The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 253 The Great Victory in Liaodong
Just in case something unexpected happens?

Only then did Emperor Taiqi look towards Shuirong and asked, "What do you mean by 'preparing for unexpected events'?"

However, the words "reorganize the capital camp" moved Emperor Taiqi's heart. The capital camp was controlled by the Governor of the Fifth Army. Although the prince was appointed as the governor of the capital camp, his actions in the capital camp were extremely limited. Now, since Shui Rong and others said such words, it meant that they were willing to release the power of Jingying.

Since ancient times, although emperors have had great dignity and promulgated the Constitution of Heaven, in fact, their power is also limited, and they have to make some exchanges with their ministers. There are only a few emperors who are true to their word and have a golden tongue. That’s all.

This also made Emperor Tai Qi realize that now is the time to really accept Jia Cong as a chess piece. Shui Rong and others want to make a deal. Let's see how Jia Cong reacts.

Emperor Taiqi moved his buttocks on the throne, relaxed a little, and said, "Do you have any good ideas to rectify the capital camp?"

"I believe that we should screen military generals, select loyal, brave, honest and talented officials as generals, train troops to prepare for war, and improve equipment to strengthen the power of the Beijing camp!" In order to pull Jia Cong off his horse, Shui Rong had already self-destructed. The shortcoming is that he is in charge of the affairs of the governor's office, but he is willing to speak out bluntly about the shortcomings of the capital camp.

Emperor Taiqi looked at Wang Ziteng and asked, "What does Wang Qing mean?"

Prince Teng had already thought about making a brave move, so he came forward and said, "The capital camp has always been equipped with elite soldiers. Since I took charge of the capital camp, I have learned that there are people who can't shoot in the capital camp. Those who fall halfway, I will know about it and work hard all night." Having trouble sleeping and feeling deeply uneasy..."

Emperor Taiqi felt mixed with joy and sorrow at this time. The Beijing camp army was already so incompetent, so what did he have to worry about?It’s just that Jingying is like this, but heartache is unavoidable. Does Jingwei have to be good?

The only Flying Bear Guard who proved capable of fighting was taken away by Jia Cong, but since Jia Cong could train the Flying Bear Guard, why couldn't Jing Wei train the others?
At this time, he was full of expectations for Wang Ziteng. If the Jingying camp could be tidied up, it would be a great force for Dashun. Now, the Supreme Emperor did not care about anything and only used his strength to establish the crown prince. He did not even pay for it. All were taken from the internal treasury and no longer asked for money from the treasury, which was also convenient for Emperor Taiqi to control the powerful force of the Beijing camp.

"The rectification of the capital camp is a big matter. According to your advice, the Jiedushi will handle it with all the strength. The Marquis of Beijing will help from the side and provide a detailed strategy. You two will work together to write a statement. This matter will not be discussed here. "

Just as Emperor Taiqi finished speaking, the Prince of Nan'an County said, "Your Majesty, I thought that Jia Cong, the manager of Liaodong, was suspected of not reporting on his special duties, and that something was wrong with Fushun. It has been many days. Judging from the time, Jia Cong should have arrived in Liaodong. , what is the situation and what is the plan, Jia Cong should report it to the court one by one, but so far, he has not said anything, which makes the emperor worried and the court uneasy, which is really a big crime!"

Lin Ruhai was about to step forward, but King Zhongshun had already taken a step forward. He glanced at Prince Nan'an dissatisfied and said, "To report to your Majesty, I believe that Prince Nan'an is suspected of inciting trouble between the emperor and his ministers and is trying to stir up trouble. At present, Liaodong When things go bad, the rebels and slaves will be restless. The king and his ministers should work together to overcome the difficulties!

I believe that Xia Jin was killed by a rebellious slave and had a deep hatred for Jia Cong.Jia Cong has received great favor from the emperor since he was a child. He went to Liaodong this time with the ambition of protecting the country and settling his family, and he wanted to repay the emperor's kindness. How could it be unexpected? "

"If we follow the words of the loyal and obedient king, why is it that after Jia Cong left, there was no war in Liaodong to return to the court? If the situation is not worse, and he has the intention to conceal the emperor's court, it is an act of neglect. Doesn't Jia Cong not know how worried the emperor and the court are now? Liaodong? I’m afraid there will be another loss after Fushun!”

King Zhongshun was dissatisfied and said, "The Marquis of Ning Guo just went to Liaodong, which is thousands of miles away. And as the king said, the situation in Liaodong is rotten and it may be difficult to clean up in a short time. If the Marquis of Ning Guo wants to conquer Liaodong, he must have thousands of people." Thousands of things are happening day and night. If there is no good news, why bother reporting three times a day to make the emperor anxious?"

The prince of Nan'an County said, "Your Majesty's words are wrong. It is for this reason that Marquis Ning Guo should report three times a day to reassure the king! As the prince said, Marquis Ning Guo has only been away for a few days, and no one expected that Marquis Ning Guo would be gone in one fell swoop. The ability..."

Before he finished speaking, a eunuch walked over quickly, holding a sealed report in his hand. When Wu Ji saw this, he felt happy. This report came from Liaodong. Otherwise, it would not have happened. Presented to the main hall.

The monarchs and ministers all watched eagerly. Wu Ji removed the paint, took out the report, and handed it to Emperor Tai Qi, "Your Majesty, this report has been urgently sent from [-] miles away!"

Emperor Taiqi was shocked as soon as the word "Victory" came out. At this moment, outside the palace gate, a voice came through the palace walls, "Great victory in Liaodong! Great victory in Liaodong!"

When Prince Nan'an heard these four words, his expression suddenly changed and he could hardly breathe!
The great victory in Liaodong was like a slap in the face. No matter who achieved this great victory, it can only be attributed to Jia Cong now.

How come this kid is so lucky?It is simply outrageous!

"Great victory in Liaodong!" Emperor Tai Qi also said happily. In the hall, all the ministers were stunned for a while, and they all cheered "Great victory in Liaodong". At this moment, Lin Ruhai was relieved and stepped forward and said, "I congratulate Your Majesty!"

"I congratulate Your Majesty on the great victory in Liaodong! The great victory in Liaodong!"

Emperor Taiqi said "good" three times and couldn't help being happy. Shui Rong and Geng Xi looked at each other. Shui Rong said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, let's see what Ning Guohou said in his memorial."

This reminder immediately made Emperor Taiqi wake up. If it was not a great victory, it would be a big mistake. He hurriedly opened the memorial and read it at a glance. The smile on his face gradually spread, and finally, the corners of his mouth were cracked behind his ears. Went, "Beheaded more than 8000 enemies, captured more than 2 war horses, and more than 1 pieces of armor... OK, OK, OK!"

Emperor Taiqi said three "good" words again, and when he saw the back, "Fushun is empty, like a dead city, with empty ruins and broken walls. It is difficult to see the glory of the past. I guard Liaodong, and I have no shirking responsibility. The captive people are my Dashun people. I should save him from the fire and water; the captured general is a traitor to my Dashun. I thought that I should be the leader of the owl to punish his evil deeds, and to pass on the leader to uphold the military style..."

Every word and every sentence can speak to the heart of Emperor Taiqi. At the end, "...I know that your Majesty is concerned about Liaodong. If there is no good news, there is no way to understand your Majesty's ambition. Today, Fushun City is safe, and Nudu University is built." If you are defeated, I would like to give you a memorial to calm your Majesty's heart!"

At this moment, Emperor Taiqi was relieved of his grudge against Jia Cong. He handed the memorial to Wu Ji and said, "Read this to all my ministers!"

Wu Ji hurriedly bowed and took it. He saw that Ning Guohou's calligraphy was really pleasing to the eye. He couldn't help but be stunned for a while. Emperor Tai Qi became a little impatient and asked, "What the hell is wrong with a dog who can't read?"

The emperor was eager to share this joy with his ministers. Although he scolded him, he did not keep a straight face. It was obvious that he was in a very happy mood.

"Your Majesty, this single stroke of Ning Guohou fascinates me!"

Emperor Tai Qi laughed loudly and tapped his finger gently on the dragon chair, "Do you still need to say the word Marquis Ning Guo?"

The courtiers below could only watch Emperor Taiqi and his ministers praise Jia Cong as if no one else was around. The faces of Nan'an County Prince and Beijing Marquis were really ugly, as if they had eaten a piece of dog shit. But at this time, Wu A very annoying voice sounded in the hall:

"The Marquis of Ning State, who was in charge of Liaodong, Jia Luo, Jin, Ti, since I was invaded by slaves and Fushun was lost, I entered Liaodong according to the order and did not dare to slack off. When I arrived at the Guangning Guard, I traveled day and night..."

Next, came Jia Cong's good news. When they heard about the number of enemies killed and captured, as well as the capture of the second and eighth princes of Jianzhou respectively, all the ministers were in disbelief and started talking.

Emperor Taiqi sat high on the throne and saw the expressions of his ministers below. He was very happy and felt that Jia Cong was very useful. From the southeast to Ningxia and then to Liaodong, he would win every battle. It was like heaven. Blessed general given to him.

Although there will inevitably be times in the future when his achievements will shock his master, there is no need to worry about these now.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Ning Guo has made great contributions to our great success in pacifying the territory. However, I think that Marquis Ning Guo's killing of prisoners, although it has the effect of frightening the Yi people, also damages the virtue of our dynasty. I think that Marquis Ning Guo's actions are actually inappropriate!"

When such a discordant voice appeared, Emperor Taiqi looked up and saw that it was Li Jun who had previously impeached Jia Cong from the Ministry of War.

Just then, Emperor Taiqi read Jia Cong's memorial and found that Li Haopu, who had guarded Liaodong for many years and made many military exploits, and also "sponsored" Nurhaci's rise to power, was filled with hatred. However, Li Haopu had already passed away to the west, so it was not easy to dig his grave. Whip the corpse.In the past, there were nobles such as Liu Fang who collaborated with Jiannu, and later there were Fushun generals such as Li Yongfang who surrendered to the enemy and treason. If it weren't for Jia Cong, I don't know which border fortress would be lost next in Liaodong. It was easy to win the battle. , and even more so, these daring and rebellious Jiannu should be wiped out, and someone in the court should stand up and speak for Jiannu.

"We, Dashun, are a large country. Our virtues must be spread from all directions, so that all nations can come to court. Although the establishment of a state is evil, we, Dashun, should also feel it with virtue. It may not be unreasonable for Ning Guohou to do such shameful things. It reminds people of the beginning of the Qin Dynasty. The sin of the overlord has been ominous since ancient times. If Xue Rengui had not buried 13 Tiele soldiers alive in the Tianshan Mountains in the past, how could there have been the rise of Wu Zhou and the defeat of Li Tang? Marquis Ning Guo's move was a sign of despair. I, the country of Dashun, Zuo, would like to ask the emperor to punish me!"

The so-called sword and pen are nothing more than that!
Does this mean that if Jia Cong killed [-] rebels in Jianzhou, the Dashun Kingdom would no longer exist?
Lin Ruhai was so angry that he was trembling all over. At this time, he no longer cared about the scholar's demeanor, and stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think Li Jun should be punished for his crime! When the two armies are fighting, anyone who has a benevolent heart will be a partner to the enemy, and his own army will conquer the country. How can such a person be a general when the common people surrender their hands to others? Li Jun is purely a scholar, talking about war on paper.

In Jia Cong's memorial, I did not hear any words of killing and surrender. The victory at Fushun Pass was due to our Dashun army killing them one by one. It is so dangerous when facing the enemy. If the imperial court accuses the border generals and soldiers at this time If there is a crime of killing and surrendering, in the future, who will dare to face the enemy and fight to the death to win a great victory?

I sincerely request your Majesty to punish Li Jun for serious crimes and show a broad-minded attitude toward the general! "

Lin Ruhai knelt down!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Prince of Nan'an County stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think Lin Ruhai's discussion of matters is inappropriate and biased. Everyone knows that Lin Ruhai and Marquis Ning Guo are son-in-laws, and they must always consider Marquis Ning Guo when speaking and doing things. In this way, Where will the interests of the imperial court be placed?"

King Zhongshun sneered. This prince who was always kind to others could not help but get angry at this time. He said, "I don't know when, the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army wore the same pants!"

The Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army are mutually restrictive. The Ministry of War is in charge of the selection and assessment of military attaches, as well as military system, army training, army recruitment, border defense, weapons and equipment, etc.; while the Governor's Office of the Five Armies leads the army in combat, farming, and is in charge of military status and The generals who are selected have the responsibility of commanding the troops, but they have no power to dispatch them.

As soon as these words came out, both Li Jun and the Nan'an County Prince were stunned, sweating profusely, and they all knelt down and said, "I don't dare, King Zhongshun, this is a false accusation, please be careful, Your Majesty!"

Despite his status as King Zhongshun, Emperor Taiqi still frowned and had to think deeply, even though he knew that this was a criticism. Li Jun was indeed speaking for the Governor of the Fifth Army all the time, and was actually slandering Jia Cong. No wonder King Zhongshun was angry.

Emperor Taiqi's face couldn't help but darken. He put his hand on the handle of the dragon chair, and his veins were bulging. When a person is sick and mentally weak, it is inevitable that it will be difficult to calm down. He said angrily, "Marquis Ning Guo is here. Isn't it clear enough in the memorial? Li Yongfang surrendered without a fight. Could it be that you are all hoping that I, the emperor, will die and the country of Dashun will be over? You are waiting for those Jiannu slaves to become the emperor and sit here. Jiangshan, do you want to be slaves to the subjugation of the country?"

These words were very serious, especially when they came from the emperor's mouth. Except for King Zhongshun and the two princes, everyone else knelt down to apologize. Especially Prince Nan'an and Li Jun were the most emotional and cried bitterly. Kowtow desperately to show loyalty.

Wu Ji was in a very difficult situation at this time. He had not finished reading the memorial until now. It was all Li Jun's fault. He read part of it, his mouth was dry, and when he was about to swallow, he was interrupted. The long list of requests for credit was not even finished. After a while, the emperor blamed it, but what should I do?

Fortunately, Emperor Taiqi did not want to have a fit in the court. After the ministers had finished asking for forgiveness, he barely suppressed his anger. When he saw Wu Jizheng with a troubled face, he asked, "Is there anything more later?"

There was a long list at the back. Emperor Tai Qi had not seen it before. They were all lists of people who had requested merit. Emperor Tai Qi glanced at it. There were thousands of people there, and these were all money!
Wu Jidao said, "Your Majesty, the people behind you are Ning Guohou asking for credit for the soldiers!"

"Read it!" Emperor Tai Qi said coldly. If Li Jun and Prince Nan'an had not come up with some tricks just now, Emperor Tai Qi would not have planned to read the list in the court.

How can anyone ask for credit like this?Jia Cong is clearly trying to win people's hearts!

After about an hour, Wu Ji finished reciting the name. He secretly breathed a long sigh of relief and thought about going to Haosheng to drink a pot of tea later. If he felt uncomfortable, the ministers standing below felt even more uncomfortable.

Gu Mingchen is not young. Although Zhao Zibi is old and strong, he has worked hard to give birth to children in the past two years. Standing here like this, all he hears are boring names, nonsense, and materials. Fortunately, he is a dignified Marquis of Ningguo. The scholar actually wrote these words in the memorial.

"Everyone, do you understand?" Emperor Taiqi said inexplicably.

The ministers outside Zhengshen Feitian were hesitant. Gu Mingchen, the chief assistant, had to step forward and said, "To return to the emperor, our Dashun generals have tried their best in this battle, and we have just achieved this great victory. Although it is a blessing." The blessings of our ancestors and the dedication of our border soldiers to their duties and their loyalty to the emperor and patriotism are due to the great blessings of the emperor!"

The emperor stood up with great satisfaction. He stepped down from the throne, walked around among the ministers, and said, "The reason why I let you all hear these names is because I want to tell you all about my great fortune in Dashun." It’s stable!
Although there are traitors like Li Yongfang who are unfaithful and unfilial, and there are loyal ministers and good generals who asked for merit in the memorial of Ning Guohou, there is only one Li Yongfang, but there are thousands of people who are loyal to the king!
According to the decree, the Ministry of War will award awards one by one according to the list listed by Ning Guohou, without any deduction! "

"Yes!" The Minister of the Ministry of War accepted the order.

Next to the Dongnuan Pavilion in Linjing Hall, Emperor Taiqi specially ordered people to clean up a small partition and named it Sui'an Room. Recently, when he was tired, he liked to take a rest here and never brought anyone here.

After going to court, Emperor Taiqi ordered people to bring King Zhongshun in. Because there was no chair prepared, Emperor Taiqi asked King Zhongshun to sit on the kang with him. King Zhongshun was unwilling, so he sat down on the step and leaned against the bed. At the feet of Emperor Taiqi.

"You, it's always like this. There's no one around here. Why do you keep these false etiquette?" Emperor Tai Qi shook his head.

King Zhongshun raised his head and smiled and said, "It's not because there are people but no one. Recently, my brother read "The Great Learning", and the truth that I didn't understand in the past suddenly became clear to me now. The word 'Shendu' has penetrated into my heart. There is no one in front of me, only my brother, and I don’t want to be rude."

Emperor Taiqi shook his head helplessly and tapped King Zhongshun with his finger. The two brothers looked at each other and smiled, as if they had returned to the past.

But this moment of trance passed quickly. Soon, Emperor Taiqi came back to his senses and asked, "Is what you said in the court today true?"

King Zhongshun hesitated, but Emperor Taiqi did not allow him to evade. A pair of dragons stared at King Zhongshun intently.

"Brother, the emperor already has the answer in his heart, so why force him like this?" As a last resort, King Zhongshun acted rogue and said "Brother," and Emperor Taiqi had to give in.

"So many things have happened, I can't help but think about it! I don't hide it from the emperor, Liu Fang collaborated with the enemy, and only implicated the Marquis of Beijing. I don't believe it, but there is no evidence for the time being. The king of Nan'an County is old and wise. Back then, His father trusted him very much. He was the leader in the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies. Even if he was not involved, Liu Fang and Shui Rong were guilty of negligence.

Jia Cong is now leading the troops outside. Although he has won a complete battle and has dispelled the arrogance of establishing slaves, if he wants to eradicate the weeds, it will take years of hard work.The Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Fifth Army joined forces to check and balance Jia Cong. I am really uneasy! "

Emperor Taiqi also had to think deeply, "Jia Cong and Liu Ke had a rift with the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He scolded people many times until they couldn't hold their heads up. Now the Metropolitan Procuratorate is suppressed by Lin Hai and dare not do anything arbitrarily. Liu Ke Ke Gei could speak freely during the incident, so it was inevitable to seize the opportunity to impeach Jia Cong.

In the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, the Nan'an County Prince and his gang have a grudge against Jia Cong. The two parties did not intend to join forces, but as you said, this matter must be guarded against! "

If the two parties really unite to defeat Jia Cong, there will inevitably be an exchange of interests. Once this happens, the entanglement deepens, and civil and military collusion, what will happen next, but think about it, it is chilling.

Collusion between civil and military officials has always been a taboo for emperors.

Thinking of this, Emperor Taiqi called Wu Ji and said, "According to my decree, those who slandered the noble generals in the court today for no reason will be fined one year's salary by the prince of Nan'an County, half a year's salary by the Marquis Beijing, and Li Jun will be dismissed. Never hired!”

　I saw a reader leave a message saying that I fight faster than he eats. To be honest, I didn’t want to write about fighting. I’m not good at it. If I write poorly, it’s just a piece of cake. So I just brushed it off.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)