Not many people paid attention to the news of Qi Jiguang's arrival in the capital. The civil officials weren't too interested in such matters. However, Zhu Yijun was very interested.
More importantly, this person was too amazing. He had heard stories about him since he was young.
In addition, he was corrupt, gave gifts, and curried favor with Zhang Juzheng. This person was a very contradictory person.
Furthermore, he had met a tragic end. This made people feel even more sympathy for him.
Naturally, Zhu Yijun was also very interested in Qi Jiguang. When he found out that Qi Jiguang had arrived in the capital, Zhu Yijun had his own small kitchen prepare a meal and a jar of good wine. Zhu Yijun was prepared to have a chat with him.
In fact, Zhu Yijun was also curious about Qi Jiguang because of another matter. He was afraid of his wife.
One had to know that there weren't many people who were afraid of their wife in this era. After so many years of history, only Fang Xuanling was able to put up a fight against him.
It would be a lie if Zhu Yijun said that he wasn't curious.
"Where is Qi Jiguang?" Zhu Yijun glanced at Zhang Jing and asked with a smile.
"General Qi has already gone to the morning roll call. He will be entering the palace soon."
Zhang Jing said carefully when he saw his Imperial Majesty's excited expression. After thinking for a moment, he added, "Imperial Majesty, Lady Qi has also entered the capital."
After being by Zhu Yijun's side for so many years, Zhang Jing had already figured out his Imperial Majesty's temper. It was obvious that his Imperial Majesty was also very interested in Qi Jiguang's wife.
Zhu Yijun was stunned. Qi Jiguang's wife was also here?
He directly ordered Zhang Jing, "Go and summon Lady Qi to the palace. I have often heard that Lady Qi is not inferior to men. Since she is here, let's meet her together!"
Hearing this from the Imperial Majesty, Zhang Jing knew that his guess was right. Although the Imperial Majesty looked serious, Zhang Jing knew that his Imperial Majesty definitely didn't think so.
"Yes, Old Slave will go right away!" After saying this, Zhang Jing turned and walked outside.
What Zhu Yijun didn't expect was that before Qi Jiguang came, Xu Wenchang came first. The old man looked excited. After greeting Zhu Yijun, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Qi Jiguang has come to the capital. Your Majesty, do you want to give him a feast?"
Zhu Yijun glanced at Xu Wenchang. He thought that he was here to see an old friend, but it turned out that he was here to freeload for food, no, wine.
Rolling his eyes at Xu Wenchang, Zhu Yijun said in a bad mood, "You have almost drunk all the good wine in my palace. Later, I will drink with Qi Jiguang, and you can drink some tea!
You don't need to eat, I will give you a cup of tea. "
Xu Wenchang didn't care. He laughed at the side, his face rippling.
Soon, Qi Jiguang arrived. He was wearing a red official robe, which made him look a bit elegant.
He was in his fifties, but he looked quite dignified.
However, it wasn't Qi Jiguang who attracted Zhu Yijun's attention, but Mrs. Qi, who was wearing the Honorary Title Dress.
Seeing Mrs. Qi, Zhu Yijun finally understood why Qi Jiguang couldn't defeat her.
She was about 1.8 meters tall, right?
Plus, she had practiced martial arts since she was a child, so she gave people a very strong feeling, and her aura was very oppressive.
Although she was wearing the Honorary Title Dress, she still looked a bit heroic.
When the two of them walked together, Qi Jiguang was actually about the same height as Mrs. Qi.
In this era, women were supposed to be gentle and petite, but Mrs. Qi didn't fit these two words at all!
It was said that Qi Jiguang's later years were very miserable, because Qi Jiguang's wife divorced Qi Jiguang, and his son and concubines had also left Qi Jiguang.
Zhu Yijun didn't believe this. Although Qi Jiguang was miserable, it shouldn't have been that miserable.
It was just that Qi Jiguang was impeached and removed from office. He was probably afraid that his wife and son would be implicated, so he used this method.
Zhu Yijun guessed that with Qi Jiguang's talent, he would definitely be able to guess his ending. Not far from Hu Zongxian's example, he would definitely be able to predict his ending.
Zhu Yijun believed that with Qi Jiguang's ability, he would definitely be able to guess his ending. It wasn't far from Hu Zongxian's example, so he would definitely be able to predict his ending.
As for Qi Jiguang's wife returning to her maiden home, it was because Qi Jiguang's father-in-law wasn't an ordinary person!
It was said that because Qi Jiguang's concubine and adopted son died, Mrs. Qi left him, but that was many years ago.
She didn't leave when he took in a concubine, but why did she have to leave when Qi Jiguang was in trouble? It couldn't stand up to scrutiny.
The biggest possibility was that she wanted to avoid trouble. After all, Zhang Juzheng's family was very miserable, and his eldest son had directly hanged himself.
Qi Jiguang's father-in-law was a hereditary commander. After she left Qi Jiguang, the imperial court wouldn't lower itself to her level.
If Mrs. Wang left because she couldn't stand Qi Jiguang, then what about his concubine and son?
Could it be that she also couldn't stand Qi Jiguang?
Mrs. Wang had the capital, but his concubine didn't.
Moreover, would a son abandon his father and let him live the rest of his life alone?
Zhu Yijun felt that if it was true, then it was to avoid trouble. If it was false, then it was the Qing Dynasty that was trying to slander him.
Of course, this slander wasn't directed at Qi Jiguang, but at the current emperor, which was Wanli.
Using Qi Jiguang's miserable end to highlight the fatuity of the Wanli Emperor, this kind of thing is something that our Great Qing would do.
As Zhu Yijun was lost in his thoughts, Qi Jiguang had already pulled his wife to kowtow to Zhu Yijun.
"Dispense with the formalities," Zhu Yijun waved his hand and said with a smile, "I've been waiting for you to come to the capital for a long time!"
Although he said this, Zhu Yijun looked at Qi Jiguang's wife from time to time. Mrs. Qi was really too eye-catching, much more eye-catching than Qi Jiguang.
Qi Jiguang also noticed this and immediately had an awkward look on his face.
"Your Majesty, I'm very grateful," Qi Jiguang said respectfully.
"This time, I came to the capital to buy some special products from the border and some rare game from Liaodong to present to Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yijun looked at Qi Jiguang speechlessly. This person really gave gifts wherever he went!
Now that he came to the capital, he actually brought me a gift. Looking at Qi Jiguang's smiling face, Zhu Yijun didn't know why, but his heart ached for him.
After calming himself down, Zhu Yijun sighed and said, "I know you're not well-off yourself, so don't do this kind of thing in the future."
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Qi Jiguang was stunned, and so was Mrs. Qi.
"The imperial court hasn't been well-off these years, and we owe a lot to the soldiers at the border. I also know that the soldiers at the border don't have a good life.
The scholars spend all their time in romance and poetry, but the soldiers at the border eat sand and work hard. "
Speaking of this, Zhu Yijun laughed at himself and said, "We're all working hard for the Daming, so it shouldn't be like this."
Hearing Zhu Yijun's words, Qi Jiguang knelt on the ground and said loudly, "Your Majesty is wise and farsighted, and you're a wise ruler. You're a blessing to the people, a blessing to the Daming, and a blessing to the world!"
Seeing Qi Jiguang's sincere look, Zhu Yijun was speechless.
This boot-licking was too much. The sorrowful atmosphere was instantly smashed into smithereens.
Zhu Yijun could tell that it was impossible for Qi Jiguang to pour his heart out in a short period of time. Qi Jiguang had been through many ups and downs in his life. He had seen and experienced all kinds of things. He had long since put on a protective shell outside his body.
Thinking about it, Qi Jiguang had come from Yan Song's era, and he had also gone through Xu Jie and Gao Gong, and then Zhang Juzheng. If he didn't have the heart, he would probably have been dealt with badly long ago.
Looking at Yu Dayou, who was also a famous general, and then looking at Qi Jiguang, it was obvious.
"Rise!"
Zhu Yijun waved his hand and turned to look at Qi Jiguang's wife. He decided to have a chat with Mrs. Qi to ease the awkward atmosphere, "Mrs. Qi, I heard that you come from a family of generals?"
Mrs. Qi hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, I come from the Wang family of Anxi, and my father is the commander of Anxi."
Zhu Yijun nodded, "I see. I've often heard that Mrs. Qi is an extraordinary woman who can bring peace to the country. Now that I've met you, you're indeed extraordinary.
Mr. Qi, it's your good fortune to have such a wife. "
Qi Jiguang's expression didn't change at all when he heard this, as if this was the case.
Was his desire to live that strong?
Zhu Yijun glanced at Qi Jiguang, and he knew that this person was definitely able to maintain a poker face.
However, after thinking about it, he understood. After seeing so many battle formations, he should have mastered it long ago. Even if he couldn't maintain his composure even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, he was probably not far from it.
"I've already prepared a banquet. Host it!" Zhu Yijun thought for a moment, then said.
In fact, with Xu Wenchang and Mrs. Qi present today, it really wasn't a good time to talk about the capital camp.
The banquet was served, and everyone began to eat and drink. As they ate and drank, Zhu Yijun continued to ask Qi Jiguang about battle formations.
With Xu Wenchang around, the atmosphere was quite good, and Qi Jiguang also spoke quite a bit.
However, Qi Jiguang didn't stop flattering Qi Jiguang. Clearly, he understood the saying that accompanying the emperor was like accompanying a tiger!
After the banquet ended, Qi Jiguang brought his wife out of the palace. After they boarded the carriage, Mrs. Qi glanced at Qi Jiguang and seemed to heave a sigh of relief, saying, "From what I can see, His Majesty still holds you in high regard."
Qi Jiguang nodded, "In fact, I've heard about His Majesty for a long time. Ever since Yu Dayou was put in an important position, I've known about it."
"After talking to His Majesty today, I'm even more certain of one thing. His Majesty has great ambitions, and is a wise ruler.
However, Yu Dayou is gone, and Ma Fang is also gone. I'm a tall tree that attracts the wind, and it's better not to be too conspicuous! "
Mrs. Qi also understood Qi Jiguang's concerns. Daming, the military was now divided into two groups. One group was made up of the traditional Honours, and the other group was made up of Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou, and the other group was made up of the military recruiters.
The Southeast region was in a mess, and the imperial court had no choice but to adopt the recruitment system and recruit many military officers.
Naturally, Qi Jiguang was one of the best. However, now that the world was at peace, this problem became more prominent.
During the war, nothing could be seen. However, at this time, many people didn't like the recruitment system.