Yesterday at the family banquet at the Wang family's residence, Qin Liang agreed to Wang Ling's request. Qin Liang met Ma Jun outside the east hall of Tai Chi Hall early in the morning and told him.
While talking, there were Fu Gu and others around him. Ma Jun first stuttered and asked how many trebuchets would be made and how long the construction period would be. Qin Liang did not give a specific answer because he was not responsible for the Jiangling Battle.
Ma Jun also said that before leaving for Wancheng, he would meet at General Wei's mansion.
When Qin Liang heard this, he said, "We must do our best in state affairs," and signaled to Ma Jun that when he left Luoyang, he had to visit the General's Mansion, and General Wang Ling would inform him of the requirements.
Ma Jun understood and said that he had always personally supervised the papermaking attempt, and now it would be shelved for the time being. Qin Liang was drunk when he arranged the papermaking, but it sounded like Ma Jun still took it seriously.
After speaking, the two entered the east hall, greeted the ministers, and soon began the court meeting.
After some etiquette, Queen Mother Guo offered a seat, and everyone knelt down at the banquet table on both sides and began to discuss the matter.
The general reported that he wanted to appoint Wang Feixiao, the governor of Yangzhou, as the former general, Hu Zhi, the governor of Qingxu, Lu Zhi, the governor of Yanzhou, and others to lead the army south to assist, station troops in Ruxushui, and wait for an opportunity to expel Zhuge Ke's tribe who threatened Hefei New City.
Because of the constraints of conditions, whether it is the imperial court or each government, before making decisions on all matters, oral deliberations are often carried out. The imperial court has forms such as court deliberations and assembly deliberations.
At this time, it is a court meeting. If the emperor holds real power, the final decision depends on the emperor. No matter how reasonable the courtiers say, in theory, it is just a suggestion. But now that the general has written a letter, the court meeting has been reduced to a formality.
Unless Qin Liang and Linghuyu expressed objections, Queen Mother Guo would not allow it. But today, neither Qin Liang nor Linghuyu said anything, and only a few of the servants showed up to express their opinions.
The arrangement for this major event was actually Pei Xiu's plan of "making an impact in the east and attacking in the west", and the subsequent steps had already been arranged. The matters discussed by Wang Ling and other ministers could be considered as a gathering in terms of procedures, and then they would be directly discussed.
Inform the Queen Mother and the Emperor of the outcome of the discussion.
Qin Liang knelt down behind Gao Rou, feeling a little bored. The only interesting thing was Queen Mother Guo behind the curtain above. He couldn't even see anyone, he could only vaguely see the skirts behind the curtain, and occasionally he could hear Queen Mother Guo's voice.
But Qin Liang's position is already in front, and Queen Mother Guo should be able to see Qin Liang's every move clearly.
The two of them were so close, yet they still seemed so far apart.
After Xu Yun, the servant, finished speaking, he finally heard the voice of Queen Mother Guo: "Whenever there is something going on in our country, Wu and Shu want to take advantage of it. Fortunately, there are ministers in the court who work tirelessly and pay attention to national affairs. Your Majesty and I
Then you can feel at ease. Since all the ministers have no objections, we will follow the general's instructions."
Everyone bowed and said, "I have received the order."
Then the eunuch sang the lyrics in a unique voice, and everyone bowed their heads as usual and sent the emperor and Queen Mother Guo off.
Qin Liang walked out of the east hall, and soon the eunuch Zhang Huan followed him out, but many officials came up to greet Qin Liang. Qin Liang dealt with it for a while, and after the officials left, he stood with Zhang Huan on the brick floor of the Tai Chi Palace Square.
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The dazzling sunlight outside the door reminded Qin Liang that it had either rained or been covered by clouds in the past few days, but today the sun was finally shining brightly again.
He couldn't help but look up and look around. The two huge bronze statues of dragon and phoenix in the north were so dazzling under the scorching sun that his eyes flashed. Thinking that the bronze statues, like the Tai Chi Hall and other buildings, had actually been completed in less than ten years.
The damp brick floor, baked by the sun, gave off a strange smell, which was like a fishy smell, but different.
Zhang Huan's voice said: "Previously, General Qin proposed to attack Zhuge Ke in winter. Now the general has written a letter to appoint Wang Feixiao as the former general to take charge of military affairs. Why did General Qin say nothing during the court meeting?"
Qin Liang came back to his senses and said: "The point is not the Eastern Front. The general wants to attack Jiangling."
Zhang Huan was stunned for a moment and said: "The palace knows nothing about this."
Qin Liang said: "The ministers gathered for discussion a few days ago, and the decision was made yesterday. I haven't seen Eunuch Zhang in the past two days, so I have no chance to inform you."
Zhang Huan thought for a while and asked, "How will General Qin arrange it?"
Qin Liang said calmly: "I will probably stay in Luoyang."
Zhang Huan was silent for a moment, looked at Qin Liang's expression carefully, nodded and said, "I will inform your highness."
"Okay." Qin Liang nodded.
He wanted to say that he could only wait now. But he had already discussed his thoughts with Empress Dowager Guo heart-to-heart before, and Empress Dowager Guo also asked him bluntly if he had any ambitions. There should be no need to ask Zhang Huan to pass on the message at this time. Empress Dowager Guo was twenty years old in the palace. It has been many years and she has been in politics for more than seven years. She must know a lot of things.
At this time, Qin Liang discovered Zuopushe, the minister, and Li Feng, the minister, who were often absent from work. Li Feng was also talking to a eunuch in the square.
Qin Liang observed for a moment and asked, "Who is that eunuch?"
Zhang Huan took a look and said, "Huangmen Supervisor Su Shuo."
Qin Liang said: "It seems that I know this person, but I'm not very familiar with him."
This is also normal. Qin Liang remembers that a modern sociologist has studied people's communication. There are usually about twenty people with whom each person can establish a relatively close relationship. Qin Liang cannot understand everyone flatly, even if It's those people who have influence.
Zhang Huan felt that what he said was almost the same, so he bowed and said, "General Qin, see you later."
Qin Liang returned the courtesy and said, "Farewell."
He turned around and walked a few steps, and Chang Shi Fu Gu also followed. Qin Liang did not go east, but walked straight towards Li Feng. Seeing this, Li Feng and Su Shuo also turned around and met with Qin Liang. Liang is waiting to see you.
Li Feng has a good appearance. He has a square face like Linghu Yu, but his face is longer, his features are straight, his face is angular and very smooth. It is estimated that his son Li Tao also has a very straight appearance, otherwise he would not have been favored by the Ming Emperor. Cao Rui was chosen as his son-in-law. Cao Rui did not have a biological son, but his daughter was his own.
Qin Liang smiled and said, "Are you two acquainted?"
Li Feng said: "Your Majesty has been obsessed with swordsmanship recently. Eunuch Su, with your Majesty's will, asked his servants to recommend people with superb swordsmanship to teach your Majesty how to learn swordsmanship." He then sighed and said, "I was just about to advise your majesty. Now that the world is peaceful, it is better to use weapons." It is a murderous weapon, and it is not good luck to practice sword practice in the palace."
Su Shuo bowed and said, "My servant will convey Li Pushe's advice to Your Majesty."
Qin Liang's title is "Lu Shangshu Shi", and "Lu" means "general leader", so even though Li Feng is the highest-ranking official in Shangshu Province, Qin Liang also said: "Although An Guo is a relative of the emperor, he should not ask for leave often. Just because I set a good example for other officials."
Li Feng said hurriedly: "General Qin's words are reasonable. I should take good care of my health so that I can better serve the court."
Qin Liang said: "I will go to Shangshu Province first. See you later."
Li Feng immediately said: "I am going to Shangshu Province for duty, and I happen to be on the same journey."
So several people said goodbye to Huangmen Supervisor Su Shuo and headed towards the East Palace Gate together.