Zhu Houxi was really anxious this time, of course he was heartbroken when the outside of Beijing was destroyed like that, but what he was more concerned about at the moment was what if they entered Beijing?

So Zhu Houxi took off his robe again, changed into his work clothes, and convened an emergency cabinet meeting, which was attended by few people, namely Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, Li Ben, Zhang Zhi, and Xu Jie, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who was not in the cabinet, but was also favored by the emperor. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"What should I do for the sake of the present?" , Zhu Houxi held the tribute letter sent by me in his hand, and he was quite hesitant in his heart.

If you don't agree to my request, then he may attack the city at any time, if he can't hold it, he will really become the second Ming Yingzong! No, I can't count myself as Ming Yingzong, and he was arrested after issuing a certificate, so he is estimated to be similar to Song Huizong and Song Qinzong, which is too embarrassing!

But if you say yes, Zhu Houyu also feels too embarrassed, after all, this is not a decent matter, a Ming country, let a group of rogues on the grassland bully like this, as the old saying goes, under the nine springs, I have no face to see the ancestors and ancestors, although Zhu Houxi's dream has always been to live forever.

In the final analysis, Zhu Houxi is a good-face person, and he is an extremely good-face person, this kind of "loss of power and humiliation of the country" treaty, he can not sign it, so his purpose in convening this meeting is also obvious, what else can he do if he does not agree to pay tribute?

Li Ben and Zhang Zhi glanced at each other, and they both lowered their heads tacitly, because on this occasion, they didn't have the right to speak. Even if it's normal, we are all pulled by Yan Shoufu to fill the number, and we should be silent at this time.

But this time, Zhu Houxi seemed to want to give them a chance to perform, because he turned his gaze to Li Ben, "You say... What to do? ”

Li Ben was a little surprised, why did the emperor ask himself first, but since the emperor asked, he naturally had to answer, "Back to Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is better to agree to my request first, and when he withdraws his troops, we will take care of it separately." ”

In fact, Li Ben's consideration is very realistic, what can be more important than life? If your life is gone, you still have to have a fart to save face? And I have a large piece of land outside the city, which has been burned by Ida, I feel distressed, hurry up and let me withdraw the army!

But before Zhu Houxi could answer, Yan Song on the side was filled with righteous indignation first, "Lord Li's words are wrong, I am dignified, can I succumb to a little tartar?" Besides, I have a big deal, how can I do this expedient measure? Such an insulting thing must not be done! ”

In fact, Yan Song had already seen through Zhu Houxi's thoughts, and he was definitely unwilling to agree to my request, so he held a meeting to seek a solution. If he really has the intention of agreeing, does he still need to discuss it with us? No wonder you have to keep giving me hands, but your brain is not open!

Obviously, Zhu Houxi was very satisfied with Yan Song's answer, but what he needed now was a specific solution, so he could only give Yan Song an appreciative look, and then asked him in a deep voice, "Weizhong, do you have any solution?" ”

Zhu Houxi's question really stopped Yan Song, because he really didn't have anything to do.

In fact, Yan Song's true attitude towards the Northwest War situation has always been very firm: that is, if you can't fight, you will definitely not fight, and if you really have to fight, then you can fight casually, anyway, you can't really do it hard.

This is not only because of Yan Song's lack of confidence in the military capabilities of the Ming Dynasty and his fear of the strong military power of the Tatars, but also because of Yan Song's timid and cowardly character in his bones.

So Yan Song gave what he thought was the correct answer, "Your Majesty, this is actually a group of thieves, they have robbed enough, they will naturally leave, Your Majesty does not have to worry." ”

Shameless, it is simply shameless, the dignified cabinet chief assistant said this kind of thing, no wonder the people suffered, the key Si Yan Song didn't feel that there was anything wrong with his words, and he felt that it was quite good.

When Zhu Houxi heard Yan Song's words, he was also angry, because in this matter, he and Yan Song were not at the same angle at all. Yes, those thieves will definitely not be able to rob Yan Song's family, but this country is all mine, all the losses are my losses, can he be allowed to rob it casually?

Although Zhu Houxi also cherishes his life, he also cherishes his money, you must know that when you look back at the losses outside the capital, the court can't not pay for it, it's all Lao Tzu's money! Scrooge Zhu Houxi thought angrily.

Before Zhu Houxi could vent his grievances, Xu Jie, who was on the side, was angry for him, "What are these words, Yan Ge Lao, the Tartars have already hit the city, and everywhere they go, they do all kinds of evil, how can they be said to be a group of thieves?" If it weren't for the matter of discussing the tribute, I was afraid that the Tartars would have entered the city of Beijing! ”

Yan Song was a little surprised when he was scolded by Xu Jie. To be honest, he has always felt that this little man is a coward, but he didn't expect that today in front of the saint, he would dare to talk to himself like this, it seems that he really underestimated him, Xu Jie is not so simple.

Listening to Xu Jie's words, Zhu Houxi couldn't help but cast an approving glance at him, and then gently threw the document I sent to the case, "Say, what can be done?" ”

Yan Song looked at the tribute letter on the table, couldn't help but sneer, lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, the matter of paying tribute is originally a matter of the Ministry of Rites, and the minister also wants to hear what Lord Xu thinks." ”

Xu Jie glanced at Yan Song obliquely, secretly thinking that this old guy was really cunning. You obviously know that the emperor is absolutely unwilling to agree to the tribute, what else do you want me to say, isn't this making me carry the black cauldron? What the emperor wants now is a way, in the matter of paying tribute, I can neither say yes nor say no, so it has something to do with my Ministry of Rites?

Of course, the reason is such a reason, but Xu Jie couldn't say this, he could only assure Zhu Houxi in a respectful tone, "This matter is the responsibility of my Ministry of Rites, and the minister is willing to bear it alone!" But... The matter of tribute is a major matter of the state, and everything is up to the emperor to decide, and the ministers will follow the order! ”

Deaf, he not only showed his loyalty, but also kicked the ball back, which was disgusting to Yan Song. However, Yan Song didn't have a chance to get angry, so he was asked by Zhu Houxi again, "Let's not mention the matter of tribute for the time being, think about it, in addition to agreeing to the request for tribute, what other way can you repel the Tatars?" ”

Okay, the opportunity has come, this is what Xu Jie is waiting for, he has already passed the anger with Peng Yue in private. Grab the class and seize power, at this time, Yan Song old thief, your good days are numbered! (To be continued.) )