As for Nian Gengyao, after waiting for a few days, he still didn't see Yinzhen mention the matter of establishing a prince, so he couldn't help but handed over another coupon. This time, Yinzhen didn't stay, but approved it immediately.
In Zhu's comments, there is nothing related to Li Chu's words, only a paragraph discussing the preservation of the honor of meritorious officials: It is easy for a mortal minister to seek merit, but it is difficult to succeed; it is easy to succeed, but it is difficult to keep the merit; it is easy to keep the merit, but it is difficult to achieve the final result... If you rely on
If you do wrong, you will turn kindness into hatred. This is always the case with human nature.
Gengyao was stunned for a moment when he saw this Zhu Approval, because he had always received compliments and compliments from Yinzhen, and never a word of rebuke, let alone anything like a warning.
At this time, Nian Gengyao finally saw some clues and understood that what he had done had aroused Yinzhen's displeasure.
After being poured cold water on his head, Nian Gengyao put away his usual arrogance and thought about the future of himself and the entire Nian family.
After thinking quietly for a night, Nian Gengyao realized the danger of his situation. He was now in the capital, and except for the 20,000 troops outside the city, he had no available troops. Once Yinzhen wanted to deal with him, it would be a disaster; right now, the only choice was
The only way to ensure that he continues to enjoy glory and wealth is to return to the northwest.
As long as he has a firm control over the hundreds of thousands of troops in the northwest, Yinzhen will be intimidated and will not dare to touch him easily. If he continues to stay in the capital, there is only one way to die.
After recognizing the situation clearly, Nian Gengyao stopped procrastinating and asked Yinzhen for orders to return to the northwest the next day. However, Yinzhen's answer shocked him like a bolt from the blue.
Yinzhen actually said that the day before yesterday, he had issued an order to Yue Zhongqi to take over the post of General Fuyuan and rush to the northwest to take charge. As for Nian Gengyao, he stayed in the capital, was transferred to the Military Aircraft Department, and served as prime minister like Zhang Tingyu.
Could it be that he has not seen Yue Zhongqi's figure in the past few days? It turns out that he quietly went to the northwest according to the order.
Such a transfer seemed to bring him closer to the center of power, but in fact he lost control of the hundreds of thousands of troops in the northwest, and also lost his life-saving talisman.
At this moment, Nian Gengyao realized in despair that Yinzhen was really going to deal with him, and it wouldn't be a matter of just one or two days. Otherwise, he would not have made arrangements early in the morning, leaving him no room to resist.
But he couldn't figure it out. He had always been loyal to Yinzhen and had no evil intentions. Even supporting the third elder brother was not entirely selfish. Why would he treat him like this?
No matter what Nian Gengyao thinks, in short, he has lost his greatest protection now. His only hope is the 20,000 cavalry outside the city. He organized these elite cavalry by himself. The effort and money spent on them are immeasurable, and
Because of this, those people were completely loyal to him and even refused to grant the emperor's orders. The only shortcoming was that the number was small.
It was too late to regret at this time, not to mention that Nian Gengyao had never thought of rebelling. After all, he was currently a very popular minister and enjoyed endless wealth and glory. But once he rebelled, it would be a matter of tying his head to his waist.
Of course, there is no need to say more, but defeat is a matter of killing the Nine Clan.
Now he just wants to rely on the 20,000 elite cavalry outside the city as a bargaining chip to keep himself safe and prevent Yinzhen from easily dealing with him. After all, the rebellion has just been put down, and the imperial court's vitality is severely damaged, and it will take a long time to recuperate. Here,
During this period, Yinzhen would not easily move his troops again, not to mention that the troops were on the outskirts of Beijing. Once they did move, they could attack the capital at any time and catch Yinzhen by surprise.
His only request was to return to the northwest and continue to serve as his general in Fuyuan and governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi.
It's a pity that he thought of Yinzhen too simply. Yinzhen had already decided to move him, so how could he not have a complete plan, let alone ignore so many people outside the city.
When Gengyao hurried out of the city and wanted to communicate with the general, he unexpectedly learned that Yunxiang had also arrived and was talking to the general.
What was he doing here? And at this time? Nian Gengyao entered with full of doubts, and saw Yunxiang chatting and laughing with him inside. The person sitting opposite him was the leader of the 20,000 cavalry.
He was also his confidant who was promoted from a pawn - Ding Shouzheng.
Seeing Nian Gengyao coming in, Yunxiang coughed lightly, stood up and said with a smile: "I was just talking to General Ding about Nian Gong when Nian Gong came. What a coincidence."
Nian Gengyao knew very well that Yunxiang had been Yinzhen's confidant for decades. His words almost represented Yinzhen's opinions. Now that he suddenly appeared here, it could not be explained by coincidence. Could it be that it was Yinzhen?
Did Zhen send him here?
Thinking of this, the vigilance in Nian Gengyao's eyes became stronger, and he said with a smile on his face: "Prince Yi said it was a coincidence, but I don't know what Prince Yi did in this wilderness because he was so humble.
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While he was talking to Yunxiang, he glanced at Ding Shouzheng. Compared with Yunxiang, a party member of Yinzhen, he naturally wanted to hear what Ding Shouzheng, one of his own, had to say.
Ding Shouzheng understood what Nian Gengyao meant, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, as the emperor, is here to reward the sergeants. In addition..." He hesitated and said something wrong.
"Anything else, tell me quickly!" Nian Gengyao saw something was wrong and quickly urged him.
Ding Shou was about to speak when Yunxiang had already raised his hand and said: "Let me speak. Now that the rebellion has been put down and the troops on the left and right that were recruited have returned to their respective stations, there is no need for the 20,000 cavalry to stay in the suburbs of Beijing anymore.
It is appropriate, so the emperor asked me to come here to convey the decree, and the army will set off back to the northwest today, return to Yue Zhongqi's command, and obey his orders to guard the northwest to prevent further rebellion and trouble."
Nian Gengyao's expression changed drastically. Yinzhen was clearly trying to cut off all his escape routes. He had already lost control of the northwest army. If he lost another 20,000 elite soldiers, he would have nothing to rely on in front of Yinzhen.
No, we must not just hand over the military power. We must defend the 20,000 cavalry to the death.
Thinking of this, he said: "I have put down the rebellions of Luobu Zangdanjin and Guoluoke successively, and wiped out all the rebels. How can there be any rebellion?"
Yunxiang covered his mouth and coughed softly and said: "Even so, the army should return to the station as soon as possible. What's the point of staying here for a long time? Nian Gong, don't you think so?"
Nian Gengyao smiled and said: "According to what the prince said, it's time for me to go back to the northwest."
Yunxiang said quickly: "Nian Gong is the pillar of the country. Now that the northwest has been pacified, it would be too unfair for Nian Gong to stay there any longer. He should stay in the capital to assist the emperor. As for the northwest, General Yue can guard it." He coughed a few more times.
Fang continued: "Both the emperor and I know that Mr. Nian has led troops all his life, especially the 20,000 cavalrymen under General Ding. Listen,
Wen Nai was founded by Nian Gong. He is well-equipped, brave and courageous, and has repeatedly made military exploits. It is inevitable to be reluctant to leave suddenly, but Nian Gong should know that there is no endless banquet in this world, and he should also know that the military order of the country and the law will last forever.
Staying here is unreasonable and unreasonable." After speaking, he already had a warning.