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After deciding on Xiong Wencan's strategy to supervise Shandong, everyone focused their attention on Emperor Tianqi.After all, Shandong is not far from the capital, and there are now 3 or [-] rebels. If they continue to develop, they may threaten the capital.

"Your Majesty, I have an official statement!" Although the hall fell into silence, a person stood up soon after, and it was Wu Liangsi, Minister of the Household Department.

The eyes of the people in the hall were focused again. At this time, as long as someone spoke, they would become the focus of everyone's attention.

Emperor Tianqi nodded expressionlessly, and said indifferently: "Ai Qing can say anything!" In fact, Emperor Tianqi didn't take this rebellion seriously. After all, there were many rebellions in the late Ming Dynasty. Not a big deal.In real history, it was settled in a very short period of time, and it was not even as severe as the rebellion of She Chongming and An Bangyan.

"Your Majesty, it is already May, and the spring plowing in most areas has ended. The most important thing to do next is to prevent floods. This time the rebellion is in Shandong, and the land of the two Huaihe Rivers is the hardest-hit area of ​​the Yellow River breach. , It consumes a lot of manpower and material resources every year. In two months, the flood season of the Yellow River will come. If the rebellion cannot be put down within two months, once the Yellow River bursts, things will probably be difficult to deal with." Facing Emperor Tianqi, he said After a salute, Wu Liangsi said respectfully.

After hearing Wu Liangsi's words, the people in the hall once again looked at each other in blank dismay. No one would say that Wu Liangsi was worrying unnecessarily. If the Yellow River really breached, no one dared to say what the consequences would be.The Yellow River burst, the people were affected, and the victims were displaced, and the rebels found their soldiers.

Emperor Tianqi was also slightly taken aback, but he understood that the current mouth of the Yellow River is still a little far away from the place of the rebellion.But if the rebels fight south.But it is the two Huaihe Rivers, and there is no need to wait until the flood season to dig the embankment of the Yellow River, which will also cause chaos in the two Huaihe Rivers.

Shandong has a strong folk culture since ancient times. There was an uprising in Wagang Mountain in the Tang Dynasty, and there was a water park in Liangshan Mountain in the Song Dynasty. It has never been stable.If it is really what Wu Liangsi said.That thing is really troublesome.After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi said to Wang Cheng'en beside him: "The cabinet delivered a decree to appoint Wei Guogong as the governor of counter-insurgency, and sent troops from Nanjing to attack the Shandong rebels. This march should be from the direction of Xuzhou Mansion, and there must be no mistakes! "

Regardless of whether this conjecture will become a reality, Emperor Tianqi will not allow him to become a reality once the Yellow River bursts.The flooding of the Huaihe River is a big deal.You must know that Lianghuai has always been the lifeblood of the Ming Dynasty, and it is the country's salt production area. Once there is a problem there, it will be a big problem.Besides, Emperor Tianqi had another worry in his heart. Once the rebels invaded Lianghuai, there would be all salt merchants and rich people there.If these people are robbed, then the rebels will have the money to strengthen themselves.In Emperor Tianqi's heart.That's my own money, no one can touch it!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen replied respectfully.

The cabinet scholars were also present at this time, and they had no objection to Emperor Tianqi's decision.After all, Wei Guogong is guarding Nanjing, and he has enough soldiers and food. If he doesn't work hard at this time, when will he do it!

Recalling the terrain of Shandong, Emperor Tianqi went on to say: "Send an order to Sun Chengzong to rectify the troops in Jizhou. Send troops to the south to suppress the rebellion. But if there are rebels, they will be killed!"

The people in the hall were all listening to Emperor Tianqi delivering the decree, no one spoke, and in fact, no one took it too seriously.There are two armies from the north and the south, one is the famous Sun Chengzong.The other is Wei Guogong, who has made great achievements for generations. This rebel army can't last for a few days.

Xiong Wencan, who was standing below, breathed a sigh of relief. With these two groups of people, naturally there was nothing to worry about.It may be that the rebellion has been quelled on the other side before there is any action on his side.

"Your Majesty, Luo Sigong, the commander of Jinyiwei, begs to see you!" Jinyiwei, who was standing guard outside, came in suddenly, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and said loudly.

Hearing Luo Sigong's name, Emperor Tianqi was taken aback. Didn't this person just leave, why did he come back again?However, Emperor Tianqi didn't think that Luo Sigong would make trouble unreasonably. Luo Sigong knew what he was doing. Since he came at this time, there might be something big going on.

"Let him in!" After thinking about it, Emperor Tianqi still decided to ask, and said with a blank face.

After a short time, footsteps were heard outside, Luo Sigong walked in quickly, lifted his clothes and knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "The Commander of Chen Jinyiwei, Luo Sigong, see Your Majesty, long live my emperor! "

When seeing Luo Sigong, Emperor Tianqi had a bad feeling, because Luo Sigong's expression was really ugly.Without too much delay, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Aiqing is free from courtesy, I don't know what's going on with Aiqing this time?"

"Your Majesty, this is the secret document of Jin Yiwei's fellow acquaintance Xu Xianchun, please have a look at it!" Luo Sigong did not delay, took out a memorial from his arms, and said loudly to Emperor Tianqi.

Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly, and Wang Chengen hurried down to bring the memorial.After receiving the memorial from Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi slowly unfolded it, and the people below noticed that Emperor Tianqi's face became more and more ugly.

Slapping the table hard, Emperor Tianqi handed the memorial to Wang Chengen, and said in a low voice: "Read!"

Seeing the expression on Emperor Tianqi's face, the ministers knew that it must be something bad. Seeing Emperor Tianqi slapping the table, the ministers knew something bad had happened.

"Your Majesty Jin Yiwei's fellow acquaintance Xu Xianchun worshiped you. Since I was ordered by the emperor, although I have been working hard day and night, the bandits and bandits are too cunning. I owe you the grace of God. Your Majesty, please punish me. Now the rebellion on the ground in Shandong suddenly broke out. I will report the news I got Your Majesty. The Shandong rebellion originated from the Wenxiangmen, a branch of the White Lotus Sect. The head of the sect, Xu Hongru, had harbored evil intentions for a long time, and encouraged the people to rebel against the imperial court! Now there are many rebels in Shandong, and Xu Hongru led the rebels to capture Yuncheng and Juye The other Wenxiangmen rebels also rebelled separately after receiving Xu Hongru's order. At this time, Tengxian, Zouxian, Fengxian and other counties have all fallen into the hands of the rebels. What I worry about is not Shandong. , I heard that Xia Town, an important road for water transportation, has fallen into the hands of rebels. If the water transportation is blocked and the food and grain will not continue, the people in the capital will have no food. The lack of food and grass for our border officers and soldiers may cause major changes. Your Majesty, please send troops soon to put down the rebellion. According to the secret report of Jin Yiwei's secret agents, Xu Hongru has already taken people to join the remaining rebels, and their next target is Yanzhou, Qufu, Tancheng and other places, I hope His Majesty will make preparations early." After receiving the memorial, Wang Chengen read aloud Got up, but at the end of the chanting, Wang Chengen's voice was trembling.

"It's not that the government is forcing the people to rebel, it's not that there is no natural disaster and no food. These people actually rebelled. Why? Some people will follow the rebellion. This time, the suppression of the rebellion is mainly about extermination, but all rebels, kill!" The last word of Emperor Tianqi was Shouting out, all the ministers below jumped down.

However, the ministers knew well that the White Lotus Sect had a stubborn illness, and it wasn't the first time, but this time the movement was a bit big.As for Emperor Tianqi's strategy of suppressing the rebellion and focusing on extermination, these people don't think there is anything wrong with it.After all, there were no corrupt scholars here, and Emperor Tianqi didn't even find Yang He, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so naturally these people would not stand up to object.

Glancing at Wang Cheng'en, Emperor Tianqi said with a sullen face, "Just passed the imperial decree to Duke Wei, and it will not be issued."

None of the ministers below said anything. Wei Guogong's men were there to prevent the rebels from going south, and now it seems that there is no need for this at all.The rebels blocked the canal, blocked the water transportation, and then came all the way north, with obvious intentions.After the capture of Shandong, it will be Henan, and then you can advance to the capital.However, these ministers in the hall felt a little ridiculous, these traitors really wanted to be the emperor and wanted to be crazy.

"Xiong Aiqing, the matter in Shandong is quite serious. Sun Chengzong is the governor of Jiliao, and he is not suitable to be the governor of Shandong. You set off in a few days! I will give you [-] troops from the capital camp, and join forces with Yang Zhaoji, the general of Shandong, to eliminate the rebels on both sides of the water transport. Exterminate the rebels in Shandong!" Looking at Xiong Tingbi, Emperor Tianqi said quite seriously.

"Minister, take the decree." Xiong Wencan hurriedly stood up, it was useless to talk about the matter so far, and Xiong Wencan didn't take the rebels seriously.He is not a civil servant who has never been in battle. He once commanded troops to fight Japanese pirates, and even killed people with his own hands.For such a rebellion, Xiong Wencan didn't take it too seriously.It was just a rebellion for a while, with Sun Chengzong's troops from Jizhou, the [-] businessmen he brought with him, and Yang Zhaoji's troops from Shandong General Army, there is nothing to say about suppressing the rebellion.

Nodding his head slowly, Emperor Tianqi said calmly: "Which Ai Qing has something to say? If not, we will leave!"

After everyone gave a salute to Emperor Tianqi, they all retreated. When everyone left, Emperor Tianqi sighed softly.Glancing at Wang Chengen behind him, Emperor Tianqi said weakly: "Let Liu Zhaoyi come over, I'm not feeling well, let him give me a press!"

"Your Majesty, why don't you pass on the Imperial Physician! Let them come and show Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen could not help but whispered when he saw that something was really wrong with Emperor Tianqi.

"No need, it's not a big deal, it's just tired of reviewing memorials. By the way, is there nothing to do with Empress Zhang and Concubine Lan?" Speaking of the imperial physician, Emperor Tianqi thought of his two women and asked in a deep voice.

When Emperor Tianqi asked about the harem, Wang Chengen's expression immediately changed, and he said with a smile: "Go back to the emperor, the empress is there, the imperial doctor is walking around frequently, but they are all delivering birth-preserving medicine. The imperial concubine There is nothing going on there, the old maids in the palace are all waiting on the side, nothing will happen."

He nodded slowly, as long as nothing happened, for some reason Emperor Tianqi always had a bad premonition, as if something was about to happen. (To be continued..)