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Ye Xianggao hesitated for a moment and then said: "I once served as Wang Huazhen's examiner and was considered his tutor."
"I remember that his promotion to governor of Liaodong was also your suggestion, my dear." Tianqi said expressionlessly.
Wei Zhongxian at the side lowered his head with a sneer on his face.
He knew that the defeat of Guangning made the emperor very dissatisfied, not only with Wang Huazhen, but also with Ye Xianggao and the Donglin Party.
Ye Xiang, who was kneeling on the ground, said respectfully: "Wang Huazhen's promotion to governor of Liaodong is a decision jointly made by the Ministry of Personnel and the Cabinet."
In a word, he blamed Wang Huazhen's promotion to governor of Liaodong on the officials and other cabinet officials.
Tianqi snorted coldly, turned around and walked towards the case behind him.
Wei Zhongxian on the side raised his hand to support Tianqi.
When Tianqi sat down, he took two steps to one side and stood aside with his hands down.
Ye Xianggao, who was kneeling on the ground, said: "Your Majesty, Guangning has been defeated, and the people in Liaodong are panicked. At this time, the ministers of the DPRK and Central Government should be sent to Liaodong to take charge of the situation. Hou Jin must not be given the opportunity to capture Shanhaiguan."
"Who do you think is suitable to go to Liaodong?" Tianqi asked Ye Xianggao.
Ye Xianggao hesitated for a moment and said, "I think Zhang Heming, Minister of War, is the most suitable person."
"Him?" Tianqi frowned slightly.
Guangning was defeated, and the Minister of War could not escape his responsibility.
Ye Xianggao continued: "Zhang Heming has the merit of pacifying the Miao Dynasty, knows the military, and is the Minister of the Ministry of War. There is no one more suitable than him."
Apocalypse's fingers slid back and forth on the imperial desk, with a thoughtful expression on his face.
Ye Xianggao, who was kneeling on the ground, said again: "Your Majesty, now that Guangning has been defeated, only by sending important officials in the court to take charge of the overall situation can we calm people's hearts. When the situation in Liaodong is stable, the court can choose another suitable person to go to Liaodong."
"Not long after Zhang Aiqing took over as Minister of War, is it appropriate for him to go to Liaodong at this time?" Tianqi asked, then raised his right hand and said, "Aiqing, get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Ye Xiang pressed his knees to the master and stood up from the ground.
Wei Zhongxian, who was at the imperial desk, winked at a young eunuch below.
The young eunuch walked over from the side, squatted on the ground, and began to pick up the memorials scattered on the ground.
Ye Xianggao bowed and said: "Guangning's defeat, the Minister of War should bear the responsibility. Zhang Heming went to Liaodong, which can be regarded as a crime and meritorious service."
Wei Zhongxian on the other side secretly curled his lips when he heard his explanation, understanding that it was another way of shirking responsibility by civil servants.
At this moment, a young eunuch trotted in from outside, knelt down in front of the imperial case, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Sir Zhang, the Minister of War, is asking for an audience."
Ye Xianggao was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Zhang Heming to come to the palace so soon.
Tianqi thought for a while and said, "Bring him in!"
The little eunuch retreated.
Not long after, the young eunuch accompanied a civil servant wearing a scarlet robe and walked in from outside the palace.
"Your Majesty, Zhang Heming, bows to your Majesty." Zhang Heming knelt down and knocked his head on the ground.
Tianqi said calmly: "Get up!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Heming stood up.
Tianqi looked at Zhang Heming and said, "Zhang Aiqing is so anxious to see me, isn't it because of Liaodong's affairs?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, as soon as I heard the news of the defeat of Guangning, I was immediately heartbroken. I beg your Majesty to allow me to take charge of the Liaodong strategy, so that all of you will be loyal to the country."
Ye Xianggao glanced at Zhang Heming with a look of surprise on his face.
He never expected that Zhang Heming would invite himself to Liaodong at this time and accept the hot potato of Liaodong. Before, he thought that even if the court issued an order, Zhang Heming would shirk it with various reasons and be unwilling to go to Liaodong.
If we go to Liaodong at this time and cannot suppress the situation, once Shanhaiguan is captured by Hou Jin, the charges will only be more serious than Xiong Tingbi and Wang Huazhen.
There is also Shanhaiguan behind Guangning. There is no dangerous land behind Shanhaiguan, and the smooth plain leads directly to the capital.
"Aiqing is going to Liaodong?" Tianqi looked Zhang Heming up and down.
Before, he was still considering whether Zhang Heming should go to Liaodong, but he didn't expect that Zhang Heming would take the initiative to go to Liaodong so soon.
Zhang Heming bowed and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I have invited you to go to Liaodong."
Tianqi looked at Ye Xianggao and said: "Just now, Ye Aiqing was discussing with me who should be sent to Liaodong to take charge of the overall situation. Zhang Aiqing happened to be mentioned. Ye Aiqing thought that you, Aiqing, were the most suitable candidate to go to Liaodong. Unexpectedly, Zhang Aiqing came by herself. .”
Hearing this, Zhang Heming glanced at Ye Xianggao and his eyes shrank slightly.
Ye Xianggao looked at Zhang Heming and said, "Master Zhang is the Minister of the Ministry of War and an important minister in the court. There is no more suitable candidate than Master Zhang."
Only then did Zhang Heming understand that during the court meeting, why Hui Shiyang and Zhou Chaorui insisted on recommending him, the Minister of War, to Liaodong to replace Xiong Tingbi as the Liaodong manager. The person behind it was actually Ye Xianggao.
Wei Zhongxian, who was standing next to the imperial case, glanced at Ye Xianggao and Zhang Heming secretly, almost laughed, and secretly decided in his heart that he must contact Zhang Heming if he had the opportunity.
Tianqi nodded and said: "Since Zhang Aiqing himself requested to go to Liaodong, I can't stop him, so Zhang Aiqing will take over the management of Liaodong, and he will be given the title of Crown Prince's Taibao and a python robe and jade belt."
"I obey." Zhang Heming lifted his clothes and knelt on the ground.
Tianqi looked at Ye Xianggao and said, "The cabinet should hurry up and draft the decree."
"I obey the order." Ye Xianggao bowed to Tianqi.
Tianqi looked at Zhang Heming again and said: "Although I have not been to Liaodong in person, I also know that the situation in Liaodong is not good. Zhang Aiqing's trip to Liaodong represents the imperial court and me. We must not let Hou Jin capture Shanhaiguan."
"I accept your order." Zhang Heming knelt on the ground and put his hands together.
Wei Zhongxian at the side suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhang is going to Liaodong this time. I am worried that some of the generals below will disobey Mr. Zhang's orders, making it impossible for Mr. Zhang to stabilize Liaodong as soon as possible. situation."
"Well, what you said makes some sense." Tianqi nodded slightly.
Zhang Heming, who was kneeling on the ground, looked at Wei Zhongxian with a surprised look on his face.
He didn't expect Wei Zhongxian to speak for him.
Ye Xianggao on the other side was also shocked.
It stands to reason that Wei Zhongxian should wish Zhang Heming was unlucky, so why would he speak for him in front of the Holy Emperor? It is completely unreasonable.
Tianqi thought for a while and said: "Then I will give Zhang Aiqing the Shangfang sword. When all the civil and military officials in Liaodong see this sword, they will act like I am here in person. Zhang Aiqing has the right to kill first and then report."
"My lord, thank you for your kindness." Zhang Heming kowtowed hurriedly.
Guangning was defeated, and he, the Minister of War, could not escape his responsibility. But now he was named the crown prince and Taibao, given a python robe, a jade belt, and a Shang Fang sword. It can be said that he has the most powerful Liaodong economic strategy, far from the previous Xiong Tingbi. Comparable.
Ye Xianggao glanced at Zhang Heming.
The Holy One also conferred the title of Taibao to Prince Zhang Heming, and bestowed upon Monk Fang a sword with a python robe and jade belt. All of this shows that the Holy One attaches great importance to the situation in Liaodong.
"Okay, you all, please step back!" Tianqi waved his hand, indicating that the two of them could leave.
Ye Xianggao bowed and asked, "Your Majesty, what should we do with Xiong Tingbi and Wang Huazhen?"
Upon hearing these two names, Tian Qi's face darkened and he said, "If these two people had not died in Liaodong, Zhang Aiqing would have sent someone to escort them back to Beijing after arriving in Liaodong."
"I accept the decree." Zhang Heming said respectfully.
Apocalypse waved his hand at them.
"I'll take my leave."
Ye Xianggao and Zhang Heming bowed and retreated from the hall.
