Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 156 An important minister dies, and the court has doubts

In the inner courtyard of the palace, the atmosphere in the East Pavilion is a bit strange.

The little eunuchs had to stand on tiptoes when walking past, lest they make the slightest sound and disturb the extremely angry Emperor Tianqi.

"Who can tell me, what happened in just three days?" Zhu Youxiao stood in front of the imperial table, pointing to the hill-like memorial on the table: "In three days, Jizhou, Yuncheng, Traces of the White Lotus Sect rebels appeared in Yanzhou, Qufu, and even Henan. The beacon fire and smoke filled the entire north and south of the Ming Dynasty in an instant! Fortunately, the war in Liaodong has stopped for a while, and Hou Jin has no spare power to fight with me anymore. Otherwise, this ancestral country will not be able to fight with me anymore. It’s already on the verge of collapse! Wait, who can explain it to me?”

Zhu Youxiao's anger was well-founded.

After all, the White Lotus Sect seemed to have come from nothing. Suddenly, it began to rise wildly like weeds in the spring breeze from various places in the Ming Dynasty. It spread everywhere at an extremely fast speed, occupying cities and plundering land, killing officials and disrupting the government. Without any early response or feedback, are the officials and military equipment in various places just doing nothing all day long?
  Or maybe the central court's control over local government offices and state capitals has been weakened to this point?

This thought almost keeps Tianqi awake every night these days!
  "Your Majesty, the development of the White Lotus Rebellion is sudden, concealed and confusing. Now the sudden outbreak has indeed caught the court by surprise." Ye Xianggao saw that the emperor was angry, so he could only take the initiative to speak and stabilize the emperor first.

When Emperor Tianqi heard this, did he mean to praise you two more? He frowned and was about to have an attack, but Ye Xianggao continued to speak:

"In fact, as early as the beginning of this year, the local state capital of Henan Province reported on the discovery of the White Lotus Sect in the local area. However, at that time, the White Lotus Sect's missions were mainly based on gathering people to give porridge and relieve famines, and they were scattered in various places and the scale was small. At that time, the imperial court was tired of Jianzhou Nurhachi and had no time to take care of it, so it just let it go. Now that the war in Liaodong has just stopped, the Bailian rebellion suddenly rose up. I believe that they should be wiped out with the force of thunder, and there should be no mercy!"

Disturbed by Ye Xianggao, the corners of Tianqi's mouth twitched slightly, but he couldn't say anything.

After all, Ye Xianggao was right. It was not that the imperial cabinet did not discover the situation of the White Lotus Sect in advance, but was burdened by Liaodong and failed to deal with it in time... However,
  Emperor Tianqi thought a little speechlessly: The Liaodong matter was also handled by Wang Qi, Duke of Lang Kingdom. What does it have to do with you?
  On this side, Ye Xianggao bowed and had already begun to state his deployment strategy: "Your Majesty, I think that although the White Lotus Sect's rebellious people are ferocious and bloom everywhere like burning oil, but in reality, except for the White Lotus Sect in Jizhou Prefecture, Except for the relatively large force, the rest of the areas are covered. Send local guards and soldiers from all over the country to surround and suppress it. In less than a month, the four directions will be settled!"

Can the four directions be determined?

Zhu Youxiao sat back on the dragon chair, leaned back, supported his head with his hands, and looked at the courtiers in the palace: "Who can we rely on to pacify the four sides? Han Xu, Wang Qi, or Youwai?"

Tianqi was angry. After all, he still had to rely on Duke Lang to clean up the mess. Now, he still doesn’t know what happened to the war in Jizhou Mansion!

"Your Majesty, I am a civil servant, and the decisions I make are all matters of general importance, and are related to the security of the world. Duke Lang is a military commander, and his actions are based on one place and one corner. They are not the same!"

Zuo Guangdou would not recognize Emperor Tianqi's remarks about civil and military differences in vain.

"A rough plan for all directions," Emperor Tianqi murmured, chewing on these four words.

What civil servants say is too metaphysical.

"Your Majesty, both Xiong Tingbi and Han Yuchen are examples of civil servants leading troops. If your Majesty has any questions, you can ask them when their commanders return to the court," Yang Lian also spoke from the side.

"Jizhou Mansion..." Emperor Tianqi was also anxious, wanting to know what was going on in Jizhou Mansion now that Wang Qi had led his army on an expedition!

"Report!"

At this moment, Xiao Huangmen appeared at the door of the hall with a memorial in his hand: "Your Majesty, Duke Lang is here to report!"

Wang Qi's memorials never had to go through the administrative office or the cabinet, or even the ceremonial supervisor. They always came directly to Emperor Tianqi's desk, so that the emperor could receive the memorials from important military and state ministers as soon as possible.

Everyone in the hall looked back when they heard the sound.

Before Emperor Tianqi could speak, Wei Zhongxian on the side had already stepped forward, took the memorial, and handed it to the emperor respectfully with both hands.

Zhu Youxiao eagerly took the memorial, then opened it and looked down. Ye Xianggao, Sun Chengzong and others also looked nervously.

Although Wang Qi is well-known, the place of death for a soldier has always been unpredictable. Wang Qi's general talents must be paid attention to.

After a long while, there was a click, and Zhu Youxiao closed the memorial with a complicated expression.

"Your Majesty?" Wei Zhongxian saw that Emperor Tianqi looked wrong and immediately asked.

Lifting his eyes, Zhu Youxiao looked at Zuo Guangdou, Yang Lian and the others, then looked at Ye Xianggao and Sun Chengzong, and said in a deep voice: "In the battle of Jizhou Prefecture, the thieves suffered heavy casualties, and the officers and soldiers suffered heavy casualties. Win."

"I congratulate your majesty and congratulate the people!" All the ministers in the palace breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Whether it is supporting Wang Qi or supporting Han Xu.

As long as you win, let’s talk about sharing the credit!

"Wang Qi elaborated on the strategy for resettling refugees from Liaodong in the memorial. The specific provisions are that I will ask the Supervisor of Ceremonies to send them to Wenyuan Pavilion. At that time, the cabinet will discuss it and come up with a specific plan," Zhu Youxiao moved his lips. , opened his mouth and gave an order.

"The minister will handle this matter. The refugees from Liaodong will have a long-term impact on the stability of the capital. The cabinet will fully consider Duke Lang's suggestion and give a strategy based on reality." Ye Xianggao bowed. As the chief minister of the cabinet, this matter is It's part of the deal.

"There is also the resettlement of the people of Jizhou Prefecture, as well as the subsequent reconstruction of the city defense and the prevention and control of the plague. Teacher Sun, you and Zuo Aiqing are responsible for this matter," Zhu Youxiao nodded first, and then ordered Sun Chengzong.

"The minister waits for the order!"

"Finally," Zhu Youxiao looked at Yang Lian: "Yang Aiqing, there is one more thing that requires you to go to Jizhou Mansion."

"Your Majesty, please speak." Yang Lian took two steps and saluted Zhu Youxiao.

"Han Aiqing died for his country. Please ask Yang Yushi to lead the envoy and welcome him back as a Taifu." When Zhu Youxiao spoke, his tone was as calm as possible and without any personal feelings.

After all, Han Xu died for his country and must be treated as a loyal minister and good general.

No matter what his position was during his lifetime.

"Han Yuchen died for his country?"

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Yang Lian was suddenly startled, and then said angrily: "Your Majesty, this matter is strange, please investigate thoroughly!"

Almost at the same time, everyone in the hall exclaimed in surprise, and their expressions changed drastically.

Even Ye Xianggao, who parted ways with Han Xu, turned pale.

The dignified deputy minister of the cabinet died in Jizhou Prefecture without any explanation. This matter cannot be resolved in any way!

What does Wang Qi do for food?
  You can save Jizhou Prefecture, but you can't save Han Yuchen?
  On this side, Yang Lian had quickly calmed down, and a strong sense of crisis arose in his heart. A somewhat terrifying guess appeared in his mind: Could it be Wang Qi's mastermind?
  Jin Yiwei can't take him, he belongs to Wang Qi, but Wang Qi, the third commander of the imperial court, has no involvement for the time being, so he can be used!
  "Please take the Third Division to Jizhou Mansion to investigate and handle this matter. You must give an explanation to the world's scholars!" Yang Lian knelt down on the ground with a plop, his tone decisive.

(End of this chapter)