Chapter 251: The Lion Opens His Mouth

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"Look at it, that's the big traitor Wu Sangui!"

In the past few days, the common people have been in an endless stream, have to go to the outside of the noon gate to watch Wu Sangui installed in the jar, not only the people of the capital, even some outsiders do not want to miss this lively, all the way to come, even on the Yangtze River, there are special passenger boats, Songjiang, Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, all in all, there are not a few people who like to be lively, and it is also very happy to be able to see the fate of the traitor.

"Tell me, this big traitor's life is quite hard, it's been four or five days, why hasn't he died?"

"Haven't you heard that good people don't live long, and disasters last for a thousand years. But it's better to be dead than to live like this! ”

"Hahaha, that's right, I see, while the big traitor is still alive, it's best to dig out his ears, nose, and eyeballs, what do you say?"

"Yes, great!"

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The common people surrounded Wu Sangui and pointed at him, but these days, when the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty passed by the noon gate, they all hid far away, and some people said that they were afraid of bad luck.

However, those who really understand know that they are afraid and weak-hearted, Wu Sangui can fall into such a fate, and other people may also be possible, this is a lesson from the past!

Some people are happy and some are sad, Zhang Jinyan is relaxed, these days he is closed to customers, how many people squeezed their heads, and wanted to see him, but all of them were not allowed to enter.

It wasn't until the evening of the twentieth day of the first lunar month that a small sedan chair carried by two people entered the accommodation through the side door. The curtain was raised, and out of it came a majestic old man in his forties and fifties. This guy has a white face and a long beard, and he is very majestic, and it is Ruan Dacheng who came.

"Brother Ruan. I've been waiting for a long time, why are you here? ”

"Huh?" Ruan Dacheng arched his hand embarrassedly: "Lord Zhang, didn't you say that you want to give An**'s soldiers a credit, I have been busy for so many days before I can barely come up with a plan, and I have to ask my brother to look at it." ”

Zhang Jinyan smiled quietly: "Thunder, rain and dew are all Jun's grace, and there is nothing to say about An**." There are only two things that matter at the moment. The first is to punish those who spread rumors and slander, and the other is to immediately supply military supplies, especially food. As long as these two things are done. It doesn't matter if anything else. ”

"This!" Ruan Dacheng's words were held back again, and he discussed with Ma Shiying for several days, and finally came up with an idea to avoid the important and light. That is, to vigorously reward Gu Zhenhua. At the same time, the culpability is downplayed. But as soon as he came up, he was blocked back by Zhang Jinyan.

Ruan Dacheng smiled awkwardly: "Master Zhang." Merit should be rewarded, and excessance should be punished. Let's say the same thing first, the battle of Jiguo Gong in northern Henan, killing more than 40,000 Tartars, greatly boosting the country's prestige, and the government and the opposition are excited. Lord Fu invited His Majesty and the Prison State, and intended to crown the Duke of Ji Guo as the King of Zhongshan, hereditary replacement. The rest of the meritorious soldiers. Each of them was knighted. Speaking of which, among the courtiers of this dynasty, the founding heroes Xu Da and Mu Ying were posthumously crowned princes. Those who live to enjoy the king, Ji Guogong is still the first, it is really a great grace! ”

Zhang Jinyan didn't have the slightest smile on his face, but said coldly: "Lord Ruan, since the King of Zhongshan was posthumously sealed, it shouldn't be used by the living, didn't someone say that Ji Guogong violated the ancestral system?" If they accepted this prince, wouldn't they have confirmed their accusations? ”

"Lord Zhang, the prince is a great glory for the courtiers, the grace of the world, can you make the decision for the Duke of Ji Guo for this kind of thing?"

"Hahaha, a courtier has the duty of a courtier, he shouldn't be crowned a king, he just can't be crowned, Lord Ruan, it's better to do it!"

Zhang Jinyan dared to refuse, but in fact, he was also instructed by Gu Zhenhua, after all, the dignified prince is not a temptation that everyone can resist.

However, in Gu Zhenhua's opinion, Wang Jue is not interesting, his strength is enough, not to mention the prince, even the emperor is not impossible! Speaking again, the strength is not enough, just like Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong, what can they do if they are called emperors, is it not the same as a piece of fat.

Therefore, Gu Zhenhua gave Zhang Jinyan a special flying pigeon book a day ago, and this time he rewarded the credit, and Gu Zhenhua did not want the title and official position. As long as it's affordable, don't try to be famous!

Zhang Jinyan's decision to Gu Zhenhua is also a five-body throw, a young man can resist the temptation of the king, it is really not simple, just this determination is worthy of loyalty.

"Lord Ruan, it's still the same sentence, what we have to do now is to smooth out the soldiers' spirits, let everyone's stomachs be full, and don't talk about the rest!"

Ruan Dacheng's face turned red, the plan they had carefully concocted was useless, and his heart was full of bitter water. Gu Zhenhua, this guy, is not greedy for fame, as long as he is profitable, it is really difficult to deal with.

"Master Zhang, what do you mean?"

"Who has been on this book and attacked the Duke of Jiguo, it is clear at a glance. These people were arrested, severely punished, and straightened out. It is not good for the cabinet to supervise hundreds of officials, and there are also people who come out to take responsibility. In addition, most of the court officials were born in Hanlin Cichen, did not know border affairs, and did not understand war. Therefore, it is necessary to call important ministers into Beijing from the front to assist in military affairs. ”

"Then there is the problem of military supplies, the imperial court needs to supply the front of the front 3 million quintals of military rations, 5 million taels of silver, 100,000 sets of cotton clothes, 500,000 catties of iron, 1 million catties of sulfur, 200,000 catties of copper, 3,000 craftsmen, 500 doctors......"

Zhang Jinyan prescribed the conditions, and while reading it, he could notice that Ruan Dacheng's face was getting darker and darker, and finally turned into ashes at the bottom of the pot!

"Master Zhang, and Ruan's head, do you want it?"

"Hmph, Lord Ruan, don't pretend to be hob meat, if you kill you, you can conjure up food, it's okay!"

"You!" Ruan Dacheng glared at Zhang Jinyan fiercely, and sneered: "Lord Zhang, the imperial court will never be able to take out so many materials, don't think that if you win the battle, you will be able to take what you want from the imperial court." ”

Zhang Jinyan's face was also gloomy, and he said coldly: "Lord Ruan, these conditions offered by this official are by no means untrue, and they are all well-founded. Taking food as an example, there are more than 38,000 people in the main battle force, 20,000 auxiliary soldiers, and more than 170,000 militiamen in various places. These more than 200,000 people, according to your custom for the four towns in Jiangbei, 20,000 people, 400,000 quintals of grain, one person is 20 quintals, we don't want much, 10 quintals per person. That's more than two million quintals! Then there were the soldiers of the rogues, and there were forty or fifty thousand people. After another great victory, is three million quintals a lot? ”

Ruan Dacheng trembled and gritted his teeth and said, "Lord Zhang, is there such a strong argument as you?" Even the people's husband and Ding Zhuang are counted, is the next step to ask for money for the old and weak, women and children? The four towns of Jiangbei are not so excessive. ”

Zhang Jinyan smiled loudly: "Lord Ruan, can the four towns of Jiangbei win the Manchu Dynasty, their soldiers are not as good as Ding Zhuang of An**." If they dare to pull people down to the front line and can cut off a thousand heads, Ann ** will be of the same standard as them! ”

At this time, he was also asked by Ruan Dacheng, what kind of virtue are the four towns in Jiangbei, he knows it in his heart, but he is unwilling to give it to An** so many things, and he really can't take it out.

"Lord Zhang, the imperial court is in trouble now, and the grain stored in Taicang is only 500,000 quintals, where do you let the official get so much grain?"

"Lord Ruan, the Ming people don't say secret words, in previous years, the grain sent to Beijing from Jiangnan was six million quintals when there was a lot, and four million quintals when it was less. Now that you don't have to send it to the capital, can't you use it to support the front line? Don't say no, the official has already checked, and the people's various salaries are still handed over as usual, and the taxes are heavier. You have received money and food, but you can't get anything, but the official wants to ask, where have all these gone, is it because some people have been greedy for ink? ”

"Bloody mouth!"

"Corrupt and pervert the law!"

These two high-ranking officials of the ministry sprayed directly, Zhang Jinyan naturally did not show weakness, and sneered: "Lord Ruan, it doesn't matter if you don't give food, An**'s soldiers are strict, so they can only knock out their teeth and swallow them in their stomachs." But the rogues who have just joined are different, they have no food, but they will make trouble. If you can't stay in Henan, you can only go to Jiangnan, what to do, you and Ma Fu have a good discussion! ”

"You, you're threatening the court, you're rebelling!"

"The officials force the people to rebel, and those in power don't pay food, what can the people at the bottom do?"

Ruan Dacheng was already Su Jiecha at this time, pointed at Zhang Jinyan with his finger, and roared loudly: "Lord Zhang, you are also a scholar, don't you understand any loyalty in your heart!" ”

"Ruan Bingbu, who are you saying doesn't understand loyalty!"

A sharp voice came, and a red-robed eunuch walked in from outside, still holding a holy decree in his hand. It was Dai Ying who came.

"Father-in-law Dai, which fragrant wind blew you here?"

"Master Zhang, long live the master, Lord has a will, our family has to come!"

As she spoke, Dai Ying looked at Ruan Dacheng contemptuously, and said with a smile: "Lord Zhang, Your Majesty said that there is a lack of people in the cabinet, and there needs to be important ministers to serve as cabinet directors. Therefore, His Majesty Xià Special Jin Lord Zhang is the prince and the prince, the scholar of the Wenhua Palace, and the second assistant of the cabinet. ”

Hearing this, Ruan Dacheng's eyes darkened, and he almost fell to the ground, letting Zhang Jinyan enter the cabinet, Gu Zhenhua has one of the most loyal lackeys in the cabinet, and they are in big trouble!

"Without the cabinet, the six sections, this is the central order, it is a chaotic fate!"

"Hahaha!" Dai Ying looked up to the sky and laughed: "Lord Ruan, this is not a chaotic life, but a chaotic minister and thief in the imperial court!" Mr. Zhang, hurry up and thank you and join the cabinet! ”

Zhang Jinyan accepted the order and stepped into the cabinet in one step, which is simply a carp jumping into the dragon gate and climbing to the sky in one step for civil officials. Of course, Zhang Jinyan also knew very well how he came to this official position, and the first thing he did when he joined the cabinet, he brought all the officials from the military department and the household department over.

In any case, we must first solve the problem of military rations, and Henan is waiting to be fed!

"Ladies and gentlemen, three million quintals, not a single load is missing, the big guy can't let the soldiers in front of him fight hard with empty stomachs and tartars. Moreover, the situation ahead is complicated, if there is a mutiny because there is no food, if this deserter runs to Jiangnan, I am afraid that no one will have a good time! ”

Zhang Jinyan said with a meaningful smile. (To be continued......)