I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 11 Situation in Liaodong ([-])
Zhu Youzheng is reading Xiong Tingbi's memorial.After reading a lot, and combining it with the knowledge of later generations, he had a general understanding of the situation in Liaodong.

In general, the current situation in Liaodong has been temporarily stabilized under Xiong Tingbi's military preparation.Although now Nurhachi also has an attack.

For example, in June this year, Nurhaci led [-] Eight Banners troops out of Fushun Pass and invaded Shenyang via the Hun River. In July, Nurhaci sent the Eight Banners Army to invade Puhe.

But they were all repelled by Xiong Tingbi and his troops.

Since Xiong Ting was able to defeat Nurhachi twice, it showed that he had great hope of holding Liaodong.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao understood that what he had to do now was to ask people in the court not to hold him back, and to ask for money and people. As long as Liaodong was stabilized, he would have the opportunity to carry out reforms and solve internal problems.

Just when I figured it out, Fang Congzhe and Liu Yishui had already arrived with Wang An.

"Long Live My Emperor Long Live Long Live"

"No need, I'll give you a seat."

After Fang Congzhe and others thanked him, Zhu Youxiao directly asked them to put the memorial of Yao Zongwen's impeachment last year and Xiong Tingbi's questions to the court directly in front of them.

"Look, Yao Zongwen also said that Xiong Tingbi made no achievements in a year, did not train, and did not know his soldiers.

However, Xiong Tingbi has submitted dozens of letters to the court over the past year, fulfilling his duties in Liao affairs, and fought two major battles in June and September this year.Is this because I don’t know how to fight?
Now that you want Yao Zongwen to patrol again, doesn't this mean that he will continue to cause trouble for Xiong Tingbi? "

As soon as Fang Congzhe and others sat down, they were scolded by Zhu Youxiao, making them complain secretly.

But he was also prepared, stood up and said:
"Your Majesty, Xiong Tingbi's memorial should not be taken lightly. Although Nurhachi successfully repulsed Nurhachi in June and September, Nurhaci attacked Puhe in August. More than 700 soldiers of our dynasty were scattered and countless people were plundered. It seems that it is not wrong. Small."

Zhu Youxiao almost laughed out of anger.If he loses even a little bit, he will be dismissed from his post. He really thinks of himself as Chongzhen. As long as the ministers are defeated, he will be killed. It is better to kill until the end when no one can use him.

"Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. Do you have to be removed from office and held responsible for a victory or defeat? In my opinion, as long as Xiong Tingbi can stabilize the situation in Liaodong and defend Liaoyang, it is a great achievement. Don't talk about other things. As for this Yao Zongwen, he will never be used. .”

Fang Congzhe argued again:
"Why does Your Majesty trust Xiong Tingbi so much? The imperial court received dozens of papers for his impeachment today. If he is removed from office at the moment, he is still trying to save him. Otherwise, when the public discussions between the DPRK and the Central Government are rampant, it may not be as simple as removing him from office. Your Majesty, please think again."

He really regrets now that he should have listened to his pig teammates, and he regrets that he should have listened to their advice. Now he is really riding a tiger.

Yao Zongwen was a cadre of the Zhejiang Party. After he originally wanted to abdicate, Yao Zongwentong used this matter to impeach Xiong Tingbi for meritorious service, and his official position was further improved, which allowed the strength of the Zhejiang Party to grow.

But the emperor was so assertive that their plan was shelved, and now they had to speak for Yao Zongwen.

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't help but sneer:
"Why, is this the time when the public officials in the DPRK and the Central Government are debating a lot, and are they forcing me to commit the crime of death for Xiong Tingbi?"

Fang Congzhe immediately knelt down and said as if he was struck by a thunderbolt:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I spoke nonsense. Please atone for your sins."

He never expected that the emperor would say this. If this word got out, even though he was the chief minister, he would be intimidated by the emperor, and his life and property would be at risk.

At this time, Liu Yishen saw the situation and knelt down and said:

"Your Majesty, Chief Assistant Fang was also confused for a moment, so please don't blame him."

After Zhu Youxiao lost his temper, he calmed down and thought about Fang Congzhe's words.Although they all say it is nonsense and nonsense.

But isn’t that what real history is?Xiong Tingbi went to Liao for the second time, but he had a disagreement with Wang Huazhen, the governor of Guangning. He was eventually defeated, was convicted and imprisoned, got involved in party strife, and was finally executed. His reputation spread throughout the country.

This is reality, and it doesn’t exactly correspond to Fang Congzhe’s words.

As for myself, if all the courtiers are against me, will the consequences be the same? The reality seems to be the same.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

No, I came through time travel with the purpose of breaking this curse. I am a time traveler and a son of the plane, but I can’t deal with you.

Liu Yishui looked at Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting on the dragon chair without speaking for a long time and thinking deeply, thinking that Zhu Youxiao was still angry about Fang Congzhe's words.He also understood that the emperor's goal was firm in this matter, and it was no longer feasible for Yao Zongwen to patrol Liaodong. Yao Zongwen was still a member of the Zhejiang Party, and if he was not eliminated now, it would be much later.

So he said:

"Your Majesty, I heard that Xiong Tingbi was also very effective in Liaodong. He recruited exiles, purified military orders, manufactured weapons, dug trenches and repaired the city, consolidated the defense, and improved the situation in Liaodong.

I also heard that Yao Zongwen had always had a rift with Xiong Tingbi, so he slandered Xiong Tingbi in last year's memorial. "

"What gap?" Zhu Youxiao suddenly became interested.

"Yao Zongwen was appointed to the household department, but he resigned and returned to his hometown due to mourning. After returning to the court, he wanted to become a supplementary official, but he applied several times to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was not approved.

He once wrote to Xiong Tingbi, asking him to request an official position for him.

However, Xiong Tingbi was an upright person and did not agree to the request, so Yao Zongwen resented Xiong Tingbi.

Later, Yao Zongwen was ordered to inspect the troops in Liaodong last year to review the troops and discuss matters with Xiong Tingbi. Most of them had different opinions and asked for money, but Xiong Tingbi refused.

He was even more resentful, and it was probably because of this incident that he falsely accused Xiong Tingbi in the memorial.At this time, he inspected Liaodong again, fearing that he had ulterior motives and ulterior motives. "

When Liu Yishen said this, Zhu Youxiao understood the cause and effect.This time Yao Zongwen went away, and the memorial he came back with was probably another article of impeachment. When the time came, he would incite officials to impeach Xiong Tingbi. At that time, he would not be safe either.

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sigh at the cleverness of these people.

But he thought again, Yao Zongwen belonged to the Zhejiang Party, and while Liu Yishui was furious at Fang Congzhe, he suddenly exposed Yao Zongwen's conspiracy.

I am afraid that if it is not the purpose, I will be completely disappointed with the key members of the Zhejiang Party. When the time comes, I will be angry and thoroughly investigate and deal with it. The Donglin Party will add fuel to the fire. By then, the Zhejiang Party will probably wipe out all of them. I am afraid that the Donglin Party will dominate the whole family. .

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao could only suppress his anger, calm himself down and not get angry.

He looked at Fang Congzhe, whose face was already as pale as wax.When he heard Liu Yishuo's report, he lamented that Liu Yishuo was ruthless. They were chatting and laughing just now, but now he suddenly struck a ruthless and deadly blow. His majesty was furious, and the Zhejiang Party was afraid that the Zhejiang Party would suffer heavy losses.

For the current plan, we can only abandon the car to save the handsome man.

"Your Majesty, I have not heard what Liu Yishui said. Whether it is true or not, we have to slowly check it."

Seeing Fang Congzhe talking like this, Zhu Youxiao understood what Fang Congzhe was thinking.So he followed his words and said,
"If what Liu Yishen said is true, it is really shocking. It is intolerable to wantonly criticize the officials of the frontier for personal gain. We must strictly investigate to see if the situation is true, and also see who else is involved.

Wang An, you immediately sent Dongchang to join forces with the Metropolitan Procuratorate to arrest Yao Zongwen for interrogation, and do it immediately! "

"My slave obeys the order." Wang An quickly went out to make arrangements.

"Get up"

Zhu Youxiao looked at Fang Congzhe and Liu Yishui and said.

"This matter must be investigated strictly to the end. Such criticism cannot last long. Liu Yishen, please tell the truth about this matter. The court needs you to take the overall situation into consideration and distinguish between right and wrong."

Chief Assistant Fang, you told me last time that you were old and ready to retire and return home, and you also recommended Liu Yishen to me as Chief Assistant.

Now it seems that you have a good eye for pearls. I think you have a good vision. You have really worked hard for me as Prime Minister for seven years. You can share more of your burden with Liu Yisui.

However, I will let you, Fang Shoufu, take charge of the Yao Zongwen matter and give me an answer when the time comes. "

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Fang Congzhe couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and let himself handle it. It seemed that he had to handle it with care.It seems that this party is still useful until that matter is completed.

This also made Liu Yishen wonder, what is the emperor going to do?
But since it was the emperor's decision, I couldn't say anything, I could only accept it.

(End of this chapter)