Three thousand to fifty thousand?
Are those 50,000 pigs opposite?
Didn't it mean that the British Duke was born into a military family and was a veteran in the army?
Didn't it mean that Xiao Fengshan was both civilized and military, with extraordinary achievements on the battlefield?
How could it be defeated so cleanly?
And was captured alive in a battle? I've lost all face!
Huh? its not right!
Isn't Jiang Yuhu keeping vigil for the old military god?
When did you go to Sishui Pass?
The messenger's simple words raised a long series of question marks on everyone's foreheads, shocking all the officials in the court.
The various information conveyed behind this and the various consequences that will be triggered have many people's brains spinning at extremely fast speeds at this moment.
King Cheng was even more panicked for a moment. He dared to jump out because he thought that the two thieves Lu and Xiao were almost at the gate of the city. The Queen Mother and Her Majesty must be facing a lot of pressure. At this time, the possibility of achieving the goal is very high. At the same time, even if It was the British Duke who really made a comeback in the end. With such a performance, he could remain invincible.
But now.
Aren't these two people talking very powerful? Why was he hammered to death all of a sudden!
Wan Wenbi was also dumbfounded. He and Cheng Wang had similar ideas, except that he was more capable, better eloquent, and found a better entry point. He was still trying to use this momentum to "force" the court to bow its head and thereby grow stronger. His reputation has attracted forces loyal to him, and then slowly consolidated this aspect.
But who would have thought that in just a few days, Lu Rusong and Xiao Fengshan, who were said to be arrogant, would become prisoners together with tens of thousands of elite soldiers under their command.
And it happened to be such a coincidence that I had just stood up and revealed something today, and then the news arrived.
The courtiers above the court who had nothing to do with themselves looked at King Cheng and Wanxiang who were standing in the court with somewhat complex and strange expressions. In their eyes, there was joking, ridicule, gloating, and some Worry.
These two people, one held the banner of clan honor and honor, in the name of protecting the country. In the end, the best way to protect the country was weapons, and the people who successfully defended the country were still the Jiang family;
Taking advantage of the momentum of Lu Rusong and Xiao Fengshan's army to suppress the situation, they tried to force the court to compromise. As a result, Lu Rusong and Xiao Fengshan were captured alive in a battle, and all the reasons began to become ridiculous and ridiculous.
In this silence, a voice sounded faintly.
"Why are you not rejoicing at such good news? Is it because you are unhappy?"
Wei Yuanzhi spoke coldly, as if he didn't care about offending anyone at all.
Damn you!
Everyone was secretly cursing, and at the same time, there was almost a noisy cheer in the hall, and then they started to make amends hurriedly.
"I was just too shocked and lost my composure for a moment. Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, please take a closer look."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the price of three thousand to fifty thousand is so shocking that I and others found it a bit unbelievable for a moment. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please be aware of this."
"After this battle, the great troubles are over, the court can be in peace, and the country can be in peace!"
Behind the bead curtain, Concubine De said calmly: "You are too worried, Lord Wei, I think he is just here to remind you and has no other intention."
After all, Wan Wenbi had grown up from a small role and had been immersed in the court for many years. He quickly came to his senses and spoke loudly, "Your Majesty ascended the throne in response to Heaven. With God's help, Prince Anguo captured two thieves in one battle. Eliminating a major disaster is truly a blessing for the country and all the people! In this way, there is no need for complicated means. Your Majesty’s power is everywhere, and you will be respected by all quarters!”
After saying that, Wan Wenbi lowered his head anxiously, waiting for the response from above.
Concubine De's voice slowly floated out from behind the beaded curtain, "Your Majesty's power is certainly extraordinary, but this victory also depends on the dedicated efforts of Anguo County Prince and all his soldiers, so that the country can be stabilized. Wan Qing The leaders of the central government must discuss all matters regarding rewards and rewards as soon as possible, and do not chill the hearts of the soldiers who fought bloody battles on the front lines."
Seeing that the Queen Mother did not speak, Wan Wenbi finally breathed a long sigh of relief, "Old minister, I accept the order!"
After the storm passed, and with such good things happening, the atmosphere in the court naturally became much more relaxed.
At this moment, another figure stepped out of the queue and said, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have this report!"
Everyone followed the sound and saw that it was Xing Shigu, the new left minister of the Ministry of Justice, and their hearts suddenly trembled.
"Xing Qing, please speak."
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, today the Holy Emperor has been newly established, and rebels are raging from all over the country. It is appropriate to summon all the state pastors to come to the Hajj to inquire about the situation and give face-to-face instructions. Good morning to the overall situation, in order to restore peace to the world and the safety of the people!"
"No!"
"Absolutely not!"
Xing Shigu's words just fell, followed by several refutations.
This time, it was not the overt and covert fights with concealed tactics as before, but the sincere opposition of the courtiers.
And most of them are important officials in the DPRK.
Everyone can tell that behind Master Xinggu's high-sounding words, he wants to force the state pastors of each state to give an attitude, whether they are loyal or disloyal.
If you are loyal, you will go to Beijing and let people eat you. If you are unfaithful, the court will naturally treat you as an unfaithful person.
In peacetime, there is no problem with this approach. Zhou Mu is a Daitian herdsman, and he is still a minister of the imperial court. If he can let you go, he can naturally let you go, let you return to the capital, or directly resign, and there is no need to do so. Any reason.
However, the current situation is different.
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, the situation in all directions is already unstable. If you rashly recruit state pastors to join the court, you might cause trouble."
"The Queen Mother clearly knows that there is chaos all over the country, and the Zhou Mu is stationed in each state to command the suppression of the rebellion. Once the Zhou Mu leaves, the people in each state will be leaderless. If the rebels take the opportunity to gain power, the gains will outweigh the losses!"
"Your Majesty, there are now thirteen states in the world. Except for the two states of Sishui and Yunmeng, which have suppressed their rebellions, the rest of the states have their own concerns. According to my experience, we should slowly plan for them, gather all our efforts to appease one state, and then implement them as usual, and then the world. Custom!"
"According to what you have said, the state pastors in each state now hold the army and are very powerful. The imperial court cannot offend them. Once they are dissatisfied, they may take the opportunity to cause trouble. Then I would like to ask, are the ministers coaxed out in this way still good? My ministers from Daxia? I can’t summon them now, but I will be able to summon them in the future?”
Before Xing Shigu could refute the suggestion, Wei Yuanzhi jumped out again and spoke coldly.
He looked at everyone and said, "I was recalled by the late Emperor to serve as an official in the capital. Why did I ever hesitate for a moment? Now His Majesty summons the state pastors from various states to the court, not to call them to kill them, but to analyze the situation in each state. To formulate better strategies to suppress bandits and quell chaos, if they are unwilling to return to the capital because they are worried that they will lose their power as frontier officials, what is the use of keeping such ministers?"
"What the imperial court wants are ministers who are loyal to the country, not careerists who want to take advantage of their own strength! If you follow the strategy of your lords, when will the world be peaceful? One year, three years, ten years? You lie here and drink well. Food, if your lovely wife and concubine can wait, can those people separated by the war afford it?"
"Wei Yuanzhi! You are making trouble unreasonably!"
"Am I being unreasonable? Tell me what I did wrong?"
"Governing a big country is like cooking a small dish! How can it be so hasty and radical! What if we really force the states to rebel?"
Wei Yuanzhi snorted coldly, "It's just the opposite! The imperial court is going to send troops to quell the rebellion. If one is defeated, it will be equal, and if two are defeated, it will be equal! If you want to die and destroy your clan, then just give it a try!"
"you!"
An old minister was so angry that he stamped his feet and looked at Xia Jingyun without hiding his eyes. "The court is not that simple. If you act alone and bravely, you will suffer big losses!"
Xia Jingyun looked surprised, "Master He, are you talking about me?"
Seeing the innocent look on Xia Jingyun's face, the old man couldn't vent his anger. He turned around and bowed to Concubine De and Dongfang Bai, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, every word of this veteran comes from the bottom of my heart and is completely selfless. The current situation is It's far from the time when we can sit back and relax, so we should act with caution. Minister Xing's policy is too taken for granted. Please think twice, Queen Mother, and please think twice, Your Majesty."
Following the old man's words, many people spoke one after another, and uniform shouts rang out from above the main hall, "The Queen Mother, please think again, Your Majesty, please think again!"
At this point, Xia Jingyun no longer pretended to be dead and stepped out of the queue, "Your Majesty, Queen Mother, I have a message."
Dongfang Bai said anxiously: "My dear, please speak!"
Xia Jingyun said sternly: "The traitor Dongfang Ming killed his father and ascended the throne. Your Majesty raised troops to bring order to the chaos. His right to the throne is undisputed. Now that the court has been established, the three states in the south have been leveled, and Zhongzhou and Longshou state are in hand. Lu Xiao's two When the thief is caught, it is time to wipe out the world and bring peace to the people. I think Minister Xing's suggestion is feasible for four reasons."
"At present, all states in the world, except for Sishui and Yunmeng states, are experiencing rebellions and wars everywhere. The people are suffering from wars and separations, and have been repeatedly harmed by evil thieves and bandits. The emperor rules over the people and must provide for the people's livelihood as soon as possible. To bring peace to the world, this is the responsibility of the Emperor!"
"Beyond the northern border, Beiliang tigers are watching; in the land of Xirong, the tribes outside the territory are hiding evil intentions. If the world cannot be pacified quickly, there will inevitably be the danger of powerful enemies entering the invaders, and the war will become even worse. Therefore, the state pastor who is in charge of suppressing the rebellion will be brought in The court will discuss the situation with His Majesty and the Central Committee in order to quickly determine the world, this is the second one!"
"The state pastors of each state are all ordered by the emperor to take charge of the military and political power of a state. However, when the new emperor ascends the throne, his governance methods are different. When he comes to the court, he should report his duties. He can state the customs and customs of each state and important military and political affairs to your majesty, and he can also let your majesty Give him face-to-face instructions and understand the essence of the new policy. At the same time, the retention and replacement of these feudal officials must be decided by His Majesty with his own eyes. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with summoning them to the court for an interview. This is the third reason!"
"Finally, if there are people who do not want to join the court, the central government can also adjust its strategy to deal with the chaos in the state in a more stable and reasonable manner, so as not to delay the opportunity, or even send troops rashly and lose troops and generals."
"To sum up all the reasons above, the recruitment of state pastors to the court is not completely unreasonable as all the ministers and ministers have said. At least it has merits."
Many courtiers agreed with these words. Of course, these were just grassroots and could be ignored originally.
As for those who were truly qualified to influence the court, or were planning to compete with Xia Jingyun, when they saw that Xia Jingyun was finally willing to stand up and argue, they immediately became excited like a cat that had smelled something fishy.
"Marquis Jianning, I'm still saying what I said, if the four sides are unstable, what should we do?"
Xia Jingyun responded calmly, "Today's situation is no longer stable."
"Are the instability I mentioned and the current instability the same thing? Does Marquis Jianning also want to practice this sophistry in this court?"
Xia Jingyun smiled and said: "Why does Yan Shaobao have so little confidence in the frontier officials of our dynasty? If they are all loyal ministers, why are they so unstable?"
The corners of the old man's mouth twitched and he looked at Xia Jingyun, don't you know whether these frontier officials are loyal or not?
You have already killed a feudal official, and now you are telling me that all the feudal officials are loyal ministers?
He looked at Xia Jingyun speechlessly, and another person with a faster mouth on the side had already retorted, "What if they are unfaithful?"
Xia Jingyun didn't reply, just looked at him with a smile.
The man suddenly realized that if they were unfaithful, shouldn't they find a way to solve it?
In the court hall, there was suddenly no sound, so that the sound of a message seemed so clear.
"Your Majesty, Queen Mother, Wu Qi, the governor of Sixiang Prefecture, wants to see you. He is waiting for orders outside the palace gate at the moment."
The officials in the palace were stunned for a moment and started talking about it. But when the Queen Mother summoned him, Wu Qili's figure actually appeared outside the hall, and there was even more uproar in the hall.
Is it really him?
Is there really a Zhou Mu who took the initiative to come to Beijing to come to court?
"quiet!"
The current leader, the eunuch Jin Zhong, flicked his whip, and everyone reacted and stood quietly in place.
Wu Qili, who was tired and dusty and had simply washed his face, knelt on his knees and saluted, "My lord, Wu Qili, the governor of Sixiang Prefecture, pays homage to the Queen Mother and pays homage to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"
Dongfang Bai said: "Wu Qingping."
Wu Qili did not move, but knelt on the ground honestly, "The governor of the state is not allowed to enter the capital without an edict. However, I know that the late emperor has passed away and His Majesty has ascended the throne. I feel so unbearable to be loyal that I can't sleep all night. I learned the day before yesterday that His Majesty will hold a coronation ceremony. I couldn't hold it any longer, so I went to the court privately to seek an audience, and reported all the matters in Sixiang Prefecture. I knew I was guilty, and asked the Queen Mother and Your Majesty to punish me! I only wish to stay in this useful life, and do my best for the Queen Mother and Your Majesty, and for the country and the country. Power!"
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but twitch their mouths. They didn't understand why he came to the court. They thought he came to the capital at night after learning about the two thieves Lu Xiao.
But it was precisely because they understood this truth that they suddenly discovered that the suggestion just made by Xia Jingyun and his group really had merit?
Now that the imperial court is gaining momentum, it is a good time to do these things!
Moreover, there has been a rebellion. If something goes wrong, I really won't be afraid of it. It will just be a little troublesome. But if we wait until the world is settled and peace is first seen, and we start another rebellion, and then fight another war, we have to think carefully about it.
"Wu Qing came to the court to see you. He served your Majesty with loyalty, which is a great comfort to his family. However, if you go to Beijing without an imperial edict, you have to be punished. You will be fined three years' salary. Let's set an example!"
Concubine De spoke slowly and directly settled the matter.
Wu Qili felt confident, knowing that this crucial step was finally the right one.
Just as he stood up slowly, another announcement came from outside the palace, "The Queen Mother, Your Majesty, Langya Prefecture Mu Lanting has come to see you, and is also awaiting orders outside the palace gate at this moment."
In the hall, everyone's eyes instantly turned to Xia Jingyun.
Was all this expected by the popular Marquis Jianning, who was at the height of his powers and was known to be as wise as a demon?
When Lan Tingwang walked into the hall and saw Wu Qili also inside, his heart skipped a beat and he secretly cursed that the dog ran so fast!
"My lord, Mulan Tingwang of Langya Prefecture, pays homage to the Queen Mother, pays homage to Your Majesty, and congratulates Your Majesty on your enthronement. Long live Your Majesty!"
Almost the same words were said again between De Fei and Lan Tingwang.
But the difference is that Lan Tingwang also said: "The traitor Lu Rusong led the troops to attack Langya Prefecture that day. Many wealthy families in Langya Prefecture are attached to him. I have ordered the governor of the prefecture to go and arrest him. It is up to the Queen Mother and Her Majesty. Get frustrated!"
"Lan Qing is determined. Let the center discuss how to convict these people."
After Wan Wenbi accepted the order, Concubine De smiled and nodded, "The two Qings are busy traveling, so let's go and rest first. We will be summoned later, and we will also ask the two Qings more about the situation in the two states."
Wu Qili and Lan Tingwang agreed respectfully and let out a sigh of relief. Looking at this attitude, they would definitely be able to keep their wealth for the rest of their lives. As for power.
They all invariably turned their attention to the man who was obviously too young among a group of old men standing at the front of the civil service team.
Amidst the sound of dispersing, the officials slowly walked out.
Xia Jingyun followed several important officials to the central courtyard, which was originally called the Political Affairs Hall. His expression was calm, as if the turmoil and controversy in the court did not exist.
But he can calm his mind, which the ministers in the court cannot do.
On the way out of the palace gate, they looked at the figure from behind, with a hint of awe in their eyes.
Sishui, Yunmeng, Guangling, Longshou, plus Langya and Sixiang who came to pledge their allegiance today, as well as Zhongzhou, which was already under the control of the imperial court.
There are thirteen states in the world, and the imperial court has firmly captured the land of seven states. If it can capture Xifengzhou, which occupies Guanzhong, and the two states of Jiuhe and Bailiang, which are flanked by Langya and Longshou, the best places in the world will be It is considered that everything has returned to the imperial court, and only three border areas are left.
So, are all the actions of Marquis Jianning planned?
Everyone was thinking silently in their hearts, could Marquis Jianning have such long-term thinking for his seemingly hasty and absurd proposal?
In the silence, a feeling similar to a mixture of confidence and fear gradually grew in his heart.
What is a powerful minister?
It is through winning again and again that people know that you can accomplish what you want to do, so that people dare to follow or dare not oppose.
When no one dares to stand in your way, and any hesitation towards you will turn into a missed opportunity, you can naturally speak the truth and turn your hands into clouds and rain.
They didn't know whether Xia Jingyun thought so.
But their minds are indeed growing in this direction.
——
In Prince Cheng's Mansion, the long-awaited Crown Prince Cheng finally arrived in his father's car and hurriedly greeted him outside the door.
But the first expression on his father's face made his heart sink.
"Father, what's wrong?"
King Cheng waved his hand silently and strode into the main hall. After retreating to the left and right, he punched the table angrily.
"That Xia Jingyun is really hateful! He must have set a trap long ago, waiting for us to show up. With such sinister intentions, I will suffer a big loss this time!"
"Ah?" Prince Cheng was surprised, "What should we do?"
King Cheng sighed, "Now that he is powerful, he hastily stepped forward to no avail. If he offends the other party, he may have to be cautious next time."
"My lord! Can you still pretend?"
The voice sounded slowly, and Princess Cheng walked out of the back hall and looked at her husband, "Now that your intention has been revealed, Your Majesty and Marquis Jianning will naturally be wary. No matter how hard you pretend, they won't believe you. For now, it's better to simply act Directly express your intention and gather a group of relatives and nobles to protect yourself. As the emperor's uncle, as long as you do not do anything inappropriate, the Queen Mother and Her Majesty will also care about your identity and will not do anything to you. After all, you I just want to gain some power in their court, not overthrow them."
After hearing this, King Cheng hesitated, "To put it simply, since ancient times, the ruthless emperor's family has aroused suspicion, and a piece of edict can kill everyone in our house. It is better to be cautious, and it is safer, and suspicion leads to suspicion. Well, you can’t just do anything to me for no reason, right?”
Princess Cheng looked at her husband, sighed, turned around and walked out.
The petty profit led him to take risks without hesitation. When it was time to take the risk, he was too frightened to take advantage of the fire. Such a person could achieve great things or be a hero.
If he hadn't been born well, he might not even be as good as a street vendor!
"Princess, where are we going?"
Walking out of the palace gate, the attendant asked respectfully.
"Prepare your horses and enter the palace. I want to see the Queen Mother."
——
In the central courtyard, the important officials of the central government gathered here after the dynasty was over to discuss various major matters.
For example, Xia Jingyun, Wei Yuanzhi, etc., who also had other duties in other ministries, would go to their respective ministries in the afternoon if they were not on duty.
Prime ministers and deputy prime ministers like Wan Wenbi and Yang Weiguang do not need to run around like this. They only need to sit here and coordinate the world.
Therefore, as soon as Wan Wenbi took possession of this place, he tidied up his workshop in the middle and made it the way he liked it.
But now, sitting in front of his beloved desk, his heart is not much leisurely and relaxed. On the contrary, he cannot calm down for a long time.
What happened today was beyond his expectation.
He didn't care whether Xia Jingyun would see through or alert him to his pretense. He had laid the groundwork before starting and had some explanations afterwards, so it shouldn't be a problem.
What really troubled him was that he was shocked to realize today that Xia Jingyun's political skills were completely unlike those of a newbie in officialdom.
Now, in just a few days, he has even understood the division of labor and cooperation between factions in the court.
The first card is harmony and wealth, benevolence, righteousness and kindness, just like a good old man.
Then the second in command of the faction became as domineering as a mad dog, defying heaven and earth with no scruples.
In this way, we can not only maintain the combat effectiveness and deterrence of our own faction, but also have top people to turn things around for us. Only in this way can the entire faction be stable and long-term.
What Wei Yuanzhi did today by changing his past style was in line with this idea.
All this was accomplished in just a few days after His Majesty took the throne.
How many people have lived most of their lives unable to understand something, and he is only less than 21 years old!
Wan Wenbi sighed and leaned back in his chair, "Is it true that there are people who are born with knowledge?"
Footsteps sounded outside the door, and the voice of the palace servant came, "Mr. Wan, the Queen Mother has summoned you."
A moment later, Wan Wenbi stood in the Qianyuan Hall and saw the Queen Mother through a bead curtain.
After being seated, the Queen Mother slowly spoke, "Wan Qing, what do you think of what Minister Xing played today?"
Wan Wenbi's mind went through all kinds of thoughts, and finally he sighed deeply in his heart and said slowly: "I think it is feasible."
(End of chapter)
