Chapter seven hundred and twenty fifth helpless pavilion
Mr. Yan Song and Yan Ge were one of the powerful officials who were best able to figure out the emperor. Even when Qin Dewei was not around, even one of them could be removed.
But at this moment, Mr. Yan Ge, who was slapped in the face by the memorial, was also confused and at a loss because he had no idea where the emperor's anger came from.
The memorial fell to the ground and unfolded inside. Yan Song lowered his head and quickly glanced at it with his peripheral vision, and then he could clearly see the four characters "天日 Zhaozhao".
But Mr. Yan Ge is still very confused. He must understand what these four words mean, but what he doesn't understand is why Qin Dewei, a man named Qin, would write these four words to the emperor?
Moreover, it’s not like everyone has never seen these four words before, it’s just that they were written down in Qin Dewei’s memorial this time. What kind of special magic power did it have that allowed the emperor to break his defenses just by reading them?
Mr. Yan Ge knew that Qin Dewei might have been plotted and wronged, but there were so many people in the officialdom who were plotted and wronged. What's the use of writing "Heavenly Zhaozhao", it will only be the butt of ridicule.
Emperor Jiajing threw another memorial to the eunuchs beside him and shouted: "Read it to them!"
The eunuch quickly opened the memorial, and Zhang Chao read it to Xia Yan and Yan Song. Regardless of the previous process text, the core content is only one paragraph.
"Superintendent Qin Dewei went out of the fortress and drove three hundred miles overnight to raid the robber nest in Fengzhou Beach. He beheaded a total of 3,218 people, captured more than 8,000 horses, cows, camels and other livestock, and captured the eldest son of the chief Anda, Xin'ai Huang Taiji.
, the White Lotus Sect surrendered the leader of the thieves, Qiu Fu, and others."
Xia Yan: ""
Yan Song: ""
Zhang Chao: ""
As we all know, in recent decades, the Ming Dynasty and the Northern Lu were basically fighting each other along the border wall.
In the understanding of today's monarchs and ministers, being able to behead dozens of people is considered a great victory, and being able to behead hundreds of people is considered a famous general.
As for beheading 3,200 people, it sounds more like a fantasy concept, and there will be heavyweight captures like Anda's eldest son later.
Several ministers were confused, and for a moment they suspected that Lu Bing, who wrote the memorial, had taken the medicine given by the emperor and was hallucinating?
Emperor Jiajing gritted his teeth and said: "Lu Bing will not deceive the court on this matter, and there is no need!"
No matter what the truth is, what the memorial said will definitely be true! Emperor Jiajing believed that since Lu Bing dared to write this, he would definitely be sure it would become true!
Yan Song immediately fell to the ground and danced in obeisance, shouting loudly and chanting: "Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings in the sky. With the blessing of the gods, you will have an unprecedented victory and curb the rampant Northern invaders!"
Xia Yan and Zhang Chao finally came to their senses. No matter what the truth was, they danced and congratulated first, and the eunuchs serving around them also congratulated.
Emperor Jiajing first accepted the congratulations from the ministers. Although he was very angry, he also felt a lot of joy. After being slapped in the face by the barbarian invasion, the thought of coming back for revenge gave him a sense of joy.
Moreover, Emperor Jiajing's anger softened a lot as he was encouraged by the people around him.
Now everyone understands why Qin Dewei wrote the four words "The sky is clear" and the emperor immediately broke his guard.
But I still can’t understand how it was possible to behead 3,200 people. It’s not that everyone has little knowledge, but it’s just too incredible.
What’s even more incredible is, what about Qin Dewei looks like a famous general and commander? There are so many civil and military talents in the Manchu Dynasty, why can Qin Dewei achieve unparalleled achievements as soon as he comes out of the fortress?
Compared with the achievements of beheading 3,200 people and capturing enemy chiefs and princes, the four major charges of "fearing the enemy like a tiger, deceiving the emperor with false power, being self-willed, and collaborating with the enemy for smuggling" previously impeached by Datong Town and Fu made everyone feel more credible.
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Speaking of these "crimes", then the question arises. Emperor Jiajing just asked Yan Song, "Did you do it?"
In response to this, Yan Song could only kowtow and say: "Your Majesty asks this question, and I can only answer that I am wronged!"
Emperor Jiajing slapped him and said: "You also said that he was wronged? Then tell me, who is not wronged?"
Although Emperor Jiajing did not have any evidence, he was the supreme emperor and did not need any evidence.
Emperor Jiajing was very clear about political issues. No matter who wanted to punish a favored minister of Qin Dewei's level, he must have the acquiescence and cooperation of one of the two powerful ministers, Xia Yan and Yan Song, otherwise it would be impossible to succeed.
Among these two people, Xia Yan didn't seem like someone who would kill Qin Dewei, so Yan Song was the most suspicious.
At least Yan Song was an insider, so it was definitely right to catch Yan Song and ask.
Yan Song immediately replied: "As far as I know, the governor of Datong, Shi Dao, came from Zhuozhou, and the former great scholar Zhai Luan came from Shuntian Prefecture, which is a neighboring place.
Both of them were members of the Beizhili Township Party, and Shi Dao also received help from Zhai Luan, a senior from his hometown, in the imperial examination.
In addition, most of the Dajuans in the palace were from the north, and Zhai Luan had always been on good terms with Dajuans.
Also, Zhang Zan, the former Minister of War, was also from Beizhili, and Wang Sheng, the commander-in-chief of Datong Town, was an old friend of Zhang Zan."
Mr. Yan Ge didn't say anything else, he just pointed out a few interpersonal relationships in a bamboo tube like beans. With the emperor's IQ, it was easy to understand.
The internal logic is actually very simple. As long as Qin Zhongtang is eliminated, the former great scholar Zhai Luan can naturally replace Qin Zhongtang and enter Zhiwen Yuan Pavilion to become Zhai Zhongtang.
And everything has a cause and effect, and forces interact with each other.
Most people still remember that not long ago, Qin Dewei, who single-handedly controlled Tingtui's cabinet promotion, did not give Zhai Luan face.
Xia Yan suddenly asked Yan Song: "Then why did you recommend Zhai Luan to Zhiwen Yuan Pavilion last night?"
Yan Ge Lao couldn't avoid it, and replied to Emperor Jiajing in a bachelor manner: "I do have the intention of adding fuel to the flames, but it is definitely not my intention to cause injustice. I thought the four major crimes were true."
He was also very helpless. He was simply cheated by recommending Zhai Luan!
Zhai Luan had greeted him before, and he acquiesced and was willing to cooperate.
It looked like a sure shot last night. There is no risk in adding insult to injury to Qin Dewei. By the way, we can form an alliance with Zhai Luan!
But who would have thought that Qin Dewei went to Datong Town to hang out, and even performed earth-shattering martial arts!
Moreover, Mr. Yan Ge was very angry. This kind of "failure" was simply not something that could be calculated by humans. He felt like he was being played by God.
Mr. Yan Ge could even feel that there seemed to be a strange force protecting Qin Dewei.
Could this be the luck of Jiajing men?
Emperor Jiajing stared at Yan Song for a while, and an idea came to his mind, since Qin Dewei has Qin Dewei, what use does he need Yan Song?
Xia Shoufu also said to Emperor Jiajing: "The most urgent task is to recover the imperial edict as soon as possible to avoid suspicion at home and abroad."
Regarding this matter, three edicts have been issued, reinstating Zhai Luan as a cabinet bachelor, appointing Mao Bowen as the Minister of War, appointing Governor Xuan Da, and dismissing Qin Dewei.
Fortunately, the two edicts of Zhai Luan and Mao Bowen were local to the capital and could still be withdrawn.
But the edict to dismiss Qin Dewei has been sent out in a hurry six hundred miles away.
Calculating the time, it is estimated that it has reached Juyong Pass now, and it is still passing forward rapidly. It is impossible to catch up no matter what.
Emperor Jiajing could only issue another decree: "Draft another decree! Official Qin Dewei will be reinstated! Send it to Datong as soon as possible!"
Datong was full of arrogant soldiers, and there were already two mutinies in the Jiajing Dynasty alone.
If those officers and soldiers who have just returned from a victorious expedition and are eager for rewards suddenly see their commander being dismissed and questioned, who knows what will happen!
I just hope that there won't be any big trouble in the time difference between the two edicts.
Then Emperor Jiajing turned to Zhang Chao, the Minister of Rites, and asked: "Qin Dewei has made such a great contribution, how should the court reward him?
Moreover, with such a great victory that has not been seen in the past century, it is reasonable for the minister to rush to Datong to labor the army and distribute rewards, but who should be sent there?"
After hearing this, Zhang Chao finally understood why Emperor Jiajing called him over.
The reward for Qin Dewei is definitely a very important matter, and it is also a very difficult matter.
The main reason is that there is no precedent for such a great victory. At the same time, Qin Dewei himself is not very old and his status is very high. The difficulty of the reward is hellish.
Let Teacher Zhang make suggestions. No matter what the reward is, Qin Dewei, as a disciple, cannot criticize him.
Moreover, when the emperor asked Zhang Chao who should be sent to the labor force, it was obvious that he wanted Zhang Chao to go.
God knows how resentful Qin Dewei is who is far away in Datong. You know, Qin Dewei has even written "The sky is clear".
If the imperial court sends someone else to work for the army, it may become the target of Qin Dewei's anger. Therefore, letting Teacher Zhang go is the most likely to stabilize Qin Dewei.
Zhang Chao glanced at Yan Song and said: "All kindness, power, rewards and punishments come from above. I respectfully ask your Majesty to do it yourself.
As for who to send the labor force, in the face of such an unprecedented victory, non-majors are not enough to demonstrate the majesty of the imperial court."
Yan Song couldn't help but be surprised that Zhang Chao, who had always presented himself as a good guy, was now "tough" and showing aggression.
Zhang Chao could not imagine that Yan Song should be sent to serve Qin Dewei's army after a great victory! Whether Yan Song could make it out of Datong alive is unknown!
Then Yan Song immediately told Emperor Jiajing: "Zhang Chao's words are reasonable! You can send the great scholar Zhai Luan to work for the army!"
Everyone: ""
You Yan Song didn’t want to die, so you recommended someone who was more likely to die than you?
The chief minister, Xia Yan, really couldn't stand it. If he continues to talk like this, will the cabinet still have dignity? Will the bachelors group still have dignity? They are all avoiding Qin Dewei, right?
He reported to Emperor Jiajing: "Previously, Mao Bowen was the Minister of War and the Governor-General of the Ministry of War, announcing military affairs. This decree does not need to be withdrawn.
Directly put Mao Bowen in charge of laboring the army, and then replace Qin Dewei as governor. Qin Dewei will escort the prisoners back to Beijing and hold a ceremony to present the prisoners to the Holy Emperor!"
Emperor Jiajing, who paid attention to etiquette, liked this kind of grand ceremony and immediately agreed: "This can be done."
Finally, the problem came down to rewards and punishments. How to reward Qin Dewei was a difficult problem, and how to deal with the governor of Datong, the general, and Zhai Luan and others behind him was also a difficult problem.
It is easy to have the governor and general soldiers of Datong dismissed from their posts and escorted to Beijing with a decree, but who will carry it out?
Governor Qin Dewei was obviously inappropriate as the target of impeachment, but Datong Town did not have officials of sufficient importance except the governor, governor, and general of the army.
Imperial envoy Guo Xun was also highly suspected of committing a crime and was even more inappropriate. It seemed that only Lu Bing could be responsible for the execution.
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Thank you to the two new leaders for adding ten yuan of beef. Xiaobai said that the sun is like me. This chapter is to thank everyone for your encouragement today. It does not count the addition of updates by the leader. I will try my best to add updates for the leader at another time.
In addition, although other rewards did not directly thank you by name, I have seen them all. Although I cannot remember so many names, I at least have seen them, and I will also thank them here.
Also, I haven’t thought about Qin Dewei’s reward yet, so let’s take a look at it together.