In the Jinshen Hall, the chief minister and the ministers of the Privy Council were gathering in the west hall.
Picking up the tea cup, Zhao Yanxun blew the floating tea leaves and said: "These three imperial guards are willing to surrender. Where should they go... tell me!"
Several ministers have been given seats, and they have just learned about the surrender of the three guards of the Forbidden Army.
I saw Chen Anmin say: "Your Highness, I think... we can break up all these people and distribute them to various prefectures and counties!"
"This way, it will be difficult for them to cause trouble again!"
Putting down the tea cup, Zhao Yanxun said calmly: "These imperial soldiers and officers have rich experience in facing the enemy. If they were released to the people... wouldn't it be a pity?"
After hearing this, several ministers understood what Zhao Yanxun meant, and it became a bit complicated to deal with it.
We just fought a battle with the Forbidden Army. It is inevitable that these people who have surrendered will have different intentions, and it is very risky to use them.
"Soldiers are needed everywhere these days. These warriors are used to handling knives. If we let them carry hoes... I'm afraid there will be more trouble!"
Several ministers nodded one after another, but no one said anything for a while.
In fact, Zhao Yanxun also felt confused.
He only wanted to force these people to surrender and then use them for his own purposes, but he never thought about how to use them for his own purposes.
"Your Highness... I think that if you want to use these people with peace of mind, it will not be too difficult!" Cheng Wenguang said.
"What do you think, Qing Cheng?"
Several ministers have been competing with each other, and Zhao Yanxun knew this well.
He is happy to see the results. Only when there is competition will he be motivated and his mind will spin faster.
"If His Highness wants to use these people, the first step is to transfer hatred..."
Cheng Wenguang used "transfer" instead of "eliminate". This novel formulation was very novel and made several people in the hall shine.
"How to pass it on?" Zhao Yanxun asked again. In fact, he already had a guess.
"Your Highness, our army has never taken the initiative to provoke a war, but has passively responded to it. We are not at fault in the first place. This point can be made clear to the Forbidden Army by surrendering troops!"
Zhao Yanxun nodded and added: "Not only did our army not take the initiative to attack, but the palace also wanted to provide them with food. Instead, they should repay kindness with enmity!"
Zhao Yanxun waved his hand, signaling Cheng Wenguang to continue.
"Since we are innocent, but the Forbidden Army soldiers have grievances, we must lead them where they belong!"
Seeing Zhao Yanxun pick up the tea cup again without any intention of asking, Cheng Wenguang couldn't continue to pretend.
"Then of course, whoever started the war will be blamed!"
"The meaning of the growth history is to put the blame on several commanders of the Forbidden Army?" Guan Hetai asked.
"It depends on what His Highness wants... In my opinion, it is best to leave it to the three commanders leading the troops!"
"If they bear the grievances of the soldiers, Your Highness will do justice for heaven and kill them to appease the morale of the soldiers..."
Not to mention, Cheng Wenguang’s words made Zhao Yanxun very tempted.
Killing Pang Guoxing and the other three men not only gave the Forbidden Army soldiers an explanation, but also eliminated three military leaders, making it easier for Zhao Yanxun to control the Forbidden Army.
Just listen to Guan Hetai say: "If you kill the three commanders, it may also alienate the soldiers of the Imperial Army. You need to be careful about this matter..."
Originally, the Forbidden Army didn't have much trust in Prince Yong's Mansion. If they killed their commander as soon as they surrendered, they might be more likely to create new hatred.
Cheng Wenguang smiled and said: "So... I thought that I could put the blame on Xu Longsheng!"
"It was this man who played with people's hearts and deceived the Imperial Army into going south to attack the city, resulting in numerous casualties among the soldiers. However, he failed to live up to His Highness's good intentions!"
Zhao Yanxun nodded, glanced at everyone present and said, "Dear ladies...why do you think so?"
Chen Anmin replied: "Your Highness, this is a wonderful plan in the history of growth!"
The other two ministers also agreed with this strategy.
At this time, Zhou Chengping asked: "Your Highness, how should these surrendered troops be placed?"
Instead of letting them carry the hoe, there must be a place for them to stay.
"There are more than 4,000 people, disperse them all...and assign them to various guard posts!"
"Although the various guard posts have recruited troops, their strength is still somewhat insufficient. We should use them to replenish our troops, not the Tianjin Guards!"
The Forbidden Army has just fought against the Tianjin Guards. If more people are added here, there is no guarantee that trouble will not occur.
Looking at Guan Hetai, Zhao Yanxun said in a deep voice: "Before we disperse these people, the Privy Council will send someone to explain the benefits of joining the palace!"
"I accept your order!"
"Is there anything missing? If not... send a message to Tianjin Guard now!"
After Zhao Yanxun finished speaking, Cheng Wenguang was heard to say: "Your Highness...I think that to expose Xu Longsheng's crimes, we can let the three commanders of the Forbidden Army do it!"
"Can!"
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The three commanders mentioned by Cheng Wenguang have now appeared in front of Cui Xingan.
"The three of you are willing to surrender and save your brothers from being slaughtered. This is a great achievement!"
Facing Cui Xing'an's praise, the three people present showed no expression on their faces, and they only knew that they felt bitter in their hearts.
Jumping off the horse, Cui Xingan stepped forward.
I saw him smiling and saying: "Returning to the palace and being loyal to the prince, it should be a good thing for the three of you to meet the Ming Lord. I wonder why the three of you are unhappy?"
Zhou Qing stared and said, "Are you mocking me?"
"I never meant this!" Cui Xing'an shook his head and said.
Zhou Qing was in the mood to be angry with Cui Xingzhao, but Cai Yongkun was sizing up the cavalry in the rear.
As an expert in leading troops, Cai Yongkun could tell at a glance that the cavalry in front of him was a strong force.
The armor is complete and orderly, the military formation is in perfect order, and most importantly, military discipline is strict.
In Pang Guoxing's words, this was just a second-rate army of the Yong Army. One can imagine how strong the Yong Army really was.
After squeezing Zhou Qing to the back, Cai Yongkun stepped forward and asked, "Now that our army has surrendered, I wonder what the palace plans to do with us?"
Cui Xing'an replied: "Don't worry, you three. Your Majesty will make your own decision!"
After saying this, he said nothing. Cai Yongkun asked again: "The sergeants have put down their weapons, how are you going to arrange them?"
Before Zhou Qing and the others walked out of Zhuangzi, Cui Xing'an added another order asking these Forbidden Army soldiers to hand over their weapons.
It only took ten carts to collect all the weapons and now they have been transported to Yanfeng County.
Cui Xing'an replied: "You three, I am also waiting for the royal palace's order. This is a major matter and must be decided by the prince himself!"
Pang Guoxing couldn't help but ask: "The palace has decided? This place is at least four to five hundred miles away from Yuanyang. How long will we have to wait?"
"Don't worry, there will be news within half an hour!"
Cui Xing'an had said so, and Pang Guoxing stopped asking questions. The three of them could only stand there and wait.
Time gradually passed, and about two-quarters of an hour later, the sound of horse hooves came from the official road in the distance.
"Everyone, the news is here!"
The military formation blocking the pipeline made way for the messenger coming from the direction of Tianjin Mansion to pass.
"Prefect Liu, why are you here?" Cui Xing'an asked in surprise.
Liu Jinghui, the prefect of Tianjin, was one of the first people to be removed from office.
Although this man only had the reputation of being a scholar, he was an upright and upright official, so he was promoted to the prefecture and was deeply valued by the chief historian Zhou Chengping.
Liu Jinghui looked serious, took out an official document from his arms, and then read aloud: "Your Majesty's edict..."