When Guo Yi got up in the evening, the four adults had a meeting. Chu Yan told Wei Yuan and Guo Yi about the five measures currently being implemented in Shandong, and said with an apologetic smile: "Some of these are within the scope of the two adults.
But time waits for no one, so I’m going to take my place before I leave, my lords, please forgive me.”
"It doesn't matter." Guo Yi looked at Wei Yuan and said with a bold smile: "We were ordered to come to Shandong in the face of danger to deal with the White Lotus Sect. Whatever is beneficial to the elimination of the White Lotus Sect, we will do it!"
"That's right." Wei Yuan also nodded and said: "The four of us are now in the same boat. We must work together regardless of reputation or reputation to live up to the great trust of the imperial court!"
"Yes." Chu Yanxin said, it should be Wang Xian who said this. While nodding, he glanced at Wang Xian secretly, and saw that he was also nodding, and there was no displeasure. He said in his heart that the imperial court sent his teacher to Shandong, and he also
Really clever.
"However," Wei Yuan frowned and said, "Although these five items are all correct, they are not measures to directly attack the White Lotus Sect. It is safe to cook slowly like this, but it also requires a balance of hardness and softness to be the right way." He said in a deep voice: "This is the right way.
The officer suggested that the Inspector should give top priority to capturing the backbone of the White Lotus Sect, and first arrest a few leaders and kill them to shock them!"
"Okay." Although Wang Xian felt that it was a little too hasty, there was nothing wrong with it after careful consideration, so he nodded in agreement.
"On my side," seeing Wei Yuan starting work as soon as he arrived, Guo Yi couldn't lag behind and asked in a deep voice, "It seems there is nothing to do in the near future?"
"The Marquis's errand is the most important." Wang Xian looked at Guo Yi and sighed: "You have to organize the army. Shandong's garrison army, after excluding the old, weak, sick and disabled, is actually less than half of the number. This is the remaining half.
, has also been infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect and a certain prince. When it comes time to use troops, I'm afraid it won't be enough..." After a pause, he said softly: "And it will backfire..."
"Haha," Guo Yi said with a smile: "Don't worry, Imperial Envoy. Give me three months, and I will definitely train you a usable army!" He has been training the Beijing army for more than ten years, and he is still very committed to himself.
Confidence.
"Of course I believe you, Lord Marquis, but I'm afraid that they won't give us such a long time." Wang Xian sighed again: "I'm afraid that Lord Marquis must first focus on cleaning up and completely eliminate the dissident elements in the army. I would rather
Don’t let it go in vain, and it won’t leave any hidden dangers!”
"Don't worry about this." Guo Yi smiled nonchalantly: "It won't take long for me to find those guys who are harboring trouble!"
"Okay!" Wang Xian nodded. Although he felt uneasy at all, what could he do if he didn't believe in Guo Yi? He could only force a smile and said: "I believe Mr. Hou can do it!".
After the Chief Secretary and the Chief Secretary were in place, Shandong's three systems of Bu, Ji and Du were operating at full speed. Chu Yan's Chief Secretary was responsible for providing relief to the people and urging the gentry to reduce rents and interest rates; Wei Yuan's Chief Secretary made every effort to promote the common people to protect the Jia and sit together and re-employ the government.
The common people who reported the White Lotus Sect were rewarded, and the leaders of the White Lotus Sect were captured everywhere. Guo Yi's capital commander Si Ziran focused all his energy on cleaning up the army and reorganizing it to prepare for war.
Wang Xian acted as the central coordinator and paid close attention to the progress in all aspects. Jinan was in full swing in May and June, but seeing that everything was on track, Wang Xian finally felt a little bit refreshed in his heart.
"I guess by the harvest time in autumn, I will be able to let go of my worries." Before going to bed at night, Wang Xian smiled at Gu Xiaolian and said, "Our work for the past six months has not been in vain!"
"It's great that the officials can see hope." Gu Xiaolian helped Wang Xian lie down and gently fanned him. She knew the pain in Wang Xian's heart best. At this moment, she naturally smiled happily and said: "Like this in autumn.
Sister and Goudan'er are going north, and they can have a good time together for a few days!"
Wang Xian was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered Lin Qing'er's letter last month, saying that as soon as autumn cools down, he will take his son to Beijing to reunite with him. Although he is expected to be stuck with errands in Shandong by then, fortunately, Shandong
It is the only way to go to Beijing, where the family can reunite for a short time and talk about the pain of missing each other.
"Hey, I've been so busy these days that I didn't reply to her." Wang Xian couldn't help but feel guilty. In fact, it wasn't because he was busy, but because he felt uncomfortable in his heart, but he couldn't write those words on paper, so he picked up the pen several times.
They all gave it up sadly...
"It's true that something shouldn't be done. Fortunately, the slave family has written a letter to explain to the officials." Gu Xiaolian pursed her lips and smiled.
"That's good!" Wang Xian breathed a sigh of relief and asked again: "You didn't mention the situation in Shandong, right?"
"Don't worry, sir. I didn't say a word to make my sister worried." Gu Xiaolian said a little uncertainly, "But as a smart person like my sister, I can guess pretty much anything..."
"Hey, yes." Wang Xian agreed with this point: "Your sister Lin is the smartest, she knows everything, she just doesn't say it..."
"It's getting late, officers, please go to bed." Gu Xiaolian put down the curtain and continued to fan Wang Xian: "I have to go to the military camp tomorrow morning..."
"Well..." Wang Xian nodded and responded. After a while, snoring began.
Gu Xiaolian gently fanned him and looked at Wang Xian's sleeping appearance with the faint candlelight, her heart full of pity. She knew that Wang Xian's visit to Shandong this time was different from any previous one. Although there were dangers before,
But there is hope after all, but this time, there is clearly only despair... But fortunately, this man who never gives up is still unyielding and manages to create a glimmer of hope!
Gu Xiaolian looked at Wang Xian infatuatedly, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red. She leaned against his heart and whispered softly: "No matter if it's a sea of swords, mountains of fire, or sea, Xiaolian will always be with you..." After a while, she also leaned against Wang Xian's side.
Slept peacefully.
It was late at night, everything was silent, the entire imperial mission was quiet, and the entire Jinan city was quiet...
The third watch had just struck, and the Ding'an Gate of Jinan City was suddenly called open by a messenger. After the city gate was opened, the messenger galloped all the way, and the crisp sound of horse hooves shattered the quiet night like an ice bowl!
Wang Xian was woken up by Zhou Yong. He and Gu Xiaolian put on their clothes and stood up, asking in a deep voice: "What happened?!"
"Sir!" Zhou Yong's voice was full of panic, and he reported in a slurred manner: "It's not good! The White Lotus Sect has rebelled!"
"What?!" Wang Xian gasped in shock and was speechless for a while...
Late at night, the lights of the Imperial Envoy's office came on one after another, and three local officials hurried over after hearing the news. Wei Yuan and Guo Yi were fine, but Chu Yan's face was extremely ugly, and he seemed to have foreseen his tragic fate... As is the custom of the imperial court, once
If there is a rebellion, the local officials will be severely punished. Previously, the Buddha's Mother burned the three main halls, and he was doing something wrong. Now the White Lotus Sect has rebelled again. Wang Xiandu cannot protect himself. I am afraid that no one can protect himself.
When the three of them arrived, Wang Xian, who had been silent all this time, hissed: "Everyone, we are in big trouble!"
"Sir, where is the White Lotus Rebellion?" Chu Yan asked in a trembling voice.
"Jimo County, Laizhou Prefecture." Wang Xian handed the military report to the three people for reading, and whispered: "It was reported that the local government arrested the family members of the leader of the White Lotus Sect. The original intention was to use this to force the leaders to surrender, who
I didn't know that those people rebelled, led the believers into the county government office, opened the cells, and killed the county magistrate..."
"A bunch of trash!" Wei Yuan also looked very ugly. In the final analysis, it was because of the great pressure put on the local government by the Inspector General that such a scene occurred.
"How is the situation now?" Guo Yi asked in a deep voice.
"They have opened warehouses to stockpile grain and raise flags for rebellion..." Wang Xian whispered: "The specific situation is not yet known. I guess we won't be able to believe it until tomorrow and the day after tomorrow."
"It must be reported to the imperial court immediately!" Wei Yuan composed himself and said in a deep voice: "Then we must deal with the White Lotus Sect in Jimo County as quickly as possible. No matter what method we use, we must not let this wildfire ignite other places!"
"Nie Tai is right," Guo Yi nodded in agreement: "They must be wiped out immediately!"
"Master Marquis, how prepared is your army?" Wang Xian looked at Guo Yi. Originally, this was a question to be investigated tomorrow, but he could only ask the question in a hurry tonight.
"Don't worry, sir. I, Lao Guo, have not been idle even a day in the past month." Guo Yi said with enthusiasm: "I dare not say that there are too many, but I can give you 20,000 usable troops!"
"That's great!" Wei Yuan breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this: "Twenty thousand soldiers and horses are enough to put down the rebellion, but we must do it quickly!"
"No!" It was a matter of life and fortune. Chu Yan also changed his usual yes-man appearance, shook his head vigorously and said: "With so many troops passing through most of Shandong, I'm afraid that even before reaching Jimo, the White Lotus Sect elsewhere will rebel.
Lost!"
"The army is used to stop those who are ready to take action," Wei Yuan disagreed: "How can it scare them into rebellion?!"
"Mr. Wei has not been in Shandong for a long time. He doesn't know how powerful the White Lotus Sect is. Every village and county has their church. As long as they spread the word that the government troops are coming to annihilate the White Lotus Sect, they will kill all the believers and their families."
Such rumors, when someone rises up and shouts, there will definitely be a crowd of responders." Chu Yan said with fear on his face: "You can't use weapons rashly, otherwise it will be completely out of control!"
"Master Fantai must have been frightened out of his wits by the White Lotus Sect!" Guo Yi said with a smile: "I have also suppressed the rebellion of the people. I must use thunderous means to kill a group of people and grind those who dare to come forward into powder.
, the others were naturally frightened and turned back obediently!"
"It's different!" Chu Yan stamped his feet and said: "You don't know how deep the grievances of the people in Shandong are. They have nothing, so why should they fear death?! Only by following the original method of reducing taxes and burdens, reducing rents and interest rates and slowly nourishing the people's hearts is the right way.
!”
"You do your thing, and I hit mine. We have nothing to do with each other!" Guo Yi said nonchalantly.
"The White Lotus Sect has spread all over the province, how can the two be unrelated?!" Chu Yan was also a little angry and said tit for tat.
"Okay, stop arguing, please listen to what the imperial envoy said." Wei Yuan persuaded the two of them, and all three of them turned their attention to Wang Xian.
However, Wang Xian was silent and stared at the map of Shandong Province. The two stopped talking and waited for Wang Xian to think clearly before talking.