After the policy was formulated, all that was left was to implement it. The most critical aspect was how to make the Xingwang Mansion, which had always been low-key and uncontested, accept to work with the local government to exterminate the bandits and take a dominant position in it.
This requires Tang Yin to play a role.
He had to make it clear to Prince Xing's Mansion that he was fully confident in this matter. He had to analyze his personal relationship with Wang Shouren, the position of Huang Zan, the political envoy to the left in Huguang, and the reactions of local officials, so that Prince Xing would know.
We can use this to annihilate the bandits to establish the prestige of Prince Xing's Mansion in one fell swoop.
Zhu Hao explained everything, and after Tang Yin knew what was going on, he went straight to Zhang Zuo to discuss strategies before the lunch break was over.
Zhang Zuo was surprised.
When they met before, Tang Yin had nothing to do with him, and looked like he was dying.
As a result, in the blink of an eye, he seemed to be a different person, and the strategies he proposed were very radical, but very in line with Zhang Zuo's interests.
"Mr. Tang, do you think that actively preparing for war and taking the initiative to attack is the best choice for the palace? Is this...will something go wrong?"
Zhang Zuo asked Tang Yin to make suggestions because he wanted the Cheng Feng Department to take the initiative in dealing with "anti-theft".
But theft prevention belongs to theft prevention, and there is no talk of sending troops.
You came up and gave me such an idea. Do you know that you have made our family very embarrassed?
Tang Yin's words were stern: "The bandits are just traveling across the province. They are not familiar with the place when they arrive in Huguang, and there are no large groups of bandits in the local area to support them. They will definitely put the completion of King Ning's instructions as their first priority. We only need to spread rumors to the outside world in a timely manner, saying that I have
Ask King Xing to resign and take refuge in the wilderness outside the city, and they will rush in like sharks that smell blood... At that time, all parties' troops will cooperate to catch them all!"
This is the strategy formulated by Zhu Hao.
Tang Yin used himself as bait and took the initiative to leave the city, making the bandits think that he had been driven away by Prince Xing's palace and could escape at any time. In this case, they could only seize the time and rush to catch the person so that they could claim credit from Prince Ning, who would then ambush the enemy.
All out...
Zhang Zuo exclaimed: "If I say that Mr. Tang is brave and resourceful, this plan is very feasible. So please Mr. Tang and our family go to see the prince, and the prince will make the decision after we explain it."
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Zhang Zuo doesn't want to fight, and he doesn't understand at all when it comes to commanding troops to fight.
But he knew one thing. As long as there was a war and the Chengdu Secretary controlled the palace treasury, he would definitely have to promote it. The passive war avoidance plan led by Yuan Zonggao would be scrapped. Even if he Zhang Zuo didn't know how to fight, Tang Yin would
This "crazy" celebrity who dares to use himself as bait can ask for advice, so what else is he afraid of?
In a war, it's not like I, a delicate and elegant eunuch, should go to the front of the battle. Isn't it better for me to hide behind and quietly make a fortune?
When Zhang Zuo took Tang Yin to meet Zhu Youqiu, when Tang Yin told him about his plan, the conspiracy involving Prince Ning's Mansion, and the cooperation between Wang Shouren, Huang Zan, local guards, and state and county soldiers and horses, Zhu Youqi couldn't help but take a breath.
Take a breath.
The plan was so complete that Zhu Youqian felt that Tang Yin was not joking.
Zhang Zuodao: "Your Majesty, actually I didn't support taking the initiative to fight the bandits at first, but Mr. Tang is right. Our Prince Xing's Mansion has little reputation in the court. If we can suppress Prince Ning and establish a positive image in the court,
Perhaps we can get the support of important ministers in the court and try to avoid the court selecting a royal family member to study in the palace..."
In this matter, Zhang Zuo naturally stood up for Tang Yin and helped him speak.
What situation is Zhu Youqi most afraid of?
It’s not that Zhu Houzhao had a son, that was fate and cannot be changed.
What he was afraid of was that the Emperor Mingming had no son, so instead of leaving the position of crown prince to Prince Xing's palace in accordance with the Ming Dynasty, he followed the example of the previous Song Dynasty in selecting an "adopted son" from the clan and entering the palace to train him as a crown prince. That would be too frustrating. .
The plan most supported by the ministers in the past was to raise a family member, but it was rejected by the emperor and the queen mother.
The ministers' opinion is that only by having a state-owned crown prince can we prevent the ambitions of feudal kings and stabilize the people of the country. This is correct in itself. They can't say, Your Majesty, you don't have a son now. For the sake of the stability of the court, make your uncle or cousin a prince. .
Inappropriate!
The ministers could only propose raising a stepson.
But Emperor Zhengde felt that I am not yet thirty years old, why do you think I can't give birth to a son? Moreover, the gang of traitors around the emperor, such as Jiang Bin, Qian Ning, Xu Tai and others are not allowed to raise a son of the clan. Something happened, and then nothing happened.
In order to make the ministers of the court feel that the Xingwang Mansion, where the first heir to the throne is located, has the responsibility for the country and the people, and can bring stability to the Ming Dynasty, it is the right time to use the heads of thieves and bandits to establish prestige, and it can also win the hearts of the civil servants and generals of the court in one fell swoop. .
"Would it be... too risky?"
Zhu Youqian glanced aside unconsciously, and then remembered that Yuan Zonggao did not attend the meeting.
On such major matters involving the strategic direction of the palace, he was still accustomed to asking the two chief historians, Zhang Jingming or Yuan Zonggao, for their opinions, and currently only Yuan Zonggao could give him advice.
Zhang Zuo sighed: "Your Majesty, I have thought that if you don't take any risks, it will be difficult to win people's hearts. In fact, I also want to discuss with Yuan Changshi and come up with the best solution, but Yuan Changshi Shi has always advocated that the palace should keep a low profile and not be in the limelight. I don’t think he will support it..."
Zhang Zuo was nominally talking about the pros and cons, but in fact he was explaining to Zhu Youji that you should not ask Yuan Zonggao for advice, as he definitely did not support head-on confrontation with the bandits.
I know what kind of temper he has, and so do you. He is a cowardly, mediocre, and extremely conservative old Confucian official...
When Tang Yin saw Zhu Youqiao nodding, he felt a little more confident.
Zhang Zuo's mention of Yuan Zonggao's attitude was also part of Zhu Hao's strategy, and it was inappropriate for Tang Yin. Only Zhang Zuo, a servant of the palace who was deeply trusted by King Xing, proposed that Yuan Zonggao's attitude was moderate and conservative, and King Xing would accept it... On the contrary, if Tang Yin takes the initiative, others will think that you are competing with Yuan Zonggao and maliciously slandering your opponent.
"But the royal family must always listen to Yuan Changshi's opinions when making arrangements." Zhu Youqian said this, indicating that he was inclined to Tang Yin's plan and supported active preparations for war and taking the initiative to meet the enemy.
There are not many soldiers and horses in the palace, but there are also not many thieves and bandits. What is rare is that the Yiwei Department of the palace is composed of elite soldiers. They have not stopped daily training. They can handle bows, horses, riding and shooting well. More importantly, they are well-equipped. When fighting against a group of rabble, the opponent Or travel long distances, across states and provinces...
The chances of winning are huge.
Even if they don't win, they must show the determination and courage of Prince Xing's Mansion to fight against the bandits without fear of difficulties. If the war situation is unfavorable, they can withdraw their troops to the city. Do you believe that the bandits can still capture the city?
Zhang Zuodao: "Your Majesty, it is best to decide on a strategy first, and then go to Yuan Changshi to discuss it... I am afraid that Yuan Changshi will strongly oppose it and it will not be possible."
Zhang Zuo was a little anxious about this matter.
He was very afraid that after Zhu Youji met Yuan Zonggao, he would be persuaded by his big principles, and the plan would be shelved.
Tang Yinze showed a neutral attitude and said firmly: "As long as it is for the interests of the palace, I don't think Yuan Changshi will obstruct it, and maybe he will actively make suggestions... I am willing to help King Xing and Yuan Changshi Go ahead and do your best to put down the bandits."
Zhang Zuo looked sideways curiously.
You Tang Bohu are really capable.
I asked you to bring you to see King Xing, but you said you would obey Yuan Zonggao's orders. Are you going to defect before the battle?
He was a little dissatisfied at first, but when he thought carefully about when Yuan Zonggao was calculating the palace's accounts, Tang Yin went against him and did a lot of things for him secretly. How could he not see with his wisdom that he could no longer change his family and join Yuan Zonggao's camp?
Then what Tang Yin is saying now is just pretending.
Zhang Zuo wanted to understand this and quickly expressed his position: "I am willing to devote myself to the palace to death and obey the orders of King Xing and Yuan Changshi."
Zhu Youyi was originally worried that Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin offered their plan to compete with Yuan Zonggao. Seeing that the two of them kept their postures so low, he was greatly relieved. His last doubts were dispelled. He nodded and said: "Then I will send someone to tell Yuan Changshi about it." Come here and discuss the big plan together."
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Zhu Youqi had preconceived ideas and had basically made up his mind. Even if Yuan Zonggao came and noticed the change in King Xing's attitude, what could he say?
Hate Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin, behead them first and then report them?
It seems that there is nothing wrong with it. He serves the palace in his own way, and he doesn't seem to have any selfish motives.
Especially Tang Yin...
You actually proposed to use yourself as bait?!
When did Tang Bohu become so responsible?
Is this still the down-and-out scholar who knew that Prince Ning had evil intentions, so he could only pretend to be crazy and sneak out of Nanchang, wandering around with nowhere to rely on?
Now he is simply a representative of courage and resourcefulness, and can be called a model of scholars.
Yuan Zonggao couldn't help but have some respect for Tang Yin.
"Since Yuan Changshi also supports it, then the matter will be settled like this." Zhu Youqi made the final decision.
Yuan Zonggao saw the situation clearly and knew that not agreeing would be impossible, so he chose to acquiesce, and his eyes couldn't help but fall on Tang Yin.
Tang Yin was somewhat ashamed.
After all, it was Yuan Zonggao who introduced him to the palace, but at the critical moment he consulted with Zhang Zuo instead of communicating with Yuan Zonggao in advance.
What would Yuan Zonggao think?
Zhu Youtian said: "The strategy has been decided. The next step is to contact all parties to see if we can promote the common advance and retreat of all the troops. Sun Tzu's Art of War said: Before you seek victory, seek defeat first. The old, young, women and children in Wangzhuang outside the city still have to fight as soon as possible. Going into the city to avoid trouble... This will trouble Yuan Changshi."
Yuan Zonggao heard it.
Even if you ask me for my opinion, I am still responsible for protection, but the specific policy of sending troops to suppress bandits must be decided by Tang Yin.
Who knew that it was Tang Yin who came up with the idea, and the other party even radically proposed using him as bait?
If you don’t listen to the person involved, who will you listen to?
"yes."
Yuan Zonggao saluted and accepted the order.
Then Zhu Youqian made some arrangements, and Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin retreated.
When they came to the door of the study, without the restriction of King Xing, the three of them got along with each other somewhat awkwardly. Yuan Zonggao obviously felt that he was the one being boycotted.
"Bohu..."
Yuan Zonggao was about to say something but hesitated and couldn't help but glance at Zhang Zuo.