Pingyang Fu of the Red Chamber

Chapter 253 Shocking the world with one fold, no one in the world knows you
the next morning,

The weather is bright and clear, which is a good day for traveling.

The winter sun shines on the majestic and majestic palace, and in the Qing Palace, Dai Quan utters a male duck voice;
"The Emperor is here!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

The courtiers in the center of the hall knelt down to worship and shouted long live.

Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong was in high spirits, his eyes glistening, wearing a dragon robe and a sword hanging from his waist, he walked to the dragon chair of the Qianqing Palace and stopped, then looked back at the kneeling ministers, he was also heartbroken, After sitting down, he said to the ministers;

"Everyone is flat!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the courtier Shan called out, he got up and stood on both sides.

Then Dai Quan continued to hold his throat and shout;

"If you have something to play, you will retreat if there is nothing."

finished speaking,

Shen Zhongxin, the servant of the household department, came out first and said;
"Shen Zhongxin, the servant of the household department, has something to play."

"It's Shen Aiqing, tell me."

"Qizou Your Majesty, now spring is coming, and spring plowing will soon begin in all parts of the country. I would like to ask Your Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation of the granaries in all counties from now on. Now the household department has received the money owed by the nobles in the capital, but the money and grain handed over by the counties The amount varies greatly, so I ask Your Majesty to thoroughly check the money and food in the treasury of each county, and if there are any false ones, you can take it."

As soon as this remark came out, the civil servants didn't react much, but Xungui immediately came out to agree with it, and Zhenguo Gong Niuqing took the lead and said;
"Your Majesty, the minister raised his hands to agree with Shen Shilang. Now that the border is unstable, the money and food must be investigated. Otherwise, it will be painful to miss the opportunity because of the money and food."

"That's right, Your Majesty, on Xungui's side, several old princes urged each family to return the silver to the court as soon as possible and report it truthfully. The small granaries are all empty, it’s appalling.”

Qi Guogong Chen Yi also squeezed a few tears on the side, and weeping bitterly echoed.

Emperor Wu understood it clearly, but it was because Xungui paid back the money and felt unbalanced. This is a matter of finding a civil servant. Shen Zhongxin's promise must be related to the collection of the owed money, which is also a good thing, so he pondered;

"I know, Shen Aiqing is also a minister of the humerus of the imperial court. What she said is very true. I will do as you said. The granaries and treasuries of each county will be thoroughly investigated, and the county guards of each county will not be wronged. In this way, the household department will take the lead. Inspectorate and The Ministry of Punishment cooperates, and the Imperial City Division assists to investigate."

"It's Your Majesty, the minister is in command."

Shen Zhongxin returned to the line of civil servants after receiving the decree, but at the front of the line, Bian Zhengru, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, glanced strangely at Gu Yichen, Minister of the Ministry of Household, to find out what the Ministry of Household meant, and which of the granaries in the various counties below There is no trick, as long as it is checked, it must be pulled out the radish and brought out the mud.

But Gu Yichen kept squinting his eyes from the first court, as if he had fallen asleep.

Bian Zhengru could only curse in his heart, this old fox.

The other elders didn't know why, and of course they didn't object. After all, many county guards were not very obedient. Now that there are so many candidates in the imperial examination, they also need to go, so they acquiesced.

After Shen Zhongxin returned, Wei Zhanying, the Minister of the Ministry of War, came out;
"Your Majesty, Wei Zhanying, Minister of the Ministry of War, has something to announce."

"Aiqing, please speak."

"Your Majesty Qizuo, the minister informed His Majesty today that the frontier troops from all provinces will start to return to the border defense today, and spring will begin soon. The Xianbei people, Donghu people, and even the Jurchens on the grassland may invade the border at any time, and they should take precautions. Especially under Jinbeixiong Pass, Donghu Youxian King's troops are always watching this pass, so don't take it lightly."

Emperor Wu sat down, looked at Wei Zhanying standing below and asked;
"I know about this matter. It happens every year. The troops at Xiongguan Pass in the north of Shanxi have suffered huge losses, the imperial court has spent a lot of money, and the northwest side is not very stable. Do you have a good strategy?"

The Qianqing Palace is silent. The two overlords of the grassland, the Xianbei people and the Donghu people, have firmly grasped the initiative all these years. Dawu has always been on the defensive, relying on Xiongguan to protect the world of flowers and flowers in the Central Plains. Wherever he thinks, he must take the initiative.

Xungui knew the current situation of the frontier army even more. It was God's blessing to be able to barely hold the border. He didn't dare to think about other things.

Martial Emperor Zhou Shihong also felt a little humiliated, and asked with some displeasure;

"Why, all the courtiers can't even think of a countermeasure?"

Seeing this, Wei Zhanying wanted to go forward, but Zhao Jingwu, Minister of the Ministry of War, suddenly pulled his sleeve. Seeing this, Wei Zhanying asked with puzzled eyes. Zhao Jingwu just shook his head slightly, and Wei Zhanying had to give up.

"Your Majesty, the old slave has something to say."

Just as Emperor Wu was asking questions, Dai Quan's voice suddenly came to mind, which aroused the attention of the courtiers, and Emperor Wu turned his head and asked;
"You old man, what's the matter?"

Dai Quan respectfully walked to the center of the hall, took out the booklet Zhang Jinyu handed over from his arms, and said;

"Your Majesty, this is a note written by Luo Yunhou Zhang Jinyu overnight, and it also has the joint seals of the generals of the frontier army of the nine provinces."

The courtiers were also stunned, for something that needs to be signed jointly.

Martial Emperor Zhou Shihong's eyes were also fixed, and they had to write together if there was any need.

"Then you should read it in front of all the ministers and see what's going on?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Dai Quan unhurriedly opened the booklet and began to read it.

"Respectfully, my emperor, when my minister Luo Yunhou left the capital, I had a banquet with all the generals in the town of the state. I have something to say to your majesty. Now the military is strong and the courtiers are single-minded. It can be said that it has been a prosperous age for a hundred years. The hardships are unbearable, especially the number of people who died tragically in Jinbeixiongguan, and the people of Donghu have a deep hatred. Now the people of Donghu in the north are gradually approaching the frontier every year, and they don't pay much attention to Dawu. The minister Zhang Jinyu is heartbroken. Dedicated to offering a strategy to appease the captives!"

Dai Quan paused, and Emperor Wu hurriedly said;

"Don't stop, keep going."

"It's Your Majesty. Today, elite troops from all frontiers are going back to defend the border one after another, but I have the courage to offer a strategy to keep the frontier stable for five years. I suggest that this autumn, Donghu will be closed as usual, and the imperial court should mobilize Anshui at Xiongguan in North Shanxi. Heyuan, Zhongshan, and the three counties guarded the pass, and then gathered all the elite cavalry from the nine provinces of Dawu, and mobilized 20 elite cavalry from the Beijing camp and [-] elite cavalry from the imperial army to gather in Jinbei County to stand by. People and horses are here, and after the confluence, there will be nearly [-] troops. They will wait for the main force of Donghu Youxian King to come here. Minister Zhang Jinyu is willing to lead more than [-] elite cavalry of Dawu to fight Youxian King Qietihou's main force in a decisive battle under Jinbei Xiongguan. The First World War severely damaged King Youxian's troops, and the victors went deep into the grasslands to continue to attack and expand the results of the war. This will ensure the stability of the frontier for five years, and Dawu will use these five years to stabilize the internal affairs, repair the war internally, and make alliances outside. Time. Your Majesty, I know that this strategy is a bit reckless, but I also know that instead of stepping back and cutting meat to feed wolves, it is better to have a chance to take the initiative to attack and severely injure, so that the reputation of Dawu will spread in the grassland, and I dare not go south at will. , the rise and fall of the world, everyone is responsible, and the ministers have the intention of dying.

Minister Zhang Jinyu kowtowed, Shuoyang Frontier Army Niu Jizong kowtowed, Beihe Frontier Liu Fang kowtowed, and Northern Frontier Army"

As soon as Dai Quan finished speaking, the Qianqing Palace immediately exploded, and the courtiers were arguing about it. Zhang Jinyu's excerpts were not conducive to breaking the sky. In the stagnant court hall of Dawu, it was like throwing a big rock, causing huge waves.

Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong tightly squeezed the saber around Zhu Zhu's waist. Hearing this plan, he felt extremely uneasy. This is a great opportunity to gather military power in one body, but Emperor Wu is also worried that the Donghu people are the overlords of the eastern grasslands. King Qiatihou's troops have more than [-] cavalry and many servants. It's okay to win the battle, but the Central Plains will be shaken if it loses.

Thinking of this, I hesitated for a while again, feeling uneasy, and it was really difficult to make a choice.

But I finally have a confidant who can take on the big responsibility, so determined, so bold, so talented.

"Okay! What a sentence, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, what a Luo Yunhou!"

Emperor Wu Zhou Shihong couldn't bear it any longer, and murmured.

This matter is so important, and the elders of all the ministries are also dignified. Zhao Jingwu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, is also secretly thinking that Luo Yunhou's strategy is feasible, but there are two key points. One is whether the soldiers of the three counties can hold the first Bo, the second is whether Luo Yunhou can win or not, the two are indispensable, but since ancient times, the war has never known the victory or defeat in advance.

But it is also an opportunity. If you become a great martial artist, you will have a rare time to breathe. Zhao Ge Lao resolutely came out and shouted;
"Your Majesty, Zhao Jingwu, Minister of the Ministry of War, agrees with what Luo Yunhou said. Luo Yunhou's strategy of suppressing captives is very likely to be realized. Your Majesty, Dawu needs time to breathe, and this battle can be fought."

"Zhao Shangshu's words are wrong. Bian Zhengru, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, does not agree with Luo Yunhou's words. Although Luo Yunhou's bold words and ambitions are admired by the veterans, this battle is extremely dangerous. We must gather the entire elite army of great martial arts to fight. It’s easy to say, if we lose, we fear that the Central Plains will shake and the world will be uneasy.”

Bian Zhengru, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, also came out to oppose it, and many civil officials nodded in agreement. Dawu still needs to be safe and not take risks.

The civil servants below whispered even more,

"That's right."

"The elders of the Bian Pavilion are old-fashioned words for seeking the country."

"Wars are no small matter."

Seeing the commotion, Gu Yichen, Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, laughed and walked out of the queue to retort to Bian Zhengru, Minister of the Ministry of Rites,

"Old Bian Ge is alarmist. The old minister agrees with what Luo Yunhou said. Although there are risks, the battle can still be fought. If you fight at Jinbei Pass, even if you lose, how far can you go if you rely on Xiongguan? But If we really win as Luo Yunhou said, then our Dawu will have precious time to rest, so why not fight?"

That's right,

Many civil servants behind him also agreed. Seeing this, Bian Zhengru was so angry that he blew his beard and stared.

At this time, the civil servants were divided into two groups, arguing endlessly there, each with its own reasons.

"Qizou Your Majesty, the old minister feels that the advantages and disadvantages are equal, and he is also worried. According to what Luo Yunhou said, the Beijing camp and the elite cavalry of the imperial army will be dispatched to the border. It is almost gathering all the strength of the great military, and it is considered desperate, old minister. I don't know where Luo Yunhou's confidence comes from, but this number of veterans is still clear, 20 cavalry against 15 cavalry, we are still at a disadvantage."

The words of Wen Yongyi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, are true. The huge difference in numbers is clear at a glance. Although the two armies do not necessarily rely on numbers, the side with more people has a higher chance of winning.

The courtiers on the side of the civil servants were all arguing fiercely, and no one was convinced. Even the principals of the various ministries outside the Qianqing Palace were arguing with each other outside, as if they could decide the court's decision by themselves, like a vegetable market.

Emperor Wu was also undecided, and suddenly his eyes swept away, um, the civil servants and courtiers were arguing fiercely there, but the honorable generals were silent, as if nothing happened, is this?

Emperor Wu began to ask by name;
"Duke Zhen, why don't you give me your opinion?"

Zhenguo Gong Niuqing walked out with slow steps, choked up and said;
"Qizou Your Majesty, our honorable generals are the swords of the imperial court. No matter what, as long as your majesty, the imperial court is determined to fight, even if you die in battle, our generals will never back down until you die in battle. Your Majesty, whether to fight or not Fighting is not in the court but in the world, if the people of Dawu agree to fight, the old minister is willing to kill the thief with his sword."

After finishing speaking, Duke Zhen knelt down heavily, and all the Wu Xun line also knelt down and shouted;
"Your Majesty, I am willing to kill the thief."

Such a scene also deeply shocked the Qianqing Palace, sad and solemn, Wu Emperor Zhou Shihong was also deeply shocked when he saw the kneeling old princes and generals, never had such a scene.

However, the more this is the case, the more cautious the decision must be. This is all the power of Dawu. What should I do?
At this moment, the Supreme Emperor of Changle Palace also heard about this, and Zhou Shengzhuo also stood on the attic and took a deep look at the north, sighing inwardly, Donghu people, damn it.

"Xia Shouzhong, go deliver the decree."

"Yes, the Supreme Emperor."

Just when the courtiers in the Qianqing Palace didn't know what to do, Xia Shouzhong came here with the emperor's will to read out,

"Silence, the Supreme Emperor has an order."

"Emperors (subjects, etc.) accept the order."

"By God's blessing, the Supreme Emperor Zhao said: Today, the Marquis of Luoyun offers a plan to attack Donghu, but this matter is of great importance to the safety of the court and should be considered in the long run, and the borders of various places are unstable, so we will return to bulletproof pressure for the time being. There are still many days before autumn, but we can Discuss carefully, whether this policy is allowed or not, it can change with the weather, don't rush for a while, I respect this."

Emperor Wu also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and hurriedly said;
"The emperor accepts the order."

"The minister is waiting to accept the order."

Several elders also took the lead in shouting, this decree came at the right time, several elders were also very sudden, and didn't really decide whether to fight or not, Luo Yunhou was also bold, and he dared to say such a strategy , It can be described as mixed.

Emperor Wu had no intention of doing this after receiving the decree. He glanced at the courtier with a heavy face and said;
"Let's not mention Luo Yunhou's strategy for the time being. When you go back, you can carefully consider whether to fight or not to fight, and how to fight? Let's retreat."

Dai Quan also put away the memorial and shouted;
"Retreat."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu didn't care about it, and directly led Dai Quan and his servants to Changle Palace. What does Emperor Father mean?

at the same time,

After the court, inside and outside the capital, Luo Yunhou's words gradually spread in the city's wine shops, and everyone was discussing Luo Yunhou's strategy of pacifying the captives.

Even common people with ordinary heads were discussing a lot, expressing their own views, and some talented people gathered together to study and discuss Luo Yunhou's strategy of suppressing captives, expressing their own suggestions, and arguing endlessly.

Almost everyone knew the name of Marquis Luoyun Zhang Jinyu of Dawu, and his memorial to the captives caused disputes over whether the capital should be war or peace.

As the saying goes, the world knows the news at a discount, and no one in the world knows the king.

(End of this chapter)