However, before Tianqi could speak, Han Xu was heard scolding Wei Zhongxian: "Shut up, I'm discussing this matter with the Holy One. When will it be your turn to talk too much?"
He was already disgusted with Wei Zhongxian. When he saw that Wei Zhongxian came up with such an idea that would harm the country and the people, he naturally scolded him mercilessly.
Wei Zhongxian's face turned livid after being scolded, and he wished he could rush over and tear Han Xu alive.
But he knew that he couldn't do it. Not only couldn't he do it, but he also had to admit his mistake. He immediately knelt down to Tianqi, kowtowed and said, "This slave is talking too much."
"Come on, get up. I know you have good intentions, and I won't blame you." Tianqi stretched out his hand to signal Wei Zhongxian to get up.
"My slave, thank you for your kindness." Wei Zhongxian got up from the ground, but kept his head lowered, with a look of resentment in his eyes.
At this time, Ye Xianggao said: "Your Majesty, the food and salary in Liaodong must not be touched. Although the situation in Liaodong is temporarily stable, no one knows when the slave thieves will invade again. Once a large amount of food, salary and troops are transferred from Liaodong, it will inevitably be divided. This will increase the strength of Liaodong and give the slave thieves the opportunity to send troops."
"Wei Chen's opinion is the same as that of Ye Shoufu. Liaodong's food, salary and military strength cannot be used. To deal with the Tiger Flag, we must find a way from other places." Han Xu supported Ye Xianggao.
Tianqi scratched his head when he saw that the two pavilion elders were unanimous in their opinions and both did not support using Liaodong's soldiers and horses to deal with the Tiger Flag.
Even though he had never been out of the capital, he knew that to send out an army, he needed enough food and wages, but the Ministry of Revenue could not provide the money, so it was impossible to destroy the Tiger Flag.
After thinking about it, he gradually began to favor the method first proposed by Ye Xianggao.
Send an imperial envoy to Datong Xuanfu to verify the situation, instead of directly dispatching an army to deal with the Tiger Flag.
Seeing Tianqi's wandering eyes, Han Xu was worried that Tianqi would postpone sending troops to the Tiger-Charactered Flag, so he took the initiative and said: "Wei Chen has a way, which may be able to eradicate the Tiger-Charactered Flag."
"How can Han Aiqing solve the food and salary problem?" Tianqi asked curiously when he saw that Han Xu had a solution.
Han Xu said: "Wei Chen's method is also very simple. We only need to use your inner treasury first to collect enough money, and then pay it back when there is a surplus in the household department. In this way, we can not only eradicate the Tiger Flag, but also You don’t have to worry about Liaodong, we can get the best of both worlds.”
As his words fell, Tianqi's face darkened.
No matter what, he never expected that things would go full circle, and finally he would get the idea of his inner treasury.
As for the saying that the Hubu had money to return to his inner treasury, he didn't believe a word of it. As far as he knew, the Hubu had never had money, let alone been rich.
As long as the money from the inner treasury is sent to the household department, it will never be returned.
"Your Majesty, if the imperial court can provide food and wages, I will support sending troops." Ye Xianggao changed his attitude.
Tianqi glanced at Ye Xianggao, and at this moment he realized that the two people arguing in front of him were basically trying to take advantage of his inner treasure.
Thinking of this, he said: "I think Ye Aiqing's previous method is quite good. First, send the imperial envoy to Datong and Xuanfu to find out what is going on. As for sending troops, let's wait until the imperial envoy finds out!"
"Your Majesty, it is a fact that the Tiger Character Banner has occupied Qingcheng. We should not delay it any longer. We should send out a large army as soon as possible to eradicate the traitors of the Tiger Character Banner." Han Xu said to Tianqi.
Tianqi said expressionlessly: "I have made up my mind. The cabinet will select suitable candidates to go to Datong and Xuanfu. Okay, I am tired. If you have nothing to do, please leave!"
"Old minister, I obey."
"I obey the order."
Ye Xianggao and Han Xu stood up, saluted Tianqi, then turned and walked out.
Tianqi said to Xu Youzhi who had been standing there: "You should also step back!"
"Wei Chen resigns."
Xu Youzhi knelt down and saluted, stood up, and walked out behind Ye Xianggao and Han Xu.
Tianqi picked up the tureen on the table, put it to his mouth and took a sip, then said: "The tea is cold, let's change it to another cup."
Wei Zhongxian at the side hurriedly walked up, carefully took the bowl from Tianqi's hand with both hands, took two steps back, and handed it to the little eunuch beside him, so that he could make another cup.
The little eunuch held the tureen in both hands and stepped back.
"Daban, how much do you know about the Tiger Flag?" Tianqi stared at Wei Zhongxian and asked coldly.
Wei Zhongxian was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt down and defended: "I only found out today that this tiger-character flag contains evil intentions. I used to think that they were just an ordinary business. Otherwise, I would not dare to deal with them. Please give me a clear warning!" "
As he spoke, he knocked his head to the ground.
"Hmph, I'm sorry you don't dare." Tianqi snorted coldly.
He still believed that Wei Zhongxian would not lie to him, and he also knew that Wei Zhongxian was greedy for money. There were few eunuchs in the palace who were not greedy for money, so he did not care about Wei Zhongxian's greed for money.
Wei Zhongxian, who was kneeling on the ground, raised his cuffs and carefully wiped the cold sweat on his forehead.
Fortunately, Apocalypse still trusted him. Otherwise, after what happened this time, even if he didn't die, he would still have his skin peeled off. Once he lost the Holy Family, death would not be far away.
Wang An’s fate serves as a warning to others.
"Daban, tell me how to solve this tiger flag?" Tianqi asked Wei Zhongxian.
Wei Zhongxian hesitated for a moment and then said: "I think it is not difficult to deal with the Tiger Flag, and there is no need to use the emperor's inner treasury."
"Oh? Tell me!" Tianqi became interested and then said, "Okay, let's get back on our feet!"
Wei Zhongxian understood that he had made the right bet.
Based on his understanding of Apocalypse, whoever uses Apocalypse's inner treasury will definitely be resented by Apocalypse. As a close servant of the emperor, if he wants to keep the Holy Family alive, he must think what he wants and do what he likes. It's not like a few ministers in the cabinet who think about infiltrating the inner treasury all day long.
"Speak!" Tianqi saw Wei Zhongxian standing up and motioned for him to speak.
Wei Zhongxian bowed and said: "Now that the Tiger Character Banner occupies Qingcheng, as long as your Majesty gives some officials to some people in the Tiger Character Banner, not only will the scourge of the Tiger Character Banner be solved, but also a free Tumut accomplished what even Shenzong failed to do when he was in power."
Consolidating territory and expanding territory is extremely tempting for every emperor.
Apocalypse is also moving.
However, he soon shook his head and said: "No, that Liu Heng has just resigned, I can't make him King of Shunyi again, and the Han people can never make him king."
No matter how much he wants to enlarge the territory, he also knows that the Han people and the Mongols are two different things.
"My slave, there is another way to solve the problem of Tiger Flag." Seeing that his first way was not recognized, Wei Zhongxian said his second way.
"explain."
Wei Zhongxian said: "In fact, this method is also simple. Replace the governor of Datong, and then send a capable official to train new soldiers in Xuanfu and Datong at the same time to suppress the Tiger Flag."
