The Supreme Sage's words made Lin Ye fall into deep thought. He really didn't want to rectify the country according to the Supreme Sage's arrangement.
Even after Lin Ye made some guesses about his life experience, he still wanted to do it in a relatively gentle way.
However, he is not as obsessed as the Supreme Saint.
"A few days ago, Xiao Gu told me what Yan Que had to do." The Supreme Saint leaned against the window, a very casual posture that he would never do in the past.
He is the emperor, and the emperor has the manners that an emperor should have. Now he calls himself me, but he is more like a gentleman.
"Yan Que wants to set up a rural school. Although Ning Weimo explained it to him for a long time, he still didn't understand what is the biggest difficulty in running a rural school now." Lin Ye replied: "It's because there is no money to start a rural school." on matters."
"Yes..." The Supreme Saint sighed heavily.
"Do you think I didn't think about these things earlier? And why did I make up my mind to let this country in the Central Plains shed some blood?"
"Not only the money for running the school, they even dare to embezzle the money for disaster relief. Think about Liu Jigong, those people had to find ways to sell all the military rations before killing Liu Jigong for personal gain!" The Supreme Saint said these words When he did, his face was slightly red with anger.
Obviously, even after so many years, the betrayal of Liu Jigong was still a knot in his heart that he could not untie.
The reason why this knot is difficult to solve is not only because Tuoba Lie was involved, but also because the Supreme Saint later strengthened his determination... to kill those members of the royal family who destroyed themselves.
This is a group of people who are causing harm to your family, stealing things from your family, selling off your family's property, and raking in everything. But in the process, your family members are actually working with them!
"Sixteen years ago, there was a flood in seven counties in the south of the Yangtze River. More than six million people were affected. Seventy percent of them were homeless and lacked food and clothing. Where did the allocated food go? They blatantly sold it to merchants, and the merchants took it These grains are sold for takeout at high prices, and they pay back
"Fifteen years ago, a part of Emperor Taizu's cemetery was damaged. The money allocated at that time was enough, but to repair just one place, people from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Household Affairs joined forces and allocated funds seven times! To repair one place, it was used A total of six million taels!" The Supreme Saint turned back to look at Lin Ye: "I know you have always wanted to ask me, can't you really use a slightly gentler method?"
"No!" The Supreme Sage said, "What I am giving you is not an example. This kind of thing happens every year. There is more than one every year. It can even be said that there are countless others!"
"Big officials are corrupt and small officials are corrupt. You ask me if I can use a gentler approach? How do I answer you? I tell you that scares work? Dayu's laws are clearly written. I'm really afraid. How dare they do it? !" Gu Xiujin quickly handed over a cup of hot tea: "Sage, calm down." After taking the tea cup, the Supreme Saint said: "I am not angry. I want him to see clearly how to save this world." Lin Ye took a deep breath and leaned over and said: "My lord, I know I was wrong." The Supreme Sage said: "You are not wrong, your idea is not wrong, you are just slow, too slow, can you guarantee that with your Will the efforts of one generation be effective? After several generations, can you guarantee that your descendants will be like you?" Lin Ye was speechless.
"I know that once this method is revealed, many people may say that I am a butcher. I have no intention of being a butcher and cannot cure the evil that is spreading all over the country." The Supreme Sage took a breath.
He looked out the window again.
"The people are actually very easy to be satisfied. It's so easy that they feel that the fake peaceful age of Dayu is very good, but they can't see such far-reaching places. I ask you, if you don't do it well in advance, what will happen to the Northern Expedition? Will Dayu collapse at that time?" The Supreme Sage asked: "How long can this fake peaceful age last?" Lin Ye could not answer.
Gu Xiujin sighed.
"These opponents who don't want to admit defeat deep down, they can tolerate it until you make a mistake, and then give you a fatal blow."
"I don't want to lose, and if I want to win, I must win thoroughly." The Supreme Sage looked at Lin Ye: "Don't go anywhere these days. I will take care of the butcher's affairs, but you have to learn how to do it." If you can't learn to be a butcher, I can't trust you to hand over the hundreds of millions of people in the Central Plains." The Supreme Sage is not talking about Dayu or the mountains and rivers of the Central Plains, but the hundreds of millions of people.
"Bad news will come soon." The Supreme Holy Lord said this without any worry, and even with a hint of expectation.
The reception office responded quickly. Because of Shi Xianfeng's rebellion, Ning Weimo sent dozens of people to deliver orders and mobilize troops from the states closest to the rebels to encircle and suppress them.
Until this time, not to mention the civil and military officials in the court, even most people in the office felt that the rebellion of a mere stone pioneer occupying a small county town would soon be quelled.
But only Ning Weimo, Xumi Pianruo and others looked a little solemn, because they could predict what would happen next.
In May, a large jade army closest to the land of the rebels arrived. This was a team of about 20,000 people.
After arriving, they did not rush to attack the rebels, but patiently waited for the arrival of various troops. At the beginning of June, the six imperial armies dispatched by the Office were all in place. The imperial court, led by General Yan Qing, led an army of 120,000 to encircle and suppress the rebels.
When the officials in the imperial court learned that all the troops were in place, they began to wait for the good news that the rebellion had been put down.
After all, if the rebels choose to cause rebellion at this time, they are really seeking death. For the Northern Expedition, the imperial court had previously ordered soldiers and horses from various states to gather for drills. It was best to mobilize the troops, and in order to cooperate with the drills, even grain and grass supplies had been prepared in various places.
This doesn't look like a drill, this is clearly waiting for rebellion to appear. At the end of June, Yan Qing ordered an attack on the rebels.
Big defeat. The news reached Geling, and the government and the public were shocked! When Yan Qing was commanding troops to encircle and suppress the rebels, four of the six teams actually defected before the battle.
Shi Xianfeng cooperated with the rebellious Jade Army to counterattack, and Yan Qing led a Jade Army to break out of the siege after a desperate battle.
When his team of more than 20,000 people fought out, less than half remained. Only then did people understand why Shi Xianfeng dared to do that.
As a result, the blow to the imperial court was particularly huge, especially the blow to the military, which can be said to be fatal enough.
Four of the six teams that surrounded and suppressed the rebels became rebels. In this way, Shi Xianfeng wanted to declare that he was the righteous side.
After the great victory, Shi Xianfeng immediately sent his troops northward. With this highly motivated team, he conquered four cities within half a month, and his troops were already close to the border of Jingzhou.
When the news reached Geling, the people were a little panicked. The civil and military officials in North Korea and China are even more unstable. They cannot understand how this matter has developed to such an extent.
Before the office could make arrangements again, another piece of bad news came. The remnants of Yan Qing's troops retreated to Lingshan, but were besieged by Shi Xianfeng's rebels. After Yan Qing defended for three days, his food and grass were cut off, and he had no choice but to surrender.
Yan Qing was a famous general in the Jiangnan area, and his surrender further damaged the morale of the court. The rebels snowballed in size within a few months, reaching nearly 200,000 troops when they approached the border of Jingzhou.
Many people who were originally dissatisfied with the imperial court also joined in, and even more were a group of guys who usually idle around and do all kinds of evil.
They can join the rebels and plunder all the way, just to satisfy their evil thoughts. In mid-July, the latest news reached Geling, saying that the rebels had entered the boundaries of Jingzhou and were resting in Ken County, Boliang, Dabie, and Sumao.
If nothing else happens, the rebels won't have long to rest. They will take advantage of their high morale to march all the way to Geling.
Zhenyuan Palace. The Supreme Sage still looked calm and calm, which made Ning Weimo and others feel more at ease.
"Jingzhou soldiers and horses have been mobilized and gathered towards Geling. At the latest, they will be able to build a defense line outside Geling within ten days." After Ning Weimo said this, he secretly glanced at Taishang Sheng. Jun's face showed no reaction from the Supreme Sage.
"There are 60,000 soldiers and horses that can be mobilized in Jingzhou. It was originally more, but when General Ning Haitang led his troops to the northern expedition, most of the troops were transferred to northern Xinjiang." Ning Weimo continued. : "Forbidden Army, there are about 20,000 troops left in Geling City now." Having said this, Ning Weimo looked at the reaction of the Supreme Sage again. The Supreme Sage was sitting there drinking tea, still No reaction at all.
After a moment, Ning Weimo suddenly came to his senses. He turned slightly and looked at Lin Ye and said, "The office has sent people to Yunzhou to mobilize troops. It is estimated that it will take two months at the earliest to arrive." Lin Ye Looking at the Supreme Sage, the Supreme Sage nodded slightly.
Lin Ye immediately said: "The 60,000 soldiers and horses from Jingzhou should not be transferred into the city. Ning Gong has arranged it very well. The 60,000 soldiers and horses will stay outside the city for defense. That's it for now." In fact, no matter how you look at this arrangement, it doesn't matter. That's right. Most of the imperial guards in Geling City have left, leaving only about 20,000 people. Logically speaking, these 60,000 troops from all over Jingzhou should be transferred directly into the city.
It would take more than two months for Yunzhou soldiers and horses to arrive at the earliest. If the 60,000 people outside the city were besieged by the rebels, they might not be able to hold on for long.
"As for Yunzhou soldiers and horses." Lin Ye looked at Ning Weimo and said, "Send a secret message to Ning Shehai and ask him to come back in three months." Ning Weimo's eyes widened.
Xumi Pianruo, Yao Xinyuan and others stood up one by one. To be honest, they can understand that the Supreme Sage deliberately created this situation today.
If we don't do this, the deepest group of people will not emerge so easily. But now that the situation has been resolved, why not mobilize Yunzhou soldiers and horses as soon as possible to put down the rebellion?
"The people are not here yet." Lin Ye said in a calm tone: "Since we are going to take action, let's wait for everyone to gather... When an army of 120,000 people surrounded and suppressed the rebels, more than 80% of the people became rebels. military."
"But that's not all. Some people are still waiting and watching. The more calm people are, the greater the harm they will cause. Even if Ge Ling is trapped, these people must be fished out." Ning Weimo sighed softly. Then he said: "General, according to the information provided by Eunuch Gu, almost all the people have appeared. Will it be more dangerous if we wait like this?" Lin Ye said: "What I mean is that in the next few days, I will be in danger." They will be dug out gradually within ten years, but the Holy Lord thinks that is not good, and I can’t tell him..." The Supreme Lord curled his lips.
Lin Ye continued: "Then simply do it more thoroughly. The rebels have besieged the city for a month. If they don't see the imperial troops fighting with them in Geling City, they will think that reinforcements are on the way. The rebels have besieged the city for two months. They will feel that the rebels are coming soon, so they are most cautious at this time. The rebels have been besieging the city for three months without reinforcements..." He looked at Ning Weimo and smiled: "Those who can tolerate it the most can endure it. Try your best, but you can't bear not to take advantage." Ning Weimo nodded subconsciously.
"Actually, it's not safe for three months." Lin Ye said, "If I weren't afraid of scaring you, I would like Ning Shahai, Xumi Jinghong, and Haitang to come back in five months." Everyone looked at each other.
