Volume 1: Painting Hall Spring Chapter 39: Discussions in the Palace of Mental Cultivation
The imperial court issued three orders in a row to ask Xu Yongsheng, the deputy commander of the Southwest Army, to go to Beijing to report on his duties. However, Xu Yongsheng always cited the need to arrange military affairs and delayed his departure. Prince Guang, on the other hand, was uncharacteristic of himself and never left the palace.
.Although the Southwest Army involved was thousands of miles away, the atmosphere in Shangdu's court was tense.
The people in charge of Zhongshu Province and the six ministries frequently came in and out of the Yangxin Hall. On this day, even the King of Yu and the King of Xiang were invited into the Yangxin Hall.
Although the two princes were idle people, they understood what was going on when they looked at the room full of important ministers.
"Brother, seventh brother, I wonder what you think about the Southwest Army?" Xiao Che's tone was modest, as if he was asking for advice sincerely.
Prince Yu puffed out his round belly and looked confused: "I am not good at this important military and political matter. I wonder what you guys think?" As he said that, he turned his attention to the ministers present.
Yang Zhi sat upright, stroked his beard, and said: "Your Majesty, everyone agrees that we should be ready to send troops."
Prince Yu's face darkened: "Is this the end?"
King Xiang tapped his palm twice with his fan, and said gently: "Brother, the ninth brother is still in the capital. If there is any change in the Southwest Army, they will not ignore him."
"However, there is no war on the southwest border now, and border trade is smooth and peaceful. The imperial court has not responded to the three moves. If there is no objection, what will the southwest army do?" Jia Jian'an, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was very angry. He looked at Ling Deyan and continued: "
The corrupt officials that Ling Shangshu dealt with before were said to have exposed many people from the Southwest Army in the Dali Temple. How can such a culture in the army protect the country and the people if it continues like this?"
Ling Deyan was shocked. This was the first time he heard about this matter. The officials involved in the case in Dali Temple need to be reported to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Could it be that those people confessed a lot of things in prison? He quickly looked at the emperor sitting there
Xiao Yizheng next to him took a look. It seemed that he knew that a bigger fish would fall out from behind those few people when he told himself not to interfere in the follow-up matters under the palace wall that day.
Xiao Yizheng's expression was calm and emotionless.
"Oh? Is there such a thing?" King Yu looked regretful: "This can't be done!"
"Your Majesty," Zuowei, Minister of the Ministry of War, said: "If we send troops to the southwest, they will have to travel a long distance, which will waste people and money. If there is an internal war, the Danda Department outside the northwest will definitely have some actions and plans. I wonder if we should first send officials from the DPRK and the Central Committee.
Go and find out the specific situation?”
"Humph" Jia Jian'an snorted softly: "Military generals have always been wary, while civil servants are cautious. Is Zuo Shangshu afraid of war, or does he have other selfish motives?"
Zuo Wei's face turned red and he listened to the volume and said: "Jia Shangshu said it lightly. Have you ever been to the battlefield in person and seen the tragedy of the battlefield with your own eyes? The lieutenant generals of our army defended the country and the people, bleeding desperately, did not look back, wrinkled
I raised my eyebrows; but if the sword is pointed at my brothers, should I make a careful decision? Should I confirm whether we are no longer brothers? I joined the army when I was fourteen years old and followed my great ancestor to fight countless wars.
Zuo Wei is never afraid of fighting. If he is selfish, he also feels sorry for his brothers in the army."
Zuo Wei spoke so impassionedly that his blood boiled.
"Yes!" Jia Jian'an nodded clearly: "I almost forgot that Zuo Shangshu has been in the army for many years, and he and Prince Guang also advanced and retreated together in the same army."
"You..." Zuo Wei raised his hand and pointed directly at him. Just as he was about to curse, he heard Yang Zhi coughing repeatedly.
Xiao Che quickly asked with concern: "Is Yang Qing okay?"
Yang Zhi immediately thanked him: "In front of Your Majesty, I have lost my manners, but I have nothing to do."
This disrespectful sentence caused Zuo Wei to immediately stop his movements and become silent.
The King of Xiang was still tapping the fan pendant gently, looked up at Ling Deyan, and asked: "What do you think, Ling Shangshu? Ling Shangshu had also inspected the southwest before, and he should have some understanding of the current situation in the southwest.
Ling Deyan moved his body and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have seen what I saw in the southwest. The Southwest Army has strict military discipline and has a good reputation among the people in the southwest. However, I have no right to interfere with military affairs, so military officials
I don't know whether there is any corruption. As for Deputy Commander Xu's delay in returning to Beijing, my opinion is consistent with Mr. Yang's, and we must always be fully prepared."
With a smile on his lips, King Xiang looked at Xiao Yizheng and sighed: "Liu Lang, Lord Ling is quite thorough and thoughtful in everything he does and says. You should learn more from your father-in-law."
Ling Deyan felt like he was sitting on pins and needles after hearing this. Just when he was about to speak modestly, he heard Xiao Yizheng say: "What the seventh uncle taught me is that my father-in-law is upright and well-behaved, and his seventh uncle is gentle and elegant. Everyone here has advantages and heights that I will never be able to reach in my entire life."
.Only keep on the road, keep catching up.”
All the ministers in the room began to express their humility, saying that they felt ashamed.
Xiao Yihe frowned slightly, and asked suddenly in the midst of everyone's words: "Father, do you have a decision on this matter?"
Everyone stopped talking and seemed to suddenly understand, and they were still discussing important national affairs!
I saw Xiao Che holding his forehead and sighing softly: "The opinions of everyone are similar to those of the court meeting that day. The majority is to send troops to the southwest. Prince, what do you think?"
"I think it is best to send troops here. If nothing happens, there will be no losses. Everything is fully prepared."
Xiao Che nodded and asked Xiao Yizheng again: "Liu Lang, what do you think?"
Xiao Yizheng first smiled at Xiao Yihe: "I agree with third brother's opinion. But," he paused and said frankly: "My son has a different opinion."
"Oh?" Xiao Che raised his eyebrows, "Say."
"Just as the imperial court is suspicious of the Southwest Army, the Southwest Army is also suspicious of the imperial court's intentions at this moment. Their commander-in-chief has been shelved and reduced in power, and from time to time, news of this kind comes to the Southwest from Beijing. It is right or wrong, true or false, and it is not just a matter of time.
will be able to identify and find out. At this time, the deputy coach asked to go to Beijing immediately to report on his work. What would they think? Are they also weighing their fears? The coach is a prince, maybe he just had his power reduced. What about the deputy coach, right?
As soon as he stepped into Shangdu, he found himself in the inner prison. Does he dare to come? Even if he has no objections, the harder the court presses, the less he dares to come. If Uncle Ninth is also so suspicious of his father's intentions at this moment,
Then he would not let his lieutenant come. As Uncle Qi said, if Uncle Ninth and the Southwest Army really wanted to rebel, Prince Guang would already be gone in Prince Shangduguang's palace at this moment. So, to put it this way, it is actually quite possible.
There is no need to send heavy troops. If you do, it will be really counter-intuitive." He finished speaking in one breath and waited for everyone's reaction.
Everyone's expressions are different, but it can be seen that they are all thinking and weighing.
Yang Zhi was the first to speak: "His Royal Highness Heng Wang's analysis is indeed reasonable. In the current situation, we don't know the true situation of the Southwest Army, and we don't know His Majesty's intentions in the Southwest Army. This is a gap and obstacle. Although the imperial court is not afraid of war, there are
Absolute strength will win, but the best strategy for a military strategist is to defeat the enemy without fighting."
"Master Yang is absolutely right." Zuo Wei immediately agreed.
King Yu touched his belly, nodded and said: "I understand, what Liu Lang means is to send someone over to explore the truth first, and then convey the opinions of the court. If it doesn't work, it won't be too late to send troops."
Xiao Yizheng smiled and nodded.
"Who is this candidate?" Jia Jian'an asked tentatively. This candidate is not easy to find. To put it bluntly, this is a job that carries a lot of money and life.
Yang Zhi's eyebrows moved slightly, as if he thought of something, and he raised his eyes to look at Xiao Yizheng.
He stood up, bowed to the emperor, and said sternly: "Father, the idea comes from your ministers, and it is up to your ministers to execute it. All ministers in the court have important duties and responsibilities and cannot be easily transferred. My ministers have no specific affairs."
He is responsible and has been supported by the world for many years, so he should do his part when needed."
"Sixth brother, no!" Xiao Yihe interrupted him hastily: "This matter is dangerous, don't show off."
The corners of Xiao Yizheng's lips rose, "Third brother, don't worry. Third brother has forgotten that I have been living at home for many years, and I still know how to protect myself with some fists and kicks."
"That's different!" Xiao Yihe was really a little anxious. He said to Xiao Zhe: "Father, this matter is serious, whether we can discuss it later."
Xiao Zhe said calmly: "On the battlefield, it is important to respond to rapid changes and respond promptly. The same is true for political affairs! If Liu Lang cannot do it, is there any other candidate for the prince?"
Xiao Yihe was speechless for a moment, and now he really couldn't provide a good candidate immediately.
As Xiao Yizheng said, those with high positions are not people who can be easily mobilized. What's the use of those with low positions? The Southwest Army may not buy it, so how can they clarify the situation for both sides.
Everyone in the hall was frowning and speechless.
Prince Yu kept nagging: "This can't work, this can't work. No, no, no..."
King Xiang no longer tapped the jade pendant in his palm, but held the jade pendant and clicked his lips.
Ling Deyan looked normal on the surface, but he was already worried. He definitely didn't want this job to fall on Xiao Yizheng, and it would be fine with others. But King Heng has gone, and if Southwest rebels, it is possible to sacrifice his head to the flag.
. But he cannot stop him at this time, because from the interests of the country and the dynasty, he should not object. What's more, if he opens his mouth to stop it, it will be obviously selfish and will bring criticism to King Heng. It is neither left nor right.
No. In the midst of suffering, he raised his head and met Xiao Yizheng's eyes. Those eyes were firm and powerful, and he nodded slightly at him. He immediately understood the meaning. He was trying to reassure himself. This heart
Although I didn't let go, I felt a little warmer.
Xiao Yizheng immediately took a step forward, stood in the center of the hall, saluted Xiao Che, and spoke again: "Father, third brother, gentlemen, I would like to go to the Southwest Army to share the worries of my father and do my best for the court. In fact, everyone
You know, I am the best candidate. I will do my best to resolve this matter satisfactorily. If anything happens, I will make the best choice for the country. Please rest assured."
"Okay!" Before everyone could express their opinions, Xiao Che had already made the final decision. "I can't let you go without knowing anything. I will appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the Southwest Army and we will set off in three days."
Upon hearing this decree, everyone in the palace, except Yang Zhi, was surprised.
Xiao Che continued: "Eldest brother, seventh brother, I would also like to trouble you two to go to the ninth brother's mansion soon to untie him."
The two princes now understood that this was the main purpose of the emperor inviting them to discuss matters today.
Everyone walked out of the Yangxin Hall and were still discussing in groups. Yang Zhi was the calmest. Jia Jian'an asked him what he thought of today's events. But he said in a calm voice: "His Royal Highness Heng Wang is deeply trusted by His Majesty."
This sentence happened to fall into the ears of Xiao Yihe who had just stepped out of the hall. I turned around and looked at my sixth brother who was left alone and was talking to his father with his head down.