Chapter 233

His Majesty's will was finally officially read out in the court hall on the first day of February. It is scheduled that the 12th army will go to the northwest battlefield in February. There was a slight deviation between the day and the rumored eighth day of February, but the leading general did not surprise people. It was Yu manlou, a senior general of zuowuwei.

Yu manlou is famous for his Confucian generals. He is one of the senior generals of the 16th guard. According to his age, he is the biggest except Yu Zhengdong, the right leading general and Luo Yao, the left avant-garde general. Yu manlou leads the army, which is a major event in Chang'an city. Since the founding of the great Sui Dynasty, there have been few examples of troops stationed in Chang'an city. This shows the emperor's confidence in the northwest war and the emperor's concern about the northwest war.

700000 troops gathered in the northwest and successfully won the Manchu flag. The emperor's troop increase at this time was understandable, but he did not dispatch troops from local areas but from Gyeonggi province. The profound meaning of this is worth thinking about. The rumor that Prince Yi wants to lead the army in the northwest is becoming clearer and clearer. His majesty didn't mention anything in the court hall. But sending Yu manlou to the northwest is a clear signal.

He is unclear about Yang Kai, king of Xujun, who now presides over military affairs in the northwest, but he is obviously dissatisfied with Li Yuanshan and several other senior generals. Another meaning is that Prince Yang Yin wants to go to the northwest to preside over military affairs... No talk!

After the will came down, the courtiers had their own thoughts. People who made friends with Prince Yi sent people secretly to ask for instructions. What should we do next. The people who are hostile to Prince Yi are secretly happy, and their hearts are finally more secure. Most of those who opposed Prince Yi's leadership were loyal to the great Sui Dynasty. They don't want to see a prince holding a heavy army, which is by no means a good thing for his majesty and the country.

Since his Majesty's will has come down, Prince Yi should naturally give up.

After the early Dynasty, General Yu manlou of zuowuwei, Minister Zong Lianghu of the Ministry of war, Minister Huai Qiugong of the Ministry of rites, and Minister Peiyan of the yellow gate were left by the emperor to discuss in Dongnuan Pavilion. Among the four people, only Duke huaiqiu and Prince Yi are very close on weekdays, but they are only playing fishing. On the major right and wrong, few people see it more seriously than huaiqiu. The emperor seemed to have no doubt about the elder of the three dynasties, as usual.

The four men first went to the chaofang to eat some food, and then went to the Dongnuan pavilion under the guidance of the eunuch. The emperor has always been lenient to his courtiers, so he specially ordered them to have breakfast before coming in for discussion. When the four entered the Dongnuan Pavilion, the emperor was reading the newly sent memorials while eating.

The emperor seemed to have a bad appetite. In front of him was only a bowl of Japonica rice porridge and a few vegetarian dishes.

Huaiqiu Gong, who was walking in the front, frowned slightly and couldn't help bending over and said, "Your Majesty, although the state affairs are busy, the dragon body is still heavy. How can you eat only these things..."

The emperor smiled and waved his hand to stop him from going on: "maybe it's because I've been on fire these two days and I don't have a good appetite. I can go on smoothly after eating some light food. I'll be fine in a few days... Tai hospital has prescribed a prescription to clear the lung and smooth the fire. It's a bit of a fuss. I didn't want to eat, but I couldn't help myself in these things."

Huaiqiu smiled and stood aside with his head down. Although the official position of Huangmen Shilang is not high, it has great authority. Although he came in at the end, General Yu manlou and Minister Zong Lianghu of the Ministry of war specially reserved a position to let him stand on the side of huaiqiu. The courtiers were afraid of this usually low-key and somewhat outrageous Huangmen waiter. When they mentioned him, they often had such four word comments.

have no bottom.

"Sit down first. I'll tell you something after I finish eating."

The emperor pointed to the Hu stool opposite the earth Kang, and then continued to drink his bowl of porridge. After looking at the memorials, the emperor's eyebrows wrinkled slightly.

With a slap, he folded the piano and threw it aside.

"Yuan Chongwu is becoming more and more presumptuous... His son died in Chang'an city. I sent someone to appease him, gave him a generous reward, and made yuan Chengshi a county Marquis... He also gave him half a month's leave to deal with the aftermath. But he gave me such a note that he was sad and could not handle official business. Please be allowed to take another month's leave... I know his heart is sad, but the war in the northwest is in full swing, He said to me at this time, "what are you thinking?"

"OK... Now that he wants to rest, let's have a good rest. Pei Yan... I heard your sadness and felt a deep pain in my heart. Allow you to play, take a good rest, and then serve the country when your mind is calm. In addition, I want to make another decree... Dugu Xiu, the Minister of justice of the Ministry of justice, was transferred to the governor of Shandong Province, and left Beijing for the Northwest with the army on February 12. As for who can make up for Dugu Xiu's real lack, Let the officials draw up a list! "

"Your Majesty..."

Huaiqiu's public heart tightened, stepped forward and bowed his head: "it's better to think about it in the long run... Yuan Chongwu's heartache for losing his son is excusable. If he quits his post, I'm afraid there are some rumors..."

"I've never been afraid of rumors, and I've never only rewarded courtiers!"

The emperor was slightly angry and said, "don't think I can't see what's behind his trouble. If I make an order to sincerely retain him, it won't take a few days to impeach Mou Liangbi and Yang Kai. I'm afraid they'll fly in like snowflakes. If I don't directly break these people's minds, I'm not sure what dirty things they will do."

These two things were involved by the emperor, which shocked the four important ministers in Dongnuan Pavilion. Although the emperor did not mention Prince Yi these days, it was obvious that his patience was running out. At this time, Yuan Chongwu wanted to test the emperor. He could only say that he suffered from being robbed of his official post.

He was just a second-class frontier official. He was exempted if he said he would. How much was involved. The emperor was not so grumpy before.

Huaiqiu, seeing that his majesty has made up his mind, he can't say anything more.

Pei Yan leaned over to answer, came forward to take Su Buwei's pen and began to draw up his will.

The emperor's appetite seemed even worse. He waved his hand and asked the little eunuch Mu San to withdraw his food: "change a bowl of tremella lotus seed soup. I'm so angry."

Mu San hurriedly answered. After cleaning up, he bowed back and went out.

When he walked out of Dongnuan Pavilion, he heard the emperor mention the name of Prince Yi. So he deliberately slowed down and listened.

"I know what the sixth man wants to do for the country, but he is too anxious! Now half of the civil and military people in the Manchu Dynasty jump out to speak for him, ha... Is this forcing me!"

Mu San trembled in his heart and hurriedly left.

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The emperor drank half a bowl of tremella lotus seed soup and lost his appetite again. He waved to Mu San to remove the dishes and chopsticks.

"The recent northwest war report comes in one letter a day. You all have a look."

He pointed to the thick stack of paper on the table. Su Buwei hurried up to pick up all the war reports and handed them to huaiqiu, the leader. The emperor rubbed his frown and looked a little gloomy: "more than 300000 reinforcements from the Mengyuan imperial court have arrived at Keqin banner, and 60000 cavalry from Keqin Lelang, the leader of Keqin banner, have gathered... But the Mengyuan team doesn't seem to be in a hurry to grab back the lost land. There has been no movement for nearly a month, which is unusual."

He looked at Yu manlou and said: "When you arrive in the northwest, you will pass on my will. Yang Kai, king of Xujun, leads the army to fight against the strong enemy. He has made outstanding achievements and is conscientious. From now on, Yang Kai's salary will be paid twice as much as the prince's rule. Yang Kai's second son will be granted the county Marquis, and the food city will be decided by the Ministry of officials after consultation. Yang Kai will be rewarded with a golden armour and a golden sword and be strict with military law. He will be renamed the marshal of all the military capitals in the west to control the four cities in the northwest Tao. He has the right to make arbitrary decisions on the occasion. During the war, officials below the fourth grade in the Northwest can be handled according to the situation without asking for instructions. Tell him... Let go and fight this war. I can trust him. "

"And..."

The emperor paused and said: "Mou Liangbi is in charge of the logistics of the army. Recently, there have been many memorials about his corruption and recklessness, so he asked him to write a plea. If it's true, I won't tolerate it. After the army left the customs, it's said that the winter boots haven't been distributed completely for a month. It's his fault. Demote one level and punish one year's salary... In addition, after you met Mou Liangbi Tell him that I have read his memorial and know it well. I heard that he was caught in the wind and cold in the northwest. I specially asked the imperial doctor to prepare some soup medicine and bring it to him. Give it privately and don't let anyone know. "

Yu manlou's heart moved and soon understood the real meaning of his Majesty's will.

He quickly leaned over and said, "I will follow your orders and will truthfully tell your Majesty's words to Lord Mou."

The emperor let out a sound and looked at the memorial in front of him.

Duke huaiqiu and Pei Yan looked at each other and saw each other's thoughts in their eyes. The emperor rewarded Prince Xu Yang Kai. This is to tell those who support Prince Yi Yang Yin to stop worrying. Yang Kai's handsome position is as stable as a mountain. Your majesty trusts him, and none of you should be stupid again. Prince Xu's eldest son will inherit the throne in the future, so your majesty sealed his second son as a county Hou, such a generous gift is enough to make Yang Kai grateful.

Jin Jia and Jin Dao are serious military laws. This is the emperor's attitude towards Li Yuanshan and others. Although the emperor is far away in Chang'an City, he doesn't know anything about the northwest. Jin Jia means that the king of Xujun is fighting in place of the emperor, and Jin Dao means that he holds the emperor's order. As for the will that Yang Kai can handle at will under the four grades, it increases Yang Kai's power to the extreme. Go further Step 1, we will be able to directly deal with the three grade general!

The demotion of Mou Liangbi and the punishment of salary for one year is to balance the dissatisfaction of those who play Mou Liangbi and to calm the people in the northwest. The emperor's skill of balance can be seen by the discerning eye, but it is impeccable. It not only beats the restless people, but also won't make them feel too embarrassed.

The emperor asked Yu manlou to secretly deliver medicine to Mou Liangbi. This alone can make Mou Liangbi grateful!

"Your Majesty, what else do you have to say to military affairs?"

Yu manlou leaned over and asked.

"It's nothing. You're a veteran general. You're better than me for the leader. If I command indiscriminately, the war will get worse and worse. Remember that you're the deputy commander of the northwest army. You discuss everything with Yang and take the war situation as the foundation. Don't worry about anything else. Since I chose you, I trust you."

"I will do my best."

The emperor, um, looked at Zong Lianghu and said, "the Ministry of war's errands are all on your shoulders. It's hard for you these days. I've made an order to let your eldest son work in the Ministry of rites. If you have something to say, you will become my humerus sooner or later."

Zong Lianghu was stunned and quickly lifted his robe and knelt down to thank him.

The emperor waved his hand and said, "I know who works hard. I also know who wants to fish in troubled waters. I called you in today to tell you that you can't do things in a down-to-earth manner."

He paused and said, "that's all. If you have any ideas, tell me."

"Your Majesty..."

Huaiqiu was silent for a moment and said, "did you let the Ministry of punishment send someone to the Northwest with the army?"

The emperor was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "if I hadn't been reminded by Huai Lao, I would have forgotten. Let Huo Geng, the criminal Secretary of the Ministry of punishment, take someone. Since it's necessary to shut up, it's necessary to shut up more tightly. Pei Yan... You'll just draw up your intention. Go back and find Huo Geng, and you'll just meet him."

Pei yanchui first said, "I will obey your orders."

The emperor put on his boots and came down from the earth Kang. He went to the huge map and looked at it. On the map that marked all the cities of the great Sui Dynasty, the northwest corner outlined a narrow triangular area with a red line. It used to be the territory of Mengyuan, but now it belongs to the great Sui Dynasty... It is the Manchu flag, with grassland 2000 miles long and hundreds of miles wide!