In the main hall of Qian'an Palace, ministers arrived one after another, including two privy envoys.
This shows that the level of this discussion is high and it is clear that extremely important matters need to be finalized.
As senior officials of the imperial court, they also learned about the situation in the south after more than an hour.
Now that things have happened, the Southwest Rebellion has been put down, the rebels in the five southern counties have fallen apart, and the entire Jin Dynasty will be reunited, which makes the high-ranking officials present feel very good.
"Prince Ning rebelled and got this end. He really brought it upon himself!"
"Yes...Now that the world is about to be settled, hundreds of millions of common people will finally have a good time!"
After hearing the conversation between the two cabinet ministers, Cheng Wenguang, who also joined the cabinet, interjected: "It's all thanks to His Highness's wisdom that we can bring peace to the troubled times!"
"What Mr. Cheng said is absolutely true!"
Cheng Wenguang's words aroused a burst of approval in the hall.
At this moment, footsteps sounded from one side of the hall, and everyone immediately stood up in silence.
Seeing Zhao Yanxun's arrival, all the ministers paid their respects.
After sitting down and gesturing for everyone to excuse themselves, Zhao Yanxun asked: "Have you heard the news from the south?"
As the chief minister of the cabinet, Wang Tinghe stood up at this moment and said: "I already know it!"
"Let the cabinet summon all the kings to the capital. Will this be implemented?"
"The cabinet has asked the etiquette department to handle it!"
Nodding, Zhao Yanxun continued: "The world is about to be settled, and the world needs to be governed... The five southern counties are our granary of the Jin Dynasty, but they have been usurped by King Ning's rebellious people!"
"Now that the South is about to be decided, how should the imperial court take over? Do you have any countermeasures?"
How to take over? Everyone present had ideas about this, but they were cautious and kept silent.
"Mr. Xie Ge, you are the head of the southern officials. What do you think of this matter?"
With one word, Xie Xiaofang was put on a stand.
He is indeed the head of the Southern Department officials, but such things are only mentioned in private, so how can he point them out in public in court.
Xie Xiaofang was frightened and immediately knelt down: "Your Highness, our officials in the Jin Dynasty are all appointed by the imperial court and obey the imperial court's orders. I am not the head of some southern officials!"
Forming a party must be for personal gain. Xie Xiaofang cannot afford this crime, so he must get rid of it at this moment.
"Okay... let me put it another way. You were born, studied, and became an official in the south, and you know more about the situation in the five counties in the south!"
"Now that the South is rebelling and surrendering, there are too many people involved. I believe you have some good ideas on how to deal with it!"
Having said this, Zhao Yanxun picked up the tea cup, blew in the hot air, raised his eyes and said, "If you were to be the pacifier of the five southern counties, what would you do?"
Cheng Wenguang actually had great ideas about this job, and he also felt that he was the most suitable person.
But he didn't expect that Zhao Yanxun had the intention to hand over the matter to Xie Xiaofang.
Logically speaking, as Xie Xiaofang is the number one official in the Southern Department, he should be allowed to avoid suspicion at this juncture.
Therefore, even Xie Xiaofang is confused at the moment.
But he still had to bite the bullet and said: "The south has been initially decided. I believe that the main purpose is to appease the people. I will integrate the counties into the imperial system as soon as possible and allocate food to support the north!"
Although he did not prepare in advance, Xie Xiaofang hit the most critical point in his first sentence.
"Um!"
Next, Xie Xiaofang said a few more points, all about how to govern the south.
But Zhao Yanxun's response was mediocre, which made the old fox quickly realize that the prince might not care much about this.
After thinking briefly, Xie Xiaofang continued: "In addition, those who cling to the traitors should also be dealt with severely to serve as a warning to others!"
Hearing this, Zhao Yanxun immediately became energetic, and then asked: "Those people are all going to be dealt with?"
Seeing his reaction, everyone present finally understood the focus of Zhao Yanxun's "asking for advice".
In fact, it's right to think about it. After taking control of the capital, this man started the path of liquidation.
Many noble families in the capital, as well as civil servants loyal to Zhao Weilong, were severely punished.
They beheaded, confiscated their homes and sent them into exile. At least tens of thousands of people were implicated.
Until now, the cleanup of the "remnants" of the previous dynasty has not been completed, but the intensity has been reduced a lot.
Such a major case has been set off in the capital city alone. This time the five southern counties are rebelling, I don’t know how many people are behind it, and this incident will only involve more people.
At this moment, Xie Xiaofang finally understood that the errand of the pacifier would fall on him.
All because he had the deepest knowledge of the south, until those officials and gentry might be involved.
These people are the source of the stubborn disease against the imperial court in the south, and they are the cancer that the emperors have been trying to eradicate since previous generations of emperors.
It's a pity that the previous emperors could only think about these ideas. Once implemented, they would inevitably lead to chaos, and the country would very likely be destroyed due to external and internal troubles.
He raised his head slightly and looked at the king sitting in front of him.
Xie Xiaofang understood very well that the man in front of him had no such scruples and was cruel, cold-hearted, mean and ungrateful. Naturally, he would not be wary of those in the south who stir up trouble.
No matter what the rules or the overall situation, this man who controls the army that sweeps the world will not put any rules down in his eyes. He will definitely deal with whoever he wants to deal with.
However, Zhao Yanxun wanted to attack the stubborn disease in the south, but asked him to use Xie Xiaofang to make the sharp knife, which was equivalent to putting him on the fire.
There is no doubt that as long as he takes this job, he will definitely attract infamy.
But now...does he have any choice?
Everyone in the hall was a smart person, and they quickly figured out the key, so they all waited for Xie Xiaofang's answer.
"Civil and military officials who follow the rebellion must be severely punished, and those evil gentry who hide in secret and encourage rebellion must also be dug out and severely punished..."
Xie Xiaofang's answer not only stood opposite the rebels, but also stood opposite the entire southern gentry.
If this thing is done, even if Zhao Yanxun gives him a good death, he and his family will be destined to have a very sad life in the future.
At this moment, Wang Tinghe looked at his old rival with a trace of pity.
Listening to Xie Xiaofang's talk, the smile on Zhao Yanxun's face became brighter and brighter. As expected, it was still "one of our own" who understood the South and what should be done.
After Xie Xiaofang finished speaking, Zhao Yanxun clapped his hands and said at the same time: "Mr.
"I am terrified!"
Xie Xiaofang's response was not only to show humility, but also to express his innermost thoughts.
"You are taking care of the country's worries and are upright. Why should you be afraid?"
"Your Highness's teachings are extremely true, but I am lying!"
Xie Xiaofang had no choice. Since he had "submitted" Zhao Yanxun, it was natural for him to do whatever the other party said.
Nodding, Zhao Yanxun said calmly: "In that case, I will use Xie Qing as the comfort envoy, and Cheng Qing as the deputy envoy, and you two will go to the south to take charge of some affairs!"
Let Cheng Wenguang be the deputy envoy. Xie Xiaofang knew very well that this person was here to supervise.
For Cheng Wenguang, participating in such a major event is a great opportunity for him to gain experience, which will be extremely helpful for him to officially join the cabinet to assist the government.
The most important thing is that as the deputy envoy involved in this matter, with Xie Xiaofang at the front, he would suffer much less impeachment.
"I accept your order!"
The two of them knelt down to accept their orders, but their moods were very different.
Looking at Cheng Wenguang kneeling on the ground, Wang Tinghe sighed in his heart.
Although Xie Xiaofang was taken advantage of and would be very sad in the future, Zhao Yanxun would definitely protect the safety of his family. Although the ending was bad, it was within the acceptable range.
Also as a "sinful person", Wang Tinghe also wants to have a result so that he doesn't have to live in fear every day.
He once led the impeachment of Concubine Duan and his son, which resulted in Zhao Yanxun being granted the title of vassal by the king. This matter hung in Wang Tinghe's heart like a knife, causing him to suffer every moment.
Therefore, when Xie Xiaofang landed smoothly, Wang Tinghe was very envious.
Then the court discussion continued, Zhao Yanxun said some other things, and the court discussion lasted for nearly an hour before it ended.
