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Liu Chun became the target of public criticism again, which made him very annoyed.

Why do you always push me out?

I just want to hang out in the Imperial Academy, so why do I bring up the matter of my joining the cabinet for discussion from time to time?
It's clearly putting me on fire.

Liu Chun did not participate in the court meeting that day and did not know the details, so he could only visit Sun Jiao's mansion to inquire about the situation.

Although Liu Chun is admired by some middle- and lower-level officials, the upper-level officials intend to alienate him. Liu Chun also knows that he and Yang Tinghe are not on good terms. When it comes to joining the cabinet, the little emperor shaves his head and picks his head. Yang Tinghe openly opposed it in the court , Almost blocked his way into the cabinet.

Only Sun Jiao, who was still in normal contact with him, did not avoid suspicion at all, probably because both of them admired Zhu Hao and became an introduction, allowing them to break through their prejudices.

Another reason is that neither of them belonged to the Yang Tinghe faction in the strict sense, so they cherish each other.

"...Renzhong, you don't have to think too much. It's just that His Majesty recommended you to join the cabinet at the court meeting, and let the ministers discuss it. It doesn't matter."

Sun Jiao comforted with a smile.

Liu Chundao: "Why did Your Majesty push me out alone? Didn't he make me a target of public criticism? Who in this court is not eager to look at the lintel of the cabinet? Should I go to Your Majesty to explain..."

Liu Chun didn't make it too clear, he wanted to say, he might as well go to the emperor directly and say that I have no intention of joining the cabinet, so when the court promotes cabinet scholars again in the future, don't add me to it.

But as far as his heart is concerned, Liu Chun still hopes that he can join the cabinet before taking office, so he is vague about what "declaration" refers to.

Sun Jiao naturally understood what Liu Chun was talking about, and wanted to complain, but if you really think so, just say it straight.

Sun Jiao's smile was not a smile, and he looked at Liu Chun with teasing eyes... Who knows that it is Zhu Jingdao you admire who wants to put you in the cabinet?

You feel that you are promoting Zhu Hao, but you don't know that just because you treat Zhu Hao as your own and take care of Zhu Hao like a nephew, now he reciprocates and wants to help you into the cabinet?Ai Wu Ji Wu, now even the new emperor has more trust in you, I really don't know who appreciates whom.

But these words were clearly on the lips but could not be uttered.

Sun Jiaodao: "Before Jingdao left, did you meet him?"

Liu Chun frowned, not understanding why his old friend suddenly mentioned Zhu Hao, and after a short pause, he shook his head to say no.

"Oh, speaking of it, the old man has met him, and he is about to go to Nanjing, but he is always thinking about the capital... There are some things that should not be done, but he just does it. He is so stubborn... You can feel at ease, take a good look Just play, don't treat yourself as an insider, no matter what happens in the court, let him go."

Sun Jiao mentioned Zhu Hao first, and then comforted Liu Chun.

Liu Chun was dumbfounded.

Who did you learn from Old Man Sun's way of talking with a hammer here and a stick at the west?
I asked you what was going on, but you reassured me?If it weren't for so many people visiting every day, I wouldn't tire of it. Do you think it's fun to enter the center of the whirlpool of public opinion?Why didn't the emperor mention that you, Sun Zhitong, joined the cabinet?Let you also experience the feeling of cynicism and pointing at you from the people around you?

Sun Jiao has nothing to say.

He was thinking about what method Zhu Hao would use to help Liu Chun into the cabinet. …

Now that the matter is stated so bluntly, there is no room for turning around, which is very intriguing. If the emperor and Zhu Hao really had such straightforward personalities, they probably wouldn't cause Yang Tinghe and other civil servants such a headache, would they?
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Yang House.

Yang Shen saw his father in his study that night. He hadn't seen his father for many days. He came here to ask about Liu Chun's entry into the cabinet. After all, this is the most talked about in the Imperial Academy and even the entire court matter.

"...Whether someone joins the cabinet or who joins the cabinet, you don't have to worry about it."

Yang Tinghe was obviously not in the mood to discuss with his son.

Yang Shen said: "But now His Majesty has proposed at the court meeting... If His Majesty pushes forward forcefully, wouldn't the court be restless?"

Yang Tinghe is impatient
He waved his hands and said, "Father, I can't care about these things now!"

Yang Shen saw that his father was holding a report on the Northwest Frontier Pass, which involved the military affairs of Sanbian and Xuanda.

On the front line of Xuanda, Peng Ze's protégé Dao Xuanda was appointed governor...

It wasn't just Chen Jiuchou, Chen Jiuchou also brought along the entire governor's yamen team, all of whom were from Peng Ze, which meant that the power of soldiers and horses on the front line of Xuanda had now completely fallen into the hands of Yang Tinghe.

But with the completion of the handover of military affairs, Chen Jiuchou reported more information, and Yang Tinghe knew how the former Xuanda Governor Zang Feng was walking on thin ice when he was the Xuanda Governor.

It was a mess that couldn't be worse, the treasury was seriously short, the armaments were insufficient, the military households had fled and lacked registration, the border fortresses and fortresses were in disrepair for a long time, and the official system was chaotic...

It really cannot be summed up in one or two sentences, which also made Yang Tinghe deeply understand why Zang Feng had to cover up the battle report of the Baiyangkou battle, because it was so true that there could be no more mistakes.

It would be better if it was a peaceful year.

But the problem is... now the Tatars know that Ming Xuanda is already a paper tiger, and the focus of their harassment has shifted from the three sides to Xuanda.

Yang Shen asked: "Father is worried about the war in Xuanda? Recently, there have been many merchants who moved in on the streets of the capital, saying that Xuanda has been closed to business for half a year. It was impossible to go out to farm, resulting in the barren land. Some castles were even besieged by the Tatars for a long time, and the news was interrupted for more than a month or even two or three months..."

Yang Tinghe looked at his son: "There are also rumors of this kind of thing among the people?"

Apparently, Yang Tinghe didn't expect that the Northwest War would be so implicated that some news would spread all over the capital quickly, causing people's hearts to fluctuate.

Yang Shendao: "There is also news that the former governor...did not cause any trouble during the Xuanda period, and balanced the relationship between all parties very well, but my father insisted on going his own way and insisted on obtaining Xuanda's military power, regardless of the military situation ahead. Urgently, Zang Feng will be removed and someone from Peng Shangshu will be replaced."

"Many people are saying that Peng Shangshu, an old friend, has no ability to lead troops. Being the governor of Xuanda will only make the situation on the frontier worse."

"Humph!"

Yang Tinghe snorted coldly, "Is this someone deliberately posting news outside?"

Yang Tinghe is not a fool.

This time, the announcement of the military situation was unscrupulously discussed by the people. It is likely that someone wanted to take the opportunity to suppress Yang Tinghe's dignity in the court and prepare for his ouster. …

Yang Shendao: "If someone deliberately spreads rumors, the source must be curbed as soon as possible. My son's opinion, please order troops from three sides to reinforce Xuanda's front line. Only in this way can the huge pressure on Xuanda's front line be resolved."

The truth couldn't be simpler.

If you have a headache, treat your head and feet, and treat your feet. Now that the focus of the Tatars' attack has shifted from the three sides to Xuanda, they will transfer troops from the three sides to Xuanda. Could it be that the Tatars can concentrate their superior forces, and we will not follow suit?
Yang Tinghe's face was dark: "You think it's that easy?"

Yang Shen was pushed back, naturally dissatisfied in his heart.

Yang Tinghe sighed: "Since Xuanda replaced the general system, the generals in Xuanfu, Datong and Piantouguan have already planted conflicts with the new general system. If troops are transferred from three sides at this time, Xuanda will How do the local generals feel? Do they think that the imperial court will thoroughly cleanse the land of Xuanda and dispatch troops in advance to suppress it?"

"Father, isn't he overthinking it? It's just a normal defense change..."

Yang Shen felt that his father was completely unfounded.

Yang Tinghe was also very depressed, because the situation suddenly became uncontrollable.

"If you said this a few months ago, you would be overly worried, but now... After Chen Jiuchou arrived in Xuanda, he didn't even dare to choose the Xuanfu as the seat of government, and there are many remnants of the previous dynasty in Xuanda. They They were afraid of being purged by the court, but now that the court makes a slight move, they will think about it... The key is... Zang Feng shouldn't be replaced."

Up to now, Yang Tinghe also regretted it.

If Zang Feng remained in the position of governor of Xuanda, then there would be military pressure on the front line of Xuanda, and switching defenses in the northwest would be a normal transfer, so Yang Tinghe would not have so many worries.

But now the imperial court has the opportunity to replace Zang Feng.

For example, Chen Jiuchou, who was born on three sides, succeeded the governor of Xuanda. In this way, everyone in Xuanda is in danger. What are you doing now to change defenses, are you not afraid of causing a military mutiny?

If in normal times, you dare to mutiny, you can directly dispatch troops and destroy them!

The question is when is it now?
The Tatars are attacking the front line of Xuanda. If there is a military coup, and one step is careless... then the land of Xuanda may be turned upside down, and Gyeonggi will also be in danger.

Yang Shen heard the anxiety hidden in his father's words, and immediately said: "From what my father said, it is indeed so. My son is thinking, will someone dig a hole for my father on Zang Feng's matter?"

Yang Tinghe looked up at his son.

Can your kid speak?

You mean your father and I fell into the trap preset by others?Don't you want me to lose face?
Yang Shen saw that his father was annoyed, and hastily changed his words: "Now that the Xuanda area is under the control of my father, there are many ways my father can use, there is really no need to worry too much."

It means that no matter whether you fall into the trap or not, it is an irrefutable fact that Xuanda's military power is in his hands. The little emperor's military power has been left behind, and now he only has the right to guard the capital. Are you firmly in control?So what is there to worry about?

Seeing that his father's face did not ease, Yang Shen said again: "If the military situation is urgent, you can send troops from Liaodong and other places, or even directly from the Beijing camp to Xuanfu, and you will be safe."

It's okay if Yang Shen didn't say this, but Yang Tinghe's complexion became even worse after hearing him say this.

"Yongxiu, do you know what message His Majesty sent to the cabinet today?" Yang Tinghe asked.

Yang Shen naturally didn't know.

Yang Tinghe sighed: "Your Majesty said that Xuanda's army is in an urgent situation, and he hopes to send troops from three sides to Xuanda, but the surrounding area of ​​the capital needs to strengthen defense. It is best to dispatch troops from Liaodong and other places to the capital, following the example of the Zhengde dynasty."

"Your Majesty is clearly messing around!"

Yang Shen said, "Then isn't he the same as the late emperor?"

Yang Tinghe shook his head: "During the time of the first emperor, the female cadres dispatched people to the capital to gain the power to defend the capital. But now, His Majesty proposed this proposal because the military situation was urgent and the plan was planned in advance...can it be the same? No one in the cabinet objected to it, and they all felt that it was an old-fashioned statement for the country, and they lamented the wisdom of the new emperor."

"My father didn't think too deeply about it before, but now it seems that this is a move that His Majesty has laid out long ago. My father may have fallen into a chess game and cannot extricate himself!"