Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 688 Spring Hunting
In the Qianqing Palace, with the sound of the emperor's steady voice, Yu Qian and Yang Hong stepped forward to receive the decree at the same time, which made Wang Ao and Yu Shiyue at the side couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Sure enough, after the court discussion, the Yang family was already a real one. into the eyes of the emperor.

The emperor's handling seems to be calm and calm, but in fact it has a deeper meaning.

One must know that Yang Hong has been guarding the border for many years, and is known as the "King of Yang" among the various ministries in Yibei. This reputation was earned through battles.

It was so rampant at the beginning, and they only dared to send Ala Zhiyuan to contain Xuanfu, but did not dare to take Xuanfu as the main target. A large part of the reason was that the chief military officer of Xuanfu at that time was Yang Hong.

Such a veteran on the battlefield, who made the northern tribes fearful, was sent to receive the Oirat mission, which was obviously to give the other party a blow.

It can be seen from this that although the Son of Heaven approved of Yang Hong's inference, he did not resign himself to letting things develop.

Perhaps Wala had no intention of going to war, but it is the most stupid way to pin the matter on the other party.

Sending Yang Hong over was first of all to deter these Oirat envoys so that they would not dare to think carefully.

At the same time, during this period of time, the Yang family was hit repeatedly. First, Yang Jun was exiled, and then Yang Neng was also sent out of Beijing. Going out, there are signs of decline everywhere.

However, a court meeting made everyone see the courage of Yang Hong, a veteran in the battlefield, although until now, no one has seen what Yang Neng wrote in his autograph.

However, if the various rumors that have been spread out in the past two days are true, then it is enough to see how big the Yang family has laid down this time, and it can be said that they are determined to get closer to the emperor.

Or to put it more bluntly, this is handing over the handle of the Yang family to the emperor. As long as the emperor is willing, he can justifiably overthrow the Yang family at any time.

This kind of courage is far greater than fighting Ningyuan Hou Renli at the court meeting.

In this case, the emperor's attitude has never been clearly expressed, but this time, if nothing unexpected happens, it is a signal.

In addition, from the perspective of the emperor, to promote the rectification of the army, the emphasis is on giving both grace and power.

Taking down Ren Li is prestige, so it is kindness to give care to the Yang family!
You know, apart from the news that has not been confirmed until now, the Yang family is serious and has already started to clear the military settlements and privately cultivated fields that have been invaded and occupied by the border over the years.

For some of them, because they have been owned for many years, it is difficult to get them back. The Yang family even dispersed their own wealth to make up for it.

It is said that the Yang family has even started pawning things recently.

In any case, the emperor should express his support for the implementation of the imperial government's great policies. Therefore, Yang Hong was re-used, even if he was only asked to receive the mission.

This is also a signal to the nobles, as long as you cooperate with the court, the emperor will not make things difficult for you.

If you don't cooperate, then Lord Ren Hou, who is in prison, is waiting for your companions.

Of course, since it is a kindness, it is definitely not enough to simply let Yang Hong receive the mission.

Sure enough, right after, the emperor asked again.

"Shoufu, if I remember correctly, the Ministry of Rites handed over a memorial a few days ago, which was about spring hunting in March?"

"Return to Your Majesty, yes!"

Wang Ao thought for a while, then remembered, there is indeed such a thing.

The imperial court has always had spring hunting and autumn hunting ceremonies, not only to show martial style, but also to fit the shooting ceremony among the six Confucian rituals.

It's just that these generations of emperors in the Ming Dynasty were all in a special situation. Emperor Taizong sent troops to the north at every turn, playing with real swords and guns.

As for Emperor Renzong... he was powerless. In the era of the Supreme Emperor, his old man Xiao Chong succeeded to the throne, so he couldn't really participate in the hunt.

Therefore, when the court's spring hunting and autumn hunting were fully realized, it was during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong.

At other times, spring hunting is often in the form of a ceremony, just a formality.

This year is naturally the same. Every year, the spring hunting time is fixed in March. The Ministry of Rites is familiar with this kind of thing.

It's just that this kind of unimportant and non-urgent matter was naturally temporarily put on hold under the influence of the big policy of rectifying the army.

At this time, when the emperor mentioned spring hunting, could it be that...

"This year's spring hunt, I will personally host it!"

Sure enough, soon, the emperor's calm voice sounded, saying.

"Speaking of which, I have been on the throne for a long time, and I haven't seen the skills of young nobles from various families. I just took advantage of this spring hunt to see how many of my sons from Ming Dynasty are talents who can leap horses and whip whips!"

"Shoufu, after you go back today, you will draft an edict and order the Ministry of Rites to organize a spring hunt on March [-]rd. In addition, pass the edict to Fan Guang, asking him to select someone who is good at riding and archery from the Beijing camp, and to share with each family. Let's organize a martial arts performance on the Spring Hunting Ground together with the noble and honorable disciples."

"At that time, I will bring the ministers of civil and military affairs to watch. Those who perform well can be promoted by leapfrogging."

Martial arts?

Wang Ao turned his mind a little, and he understood what the emperor meant.

Now that it has been decided to give the Oirat mission a disqualification, it is definitely not enough to just send Yang Hong.

Only real hard power can extinguish all unwanted thoughts.

This martial arts performance is to let Wala see Daming's current strength, so that they can dispel their unreasonable thoughts.

This is a normal thing, so Wang Ao did not hesitate, and directly agreed.

"The minister leads the order."

Afterwards, Zhu Qiyu nodded and said.

"Yang Hou, you were the admiral of the Beijing camp before, and you must know something about those who are good at riding and shooting. This time, you and Fan Guang will go together to select the manpower from the Beijing camp."

"Also, later on, you go to Duke Feng's mansion. The two of you go to various honorable mansions together, and choose some outstanding juniors to play. Let the government and the public take a look at me. I am an outstanding young man of Ming Dynasty!"

If the signal just now was not obvious enough, Yang Hong's face immediately relaxed after the emperor said these two sentences.

Of course, in essence, the emperor still only ordered some "trivial" errands, and did not give him any real official position and assignment.

However, the more seemingly "trivial" things, the more they can reflect the trust of the emperor.

You must know that Fan Guang and Li Xian can complete these things independently, whether it is to select the outstanding people in the Beijing camp or to select people from the noble children to participate in the spring hunting.

However, the emperor still let him get involved, which in itself speaks volumes.

Exhaling lightly, Yang Hong straightened his back and cupped his hands.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to live up to your Majesty's trust!"

(End of this chapter)