The first thousand two hundred and thirty-two chapters are slightly worse
Pan Liao and the other two came to the official room of the King of Jin, and an official led them to the staff room. They saw King Guo Song of Jin standing bent over the table, looking at a map of Liaodong on the table and thinking deeply.
Zhang Qianyi smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness, it seems that Silla's special envoy Pu Zeen has received an express message from Silla. It is estimated that he will come to urge supplies again in the next two days."
In the end, Pu Zeen could not survive the severe situation in Silla, so he gave up the sky-high price and reached a support agreement with the court. The court promised to support Silla with 50,000 sets of soldiers and armor and 100,000 dan of food. However, the ships carrying support supplies have not yet departed.
Pu Zeen was also anxious and came to Zhang Qianyi every three days to ask for supplies.
Guo Song smiled and said, "The three of you came to me not to talk about Silla, right?"
Zhang Qianyi presented the Zhengshitang's resolution to Guo Song, "This is the Zhengshitang's proposal to depose the young emperor Li Xiu. I sincerely request His Highness to read it and approve it."
Guo Song nodded, "Let's go to the official room to talk!"
Everyone came to Guo Song's official room. Guo Song asked the three of them to sit down, read the proposal carefully, and asked: "How is the situation of the Li family?"
Zhang Qianyi said: "The minister also asked the Minister of Zongzheng Temple to explain that the Li Tang clan has almost extinct heirs, and now only the young emperor is left."
"Has the political affairs hall discussed who will inherit the throne after deposing the young emperor?" Guo Song asked again.
The three of them looked at each other, and Du You said straightforwardly: "Other than His Highness, who else is qualified to inherit the throne?"
Guo Song smiled and said: "You guys! Aren't you putting me on the fire to roast me? I don't want to wear the label of plotting to usurp the throne!"
"What about your Majesty's opinion?" Pan Liao asked.
Guo Song took two steps with his hands behind his back and said to the three of them: "I am not a hypocritical person. I do not deny that at present I am indeed the most qualified to inherit the unification. However, for things like changing dynasties, it is best to form a civil and military consensus among the dynasties. In the end,
If a world consensus is formed, all the civil and military officials of the dynasty support it, and everyone in the world supports it, then everything will fall into place!"
Du You somewhat understood what Guo Song meant. He smiled and said: "His Highness's meaning can be summed up in four words. It is legal and reasonable!"
Guo Song nodded, "Du Xiangguo is absolutely right!"
Guo Song did not immediately approve their deposed proposal, but he also did not return the proposal to them. Instead, he left the proposal in the study.
Coming out of King Jin's study, Pan Liao was confused and asked: "Du Xiangguo, what does His Highness King Jin mean?"
Du You smiled slightly and said: "His Highness actually made it very clear that the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty must form a consensus and the people of the world must form a consensus. That is to say, we are too hasty now and have not solicited the opinions of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and have not arranged time for the people of the world to reach a consensus.
After discussion, we will make a decision directly. The country cannot be without a king for a day. If the little emperor is deposed, who will take over?"
Speaking of this, Du You directly questioned Zhang Qianyi: "Zhang Xiangguo presided over the meeting to vote today. Why didn't he communicate with His Highness the King of Jin in advance?"
Zhang Qianyi was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately. He was dissatisfied and said: "Du Xiangguo thinks I didn't communicate with His Highness the King of Jin?"
"If we communicate, His Highness won't say that we did something inappropriate. Isn't this obvious?"
Zhang Qianyi suppressed his anger and said: "I did report to His Highness. Your Highness did agree to my convening the political hall to discuss the matter today. It was his suggestion to invite the three quasi-prime ministers to discuss the matter together, but I don't know why His Highness thought that
Our proposal is inappropriate, and I am equally confused. Whether Du Xiangguo believes it or not, this is the fact!"
After saying that, Zhang Qianyi shook his head, turned around and walked away quickly.
"Zhang Xiangguo, please stay!" Du You shouted quickly.
Zhang Qianyi stopped and asked coldly: "Is there anything else Du Xiangguo wants to ask?"
Du You took two steps forward and said apologetically: "It's my fault. I saw officials from Zongzheng Temple also came to participate in the discussion. I thought it was Zhang Xiangguo who invited them deliberately. I misunderstood Zhang Xiangguo. I apologize to you!"
"Has Du Xiangguo figured it out now?" Zhang Qianyi said with a half-smile.
"Just now it suddenly dawned on me, I completely understand."
Pan Liao smiled bitterly and said, "I still don't quite understand. Can Du Xiangguo also make me suddenly enlightened?"
Du You chuckled, "Why don't I treat you two to a drink at noon, which can be regarded as my apology to Zhang Xiangguo!"
The dissatisfaction in Zhang Qianyi's heart has disappeared. He smiled slightly and said: "There is no need to apologize, but it is not easy to make Du Xiangguo spend money, so it is better to be respectful than to obey!"
In the Taibai Restaurant on Xi'an Menwai Street, Du You and the other three sat down in a private room on the third floor. He ordered two bottles of wine and seven or eight dishes. He poured a full glass of wine for the two of them and said with a smile: "We
Let’s have a drink first!”
The three of them drank a glass of wine. Pan Liao picked up the jug, filled it for the three of them, and asked with a smile: "I'm still confused now, let's clear up my confusion first!"
Zhang Qianyi also sat up straight. He also wanted to know what His Highness King Jin was thinking.
Du You smiled slightly and said: "I suddenly figured out that the real purpose of the meeting in the political hall today is to test everyone's reaction."
Both Pan Liao and Zhang Qianyi realized something, especially Zhang Qianyi who finally understood why His Highness agreed yesterday to hold the political affairs hall meeting by himself, but when the results came out today, he said that the political affairs hall was too hasty and had very contradictory attitudes.
The word 'temptation' explains everything.
Pan Liao nodded, "I finally understand now."
Zhang Qianyi pondered for a moment and then asked: "Then what should I do next?"
Du You smiled meaningfully: "His Royal Highness Jin Wang has not returned the proposal from the Political Affairs Hall, which means that he will approve it, but not now. If I am not wrong, the "Kingto Express" and "Tianxia Xinbao" will soon
We don’t need to worry about public opinion guidance and leading people all over the world to talk about this matter, His Highness the King of Jin will arrange it, but we need to reach a consensus on the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty."
"Then what exactly should be done?"
Zhang Qianyi knew that Du You was already confident, so he didn't bother to think too much and asked him directly.
Du You said calmly: "It's very simple. Send a letter of inquiry to the Manchu clergy and ask for everyone's opinions, not only the court officials, but also the local officials, and go down to every county, county magistrate, county magistrate, and county lieutenant."
, the chief secretary must express his position, and then collect them and publish statistics. As long as most officials in the world recognize that His Highness the King of Jin will inherit the throne, it is legal and reasonable. In the end, the Queen Mother will issue the decree, then His Highness the King of Jin will inherit the throne.
It will work out, and I think that what His Royal Highness the King of Jin meant when he said that people in the world agree is actually what he meant."
Both of them agreed with Du You's plan. Pan Liao pondered for a moment and then said: "I'm afraid this consultation will take a long time. It can't be completed in less than half a year. Especially in Fengzhou, Hexi, and Anxi, we will have to wait until at least next spring to send people.
Go, doesn’t it take too long?”
Du You bowed slightly and smiled: "For the long-term peace and stability of the country, this little time is nothing!"
Zhang Qianyi also said: "What Xiangguo Du said makes sense. Let's get together tomorrow in the Assembly Hall! Come up with a specific plan for this matter. It's best to set up a special agency to take charge of this matter."
At nightfall, a carriage drove into Chongde Square, Chang'an, and stopped in front of the house of Wei Huan, the former head of the Wei family. Chang'an Wei changed the family last year, and Wei Yingwu, the minister of household affairs, replaced Wei Huan.
This was decided by the Wei clan association. In recent years, Wei Huan was not favored by the King of Jin. In anger, Wei Huan refused to hold any official position. He even publicly criticized Jin King Guo Song on many occasions, which made the Wei clan become dissatisfied with him.
In addition, Wei Huan's son Wei Min failed to live up to expectations and oppressed the clan members wantonly. The Wei clan unanimously believed that Wei Huan had harmed the interests of the Wei family, so they ousted him from the position of head of the family last year.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Pei Yanling, the minister Zuocheng, got out of the carriage. Wei Min, Wei Huan's youngest son, who was waiting at the door, quickly came up to him and bowed to salute, "My nephew, see Shibo!"
Pei Yanling was born in the Pei family of Puzhou. He and Wei Huan were related to each other. Pei Yanling's second son, Pei Hongyuan, married Wei Huan's daughter. This was also a manifestation of the marriage between aristocratic families from generation to generation.
Pei Yanling chuckled and said, "Where is your father?"
"My father is waiting in the study and has specially asked his nephew to greet Shibo for him!"
"Okay, lead the way."
Wei Min led Pei Yanling towards the mansion, and soon arrived at the outer study. Wei Huan was already waiting at the entrance of the courtyard.
Wei Huan smiled and said: "Welcome to the in-laws!"
Pei Yanling cupped his hands and said, "Sorry to bother you, brother!"
Wei Huan invited Pei Yanling to the study. The two of them sat down separately. The maid served them tea. Wei Huan said to his son: "You wait in the yard and no one will disturb you for the time being."
"Baby, obey your orders!"
Wei Min bowed, closed the door and went out.
Pei Yanling looked at Wei Min's back and smiled: "Xiao Min is becoming more and more refined!"
Wei Huan sighed slightly, "His biggest problem is that he talks too much about rules and respect. But now the world is deteriorating and respect is unclear. Even the legitimate son is criticized for scolding the concubine. We are no longer adapted to this era."
Pei Yanling said calmly: "As the saying goes, if the superiors do something good, the subordinates will welcome it. The superiors do not follow the rules and abolish slave status and low status at will. Even the inner palace does not understand the hierarchy and does not follow order. How can you expect the bastards to follow the rules?