In the Jinshen Palace, a chilling atmosphere spread. The eunuchs and maids outside the palace gate were extremely careful even when walking, for fear of making any noise.
Xu Huizu glared angrily and said loudly: "Your Majesty, how dare the Jiangxi gentry do this? I invite a large army to send troops to Raozhou!"
Ru Yu frowned and objected: "What the Security Bureau detected are just signs. There is no rebellion. Using a large army rashly will not only waste people and money, but also be detrimental to the implementation of national policies. The minister believes that we only need to send the Jiangxi capital to intimidate the local area. Then you can win without fighting."
"Lord Ru, aren't signs enough to prove that they have rebellious intentions? How about waiting for them to gather thousands of people, wave flags and shouts, openly rebel, and then use a large army to put down the rebellion? What do you think?"
Zhu Di said sharply.
Ru Yu's face darkened, but she didn't refute.
Zhu Di was not only a prince, but also one of the few battlefield-experienced coaches in the Ming Dynasty.
His words carry great weight.
Zhu Di looked at Zhu Yunzhen and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, Jiangxi is a tax-heavy land and there should be no chaos. Since the gentry wants to fight against the imperial court, they should go to conquer with a large army. I am willing to lead a thousand soldiers to Raozhou to promote national policies in Raozhou. Countryside.”
Rujun was extremely depressed and sighed secretly.
Even if there is some commotion in the place, you, Zhu Di, won't go there in person, right?
Besides, they haven't started smashing, looting or burning yet, but if you take them there right now, are you going to kill them or not?
Once a mass killing begins, what's the point of talking about a prosperous age?
Isn't it that prosperity means having enough food and drink, and not losing your head easily?
But there is no way. The Ministry of War can't cover the Fifth Army Commander's Office now. Xu Huizu, Zhu Di, and Song Sheng are all the main war factions. The cabinet Xie Jin is obviously an emperor faction, so there is no hope.
Zhu Yunwen looked worried, and after thinking for a long time, he made up his mind and said: "Although Jiangxi Dusi can handle it, this matter is related to national policy, and weapons cannot be used easily. It is better to send troops from the imperial court. Uncle Yan needs to be in charge of military reform, so he cannot stay away. In my opinion, let's arrange for He Fu to take 3,000 people to Raozhou."
Xu Huizu, Zhu Di, and Song Sheng were a little disappointed. Such a good opportunity was lost like this.
"In that case, please step aside and let He Fu enter the palace. I need to personally give instructions."
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand, and Xu Huizu and others retreated.
cabinet.
Xie Jin told Yu Xin and Zhang Yan about the imperial court's use of troops in Jiangxi.
Yu Xin was extremely surprised and asked quickly: "The Jiangxi gentry wants to rebel? Is this impossible?"
Zhang Yan was also full of suspicion, the news came too unexpectedly.
Xie Jin frowned and said: "This matter was discovered by the Security Bureau. Whether it is true or not, it is difficult for us to judge. But judging from the recent reports in Jiangxi, although there is resistance and there is a lot of resistance from the gentry, there is no move against the imperial court. "
Zhang Yan took a report and said: "The report of Jiangxi Governor Liu Chen mentioned that there were many gentry people who resisted the national policy, but it was only to delay the non-cooperation, and did not mention that there were places that dared to resist the imperial court. You know, since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been open to the public, and if anything happens to the local government, he can report it, and Liu Chen has no reason to cover it up for the local government."
Jie Jin sat down, poured a cup of tea, and said: "This is the strange thing. The gentry in Jiangsu and Zhejiang all know that since it is a national policy, it cannot be abandoned halfway. If it must be implemented thoroughly, resistance can only be a dead end. Why? When they arrived in Jiangxi, these gentry couldn’t figure it out?”
"Hey, I just hope that the emperor can restrain He Fu and not go on a killing spree."
Yu Xin sighed.
Xie Jin nodded slightly, and now he could only place his hope on the emperor.
Please stay in the palace to see me.
Zhu Yunwen looked at He Fu. Although this man was in his late fifties, he looked like he was in his early forties. He was very powerful, but he had a scar like a long worm on his face, which made people look fearful.
"He Fu, I remember that you are also from Fengyang?"
Zhu Yunwen asked softly.
He Fu felt hot in his heart and replied: "I am indeed from Fengyang."
Fengyang, Anhui, is the place where the dragon rises.
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "It seems that you, me and Taizu can be considered the same family."
He Fu said hurriedly: "I don't dare."
Zhu Yunwen laughed, his face became serious, and said: "In the early years of Hongwu, you were promoted to the commander of Jinwu's rear guard due to your merits. Later, you followed Ying Guogong Fu Youde to conquer Yunnan, and you were promoted to the governor of the former military governor's office. Hongwu II In the tenth year, he followed Lan Yu, Duke of Liang State, to attack the Northern Yuan Dynasty and won a great victory in the battle of Yuerhai. In the twenty-fourth year of Hongwu period, he crusaded against the rebel Azi in Yuezhou and defeated the rebels."
"In March of the 30th year of Hongwu, Zong Bideng, the barbarian resident in Shuixi, and others rebelled. You led the troops to quell it. In November, in order to conquer General Zuo, he followed Xiping Hou Muchun to attack Luchuan and rebelled against barbarians Dao Ganmeng and surrendered seven of them. Wan, Luchuan was decided! Did I remember correctly?"
He Fu was so moved that he almost shed tears.
Thousands of things have happened in the Ming Dynasty. How virtuous and capable I am, yet he is remembered by the emperor!
"Your Majesty, this is the responsibility of the ministers!"
He Fu shouted with red eyes.
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said: "I remember your meritorious service, and I also know that you are tired. This time you rushed from Yunnan to the capital. You were supposed to receive a reward and a title, but I need you to do something. After leaving the capital for a while, you can willing?"
He Fu solemnly said: "The emperor's order dictates that I will not give up even if I die!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said, "In that case, why not obey orders?"
"The general is here!"
He Fu knelt down on one knee.
Zhu Yunwen said solemnly: "I order you to lead 3,000 Beijing troops to Guangxin, Raozhou, and Wannian in Jiangxi Province. The name is to suppress the local areas and encourage the implementation of national policies. In fact..."
He Fu's eyes widened, looking at Zhu Yunwen's proud smile, he couldn't help but tremble.
Could it be said that there is no rebellion in Jiangxi, but it is just a tactic of the emperor?
"Do you understand?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
He Fu shouted: "I promise to complete the task!"
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said: "I will go to court tomorrow. In three days, I will go up the Yangtze River, cross Poyang Lake and enter Raozhou. I will leave the rest to you."
He Fuli issued a military order: "If you cannot complete the task, I will die to apologize!"
"Haha, it's not that serious, but you have to remember that this matter is kept confidential and cannot be leaked."
Zhu Yunwen warned.
He Fu naturally agreed.
At the court meeting the next day, Zhu Yunwen issued an order to confer the title of Marquis of Ningyuan on He Fu, and ordered him to leave Jiangxi and guard the place. At the same time, he sent a message to the Jiangxi Dusi that if the gentry encountered obstacles in the Qingzhang team and the Agricultural Taxation Department, he had the right to mobilize the capital's troops to deal with them appropriately.
Coupled with the replacement of Jiangxi's chief envoy, all officials in the court saw clearly Zhu Yunwen's determination to implement national policies, and had to put away the impeachment memorial.
After several months of getting to know each other, everyone has come to see clearly that although Zhu Yunwen is kind and kind, and can listen to the opinions of his ministers, he is very independent and will not complete anything he has set his sights on until he implements it thoroughly.
At this time, if I speak for those gentry and attack national policies, I will probably take off my black gauze, put on my bamboo hat, and go to clear the land.
Compared with the benefits sent by the gentry, one's own official position is still more important.
Three days later, He Fu set out, taking not only 3,000 Beijing troops, but also 300 craftsmen, and even 20 people from the Gunpowder Bureau, riding the east wind, upstream along the Yangtze River, until Heading towards Poyang Lake...
