Cui Yuan was restless in the Heart Cultivation Palace.

No matter how worried Yang Ting and them are about the affairs of Jingying, they don't dare to intervene in the current situation - although it is a play, how can His Majesty really let the new party control more and more strength?

Everything can only be done in accordance with the direction and steps planned by the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the three wills have passed, and they have ...... long ago"

Since becoming the spokesperson of Xun Qi at the national policy meeting, Cui Yuan has increasingly become an indispensable person in the Ming Dynasty.

The large group of Xun Qi is counting on Cui Yuan to fight for their interests.

But now the situation is becoming more and more obvious, and His Majesty did not just want to implement the new law to enrich the country and strengthen the army from the beginning. In this game of chess, the vassal kings, clans, relatives, and Confucian officials and gentry were all involved.

Cui Yuan couldn't figure it out: Why did Your Majesty dig his foundation so violently? Just because the prestige of the counselors is enough at the moment, so they have to finish their work in one battle?

If Hui'anbo, Zhang Wei and those incompetent lords in the Fifth Military Camp who want to earn military merits but are actually incompetent, are executed in the name of rebellion, it will be tantamount to a great earthquake in the eyes of the world's lords.

The New Party alone cannot do this, and His Majesty must come out and make a statement.

Blocking the new law is tantamount to rebellion, this is not a sentence that has been explicitly decreed, this must be the emperor's true attitude.

Don't you have to keep it going?

Zhu Houxi put down his pen, raised his head and said, "Master Zhou is seriously ill, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this time." ”

Cui Yuan was stunned for a moment: Zhou Zhao Zhou Xizheng? Why did you mention him all of a sudden?

"In the sixteenth year of Zhengde, Master Zhou advised me to focus on the country, to treat my relatives well, and to make the country rich." Zhu Houxi sighed lightly, "Although he is old, he has a strong body, and he has the hope of spending his old age." It's just that I am determined to do so, and Master Zhou is still too worried. ”

Cui Yuan smiled bitterly: "Your Majesty, even though most of the counselors are old, they will not be overwhelmed." Although Li Xiang's matter was sudden, he dealt with it so violently that he was afraid of falling for the thieves' tricks. ”

What people want is probably that the pressure of the world will be ignited and vented, so that the court will face a Ming dynasty that is on fire everywhere.

Zhu Houxi said: "The new law I want is not to invite guests to dinner and discuss concessions. Maoren, you don't see as accurately as Dehua. ”

Cui Yuan recalled the remarks made by Wang Qiong.

Is it the saying that the world can not shed blood?

But why start with the relatives who are most dependent on the trust of the Son of Heaven?

"Your Majesty's intention, if there are no anti-thieves in the world, it will be difficult to get rid of the weeds?" Cui Yuan asked.

So at the beginning, Fei Hong said that the Son of Heaven should leave leeway, but what His Majesty wanted was to lure some people to rebel?

Zhu Houxi just said indifferently: "How long does it take to find evidence in the local area for encroaching on the land and seizing the store, violating the ban on smuggling, and harming the people?" How many of the officials at the top and bottom will do their best? Zhang Fujing killed two trips in Guangdong, and there was a large increase in officials and encouraged the division of merchants. This is a matter that touches fundamental interests, and I never thought that I could carry it out in an upright and stable manner. ”

He looked at Cui Yuan, as if he had seen through it, and said, "Even if the central monarch and ministers are single-minded, it will not help if they are implemented in the locality. Being able to reach the imperial power of the county is only some decrees that do not harm their interests. I am very sober about these things. Whether or not the new law can be implemented does not depend on the order in which it is implemented, whether the counselors can work wholeheartedly, and whether there is a play for the world to see. When it comes to fundamental interests, the drama will be taken seriously, and I have no room at all. An emperor who is conservative is a good emperor to those who already occupy the interests of the world. ”

Cui Yuan was silent.

The emperor was able to say these things to him because he regarded him as a true confidant.

But he was really worried about the chain reaction after Zhang Wei and others.

Jingying, are you ready to counterinsurgency?

What about food?

There are many ways to truly implement the new law, but His Majesty has to choose such a violent and hasty one.

He also said it wasn't that risky.

"Whether the new law can be achieved or not depends on determination." Zhu Houxi paused and then said, "In all dynasties, the emperor reused his subordinates to implement new laws, and there was room for them. When it comes to the foundation of imperial power, the old party has something to rely on, and the new party will find it difficult to achieve all the results after all. There is not a day when Yang Ge Lao does not look forward to me standing up and telling the people of the world that I am bent on practicing the new law, and he is just a loyal and virtuous minister. ”

Cui Yuan also admitted that Yang Tinghe was visibly getting older every day.

"Now that the Beijing camp has been established, I don't have to be the same as before." Zhu Houxi looked at him, "Maoren, I will tell you a few words, and you understand it with your heart." ”

“…… Listen to the oracle. ”

"First, it has been more than 100 and 50 years since the founding of the country, and the implementation of the new law is tantamount to fighting the world again, rather than defending the country."

Cui Yuan listened silently: With the orthodox imperial power, with the new training of the Beijing camp to fight the world again?

Zhu Houxi continued: "Second, it is easier to establish authority than to cultivate hope, and the world can first fear the power of me, and then cherish the virtue of me. ”

Cui Yuan thought about the transformation process of Wang Qiong, Yang Tinghe and others, and found that it was the same.

"Third, I will kill a new heaven, and the people of the world and the civil and military generals who really look forward to the new law and new opportunities can become nobles and be loyal to me."

Cui Yuan looked up at the map of the world that had always been hanging in the imperial study, and slowly spoke: "Before the Ming Dynasty failed to open up its territory and expand its territory and create new profits, if the new law is to be completed, it can only be taken from the old powerful gentry. From the perspective of His Majesty's practice, selfish desires are also constantly changing, so no one will really be tied up. The previous calm was nothing more than waiting for an opportunity, waiting for a few people to take the lead, and first try to see if they could win from the party struggle. ”

Zhu Houxi nodded: "Fourth, we must always be clear that those who are dissatisfied with the new law are not the people. And the people think that the new law is good, and the Ming Dynasty will not be chaotic. Where do the worries come from for those who wear shoes? Daming has no shortage of pillars, but I am afraid that there will be no foundation. ”

Cui Yuan slowly stood up, saluted and said, "The minister understands." Now that His Majesty's intention has been decided, the minister went to discuss the matter of food and salary with Yang Ge Lao and Da Situ. ”

Zhu Houxi smiled: "That's right, you don't have to wait for Zhang Yong's news here, isn't Dingguo Gong also going?" The secret vault I said three years ago, how could it really rigidly follow Zhao Song and set up for the Northern Captives? The world is stable, the new law is successful, why is Daming not rich? Money, using it is money, and you can rest assured that you are planning. ”

“…… The minister dared to ask, the inner treasury has already borrowed a lot of silver from the household department, how much does His Majesty have prepared? ”

Zhu Houxi has continued to bow his head and write: "Even if the Beijing camp is full of double salaries, it is worry-free. Besides, now they are the richest group of people in the Ming Dynasty, and they are not short of food and silver. ”

Cui Yuan only felt his scalp tingle.

The words are not rough, this is indeed not to fight the poor people.

Now he also realized a little bit why His Majesty was not always ready to act and try to implement the new law as smoothly as Yang Tinghe thought, but had to induce a big chaos.

Because there is a mental calculation or unintentional, there is no need for a reason to counter the rebellion, there is no need to try the case slowly, only soldiers.

Whoever just came out of nowhere, cut it directly.

This is the real fast knife.

His Majesty's meaning is already obvious: in the case of the Ming Dynasty, who has been peaceful for a hundred years, so many pampered and well-pampered wealthy families, even if they want to jump out, he is only afraid that he will not jump out enough.

Otherwise, how will the new Wenchen military generals climb up?

Only when we benefit from Your Majesty will we be truly loyal to Your Majesty.

Not long after Cui Yuan left, an eager voice came from the backyard of the Yangxin Palace: "Your Majesty, is the concubine okay?" ”

“…… What's wrong? There's no one here. ”

Wen Suyun ran over in broken steps, bringing out a string of crisp headdresses and jade rings, followed by Zhang Qiaomei beside Sun Ming: "Sister Ming is about to give birth." ”

Zhu Houxi suddenly put down his pen: "Have you already ordered it from the Tai Hospital and Wen Po?" ”

"Someone has been sent." Zhang Qiaomei hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, the queen mother is a little scared ......"

Zhu Houxi smiled dumbly: "It seems that I am young and there are too many dangers in pregnancy and childbirth." Well, I'll go over and see her first. ”

After that, he got up and said to Huang Jin: "Help me collect it first." ”

Wen Suyun glanced at the paper on the imperial case strangely, and saw that it was all written one by one: "Your Majesty, the concubine heard that a very important state matter is being discussed today, and you are still practicing calligraphy?" ”

“…… Worry a lot about you, don't you? Zhu Houxi pulled her face, "Go back to your palace first." ”

This girl just likes to talk more when she sees anything.

On the side of the martial arts building outside the Fengtian Palace, Cui Yuan invited Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian, Yang Tan, Wu Tingju, Wang Xian, Li Qi and others.

In the Wulou instead of the Wenlou, it shows that this is a major event of the military aircraft.

After listening to Cui Yuan's explanation, Yang Tinghe was mixed with joy and sorrow: "Your Majesty really said so?" ”

"When Gonggong Zhang went to interrogate with such words, Zhang Wei would either be restrained and wait for investigation, or he would inevitably take risks." Cui Yuan nodded solemnly, "No matter what, it is a foregone conclusion that Your Majesty will use Zhang Wei to instigate Li Xiang to obstruct the new law!" Although it will take some time for the news to spread, those who are concerned are afraid that they will step up their clamoring. Jingying will start preparations for counterinsurgency from now on. ”

Yang Tinghe was pleasantly surprised that His Majesty was ready to stand in front and not let him, the party leader, bear the reputation of leaning towards the government and the opposition.

But he was worried about the same as Cui Yuan: What kind of operation is the emperor luring his subordinates to rebel?

Although the truth is understood, after all, the pillar stone is the pillar stone that guards the imperial power at this moment!

Yang Tinghe and others are old after all, and they have been walking through the compromise principle of "slow things are round" all their lives.

Jiang Mian's eyes were bright: "How to arrange it?" ”

Yang Tinghe gritted his teeth: "Please see Your Majesty for this matter!" Once Zhang Wei was imprisoned, the news spread. Since food and wages are not a problem, it is necessary to come up with a strategy as soon as possible for who in the provinces is credible, how to dispatch the Beijing camp, who is in command, and how much to stay. ”

All Cui Yuan wants is for them to agree as soon as possible. If the capital camp is to be mobilized, the governors of the five armies will be involved, so he said: "The matter is very high, I think that when the Duke of Dingguo returns to the city, all the governors of the five prefectures should be invited." ”

Yang Tinghe's eyes froze: "What if among the governors of the five prefectures, except for Cui Zuojun and Dingguo Gong, the rest of them are involved?" ”

A Hui Anbo has been found, who knows if there is any Hou and what Gong will be behind?

Cui Yuan shook his head: "After Guo Xun garrisoned Nanjing, the adjustment of the governors of the five prefectures, Your Majesty has already considered this section. At this moment, the governors of the five prefectures are all abiding by His Majesty's will and participating wholeheartedly in the Emperor's house. ”

“…… Including Xiangcheng Bo? Jiang Mian couldn't help but ask.

Cui Yuan smiled: "Xia Gongjin went to Nanjing to supervise Caojiang, but he didn't just do this. If Uncle Xiangcheng is not trusted by His Majesty, how can he replace the Marquis of Wuding? ”

Yang Tinghe and the others had nothing else to say.

Your Majesty is really ready for war for a long time.

At this moment, it seems that the five governments are going to discuss it together with the counselors, and Yang Tinghe and others can't care so much - after all, the success or failure of the new law seems to have been done here, and His Majesty does not give a chance to implement it smoothly, but chooses to fight his way out.

In the five military camps, Zhang Wei, Yang Zhen and others have been tied up.

The scene is only in the house, and the space is so large, it can be described as a narrow encounter.

Zhang Wei had already felt the real gap in bravery, that is, the brave soldiers he thought were not able to break through the defensive circle composed of twelve people at all, and Wang Zuo even dared to raise a knife to kill it.

What's more, there are soldiers under the command of Tang Xianzhong and Deng Jiye who poured in from outside the door.

Zhang Wei didn't quite understand why Tang Xianzhong and Deng Jiye, two people who had not revealed their identities before, could have the hundreds of people who had died below and dared to wave their knives at the commanders of the five military camps.

Now, Tang Xianzhong and Deng Jiye are both standing in front of Zhang Yong: "The thief leader has been captured, please give the order of the governor." ”

Zhang Wei's hair was scattered but tied firmly, but his mouth was not blocked yet: "Traitor, you can take me, get out of the camp, and prevent the soldiers from mutiny?" said that I, the admiral, conspired against me, are the five military battalions all rebellious ministers and rebellious soldiers? ”

Zhang Yong's face was calm, he knew that the situation Zhang Wei said was even more tricky.

After taking down him and a few wasted ministers who think highly of themselves, how to appease the five military camps? The great crime of rebellion, if you don't get it right, it will be chaotic. There are a few well-intentioned people mixed in the camp a little, agitate, what if there is a camp roar at night?

It is even better to mobilize the Shenji Battalion to surround the Fifth Military Battalion, which will only make the generals more nervous.

Zhang Yong was about to say something, but one of Wang Zuo's side came back, holding the hilt of the knife that was still dripping blood with both hands, and said, "Dingguo Gong has arrived outside the camp." ”

Wang Zuo nodded, and saluted Zhang Yong: "Father-in-law Zhang, please beat the drum and beat the general, the Duke of Dingguo has a holy decree." ”

Zhang Wei looked stunned.

There are so many ministers of the Ming Dynasty, and the Xu family has always been special. Of the six founding princes, only the Xu family still exists.

And Xu Guangzuo has been a knight for nearly 20 years, and his age and seniority are not comparable to other lords. What's more, he Xu Guangzuo is still a hero who welcomes His Majesty.

At this moment, Yang Zhen and the others finally clearly confirmed: the holy decree that Zhang Yong announced before was the real holy decree.

If Yang Tinghe and others can easily instruct Zhang Yong, Wang Zuo, and Dingguo Gong to move, it can only mean that His Majesty is dispensable.

Zhang Yong also nodded in a shocked mood, and ordered first as the eunuch of the Jingying Commander.

What happened near this big tent has naturally spread.

The fighting can't be covered up, not to mention that Zhang Wei has been in charge of the Fifth Military Camp for more than a year, and there are always some people whose cronies, forces, or interests have been tied together.

At this time, the reason for sending Zhang Yonglai was revealed-the Tengxiang Four Guards in the previous regimental camp had been Admiral Zhang Yong for many years. After the reset, the four guards were also incorporated into the prototype of the original three battalions.

He was also the governor and eunuch of Jingying.

"Tang Xianzhong and Deng Jiye, the two of you are temporarily serving as personal guards, going to the front army and the right army camp, and ordering the following generals to order all the soldiers to obey my orders!"

Zhang Yong skillfully said the names of some middle-level generals, and finally instructed Tang Xianzhong and Deng Jiye: "Order them to lead all departments to patrol the constitution and battalions, and first tell the soldiers: Your Majesty has a decree to temporarily take charge of the five military camps in Dingguogong." Those who are loyal to the monarch and use their lives, the great achievement is right in front of you! ”

(End of chapter)