"Father Bu Mige, you have worked hard on this journey." Chongzhen smiled and said to Bu Mige, "You can go to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to collect the other half of the silver I promised you now."

However, what Bomig cared about most was not money.

"Your Majesty, the wise and great Emperor, you know that what I value is not money."

Bu Mige said humbly: "Before leaving, you promised me that you would allow me to preach freely in the Ming Dynasty."

"Of course, of course." Chongzhen said with a smile, "From now on, you can preach freely in the Ming Dynasty. If anyone dares to stop you, just come back and tell me, and I will advocate for you."

However, I secretly thought that there would definitely be no problem in preaching freely.

But religion can only be religion, don't think about secular power.

Don't think about replacing laws and changing customs.

"God, Your Majesty the Emperor, you are so wise, great and generous."

Bu Mige praised more and more humbly: "The Ming Dynasty is really lucky to have an emperor like you."

"Father Bomige, you are overestimating me." Chongzhen smiled and continued, "Tonight I will hold a banquet at Meixiang Tower at Wuding Bridge to welcome Pascal and the others. You must come too."

"Meixiang Pavilion?" Bu Mige said with a sad face, "Dear Your Majesty the Emperor, can you change the place?"

"Ah, I forgot that you are a Catholic." Chongzhen smiled and patted his forehead. Although Catholicism was very filthy and engaged not only in nuns but also underprivileged children, Bu Mig seemed to be an exception. He immediately said with a smile, "Well, then

As for Liubiju, you can find an inn to settle down first and then go directly there."

Bomig turned around and left while dreaming of the cardinal.

Chongzhen then asked Gao Qiqian: "Gao Banban, where is the urgent delivery?"

Gao Qiqian quickly handed over the letter and the dagger at the same time.

Chongzhen used a dagger to cut open the fire paint and took out the letter from inside.

After just a glance, Chongzhen's face darkened.

…

At this time, in Yutai County, Gunzhou, Shandong Province, a group of Jiannu cavalry were eating in the ice and snow.

There are about a hundred cavalry in this Jiannu cavalry. From the style of their armor, it can be seen that they are inlaid with yellow flags. The leader is Baya Lahuzhang Jingaobai from Xianghuang Banners.

Jian Nu ate wheat rice and meat pie.

this

The food is pretty good.

But there was a hint of worry on Obai's face.

Because the rations carried with the army have been almost eaten.

Someone was sent to Dongchang Mansion to urge for food, but Duduo said that the subsequent rations had not arrived yet.

Obai knew very well in his heart that Duduo was actually deliberately making things difficult for Xianghuang Banner. Unless he, Obai, could bow down to the nine kings and ten kings like Zhang Jing or Ezhen of other banners, he would not be able to get supplies.

The real worship sound picture on the forehead of Gushan with a yellow flag advised him to understand the situation clearly, otherwise there would be no good fruits to eat.

But Ao Baitou is iron-willed. Even if he starves to death in battle, he will not surrender to Dorgon.

So now, Obai can only hope to snatch food rations from the people of Xuzhou.

However, after a few days of testing, the situation turned out to be very pessimistic. The "people" in Xuzhou were far more difficult to deal with than they expected. The people here actually built a large number of forts because of the war the year before. These forts were

The fort not only has strong rammed earth walls, but also has complete defense facilities.

There is a trench surrounding the fort, and only the main entrance is accessible.

There are antlers at the bottom of the trench, and if they fall, they will definitely be punctured.

There are battlements and archery towers on the fort walls, and there are even strong men patrolling and guarding them.

A heavily defended fortress like this cannot be taken down unless a large army is mobilized.
Chapter completed!