Yang Tinghe hesitated and did not answer the emperor's question. Just when Jiajing asked about Peng Ze again, Yuan Zonggao coughed and replied, "Peng Sima is ill and is still recuperating at home. He has not been to the yamen for the past few days to manage the government. The soldiers in the Beijing camp... I heard that they were making money, so it is not enough to make a living. The soldiers selected the soldiers who were not subordinate to each other, and the generals did not know the soldiers, and the soldiers did not know the generals. It is possible to barely defend the capital, and go out of the city to defend the enemy, but they are afraid that they will swell their spirits and encourage the arrogance of the captains."

Of course, Jiajing knew that Peng Ze's so-called illness was mostly because he was making an objection for Yang Chengzu's defeat of the Ministry of War. This opinion was not only Peng Ze himself. After Yang Chengzu arrested a small half of the Ministry of War officials and officials, the remaining Ministry of War officials had a common hatred for the enemy. In recent days, he has been using a passive and slacking attitude to fight against the court's investigation and correction of the Ministry of War.

In this confrontation, the common affairs of the Ministry of War had actually been paralyzed, including the general's entrustment and the distribution of food and wages. Even if the Mongolian soldiers surrounded the capital, these people did not seem to intend to compromise with the emperor. Before their colleagues received an explanation, the Ministry of War was probably not willing to start work.

After leaving the Supreme Government of War, the Supreme Government, the defense of the capital was very problematic, and the Beijing camp was panicked because of the previous inventory work. Some newly appointed battalion officials have not yet grasped the troops, including some people, who have not even understood the numbers and strength of their subordinates. Now that there is a riot of wages, it is unlikely that they will pull out troops to fight.

At this time, Yang Tinghe threw out another bombshell. "The people near the capital fled into the city, and the price of grain in the city had risen by 30%. This is just the beginning. The capital's grain depends entirely on grain transportation, and there is not much grain storage. I am worried that the enemy's cavalry will be trapped for a long time and the city will be short of grain, which will lead to civil unrest."

"Yangge, are you saying that the food in the city will increase in the future? How much grain is stored in the COFCO warehouse in the capital? How much effect will it be if it is taken out to stolen?"

"I am afraid that it is not the time for peace and sacrificing. Merchants are pursuing profits, and goods are in the market, which is also the way of heaven. The court should not interfere too much. Previously, the Chongwenmen Taxation Supervision was too harsh, and it was almost a trend of knocking bones and marrow, so that the prices in the capital were 20% higher than in previous years. Some merchants were not willing to go to Beijing to trade. The merchants in the city were also ready to stop because of the rising costs. This time, refugees entered the city and all things in the city were short of, and the prices of commodities would naturally rise. If the court used reserved grain to sacrificate, I was worried that merchants would not want to sell grain to Beijing again from now on, and the shortage of grain in the capital would become the norm. If we really reached that step, we would not be saving the people, but harming the people."

Jiang Mian bowed and bowed, "Long live, what Yang Ge said is very true. Now there are more than 100,000 people entering the city. In order to avoid the war, the people who lived in the capital also entered the city. The streets and ditches in the city can be seen everywhere. Although the northern captive forces are victorious, they cannot harm the court. If these refugees are dealt with improperly, they will really become a major concern."

"Then, what should we do among the ministers?"

"I think that the court can handle the relief matters according to previous years. The gentry and great merchants in the city are the real support for relief. The gentry and food to provide disaster relief. The court commended them and agreed to some of the conditions they put forward. This crisis can also be resolved."

Jiajing asked again without comment, "What should the enemy thieves outside the city?" I heard that when I stand on the top of the city, I can see the enemy cavalry running back and forth. There are also the Northern Lu who are going to build tents outside the city, as if they want to trap the city. What are the nobles who have the best views to retreat to the enemy?"

Liang Chu said: "Your Majesty, the enemy is coming from afar. Although the power is wide, the foundation is unstable. Our capital is high and thick, and there are more than 200,000 officials in the capital, which is enough to resist the powerful enemy and defend the enemy under the city. Once our nine-sided king-supporting troops arrive, we will definitely be able to cooperate inside and outside to defeat the enemy. Before the army of the king-supporting troops arrives, as long as we do not fight in a ruthless battle or in peace in the city, the enemy will not be able to advance, and the enemy will not be able to retreat, and the enemy will be defeated!"

Several other cabinet ministers nodded, saying that what Liang Houzhai said was a serious opinion and was indeed the most suitable response at the moment. After hearing Yang Chengzu's previous reward, Jiajing also knew that the so-called 200,000 troops in the Jing camp were actually just empty, and the actual combat soldiers were probably no more than 30,000. Even if the teams who selected front-lines in various places were suspicious, they were not sure to fight outside Beilu City.

However, as a young man with a strong spirit, Jiajing still has the temperament of a passionate and angry young man. This strategy of sitting and waiting for help is not in line with his wishes. Shortly after the meeting ended, he ordered Zhang Zuo to call Yang Chengzu, hoping to hear some constructive opinions from the emperor's brother. Soon, he received news that Yang Chengzu had encountered Mongolian cavalry and fell outside the city, and also saw his second sister who was crying with pear blossoms and rain.

"Emperor brother, sister, please, be afraid that people will go and save Brother Yang.... There are so many people from the Northern Barbarians, so fierce. He stayed in the palace behind the palace to save me. It's all my fault. I am just a traitor. I was a traitor who hurt him."

Seeing Yongchun crying with a bleak look, Jiajing felt nervous. He first asked someone to send his sister back, and then Xuan Huang Jin, Zhang Zuo and Zhu Chen into the palace.

"Why no one told me what the Dongchang and Jinyiwei did to eat? Why did I only know about such an important thing until now?"

Zhu Chen looked at the two eunuchs. After Dongchang captured Jiang Bin, he was under the jurisdiction of Gu Dayong. However, Yang Tinghe suppressed Dongchang and the Jinyiwei. Gu Dayong's own position was also very dangerous. Dongchang was in name only and could not play a role at all. Inquiring about intelligence is the work of the Jinyiwei. Huang Jin and Zhang Zuo naturally would not take the blame for him.

He coughed twice, "Long live, because there are too many people entering the city, all my subordinates are sent out to maintain order, and we must also prevent the criminals from taking the opportunity to make trouble. In the Nanzhen Fushi... I was unable to take care of it for a while."

Jiajing nodded blankly, "I understand, it's nothing wrong with you doing this. After all, the people are in trouble. It's great that your Jinyiwei can think about the safety of the people. I won't blame you. Go down, do your work well. If possible, send someone to inquire about Yang Tishuai, remember to give back. Go down."

He also ordered Zhang Zuo to "check how much money there is in the inner transportation warehouse, including the money that is intended to be used to form a new army. I think the soldiers of the Beijing camp, like the Yiwei of the Prince's Mansion, all have to reward them. I will reward them and let each of them get the money. As long as they go out of the city to fight a war, they will take their elder brother back. By the way, the old people of Yiwei of Anlu should also inform them to prepare for battle."

Zhang Zuo turned around and left after hearing this. Huang Jin came forward at the right time and suggested: "Your Majesty, it is better to ask several cabinet ministers to discuss the issue of the dispatch of troops. After all, war is a major matter, and you should not be reckless. After all, the safety of the capital is important..." Mobile phone users, please visit http://m.piaotian.net
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