"Come here, arrest the Minister of Rites and put him in jail for severe interrogation!"
Emperor Yu's words ended the debate. However, he was a veteran with rich political experience, and he was always skeptical about such twists and turns and dramatic stories.
After thinking for a moment, Emperor Yu looked at Pei Xinyin and said slowly: "For a while, it's hard for me to tell whether this is true or false! Why don't I place you in the Zhanyun Pavilion first, and then discuss countermeasures with you after I find out the truth?
how?"
Pei Xinyin looked at Emperor Yu with pleading eyes: "Your Majesty, I couldn't bear the tragic death of the king, and the country fell into the hands of female cadres, and I couldn't bear to see your majesty being deceived, so I evaded all the pursuits by myself.
When I arrive in Shengjing, I hope your majesty can send troops to attack Annan and give the old monarch justice!"
"But all the heirs of the old monarch died tragically. Even if I send troops to Annan now, who should I hand over the throne to?" Emperor Yu's tone was always calm.
Pei Xinyin was hesitant for a moment when he was asked, not knowing how to answer.
Xia Yunqing, the chief assistant, came out holding a wat tablet and said loudly: "Since your Majesty ascended the throne, he has sent troops to conquer Annan, making him pay tribute every year and become a minister every year. Why not take this opportunity and order General Lan Yu to send troops to attack Annan and completely capture Annan?"
Return to Beiyu. This will not only eradicate this ambitious new ruler, but also make Nanzhao, who has been coveting Annan, completely give up!"
Hearing Lan Yu's name, Emperor Yu frowned slightly and looked slightly unhappy.
The second assistant king watched carefully and walked out, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, it is difficult to tell whether Pei Xinyin's words are true or false. We must not act rashly to avoid falling into a trap! Even if everything he said is true, it is still Annan's internal housework.
The truth is, our country in Beiyu has been peaceful and peaceful for a long time, and the people do not want to suffer the baptism of war again! Your Majesty, please tell me clearly!"
Xia Yunqing snorted coldly and immediately argued: "How can the eggs be intact when the nest is overturned? The reason why Beiyu's vassal countries are willing to pay tribute and become vassals is precisely because we can help in times of trouble. If something happens to Annan at this time, we will
If we stand aside and watch, will the other vassal countries still be willing to surrender?"
Wang Su raised his chin and snorted coldly: "Your Majesty, what you said is ridiculous! Weak vassal states simply don't have the strength to bargain with Yangyang Beiyu. If they are unwilling to continue to be vassals, what's the difficulty in sending troops to conquer them?"
"Wang Shangshu, don't be quick to talk!" Xia Yunqing raised his eyebrows and said sternly: "Now we are sending troops to help, but we are just dealing with a thieves in Annan who are not good enough. Besides, the thieves are timid, and the other side will not dare to send troops to resist.
If we ignore it and wait for the traitor to become a traitor and join forces with other vassal countries to resist Beiyu, wouldn't it be a disaster!"
Wang Su snorted contemptuously, twisted his beard and sneered: "The dignified chief minister of the Beiyu cabinet is so timid, it would be too much to destroy his own ambition and give others the prestige!"
"That's enough!" Emperor Yu shouted, stopping the tit-for-tat confrontation between the two men. His sharp gaze turned to Man Tingfang, the Minister of War, and then he said in a deep voice: "Man Aiqing, you are in charge of the War Department. Regarding whether to send troops to Annan
, what’s your opinion?”
Suddenly he was called by the emperor, and everyone focused on him. Man Tingfang thought for a long time, then slowly walked out and bowed deeply: "Your Majesty, I think that both of you are right. There is civil strife in Annan."
Things that Beiyu should take care of are not easy to take care of."
Emperor Yu raised his eyebrows slightly and asked with interest: "Ai Qing, tell me, what is meant by 'it should be managed but it is not easy to control'?"
Man Tingfang replied in an orderly manner: "Your Majesty once personally conquered Annan. Naturally, he knows that Annan is extremely difficult to attack due to its natural geographical advantage. The people have only lived in peace for a few years. If it is just to help a vassal state,
And if we go to war, it will definitely arouse complaints from the people."
"Does Ai Qing mean to just leave them alone?" Emperor Yu sat on the throne with a sinking face, making it difficult for people to see through his thoughts.
Man Tingfang gave another salute and said: "Your Majesty, as long as Annan is willing to submit to Beiyu and pay tribute every year and become a minister year after year, it doesn't matter whether his surname is Jiang or Hu? That is just their own business and it is not inconvenient for Beiyu.
Intervene. After all, there are more than ten vassal states that have surrendered to Beiyu. If each vassal state has Beiyu to take charge of its own affairs, it will cause resentment from other vassal states and dissatisfaction of the people in the country, which will also affect Beiyu.
No benefit at all."
After listening to Man Tingfang's words, Wang Su glanced at Xia Yunqing proudly, as if to say: How about it! Even the good old man who has always had both sides is on my side. This time you are completely out of luck!
I wonder if Xia Yunqing noticed Wang Su's proud look. He was indeed so angry at Man Tingfang's remarks that he refuted bluntly, regardless of their usual friendship:
"The former Secretary of the Ministry of War, Man Jianghong, was a man of iron and steel. He always only advanced and never retreated. Mr. Mandarin's current remarks about favoring peace but not war have nothing to do with your father's demeanor back then!
You are right. Although the vassal state is surrendered to Beiyu, it is an independent political power after all. It is not good for Beiyu to interfere in its internal affairs! However, the new king of Annan is deliberately deceiving Beiyu and obtained the emperor's identity in a cunning way.
Certification! This touches Beiyu’s bottom line, and Beiyu must punish it!”
"What the Chief Assistant said is absolutely true!" Man Tingfang bowed her hands to him respectfully, and then said to Emperor Yu:
"Although the ruler of Annan's surname is Hu, the actual controller is the Jiang family, who is a relative. Annan's decrees are not only controlled by the Jiang family, but even the selection of the emperor is controlled by the Jiang family. And behind the Jiang family
It is because Nanzhao is backing him. In view of the attitude of Annan Xinjun in bullying Beiyu, Nanzhao must have been hindering this civil strife..."
"I'm afraid it's not just Nanzhao!" Xia Yunqing suddenly interrupted, then glanced at everyone with a stern look, and coldly snorted: "I think some of my colleagues here are also involved, help Annan deceive Shengting!"
As soon as these words came out, some people in the crowd changed their expressions. Everyone dared to be angry but dared not speak out, but in their hearts they hated Xia Yunqing.
Man Tingfang quickly changed the subject and continued: "If the Northern Chongqing courtiers and Nanzhao were really involved in this incident, then the nature of the entire incident would have changed. This civil strife is a big conspiracy, and Your Majesty needs to take a long-term approach!"
Man Tingfang's words finally made the flesh on Emperor Yu's face tremble slightly.
He propped his cheek and thought for a long time, then looked at Pei Xinyin and said calmly: "Pei Aiqing, I will not stand by and watch the chaos in Annan, you can rest assured. However, this matter is very important and you need to be cautious! Let's do this, I will write a letter first
The credential is given to the new king to question the matter, and at the same time, people are sent to Annan to investigate the matter. We will wait and see the attitude of the new king and the results of the investigation before making any plans. What do you think?"
Pei Xinyin leaned over and kowtowed repeatedly, saying with tears of gratitude: "On behalf of the people of Annan, the king and ministers who died unjustly, I thank you for your kindness!"
After arguing all day, Emperor Yu felt a little tired. When he saw Pei Xinyin's injuries, he ordered him to be sent to Zhanyun Pavilion and sent an imperial doctor to treat him. He withdrew from the civil and military affairs of the court, and with the support of Eunuch Shuangxi
Next, return to the side hall to rest.
It has to be said that the murder of the old leader of Annan and the usurpation of the throne really sounded a bell for him: Emperor Yu was a successful usurper. While he was proud of this, he was also deeply worried - he was afraid that someone would
Imitate yourself.
"Go and call Wang Su. I have something to ask him." Emperor Yu gave instructions to Eunuch Shuangxi, then lay down on the couch, closed his eyes and recuperated his energy.
Eunuch Shuangxi sent a young eunuch to invite people, and he lit the soothing benzoin in the copper incense burner at the four corners. He also ordered people to prepare the refreshments that Emperor Yu liked, and knelt down beside Emperor Yu to serve him.
He hammered his legs.
After a while, Wang Su hurriedly entered the palace, saluted Emperor Yu respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Su, bows to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"I love you, I will give you a seat at Shuangxi." Emperor Yu still closed his eyes and gently waved two fingers to Shuangxi.
Shuangxi quickly fetched an embroidery pier and placed it outside. After Wang Su thanked him for his kindness, he lifted his robe and sat down. He was not in a hurry to ask questions because he had already guessed the purpose of Emperor Yu calling him here.
"Hey." Before he could speak, Emperor Yu sighed.
"The dragon's body is important. Please don't get upset over other people's family affairs!" Wang Su immediately cheered up and advised him respectfully.
Emperor Yu opened his eyes slightly and stared at him with a sharp light: "Does Aiqing really think this is Annan's family matter?"
Wang Su twisted his beard and pondered slightly, and asked knowingly: "Does your Majesty think that officials from Beiyu are really involved?"
Emperor Yu
With a gentle wave of his hand, Shuangxi and the other chamberlains were dismissed, and in a blink of an eye, only Wang Su was left in the palace.
Emperor Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and said deeply and slowly: "I don't care whether to send troops to Annan. What Xia Shoufu said is quite reasonable. The Ministry of Rites did conceal something in this matter. But I am only afraid that this matter will be involved.
Not only the Ministry of Rites, but also people with higher authority!"
Wang Su thought for a moment and then said: "I haven't heard anything in the court. Is there anything your Majesty might be suspicious of?"
Emperor Yu raised his eyelids and glanced at him, and said in a deep voice: "Until the result of the matter comes out, everyone is worthy of suspicion and investigation, and investigations must be repeated. To be able to do this matter so seamlessly, this person must be a thousand-year-old man."
I’m worried about that clever old fox, if we don’t get rid of him, there will be trouble in the future!”
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Wang Su clasped his fists and said righteously: "Since the Minister of Rites has been imprisoned, I must order Jing'er to interrogate him carefully and extract all the bad apples from him and bring them to Your Majesty and Annan.
An explanation!"
Emperor Yu nodded slightly and said: "We also need to ask the Censorship Department to strengthen surveillance and patrols. The civil strife in Annan has been exposed, and those with a guilty conscience will definitely not be able to sit still. Keep an eye on them, and sooner or later they will show their flaws!"
"Yes, I obey your order!" Wang Su stood up slowly and accepted the order happily.