Chapter 363: The Imperial Council (Part II)

Zheng said loudly! "Your Majesty. These kneeling people on the ground should all be hugged, punish the nine clans! ”

As soon as this statement came out. There was an uproar.

The ministers who knelt down to advocate peace raised their heads and glared at Fang Zheng angrily, their eyes were very vicious, trying to maintain the demeanor of courtiers. But no one scolded each other.

"What do you see? You scum! The country is destroyed in the hands of your people, and the Turks are unstoppable. What to say about the emptiness of the treasury, these are excuses! It's your excuse for being afraid of death and cowardice! ”

Fang Zheng had the awe-inspiring momentum of "horizontal eyebrows and cold fingers at thousands of people", glared at them without showing weakness, and said disdainfully: "I am not as old as you, I don't read as much as you, and I don't know how much I have seen, but Lao Tzu's personality is many times more noble than yours!" You eat the king's money, and you enjoy the people's fat and people's ointment on the blood and sweat of the people, but you are not as good as beasts, and you all say that you eat the king's money, and share your worries for the king. You're all right. Every year, he leads a lot of court money, but he directly sends the lives of the emperor and the people to a dead end! Do you want to be shameless? ”

"The enemy hasn't started yet. You are clamoring for surrender and peace, where is your integrity, where is your bones? After reading so many books, what does it mean to "sacrifice your life for righteousness, and you don't understand?" No matter how powerful the Turks are, they are just like us, they carry a head on their shoulders, who is more ruthless than whom? Who is inferior to whom? Do you think that if you give some goods and jewels to the Turkic Khan, he will be kind enough not to violate my borders? You're all so old. Why are things still so naΓ―ve? I don't know what it means to beat a dog with meat buns..."

"Looking at all dynasties, in the face of foreign invasion, which dynasty did the court end well because of the peace and tribute? It's just a few more years of breath. "Measure the material resources of China, and form the joy of the country" finally lost its dignity, the treasury was empty, and the day of the death of the country came one after another, and you are familiar with the history books. How can you teach me? ”

On the other hand, when there is a foreign invasion, the court is united in fighting against foreign humiliation, and the soldiers are united in a bloody battle, and such a court and such a country often radiate strong vitality after repelling foreign nations. The dynasty will endure and become stronger and stronger, this is a test for the country and the nation, and if you pass the test, God will be kind, my lords, as courtiers, the life and death of the country. In your thoughts, this official wants to ask you, when you chose to surrender and seek peace, did you have the country and the society in your hearts, and did you consider the safety of the emperor and thousands of people? Have you ever imagined that if the Turks occupy the great country of our Chinese Dynasty because of the peace you advocate today, will your parents, wives, and children become slaves and playthings of the Turks in the future? At that time, will you regret your efforts to make peace today? ”

Fang Zhengren's words were deafening. The ministers who knelt down were pale and silent, and many ministers took advantage of the fact that people were not paying attention. He quietly stood up in the corner again.

The fat man sitting on the dragon chair nodded with satisfaction when he heard this, and his eyes were full of gratitude when he looked at Fang Zheng.

Lin Teng's face turned blue and white for a while, and he was speechless for a long time, and finally shook the sleeves of his robe fiercely, and sneered: "What a righteous and awe-inspiring Lord Fang!" The old man dares to ask my lord, if you advocate sending troops to fight against the Turks, how do you plan to fight the Turks? Now that the treasury is empty, the grain and grass are difficult to sustain, and the troops are lacking, can the soldiers just shout the slogan of killing the enemy and serving the country, and fight with the Turks on an empty stomach? How is this kind of resistance to foreign enemies different from the foolish behavior of moths to fire? In recent years, in the three counterinsurgency wars of our DPRK, too much money and grain have been lost in the treasury, and the troops have not been replenished. Lord Fang, do you think about state affairs every day? ”

Fang Zheng was furious: "The old traitor, if it weren't for your age, Lao Tzu would have to beat you up!" Are you Turkic? What benefits did the Turks give you, and you say good things for them like this? ”

Lin Teng said angrily: "Lord Fang." Please pay attention to the mouth! This is the court, a place to discuss state affairs, not a street where you are rampant, and the old man has his own old man's opinions. Can't you say it? ”

Fang Zheng also said angrily: "What the court said is human words, are you human words?" The words of no king and no father are simply inferior to beasts! ”

Lin Teng was so angry that Fang Zheng rolled his eyes when he said a beast on the left and a traitor on the right. After all, people in their seventies and eighties, how can they stand to be so insulted by a young boy? Hearing this, his face suddenly turned pale, and he couldn't breathe anymore when he saw that he couldn't breathe.

Seeing this, Du Songjun, who was kneeling beside him, hurriedly stood up and supported Lin Teng, then stared at Fang Zheng and said slowly, "Lord Fang." The old man is not a traitor, and the reason why he agrees with the peace. for the treasury could not spare any taels of silver. The old man is in charge of the household department, and in recent years, the treasury has been unable to make ends meet, counterinsurgency, disaster relief, salary, mausoleum repair, and several large expenditures, and the treasury has been consumed cleanly. How to fight? ”

When the ministers heard this, they immediately agreed, yes, the war is fought by the national strength, and the fight is the foundation of the country, how can you fight without silver? What do you need money to pay for, to buy food, to build ordnance and weapons? The treasury is empty. There is no money to make these things, so should the soldiers each take a burning stick to the front?

The fat man also sighed deeply, his expression became more and more sad, my father handed over this great country to me, don't I even have the ability to keep it, God is destined to be the king of the dead country?

Fang Zheng saw the faces of the ministers. Immediately understood that the existence of silver is the key factor in determining war or peace, if the treasury has silver. Presumably, none of these ministers want to bear the notoriety of betraying the country, especially after Fang Zheng's strong and fierce words just now, no one dared to stand up and say that he would seek peace, which provoked Fang Zheng to scold.

glanced at Juniper-kun. Fang Zheng snorted: "Du Shangshu, you are in charge of the household department, you and." Stunned, if you fight with the Turks, how much silver will be needed

Juniper pondered for a moment. Said slowly: "If you start building weapons and ordnance, paying salaries, recruiting and training troops, and purchasing military rations from now on, all these add up to about 3 million taels, not including the pensions for the dead and wounded after the war."

Fang Zheng slapped his chest fiercely. As a result, the force was too great, and he slapped himself out of breath: "Cough cough cough, I'm out!" Ahem, ahem

As soon as these words came out, the hall was full of surprise, and the ministers looked at Fang Zheng with different eyes, some were incredible, some were surprised, and some were full of sneers.

The fat man sat on it and immediately shed tears, his heart was agitated for a long time, when most of the courtiers of the Manchu Dynasty were asking for peace, only Fang Zheng stood up and angrily reprimanded the ministers, advocated against the enemy, and was willing to pay for the military expenses out of his own pocket, this is the real friend, brother!

The fat man couldn't help but secretly rejoice. That spring, which was still a little chilly, he chose to study in Mingdao Academy, and in the classroom with a bright and clean window, he met Fang Zheng, and since then the two have formed a deep friendship, this friend, he has protected himself in times of crisis. He also tried his best to put himself on the throne, and today, in his near-despair, he turned the tide and reversed the fate of his almost lost country.

God has blessed me with such a good friend, and he really treats me well."

Jun Songjun was stunned when he heard this. looked at Fang Zhengren in surprise, he couldn't think of it. The eldest young master of the Fang family, who has always been stingy, why is he so generous today, and he actually paid for the military expenses out of his own pocket, is this kid crazy? No matter how rich your family is, how long can you fund a national army?

After a deep sigh, Jun Songjun tentatively said: "That" will be the end of the war in the future, and the compensation for the dead and wounded soldiers

Fang Zheng's awe-inspiring handsome face flashed a little haze, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I'll pay it too!" ”

"That'...... Restoration of the castle after the war

Only,, I dig! ”

Post-war resettlement of refugees

Only,, I dig! ”

"After the war, agricultural tools and seeds were distributed

"Old man Du, are you finished? What about Chu Shangshu of the Criminal Department? What is the crime of Old Man Du maliciously blackmailing the court officials? Fang Zheng was furious.

Chu Shangshu stroked his beard and thought for a while, and said calmly: "You and I are willing on both sides, it is not a crime." ”

Fang Zheng was furious: "Black whistle! ”

At this time, the fat man sitting on the dragon chair calmed down his excitement and stood up. Glancing at the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, he said slowly: "Okay." Zhu Aiqing doesn't need to discuss it anymore, the union has decided. Northern Expedition to the Turks! ”

On the Jinjian Palace, the emperor's decision is the final decision, at this time, whether they want it or not, the ministers all bow down and bow: "My emperor is Shengming!" ”

With the tone set, the next step was to discuss the specific implementation plan of the Northern Expedition.

At this time, Lin Teng stood up again. With a sneer on his face, he saw Fang Zheng'er and said, "Fang Da is the master of the Northern Expedition, and now he has the silver." Old man, how to send troops and what strategy to defeat the Turks

Fang Zheng clenched his fists. Sheng Sheng resisted the urge to beat him severely, this old immortal has a vigorous and unquenchable fire of betrayal burning in his heart! After the dynasty is dispersed, you must order the shadow to check him, there must be some hookup with the Turks,,

Straightening his chest, Fang Zheng said proudly: "Of course there is a plan"

Lin Teng sneered: "The old man is willing to hear about it. ””

The ministers all raised their ears high, wanting to hear clearly what Fang Zheng's specific plan was to deal with the Turks. Even the fat man couldn't help but lean forward slightly, looking like he was listening.

Fang Zheng's fingers stretched out for a long time. Seeing that he had succeeded in attracting everyone's attention. I couldn't help but nod with a smug face, and continued: "First" cough cough, secret, high military secret

Everyone arrived.

Calmly facing everyone's disdainful gaze, Fang Zheng laughed twice indifferently, and his eyes fattened Lin Teng a few times intentionally or unintentionally. Said: "How can such a high-level military secret be told in public?" You have just unanimously advocated peace, how do I know if there are any people among you who are secretly collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country? If my plan were to be passed on to the Turks, wouldn't it be a complete defeat for our army? Are you really stupid? I'll only tell the emperor about this. ”

Everyone was furious, and unanimously scolded Fang Zheng angrily, but Fang Zheng turned a deaf ear, just sneered and said nothing.

The morning dynasty of that day broke up unhappily in this noisy atmosphere.

On the way from the Jinjian Hall to the imperial study, a large group of small yellow doors and forbidden soldiers followed the fat man from a distance, while Fang Zheng and the fat man walked side by side, and the two talked as they walked.

"Brother Fang, thanks to you today, otherwise I am afraid that I will not be able to be good today," the fat man said gratefully.

"We are apart from the monarch and ministers. He is a good brother in trouble, how can I stand idly by when my brother is in trouble? Fang Zheng smiled and waved his hand.

The fat man suddenly sneered: "Those ministers who are begging for peace, hum! They sued for peace, and the Turks will occupy the country in the future, and for the sake of their meritorious efforts in seeking peace, they will definitely let them continue to be officials, and allow them to be prosperous and rich. In the future, I will slowly remove all of them, these traitors who seek glory will not even have the slightest shame and backbone as officials, what do you want

Fang Zheng nodded and said, "You really should clean it up, the Turkic invasion is imminent, and the whole court must work together at this time." United, we must not allow these dissident people to mix among the courtiers, otherwise it may be unfavorable to me. ”

Speaking of the Turkic invasion, the fat man said with a bitter face: "The Turks are here, Brother Fang, do you have a way?" I know you've always had a lot of ideas. A few years ago, the Turkic invasion was broken by your divisive plan, Xie, now you have to help me think of a good way

Fang Zheng shook his head and said, "How can there be so many methods?" This world is very fair, and it is said that the weak defeat the strong, after all, it is only a very few, most of the time. We still have to fight hard against hard, and it is obvious that our current strength is not as good as that of the Turks

The fat man said obscurely: "I also know this." To be honest, I am a little hairy in my heart now, if I sacrifice the lives of thousands of soldiers, and the result is still in exchange for the country to change hands, and the people are miserable, my sin will be great

Fang Zheng glared at him and said, "Why are you also in tune?" Didn't you start the fight yet? What are you afraid of, the Turks haven't seen many long-rooted birds come out, how can we see that we can't beat them? ”

The fat man looked at him expectantly: "Then what do you say?" ”

Fang Zheng pondered for a long time, frowned, and said, "It's really a bit difficult to do, think about it slowly." Add it one by one, and don't just count on me. Wei Chengde, Feng Qiudao, and Han Dashi, the ministers of the main battle faction, were all called together to discuss and discuss. My opinion."

"First, send someone to send gold, silver and jewels to the Turks."

The fat man was stunned: "You" You're not sick, are you? Ganglu Lin Teng also said the same, why did you scold him? ”

Fang Zheng rolled his eyes and said: "Although the approach is the same, the starting point is different, that old guy is a sincere traitor, for fear that the sale will not be neat enough, I am befriending the Turks with gold and silver, and with a slow and silent heart, he will despise us." thinks that my Hua Dynasty is already in his pocket, so the first target of Mo Si's attack is the Mo Jianlian National Teacher outside Youzhou, and the poor little khan who has just ascended to the throne."

The fat man wiped his cold sweat and glanced at Fang Zheng. Said: "Brother Fang, you are so insidious" If Mo Jianlian is silently annihilated, it will not be good for our Hua Dynasty. ”

"I don't need benefits, I just need time!" Fang Zheng sighed and said: "We have too little time, and we can fight for one point, so, second, we must immediately send an envoy to contact the national teacher Mo Jianlian and tell him that our Hua Dynasty will unconditionally support him and the little khan to restore the country, just ask us if you need anything, don't he still have more than 100,000 Turkic warriors under his command?" Our requirement is that he, the more than 100,000 warriors, must resist Mo Si's attack, no matter what method is used, at least for a year. ”

"Why a year?" The fat man was puzzled.

Fang Zheng sighed: "Within this year. We can't send a soldier to fight, close the country, and concentrate on recruiting and training until our newly recruited soldiers have the ability to fight the Turks, and only by improving our own strength can we fight with the Turks."

The fat man nodded, and then wondered: "However, Mo Jianlian and the newly established little khan have been beaten like lost dogs, can they still resist Mo Si's continuous attacks?" Again. If we want him to die so obviously, will he be willing? ”

Fang Zheng smiled: "If you don't want to, you can't." The banner he is playing now is to avenge the death of his father for the Khan, even if we don't help him, he has to fight to the death with Mo Si, otherwise, if he gives up resistance and surrenders to Mo Si, it is estimated that this guy will have no face to raise his head on the grassland in the future, with the temperament of a grassland person, who will look up to a national teacher who does not avenge the killing of the master, but surrenders to the enemy? What's more, I don't think the national teacher is a fuel-efficient lamp, and the position of the grassland khan, he may not be uninterested, the old guy has been hiding deeply. I realized it when I negotiated with him a few years ago."

The fat man said excitedly: "So to speak. Mo Jianlian will definitely not be willing to fail, if we continue to send him a steady stream of armaments, weapons, food and grass

Fang Zheng smiled and continued: "This is like a ** who has not been able to receive business for many years, and suddenly meets an urgent prostitute who has not touched women for many years, hehe." **Ahh

The fat man nodded vigorously: "Brother Fang's analogy is very appropriate

Fang Zheng said with a smile: "In addition to being a good official, my literary talent is also first-class" Now what we are anxious to do is these two things, first, use Mo Jian Lian to drag Mo Si for a year, second, let's quickly recruit and train troops, and use a year to build an elite army, a general who trains the army, I think Feng Qiudao is good, it is better to let him be in charge, weapons, war horses, food, and the imperial court will provide him with them, hey, I just said that I would lend the imperial court three million taels, when do you plan to pay it back to me? ”

The fat man was shocked when he heard this: "Borrow? You: "Didn't you say send?" ”

Fang Zhenghu's body was also shocked: "Send?" Are you kidding me? Three million taels! Do you think that if you invite a guest to drink flower wine, everyone will invite you the same? I don't care. Brother, settle the accounts, you must pay me back the three million taels when you are rich, you can't make ends meet, and I am also a miserable business

The fat man's eyes rolled like wheels. Then he looked up at the sky, very deep look, muttered for a long time, and said: "Well" This is indeed a problem, this problem is "very serious, very serious,"

The fat man muttered to himself, and then walked away. The figure is called a walking like flying.

"Hey, fatty, dead fat,! You don't want to pay off, do you? Fang Zheng was in a hurry, so he pulled his legs and ran after the fat man.

The illness is not good, and today it is barely codeword. It's hard,,

Emphasized, illness is not an excuse for me, if I don't want to code words, I will directly ask for leave to say a day off, no need to find any excuses, this is nothing to hide, I didn't want to code words before, leave is directly said to rest, some readers with the worst malice to speculate on me, and even personal attacks, I am disappointed, this move except to expose their low quality, there is nothing else to gain.