In the prime minister's house, Lu Zhongtian was sitting in the front hall with his bun a little messy, his face gloomy. Just now, several Forbidden Army soldiers kneeling in front of him who had returned from their escape reported to him everything that happened to them.
, Lu Zhongtian never expected that the five hundred forbidden troops sent out would end up with the entire army annihilated.
Geng Debiao and a few others escaped from the lake. The Qing Sect members were chasing them all over the mountains and plains. They got into a mass grave and hid with the bones of the dead. Only then did they escape with their lives. After that, they lost their lives.
Running west, they felt at ease until they arrived in Yangwu County and met the magistrate of Yangwu County, Zhao Youji. After hearing their report, Zhao Youji realized the seriousness of the situation, so he immediately sent someone to escort them back to Beijing to report the message.
The men and horses galloped for several hours before arriving in the capital after the second watch.
After understanding the entire incident, Lu Zhongtian fell into deep thought. This action was indeed a plan carefully arranged by him and Wu Chunlai, and its purpose was precisely to anger the Qingjiao believers and intensify conflicts.
After the heated debate on military reform that day, both Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai felt that the opportunity was ripe and they should do something. Although the proposal for military reform was temporarily shelved, it seemed that they had thwarted Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunruyi.
Round. But everyone knew that with the eloquence and perseverance of Yan Fang and his two men, sooner or later they would persuade the emperor to issue a decree to forcibly promulgate a new law for military reform. Once the emperor issued an decree, there would be no room for maneuver.
However, after the morning meeting that day, Lu Zhongtian was in a good mood, because he knew that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru had completely offended Yang Jun. These two people were really stupid, didn't they know that they were actually in
Has the DPRK been completely isolated? How can they act like that? They don't care about anything, they don't care about anything, they dare to offend anyone, and they dare to say anything. Such people are destined to have no good end.
Offending Yang Jun means that the last variable is gone. Yang Jun's staying out of the matter before was actually a variable. No one knows what Yang Jun's views on the new law are. If he suddenly supports the new law, then seriously
No one can defeat Fang Dunru, and the emperor will be more confident. But now, it is obviously impossible for Yang Jun to make excuses for Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru.
Based on Lu Zhongtian's understanding of Yang Jun, this person is the most vindictive. Anyone who provokes him will have a bad end. The most appropriate way to describe him is to describe him as "revenge". On the battlefield, he can use extremely cruel methods to deal with him.
In fact, his revengeful mentality was not inferior to Yang Jun's enemies in the court. Many people who sharply criticized him for issuing the extermination order were ruthlessly purged after Yang Jun entered the Privy Council. Many people lost their lives since then.
Although it is not a real life, but a career life. But for many people, that is more serious than having their heads chopped off.
In view of this situation, Lu Zhongtian realized that all the conditions were ripe, and he decided to launch the plan proposed by Wu Chunlai. Although the plan was somewhat unviable, it was indeed the most direct plan to hit Yan Fang and the two.
It is a hundred times more ferocious than the previous impeachment by memorial. Moreover, the main point of this plan is to directly negate the results of the new law and destroy the foundation for Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru to gain a foothold in the court.
The fundamental reason why Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru were able to stand in the court and stir up unrest was because their reforms catered to the emperor's wishes. With the emperor's support, they had the capital to gain a foothold. And the reason why the emperor was
Supporting them is largely due to the immediate effect brought by the new law, which gave the emperor hope. Therefore, in order to knock down Yan Zhengshu and Fang Dunru, relying on impeachment may not be effective. One blow is fatal.
The best way is to directly deny the effectiveness of the new law. Of course it is a fact that the money in vain has been put into the treasury, which makes the emperor feel happy and ignores other things. But if there are more important things than money, such as the reform has endangered the country, the relationship is huge.
Zhou Xun's death is related to the throne of the emperor. I believe that the emperor will not hesitate to rein in the situation and abandon Yan Fang and the two. That is the emperor's bottom line, and this plan is to hit this bottom line.
Ever since, Pei Yuanyu and Hou Changqing have been ordered to escort two criminals for public trial in Changheng County. To outsiders, this matter may seem like unnecessary trouble, but this is the essence of this plan. This trip
The purpose is to provoke civil unrest and then suppress it. With the help of the Qingjiao religion, the huge disadvantages brought about by the new law can be widely publicized. The people have been disappointed, and people with ulterior motives have taken advantage of the loopholes and deceived people's hearts through cults.
The new law has begun to shake people's hearts and destroy the foundation of the country.
This is a series of combination punches. When the believers in Changheng County make trouble, hundreds of officials in the court will immediately report to the court and demand reflection on the new law. This time they will not impeach Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru, but will
Reflect on and evaluate the huge hidden dangers brought about by the new law in light of the incident. This time, not only Lu Zhongtian and Wu Chunlai, but also Yang Jun, Feng Zitang and others will definitely join in. In addition, dozens of local officials will report
, will form a huge storm sweeping across the imperial court. Even the emperor may have to think deeply about the reasons behind the civil uprising.
If the incident is to shock the Emperor enough, there must be quite a big commotion in Changheng County. It cannot be like the incidents of rioters gathering in places reported in the newspapers in the past, which were trivial things that were quickly put down. Your Majesty
They were numb from watching, and they didn’t take it to heart. So this time people were going to die, and many people were going to die. Therefore, Wu Chunlai’s order to Hou Changqing was, if there are Qing Sect members who cause trouble, they will be killed without mercy. Every one of them will be counted.
Pei Yuanyu's order was to do everything possible to stimulate those believers, forcing them to cause trouble and create reasons for killing. That's why Pei Yuanyu said at the public trial that he would declare the Qingjiao as a cult and ban it.
All the leaders should surrender, and the members should also register and reflect, etc. These words are simply unacceptable to the Qingjiao members.
In short, this time, human lives must be used to create a huge momentum, which will shock the world and surprise the emperor. Only then can this matter be fermented with great vigor.
However, after hearing the news that the 500 Forbidden Army was besieged by the Qingjiao and the entire army was annihilated, Lu Zhongtian was surprised. Those were the Forbidden Army soldiers carefully selected by the front office of the 500 Palace. How could they all be strangled by the Qingjiao believers? Originally, they were all the Forbidden Army soldiers selected by the Qingjiao.
They wanted to make a big noise with the lives of the people. Now, the movement is too big. It cost the lives of 500 forbidden troops, which is too unbelievable.
However, after a brief period of shock, Lu Zhongtian quickly calmed down. As far as the current situation is concerned, things have achieved the results he wanted. Changheng County has killed and injured thousands of believers, and five hundred forbidden troops have been destroyed. These more than a thousand
Human life has announced that this incident will shock the government and the public, and shock the world. Moreover, the Qingjiao has also exposed their lawlessness and stronger strength than expected. This is not only a cult, it is a rebel force that has been threatening the imperial court.
.Before this, everyone was still in the dark, thinking that the world was peaceful. Unexpectedly, under their noses, the Qing Sect had accumulated such huge power. This can be said to be an unexpected gain.
"Geng Debiao, you have suffered this time, don't worry, the truth will give you justice. The cultists are lawless, and the court will avenge you. You go down to heal your injuries, and the truth will reward you when you look back. Go.
"Okay." Lu Zhongtian comforted him warmly.
Geng Debiao and others quickly thanked them. Although it was dangerous to escape death this time, since Prime Minister Lu said this, it might be a blessing in disguise.
After Geng Debiao and others retreated, Lu Zhongtian pondered for a moment, then stood up and said: "For those who are coming, prepare your carriage and horses immediately. The prime minister is going to the palace to see the emperor. Also, immediately send someone to inform Privy Yang, Deputy Prime Minister Wu and Deputy Prime Minister Yan, and tell them
They have urgent matters that require them to enter the palace, and the truth is waiting for them in the emperor's study room."
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It was past three o'clock at night, and Guo Chong was carefully woken up by the chamberlain while he was sleeping soundly. Guo Chong was very annoyed. He had trouble sleeping, and often suffered from insomnia at night, making it difficult to fall asleep. He finally slept soundly tonight, but was
When someone woke him up, he was naturally filled with annoyance. The moment he opened his eyes, he had already decided that if there was nothing important, he would give the chamberlain who woke him up a severe whipping to vent his anger.
"What's the matter?" Guo Chong shouted angrily from inside the curtain.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lu, Privy Yang, Deputy Prime Minister Wu, Deputy Prime Minister Yan, Deputy Prime Minister Feng, and others are all waiting in the Imperial Study Room. They say they have important matters that need to be reported to the Emperor immediately," the chamberlain replied.
Guo Chong's heart skipped a beat. The people the chamberlain mentioned were all important ministers of the court and leaders of the two houses. If they all came to see him at midnight today, something terrible must have happened.
Guo Chong hurriedly got up and changed his clothes, without even bothering to tidy up his bun and clothes. He just hurried to the imperial study room with his hair loose and his thin shirt open. As soon as he entered the door, he saw several old ministers sitting there with gloomy faces.
From the way he spoke, Guo Chong knew that something was serious.
"What's going on? Why did you enter the palace together? What happened?" Guo Chong asked as he walked to the chair behind the desk and sat down. He walked faster on the way here and was slightly out of breath.
"I will bow before the Emperor." The old ministers stood up and knelt down to salute meticulously.
"That's all, get up." Guo Chong waved his hands repeatedly.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." The old ministers expressed their thanks and stood up with no shortage of courtesy.
"Your Majesty, I really don't want to disturb the Emperor's rest, but something big happened, and I have to inform you all to come together to see him." Lu Zhongtian said.
Guo Chong said: "Lu Aiqing, what is this? What is more important than things? Tell me quickly, what happened."
Lu Zhongtian coughed and began to report what happened unhurriedly. Guo Chong frowned and listened to Lu Zhongtian's report. When he heard that 500 forbidden troops were besieged and killed by Qingjiao on Luansong Hill in Xucheng, Guo Chong was shocked.
His eyes widened and he was dumbfounded.
"...Geng Debiao and several other forbidden soldiers managed to escape with their lives and fled to Yangwu County. Zhao Youji, the magistrate of Yangwu County, sent someone to escort them back to the capital. They just arrived in the capital after the second watch. After hearing the news, the veteran came to the palace immediately
See you." Lu Zhongtian finished his words, sighed, and sat down slowly.
