Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian listened to Zhu Youxiao's words, and hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty, I have already heard about it." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded, and said with a calm face: "Actually, this matter is not beyond my expectations. Ever since we arrived in Jining, we knew that there were people who were going to rebel, and it is not surprising that they are now doing it. ”

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian nodded at the same time.

Of course, this is the situation that Xu Guangqi knows the truth.

Many people outside actually criticized the rebellion of the Wenxiang Sect, they didn't think that there was really a rebellion, but that the emperor was using the reason for rebellion to exclude dissidents.

Regarding the assassination of the emperor, there are even people who have doubts, but the suspicion can only be put in the stomach and dare not say it.

Now that someone has really rebelled, then it can be proved that the result of the previous assassination is correct, and no one will criticize anything.

Zhu Youxiao continued: "In the matter of Kong Yinzhi, I have already issued a gag order. Jin Yiwei will not reveal the news, this, the two Aiqing can rest assured. No one will ever know the specifics of the matter. ”

"Now that the Kong family has been robbed, I will immediately send someone to find out the news, and I am ready to send someone to rescue me at any time. In addition, Xu Xianchun was also punished by me. ”

"If someone from outside asks, it means that Xu Xianchun is not doing well, and the people of the Kong family are robbed. As for whether he was picked up, was there a collusion with the thief? What do you think of this? ”

After this sentence was asked, Xu Guangqi's faces were a little hesitant.

The reason is also very simple, although His Majesty said so, the two people present knew in their hearts that this matter could not be concealed at all, and the fact that Xu Xianchun was almost killed in the palace could not be concealed.

As long as the two of them go out of the palace now, the news will definitely spread everywhere. If you place a gag now, then it will have a counterproductive effect.

The so-called defense of the people is worse than the defense of the river, and it can only be sparse but not blocked, and if it is blocked, it will become more and more intense.

And the way His Majesty is now using is to block it, which can only make the rumors more and more.

For people, there is a kind of psychology of peeking into the shadows. Often they won't believe what is taken out on the surface, and they will subconsciously spy on what is hidden behind the matter.

When there is something hidden, even if there is no evidence circulating, it will be thought by many people.

Now that the news spreads, the reputation of the Kong family will definitely be stinky. Not only did they resell the relief food to the thieves, but now they are also in cahoots with the thieves, and they can't explain it at all.

Of course, it's not without its benefits.

In this way, no one dares to make irresponsible remarks about His Majesty's previous punishment of the Kong family. The title of Duke Yan was lost, and no one dared to say that he should not have lost it.

Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian glanced at each other, and probably understood in their hearts, maybe this is His Majesty's purpose.

When it comes to this, Xu Guangqi and the others naturally won't refute it. If you oppose it, it will be of no use except to make Your Majesty unhappy, but it will anger Your Majesty.

"Your Majesty! It is very appropriate to dispose of it in this way. Xu Guangqi hurriedly said.

Zhang Weixian's movements slowed down, and when he saw that Xu Guangqi, the old slippery head, had taken the lead, he hurriedly said, "Your Majesty Shengming!" That's right. ”

After speaking, Zhang Weixian secretly glared at Xu Guangqi, shouldn't this be said together? Why do you have to be one step ahead of me?

Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Then this matter is done, let's talk about quelling the rebellion." After all, if there is a rebellion, the people will suffer disasters, and I can't bear it, so I must put down the rebellion as soon as possible. What can the two Aiqing do to say it. ”

In fact, although Zhu Youxiao was eager, neither Zhu Youxiao himself, nor Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian took this rebellion to heart at all.

It's just a rabble. If the army of the imperial court wanted to exterminate them, it would not take much effort at all. What's more, His Majesty also brought 5,000 new troops.

Regarding the combat effectiveness of the new army, Xu Guangqi and the two of them are very clear in their hearts. The last time the rebellion was put down in the southwest, these 5,000 men showed extraordinary combat effectiveness.

Their weapons, their equipment, their training, and even what they eat are unimaginable to outsiders.

Those subordinates of the southwest of the extravagant Chongming had no power to fight back against the 5,000 new army, let alone the rebellious people in Shandong?

So there is nothing wrong with quelling the rebellion at all. However, judging from His Majesty's operation now, there is a problem here.

"Your Majesty, the top priority is to dispatch people from all over Shandong to the Juye area to quell the rebellion." Xu Guangqi took a step forward and said.

In fact, in the imperial court, there are rules to follow for doing this kind of thing, and there is no great difficulty.

When a disaster is affected, it will send money and food for disaster relief; If someone rebels, they send a large army to quell the rebellion, and they don't need to spend any effort at all.

For the ministers of the court, it is more difficult to figure out His Majesty's thoughts.

Although Xu Guangqi is saying this now, he understands in his heart that he wants to see if His Majesty wants to do something, and at the same time, he is also thinking about how to say and how to do it.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi, nodded with a serious face and said, "You can't be so reckless, you have to think long-term." You immediately sent orders to all places, and some people want to rebel, so that all places strictly guard the places, and absolutely do not rashly march into the army. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi hurriedly bowed down and replied.

Zhang Weixian and Xu Guangqi both understood that His Majesty was really going to do something.

The best way to quell the rebellion is to nip the rebellion in the bud before the other side develops and grows.

But judging from His Majesty's current situation, it is clear that His Majesty does not want to do this.

"Immediately summon Qi Jin, recall Huang Kezhang, and let the people from the staff office come over. Let's discuss how to put down the rebellion. Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said slowly.

This discussion lasted for three days, and at the same time sent people to the capital to continue to dispatch troops.

In the past three days, all kinds of news have been flying all over the sky, and the news about the Kong family has spread the most. Wen Ting Pavilion

This matter was spread throughout Shandong, and even began to spread in all directions.

All of a sudden, it was a mess.

In the back, in addition to the spontaneous spread of the people, more Chen Hong preached in the back, and the people in the internal affairs office were also cooperating.

It is rumored everywhere that the Kong family has taken refuge in the anti-thief, or that the Kong family is the anti-thief.

Although there are many voices of rebuttal, and many people do not believe it, there are still people who believe it. After all, the Kong family was doing something there, selling disaster relief food, and at the same time selling food to the rebellious Wenxiang Sect.

Under such circumstances, on the morning of the fourth day, a shocking news came:

Xu Hongru rebelled.

Xu Hongru released an article listing the 20 major crimes of the imperial court, proving that Zhu Youxiao was a great faint monarch.

All of a sudden, Shandong was shaken, and news came out in all directions, shaking most of the imperial court.

What is even more unexpected and shocking is that this text turned out to be from Kong Yinzhi's hand.

All of a sudden, the whole people were in an uproar.

Everyone couldn't believe that such a thing could happen.

The person who was still defending the Kong family was instantly strangled to death.

Those who belittled the Kong family celebrated as if they had been rewarded.

When Zhu Youxiao got the news, there was no surprise.

In fact, after Kong Yinzhi fell into the hands of Xu Hongru, Zhu Youxiao already had this guess.

The reason is also very simple, people have put so much effort into rescuing Kong Yinzhi, so naturally it is impossible to raise it like that.

As for Kong Yinzhi's resistance, people like him have fallen into the hands of others, will they resist?

There is simply nothing to fight against.

For example, if it is an essay, is it important for Kong Yinzhi to write it?

As long as it is under the banner of Kong Yinzhi. It doesn't matter if he admits it or not, Xu Hongru doesn't care at all. Anyway, the person is in his hands, and he doesn't say what he says?

Although everyone knows that Kong Yinzhi is being persecuted, no one dares to argue for Kong Yinzhi.

In this era, what is particular is that "Confucius says to be benevolent, and Meng says to take righteousness", and there are many requirements for scholars, and "unbearable humiliation, suicide and martyrdom" is a very conventional requirement.

Falling into the hands of the enemy and surrendering to treason is very despised, especially for families like the Kong family.

If the Ming Dynasty dies, it will be easy to do.

The Ming Dynasty has perished, the Kong family has changed its course, and many people in the back will support it, which can make people breathe a sigh of relief. After all, the Kong family has surrendered, let's keep up, but there will not be too many condemns of the Kong family.

But now Da Ming is fine, it's just some man-made rebellion, and the Kong family will definitely not be able to do this kind of thing to change course.

So for a while, Yan Shenggong's reputation became intriguing, and Kong Yinzhi's reputation was even more incorrigible.

Of course, there are reasons for manipulation here. Xu Hongru hoped that Kong Yinzhi was a thief, and Zhu Youxiao also hoped that Kong Yinzhi was, and both sides poured dirty water on Kong Yinzhi's body.

In such a situation, the reputation will naturally be infamous and undesirable.

Standing on the steps in front of the door, listening to Chen Hong's report to himself, Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief, and then said with a smile: "Now that the news is spreading, how is it outside?" ”

"Back to the emperor, people are panicking." Chen Hong said with some hesitation.

There are indeed people outside who are panicking, after all, Zhu Youxiao has done a lot of things before, such as promoting Xunzi's status and reforming the academy. Now the Kong family has been abolished.

If you want to say that everyone who reads is not panicked, then there is a ghost in your heart.

After doing so many things, Zhu Youxiao also knew that it was easy to break, and it was indeed time to appease people's hearts.

So Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and said: "Let people release the news, this time it must be huge, and it must not be too small." Do you understand? ”

"Don't worry, the emperor understands." Chen Hong hurriedly said.

This afternoon, there were more people in the city of Jining.

These people are elegantly dressed and well-dressed, and they know at a glance that they are scholars.

They walked into the restaurant, sat down casually, ordered a table of wine and food, and began to eat and drink.

The group is usually two people, chatting while eating, and it doesn't look unusual.

Jining City, Yuelai Building.

For people in Jining City, Yuelai Lou is a place that is often heard of, and it can be regarded as a very high-end restaurant.

Although some people rebelled and people in the city panicked, the business of Yuelai Building was not affected.