The Ming Dynasty began from Sarhu

Chapter 757 Flesh and flesh cannibalism
"So, my sister, the eldest princess who refused to change despite repeated warnings, finally rebelled?"

"Your Majesty, when I left Xiangyang Prefecture for Beijing, the Fourth Corps had already defeated the She clan chieftain, occupied Chongqing, and was recruiting troops with unclear intentions. This unprovoked mobilization of troops is nothing if not treason. Qin Jianxun dared to do this because he was instigated by Liu Yufei. The eldest princess left her exile in Yunyang and fled to Chongqing, and she brought..."

Nanjing, Fengtian Hall in the Forbidden City.

Zhang Ling, the Huguang Censor, came in a hurry and brought news from Xiangyang that shocked the court and the public: the Fourth Corps had left its base without reason.

Not only that, Qin Jianxun also blocked the post road from Yunyang to Xiangyang and Jingzhou, and the food and supplies allocated by the court to several nearby counties were also intercepted by the Fourth Corps.

It is said that the rebels instigated riots in Chongqing, Junzhou, Yicheng, Baokang and other places, and mobilized millions of able-bodied men to rush to make weapons and armor.

"A rabble."

When Emperor Guangde heard the news, he was not at all panicked, but extremely excited.

He rubbed his hands and paced back and forth, repeatedly confirming with Censor Zhang whether the news was reliable.

After receiving the affirmative reply from the censor, Liu Kan was overjoyed. He turned around and bowed again and again to the spirit tablet of his father, Emperor Liu Zhaosun, and said incoherently:
"If my father is still alive, she has finally rebelled. Please bless me and I will succeed immediately in eliminating the Fourth Corps and this traitor!"

Kang Guangxu, Li Juying and other close confidants could naturally understand why the emperor was so pleased.

Your Majesty has been patient for a long time and has tolerated the eldest princess's followers again and again. Even if Duke Zheng were alive again, he would not have the mind and breadth of mind of the current emperor.

Kang Guangxu said, "Your Majesty has treated the Princess with the utmost kindness. Liu Yufei has become even more aggressive and reckless. The Holy Emperor exiled her to Junzhou, but she showed no remorse. Within ten days, her true colors were revealed. I heard Mr. Ke (son of Ke Zhen'e, the foremost fortune teller of the Great Qi Dynasty) say that the Princess has the eyes of an eagle and the back of a wolf, and is born with a rebellious nature. Today, I see that he is true!"

Eunuch Li said, "The Fourth Corps' rebellion at this time is like throwing an egg against a rock, seeking its own destruction. Your Majesty can simply dispatch a small force to suppress the enemy. Why lead the army in person and cause such trouble and distraction?"

After listening to his two confidants, Liu Kan looked up at the ministers in the hall.

"What do you dear ladies think?"

The emperor's personal expedition had been decided long ago, and the court discussion was just a formality. Almost all the officials in Nanjing were Liu Yufei's mortal enemies, and they wished to tear him into pieces.

The ministers were filled with righteous indignation and vied with each other to accuse the eldest princess of her crimes. Finally, they unanimously requested the emperor not to forgive Liu Yufei this time.

Several civil officials even acted as if they would die for their remonstration, saying that if Liu Yufei was not killed, they would smash their heads against the Fengtian Palace and die, with blood splattering within five steps.

After everyone finished their performance, Emperor Guangde finally made up his mind, clenched his fist, and slammed it hard on the imperial desk.

"Half a month later, on the eighth day of September, it will be an auspicious day, Father-in-law!"

Hearing the emperor's call, Deng Changxiong, the father-in-law of the Great Qi State who had been standing at the back, barely squeezed out of the crowd.

"The minister is here."

"Qin Jianxun, commander of the Fourth Corps, is your old friend. You are all nobles left behind by our father. You should be well aware of how he usually employs his troops. I will pit you nobles against nobles to see who can prevail! I order you to lead the vanguard, advance into Huguang, capture Yunyang, and put down the rebellion!"

Deng Changxiong was expressionless like a puppet. He nodded in agreement and then retreated.

Just when the ministers thought the emperor had given up on leading the army in person, they heard Liu Kan continue:
"On October 18th, I will lead the main forces of the three major corps, the navy, the air force, airships and ships, and personally lead the expedition. Perhaps, I will be able to see my sister one last time."

Emperor Guangde had reason to be confident in his military prowess. The Empire's main corps possessed weapons and equipment not possessed by the Fourth Corps, and its manpower was sufficient to crush its opponents.

"This rebellion suppression is of great importance and we must not slack off. Jingxiang has been plagued by civil unrest since the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. We can take advantage of Liu Yufei's rebellion to put an end to this chronic problem once and for all!"

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

All the ministers knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor!" Emperor Guangde felt a little tired and gave Eunuch Li a look, indicating that it was over for today.

Li Juying was about to announce the end of the court session when she heard someone in the hall shout:
"Your Majesty, you must not lead the army in person!"

When the civil and military officials, who were like puppets, heard the shout, they all turned around to look at the man, wondering if he had gone mad or had lost his mind.

"Zhang Aiqing, what did you say?"

Emperor Guangde shut his mouth and looked impatiently at the Huguang Censor who delivered the letter.

"Your Majesty, please understand!" Zhang Ling fell to his knees with a plop. "Many miracles occurred in Junzhou before and after Liu Yufei's rebellion."

"Go on." Liu Kan yawned, forced himself to stay alert, and continued to listen to the censor.

"I saw it with my own eyes. Half a month ago, the True Martial God ascended to heaven on the Taizipo slope of Wudang Mountain. Then a giant green python appeared in the mountain, and another..."

Liu Kan originally thought that this seemingly intelligent censor would provide him with some valuable information, but he didn't expect that as soon as he opened his mouth, he would talk about these absurd things about ghosts and gods.

"Zhang Yushi, have you ever worked under my father before?"

"Your Majesty, no, no, I was appointed Censor of Huguang in the third year of Guangde. Before that, I was in Liaodong."

Zhang Ling stuttered, obviously he didn't expect why Emperor Guangde would ask him this question.

"What a pity." Liu Kan showed regret on his face.

"It's a pity that you were born at the wrong time," Emperor Guangde looked at Zhang Ling coldly. Censor Zhang was shaking like a sieve at this moment.

"If you work under our father, he will probably think highly of you."

Although Censor Zhang didn't know what Liu Kan was talking about, he could clearly feel a chill.

"I hate those who play tricks on others the most! When the Emperor Taizong believed in Taoism, I don't know how much money and manpower he spent! I never thought that one of my subjects would be like this!"

"His Majesty,"

Zhang Ling realized his life was in danger and argued loudly: "What I said just now was all for the sake of the Great Qi State. I am absolutely not lying. I really saw it at that time. Not only me, but tens of thousands of people in Junzhou City also saw it. It was a giant green python, its body thicker than the pillars of this hall..."

There was a lot of whispering in the hall.

Liu Kan leaned over and looked at the spy he had sent to Huguang, and said calmly:
"A giant python? Can breathe fire? And a divine turtle the size of Mount Mufu?

Censor Zhang said excitedly, "That's right, Your Majesty."

"enough!"

Emperor Guangde stood up and Eunuch Li winked at Censor Zhang, signaling him not to continue.

"My father passed away during the Eastern Expedition against Japan. Now everyone in the world knows about this. The idea of ascension is pure deception and tantamount to treason! Come!"

Emperor Guangde was furious and executed Zhang Ling for spreading false information to confuse the people.

(End of this chapter)