Several lieutenants looked at each other and said, yes, if the enemy knows that their food and grass have not arrived in the city yet and there is insufficient food and grass, then it is a good time to attack, because they can no longer afford it now!
At this time, one of the lieutenants with a beard and a hot temper slammed the table, "Then are we just going to sit back and wait for death? When will the food and grass in Kyoto arrive? If the food and grass do not reach the border, the city will be destroyed one day.
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Xie Xun looked calm and said only one word: "Wait."
He was waiting for the dispute between the DPRK and China to end, waiting for an opportunity that would allow the border guards to fight back without any worries.
In fact, when he left Kyoto, Xie Xun could have requested that the grain and grass be escorted by him and taken to the border area.
It's just that he can personally escort this grain and grass once, but he can't guarantee that all subsequent grain and grass will be delivered to the border on time.
You must know that once the battle at the border falls into a tense situation, no one can escape. If there is another problem with food and grass at that time, it will be a disaster for the sky and the earth.
The reason why he could safely come to the border alone and wait for the outcome of the dispute in the court was naturally because there were people he could trust in the court.
Above the court hall.
Two groups of people were confronting each other, and they were quarreling fiercely.
Emperor Qi frowned, pressed his temples, and shouted in a low voice, "That's enough! I didn't come to the court to listen to your quarrels. I must quickly come up with a solution. Ahem..."
The personal eunuch on the side quickly brought a cup of tea for Emperor Qi to soothe his throat and served him to drink it.
The reason why Emperor Qi was so angry today was entirely because there was something wrong with the food and fodder to support the border pass halfway.
When the grain and grass passed through the south of the Yangtze River, it happened to be the rainy season in the south of the Yangtze River, and they stayed in the south of the Yangtze River for four or five days.
When heading to the next place, the officers and soldiers escorting the grain and grass found that all the grain and grass were damp and moldy, and because they were discovered too late, 70% of the grain and grass could no longer be used.
At this time, Nie Lei in the court was furious and argued with Mr. Yang, the Minister of Household Affairs.
Because Xie Xun went on an expedition, the imperial army was handed over to Nie Lei, so Nie Lei went to court every day instead of Xie Xun.
"Don't you think it's ridiculous for Mr. Yang to give such a reason? Not to mention that every time grain and grass go to a place, they are protected by local officials. Let's talk about rain. How can it be possible to let grain and grass be blown by the wind and rain in the open air in such a grand manner? Is it possible?
Are there no measures?"
Mr. Yang wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Emperor Qi: "Your Majesty has already explained this matter once! Your Majesty did not follow the escort in person. When the news came, all the grain and grass had been destroyed, and the escort
The official has committed suicide out of fear of being punished for his negligence! General Nie asked the official to give an explanation. Who should the official go to? The dead escort officer?"
"Can his death alone restore the losses at the border? Does Mr. Yang know that the soldiers at the border live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife? Now that there is no guarantee of food and grass, how can you ask the prince to guard the border with you?
The army resists the enemy?!"
Mr. Yang gritted his teeth and knelt down with a plop, "Your Majesty! I know that I have neglected my duty and my crime is unforgivable. I am willing to accept the punishment, but the top priority is to mobilize new grain and grass to send to the border!"
Nie Lei said angrily, "Then hurry up and get ready!"
Master Yang looked at him angrily, "General Nie said it lightly! The amount of grain transported this time is so large that half of the grain storage has been emptied. If we send more grain, don't I need to consider hoarding grain?"
"Gathering grain? What kind of grain should I gather? If the city is destroyed and the enemy troops come in, and the people die, who the hell will they leave to eat?!"
"General Nie! Be careful what you say!"
An adult who was close to him on the side quickly held him down and shook his head invisibly, "We are in the court now, so we can't say anything!"
The Right Prime Minister Yang Jingxian, who had been watching the battle from the side, finally seemed to have had enough of the excitement and stepped forward to give Qi Emperor some advice.
"Your Majesty, now is not the time to argue about who is right and who is wrong. In my opinion, I still need to ask Mr. Yang to prepare a new batch of food and grass as soon as possible. As for the quantity...as much as can be sent, in short, we cannot let the soldiers at the border go hungry.
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Emperor Qi listened to the quarrel all morning, and finally Yang Jingxian's words still made some sense, so he said: "In your opinion, after this batch of food and grass is raised, who is more suitable to escort it?"
Emperor Qi is old, but he is not confused yet.
He knew that the matter of grain and fodder might have involved many forces obstructing it, but now that there was no evidence, he could be angry, but at a time of national crisis, he could not convict anyone, for fear of shaking the stability of the court.
He could trust Yang Jingxian. He came from a poor family and was personally promoted to compete with Zuo Xiang.
Moreover, he has never participated in any faction among the princes, and he is currently one of the most trustworthy people by Emperor Qi.
Yang Jing thought for a while and named two names.
Emperor Qi thought for a while and found out that the two people recommended by Yang Jingxian, as far as he knew, usually kept silent, but they were both wise and protective people and did not participate in the fight for the crown prince. They could barely accept their fate.
So he waved his hands and said, "Then do as you say."
The chaotic morning was finally over.
After going to court, the fourth prince Xie Yang immediately summoned his staff.
"This batch of food and grass is considered useless, but do you know why the right minister jumped out to participate in this matter today? Which prince is he from?"
Several staff members looked at each other and shook their heads.
"As far as I know, the right minister should be loyal to His Majesty. I'm afraid he is involved in this matter because he is worried about border issues, right?"
One of the staff said, "If the prince is worried that the right minister has a relationship with King Huai, that is unlikely. I heard about something a few days ago."
"It is said that the younger sister of the Right Prime Minister met King Huai by chance on the road, and later chased him to Prince Huai's Mansion... The woman was also shameless and asked King Huai to marry her for a continuation, but King Huai scolded him in public. Such a thing happened, Right
Mr. Xiang will not be in the same group as King Huai, right?"
Xie Yang frowned, "That's what I said, but I'm afraid this batch of grain and grass will be sent to the border safely."
After he finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Liu Yue, "Mr. Liu, do you have any other ideas?"
Liu Yue thought for a while and said, "The right Prime Minister is neutral and has always been loyal to His Majesty. If the prince succeeds in his great career in the future, he can also become the prince's right-hand man. The amount of this batch of food and grass is not large, and the old Yangtou from the Ministry of Revenue is not
All the grain will be sent to the border, just to relieve a temporary urgent need. According to the villain, there is no need for the prince to stop it this time. How about just treating it as a good relationship with the right minister? After all, the people escorting the shipment are all
His people."
"That's it... then let Xie Xun get this batch of food and grass again."
Border.
Xie Xun read the letter he took off the carrier pigeon's feet and threw the letter into the brazier.
The flames licked the letter paper, and you could vaguely see the neat word "Yang" at the signature.
