"The rebellion in Quanyang naturally arose spontaneously because the bandits in Quanyang did not know whether to live or die and defied orders." Sun Xiang took the lead in taking Cui Jingzhong's words.

"No." Cui Jingzhong glanced at Sun Ce, then at Emperor Yu, and knelt down suddenly. "Your Majesty, since the autumn harvest last year, taxes have been paid continuously. The people have not harvested the autumn harvest, and they still have to pay taxes. Every household has no silver and no food. If

If you don’t fall into the trap and become a bandit, you will starve to death.”

As soon as Cui Xiang said this, the whole hall was silent.

The officials could not even remember the last time they heard such bold words at a court meeting. It seemed that it was the time when Princess Jinwen rectified her father's name.

Prime Minister Cui is probably going to completely anger Tian Yan today.

Everyone was trembling in their hearts, waiting to see how Emperor Yu would react, and they did not even dare to raise their heads and look directly into the emperor's eyes.

Wuying Hall was silent for a long time before Emperor Yu's cold voice sounded. "Cui Xiang." His voice contained a very complicated meaning, "You mean that the Quanyang rebellion was not the fault of those rebellious ministers and traitors, but it was my fault.

?”

"I don't dare." Cui Jingzhong knelt down and kowtowed respectfully. "I just heard that Quanyang is one of the few places in many state capitals that pays full taxes. But the land in Quanyang is not fertile, so why did the people pay so much?

I hope your majesty will find out whether the officials in Quanyang are exploiting the people's business."

With a snap, Emperor Yu slapped his hand on the armrest. "I think Quanyang's father-in-law is a very good official. He has solved the problem of military pay and treasury for me. As long as he can solve problems for the court, he is a good official."

"If you fill the national treasury with the food that the people need to survive, how could your majesty tolerate it? If you fill the national treasury with such a move, you will lose the support of the people." Cui Jingzhong's voice was trembling.

"Cui Jingzhong!" Emperor Yu suddenly stood up and pointed at Cui Jingzhong's forehead, "Don't think that I dare not punish you for the crime of disrespect!"

“Your Majesty, calm down!”

Other countries still think that our Dayu regime is unstable and that the population of the six countries may be wiped out."

As soon as this statement came out, there was a lot of discussion in the court. Yan Hua frowned, thought for a while, and murmured in a low voice. "This is reasonable. We are all our own people. Why lead troops to go on an expedition? It feels like a traitor."

Emperor Yu was silent for a long time and did not speak.

"Your Majesty, I think that instead of attacking, it is better to send people to recruit people. It is only a small force at the moment. As long as the recruitment is successful, not only can the chaos be suppressed, but also the strength of our Yu army can be strengthened." Liu Jingzhong, the Minister of War, said.

After this, many people began to analyze how to implement the recruitment strategy.

Emperor Yu sat back on the dragon chair again, his face looking quite impatient. He looked at the prince, "What do you think?"

The prince hurriedly bowed to Emperor Yu, "I think that the words of these adults are reasonable. However, we are far away in Dadu now and have no idea about the situation in Quanyang. It is better to send people and troops to Quanyang to investigate first.

, if the bandits are really doing all kinds of evil in Quanyang, their leader should be killed as a warning, and others who are waiting for surrender will not be killed. If their behavior is not what they are rumored to be, and they are just trying to survive, then they should be gentle and recruit them, and at the same time appease Quanyang and others.

For people everywhere, stability is the most important thing in the current situation."

"What the prince said is absolutely true."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has a kind heart, and I think this is feasible."

After hearing what the prince said, many people felt that it made sense.

"Then who do you think can lead the troops to Quanyang to find out the facts and make peace with them?" Emperor Yu looked at the ministers.

King Yong had been waiting for Emperor Yu's question for a long time. He had just made up his mind in his heart. Whether it was recruiting peace or quelling the chaos, it was not of concern to the people of Quanyang. Anyone could handle it.

In this case, he would take the credit.

"Why don't you let me..."

Just when King Yong was about to recommend himself, he heard Cui Jingzhong, who had been kneeling on the ground, speak loudly. "The old minister recommends His Highness King Yong. His Highness led the troops to conquer the Liang Dynasty last year and defeated the enemies of Liang. He made great contributions and became a legend in the Six Kingdoms. Everyone in the common people knows that His Highness King Yong

With his reputation, if he can go to Quanyang in person, he will definitely be able to put an end to the chaos."

Although Cui Jingzhong was sincere in his self-recommendation, no one dared to second his opinion. What did the emperor think when he said in front of the emperor that "no one in the common people knows the reputation of King Yong?" Cui Jingzhong was probably mentally ill.

He has always been very perceptive, why is he so confused today?

Everyone was muttering in their hearts, but no one showed it, only King Yong gritted his teeth.

Cui Jingzhong, if you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute. If you shut up, this job will probably fall on you. But by opening your mouth, you have just angered the emperor. Can the emperor listen to you?

Facts have proved that King Yong's worries were not wrong.

Emperor Yu didn't even look at Cui Jingzhong, but turned to the silent King Cheng.

"Fourth, do you have anyone suitable to recommend?"

When it comes to hiring people, Emperor Yu always likes to ask King Cheng who has no party affiliation.

King Cheng did not refuse, "Father, my sons and ministers think that General Gu Hong's son, Gu Yu, is suitable."

"Gu Yu?" Emperor Yu thought about the name.

"General Gu Hong is the pillar of the country and holds great weight in the hearts of the people. Gu Yu is an upright and promising person. He also achieved military success in the northern border with his third brother last year. If the descendants of loyal martyrs come forward, whether it is to recruit peace or rehabilitate, I think it will be

The people have no objections."

King Cheng's words touched the heart of Emperor Yu, and he was very satisfied with Gu Yu. He was the only son in the Gu family. Although he was not outstanding, he was able to serve him loyally. This was exactly what he needed.

The home of the military commander.

"Okay, pass..." Just as Emperor Yu was about to speak, Cui Jingzhong interrupted the emperor again.

"Your Majesty, I still think it would be better for His Highness King Yong to go. If this recruitment is successful, the great credit will only fall into the hands of the princes, and the people will be grateful to Your Majesty. This gratitude is nothing to Gu Yu.

thing!"

Cui Jingzhong looked like he was complaining for King Yong.

Emperor Yu's face turned green and red for a while. He felt that what Cui Jingzhong said was reasonable, but also felt that he was mentally ill. He could just say this in private, and he had to shout it out here in a big way.

"Send the order and order Gu Yu to be the ambassador to quell the rebellion. He will lead three thousand troops and set off for Quanyang immediately. Prime Minister Cui has been too tired these days, so he should rest for a month before going to court."

Emperor Yu glared at Cui Jingzhong and walked away.

The morning court ended again under His Majesty's dragon power. Everyone stood in the main hall, with thousands of words in their hearts but did not dare to say a word.

"Your Highness, I really think you..." Cui Jingzhong stood up and looked at King Yong with a smile.

"Huh!" King Yong ignored Cui Jingzhong, turned around and walked away.

Sun Ce watched all this and walked slowly to Cui Jingzhong with a smile on his lips. "What kind of calculation is Cui Xiang making?"

Cui Jingzhong also smiled and did not look depressed at all because he had just been reprimanded. Everyone was accustomed to it and knew that the right minister was thick-skinned.
Chapter completed!