The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 265 I am not wise
Emperor Taiqi glanced at the third prince Mu Yongzhen coldly, ignored his stupid words, and asked Wang Ziteng, "When can the troops in the Beijing camp be fully trained?"

Prince Tenghu's body was shaken, and he was overjoyed. The emperor really wanted to use him. If he could make a great contribution in suppressing the rebellion, why worry about the title?
The ancestors of the Wang family also had titles!

"Returning to the emperor, I think that in order to rectify the Beijing camp, we do not necessarily have to stick to the old ways. If we can train troops while fighting, it is also a way. The Beijing camp is our elite division of Dashun, and the soldiers have the courage to fight against ten. , It’s just that the country is peaceful and has not experienced war for a long time, so it will be looked down upon by others. If Your Majesty only has errands, the men in the capital will only wait to perform meritorious service for Your Majesty!"

Emperor Taiqi liked hearing these words. He nodded slowly, twirling his beard and said, "Now the harvest is not good, and there is famine everywhere, so that refugees are everywhere. These refugees were once my Dashun people, good people, and now they are everywhere indeed. What do you think about whether we are pacifying or suppressing rebellion?"

In Jia Cong's memorial, he only stated what he had heard and seen. Many refugees had already flocked to Liaodong. This shows that the refugees in the Central Plains were in trouble. The problem in Liaodong was only scabies. Jia Cong must not treat Emperor Taiqi in his request. The swarms of refugee rebellions were taken lightly.

This is what Jia Cong learned from the events of the late Ming Dynasty and warned the emperor. He would never be stupid enough to advise the emperor to drive out all these refugees. Once they became refugees, even though they were forced by famine, they also lost their ability to be a human being. The bottom line is that such people cannot be cared for well. Don’t you see how Chongzhen’s empire was lost?

Have you ever seen how Zeng Guofan and others treated the refugees in the later dynasty?
Jia Cong would not come up with such an idea. Emperor Tai Qi still had some illusions about these refugees, and was worried that the methods would be too cruel and would lose the support of the people. After all, no one was born to be a rebel.

The Prince of Nan'an County hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I believe that these refugees were good citizens of Dashun in the past. If it weren't for the local officials who acted recklessly, ignored political affairs, and were greedy for money and good goods, causing the officials to force the people to rebel, how could there be such chaos?"

Just when Zhang Qilin and others were deeply curious, thinking that the Prince of Nan'an did not want Prince Teng to perform meritorious service, he changed the subject and said, "I think that we should use both suppression and appeasement. We will destroy them first, and then we will appease the refugees after they are frightened." , before you can use Daji!"

These were Lao Cheng's words to seek the country. Emperor Tai Qi nodded slightly and said, "What do you think of what the prince said?"

Loyalty and obedience to the king, "I think this is the most appropriate thing!"

Zhang Qilin also had nothing to say and said, "I also think it is appropriate. However, two years ago, refugees were everywhere. Although there were local officials trying to appease them, it was mainly caused by natural disasters. Please tell me, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Qilin is a civil servant, and all the local officials who are close to the people are civil servants. It is impossible for Zhang Qilin to watch the prince of Nan'an throw dirty water on the civil servant group. Regardless of whether Emperor Tai Qi listens to his words of defense, He must say it.

Emperor Taiqi waved his hand. He just listened to those words and had no intention of going into details.

The corruption of officialdom cannot be achieved overnight, and it will not be possible to rectify it overnight.

"Just do what the prince said! I will leave the suppression to Wang Aiqing. I will order the Hanlin Academy to draw up an edict. Wang Qing will lead the troops out of the capital as soon as possible. The Ministry of Revenue will prepare rice and grain and be ready to comfort him at any time!"

Emperor Taiqi discussed the matter for a while, and he was obviously in a state of mental distress. Wu Ji hurriedly came over to help him, with his back to King Zhongshun and others, and expressed Emperor Taiqi's intention, "My lords, please come back!"

King Zhongshun glanced at Emperor Taiqi worriedly, lowered his eyes and turned to leave.

Mu Yongzhen turned his head and wanted to look over Wu Ji's shoulder to look at Emperor Taiqi's face, but was blocked by Wu Ji. He stood on tiptoes and was about to look when he was pulled by the fourth prince Mu Yongzuo. , "Brother Sanhuang, what are you looking at?"

"Ah, I, I'm worried about my father!"

"Get out!" Emperor Tai Qi's voice seemed a little weak. Wu Ji turned around and said to Mu Yongzhen, "Third Prince, please come!"

Mu Yongzhen stamped his feet in anger and followed the crowd reluctantly out of the gate of Linjing Hall.

When he arrived at the door, he glared at Mu Yongzuo fiercely, then headed towards the Daming Palace like a gust of wind.

The door of the Daming Palace opened a crack, and Dai Quan welcomed Mu Yongzhen in and said with a smile, "Your Highness is here. The Supreme Emperor got up. He is in the Zhai Palace right now, waiting for His Highness to go over and talk. "

Mu Yongzhen couldn't help but feel happy and quickly quickened his pace.

Sandalwood curled out from the crack in the door. The thick snow in front of the Zhai Palace had not been swept away. The winter sun did not have much warmth. It only made the snow whiter and whiter. Mu Yongzhen carefully stepped on the thin On the long trail, try not to step on the clean snow particles on both sides.

In the main hall, the doors and windows were still open, and the silk curtains were blown everywhere. The Supreme Emperor still wore a single robe and knelt in front of the statue of Sanqing. He held a copper pestle in his hand and chanted scriptures. Knocked on the bronze chime.

Mu Yongzhen waited aside for a while. After the Emperor finished his work and opened his eyes, he stepped forward and saluted, "My grandson has met Grandpa Huang!"

"Well!" He glanced at a futon next to the Supreme Emperor's Palace and said, "Sit down! How about going to the Jing Palace to discuss matters today?"

Mu Yongzhen told the general story of the matter, and the Emperor said, "You must be complaining about why I asked you to say that sentence. You clearly know that your father, Emperor Qi, will not let you princes lead the troops, but you still insist on you." If you go to ask for soldiers, you think your father must be dissatisfied with you, and you will naturally become dissatisfied with me."

"My grandson doesn't dare!" Mu Yongzhen was a little confused in his heart, but he definitely didn't dare to feel resentful.

"When it comes to seizing a legitimate son, who else in the world of Dashun has seen it with my own eyes and experienced it more personally than I have?" The Supreme Emperor struggled to get up from the futon. Mu Yongzhen did not dare to help him, so Dai Quan supported him. When you get up, follow behind.

"I have seen with my own eyes my father and my brothers fighting for that chair. I have also fought with my brothers for that chair. Back then, your father and his brothers and my sons were fighting for that chair. When they were sitting on the chair, I could clearly see what they were thinking."

After speaking, the Supreme Emperor turned around and glanced at Mu Yongzhen.

Mu Yongzhen lowered his head, feeling ashamed of the uneasiness in his heart and extremely frightened, "Grandpa Huang is wise!"

"I am not wise, I have just experienced a lot!" The Supreme Emperor coughed violently, "I once sat in that position, and was forced from that position by your father. In the future, I will definitely be mentioned in the history books. He scolds and humiliates an incompetent king, but how can he know that I have no shame in losing to my son?

You may not understand how I feel, but it doesn't matter. When you sit in that position in the future and watch your sons fight for that chair, you will understand what I think.

At that time, the winner will target you, and you will be very conflicted. You want him to win, but you are afraid that he will lose.Tell me, why is this? "

This question was too difficult for Mu Yongzhen at this time. He thought hard for a moment and shook his head, "My grandson is stupid, please give me some advice from Grandpa Huang!"

The Supreme Emperor laughed loudly and held Dai Quan's hand as he walked out. The shuofeng crossed the Great Wall and blew in towards the capital of the Central Plains. It poured heavily into the Supreme Emperor's chest, making him breathless and coughing to pieces. Lungs, but no one dared to suggest that he ask an imperial physician.

After a while, Dai Quan served the Emperor and took a pill. The Emperor's originally weak body suddenly became excited. He took a deep breath, sat down on the couch again, and absorbed the medicinal properties through hard work.

At this time, no one can interrupt.

Dai Quan hurriedly came out and gently closed the palace door. Seeing Mu Yongzhen looking inside unwillingly, he hurriedly waved his hand to signal Mu Yongzhen to go out quickly.

The two walked outside for a while. Mu Yongzhen was very disappointed and asked Dai Quan, "Eunuch Dai, I didn't understand a word of what Grandpa Shicai said. Can you please explain it to me?"

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Your Highness is joking, this old slave is so stupid, how can he understand the Holy Will of the Supreme Emperor?"

Mu Yongzhen knew that if there was anyone in the world who could understand the unfathomable holy will of the Supreme Emperor, it was this person. He said anxiously, "Eunuch Dai, I really don't understand, please teach me." !”

With that said, Mu Yongzhen bowed to Dai Quan, with the demeanor of a courteous corporal. Seeing this, Dai Quan couldn't help but sigh. Seeing that the Supreme Emperor was in poor health, he had to find a way out.

"Your Highness, this is absolutely impossible!" Dai Quan stepped aside, gave Mu Yongzhen a hand and said, "Your Highness, this is not the place to talk. The wind is too strong. Let's take a few steps over there!" The person stood in a corner shelter in front of the palace gate. There was no one around. The thick palace wall separated him from the street outside. It was an extremely safe place, and he was not afraid that the wall had ears.

"I don't know what your Highness doesn't understand. Although this old slave is stupid, he is willing to provide advice to His Highness."

"I really don't understand why Grandpa Huang insists on me telling Father about leading troops. I have never led troops in a war. If Father really wants me to lead troops to pacify, what should I do? If not, then It means that my father does not trust me, so why should I make my father more distrustful of me!"

Mu Yongzhen was worried when he thought of being so ignored and disliked by Emperor Taiqi in the side hall.

Dai Quan smiled and said, "Your Highness's filial piety is overwhelming. Your Majesty will definitely understand it and understand His Highness's painstaking efforts."

Seeing that Mu Yongzhen didn't understand, Dai Quan simply said bluntly, "No one wants to sit in that position. The Supreme Emperor didn't say these words. Your Highness should be able to understand, and the Emperor will naturally understand that His Highness will fight if he doesn't fight. A fight is a fight, and if we fight openly and openly, the Emperor will feel at ease with His Highness.

Two years ago, I was not able to grow well, and people died of hunger all over the land. For this reason, the Supreme Emperor personally held a memorial ceremony for the 49th of July to pray for the people of the world. Unfortunately, those unruly people did not want to live a good life and must seek death. Since the imperial court decided to carry out the extermination His Highness took the initiative to petition and lost his popularity. How could the Emperor not appreciate this loyalty and filial piety?

If Your Highness is worried about angering the Emperor, then you are worrying too much! "

Mu Yongzhen was overjoyed when he heard this.

After sending Mu Yongzhen away, Dai Quan also breathed a sigh of relief. He rolled up his sleeves and watched his figure go away. He stared for a long time. There was a struggle between the third prince and the fourth prince. The third prince was in the Ming Dynasty when he was a child. He had been raised in the palace and was the eldest son of the family. The Emperor had high hopes for him, so it was a matter of course. In Dai Quan's view, with the support of the Emperor, the third prince had a higher chance of winning in the battle to seize the legitimate son.

Dai Quan has always wanted to defect to Mu Yongzhen, but if he took the initiative to do so, it would be too inappropriate and too low-priced. Today's conversation really touched his heart.

However, Dai Quan, an old man who has been immersed in the palace for decades, has become a mature man after being able to stay in the presence of the Supreme Emperor for so long. Of course, he does not think that Mu Yongzhen really does not understand what the Supreme Emperor says. You have to figure it out for him yourself.

This is just a means of forming an alliance!
After Mu Yongzuo came out of the palace, he went straight to Xuanzhen Temple outside the city to pray for his mother. After offering incense and paying homage to the Three Pure Ones, Mu Yongzuo strolled to the back mountain.

The ten acres of plum forest on the mountain are already full of intoxicating fragrance. There is a small pavilion in the forest, which is protected from wind and snow. There is a small stove on the stone table in the middle. The aroma of tea and wine are intertwined, and can be heard through the plum fragrance in the distance. , which is even more mouth-watering.

"Here we come!" A familiar voice came into his ears. Mu Yongzuo had already quickened his pace. When he entered the pavilion, three or two of his friends had already stood up and saluted him.

"You're welcome, I kept you waiting for so long!" Mu Yongzuo felt a little heavy. Although his camp was more than just the few people in front of him, there was no doubt that it was not as good as Mu Yongzhen's side. With the support of the Supreme Emperor, that dynasty Zhong Wenwu didn't know how many people would be standing behind him, but they couldn't be revealed before the time came.

"Here, let's take the wine that has just been warmed. Duan Hua bought the elbow from a private vegetable shop. I heard that it was Zhao Lao Yuanfu's favorite and it tastes very good!" Mu Yunzheng picked up the wine pot and filled it up for Mu Yongzuo. Had a glass.

Mu Yongzhen didn't say a word, and just sighed, showing his displeasure even more.

Mu Yongzheng filled him a glass again, and he did the same for three glasses in a row. This made Tietu and Zhao Duanhua look at each other. Mu Yongzheng held the wine pot and did not dare to pour any more wine, but said, "Why is this?" ? How can you drink like this?"

There is no one else around. The four of them often get together to discuss matters of heirloom. Although Mu Yongzuo cannot tell them everything, there is no doubt that the three of them are on his side, including the family behind them, and will be in the future. To help him, Mu Yongzuo didn't hide much in front of the three people.

"Did he reply to the letter to Yuan Ze?" Mu Yongzuo asked.

Tietu shook his head, "Still no reply. I heard that this winter, he has been chasing Nuerhachi, so he probably can't spare any time!"

Zhao Duanhua also said, "Nu'er Hachi is also obsessed with Jia She. I don't know who came up with the bad idea. He has to deal with both situations. There are also people in the court who wish he would lose the battle."

Mu Yongzuo said, "Yes, today in front of my father, Prince Nan'an is still digging holes for him. He never leaves Yuanze to support his troops and respect himself. With my status, it is not easy for me to defend him. Otherwise, not only will I not be able to help, If I get to him, I will drag him down and I won’t dare to say anything.”

Tie Tu said, "Of course I can't say it. If I could, King Zhongshun would definitely say it. Who can speak better than King Zhongshun?"

"I heard earlier that my father was going to give Xian Ning to Jia Cong, and that he would be married to Jia Cong. Xian Ning has gone to the North with him for half a year, and there has been no news until now. I wonder what my father thinks?"

Mu Yongzheng said, "These are not things that His Highness has to worry about. It is a good thing that Yuanze is staying put. Once he expresses his intention, not only will he not be able to secure his seat in Liaodong, but he will also have to hand over the military power in his hands.

Your Highness just needs to believe that His Highness and Yuan Ze are classmates, and Yuan Ze has nothing to do with His Highness the Third. Yuan Ze is a smart man. If he doesn't help His Highness, he will never help His Highness the Third.

At the critical moment, if Yuanze can be pushed forward, His Highness's plan will be within easy reach! "

This made Mu Yongzuo feel at ease. He also believed that Jia Cong would never get involved with the third prince. His elder brother was more than stupid and only took up the role of Chang Yu who had been raised in the Daming Palace since he was a child. Other than that, , nothing.

Smart people like Jia Cong naturally know that if such a person is chosen as the leader, everything will be unexpected in the future and it will easily lead to catastrophe.

"As soon as the third emperor brother left the door of Linjing Hall, he went to the Daming Palace. Today he asked for military power in front of the father. In my opinion, it is not simple. It is impossible to say that the emperor is behind the plan." Mu Yongzuo. Worried.

Tie Tu was very puzzled, "The emperor is ill and has become worse after winter. At this time, he must be very afraid of the prince asking for military power. If the Third Highness does not know about this, the Supreme Emperor will remind him, why..."

Mu Yongzuo said, "This is also what I am worried about. My father will think that Grandpa Huang does not fully support the Third Emperor Brother."

"The Emperor is good at balancing. He seems to treat the Third Highness and His Highness equally. I want to see who will be expelled in the end. I wonder if the Emperor is optimistic about the winner or will he be afraid of it?" Mu Yongzheng was also undecided. At this time, he I can also realize that it would be great if Jia Cong was here.

Jia Cong must be able to understand what the emperor means.

Mu Yongzuo also realized this and said, "The Fifth Army Commander's Office is undoubtedly on the side of Brother Three Emperors. After all, we are still weaker."

Mu Yongzheng shook his head and said, "Your Highness has forgotten that the emperor was also the weak one back then. From ancient times to the present, the matter of seizing the heir does not depend on the size of the power, but only depends on how God chooses. This is the origin of the so-called emperor."

But there is no doubt that the people selected by God are all people's wishes, and they are all talented and strategic leaders who can put the world and the people at heart.Your Highness has always had the ambition to revitalize the world, and God will surely live up to His Highness’s infatuation! "

With tears in his eyes, Mu Yongzuo nodded and said, "This is the only infatuation I have!"

After a few words in a hurry, Tie Tu said, "I heard that Jia Cong's successor became a monk in this Xuanzhen Temple. He is the substitute of the Supreme Emperor, and he can speak well in front of the Supreme Emperor."

Mu Yongzuo shook his head, "Jia Jing has ignored the affairs of the world for a long time, so it's not good to disturb him."

And the most important thing is that he has always suspected that the Supreme Emperor used such means to influence the inheritance. What is his intention?

If the Supreme Emperor likes someone, can't he just ask his father to establish him as a prince?

(End of this chapter)