Zhu Qingping didn't know why His Majesty was upset, so she blamed herself.
"Your Majesty, this slave is stupid. The essence of these scriptures..."
"You have studied very well." Zhu Houcong came back to his senses, "I understand better every day."
He was waiting for the Guangdong military intelligence report, but Zhu Qingping didn't know.
The efficiency of communication in this era was hopeless, even though urgent deliveries on the post roads and military intelligence at the border were rushing to the capital day and night.
But what determines the speed of information transmission is only human feet, horse legs, and the efficiency of handover between stations on the post road.
The emperor in the Qianqing Palace was still studying knowledge before falling asleep, while the counselors in Beijing had already fallen asleep.
Is it because there are too few national memorials compiled by the general affairs envoy? No, it's just that the emperor cares more about this land than many people.
Only this soul who became the emperor five hundred years later has some spirit that no one can understand at this time.
Zhu Houcong was the emperor. He was full of vigor and had many enjoyments at his fingertips, but he felt that there was also a heavy invisible responsibility on his shoulders.
After the curtain was lowered, Zhu Houcong's eyes became sore as he thought of the changes that might be caused by his imperial edict.
This time it is not the fate of some eunuchs and maids in the Forbidden City, but the fate of many ordinary people living in this land.
He grew up listening to Cantonese songs, he went to the south to see the sea, and he knew from books the sound of cannons that sounded there hundreds of years later.
He is the emperor, but wantonly changing history can only exist in imagination. The fire of Nisei Gate reminded him: going too far beyond the times will indeed lead to madness. The emperor is only the original shareholder of the feudal dynasty limited liability company. Do you really think you are? Sole proprietorship?
He is the emperor, but some ministers can always easily uncover a scar in the country and tell him contemptuously: Do you think it is easy to settle the accounts so that you can enjoy the dividends?
Imperial framer? Is this the most difficult position?
There is essentially no difference between the Dukes in the imperial court and the Dukes in the imperial court.
And a lonely person is a lonely person. As long as he uses people, people have their own selfish motives.
Isn’t this incident in Guangdong just caused by selfish motives?
He understands better every day and knows that he is actually in the most advantageous position and has reached the most irreplaceable position in such an era.
but? Invincible.
The sound of horse hooves broke the tranquility of the imperial capital, and when the military report was sent to the palace, the Chang Dynasty was in progress.
The rituals of the Chang Dynasty are beyond the sky, so why should we be anxious about the affairs of the Nanhai vassals?
It was only because the emperor had previously sent an explicit edict to Guangdong and Guangxi that this report was immediately reported to the emperor after the end of the Chang Dynasty.
Zhu Houcong opened the memorial with the ink pad sealed and took out the paper. When he saw the color of each word, his hands could not help but tremble slightly.
But wait a little longer.
Zhu Qingping and Huang Jin only felt that the emperor was more absent-minded than usual that afternoon. After the second report of Guangdong military information came in before nightfall, the emperor still only stayed to report.
After the regular court session the next day, the third round of three memorials finally came in.
Headed by Yan Song, Wang Shouren and Yang Shen stood in the Zhongyuan Hall, and the emperor commanded Gao Zhong: "Declare the minister to participate in the national policy meeting!"
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Memorials submitted from local governments to the capital must go through the General Affairs Office.
If the emperor did not immediately give his opinion on a certain memorial, the secretariat and the cabinet would naturally have to give their opinion on the draft.
So at the national policy meeting at this time, the cabinet actually gave its opinions on the first and second copies of the three rounds of memorials and brought them together - according to the current rules, the emperor's version of the memorials criticizing Zhu was also given to the cabinet. The opinion book.
Zhu Houcong sat on the throne, Yan Song, as the chief of the imperial study, and Wang Shouren spoke about military affairs on behalf of Yang Yiqing. There were 17 people sitting on the 18 chairs.
Yang Shen stood.
"In the opinion of the cabinet, Wang Hong underestimated the enemy's reckless advance and led to this huge defeat. It is appropriate to order the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi and the general military officer to select talents to drive away the barbarians, and to thoroughly investigate Wang Hong's defeat and Guangdong's crime of sitting back and allowing the barbarians to gain power."
Zhu Houcong's tone was the indifferent feeling that the Minister of National Policy Conference has become familiar with these days.
"Yang Shen, read out the apology memorial sent to the palace this morning by the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, the Governor of Guangdong, and the Chief Envoy of Zuo of Guangdong."
Yang Shen felt that he was a worthless tool, but he could only hold these three memorials that were delivered to the capital in the third round.
The expressions are expressed in different words, but the meaning is the same: Wang Hong, the deputy envoy of Guangdong and the chief officer of the Coast Guard, was overjoyed after receiving the order. Without careful preparation, he recruited local braves to plunder the place, underestimated the enemy and advanced unexpectedly, resulting in the defeat of Tuen Mun and the destruction of warships. In addition to the bravery of the soldiers, they also ordered the bandits to build a fortified city after hearing the warning. Yuan Yao, the chief of Qianhu in the Dongguan garrison, had died in the battle, and Wang Hong had fled back to Hong Kong in fear of the enemy and was imprisoned for his crime. The two provinces and Guangdong are dispatching troops to annihilate the enemy in one battle. In order not to fall into the power of the Kingdom of Heaven, there is still a shortage of warships, food and pay for soldiers...
Seventeen important officials of the imperial court listened silently.
Among them, five cabinet ministers have actually seen the first and second rounds of reports submitted by Wang Hong, the Deputy Commissioner of Guangdong, and Wang Ziyan, the Deputy Commissioner of Guangdong.
They all just listened, because they knew the difference between the first Guangdong military intelligence report, the second report, and the third round of confessions.
Yang Tinghe waited quietly for his son to finish reading.
After Yang Shen finished reading the memorials from the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, the governor of Guangdong, and the envoy of Zuo Bu of Guangdong, Yang Tinghe opened his eyes and looked at the emperor.
What greeted him was the stern gaze of the emperor looking directly at him.
Yang Tinghe felt a chill in his heart and closed his mouth that he was about to open.
The emperor stood up.
Then all the ministers also stood up.
"Regardless of victory or defeat, regardless of right or wrong." Zhu Houcong said in a cold tone, "The martyrs defended their land bravely and sacrificed their lives for the country. All the people in the world are like my son, and my heart is really aching!"
Yang Tinghe and others were shocked to see tears actually falling from the corners of the emperor's eyes. They could not help but look sad on the surface, but in reality they were thinking rapidly.
They thought it was just a word, but the emperor just stood there with his head lowered.
Yan Song then stood solemnly on the spot and sighed in his heart.
Wang Shouren looked at the emperor standing solemnly, and his heart suddenly softened, thinking of the soldiers and people who died due to the Chenhao Rebellion.
Is there such a thing as this in the history of history? Which king really treats his subjects as sons, and would a father mourn when a son dies?
Zhu Houcong opened his eyes and calmly ordered: "Sit down."
It was as if it was just a performance.
"Fellow academicians, you have read yesterday's military report by Wang Hong and Wang Zi, and each of you has expressed your opinion."
The emperor first asked the five cabinet ministers, and Yang Tinghe said: "Wang Hong reported to the emperor before the war started. It is a crime of deceiving the emperor. He did not check the enemy's situation and rushed into battle, resulting in a huge defeat. It is a crime of dereliction of duty. In the name of war, he caused nuisance. The local government is asking for money and food, which is a crime of corruption. I believe that he should be dismissed from his post, his crime should be discussed, and he should be reprimanded by the local government in Guangdong to reorganize the generals and soldiers to defeat the enemy and restore the order."
Zhu Houcong looked at Jiang Mian without comment.
"...Whether Wang Hong impeached the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces before fighting, whether he was premeditated to get away with it or whether he was working hard to beat the drum, I think it should be investigated in detail."
Mao Ji solemnly said: "Guangdong, Guangxi and Three Halls have been colluding together, corrupting state affairs for many years, and colluding with foreign traitors. Such accusations are really alarmist. Looking at the memorials of Guangdong Inspector, Guangdong Governor, Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, and the general town of Guangdong and Guangxi, it is actually Wang Hong who was afraid of war and got away with it. language."
Facing the emperor's eyes, Fei Hong was silent for a moment and then said: "The matter has come to this. The majesty of the Kingdom of Heaven cannot be insulted lightly. The crime is a small matter, but the preparation for war is a big matter. Guangdong's request to build warships and feed soldiers is a real matter."
The emperor looked at Shi Yun for the last time, and he said with emotion: "It is better to send an imperial envoy to Guangdong to supervise the investigation, find out the truth, and achieve full success as soon as possible."
Among the remaining eleven people, ten of them have not seen the two memorials that were only sent to the imperial court and the cabinet yesterday through the general affairs envoy.
But at this moment they also understood: Wang Hong said something different from others.
Zhu Houcong silently opened a memorandum, unfolded it, and raised it to face the crowd.
The eighteen chairs did not need to be very large. Wang Shouren saw the crooked red writing on the table. His heart trembled: it was a blood letter.
"A blood letter can't prove anything, I know that." Zhu Houcong looked around and said in a cold tone, "Wang Hong is playing the watch, I will read it."
[The deputy commissioner of Guangdong, Wang Hong, inspected the sea channel and reported it with tears in his eyes! 】
[Since the early years of Hongzhi, barbarians have ravaged the sea areas, and sometimes Yuan Guang, the father of Yuan Yao, the father of Qianhu, who is guarding Qianhu in Dongguan, has died in this place. It has been twenty-eight years now! 】
[Before Zhengde, from Xinning to Jiqi, barbarian ships came in droves, and there was no settlement in the past few years. Every time they arrived in the Celestial Dynasty, even if there was no settlement, there would be officials who would board the ship to collect taxes. There was no fixed rule. In the second year of Zhengde's reign, the traitor Jin ordered his ministers and ministers to send 500,000 taels of silver to the capital, and another 270,000 taels of silver were recovered, leaving Guangdong's silver reserves empty. 】
[In the fourth year of Zhengde's reign, Governor Chen Jin asked the ships to arrive in Hong Kong at the rate of three out of ten, and the fine ones were released to the capital, and the heavy ones were sold off to reserve military pay. Since then, it has gradually become a rule for Guangdong City to draw three out of ten ships. 】
[In the ninth year of Zhengde, the "Law on the Tribute Trade of Fan Ships" was launched in Guangdong. From the sea of Tuen Mun to the city of Guangzhou, there were many sails and rafters. 】
[In the twelfth year of Zhengde, a large ship from the Franji people broke into Guangdong Province. The sound of artillery and gunfire shook the city walls. From then on, Franchi's barbarians and other cunning people gathered in Hoi O, such as Tuen Mun and Kwai Chung, to set up camps, build large-scale firecrackers, and use them as offensive weapons to kill people and seize ships. The power is very rampant, and they are determined to annex. They have pictures and stones to govern various factions. 】
[They are cunning and have colluded with the localities for many years, causing the old system to be divided and destroyed. Members of the two broad masses blocked the top and bottom, blocking the power of God with mountains and seas. Now that I have received the holy order, I dare not fight timidly. After the note arrived, the barbarians refused to obey the king's rule, and the ministers punished them themselves. However, the sea ban is in ruins, the border guards are in vain, the soldiers are weak and the boats are few, and the pirates and pirates have strong guns and cannons, and they are just dead! 】
[If Your Majesty sees this, I may be buried in the belly of a fish. I am under Jiuquan, I am ashamed of the divine grace like the sea, and it is difficult to calm the waves with my death. I have no face to see my fellow villagers again. Lielie feels this long-lasting regret! 】
[The strength of Franji's troops and the strength of their giant ships are really a serious problem for the Celestial Empire! Your Majesty, Your Majesty, is in charge of your family and country, so don’t ignore it! The people in Guangdong and Guangxi are greedy and harming the country, and the disease will not be healed. This victory will also be defeated! 】
[I leave this note before the war. I only hope that the Holy Lord will shine brightly on the universe like the sun. Although Guangdong and Guangxi are far away, there is no place to hide! Even if I die, my soul will always be willing to patrol Nanyang for the Ming Dynasty! 】
The emperor read this memorial himself, and Wang Shouren looked at Yang Tinghe with sadness.
Do you mean to say that treason seems like loyalty?
Zhu Houcong slowly put down the blood letter, calmed down and looked at everyone: "Yuan Yao and other six hundred and seventy-three people died, and Wang Hong was defeated and fainted and returned to Hong Kong and imprisoned. Please allocate money to build warships and pacify the people." Four hundred and thirty-seven thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven taels, what do you think?"
Chen Jin was sitting on pins and needles.
The emperor did not ask about the situation of the old system of drawing points. Now he only asked about the food and wages needed for the war in Guangdong, but he mentioned the results of the war before.
Zhu Houcong looked at Yang Tinghe again. The chief minister of the cabinet was silent for a moment and said: "Now that the war has started, the scabies problem in the Nanyang vassals is related to the tribute of the vassal state. We should ask for help from Guangdong and Guangxi to quell the problem as soon as possible."
"Scabies?" Zhu Houcong was very polite and did not interrupt Yang Tinghe.
"...It's a small country, but it occupies a favorable position..."
"Good location? Whose land?" This time he interrupted.
Yang Tinghe heard the chill in Zhu Houcong's tone, shut up and looked at him.
"Yang Tinghe, whose land is it?"
Yang Shen, who was standing on one side, looked at the emperor's profile in disbelief. These were the three words that Leng Bingbing called his name.
Yang Tinghe felt a chill in his heart: "Tuenmen Hai'ao has always been under the jurisdiction of Dongguan County, Guangzhou Prefecture..."
"When did my hometown in the Ming Dynasty become a favorable geographical location for the barbarians?" Zhu Houcong narrowed his eyes slightly, and moved his more oppressive eyes to Chen Jin, "Guangdong Zuo Bu Zheng Envoy."
Then came Guo Xun: "General Military Officer of Guangdong and Guangxi."
He paused and stared at Yang Tinghe again: "There is also a cabinet scholar. When the family lost its land, who was guarding it? Who was at fault? The minister? The minister? The feudal official? Or the imperial governor?"
No important ministers of the auxiliary country were asked.
A very sharp question, after so many years, why has the doorstep of your home become a favorable location for others?
Anyone whose name is called feels like sitting on pins and needles.
Those whose names were not called also felt the emperor's suppressed anger.
In the Zhongyuan Hall, everyone was present.
(End of chapter)
