When they heard that Emperor Shenwu was about to enter the city, the streets of the small Shunyi City were crowded with people. The people were eagerly waiting for their god to enter the city.

It is no exaggeration to say that the people in all land reform areas really regard Emperor Shenwu as their patron saint.

In order to prevent the people from being robbed by the slaves, Zhu Cihong asked the people around Shunyi to move into the city in advance.

When they first heard that Jiannu was about to enter the customs and the court asked them to go to Shunyi to escape, many people were reluctant to leave home. They even held some luck in their hearts. What if Jiannu didn't come?

But now the common people have sweet potatoes and some wheat at home. In order to protect the safety of their families and their property and food from being plundered by the slaves, they have no choice but to go to the city to escape.

In this way, the people of Shunyi, Miyun, Huairou, and Changping all took their families and hid in the city. Their food and other valuables were also transported into the city with the help of the Ming army and arranged properly. After the slaves were evacuated, they would return to the city.

Give them back the numbers.

This is also the main reason why when Shunyi was about to be conquered by the Jiannu, the young and strong people rushed to the city to defend Shunyi at all costs for the sake of hundreds of families and food.

Every time Jiannu entered the customs, it caused great harm to the people of Gyeonggi. After seeing Jiannu actually entering the customs, the people were secretly afraid, and at the same time they were even more grateful to Emperor Shenwu for his prediction.

Because Emperor Shenwu arranged in advance, the people did not suffer any losses. This was the only time among the many times that Jiannu entered the pass, the people did not suffer any harm.

When the Shenwu Army escorted Emperor Shenwu into Shunyi City, the people who greeted him in the streets knelt down and shouted:

"Long live Emperor Shenwu, the Ming army is mighty..."

Tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, and the scene moved Emperor Shenwu, who had experienced countless great scenes, to his heart.

It is absolutely true that those who win the hearts and minds of the people win the world. Whoever can win the support of tens of millions of people will have a stable country and country.

"salute!"

Zhu Cixiang rode on a tall horse and waved to the people frequently, making the crowd even more excited. At the same time, the Shenwu Army also raised their hands to salute the people.

Seeing Emperor Shenwu actually greeting them, and then looking at the rows of Shenwu Army soldiers saluting on horseback, the people excitedly shouted even more enthusiastically:

"Long live Long live Long live……"

"Long live, long live, long live, long live..."

…

"God, is this what the people want? It's too scary. Anyone who dares to speak ill of Emperor Shenwu in front of these crazy people may be beaten to death by the people on the spot..."

Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen, who were riding horses in front of the team, were trembling all the time. Their hearts were completely shocked today.

I have lived for decades, and although I have never won any battles, I often lead my troops on expeditions to the east and west. Today is the first time I see these mud-legged people so enthusiastic and excited!

In the past, when we were on the border with slave invaders, the common people were often the target of killing good people and taking credit for their merits, so when they saw the officers and soldiers, they dispersed in a hurry. Never before had they spontaneously filled the streets and shouted long live...

The two men did not dare to raise their heads while riding on their war horses. Although they had not killed any local people since they settled in Shunyi, when they moved the people, their subordinates still often beat and scolded the people.

Some people also went to the Yamen to complain, but they were coaxed out by soldiers. At this time, they saw that the former little killer was so affectionate to the people, and the Shenwu Army even rode on their war horses and saluted the people. They were really afraid that the people would shout something.

Slogans that keep them from seeing people...

When the local officials in Shunyi saw Emperor Shenwu and the Shenwu Army acting like this, they were shocked and at the same time felt more fear and shame in their hearts.

As a parent official, he has always been aloof and aloof. How could he have thought that Little Killer Star would love the people so much, let alone the people supporting Emperor Shenwu so much!

Zhu Cihong could certainly see the embarrassment of Tangtong Li Chongzhen, and he could see the expressions of local officials one by one, but without evidence, he would not deal with these people now.

Surrounded by the Shenwu Army, he quickly entered the Shunyi General Military Office. After Zhu Cihong took his seat, he could still hear the loud shouts of the people outside.

Seeing Emperor Shenwu take his seat, the generals of the National Guard Army immediately stepped forward to salute, and then stood on the left.

Tang Tong, Li Chongzhen and local officials knew they were guilty and hurriedly came forward to pay their respects:

"The guilty minister pays homage to Your Majesty!"

Zhu Cixiang looked coldly at Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen who were kneeling in the lobby, and then at the local officials who were kneeling together. After a while, he said calmly:

"Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen, tell me, what crimes are you guilty of?"

Tang Tong knelt there and cupped his hands and said:

"I have fulfilled your majesty's trust and took the initiative to go out of the city to fight with Jian Nu. Not only did I defeat him, but I also lost my army and generals. I am guilty of death..."

As soon as the call ended in Tang Dynasty, Li Chongzhen hurriedly bowed to him and said:

"I led my troops to garrison in Shunyi. I rashly led my troops out of the city to fight. As a result, I was defeated and fled. Fortunately, Yan Yingyuan, the commander-in-chief of Changping, rescued me. Otherwise, I still don't know where I am now..."

"Oh, the Jian Nu chased you to Changping? Did Yan Yingyuan kill the Jian Nu who chased you?"

Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen were both frightened. They actually forgot that they had also received two hundred slave heads from Yan Yingyuan.

Reminding Emperor Shenwu of this question, Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and hurriedly replied:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the soldiers of Changping were extremely brave. Not only did they kill all the pursuers, but they also killed Aixinjueluo Sahalian, the leader of Jiannu Xianghong Banner. The ministers and others also led their subordinates to capture the heads of two hundred Jiannu..."

Zhu Cixiang was overjoyed when he heard that Yan Yingyuan actually killed the owner of the red flag!

When Jiannu entered the pass this time, the two red flags were completely wiped out, and even the two flag owners were killed. Didn't the Eight Banners of Jiannu become the Six Banners?

However, he could think that the source of the two hundred Jiannu heads in Tangtong Li Zhongzhen's hands must have been given to them by Yan Yingyuan. Otherwise, with the combat power of their subordinates, it would be impossible to decapitate the two hundred Jiannu heads.

Zhu Cixi snorted coldly:

"Hmph, two hundred Jiannu heads? You snatched them, right? Five hundred Jiannu were chased into Changping territory. I don't believe you have the ability to kill Jiannu..."

Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen trembled when they heard this and hurriedly kowtowed again:

"Your Majesty is wise, but I did not fight for Jiannu's head. Instead, I cut it off from Jiannu's body when I turned around to hunt down Jiannu. General Yan did not ask for it..."

Tang Tong and Li Chongzhen explained for a long time, and everyone understood that it was Yan Yingyuan who gave them the head of Jiannu.

Zhu Cixiang looked at the two of them with disgust and said coldly:

"You went out of the city to fight against the imperial decree, resulting in the casualties of nearly three thousand soldiers of our Ming Dynasty. If the National Guard Army had not arrived in time, Shunyi would have been defeated.

Once the city of Shunyi is destroyed, tens of thousands of people in the city will definitely be massacred by the slaves, and my tactics of fortifying the walls and clearing the country will also be destroyed by you.

Tangtong Li Chongzhen, you two almost made a big mistake. The hundreds of Jian slave heads you picked up cannot redeem you. If I kill him, will you have anything to say?"

When the two heard this, they immediately collapsed on the ground, but for the sake of their families, they could only kowtow and confess again:

"Your Majesty, I am guilty of death, so I dare not pray for my life. I only hope that the Holy One will let the guilty people of my clan be spared..."

Zhu Cixi nodded:

"Okay, I promise you not to kill any of your family members. If Tang Tong disobeys the order and causes thousands of casualties, he will be pushed out and beheaded in public!"

"According to the order!"

The two Jinyi guards immediately followed the order and quickly stepped forward to drag Tang Tong out, who was limp into a pile of mud, and beheaded him in public...

Li Chongzhen rolled his eyes and almost fainted. Shenwu was so ruthless, a commander-in-chief actually killed him at his word...

If Li Chongzhen recalled that when Emperor Shenwu was still the crown prince, he beheaded the Duke of Cheng, Zhu Chunchen, under the capital city, he would also understand that there is no difference between Emperor Shenwu killing a general soldier and killing a chicken!

After Tang Tong was dragged out and beheaded, Emperor Shenwu looked at Li Chongzhen who was lying limply on the ground and said:

"Li Chongzhen, I originally wanted to kill you as well, but since you tried to dissuade Tang Tong and couldn't hold on, I will spare your life for the time being. However, the death penalty must be spared while the living penalty cannot be avoided. I will exempt you from all official positions and go home to retire."

Go for it!”

"What?"

Tang Tong was killed, and Li Chongzhen thought that he would definitely die. Unexpectedly, Emperor Shenwu just dismissed him from his official position and returned to his hometown to retire. He suspected that he had heard wrong, and stared at Emperor Shenwu blankly...

Zhu Cixiang's tone suddenly turned cold:

"Li Chongzhen, do you really want to die, then I will help you, come..."

Li Chongzhen trembled all over and hurriedly kowtowed to Emperor Shenwu:

"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. I kowtow to you..."

Li Chongzhen spent his remaining days excitedly kowtowing to Emperor Shenwu more than twenty times. When he raised his head, his forehead was bloody and bloody, and his tears rolled down like broken pearls...

Li Chongzhen never did anything to displease the Ming Dynasty in history. It was normal for slaves to escape after being defeated in the late Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Cihong had never planned to kill Li Chongzhen. As for the third minister Tang Tong, he would never keep him. Even if there was no incident with Shunyi, Zhu Cihong would still look for opportunities to kill him in the future.

Seeing Li Chongzhen's bloody forehead, Zhu Cixiang waved his hand:

"Go ahead, don't bully others in the countryside!"

Zhu Cixi knew very well that even if Li Chongzhen returned to his hometown to retire, with his qualifications, he would still be someone no one dared to mess with in the countryside, so he gave a special warning.

Li Chongzhen hurriedly kowtowed again:

"Your Majesty, I am still young. I am only in my thirties this year. In order to repay the holy grace, I am willing to join the National Guard Army and start as an ordinary soldier. Please give me your permission!"

Li Chongzhen's words surprised everyone, including Zhu Cixiang himself.

As the commander-in-chief of the army, Li Chongzhen must have deducted a lot of military pay in the past. He can definitely live a good life when he returns home to retire.

Unexpectedly, he actually proposed to join the National Defense Army and started as an ordinary soldier. It was obvious that he was moved by Emperor Shenwu. This was to repay the emperor for not killing.

The generals of the National Protectorate Army standing aside all looked at Li Chongzhen. A general soldier volunteered to join the National Protector Army and started as a soldier. Even they were moved by these words.

Zhu Cixiang shook his head:

"No, the officers and soldiers of the National Protector's Army have extremely strict discipline and mainly use firearms. Although you are a general soldier, your physical and combat qualities do not meet the standards of the National Protector's Army.

Since you are dedicated to serving the country, why not go to the Water Transport Governor's Mansion to find Li Dakai and ask him to arrange a position for you, and assist Li Dakai in guarding Hangzhou in the future..."
To be continued...