This heavy fog is not only in Jizhou, but also covers the entire Beizhili, including the capital.
On the city wall of Andingmen, Zhou Zheng stretched out his hand and looked at the thick mist dripping out, his brows frowned, and his heart felt uneasy.
Cao Bianjiao was also worried, and said: "I don't know what's going on in Jizhou. Now the soldiers are so cold, and they are trembling with their weapons. This is very beneficial to the Jiankui people."
Jianlu people are in the north, and they are used to severe cold. This temperature is a pediatrics for them, but it is different for Ming people.
Zhou Zheng nodded slightly and said, "How is the situation in the city?"
Chu Jin said: "There are some instability in the capital, especially the court. Many people seem to be a little impatient. They are constantly writing letters, demanding that Master Yuan be severely ordered and ordered him to send troops as soon as possible to drive away the prisoners."
Zhou Zheng was silent for a while, sighing calmly, and said: "The fog is very beneficial to Jianlu. We must be careful. Jianlu won't retreat so easily this time."
Cao Bianjiao raised his hand and said, "Yes!"
Zhou Zheng always had a bad premonition. After thinking and thinking, he turned around and said, "I'll go home."
Cao Bianjiao knew that the ruling and the opposition were moving, and Zhou went to his father to listen to the news. Without saying more, he continued to inspect the defense of Andingmen.
When Zhou Zheng returned to the mansion, Zhou Fang ran over with a child in his arms, and asked eagerly: "How is Jizhou? Will Jianlu come to the capital?"
Zhou Zheng was full of dignity, not thinking about teasing the child, and asked directly: "Father, when will you be back?"
"Father hasn't come back for a few days, I don't know if he will come back today. By the way, do you know? I heard that many big families in the city have escaped from Beijing..." Zhou Fang followed Zhou Zheng.
Zhou Zheng was startled and said, "Isn't the capital already closed to six doors?"
Zhou Fang's expression was somewhat angry, and said: "Snakes have snake paths."
Knowing the situation in the Ming Dynasty, Zhou Zheng had long been riddled with defects, so he didn't bother to pay attention to it, so he drank tea and waited in the back room.
It was not until the evening that Zhou Qingli came out of the palace with a tired and solemn expression on her face.
When he saw Zhou Zheng, he frowned and said, "You are not in Andingmen, what are you doing when you come back?"
Zhou Zheng poured him a cup of tea, and said: "The storm is surging in the court, and I am a little worried."
Zhou Qingli nodded imperceptibly, sat down, took a sip of tea, but did not speak.
Zhou Fang held the child and stood there all the time, saying: "Father, what does the court mean? I heard that many people are accusing Master Yuan of neglecting the fighter plane and wanting him to be accused."
Zhou Zheng looked at Zhou Qingli's brows and said, "Father, what did the emperor say?"
Zhou Qingli glanced at her two sons and said, "The emperor is also a little anxious."
If it is an ordinary person, it is normal to be a little anxious. After all, more than 100,000 troops are at the door of the house, and they may be killed at any time, and everyone will be anxious.
The key is, will Chongzhen be confused if he is in a hurry
It's not that Yuan Chonghuan will be accused of guilt right now, but Yuan Chonghuan will be forced to go out of Jizhou and fight Jianlu. That would be an act of self-destruction!
Zhou Qingli saw that Zhou Zheng’s expression on his face was undiminished, and said: “We are trying our best to appease the emperor. There should be no serious problem. Lord Yuan is also constantly writing books to fight for time. Jianlu’s food and grass will not last long. As long as you hold on, victory will Right now."
The reason is like this, but the Ming court used to pull its hind legs. If Chongzhen was persuaded, it would be catastrophic.
Zhou Zheng solemnly said, "Father, we must stop the emperor! Once Yuan Chonghuan comes out of Jizhou, or if Yuan Chonghuan is really accused, Jizhou will inevitably collapse, and the capital may fall. This is a catastrophe even worse than the Tumu Fortress! "
Zhou Qingli didn't even know it, and said: "You don't need to worry, the court is still in the majority of the adults. Shen Shangshu has already pledged to the emperor that if Jizhou is not lost, the emperor and the court should not be messy."
Zhou Zheng was always uneasy and couldn't let go of Andingmen. He thought for a while, stood up and said: "I will go back first. Now it is foggy, Jianlu may use it. I will stare."
Zhou Qingli watched him stand up, and suddenly said, "Are you short of money and food?"
Zhou Zheng was stunned. Before he could react, Zhou Qingli said again: "Master Yuan, I guess I can't keep up."
Zhou Zheng quickly understood what Zhou Qingli meant, and said: "Can't the Ministry of Households raise it?"
Zhou Qingli shook her head and said, "Even if there is enough grain and grass, the distribution is still a problem. I heard that the vicinity of Jizhou was looted."
Zhou Zheng heard what Zhou Qingli meant, and said, "Don't worry, my army has always been strictly disciplined and will not do anything unusual in the capital."
Zhou Qingli watched Zhou Zheng become more determined than last year, and lost a lot of scholarly immature expressions. He pondered for a moment, and said, "You have to be careful."
In the capital stationed in the capital, a bad one may be impeached. The army is a taboo for the royal family. If it arouses the emperor's suspicion, it will be a catastrophe!
Zhou Zheng knew it, and said, "I know, I'm going back."
Zhou Qingli nodded, watching Zhou Zheng's back, the worry in her heart did not abate.
Nowadays, there are many changes in the government, and everyone is in danger. The Zhou family has been deeply involved, it is difficult to extricate itself, if one is not good, the nest will be overwhelmed!
When Zhou Zheng returned to Andingmen, he found Cao Bianjiao and Chu Jin, and said, "Anything?"
Chu Jin said, "The lower officials have been scattered all over the scouts around the capital for twenty miles, and there is no news for the time being."
Cao Bianjiao said: "There is no news from Jizhou either. The fog is coming. I'm afraid there will be a truce."
Zhou Zheng lowered his eyebrows, stared at the map of Jizhou, and shook his head: "No. Keep staring, Jianlu will definitely use other means. Once an accident occurs in Jizhou, we must make sufficient response.
"Yes." Cao Bianjiao and Chu Jin raised their hands with solemn expressions.
Jianlu hits the door of his house. For Daming, this is far more dangerous than Vara!
This heavy fog came suddenly and lasted for three days. Not only did it not disappear, but it became more dense, and you couldn't see your fingers.
On the third day, the scout arranged by Chu Jin hurriedly reported: "Report to your lord, the prisoners have divided their troops. There may be more than 10,000 people! The fog is too much to observe clearly! It is expected to arrive in half an hour!"
Zhou Zheng's expression changed and he immediately moved up to the city wall. At the same time, he said: "Report to the Manchu army, and report to the court immediately! Cao Bianjiao, first level combat readiness!"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
Before long, the entire capital was alarmed.
Shangshu Shen Yongmao of the Ministry of War, Bi Ziyan and Zhou Qingli of the Hubu Shangshu came directly to Andingmen.
Standing on the arrow pavilion, Shen Yongmao glanced to the north, saw a fog and saw nothing, turned his head to Zhou Zheng, and said, "Can you hold it?"
Zhou Zhengdao: "If there are only 10,000 or 20,000 people and can't stick to it, there is no problem."
Shen Yongmao breathed a sigh of relief, and continued to look north.
Jianlu actually divided his troops, what's the situation in Jizhou
Jizhou can't lose!
Bi Ziyan said: "What if more come?" (End of this chapter)