After the grand dynasty meeting, Jiajing summoned all the important officials in the court to Wenhua Hall and continued to hold court discussions. The purpose is naturally to discuss how to solve the Annan problem. Although Jiajing did not care about the surname of King Annan, as the emperor of the sect, he was deceived by the rebels of the vassal state. If he let it go, it would really damage the national prestige. Moreover, if the treacherous ministers and traitors did not punish them, it would also violate the core values ​​of the Confucian "Three Bonds and Five Constant Persons". Once this bad point is made, everyone will plot against the rebellion and rebellion, what is that?

Therefore, even if the Ming Dynasty did not send troops to attack Annan, it would at least behave like a lesson and teach the traitor Mo Dengyong a lesson.

At this moment, in Wenhua Hall, the leaders of various departments and officials from special departments arrived, with about fifty or sixty people. The cabinet chief Jia Yong was the first of all officials, followed by Wang Zan, then the third assistant Zhai Luan, and then the youngest assistant Xia Yan, the cabinet chief minister.

It is said that since the former chief assistant Jin Xianmin retired, Liao Ji was also demoted to the people. Wang Zan, Zhai Luan and Xia Yan successively entered the cabinet to assist in the government, and the entire court pattern has undergone great changes. The most important thing is that recently, Zhang Cong and Gui E have also returned to the court one after another. Zhang Cong served as the Wenxuan Department of the Ministry of Personnel, and Gui E served as the head of the Ministry of Revenue. Although the position is not high, they are both in real positions, especially the Wenxuan Department of the Ministry of Personnel, who are responsible for the assessment, appointment and removal of officials, and their power cannot be underestimated.

In this way, the upstart faction that was kicked out of the court has revived strongly in the court. First of all, Wang Zan is the upstart faction, and Fang Xianfu, the Minister of Personnel, is the invisible upstart faction. Now, with the two benchmark figures of the upstart faction, Zhang Cong and Gui E, you can imagine that in time, the upstarts who were beaten back will return one after another and resume in full swing.

The Langzhong of the Ministry of Personnel's Wenxuan Department was a fifth-rank official, so Zhang Cong also participated in the court discussion in Wenhua Hall, and stood behind Fang Xianfu, the Minister of Personnel. However, Gui E did not have enough status to participate.

Zhang Cong stood calmly behind the leaders of the Ministry and Academy, very low-key. Only when he saw the back of the four servants Xia Yan in front of him would a little abnormality appear on his face. This abnormality is called jealousy!

Zhang Cong also served as a tycoon at the level of the department. If it weren't for being implicated by Wuding Marquis Guo Xun, Xia Yan's position would probably be Zhang Cong now. Moreover, Xia Yan would be seven or eight years younger than him, Zhang Cong. The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.

Of course, Zhang Cong was jealous, but he was not in a hurry. He was a very patient person. He had been hiding for nearly two years in winter and had finally broken through the ground and was born in spring. He was confident that he would soon usher in the summer of a prosperous career, because he had a great advantage, that is, he had the favor of Jiajing.

Zhang Cong was the first to stand up to support Jiajing back then. This was undoubtedly a timely help for Jiajing, who was suppressed by Yang Ting and at that time, so Jiajing would always remember his good deeds. Last time, Zhang Cong was implicated by the rebellion of Wuding Hou Guo Xun, and he could still save his life. This is the best proof that Jiajing is a person who values ​​emotions!

Now, Zhang Cong was demoted for two years, but only submitted a memorial to rectify the post station, and was immediately transferred back to Beijing to work. The guardian faction who opposed him had long since fallen apart. Those who were demoted and those who retired, the upstartists were about to rise again, and Zhang Cong could stand in the clouds and cover their hands for rain.

No one in this court could care about Zhang Cong. Apart from Duke Jingguo Xu Jin, Xu Jin was more favored than Zhang Cong, so Zhang Cong was the only concern for him. Therefore, Zhang Cong deliberately chose Xu Jin to enter the court again when he was not in the court. He wanted to take advantage of Xu Jin's absence to speed up his management of his foundation.

Last time, Zhang Cong made a fuss about Xue Bingxin's identity and planned a series of combined punches, almost killing Xu Jin. As a result, because Jiajing's personality was important to love, Xu Jin finally escaped. With the help of Altan's army to surround the capital, he regained Jiajing's trust and use. In the end, he was implicated by Guo Xun and almost killed his life. In the end, he was demoted to an insignificant postmaster.

With the last experience, Zhang Cong finally realized that Xu Jin's position in Jiajing's mind was irreplaceable, so from then on, he would never take action without being fully confident!

Back to the point, Jiajing sat upright behind the imperial case, glanced at the ministers in the hall and said in a deep voice: "How do you think you should punish the rioters of Annan, Mo Dengyong? Send troops to attack him?"

Qin Jin, the Minister of Revenue, immediately came out to work and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to send troops. Now Duke Jingguo is still using troops outside the border, and Wang Bo'an (Shouren) is also using troops in Teng County, Guangxi. If Annan starts war again, the national treasury may be overwhelmed."

Although Jiajing didn't want to use troops to Annan, he was still a little unhappy when he saw Qin Jin act like a slave to protect his wealth. Now that the national treasury is sufficient, the various tuitions he collects every year are over 10 million taels, and he still always cries with me poor. Your uncle, I have a suitable candidate, and I have to replace you, the iron rooster!

Hey, Jiajing complained, but he was actually quite satisfied with Qin Caishen. Although Qin Jin was a little bit sting, he would be able to hold money. The Ministry of Revenue was in order under his management, the treasury became more and more abundant, and his wallet was bulging. The emperor didn't have to worry about officials not being able to pay their salaries and the army had no food and salary. Naturally, the throne would be comfortable and rest assured.

"What Qin Qing's family is also my concern. However, the rebel minister of Annan, Mo Dengyong, violated the throne and usurped the throne, and deceived me with lies. If he did not punish him severely, he would put the Ming Dynasty and face me?" Jiajing said with a slight anger.

Qin Jin immediately said: "The emperor can issue an order to reprimand him, and ask him to abdicate and apologize, and return the throne of king to the descendants of King Li."

As soon as Qin Jin said this, all the ministers nodded and praised him for being kind. This way, he would gain face and not have to use weapons to hurt his inner self.

Jiajing frowned and said, "What if the rebel Mo Dengyong refuses to obey the order?"

Qin Jin raised his eyebrows and said, "Annan is a small country. How dare you violate the power of our emperor? What's more, Duke Jingguo expelled Westerners and established the Nanyang Protectorate to shock the Nanyang countries. He did not dare to resist the orders."

Qin Jin said this, Jiajing loved to hear it, and nodded with a smile and said, "Since that's the case, what do you think you are?" After saying that, he looked at Jia Yong, the chief assistant of the cabinet.

Jia Yong is a famous clay sculpture master. He has a good life and is very capable. When he saw Jiajing coming, he immediately left the class and knelt down and said, "Old minister, the emperor is wise!"

Many ministers in the hall showed a hint of contempt. As the head of all officials, they must have ability and prestige. Although the former chief minister Jin Xianmin had insufficient prestige, at least they were not bad at all. Jia Ge Lao had neither prestige nor ability, so the ministers did not take this chief minister seriously.

"Jia Nanwu (Jia Yong's name is Nanwu) has simply insulted the position of chief of the cabinet." Zhang Qing sneered disdainfully in his heart, and slowly walked out of the class and said, "Your Majesty, I have objections."

As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers in the palace all looked at Zhang Cong, with complex eyes, because everyone understood that this person who had been demoted from the capital for two years and returned to the court, may be about to become successful.

However, some people are not optimistic about Zhang Cong because he is incompatible with Xu Jin, the most popular man of the dynasty. Hehe, when Duke Jingguo returns from the Tatars, there will be a good show. Duke Jingguo Xu Jinjian is in the heart of the emperor and is deeply trusted by the emperor. Even Lu Bing is not as good as Zhang Cong, so Zhang Cong is far worse!

Jiajing obviously looked at Zhang Cong differently. When he saw Zhang Cong leave work, his eyes lit up and said happily: "What are the objections of Zhang Qing's family?"

Zhang Cong bowed and said, "Your Majesty, since the rebel Mo Dengyong dares to deceive the emperor, he may dare to resist the order and refuse to obey it."

Jiajing's heart moved, yes, since the rebel Mo Dengyong dared to deceive me, he would naturally dare to resist the imperial edict. If my will was delivered, he refused to obey the imperial edict and even knocked off my imperial envoy, wouldn't I be even more embarrassed and let the countries in Southeast Asia make a joke?

Jiajing pondered for a while and hesitated: "What does Zhang Qing's family mean to send troops?"

Zhang Cong shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am not advocating sending troops. As Lord Qin said, now that Duke Jingguo is in the northern expedition, Wang Bo'an is using troops in Teng County, Guangxi. If he sends troops to Annan again, the burden on the national treasury will be too heavy."

The ministers couldn't help but look at each other. Since Zhang Cong raised objections and did not advocate military use, what is the matter sold in the gourd? Isn't it just sensationalism?

Jiajing frowned and said, "What should Zhang Qing family do to deal with this matter? It will not only make the rebel Mo Dengyong commit crimes obediently?"

Zhang Cong smiled and said, "I think it should be a two-pronged approach. While the emperor issued an edict to reprimand, he also had to put pressure on the border. The rebel Mo Deng would definitely not dare to stand upright and plead guilty to our Ming army."

The ministers couldn't help but realize that Qin Jin, the Minister of Revenue, also remained silent. As long as it was not really sent troops, it would be okay to intimidate the soldiers on the border, at least not to risk falling into the quagmire of war.

Jiajing said happily: "Zhang Qing's plan is very good, so I ordered the Guangxi commander Chen Bing to seize Nanguan and force the rebels to lie down."

Zhang Cong smiled again and said, "The emperor actually doesn't have to mobilize many troops like this. The former Nanyang Protectorate Protectorate, wasn't General Yu Dayou on his way back to China on Nanyang? As long as the emperor issued an order to let General Yu lead the navy into Annan Bay (Beibu Gulf of Guangxi), the thief Mo Dengyong saw the power of our Ming ships, he would definitely bow his head and confess his guilt."

Jiajing was overjoyed when he heard this. Why didn’t I expect that in October last year, Chen Yu, Taining, set off to the Nanyang Protectorate, to replace Yu Dayou. Now that the southwest monsoon is blowing, it’s time for Yu Dayou to return home after the handover. When passing Annan, it happened to take a way to clean up Mo Dengyong. Xu Qing always praised Yu Dayou as a handsome man, and it’s natural that he is not a problem to deal with the small Annan!
Chapter completed!