When the Jiannu were ravaging the capital, Datong's commander-in-chief Wang Pu led his army to serve the king, but he did not dare to fight against the Jiannu, but killed the good and took credit for it.

In order to rectify the eight major Shanxi merchants, Zhu Cihong used this as an excuse to kill Wang Pu and kill all of Wang Pu's cronies and servants.

He also sent Yan Xiongying to temporarily act as the commander-in-chief of the Datong Army, and also transferred dozens of banner and commander-in-chief soldiers from the Weiwu Camp to join the Datong Army.

Since then, all the Datong Army's officers above the general rank are East Palace Guardsmen, and Wang Pu's cronies have been eliminated, Yan Xiongying should be able to control the Datong Army.

Therefore, after hearing what Lu Xiangsheng said, Zhu Cihong knew that he had chosen the right person.

As the first elite of the East Palace Guards, Yan Xiongying did not disappoint Zhu Cihong.

Zhu Cixi happily patted Lu Xiangsheng on the shoulder and said:

"Yan Xiongying is the number one sharpshooter in the National Defense Army. It seems that I will give Yan Xiongying a regular position.

What does Lu Qing think of the Jiannu invasion of Korea, and whether he wants to send troops to assist?"

Lu Xiangsheng originally wanted to report on the Jiannu invasion of North Korea, but now that the crown prince took the initiative to bring it up, he immediately handed it over and said:

"Your Highness, I think we should hold our troops on hold. If there is a huge man-made disaster tomorrow, we will not have the strength to send troops to aid North Korea.

As a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, slaves were repeatedly captured and robbed. Why didn't North Korea provide support once?

As long as North Korea sends troops to harass the Jian slaves from the rear when they enter the country to plunder, the Jian slaves cannot be so unscrupulous!

How can a suzerain country always take care of a vassal state, but the vassal state says nothing? What use does such a vassal state have?"

Zhu Cixi nodded:

"I also have this intention. The Ming Dynasty wants to suppress bandits and defend against slave establishment. For the time being, it is best to focus on training troops.

The Zhonghun Temple has been built. In order to inspire the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, the palace decided to let the memorial tablets of the fallen soldiers enter the Zhonghun Temple before the New Year.

Lu Qing rushed to Xuanda University later in the year and made arrangements for the Zhonghun Temple for the time being.

Yue Fei and Wen Tianxiang, the national heroes of the Song Dynasty who resisted the Jin Dynasty, entered the Zhonghun Temple.

Although Yu Qian of the Ming Dynasty did not die fighting the Tatars, there should still be a place left for him in the Zhonghun Temple.

The founders of the Qi Jiajun, Qi Jiguang and Qi Jin, as well as the generals who died in the Battle of Hunhe, as well as the Baigan soldiers, entered the Zhonghun Temple.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, all generals who died fighting against foreign enemies have entered the Zhonghun Temple.

Starting from the time when I was the supervisor of the country, all the generals and soldiers who died fighting against the invasion of slaves and suppressing bandits have their tombs entered into the Zhonghun Temple.

During the period when the slaves invaded the country, the tombs of civilian officials who defended the city without escaping or surrendering and were eventually killed also entered the Zhonghun Temple.

In the future, after the restoration of the Ming Dynasty, loyal soul temples will be built in every county where soldiers died in battle.

It gives the martyrs’ families and fellow villagers the opportunity to pay homage to them, and also allows the martyrs’ hometowns to remember their national heroes.

The specific list is arranged by Lu Qing. Be sure not to miss anyone, especially the soldiers who died with me from the Battle of Changping to the total annihilation of Jiannu.

Three days later, the memorial tablets of the fallen soldiers will be formally brought to the Loyal Soul Shrine, and then I will personally lead the civil and military officials to pay homage to the loyal souls."

Before Zhu Cihong finished speaking, Lu Xiangsheng knelt down in front of him and kowtowed to Zhu Cihong three times:

"Your Highness is wise, and the Secretary of the Ministry of War, Lu Xiangsheng, would like to express his gratitude to the Crown Prince Tian En on behalf of the soldiers who died in the Tianxiong Army and the soldiers who died in the Ming Dynasty..."

Entering the Zhonghun Temple, the crown prince personally led the civil and military officials of the court to pay tribute. What kind of concept is this? It will be remembered forever!

No matter in any dynasty, those civil servants and censors who admonished people to death were just to leave a name in history, but how many people can actually be recorded in the annals of history?

Scholars in the Ming Dynasty are the supreme beings. All things are inferior, but reading is the only one who is superior.

A soldier is just a piece of shit, not shit in the eyes of scholars.

But now they have entered the Zhonghun Temple, and the imperial court offers sacrifices every year. This is the supreme existence.

Although Lu Xiangsheng was a civilian official, he was also a general.

He also loved his soldiers as much as his son, so how could he not be excited when he heard that the Crown Prince was going to personally offer sacrifices to the Zhonghun Temple!

Zhu Cihong stepped forward to help Lu Xiangsheng up:

"Lu Qing is about to recover soon. I will never let the soldiers sweat, bleed and shed tears. Entering the Loyal Soul Shrine is the best reward for them!"

The next day was December 20, the ninth year of Chongzhen.

Zhu Cihong had just finished having breakfast when Hu Bao walked in with a smile on his face and said:

"Young master, the eldest son of the Zheng family is asking for an audience. I heard that the first batch of grain has arrived in Tanggu by sea..."

Zhu Cizheng was overjoyed when he heard this:

"Okay, people can eat more rice during the Chinese New Year. Take him to Chengyun Hall!"

"Here"

Hu Bao accepted the order and exited.

Zhu Cixiang stood up and walked towards Chengyun Hall.

If Zhu Cixiong remembers correctly, Zheng Sen should be fifteen years old this year.

With ambitions but not age, Zheng Sen will be one of Zhu Cixiang’s important team members in the future.

He had long wanted to meet this Chinese national hero who defeated the Dutch at the height of their power.

Zhu Cihong walked into the Chengyun Hall and found Hu Bao talking to a young general wearing silver armor.

He knew that this person should be the famous national hero Zheng Chenggong.

Seeing Zhu Cixi's arrival, Protector immediately said to Zheng Sen:

"My eldest son, the crown prince has arrived!"

Zheng Sen didn't expect that the famous little evil star was younger than him. He was stunned for a moment, but he quickly stood up and prostrated:

"The last general, Zhu Chenggong, pays homage to the crown prince!"

Because Zhu Cihong had named Zheng Sen Zhu Chenggong some time ago, Zheng Sen called himself Zhu Chenggong.

Zhu Cixi quickly stepped forward to help Zhu Chenggong:

"Young master, you have worked hard all the way. Please come back to me quickly without any courtesy and give me a seat!"

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace!"

Zhu Chenggong hurriedly thanked him and sat down next to him.

Hu Bao knew that the young master valued Zhu Chenggong, so he immediately made tea for him and the young master himself.

Zhu Chenggong took the teacup handed over by Hu Bao with both hands, said thank you, and then raised his hand to Zhu Cixiang and said:

"Your Highness, the last general has led the Zheng family fleet to Tanggu.

A total of 100,000 dan of grain will be transported this time. The grain purchased will be shipped to Tanggu in batches. Please send someone to check it!"

Zhu Cixi nodded:

"The Zheng family's help to Ming Dynasty will not be forgotten by Ming Dynasty. I will notify the Ministry of Household Affairs to send food to the disaster area so that the victims can have a full meal during the Chinese New Year this year."

After Zhu Cihong finished speaking, he added:

"Zhu Chenggong received the seal!"

Zhu Chenggong hurriedly stood up and knelt down to listen:

"Zhu Chenggong listens!"

"The Zheng family's purchase of grain from overseas will save tens of millions of victims of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Chenggong will be appointed as the Jinyi Guard Qianhu and concurrently as the chief military officer of Fujian. From now on, the Zheng family's navy will be led by Zhu Chenggong!"

Zhu Cixiang directly deprived Zheng Zhilong of the Fujian General Soldier in one sentence.

He also delegated the power of the Zheng family navy to Zhu Chenggong.

If it were anyone else, Zheng Zhilong would definitely not be willing.

But Zhu Chenggong is the eldest son of the Zheng family, and he will take over the power of the Zheng family in the future.

No matter how powerful the Zheng family is, they will always be pirates in the eyes of outsiders, but it is different with the crown prince as their great backer.

Later, he followed the crown prince to destroy the Jiannu and led the Ming Dynasty navy to sail overseas.

Zhu Chenggong will definitely turn his wife Yinzi into a nobleman of the Ming Dynasty, and no one can deny the title he obtained in exchange for his military exploits.

Zheng Zhilong is not a fool, he can definitely figure it out, otherwise he would not join the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Chenggong was stunned for a moment, but he quickly came to his senses and hurriedly kowtowed to thank him:

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace!"

Seeing that Zhu Chenggong had no objections, Zhu Cixiang was very happy and hurriedly helped Zhu Chenggong up and said:

"Ai Qing is dead, and the day after tomorrow there will be a sacrifice at the Ming Zhonghun Temple. You will attend with me!"

Although Zhu Chenggong had never heard of the Ming Dynasty Zhonghun Temple, he was definitely going to attend after receiving the invitation from the Crown Prince, and he hurriedly accepted the order:

"According to the order!"

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