Chapter 507: What the hell is going on
"In the face of Heaven's will, even if it is a real plague god, he can only be helpless, not to mention that Xie Hong is just an impostor? Hahahaha......"
"Providence is so, what can I do about it? Is this good situation going to be ruined? Alas......"
The scholars were not monolithic in the first place, but now they are even more distinct, and after receiving Chen Shiliang's letter, the reactions of the two sides are also very different, one side is ecstatic, and the other side is depressed. [No pop-up novel network]
Jiao Fang's mansion is in Dashi Yongfang, on the south side of Chang'an West Street, and this mansion was originally the residence of the former first assistant Liu Jian.
But time has passed, after the sudden death of Liu Gongzi, Liu Daxue returned to his hometown in frustration and completely withdrew from his career, and this mansion in the capital was useless, and it was reasonable for Jiao Daxue to take it into his pocket.
Of course, compared to when Liu Jian was there, Jiao Mansion is much more deserted now. As the backbone of the annihilation party, he was originally spurned by Shilin, even if someone wanted to cling to him, he was sneaky when he visited, and tried to pick those times that were not very noticeable.
In this regard, although Jiao Fang was unimpressed on the face, he was very unhappy in his heart. I was a university scholar, but I didn't enjoy the corresponding scenery, and I won't be happy if I change anyone.
I thought that after today, the whole situation would be improved, and at the moment of dispersal of the dynasty, things were still going well, but who would have thought that there would be unforeseen circumstances in the sky, and there would be such a thing in Liaodong.
As a result, at a good celebration banquet, it was gloomy and bleak, everyone was speechless, and they didn't even know where to complain, looking at this scene in their eyes, the old Jiao Fang, who was sitting in the first place, was really a little heartbroken.
"Everybody......
It's not a way to be so cold, Jiao Fang wanted to explain everyone, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he didn't know how to say it, it's not that he is not eloquent, it's really too weird.
Why did a hail suddenly pop up on a good day? Also Nima is so large-scale! Lao Jiao thought about it for a while, and came to a conclusion, Xie Hong is a demon, as long as he has something to do with him, whether it is good or bad, it will become very weird and incredible.
"Elder Jiaoge, everyone, for today's plan, even if you think too much, it is in vain, it is better to take advantage of everyone's presence, let's discuss a countermeasure first, and then make a decision."
Zhang Cai is a person who understands, and knows that this matter can't be pondered all the time, the more pondering, the more doubts in his heart, and the lower his morale, so it is right to come up with a countermeasure first.
"Is there any fraud in this?" It was Jiang Qing who spoke, and the General Administration Department was the central agency for receiving and inspecting internal and external documents and appeal documents, and as a general political envoy, Jiang Qing also had a soft spot for conspiracy theories, and first questioned the real surname of the news.
"That's right, how can it be so coincidental? As soon as the court meeting dispersed, Hong Xuanzhi got the news? "The whole thing is very weird, and there are a lot of people who have similar thoughts to Jiang Qing.
"Probably not, if there is fraud, what do they get out of it? Could it be just to take a breath? Even Li Xiya and Yang Jiefu have such expressions, there shouldn't be fake ......" Jiao Fang shook his head.
For the two biggest opponents, he has always attached great importance to it, and the research is also quite deep, thinking about it, he can't find a flaw, if you want to say that there is fraud, you have to have a purpose, just to vent your anger without considering the consequences, it is completely inconsistent with the style of Yang and Li?
"What Elder Jiao Ge said is extremely true." Zhang Cai nodded in agreement: "There is no news in Liaodong, and I have no way of knowing the specific situation, but we can consider the worst situation, that is, natural disasters in Liaodong, resulting in reduced production, or even no harvest...... If so, what should be done? ”
"Liu Shangshu, what do you think? Can the household department ......" Zhang Cai's sentences were to the point, Jiao Fang also bowed slightly when she heard this, and then turned her head to look at Liu Yu and asked about the situation of the household department.
"I'm afraid that the lower officials are powerless...... Liu Yu no longer had the vigor of the court's heated debate, and shook his head with a bitter face.
Although he is a scholar and is in charge of the household department, how can it be difficult for a good woman to cook without rice, the treasury is now empty, just waiting for the autumn harvest or some improvement, if it is the same as last year, I am afraid that the arrears are not enough, let alone relief to Liaodong.
What's more, if the disaster situation in Liaodong is too serious, relief alone may not be enough, and if the new policy is to continue to be implemented next year, there must always be seeds and rations, and there are all kinds of food, and it is not a small amount, and the household department will indeed not be able to take it out.
"Yonghe, you used to patrol Liaodong, you should have some understanding of the situation there, if you rely on local gatherings alone, can you ......" No one took the initiative to speak, and Jiao Fang was helpless, so he could only name them one by one.
"I'm afraid it's not enough......" Zhang Nai also shook his head, he knew very well that in Liaodong, if the wind and rain were smooth, all year round, the general's family would have some surplus, and ordinary military households would barely have food and clothing, and this was still under the condition that the imperial court received help.
But since last winter, Liaodong's food and salary have been delayed again and again, if it weren't for Xie Hong's outstanding surprise soldiers, maybe there would have been disasters all over the land by now, where would there be any surplus? Presumably, the Shi Party also knows about this situation, so it is so overjoyed, this difficulty is really desperate!
"Otherwise, ......" Cao Yuan, who had been silent, suddenly opened his mouth, and his tone was quite fierce: "All the major merchants in the capital have grain in stock, so why don't we wait for the saint to mobilize soldiers and horses, and confiscate them for the crime of hoarding, so ......"
The sin of hoarding? Is there such an entry in the Da Ming Law?
This is a direct robbery! is still robbing a wealthy businessman in Beijing, which is exactly the same as Xie Hong's grabbing a maritime merchant at sea!
Everyone looked sideways when they heard this, and no one thought that Cao Yuan, who had always been silent and like a sound worm, was still a ruthless character, and his courage was enough to fight with the one in Liaodong.
"I'm afraid this matter won't come ......" Zhang Nai shook his head, seeing Cao Yuan's hesitation, as if he wanted to argue, he hurriedly explained: "Cao Shangshu doesn't know, the grain stock hoarded by wealthy merchants in Beijing is not much, and it is all sold and shipped, even if all of it is copied, I am afraid that it will be difficult to alleviate the urgency of Liaodong, but it will be ......."
He turned his head to look, but he didn't see Tang Bohu and Yan Song, so he was a little relieved, and said in a low voice: "The situation is unclear now, if this is the case, it will be completely torn apart from that side." Now, although the enemy and the enemy are clear, but after all, it is just a dispute on the face, if he is ruthless, he is only afraid of ......"
Everyone nodded silently, generally speaking, there is a bottom line in the court fight, what misfortune does not reach the family, the point is up, it belongs to the unspoken rules in this regard, so there is the rule of begging bones, as long as a person asks for his own wisdom, that is to be completely softened, according to the rules, it can no longer be chased and killed.
The same is true of the current situation, although it is already an imperial party, and it is not compatible with the scholar party, but if it is defeated, most of the people present can still save their lives, but if they raid other people's homes, then this enmity will be great, and it can only be a situation of endless death.
For the sake of the emperor and Xie Hong, who wants to take such a risk?
This natural disaster came strangely, maybe it was really Xie Hong who was guilty of the sky, so he caused the disaster. Returning to two years ago overnight, the decline of the imperial party has appeared, everyone is a scholar in the cold window for ten years, and they are promising, how can they be willing to be buried together?
"Actually......" Liu Yu muttered: "After the dispersal of the dynasty, Tang Yushi hurriedly left, this thing itself is strange, and now, the official heard that there are many scholars in the Houdefang branch number to disturb, but all the people in the Beijing camp are standing still, is this ......?"
"Sizzle......" Everyone gasped, Tang Bohu was Xie Hong's stand-in in the capital, and he implemented the will of the emperor and Xie Hong most thoroughly, and his style has always been tough, but at this time, he suddenly showed weakness, so ...... There are only two possibilities, either they intend to compromise with the Scholars in exchange for aid; Otherwise, there is a conspiracy, which is known to anyone who has dealt with Xie Hong or has studied him.
Which one will it be?
The previous one may have a very low surname, but it is not completely impossible, no matter how magical Xie Hong is, he can't change food, otherwise he doesn't need to go far to Liaodong, to some extent, isn't that time also a compromise?
The latter kind may have a very high surname, but no one can guess the specific situation, joke, if someone can guess the conspiracy of the demon, then isn't this person also a demon?
"Perhaps, we should talk to the other side, so as not to get ...... when the time comes" Jiang Qing has always been cautious, which is also an important reason why he can gain a foothold in the General Administration Department, and at this time, seeing that the situation has changed, he also has another idea.
"Alas, it's too late." Zhang Nai sighed, surrendering now, it's really late, his face has been torn, surrender can only save his life, but the official position is not to think about it, it will definitely not be able to keep.
"Ladies and gentlemen......" Seeing that the atmosphere had returned to its original state, Zhang Cai was very anxious, unlike these old guys, he still had the heart to fight, but his companions were all gloomy, which made him very disappointed, and he swallowed back what he wanted to say.
He was just thinking in his heart, should he completely throw himself under the champion Houmen, just like Tang Bohu and Yan Song? His talent is not inferior to the two, and he is loyal, so why can't he compare to them?
"Master, ladies and gentlemen, there is a will in the palace to ......" There was a soft sound of footsteps outside the door, and then the old housekeeper of the Jiao family leaned over and reported softly.
"What about people? Which father-in-law is here? Jiao Fang was shocked when he heard this, and suddenly rose, the will at this time, could it be that he was trying to see the dagger?
"It's a little father-in-law who comes, he shouldn't often walk around, and it's a word of mouth, just saying that the morning ...... will be held as usual."
"And then? Where are people now? Cao Yuan asked.
"There is no then, just like that, the person has already left." The little eunuch didn't take any money, and he refused to stay longer, which made the old housekeeper very confused, and he was also at a loss when he replied.
"What does that mean?"
As a result, his confusion was also transmitted to everyone, and everyone was stunned again.
(To be continued)