Wang Yue did not have the authority to directly mobilize troops from Xuanfu and Datong towns.
To mobilize troops, one must obtain the permission of the imperial court. As for the so-called deployment, it is just a matter of speculation and there is no detailed report below.
Zhu Youtang wanted to ask, where did Liu Ge always hear this news?
You actually got important information from you, allowing you to confirm that Wang Yue is in the northwest... How can this not make me depressed?
"Mr. Liu Ge, it's best to ask the matter clearly before reporting it. I'm not trying to protect anyone. I can even accommodate you in the battle of Helan Mountain. How can I tell Wang Weining clearly to his ministers one by one when he goes to Piantou Pass to reorganize the army?" ?”
Zhu Youtang's words are serious and thoughtful.
Trying to exchange sincerity for Liu Jian's support in the northwest affairs.
Liu Jian did not respond and resigned after handing over the offer.
After Liu Jian left, Zhu Youtang became increasingly angry as he thought about it.
"Let's find out who leaked the news. There are no troops or horses in the northwest, and someone actually made something out of thin air. If the Tatars change their behavior because of the leak, can they bear the responsibility?"
Zhu Youtang did not take his anger out on Liu Jianjin, probably because Liu Jian was just doing his duty after learning the news.
Now Zhu Youtang just wants to find out who is fanning the flames behind the scenes.
Xiao Jing said respectfully: "Yes."
Dongchang came forward, and things seemed to come to light.
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The sacrifice is in progress.
After the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, there was nothing going on with the Qintian Supervisor that day. Logically speaking, the emperor and his ministers had to return to the city, and Zhu Youtang also had to go back to the palace to pay homage to the empress dowager and the empress dowager.
Before leaving, Xiao Jing came to report.
"Your Majesty, there seems to be private discussion among the officials about the northwest affairs."
Zhu Youtang was already very angry, but when he heard this, he felt even more angry.
It was well hidden at first, but suddenly it seemed to be common knowledge, and all previous efforts may have been in vain.
"Who is talking about this?"
Zhu Youtang probably knows that it is not easy to find the culprit now, and he must first curb this trend of private discussions.
Xiao Jing said: "Perhaps someone from the Hanlin Academy is leaking information. As for who it is, we are still investigating. But now, many people among the officials are talking about it... If there is a court meeting, I'm afraid it will be..."
The general meaning is that I can't hold it anymore.
If there is another court meeting, there will be a dispute in the court.
Wang Yue Ming was left in his post, but he was actually going to the northwest to reorganize the army. The courtiers joined forces with the emperor and Wang Yue to fool him. Even the ministers didn't know about the preparations for war in the northwest. Why didn't the civil servants make trouble?
Zhu Youtang frowned.
He really had enough of the advice from those civil servants.
Xiao Jing tentatively said: "But starting from the day after tomorrow, there will be ten days of rest..."
"Ten days of rest...but what about tomorrow? What happens after the ten days of rest? Then the war has not started yet, and their discussions will have subsided?"
Zhu Youtang didn't think dragging the word tactic was a good idea.
The chariot is ready.
Zhu Youtang was about to board Luan Jia. Before leaving, he seemed to have to make arrangements for this matter. Otherwise, there would be rebellion in the courtroom tomorrow morning. After all, those imperial censors did not have as good a temper as Liu Jian. You can just ask him alone after the court meeting is over.
"After the New Year, I also want to have a clearer ear. In this way, I will find someone to reveal the three things that Bingkuan predicts will happen after the New Year..."
Zhu Youtang thought of an idea.
"His Majesty?"
Xiao Jing didn't understand.
Why should Zhang Zhou be "sold"?
Zhu Youtang said: "Bingkuan is devoted to me and to the military and political affairs of the northwest. He should not bear anything. Since those people think that it is wrong for me to trust Bingkuan, then show Bingkuan's ability to them, thinking that I will not say anything." , will they have any kindness toward Bingkuan?"
The emperor still sees things more clearly than ordinary people.
Even if he doesn't mention Zhang Zhou, others will not regard Zhang Zhou as an orthodox civil servant. So instead of hiding Zhang Zhou, it is better to directly display Zhang Zhou's ability in front of everyone.
Showdown.
I will tell you that this matter was predicted by Zhang Zhou. The previous epidemics, the fire at Qingning Palace, the earthquake, including this time the Northwestern Tatars may send troops, were all his fault.
And I also give you a few free items, that is, Zhang Zhou also predicts that there will still be big events after the year.
For example, there were two earthquakes in Shaanxi and Ningxia in February... Although Zhang Zhou didn't say it explicitly, it was estimated that it was not a small matter, otherwise it would not have appeared in Zhang Zhou's prophecy.
Now that you have raised the matter of preparing for war in the northwest to a level that is not tolerated by kings and ministers, what else am I hiding from you?
"In the past few days, Bingkuan has not been in the capital. More people have been sent to protect him, and more people have been hired to guard his mansion. I don't believe they can still do anything to Bingkuan!"
Zhu Youtang also felt angry.
Even if I want to do something, your advice is useless. I still want to protect Zhang Zhou so that he can continue to shine for the Ming Dynasty.
In order to prevent you from attacking him after knowing the news, I sent people to protect him.
There is no humane relationship between the monarch and his ministers.
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Xiao Jing took the emperor's instructions and went to find Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian.
All the ministers also wanted to accompany him back to the palace.
The rest of the people were already gathering. Only the three people in the cabinet were still talking to Xiao Jing, and many people were also looking here.
"...Eunuch Xiao, Your Majesty doesn't think it was me who leaked the news, right?"
Liu Jian frowned.
I had just talked with the emperor in the morning, and the emperor seemed to feel that there had been rumors about the northwest affairs. Liu Jian first had to distance himself from the leak of the news.
Xiao Jing smiled and said: "How could it be? His Majesty just asked our family to tell the whole story. In fact, it was Mr. Zhang, that is, Gongsheng Zhang Zhou, who prophesied in advance that there would be great chaos in the northwest, and the Tatars would be in full force. And out..."
The previous conversation between the emperor and Liu Jian only vaguely indicated that there was indeed movement in the northwest.
But not so clearly.
This time when Xiao Jing was telling the story, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were standing next to him. Now the cabinet knew the whole story clearly, and even Ma Wensheng's involvement in it was revealed frankly.
Before the emperor mobilized to the northwest, he first passed the level of Minister of the Ministry of War. Wang Yue himself was still the left minister of the Ministry of War, and there was also Zhang Mao, the admiral of the capital camp of the Fifth Army Commandery...
No matter how you look at it, the emperor didn't completely skip the court, he just didn't say hello to the court or greet the three cabinet members.
Li Dongyang said: "Your Majesty, you believe the nonsense of a Gongsheng?"
Xiao Jing said: "Three pavilion elders, it's not that your majesty refuses to believe it, but sometimes... I have to believe it. The three of you should also know about the previous earthquake in Xinye. That was detected by Mr. Zhang. In addition, Mr. Zhang also said, There will be earthquakes in Shaanxi and Ningxia in February..."
Xie Qian chuckled and said: "This Zhang Bingkuan seems to be very good at detecting earthquakes. Then if the Ming Dynasty wants to be prepared for earthquakes, he can provide early warning."
"Mr. Xie Ge, you are smiling. Not only can earthquakes occur, but also heavenly fire can be predicted. Qingning Palace is really descended by heavenly fire. Many people have seen it with their own eyes."
Xiao Jing could naturally tell that Xie Qian was making fun of Zhang Zhou.
"Really?" Xie Qian was still smiling, obviously not believing it as he spoke.
You don’t need to explain to us what happened in your palace. We don’t want to know whether it was a fire from heaven or someone set it on fire to punish Li Guang. Anyway, we are happy that Li Guang is dead.
But now that Zhang Zhou has appeared, it is not what we want.
Li Dongyang said: "Whether it is an earthquake or a fire from the sky, it is all to save people rather than harm them. Even if it is not meant, there will be no consequences. But if you lightly talk about the use of troops in the northwest, dare to ask whether it is a tribute. Or is he an alchemist who brings disaster to the country and the people?"
"this……"
Xiao Jing heard this.
This hat is a bit too big.
Now you civil servants think Li Guang is doing well again, right? Li Guang kept messing around, only occupying one-third of an acre in the palace, and Li Guang didn't interfere much in the affairs of the court, but now Zhang Zhou directly engaged in preparations for war in the northwest.
Do you regret it?
Xiao Jing said: "I dare to ask Mr. Li Ge, if we just dispatch troops from the northwest to prepare for war, will it go against the Ming Dynasty's northwest defense strategy? If it is an early warning of the Tatar invasion, it is all a mistake. Then will anyone dare to do such a memorial in the future? ?”
Xiao Jing also became serious.
In this matter, no matter who the civil officials supported, Xiao Jing was on Zhang Zhou's side.
Xiao Jing can adjust his butt according to the wind.
Besides, you civil servants don’t believe in Zhang Zhou’s abilities, but I’m sorry, but I, Xiao, do believe in him. Who can see many things with his own eyes?
"Although Mr. Zhang made the prophecy, the decision lies with His Majesty and the Ministry of War. Even Ma Shangshu of the Ministry of War has no objection to this. At the moment, it is not that we will send troops to the grassland. We just asked Wang Weining to go to the northwest to prevent unexpected events. , if you, the elders, come to discuss this matter, is there any better proposal than this?"
Xiao Jing seemed to be polite to the three pavilion elders, but that didn't mean he had to be humble.
He represents the emperor, is in charge of the East Factory behind the scenes, and has the authority to investigate hundreds of officials. Today, it is he who told the emperor that there are criticisms of the military administration in the northwest among the civil servants. Now, instead of criticizing, your civil servants continue to be aggressive, and you are relying on favors. The arrogant person is not Zhang Zhou, but you ignorant civil servants!
Xie Qian wanted to make a few jokes, but Liu Jian stopped him.
Liu Jian asked: "Eunuch Xiao, your Majesty has an order that even Wang Weining cannot send troops easily, right?"
"Yes." Xiao Jing's answer was straightforward, "Wang Weining does not have the authority to lead troops out of the fortress in the northwest. He has the honorary ministers to assist the chief military officer, and the guarding and control officers. There is no doubt about this."
"That's good." Liu Jian seemed to give in to this.
Li Dongyang looked at Liu Jian, seemingly unwilling to compromise like this.
Are we too cowardly to ignore Xiao Jing just because he said some harsh words?
After all, Liu Jian can represent the cabinet. Seeing that Liu Jian understands the righteousness so well, Xiao Jing felt relieved. Before leaving, he reminded: "I'd like to trouble the cabinet elders to stabilize the overall situation. There will be a court meeting tomorrow. I hope it won't be in the court." If there are any discordant sounds, this matter should not be publicized anymore... An eagle has risen on the grassland. Whether we can hunt the eagle before it takes off depends on this battle."
"good."
After all, Liu Jian knew how to take the overall situation into consideration.
He can be regarded as guaranteeing in front of Xiao Jing that this matter will not cause any disturbance in the court.
(End of chapter)
