Zhu Yijun was sometimes quite foresight. For example, he predicted that Gao Pragmatic would be leaving the palace very late tonight - it was already two o'clock in the afternoon when the emperor and his ministers had finished "recruiting" each other.
The second quarter of Hai hour is equivalent to ten o'clock in the evening in later generations. Of course, the palace gate would have been closed at such a late hour. If Zhu Yijun hadn't said hello in advance, Gao Jingshi would probably have to lay down a floor in Wenhua Palace tonight. After all, there is no such thing as a "guest room" in the palace, and even if there is an imperial couch in Wenhua Palace, Gao Jingshi would not be able to sleep on it. place.
As for sleeping in the harem... 360-degree backflips and three-and-a-half-week tricks to commit suicide?
In the end, Gao pragmatically left the palace through Donghua Gate under the escort of a group of eunuchs from the Supervisor of Ceremonies. However, it was already under curfew and the city gate had been closed long ago. He would definitely not be able to return to Baiyu Tower, so he could only return to Jinggong in Zhao. The top scholar in the square can only afford one night.
During the honeymoon, she stayed up all night due to work. Gao Qingshi was so moved while lying on the bed, and then felt very sorry for Huang Zhiting. He kept thinking in his mind whether he should make amends, but in the end he didn't know. When did I fall asleep?
Early the next morning, a servant sent by Baiyulou said he was ordered by his wife to ask what happened to the master last night and why he didn't go back to Baiyulou to rest.
Gao pragmatic asked him to go back and report, saying that he had something to do and went to the palace. He talked with the emperor Bingzhu Ye very late and could not leave the city because the city gate was closed. He would explain the specific situation to his wife when he returned tonight.
The servant was obviously relieved: "So that's it."
Gao pragmatic was a little surprised and asked, "What else?"
The servant said: "Madam thought something had happened to the capital, so she secretly mobilized the servant guards to gather in the White Jade Tower courtyard early in the morning. When I came over, I saw that gunpowder, projectiles and other items were already being quietly counted at the Shinsai Campus. "
Gao pragmatic was shocked, and quickly took off a jade pendant given by the emperor hanging on his waist and handed it to the servant, saying: "Go back quickly and ask Madam to send the people away first. She knows this jade, Quan It's a token - take care of it, it's a gift from the emperor, if it gets damaged, you'll be in big trouble."
The servant carefully took the jade pendant and took a look. It turned out to be a white jade dragon ring pendant. This jade pendant is white and moist, and the whole piece is shaped like a dragon. The dragon has two horns, and its hair flows backward and to the left and right sides. The hair is thin and regular. The dragon head has raised eyebrows, long beards on the left and right sides, and opens its mouth like a pearl. The dragon has a coiled body, five claws, and a bald tail, surrounded by cloud patterns of curly grass. The back side of the ring has a raised square arch, with high relief cloud patterns.
There is no need to look closely at anything else. Just because the dragon on this jade pendant is a "five-clawed dragon", you know that it must be a gift from the emperor, otherwise it would be over the limit. Huang Zhiting did recognize this jade pendant. Gao Pragmatic had always brought it with her when she went to Liaodong last time, because this object was awarded to him by the emperor after the Monan War.
Although many "dragon-like" patterns were awarded to many officials in the Ming Dynasty, such as flying fish and bullfighting, they were all dragon-like. Not to mention Gao Jingshi's sitting python robe, except for the lack of the fifth claw, it is basically in the shape of a dragon. However, the jade Zhu Yijun itself belongs to the emperor himself. He took it directly from his own waist and gave it to Gao Jingshi. Therefore, this The honor was extraordinarily unusual. Gao Pragmatic usually carried it carefully by himself. If Huang Zhiting's movements weren't a bit too scary this time, he wouldn't have taken it out and asked his servants to take it back.
In fact, the meaning of taking out this piece of jade is not simple.
First of all, Gao Pragmatic estimated that Huang Zhiting might have thought that something had happened to her, or that she might even be in need of rescue, otherwise she would not have gathered troops quietly, so she had to bring a weighty token to prove that she was fine now. This jade was obviously qualified. ——If he is caught, then this jade will definitely be taken back. Its presence means that he is fine.
Secondly, Huang Zhiting's reaction was a bit too intense. Gao Pragmatic felt that she might have stayed in the "Land of Transformation" for a long time and was a little unclear about the seriousness of gathering troops in the capital, so only the servant who brought this jade back could be qualified to represent Himself - even if Huang Zhiting still had doubts, Gao Mo and the Jia Ding escort did not dare to touch the jade after seeing it.
After the servants left, although Gao Pragmatic was undecided, he still had no choice but to go to the Ministry of War to order something. Officials in the Ming Dynasty were still very strict on the issue of "going to work" because Zhu Yuanzhang set all the rules. The system established by Zhu Yuanzhang earlier had only three days of holidays throughout the year. This was really too harsh. Later, Emperor Zhu Di relaxed it a little and gave ten days of holidays a year, and "made it a permanent rule."
Obviously there is no holiday today, and if there is no holiday, you have to be on duty, so Gao Pragmatic can't go back no matter how worried he is about the situation in Baiyu Tower.
As for why you don't ask for leave, haha, the rules set by Zhu Yuanzhang are not so humane! If you want to ask for leave, unless your parents who live in the capital suddenly die, otherwise you have to be too sick to get out of bed. In the latter case, a doctor from Tai Hospital will come to your home for consultation. How can Gao pragmatically ask for leave?
Gao pragmatically arrived at his official residence and was about to write down the details of the training of the Imperial Guard. Suddenly, a Guanzheng Jinshi on duty came to report that it was Grand Sima who invited him.
Liang Menglong and Gao Jingshi have long been allies. It is very common for him to "invite". Gao Jingshi didn't think much, put down the Hu pen in his hand and went.
At this time, Liang Menglong seemed to have just arrived, and there were already two cups of fragrant tea brewed on the table, which smelled like the best "Ti Pian" from Lu'an Guapian.
"Not only is the fragrance of calligraphy here at Da Sima, but the fragrance of tea is also very strong." Gao pragmatically knocked on the door lightly and said with a smile.
"Qiuzhen is here, come on, come in and sit down." Liang Menglong stood up with a smile to greet him, and the two sat down in front of the tea table.
Gao Pragmatic took the initiative and asked: "What is the benefit of Da Sima calling the students here?"
Liang Menglong was a Jinshi in the 32nd year of Jiajing reign, so there was no problem with Gao Pragmatic's self-proclaimed "student". Liang Menglong also knew that Gao Pingshi usually didn't talk much when talking about business, so he followed his habit and went straight to the topic.
He looked a little serious and said: "I just received the news that Liao Fu has been settled."
Gao Pingshi was moved in his heart, but he didn't show anything. He just nodded slightly and asked: "Who is it?"
"Li Song." Liang Menglong narrowed his eyes slightly.
Huh?
Gao Pingshi frowned slightly, but immediately relaxed, and said with great interest: "This person of the same age as Shen Yuanfu has finally been taken seriously by the Xinxue sect? It's really gratifying."
"He's just the best among the average." Liang Menglong curled his lips slightly and said, "It's not easy for them to find someone who can do a good job in Liao Fu. Although Li Zijie is not a great talent, he still serves as a soldier in Ningqian. I have been working in the army for more than ten years, and I am at least familiar with the border situation in Liaodong. I think Shen Yaoquan really has no tiger ministers in his hands, so he has to send a dog to guard the house. Now, I just hope that they will not ruin the overall situation of Liaozuo. "
In terms of the atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty officialdom, these words are actually a bit harsh. However, the positions of the two sides are different. In fact, these words are just discussing matters and people. In Liang Menglong's opinion, Li Song's level is probably just that. "Outstanding among the mediocre". Shen Shixing used him as governor of Liao because he did not have "tiger ministers" in his hands, so he had to recruit generals from among the dwarfs and make do with them.
However, Gao Pragmatic is not worried that Li Song, the "housekeeper dog", can't even guard the door. He is worried about another thing.
"When the students first went to Liaodong, they discovered that Li Zijie had a close relationship with Ning Yuanbo. Did Grand Sima think that Shen Yuanfu was using him? Did he also take this into consideration?"
Liang Menglong nodded and said: "To be honest, to tell you the truth, this is what I am most worried about right now. I always feel that since you cut Li Chengliang's face in Liaodong, Li Chengliang seems to have stepped into the threshold of Shen Yaoquan. ." He paused for a moment and then said thoughtfully: "Does Shen Yaoquan want to use this to control the entire Liaodong, and then compete with us to equal Meng's contribution to destroying the Yuan Dynasty?"
Gao pragmatically said: "If our Ming Dynasty takes Chahar, the two directions in which we can move troops are the two towns of Ji and Liao. Ji Zhen and the others will definitely not get involved now, so it is logical to open the situation from Liaodong."
When Gao Pragmatic said this, Liang Menglong couldn't help but shake his head: "This is good. When you were in Liaodong, you sent a few tiger generals to them. Didn't you actually help them?"
Gao pragmatic smiled: "Whoever you help is helping Daming, it doesn't matter."
Liang Menglong raised his eyebrows slightly: "Then what's the big deal?"
"Pearls cast in secret, beautiful jade covered in dust, that's all." Gao Pragmatic sighed softly: "Uncle Ning Yuan is capable, but sometimes he is too selfish. Students are afraid that he is not willing to use those people at all." People from other towns', instead suppressed them or did not give them a chance."
Liang Menglong thought for a while and asked: "If Li Chengliang wants to fight all by himself, in my opinion, can he do it?"
Gao pragmatically said: "It depends on how much force Ji Zhen will use, and how much force he is willing to use."
Liang Menglong asked: "What if we stick to the previous plan here in Ji Town?"
Gao Jingshi thought for a moment and said: "If Ning Yuanbo is willing to give up his 40,000 elites and fight without fear of loss, the students think they can still fight."
Liang Menglong laughed, shook his head and said: "From what I know about Li Chengliang, he will never be able to do this in his life - fight without fear of loss."
Gao Pragmatic frowned immediately, but he did not refute Liang Menglong's words, because he actually felt that Li Chengliang was not that "selfless". This could be basically concluded from his previous performances.
Liang Menglong smiled again: "If you really hope that the Li family is willing to fight this battle honestly, there is actually nothing you can do."
Gao pragmatic was a little surprised and asked: "What can we do?"
Liang Menglong pursed his lips to the west and said, "Transfer Li Rusong to be the commander-in-chief of Liaodong to replace his father."
Oh, the son for the father.
Gao pragmatic thought for a moment and realized that this was feasible. After all, Li Rusong and his father had really different temperaments. Although this man had a bad temper, he was willing to spend money to fight. This was almost seen from the history of Li Rusong in the War to Aid Korea. It can be seen from beating the Liaodong Army until all its blood was drained.
In terms of personality, he may be a really upright man, unlike his father who worked as a health worker. If Li Chengliang had been the one to fight the war to aid Korea, he might have lost only 10,000 elite troops and he would have gone crazy to ask for help. How could he be as honest as Li Rusong, gritting his teeth and carrying it on by himself? In the end, it was Zhu Yijun who couldn't stand it any longer and gave it to him. Reinforcements mobilized.
Of course, this is also a sign that Li Rusong, as the "second generation", is more concerned about face, while Li Chengliang, as the "first generation", definitely cares more about Li Zi.
"Li Rusong can use it, but... what about Uncle Ning Yuan?" Gao pragmatically asked.
Liang Menglong did not answer this sentence, but asked: "Please tell the truth, are you really planning to do this?"
Gao Pragmatic didn't understand for a moment: "What?"
"If the Li family really votes for Shen Yaoquan, and this battle is fought according to the way we just imagined, then the Xinxue faction will be able to compete with us on side issues in the future."
This is a very real problem.
Gao pragmatic thought carefully for a while, and then said slowly: "If Grand Sima wants to ask the students, the students still think that the overall situation of the court should be put first."
"Good! You are worthy of being the successor of Gao Wen Zhenggong!" Liang Menglong clapped his hands and praised him, but after praising him, he just said: "However, I don't expect this matter to be that easy."
Gao pragmatically said: "Please give me some advice from Da Sima."
"It's not about giving advice." Liang Menglong said: "To be honest, you are dedicated to serving the public. It is indeed commendable, but others may not be like you. Do you think that if Li Rusong was replaced by Li Chengliang in Liaodong, this battle would be Are you sure? I don’t think so, because there is a more critical issue that you didn’t have to worry about before, but it has arisen now.”
After all, Gao Pragmatic is also a person who is good at calculation. His thoughts were diverted by Liang Menglong just now. Now he has come back to his senses and said thoughtfully: "What Da Sima means is that even if Li Rusong is able to fight and willing to fight, but he But he’s not the one who decides whether to fight or not?”
Liang Menglong said happily: "It feels so comfortable to talk to Qiuzhen, and the meaning is self-evident even before he says it. Yes, no matter how willing Li Rusong is to fight this battle, in the final analysis, he cannot decide whether to fight or not - the emperor can certainly decide , but the emperor must also rely on the judgment of his border ministers before he can weigh the profits and losses. So, if Li Zijie thinks that Liaodong is still undefeatable, do you think the emperor would be willing to use the elites of the two most important towns in the world to fight?"
Gao Pragmatic frowned and said: "If this is the case, our Ministry of War will naturally play its role and resolutely lead the battle."
Liang Menglong smiled and asked softly: "What if Yuan Fu objects?"
Damn it, I forgot that the cabinet is not decided by the real school now!
Gao pragmatic suddenly discovered that he had long been accustomed to the idea of "the cabinet supports me", but he had forgotten that the current chief minister was no longer Gao Gong, Guo Pu, or Zhang Siwei, but Shen Shixing - this was a political enemy!
What is a political enemy? What I support will most likely be opposed by him. This is called a political enemy!
Liang Menglong saw Gao Pingshi's expression change, and then smiled slightly: "Qiuzhen, do you understand?"
Gao Pragmatic's face was livid, he exhaled a breath, calmed himself down, and asked: "Looking at it this way, doesn't this battle have to be forcibly suppressed? Does Grand Sima have any clever ideas that can change it?"
Liang Menglong chuckled and said: "I have been thinking about this since the first day I entered the Privy Council (Ministry of War). Now I finally understand something: for Shen Yuanfu to lead the battle, there is a condition that must be met."
"What conditions?" Gao pragmatically asked.
Liang Menglong said: "The condition is to make Shen Yaoquan feel that after this battle is won, their contribution will be greater than ours."
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