A great victory in the expedition means that the rebellion in the country will soon be suppressed. After all, it is the common people who are rebelling. The main force returning south will sweep away the rebellion everywhere like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
Shandong is almost done, Zhang Xutuo has done the most great work, Yang Ming has already written a memorial, and plans to ask his father to make Zhang Xutuo a marquis.
Yu Wenhuaji entered Hebei with an army of 70,000 people. The rebels in various places instantly collapsed and dispersed in smoke.
Wang Bo, Sun Xuanya, Hao Xiaode, Liu Badao, and Zhang Jincheng were all wiped out. Except for Wang Bo, everyone else was executed on the spot. As the rebel leader who fired the first shot of the Shandong rebellion, Wang Bo was escorted to the capital.
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It was difficult for Yang Ming to deal with this person personally, so he had to leave it to Yang Guang.
However, all of Wang Bo's relatives had been killed by Zhang Xutuo in Shandong.
The situation is getting better and better. As long as this year's taxes and taxes are paid, this year's difficulties will be over.
But just as the New Year was approaching, a thunder exploded from the south, and Ning Changzhen rebelled.
In the middle of the night, Yang Ming was called out and hurriedly summoned officials from various ministries to discuss matters in Daxing Hall.
"This bastard! The court treats him well, how dare he do anything disobedient?" Yang Xiong was so angry that he slapped the report from the Ministry of War on the table.
Li Hun frowned and said: "It's so good, why is he rebelling? Just because he borrowed some food from him? Didn't he borrow it too? He kept saying that he was leading the army to Shandong to quell the rebellion, but the court did not give him any orders and actually recruited troops privately.
, this bitch."
In fact, Li Hun had a clear conscience and knew what was going on. He was just pretending to be confused.
Yang Ming's face was very ugly, because he knew that he was the one who initiated this matter. If he had not borrowed food from Ning Changzhen, what happened today would not have happened.
Ning Chang actually rebelled because he didn't borrow the money and was afraid that the court would find him responsible if Goguryeo was destroyed.
Gao Xiaoji, the minister of the Ministry of Personnel, said: "Zhou Zhongmou and Feng Xuan attacked Liuqiu. After returning to the army, Ning Changzhen occupied eight counties in Qinzhou and rebelled. Feng Xuan also responded and captured Zhou Zhongmou. Now it is equivalent to the entire Lingnan capital."
On the contrary, Feng Ang is on his way back to the south, I wonder what he will think when he finds out?"
Cui Zhongfang said: "We have used a large amount of troops this year and the national treasury has been exhausted. It is really not appropriate to raise more troops. We should send people to appease them. Ning Changzhen rebelled mostly because he was afraid that the court would target him. As long as the conditions are negotiated, he should withdraw his troops."
Ning Changzhen and Feng Xuan have formed an alliance. According to reports, they have recruited 80,000 troops. Once they go north, they will definitely attack the area outside the Huainan River, that is, attack Jiangdu.
When attacking from the south to the north, we will not go to Jingzhou. Once you conquer that place, it will be difficult to defend. Because it is in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, it is easy to be attacked by the upper and lower reaches, so we usually attack Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
Yang Ming knew in his heart that his father would not be able to swallow this breath and would definitely deploy counter-insurgency measures as soon as possible. But having said that, we really can't fight again this year.
If we really want to start another war with Lingnan, I'm afraid someone in Jiangnan will take advantage of the situation and change the flag.
If nothing else, the soldiers are unwilling. If they are unwilling to force them to go to the battlefield, a mutiny will occur, and the consequences will be more serious.
From the founding of the emperor to the present, except for the Jiangnan area, the rest of the south and the imperial court have been experiencing good times and bad. With so much expenditure this year, there is no spare power to use troops against Lingnan.
I really have to endure this tone.
Yang Ming nodded: "It is appropriate to send an envoy to appease him. Who do you think is appropriate?"
Yang Xiong sighed: "Who else? Feng Ang is the most suitable. Lingnan is his territory. If there is a problem, he has to rely on him to solve it."
"Isn't it appropriate?" Li Hun said in surprise: "Feng Xuan has already rebelled. Letting Feng Ang go back means letting the tiger return to the mountain. Anyone can go, but he can't go. If this person returns to Lingnan, the harm will be even greater."
Yang Xiong said: "Feng An is still loyal to the court. Now his daughter has also entered the East Palace. He is a sensible person and will not sit back and watch the rebellion in Lingnan."
Cui Zhongfang shook his head: "I can't believe it, so I'd better send a northerner."
Yang Ming is in a state of confusion right now. He just borrowed some food from others and asked your eldest son to go to Beijing to be a hostage. Then you rebelled. You are really tough. I admire you.
Lingnan is a very special place. For two hundred years since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the attitude of various dynasties towards them has been to appease them. They belong to my territory in name only, but in fact they have no control over it. Everything is discussed through negotiation.
The same was true in the Sui Dynasty. After Chen was destroyed, Yang Jian sent Wei Chong's second brother Wei Gu to appease Lingnan. If Mrs. Xian had not surrendered to the Sui Dynasty, Lingnan might still be in chaos now.
Yang Jian was very happy at the time and found Mrs.
To put it bluntly, it means that you can be a local emperor comfortably, but you have to listen to the court and cannot go against it.
Mrs. Xian did it completely. When Wei Guang was in Lingnan, he was surrounded by a group of tribal leaders and it was Mrs. Xian who rescued him. Whenever there was a rebellion in Lingnan, it was Mrs.
It was Mrs. Xian who contributed most to maintaining stability during the emperor's reign.
If this person were still alive, Yang Guang would be able to treat him as a distinguished guest.
However, after the death of Mrs.
In name, Feng Ang was the one who spoke in Lingnan, but he relied on the remaining power of Mrs.
How high is Mrs. Xian's prestige in Lingnan? Tribes fight with each other and fight to the death. As long as Mrs. Xian's golden statue of the Virgin is moved out, the matter will be settled and everyone can shake hands and make peace immediately.
In later generations, many countries in Southeast Asia enshrined the statue of Madam Xian, which had a huge influence.
Yang Ming was not worried about letting Feng An go back. After all, his elder brother Feng Xuan had rebelled. Feng An would probably be coerced into rebelling with him when he returned. And Feng An was the heir to Mrs. Xian's line. If he also rebelled,
Lingnan was at odds with the imperial court.
But Lai Huer still has 30,000 Lingnan platoon soldiers. After the war is over, these people have to go back. If they are not allowed to go back, there will be a mutiny. If they go back, they are afraid of turning into rebels.
This matter is complicated, Ning Changzhen is so stubborn.
Yang Ming frowned and said: "Guo Yan is in Jiangdu. Let him send someone to contact Ning Changzhen first to see what conditions the other party has. Let him and Wang Shichong recruit troops in Jiangnan for defense."
We can only defend, but we cannot fight. We have no money, no food, no military pay, so what can we fight with?
"That's the only way it can be. The army is still on its way back. It needs to rest and recuperate after returning. We won't be able to use our troops for a short time. We'd better try our best to appease them," Cui Zhongfang said.
The use of troops in the south does not matter the season. They can also fight in winter, but in the north they cannot use troops in winter. Therefore, the end of this year to the beginning of next spring is the most difficult period for Yang Ming.
Of course, Yang Ming would tell Feng Yuzhi about this matter. When the latter found out, his face turned pale instantly.
"He...Why is he like this? The court didn't make things difficult for him? Ning Huizao is still in the capital. He doesn't want a son?"
Yang Ming smiled bitterly and said: "I'm sure I won't touch Ning Huizao. If I do, the matter will be more difficult to end. Now all the officials don't agree with your father going to comfort him. Things in Lingnan still have to be dealt with."
Wait until His Majesty makes up his mind."
"What on earth is he going to do?" Feng Yuzhi burst into tears and stamped his feet: "Lingnan has finally been stable for more than 20 years, and he wants to drag my tribe into the frying pan again. Damn it! Damn it!"
Yang Ming said: "Go out of the palace and tell Ning Huizao about this matter, so that he can rest assured that the court will not blame him, let alone embarrass him."
Feng Yuzhi left without saying a word and in a hurry.
On Chidao north of Hebei, Yang Guang's Guanfengxing Palace was about to enter the border of Shanxi. Feng An came on his own without waiting for the emperor to take the initiative to summon him.
In the palace, Feng An sat there with a dejected face and said with a look of shame:
"It is my fault that my restraint was not good. I am willing to go to Lingnan to appease and calm the matter."
Yang Guang smiled and said: "I don't blame you for this. Ning Changzhen has rebelled a long time ago, not for a year and a half. I admire his courage. The navy has probably returned to Donglai County. Go ahead and take your tribe back to Lingnan."
, tell Ning Changzhen not to negotiate terms with me and let him come to the capital to see me."
In any case, Ning Changzhen rebelled, and his banner was to go to Shandong to quell the rebellion. Although no one would believe it, it was not an open rebellion against Yang Guang after all.
The emperor and the prince didn't even give orders. You sent troops to Shandong on your own. Isn't it a rebellion?
In history, when Yang Xuangan rebelled, his banner was that he came to protect his son, but he went to clean up and protect his son. Only a commoner like Wang Bo dared to directly say that he would kill the foolish king.
Yang Ming did not dare to let Feng An go, but Yang Guang allowed him to go back. The difference was that Yang Ming did not intend to use troops against Lingnan, but Yang Guang was testing Feng An. If you really go to appease Feng An, you can say anything. If he follows the rebellion,
Yang Guang will cook Lingnan in one go.
Martial arts are commonplace here in Yang Guang. Maybe many emperors would look forward and backward and consider everything before making a decision, but Yang Guang wouldn't. If I say, I'll do you.
Feng Ang knew that his return to the south was going to be difficult. If his elder brother Feng Xuan was willing to listen to him, Ning Changzhen would not be able to accomplish anything alone. But if Feng Xuan didn't listen, things would be difficult.
Yang Guang was also very interesting. He had 30,000 Lingnan platoon soldiers, all of whom had made meritorious service. The soldiers deserved a lot of rewards. He also specially ordered the governors from various places in the south of the Yangtze River to ensure the military supplies for Feng Ang's march south.
In fact, it was just a show to these Lingnan soldiers, letting them know that the imperial court was treating them well.
After Feng Ang left, Yang Guang called the nurse in again.
"You don't have to go back to the capital. Go to Jiangdu. If Ning Changzhen really dares to lead his army northward, I can rest assured about your counter-rebellion."
Lai Huer frowned and said: "If you can avoid fighting, you should try not to fight. The country is in a difficult situation and it is not the right time."
Yang Guang raised his eyebrows and said, "Am I going to let Thief Ning run wild?"
Lai Hu'er said: "Lingnan has natural dangers, which are easy to defend but difficult to attack. It has been a place for barbarians since ancient times. It is useless to seize it and it is a pity to abandon it. If the country has spare power, it can attack it. However, the war has just been decided, and everyone wants to return home.
It is not appropriate to send troops."
Yang Guang shook his head and said in a deep voice: "The four corners of the Nine Provinces are the royal lands. Not even a single piece of our territory in the Sui Dynasty can be missing."