Not long after Huang Feihu was dispatched, the preparations of Chonghou Hu and Chong Heihu were finally completed. The two men personally led the army and marched south to quell the rebellion. Chonghou Hu had the experience of quelling Yuan Futong, so he repeated his old tricks and wielded the Baiyan Huang Yue.
, while gathering the scattered surrounding princes, he also used the banner of justice to incite civil strife among the rebellious princes. However, E Huan had already expected that he had this hand, so he made many arrangements in advance to make it ineffective. Even so.
, the people and officials in the southern region were still panic-stricken, and many princes fell into chaos without fighting.
Chonghouhu and Chongheihu worked step by step and gradually suppressed E Huan. E Huan lost consecutive battles and was currently defending with all his strength. He could not hold back. The emperor learned the news in Chaoge and told the officials: "The rebellion in the south is just around the corner.
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After the assassination incident on the anniversary of the death of Mu Xin, except for Chonghou Hu, the other three princes in the southeast and west became victims of crime, and the snakes had their heads removed. Therefore, the princes from all directions were forced to gradually carry out reforms. Since Chonghou Hu had obtained the emperor in advance
Given the preferential reform policies, instead of resisting, they sent people to actively cooperate with the advancement of the new policy in the north, so the progress was the fastest. And Dongbohou Jiang Huanchu was waiting for a crime, and his territory was cut off, so he did not dare to say much. As for the West,
Taibo Zhongyong had already received Zhang Zixing's instructions and worked tirelessly to carry out reforms. Through the New Deal, he liberated slaves and distributed land, and snatched Ji Chang's accumulated benevolence from the bottom.
With the Jichang Group headed by it, this matter has naturally been greatly obstructed, but Zhang Zixing's original intention for Xiqi is not only the New Deal, but also instigating and stimulating internal fighting between the two parties. It doesn't matter whether the reform is successfully implemented or not, the more you fight, the more you fight.
Fierce, the greater the consumption, the better.
At this time, the reform trio Jiang Ziya, Mei Bo, and Zhao Qi, who were inspecting the implementation of the New Deal in various places, finally returned to Chaoge. Because the princes from various places were either overtly or covertly opposed to the New Deal, some officials and former slaves in the directly-governed areas
The master also came up with various countermeasures to embezzle the land and property of the serfs in disguise, so this inspection found many problems, and the implementation of the New Deal was not as smooth as it seemed.
Prime Minister Shang Rong was originally trying to support his illness, but he was recently infected with wind and cold and could not even get sick anymore. The emperor, pitying his hard work and meritorious service, specifically allowed Shang Rong to retire and return to his hometown, ordered civil and military officials to listen to him, gave him good land and a large house, and made him a local official.
Ask questions from time to time.
Shortly after Shang Rong retired and returned to his hometown, as all officials expected, Yabi Gan was promoted to prime minister, and acting prime minister Jiang Shang was promoted to the position of subprime minister. This naturally caused dissatisfaction among many officials, but they all knew that
Jiang Shang was a favored minister of the emperor. After some people stood up to oppose him to no avail, he had to give up. The other two heroes of the reform, Zhao Qi and Mei Bo, were already senior officials, so they could no longer be promoted in official positions and were instead given heavy rewards.
, obtained a considerable area of land and useful life, and continued to assist the new prime minister in charge of reforms.
At the same time, the emperor made another decree: Su, the father-in-law of the country, has a good way of protecting his daughter, which won my heart, so I will reward her generously, and give her good land and a house to show your kindness.
When the ministers heard this, they were surprised but also knew: this is the third time in this month that the emperor has rewarded Su Hu. No wonder there are rumors in the palace: the beautiful concubine Daji is unparalleled in beauty, and she has gradually become the emperor's favorite. Even the original concubine
Concubine Rui, who was favored by the emperor, seemed to have been left out because of the "retirement" of her father Shang Rong. The emperor even wrote a poem for Concubine Yan: Looking back, a smile will bring you beauty, the pink and white in the third palace have no color.
This rumor is not groundless. In recent days, the emperor has often been late in attending court affairs. After hearing the advice of the imperial master, he simply changed the original system of seven days and two days off to seven days and three days off. For this reason, Empress Jiang had repeatedly advised against it.
, but was punished by the emperor. After hearing the emperor's decree, some thoughtful people had secretly begun to plan how to make friends with Su Hu. Although he was once a traitor, the officialdom was unpredictable, and he had such a daughter who was deeply trusted by the emperor.
, God knows when will the father take advantage of the daughter to make a comeback?
Therefore, being able to establish friendship with Su Hu when he is still in adversity is much better than trying to curry favor with him later when he has become more prosperous. Even if Su Hu cannot stand up again, as long as he can make the emperor's favorite concubine look beautiful on his pillow.
In a few words, the benefits are self-evident.
In the days that followed, the emperor seemed to be even more obsessed with beauty. Once, he made the ministers wait in the nine-room hall for almost a whole morning. Before he came to court, Grand Master Wen Zhong frowned and relied on the imperial gift to rule the country.
Shuangbian had the privilege of blaming the king for his faults, so he went straight into the inner palace to admonish the emperor. I heard that the emperor was still in Shouxian Palace at this time. When Wen Zhong came to Shouxian Palace, he was stopped by the palace maid, saying that the emperor was the emperor yesterday.
In the evening, I had a drink with Yan Fei in Zhaixing Tower and came back drunk. Now I am tired and taking a rest. Please don’t disturb me. I heard that Zhong was furious and used his magic power outside Shouxian Palace to ask for permission loudly. The voice kept coming.
All the officials in the Nine Halls heard it.
After a long while, the emperor walked out of Shouxian Palace with sleepy eyes. Wen Zhong showed an annoyed look and asked the emperor to come to court. The emperor had no choice but to follow Wen Zhong to the nine halls. The ministers saw that the emperor was yawning again and again, showing his fatigue, and secretly
Shake his head.
Wen Zhong immediately stepped forward to advise: At present, the southern land is not at peace, and there are still many conflicts with the new policies of various princes. We must not neglect the government just for the sake of temporary pleasure. The emperor seems to be disapproving, but due to Wen Zhong's efforts by the imperial masters of the three dynasties,
Wei and Na Dingguo had both whips, so they could only reluctantly praise Wen Zhong a few words.
In the next few days, the emperor's court affairs indeed improved a lot, but many ministers who were good at observing words and demeanor saw that the emperor was just a little afraid of hearing the grand master, and did not really correct himself.
At this time, Chonghou Hu sent an urgent report. The battle against E Huan was going smoothly so far, and he had the upper hand. E Huan was forced to retreat to the south of the county. But at this time, the Guifang clan, which had been lying dormant for many years in the north, suddenly started to attack for some unknown reason.
The northern border of the Great Shang Dynasty and occupied some small vassal states, posing a serious threat to Chongcheng, the base of Chonghou Tiger. Since Chonghou Tiger was ordered to conquer the south, most of its military forces were transferred to the south.
Unable to return troops, Chongcheng's defenses were weak, so he asked the emperor for help.
Wen Zhong was a loyal man who was also in charge of the Ministry of War. When he heard about the urgent military situation, he quickly asked for a battle. The emperor was not successful, so he immediately issued an order to appoint Grand Master Wen as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Army, and led the army to the north to retreat from the enemy.
As soon as Wen Zhong led his army to leave, the emperor immediately returned to his old ways and became even more greedy for Daji's beauty. The ministers were increasingly dissatisfied with the government orders he implemented. The most prominent one was the promotion of a large number of officials with relatively humble backgrounds;
The emperor also lost his past tolerance for the small princes and officials who resisted the reform in disguise, and directly sent troops to exterminate and punish them with capital punishment, and forcibly implemented the New Deal.
The direct executor of these decrees is naturally the prominent figure Jiang Shang.
On this day, Fei Zhong, an official from the Ministry of Rites, made a routine report to the court on the distribution and promotion of Dashang Quarterly. While receiving the emperor's praise, he took the opportunity to present a drawing.
The emperor looked at it and asked, "Is this painting a tower?"
Fei Zhong said: "Your Majesty has a good eye. This is a majestic palace, with beautiful buildings and jade buildings. The railings are made of agate, and the beams are made of pearls. It shines with brilliance at night and is called 'Lutai'. Your Majesty is holy."
Supreme, noble as the emperor, rich all over the world, if we don't build this platform, it will not be spectacular. This platform is really the Jade Palace of Yaochi, Langyuan Penglai. This platform is so large that it may be difficult to build in the palace. You can choose a specific Feng Shui place
During the construction, your majesty can either have a banquet on the stage or meditate on national policies. Sooner or later, he will be able to harvest the essence of the sun and the moon, prosper the dragon veins, and make our great business firm forever!"
Zhang Zixing praised: "Fei Qing is indeed a loyal minister. Ministry of Industry, let's see how long it takes to build this deer platform."
Bigan was promoted to Prime Minister and took over Shang Rong's original Ministry of Personnel and Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs were put in charge of Jiang Ziya, the prime minister. After Jiang Ziya finished the drawings, he frowned slightly and said: "This platform has made great achievements, and created Qiong."
The building has jade buildings, green sills and carved railings, and the project is huge. If the platform is completed, it will take... more than ten years to complete it."
He originally wanted to exaggerate a little more and say the time to decades, but then he thought about it. Fei Zhong has always been shrewd and cunning. Since he presented this drawing, he had naturally calculated the construction time. If he went too far, he might be arrested.
The fat man took advantage of the loophole. He was lucky enough to be favored by the emperor, and he rose through the ranks step by step. Now he is sitting in the position of the great Shang Yaxiang. This is something that he never dared to think about before. Since the emperor trusts him so much, he can't do it because of it.
failed by certain factors.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ziya added another sentence: "If you spend more money and food, you can shorten the time greatly, such as drawing two out of three or going to war alone. But His Majesty always treats the people with benevolent policies. In this way,
I'm afraid it will make the people panic and the soldiers and civilians complain, so it's really not advisable."
When the emperor heard that he was disturbing the people, he couldn't help but muttered: "I have always loved the people, and I would draw two out of three. It is never advisable to go to war alone. In this case, I will build it according to the work of more than ten years and not disturb the people. I have received the destiny from heaven, and my life is long."
It stretches, so there is no rush. This palace is not suitable to be built in the palace. It is better to choose a feng shui place in the southern suburbs, with Lutai as the center, and build another palace, named Shouxian Palace. The preparation and construction of this palace was undertaken by Fei Zhong.
According to the widow's will, Fei Zhong was transferred to the Ministry of Works to take charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Works. Fang Xi was promoted to the general of Donghai and became the Zhongdafu, and he was responsible for the affairs of "Dashang Quarterly"."
The first appointment was just a matter of course, but the subsequent appointment of Fang Xi surprised all the officials. Not to mention that Fang Xi was a reduced general, he was originally a military general with a military position. People who were well-informed also knew that Fang Xi was a general.
Why did the most powerful general under King Ping Ling suddenly switch to a civilian position now? And he was also responsible for such an important quarterly publication.
Originally, when some thoughtful people heard that Fei Zhong was transferred from the Ministry of Rites, they had been coveting the position of Quarterly Magazine, which was the best place to earn political achievements. Unexpectedly, the emperor immediately named a strange candidate. From that tone, it seemed that it was firm and unchangeable.
Fei Zhong lowered his head and looked extremely submissive. He didn't seem to be depressed about losing the news director of "Dashang Quarterly". When he heard that he was in charge of the entire Ministry of Works, his fat face quickly flashed with surprise.
Color, suddenly thought of something, shuddered slightly, then lowered his head and said nothing.
Can he not shiver? The fact is that the emperor gave him this drawing of Lutai last night, and every word he just said came from the emperor's order. Thinking of Jiang Huan's incident, Fatty
A chill inevitably arose. The more the emperor promoted him to an official position for this reason, the more fearful he felt.
Of course, the "oil and water" of the Ministry of Works was definitely much stronger than that of the Ministry of Rites, so for the emperor's "favor", he could only bow down and thank him.
When the civil and military officials heard that the emperor wanted to build another palace, they couldn't help but whisper. This Lutai is completely different from the Star-Zhaing Tower, which is dedicated to meditating on national policies. To put it bluntly, it is just a place for recreation, and there is also another palace.
, it can be said that the project is huge, and the palace is clearly built for the beautiful concubine. It seems that Su Daji has a tendency to replace the queen.
Some smart officials have already thought: The emperor ascended the throne at a young age and worked hard to govern. Over the years, he has worked hard and cultivated military ethics, and the world is convinced. At present, the rebellion in the south has been controlled, and the New Deal has been fully rolled out. It is time to relax and relax.
Is it not natural for a king to seek pleasure? When he thought of this, these officials immediately came out to agree, saying that the emperor's majesty and virtue were unparalleled. Even the three emperors and five emperors would not make more concessions. What does it mean to build a mere palace?
The emperor took the opportunity to make a decision: Fei Zhong supervised the construction of Xinshouxian Palace together with Lutai in the southern suburbs, and the construction would be completed within fifteen years, and the construction workers would be given favorable wages.
When Daji learned that the emperor had built a new palace just for her, she felt even more proud, and she served Zhang Zixing wholeheartedly.