Shen Fang welcomed Ye Zhen into the hall. He had just exchanged greetings and sat down, and he couldn't wait to ask: "Marquis Annan, how is Jinling's defense now?"
Marquis Annan said in a deep voice: "The soldiers and horses of all the camps have already climbed up the city walls and are holding weapons to defend the cities. Master Shen does not need to worry too much."
The Jiangnan camp now has a nominal number of fifty thousand soldiers, but the actual number is far less than fifty thousand. Nowadays, they are all formed into new teams of young and strong men to guard the city walls with ordnance.
Shen Fang nodded, turned to look at Wang Sirang, the governor of Jinling, and Xu Shikui, the chief envoy of Jiangzuo. He sighed and said: "Jinling has not experienced war for many years. Now the people of Jinling are panic-stricken. Prince Yin should send officials to appease them." The people in the city must not cause chaos."
The southern kingdom has been at peace for a long time. When they heard that the Jurchen war was burning at the mouth of the river, the officials and wealthy businessmen in Jinling were all frightened. They packed up their gold and silver and went away to avoid the war. Rumors spread in the city.
Ye Zhen looked solemn and asked, "Is there any military report from Uncle Yongning?"
Shen Fang said: "There has been no military report yet. Lord Chiang just said that Uncle Yongning led the navy to pursue the relevant bandits this time, which was somewhat reckless."
Jiang Sucheng took over the conversation at this time and said: "With six cadres of the Jiangbei Daying navy, plus the new defeat of the Zhenhai navy, we should not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly against the newly defeated bandits."
Meng Guangyuan nodded, and said with a worried expression: "If the navy is defeated again, our Jiangkou will have no choice but to let the bandits run wild, and then I, Jinling, will be even more passive."
Officials from the Six Ministries of Nanjing, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Imperial College nodded in agreement and agreed.
Xie Chaobin, the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, twirled his gray beard under his chin with his hand and said in a gray voice: "The old capital of Jinling is as important as Mount Tai. I would rather have bandits galloping across the rivers and harassing Suzhou and Taicang Prefecture than let Jinling have it." When Denglai was lost, the Fuzhou navy came to rescue, and the bandits retreated."
"The old man said that old age will seek the country, and the lower officials also thought the same way. At that time, we were refining our energy and collecting taxes, and we were just waiting for work." Jiang Sucheng agreed.
Annan Hou Ye Zhen pondered and said: "Uncle Yong Ning is also an old soldier. He has made his own decision in doing this. We should defend Jinling now and ignore the rest."
If we let the bandits gather strength, it will be more difficult. We can only say that a sudden attack has advantages and disadvantages, but it is not easy to say these words to these civil servants who are talking about military affairs on paper.
Shen Fang said: "What Ye Hou said is true. Young heroes like Yong Ningbo are responsible for the naval decisive battle. The country's Qiancheng is managed. We have to stick to our duty, guard the old capital of Jinling, and not let Yong Ningbo hold us back. This is already a great achievement. One piece.
Bai Sixing nodded secretly. What Zitai said was to pave the way for his future escape from Zhen Zhu's defeat. When the court came to question him, it could also be said that he did not know all the details of military affairs. When Yong Ningbo was defeated, it would be Master Zitai's fault. It can be diluted.
Everyone was discussing the strategy of guarding Jinling, and before they knew it, it was approaching midnight when a clerk suddenly ran out from the corridor in the courtyard. He entered the official hall out of breath, holding an official document in his hand, and shouted: "Taiwan, my lords, military report, military report!
Annan Hou Ye Zhen's face paused slightly, he stood up, and without any explanation, he took the military newspaper from the clerk's hand, started to read it, and his eyes under his thick eyebrows suddenly showed a hint of shock.
Ye Kai, the son of Annan Hou, felt curious after hearing this. "Master Hou, did Yong Ning Bo lose?" Jiang Sucheng asked anxiously.
Ye Zhen, the Marquis of Nan'an, raised his eyes, glanced at Jiang Sucheng coldly, and said in a deep voice: "Yesterday in the battle of Haimen, Yongning Bo's naval division defeated the pirates led by Duduo, killing 300 Jurchen bannermen and capturing 4,000 pirates. The water battle was a complete victory, and the bandits lost most of their lives. We can no longer threaten our old capital of Jinling."
Jiang Sucheng:
His expression changed, and then he took a breath of cold air.
Meng Guangyuan's expression also changed suddenly, while the other officials from the Six Ministries of Nanjing were first surprised and then delighted, making noisy discussions, looking happy and beaming with joy.
No matter what, there is no need to worry about Donglu going to a prosperous place like Jinling and burning, killing and looting.
Shen Fang's face, which originally had a hint of expectation, froze for a moment, and he sat on the chair with an almost dejected expression. He felt like a huge stone was pressing on his heart, making him breathless.
Actually won?
How is it possible? Yesterday, he and a group of staff analyzed it. Considering the navy of the Jiangbei camp, it was unbelievable that they could maintain an undefeated situation.
At that time, he could still have some excuses. After all, Yongning did not take advantage of the Jurchens. Now, comparing the two sides, I am afraid that in Shenjing, the sage Long Yan will be furious!
Annan Hou Ye Zhen took a deep breath, put down the military report, and said: "There is no need to face a powerful enemy in Jinling. Now we need to send troops to inspect Suzhou, Taicang and other counties to prepare for the remaining pirates to land and harass the people in the counties and plunder." Young and strong."
As he said that, he raised his eyes to look at Shen Fang, Jiang Sucheng and others, taking in the changes in their expressions and frowning secretly. The imperial navy had won, but their faces were not happy, and they looked as if they were mourning for their heirs.
At this moment, as the news of Jia Heng's victory spread from the Governor's Yamen, it spread like a hurricane to the entire Jinling along with the officials who dispersed from the Governor's Yamen.
The merchants, who were originally panic-stricken and ready to escape by boat at any moment, breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhen Family Manor, Fuxuan Hall
Since Zhen Zhu was captured, the entire Zhen family has been in a state of gloom and gloom, because Mrs. Zhen is now lying on the hospital bed in the inner compartment, her eyes are closed, and she has not eaten a grain of rice for a whole day. The maids beside her and Gan and other daughter-in-law are personally Serve the decoction.
In the hall, the entire Zhen family's men and women were standing, waiting quietly, not daring to express their anger.
The three brothers Zhen Yingjia, Zhen Shao and Zhen Xuan, as well as the concubine and concubine born to his aunt, all followed him.
In addition, Princess Chu Zhen Qing had returned to Zhen's house yesterday with sisters Zhen Lan and Zhen Xi. She was now sitting on the pearwood chair under Zhen Yingjia, and her sister Zhen Xue had worried looks on their faces. color.
Not only is Mrs. Zhen worried, but there are other people as well.
Zhen Yingjia turned around and asked Zhen Shao's son Zhen Jue, "Where is your third brother? Why haven't you seen him?"
Zhen Jue replied: "Uncle, third brother, he went to Jinling City early in the morning and said that the Jiangnan Camp was dispatching troops and generals to defend Jinling."
Zhen Yingjia sighed and said with emotion: "How come things have come to this point."
Rumors have spread in Jinling City now, saying that the Donglu sent tens of thousands of people across the sea by boat, intending to seize the old capital of Chen and Han, and they are bound to capture Jinling.
Zhen Lin's daughter-in-law, Yang, was a beautiful woman and said in a low voice: "Sir, the third master just sent someone to explain that all the adults in the Liangjiang Governor's Office were saying yesterday that Uncle Yongning led six thousand naval forces.
If we go there rashly, we may be defeated, so why don't our family prepare a boat to take shelter in Xiangyang?"
Zhen Yingjia's face slightly condensed and she said: "As the president of Jinling Tirenyuan, how can I abandon the capital and leave? Besides, where can this big family escape?"
Zhen Qing twisted her beautiful eyebrows and raised her eyes to look at Yang, with a hint of annoyance in her narrow phoenix eyes.
That man has never been defeated since he led the army. What hysteria does this long-tongued woman have?
Under Zhen Xue's bright and jade-like forehead, Wanli's eyebrows also showed hesitation, and she glanced at Zhen Lin's wife, her eyes slightly cold.
Shui Xin whispered: "Mom, godfather, is he okay?"
Zhen Xue lowered her eyes, touched the little Loli's head, and said softly: "Xinxin, nothing is wrong."
On the other side, Zhen Lan took Zhen Xi's little hand to express her comfort. "I'm worried about the old lady." Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit wrong, Yang quickly found some way to make up for herself and sighed: "Now my father-in-law is missing again."
Zhen Yingjia ignored it, but looked at Zhen Shao intently and asked:
"Second brother, can the navy from the Jiangbei camp be able to wipe out the water bandits?"
Zhen Shao came out of his thoughts and whispered: "It's hard to say. From my point of view, it won't be a big defeat. Maybe it will be invincible."
He didn't know where the Liangjiang Governor's Yamen's statement came from. Even if the Jiangbei Camp's 6,000 navy troops plus the navy's pawns were not able to win a great victory, they could temporarily force the Jurchens and pirates back.
What a difficult thing.
If Uncle Yongning doesn't even have this ability, it would be very disappointing.
Zhen Qing's watery phoenix eyes looked at Zhen Shao and said softly: "Second uncle, troops are being mobilized everywhere in Jinling. That Jurchen can still fight?"
To Jinling?"
Zhen Shao said: "If the navy is destroyed, it is possible. The northern frontier army said that the Jurchens are invincible if they are less than 10,000. However, the princess does not need to worry too much. There are more than 100,000 winged guards and horses around Jinling.
, once there is a police force, the Fujian Navy, Xuzhou, Jiangxi and other places’ guards will send troops to assist.”
Yang murmured to Zhenlin's aunt Li, "Let me tell you, if we lose, there will be a war in Jinling.
Mrs. Li didn't dare to say anything and could only nod.
But at this moment, Zhen Qing looked at Yang with sharp eyes, but she felt Yang's heart tremble when she raised her head.
Just when everyone in Fuxuan Hall was having different thoughts, a voice suddenly came from the courtyard, calling: "Master, great victory! Great victory! News came from outside, great victory in Haimen!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed and they stared at the nanny.
Zhen Yingjia looked at the nanny and said, "What is the victory of Haimen?"
Zhen Qing also narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, looking at the grandma without moving, and asked: "Where is the great victory?"
"Sir, Princess, the news came from the governor's office of Liangjiang. Uncle Yongning led the navy to defeat the Jurchens and captured four to five thousand people," said the nanny.
When Zhen Yingjia heard this, her expression changed slightly and she said, "Is this true?"
"The news has spread throughout Jinling City. I heard that the soldiers and horses at the top of Jinling City have withdrawn one after another."
It turns out that Jinling Prefecture Yin Wang Sirang spread the news in the city in order to appease people's hearts. At this moment, the whole Jinling City is boiling, with brothels and restaurants in the streets and alleys.
The wealthy businessman who originally wanted to clean up his possessions and escape the war with his lovely wife and concubines stayed behind again.
At this moment, there was also silence in Fuxuan Hall.
Zhen Lin's daughter-in-law Yang's face turned green and red, and she felt her face was burning.
Zhen Qing's heart was filled with surprise, her round and charming voice trembled slightly, she looked at Zhen Yingjia and whispered: "Father, Ziyu won the battle."
She knew that that bastard not only had many ways of tormenting people, but also had endless ways of fighting.
Zhen Yingjia didn't notice the strangeness in Zhen Qing's words at this moment, and her heart was filled with joy. She raised her eyes to Zhen Shao and asked, "Second brother, nothing happened in Jinling."
Zhen Shao nodded and said: "Since the navy has won a great victory, what is left is the bandit rebellion and the plague of scabies, which is not enough to shake the safety of Jinling."
The surrounding navy is the outermost line of defense to protect Jinling.
Zhen Xue's beautiful face was also filled with joy, and her jade hands, which were originally holding a handkerchief, started to sweat.
Shui Xin raised her pink face and said in a sweet voice, "Mother, did your godfather win the battle?"
Zhen Xue nodded and looked at her daughter with a smile.
Just when Fuxuan Hall was having complicated thoughts, an exclamation suddenly came from the inner room, saying loudly: "The old lady is awake, the old lady is hungry, hurry up and prepare rice porridge."
It was Mrs. Zhen who had clearly fallen asleep. In her twilight state, she heard the discussion about Jie Yin coming from the hall, and she faintly woke up and turned around.
After Zhen Yingjia and others heard the news, they quickly went towards Mrs. Zhen.
Mrs. Zhen was on the bed at the moment. She opened her eyes. With Mrs. Gan's support, she leaned against the wall with a pillow. Her face was like gold paper. She stretched out a rickety hand and asked, "Brother Heng."
Did they win the battle over there?"
Zhen Yingjia hurriedly stepped forward, took Mrs. Zhen's hand and said, "Mother, Brother Heng won the battle."
Mrs. Zhen nodded and said repeatedly: "Okay, okay."
If the battle could be won, the Supreme Lord in the palace would be happy and spared the Zhen family. At least he would not rain down thunder to anger the Zhen family.
However, her fourth son could not come back after all.
At this time, a nun's voice suddenly came from outside, saying: Old lady, there is news from outside that the fourth master was rescued by Uncle Yongning." As soon as these words came out, there seemed to be a wave of waves inside and outside Fuxuan Hall.
hurricane.
Zhen Shao asked urgently: "Who was rescued?"
"There is a rumor in Jinling City that the fourth master was killed by Uncle Yongning.
The army rescued the general. "The nanny said happily.
As time passed, more details were revealed in military reports. Zhen Zhu was originally on a boat with Prince Duduo of Donglu. Because Duo Feng's ship sank, Zhen Zhu was rescued by the army.
And Fuxuan Hall was suddenly filled with joy again.
However, Mrs. Zhen was stunned for a moment. While she was happy that her son was back, she felt a surge of sadness in her heart.
Zhen Yingjia said: "Mother, the fourth brother is back."
At this time, Mrs. Zhen was eating rice porridge with the support of her grandma. Everyone could see that this old woman was almost out of gas and said, "I want to see Brother Heng when he returns to Jinling."
Thinking of this, he raised his eyes and looked at Zhen Xi beside Zhen Lan.
Zhen Qing said: "Old lady, I'm afraid it will take two days for Ziyu to come back."
She couldn't wait to see him now. The Zhen family couldn't bear to be implicated because of the fourth uncle's matter.
Shenjing, Daming Palace, Hanyuan Palace
It was mid-afternoon, and the sunlight shone on the glazed tiles of the temple, reflecting the gleaming light.
Emperor Chongping was sitting on a golden chair and was discussing matters with cabinet ministers, six ministers, ministers, the Imperial Academy and other relevant officials, as well as several important officials from the Military Aircraft Department.
Among the items to be discussed, in addition to this year's autumn grain collection, there are also this year's autumn and next year's spring trials, as well as side matters.
Yang Guochang, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and Wei Boyang, the Minister of the Cangchang of the Ministry of Revenue, are below, talking about this year's autumn grain collection.
Yang Guochang held a wat board and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, this year in Runing, Kaifeng, Nanyang and other places in Henan, sweet potatoes will be planted immediately. The Chief Secretary of Henan has made a report. If the sweet potato yield can be a big harvest, the autumn grain can be planted according to Chongping.
In the first year of the year, he transported the imperial court to relieve the treasury's embarrassment."
Now Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing, was inspecting the military and political affairs of Henan, and Peng Ye, a former member of the Qi Party, was the chief envoy of the vassal government. This naturally brought up the issue of sweet potatoes in a subtle way.
Of course, Peng Ye did not object openly, but said that the yield of sweet potatoes was bumper, and there was no need to ask the Ministry of Revenue for exemptions. He set up a fire to roast Zhongjing Marquis Shi Ding, and pointed his sword at Uncle Yongning behind the scenes.
According to Peng Ye's letter to Yang Guochang, so much land was promoted to cultivate sweet potatoes. Once the harvest failed, the people were in poverty and complained. At that time, Shi Ding resigned, and Jia could not be alone!
As for whether the sweet potato harvest failed?
If oranges grow in Huainan, they become tangerines, and if they grow in northern Huaibei, they become tangerines. How can sweet potatoes, which are grown in Fujian and Guangdong, be suitable for planting in Henan?
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment, then looked at Yang Guochang, his eyes a little dim, and said: "I remember that Taicang, Henan Province previously delivered millions of stones of grain to Shenjing. The summer grain has been completed. How much has Henan's grain tax been paid over the years?"
Yang Guochang said: "Autumn grain is a major part of the tax revenue. In previous years, there were 1.2 million shi. Your Majesty, will Henan deliver some more rice grain? Now sweet potatoes have been promoted in various places in Henan, but the yield is still unknown. I think it is still Pay the grain tax according to previous years."
"Henan has just suffered a military disaster. It will be avoided according to the situation of each prefecture and county. As for sweet potatoes, Henan has a good harvest and will be promoted to dry places such as Shanxi, Hebei, and Shandong." Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and said.
The sweet potatoes have been planted in the imperial garden, and they look lush and green, but the exact yield will have to wait until mid-October, so there is still some uncertainty.
In fact, Emperor Chongping still had a question mark on the yield of sweet potatoes.
Without him, the yield is dozens of stones per acre. Who knows how much it would be if transplanted elsewhere? Hearing this, Yang Guochang did not force it and took the order and retreated.
At this time, Shi Jie, the minister of military aircraft and minister of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, a memorial jointly signed by Shen Fang, governor of Liangjiang and the Ministry of War in Nanjing, was sent this morning. The memorial is requested to rectify the Jiangnan camp and strengthen the defense of the river. The military aircraft check-in room has just received it. Memorial."
After six hundred miles of express delivery, Shen Fang's memorial finally arrived at the military aircraft office this morning.
Emperor Chongping pondered for a moment and said solemnly: "Some time ago, Prince Duduo, the leader of the Zhengbai Banner of the Eight Banners from the Eastern Lu, led his men to sneak into Yangzhou to assassinate Yongning Bo. This shows that the coastal defense was neglected. Yongning Bo had been entrusted by me to go south to treat his injuries. In the Jiangbei camp, the secret report the day before yesterday had begun to regulate military affairs. Now Shen Fang and the Nanjing Ministry of War proposed to rectify the Jiangnan camp.
It is not too late to make amends for the camp, but since he has been supervising Liangjiang, he has been acting in civil affairs. Can it be rectified?"
Mentioning the secret memorial the day before yesterday, Emperor Chongping's eyes were a little distracted, and he was filled with emotion.
The king of Lu personally assassinated him. This treatment was undoubtedly the approval from Donglu, indicating that the right person was used.
At the same time, it also shows that the rapid quelling of the Henan rebellion made the Donglu unable to sit still.
Shi Jie, the minister of the Ministry of War, calmed down and said: "Shen Fang recommended Tongzhi Zhenzhu, the former commander of the Zhenhai Guards in the Jiangnan Daying, and based on the Zhenhai Guards, he built an independent naval division to station at the river mouth to guard against the bandits. This matter is twofold. The Minister of War also strongly agreed."
The Nanjing Ministry of War was in charge of the adjustment of Nanjing's military strength. Zhenhaiwei was expanded to Zhenhaiwei, and a military commander was added. Such major events must be reported to Shenjing, and if confirmed, they will usually be confirmed.
"Zhen Zhu?" Emperor Chongping frowned and asked, "A member of the Zhen family?"
When I was in Qiandi, I went to the south of the Yangtze River on business. The extravagant and unscrupulous behavior of the Zhen family left a deep impression on the former King Yong.
Although it was not as good as in front of Lai Da, Jia Rong had to call out "Grandpa Lai" to support Da Da, but in the eyes of Emperor Chongping, the Zhen family did go beyond the duties of a domestic slave in Jinling.
Shi Jie replied: "Your Majesty, he is the fourth brother of Zhen Yingjia, the president of Jinling Tiren Academy."
Emperor Chongping said: "What can this man do that makes him recommended by Shen Fang as the naval commander?"
Shi Jie was a little embarrassed to deal with it for a while.
Fortunately, Emperor Chongping simply asked and said: "This matter still needs to be considered. The current minister of military aircraft, Yongning Bojiaheng, is stationed in Yangzhou to set up an office to handle aircraft maintenance, write Shenfang and the Nanjing War Department, and prepare for the establishment of the Zhennai Navy. , I need to consult with Uncle Yong Ning more, and then jointly write a memorandum and report back."
As soon as this statement came out, all the cabinet ministers below had strange expressions on their faces.
Yong Ningbo's imperial mission to the south has not been confirmed by the cabinet and the Military Aircraft Department's edicts at all. Now he even talks about setting up a station and handling aircraft maintenance?
Is it really the Military Aircraft Division, Yangzhou Branch?
At this time, Yao Yu, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, said: "Your Majesty, this year the Autumn Festival will be held in all provinces, and next year will be the year of the Spring Festival. I think it is appropriate for the Department of Ceremonies of the Ministry of Rites to send commissioners to inspect the provinces and accept complaints. To prevent malpractice in the imperial examination."
This is also the work of the past years. Every time there is an imperial examination, from autumn to spring of the next year, there are many people in various provinces who make trouble.
Emperor Chongping said: "The imperial examination is related to the national talent promotion ceremony. The Ministry of Rites can guard against the slightest and take precautions. Yao Qing is careful."
Just as Yao Yu held up his hands and said his humble words, an internal supervisor from the inner factory came closer from the bead curtain at the back of the palace and said: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report on the military situation in Yangzhou."
Because Jia Heng’s memorial was specifically requested by Emperor Chongping, it must be reported as soon as possible at any time without any delay, and such urgent military information must be submitted to the emperor as soon as possible, otherwise the relevant persons will be severely punished. .
After hearing this, Emperor Chongping looked at the prisoner, and a hint of doubt suddenly appeared on his cold face. Did Zi Yu deliver an urgent report at this time?
And everyone in the palace also looked sideways.
Dai Quan quickly left Emperor Chongping's side, took the paper from the eunuch's hand, and turned around to deliver it to Emperor Chongping under the slightly curious eyes of the officials.
Emperor Chongping took the paper with a solemn expression and opened it to read the words on it. After a while, his face darkened and he said angrily: "This idiot!"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the ministers in the palace changed, and they were almost shocked inexplicably.
Who is this scolding? Uncle Yong Ning?
Yang Guochang's old eyes shone slightly, and he felt that his breathing in his mouth and nose was a little heavier.
Did the emperor's words mean he was scolding Jia Heng's son?
Han Huang, the second assistant to the cabinet, also frowned, with some thoughts in his eyes. Did Jia Ziyu do something taboo in Nan Province?
Jia Zheng, who followed Cheng Xin, the general envoy, had a solemn expression. Ziyu had been going south for a while, wasn't it going well?
Qin Ye was also worried and clenched the wat tablet in his hand.
Emperor Chongping put down the paper, glanced coldly at the ministers below, and said in a deep voice: "Just the day before yesterday,
The navy commander Zhen Zhu led a navy of 12,000, but was defeated by the Donglu Prince Dodo and the pirates at the mouth of the river. More than half of the navy was lost. Zhen Zhu himself was captured by the Donglu, and the Donglu and the pirates gathered in the water to approach. Wan, invade the old capital of Jinling from the mouth of the river, intending to disrupt our land south of the Yangtze River!"
When talking about the Zhenhai Jiedu Envoy, Emperor Chongping even accentuated his tone, obviously furious.
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of the cabinet ministers present suddenly changed. They were all shocked by the news of the navy's defeat.
"Just now, who is going to recommend him as the military commander of the navy?" Emperor Chongping shouted deeply and asked, "Shi Lang, are there still naval forces in the north of the Yangtze River? Can the Japanese invaders march directly to Jinling?"
After hearing the inquiry, Shi Jie, the minister of the Ministry of War, hurriedly held his hands and said: "Back to the Holy Spirit, in addition to the navy garrisoned in Tongzhou Weigang in Jiangnan Daying, there is also a navy in Jiangbei Daying with 6,000 troops. It can be delayed a little.
The enemy aggressors must not bring their troops to Jinling."
Emperor Chongping's expression softened a little, and he nodded and said: "That's Ziyu's navy? The Jiangbei camp needs to be reorganized. The navy only has 6,000 people. It should be able to drive away the bandits. Duduo assassinated him earlier.
I suffered a loss at the hands of Ziyu."
Shi Jie: ""
Because the paper did not disclose Jia Heng's subsequent actions, Emperor Chongping was extremely worried.
However, after the baptism of the Battle of Henan, the emperor knew that Jia Heng was in Yangzhou. Although he was not superstitious to the extent of "it doesn't matter, Jia Heng will take action anyway!", he no longer had the feeling of "the sky is falling" in his heart.
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At this time, Hang Min, the commander of the Military Aircraft Department, came out and said: "With Yong Ningbo's general strategy, we should be able to protect the Jiangbei camp, but now that the pirates have gathered troops on the sea to attack, we should attack from Denglai, Fuzhou
The only way to mobilize the navy is to expel it."
Emperor Chongping heard this and said in a cold voice: "As Ziyu said in his "Pingling Strategy" in the past, the Han Dynasty Navy will push directly into Liaodong and attack the hinterland of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Now that we, the Han Dynasty, have not implemented this strategy, the enemy has already preempted the attack and disrupted us.
Jiangnan."
When the ministers below heard this, they looked at each other with a layer of gloom in their hearts.
The old capital of Jinling was the old capital of the Chen and Han Dynasties. Once it was lost, the whole world would be shaken. Moreover, most of the salaries of the northern military and civilian officials were provided by the south of the Yangtze River and the southeast.
At this time, in the array of the Imperial Procuratorate, a censor in charge held a wat tablet and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to defend Jinling in order to prepare for the bandits."
As soon as this statement came out, all the officials in the palace started talking.
Another person walked out of the court train and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, Governor Shen Fang of Liangjiang recommended an unworthy person, which resulted in the defeat of the Jiangnan Daying Navy. I ask your Majesty to deal with this person severely to set the record straight."
For a time, the scientific community heard the news and went out to impeach him one after another.
Emperor Chongping was silent for a while, and then the discussion in the palace calmed down a little, and he said in a deep voice: "The Military Aircraft Department has drawn up a decree, and Yongning Bo, the governor of the Jiangnan and Jiangbei camps, has full power to handle the army reorganization and prisoner preparation matters south of the Yangtze River and the north of the Yangtze River. In addition, Shen, the governor of Liangjiang
Fang’s identity is unknown, so he will be dismissed and retained in office!”
"I obey the order." Upon hearing this, Shi Jie's face perked up, and he and the military pilots behind him responded with their hands raised.
This is the first time that the Military Aircraft Department has taken over the power of military and political edicts from the cabinet, which is of great significance.
As for Yang Guochang and Han Huang, the second minister of the cabinet, their faces were gloomy and their brows were furrowed tightly.
