Chapter 26 The situation in Nanjing (2)
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But after Ma Shiying discussed with the four generals, only Gao Jie, who had never met Shang Yi, agreed to send troops. Huang Degong, Liu Liangzuo, and Liu Zeqing all hummed, stammering and not objecting. Because these three generals had fought side by side with Shang Yi, they knew the combat effectiveness of the Shang army. Although the four generals joined forces, they did not dare to easily become enemies with Shang Yi. Moreover, the four generals were famously a subordinate of Ma Shiying, but they actually had a cooperative relationship with Ma Shiying. Lao Ma and Shang Yi were not in harmony. What did it have to do with him? Do you think it would be a big deal to provoke Shang Yi?
Ma Shiying is also a smart person. When he saw the appearance of the three generals, he understood a little, so he did not dare to act rashly. Today, when he saw the merchant army, he also understood why the three generals were pushing the throne.
When the men and horses arrived in front of Hongwu Gate, they immediately separated to the sides and stood still on the side of the road, giving way for the guard of cars behind them.
First, there was a large carriage with yellow umbrellas and cranks and red tassels. In the carriage were Zhu Niuyu and Zhu Niujie sisters, both wearing white clothes, one was holding a jade seal and the other holding Chongzhen's will. There were eighteen knights on both sides, holding a white flag and a yellow Yue guard. Behind the carriage was Shang Yi, with a helmet and armor, full of military uniforms, and riding on a light brown tall horse. Behind Shang Yi were Wang Dehua, Shen Yang, Liu Zhiyong, Zhao Congfu and other personnel.
The convoy arrived in front of Hongwu Gate. Zhu Meiyu and Zhu Meijie got out of the car. Ma Shiying led the officials to worship Chongzhen in Beiyao first, and then visited the two princesses. Many officials started crying. Ma Shiying, Shi Kefa, and Wu Qi also greeted the two princesses on behalf of Nanjing officials. Then they surrounded the two and entered the Nanjing Imperial City.
At this time, the governor Zhu Yousong also led Lu Jiude, Han Zanzhou and other eunuchs and palace maids to wait in front of Chengtian Gate, the main gate of Nanjing Imperial City.
Shang Yi stood in the crowd and saw a large group of eunuchs and palace maids, surrounded by a fat man in yellow robe. His whole body was like a big leather ball, his face was fat, and his eyes were squeezed so hard that he only had a zither left, which was quite similar to the Japanese sumo wrestlers. Shang Yi felt funny in his heart. Li Ji said that Zhu Song weighed more than 300 kilograms, which seemed to be true.
Zhu Yousong was Zhu Meiyu and Zhu Meijie's cousin, but they had never met him a few times. Yu was Zhu Meijie and had never seen him. When they met, they couldn't help crying again. When the civil and military officials saw him, they all cried together. Zhu Yesong also held a piece of yellow silk and wiped his eyes.
After crying for a while, Ma Shiying, Shi Kefa, and Wu Yan rushed over to persuade him. Only then did everyone stop crying and enter the imperial city together.
After entering the city, he first worshiped the spiritual cards of the Ming Dynasty emperors of various dynasties in Taimiao. As a result, he cried again in the Taimiao. The entire entry ceremony was over, and then he officially entered the Forbidden City in Nanjing.
In the palace, we had already prepared residences for the two princesses, and were served by eunuchs and palace maids, and went to the inner palace to rest. Zhu Yousong took a seat in the palace, and civil and military officials were also standing on both sides. Only then did Wang Dehua read Chongzhen's will. In fact, most of the Donglin Party knew about the content of the will, so we were not surprised. Although Ma Shiying did not know the content of the will, he was not too worried. After Wang Dehua read the will, he was completely relieved. So the civil and military officials bowed to the north again and then began to formally discuss matters.
Chapter completed!