Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 916 In Xuanfu City
Earlier, the emperor issued an edict ordering Yang Jie and Sun Yong, the eunuchs of the governor, to go to various parts of the frontier army, select the frontier army to serve as the vanguard of the government army, and equip young troops.

It's been three or four months now.

During this period of time, Sun Yong was naturally conscientious, traveled around the frontier army, carefully reviewed each one, and carefully selected them.

However, the other person in charge, Yang Jie, arrived at the Xuan Mansion at the first stop, and then... fell ill. Moreover, this illness lasted for several months. The selection of the avant-garde doesn't matter.

Now, all the people from Fushi Sun's side have been selected, but the Fushi Yang has not started yet...

Inside Xuanfu City, the Deputy Commander's Mansion.

In front of Yang Xin, apart from the documents of the Ministry of War, there were also two officials in scarlet robes, one civil and one military.

The civil servant's face was pale and dignified. It was none other than Jin Lian, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, who had been staying at the border for a long time.

Wu Chen was dressed in a crimson and white gown, with a short beard, and looked to be only in his forties. He was the general guard of the Xuan Mansion, Datong Bo Tao Jin.

After Yang Xin put down the paperwork, Tao Jin was the first to speak.

"Vice Chief Yang, you have also seen that the imperial court is very concerned about the selection of the avant-garde of the government army. This matter has been delayed for several months, but because the governor Yang has been ill, it has not started for a long time. Now The Ministry of War moved a document to urge, if we continue to delay, I am afraid it will be inappropriate."

"I don't know, how is the illness of Fushi Yang Zhen? Can I let the old man meet?"

Yang Xin raised his head, glanced at Tao Jin, and couldn't help but groaned in his heart.

This time Yang Jie was ordered to come to the Xuan Mansion to select the vanguard of the army. To the outside world, he was ill and recuperated in the mansion, but in fact he sneaked into Mobei to carry out the mission under the secret order.

This matter has not been publicized to the outside world, and there is no official document.

However, Tao Jin definitely knew.

After all, he is still the chief military officer of the Xuan Mansion, even if the Yang family is deeply entrenched in the Xuan Mansion, Tao Jin will naturally have his own power after these two years of work.

Although Yang Jiechang changed his outfit when he was in the city, it was not difficult for Tao Jin to know that he was out of the city.

But now, as if he didn't know anything, he came here with a document from the Ministry of War to inquire about the progress of the selection, obviously with malicious intentions.

"Lord Lao Zongbing is worried. My younger brother has been weak since he was a child, and the frontier is bitterly cold. After arriving in Xuanfu, his old illness relapsed. Although he has improved during this period, the doctor explained that he still can't be affected by the wind."

Face still needs to be given, after pondering for a moment, Yang Xin spoke politely, but the meaning in the words was clear.

"So, I'm afraid it won't work to meet you. If you fail the good intentions of Mr. Zongbing, the next day the officials will come to apologize."

Seeing this situation, Tao Jin said with a regretful expression.

"In this case, it is a pity."

"However, what Deputy Commander Yang said is also reasonable. Since he is sick, he should take good care of him. However, the matter of the army's vanguard cannot be dragged on any longer."

"Since Fushi Yang can't go out, this matter is always put on hold, which is not a solution. Here, the old man has selected some officers and soldiers with good military exploits and good martial arts. Why don't you let Vice President Yang come and take care of him? If it’s useful, let’s push it forward first, so as not to delay the business, how about it?”

Everything ahead is foreshadowing, obviously, this is Tao Jin's purpose.

Hearing this, Yang Xin also frowned.

Although he had already guessed Tao Jin's purpose, when the other party said it, his heart sank.

The selection of the vanguard of the government army this time is a special purpose of the emperor for the purpose of forming a small army.

In other words, these people not only want to enter the Forbidden Army, but also want to enter the Eastern Palace.

Although Yang Xin is at the border, he often communicates with Yang Hong and is very clear about the situation in Beijing, especially this selection, because Yang Jie came here, so Yang Hong deliberately explained the cause and effect of the matter to Yang Xin Speak clearly.

Obviously, the emperor did not approve of the proposal to form a young army at first, but at the Spring Hunting Ground, Cheng Guogong Zhu Yi, who had not yet been rehabilitated at the time, made a request in front of the Siyi envoys. The Supreme Emperor echoed it, so the emperor had no choice but to follow suit and agreed.

And asking Yang Jie and Sun Yong to come and select is obviously a remedial measure after the event.

Therefore, the power of selection must never be released.

In particular, Tao Jin should not be allowed to choose.

Although Yang Xin didn't think that these people could be used for anything when they were among the Forbidden Army, but there is nothing wrong with being careful.

Tao Jin has always been close to the British government. When Xining knocked at the customs before, Tao Jin even wanted to conceal the news and cooperate with Zhang Fu to ambush Xining.

If Yang Xin hadn't seen the opportunity early and sent the secret letter back to the capital, he still didn't know how it would end.

but……

Looking at Jin Lian who came hand in hand, a trace of fear flashed in Yang Xin's eyes.

The minister of the Ministry of punishment has been in Xuanfu for a while, and although he basically just works in the post station every day, what he does can be said to shake the entire border.

Originally, everyone thought that Jin Lian was here to investigate the case of Ren Li, but after the end of the case of Ren Li, everyone discovered that the real purpose of the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment was to straighten out the army.

Holding the banner of Wang Ming, this old man has sent out more than a dozen censors to various places to deal with the rectification of various places.

Although he himself stayed in Xuanfu, his methods were decisive.

So far, he has presided over the rectification of Gansu and Ningxia. However, in these two places, there are no fewer than seven or eight generals who have been arrested because they resisted Qingzhang and concealed a large number of secrets.

Although there is no movement in the Xuan Mansion, the pressure of such a great god staying here is not small.

You must know that although Yang Hong had donated a large amount of land occupied by the Yang family in the capital, the Yang family could only persuade the land occupied by the subordinate generals, and could not force it back.

So in fact, there are still a large number of military issues in the Xuanfu, which need to be resolved urgently.

Because of this, the atmosphere in the entire Xuan Mansion is very strange recently. Many generals who were former generals of the Yang family are running around, and many of them are very close to Tao Jin.

At this moment, Jin Lian and Tao Jin came together. Could it be that they reached some kind of agreement?
Glancing at Jin Lian indiscriminately, Yang Xin shook his head cautiously, but still rejected Tao Jin, said.

"Your Majesty understands the meaning of the Commander-in-Chief, but this matter is related to the young military equipment of the Eastern Palace. It is not a trivial matter. You must not be careless. Since His Majesty has a clear order to order the younger brother to personally select, if someone else intervenes, there may be something wrong."

"So, in my opinion, it's better to speed up the selection process after my younger brother recovers from his illness."

Yang Xin specifically named "Young Army of the East Palace" and mentioned the will of the emperor, hoping to remind Jin Lian that the matter of the avant-garde army is not that simple.

However, to his disappointment, Jin Lian's expression did not fluctuate in the slightest.

On the contrary, Tao Jin's complexion changed slightly, he restrained his smile, and said.

"Since Deputy Commander Yang knows that this matter is related to the young military equipment of the Eastern Palace, then he should also understand that if the matter here cannot be ended, then the organizational system of the Eastern Palace will always be difficult."

"The crown prince is the foundation of the country. It is also the intention of His Majesty and the Supreme Emperor to prepare a small army and replenish the guards. I am afraid it is not appropriate to delay it so late?"

Obviously, Tao Jin was not unprepared for this visit.

When Yang Xin moved out of the emperor, he moved out of the Supreme Emperor and the nobles of various families.

The nobles of various families in the capital are keen to equip young troops, nothing more than to be able to enrich their guards, to seek a future for their descendants, and to accumulate qualifications.

However, there has been no movement on this matter, and they are naturally anxious.

In all fairness, during this period of time, Yang Xin himself was under a lot of pressure, except for those who wrote to him directly to inquire about this matter.

There are also indirect inquiries from the generals below, and even entrusted magistrates to urge them, all kinds of methods, and so on.

Now it seems that this group of people couldn't wait any longer, so they went to Tao Jin directly.

In other words, Tao Jin came here to represent not only himself, but also a number of nobles in the capital, who came together to exert pressure.

Yang Xin pondered for a moment, and was about to speak.

Unexpectedly, at this time, Jin Lian said.

"Tao Zongbing, Vice Zongbing Yang, I have an idea, what do you guys think?"

"Master Shangshu, please speak!"

Glancing at Tao Jin, seeing the flash of surprise on the other side, Yang Xin vaguely realized something, and said directly.

So, Jin Lian said unhurriedly.

"It's really not an option to delay the matter of the army's vanguard. Now that the Ministry of War has sent a letter to urge it, it is not appropriate to continue to wait for the illness of Yang Zhenfu."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Tao Jin's face, but then, Jin Lian said again.

"However, what Vice President Yang said is also reasonable. The selection of the vanguard of the government army is done according to the order. It involves the forbidden army and has a great relationship. We have no orders in our hands. If we rashly intervene, we may be suspected of violating the system."

"So, I suggest that you might as well transfer the letter to General Sun Yong and ask him to come to the Xuan Mansion to take over the errand in Yang Zhenfu's hands."

"The court's decree was originally issued to General Sun and Yang Zhenfu. Letting General Sun be in charge of the selection is not considered a violation of the system, how?"

Sun Yong was appointed by the emperor, if he were to take over this matter, no matter who was chosen in the end, the Yang family would not be blamed.

Therefore, just after Jin Lian finished speaking, Yang Xin couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and said.

"good idea!"

On the other hand, Tao Jin's face darkened, and he opened his mouth. He seemed to want to say something, but Jin Lian didn't give him a chance to speak, but continued.

"Tao Zongbing, if you have a better way, can you tell me?"

"Otherwise, it is also possible to report this matter to the imperial court and let the Ministry of War decide!"

This sentence made Tao Jin choke without a trace of temper.

Report to the court?
It would be fine if Jin Lian didn't mention Sun Yong's transfer, but since Jin Lian mentioned it, what's the use of reporting to the court?

The Ministry of War is now Yu Qian's back garden. Yu Qian is out of Beijing, and Yu Shan, who is in charge, is also his confidant. This memorial must be in the hands of the emperor as soon as it is handed over.

Sun Yong is the person appointed by the emperor, will the emperor not agree?
Tossing and tossing back and forth, and there was a delay of one month in the middle, obviously the gain outweighed the loss...

Taking a breath, Tao Jin narrowed his eyes and glanced at Jin Lian, and could only say.

"Since Jin Shangshu thinks it is so appropriate, as long as the court's errands can be completed as soon as possible, then the official naturally has no objections."

The implication is that what he wants is to select the avant-garde of the government army as soon as possible. As for the others, he can make concessions.

So, Jin Lian glanced at Yang Xin, and the latter immediately understood and said.

"Then the officer immediately asked my younger brother to write a letter to General Sun Yong, and asked him to come to the Xuanfu to preside over this matter!"

Tao Jin was obviously displeased that the goal was not achieved.

But fortunately, he didn't expect that he could really stuff people into the young army, it was just to cooperate with Jingzhong, and he could barely satisfy him if he could advance this matter as soon as possible.

After the matter is over, naturally there is no need to stay.

After reluctantly exchanging a few more pleasantries, Tao Jin politely left.

Although he and Jin Lian came hand in hand, in fact, it was just Jin Lian who invited him to visit together. In fact, the two had nothing to do with each other.

Originally, Tao Jin still had a glimmer of hope, thinking that Jin Lian would help him, but now it seems that Jin Lian's goal is obviously Yang Xin.

That being the case, there is no need for him to continue to be an eyesore here.

After sending Tao Jin out, Yang Xin and Jin Lian returned to the flower hall and took their seats. Then Yang Xin got up and clasped his fists as a salute, saying.

"Just now, I would like to thank Lord Shangshu for his words of help! Yang will keep this in mind, and if there is anything that needs Yang, the Lord will do his best!"

Therefore, it is not unreasonable for Yang Xin to be regarded by Yang Hong as the future hope of the Yang family.

The work is straightforward and neat, without muddling.

From the moment Jin Lian spoke, Yang Xin understood that Jin Shangshu and Tao Jin were not on the same side.

That being the case, then, if the other party betrayed his favor, he would naturally reciprocate.

So as soon as he opened his mouth, Yang Xin directly expressed his attitude.

Jin Lian smiled, waved his hand, and said.

"It's okay, it's just a trivial matter. Even if the old man didn't speak up, Vice President Yang must be able to handle this matter properly."

"Master Shangshu, you are being polite. Although Tao Zongbing seems to be alone here, he is actually here for the matter of Jingzhong Xunwei. Although the Yang family has some roots in the Xuanfu, they dare not offend many nobles in Beijing. .”

He said something politely, but he obviously couldn't just go downhill, so with a wry smile, Yang Xin said.

"Maybe today's matter is just a random thing for Mr. Shangshu, but it is true that Yang's siege has been solved. Without the help of Mr. Shangshu, even if Yang can handle it today, I am afraid he will be offended." people..."

However, Jin Lian continued to shake his head and said.

"Your Majesty is in control of the situation in central Beijing. I think Mr. Tao was also entrusted by others, and he didn't intend to get entangled in this matter. Therefore, Vice Commander Yang doesn't have to take this matter to heart."

Then, after a short pause, Jin Lian continued to speak, saying.

"But having said that, the old man came here today to inquire about something, and he needs to answer a question or two from Vice President Yang."

"Master Shangshu, just ask, and Yang will try his best to answer."

When it came to business, Yang Xin was a bit cautious after all, and didn't take it all in.

So, Jin Lian didn't talk too much, he restrained his smile, lowered his voice slightly, and asked.

"The old man just said it directly..."

"May I ask Deputy Commander Yang, Governor Yang Jie, where is he now? How is the situation?"

(End of this chapter)