and that the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty were indeed inferior to the Jiannu.

However, after staying here for three days, I found that I was wrong.

Guan Junbo once told me that he didn't believe this. He said that we all have a head on two shoulders, and the soldiers of my Ming Dynasty are no worse than those of the Jiannu.

He also said, "My soldiers of the Ming Dynasty are invincible with full pay!"

Emperor Chongzhen's voice became louder and louder, and his face gradually turned redder.

"The country is in a difficult situation, and the court is in trouble. Before this, the court has been in arrears with your military pay, and it has not changed until now.

But fellow soldiers, you must believe me. I have never given up my efforts and have never given up on improving this situation.

I often cannot sleep at night because of this, thinking about my Ming soldiers bleeding on the battlefield, but I cannot even provide them with enough pay and food.

I am so ashamed of you!"

After hearing this, the soldiers in the audience were excited and moved, and many of them had tears in their eyes.

They had never thought that one day they would be able to meet the emperor, nor had they thought that one day they would be able to have close contact with the emperor, let alone think that the emperor would actually apologize to them.

The emperor is appointed by heaven, so how can he be wrong?

These are all the faults of those corrupt officials, and the emperor is just taking the blame for them.

I don't know who started it, but the soldiers knelt on one knee to pay the highest respect to their emperor.

More than 40,000 soldiers suddenly fell to their knees like waves.

They lowered their heads, not daring to gaze at the emperor, because they had indeed not won many battles, and they felt guilty about it.

"Before this, I lived in seclusion behind high walls, unaware of your sufferings, and was deceived by others, leading to the current situation.

Fortunately, in times of crisis, Guan Junbo stepped forward and cleaned up the mess for me.

If the Marquis of Guanjun is the pillar of the country, then you are the foundation of this pillar.

I have always known that the military generals have withheld your military pay and bullied you.

Therefore, a few days ago, I announced to the world that I would confer upon Marquis Guanjun the title of Grand Marshal of the Army.

Order him to control the troops of the world. You should know Guan Junbo. Although he is lazy, he has amazing talent. Although he is a playboy, he does not bully the people. Although his words are frivolous, they are thought-provoking.

His father was the hereditary Duke of England, and his family was prominent.

It is for this reason that Guan Junbo has never been afraid of authority, let alone those generals who bully you.

I believe it will be a blessing for you to have him in charge of the army for me."

Zhang Shikang, who was standing by, glanced at Emperor Chongzhen with dissatisfaction when he heard this, wondering whether this old man was praising him or belittling him. How could he praise someone like that?

But Emperor Chongzhen became more and more excited as he spoke, and he didn't care about anything else.

"I also assure you that even if I have to live frugally, I will do my best to guarantee your military pay.

As long as the court has surplus funds, it will be used for military supplies first. I will try my best to raise military pay for you.

Even if there are many obstacles, you should know that I stand with the Champion and you!"

Emperor Chongzhen almost shouted the last sentence.

Zhang Shikang had told him more than once that in these troubled times, most people were unreliable, and only the army and the soldiers were his greatest reliance.

Emperor Chongzhen didn't believe it before, but now he firmly believes it.

If we want to restore the imperial power, drive out the Tartars and revive the Ming Dynasty, the soldiers under the stage are the foundation of all this.

He said so and really thought so.

"I have only one request, to defeat the Jian Nu and drive them out of Ming territory!"

Emperor Chongzhen became more and more excited, and the soldiers under him became even more excited.

Emotions are sometimes very strange. If you want others to believe that you are sincere, the best way is to be truly sincere.

Emperor Chongzhen's words were sincere and his expression was genuine, and the soldiers below the stage had already felt the same way.

At this moment, they had mixed emotions, including the initial excitement and the subsequent guilt. Now, it seemed as if something was blocking their chests, making them angry and unable to vent.

It is true that they had not been able to defeat the Jiannu before, but they knew shame and then became brave. How could they repay the emperor for such behavior?

Finally, a low-ranking general could no longer bear it and opened the door to vent his loyalty. He shouted at the top of his voice:

"I am willing to serve your Majesty to the death!"