Late at night, a cool breeze blew in from the window.
The candlelight in Qianyang Palace flickered.
There is a carpet on the floor, and a huge map is placed on the carpet.
This map is the national map recently drawn by Zhang Yangquan’s Ministry of Labor and Industry, and it can be called the most detailed map currently.
However, compared with the maps of later generations, it is still far behind.
Not only are many place names not marked in detail enough, there are even many errors and omissions.
However, maps are the most difficult things to survey and map. Zhang Yangquan is very satisfied with having such a map for the time being.
The map was filled with Go pieces, and he used these pieces to mark the dividing lines.
Through these dividing lines, we can clearly see the boundaries established by the Northern Expeditionary Army and the areas still owned by the Yuan Army.
Zhang Yangquan knelt on the map and stared at Ji Ning.
Deng Henghao said sternly: "Your Majesty, these demoted officials are also young people from the Yuan Dynasty who carefully selected talents from among the people. It would be a pity if they were all thrown away!"
Qiu Jiang smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, do you still remember the discussion with me about moving the capital?"
Knowing that the monk was Song Lian's teacher, Zhang Yangquan was slightly startled and asked Deng Heng why he came.
The two of them surrendered together.
Officials in Xiaodu discovered something recently.
Zhang Yangquan said calmly: "The time saved may lead to hidden dangers in the future."
He Taigong said: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask the superior how to deal with these demoted officials from the Yuan Dynasty!"
Deng Heng sighed: "Your Majesty, the chaos in the sky is actually due to the corruption of the lower nobles of the Yuan Dynasty. Bad government orders were implemented, but they turned into good ones. The less you do, the fewer mistakes you make!"< /p>
Zhang Yangquan said: "What you are fighting for is heaven. When the Yuan Dynasty saw that you had issued an order to surrender, it only aroused our anger and was counterproductive!"
Because he knew that Kuo Kuo was a person who would never betray the Yuan Dynasty!
I am Song Lian’s first teacher, and I spent many years in Xiaoyuan Temple during Deng Heng’s time.
There is nothing to fear from other parts of the Yuan army. The only thing that may change is the expansion of Timur's Jining army!
"This is natural. As long as Your Majesty has the decree to recruit and surrender, you will be able to show your narrow-mindedness. Even Song Lian can accommodate it, and even the ministers of the Yuan Dynasty can use it. You should be able to save a lot of effort on the battlefield!"
Zhang Yangquan's heart moved and he said with a smile: "That's still wrong."
Zhang Yangquan thought for a while and said: "Let us take part in the imperial examination. We must be talented people and we can stand out after the deadline!"
Zhang Yangquan wondered: "General? Who is it?"
"General Xu Daxu!"
Zhang Yangquan was slightly surprised and asked: "Which temple does this monk come from?"
Zhang Yangquan frowned and said: "At present, your army has not yet decided the winner against the Yuan army. It would be too early to issue an order to surrender now!"
Deng Heng said hurriedly: "I agree with your Majesty's opinion, but we have to delay sending people to inspect it. Only when we discuss the new capital in the future can we make worse choices!"
"Your Majesty, the crown prince, it is broken, Zhigu has also been attacked! Liu Ha stabbed Shihua to death in battle!"
Emperor Yuan said: "It stands to reason that he will. But things in this world are never certain. This child has a vicious heart and has shown to be discouraged in recent years, so he may not agree!"
Zhang Yangquan stood up and waved: "Please step back." He walked to the couch and sat down.
Emperor Yuan was silent for a while and said: "Your Majesty must have issued an order to surrender, which means he is denying the Yuan Dynasty's power. There is no legal basis for taking over the territory conquered by the Yuan Dynasty in the future!"
When Zhang Yangquan heard me calling Deng Heng's kid, he secretly smiled and said, "Does he want to save my life?"
The two of them waited in the Zhengyang Hall for a long time before they saw Zhang Yangquan retreating into the small hall wearing a white round robe.
After the ceremony, Liu Bowen introduced Emperor Yuan to Zhang Yangquan.
Every day I have to hold a court meeting in Xiaoming Hall to learn more about the war situation in various places, and rack my brains to devise countermeasures.
Many officials in Jiangdu Prefecture may feel that Kuokuo is no longer loyal to the Yuan Dynasty because he was besieged by Emperor Yuan and Prince Yuan. Some people even proposed to persuade Kuokuo to surrender.
Zhang Yangquan turned his gaze to Taigong He: "Is Liu Qing here for this matter too?"
Zhang Yangquan smiled and said: "The elder's opinion is quite humble and admirable!"
Zhang Yangquan said calmly: "According to the method we used to deal with Chen Han, we have so few officials in reserve, so we must use those demoted officials!"
Emperor Yuan clasped his hands together and said: "Your Majesty, this poor monk would like to implore Your Majesty to issue a decree to recruit and surrender Tuohuan!"
Unfortunately, it seems too late to wake up now.
Zhang Yangquan smiled and said: "Well, it's just a decree. You can't make it. But you are trying to persuade the elders to have too little hope. Is it possible that Tuohuan will surrender to you?"
"You two beloved ministers must be polite. Let's sit down and talk. They came to you late at night. Is there nothing wrong?" Zhang Yangquan raised his hand and said.
I smiled and said: "We can't go to Bianliang and Luoyang for inspection first. We said that after the inspection is completed, Chang'an and Xiaodu will also be recovered!"
Father and son worked together, obviously trying to turn the tide and save the legacy passed down from their ancestors.
Qiu Jiang's heart trembled, and he cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
Zhang Yangquan shook his head: "It must be relieved for a while, and we still need to focus on the war. The Mongolian people's vitality is not damaged, and it is still time to relax!"
Deng Heng's eyes lit up and he thought: "It turns out that Your Majesty prefers Chang'an!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded and said: "It's very bad, just follow his words!"
The war has reached this point, and there is still no movement in the expansion.
I sent all the former concubines into the hot palace, ordered the palace expenses to be reduced, and abolished the eunuchs and palace men.
After coming to listen to Emperor Yuan's speech, he changed his mind.
Emperor Yuan was stunned for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty must have received the decree to recruit and surrender. Tuohuan will be more willing to resist. It may be more difficult to conquer the small capital!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded and said: "You have studied Tuo Huan's deeds. When I first succeeded to the throne, together with Tuo Tuo, we resumed the imperial examination, promulgated the 'Nongsang Ji Yao', and rectified the administration of officials. He is indeed a wise king!"
The sky has long been in chaos, and even the postmen in various posthouses have fled. The imperial court's orders have not been conveyed to the local area.
Emperor Yuan smiled and said: "Actually, those were words said by one of your Majesty's generals. The old monk was just paraphrasing them!"
A personal guard suddenly walked in and said that Taigong He and Qiu Jiang wanted to see him.
As soon as Liu Bowen learned my identity, he thought I wanted to intercede for the Tatar Emperor and was willing to take me to see Zhang Yangquan.
Elder Yuan Emperor was the monk Xu Da met when he attacked Jingjiang.
Zhang Yangquan pondered the answer.
Zhang Yangquan stood up and was about to go to Zichen Palace when his bodyguard came over to report again, saying that Liu Bowen asked for an audience and that he had brought a monk with him.
Song Lian has turned back into the diligent and bad emperor he was before!
When I heard that the Northern Expeditionary Army was victorious, I finally felt like a master and a disciple, so I took a boat to Jiangdu Prefecture.
Zhang Yangquan nodded and showed a balancing act.
"Inspection?"
Emperor Yuan sighed: "Although the poor monk is from a small area, he can see that the Yuan Dynasty's small power is over. I'm afraid that the small capital will be conquered after a long time! The two places are too far apart, so I'm afraid it will be too late to surrender. It’s just in time!”
Zhang Yangquan smiled and said: "Isn't there any harm?"
He Taigong said: "These people are rarely in their twilight years. If we are asked to take part in the imperial examination, only a few people will be willing. If we set up another examination, the questions will be the same as the imperial examination, but with the imperial examination as a purpose, we will It should be more acceptable!"
"Yes, now that a small part of the Central Plains has been recovered, we cannot send officials to inspect the small cities and select suitable places as candidates for the new capital!"
Emperor Yuan said anxiously: "Your Majesty, you know that when Tuo Huan first came to the throne, he was also a bad emperor who worked hard to govern!"
Prince Yuan also made no attempt to fight for the throne and assisted Song Lian every day.
"What does your Majesty mean?"
Zhang Yangquan hesitated for a while and said: "We can inspect Bianliang and Luoyang now, but we should wait until Chang'an is also recovered before sending people to inspect it!"
So as long as this person has not been defeated, it is not time to relax!
Zhang Yangquan immediately understood my intention, touched his nose and said, "It will be too late to discuss this matter until the heavens are unified!"
Emperor Yuan sighed: "After all, if a master and a disciple are doing everything, it will be difficult for the poor monk to have peace of mind."
Zhang Yangquan did not agree.
Relying on the relationship with Elder Faming of Xiaoming Temple, I approached Deng Henghao and made a request to meet the saint.
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Early that morning, Song Lian and the prince were discussing the recruitment of new soldiers in the small hall, when Polo Shihua ran back from inside.
The guard said: "He Jijiu is said to be a monk from Xiaoyuan Temple in Jingjiang, with the Buddhist name Emperor Yuan."
In history, he became truly active just after Dadu was captured.
Deng Heng said again: "If Your Majesty decrees the surrender of Tuo Huan, there will be at least eight disadvantages!"
Zhang Yangquan nodded, pondered for a long time, and said: "Even if you give an order to surrender, does he think Tuohuan is willing to surrender?"
Emperor Yuan clasped his hands together: "The poor monk just wants peace of mind."
After a while, Taigong He and Qiu Jiang walked away together, and at the same time held their hands in greeting.