Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 944 Mantis Catching Cicadas
The emperor's words stunned a group of ministers present.

This... can you say that?
But it seems that there is no problem.

Indeed, from the perspective of the relationship between Daming and the ministries of the grassland, there is indeed no so-called mutual market, only tribute.

Moreover, as the emperor said, the main body of the tribute has always been the five major tribes, not Tuotuobuhua.

However, this is the official statement.

The reason for such an agreement at the beginning was to bypass the ancestral system.

After all, Tuotuobuhua's sweat status comes from the blood of his golden family, but to Daming, he is a remnant of Beiyuan.

Therefore, although in essence, what Da Ming and the five major tribes are doing is trading, and, in fact, the one who controls the trading rights on the grassland is indeed Tutuobuhua.

However, if we really want to talk about it in detail, it seems that, probably, it should... Is this what the emperor said?
The elders looked at each other, rarely at a loss.

After so many years of messing around in the imperial court, they are used to seeing the essence through the appearance, but now the emperor is doing the opposite, asking them to abandon the essence and look at the appearance.

Indeed, if one ignores the secret agreement between Wang Wen and Tuotuo Buhua, the essence of the border tributary trade and the various games behind it.

So, from the surface, the relationship between Daming and the current grassland tribes is actually not complicated at all.

The five major tribes, plus the tribes of Oala, are the subordinate tribes of Daming, and Daming is their suzerain country.

It's that simple!
From this point of view, neither Tuotuobuhua nor Agadorji have anything to do with Daming, and Daming is not responsible for their lives.

Not to mention that Yang Jie was just instigating secretly, which indirectly led to their deaths.

Even if Yang Jie did it himself and killed Tuotuo Buhua, that would be killing thieves for the country, far from destroying diplomatic relations.

There is no diplomatic relationship, talk about sabotage...

So, is there something wrong with the words of the emperor?

No problem!
However, the elders frowned, feeling that something was wrong...

At this time, Fan Guang on the side hesitated again and again, and finally said cautiously.

"Your Majesty, even though that's the case, all the ministries are gathering in the Xuan Mansion, and many of them are diehards of Tuotuo Buhua and Agadorji. If they really raise their troops and point their finger at Daming, then the strength of the Xuan Mansion may not be enough. , in order to prevent accidents, we need to prepare troops in advance!"

Therefore, sometimes, it is not useless to not have so many warlords.

People like Wang Ao, Shen Yi and the others are still thinking about where the emperor's words are unreasonable.

However, Fan Guang has already begun to think about actual combat.

It was this sentence that reminded the ministers present.

They were almost surrounded by the emperor!

Indeed, there is nothing wrong with what the emperor said.

But the problem is, the other party is not reasonable at all!

Now that several big tribes gathered together, although the reasons are different, but they are nothing more than to raise the teacher to question the crime.

Therefore, whether it was Tutuo Buhua's death or Agadorji's death, it was just an excuse.

Since it is an excuse, it is meaningless to argue with it.

Because, defeating the other party in the debate is just occupying the moral high ground, but this thing is worthless on the grassland.

No matter what you say, people have decided that Tuotuo Buhua was killed by Yang Jie, and he wanted Daming to hand him over, what should you do?
The problem now is that the Ming Dynasty is recuperating, the frontier army is not strong enough, a large number of frontier generals have been taken down, the household department has no money, and even Yu Qian, the minister of the military department, is not in the capital.

The current Daming cannot afford to fight a big battle!
This is the most crucial question.

If it was Hongwu and Yongle era now, not to mention Daming, he would not have established any peace talks with Tuotuobuhua, even if it was established, he would have to suffer from turning his face and denying others.

He slapped him with a slap, and the other side of the face had to be stretched out for Daming to continue the slap.

Unfortunately, now is not that time...

While silently sighing in his heart, Wang Ao put down the pen in his hand and stepped forward to speak.

"Your Majesty, Dudu Fan's words are justified."

"The thieves are savage, and they have never talked about the principles of saints. Now that all the ministries have gathered together, it is obviously an excuse to put pressure on our Ming Dynasty. If our Ming Dynasty is too tough and provokes it, and the war resumes, the people on the border will suffer."

"Your Majesty has always been benevolent, and I hope that Your Majesty will think twice for the sake of the peace of the people on the border!"

Then, Shen Shangshu at the side followed suit.

"Your Majesty, I also feel that it is better to talk if we can talk. If the road is blocked all at once, I'm afraid the other party will lose face."

"Besides, you know the situation of the Ministry of Household Affairs. I'm afraid there will be a catastrophe next year. This battle...is not worth fighting!"

It has to be said that among the ministers, Shen Shangshu has always been a clean stream.

If Wang Wen is a powder keg that intensifies the conflicts in the court, then Shen Shangshu is a little expert to invigorate the atmosphere.

It was obviously such a serious military matter, but when he talked about it, it was like chatting with an old lady.

Seeing Shen Yi's aggrieved face, Zhu Qiyu also laughed a little.

However, as his mood relaxed, the atmosphere in the hall also relaxed a little bit, and the pressure on everyone also eased.

Shaking his head, Zhu Qiyu said calmly.

"I can understand the worries of the gentlemen, and I am not arrogant, like a brave person who likes to fight."

"However, as you all said, all the ministries have joined forces to put pressure on Daming."

"That's why Daming must be tough!"

Since Zhu Qiyu made such a statement, he naturally wouldn't do it impulsively.

"I definitely don't want to fight this battle, but if someone bullies me, I won't be able to swallow my anger and give in and ask for peace."

"Da Ming, you're not so poor yet."

"Are you right, Shen Shangshu?"

Ah this...

Facing the gaze of the Son of Heaven, Shen Yi showed a bit of embarrassment, but he still had to nod his head and said.

"Returning to Your Majesty, of course it's better not to fight if you can, but if the captives deceive people too much, in order to protect the peace of the people, the Household Department will naturally do its best to support all decisions made by Your Majesty."

This answer was obviously not what the emperor wanted.

However, Zhu Qiyu didn't continue to embarrass Shen Yi, he hummed lightly, and said lightly.

"Don't worry, my big Situ, I won't be able to fight!"

After stinging Shen Yi, Zhu Qiyu pondered for a moment, then continued to speak.

"Zhuqing is right. At this moment, Da Ming cannot fight a war. If Qin Tianjian's words are true, then Da Ming will not be able to fight in the next few years."

"But the more this is the case, the less we can show weakness to others. All the tribes in the grassland are afraid of power but not virtuous. They came here this time to ask for an explanation, but in fact, they came here to ask for benefits."

"Da Ming didn't want to fight this battle, but now that the Tatar ministries are falling apart, they don't want to fight even more!"

After these words were finished, all the ministers below fell into deep thought.

Indeed, what the Son of Heaven said was right, now Daming is empty everywhere and can't fight a war, but how can those grassland tribes afford to fight?
Tuotuobuhua and Agadorji died violently one after another, and the various ministries were in constant strife, doing their own thing, and even staring at each other first.

At this time, do they really dare to invade Daming, and they are not afraid of being attacked?

Furthermore, although Daming is unwilling to start another war, he is not a persimmon.

Although the civil war suffered heavy losses, it is not true to say that it was an accident, but it was indeed the result of various factors.

If it happens again now, as long as there is no personal conquest, even if you can't win, you won't lose.

At least, there is no problem in guarding the border.

What's more, Oala and Tatar were still considered an alliance at that time, and there was a nominal sweat called Tuotuo Buhua. Although the two were at odds with each other, they still joined forces and went out together.

Today, the various parts of Tartar are falling apart, and it is obviously impossible for anyone to organize it in a short time.

so……

wait!

The joints in the middle are not difficult to figure out, but the relationship is very important, so everyone's thoughts have been affected.

However, after such a reminder from the emperor, many people realized that something went wrong.

The first to notice it was of course Yang Hong, a veteran who had guarded for many years.

"Your Majesty, this is not right!"

Frowning tightly, Yang Hong spoke.

"Right now Tatar is in chaos. Although it is said that this situation was provoked by Yang Jie, Tuotuobuhua and Agadorji died not long ago, and the Chahar, Karaqin and Wengli tribes The Guo Te tribe each supported a new leader, and it should be the time for endless competition for the position of Khan."

"Even if they want to ask for an explanation, they should wait until the position of Khan belongs to them. Why would they come to Xingshi at this time to ask questions?"

As soon as these words came out, the other people present also reacted.

Wang Ao said: "That's right, the ministries are in internal turmoil and can't take care of themselves. Even if they hold a grudge against Yang Zhenfu, why would they come here to ask for an explanation at this time?"

"What's more, according to the news that came back, these big tribes are either supporting a new lord, or avenging the old lord, and they are in trouble. At this time, why do they point the finger at Daming at the same time?"

When the two said this, things became more complicated.

Everyone frowned, faintly feeling that they had caught something, but couldn't figure it out.

At this moment, the voice of the first emperor could be heard, saying.

"It seems that these days, the old friend of the Supreme Emperor has not been idle!"

"Your Majesty means..."

With such a reminder, Yu Shiyue immediately reacted, and after a moment of hesitation, he asked.

"Behind these people, are they instigating first?"

"It shouldn't be wrong!"

Zhu Qiyu's expression was also a little dignified, he nodded and said.

"It's impossible for the Tatars to remain silent in the civil strife. Sowing dissension is also his forte!"

"Your Majesty, then..."

Seeing this situation, the faces of everyone present also changed. This matter was already tricky enough, but it would be more complicated if it was involved first.

"The imperial decree to Jin Shangshu remains unchanged, and the other one is postponed!"

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Qiyu finally spoke.

"As for the other things, let me think about it again, this is the end of today's discussion, Yang Hou and Shen Shangshu will stay, and the rest will leave!"

"According to the purpose..."

Several ministers present looked at each other, but in the end they didn't say much.

This situation is indeed extremely complicated, and it will not be resolved in a short time.

As a result, the cabinet had no time to draft an order on the spot, so it bowed and withdrew.

Only a certain Shen Shangshu was left behind, and dark clouds floated silently above his head.

Based on his experience, it would be no good to stay alone!
But at this time, the emperor obviously didn't care about his emotions.

After waiting for everyone to leave, Zhu Qiyu said directly.

"Shen Qing, the situation is complicated, and I won't play around with it. I'll stay here, and I have two things to tell you!"

Naturally, Shen Shangshu can clearly distinguish the priorities.

The Son of Heaven was obviously not joking, so Shen Yi naturally said that he was very careful, and cupped his hands.

"Your Majesty, please speak!"

"First, the same sentence, this battle will not be fought, and it will not be fought!"

Zhu Qiyu looked at Shen Yi and said.

However, after hearing this, Shen Yi did not relax at all.

If it was that simple, then the emperor would not have left him alone.

Sure enough, the next sentence, the emperor said.

"Second, I want the household department and the military department to prepare for the upcoming war, understand?"

what?
Shen Yi was stunned for a moment, unable to react for a while.

But when he raised his head and saw the emperor's dignified expression, he could only nod his head and said.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely get it done!"

Regardless of when there are many people, Shen Shangshu is best at invigorating the atmosphere, but the less people there are, the more he knows how to measure.

Although he still had doubts in his heart, since the Son of Heaven did not intend to explain to him, Shen Yi could only suppress his doubts and agree first.

"Okay, I will give Yu Qian an order later, and I will also order the military department to move. Shen Qing will do his best to cooperate. If there is nothing else, Shen Qing will go back first!"

"Yes!"

Hearing this tone, he knew that the Son of Heaven was not in a good mood, so Shen Yi naturally didn't dare to say anything, and after accepting his orders, he withdrew.

So, without too much meeting, only Yang Hong was left among the ministers in the palace.

The difference from just now is that after Shen Yi left this time, the Son of Heaven did not speak immediately, but hesitated for a moment, Fang said.

"Yang Hou, you should have guessed why I left you behind!"

From the very beginning, Yang Hong's complexion was not very good-looking. When he heard the emperor's question, it was even harder for him to hide the worry in his eyes. He nodded and said.

"Returning to Your Majesty, if it is not a coincidence that the gathering of various tribes in the Xuan Mansion was instigated by You Ye first, then it can only explain one fact."

At this point, Yang Hong couldn't help trembling, closed his eyes tightly, opened them again after a while, took a deep breath, and said.

"This shows that Bodu has already told Yexian everything truthfully!"

The remaining half of the sentence, Yang Hong did not say it.

However, there is no need to say.

Yang Jie took the initiative to vote for the Turghute Department, with the purpose of provoking the relationship between Bodu and Yexian, making Bodu betray Yexian, and snatching the ruling power of Oala.

It is still a strategy to sow discord, and the most important thing in the whole process is to keep it secret.

If his guess is true and Bodu really told Yexian everything, then it means that it is not Bodu who controls Yang Jie's life now, but Yexian himself.

Then, as the Grand Master of Wala, how would he treat someone like Yang Jie who wanted to provoke his brother and murder him?
(End of this chapter)