"That Chen Changshi was imprisoned and executed." Chang Kuo said.
Chang Sui Ning's face changed slightly: "Someone is trying to frame someone up and falsely preach the edict?"
This is the weight of the official position of the governor-general and historian, and his power is equivalent to that of the governor of Shangzhou. The prisons in Yangzhou did not have the power to execute Chen Changshi privately, so there was only the possibility of falsely transmitting the imperial edict.
Chang Kuo was slightly startled, and looked at the girl with some surprise: "Sui Ning guessed it right, that's exactly it."
Seeing that the girl was still waiting for him to continue, Chang Kuo put away his other emotions for the time being and said: "Then the British Duke Li Zhengye and others went to Yangzhou to sue Xue Ren, the censor of the inspection, for the treason of Chen Changshi, the governor of the capital.
With irrefutable evidence in hand, Chen Changshi was arrested and imprisoned."
Chang Sui'an was shocked and said: "Then the inspector censor so easily trusted Li Zhengye and executed the dignified chief of the Yangzhou Governor's Office?"
As rash and impulsive as he was, he felt that the imperial inspector was too rash and impulsive!
That's the long history of the Metropolitan Governor's Office. If he says he's going to be imprisoned, he's going to be imprisoned. If he's saying he's going to be executed, he's going to be executed?
Even if Li Zhengye and others forged the imperial edict, why did Li Zhengye and others carry the imperial edict with them since they did not come from the capital? As a patrol censor, you should check the evidence first before killing anyone!
Chang Sui Ning said: "Because the forged imperial edict was not meant for the inspection censor. On the contrary, it was for the purpose of cooperating with the censor Xue to get rid of Chen Changshi."
Chang Sui'an was shocked: "Sister, what you mean is... that the inspector censor is also an accomplice of Li Zhengye?!"
Chang Kuo nodded solemnly: "Yes, this Xue Ren has already been secretly connected with Li Zhengye."
"Xue Ren, the censor, went to Jiangdu as an envoy three months ago and recommended himself." Chang Sui Ning said: "It seems that Li Zhengye and others were quietly planning this matter a long time ago."
The raising of troops this time may sound sudden, but the planning and preparation behind it was by no means a day's work.
"How did Sui Ning know...Xue Ren went to Jiangdu as an envoy three months ago to recommend himself?" Chang Kuo couldn't help but ask.
Since talking about this matter, it can be seen that this child knows very well about official affairs in various places and has a very quick mind.
"I heard it all from the Juju club. My classmates in the club would talk about it when chatting."
Chang Sui Ning answered without hesitation. This was also true. She had made friends with those prison students to collect information from all over the place. This was one of the reasons why she became a disciple of Qiao Yang and entered the Imperial College.
After Chang Kuo nodded in understanding, he thought twice. It turns out that playing polo in a club has such uses...
He looked at the girl and said: "They say that Sui Ning can pay attention to and write down, and can use it skillfully in current events... it is also a skill."
After complimenting his daughter, Chang Kuo continued.
After Chen Changshi was executed, Li Zhengye and the imperial envoy Xue Ren cooperated with each other and falsely passed on the imperial order again. Li Zhengye took over the post of Chief Shi of the Yangzhou Governor's Office, thereby taking over the military and political power of the Governor's Office.
Before the news reached the capital, officials from all over Yangzhou were ordered to assemble their forces and send out troops under the pretext of "the governor of Gaozhou was plotting a rebellion, and the saint secretly ordered to send troops to attack."
"...Some officials noticed something was wrong, but those who raised questions were accused by Li Zhengye of being 'anti-thief associates in Gaozhou' and ordered to be killed on the spot." Chang Kuo said: "Even those who joined the army in Yangzhou were punished.
If you are executed, other officials will not dare to disobey."
Chang Sui'an: "Then are they really going to attack the Gaozhou governor?"
Chang Kuo sneered and said: "The governor of Gaozhou is sitting at home, how can he want to rebel? This is just a cover made up by Li Zhengye's party. In this name, they were able to gather troops and control everywhere. After opening the treasury,
Then he changed his words——"
"Then Li Zhengye claimed that the current sage, the Ming clan, had monopolized power and had monopolized the government for many years without any intention of returning power to the prince. He wanted to restore the Li family. The former prince sent troops to eliminate the Ming clan in order to rectify the country!"
As soon as this statement came out, it quickly spread everywhere.
Li Zhengye has proclaimed himself the Grand Governor of Yangzhou, and has set up the Yinggong Mansion in Yangzhou, with Xue Ren as the chief official. Luo Yushi, Luo Guanlin, who was demoted two months ago for criticizing the Ming Dynasty's dictatorship in the morning court, has also met with Luo Guanlin.
Li Zhengye gathered together and now he has become Li Zhengye's military advisor.
"Now they control all parts of Yangzhou, open treasury and mint money, recruit soldiers, raise food and grass, and publish incitement articles everywhere..." Chang Kuo's tone was a little serious: "It is said that there are many responders outside Yangzhou."
Chang Suining's mood also dropped following Chang Kuo's words.
Among those who responded to Li Zhengye, in addition to officials who were dissatisfied with the rise of power in the Ming Dynasty, there must also be some who had their own evil intentions.
Because the Ming dynasty came to power out of orthodoxy, anyone could use it to make a fuss and get involved in the matter with righteous words. Now that the British Duke Li Zhengye has taken the lead in stirring up this matter, there is no shortage of followers.
But regardless of those followers, even if Li Zhengye himself raised the army, was his purpose really the so-called restoration of the Li family?
At this juncture, we should not be too optimistic about human nature.
At this time, Chang Suining thought of the inspection censor Xue Ren again: "This Xue Ren is really a talented person. He recommended himself to patrol Jiangdu early. Others at most were thieves and shouted to catch thieves. He said he was going to catch thieves, but in fact he was running.
To be a thief..."
Chang Kuo: "That's right!"
"Li Zhengye has been conquering the Duke of England for many years. He was born here. Among the people he has made friends with over the years, Xue Renluo Guanlin and the others must not be the only ones... Since he is planning such a big thing, he will definitely try his best to win over the available people." Chang Sui Ning
While thinking, he raised his eyes and asked Chang Kuo: "Dad, I heard that Xue Ren seems to be related by marriage to the eldest son's family?"
Chang Kuo paused for a moment, there really was all kinds of news in this juju club.
He nodded: "Yes, that Xue Ren is the cousin and nephew of the eldest wife of the Prime Minister Zuo Sun Yuan."
Chang Suining: "Since there is such a relationship, does the sage suspect that the eldest son's family is related to Li Zhengye's rebellion?"
The eldest son's family opposed the autocratic power of the Ming Dynasty and wanted to support the prince to ascend the throne as soon as possible. This has always been engraved on his forehead.
Now, the cousins and nephews of Changsun Yuan's wife have become Li Zhengye's party members and started a rebellion in Yangzhou.
"The sage did not show any doubts about the Changsun family today." Chang Kuo said: "During today's discussion, Lord Changsun was also present, and the sage specially ordered him to discuss the strategy of attacking Li Zhengye with the officials of Zhongshu Province as soon as possible."
Always have peace of mind and thoughts.
Ordering Changsun Yuan to discuss the strategy of the crusade may not be a test by Ming Dynasty. Under the premise that there is no evidence to prove that Changsun Yuan is involved in this matter, he used this to test Changsun Yuan's attitude towards this matter.
"How long will it take to decide on a countermeasure?" Chang Suining asked.
"Today, those officials said whatever they wanted, and they were so noisy that they almost knocked down the roof of Manlu Hall..." Chang Kuo had a headache when he thought about that scene: "But the sage said that a response must be formulated in three days.
The method of fighting is certain. Now all the battalions have been summoned to prepare for the attack, and the edict has been sent to various places, instructing Huainan Road and Jiangnan East and West Road to prepare troops to defend against the enemy."
Chang Suining nodded.
The war is spreading like a fire, and there should be no delay for a moment, but these three days are not a delay. The war cannot be started immediately just by talking about it.
Although the light cavalry can go first, there are too many preparations needed for the big army to set off, including food, grass, weapons and equipment. Even if these preparations are urgent, they cannot be prepared in one day.
This is the correct way to respond by first instructing each battalion to prepare for dispatching troops and at the same time agree on a more feasible countermeasure.
She asked again: "Does Dad know who the saint intends to lead his troops on this trip?"
Chang Kuo shook his head: "It hasn't been decided yet, but I recommended myself in the palace today."
"Daddy..." Chang Sui An said: "How can dad go to the battlefield again!"
Dad's leg is injured and he is no longer fit to go on the battlefield. The last time he followed Governor Cui to fight against the Southern Barbarians was an exception. Although Governor Cui took care of him, he has also aged visibly in the past two years... more
What's more, it's only been half a year since I came back, and I haven't recovered yet!
"What nonsense are you talking about? Why can't I go to the battlefield anymore!" Chang Kuo glared at his son: "I still have legs to ride a horse and walk!"
Changsui An then dared not say anything more.
There was also a look of worry in Chang Suining's eyes. After all, Lao Chang's body was not as good as before.
Meeting the girl's hesitant eyes, Chang Kuo's voice softened: "This situation is special... If this internal disaster cannot be settled in time, I am afraid that there will soon be external troubles. And that Li Zhengye, an extraordinary person, is afraid that
It's not easy to deal with him, but I've had some dealings with him, so if I go there, I'll have a better chance of winning."
He is not concerned about the saints of today, but for the stability of the great prosperity of the country.
This is the ambition of His Highness the Prince, and it is also his. Once he served in the Xuance Army, he should abide by this ambition until his death.
Besides, he is still a general. When there is a war, it is normal for a general to go to the battlefield. What is there to say?
After listening to what Chang Kuo said, Chang Suining did not say anything to dissuade him.
She could not dissuade a general from going to the battlefield, and if she were Chang Chang, she would have made the same decision at this time.
In the face of danger, everyone has a family, and no one wants their family to be the one who takes the risk. But if everyone is like this, even if they don't talk about their country, where will their family be?
Chang Sui An is different. He has not yet become a soldier and general. Even though he has the desire to serve greatly, he cannot truly empathize with Chang Kuo without having experienced it.
At this time, he was more selfish. He was worried about his father's health. He was afraid that something would happen to his father. His father was not the only general in Dasheng who could lead troops to conquer Li Zhengye, but he only had this father.
But he didn't dare to be as stubborn as Chang Kuo, so he chose to burn incense secretly and asked the Bodhisattva to protect the saint and never choose his father!
The young man knelt in his small Buddhist hall and did not forget to explain the reason: "Bodhisattva, you don't know something... My father is old and confused, has a bad temper and refuses to listen to advice, has bad legs and feet and cannot move easily. He eats too much and consumes military rations."
, it is really not suitable to lead the army anymore..."
"I have already passed the preliminary examination of the Xuance Army. I will take another test before I can enter the Xuance Army's vanguard camp... If my father is destined to fight so many battles and kill so many lives, then
Just pay the debt first, and I will fight and kill for him in the future!"
After saying this, he kowtowed with great piety: "May the Bodhisattva help you!"
"..." The sword boy standing by looked at the Bodhisattva statue silently.
That is to say...it is really difficult for a Bodhisattva to fulfill this request.
These words are full of murderous evil. After hearing this, the Bodhisattva will have to reflect on why he is sitting here.
The husband is very filial, but his merits may be directly deducted.
Chang Sui'an's "retribution in this world" for his outstanding merits and deeds soon came to him.
The next day, Rong Kuo discovered his son's sneaky behavior in the small Buddhist hall, pulled him out, threw him into the ancestral hall, and made him kneel for a whole day.
The sky cleared after the rain, but as the news of Li Zhengye's revolt spread, a silent cloud seemed to envelope both inside and outside the court.
That night, Changsun Yuan returned to the palace from the palace. As soon as he returned to the courtyard, his wife Kuang came up to him: "Master Lang, I heard that Xue Ren followed Li Zhengye and raised an army... Did the saint attack Master Lang?"
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Xue Ren is the son of one of her cousins. Although the two families are not closely related, the relationship is here...
Changsun Yuan rested in Zhongshu Province last night. At this time, he looked tired. He raised his hand to signal his wife not to say anything: "Change my clothes first."
Kuang had no choice but to change into his official robe.
Not long after, Changsun Xuan came over and said, "I heard that father is back."
She entered the hall and bowed, looking a little uneasy: "Father, my daughter heard that the Xue family..."
"I have my own opinion on this matter, so you don't need to ask any more questions for now." Changsun Yuan interrupted his daughter and confessed: "You need to pay special attention to your words and deeds during these days. After worshiping the ancestors on the Double Ninth Festival, I will ask someone to elect a prince again.
The matter of the concubine should be settled by then."
No matter how the outside world changes, the prince will not change. Even if he changes, he will only change from a prince to a king.
Changsun Xuan responded "yes".
Changsun Yuan sent someone to call his eldest son, and the father and son went to the study to talk.
Zhang Sunxuan and her mother Kuang entered the inner room.
The maids and servants were all dismissed. The eldest son, Sun Xuan, asked in a low voice: "Mother, what happened to the Xue family...does father know about it?"
The word "informed" was implicit. She wanted to know whether her father was secretly involved in the Yangzhou uprising.
Mr. Kuang shook his head and said seriously: "I don't know either, but since your father refuses to tell, you and I should stop asking..."
She patted her daughter's hand: "You only need to follow the arrangements of your father and brother. The Chang family girl can no longer argue with you. In the past few days, the choice of the crown princess has been mentioned in the court. Although there is controversy, during the debate
Most of them support your voice. Even though the saint has not yet relented and compromised, your father was confident in his words just now, so this matter is safe..."
"As for the rest, leave it to your father and brother. We can't make the decision, and we can't help." Mrs. Kuang looked in the direction of the study through the window lattice, hiding the worry in her eyes.
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Three days later, the strategy of conquering Li Zhengye and his party was formulated. Emperor Shengce announced to the world that he would send 200,000 troops to attack the rebel Li Zhengye, and take away his surname and return him to the surname Xu.
The person who will lead the troops in this battle was also decided at court this morning.
Chang Sui'an had been waiting for news since dawn. It was almost noon when he finally saw the sword boy coming back from outside.
Chang Sui'an asked hurriedly: "...has it been decided? Who will lead the army to conquer?"
Chang Sui Ning also looked at the sword boy.
Before the sword boy spoke, she had already figured out the answer from the sword boy's expression.
