Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 541: The heroes of Guangdong and Guangxi responded to the three heroes of the Zhou family and achieved miraculous results
Everyone came closer one by one and read the imperial edict carefully.Through this imperial edict, everyone can confirm at least two things. First, the new governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, Xu Youzhen, does have special authorization from the emperor to handle all military and political affairs in Guangdong and Guangxi, including pardoning criminals and rebellion.

Second, the emperor made a clear promise that the army was dispatched this time to recover Annan.As long as the people of Guangdong and Guangxi serve the imperial court wholeheartedly, they can forget about the past.

The Chinese army's tent was originally very spacious, but now there were a hundred piles of silver coins neatly stacked from the front of the commander's desk to the entrance of the tent.

It was the first time for everyone to see the silver coins minted by the imperial court, and it was also the first time for everyone to see the silver coins counted in piles. A rough estimate showed that there were probably piles of ten thousand taels.

Huang Xiaoyang has already felt at ease, because the person who will guarantee him this time is Yang Xinmin, the new governor of Guangdong.

During the Zhengtong Dynasty, Yang Xinmin served as the Chief Envoy of Guangdong, Si Zuo Councilor. He was extremely upright, sincerely loved the people, promoted advantages and eliminated disadvantages, and impeached traitors. The people of Guangdong regarded him as a god.

Yang Xinmin successively participated in the impeachment of two Guangdong inspectors, Guo Zhi and Huang Han, and the inspector general Wei Guang.Wei Guang in turn made false accusations, resulting in both Yang Xinmin and Wei Guang being arrested and brought to the capital for questioning.

Before leaving Beijing this time, Xu Youzhen spoke loudly and recommended Yang Xinmin to the emperor as governor of Guangdong and Zhen Wan as governor of Guangxi.

The effect of this move is still very obvious. The reason why Xu Youzhen was able to recruit so many rebels and Yao people leaders was that Yang Xinmin and Zhen Wan played a huge role.

When Yang Xinmin sent an envoy to summon him, Huang Xiaoyang left happily and left a famous saying to his subordinates: "I will not hate you until I die if I get Yang Gong's words."

Seeing that everyone was relieved, Xu Youzhen pointed at the silver coins and promised: "Everyone has seen these 100 million taels of silver. I won't say more.

The army will attack Annan ten days later. If you are willing to join the army, you will be rewarded with three silver coins for each level of beheading, which is three taels of silver.

Those who have been beheaded to the third level and above can be incorporated into the Imperial Guard.You leaders, as stated clearly in the imperial edict, command and envoy those below, and I can reward them on the spot based on their merits.Those who have made great achievements and need to be granted the title of capital commander or above shall be reported to the Holy One. "

At the mention of silver, everyone's eyes lit up.

A leader of the Yao people asked: "We are all willing to serve the country, but we have no weapons, armor, or food and grass to support a long-term war. I wonder how the court will arrange it?"

Xu Youzhen replied: "Don't worry, everyone. The imperial court distributes food, armor, and weapons. Whatever you need, I will distribute. Steel knives, spears, crossbows, and fire guns are all available. Open them and take them."

This sentence killed everyone present, and those who were hesitant at first also made up their minds.

The leader asked again: "We go deep into the mountains to fight the Annamites. It is inconvenient to wear iron armor. We need light leather armor."

Xu Youzhen bowed her hands to the north and said, "The Holy One has left no trace. He has already ordered the Ministry of Industry to build [-] sets of lightweight leather armors. You go and get them.

But let’s make it clear first, you guys should estimate your abilities and get as many bowls as you can eat.

You go back with a bunch of supplies, but you can't cut off the corresponding heads. The court is not something you can entertain.

The silver coins are here, and there are mountains of copper coins in our warehouse. There are too many, so I won’t move them out to show you.If you are interested, you can ask the subordinate officials to take you to take a look.

Those who are willing to serve the imperial court can now follow the two governors to receive supplies. "

One took the lead, two took the lead, and soon everyone came out enthusiastically and followed Guangxi Governor Zhen Wan to collect supplies.

However, Yang Xinmin, the governor of Guangdong, stayed behind with Huang Xiaoyang.

Yang Xinmin went straight to the point: "Mr. Xu, when Huang Xiaoyang besieged Guangzhou, our Ming army was defeated. Anxiang Bo Zhang An and both commanding Qianshi Wang Qing were killed in battle.

Huang Xiaoyang was willing to lead [-] men and more than [-] ships across the sea, go around to the south of Fenmaoling, and attack the Annan defenders from front to back with the main force.

If he could accomplish extraordinary feats, the imperial court would not pursue the matter of siegeing Guangzhou anymore, right? "

Xu Youzhen smiled and said, "Didn't the imperial edict say that as long as you are willing to serve the imperial court and kill the enemy and perform meritorious deeds, you can forget about it."

Yang Xinmin replied: "I know, I know, but Huang Xiaoyang's matter is too big. I need you to promise it personally in front of Huang Xiaoyang."

Xu Youzhen nodded: "Okay, okay, before I left the capital, the Holy Father personally promised that as long as Huang Xiaoyang killed the enemy and made meritorious service in the battle to regain Annan, from now on, everything that happened before will be forgotten, including Huang Xiaoyang and his wife." All family members and subordinates.

These are the true words of the Holy One. You can no longer doubt that I falsely conveyed the imperial edict, which will destroy the nine tribes. "

Huang Xiaoyang was overjoyed when he heard this. He no longer had any doubts. He kowtowed to Xu Youzhen to express his loyalty, and then followed Yang Xinmin.

After everyone left, Wang Tong, the Marquis of Chengshan, asked his doubts: "Mr. Xu, it's so simple, but the local heroes in Guangdong and Guangxi are vying to serve the court? Can they be trusted?"

Xu Youzhen smiled and said: "People like Guangdong and Guangxi are not monolithic at all. It's very simple. For example, you are a leader of the Yao people, leading thousands of people to occupy a village and become a grass-head king.

Now you are noble, you have a strong backbone, and you ignore the imperial court's call.But other Caotou kings accepted the call from the imperial court, and by killing enemies and performing meritorious services, they received a large amount of silver rewards, armaments, and official positions conferred by the imperial court as protection.

In less than two years, if you look around, you will see that all the grass-head kings around you are stronger than you and have richer families. You just wait to be annexed.

In the words of the Holy Spirit, this is called involution, also called the prisoner's dilemma. "

Wang Tong nodded and asked curiously: "I can probably understand what involution means, but what is the prisoner's dilemma?"

Xu Youzhen smiled and said: "We just caught two prisoners, they are accomplices. We detained them separately and gave them three choices:

First, they reported each other and both were sentenced to five years in prison.

Second, they both remained silent and both went to jail for half a year.

Third, one person reports the other party, and the other party remains silent.Then the person is not guilty and the other party goes to jail for ten years.Think about it, what would actually happen? "

Wang Tong pondered for a while and then suddenly realized: "Oh, I understand. If we compare the group of people just now with prisoners, whoever remains silent will be dragged to the bottom of the prison by others and will never be able to stand up.

So there is no other way. Everyone knows that people will die in war, but we still have to bite the bullet and rush forward.

The Prisoner's Dilemma is really appropriate. How did the Holy Spirit get such a fantastic idea? "

Xu Youzhen cupped her hands and worshiped from a distance: "The Holy One is destined to be a saint, and he is born with knowledge."

Wang Tong nodded repeatedly: "Then can we penetrate the Annan people's defense line?"

Xu Youzhen said with a smile: "The Holy Emperor really has nothing to say to us, he has already arranged a clever plan for us.

Look, whose fiefdom is Lang Son House in Annan opposite our Siming House? "

Wang Tong replied: "It is Li Yimin, the eldest brother of the current ruler of Annan, the deposed prince, and King of Lang Son."

Xu Youzhen smiled mysteriously: "The Holy One has already sent a secret envoy to negotiate with him. Our troops are very fast, with the troops from Guangdong and Guangxi as the vanguard, followed by [-] Beijing troops to occupy Lang Son Mansion.

Once you enter the plains, you can fight however you want later.

Besides, Uncle Jing Yuan will definitely launch a fierce attack. Let’s not let him take away all the credit. "

When Wang Tong heard this, he also raised his hands and bowed in praise, saying, "You are considerate of your ministers and can see thousands of miles away. You are a true saint!"

……

In the Hehuan Hall, Zhu Qiyu sneezed twice and couldn't help complaining: "Who is talking about me again? You always ask me what I do."

Qianxue smiled and said, "[-]% of the time it's the old minister Wei Ji scolding you."

Zhu Qiyu spread his hands helplessly: "Okay, why is he scolding me?"

"Husband, you actually have the nerve to argue with me. He is 79 this year, but you have transferred him to the Ministry of Household Affairs as Minister.

Forget it in normal times, but now that the war has begun, everyone in the household department is busy with their feet off the ground.

As for Wei Shangshu's old bones, just think about it. If he doesn't scold you, who will he scold you? "

Zhu Qiyu became even more innocent after hearing this: "You think I was forced to think so by that bastard Xu Youzhen.

Yang Xinmin, originally I was retained as the Zuo Shaoyin of the Jingzhao Prefecture to govern the capital together with Huang Pu, but Xu Youzhen forced me to become the governor of Guangdong.

Zhen Wan, the left councilor of Guangxi, was forced by Xu Youzhen to be promoted to governor of Guangxi.

Yang Xinmin, a disciple of Zhejiang famous scholar Zhou Yi.

Wei Ji, one of Zhou Yi's most outstanding disciples.

Zhen Wan, one of Zhou Yi's most proud disciples.

Zhou Yi repeatedly wrote to Wei Ji to recommend Zhen Wan to him.

I was informed and interested, so I took the initiative to transfer Wei Ji to the Ministry of Household Affairs to replace the late Shangshu Liu Zhongfu.

In this way, Yang Xinmin and Zhen Wan were in charge of Guangdong and Guangxi, and Wei Ji was in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs in Beijing. Xu Youzhen had no worries and could attack with confidence. "

Qianxue nodded and praised: "It turns out there are so many doorways here, ordinary people must have been bypassed long ago."

Zhu Qiyu snorted coldly: "Xu Youzhen is so smart that ordinary people can't control him. Just watch, he will take the initiative to attack soon."

"Don't you think your husband will launch a full-scale offensive next year?"

"Humph, I'm just talking casually. Because as an emperor, you can't always exaggerate your tension and urge the generals in front to fight every day.

I am Emperor Jingtai, not Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.At least you should say that the front is up to you. You can act according to the situation without any worries. You can fight for as long as you want.

It's one thing to decide a strategy before the war, but when it comes to fighting, Wang Ji and Xu Youzhen will only compete with each other.

Anyway, I spent 200 million taels of money on Xu Youzhen, and everyone was happy if I won. If I couldn't win, I would strangle Xu Youzhen to death with my own hands. "

Qianxue nodded: "That's right. You are better to Xu Youzhen than King Qin Yingzheng is to Wang Jian. If you don't win, he will have no shame in coming back to see you."

"Let's make do with it. I hope He Yi's prediction can come true. It started to rain today and I won't go out. Is there anything new happening in the court?"

"Yes, the inspector of Shandong Province impeached Yan Xiren, the ninth-generation grandson of the Yan family. He relied on himself as the chief priest, beat and humiliated the clan leader, and raped his adopted daughter as a concubine.

Moreover, Yan Xiren is not a legitimate grandson, so he should be replaced. "

(End of this chapter)