Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 260 Panic
The news that the port of Poyang County was attacked reached Jiankang City, and the bamboo message sent down the Yangtze River arrived the next day.

Nan Chen's court was in chaos for a while. There was a quarrel yesterday about how to deal with the matter at the Poyang County port, and today there was a declaration of war. Chen Shubao had to convene an emergency court meeting to discuss the matter.

It was obvious that Chen Shubao was panicking now.

"My dear friends, do you have any strategies to defeat the enemy?"

"Your Majesty, Xi Liang is going to attack Xiao Yan and the two men. These two men are surrendered generals and are not ministers of our Da Chen. If they can exchange their lives for the stability and prosperity of our Da Chen, they should be sacrificed."

"What a stupid idea. There are such stupid people in the Chen court. The war letter said that they were going to attack Xiao Yan, so you foolishly believed it. They all used muskets and weapons from the Northern Sui Dynasty. Don't tell me. Can't you tell whether the Northern Sui Dynasty is instigating this or that you are a spy of the Northern Sui Dynasty?"

"You... you, you are slanderous. We will go to the court to discuss matters and express our own opinions. Naturally, we can express our own opinions. You are evil-minded and you will throw dirty water on me if it does not suit your wishes. Please give me a clear warning."

"Your Majesty, you must not give in, otherwise the foreign enemy may gain ground again and again."

"Your Majesty, the Sui army is now strong and has the advantage of firearms. Our army can negotiate with the Sui Dynasty in exchange for Xiao Yan and let them trade some of our firearms. We can't afford to fight, but we still have firearms. After researching and imitating them, we have them." The Sui Dynasty’s weapon of confrontation.”

"Give them Xiao Yan, will they really give us firearms?"

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There was already a quarrel in the court. As the emperor, Chen Shubao, who was one head and two tall, slapped the table and shouted: "That's enough, stop talking. I asked you to come, not to quarrel!"

All the ministers fell silent.

Chen Shubao's tone became slower: "Whether it's war or peace, I'm just talking about this one thing now."

As soon as these words came out, the generals in Nanchen were all downcast. The emperor obviously wanted to retreat when he asked this. After all, the other party has already attacked my port. If you are asking whether it is war or peace, you should not fight back directly. , do you want to talk about it later?

If it were the late emperor, even if the late emperor was merciful, if the north dared to fight, no matter what, he would definitely fight back.

Shangshu Pushe said: "Your Majesty, Xi Liang has issued a letter of war. Now many people on both sides of the Yangtze River have received this letter of war. For a time, the people are talking about it. They will definitely spread the rumors and become more and more exaggerated. Your Majesty should now first Send someone to collect these letters of war to prevent them from spreading."

Hearing this, Uncle Chen got on his horse and said to the eunuch: "Go quickly, let people search along both sides of the strait, and collect all these bamboo tubes of war writings. Anyone who dares to hide them privately will be punished as treason."

Yuan Xian continued: "Your Majesty, the Emperor Yang Jian of the Northern Sui Dynasty once said when he withdrew his troops that he would not attack the country in great mourning, and also sent an envoy to express his condolences. A gentleman's words are hard to follow. At this time, it is three years before the late emperor's mourning period. Before this time passes, Your Majesty can send an envoy to present gifts to Emperor Yang Jian and thank the Sui Emperor for not attacking during the period of great mourning."

Chen Shubao was furious when he heard this: "Isn't this a slap in the face to the thief?"

"No, this matter is to remind the emperor of the Northern Sui Dynasty of what he once said. Of course, he did have good intentions in order to promote further peace talks."

As soon as these words came out, the military generals were not happy: "Yuan Xiang said a few words, and our court sued for peace from the Northern Sui Dynasty? Surrendering without a fight would only inflate the ambitions of others and destroy our own prestige."

"May I ask General, can you beat the Northern Sui Dynasty's firearms?"

"Firearms, firearms, several people in the hall have seen firearms, and they were all scared to death. Your Majesty, the last general is willing to lead troops to attack Xiliang and die on the battlefield."

Yuan Xian said unhurriedly: "If rhetoric is useful, what are we still standing here discussing? I have great wealth and prosperity. Once there is a war, war will be everywhere and the people will be burned. If we can avoid the war, it will be natural." What the people want.”

"What Prime Minister Yuan said is absolutely true, and I second my opinion."

"My minister seconded the proposal."

It didn't take long for the entire court to be occupied by the Lord and one faction.

This is the effect of panic.

Yang Guang's tactics and cannons brought panic to the people of Nanchen, but who was more panicked?He is an official, a member of the noble family, a wealthy merchant and country gentry.Because they have more to lose in the war.

What are the poor people afraid of?As long as there is no deep hatred or a foreign race like the Turks, usually when fighting a war, the soldiers will not be willing to go to those poor places even if they enter the city, and they will not come to kill you for no reason. After all, we are still considered Homogeneous people.

Everyone is rushing towards the largest part of the house. Why?

There are things to grab here, but the women in this gate compound are always more delicate than those in the backwoods.

So the people who are most panicked when they hear about the war are the rich people.

On this day, no decision was made in Nanchen's court. Chen Shubao was tired and had to rest for a while. Yuan Xian took this opportunity to go home first. At this time, Yuan Xian, who was the servant of the minister, was already crowded with guests. Even if it is a banquet, so many people may not come.

Because Yuan Xian was not only the minister of the Southern Chen Dynasty, but also the head of the Yuan family among the four most powerful families in the Southern Dynasty: "Wang Xie Yuan Xiao".

"Prime Minister Yuan, how was the court meeting today?"

"Prime Minister Yuan is fighting or making peace."

"Xiang Yuan, what should we do if a fight really breaks out? My son has just been born and is still in his infancy. The Sui army is fierce when the war starts. I am really afraid that we will be targeted."

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The noisy noise made Yuan Xianyi's forehead tremble, but they were all members of prominent families, so it was not easy to scold them, so he waved his hands and said: "Everyone, everyone, there is no result in the court today, but don't be too nervous." Worry, our country of Chen is rich and powerful, and has sufficient military strength. Even if we really fight, we will be able to resist the Northern Sui Dynasty."

"Didn't I say that the Sui Dynasty had a kind of firearm? It could spit fire and make thunder. It was blessed by a senior monk. How can we defeat it?"

"Yes, my cousin is Poyang County. That's what he said in the letter."

Outrageous rumors emerged, and Yuan Xian once again asked everyone to calm down. He hadn't even had time to drink water when he got home.

At this time, the eunuch from the palace suddenly came to the door: "Xiang Yuan, your Majesty has summoned you."

I wanted to take a rest at home, but it seemed that there was no time to rest at all. I just continued to enter the palace without taking off my official uniform. At this time, I had to be on call at any time.

With the departure of Yuan Xian, the panic among the noble families present became even more intense. The first priority of those who had a lot of assets at home was to preserve their family assets and their wives, children and heirs.

First of all, the wife, children and assets at home must be transferred out. Many people's idea is to move south. If something goes wrong in Jiankang City, all their wealth and lives will be lost. Even if they don't leave, the money, children and children will have to leave.

At this time, someone whispered: "It is said that a bank was established in Xiliang called Xiliang Bank, and no one can touch the money in it."

"You're stupid, that's Xiliang's territory."

"The emperor of the Northern Sui Dynasty issued an imperial edict that he would never interfere with the Xiliang Bank. How can the emperor still break his promise? Many people in the Sui Dynasty also deposited money in it."

"Why are you so clear?"

"I saved some money and took [-]% of my own assets. No matter who wins or loses in the future, as long as the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty doesn't slap him in the face, the money will be fine. The interest rate is higher than that of our bank. some more."

"Do you have a way?"

"My nephew works as an errand for the king in Changsha, so he took care of it."

"Let me think about it."

From this day onwards, the name of Xiliang Bank spread throughout Jiankang City.

(End of this chapter)