Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1829

Mu Jing welcomes the coming of the fourth year of Taiwu, and has great ambitions to unify the world, and the capital of Ming Dynasty, Yudu City, is also entering the fourth year of Taiwu.

Facing the pressure from the front line, Yudu City also has an atmosphere of jitters and wars.

In particular, the main force of the Ming army was trapped in the Shangdang, which made the backyard of the Ming court seem uneasy. Monsters emerged in endlessly, and some even intended to rise up.

Even if it cannot be said that turmoil is everywhere, it is not uncommon for someone to suddenly rebel with cavalry.

First, the unified territory of the Ming court was too short, and people's hearts could not be put away. Now under such pressure, people's hearts will inevitably change.

Second, Mujing had worked hard on the New Deal before, suppressing a number of aristocratic families, gentry and aristocrats, and these people may not be willing to bear the interests and damages brought about by the reform.

In addition, there is a third point. The Ming court was built on top of the Han Dynasty. The people of the Han Dynasty were still unsettled, and it was inevitable that people would take advantage of it.

This also greatly increased the pressure on the Ming court.

Even on New Year's Eve, Zhaoming Pavilion is brightly lit, and a group of cabinet ministers all look ugly.

"They are really brave, and they are really not afraid of death. In just half a month, four states rebelled twelve times, and the biggest one was captured by the county seat. What a provocation to our court. !” The first person on the left side of the first seat is Hu Zhao, the first chancellor of Zhaoming Pavilion and the Prime Minister of Ming Dynasty. Mu Jing is not in the court, so he is the person in charge of the court.

So much turmoil suddenly broke out in a short period of time, which made his complexion particularly ugly.

He swept across the crowd with cold eyes, gloomy and sharp: "If this matter reaches His Majesty's ears, how will His Majesty see us? He worked hard on the front line, took the lead, and fought bloody battles for the unification of Ming Dynasty, but we did not even The imperial court doesn’t look well, even the place can’t be stabilized, how can this be worthy of His Majesty’s trust!”

Before those people played a little narrow-minded, he pretended not to see it, but he never expected that some people would dare to act like this. Raising troops to rebel was not just a simple sentence. will have a very large negative impact.

Especially at this time.

The battle on the front line is at a critical time, once the news is spread, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the hearts of the people, especially if it spreads to the front line, if it causes turmoil in the army, they will die.

At this moment, not only Hu Zhao was angry in his heart, but also fierce anger was rising vigorously in the hearts of everyone.

"Hu Xiang, since some people want to rebel, the subordinates think that we don't have to continue to be soft-hearted. At the critical moment, the key method is to move the six doors. It is time to ransack the house, and the family should be exterminated. Suppress the turmoil with heavy codes !"

The one who spoke was Qin Song, a good old man.

Qin Song usually has a gentle personality, and he is a very popular minister in Zhaoming Pavilion. He always likes to do things in a gentle and silent manner.

He was rarely so angry.

But this time, he really couldn't suppress the anger in his heart. Daming was about to rule the world, and the world was about to return to peace. Anyone who came to tear things down at this time would be a sinner.

"I agree!"

Liu Jin said quietly: "Some people take His Majesty's kindness for granted, so they will bear the wrath of the Ming Dynasty!"

Hu Zhao sighed, why didn't he want to use a heavy code at this time, but things are serious, and it is not as important as Daming's stability to let out a breath at this time.

He looked at Cai Yong.

In Zhaoming Pavilion, Cai Yong is the God of Dinghai, and he is also one of the few people who can match his influence.

So Cai Yong's opinion is very important.

"It's not advisable to go to war!"

Cai Yong was silent for a while, and coughed twice. He was getting older, and his health seemed a little worse after winter. Although there were medical staff to take care of him, he was old after all, and he was getting worse every year. Especially the winter is a bit difficult.

But he held on.

For him, entering the Great Ming Dynasty Hall at the beginning was tantamount to violating some of his own principles, so what he was looking for was not some power, but a hope.

He hopes that Daming can end the turmoil left by the Han Dynasty, so that the people of this world will no longer suffer from the war.

Now it seems that hope may be fulfilled.

No matter how he held on to this breath, he would not let himself fall down, so his spirit did not appear to be bad, and he was a little bit refreshed.

He said softly: "We can kill people, and it's okay to ransack the family and exterminate the family. Although the army is outside, after the reorganization of the Ming military system, there are no county soldiers in various places. This is a good thing for us. After all, most county soldiers are in fact. The local aristocratic families are controlled by the powerful gentry, but we have six doors. Although the six doors recruit some young men from the local area, most of them are retired from the army, and there are rangers who have traveled the rivers and lakes, so the local penetration Insufficient, we can completely mobilize the six doors to suppress them!"

He changed his voice: "But there is one thing. Now the imperial court is most concerned about the front line. As long as the front line can win, they are nothing more than trivial matters. Go back and deal with them slowly. At this time, we should not be distracted. Compared with settling accounts in the autumn, it is better Concentrate on increasing productivity, increasing transportation capacity, and ensuring front-line logistics are the first priority!"

He is also very angry, but which is more important, he knows very well that they are all gritted their teeth to support the logistics of the Ming army's frontline, especially under the circumstances of someone making trouble, many granaries have problems, and the armament storage warehouses have also been destroyed. Destroyed by someone with a heart.

But what is most powerful in Ming Dynasty is not its reserves.

but productivity.

So Cai Yong believes that since the turmoil has temporarily calmed down the six gates, now is not the time to settle accounts after the fall and find out the origin of the turmoil.

The key is to stabilize the court and people's hearts, and then start to increase productivity with all efforts. For example, the operation of several military workshops must be guaranteed without any impact.

There is also food, after the Chinese New Year, when they enter the spring plowing, they must also ensure that the spring plowing will not be affected in any way.

"Having said that, according to the report from Six Doors, the unrest was only initially suppressed, and many people who participated in the attack on the county government were not caught. If they have always been so malicious and come out to make trouble from time to time, it is not a one-off. Something!" Hu Zhao gritted his teeth, and said gloomyly: "This will greatly restrain the power of the imperial court, and make us feel a little bit difficult to move forward. I think that the states with turmoil may have serious problems. Even if tomorrow Give them a chance on the surface, but also to find out the matter secretly, as long as you catch them, kill them first, so as to warn others!"

He thinks more.

If he makes a big fuss, I'm afraid some people will be lucky, and they will stage it one more time, thinking that the court dare not deal with them.

Even if the court is the key at this time, Hu Zhao does not think that the court should make concessions. If they cannot suppress them, they will not be able to stabilize the hearts of the people at all. If someone follows suit, that is the biggest problem.

"Hu Xiang, I apply to personally investigate the states of Jingzhou and go to the prefectures and counties in person. All families with problems, whether they are aristocratic families, gentry or wealthy families, cannot be let go. They dare to encircle the people and attack the county government. rely!"

Kuai Liang stood up, cupped his hands and said, "We will definitely not stop just once. If they get angry, it will definitely affect the court's plan and affect the frontline operations!"

This time, the prefectures and counties in the turmoil were not in the north or west, but concentrated in the east. Hanzhou, Xiangzhou, Xiazhou, and Bazhou all had many such situations.

It is precisely because they are concentrated in Jingxiang that Kuai Liang is in a hurry.

The foundation of the Kuai family is in Jingxiang. If the foundation is shaken because of this incident, it is very likely that the Kuai family will be directly operated on by Mujing in the future.

As for rebellion.

Kuai Liang never thought about it, not to mention that when Liu Biao was in power, he controlled the entire land of Jingxiang, and he couldn't play Mujing. Now he doesn't think those Han princes can be trusted.

Now that he has gained a firm foothold in the Ming court, at least he can have a place. At this time, if he has to foolishly change the court, he is the biggest fool in the world.

Therefore, he had to settle this matter himself. No matter who it was, he would not save face. After all, attacking the county government was already treason.

This is no joke.

"Zirou, are you confident?"

Hu Zhao also really doesn't want to put too much energy on this, he has too many things to worry about now.

"Hu Xiang, this subordinate promises that Jing Xiang will give the court a satisfactory answer!"

Kuai Liang didn't say much, but made a simple promise.

This was enough for Hu Zhao to believe him.

Because at this time, Hu Zhao has no better way. If he really wants to kill, without an accurate target, he can only make the situation more chaotic. Even if someone provides an accurate target, the court will kill too hard. If it causes a backlash, it will be the court that will be affected at that time.

"it is good!"

Hu Zhao nodded, and said: "I appointed you as the imperial envoy in the capacity of the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty, and I have the power to mobilize all the forces of Jingxiang and five states, including the officials of each state and county, and all the troops of the six sects!"

He said to Kuai Liang: "Zirou, since you entered the cabinet, you have worked hard and worked hard for Daming. We all see it in our eyes. No one will doubt you, but your Kuai family is based in Jingxiang and has been deeply rooted. In the end, it can only be counted on your Kuai family and Cai family in the end!"

"This subordinate understands, so this subordinate will do whatever it takes to get rid of those who intend to disrupt the order of my Ming Dynasty, and will never give them any chance!"

Kuai Liang said coldly.

The Jingxiang family is one, but they are trying to integrate into the Ming court and hold up the front for the Jingxiang party. Some people are actually playing tricks behind their backs, and he will not beat them to death.

These days, few people who can make it out are vegetarians, and ransacking the family and exterminating the clan is something that can be done.

"it is good!"

Hu Zhao nodded, then looked at the surrounding sky, and said, "Tonight is New Year's Eve, and tomorrow is New Year's Eve. This year is a little bit special, so please bear with me. There is no rest period, so that Ming Dynasty can rule the world and The front line can be invincible, and please encourage each other!"

"Let's encourage each other!"

Everyone responded in a low voice.

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After the meeting, all the prime ministers left quickly, each entered into their own working atmosphere, and fought hard for Daming to get through the most difficult time, but they didn't have time to go home for a New Year's Eve dinner.

Hu Zhao returned to his office room. He sat down, his eyes slightly tired.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk!"

There was a knock on the door.

"Enter!"

It was Cai Yong who walked in. Cai Yong was walking with a cane at this time, and he walked with a limp. He has had bad legs and feet for the past few days. After reading it, the problem is not serious.

"Cai Xiang!" Hu Zhao stood up.

"You don't have to be so polite!" Cai Yong also sat up opposite Hu Zhao, warmed his hands on the small stove, and then said: "It's inevitable that this happened, you suddenly With such a big temper, is there some news about returning from the front line!"

Although Hu Zhao was furious at the meeting, in fact, they had already made preparations for the prediction of this matter long before the war started.

The emperor's personal conquest, the army leaving the court, and the suppression without strength, those conflicts will break out sooner or later, but the result may be worse than they imagined.

"There is no news from the front line, so I seem a little worried. The news that came back before is still saying that Xu Shu wants to go north to transport grain, but whether he can transport the grain is still unknown, and there has been no news. According to the previous budget, in fact, His Majesty has almost run out of food, if there is no food and grass to go north, I am afraid that this battle will be lost without a fight, the more I worry, the more irritable I feel!"

Hu Zhao smiled wryly: "Besides, they are making a mess of things. Someone burned our granary before, someone tried to deal with our military workshop, and someone wanted to make some troubles in Yudu. I can bear it all. After all, it is still under our control, but they suddenly made such a drama of coercing the people against the government, which makes me sick, and this is not only a provocation, but also their temptation to the court, they should also I know the situation on the front line, so I want to know the court's thoughts, if I can't beat them back and fuel his arrogance, maybe Jingxiang will be festered, and we may not have enough strength to clean up the mess by then!"

"You have considered everything comprehensively!"

Cai Yong's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and said: "That's true, if they smell our weakness, they will intensify, it's good to kill their arrogance!"

He thought for a while, and asked, "However, would it be risky to leave this matter to Kuai Liang?"

"Are you worried that the Kuai family will rebel?"

"I have to guard against it!"

Cai Yong smiled wryly: "To be honest, Mu Longtu's ability to offend people is too great. He didn't even sit on his buttocks, and he already called for reform and reform. This time, many aristocratic families have come to his opposite. Yes, and now is the emptiest time in the Ming court, maybe some people want to take risks!"

Hu Zhao's face twitched. In today's Ming court, the old man in front of him is the only one who can call Mu Jing by his name so unceremoniously.

"Kai Zirou is a smart person, I don't think so, but I don't dare to bet on him, so I asked Cai Tu to keep an eye on him. Others have choices, but Cai Tu doesn't. Many scholars come here. Said, he is His Majesty's direct descendant, he was His Majesty's help when the dragon rises, he knows very well that only by relying on His Majesty can he live!" Hu Zhao said softly.

"As long as you are prepared...cough cough!"

Cai Yong coughed twice, patted his chest, and looked a little paler again.

"Cai Xiang, you have to take care of yourself!"

Hu Zhao said quickly.

"It's okay!"

Cai Yong waved his hand and said with a smile: "My body is old. Zhang Zhongjing and You Ji have seen it. It's not a big problem. It's just that the cold has invaded and I'm weak. I won't be able to get rid of it for a while. At this old man's age I don’t want to live a long life, but if I can’t see the unity of the world, I can’t even die with peace of mind!”

There was a hint of fortitude in his eyes: "So no matter what, I will hold on, and I won't let anyone spoil the great situation of the Ming court!"

Hu Zhao looked at Cai Yong, his eyes were a little moist, everyone was desperate, and the old man in front of him was also desperately dragging his sick body, they all just wanted one idea, that is to see the unity of the world and the end of the troubled times.

Coming from the era of turmoil, they hate the existence of war too much.

The establishment of Daming is Mujing's hegemony, so it's not their sustenance to heal the troubled times.

"There is another thing I want to discuss with you. Tomorrow, I am going to take a trip to Hanzhou and Shuzhou to stabilize people's hearts. In addition, if I have time, I will also go to Qiangzhou, Liangzhou, and Xizhou in the north. !"

Cai Yong said softly: "Although it is only Jingxiang who wants to oppose our Ming Dynasty, we have to be on guard against the situation in the west. After all, our Ming Dynasty's rule is too short!"

If there is a fire on all sides, then the backyard is really unsafe.

"Your body is not good, you should arrange another cabinet minister to go!"

Hu Zhao shook his head.

He didn't want Cai Yong to die before his term of office, and it would be difficult to explain to Mu Jing, after all, he was Mu Jing's elder, his father-in-law, he could be regarded as his father.

After Mu Jing's father Mu Shan died in battle, only Cai Yong could be his elder.

"Nowadays, the atmosphere in the imperial court is tense, people's hearts are unstable, and other people have too many things to do, especially to stabilize the court, stabilize people's hearts, and increase productivity. At least it can stabilize the local scholars!"

Cai Yong said calmly: "As for my body, you don't need to worry about it. As I said, I won't collapse if I don't see the unity of the world. Besides, I promised that fellow Mu Longtu to be an official. !"

Hu Zhao was also speechless at this time, he wanted to replace Cai Yong, but he had to sit in the center, and if there was any problem with him, Daming's backyard would immediately be in chaos.

"I'll ask Zhang Huo to arrange protection, and Zhang Zhongjing will go down with you!" Since you can't stop it, you can only increase the guarantee.

"Zhang Huo is the commander of the six sects. He can't move. As for Zhang Zhongjing, the head of the medical department can't move around. At this time, he is also needed for the transportation of medicinal materials on the front line. Don't worry about me. I will let You Ji accompany me!"

"Concubine Zhang? That's fine too!"

Hu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief, Zhang Ning is a master of both medicine and martial arts, and she is Cai Yong's righteous daughter, so she is better than anyone else in protecting Cai Yong.

"Kong Ming, now that Mujing is going to do it once and for all, although the old man thinks that he is a bit eager for quick success, it cannot be denied that his timing is too good!"

Cai Yong looked out of the window, the dark night was illuminated by white snowflakes, looking at the snowy scene, he said solemnly: "The people of the world have suffered from wars for too long, if we can rule the world and create peace, Rebuilding the prosperous age is a matter of immeasurable merit, so no matter whether we agree with his haste or not, we must at least support it. The whole court should work together and support it to the end. Unless the Ming army is defeated, we must not have the slightest hesitation. We can't help much, but at least don't let him worry about the fire in the backyard, so there are some things, you can no longer be soft!"

He is very optimistic about Hu Zhao. Hu Zhao is a leader in every aspect, but sometimes he seems a little hesitant.

The more this time, the more ruthless it is.

Even Cai Yong couldn't do it, but he can see clearly through his many years of experience as an official over the years, so he wants to warn Hu Zhao not to pay too much attention to his official voice when he is united.

At this time, someone needs to be able to control the universe, such as a dictator.

"Yes!"

Hu Zhao also looked at the scenery outside the window, stood tall and looked far away, Yuducheng was gathered under his eyes, and his eyes became sharper: "At this time, the most important thing is to work together to stabilize the situation. Yes, whoever dares to have a different heart at this time, I will not be soft!"

Up and down, it's not talking, it's doing. He doesn't mind holding on to power. Whoever dares to have a different heart will be killed without mercy.

At this time, he didn't dare to soften his heart.

(End of this chapter)