The eldest son of the red mansion

Chapter 157 Dong Nuan Pavilion

King Zhongshun was shocked when he heard Chang Shi's words.This long history had never dared to talk to him like this before, but now he dared to contradict him, his tone was completely out of the fear before, it was a business tone.

King Zhongshun suddenly understood that after the edict was issued just now, he was no longer the King Zhongshun before, but an ordinary prince who could only eat, drink and have fun every day.

And this long history probably has other thoughts, and he doesn't want to follow his down-and-out prince anymore.Draw a clear line with yourself now, and transfer to other places in the future, at least have a better future than following yourself.

Thinking of this, King Zhongshun couldn't help but feel a burst of desolation. Now he finally knows the warmth and coldness of human relationships.In the future, the ministers in the court will probably treat him like the god of plague.

After thinking about this, King Zhongshun looked at the direction of the palace and showed hatred. He thought in his heart, Father, don't be too complacent. Without my son to restrain the prince, I will see how you end up.

King Zhongshun has now figured out the cause and effect, and the reason is simply that the emperor feels that he is old and will not be in power for a few years. Now there is no need to restrict the prince anymore, and now let the prince hold more power.On the day the emperor dies, the prince will not be held hostage by powerful ministers.

King Zhongshun came here with a sneer on his face, thinking of the emperor, he probably didn't understand the prince's thoughts, the current prince couldn't wait for the emperor to pass away.

Besides, after Dai Quan and the six ministers left Zhongshun Palace, they rushed to the inner palace in a hurry.

Along the way, the six ministers did not dare to sit in a sedan chair, and all rode to the palace on horseback.Under the leadership of Dai Quan, they soon entered the palace and came to the East Nuan Pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Outside the hall of Dongnuange, Dai Quan stopped and said to the six ministers: "My lords, wait here for a while, I will go in and report to the emperor. What does the old man mean by looking at Long Live?"

When the six adults arrived here, naturally everything was arranged by him, how dare they disagree?Besides, in the palace, how could they dare to intrude.

After Dai Quan entered Dongnuan Pavilion, he saw that the emperor was frowning and studying carefully in front of the map, and kept pointing his fingers on the map.There was no sound in the hall, the eunuchs and maids stood like logs, not daring to make a sound.

Dai Quan stepped harder to let the emperor hear his footsteps, then he walked behind the emperor, and then said softly: "Long Live Lord, the three cabinet scholars and several adults from the Ministry of War are already waiting outside the hall. Are you calling them in?"

The emperor also calmed down at this time, and he also understood the three great scholars and the three helmsmen of the Ministry of War.It's impossible to collude with King Zhongshun, but it's just a matter of showing mercy and going to have a drink.It's just that today's time is too special, and I didn't expect that there would be an urgent military document from [-] miles away.

Hearing Dai Quan's question now, he said "hmm" and continued to focus on the map.

Hearing the emperor's answer, Dai Quan immediately exited the East Nuan Pavilion and went outside the hall, and said to several adults: "The emperor let some adults in."

Pan Yong gently asked Dai Quan: "What does the emperor mean?"

Dai Quan dealt with them often, and knew that their power was not weak, so he betrayed their favor and said, "The emperor's anger has dissipated, so be careful when you go in. It doesn't seem like a big deal."

The six adults felt relieved, and followed Dai Quan into the East Nuan Pavilion.

The six people had already entered the Dongnuan Pavilion, and immediately knelt down to apologize to the emperor, all saying that it was because of favors that they missed important court affairs.He deserves death.

Hearing that they knelt down to make amends, the emperor decided to beat them a few words, turned around and looked at them, and said in silence for a while, "Recently, the military situation has continued, and you all dare to resign. Rules, can you afford to miss a big event?"

After listening to the emperor's questioning, the six ministers knelt on the ground again and kowtowed non-stop. The emperor saw that they were not young, knelt there shivering, and felt pity in his heart.

Originally, I didn't intend to pursue it any further, so I said at this time, "Okay, this matter will stop here, I hope you will take it as a warning, and everyone will be fined for three months as a punishment."

After the emperor finished speaking, he saw that they were still kneeling there, and added: "Get up, what are you kneeling for?"

Only then did the six ministers let go of their hearts, and stood up tremblingly one by one.It seems that this matter is over. As for the three months of fines, at their level, who still lives on those salaries.

Seeing them getting up, the emperor said to Dai Quan who was beside him, "Show them the report."

Dai Quan carefully took out the memorial from the imperial case, and first handed it to Li Lu, one of the three great scholars.

Li Lu took the memorial and watched it carefully, frowning as he read it. He was extremely embarrassed by the situation. Now there are Tatars harassing all over the border. If there are too many adjustments, I am afraid that the local area will be unstable.

After reading it, Li Lu handed it over to Yan Mu who was next to him.Yan Mu also read it again, and then passed it along.

The emperor saw that they had finished reading one by one, and said, "After reading all of them, let's talk about it, what should we do?"

Yan Mu stood up first and said: "Your Majesty, the frontiers are tight now, and we can no longer deploy troops. If we need reinforcements, we can only send troops from the interior. But the quality of the troops in the interior, I am afraid that going to the Tatars will add to the victory." .”

Li Lu disagreed with his words, and immediately retorted: "What Yan Xiang said is a bit bad. Although the soldiers in the interior cannot be compared with the elite of the Nine Frontiers, it is better to go than not to go. If we can mobilize troops to support , even if the Tatars cannot be defeated, they can be contained and reduce the pressure on Xuanfu Town."

Hearing what Li Lu said, the emperor couldn't help nodding frequently.He thinks it is more feasible for Li Lu to find these methods, but after all, far away water cannot quench near thirst.If troops are dispatched from various places to reinforce, I am afraid that Xuanfu Town will become flat land.

Pan Yong saw that the first two academicians had already spoken, so he should have said a few words, so he stepped forward and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, if you can't win for the time being, you can also send someone to negotiate peace with them. As long as the conditions are right, you can definitely not win." A soldier who fights and surrenders."

When the emperor heard what he said, he clenched his fists unconsciously. Just about to get angry, he suddenly looked up and saw the plaque written for him by the late emperor, "Stop haste and endure".Only then did he hold back his breath, wondering if he could agree with what he said?

Just as Pan Yong finished speaking, he heard someone shouting: "This is a statement that harms the country, the emperor must not listen to it."

When everyone saw it, it turned out that it was Lei Ying, the servant of the Ministry of War. Although he was a civil servant, he had a fiery temper and offended many people in the officialdom.It's just that the current emperor thinks how talented he is, but it's because he is outspoken and shelters him that he has been the Minister of the Ministry of War for so many years.

When Pan Yong heard Lei Ying's rebuttal, he lowered his face at that time, displeased him and said to him: "Since you don't agree with me, there is nothing you can do about the Tatars now. Can you solve this problem?"

Lei Ying did not show weakness and said: "Who said there is no elite support." After saying this, he said to the emperor: "The emperor now has an elite soldier who can fight against the Tatars."

The emperor asked in amazement: "Who has such great ability?"

Lei Ying replied: "My Majesty, Kaiping Town is guarding Jia Ke. He is brave and good at fighting. At this time last year, the Tatar Arslen Khan also besieged Kaiping Town with soldiers and horses. In the end, not only did he fail to keep up, but he also lost his army. .Now we can only lead 1 troops to garrison in Kaiping Town, but we can order him to lead troops to reinforce immediately. Even if we can’t win at that time, we can distract the Tatars from attacking Xuanfu Town with all their strength.”

After hearing what he said, the emperor felt that it made a lot of sense, but he asked worriedly, "I heard that Jia Ke is only a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child. Could it be that he can really take on this important task?"

Lei Ying had a clear understanding of Jia Ke's affairs when she received Jia Ke's reward last year.I know that although he is young, he has unstoppable courage and is proficient in military tactics.That's why I recommend him today.Now hearing the emperor's question, I immediately defended him: "The emperor doesn't know something. Although this Jia Ke has little contact, he is extremely brave. Last year, he rushed into the Tatar camp several times, chasing and killing Arslen Khan. If it wasn't for being alone and alone, I'm afraid Arslen Khan would have died last year."

The emperor became interested when he heard what he said, and turned his head to ask the minister of the Ministry of War: "Is that so?"

Huo Tu, Minister of the Ministry of War, replied: "Your Majesty, it is true. This Jia Ke is indeed brave. Last year, many Tatar generals fell under his halberd."

The emperor nodded, and said with emotion: "When Jia Daishan was around, he was very brave. One of his sons did something wrong. I thought the Jia family would fall like this, but I didn't expect there to be such descendants. If he knows, he can rest in peace under the Nine Springs."

After the emperor finished feeling, he asked the following: "Do you have anything to add? Say it all."

Li Lu immediately stood up and added: "Although Jia Ke is brave, but after all, there are few people and weak forces, and the soldiers in the interior don't know when they will arrive. Why don't you give him an order so that he can gather the defeated soldiers everywhere, so that when he arrives There has also been some increase in Xuanfu Town's troop strength."

The emperor couldn't help but smile when he heard this. This method is indeed feasible. Jia Ke didn't have to defeat the Tatars when he went. As long as it lasted until winter like last year, the Tatars would naturally retreat.

Huo Tu, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, don't pin all your hopes on Jia Ke, and also guard against the threat to the capital and Shanxi once the Tatars break through Xuanfu Town. Therefore, the defense of these two places must be strengthened. Especially the capital, in case the Tatars drive their soldiers to the capital, if there is no defense at that time, I am afraid it will be bad." He did not go on with the following words, But the ministers present were well aware of this.These veteran soldiers in the capital may not be able to guard against the vicious Tatars.

After hearing what he said, the emperor was also a little moved. After all, they were all in the most ideal state just now. What if things look bad in the end?

(End of this chapter)