Chapter 156 An important minister dies, and the court has doubts

In the inner courtyard of the palace, the atmosphere in the East Pavilion is a bit strange.

The little eunuchs had to stand on tiptoes when walking past, lest they make the slightest sound and disturb the extremely angry Emperor Tianqi.

"Who can tell me, what happened in just three days?" Zhu Youxiao stood in front of the imperial table, pointing to the hill-like memorial on the table: "In three days, Jizhou, Yuncheng,

The White Lotus Rebellion occurred in Yanzhou, Qufu, and even Henan.

The traces of the people and the smoke of beacons filled the entire north and south of the Ming Dynasty in an instant! Fortunately, the war in Liaodong has stopped for a while, and Hou Jin has no spare power to fight with me, otherwise this ancestral country will be on the verge of collapse! Wait, who will give me

Explain explain?"

Zhu Youxiao's anger is well-founded.

After all, the White Lotus Sect seemed to have come from nothing. Suddenly, it began to rise wildly like weeds in the spring breeze from various places in the Ming Dynasty. It spread out in various places at an extremely fast speed, occupying cities and plundering land, killing officials and disrupting the government.

Without any early response or feedback, are the officials and military equipment in various places just doing nothing all day long?

Or has the central court’s control over local government offices and state capitals been weakened to this point?

This thought almost keeps Tianqi awake every night these days!

"Your Majesty, the development of the White Lotus Rebellion has its suddenness, concealment and deception. Now the sudden outbreak has indeed caught the court by surprise." Ye Xianggao saw that the emperor was angry, so he could only take the initiative to speak and stabilize the emperor first.

When Emperor Tianqi heard this, did he mean to praise you two more? He frowned and was about to get angry, but Ye Xianggao had already continued to speak:

"In fact, as early as the beginning of this year, the local prefecture in Henan Province reported on the discovery of the White Lotus Sect in the local area. However, at that time, the White Lotus Sect's missions were mainly based on gathering people to give porridge and relieve famines, and they were scattered in various places and the scale was small.

big, when

At that time, the imperial court was tired of Jianzhou Nurhachi and had no time to take care of it, so it just let it go. Now that the war in Liaodong has just stopped, the Bailian rebels suddenly rose up. I believe that they should be wiped out with the force of thunder, and there should be no mercy!"
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Disturbed by Ye Xianggao, Tianqi's mouth twitched slightly, but he had something to say but couldn't say it.

After all, Ye Xianggao was right. It was not that the imperial cabinet did not discover the situation of the White Lotus Sect in advance, but was burdened by Liaodong and failed to deal with it in time... However,

Emperor Tianqi thought a little speechlessly: The Liaodong affairs were also handled by Wang Qi, Duke of Lang Kingdom. What does it have to do with you?

On this side, Ye Xianggao bowed and had already begun to state his deployment strategy: "Your Majesty, I think that although the White Lotus Sect's rebellious people are ferocious and bloom everywhere like burning oil, but in reality, except for the White Lotus Sect in Jizhou Prefecture,

Except for the relatively large force, the rest of the areas are covered. Send local guards and soldiers from all over the country to surround and suppress it. In less than a month, the four directions will be settled!"

Can the four directions be determined?

Zhu Youxiao sat back on the dragon chair, leaned back, supported his head with his hands, and looked at the courtiers in the palace: "Who can we rely on to pacify the four directions? Han Xu, Wang Qi, or you?"

Tianqi was angry. After all, he still had to rely on Duke Lang to clean up the mess. Now, we still don’t know what happened to the war in Jizhou Mansion!

"Your Majesty, I am a civil servant, and the decisions I make are all matters of general importance, which are related to the security of the world. Duke Lang is a military commander, and his actions are based on one place and one corner. They are not the same!"

Zuo Guangdou would not recognize Emperor Tianqi’s remarks about the difference between civil and military affairs in vain.

"A rough plan for all directions," Emperor Tianqi murmured, chewing on these four words.

What civil servants say is too metaphysical.

"Your Majesty, both Xiong Tingbi and Han Yuchen are examples of civil servants leading troops. If your Majesty has any questions, you can ask them when their commanders return to the court," Yang Lian also spoke at the side.

"Jizhou Mansion..." Emperor Tianqi was also anxious, wanting to know what was going on in Jizhou Mansion now that Wang Qi had led his army on an expedition!

"Report!"

At this moment, Xiao Huangmen appeared at the door of the hall with a memorial in his hand: "Your Majesty, Duke Lang is here to report!"

Wang Qi's memorials never had to go through the General Affairs Office or the Cabinet, or even the Supervisor of Ceremonies. They always came directly to Emperor Tianqi's desk, so that the emperor could receive the memorials from important military and state ministers as soon as possible.<

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When everyone in the hall heard the sound, they all looked back.

Before Emperor Tianqi could speak, Wei Zhongxian on the side had already stepped forward, took the memorial, and handed it to the emperor respectfully with both hands.

Zhu Youxiao eagerly took the memorial, then opened it and looked down.

Ye Xianggao, Sun Chengzong and others also looked nervously.

Although Wang Qi is well-known, the place of death for a soldier has always been unpredictable. Wang Qi's general is talented and must be careful.

After a long while, there was a click, and Zhu Youxiao closed the memorial with a complicated expression.

"Your Majesty?" Wei Zhongxian saw that Emperor Tianqi looked wrong and immediately asked.

Lifting his eyes, Zhu Youxiao looked at Zuo Guangdou, Yang Lian and the others, then turned to Ye Xianggao and Sun Chengzong, and said in a deep voice: "In the battle of Jizhou Prefecture, the thieves suffered heavy casualties, and the officers and soldiers were greatly injured."

Win."

"I congratulate your majesty and congratulate the people!" All the ministers in the palace breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

Whether you support Wang Qi or Han Xu.

As long as you win, let’s talk about sharing the credit!

"Wang Qi elaborated on the strategy for resettling refugees from Liaodong in the memorial. The specific provisions are that I will ask the Chief of Ceremonies to send them to Wenyuan Pavilion. At that time, the cabinet will discuss it and come up with a specific plan," Zhu Youxiao moved his lips.

, and gave an order.

"The ministers will handle this matter. The refugees from Liaodong will have a long-term impact on the stability of the capital. The cabinet will fully consider Duke Lang's suggestions and give a strategy based on reality." Ye Xianggao bowed. As the chief minister of the cabinet, this matter is

It’s part of the deal.

"There is also the resettlement of the people in Jizhou Prefecture, as well as the subsequent reconstruction of the city defense and the prevention and control of the plague. Teacher Sun, you and Zuo Aiqing are responsible for this matter," Zhu Youxiao nodded first, and then ordered to Sun Chengzong.

"I am waiting for you to receive the order!"

"Finally," Zhu Youxiao looked at Yang Lian: "Yang Aiqing, there is one more thing that requires you to go to Jizhou Prefecture."

"Your Majesty, please speak." Yang Lian took two steps forward and saluted Zhu Youxiao.

"Han Aiqing died for his country. Please ask Yang Yushi to lead the envoy and welcome him back as a Taifu." When Zhu Youxiao spoke, his tone was as calm as possible and without any personal feelings.

After all, Han Xu died for his country and must be treated as a loyal minister and good general.

No matter what his position was during his lifetime.

"Han Yuchen died for his country?"

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Yang Lian was suddenly startled, and then burst out angrily: "Your Majesty, this matter is strange, please investigate thoroughly!"

Almost at the same time, everyone in the hall exclaimed in surprise, and their expressions changed drastically.

Even Ye Xianggao, who parted ways with Han Xu, turned pale.

The dignified deputy minister of the cabinet died in Jizhou Prefecture without any explanation. This matter cannot be resolved in any way!

What does Wang Qi do for food?

You can save Jizhou Prefecture, but you can’t save Han Yuchen?

On this side, Yang Lian had quickly calmed down, and a strong sense of crisis arose in his heart. A somewhat terrifying guess appeared in his mind: It couldn't be Wang Qi's mastermind, right?

Jin Yiwei can't take him, he belongs to Wang Qi, but Wang Qi, the Third Secretary of the Imperial Court, has no involvement for the time being, so he can be used!
Chapter completed!