On the evening of May 12, after Jia Huan talked about the plan to pacify the Western Regions at the Beijing Palace, he began his leisurely vacation career: a three-month wedding leave. The fastest update was that he would get married on June 28, and there was only more than a month left. However, he did not need to worry about the various wedding affairs, and he was in charge of the Jia family.

The old Wuxun Group, represented by the Four Kings and Bagongs, wanted to compete with the New Xungui Group headed by Wei Qihou for the position of general officer to fight for the Western Regions, but he was only responsible for making suggestions. Whether it could be done depends on the ability of King Beijing, Niu Jizong and others.

On May 15, Emperor Yongzhi summoned important civil and military officials of the court to discuss matters in the Qinzheng Hall of the Daming Palace. The plans include: four Grand Secretary, six ministers, the Left Chief of the Imperial Commander, the Left Chief of the Five Army Governor's Office, the Two Governors, King Beijing, Duke Chengguo, and Prince Shun.

In the hot summer, the scorching sun shines on the towering trees surrounded by dense branches and leaves outside the Qinzheng Hall. The hall is quiet and cool.

Emperor Yongzhi stood high above the imperial throne, looking around at the two civil and military ministers standing in the hall, threw a memorial to the ground, and said coldly: "Mr. Wei Qi, the Marquis of Xiangyang, thinks why you are not suitable for taking charge of the affairs of the Western Regions. It's ridiculous! No more words are allowed in this matter."

Wei Qihou, who was standing in the sequence of military generals on the right, and the two of Xiangyang Hou suddenly felt a little sweat on their foreheads. The light from the corner of their eyes stared at Niu Jizong angrily in front of them. It seemed that they had tricked the turtle. The emperor agreed to replace He Grand Secretary?

Niu Jizong had no expression on his face and was only happy.

The emperor personally decided that Grand Secretary He was responsible for the affairs of the Western Regions. Everyone in the court knew it. However, Grand Secretary He had a clear position to protect Jia Huan, how could he know that the emperor had no idea? It would not be too difficult to make Wei Qihou and others guess that the emperor had the idea of ​​changing people in his heart.

After Emperor Yongzhi finished speaking, he ordered his ministers to discuss the affairs of the Western Regions again. The tune was naturally decided, and he would send troops to conquer the Western Regions. He would give up small countries, offend angels, kill Han people, and isolate the trade routes. Is there any other kingly law (do you want to mess around)?

He Shuo left the list and said, "Your Majesty, if you transfer 50,000 troops to the Western Regions, you need to raise food and grass first. The summer grain has not yet been put into storage, and it will take three months. I would like to send envoys to the Western Regions first, promote the kingdom, and hold small countries accountable. Do not let small countries around the world say that our heavenly dynasty will be punished without teaching."

This is very generous and very in line with Emperor Yongzhi's appetite. Of course, the core meaning is to send people to the Western Regions to first explore the situation of various countries, react, delay time, mobilize troops and raise food and grass to win time.

Emperor Yongzhi nodded.

Immediately, Gao Guo, the Minister of War, flashed out of the civil servants' queue and said, "I heard that Jia Tanhua's literary talent is sophisticated, his reputation for poetry is spread overseas and he is sung from all over the world. He must have a plan to pacify the Western Regions, and he can be an angel."

A group of civil and military ministers suddenly laughed and said nothing. Gao Shangshu was "carried" with Jia Huan. He kept recommending it to the emperor in front of the emperor.

King Beijing Shuirong was about to speak out for Jia Huan. At this time, He Shuo was still standing in the hall and not returning to the train. The green air on his face flashed and he said loudly: "Gao Guo should be punished for speculating on the holy heart."

Wow!

Mr. He's words shocked a group of ministers who were "watching the fun". Mr. Gao Guo's expression became dark. The Grand Secretary had a great status and was ranked as the prime minister. Mr. Xie, the left censor Yin Peng, who served as the admiral of the Beijing camp (military power), directly scolded him in person.

If Gao Shangshu argued with Grand Secretary He at this time, he was somewhat lacking in confidence. He was entrusted by someone, but in the end, Grand Secretary He directly wanted to "kill" him. This made him feel in addition to being dissatisfied, but also in his heart.

Emperor Yongzhi glanced at Grand Secretary He and did not hold Gao Guo accountable for speculating on his thoughts, and said, "Please plan again."

Grand Secretary Xie walked out and said, "I think Hanlin Ning is outstanding in character and good at socializing. He served as an imperial envoy, handled the Jinling grain case, and showed his ability to govern affairs. He could be an angel."

Ning Ru is Mr. Longjiang. After returning to Beijing, he was promoted to another level and served as a Hanlin editor (from the sixth rank).

Emperor Yongzhi nodded, "Sure." He agreed to this candidate.

Next, the emperor decided to lead the troops to the expedition with the left governor Niu Jizong as the general, and to dispatch 40,000 troops from the Beijing camp, and to transfer 10,000 elite troops from the nine towns to conquer the Western Regions, claiming to be a 100,000 army. There were also various matters and candidates for the expedition, and they were roughly decided.

One and a half hours later, the discussions between the monarch and his ministers ended. Four great ministers and civil and military officials all left the Qinzheng Hall one after another.

On the square in front of the hall, Grand Secretary He stood up and waited for Wei Qihou, the right governor of the Five Army Governor's Office behind. The governor and the Marquis of Xiangyang came up, and with a stern face, scolded: "You and other military officers are supported by the state. They should be loyal to the king's affairs, practice diligently, and study the methods of victory. How is it a matter of participating in attacks and party struggles?"

Wei Qihou and Xiangyang Hou were a little embarrassed. But there was nothing to do.

The power of the prime minister is one thing; in addition, the war against the Western Regions is under the responsibility of Grand Secretary He. Although the general officer was taken away by Niu Jizong, their military officers also had to participate in the war against the Western Regions. How dare they offend Grand Secretary He in person now?

Grand Secretary He swayed his sleeves and went to the military office on the left side of the hall to look into the room. Wei Qihou and Xiangyang Hou stood in the scorching sun and watched Grand Secretary He go far away. Niu Jizong and King Beijing smiled slightly. The sarcastic meaning in their smiles was self-evident.

Not far away, Grand Secretary Xie and Prince Zhongshun were slowly walking towards him. Looking at Wei Qihou who was scolded, Marquis of Xiangyang, he smiled and said, "He Gaoyuan is really majestic!"

Prince Shun is an old man in his fifties, wearing a red prince-style suit, a fat old man of medium size, with narrow eyes and long smiles: "If the emperor wants to use his talents, how can Wei Qihou compete with him?"

Xie Xuan nodded slightly and said, "The small countries in the Western Regions, together with the imperial soldiers, can only bow down and submit to the emperor. He Gaoyuan made great contributions and was a famous minister. Unfortunately, he and His Majesty are not the same as the same."

Prince Shun's eyes flashed, smiling without saying a word. Yes, he would still say to Jin Shang if he had the chance in the future. Although He Shuo is talented, he must not be the head of the military minister and the chief minister of the court.

Everyone in the court knows the political philosophy of Grand Secretary He. This time, the boy who insists on protecting the Jia family is the same.

Hey!

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After the court meeting ended, Mr. Longjiang received the news that he was about to go on a mission to the Western Regions. On the evening of the 16th, he invited Jia Huan to visit his mansion. Since he was resurrected, Mr. Longjiang ended his daily slutty life.

Located in Ningfu, east of the capital city, in the hall of a courtyard in a luxurious mansion, bright candles burning, dispelling the dark night after the rain. A good incense is lit, and the hall has a slightly sweet and fresh taste. On the Eight Immortals table, there are side dishes and fine wine.

Mr. Longjiang is in his forties, wearing a Tang scarf and a jade-colored scholar's gown. He has a handsome face and looks both handsome and vicissitudes. He raised his glass to pour wine for Jia Huan. "My brother Ziyu, I have no clue to go to the Western Regions for my brother. I also asked Brother Ziyu to speak out and say everything."

All the dynasties knew that Jia Huan's strategy to pacify the Western Regions was very appreciated by the princes and even the emperors. Ning Ru went to the Western Regions to go to the Western Regions, so naturally he had to contact Jia Huan to learn more about the court's strategy first.

Jia Huan laughed, "It should be like this."

Mr. Longjiang was the son of the prime minister of the previous dynasty, and he was valued by the emperor at this time. He had much more information than Jia Huan. Most of the people knew about the confrontation in the Qinzheng Hall yesterday, and immediately started hang out with Jia Huan.

After hearing this, Jia Huan thought for a while and said, "If you are not my race, your heart will be different. In my opinion, when my brother goes there, there is no need to identify whether the Hu people in the Western Regions are loyal to me and the Great Zhou. Once the army arrives, they will be filled with powder. If anyone is dissatisfied, he will be convinced.

The most important thing for the elder brother is to protect himself, to impose himself and delay time. Of course, some of the countries in the Western Regions dare to cut off their trade routes, and the power of the great power behind them is probably supported by them. The elder brother is better to be able to find out clearly. If there is danger, it also comes from this."

Jia Huan's vision is naturally beyond his contemporaries. He knows the world map. Things in the Western Regions are either the rise of countries in the north or the rise of countries in West Asia. For example: the Battle of Henglus in the Tang Dynasty; for example: Zuo Zongtang carried a coffin to fight.

Ning Ru pondered for a while and smiled bitterly: "I used to read history books, thinking about Ban Chao's courage. Now it seems that I am still a little short of it. I'll just be more careful in my life and save my life."

After talking about official business, let’s talk about private affairs. Ning Rudao: “Brother Jia Xian, your manuscript and the rectification movement in your mansion have really stirred up a thousand waves in the capital. You have always been on vacation these days, and you may not have experienced it much. However, after yesterday’s temple discussion, it should be fine.”

The dispute between classical Chinese and vernacular Chinese is naturally a map of Grandmaster Fang's killing. The talent of governing the country was stopped by Grand Secretary He. The storm was over. Jia Huan knew it and thanked Mr. Longjiang for his concern and asked: "How is Fu Bolong, a great scholar in the world?"

Ning Ru sneered and said, "Study is naturally good. However, calling himself the emperor's teacher is just a plain person." There was another sentence he did not say. He reminded Jia Huan in Jinling to be careful of the prince. I believe that with Jia Huan's mind, he knew why he was repeatedly recommended by Gao Shangshu of the Ministry of War this time.

Jia Huan nodded gently.

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In the midsummer, the sun shines brightly. The pedestrians are sweating and the willows are swaying on the official road outside the south city of the capital.

A simple ox cart was waiting on the roadside with goods, and young men and old women were waiting. In the ten-mile pavilion, two scholars were saying goodbye.

"Oh..." Wei Hanlin sighed and raised his glass to greet Mei Hanlin who was about to work in Hami Guards. "Brother Mei, take care of her. If there is any difficulty, you can write a letter to come to Beijing."

He and Mei Hanlin have been sitting in the Hanlin Courtyard for many years and have a good personal relationship.

Mei Hanlin Mei Hege had a pale face and a thin skin, a bleak expression. He drank the wine in one sip, shook his head, and said, "No need. Once we part here, we will never meet Brother Wei again in this life. I hope Brother Wei will be promoted and live up to his life's ambition."

Wei Hanlin sighed again.

Mei Hanlin was silent for a while and said, "Please beg for Brother Wei for your business. Since my family has been demoted to the frontier, there is no need to suffer the daughter of an old friend."

Wei Hanlin nodded, "Brother Mei, don't worry."

After a while, the two said goodbye in the pavilion, tears shed from the long pavilion, the ancient road. Wei Hanlin watched the simple ox cart and the family of five disappeared on the official road.
Chapter completed!