Jinyi champion

Chapter 293
Once the policy is established, the rest is to implement it. The most important thing is how to make the Xingwang Mansion, which has always been low-key and aloof from the world, accept to work with the local government to eliminate bandits and occupy a dominant position in it.

This requires Tang Yin to play a role.

He had to tell King Xing's mansion that he was absolutely sure about this matter. He had to analyze his personal relationship with Wang Shouren, the position of Huang Zan, the left governor of Huguang, and the reactions of local officials, so that King Xing could know. With the help of this suppression of bandits, the prestige of Prince Xing's Mansion can be established in one fell swoop.

After Zhu Hao explained everything, Tang Yin went to Zhang Zuo non-stop to discuss strategies before the lunch break was over.

Zhang Zuo was surprised.

When we met before, Tang Yin was still on his feet, looking as if he was dying.

As a result, it seemed like a different person in a blink of an eye. The strategy proposed was very radical, but it was very in line with Zhang Zuo's interests.

"Mr. Tang, do you think that actively preparing for the battle and taking the initiative to attack is the best choice for the palace? Will this...will something go wrong?"

Zhang Zuo asked Tang Yin for advice, in order to let Cheng Feng take the initiative in dealing with "anti-theft".

But anti-theft belongs to anti-theft, and there is no mention of sending troops.

You came up to give me such an idea, don't you embarrass our family to know?
Tang Yinyi's words are strict: "The thieves are just fleeing across the province. After arriving in Huguang, they are not familiar with the place of life. There is no large group of bandits in the local area to support them. They will definitely put the fulfillment of King Ning's entrustment as the top priority. We just need to spread rumors to the outside world at the right time, saying that I have already committed suicide. Ask King Xing to resign and live in the wilderness outside the city, and they will rush over like sharks smelling blood... At that time, all parties will cooperate with each other to catch them all!"

This is Zhu Hao's strategy.

Tang Yin used himself as a bait to leave the city voluntarily, making the bandits feel that he had been driven away by Prince Xing's mansion and might run away at any moment. out...

Zhang Zuo exclaimed: "If you say that Mr. Tang is brave and resourceful, this plan is very feasible. So please Mr. Tang and our family go to see the prince, and the prince will make a decision after he makes it clear."

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Zhang Zuo didn't want to fight, and he didn't understand anything about commanding troops.

But he is clear about one thing, as long as war is involved, the Secretary of Chengfeng controls the treasury of the palace, and he will definitely have to promote it at that time, and the passive plan of avoiding war led by Yuan Zonggao will be scrapped. This "lunatic" celebrity who dared to use himself as a bait can ask for advice, so what is he afraid of?
Wouldn't it be nice for me, a delicate and expensive eunuch, to lead the charge while I hide in the back and make a fortune in silence?

When Zhang Zuo took Tang Yin to meet Zhu Youzhao, Tang Yin talked about his plan, the conspiracy involving Prince Ning's mansion, and the cooperation between Wang Shouren, Huang Zan, the local guards, and state and county soldiers and horses. Zhu Youzhao couldn't help but sigh. Take a breath.

With such a complete plan, Zhu Youzhu felt that Tang Yin didn't seem to be joking.

Zhang Zuo said: "My lord, in fact, the old slave did not support taking the initiative to fight against the bandits at first, but Mr. Tang is right. Our Xing Palace has no reputation in the court. If we can suppress King Ning and establish a positive image in the court, Maybe we can get the support of the important officials in the court, and try to avoid the occurrence of the imperial court choosing the son of the clan to study in the palace..."

On this matter, Zhang Zuo naturally stood in Tang Yin's position to help speak.

What is the situation that Zhu Youtang is most afraid of?
It's not that Zhu Houzhao has a son, that's destiny, and it can't be changed.

What he was afraid of was that the Emperor Ming Ming had no sons, so instead of leaving the position of crown prince to Xing Wangfu according to the Da Ming Taoism, but following the example of the former Song Dynasty in selecting "adopted sons" from the clan and entering the palace to train him as the crown prince, that would be too embarrassing .

The plan most supported by the court ministers before was to raise the clan son, but it was rejected by the emperor and the queen mother.

The opinions of the ministers are that the state-owned prince can prevent the ambition of the vassal king and stabilize the people of the country. It is true in itself. They can't say, Your Majesty, you have no son now. For the stability of the court, make your uncle or cousin the prince. .

Not suitable!
Ministers can only propose adopting a stepson.

But Emperor Zhengde thought, I am not yet thirty years old, why do you think I can't have a son?Moreover, the traitors around the emperor, such as Jiang Bin, Qian Ning, and Xu Tai, did not allow the matter of raising the clan's son to happen, and then nothing happened.

In order to let the ministers of the court feel that the Xingwang Mansion, where the first heir to the throne is located, has a responsibility for the country and the people, and can bring stability to the Ming Dynasty. .

"Is it...too risky?"

Zhu Youzhu glanced aside unconsciously, only then remembered that Yuan Zonggao was not present at the meeting.

For such major matters involving the strategic direction of the palace, he is still used to asking the opinions of the two chief clerks, Zhang Jingming or Yuan Zonggao, but Yuan Zonggao is the only one who can advise him at the moment.

Zhang Zuo sighed: "Your Majesty, I thought about it, if I don't take any risks, it will be difficult to win people's hearts. In fact, I also want to discuss with Yuan Changshi and come up with the best solution, but Yuan Changshi Shi has always advocated that the palace should keep a low profile and not be in the limelight, so I don't think he would support it..."

Zhang Zuo was nominally talking about the pros and cons, but in fact he was explaining to Zhu Youjian, don't ask Yuan Zonggao for advice, he definitely does not support head-to-head confrontation with bandits.

I know his temper, and you know it too, that is a cowardly, middle-of-the-road, extremely conservative old Confucian official...

Seeing Zhu Youzhao nodding his head, Tang Yin felt more confident.

Zhang Zuo's mention of Yuan Zonggao's attitude was also part of Zhu Hao's strategy, and it was inappropriate for Tang Yin. Only Zhang Zuo, a servant of the royal family who was deeply trusted by King Xing, proposed that Yuan Zonggao's attitude was moderate and conservative, and King Xing would accept it... Conversely, if you, Tang Yin, take the initiative, others will think that you are competing with Yuan Zonggao and maliciously slander your opponent.

"However, Yuan Changshi's opinion must always be listened to when the palace is dispatched up and down." Zhu Youzhuo said this, indicating that he was already inclined to Tang Yin's plan, supported active preparations for war, and took the initiative to meet the enemy.

There are not many soldiers and horses in the palace, but there are not many thieves. What is rare is that the guards of the palace are all elite soldiers, who have not stopped their daily training. Or long-distance raids, crossing states and provinces...

The chances of winning are great.

Even if we are defeated, we must show the determination and courage of King Xing's Mansion to not be afraid of difficulties and dare to fight against the bandits. When the situation is unfavorable, the soldiers and horses can be withdrawn to the state city. Do you believe that the bandits can still capture the city?

Zhang Zuo said: "My lord, it's better to make a strategy first, and then go to Yuan Changshi to discuss it... I'm afraid that Yuan Changshi will strongly oppose it and things won't work."

On this matter, Zhang Zuo was a little anxious.

He was very afraid that after seeing Yuan Zonggao, Zhu Youzhao would be persuaded by his set of principles, and that plan would be shelved.

Tang Yinze showed a neutral attitude, and his tone was firm: "As long as it is for the interests of the royal family, I don't think that Yuan Changshi will obstruct it, and maybe he will actively make suggestions...I am willing to make offerings to King Xing and Yuan Changshi." Drive away, and do your part to put down the bandits."

Zhang Zuo looked sideways curiously.

You, Tang Bohu, are really capable.

I asked you to come to see King Xing, but you said that you would obey Yuan Zonggao's orders. Are you going to defect?

At first he was a little bit dissatisfied, but when he thought about it carefully, when Yuan Zonggao was calculating the accounts of the palace, Tang Yin opposed him and secretly helped him a lot. With his wisdom, how could he not see that it was impossible to change his court and join Yuan Zonggao's camp?

So what Tang Yin said now was just pretending.

Zhang Zuo wanted to understand this, and hurriedly stated his position: "The old slave is willing to devote himself to the palace and die, and obey the orders of King Xing and Yuan Changshi."

Zhu Youzhu was originally worried that Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin's plan was to compete with Yuan Zonggao, but seeing the two people's attitudes were so low, he was relieved, and the last doubts were dispelled, and he nodded: "Then I will send someone to pass on Yuan Changshi. Come, let's discuss together."

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Zhu Youzhao had preconceived ideas and had basically made up his mind. Even if Yuan Zonggao came, what could he say if he noticed the change in King Xing's attitude?
Hate Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin?

It doesn't seem to be worth it. They serve the palace in their own way, and it seems that they have no selfish intentions.

Especially Tang Yin...

He actually offered to use himself as a bait? !
When did Tang Bohu take such responsibility?
Is this the down-and-out Confucian scholar who knows that King Ning has evil intentions, so he can only pretend to be crazy and sneak out of Nanchang, wandering around with nowhere to depend?
Now it is simply a representative of courage and strategy, and can be called a model of scholars.

Yuan Zonggao couldn't help showing some respect to Tang Yin.

"Since Yuan Changshi also supports it, then the matter will be settled like this." Zhu Youzhao made a final decision.

Yuan Zonggao saw the situation clearly, and when he knew that it would be impossible not to agree, he chose to acquiesce, and his gaze fell on Tang Yin involuntarily.

Tang Yin was somewhat ashamed.

In any case, it was Yuan Zonggao who introduced himself to the palace, but he consulted with Zhang Zuo at a critical moment and did not communicate with Yuan Zonggao in advance.

What would Yuan Zonggao think?
Zhu Youzhu said: "The strategy has been decided. The next step is to contact all parties to see if we can promote the common advance and retreat of all soldiers and horses. Sun Tzu's Art of War said: Before you can win, you must first plan to lose. The old and young women and children in Wangzhuang outside the city should do it as soon as possible." Going into the city to avoid disaster... This will bother Yuan Changshi."

Yuan Zonggao heard it.

Even if you ask for my opinion, I am still in charge of protection, and the specific policy of sending troops to suppress bandits is up to Tang Yin.

Who told Tang Yin to come up with the idea, and the other party even more radically proposed to use himself as a bait?

If you don't listen to the parties, who do you listen to?
"Yes."

Yuan Zonggao saluted and accepted the order.

Afterwards Zhu Youzhu made arrangements, and Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin withdrew.

When they came to the door of the study, without the restraint of King Xing, the three of them got along somewhat awkwardly, and Yuan Zonggao obviously felt that he was the one being boycotted.

"Bohu..."

Yuan Zonggao wanted to say something but hesitated to speak, and couldn't help but glance at Zhang Zuo.

(End of this chapter)