Chapter Four Hundred and Thirty First: The Rebellion That Does Not Hurry
There were many disasters in Chu State last year. Many farmers in various places could not survive and resorted to banditry, burning, killing and looting.
Although robbers may be killed after robbing food, at least they will not die immediately. If they are not robbers, they will starve to death immediately.
This is why, when we first set out from Yongzhou City to the capital, we encountered so many dens of robbers and thieves along the way.
But being a robber is not a top player.
If you were caught, you would just be beheaded.
What are top players?
Rebellion!
Heaven is dead, Huang Tian shall stand!
The disaster that God brings down must be because the emperor has lost his moral character.
Successive disasters are instigated by thoughtful people. Isn't this a signal for a change of dynasty?!
As a result, many people believed the rumors, turned from bandits to rebels, rose up, captured a territory, and declared themselves kings!
This kind of thing was not new last year.
However, they rebelled and the nine tribes suffered misfortune.
Moreover, these rebels were suppressed by the Chu army with thunderous force.
Otherwise, there would be no need to drain the Chu State's treasury dry just by allocating funds for disaster relief to bring peace to the people. Rather, while providing disaster relief, one would also have to deal with rebellions one after another.
Xu Qing could no longer remember who the largest rebellion was, but the most outrageous one he remembered should be a village in the south of Chu State.
Several villagers formed a blood alliance. The leader said that he had received guidance from God and proclaimed himself emperor in the village. The first thing he did after becoming emperor was to build a hall that was fifty feet long and fifty feet wide. Due to lack of money, he finally
Renovate a thatched house.
Then, concubines were selected from the village to fill the harem.
In the end, he was wiped out by a leader and two agents...
The Dayun Dynasty lasted five days from the founding to the fall of the country.
The scene was awkward for a time...
Originally, the Nine Tribes were punished for treason, but due to their ridiculously small size, a few leaders were killed, and the remaining ones were charged with gathering a crowd to cause trouble.
It was precisely this kind of thing that happened last year, so Xu Qing was not surprised at all when he heard Xiao Ye said that there was a rebellion.
If it could be spread to the capital, it seems that the scale of the rebellion is not small.
However, from Xu Qing's point of view, this rebellion was not a wise move. This group of people were obviously not in a hurry to rebel now.
The environment for the Chu State's rebellion last year was so good. If you want to do something, you can say that you can respond to everything at once.
Now that the disaster is over, everything is ready to be revitalized, and people everywhere are settling down.
Do you choose to rebel now?
What are they planning?
Is this the limitation of the peasant class that I learned in my previous life?
News is always slow?
imperial study room
The Emperor of Chu handed the memorial in his hand to the wise king: "Brother, the scale of this rebellion is really quite big. There are many mountainous areas in Fengzhou, and the Zhao State envoy has passed through it, so it is difficult to take a detour. If something goes wrong, Xu Qing will
That kid’s hard work these days will be in vain.”
"A mission from the State of Zhao?" King Xian said, "Instruct the household department to prepare the money and food needed for the three Shadow Guards and the Yulin Guards to set out together, and summon the boy over."
Emperor Chu nodded, looked at Eunuch Wei and said, "Wei Zhong, go summon the Minister of Hubu into the palace."
The Minister of the Ministry of Finance came very quickly. The financial arrangements needed to suppress the rebellion in Fengzhou naturally required him as the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, so he was waiting outside the palace early.
The Emperor of Chu looked at the Minister of Household Affairs and said, "Zheng Aiqing, how long will it take to prepare food and grass?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue raised his hands and said: "Report to your Majesty, it will be ready in just one day. Start preparations now, and the army can set off tomorrow."
Emperor Chu nodded: "Okay, we can't be careless at this time. Zheng Aiqing will personally arrange it, so I can rest assured."
The Minister of Hubu cupped his hands and said: "I obey the decree."
Anding Bofu
Su Qian and Xu Qing walked hand in hand in the back garden. It rained a lot a few days ago, and the soil in the back garden is still a little wet.
Now it can be said that hundreds of flowers are blooming in the back garden, and the fish in the pond are swimming more happily.
Su Qian turned her head and looked at Xu Qing and said: "Husband, sister Bing'er's only way was blocked by the rebels, will she be fine?"
Xu Qing thought for a while, then looked at Su Qian and said, "Is something okay? Are you asking about Bing'er or the traitor?"
Xu Qing felt that the hand he was holding began to lose strength and he quickly said honestly: "Don't worry, Madam, those rebel bandits will not last long. Now that the environment for rebellion in Chu State is not good, they have chosen to rebel now, and the marching time will be taken into account."
They should be wiped out by the imperial court in less than half a month."
"At this moment, I remembered that the rebels who rebelled were either stupid or were instigated and exploited by others. However, no matter why, they would not last long or become successful."
After hearing this, Su Qian nodded and said, "Is that so? I'm still worried. Although sister Bing'er is very skilled in martial arts, she doesn't have many escorts with her. Can your husband send someone over to take a look?"
Xu Qing nodded and said, "Don't worry, madam, I understand."
At this moment, the little maid Xuan'er ran over and said, "Uncle, that father-in-law is here again. He is outside and asked me to come over."
Xu Qing nodded and said: "I understand."
After saying that, Xu Qing patted Su Qian's hand and said, "I'm going to take a look at my husband. My wife is waiting at home."
Su Qian nodded and said, "Husband, leave early and come back early."
imperial study room
When Xu Qing walked to the imperial study room, Emperor Chu was sitting on the imperial table, engrossed in reviewing the memorial, and kept writing with his ink pen.
The wise king sat aside and drank tea leisurely with his legs crossed, closing his eyes from time to time and savoring it carefully.
It seems as if I want to say: This day is comfortable!
Xu Qing walked to the imperial study, bowed and said: "I see you..."
The wise king waved his hand: "Okay, okay, there are no outsiders, so there is no need for false courtesy."
Emperor Chu wanted to raise his head and say something, but the wise king glanced at him and said: "Hurry up and work, otherwise you will not be able to finish today's memorial. Tomorrow will come tomorrow, and there will be so many tomorrows." From "Beijing Daily"
Haven't you watched this song "Tomorrow's Song"?"
As he spoke, the wise king picked up a piece of pastry on the plate at hand, put it in his mouth and ate it.
Emperor Chu lowered his head again, and the wise king looked at Xu Qing and said: "Xu Qing, the court has an important task for you this time. You can't refuse."
Xu Qing: "What will be the consequences if you refuse?"
The wise king thought for a while and said: "Why don't you go back and read the "Laws of Dachu"? What is the crime of disobeying the decree?"
Xu Qing: "..."
After finishing the pastry, King Xian stood up and patted Xu Qing's shoulder and said: "Don't worry, it's not a difficult task. It's just about suppressing bandits. A bunch of rabble can't make a difference. You go there with the shadow guards and I will mobilize some more forbidden troops, at most half of them."
The rebellion will be wiped out in just one month."
Xu Qing wondered: "Then there's no need for me to go? Aren't there still a group of generals? I don't know the art of war or fighting, so wouldn't it be a disservice if I go?"
The wise king looked at him: "Let the Shadow Guards and the Forbidden Army do the fighting. You don't need to fight."
Xu Qing: "Then what are you going to do?"
The wise king said: "Go and see the person you want to see."
Xu Qing blinked: "What is the prince talking about?"
Wise King: "We have a tacit understanding."
Emperor Chu raised his head and looked at his brother, and then at Xu Qing, with confusion in his eyes. What on earth were they talking about?