Prince Yi's Mansion is just a microcosm. In the past few days, the White Lotus Sect has been spreading its secrets, going deep into the mansions of princes and princes everywhere to plot their affairs.
But the imperial court seemed to have no idea, and the imperial edicts were sent to various places every day.
To be honest, there is no need to bother finding faults with the princes at all, just grab a bunch of documents from the pile.
These princes have been protected by Zhu Yuanzhang's political umbrella for too long, and have formed a thinking pattern - as long as I don't rebel, I can do whatever I want!
Therefore, the crimes committed by the princes and clans are beyond your imagination and there is nothing they cannot do. King Yi just made a lot of noise, and there are still many wilted ones.
In the monastery today, there is no Yan Song, only Xiao Feng and Lao San. It's not that Jiajing doesn't trust Yan Song, but that he is very busy.
Xiao Feng won the clan debate with his words, and left all the remaining implementation matters to the cabinet.
Yan Song was very dissatisfied with this, but Xiao Feng's position in the court was Governor of Jiangnan and Shaoqing of Dali Temple. These two positions had nothing to do with the revision of clan regulations.
It felt like Xiao Feng had poked a hornet's nest, but Yan Song was squatting under the hornet's nest, unable to escape even if he wanted to.
"Junior brother, more than twenty edicts have been issued to denounce the princes and clans. Are there any of these princes and clans who would jump over the wall in a hurry?
The outside world is still unstable at this time, so we should be fully prepared for internal matters in case we are stuck fighting the fire. "
Xiao Feng pointed to the pen and paper on the desk. Jiajing understood that this matter could only be tested by himself. After all, these clan princes were all his blood relatives, and the Ming Dynasty was also his Ming Dynasty.
Taking the pen handed over by Huang Jin, Jiajing pondered for a moment and wrote the word "chaos". (messy traditional Chinese characters)
"I want to test who dares to cause trouble and disrupt the destiny of our Ming Dynasty!"
Xiao Feng picked up the word, walked slowly, and looked at Jiajing's "chaos" attentively.
Lu Bing stared at him closely, because once he detected the specific target, he would immediately ask Jin Yiwei to verify it.
During this period of time, the Jin Yiwei had to keep an eye on so many punished princes and clans at the same time, and the manpower was indeed extremely tight.
"The Chinese character for '爫下' meat has the shape of 'milk', and 'milk' has two meanings. One is a person who is closely related by blood. This rebel should be a prince.
The second is women. The crimes committed by this prince must be closely related to women. In this regard, just look at which of the punished persons has committed the greatest crime in this regard.
'Luan' means 'yin', so both of them use '爫' as the head, 'yin' below is 'wang', and on the left is '氵'. The king's name or fiefdom should have the shape of '氵'. "
Jiajing looked at Lu Bing. Lu Bing went through the princes who had been punished by decree these days in his mind, and nodded.
"Long live, all the kings who were punished were more or less guilty. They all committed crimes against women, but the most serious one was undoubtedly King Yi.
King Yi's fiefdom was Luoyang, which also fits the meaning of '氵'. Apart from this, there is no one that satisfies these two points at the same time. "
Jiajing nodded: "It's not surprising. His ancestor, the first King of Yi, was given the posthumous title of King Yili by Chengzu, which shows how absurd and vicious he is.
Lu Bing asked the Jin Yiwei to secretly mobilize troops and cooperate with the local magistrate. If King Yi made any changes, he would be killed immediately to serve as a warning to others! "
Xiao Feng remained silent, still staring at the word. Jiajing's heart moved, and he looked at Xiao Feng without saying a word to disturb him until Xiao Feng slowly spoke.
"Banzai asked, who dares to commit rebellion. It did not specify which prince and clan dared to commit rebellion. Therefore, this word can also reveal something more.
The Chinese character "爫下" meat is in the shape of a hand grabbing the meat, and the right side is in the shape of a "dagger".
Grasping the meat with your hands and cutting it with a knife is the custom of the nomadic people.
This rebellion was not only caused by King Yi, but also by nomadic people! "
Jiajing was shocked: "Is he a Tatar? Ida Khan, how dare he betray his promise?"
Xiao Feng pondered for a moment: "This word can only tell this. Think about it, the nomadic people who can use troops against the Ming Dynasty, besides the Tatars, are the Jurchens, and they must be one of the two.
Long Live can issue a decree, and the troops and horses in the camp outside the capital are on alert, ready to reinforce Liaodong at any time. I went to Datong and saw that I was sweating. If you have any objections, you should be shocked. "
Jiajing thought for a moment: "Lu Bing, go and call Ding Rukui, the Minister of War, to discuss the matter."
Ding Rukui was rarely invited by the emperor to have a small meeting alone, so he felt a little uneasy. After listening to Xiao Feng's narration, he nodded in agreement, but also raised questions.
"Master Xiao's suggestion is good, but in the capital's important area, it is not advisable to mobilize too many troops. We should focus on mobilizing troops from Hebei, Shandong and other places.
However, there are also Japanese pirates in Hebei, Shandong and other places. If there is no manpower, these Japanese pirates are well-informed and will inevitably take advantage of the situation. "
This was the reality of the Jiajing Dynasty. Wind was leaking from all sides and everyone wanted to take a bite. Jiajing frowned, feeling very unhappy.
"Senior brother, I have a foreshadowing that can be used at this time. It's just that senior brother must trust me."
Jiajing opened his eyes unhappily: "You should be slapped at this. When will I stop trusting you? Just tell me."
Xiao Fengxin said that you started to believe me this year. He had not tested me several times before, but he must have looked very ashamed on the surface and his face was red.
"When senior brother taught me a lesson, the structure of junior brothers became smaller. When I was patrolling the coast, I met Wang Zhi once in Fujian.
This man is a hero of the sea and his reputation is well-deserved. However, Wang Zhi has no thoughts of rebellion. He has been at sea for many years, but he is still a citizen of the Ming Dynasty at heart, and his family is also in the Ming Dynasty.
Wang Zhi asked me to present the memorial on his behalf, begging the imperial court to grant him a status. He was willing to serve the imperial court and help the imperial court eliminate the problem of pirates and Japanese pirates.
Senior brother, this is the time to recruit people. The Ming Dynasty is surrounded by enemies, the White Lotus Sect has undercurrents, and the attitude of the Miao border is ambiguous.
Activating Wang Zhi is nothing more than an edict, which can drastically reduce the pressure on the coast. Senior brother wants to convert rice into mulberry and open up trade routes. Sea routes must be accessible. "
Jiajing muttered: "You have mentioned this before. However, the maritime ban was a national policy of the previous dynasty. Pirates and Japanese pirates have been enemies of the Ming Dynasty for a long time. It cannot be relaxed just by letting go.
Lu Bing, go find Yan Song to discuss the matter. "
"Long live this, this is absolutely unacceptable!"
Before Yan Song could stand firmly, he swayed before speaking, fearing that Jiajing would agree if he was too late, which would be difficult.
Jiajing looked calm: "Why not?"
"Long live, there are many stubborn and violent people along the coast, colluding with Japanese pirates and fighting against the government. There are even rebels such as the White Lotus Sect who are colluding with them.
The sea ban is so strict that it is difficult to isolate it. If the sea ban is relaxed, wouldn't it be like opening the door to thieves? "
Xiao Feng shook his head: "My lord, since ancient times, it is better to block roads than to clear them. The Yellow River has nine bends, and weirs are a disaster. It is better to guard against the mouth of the people than to guard against the river.
Why are there so many thieves along the coast? The coastal areas are covered with muddy tidal flats and cannot be cultivated. The only way to survive is by fishing and doing business.
Now that the way of survival is cut off, the obedient people will leave their homes and move to the interior; the tyrannical people will inevitably become pirates and trade privately. "
Yan Song sneered and said, "Rebellion is rebellion. Does Mr. Xiao want to say that the imperial court has failed?"
Everyone in the room had their eyelids twitching. Yan Song was indeed a sophisticated person. He dug a big hole for Xiao Feng with just a few words.
You must know that in feudal society, the word that all rulers hated most was "***". If you rebel, you are a traitor. Don't fucking tell me why you rebel.
Even if you are forced to rebel, it is still your fault! The imperial court has forced so many people, why don't they rebel, but you do? It turns out it’s still your problem!
Xiao Feng smiled: "Yan Shoufu, they are rebels, just like what is written in "Water Margin"
Those people in Liangshan had nothing to do with them.
The so-called *** are just excuses made by rebels for themselves, and they are not enough. "
It's still early for you to dig a hole for me. I'm not Hai Rui. Why should I argue with you about such a thing?
Xiao Feng smiled flatteringly at Jiajing, and Jiajing nodded, indicating that his junior brother was very sensible.
Yan Song didn't expect Xiao Feng to give up so easily. He felt that the punch he had been preparing for a long time had just come to nothing, and he was very annoyed.
"Then Mr. Xiao admits that the sea ban does not need to be lifted?"
Xiao Feng shook his head: "Yan Shoufu just said that there are many stubborn and violent people along the coast. Xiao Feng is confused, why is this happening?"
Yan Song didn't expect that Xiao Feng would hold on to this sentence. He thought for a moment and felt a headache. He knew that his words were a bit casual, but he had to explain it.
"Since ancient times, poor mountains and harsh waters have brought out unruly people. It is indeed difficult to cultivate and lack materials along the coast."
Xiao Feng shook his head: "In terms of poor mountains and rivers, it is difficult to farm in Yunnan, Guizhou, Qinghai and Tibetan areas.
Sichuan is a country of abundance, but it has been the most rebellious in the past dynasties. There is a common saying among the people: before the world is in chaos, Shu will be in chaos;
Compared with these places, Shandong is a land of outstanding people and a land of plenty. But the ashes in the pit are still in chaos in Shandong, and the water in Liangshan is heard all over the world, but why? "
Yan Song gritted his teeth and thought of another reason: "Coastal areas have frequent contact with foreign Japanese pirates and red-haired barbarians. People who are close to black are black, and they will naturally be stubborn."
Xiao Feng shook his head: "In places such as the Seiyi Pavilion and the Host and Guest Department, barbarians from all over the country are welcomed and sent every day. The contact is not only frequent. Have these officials become stubborn and fierce?"
Yan Song was furious: "You are using strong words to make excuses! The people in the Siyi Pavilion and the Host and Guest Department are all court officials. How can people who have studied sages and sages be compared with the ignorant people on the coast?"
Xiao Feng said in surprise: "But there are many servants in the Siyi Pavilion and the Host and Guest Department. They are not court officials and have not read the books of sages. Could it be that they have become stubborn and fierce?
That's not good. How can these stubborn and fierce people be used in these imperial institutions? Should we arrange for some deaf, mute, and blind people to enter in the future to prevent those who approach the ink from being blackened? "
Yan Song was trembling with anger: "You... you are so arrogant, how can the land of the capital be compared with the coast? The spirit of the king is in the capital, and the spirit of the barbarians will naturally be suppressed!"
This was a wonderful saying. Not only Lu Bing, Huang Jin, and Ding Rukui secretly praised the old woman for her cunningness, but even Jiajing also squinted his eyes slightly and expressed that he was very helpful.
Xiao Feng's eyes widened in surprise: "Shoufu Yan? Are you saying that Long Live the King's aura can't leave the capital?
Within the capital, the aura of the king suppresses the barbarian spirit. Outside the capital, the aura of the king becomes weaker? "
Damn it! What kind of heart-wrenching words are these! What did emperors of all dynasties fear most?
He was ostracized by powerful ministers, blocked by the imperial court, and his government orders could not leave the capital!
At this point, the emperor has become a puppet, and even the deposed affairs will be completely controlled by the powerful ministers! There are real cases and history books!
Jiajing's helpful expression suddenly became a little stiff. He opened his eyes slightly and looked at his old friend.
What do you mean? Even if Xiao Feng didn’t say it, I wouldn’t even have heard it!
Yan Song was trembling now, pricking his hands, and wanted to pounce on Xiao Feng. Fortunately, he was still calm and knew that he would never be Xiao Feng's opponent if he used force.
"You framed me, you vicious person! I didn't mean that! What I meant was, this, this..."
Yan Song was racking his brains, trying to think of a suitable explanation, when Xiao Feng suddenly answered.
"Actually, what the Lord Chief Minister wants to say is that the whole world is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers. Long live the king's aura, there is no difference from the capital to the coast.
Those who are sent are just ministers like us, and we assist and govern different places. "
Yan Song was like a person splashing in the water, suddenly grabbing a rope. He didn't even care to see who threw the rope, and grabbed it in a hurry.
"Yes, yes, yes, that's what I mean,
That's what I mean! "
Xiao Feng nodded: "So, the imperial court does not pay enough attention to the coastal areas, and the policies are far different from those of the capital. This is the reason why there are so many unruly people in the coastal areas."
At this time, Yan Song had to follow Xiao Feng's words in order to get further away from the big hole just now: "Yes, that's it."
Xiao Feng smiled: "I just talked about "Water Margin". I know that Mr. Shofu has learned a lot. What is the ending of this book?"
Yan Song's heart sank, he finally understood what Xiao Feng meant. But Water Margin had been widely circulated by this time, so it would make no sense for him to make up the ending.
"Finally... everyone in Liangshan was recruited by the imperial court."
Xiao Feng nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, not only was he recruited, but he also conquered Fangla and Liao for the imperial court, and made great military exploits.
Today, Wang Zhi is like Song Jiang. Although he is a pirate and is suspected of being rebellious, he still cherishes the Ming Dynasty, admires Wang Hua, and hopes that the court will recruit him. How can he ignore it? "
Everyone was silent, everyone was thinking about something, and Yan Song suddenly added something sinister.
"Master Xiao, Song Jiang was poisoned by Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty who gave him royal wine. Are you implying that even if you live long live, you will be able to hide everything?"
No one expected this, they were all stunned and looked at Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng smiled calmly: "Did Emperor Huizong of Song want to poison Song Jiang? It was all done by female ministers secretly. Therefore, female ministers are in power and there is no justice. Reading La
I think that when Song Jiang wanted to be recruited, it was the female officials who blocked him. By the way, Lord Chief Assistant, are you strongly opposed to recruiting Wang Zhi? "
Yan Song's teeth were almost broken. He asked such a stupid question, can he still have friends?
"Long live, Wang Zhi is so powerful that it cannot be compared to Song Jiang. Long live, you still need to think twice."
Xiao Feng exclaimed: "What do you mean, Lord Chief Assistant, if Song Jiang had not only occupied one Liangshan Mountain, but the entire Shandong Province, the imperial court should not have recruited him?"
In this case, the Miao territory occupies a hundred thousand mountains and spans several provinces, and they come to express their allegiance to the imperial court. The chief minister must also be opposed to it?
The Jurchens occupy the land in the northeast and stretch thousands of miles. If they want to submit to the imperial court, the chief minister must resolutely send troops to destroy them in one fell swoop?
Anda Khan occupies a large piece of grassland, spanning the east and west of the Ming Dynasty. If he wants to be a vassal of the imperial court, the chief minister must also lead troops to go out and plow the court and sweep holes? "
Yan Song gritted his teeth, feeling that what Xiao Feng said was all bullshit, but it was also hard to refute. How come this person had so many reasonable bullshit?
Jiajing finally spoke. His usual plan was to let everyone fully discuss and argue, preferably a fierce fight, so that he could finally come up with the wisest and wisest opinions.
"Xiao Feng's words are reasonable, and Yan Song's concerns are also reasonable. The coastal areas are also the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and the people along the coast are also the people of the Ming Dynasty. They should not be ignored.
Xiao Fengke started to recruit Wang Zhi, but Wang Zhi had to write a letter of apology for his past crimes in order to atone for his crimes.
Well, let's make him a patrol general. He is a third-rank officer. His officers and soldiers, Wang Zhi, can be named according to the establishment list.
The imperial court did not provide food and salary, and half of what was gained from the pirates who were wiped out was turned over to the imperial court. "
This condition is actually quite harsh, but Xiao Feng knows that Wang Zhi won't care.
Not to mention fighting pirates and Japanese pirates, Wang Zhi is also willing to give half of the benefits, even if they are all handed over to the court.
Wang Zhi was in big business and wanted to make a lot of money from the long-term shipping business. He simply looked down on the three melons and two dates in the hands of other pirates and Japanese pirates.
Therefore, under Yan Song's unwilling gaze, Xiao Feng held his hands and smiled.
"Senior brother is wise, with this move, there will be no worries about sea troubles. Hu Zongxian and Yu Dayou will use all their strength to destroy the Japanese pirates on the shore. With internal and external attacks, the Japanese pirates will be temporarily calmed down.
Ding Shangshu can also transfer the inland troops to Shanhaiguan just in case. "
