What Xie Jin couldn’t figure out, Bai Yuxiu, as a student, couldn’t figure out either.
Why is it that almost the whole territory of Henan Province and Shandong Province is in rebellion, but the imperial court has never sent military reports, but instead submitted them in the form of local memorials?
When the outline of Qianqing Palace appeared in front of the master and apprentice.
Xie Jin suddenly trembled and looked back at the young student.
Bai Yuxiu's eyes showed a hint of fear, and he thought of the most impossible reason.
The young student, after all, lacked the calmness of his husband who had been in the officialdom for a long time. He trembled and questioned in a low voice: "Sir, are all the local guards involved in the rebellion?"
"Impossible!" Xie Jin said categorically immediately, but the look on his face was very ugly, and he muttered in a low voice: "Absolutely impossible! Even if the Henan Dao and Shandong Taoist Guards rebelled, Zhongdu and Xuzhou Prefecture also rebelled. It's impossible to take one of them."
Bai Yuxiu shook her head, but then said: "The memorials were sent to Yingtian from Fengyang Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture in Zhongdu respectively. The students are worried about the guards in Henan Province and Shandong Province. After all, His Highness is in Kaifeng Prefecture at the moment..."< /p>
Xie Jin's face became more solemn.
As Bai Yuxiu said, the news was submitted by memorials from Fengyang Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture, but there is currently no news from Henan Province and Shandong Province.
This can only show that the situation in Henan Province and Shandong Province is so serious that no one or no one can convey the news to the sky.
At this time, the emperor's grandson on the Western Tour was still in Kaifeng Mansion. No one was sure what kind of situation Kaifeng Mansion was facing at this time.
"Master Xie? Why are you here at this time?"
When Master Xie Jin and his apprentice were worried about Zhu Yunxi who was far away in Kaifeng Mansion, Sun Gouer, the Inner Palace Manager, had already walked out of the Qianqing Palace with a smile on his face.
Jie Jin's face calmed down, and the tension and worry that had previously hung on his face disappeared. He raised his head and looked at Sun Gou'er with a smile.
He cupped his hands and said: "I am sitting in the Wenyuan Pavilion today to discuss matters. I have some problems with the government, so I came here to see your majesty for explanation. I wonder... where is Superintendent Sun going at this time?"
Sun Gou'er glanced at Jie Jin, who had a dead look on his face before, but was now smiling. He looked sideways and looked at the man who was following Jie Jin, with his head lowered, but he didn't know the pale face. A young green-robed official whose face has been seen through by him a long time ago.
"A few days ago, the Taisun's Mansion came to the palace to pay their respects. The ladies were very happy and asked the Inner Palace Secretary to buy some things. Now my family is going to pick up some things and send them to the Taisun's Mansion."
After finishing speaking, Sun Gou'er retreated towards the Qianqing Palace: "Xie Xuesheng works day and night on state affairs, covering the stars and carrying the moon, and his hard work is a great achievement. My family will first introduce the Xueshu to the palace, and then go to Taisun's Mansion."
Xie Jingong handed over his hand: "The eunuch still has important matters, and foreign ministers dare not delay the eunuch's errand."
Xie Jin wanted to refuse, but he saw that Sun Gou'er had already turned sideways and stood behind the palace door, signaling for him to enter quickly.
Knowing that he could no longer shirk it, Jie Jin had no choice but to raise his smiling face, glance at Sun Gou'er, then lower his head and look back at Bai Yuxiu who was behind him: "When I get to His Majesty later, I will present everything to you. Your Majesty, just listen."
Bai Yuxiu nodded and followed her husband's footsteps. She had never walked into Fengtian Hall, but it was the first time in her life that she walked into the emperor's palace.
"Your Majesty, Scholar Xie is here."
In the Qianqing Palace, Sun Gouer led Xie Jin directly into the palace, leaving Xie Jin's master and apprentice in the front hall. He walked to the door of the inner hall, bowed and reported to the inner hall.
After a while, I heard a sound coming from the inner hall.
Sun Gouer then turned around: "Bachelor, go in."
As he spoke, Sun Gouer couldn't help but look at young Bai Yuxiu's face several times.
There are not many court officials who can be brought here at such a young age.
It can even be said that there are very few.
Xie Jin led Bai Yuxiu, walked lightly into the inner hall, and walked under the long curtain. The two of them saw the emperor leaning on the couch, reviewing some recent important state affairs in his hand.< /p>
"I see His Majesty and say hello to His Majesty."
Xie Jin and Bai Yuxiu were half a body behind each other and bowed.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was only wearing a single piece of clothing, was leaning so leisurely on the long soft pillow of the wooden couch, looking sideways at Xie Jin who was coming over with a smile.
Later, he was quite surprised to see Bai Yuxiu brought in by Xie Jin.
According to Zhu Yuanzhang's impression, Xie Jin rarely showed his friendship with any colleagues in court, let alone personally brought a young green-robed official to him.
Everyone says that Jane is in the heart of the emperor and shows his great kindness.
But if the emperor doesn’t even know what you look like, then there’s no hope of receiving any imperial favor.
In many cases, as long as officials who are familiar to the emperor do well in the court and do not have a bad reputation, their official fortunes will not be too bad.
Xie Jin also learned how to seek career advancement for his younger generation?
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the two people in front of him and couldn't help but think about the possibilities.
He waved his hand casually: "I'm very nice, no need to say hello. Tell me, what do you want to say to me when you come here at this time?"
Xie Jin looked at the emperor's face, which seemed to be very good.
In the past two years, most of the affairs of the government have been essentially transferred to the Prince of the East Palace. The emperor only has a purpose here when it concerns military and national affairs of the country.
But next, the emperor's complexion will probably change drastically.
Xie Jin hesitated for several times before he realized that he should go to the East Palace today first and ask the prince for instructions before discussing the matter of meeting the saint.
Now, it was just me and my students facing the emperor's wrath alone.
Jie Jin's delay in speaking made Zhu Yuanzhang feel more and more that he really wanted to make progress for the juniors in the officialdom.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and looked at Bai Yuxiu: "I'm very close to you. What's your name? Which yamen you're on duty now?"
It was the first time for Bai Yuxiu to face the emperor's inquiry, and she immediately tensed up.
Thinking of my husband’s reminder just now, the emperor asked me personally again.
Bai Yuxiu could only lower his head and whisper: "Your Majesty, I would like to inform you that I am Bai Yuxiu. I was a Jinshi in the 25th year of Hongwu. I have been observing politics for two years. I am currently serving as an errand in the Yamen of the General Affairs Department, and I am the Governor of the General Affairs Department.
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Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, and then an impression appeared in his mind, and he said, "I remember you, the prince just mentioned it to me a few days ago."
Afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xie Jin with doubtful eyes: "I remember that the prince asked him to go to the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, and I nodded in agreement."
The meaning of Zhu Yuanzhang's words is obvious.
This Bai Yuxiu has been mentioned in front of him by the prince, and he has also been promoted to the head of the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Is it because you Xie Jin brought her here to express your gratitude?
Then there is no need to be so cautious and reluctant to speak.
Xie Jin's expression changed several times, and finally after taking a deep breath, he raised his arms, waved his robe, and knelt down on the ground.
"Your Majesty, there are rebellions in Henan Province and Shandong Province, and localities and guards are involved in them. The two sources of news are blocked. Now only the Zhongdu Prefecture and Xuzhou Prefecture have received memorials."
Bai Yuxiu was extremely nervous. When she saw her husband kneeling down, she immediately followed suit and knelt down on the ground.
Finally speaking, Xie Jin immediately added: "There is no news that His Highness Taisun is traveling, but I thought that Taisun was escorted by Tang Bi, the commander of the Yulin right guard, and the former Yulin left guard commander.
As Yu Ma, who is currently the governor of Henan, is here, His Highness’s safety is not in danger.”
After telling the news in one breath and adding words to comfort the emperor, Xie Jin carefully raised his head and quietly looked at the changes in the emperor's expression.
Once something bad happens, Xie Jin is already ready to call the imperial doctor.
It’s just that Xie Jin didn’t wait for the emperor’s storm.
I just saw the emperor's palms that were naturally hanging down were gently clenched into fists.
Then, Xie Jin heard a sigh, and finally a cold snort.
"Can those people finally bear it? Okay!"
Zhu Yuanzhang sneered and mocked, his face full of sarcasm.
The emperor's reaction was completely different from Xie Jin's expectation. He had no idea for a while. Xie Jin lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I think that the court should send more troops and horses to Henan Road and Shandong Road to find out about the rebellion, and then return to Beijing in a hurry. Then go to Kaifeng."
The government will send out Jin Yiwei and others to get in touch with His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun."
Zhu Yuanzhang hummed twice: "Call people from the five army governor's offices, six departments, five temples, three law departments, and Yingtian departments and Yamen to enter the palace. He went to call the prince Huagai Hall to discuss matters. His own son encountered something outside. He should
I'll take care of it."
Is this the end?
Xie Jin raised his head, his face full of confusion: "Your Majesty..."
Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his eyes and looked at Xie Jin: "Tell the prince that the uncles and brothers he asked him to stay in the governor's mansion should go out and exercise."
This is driving people away.
Xie Jin took a deep breath, bowed his head and accepted the order, stood up with Bai Yuxiu, and carefully retreated under the curtain. Then the master and apprentice turned around and walked out slowly.
Xie Jin walked so slowly that Bai Yuxiu felt that the gentleman had forgotten that His Majesty asked him to summon the court and invite the prince to go to the Huagai Hall to discuss matters with the ministers.
Xie Jin, who was walking in front, frowned and kept his ears focused on the back of the curtain, but he never heard any movement from inside.
This made him more and more confused.
When the two of them walked out of the palace, Sun Gouer, who was still outside, had long disappeared.
Xie Jin felt like a big stone was weighing on his heart, and he didn't speak for a long time.
Bai Yuxiu glanced around and whispered: "Sir, please go outside the palace to summon the officials."
Xie Jin seemed not to have heard it and just whispered: "Your Majesty must have known about it in advance!"
Bai Yuxiu paused for a moment, recalling the time since she entered the Qianqing Palace, followed her husband to meet His Majesty, reported the events of Henan Road and Shandong Road, and now walked out of the palace.
His Majesty seemed to have shown prior knowledge from the beginning. After hearing the report, he just said one sentence: "Finally."
Finally!
Your Majesty is probably waiting for this moment to arrive.
When she thought of this, Bai Yuxiu's eyes suddenly widened like bull's eyes, and she looked at Xie Jin who was walking in front: "Sir!"
Xie Jin turned around: "You go to the East Palace and invite the prince to Fengtian Palace. I will go outside the palace to deliver the order and summon all the officials to enter the palace."
After thinking about it, Bai Yuxiu said softly: "Sir, are you going to see what's going on in the city now?"
Xie Jin nodded: "The Central Plains is in chaos. How can Yingtian live alone in peace? It's hard to tell what the chaos has become now."
Jie Jin said worriedly, and his steps became faster and faster.
When they arrived in front of Fengtian Temple Square, Xie Jin said goodbye to Bai Yuxiu.
After Xie Jin left the city of West Chang'an and prepared to let Xingrensi pass, he sent an order to Xingrensi to summon hundreds of officials to the palace.
After leaving the imperial city gate, Xie Jin saw that there were obviously more people on West Chang'an Street and Baihu Street than before.
Most people let Si Yamen, the general affairs envoy, pass by.
When someone saw Xie Jin coming out from behind the city gate, they rushed over immediately.
"Executioner! Executioner! What's the situation in the palace now?"
"Scholar Xie, is your Majesty already aware of the matters reported to the General Secretary today?"
"In Henan Province and Shandong Province, rebellious ministers and traitors have rebelled. Why has the court never received any messages? Please ask Bachelor Jie to help us clear up my doubts!"
"..."
When the first person appeared in front of Xie Jin, trying to find out the latest news, more and more officials from the DPRK and the Central Government gathered around him, making it difficult for Xie Jin, who could already see people passing by the Yamen, to move forward.<
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Xie Jin looked at the crowd around him, his face silent, and the noise in his ears made people frown.
"I have been ordered to go to the pedestrian department to deliver oral instructions."
After saying this, Xie Jin glanced at an official who was standing directly in front of him and didn't know which yamen he came from.
When the man heard the word "Oral Order", his shoulders shook, and he stared at Jin Jin again. He immediately jumped and bumped into the person next to him to get out of the way.
The road in front of him was cleared, and Xie Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief and started walking towards the Pedestrian Division again. The officials who learned about the chaos in the Central Plains followed Xie Jin step by step.
Not long after Xie Jin entered the Pedestrian Division.
The Pingren Division, which was responsible for the imperial court's announcements, immediately took action. In an instant, they swarmed out and rushed to the yamen of various ministries to deliver the oral instructions.
People from all departments and yamen in Yingtian City are in chaos.
In the midst of this chaos, the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army quietly sent generals to sit on the city wall in person just like last winter, and sent more Beijing officers and soldiers to guard the city walls and gates.
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Tongguan.
It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It is known as the first danger in the territory, the throat of the four towns, and the hundred and second passes.
Leaving Tongguan in the east is Henan and Shandong; entering Tongguan in the west is Shanxi in Guanzhong.
After Tongguan, countless dynasties with glorious epics were established.
Writings from the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, and most of the Central Plains, record what happened in this land.
A few days ago, according to the law, they were not allowed to cross the border. However, the army and horses serving as the guards of the three Qin vassals of the Ming Dynasty suddenly left the border and left eastward.
The three guards of the Prince of Qin's Mansion came out of Tongguan with the force of thunder, moving all the way eastward, clearing Quedi Town, Pandou Town, Quexiang County, Hongguan, Ellueguan, and Lingbao County.
, Shaanzhou City, Xia Shiguan, and Guanyintang officially entered the territory of Henan Prefecture. When they were heavily guarded by rebels in Shengchi County of Henan Prefecture, they had to guard Yinghao Town to the west of Shengchi County.
Then the three guards of the Qin Palace divided their troops and returned westward, heading south from Yanxiang Pass to clear out the rebellion in the southern part of Shaanzhou Prefecture in Henan Province.
Henan Prefecture, which had 20,000 rebels and tens of thousands of rebel village warriors, left nearly 20,000 troops and horses in Shengchi County. Among them, 5,000 Henan Prefecture Tuntian Guards were the largest, which directly blocked the three Qin Prince's Mansion coming out of Tongguan.
The escorting troops and horses continued to march eastward.
Only 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers and horses were left stationed at the Third Guard Camp of Prince Qin's Mansion in Yinghao Town. The soldiers and horses were running around for days with great momentum, but they were unable to do anything to the heavily guarded Shengchi County.
"Behind Shengchi County is Xin'an County, and then Luoyang City. Without capturing Shengchi County, if our army chooses to take a detour and approach Luoyang City, it will definitely fall into a situation where it will be attacked from both sides."
In front of the camp, a group of three generals guarding the Qin Palace looked towards Shengchi County to the east of Yinghao Town with worried expressions.
"The military report just received today is that the Henan Daodu commander has brought troops and horses to pacify the rebels in Gong County. It is just to prevent the rebels from Dengfeng from going north and cutting off Gong County's retreat. General Yu is not in a hurry to attack Xiayan from the west.
Teacher City."
"So, our army and Commander Yu's troops are both in the same predicament."
Several generals spoke with worry and helplessness.
Someone roared angrily: "There are rebels everywhere. The gentry and landlords lead the country warriors to coerce the people into rebellion. How to fight this battle? Kill them all? No matter whether those people are coerced or not?"
"Our manpower is still too small, and we are already struggling to capture Shaanzhou Prefecture. If we don't wait for Shaanzhou Prefecture to be completely pacified, we will not have enough troops here to march eastward to Luoyang City."
Everyone can hardly see how to conquer Luoyang City in Henan Prefecture where the rebellion is the most serious this time in Henan Province when rebellions are everywhere.
After a long silence.
Someone suddenly said: "Have we forgotten that there is a supporting army! As long as this supporting army arrives, not to mention Luoyang City, but also Ruzhou Prefecture and Nanyang Prefecture in the south can be pacified!"<
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Everyone looked sideways.
They were all generals in the army and they reacted quickly.
"It's General Lan, Duke of Liang!"
"His Royal Highness ordered General Lan to leave Tongguan eastward to quell the rebellion in Henan Province. The military order has already entered Tongguan, but now no one knows when the general will arrive with the troops from Shaanxi Xingdu Division."
The person who spoke first said with joy on his face: "It will be soon! As long as the general arrives with his troops, half of Henan Road can be secured!"
While everyone was still wondering when Liang Guogong, who had left Beijing to quell the war in the northwest, would arrive with the northwest frontier army.
Behind the three guard camps of Prince Qin's Mansion in Yinghao Town, there was a sudden noise.
Then, the noise gradually turned into the clear sound of horse hooves, and then the sound of horse hooves became more and more intensive.
The gravel on the ground east of the camp also began to beat.
"The army is coming!"
"Where else can the army come at this time?"
"It must be General Lan's northwest frontier army coming!"
Everyone was filled with joy, turned around and rushed into the camp, rushing to the rear of the camp.
When the two huge Liang-character flags and Blue-character flags appeared in the eyes of the three generals guarding the Qin Palace, the troops and horses that had been stationed in Yinghao Town for many days instantly burst into cheers.
When groups of cavalry from the northwest military camp rolled towards the Three Guards Camp in waves.
Several cavalrymen who were shouldering the banner had already separated from the army and rushed to the back of the camp, shuttling back and forth behind the camp.
"I have given you the title of Duke of Liang, the Great General, the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Commandery, and the imperial envoy to the northwest of Pingzhen, Lan Yu."
"Following the orders of the Emperor's grandson, he led the army eastward out of Tongguan and suppressed the rebellion in Henan Province!"