Chapter 70, Dismissal of the Prime Minister

Author: Qingzhou Nongjiu

Chapter 70, Dismissal of the Prime Minister

Jiao Daqian thought about it for a while, stepped out of the queue, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I believe that the alliance with the Southern Tang Dynasty is a good medicine, but there are many obstacles and it is difficult to realize it."

"There are three reasons: First, the people of our country, Da Chu, gathered because of the benevolence and righteousness of the late emperor, but his brothers died tragically at the hands of the Southern Tang Dynasty. An alliance would lose the support of the people. Second, the people of our country, Da Chu, and the Southern Tang Dynasty have always been hostile. Even if there is an alliance,

There will also be a lot of troubles and suspicions. Third, the throne of the Southern Tang Dynasty was usurped by a woman, and the court was unstable. It was definitely not a good choice for allies."

Emperor Chu squinted his eyes and nodded slightly, "What Jiao Aiqing said is reasonable, and I deeply believe it. I wonder how you feel?"

Chen Bangzhou opened his mouth, but did not tell anyone about his contact with the counselors of the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Jiao Daqian smiled and said: "The Prime Minister's wisdom is indeed rare. He can think of abandoning the front line and using the Southern Tang Dynasty to resist the Northern Li. Jiao admires him very much. But he is too idealistic and wants to form an alliance. It is difficult to reach the sky."

Chen Bangzhou hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, if I am confident, I can go to the Southern Tang Dynasty and lobby the officials of the Southern Tang Dynasty."

"This is inappropriate." Emperor Chu shook his head.

Huang Yingjun said: "Your Majesty, there has been a saying since ancient times that there are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Moreover, today is different from the past. Beili has strong national power and is eyeing it."

"Master Huang, are you trying to increase others' momentum and destroy your own prestige?" A cabinet official touched his slender beard and said: "Your Majesty, our great Chu has outstanding people, top and bottom, who are of the same mind, even if Beili is like a tiger or wolf, we can drive him away.

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"It's ridiculous! Beili has a large population and a million-strong army. We have a large Chu army, excluding the border defenders, there are at most 200,000 people," the new doctor of the Ministry of War angrily shouted.

"There is a saying in the art of war. The first is to attack with troops, then to attack the enemy, and then to attack the city. To strategize and defeat the greater with less, haven't we, the great Chu, done enough?" the official retorted.

"A joke! With such a huge gap, since your Excellency said so, it seems that you are already familiar with the offensive and defensive strategies. Your Majesty, I propose that this Excellency be appointed as the military advisor in front of the battle." The doctor of the Ministry of War said hurriedly.

"You" the cabinet official was dumbfounded and looked at Chen Bangzhou, "The old prime minister is resourceful and must be able to achieve such a victory."

After hearing this, the members of the Kuomintang rolled their eyes and sneered.

Jiao Daqian smiled confidently, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the current situation is indeed difficult. But I have a plan to restore the situation in Da Chu!"

"Speak!" Emperor Chu looked excited.

Jiao Daqian said slowly: "A warrior who practices, strengthens his body, and refines himself to the extreme is an innate master. Similarly, if we develop our great Chu to the extreme, it will definitely enhance the national power and resist Beili. It's no problem."

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"Tell me more specifically."

"Yes." Jiao Daqian organized his speech and said: "I live in seclusion in the mountains and wilderness, blending in with all living beings. In troubled times, the people place their trust in the gods, worship Taoism and Buddhism, and abandon Confucian classics."

Jiao Daqian took a deep breath and said firmly: "I believe that I, the great Chu, should destroy the Buddha and drive away the Tao. Half of the money obtained will be transferred to the national treasury and the other half will be used to build academies."

The Emperor of Chu organized his thoughts and asked: "How can temples and Taoist temples have so much money and food?"

An official came out and said, "Your Majesty, the good men and women of our country are spread far and wide. A small amount becomes a large amount, and every trickle becomes a sea. The money and food for the temple is unimaginable, and moreover..."

Chen Bangzhou spoke slowly: "Speak!" He had always been gentle, but his tone became more forceful.

Emperor Chu looked at him in surprise.

The official said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, although there are eminent monks in the temple, there are also monks who do not abide by the precepts. They bully the market and use brute force to gather large areas of land."

"Pah!" Emperor Chu slapped the table, "Why don't I know?"

Immediately, he looked at Bie Fengjun and said in a bad tone: "Dali Temple claims to monitor the world, why didn't you report it to me? Or are you saying that you, Bie Fengjun, neglected your duties and conspired with others?"

"I don't dare." Bie Fengjun knelt down to the Emperor of Chu. "When the storm broke out in the north, I gathered the main personnel of Dali Temple in the north. As a result, such a situation occurred in the south. I will be punished!"

Emperor Chu, like a tiger or a wolf, turned his attention to the official who reported.

"Indeed! Chaos of Buddhism and Taoism is prevalent in the south."

Chen Bangzhou said: "Your Majesty, since the situation in the north of our country has become tense, there have been many problems in the south. In addition to the chaos in Buddhism and Taoism, there are also wealthy families who cover the sky with one hand, officials protecting each other, and collusion with merchants."

"Then my dear, why didn't you tell me?" Emperor Chu asked urgently in a vibrato, his voice hoarse, like a young man whose voice had just changed.

Chen Bangzhou said: "Such problems have existed in the south of Da Chu since the founding of the country. The former emperor suppressed and suppressed them many times, but still could not get rid of their roots. I believe that only by exposing them once can we completely eliminate them."

"So, when does Xiangfu think we should take action?"

Chen Bangzhou said with a smile: "I sent people to the south to supervise, hoping to control the situation there within a reasonable limit. Later I learned that Jiao Shoufu, who was good at governing the people, was very concerned about it, so he withdrew his personnel and let the Shoufu show off.

Big picture.”

Jiao Daqian raised his brows and forced out a smile, "Your Majesty, the people in the south are suffering because of my negligence in my duty."

"In that case, let's take care of it as soon as possible. Jiao Shoufu, keep talking!"

"yes."

Jiao Daqian said: "The confrontation between the two armies is a contest of national strength. After the land in the south is recovered, it will be divided among the people, and management will be strengthened. According to the time and place, appropriate tax increases will be made to solve the problem of money and food."

"Increase the stipulation that those who have children and start a family can allocate more land according to the population to increase the population."

Emperor Chu nodded, "It is indeed a good idea."

"In addition, by reclaiming border land, border guards can cultivate it as part of their training, which can not only enhance their physical fitness but also increase their military supplies." Jiao Daqian added.

"Good strategy" commented by Emperor Chu.

"In today's military, the importance of warriors is self-evident. But training warriors takes too long, but if we mass-produce first- and second-grade warriors."

Jiao Daqian looked at the military attachés and said, "You must have something to do, right?"

"Either use old medicinal materials, or instill them with the internal strength of high-grade warriors, or let them fall into death and explode on the spot." A military attaché said.

Jiao Daqian said: "With the help of ninth-grade warriors, second-grade warriors can be produced in batches, which can completely make our army strong."

"Ninth Grade Warrior" Emperor Chu took a deep breath and said, "There are two Supervisors of Ceremony."

"Your Majesty, the Supervisor of Ceremony's technique is extremely yin-inducing and causes cold. If it is an internal power initiation, I'm afraid there will be serious harm." One person added.

"It doesn't matter." Jiao Daqian waved his hand, "As far as I know, the initiation will ruin the future. There is no harm at all if the two armies are hedging against each other."

"Well, plus the ninth grade of Wutang"

The Emperor of Chu asked: "Farewell Jun, do you know what nine other grades of Chu I have?"

Among the nine ranks outside Tianwang City, there are only the Shuangyue Sword Immortal Wu Qiling and the actor Chi Yuqing. As for the other hidden ninth ranks, it is absolutely impossible." Bie Fengjun replied.

"Where is Tianwang City?"

"Nie Tianzhou and Huang Mengjue from Spring and Autumn Sword House, and then there are Jiang Wangsheng and the four ninth-grade men around him."

Emperor Chu couldn't help but clenched his fists and said in his heart: "Jiang Wangsheng is Jiang Wangsheng again!"

"Huang Aiqing, your concubine has an engagement with Jiang Wangsheng, so we should be able to convince him to help my Dachu soldiers initiate the ceremony, right?" Emperor Chu said leisurely.

When Huang Yingjun heard this, he scolded his mother in his heart, but he still said: "Your Majesty, Jiang Wangsheng has always acted as he pleases. Not to mention the minister, even his father may not be sure to convince him."

"Besides, His Majesty also punished him like that. Thank God that he didn't cause trouble." Huang Yingjun added.

Emperor Chu said: "According to what the Chief Assistant said, regarding the initiation of warriors, we have issued an edict. If Jiang Wangsheng dares to object, he will be executed in accordance with the law."

"Yes." Jiao Daqianle bloomed.

Chen Bangzhou suddenly said: "Your Majesty! This plan is impossible!"

"In troubled times, people have a belief in their hearts that can lead to a better life. If you destroy the Buddha and drive away the Tao, it will be counterproductive. If you force the initiation."

"Jiang Wangsheng is the innate master. Under the current situation, his importance is no less than that of the general and marshal. If this is the case, I am afraid it will make him resentful."

"He dares!" Emperor Chu shouted angrily, and then he thought of the long sword still stuck outside the palace, feeling unsure.

Chen Bangzhou stared at the Emperor of Chu, got up from the crane chair, knelt down to him, and said, "I hope your majesty will take back his life."

"I hope your Majesty will take back your orders."

Many people came out to kneel in support of the Kuomintang.

"You have no joke." Jiao Daqian snorted coldly, "Don't you even know this, Prime Minister?"

"Those who follow good deeds are like Yao and Shun; those who insist on going their own way are like Jie and Zhou. I hope your majesty will take back your order and deal with it properly." Chen Bangzhou said sonorously and forcefully.

"I hope your Majesty will take back the order and handle it properly." Everyone agreed.

Emperor Chu said angrily: "Are you trying to force me?"

"Your Majesty, we are only here to make a living for the people." Everyone said in unison as if they had made an appointment.

The Emperor of Chu was so angry that one Buddha ascended to heaven and two Buddhas left his body. His body kept trembling and he slapped the table hard and said, "Get up!"

The officials glanced at Chen Bangzhou, and as long as he didn't get up, they wouldn't get up.

"Do you think that with the Prime Minister here, you can do whatever you want?"

"Your Majesty." Chen Bangzhou said.

Emperor Chu waved his hand and said: "Father, you are tired."

"Your Majesty!" Chen Bangzhou shouted.

Emperor Chu's eyes showed a ruthless look, "It is my decree that from today on, Chen Bangzhou will rest at home. The position of prime minister will be exercised by the cabinet and will lead the six ministries!"

"Retreat!"

Everyone seemed to be petrified, not to mention the Kuomintang, even everyone in the cabinet was like this.

Chen Bangzhou breathed heavily and walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony alone before everyone else knelt down to say goodbye to Emperor Chu.
Chapter completed!