Why did the emperor rebel?

Strictly speaking, Song Wenyi is an eunuch, so to deal with him, all he needs is the emperor's oral order, and there is no imperial edict at all.

However, after all, this incident caused quite a stir in the court, and important ministers like Yu Qian personally came forward to impeach him, so naturally there must be a result.

Therefore, on the second day after Yu Shiyue and others were summoned, an imperial edict was issued, but even if there was an imperial edict, it was issued to the inner court. As a foreign minister, Yu Qian would definitely not be able to see it. The reason why Yu Shiyue was able to see it was It was because the imperial decree should be drawn up by the cabinet according to the law, and the decree to punish Song Wenyi was written by him watching the Zhongshu Sheren next to him, so he naturally knew the content clearly.

"Twenty sticks, three months' salary?"

Unsurprisingly, after hearing the final disposition, Yu Qian still frowned, displeased, and said.

"Is this His Majesty's disposition? It's too light."

"Song Wenyi is so arrogant and domineering, at least he should be removed from his title and appointed Fengyang Shouling. Moreover, even if he doesn't mention his punishment, since His Majesty has admitted his guilt, no matter what, he should order Huangzhuang to return the land. Why? Didn't say a word in the decree?"

Sure enough, it was such a reaction, Yu Shiyue sighed and said.

"Yu Shaobao, this matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface. Yesterday His Majesty called me into the palace, and I briefly talked about the inside story. This matter is actually..."

Afterwards, Yu Shiyue recounted to Qian Qian what she had heard in the palace yesterday.

After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Yu Qian's pensive face, and said the emperor's warning verbatim.

"...Your Majesty said that he is willing to make a good story about a monarch and his ministers, but you also need to know how to measure, and let me persuade you, remember the duty of a courtier."

After the words fell, the hall fell silent, looking at Yu Qian who was frowning and silent, Yu Shiyue was a little uneasy, said.

"Ting Yi, you should know that it is the most appropriate way for His Majesty to deal with the matter of Song Wenyi. This matter is the best so far. The court situation is full of troubles. It is unwise to be angry with His Majesty over trivial matters. ah!"

Facing Yu Shiyue's sincere persuasion, Yu Qian's face changed for a while, and finally, he sighed and said.

"But after all, it's not legal!"

"Not to mention whether Song Wenyi has lied to His Majesty, whether the inside information is true or not, this is the second time His Majesty has deliberately defended the eunuch, the last time it happened in the Xuanfu, and this time it happened in Huangzhuang. You should also know, Mr. Tsujisu, that this is not a good omen."

This time, Yu Shiyue fell silent, and there was nothing to refute. The matter of Shu Liang's stay in the Xuan Mansion was supposed to be enough to lose his head, but the emperor insisted on protecting him, and finally saved him. However, after the turmoil calmed down, this Eunuch Shu returned to his position as the admiral and eunuch of the East Factory as if nothing had happened.

This time, Song Wenyi came out again. Although the two people's actions are not the same, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are partial and defending.

Seeing that Yu Shiyue was silent, the worry on Yu Qian's face became even worse, and he continued.

"What's more, although this Song Wenyi is using the banner of seeking justice for the tenants of Huangzhuang, after all, in the end, this field was assigned to the name of Huangzhuang by him, and it was not returned to the tenants. Selfless, I'm afraid it's hard to believe."

These words became more and more outrageous, and Yu Shiyue's face changed because of the faint meaning in the words, said.

"Yu Shaobao, don't talk nonsense!"

Although what Yu Qian said just now was about Song Wenyi, it pointed at a deeper level. To put it bluntly, it was actually the emperor. After all, Huangzhuang was the emperor's private property, so this sentence actually implicitly pointed to the emperor's greed for money.

No wonder Yu Shiyue was a little uneasy when he heard this sentence.

However, Yu Qian didn't react too much. Seeing that Yu Shiyue understood what he meant, he went a step further and said.

"Since the Battle of Oara, the national treasury has shrunk, and His Majesty's internal treasury has subsidized a lot of flowers for state affairs. In addition, His Majesty has reopened the draft, and there are many more concubines in the palace, and the spending has also increased. In addition, Nangong is also relying on the internal treasury, since the Supreme Emperor returned to Beijing, he has frequently received concubines and feasted endlessly, and all these things require the internal treasury to pay for it."

"In the past, in addition to the annual revenue, the internal treasury relied more on the benefits of the Huangdian's cross-border trade. However, since last year, due to the civil strife at the border, the income of the Imperial Store has dropped sharply, but the expenditure of the internal treasury has been heavy. If your majesty It is not impossible to rely on Huangzhuang thoughts..."

"Ting Yi!"

Yu Qian said these words without haste, but Yu Shiyue's face became more and more ugly. At the end of the sentence, he couldn't help but reprimanded lightly, saying.

"You are talking about your majesty!"

Yu Qian was silent, with a complex expression on his face, and said softly.

"Is it false?"

However, it was only a moment before he recovered, shook his head, and said.

"Yu Mou is also willing. This is a nonsense, but Mr. Cifu is in the cabinet, so he should know more than Yu Mou."

"Song Wenyi is the mine tax eunuch. When he bought and sold these fields by force, he used many methods. One of them was to designate the families of wealthy households who were unwilling to sell the fields as land for mining, and to do so Ordering them to pay mining taxes by force is no different from robbery.”

"The imperial court originally had a mining tax payment system. Why use a eunuch to collect it again? Now only in Gyeonggi, this behavior has already been done. If it is ignored, all eunuchs will follow suit in the future and collect 'mine tax' everywhere. disaster!"

What these words said made Yu Shiyue's brows furrowed.

He didn't expect that Yu Qian thought so deeply. Indeed, their eyes were all focused on Huangzhuang, but they ignored Song Wenyi's identity as a mining tax eunuch and his means of using the name of mining tax in the process of seizing the land.

At the same time, he did realize that what Yu Qian just said was probably not unfounded.

Because if the matter of seizing the land was an accident, then the position of eunuch of mining tax was undoubtedly from the emperor's intention. To Song Wenyi.

In other words, the emperor is probably aware of the methods Song Wenyi is using now, and they acquiesce.

It can be deduced from this that Yu Qian's worry is indeed not unreasonable. The establishment of the mine tax eunuch is very likely to re-open the source of income to make up for the loss of the imperial store...

Yu Shiyue's face was a little ugly for a while, but after a while, he still shook his head and said.

"These are all speculations now, and they are not accurate. In short, His Majesty has made a decree about Song Wenyi. If you still hold on to it, you will be suspected of persecuting the emperor. What's more, the court is currently busy. If you don't have time and energy Spending time on this matter is not worth the loss."

Although the words are euphemistic, the meaning is clear.

Yu Qian pondered for a moment, although he was a little reluctant, he finally nodded and said.

"Master Cifu, don't worry, Yu is not a person who knows how to advance and retreat. I will continue to participate in this matter if I am not in the court."

This time, Yu Shiyue breathed a sigh of relief and persuaded her.

"Ting Yi, you don't have to worry too much. Although the matter of Song Wenyi has been settled now, it will be punished after all. As for the eunuchs you are worried about, it is still too early to follow suit. After all, Song Wenyi is only one person. If the eunuch wants to go to various places to 'collect' mining taxes, His Majesty will always be required to nod, and if His Majesty really has such an idea, it won't be too late for me to go to the memorial to persuade you."

However, Yu Qian was not as optimistic as he was, a trace of worry flashed across his face, but he said in the end.

"I hope so..."

These words were a little perfunctory, which made Yu Shiyue still feel a little uneasy.

After thinking for a moment, he finally spoke.

"When I came just now, you said that Dudu Fan came here to discuss the corruption case of the military government with you. I don't know the specific situation of this matter?"

Logically speaking, this is the government affairs of the Ministry of War. It is not appropriate for Yu Shiyue to ask a question at this moment. Therefore, his question makes Yu Qian a little strange.

However, strange is strange, this matter is not a secret, so, after a moment of hesitation, Yu Qian still opened his mouth.

"It's basically finished. Dudu Fan just came here to transfer some files. If there is no accident, within three to five days, the memorial will be delivered to His Majesty's desk."

It should be said that the last time Zhang Xiang and Wang Qinqi played the progress of this matter in the court hall, it was quite useful. At least Fan Guang also accelerated the progress, but...

Hearing this, Yu Shiyue nodded lightly and said.

"That's what it should be. However, although this case is closed, the rectification of the military mansion is only just beginning..."

Seeing Yu Qian frowned, he seemed a little puzzled, Yu Shiyue explained.

"Before this matter, when you just returned to Beijing, I mentioned that this corruption case originated from the performance of the governor's acquaintance Zhang Yu. The control of the government, but later, His Majesty used Wang Qin to make him fail to achieve his wish."

"However, the corruption case is just an introduction. The problem of the military government is far more than that simple as what Zhang Xiang participated in. Since Dudu Fan came to you, he must have mentioned some inside information. Although this time it is to investigate corruption, However, many problems have been exposed, such as cheating, empty pay, nepotism, withholding of military rations, waste of training, etc., which are very complicated."

"Thus, although the case is closed, there must be no delay in rectifying the military mansion. I think the reason why Zhang Wei has been urging the case to be closed at the court is also due to this juncture."

Yu Qian also knew some of the inside story, but he was busy with the follow-up of the army during the time he returned to Beijing, so he didn't care about it.

Hearing Yu Shiyue mention it now, he also faintly understood, said.

"Master Cifu means that Zhang Min still wants to take this opportunity to fight for the power of the military government again?"

"good……"

Yu Shiyue nodded and said.

"With His Majesty's character, since these problems have been exposed, it is impossible to ignore them. Moreover, the border is now stable and the grasslands are in chaos. , This kind of situation is probably not what His Majesty wants to see, so it is imperative to rectify the military mansion."

"It's just that it's hard to choose who the person in charge will be..."

So, Yu Qian also thought for a moment, and then said slowly.

"That's right, the military mansion is the general military of the world, and its responsibilities are very important. If your majesty wants to rectify it, he will definitely encounter many obstacles, especially the nobles from various families. People with weight and prestige, if they are not like this, it will be difficult to be effective."

The current situation of the military mansion is essentially being divided up by various nobles, and there are very few people who have nothing to do with them. Therefore, to rectify the military mansion will inevitably touch their interests.

If you want to rectify smoothly, then you must either be a civil servant who has nothing to do with Xungui, or you have to be a capable figure among Xungui.

On the civil servant's side, there is no other choice. If you want to be justified, you can only go to the Ministry of War, which is beyond doubt.

As for Xungui...

"If Your Majesty does not allow the Ministry of War to intervene, then there are not many people to choose from. Changping Marquis Yang Hong, Jing'an Bo Fan Guang, Feng Guogong Li Xian, and the two other dukes."

Yu Shiyue followed Yu Qian's words and continued to speak.

"The Marquis of Changping has always had military merits, especially this time Yang Jie's frontier fortress party, with its prestige in Beijing and His Majesty's favor, should be the best choice. However, since the return of Xuanfu and his party, Changping Marquis has been bedridden. It is said that he vomits blood again and again today, and his body may not last long."

"As for Governor Fan, he is related by marriage to Prince Min's Mansion, and he was originally the governor of the Chinese Army's Mansion, so he can preside over this matter, but..."

"But Dudu Fan is also in charge of the Beijing camp, and it's nothing more than investigating corruption cases. If he presides over the rectification of the military mansion, the power is too strong, and it is absolutely impossible!"

Yu Qian shook his head, categorically denying this possibility.

Although it is said that Fan Guang and him have a close relationship, and even Fan Guang was reused at the beginning because he recommended him, but one size counts for one size, and personal emotions cannot be mixed with court affairs.

The scale of rectifying the military mansion this time must not be small. Even if Fan Guang has no selfish intentions, he will definitely take this opportunity to promote his own people. There is a closer connection.

In this way, his control over the military mansion has greatly increased. Both the military mansion and the Beijing camp are in his hands, and he already has the power to threaten the imperial power.

After the military government corruption case, Fan Guang has gained a firm foothold in the military government, and he is no longer suitable to participate in the next thing.

Therefore, whether Fan Guang handed over the Beijing camp or rectified the military mansion, he could only stay out of the matter, at most assisting from the sidelines. However, the Beijing camp is the most powerful official army in the capital, and it must be placed in the hands of reliable people. At present, apart from Fan Guang, it is difficult for the emperor to find another person who can be trusted enough to take charge of the Beijing camp.

Therefore, Fan Guang is doomed to be difficult to preside over the rectification of the military mansion. Even if the emperor wants to use him, Yu Qian will be the first to object.

Then, Yu Qian said again.

"Feng Guogong is not good either. Although he is high-ranking, he lacks ability and energy. As for Cheng Guogong, he is too young and lacks prestige. Moreover, since His Majesty has used Wang Qin, he cannot let Cheng Guogong enter. The military mansion, so..."

At this point, Yu Qian stopped, so Yu Shiyue spoke up.

"Therefore, the British government is the only one that has enough weight among the nobles to carry this matter forward, and does not have much real power in the court."

"Although Zhang Min is not a British Duke, he has lived in Beijing for many years, knows the military government very well, and is related to the Cheng Guo Duke's family by marriage, so he has the ability to be the host, but in this way, his Official position, it is necessary to mention it, and become one of the real power controllers of the military government..."