The morning light is faint, and the first golden morning sun shines obliquely on the immortal beasts hanging from the corner of the Jinluan Palace. The hall was facing upwards early, and the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were talking about each other.

On the top of the main hall, the emperor listened to the noisy whispers of the hall, leaned on the dragon chair with his arms on his temples, stared deeply at his eyebrows, and closed his eyes slightly. After a long time, the emperor slanted his eyes and asked loudly: "Shuobei is coming, and the Taya clan is ready to move." I've heard you all chatter early in the morning, why haven't you heard anyone reply? Could it be that you're waiting for someone to answer, huh? ”

The ministers listened to the emperor's non-angry and arrogant tone, and suddenly quieted down, and the hall was silent all of a sudden, everyone look at me, I look at you, look at each other, no one can figure out what the holy will is, so no one dares to speak in front of the first one. At this time, a loud and rough voice finally couldn't wait, and suddenly sounded:

"Your Majesty, according to the last general, the situation of Ta Ya and Da Yin has been inseparable for many years, when my Great Yin Emperor died on the desert battlefield, this is a deep feud in the sea of blood! After that, the Taya clan grew stronger and stronger, and ten years passed, the emperor was sympathetic to the people, and did not make a big fight, and sent troops to attack Taya, and now the group of desert barbarians in Taya have eaten the bear's heart and leopard gall, and dare to be so restless at the border. Emperor! If you don't send troops to suppress it as soon as possible, how can you raise the prestige of my country! The last general is willing to be the pioneer, and lead the soldiers to kill them without leaving a piece of armor! ”

As soon as the ministers heard this, no one took the lead in speaking out, and as soon as they spoke, it was such a generous statement by the hussar general Zhang Yueheng, and they all exploded. Because, this General Zhang not only did not shy away from mentioning the death of the first emperor, but also seemed to have some reproach in his words: It has been ten years since the tragic battle between Ta Ya and Da Yin, why has the emperor not sent troops to fight against Ta Ya. The entire court was in a roar, and the emperor just sat quietly with an expressionless face, watching the reactions of the ministers.

Lord Tobe Shangshuliu couldn't stand any longer, took a big step forward, and after being deeply moved, he said worriedly and embarrassedly: "Your Majesty! Don't rush into the army! Ten years ago, that tragic war damaged how much national strength of our DPRK, and the economy was depressed for many years, but fortunately, after His Majesty ascended the throne, he advocated the government of benevolence and filial piety, and lightly punished the meager endowment, so that the country became more and more stable and prosperous. If there is another war, I am afraid that the people of Da Yin who are suffering will hollow out the national strength of Da Yin! How can this be balanced by General Zhang's enthusiasm alone? I beg your Majesty, think again! ”

Zhang Yueheng couldn't see the civil official's ability to fight on the battlefield in a few words, and he hurriedly stepped forward and said indignantly: "Lord Liu is afraid that he is busy sorting out some desk documents all day long, and he will not leave his home in three sentences!" What's going on right now? The other party has been tense, Lord Liu means to tell us to hide in the nest, calculating I don't know if it will end up in his hands? Your Majesty, the last general has been fighting for the Great Yin for many years, and the words in my heart have never changed - those who offend my Great Yin will be punished even if they are far away! What's more, it's Taya, who has a grudge against our dynasty! ”

Lord Hubu Shangshuliu also couldn't get used to Zhang Yueheng bullying Wenchen with his accumulated military exploits at every turn, and even feared that the world would not be chaotic, so as to create an opportunity for him to lead the troops to the battle. Lord Liu snorted and replied: "General Zhang's official does not leave his family for three sentences, why don't you say that you will use force and kill if you say it?" Why, the general has fought for His Majesty for many years, not in exchange for the peace of Da Yin, but in order to increase your great military achievements and fuel your murderous thoughts? Your Majesty, the minister has been in charge of the household department for many years, and he knows that the most appropriate thing at the moment is to rest and recuperate! ”

As soon as Zhang Yueheng heard that Lord Liu dared to speak and provoke, his blood rushed straight to his head, and he scolded: "When the tower and arrow of the dog day are all killed on your couch, you still have a fart to recuperate!" I don't know who you're giving a recuperation to at the end of the day! ”

Hubu Shangshu is a Wen Wen Confucian student, where can he hang this public abuse and insult on his face, immediately knelt on the ground, kowtowed to the emperor who was silent in the palace, and did not forget to return the mouth with words in his mouth, at that time, most of the civil officials in the court also followed Hubu Shangshu to advocate recuperation, and unanimously accused General Zhang of being just a reckless man, and several generals behind Zhang Yueheng are all good at marching and fighting, where can they take advantage of the verbal battle, only to hear the mouth full of "you Hu" and "have to fight" Turning over and over in foul language. For a while, the whole dynasty was boiling and it was enough to catch up with the noisy market.

The emperor glanced at Ying Chengzhao, who was standing obediently, and Ying Chengzhao immediately understood, and shouted a deep "Your Majesty!" When the hundreds of officials in the court heard that this was the voice of the first-class celebrity in front of the emperor, the military department Shangshu, they gradually quieted down, and secretly guessed in their hearts what he would say.

Ying Chengzhao was not hurried, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, Weichen believes that the recuperation and recuperation that Lord Liu said is not for nothing, but he is worried about the national economy and people's livelihood. However, in the current situation, it is not advisable to rush forward, and to deal with the outside must first be at ease, and the most important thing is to rectify the internal strife. ”

When the officials heard this, they didn't dare to squeak anymore, not only because of Ying Chengzhao's graceful status, but also because of the "civil strife" in his words. Will it be included in the category of being "rectified"? For a while, everyone was in danger, and the court was silent.

At this time, someone in the silent court suddenly snorted coldly, and everyone heard the voice, and it turned out to be King Hong-Yin Yuankui standing behind Zhang Yueheng. His eyebrows were full of perverse anger, glanced at Ying Chengzhao, grabbed his words and said-for-tat: "Lord Ying plays Tai Chi well, and he must not be offended if he does not stand in line, and he is worthy of the emperor's brother's blue eyes." This king would like to ask, the words 'rectify civil strife' really sound like thunder on the ground at first glance, but after thinking about it, I don't know if it is 'thunder and rain'. Yo! At this point, this king remembered that the meteorite that smashed on the medicine mountain a few days ago, didn't Si Tianjian 'say that this is an auspicious omen? What does General Zhang have to lead his troops to the battle? There will be a blessing from heaven. ”

Hubu Shangshu's face was very unbearable, but he didn't dare to attack the prince. When Ying Chengzhao heard that King Hong suddenly mentioned the matter of the 'falling star', his eyebrows jumped, but his expression was still silent. All the courtiers know that this King Hong has always choked the emperor in front of the ministers in the palace, and even directly targeted the emperor a few times. Everyone has long known that all the open and secret battles involving these royal brothers are based on Mingzhe's self-protection, and they dare not intervene easily. Just when everyone hesitated, the majestic hall suddenly sounded a hearty and melodious, but also noble laughter, the emperor turned his eyes to the person who laughed loudly, looked at it, and asked in a calm voice: "Second child, what are you laughing at?" Are you laughing at the fourth, or are you laughing at my ministers, huh? ”

Everyone followed the emperor's burning gaze, and King Xuan Yin Yuanping stood with his hands in his hands, with a happy face, and said in a gentle voice unhurriedly: "Brother Chen doesn't dare." The younger brother only heard the fourth brother mention the auspicious omen of the falling star, and remembered that the birthday of the Queen Mother was imminent, which must be a good omen, and he couldn't help laughing out loud when he was more happy than worried. I hope the royal brother will forgive me. ”

The emperor squinted at King Xuan's smile, gradually withdrew his gaze, cleared his throat, and slowly spoke: "What the Qing said is that they are all concerned with Da Yin and me, and I am very relieved. Taya – It's tricky. If there is really a god to help, and the army can be subjugated without losing the army, it will really remove a major heart disease for me. Over, the emperor raised his eyes and glanced at Ying Chengzhao lightly, Ying Chengzhao immediately understood, took a step forward, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, if Weichen remembers something, he may be able to relieve the worries of the sacred heart." But I don't know, should I be..."

King Hong sneered, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said unceremoniously: "Lord Ying's words have come to this, what else should not be?" If it were according to the king's temperament, I really wouldn't let you! However, presumably the royal brother is still waiting for Lord Ying's clever plan. ”

The emperor was also accustomed to King Hong's thorny words, so he didn't pay attention to him, but just waved his hand and signaled Ying Chengzhao to continue. Ying Chengzhao deliberately put on a difficult look, and hesitated for a long time before he said: "If you want to surrender the army without a fight, according to Weichen's humble opinion, there are only two ways. One is to negotiate a settlement—"

Zhang Yueheng immediately interrupted sharply and said, "Impossible! Our hatred of the dead king comes first, even if the Taya barbarian cries for his father and calls his mother to beg us, we will never agree! If you say this, aren't you afraid of chilling the heroic soul of the former emperor? ”

King Hong said: "This king still thinks that Lord Ying has a military department, so he can have a little bit of a strong backbone, but I can't imagine that it is not as good as Ling Lang's hot-blooded iron bones!" With that, King Hong raised his hand and pointed at Ying Xiuze, who was in the pile of generals, and said coldly: "How can there be a saying, by the way, the tiger has no dog father!" ”

Ying Chengzhao was used to relying on the emperor's grace, and he was never a forbearant person, and when he heard King Hong say such insults, he was about to roar angrily: "You! ——”

The emperor hurriedly coughed lightly at Ying Chengzhao, Ying Chengzhao had to press it down in time, and the emperor reproached the complacent King Hong: "Fourth, you spend all day drinking in the mansion on weekdays, and I just open one eye and close one eye, but this is in the court, you stand aside for me, sober up and talk back." ”

King Hong was naturally seven grievances and eight were not angry, and was about to continue to reply, but was stopped by Zhang Yueheng next to him, and King Xuan on the side saw this, and also hurriedly interjected, and politely asked Ying Chengzhao: "Lord Ying, don't be impatient, this second way, adults haven't yet." ”

Ying Chengzhao looked at King Xuan, bit the root, and seemed to be difficult to speak, so he knelt down and kowtowed: "Please also ask the emperor to spare the crimes committed by Weichen first!" Only then do you dare to take this second path..."

King Hong glanced at him contemptuously and impatiently, King Xuan lowered his eyes, quietly waiting for him to continue, the emperor nodded and said, "I agreed, Ying Qing but it doesn't matter." ”

Ying Chengzhao solemnly kowtowed again, and said: "This second way is the iron law ban issued by Great Yin when he founded the country - firearms. Although the ancestral legal system forbade the development of firearms, which are extremely lethal weapons, the former prime minister was bold and reckless, and had already made firearms. In this way, we can also reduce our casualties on the front line, and we will definitely be able to inflict heavy damage on the towers..."

As soon as these words came out, the hall was full of dead silence, the civil officials were silent, and the military generals were not impatient. King Hong's eyes widened, and he didn't know whether he was surprised or opposed, as soon as King Xuan heard the firearm, his eyes opened slightly, and his eyebrows shrugged slightly. Ying Xiuze looked at his father from afar and said this, and couldn't help but pinch in his heart, Ying Chengzhao knelt on the ground for a long time, and didn't hear a person jump out in favor, nor did he hear a person stand up against it, everyone lowered their heads, as if the elephant was clearly in front of them, but they all pretended not to see it.

The emperor glanced at everyone, and saw that none of the 100 ministers of the Manchu Dynasty dared to talk, so he gasped lightly, his chest rose and fell, and he said slowly in a deep voice: "Ying Qing has a heart." This is a wake-up call for me to investigate Shang Wende strictly and find out the whereabouts of the missing firearms and secrets. As for the present situation, the ministers still have to perform their duties, and the ministries should rest and recuperate in case of emergency. In the army, General Zhang and the newly promoted Major General Ying need to cheer up, train diligently, and prepare for war at any time. I, can you explain it clearly? ”

"Ministers obey the holy will." Hundreds of officials kowtowed, and the emperor's sleeve robe was lightly raised, signaling to retreat. Looking at the backs of the courtiers who were gradually dispersing on the glorious hall, he sighed softly, so light that only the female historian behind him could hear it. Guan Tianyu didn't say a word, her thin lips were pursed, her eyebrows were slightly condensed, and she was engrossed in recording the situation of today's morning dynasty.