The encirclement and suppression of the water bandits was defeated, and the navy lost troops and generals?
What a liar!
How could there be such a coincidence at such a sensitive time? Moreover, when Shanyue rebelled, you sent troops to suppress the bandits... Which bandit were you suppressing?
Xiao Yu looked pale.
He knew that the Jiangnan nobles had always been arrogant and ignored the court, but he didn't know that they were arrogant to this extent! Shanyue rebelled, surrounded and killed Fang Jun, and attacked and plundered the county government. You just sat back and did nothing, but you actually sent troops yourself?
Seeking death is not the way to go!
Xiao Yu's head was spinning. He never dreamed that the Jiangnan gentry had become so corrupt! Do you really think that the emperor in Chang'an City was made of clay and pottery? The Xuanwu Sect even killed its own brothers and forgot about its cruel and strong temper?
After calming down, Xiao Yu knew that the most important thing at the moment was to rescue Fang Jun. If Fang Jun died, Guanzhong would be shaken, and the army of the Twelve Guards would definitely move south. At that time, Jiangnan would be in turmoil, and the biggest crisis since the "Hou Jing Rebellion" would envelope the Jiangnan nobles. Thousands of years of foundation are about to be destroyed!
Xiao Yu gritted his teeth and cursed loudly: "Wang family of Langya, you are extremely stupid! You consider Chinese and foreign figures as the best in the world. Although the Wang family is a minister, you only have to work hard to serve the emperor and have meritorious service. You are not a companion!"
The words Yuan Lang said back then have almost become the label of Langya Wang family. Anyone who is dissatisfied with him will pull out these two words and humiliate him to vent his anger!
It can be said that although the Wang family of Langya was glorious in the two Jin Dynasties and prominent in the Southern Dynasties, first Wang Dun made a rebellion, and then Wang Meng surrendered to the Sui Dynasty. They were despised by the people in the world, and the impact on the Wang family's reputation was almost devastating.
No wonder Xiao Yu was so angry and cursed such insulting words regardless of his status, but Wang Shangfang was completely stupid. The Langya Wang family has long lost its former glory, and its status among the Jiangnan gentry has also become lower and lower. Its reputation is shallow and its famous works are not prominent. If it were not for the support of Jiangnan Confucian Wang Xue'an, I am afraid that the Langya Wang family might not even be included in the gentry family.
In the past, the four major overseas Chinese surnames "Wang Xie Yuan Xiao", Wang family has completely declined...
It is true that Wang Shangfang's move may not have come from his heart. He was probably instigated by other nobles or secretly promised to help his family rise. But he had never thought that attacking Fang Jun would be equivalent to openly breaking up with His Majesty. After the action, who can take charge of it for him? Who can afford it?
With just this one incident, the fate of the Langya Wang family has been determined. The end is not far away, and they will inevitably be thrown out by the major families to quell His Majesty's anger.
This group of audacious nobles have even found a scapegoat...
Xiao Yu rubbed his temples. He was too old and was tired from traveling and traveling for days. His energy was already low. He could only say: "I will visit all the noble clans with my name card and order them to use all the soldiers under their control and hurry up." Go to Niuzhuji to rescue Fang Jun. This move is related to the survival of the Jiangnan gentry, so don’t say it was unforeseen!"
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In the ninth year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty, Yang Jianping destroyed Jiankang, the capital of the Six Dynasties, and the status of Xuanzhou and Runzhou around Jiankang was subsequently improved. Among them, Runzhou is "a fertile area with rivers and lakes, rich in land and sea, a collection of treasures, and merchants." It is also close to the river and has always been an important military town.
In the official office in Jingkou City, Lu Daqiu, the governor of Runzhou, was sitting with his desk behind his back, looking out the window at the weeping willow tree in a daze. He didn't even notice that his driver Li Xianchun had entered quietly.
Li Xianchun walked briskly and went straight to the desk. Seeing Lu Daqiu who seemed to be unaware of his approach, he coughed lightly. Only then did Lu Daqiu come to his senses. He turned around and saw his confidant. He frowned slightly and said, "What's the matter?"
Li Xianchun submitted the letter in his hand to the desk: "The private letter from the Prime Minister has just been delivered by express from the post station. It is urgent for 800 miles!"
In ancient times, inns delivered official documents at different speeds depending on their importance, and were divided into 600-mile express, 800-mile express, etc. The 800-mile express was the highest level. Under normal circumstances, only battle reports would be sent. Have this treatment.
Of course, as the prime minister of the dynasty, Fang Xuanling used the post station to quickly deliver letters, so this privilege was not a problem.
Lu Daqiu was slightly stunned, quickly picked up the letter with both hands, opened it and read it carefully.
After a long time, he handed the letter to Li Xianchun and said with a wry smile: "The Prime Minister is making things difficult for me!"
As a confidant, Lu Daqiu obviously attached great importance to Li Xianchun, and did not avoid even Fang Xuanling's private messages.
Li Xianchun took it with both hands and looked at it ten lines.
After reading the letter, Li Xianchun pondered for a moment and asked: "What does the Ming Dynasty care about?"
Lu Daqiu stretched out his thumb and pressed his temples, and said with a wry smile: "What's the point? This governor seems to be a pastoralist who controls military affairs, but in fact he can't leave the official office and is completely ignored. This is the case in all states in the south of the Yangtze River. Within the official office of Runzhou , except for you and me, everyone is controlled by the nobles. Even if I am willing to repay the favor of the prime minister in the past, I am unable to do anything. How easy is it to command the soldiers in the state? "
This distress is not an excuse.
The highest level of local classification in the Tang Dynasty was "state", with the governor as its chief. Under the governor, there are officials such as Biejia, Changshi, and Sima, who are called superior officers. They have no authority, and the court often places idle officials with high grades and generous salaries. However, if there is a shortage of governors, the sergeant-general can take charge of state affairs. Under the governor, there are also Cao Shenjun, such as Si Gong, Si Cang, Si Hu, Judi, Si Bing, Si Tian, etc., who are responsible for handling all aspects of government affairs and are led by Lu Shi Shen Military Command. These officials are called judges and have real power.
Almost all the judges in Runzhou were controlled by the major gentry in the south of the Yangtze River. Lu Daqiu seemed to be a high-ranking official and showed his authority, but he could not command these local snakes with deep backgrounds at all. Otherwise, Lu Daqiu would have sent troops to exterminate the Shanyue people as soon as they started to rebel, not to mention that Fang Jun, the son of his benefactor and prime minister, would also be trapped in a tight siege?
Li Xianchun looked back at the door. There was no one around, and then he whispered to Lu Daqiu: "From what I see, although it is difficult, it is also a good opportunity to break the situation!"
Lu Daqiu frowned: "Why do you see it?"
Li Xianchun explained: "The south of the Yangtze River is controlled by the major noble families, and the Ming Dynasty is controlled everywhere. The name does not live up to its reality. This is a matter known to the world. Even His Majesty is aware of the hardships of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty is restrained everywhere and has done nothing. This is normal. Your Majesty will not blame you for this phenomenon. On the other hand, if the Ming Dynasty can do something amidst these restrictions, it will be a situation that will amaze your Majesty and the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty!"
Lu Daqiu said helplessly: "Xianchun's words are reasonable, but sending troops for rescue must be approved by Sima Lutong and Zhu Jun. However, these two people are both from Jiangdong with the surname Wu. They are prominent members of the Jiangnan gentry and have wolfish ambitions." , how can you agree?"
Seeing the sighing and helpless look on Mingfu's face, Li Xianchun also shook his head secretly. Ever since he came to Runzhou in a spirit of courage, he was determined to create a new situation, but he was repeatedly suppressed by the Jiangnan nobles. Now he is not only disheartened, but also sinking deeper into the quagmire. Looking around!
Li Xianchun said in a low voice: "I beg your pardon to disagree with what the Ming Dynasty said. Sometimes it's not about whether you can do something, but whether you do it or not..."
Lu Daqiu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized!
yes! The states south of the Yangtze River are infiltrated and controlled by nobles. All the princes in the court and His Majesty are well aware of this, but they are just temporarily holding back and planning the Eastern Expedition. In this case, it is natural that something cannot be done, but it is shocking if it is done!
But as Li Xianchun said, whether you can succeed or not is one thing; whether you can do it or not is another matter!
Even if His Majesty has given up on the situation in Jiangnan, he will not be willing to see the ministers he sent to Jiangnan doing nothing, or even doing nothing! Furthermore, will Your Majesty give up on the situation in Jiangnan? If he really gave up, how could he send Fang Jun south?
"boom!"
Lu Daqiu slapped the writing desk and said loudly: "What you say makes sense! With my provincial governor's card, I will immediately invite Sima Lutong and Zhu Jun, the commander of the army. I will take a look when I arrive. Do these Jiangnan nobles really dare to take risks?" Is the world in disgrace?"
Li Xianchun took the order and came out. It was now on duty, and most of the officials in the state were working in the official offices.
In an instant, two people, both wearing official robes, walked into the hall one after the other.
The official in front was in his forties, with high cheekbones and bean-like eyes, and a mean look by nature. The latter is Maitreya, who has big ears, white face and no beard, and looks like a kind and smiling person.
"I wonder if Mingfu has called us two here. What are your orders?"
Lu Tong, with a mean look on his face, asked, his words were respectful, but he stood carelessly in the hall without even bowing, which was extremely rude.
Lu Daqiu did not care about this and asked with a cold face: "Did Sima Lu know that Shanyue rebelled and besieged Huatinghou, the emperor's son-in-law, and Canghaidao marching general Fang Jun in Niuzhuji?"
When Lu Tong heard this, he was heartbroken.
"Know a thing or two."
Of course I know, but I just turn a blind eye. What are you doing?
