"False!" Chen Xiyan didn't expect that Wang Xueshan jumped out to fight before Yu Xinyuan moved. He didn't care that the emperor was just interested in listening to Wang Xueshan's talk, so he interrupted him directly and scolded, "It's important for the family and the country to make a move.
And with the whole body involved, after the military and national strategy is agreed upon, how can it be changed in a hurry? Furthermore, the military strategy after the Autumn is a secret military and political matter. If there is a discussion, it can be reported to the emperor, and can it be discussed openly? The whole world knows that the Zhejiang and Fujian rebels have already
Are you prepared?"
"Your Highnesses are all important ministers of the imperial court. Who can't know the secrets?" Wang Xueshan said to Chen Xiyan without any sign of weakness. There was no return string when the bow was fired, and this face was torn apart. If you don't fight to the death, you will never be good.
Okay. Wang Xueshan has been involved in officialdom for many years, and he knows this in his heart.
"No one is perfect, and no strategy is perfect. I think there is nothing difficult to discuss..." Emperor Yongxing sat on the dragon throne and spoke up to defend Wang Xueshan. Even if it was against the rules, since it was not easy to do so,
Wang Xueshan raised this topic, and he would never let Chen Xiyan dismiss Wang Xueshan easily.
"The war cannot be decided early. The commanders and ministers are gathering troops outside, and their power is getting stronger, while the court is getting weaker. According to the military strategy planned by the political affairs hall after autumn, it is not conducive to quickly solving the problems in Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi. I think it is an incomplete strategy!
"Yu Xinyuan threatened.
"Governing a country is like cooking fresh food. How can there be a quick and easy way?" Zuo Chengmu said.
Zuo Chengmu set up an envoy from Jingzhou and joined the political affairs hall as prime minister. He had no deep connections with other forces, so he could speak impartially. He also served in the local area for a long time and was aware of various shortcomings. He knew how to let Xie Chaozhong lead the troops from Huinan to Zhejiang.
Xi, the harm outweighs the benefits, so he and Chen Xiyan stand on the same front in this matter.
Yu Xinyuan talked about the vassal commander supporting his troops and respecting himself, which implicitly meant that Chen Xiyan helped Yue Lengqiu to support the invaders and respect themselves. Zuo Chengmu certainly had to refute such heart-wrenching remarks.
"Let's talk about the matter. There are advantages and disadvantages to sending troops from southern Huizhou to western Zhejiang. We can't generalize them. Maybe it's okay to discuss them..." Wang Tian said in a nonchalant manner, but he was trying to learn from Wang Xueshan, and Yu Xinyuan supported him.
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Wang Tian was one of the prime ministers of the Political Affairs Hall. If he said this, Chen Xiyan could not dismiss Wang Xueshan as "unreasonable".
Lin Xuwen was also surprised and suspicious. Wang Xueshan and Wang Tian had always been silent on Xie Chaozhong's dispatch of troops. After all, they did not have deep entanglements in interests and should not be easily involved in right and wrong. And it was really unimaginable that Yu Xinyuan and Xie
What kind of benefits could Chaozhong promise to finally win over Wang Xueshan and Wang Tian?
"Together we are strong, but apart we are weak," Lin Xuwen said. "Jiangning fully supports Jiangzhou in preparing for war, but there are still shortcomings. How can it continue to support Huinan in using troops?"
"In terms of troops and horses, Prime Minister Yue once said that it is enough for Luzhou troops to be under his control; for Huinan troops, troops and horses from the imperial camp are deployed to supplement them, regardless of the strength of Jiangzhou." As the rightful leader, Xie Chaozhong stood up at this time,
Said, "When it comes to war, like an eagle fighting a cunning rabbit, even if you can defeat the enemy with three points of strength, you still need to use ten points to ensure that there is no chance of failure! Without sending troops from Huinan, is it possible that Huaidong is fully sure that it can attack in the autumn?
Going to Fujian?"
Basically, Huaidong wants to drive the She family to Jiangxi, but this intention cannot be put on the table. Lin Xuwen also knows that Huaidong is strong, so people will not directly target Huaidong, but the more Huaidong becomes
Whatever you insist on, many people will subconsciously oppose it.
Lin Xuwen knew that it would be detrimental for him to talk too much. He only needed to express his attitude. Whether he could stop Xie Chaozhong from leading the troops depended on Chen Xiyan, Zuo Chengmu and others. To put it bluntly, even if Xie Chaozhong led the troops, Xie Chaozhong would not be able to lead the troops.
Chaozhong's power over Yue Lengqiu, as long as Xie Chaozhong is not defeated in Huinan, will eventually help reduce the pressure faced by the She family in Jiangxi - this situation is not the worst for Huaidong.
"Although we have enough troops and horses, how can we raise money and food?" Chen Xiyan asked.
"When the imperial army goes on an expedition, the money and food consumed by Jiangning's troops can be reduced. However, there are still some shortcomings. This should be the concern of Prime Minister Chen. How can he question Feng Anbo about this matter?" Yu Xinyuan supported.
Wang Xueshan said: "The Ministry of Household Affairs can squeeze out some of the money and food that is lacking..."
Wang Xueshan's words are the most weighty. Originally, the political affairs hall was stuck with money and food, and even if Emperor Yongxing decided to send troops, the matter would be delayed. After Wang Xueshan said this, Emperor Yongxing could bypass the political affairs hall and the military leadership department, and directly
Ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to raise money and food for the army.
Chen Xiyan was so angry that he vomited blood. He had previously wanted to strengthen Jiangzhou, but Wang Xueshan pushed him around. The Ministry of Household Affairs was unwilling to take an extra step, but now he was so angry that he was actually willing to squeeze out money for Xie Chaozhong to lead the troops.
Emperor Yongxing looked at Zhang Yan with unusually sharp eyes.
Zhang Yan sighed secretly, knowing that Wang Xueshan and Wang Tian jumped out to disrupt the situation. The emperor's mind became more and more determined, and it was difficult to change. If Chen Xiyan did not give in at this time, the emperor was afraid that he would force Chen Xi to speak out on the spot; in the end,
Whether this matter can be accomplished or not will always depend on the emperor's attitude. Zhang Yan said: "The inner treasury may be able to squeeze out three to five million taels of silver..."
"The imperial army cannot be used. If it is used in Huinan, Jiangning will be in danger!" Chen Xiyan knelt down in front of the palace and refused to agree with Xie Chaozhong to lead troops from Huinan to attack western Zhejiang.
"The one on the left is unusable, and the one on the right is unusable. Let me ask you, what does it mean to be worthy of use?" Emperor Yongxing said sternly, "In the past two years, whenever there is a military performance, I have come personally. Although the appearance and power of the army are not enough to be called a great army for the people,
, but it is quite impressive. Furthermore, without experiencing war, when will the Imperial Army be able to use it?"
Lin Xuwen was silent, and Emperor Yongxing's thoughts became clear.
Emperor Yongxing just didn't trust foreign soldiers. Even though he knew that the imperial army was not elite, he believed that the current situation on the southern front and Xie Chaozhong's attack from southern Huizhou would not pose much of a threat. It was precisely the imperial army that had been trained.
a chance……
Emperor Yongxing was eager to get rid of the current situation in which the vassal commanders supported more troops than outsiders. He had no elite soldiers and horses available, so how could he reduce the military power of the vassal commanders and vassal ministers?
This urgent and even impatient mentality made it difficult for Chen Xiyan to give him enough trust.
Chen Xiyan kowtowed in front of the hall and heard a loud "bang bang" sound. Emperor Yongxing spoke harshly to him, and all the ministers in his highness were panicked. Zuo Chengmu also walked to the front of the hall and knelt down, admonishing: "When Huinan uses troops, even if it is the best strategy, it will be a waste of time."
We should treat it with caution. Coming from Huizhou and passing through Ningguo to Jiangning, the mountains and rivers are easy to access and there are no heavy defenses. Jiangning will be in danger of weapons... Even if we have to use troops from Huinan, it is better to use the veteran general Deng Yu."
"Deng Yu can be the deputy commander, and he can choose a veteran minister who is experienced and knowledgeable about military matters to supervise the army and can have a discussion in case of problems. Even if he decides to send troops from southern Huizhou, he will never use them rashly," Yong
Emperor Xing stood up from the gold-plated dragon chair and said, "It's not like I haven't considered all the disadvantages you mentioned. It's not like I haven't experienced danger since I came to the throne. How can I be safe in everything?"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" Cheng Yuqian knelt down and shouted, as a gesture of gratitude.
He has always been leaning towards whichever side the wind is strong, and the current situation is already obvious. Besides, the foundation of the imperial camp army is the Jiangning garrison. If the imperial camp army is not useful at all, Cheng Yuqian will not admit it.
There seems to be no benefit to Xie Chaozhong leading the army, but at least it doesn't seem to have any harm at the moment. Besides, who can say that Xie Chaozhong will definitely suffer a big defeat if he leads the army out of Huinan?
The situation was as low as a mountain. Seeing that Emperor Yongxing had made up his mind, Wang Xueshan, Wang Tian, Cheng Yuqian, Zhang Yan and other important ministers all surrendered. Chen Xiyan also knew that it was useless for him to fight alone. Is it possible that he really wanted to use words to force him?
Chen Xiyan fell in front of the palace with a look of sorrow on his face, and said: "If this old minister's broken body can survive the coming year, please ask the emperor to ask the old minister to report his illness and return home..."
"Chen Aiqing, you are loyal to the court, and I know it in my heart. Don't say such angry words again..." Emperor Yongxing was annoyed that Chen Xiyan would not give him face, but he was also afraid that Chen Xiyan would pick on others at this time. He looked at Lin Xuwen and asked,
"Lin Aiqing, what do you think?"
"The emperor has decided this, and I cannot dissuade you, but I dare not agree. The fall of Qiang Zhao began with talks on paper..." Lin Xuwen said word by word.
"That's enough!" Emperor Yongxing didn't expect Lin Xuwen to say such disappointing things at this time, so he stopped him from talking nonsense. He said with a sullen face and angrily, "If you want to perish, you will also perish my world. It's not my turn.
You make irresponsible remarks!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I speak out from the bottom of my heart, and my loyalty can serve as a lesson to the world." Lin Xuwen knelt down to plead guilty, thinking that Huaidong might just have to pick chestnuts from the fire.
"Humph!" Emperor Yongxing snorted coldly.
"According to Wei Chen's opinion, we need to guard against the Zhejiang and Fujian rebels making preparations in western Zhejiang. We can announce to the outside world that Feng Anbo will go to Jiangzhou to act as the prime minister," Yu Xinyuan said. "When the imperial army is ready for the conquest in Jiangning,
It can also catch the Zhejiang and Fujian rebels by surprise..."
"It's a good strategy to attack the east and attack the west," Emperor Yongxing praised. "My beloved ministers must not leak any information about what is being discussed today, otherwise we will be punished as collaborating with the enemy!"
Lin Xuwen sneered in his heart: Anyone can do the strategy of building a plank road openly and crossing Chencang secretly? The She family is blind and cannot see the problems in Huinan.
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It was a foregone conclusion that Xie Chaozhong would lead the army on the expedition. After the court meeting, Lin Xuwen did not even bother to go to the political hall, and Huaidong had to prepare for the worst case scenario.
"Master Lin!"
Lin Xuwen turned around and saw Chen Xiyan calling him from behind. He stopped and asked, "What are your orders, Prime Minister Chen?"
"Huaidong really doesn't want Xie Chaozhong to lead the army?" Chen Xiyan asked.
Lin Xuwen saw that Chen Xiyan's forehead was smashed and left a blood mark, and he sighed in his heart: Back then, Chen Xiyan was using any means to seek power. Unexpectedly, among the civil servants in the dynasty, he was the only one who was truly loyal to the Yuan family.
"Xie Chaozhong is eager to seek credit and can easily be taken advantage of by the enemy. This is one of the disadvantages; Xie Chaozhong and Deng Yu are more difficult to get along with, which is the second disadvantage," Lin Xuwen said. "With these two disadvantages, how could Huaidong support Xie Chaozhong?"
Where is Chaozhong leading the troops?"
"If Huaidong immediately sends troops to Fujian, is it feasible?" Chen Xiyan asked.
"The storm in the East China Sea is bad. Huaidong's use of troops against Eastern Fujian at this time is even more dangerous than if Xie Chaozhong led his troops." Lin Xuwen said.
At this time, Huaidong sent troops to Mindong. Xie Chaozhong delayed three months to lead the troops to Huizhou, but nothing happened. However, there were frequent storms in the East China Sea at this time. If it was not a last resort, how could Huaidong let tens of thousands of generals go?
Taking such a big risk and taking a sea ship through the stormy East China Sea?
There was no room for negotiation at all, and Lin Xuwen rejected Chen Xiyan's temptation.