Yang Shiqi's recital is not long, but the content is detailed, including various aspects of the guard, officials, vassal kings, and Japanese invaders, and the information is complete, including all the information from the period of Zhu Yunwen's administration in the last years of Hongwu to the sixth year of Jianwen, the analysis is reasonable, and the final conclusion is also very clear, but it is a little alarmist.

Yang Rong stood beside him, his expression was not unusual, but his hands under the sleeves of his robe were clenched into fists; Xie Jin lowered his head slightly, squinting at Yang Shiqi, who was reading the recital, his face gloomy. Xie Jin became famous at a young age and was known as a prodigy; Yang Rong was born as a Jinshi and is known for his intelligence and alertness, but what about Yang Shiqi? Not to mention Jinshi, even Xiucai and Juren have not been hit, they are fugitives from military households, and the emperor only escaped by luck when he ascended the throne and granted amnesty. But now, this Yang Shiqi has turned into a duck as an old hen, and he has made such a twist and turn, it seems that he has also spoken to the emperor's heart, which makes the pretentious two a little unacceptable for a while.

Liu Jing was also a little annoyed in his heart, procedurally speaking, Yang Shiqi should be transparent with him, so that if there is a problem with the performance, he can also help him cover up a thing or two. But now it's too late to say anything, Liu Jing pretended to be calm, listening to Yang Shiqi's recital, while peeking at Zhu Yunwen's expression, and at the same time wondering how to answer the emperor's question.

"Weichen respectfully asks the emperor to make a holy decision!"

After reciting the recital, Yang Shiqi knelt on the ground and saluted Zhu Yunwen.

Zhu Yunwen hesitated slightly, but did not let Yang Shiqi get up, but turned his head and swept Liu Jing and the others, and said expressionlessly: "Everyone has heard Shiqi's recital just now, what do you think?" ”

Xie Jin peeked at Zhu Yunwen's expression, and then glanced at Yang Shiqi who was kneeling on the ground, his brain was running rapidly, and finally made up his mind, walked out and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that Yang Shiqi's words are pure exaggeration and not enough to be believed!" ”

"Oh? Why? ”

"Back to the emperor, now the Ming Dynasty's national strength is thriving, the Mongols are far away in the desert north, and Erlebak was captured by the Duke of Wei in one fell swoop and became a prisoner of the order; In addition, North Korea and Northeast China have been basically pacified, and the grain and grass required by the garrison can be collected on the spot, and the transportation of grain and grass has gradually declined; As for the riots in the guards and the corruption of officials, they have been in all dynasties, and it is enough to clarify the rule of officials; And the White Lotus Sect and the Japanese Sect, the ministers thought it was even more nonsense, as soon as the imperial army arrived, it could be immediately leveled! ”

"Therefore, Weichen thinks that what Yang Shiqi said is purely alarmist and not enough to be believed, and I hope the emperor will see it!"

"Well," Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly, turned his head and said, "Zhong Jing, Mian Ren, what about you?" By the way, Shiqi, you get up, it's a little cold on the ground, pay more attention to your body! ”

"Emperor Xie!"

Liu Jing's pupils shrank, but he didn't hesitate, and walked out and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that what Yang Shiqi said, although it is a bit vain, has merit. ”

"Really? Tell me about it! Zhu Yunwen suddenly sat up straight and smiled.

"The minister thought that in the past few years, the Ming Dynasty has been in good weather, the grains have been abundant, and the White Lotus Sect has not been able to achieve any climate. It's just that the minister thinks that the guards and the Japanese are not to be underestimated, and the minister is worried, worried, worried......"

"Worried about what?"

Liu Jing hesitated for a long time, and finally said categorically: "The minister is worried, there will be another rebellion of the Yanshu people!" ”

"What?"

Although Liu Jing's voice was not high, it was like a thunderbolt, blowing up Xie Jin and Yang Rong's bodies in the hall. Xie Jin's brain "buzzed", and he understood the subtext in Yang Shiqi's recital, although his analysis made some sense, but it was useless except for exposing his shallowness in front of the emperor. And Yang Rong secretly rejoiced, fortunately he didn't speak first, and finally didn't make a fool of himself.

Zhu Yunwen received everyone's expressions in his eyes, and sighed secretly in his heart, although Xie Jin's writing is good, he is not sharp enough; Although Yang Rong is smart, his overall view is not as good as Yang Shiqi, and he needs to be tempered well.

After a long time, Zhu Yunwen turned his head and said, "Liu Zhen, Yiguo Gong should have finished the discussion, let them come over." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

……

After a short time, Ping'an, Geng Xuan and others rushed in, and after saluting Zhu Yunwen, they separated from Liu Jing and others.

"Duke Yi Guo, Marquis Changxing, have you finished discussing?"

"Back to the emperor, the discussion has been completed!"

"Very good, come on, put the map, Zhong Jing, you can tell me about the recent situation first."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Jing first saluted Zhu Yunwen, then took the baton, and nodded on the map: "Your Majesty, generals, and adults, please see, due to the changes in the Investigation Department, it is no longer credible, so the emperor ordered the Supervision of the Imperial History, the Security Department and the Special Operations Battalion to inspect all places, among which the Supervision of the Imperial History inspects the officials in various places, the Security Division inspects the feudal princes and nobles, and the Special Operations Battalion is responsible for investigating the situation of the rebels. ”

"In terms of supervising the imperial history, except for some corrupt officials and corrupt officials, nothing has been found."

"The security department has not been established for a long time, focusing on the kings of Qi and Lu in Shandong, as well as the king of Runan in Henan."

"Among them, King Lu has been edicted to enter Beijing, and there is no change in Yanzhou; But the king of Qi was a little abnormal, he replaced the Qingzhou garrison soldiers with his own guards, and they were not allowed to patrol; At the same time, the palace and city walls were built privately, and it can be said that the evil intentions have been revealed. ”

"Then there is the king of Runan, he is the second son of Zhou Shuren, and he kept the title by denouncing his father, but after he arrived in Ruzhou, he was not at ease, collecting bandits and bullies, doing all kinds of evil, although the emperor decreed a reprimand, but it had little effect, and there were some changes in the direction of Ruzhou recently."

"As for the situation of the special operations battalion, Wechen doesn't know!" Speaking of this, Liu Jing bowed and retreated.

"General Kuang, tell me about the situation of the special operations battalion!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Everyone, please look," Kuang Yi said, after saluting, he pointed to the map and said: "According to the emperor's order, the last general sent spies to Henan, Shandong, Zhili and other places, and the order given to them by the last general is to search for the whereabouts of a large number of garrisons. ”

"In the past two months, the special operations battalion has searched Qingzhou, Yanzhou, and Jinan in Shandong, Guide and Ruzhou in Henan, Fengyang, Chuzhou, Dingyuan, Jiangpu and other places in Zhili, and finally found signs of a large number of people and horses in Luzhou, Chaohu, and Hezhou, so the last general thought that the rebels should be hiding in Chaohu, and their purpose was likely to be to assassinate His Majesty's army when they crossed the river!"

"What?"

"How so?"

"Who has the audacity?"

The generals who already knew the news were fine, but Liu Jing, Yang Shiqi and others were taken aback, and looked at Chaohu, Hezhou and other places on the map, and at the same time discussed and excited.

"Silence!" Zhu Yunwen waved his hand, and Liu Zhen shouted.

"The emperor atoned for his sins!"

"Okay, General Kuang, is there any change in Qingzhou, Yanzhou, Ruzhou and other places?"

"This," Kuang Yi was stunned for a moment, and then pondered: "Back to the emperor, the last general will not dare to assert it." ”

"Well, okay, Duke Yi Guo, Marquis Changxing, have you already discussed it?"

"Back to the emperor," Ping'an and Geng Xuan glanced at each other, then Ping'an walked out, stood next to the map, and said: "The last general discussed with Changxinghou and others, and thought that it was very likely that the rebels were hiding in Chaohu. ”

"First of all, there are many islands in Chaohu Lake, which is suitable for hiding large armies; Secondly, Chaohu Lake is connected to the Yangtze River, and it is only a day's journey from Jiangpu, so if our army encounters a surprise attack when crossing the river, it may not be impossible to succeed. ”

"But," Zhu Yunwen secretly thought about it, and said: "I have a question, it is winter now, although Chaohu Lake is hidden, but the rebels are hidden in it, the weather is cold, and it will be miserable." And it is close to Jingshi, and there is a great possibility of being discovered, so why don't they go north? ”

"This," Ping An shook his head and said, "The last general can't say clearly." ”

"Then how to destroy the rebels, you should have a plan, right?"

"Yes, that's ......"

……

After the discussion, Zhu Yunwen left Liu Jing and asked, "Zhong Jing, Chaohu is the starting place of the Liao family, is it possible that the Liao family is also involved?" ”

"This is not impossible!"

"So, does Mr. Fang know?"

"I think Mr. Fang must not know!" Liu Jing said solemnly.

"I hope so!"

After a pause, Zhu Yunwen said: "Call Arutai and Mahamu to come here, I have something to do with them!" ”

"Yes!"