Xue Daohong frowned impatiently: "Now is not the time to hold people accountable. I come to you not to hold you accountable, but to come up with your ideas. What countermeasures should be taken now?"
Huang Beishan was silent again. He didn't dare to come up with any ideas again. Grand Master Xiang Liren didn't say anything. Why did the emperor come to him? He didn't trust himself at all. He called himself and the seventh prince Xue Daoming at the same time today. Did he think that he would come here at the same time? Let them plug this loophole? This is a thankless task, and it might just be a trap.
Xue Daoming saw the emperor's eyes turned towards him and immediately said: "The emperor is well-informed, it's better to listen to the emperor's opinion!" At this time, only Xue Shengjing and Xue Lingjun spoke the most safely, and no one else could Convenient for giving opinions.
Xue Shengjing was still wiping his sweat. Hearing what Xue Daoming said, he sighed and said, "I don't know how to fight. Let me tell you, where should I start?"
Xue Daohong said: "Uncle Emperor, I remember that you and Hu Xiaotian are close friends."
Xue Shengjing secretly cursed in his heart, I made a sworn vow with him, it was a false promise and a ploy to meet the circumstances. Could it be that this matter has become a way for you to plot against me? With a smile on his face, he said: "My sworn sworn relationship with him is all the fault of the late emperor." Ideas, friends of interest, how can there be any brotherhood!" How cunning he was. He pushed everything to the dead brother of the emperor. Anyway, there was no evidence to prove his death. No matter how good you Xue Daohong is, you will never dig your father out of the imperial mausoleum. Confronted face to face.
Xue Daohong pursed his lips: "Uncle Emperor, I didn't question your intention, I just wanted to ask for your opinion."
Xue Shengjing said: "I have some opinions, but it's not convenient to say it now, so let them say it first. Huang Beishan, you say it!"
Huang Beishan shivered with fright and was sweating profusely: "I...I thought it was better to find out the battle situation first, and then..."
Xue Daohong was so angry that he stood up suddenly, pointed at Huang Beishan and cursed: "Asshole! As the Minister of the Ministry of War, you still haven't figured out the situation of the war? Nearly 70,000 troops collapsed without a fight, and Dongluocang was captured effortlessly. Now that I'm gone, how can I figure it out? I know it better than you even if I stay in this palace! What I know most now is that you are not worthy of being the Minister of War!"
Huang Beishan fell to his knees on the ground with a plop: "I know that I have sinned deeply. I allowed the emperor to do whatever he wanted, and I never complained at all."
"Do you dare?" Xue Daohong waved his hand vigorously: "Get out! Get out of here immediately, I don't want to see you again!"
Huang Beishan was dismissed from his official position in a daze, but Xue Daohong didn't chop off his own head in anger. He kowtowed three times on the ground and left Fenghe Palace in a hurry.
Xue Daohong walked down the throne slowly and came to Xue Daoming: "Daoming! I want to leave this matter to you."
Xue Daoming's heart sank. He didn't think that Xue Daohong did this because he trusted him. Could it be that he was taking this opportunity to attack him? He said hurriedly: "Your Majesty! It's not that Dao Ming is disobeying. It's that Dao Ming is being a father. The emperor is in mourning and the period of filial piety has not expired. How can he leave the capital?"
Xue Daohong had long expected that he would say this. He reached out and patted his shoulder and said: "Daoming, the loss of Dongluocang is not a trivial matter. If it is not handled well, it may have a profound impact on the fate of our country. I am in mourning for my father." I can arrange for other brothers to do it, but you have to go to Dongluocang in person. Among us brothers, the person I trust the most is always you!"
Xue Shengjing listened and sighed secretly in his heart. Xue Daohong did not have the wisdom of the late emperor, but he learned all about the evil deeds of the late emperor. If Xue Daoming took over this job, I am afraid he would be in big trouble. If there is something wrong in handling this matter
If he loses his status, let alone the royal family, he may not even be able to save his life.
Of course Xue Daoming knew the emperor's plan and never agreed. He glanced at the grand master Xiang Liren. Xiang Liren said with all his heart, don't look at me. I can't protect myself now. He figured out a reason at this time.
, the emperor called him here for a reason. Qin Yangming was the general he discovered and promoted. I am afraid Xue Daohong called him here to settle accounts with him.
Xue Lingjun, who had been silent until now, spoke now: "Your Majesty, I don't think this is appropriate."
Xue Daohong was slightly startled, his thick eyebrows furrowed, expressing his displeasure with this expression. His aunt used to be highly valued by his father, but now and then, the one sitting on the dragon throne is
She actually said that her decision was not appropriate in front of so many people. Wouldn't she be going against herself in public? However, Xue Daohong would not turn against her on the spot. Xue Lingjun was not simple. She had the support of a group of veterans behind her.
There is also the support of the old queen mother, which represents a very powerful force within the Dayong royal family. At the beginning of his ascension to the throne, his footing is not stable, and he still needs the support of her and the forces behind him.
Xue Daohong said: "My aunt, if you think there is something wrong with me, you may as well tell me directly!" Although he said it euphemistically, he had already revealed his unhappiness in his heart.
Xue Lingjun said: "There are some things we should talk about alone!" She said to Xue Shengjing: "Second Emperor Brother, please stay!"
Xue Daoming and Xiang Liren couldn't help but feel relieved when they heard what she said, but they didn't dare to leave immediately until Xue Daohong agreed and then left.
Xue Shengjing's expression looked a little helpless. He didn't know why the imperial sister wanted him to stay. He didn't want to get involved in the current mess.
Xue Lingjun said: "Your Majesty, do you want to take back Dongluocang by force?"
Xue Daohong said: "Hu Xiaotian was so bold that he severely damaged our Nanyang Navy and launched a sneak attack on our important southeastern town. A Dakang was on the verge of death. It would be a good idea if I didn't send troops to attack them. They actually dared to come and provoke me. If I don't kill this person, why?"
Can you swallow this sigh of relief?"
Xue Lingjun said: "Your Majesty, now is definitely not the time to launch a large-scale attack south, and the cause of these two wars is not on Hu Xiaotian's side."
When Xue Daohong heard this, he could no longer suppress the anger in his heart: "That's enough!"
Xue Lingjun's words were rudely interrupted by him, and he couldn't help but bite his lips.
Xue Daohong said: "Don't forget that you are my imperial aunt and the princess of Dayong!" Xue Lingjun actually spoke for Hu Xiaotian, which made Xue Daohong a little angry.
Xue Shengjing said softly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I don't think your aunt meant this."
Xue Lingjun was not frightened by Xue Daohong's thunderous fury, and said softly: "Did the emperor not even give me a chance to speak?"
Xue Shengjing turned around and walked towards the dragon chair. Xue Shengjing cast a meaningful look at Xue Lingjun. It would be useless to talk more at this time. Xue Daohong was not a wise king who could listen to other people's opinions with an open mind.
Xue Lingjun said: "Since the emperor doesn't want to listen, then I don't need to trouble the emperor and take my leave!"
Xue Daohong did not turn around and said coldly: "I won't send it off!"
Xue Shengjing didn't even say a word and followed Xue Lingjun's footsteps.
Xue Daohong waited until the two people left, then turned around and sat on the dragon chair, his eyes almost bursting with fire. At this moment, a young eunuch hurried in and hesitated when he saw his expression.
, and then it was reported: "Your Majesty, General Li is back!"
When Xue Daohong heard the news that Li Chenzhou was back, he stood up excitedly: "What did you say? Li Chenzhou is back? Where is he? Quick! Invite him in quickly!"
After receiving the urgent summons from Xue Daohong, Li Chenzhou immediately returned to Yongdu from northern Xinjiang. He traveled day and night, under the stars and the moon. On the way back, he had already heard about the fall of Dongluocang. Because the situation was urgent, Li Chenzhou did not even bother to take care of it.
After returning home to see his wife, he rushed directly to the palace.
The arrival of Li Chenzhou was like a timely rain for Xue Daohong. The successive setbacks had put him in a helpless situation. Although there were many ministers around him, no one could provide him with useful suggestions. In fact, he could not blame the ministers. There were indeed some among the courtiers.
There are those who protect themselves wisely, and there are also those who quietly observe the new monarch's ability to govern, but there is no shortage of people who are outspoken and dare to remonstrate. However, Xue Daohong is suspicious by nature, and it is difficult for him to trust others, especially those who cannot listen to unfavorable advice. The words of the eldest princess Xue Lingjun just now are...
It has angered him.
However, Li Chenzhou was an exception. Xue Daohong always trusted Li Chenzhou and never doubted Li's loyalty to him.
Li Chenzhou met Xue Daohong, and Xue Daohong also showed unusual courtesy to him. He stepped down from the throne in person, put his hands on Li Chenzhou's shoulders and said: "Shen Zhou, you are back! I have been really anxious these past two days. There are many civil and military officials in the court.
You are a mediocre person and the only one I can trust is you."
Li Chenzhou smiled slightly when he heard the words, but felt helpless in his heart. He and Xue Daohong had known each other since childhood, and they were well aware of the shortcomings in the new monarch's character. When the new monarch came to power, he was eager to prove his strength, but Xue Daohong was suspicious by nature.
He did not dare to fully trust the former emperor's old ministers, for fear that entrusting him with heavy responsibilities would endanger his hard-won throne. In fact, the Northern Xinjiang Labor Army did not have to go in person this time. It was Xue Daohong who gave Yuchi Chong
His loyalty is doubtful, so he must go to Northern Xinjiang to investigate Yuchi Chong's defense situation and test his attitude towards the new king.
Li Chenzhou said: "Your Majesty, I'm back late!"
Xue Daohong said: "It's good to come back. I have a lot of worries and I'm just waiting for you to give me some advice."
The monarch and his ministers sat down. Before Li Chenzhou came back, he had fully understood the two recent battles on the southern front and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I think that Tang Boxi's attack on Dongliang County was really reckless." Tang Boxi and Li Chenzhou had a close friendship.
It's one thing, but the truth is another. Li Chenzhou is not a person who would hide the truth for the sake of friendship.
Xue Daohong said: "Of course I know that the reason why he fought this battle was to capture Dongliang County as a congratulatory gift to me, and also to boost the military power."
However, Li Chenzhou clearly saw Tang Boxi's motive for sending troops. In order to please the new emperor and for his own selfish interests, Tang Boxi blindly launched a war. He was also worried that his colleagues would share his credit, so he attacked by water alone without seeking support from others.
This led to Tang Boxi's disastrous defeat. Tang Boxi was dead, but Li Chenzhou still showed mercy on this matter. He whispered: "After Tang Boxi's defeat, your Majesty should not rush to use troops." (To be continued)
