Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 576 Zhong Shan
Emperor Chen looked at King Zhongshan, who was the first among the military attaches.

"Your Majesty!" King Zhongshan came out of the crowd and said with cupped hands: "I think that the Liang Kingdom is now an enemy from the north to the south and may not be able to take care of our Chen Kingdom."

"As for the Yan people, they are selfless and stubborn. They are like tigers on the side. We have to fortify ourselves to save ourselves! Your Majesty, we should prepare our army for war, strengthen our troops, and be prepared to prevent the Yan people from going south!"

"Ok!"

Emperor Chen nodded, then looked down the line of military attachés, stopping at Zhu Xiuyuan, and asked, "What good advice does Zhu Aiqing have?"

Emperor Chen asked Zhu Xiuyuan the second time, which shows how much he values ​​Zhu Xiuyuan!
This incident made many ministers in the hall not very happy.

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal!" Zhu Xiuyuan naturally disdained to care about their thoughts and stepped forward: "Old Prince Zhongshan's golden words are the best strategy at the moment!"

"In addition, because I once prevented [-] Yan troops from attacking the city in Jiangzhou, I also have two suggestions, which I hope your Majesty will adopt."

"Oh? I hope Aiqing will tell you soon."

"First, the defense of the capital needs to be strengthened. Defenders from various places can be temporarily transferred to the capital to set up tight defenses around the capital, guard key roads, and set up checkpoints."

"Secondly, the capital city is close to the Yangtze River. The situation is similar to Jiangzhou. When I was in Jiangzhou, I regretted that there was no naval force available and could not stop the Yan army north of the Yangtze River chasm..."

“Therefore, I suggest that more local naval forces should be transferred from outside and join forces with the original navy in the capital to set up tight defenses in various parts of the Yangtze River to prevent the Yan people from quickly crossing the river to attack.

"Ok!"

Emperor Chen nodded, then looked at the newly promoted General Han Qingshan of the Royal Guards, and asked: "What is Han Aiqing's advice?"

When the ministers saw that the third person asked by Emperor Chen was actually Han Qingshan
They were slightly astonished, but they couldn't help but feel relieved.

Who made Han Qingshan a disciple of an expert?
He was also the number one scholar in the martial arts exam some time ago. I heard that after he went to the Royal Guards, the entire Royal Guards took on a completely new look. Emperor Chen praised him several times in public...

I cannot envy or envy such a capable person!

Furthermore, because Han Qingshan had not done anything to "benefit himself at the expense of others", in the minds of the ministers, although Han Qingshan was appreciated and reused by Emperor Chen as soon as he arrived, they did not feel too strange.

In contrast, Zhu Xiuyuan was appreciated and reused by Emperor Chen, which made it difficult for them to accept...

Because after Zhu Xiuyuan came to Beijing, there were "three major cases" first, and then there were military exercises. It can be said that he offended all the civil and military officials in the dynasty.

He has simply become a public enemy of the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty!
After hearing Huang Chen's inquiry, Han Qingshan immediately handed over his hands and walked out with a flash of light in his eyes.

He couldn't help but think of the scene where he and Chen Dongyi met and had a secret meeting in a secret room of a teahouse in the city a few days ago...

"Your Majesty, I think what Uncle Jiang Cheng just said is very inappropriate!"

Han Qingshan's face was not red and he was not out of breath. He stood in the middle of the hall, side by side with Zhu Xiuyuan, and spoke loudly and loudly.

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in the palace, as well as Emperor Chen and Concubine You, who were above the imperial rank, all looked stunned, as if they suspected that they had heard wrongly.

"Han Aiqing just said... what Zhu Aiqing said was very inappropriate?"

Chen Huang couldn't help but change his sitting posture, and at the same time he frowned in deep thought, guessing Han Qingshan's intention.

"That's right!" Han Qingshan was very sure, without caring about his feelings at all. "The defense of the capital is of course very important. However, there is a capital camp outside the capital. The old prince Zhongshan personally leads the troops, with more than [-] elite soldiers!"

"Your Majesty and the ministers must be very aware of the achievements of the old prince Zhongshan. He has 20 soldiers, which is enough to protect the capital. How can he be afraid of the Yan people's attack?"

"Furthermore, within the capital, there are four guards, including the imperial guard, rear guard, left guard, and right guard, stationed in the southeast, northwest, and south. Within the imperial city, there are also Jinwu left guards and Jinwu right guards."

"We have large armies stationed inside and outside the capital. The total strength has reached more than 26. It is already a fortified city! In my humble opinion, the defense of the capital should strengthen the training of the existing troops, rectify military discipline, and repair the armor... …”

"As for the proposal of transferring garrison troops and navy troops from outside, I think it is not appropriate. Not only will it waste people and money, but if local garrison troops are transferred, local defense will become a problem again... Please think again, Your Majesty!"

After Han Qingshan finished speaking, he cupped his hands and gave a long salute.

And it wasn't until this time that the ministers in the hall reacted.

Han Qingshan was born as the number one scholar in martial arts. It can be said that without martial arts, it would be difficult for him to be appreciated and reused by Emperor Chen.

From the proposal to the preparation of the martial arts examination, it was all handled by Jiangcheng Bo Zhu Xiuyuan.

In other words, Zhu Xiuyuan was kind to Han Qingshan.

But now, before seeing how Han Qingshan could repay his kindness, he stabbed Jiang Chengbo fiercely in the court hall!

As ministers, especially those who hold grudges against Zhu Xiuyuan, they thought that Han Qingshan would definitely stand by Jiang Chengbo because of his kindness in martial arts.

If that's the case, they will have another enemy.

But in the current situation, Han Qingshan stabbed Jiang Chengbo with his backhand...

Hahaha!
Those ministers almost burst out laughing.

Let you prepare for martial arts, let you prepare for martial arts!
Hehe, it's fine now. The top martial scholar you selected in the martial arts examination is actually opposing you in the court!
These ministers were so happy that they felt like drinking from a sweet spring, watching Zhu Xiuyuan's big joke.

"I second the proposal of General Han!"

"For the defense of the capital, Old Prince Zhongshan is enough, why do we need others?"

"Uncle Jiang Cheng is young and may be talented, but he has only fought one battle in his life. How can he have the nerve to point fingers in front of old Prince Zhongshan and do whatever he wants?"

"Your Majesty, Uncle Jiang Cheng's advice is that it wastes people and money, and it is not appropriate to garrison troops in local areas and to defend local areas! I ask your Majesty to think again!"

Needless to say, the group of ministers who had a grudge against Zhu Xiuyuan came forward one after another, creating another situation where the ministers were in opposition!
The ministers below the main hall were filled with indignation. On the imperial steps of the main hall and on the dragon chair, Chen Huangzheng took a look and carefully observed the expressions of Zhu Xiuyuan and Han Qingshan.

After a while, the corners of Chen Huang's mouth rose slightly.

From this point of view, Jiang Chengbo and Han Qingshan did not form a party for selfish reasons because of the military exercise!
Very good, Chen Huang is very satisfied!
Beside Chen Huang, Concubine You observed carefully and gradually understood Chen Huang's thoughts.

But at the same time, Concubine You was also thinking quickly in her mind that Han Qingshan was also an outstanding talent, so she should find a way to win over him...

Below the hall.

Most of the ministers walked to the middle of the hall and agreed with Han Qingshan's words and disparaged Zhu Xiuyuan.

The only ones still standing untouched, except for those ministers who had been neutral for thousands of years, were King Zhongshan and Prime Minister Li Zhong.

King Zhongshan was actually one of the parties involved, so it was difficult for him to speak. He just stood where he was, frowning in deep thought, not knowing what he was thinking.

As for the Prime Minister Li Zhong, seeing such a situation in the main hall, he frowned and pondered for a long time.

Suddenly, Li Zhong's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have thought of something, so he immediately came out to pay homage: "Your Majesty, I also second my advice to General Han!"

"The old prince Zhong Shan has been stationed in the capital for decades, and there has been no chaos during that time! I have great trust in the ability of the old prince Zhong Shan."

"Another point is that the Liang Kingdom is now in a close-arms battle with Tibet, and is confronting Chen Bing of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. However, although the Yan Kingdom in the north has always wanted to destroy our country, Chen, so far, we have not received any news indicating that Yan Anyone does anything strange!"

"So the old minister believes that it is enough to strengthen the existing defense. There is no need to transfer troops and naval forces from outside! At the same time, more scouts and agents should be sent out to find out the movements of the Yan people." "If there is any abnormal movement of the Yan people, we should be well prepared in advance. !”

After Li Zhong finished speaking, he bowed his hands and returned to his original position.

Li Zhong was the head of the civil service. His words now ignited the passion of the ministers even more.

They spoke more fiercely, and even mentioned the old saying that "Jiangcheng Bo is a Yan spy"...

Suddenly, Emperor Chen pressed down with one hand, and the anger of the ministers suddenly stopped.

The noisy hall suddenly became eerily quiet.

"The words of Han Aiqing and the words of the Prime Minister are not unreasonable!" Emperor Chen turned to look at King Zhongshan, "Uncle Zhongshan, what is your opinion on this matter?"

"Your Majesty, I have been fighting for half my life without a single defeat. I have 20 elite soldiers under my command, which is enough!"

King Zhongshan didn't say much, but his meaning was expressed very clearly.

Chen Huang pondered for a while, then showed a slight smile: "Uncle Zhong Shan is the backbone of the country. I still believe in Uncle Zhong Shan's ability."

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Chen looked at Zhu Xiuyuan and asked: "Zhu Aiqing, I don't think there is any need to transfer local troops to the local garrison. I wonder if Zhu Aiqing has any other good ideas?"

"Uh..." Zhu Xiuyuan smiled bitterly. He just said it casually. Since everyone disagrees, then just disagree. He has nothing to lose.

"I am young and have nothing to do, so I made the mistake of speaking arrogantly... Please forgive me, Mr. Zhongshan, Your Majesty!"

Zhu Xiuyuan saluted, and then said: "Your Majesty, I also agree with General Han's advice. Please make your own decision!"

Emperor Chen nodded, clapped his hands on the armrests of the dragon chair, and pondered for a while, "Starting from today, we will strengthen the defense of the capital. The Beijing Camp, Yulin Guards, Jinwu Guards, and the Divine Thunder Army must all be prepared!"

"In addition, please ask Uncle Zhongshan to send out scouts to find out the whereabouts of the Yan people in the north. If there is any movement, report it as soon as possible [-] miles away! Retreat from the court!"

Emperor Chen stood up, glanced at the ministers in the palace, and left slowly with Concubine You.

Emperor Chen left, and the ministers also left one after another. They gathered together in twos and threes, chatting quietly, pointing at Zhu Xiuyuan without concealing their ridicule.

Because of the martial arts competition he organized, the selected martial arts champion actually openly opposed him in the court...

This is really a big joke.

Since Han Qingshan has made his choice, it is naturally impossible for him to get close to Zhu Xiuyuan again.

Without even looking at Zhu Xiuyuan, he waved his sleeves and left the palace.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned slightly. To be honest, he didn't know why Han Qingshan suddenly seemed to be a different person.

I remember that before and during the martial arts competition, although he and Han Qingshan were not very close, they were not as distant as they are now.

"It seems the water in the Kingsguard is very deep!"

Zhu Xiuyuan secretly thought that he could only blame it on Han Qingshan being "infected" by something after going to the Imperial Guard.

Zhu Xiuyuan smiled and did not take it seriously, nor did he take the officials' ridicule into his eyes. He waved his sleeves and prepared to go back to his house to catch up on his sleep.

"Uncle Jiang Cheng, stay!"

Suddenly, a eunuch called Zhu Xiuyuan from behind.

Zhu Xiuyuan stopped and turned around to look, cupping his hands and saying, "It turns out to be Eunuch Zhang!"

The surrounding ministers who were laughing at Zhu Xiuyuan also stopped and peeked in this direction either covertly or blatantly.

"Uncle Jiang Cheng, stay here. Your Majesty invites you. Please come with our family to the Qin'an Palace to see Your Majesty!" Eunuch Zhang laughed.

"Eunuch Zhang, please!" Zhu Xiuyuan cupped his hands and followed Eunuch Zhang deep into the inner courtyard of the palace.

All the ministers looked at Zhu Xiuyuan's back, with very strange expressions on their faces, with residual sneer, envy, jealousy, traces of anger, and a livid face from being beaten.

It is true that although a "traitor" like Han Qingshan appeared, Zhu Xiuyuan was embarrassed.

However, he is still a popular person around Chen Huang.

After the court meeting ended in the middle of the night, Emperor Chen still retained Uncle Jiang Cheng, and only Uncle Jiang Cheng was left behind. Even Prime Minister Li Zhong, King Zhongshan, Han Qingshan, etc. did not receive this treatment...

Suffering from this shock, the ministers turned pale and stopped talking. They just walked out of the palace quickly, got on their carriages, and returned home immediately.

Zhu Xiuyuan followed Eunuch Zhang's footsteps and entered the harem from the outer court. He walked along a small corridor, avoiding the palaces and courtyards of the harem along the way. After a while, Zhu Xiuyuan arrived at Qin'an Hall.

Entering the palace, you can see Emperor Chen. After the ceremony between the emperor and his ministers, Emperor Chen ordered to serve tea.

After Zhu Xiuyuan sat down, he took a sip of tea, then looked at Emperor Chen and Concubine You, wondering why he was called here.

"Liang Guo! Liang Guo! This Liang Guo again..."

Emperor Chen looked very ugly. While reciting the word "Liang Guo", he patted the armrests of the chair with his hands, making a snapping sound.

Zhu Xiuyuan saw this and vaguely guessed the reason for Emperor Chen's move.

"His Majesty……"

Beside Emperor Chen, Concubine You couldn't help but comfort him and grabbed one of Emperor Chen's hands.

Thanks to Concubine You's comfort, Emperor Chen's expression gradually relaxed and he breathed a deep sigh of relief.

"Your Majesty, the imperial concubine, you summoned me late at night, but for the Liang Kingdom matter?" Zhu Xiuyuan stood up and asked.

"I wish Aiqing, please sit down first." Concubine You waved her hand with a smile on her face.

Zhu Xiuyuan sat down as instructed and then looked at Emperor Chen.

"This is the second time Liang Guo has broken his promise. This is already the second time!"

After Chen Huang was relieved, he finally spoke, but he still frowned, looking worried and extremely dissatisfied.

"For the first time, the Northern Yuan Dynasty encountered a cold current and went south to plunder. The Tibetan people on the plateau were also waiting for the opportunity. The Liang State was enemies in the north and south, and Teng was unable to take action, which led to the Yan State's [-] Yan army going south to invade the border!"

"This time, because of the assassination of King Qian of the Liang Kingdom, the Liang Kingdom and the Dafan handed over their soldiers. At the same time, 30 troops were deployed in the northern border to confront Bei Yuan!"

"How similar the situation this time is to the last time!"

"How much gold, silver, property, food and cloth are you paying tribute to me, Chen State, every year! I, put down this face, just to protect the safety of Chen State!"

(End of this chapter)