Qin Hui hurried to the imperial study, but saw Wan Qixi outside the imperial study. Qin Hui asked strangely: "What is Mr. Wan Qi doing standing here?"
Wan Qixi saluted and said: "The officials are angry and want to close down the Beijing News. Mr. Xu is trying to persuade them!"
Wan Qixi is in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and newspapers are also under his jurisdiction. Qin Huipi smiled and said: "Since the emperor has given an oral order, you can just go and seal it up. What are you waiting for here?"
"Oral edicts also need to be written by a great scholar and signed by the emperor, otherwise I will not be able to execute them."
The emperor's edict needs to be stamped with the seal of Zhongshu's disciples. Whether it is drafted by Zhongshu's family or by a bachelor, it needs to be reviewed by Zhongshu's disciples.
The simpler one is the emperor's handwritten edict, which does not need to be stamped by Zhongshu's family. It is directly stamped with the emperor's treasure seal. It is only a reflection of the emperor's personal will, but its legal effect is far less than that of an imperial edict.
Oral edicts are as simple as making them. The oral edicts are not stamped with the emperor's seal, but they need to be drafted by a bachelor. If the emperor's personal seal is affixed, it can only guarantee that it is what the emperor said, and it will have almost no legal effect.
Qin Hui asked Wan Qixi to seize it directly. This was actually digging a hole for Wan Qixi. He did not get an oral order signed by the emperor. If the emperor did not admit that he had said this, Wan Qixi would have to bear the responsibility, especially
It was a major event like the seizure of the Beijing News.
Wan Qixi was not a fool. He knew very well that Qin Hui wanted to close down the Beijing News, but he allowed himself to take this risk, so he would not do it.
Wan Qixi gave a bitter smile and continued to wait outside the imperial study.
Qin Hui walked into the imperial study room and saw the emperor standing in front of the window with his hands behind his hands. From his back, it could be seen that he was very angry. Zhu Shengfei and Xu Xiantu stood aside. Neither of them spoke. It is estimated that Xu Xiantu had already persuaded him.
"I am here to see you, Your Majesty!" Qin Hui saluted at the door.
Zhao Gou looked back at him and said in a cold tone: "Did Mr. Qin read today's Beijing News?"
"Weichen, I saw it."
"As soon as the newspaper came out, Lin'an was in chaos. I asked the chamberlain to check outside the palace. There were long queues in front of several rice shops. In just half an hour, the price of rice soared to 300 yuan per bucket. I don't know until tomorrow.
What kind of chaos is this? I have warned the Beijing News that if they dare to report indiscriminately without review again, I will definitely shut it down. Since they don’t believe the warning, don’t blame me for being ungrateful.”
"In this case, Your Majesty can issue a decree and let the Beijing News know the consequences of being willful!"
Zhao Gou glanced at Xu Xiantu again. Xu Xiantu finally couldn't hold back the anger in his heart and said calmly: "Wei Chen has already said what should be said. Your Majesty, just do what you want! If something goes wrong, let Qin Xianggong handle it, Wei Chen."
Resign!"
After saying that, Xu Xiantu bowed and retreated. Zhao Gou's face suddenly became very ugly, and Xu Xiantu actually threatened him.
Qin Hui took the opportunity to add insult to injury and said: "Your Majesty, there is something that has been suppressing in Wei Chen's heart for a long time. I am unhappy if I don't express it. Your Majesty, don't you think Mr. Xu is too partial to Chen Qing? Wei Chen knows that when Chen Qing got married, the matchmaker was Zhang Jun, who witnessed the marriage.
This is Xianggong Xu! Even if I say that they have no personal contact, I won’t believe it. It’s so unreasonable.”
Fortunately, Zhao Gou did not lose his mind in the end. He held back his dissatisfaction and said: "We will talk about Mr. Xu's matter later. Let's investigate the Beijing News first. Since I have given a warning, I will do what I say!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Gou finally stamped his treasure seal on the manuscript and handed it to Wan Qixi, saying: "Just seal the newspaper office. No one is arrested. The Plum Blossom Guards will cooperate with the Ministry of Rites to execute it!"
"I obey the order!"
Wan Qixi took the order and retreated. Zhu Shengfei moved his lips. He wanted to say that this was tantamount to breaking the agreement with Chen Qing, but he did not say it out. Xu Xiantu had made it very clear just now, but the emperor did not listen.
Is there any point in saying it myself?
At this time, Zhao Gou asked Qin Hui: "Zhang Jun's army has reached Changzhou. Although Wu Gao is resisting in Jinling County, if Zhang Jun ignores Jinling County and the army continues to move south, what should we do?"
Qin Hui was a little stupid. This should be a question answered by the Privy Council. How did he know? But Xu Xiantu had resigned just now, which was equivalent to throwing this hot potato to him. He secretly cursed Xu Xiantu for being treacherous.
Qin Hui looked at Zhu Shengfei next to him, but Zhu Shengfei was like an old monk in trance, his eyes were slightly closed, as if he hadn't heard anything.
Qin Hui gritted his teeth secretly, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, soldiers will stop you, and water will flood you. To deal with the traitor Zhang Jun, we can only send troops to resist. Now Lin'an still has 150,000 troops, and we can send 100,000 troops."
Fight."
"I have been thinking about it for two days, and I have the same idea. I wonder who is better to send as the main general?"
The four famous generals in front of the Emperor's Palace, Ju Shigu, died in the battle. Liu Qi and Wang Jian were given the cold shoulder because of the defeat at Haizhou. Only Yang Yizhong was left with undiminished favor. Qin Hui bowed and said: "Wei Chen recommended Yang
Yizhong is the chief general!"
Zhao Gou frowned slightly. It wasn't that Zhao Gou didn't trust Yang Yizhong. The key was that he knew that Yang Yizhong had little experience in leading troops. He could be a general, but he might not be able to lead an army of 100,000 people.
At this moment, there were rapid footsteps outside, and a guard reported at the door, "Your Highness, there is an urgent battle report from Jiangnan West Road!"
"What's the content? Tell me quickly!"
"Han Shizhong was defeated on Jiangnan West Road. Only 15,000 people were left. He has retreated to Jiande County, Yanzhou. The rebel army of 80,000 is in hot pursuit and will soon enter Lin'an Prefecture!"
"What?"
Zhao Gou was stunned with shock. Qin Hui was stunned and looked at each other with Zhu Shengfei. Now he was in big trouble.
"how so!"
Zhao Gou suddenly stood up, pressed down on the table and shouted hysterically, "I believe in him so much that I gave him an army of 70,000 people. How is he going to repay me like this? Tell me my decree and immediately remove Han Shizhong from his post and throw him into a prison!"
"Your Majesty, calm down! Your Majesty, calm down!"
Qin Hui also panicked and urged: "Now is not the time to hold people accountable. Han Shizhong still has 15,000 troops, which can still resist for a while. If he is captured and the morale of the army is shattered, the rebels will really attack."
It’s Lin’an Mansion!”
Qin Hui was not stupid. Although he did not like Han Shizhong, he knew that if Zhang Jun captured Lin'an City, he would be the first to behead him. At this time, he must stabilize the situation and not let the emperor lose his mind and do something.
Stupid things make you tired too.
Zhao Gou sat down slumped. At this moment, he felt exhausted. He originally thought that Zhang Jun was just a bigger Liu Guangshi. Without the support of the people, he would soon be defeated. Unexpectedly, Zhang Jun attacked fiercely and he suffered consecutive defeats. Could it be that
Will heaven destroy the Song Dynasty?
At this time, Zhu Shengfei finally couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, it's better to slow down the sealing of the Beijing News!"
Zhao Gou glared at Zhu Shengfei, who lowered his head and said: "Actually, everyone knows that without Chen Qing's support, Zhang Jun would not be so unstoppable. Wei Chen was afraid that he checked the "Beijing News" and even had no room for negotiation with Chen Qing.
All gone."
"Why didn't you say anything just now!" Zhao Gou said angrily.
"Ms. Xu has said it repeatedly, but His Majesty doesn't listen."
Zhao Gou had just woken up from a dream. He was so regretful that he punched the table and shouted: "You two go immediately to stop the seizure of the "Beijing News". If the "Beijing News" is seized, you two will
Just don’t come to see me!”
"According to the order!" The two of them went out bravely.
Zhao Gou finally became anxious and ordered again: "Summon Mr. Xu to see me immediately!"