Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

"As long as the Duke can do this, then the rebellion will be halfway successful!"

"Also, the Duke must pay special attention to the movements of Annan. Don't assume that the enemies are only the remnants of the Northern Yuan Dynasty and the natives of Yunnan!"

"I also look forward to the Duke defeating the rebels and enhancing the military might of the Ming Dynasty!"

Ouyang Lun said with a smile.

Feng Sheng understood what was said after hearing this and was very grateful to Ouyang Lun for his suggestions.

"Thank you for your advice, Prince Consort. I will definitely be cautious this time. If we join forces, we will surely succeed!"

"I'll go back and prepare. Goodbye!"

Feng Sheng bowed again and turned to leave.

Looking at Feng Sheng's departing back, Ouyang Lun's mouth curled up slightly. It seemed that the Huaixi Party did not act entirely in accordance with Li Shanchang's will!

I have overlooked this point in the past.

The reason why the Huaixi Party exists is because there are common interests within the party. However, in addition to common interests, the officials of the Huaixi Party also have their own pursuits. Just like Feng Sheng, he must put personal honor above the entire Huaixi Party.

In order to win the battle to quell the rebellion, Feng Sheng was willing to put aside the previous party disputes and come to show goodwill to Ouyang Lun.

"But I also need to think carefully about suppressing the rebellion in Yunnan."

Ouyang Lun frowned, then turned and went to the clan residence.

After the imperial court decided to send troops to Yunnan to help Mu Ying quell the rebellion, the entire court immediately began to operate.

However, this time is different from the last expedition to the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Although it seems more dangerous, it does not require the whole country's strength. After all, Mu Ying is currently watching Yunnan, and the main candidates for the rebellion suppression army have also been determined. It only requires the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue to cooperate with each other. It will not affect the operation of other government offices in the court, and there is no need to make pre-war mobilization in advance like the previous expedition to the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

to be honest.

The last expedition against the Northern Yuan Dynasty was a national war, and it was initiated by the Ming Dynasty, so the process was quite complicated.

This time, the war to quell the rebellion can only be regarded as a local war, which can be dealt with directly. No one dares to cause trouble at this time.

However, the news of this war to quell the rebellion had already spread inside and outside the capital. Not only were civil and military officials discussing it, but even the common people were discussing it after dinner.

All major newspapers and magazines even opened special columns to publish news related to the suppression of the rebellion in Yunnan. Today, newspapers and magazines have the profession of reporter, and many reporters even followed the army to the front line.

Most of the discussions within the Ming Dynasty about this war believed that it would be very easy to suppress the rebellion and that the rebels would be wiped out once the imperial army arrived.

However, some people believe that this battle is extremely dangerous. The opponents faced are all good at jungle warfare. After the imperial army entered Yunnan, they were unable to exert the army's greatest advantage. If they were careless, they would most likely lose.

Others believe that the rebellion will reach a stalemate and cannot be quelled in a short period of time.

There are even people who start gambling games for this matter.
at the same time.

At the Duke of Korea’s residence.

Many core figures of the Huaixi Party gathered here.

"Old Prime Minister, this Ouyang Lun is so treacherous. We recommended him to be the chief logistics officer, but in the end he snatched our deputy general candidate!"

"That's right! Last time Ouyang Lun was the logistics manager, he got some credit. This time, he not only wants to repeat the same trick, but also goes a step further and snatches the position of deputy general!"

"This Ouyang Lun is so shameless, I really want to kill him right away!"

The members of the Huaixi Party were talking about this, but most of them were venting their dissatisfaction with Ouyang Lun.

"Old Prime Minister, what exactly are you thinking this time?"

"Duke Song was supposed to be the commander-in-chief this time, and he was going to pick a deputy commander from among us. The credit was supposed to be monopolized by the Huaixi disciples, but in the end, it was snatched away by Ouyang Lun!"

"Is Ouyang Lun officially declaring war on us?"

"The logistics manager and the deputy general are both people who get the credit for nothing. It seems that our Huaixi people worked so hard, but Ouyang Lun got the credit for nothing? This is too treacherous!"

At this time, Lan Yu also stood up and said: "It seems that our Huaixi Party has won this time, but in fact, our Huaixi Party has suffered the greatest losses. Brother Feng's chief general was personally selected by His Majesty the Emperor. I believe that the Emperor and His Majesty made the decision before summoning the ministers!"

"Only the candidates for the logistics manager and the deputy general have not been decided, but in the end they were both taken by Ouyang Lun. Is our Huaixi Party going to make wedding clothes for others again this time?"

"Moreover, when Ouyang Lun recommended Xu Huizu, he had no reservations at all, and the Emperor and the Retired Emperor had no objections to this. This is what shocked me the most. It shows how much trust the Emperor and the Emperor have in Ouyang Lun."

"What I am worried about now is that our Huaixi disciples may have become marginal figures in the minds of His Majesty the Emperor!"

"If this is true, the future of our Huaixi Party is worrying!"

Hearing Lan Yu's words, the Huaixi Party members, including Li Shanchang, were a little surprised.

Ever since the adopted son incident, Lan Yu seemed like a different person. The Lan Yu in the past was reckless and impulsive, but now he has become restrained and steady, as if they were two extremes. Moreover, there is a sinister aura about Lan Yu now, and no one dares to look him in the eye, as if they were being stared at by a jackal, very creepy.

Li Shanchang was already used to Lan Yu's transformation, and he slowly said, "I am quite helpless about this matter!"

"But it was indeed my plan to let Ouyang Lun be the chief of logistics. Everyone knows that Ouyang Lun is good at logistics. If it weren't for someone from our Huaixi Party serving as the chief commander this time, I would definitely find a way to make Ouyang Lun fail!"

"Of course, now that Duke Song is the commander-in-chief, if Ouyang Lun does not give his full support, I will definitely severely report him. It's not a loss anyway!"

"Anyway, this time I will definitely keep a close eye on Ouyang Lun!"

"And this matter will definitely not end like this!"

After hearing Li Shanchang's words, everyone in the Huaixi Party turned their eyes to Li Shanchang.

"Old Prime Minister, you have a complete plan. Why don't you tell us now so that we can cooperate with you!" "Yes! Ouyang Lun is so abominable. We must teach him a lesson this time!"

"Please let me know, old Prime Minister!"

It can be said that the Huaixi young men all hated Ouyang Lun to the core. If it weren't for Ouyang Lun, they wouldn't have to live in fear every day, fearing that one day they would wake up and be eliminated by the Prince Consort's party, and all their wealth and glory would be gone!

Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.

Ouyang Lun has cut off the financial resources of the Huaixi Party many times over the years.

"Since you want to listen, I will tell you about it!"

Li Shanchang smiled and said, "Everyone should know that this time the Yunnan rebellion is completely different from last year's expedition against the Northern Yuan Dynasty. Not only are the supplies needed urgently, but they are also more difficult to transport!"

"The reason why Ouyang Lun was able to successfully handle the logistics last time was mainly because of two reasons. One was that the roads in Daming were well built, and the other was the support of the people. This method seems very clever, but it is actually very ordinary, and there is a lot of luck involved!"

"Do you think Ouyang Lun can do it a second time this time?"

At this point, a hint of contempt flashed in Li Shanchang's eyes.

Although Ouyang Lun gained all the advantages in the last expedition against the Northern Yuan Dynasty, Li Shanchang was still very unwilling to accept it. After careful consideration, he felt that Ouyang Lun's many tricks were nothing at all. Of course, this was only what Li Shanchang thought, he was just comforting himself and deceiving himself.

"I won't even mention the steep terrain of Yunnan during this rebellion. Just the rebels and the Yunnan natives have joined forces, and Ouyang Lun can forget about mobilizing the Yunnan natives. Moreover, Yunnan is full of mountains and even merchants are unwilling to go in. It can be said that once the imperial army enters Yunnan Province, it will be like falling into a quagmire!"

Hearing Li Shanchang's words, the people of the Huaixi Party spoke up immediately.

"Old Prime Minister, according to what you said, logistics is indeed a hardship, but this has a greater impact on Duke Song. After all, his logistical supplies all depend on Ouyang Lun. If Ouyang Lun is not strong enough, Duke Song will be in danger!"

"That's right! Ouyang Lun is our enemy. If he doesn't do well, we should impeach him. But Duke Song, as the commander-in-chief, can't get into trouble! Otherwise, His Majesty and the Emperor will doubt the ability of our Huaixi Party. If something like this happens again in the future, I'm afraid they will no longer give priority to our Huaixi Party!"

This time even the Duke of Song, Feng Sheng, said, "Old Prime Minister, I cannot fail this time!"

"Haha! Duke Song, please rest assured. I, Li Shanchang, will not let you fall into danger just to deal with Ouyang Lun. I have already written to Mu Ying. If Ouyang Lun deliberately tampers with logistics to deal with my Huaixi Party, Mu Ying will help you solve some of the logistics problems. I will also replace Ouyang Lun as soon as possible. By that time, your logistics will definitely be arranged by ourselves. Are you still afraid of missing out on your things?"

Li Shanchang smiled and said.

After hearing Li Shanchang's words, the Huaixi Party officials at the scene also understood.

On the one hand, Li Shanchang wanted to exert extreme pressure on Ouyang Lun, and frantically impeach Ouyang Lun under the pretext of supervision. Once Ouyang Lun could not bear it anymore, he could not only frame Ouyang Lun with charges, but also replace him. It could be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

After understanding this, smiles appeared on the faces of all the Huaixi Party members present.

"So all of you should cheer up and be ready to put pressure on Ouyang Lun at any time and find out where Ouyang Lun did not do well!"

"When we have impeached enough people, we will replace Ouyang Lun. By then, all the credit for suppressing the rebellion in Yunnan will fall into our hands. That is what we call a great victory!"

Li Shanchang said solemnly.

"Please rest assured, old Prime Minister, we will definitely get this done!"

"Ouyang Lun has been so proud for so long, it's time to let him know the power and methods of our Huaixi disciples."

"Ouyang Lun is indeed capable, but he is still too young for court affairs."

"We are now keeping an eye on Ouyang Lun and waiting for him to make a mistake. No, even if Ouyang Lun has made no mistake, we have to find out the mistake and make Ouyang Lun run around in a hurry!"

"It's still the old prime minister who is planning this!"

"This time, Ouyang Lun is like meat on the chopping block. He can't escape at all."

The members of the Huaixi Party discussed heatedly, and they soon reached a consensus. They all kept an eye on Ouyang Lun's logistics affairs. If anything went wrong, they would immediately start impeaching him. They did this for the victory of the rebellion in Yunnan. Even if the emperor knew their real purpose, they could not say anything. The emperor could not cover up for Ouyang Lun as they did in the past, as that would chill the hearts of the soldiers on the front line. In the end, the Huaixi Party won.

There was endless debate inside and outside the court about the Yunnan rebellion.

Inside the Hubu Yamen.

Guo Zi was working in the office when Mao Youde hurried in.

"Sir Guo, you actually still have the mind to sit here!" Mao Youde said immediately as he walked in.

"Uh..." Guo Zi was confused after hearing what Mao Youde said, "Look at what you said, Mr. Mao. The Prince Consort recommended me to be the Minister of Revenue. If I'm not actively handling the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue in the government office, what else should I do?"

"Are you going to ask me to go to heaven and earth to wash my feet?"

"That won't do. We are on duty now. Although I, Guo Zi, love to wash feet, I will never leave my post."

Hearing Guo Zi's righteous words, Mao Youde couldn't help but laugh, "Master Guo, what are you thinking? I'm not here to ask you to go to Tianshang Renjian to wash your feet. Besides, I, Mao Youde, pay for every foot washing. Even if I really want to go to wash your feet, I will never ask you!"

"Ahem, Brother Youde, look at what you are saying!" Guo Zi said awkwardly, "You also know that I have to hand over all my salary to my wife, so I really don't have any extra money."

"What does your lack of money have to do with me?" Mao Youde rolled his eyes and continued, "Forget about the foot washing. The main reason I came to see you today is because of the matter of the Prince Consort."

"The matter of the Prince Consort?" Guo Zi was stunned for a moment, then seemed to have thought of something, and immediately said: "Brother Youde, are you talking about the matter of the Prince Consort being in charge of the logistics of the army during the Yunnan rebellion?"

"Apart from this matter, what else can make me worry about the Prince Consort?" Mao Youde continued, "I heard officials and people outside discussing it. At the beginning, many people had confidence in the Prince Consort. After all, the Prince Consort was in charge of logistics in the battle against the Northern Yuan Dynasty last year, and in the end he became famous in one battle!"

"At first, I was also very confident in the Prince Consort, but in the past two days, I have heard a lot of comments that are anxious about the Prince Consort being in charge of the logistics of the army to suppress the rebellion. Some people even said that they want to see the Prince Consort fail with their own eyes! Wait and see the joke of our Prince Consort Party!"

"Brother Youde, you actually don't believe in the Prince Consort?" Guo Zi asked seriously.

"Brother Guo, what do you mean by this? I, Mao Youde, have been with the Prince Consort for so many years. How could I not trust him? But the current public opinion analysis is also very reasonable. I am also worried that the Prince Consort will fall into trouble. As his subordinates, shouldn't we also think of a way to eliminate these worries for the Prince Consort?"

Mao Youde said. (End of this chapter)