Zhang Yi was uneasy, hesitated for a long time, and finally made up his mind.
Damn it, just die!
Now that things have happened, I can't get away no matter what.
Just do it and it’s done!
Looking outside the door, two figures were wandering around, seemingly unaware of what was going on in the house.
So I dipped it in soy sauce and scrawled a line of small words on the paper: Yang Hong, Yang Dan, Yang Tai rebelled!
Then roll up the paper and stuff it into the half-eaten steamed cake.
About a quarter of an hour later, sure enough, the old man who was deaf and mute came in to clean up the dishes.
At the same time, the guard outside the door was watching Zhang Yi's every move.
Zhang Yi inadvertently glanced at the deaf-mute old man, only to see him lowering his head, clearing the dishes, and then leaving, without even looking at himself during the whole process.
The guard at the door just stared at Zhang Yi and completely ignored the deaf-mute old man.
Zhang Yi pretended to be calm on his face, but his heart was already in his throat.
The old man left slowly and the door closed again.
call--
Zhang Yi took a deep breath and realized that his whole body was soaked in cold sweat.
Last night's experience was too shocking. Not only did these people plot rebellion, they actually revealed a shocking secret: there was something wrong with the late emperor's death!
This can explain why the late emperor died when he was only thirty-six years old.
Only then did he truly understand the power of the Jiangnan gentry.
These people have existed since the Tang and Song Dynasties, especially in the Southern Song Dynasty, when the old Zhao family lost half of their country, and when Yue Wumu prepared to recover the lost territory during the Northern Expedition, he suffered repeated setbacks.
It's not that the Song army couldn't defeat the Jin army, on the contrary, on the frontal battlefield, the Jin army was beaten to the point of being unable to fight back.
However, Yue Wumu eventually died in the hands of his own people.
Now that I think about it carefully, maybe from then on, the Jiangnan gentry began to secretly control the government.
No……
Not secretly, but openly!
A group of officials and gentry headed by Qin Hui secretly colluded with the Jin army, invaded and occupied the land of the Song Dynasty, and killed Zhongliang, but they were able to die well and be crowned king!
How could an emperor turn a blind eye to such a situation?
Perhaps...the emperor at that time was already helpless!
Zhang Yi is a Jinshi and belongs to a group of extremely smart people. After learning a lot of truth last night, he immediately saw the truth of this world clearly.
The king, the king, the minister, the father, the son, the son, it’s all bullshit!
Those words are all nonsense. The only truth in this world is profit!
Under the temptation of interests, father and son can turn against each other, and brothers can become enemies. How can monarchs and ministers who are not related by blood complement each other?
only……
Zhang Yi knew that he and these people were not the same group, at least not before last night.
Yang Dan told the truth and was ready to accept himself.
Furthermore, it is forcing yourself to a dead end.
Either join or die!
Human beings are made of flesh and blood, and there is no one who is not afraid of death.
However, he still refused to join. Apart from the so-called ways of a monarch and his ministers, what was more important was his recognition of the current emperor.
As a great scholar and the second-in-command in the cabinet, Zhang Yi had great literary talent and profound knowledge.
In addition, during the time when I was studying history at the Hanlin Academy, I was exposed to a large number of historical books, such as Spring and Autumn Period, Historical Records, Zizhi Tongjian, etc., not to mention memorizing them all by heart, at least I had read them all.
These history books record many prosperous times, including the rule of Wenjing, the rule of Zhenguan, the rule of Xianping... and even the rule of Renxuan of this dynasty. However, looking through the history books of past dynasties, all the great rule periods, even in ancient times
, during the time of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the description of the prosperous times was nothing more than not picking up lost things on the road and not closing the house at night, nothing more.
Five years ago, his understanding of the prosperous age was roughly the same.
However, today, five years later, everything has changed.
Today's Ming Dynasty may not be able to pick up lost things on the road or close its doors at night, but the people live and work in peace and contentment, no longer starve and freeze, their families have enough money, and the children wear new clothes. Everything is so real.
He knew how miserable people's lives were in the past.
He has also made on-the-spot investigations into what life is like now.
Comparing the two, Zhang Yi sincerely sighed, isn't this the prosperous age that scholars expect?
However, this sudden rebellion caught him off guard.
However, he also secretly made a decision in his heart that he would never stand on Yang Dan's side!
If Yang Dan and others succeed and the prince is too young to control the government, then everything the emperor has done over the years will be overthrown and started all over again.
They will take back their own privileges and the wealth under them.
Under the New Deal, the wealth accumulated by the people's hard work will also be robbed by them.
The sea ban will be reopened, civilians will not be allowed to enter the water, and their smuggling boats will be able to sail unimpeded.
If the imperial court wants to send smuggling along the coast, then there will inevitably be Japanese pirates in the coastal areas, although among those Japanese pirates, there are not many real Japanese, not even 30%.
At that time, the people will return to a life of not having enough to eat and not having enough clothing to cover their bodies.
The court would also be in great difficulty because it could not collect taxes.
The Yellow River bursts its banks and it takes money to control the river.
There are severe droughts and floods, and money is needed to provide relief to the victims.
Fighting requires more money!
Without money, it is difficult to move forward.
At this time, Zhang Yi could already understand everything. Although he was also a gentry, he did not want to join Yang Dan.
In addition to inner conscience, there is another very important reason.
In the 14th year of Zhengtong, when the emperor was surrounded by the Wala army in Tumubao and ordered him to return to Beijing to deliver a message, he had already made up his mind that he would only assist the emperor for the rest of his life.
Thinking of this, he felt worried again.
Was the old man who delivered the food sent by Yang Dan to test him?
If so, it’s time to break up now...
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Xishan, Grand Campus.
Wu Heng, the right minister of the Ministry of War, personally read out the imperial edict: "Nanhaiwei sent an urgent report that a large number of foreign enemies have invaded recently. The emperor ordered the five military camps and the Shenji Battalion to rush to support!"
Xu Yongning, the commander of the Fifth Military Camp, and Chen Ying, the commander of the Shenji Camp, accepted the imperial edict without suspecting fraud.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Wu Heng said: "The Nanhai Guard is in an emergency. Please excuse me, please leave immediately!"
Xu Yongning, Duke of Dingguo, clasped his fists and said: "I will reorganize our troops and horses now, bid farewell to the emperor tomorrow, and sail out to sea from Tianjin Wei!"
Wu Heng's face was startled, and he immediately smiled and said: "The emperor said that he can't wait for a moment, so it's best to leave tonight!"
Chen Ying said in confusion: "At least let us say goodbye to the emperor..."
Wu Heng could only say: "To be honest, the emperor is not in the capital!"
Xu Yongning and Chen Ying looked at each other with doubtful expressions at the same time.
If it were an ordinary imperial edict, that would be fine. Today we are deploying troops!
The entire army is being mobilized, but the emperor is not here. Is this... okay?
Wu Heng waved his hand, and two guards came forward from behind, each holding a wooden box in their hands.
After opening it, there are two copper tiger charms.
"Both of you, please verify!"
The military talisman was a token of the imperial court's deployment of troops, and it was more important than the imperial edict, because the imperial edict could be forged, but the tiger talisman could not.
Xu Yongning and Chen Ying each took out their own military talismans and verified that they were both true, no problem.
However, I always felt that something was wrong.
Wu Heng saw the doubts on their faces and said, "The emperor also said that the Shenji Camp and the Fifth Military Camp are the elites of our Ming army. This time they will definitely solve the dilemma of Nanhaiwei!"
Chen Ying thought for a while and then said: "We have all gone to sea to fight against the enemy. What will happen to the capital?"
Wu Heng smiled and shook his head and said: "Don't worry, Lord Jingguo. There are still three thousand battalions with the emperor. Besides, with the strength of our Ming army, who can attack the capital?"
Chen Ying thought about it carefully and found that this was also true.
Looking at the imperial edict again, there is the seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, the seal of the Ministry of War, and the signature of the cabinet. No matter how you read it, there is no problem.
Nowadays, wars are no different than before, and food and grass must come first. Moreover, the early preparation time may be as little as half a year, or as much as two or three years.
Now look at it, whether it is land, water or sea, transportation is very developed, and wherever you want to go is smooth.
As for food and fodder, there is no need to rush to prepare it. There is enough time for temporary mobilization.
At this time, Xu Yongning said: "I will prepare my troops and set off soon!"
To be honest, he is more anxious than Chen Ying.
As a member of the Dingguo Duke lineage, he was already weaker than the other Dukes. Especially when the British Duke Zhang Fu was there, it was not his turn to take charge of the capital camp.
Zhang Fu was granted the title of king and went to Jiaozhi. Only then did a vacancy become available, and it was his turn.
He has not fought a battle since taking charge of the Fifth Army Camp.
Think about it, how can you justify not squandering such overbearing weapons and equipment on the battlefield?
This time we are finally going to fight. Although there is no expression on my face, I can't wait to fly over in my heart.
Seeing Xu Yongning express his stance, Chen Ying didn't know what to say and agreed.
A knowing smile appeared on Wu Heng's face and he said, "Then I wish you both success!"
Xu Yongning and Chen Ying clasped their fists and saluted at the same time. Then they gathered and organized. Before dark, they got on the train in batches and went straight to Tianjin Wei.
Wu Heng returned to the capital and first met with Yang Hong to tell him that everything went well.
Yang Hong was immediately overjoyed and transferred the Shenji Camp and the Fifth Army Camp. Since the Three Thousand Battalion was not around, the capital became a ripe fruit that could be picked whenever he wanted!
"Without further ado, can we start taking action?"
Wu Heng said: "There are only Jin Yiwei left in the capital, so there is nothing to fear. It's just that over in Mobei..."
Yang Hong laughed loudly and said: "Gula only needs to hold down three thousand battalions until the Tatars kill the emperor, and a big thing can be accomplished!"
Wu Heng was still puzzled and asked again: "Gula's military strength... I'm afraid it won't be able to compete with the three thousand battalions."
"Don't worry, I have already made arrangements!"
Yang Hong raised the corners of his mouth, pointed at the map and said: "Here!"
Wu Heng looked at the map and saw that it was located to the west of Mobei Wei Geng.
"This is not our land of the Ming Dynasty."
"Of course not!"
Yang Hong said proudly: "Do you know where the Wala people went in the end?"
Wu Heng frowned slightly and said, "Didn't you follow Qiqike and stay in Mobei?"
"Those are just some of them!"
Yang Hong pointed to the northwest outside the border of the Ming Dynasty on the map and said: "Actually, the Oara people did not originate from the Onan River. They came from the Yenisei River area, including the current Hamiwei, Junggar and other places."
"These people have existed since the Tang Dynasty. They call themselves Oirat, which roughly means people of the forest. They are called Varaga by the Han people. Their scope of influence is very wide. Even if they do not join forces with the Tatars and Ulyankhas, their own
The strength cannot be underestimated.”
"The tribe that Ye led first was the Junggar tribe, that is, those who followed Qishike. In addition, there were large tribes such as Dulbert and Turghut who still lived a nomadic life on the Yenisei River.
.”
"Their current leader is named Sang Chi. He can assemble fifty thousand cavalry, which is enough to turn Mobei upside down!"
Wu Heng roughly understood that the Oara people came from the west, and they had a relationship of cooperation and competition with the Tatars.
After the emperor personally conquered and destroyed them, it is thought that only some people followed Qishike and settled in Mobei, while some tribes returned to the Yenisei River, far away from the Ming Dynasty.
He had not known this information before, but as Yang Hong had served as the chief military officer of Datong and Xuanfu, he must have known more about the Oara people.
However, he still had a question, why did he want to lure the wolf into the house?
In the past, Ye Xian had disturbed the Ming Dynasty, and now there is another Sang Chi. If it is allowed to develop and grow, won't it become the second Ye Xian by then?
Yang Hong seemed to see what he was thinking, so he pointed at the map again and said: "Sang Chi's soldiers and horses came to Mobei not only to avenge Ye Xian and the dead Oara people, but more importantly, they can temporarily
Cut off the connection between Beihaiwei and the imperial court!"
Wu Heng finally understood that Yang Hong had secretly colluded with Sang Chi and had been prepared for it!
Duoyan Sanwei and Mohewei are fighting in the north, and they must be unable to escape. Now the only one left who can fight is Beihaiwei.
If the capital is in chaos and the Beihai Guards attack, it will be really troublesome.
With Sang Chi messing around in Mobei, it will be different!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Yang Hong really deserves to be a veteran!
First, Tuotuo Buhua rushed into Mobei and went straight to the emperor. Then Gula controlled the three thousand battalions, and then the Wala people came in to stir things up, and the whole Mobei was in chaos!
Even if Beihaiwei wanted to rush for help, he didn't know where to start.
By that time, everyone knew that the emperor died at the hands of the Tatars. No matter it was the Three Thousand Battalion, Beihai Guard, Mohe Guard, or whoever, they at most tried their best to find Tuotao Buhua, but they never imagined that all of this was
Arranged.
In the capital, the prince ascended the throne, and everything fell into place.
The next step is a great purge. The people involved in this operation will replace Cao Nai, Yu Qian and others to control the government. When the time is right, they will gradually replace the command of each guard post with their own people. This feeling is consistent with my own.
What's the difference between emperors?
The more Wu Heng thought about it, the happier he became. This thing was done, and he would definitely have a place in the six books of ministers.
"Master Yang, is there anyone delivering a message to Sang Chi?"
Yang Hong smiled proudly and said, "Don't worry, Sang Chi is already on the way. What we have to do now is to prepare for the new emperor to ascend the throne!"
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