In November of the third year of Jianwen, the momentum of the rebellion of King Yan became more and more violent, and the army under his command won consecutive battles, and had occupied most of Shandong.

MI100,000 is urgent.

The city of Nanjing is as prosperous as before.

The teahouse restaurant is full of guests, and the flowers-street-willow-lane fat powder is fragrant.

The fast horseman carrying the battle report galloped through the city, rolling up a cloud of smoke and dust, attracting only a few words of speculation about where the Yan King had hit.

After three years of fighting, there are only a few old things to talk about, and there is not much new.

At the beginning of the year, the Hou Dongchang of Licheng won a great victory, and the emperor sacrificed to the Taimiao, which really made the capital a sensation. I didn't wait for a few days to be happy, and there were several big defeats in a row, and there was no good news.

The imperial court whitewashed the peace in the palace newspaper, but the people learned the truth from various channels.

King Yan's army won successive battles, and the army of the imperial court was invincible in nine out of ten battles.

Scholars who cared about state affairs made generous statements in Taixue, saying nothing more than the clichés of distributing more conquests and calling on the king of the world to be diligent.

The military generals in the court are still the quails that should be pretended, and the impassioned impassioned. Each had different calculations in private, and Xu Zengshou, the governor of the left capital, became the guest of many noble military attachés.

Geng Bingwen, the Marquis of Changxing, who lived at home and did not ask about the government, discussed the "art of war" with him face-to-face several times, and the king of Gu often invited him to his home for banquets. King Qi also wanted to join in the fun, but he was helplessly placed under house arrest by the emperor, and he was powerless, and it was quite difficult to deliver a message, so he could only look at the wall and sigh.

Among these people, Li Jinglong has the best "friendship" with Xu Zengshou. When not on duty, you can often see the two of them holding hands, shoulder to shoulder, striding towards the most famous weathered place in Nanjing, and boldly all night.

Xu Huizu, the Duke of Wei, was already laissez-faire to Xu Zengshou.

In the eyes of outsiders, Xu Zengshou, the brother-in-law, has an extraordinary relationship with King Yan, and Xu Huizu, the brother-in-law, is on the side of the court, which obviously means to kill relatives with righteousness.

It stands to reason that the reuse of Xu Huizu will definitely be able to win people's hearts on a large scale, but Emperor Jianwen's attitude is ambiguous.

When the battle was difficult, he sent Xu Huizu out of Lu to be the queen of the army, and he seemed to have a lot of trust.

As soon as the situation of the battle eased slightly, he immediately called people back, in the name of defending Nanjing.

Once the military power is collected, he will not be able to get out of Nanjing, and the Duke of Wei will not be able to display his great ability. The people of insight in the court couldn't help but sigh in private, if the Son of Heaven could appoint Xu Huizu as the commander, the victory or defeat might not be known, but the battle situation would not be eroded to this point.

But if the Son of Heaven divides half of the favor of the rotten Confucian, will the military generals in the court dare to fight hard?

The reality is that the corrupt Confucians took advantage of the favor of the Son of Heaven to suppress the generals, despised the nobles, and put on a high-minded posture of disdain to be with them, as if they were the only ones in the world who were loyal to the emperor and worked hard for the emperor's country.

Will the military be convinced? Obviously impossible.

The civil and military discord is becoming more and more serious, and it is almost the same as water and fire.

Inside the cultural management, the Zhou Li faction and the Tai-Zu faction went around fanning the flames, pinching each other when they met, and the early dynasty in Fengtian Temple was a lively vegetable market.

Everyone is speaking up and expressing their opinions, but they are gathering 108,000 miles with what the emperor wants to hear the most.

When it comes to the rules and regulations, it is trivial, and it can be said for a day.

When asked about King Yan's rebellion, he immediately lowered his head and lowered his eyes, as if there was gold on the ground.

In this way, during the Hongwu period, if you don't peel the skin and fill the grass, you have to cut off the head and cut it in half. Today, however, he turns a blind eye to the inaction of the civil servants, and when there is a dispute between the civil and military forces, he often sides with the civil and military ministers. The generals held back their grievances in their hearts, how could they do their best for the emperor and spill their blood?

As the saying goes, if you don't feel depressed in grievances, you explode in resentment.

With Xu Zengshou's activities in Beijing, coupled with the secret efforts of Yang Duo and others, the group of noble generals headed by Marquis Changxing and Cao Guogong has gradually moved closer to King Yan.

Emperor Jianwen knew that Lu Dao's subordinates were planning to change jobs collectively, but there was nothing he could do about it, let alone immediately issue an order to investigate.

The governor's mansion of the five armies, the guards in various places, the Tusi in the southwest, the old friends and comrades scattered in the army, and the former subordinates are all the capital of the noble generals. Even Li Jinglong, a straw bag, can pull out a network of relationships with Li Wenzhong's old department.

Civil officials have classmates, fellow villagers, and the same list.

Military generals have comrades, pro-soldiers, and generals.

Although the network of civil servants is close, it does not prevent each other from sticking knives in each other.

Most of the friendships of military generals are formed by bloodshed and desperate efforts on the battlefield. Especially at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the system of guards has not yet collapsed, and most of the military attachés below are soldiers who are good at fighting, and the nobles who have survived the wave of Emperor Hongwu's killing of heroes are not simple, if Emperor Jianwen dares to touch this network, waiting for his fate will not be much better than being kicked off the throne by King Yan.

Emperor Hongwu dared to make a move against the founding heroes, with iron coupons in front of him, and a knife in the back, there was no pressure at all, just because Zhu Yuanzhang had this confidence.

He cut it down, what can he do?

Oppose? Chop together!

Emperor Jianwen can't. The combination of natural indecision and the suspicious personality inherited by the old Zhu family pushed him step by step to his current situation.

The reuse of literati, the suppression of military generals, and the elimination of vassal kings were all for the Jiangshan Sheji handed over to him by Emperor Hongwu.

However, there was a disconnect between ambition and personal ability, and the result was that King Yan's rebel team shouted and shouted and killed in Shandong, and the mixture was very popular, but Emperor Jianwen could only sigh for a long time in the palace and ask the scholars for advice.

There is obviously a good deck of cards in his hand, playing like this, without Emperor Hongwu, the former prince Zhu Biao can slap Zhu Yunwen to death when he comes back to life.

The victory is getting farther and farther away from him, and there has been no news of Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng recruiting troops outside. Emperor Jianwen could only hope that Fang Xiaoru's plan of discord would work. You can't let King Yan's father and son be suspicious of each other, so they can delay for some time.

In the anxious waiting, Zhang An and Wang Jinghong never received good news, and instead, several rumors continued to spread in the capital.

"The emperor reused Jinyiwei to spy on the minister's mansion, and it is said that officials above the fifth rank have spies from Jinyiwei in their homes."

"It is reported that a certain Confucian in the Hanlin Academy also has a close relationship with Jinyiwei, and he is called a brother and a brother."

Some people don't believe that during the Hongwu period, the right of Jinyiwei to break off prison was canceled, and the Beizhen Fusi was disbanded. Why didn't King Yan use it before he rebelled?

The refuted person smiled, and looked at the eyes gathered around him very proudly.

I'm not afraid of being scolded for talking nonsense, but I'm afraid that I won't attract attention.

Rumors are rumors because they don't need evidence.

People in the world often prefer to listen to gossip rather than boring truth.

Hearsay, chasing after the wind. If someone refutes it, more people will spread it, and more people will believe it. Word of mouth spreads, and when it comes to the worst, the fake will become true.

Meng Tongzhi's incisive summary was regarded as a guideline by the intelligence officers of the Yan Army, and with another batch of fine works entering Beijing, it was introduced to the ears of Yang Duo and Xu Zengshou.

Zuo Dudu put down the teacup and rubbed his chin, "That's interesting." Meng Tongzhi, the defender of Yanshan, is not the Meng Baihu who entered Beijing with the prince of the world? ”

"Exactly."

"It's him." Xu Zengshou smiled, the turmoil caused by Zhu Gaochi still remembers it.

The prince of Yan Wang missed Emperor Tai-Zugao, who had rough clothes and poor food every day, and gradually lost weight, and won the reputation of pure filial piety. The vassal kings in Beijing followed suit, and the imperial history was sparse one after another, and the emperor lost face, so he had to move into the Wuying Palace to fast, so as to save some of his reputation. Xu Zengshou thought that it was a master who was making suggestions behind his nephew, and the most likely was the monk in King Yan's mansion.

The truth came out, and it turned out to be a hundred households, which really stunned him for a while.

"I heard that he is Master Daoyan's apprentice?"

"I've heard of this humble matter, but the truth is not very clear."

"Oh." Xu Zengshou nodded, that master is amazing, he is his apprentice, and it is understandable to have such a means.

In my impression, Meng Tongzhi looks good, but his body is very thin, and he doesn't know why he joined the army. In less than four years, he climbed to the third grade, even if he is not Daoyan's apprentice, his talent should not be underestimated.

He will see him one day, and he will not ask for advice.

Shaking his head, putting aside other thoughts, Xu Zengshou motioned for Yang Duo to come closer, attached to his ear, like this, so and so ordered, and patted Yang Tongzhi's shoulder with a smile, "I know the ability to shake the martial arts." Do your best, don't fall into the prestige of your father. ”

"Obedience!"

Yang Duo received the order and got up to say goodbye. Seeing his back disappear behind the door, Xu Zengshou drank all the tea in the cup, he had an appointment with King Gu the day before yesterday, and he couldn't use it at home for dinner today.

After the long order, Xu Zengshou changed into a blue robe for a visitor, tied a jade belt around his waist, and put on a cloak, heroic and elegant, more and more similar to Xu Huizu.

Knowing that Xu Zengshou went to the Guwang Mansion again, Xu Huizu didn't say anything, waved his hand to let the guards retreat, stood in front of the window with his hands in his hands, looked at the somewhat gloomy sky, and fell into a long contemplation.

For the sake of the Xu family, he really should think about it.

In December, King Yan suddenly returned to Beiping.

The beacon fire in Shandong was temporarily extinguished, but Sheng Yong, who guarded Jinan, and Ping'an, who retreated to Suzhou, smelled something unusual. The situation was good but there was a sudden retreat, either something happened in Beiping, or a larger offensive was brewing.

Both Sheng Yong and Ping An believe that the latter is more likely.

In front of him is just the tranquility of the last after the storm, and when King Yan comes again, I am afraid it will be the most desperate decisive battle.

Emperor Jianwen of the capital didn't think so, he was more inclined to Fang Xiaoru's divisive plan to work, King Yan suspected that the prince stabbed him in the back, and the army returned to the division to stabilize the base.

Fang Xiaoru is the same.

In addition to the excitement, a passionate letter came out again, continuing to scold King Yan for being a rebellious minister and thief who disturbed the dynasty, and called on people of insight in the world to raise troops and work against the king, and return the peace and security of the country to the Qingming.

Fang Xiaoru hated that he couldn't kill King Yan tomorrow, and the world was stable, so that he could continue to study Zhou Li, implement retro, and realize great ideals.

After the text was issued, it did not attract praise as in the past, but rather doubts. When Emperor Jianwen and Fang Xiaoru wanted to suppress the rebellion of King Yan and build a better society together, the rumors about Jinyiwei had intensified, and they couldn't be suppressed.

Ying Tianfu Tang officials sensed that the situation was wrong, worried that someone behind them was manipulating the spread of rumors, and united with the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division to secretly investigate inside and outside the city, but the result was in vain. Although most of the rumors of Zhilu Dao were spread by the homeless people and beggars from the north, the source and the main owner were never caught.

The household registration of the displaced is unknown, and the same is true of the beggars.

Ying Tianfu officials held an iron ruler in their hands, and the soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division waved their scabbards, looking majestic, but they couldn't find a place to exert force, so they could only shoot the air.

With Ying Tianfu's series of actions, the spread of rumors has reached a higher level. The content is also more colorful.

What Jinyiwei secret agent made trouble in the Guogong Mansion, the Son of Heaven and Jinyiwei two or three things, the relationship between a certain university scholar and Jinyiwei Qianhu had to say, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

The rumors did not clearly indicate who a certain university scholar was, and from the content, it was speculated that more than ninety percent of them might be Fang Xiaoru, a bachelor of Hanlin.

As soon as the answer came out, the world was in an uproar.

Who is Fang Xiaoru?

The great Confucian of the world, the model of scholars, the idol of civil officials, and the example of speech officials.

Such a righteous gentleman would be involved with the notorious brocade guard?

Most people are skeptical, especially those who read books, and denounce it as nonsense.

At this time, Zhang An, a thousand households of Jinyi Wei who was ordered to enter Yan, suddenly appeared and said, telling the truth about how Fang Xiaoru proposed a counter-plan, how to contact him, and how he framed King Yan, who was extremely loyal to the court, and provoked the relationship between King Yan's father and son. And the "righteous people" raised funds to print a document for the world to read. In order to increase the interest of the content, the writer adopted the writing method of romance, which is divided into chapters and novels, which is more readable.

Probably because he didn't feel shocked enough, King Yan personally wrote a note and sent someone to the capital.

The military attache who entered Beijing knew very well that the trip was very dangerous. Risks are accompanied by opportunities, if he can save his life, His Royal Highness the King of Yan will be crowned a great treasure, and his own credit is absolutely ironclad.

So, after swaggering into Nanjing and handing over the song, the military attache Chun-Feng was taken down by the Han general and thrown into Jinyi Prison to accompany Wu Sheng.

After the two met, they clasped their fists across the railing and greeted each other.

Brother, okay? Now that they are neighbors, they should encourage each other for a better future and a bright future.

After receiving the Yan Wang's recital, a cold sweat broke out from the top and bottom of the general political envoy.

Do you really want to preview it in front of your majesty?

Will it make the emperor angry?

Everyone looked at each other, and finally voted by the left and right and the right and the right and sent it!

Why didn't the envoy participate in the vote?

It's ashamed to say it.,Because of the disagreement with the right servant of the household.,I didn't like to say a word.。 The fighting skills were slightly inferior, and he was knocked out of the head, hurting his face, and he was taking leave to recuperate.

As expected, King Yan's letter did stab the hornet's nest.

Folk rumors, Emperor Jianwen has been kept in the dark. The eunuchs and female officials in the palace deliberately concealed it, and the courtiers did not want to find themselves bored, and most of them took advantage of this time to check the palace and found clues, which could not help but chill the emperor.

As a party to the incident, Fang Xiaoru was not only doing his studies but also giving advice to quell the rebellion of King Yan, and he had no time to pay attention to what the people in the city were saying after dinner. Although he also felt that the eyes of his colleagues were strange, Scholar Fang had always been very confident in his reputation and character, so he naturally didn't think much about it.

King Yan's letter is equivalent to lifting the lid that everyone has joined hands to cover, spreading out the "truth" in the sun, slapping Zhu Yunwen in the face, and rewarding Fang Xiaoru with the other slap.

Sending Jinyi Wei into Yan, Emperor Jianwen was ready to be spit on by Yushi. Without waiting for the official, King Yan poured a basin of sewage on him first.

Fang Xiaoru's shock was more real than Emperor Jianwen's. He never thought that he would be scolded by King Yan for "selling his reputation and reputation", "being with eagles and dogs", "provoking the affection of the heavenly family", "contempt for humanity", and "causing chaos in the dynasty".

was slandered like this, Emperor Jianwen could still insist, but Fang Xiaoru couldn't support it, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and he fainted on the spot.

This is no longer a matter of face, but has risen to the root of being a human being.

If the charges on King Yan's letter are implemented, everything that Fang Xiaoru was praised in the past will be marked with a question mark.

Confucianism, true gentleman?

Hypocrite, real villain?

Some people secretly feel sorry for Fang Xiaoru, this is clearly King Yan's poisonous plan! But who let Fang Xiaoru send the handle himself? The strategy is good, but the use of people is inappropriate. Even if you pick someone from the Han generals and the standard-bearers, it's better than the Jinyi Guard, right?

Mixed with Jinyiwei, the military general is still a civil official, or a scholar of the Hanlin Academy who is regarded as an idol by scholars, is definitely self-destructing the Great Wall.

There are also a lot of fast ones.

Since ancient times, literati have been light, and Fang Xiaoru is a great Confucian, but he is not the only great Confucian. His reputation is too great, how can the people who are suppressed by him be willing?

When encountering a broad-minded and open-minded person, who is a little literary but has a small belly, he doesn't want to take the opportunity to step on a few feet and pull Fang Xiaoru off the altar.

Rumors poured into the court from the people, and controversy spread from the court to the world.

The controversy surrounding Fang Xiaoru caused a huge repercussion among readers.

Taixue, Fuxue, State Studies, County Studies, and even Health Studies are all divided into two distinct factions. One faction thinks that this is pure slander, Scholar Fang is a righteous man and a gentleman, even if he is involved with Jinyiwei, he must have been framed. The other faction scoffs at this point of view, flies don't bite seamless eggs, is it really slanderous? Why didn't you see Fang Xiaoru refute? However, the Jinyi Wei Qianhu surnamed Zhang has the evidence in his hand, and his words are conclusive, as well as the edict drafted by Fang Xiaoru himself!

"Such a hypocrite is a rich man, and we don't want to be with him!"

The students of the two factions quarreled endlessly, and their voices gradually overwhelmed the news of King Yan's rebellion.

The students who support Fang Xiaoru's faction are strong in combat, and those who do not stand on their side, regardless of their views, will vigorously attack them.

Among these, there are those who listened to the rumors and were hurt by the "shameless behavior" of Scholar Fang, and there were also those who admired Fang Xiaoru's learning and belonged to the centrists, and there were those who saw through King Yan's tricks but shook their heads regretfully because the other party's filial piety was not practical and practical.

The third type of people tend to be more practical, and they see the weakness of the court in the debate, and they also see the toughness and domineering of King Yan.

Since the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, what other achievements have he made besides cutting the domain?

The Japanese invaded the southwest and took the opportunity to invade the southwest, and the states no longer came to see each other, but the remnants of the north did not dare to act rashly because of the prestige of the king of Yan.

While the other party Xiaoru and Emperor Jianwen were disappointed, they couldn't help but have expectations for King Yan.

Emperor Jianwen is orthodox, but today's Ming Dynasty needs a more powerful monarch who can deter the four emperors and prestige overseas emperors!

Such remarks began to circulate among some readers, and although they were not put on the table, they should not be underestimated.

The Son of Heaven and the scholars ruled the world together, and the scholars of the Ming Dynasty had an unreasonable side, as well as a shocking and admirable side.

In the Tumubao Change, Ming Yingzong was captured, and the Wara soldiers were approaching the city, and the scholars and doctors of the Ming Dynasty would rather support the new emperor and bear the infamy of not being subordinate than bow to the enemy.

The Son of Heaven guards the country, and the king dies.

This is the most elegy of the Han family.

Eventually, annihilated by brutal aggression.

King Yan of Beiping did not expect that the strategy against the emperor and Fang Xiaoru would achieve such an effect.

Zhu Di was very happy, and once again praised Shen Xuan and Meng in front of the generals.

"My son is very good, very good!" Zhu Di stroked his short mustache, "Meng Tongzhi is my Zhongqing!" ”

Hearing this, Meng didn't feel happy, but his back was cold and his scalp was numb.

Zhu Yuanzhang praised Lan Yu as his Li Jing Zhang Liang, and Lan Yu peeled the skin and filled the grass.

Zhu Di praised Zhang Yu as his champion Hou, and Zhang Yu died in the chaos.

Now, praising him to his face is Wei Zhongqing, what does this mean?

"I don't dare to be a humble thank you."

Knowing that it is a crow's mouth, I want to express my gratitude with tears in my eyes. After all, Wei Qing can be regarded as a good death, several ranks better than the champion Hou who died young.

The mind ran away, but the smile on Meng's face did not show the slightest flaw.

Shen Xuan glanced at him, bent the corners of his mouth without a trace, and did not make a sound.

After everyone dispersed, Meng Ben wanted to go back to the room to comfort himself, or go to Commander Shen to find some comfort. I didn't want to be called by Dao Yan halfway, so I entered the side room, sat down, and was silent in front of the big monk's increasingly shining bald head.

There is a charcoal stove in front of Dao Yan, and scones and steamed buns are on the stove.

Smelling the burnt aroma of the scones and a hint of meat, Meng did not be polite to Dao Yan, what the great monk prepared for him, he didn't eat it for nothing, it was a shame to waste it.

Dao Yan picked up a piece of steamed bread and bit it, and when Meng finished eating three cakes, he also put down his chopsticks.

When the tea is served, through the hot air, you can see the benevolent face of the great monk.

King Yan didn't understand Daoyan, Meng thought he did, and after more contact, he found that he didn't understand this person either.

The monk who regards rebellion as the highest pursuit in his life is really a strange person.

"The plan to persuade the prince to bypass Jinan was made in vain?"

Expecting Dao Yan to ask about this, Meng put down the teacup, ignored the word apprentice in Dao Yan's words, and said, "Master Hui, you are making a proposal, and it is the prince who makes the decision." ”

"The ploy to slander Fang Xiaoru also came from you?"

Nodding, Meng didn't want to deny it. Although the means are not very bright, the handle was sent by Fang Xiaoru himself. Besides, Fang Xiaoru's reputation is poor, will King Yan still insist on him drafting an edict to succeed to the throne? If Fang Xiaoru can escape death, then Tie Xuan, who owes favors to others, is there a way?

If Fang Xiaoru hadn't completely aroused Zhu Di's murderous nature, would the extermination of the Ten Clans in history still appear?

When Emperor Yongle sits on the throne, will there be less blood?

On the battlefield, either you die or I live.

Under the battlefield, the martyrs are certainly respectable, but the fewer innocent people involved, the better.

These words can only be hidden in the heart, and they can't be said to anyone, not even Shen Xuan.

Occasionally, Meng would feel that his actions were a little ridiculous. But the conscience in his heart told him that even if he was scolded for hypocrisy and false compassion, he should do the same.

Meng Shishilang was distracted, and his eyes were empty.

Dao Yan didn't make a sound, quietly twisting the Buddha beads.

There was only the crackling sound of sparks bursting in the room, and after a long time, Meng slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Dao Yan, and the great monk closed his eyes and concentrated.

"Meng Tongzhi," Dao Yan opened his eyes, did not call Meng Tu'er again, and smiled with seriousness, "If you have good thoughts, you can move as you wish, why hesitate?" ”

Meng was shocked, could the great monk be able to read minds?

was frightened, Dao Yan said again: "Can you read through the classics handed over to the apprentice for the teacher?" If you don't understand, you can ask for advice from the teacher. Don't delay your studies for the sake of face. ”

Meng: "......"

"Isn't there anything you don't understand?" Dao Yan smiled very proudly, "He is worthy of being the apprentice of a poor monk." ”

Meng: "......"

This monk is not profound, just a split personality, right?

At the end of December of the third year of Jianwen, after rest and deployment, King Yan summoned all the generals in the carrier hall and announced that he would launch the largest attack.

"When will it be enough to use troops all year round? When the time comes, there is no return. ”

Explained, after three years of rebellion, we must see the real chapter. This time to send troops, when it is the last time, if you don't hit Nanjing, Lao Tzu will never look back!

Led by Zhu Neng and Shen Xuan, all the generals said in unison: "Obey the order!" ”

Standing behind Shen Xuan, listening to the echo in the hall, there was a stir in Meng's chest.

Jing is difficult, and finally entered the countdown.