marquis of jingan

Chapter 945 The Power of the Five Phases (Dragon Boat Festival Ankang!)

Although at this time, Xiangquan had already been divided into pieces because of the group appearance system, and he no longer had the prestige of being only half a stature behind the king.

However, among the five prime ministers in Zhongshu, as long as there are three people working together, they are still the complete prime ministers with strong power.

Besides, even if it is divided into five people, each of these five prime ministers is a big shot who stomps the world and shakes the world, and each person's status and power are much better than the six ministers.

It's not because the power is much greater than that of the six ministers, but because in this position, the status is high enough and the authority is big enough, many people will cling to it, and there will be more and more former officials.

It can be said that every prime minister represents a force in the court.

If it is Yang Jingzong and Zhang Jing who can be called one-party prime ministers, they will be even more powerful.

With Shen Yi's current status, even when facing Chen Jing, he had to be a little cautious, and when facing five people at the same time, he had to be careful with his words.

In Shen Yi's heart, he was a little surprised.

Because his business is not big, he only needs to go through the process here in Zhongshu, and there is no need to alarm the five prime ministers at the same time.

But since Chen Jing opened his mouth, Shen Yi had no room to refuse, so he could only slightly nod his head in agreement.

After all, he was born as a Jinshi in the second list, and he is still a civil servant until now, so he still has to be managed by these old men.

Of course, Da Chen has used literature to control martial arts for many years. If he becomes a general, he will be strictly controlled by these prime ministers.

Chen Jing said a few more words to Shen Yi, and after a while, he got up and left with his hands behind his back, and said, "Let's go, let's go to the meeting hall to talk."

Zhongshu Conference Hall is the name of a house in Zhongshu Province, but at the same time it is not just a name, it is more like a yamen, an institution.

Because the several prime ministers are not all from Zhongshu Province, but as long as they enter the meeting hall, they are all prime ministers.

It is only because the meeting hall is located in Zhongshu that they are called the prime ministers of Zhongshu.

Zhongshu Shen Yi has been here many times, and he has met several prime ministers, but it is the first time for him to go to the meeting hall and follow behind Chen Jing. Not long after, Shen Yi was taken to an inconspicuous room. in the room.

The furnishings in the room are very ordinary, and it looks like an ordinary living room. The only difference is that there are no host and guest seats in this room, only six chairs, located on the left and right sides.

After Chen Jing walked in, he found a chair and sat down. Master Shen looked at the only empty seat, but didn't go over.

Because he knew in his heart that he was not qualified to sit down yet.

Take a look around.

The five prime ministers Chen Jing, Xie Min, Yue Qian, Yu Fang, and Cui Yu have all been present.

Shen Yi cupped his fists at the crowd, bowed his head and said, "Shen Yi from the Ministry of War, I greet you all."

Among the several prime ministers, only Prime Minister Xie Min smiled, and the other four prime ministers showed no expression. Chen Jing coughed and said to Shen Yi: "Shen Yilang, I have some questions to ask you."

Shen Yi's face was calm: "Chen Xiang just ask."

Chen Jing nodded, and asked the first question: "Will the Huai'an army defend or attack this year?"

The emperor's decree to Shen Yi had been sent to Zhongshu years ago, but the decree only said to let the Huai'an army expand by [-] troops, and Xu Shenyi acted cheaply in Huai'an, and did not clearly state in the imperial decree whether it was offense or defense.

The emperor did this to avoid unnecessary troubles.

To put it bluntly, I just don't want to argue with these old men.

Shen Yi frowned slightly, cupped his hands and said: "Chen Xiang, things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, and the subordinate officials command the troops according to the order, so naturally they adapt to the situation."

As soon as he said this, Prime Minister Cui Yu couldn't bear it anymore and asked, "What's the contingency?"

Shen Yi looked at the prime minister who had the worst relationship with him indifferently, and said indifferently: "Cui Xiang, the so-called adaptability means to make different changes according to different situations."

"This is an idiom handed down from the ancients."

This sentence has a bit of yin and yang flavor.

It was mocking Cui Yu for not studying.

Cui Yu was able to pay homage to the prime minister, so he was naturally a Jinshi. Moreover, the Cui family is a large family with hundreds of years of history, with a long history of poetry and books, and a long history of family education. After hearing Shen Yi's words, his face immediately became ugly, and he clapped his hands The tea table next to him said angrily: "The old man asked what changes the Huai'an Army has to deal with!"

Shen Yi first looked at the other four prime ministers, and then at Cui Yu, and said calmly: "Cui Xiang, the change of the Huai'an army is that the enemy attacks and we defend."

Shen Yi paused, and continued: "The enemy retreats, we advance."

Hearing these four words, Cui Yu finally got the answer he wanted. He turned his head to look at Chen Jing, and said, "Mr. Chen, you heard me."

Chen Jing nodded.

"Cui Xiang, don't be in a hurry, ask for clarification before talking."

He looked at Shen Yi again, took a deep breath, and asked, "What does Shen Shilang mean, is the Huai'an army preparing to go north this year?"

"If there is a chance, I will naturally go north."

Shen Yi looked at the prime ministers, and asked indifferently: "Misters, don't you agree with the Northern Expedition?"

This sentence made Chen Jing's heart skip a beat, and he quickly said, "It's not that I disagree."

During this period of time, the emperor put a lot of pressure on him as the prime minister, and with the smooth progress of the front-line war, this pressure has increased. Up to now, Chen Jing, the prime minister, has had to change from a centrist to a Northern Expeditionist. .

To put it more bluntly.

If he doesn't change.The prime minister couldn't do it anymore.

After coughing, Chen Jing tidied up his words and said, "Shen Shilang, what the council means is that the national war between the two countries should not be started lightly, and now I, Da Chen, have not made enough preparations. Before the Northern Expedition, the Huai'an army should not..."

"It's not appropriate to..."

The Prime Minister of Zhongshu seemed to be stuck, stuttered for a long time, and finally choked out a word: "It's not appropriate to be too radical."

Shen Yi frowned again.

He was standing there, and looked at the crowd when he heard the words, and said slowly: "My lords, I started to take over Huai'an in August last year, and it has been nearly a year and a half. The people of Qi fought each other no less than ten times."

"In the past ten times, each time, the Qi people crossed the Huai River and attacked my Dachen Huai'an Mansion first."

"After a year and a half, the Huai'an army alone suffered more than 1 casualties. If the casualties of the imperial army are included, it will exceed 2."

Speaking of this, Shen Yi was also a little annoyed and glared at Cui Yu.

"You guys think, Qi people are radical or not?!"

Cui Yu was a little angry, and said angrily: "Shen Shilang, this is the meeting hall, you!"

Prime Minister Xie Min interrupted Cui Yu's words with a smile, and said, "Cui Xiang, I think there is nothing wrong with Shen Shilang speaking. We invite him to come here for questioning, so naturally we want him to speak."

"is not it?"

Chen Jing answered quickly, and said to Shen Yi: "Master Shen, don't get me wrong, the people of Qi are wolfish and ambitious, and it's really hateful. As a prime minister, everyone wishes to attack the people of Qi immediately to eliminate old enemies."

"It's just that one must not be careless in state affairs, and even more so when the two countries engage in military relations."

Speaking of this, Chen Jing looked at Shen Yi's expression, did not continue, but said to Xie Min: "Xie Xiang, what do you say?"

Xie Min still had a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "Shen Shilang, what Chen Xiang and the others mean is that if you go north this year, will you suffer a loss?"

"If the fight becomes fierce, will it provoke a national war and evolve into a war with tens of thousands of people?"

"Thank you."

Shen Yi said in a deep voice: "The meeting hall is concerned about this and that."

"Why did the people of Qi brazenly attack my Dachen Kingdom for more than a year, without any consideration?"

"Aren't they afraid that it will evolve into a national war?"

Master Shen raised his head slightly, and his tone was quite arrogant.

"You should know that in the past year or so, our Huai'an army has never lost against the Qi people. Since we are the winning side in the battle between the two sides, it shouldn't be our Huai'an army who should worry about it. If we want to worry about it, it should be Qi people are scruples!"

With a smile on his face, Xie Min turned his head to look at Chen Jing, and said with a smile: "Chen Xiang, the old man has finished asking. The young man may be somewhat angry when he speaks. Don't take it to heart."

Chen Jing sighed slightly.

At this time, it is useless for him to take it to heart. With Shen Yi's current status, the meeting hall can't be moved easily.

Chen Xiang turned to look at Yu Fang, Yue Qian and the two asked, "Yu Xiang, does Yue Xiang have anything to say?"

The two prime ministers looked at each other, and they both said: "Mr. Xie has already asked the questions for us."

Chen Jing looked at Cui Yu again.

Cui Yu snorted: "The young man is so angry because he has never suffered a disadvantage. If he is alone, he will suffer a disadvantage. It doesn't matter much. Now he has a heavy army..."

This is what he said to Xie Min.

Shen Yi's expression was calm: "If Cui Xiang has any opinions on the subordinates in charge of the army, they can write to His Majesty. It just so happens that the subordinates are tired after being outside for so many years, and they also want to rest in Jiankang. They will be a civil servant for a few years and accompany you. Wife and children."

"If you can stay in Jiankang."

Shen Yi cupped his hands, and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I must treat Cui Xiang to a good meal."

Cui Yu's voice became even angrier: "Did I talk to you? There is no rule!"

Shen Yi did not back down: "Since Cui Xiang mentioned the subordinate, why can't the subordinate speak?"

Chen Jing lowered his head and took a sip of tea, looked at Shen Yi, and was about to speak when a small official came in, lowered his head slightly and said, "Masters, Eunuch Gao is here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the high eunuch in purple walked in.

Several prime ministers stood up to greet him one after another.

Eunuch Gao also saluted several prime ministers. After seeing the salute, he looked at Chen Jing with a smile and said, "Chen Xiang, Your Majesty is going to call Shen Shilang into the palace. I wonder if the matter here in Zhongshu is over?"

"If it's not over, our family will wait here for a while."

Chen Jing let out a breath, and a smile appeared on his face.

"It's over, Eunuch Gao please."

"That's good."

Gao Ming turned his head and looked at Shen Yi with a smile: "Shen Yilang, Your Majesty has called you into the palace for questioning."

Shen Yi glanced at the five old men, then lowered his head slightly.

"minister…"

"As ordered."

(End of this chapter)