When the female relatives are in one place, it is indispensable to have a short family in the east and the west. The eunuchs and their relatives are not exempt from vulgarity. There is a stir in the backyard of someone's house, and it will soon spread.

Zhao Yuanren asked casually: "What rumors have you heard?" ”

Sun leaned over and whispered a few words.

Zhao Yuanren's whole body was shocked, and his eyes widened suddenly: "Where did you hear this?" It's about the face of the Son of Heaven and the dignity of the royal family, and these things must not be talked about. ”

Sun said in a low voice: "This is what Mrs. Zhou whispered to me. He also specifically instructed me not to tell anyone. It's just the two of us here, so I dare to whisper a few words. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. ”

Since Xu Jing and Zhao Xiyan came to the capital, the relationship between the Zhao family and the Zhou family has been much closer, and the Sun family often goes to the Zhou family.

Today is the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, and Mrs. Zhou set up a small banquet and gave an invitation to the Sun family. After the banquet, Mrs. Zhou privately talked to Sun about the rumors in the palace. Sun was also stunned.

Zhao Yuanren finally recovered from the shock, and his brows were almost twisted into knots.

No wind, no waves. Mrs. Zhou said that she has a nose and eyes, and then think about Emperor Yongming...... Nine times out of ten, this is true.

Oh, my God!

Fortunately, the crescent moon escaped.

"Whether it's true or not, it has nothing to do with us." Zhao Yuanren instructed in a low voice: "You haven't heard of it, don't mention it to anyone." ”

Sun nodded: "Don't worry, I know the severity." ”

Zhao Yuanren felt inexplicable in his heart, and couldn't help but scold in a low voice: "There are wars everywhere, the treasury is empty, and the people are struggling to make a living." I don't know how many people will freeze to death in this heavy snowfall. The emperor still has this leisure...... Hum! ”

Faint!

……

In the palace, the blessed hall.

Emperor Yongming sneezed heavily.

Father-in-law Jiang hurriedly stepped forward with a warm towel and waited for the Son of Heaven to wipe the corners of his mouth.

Emperor Yongming sneezed again, and the spit star splashed Jiang Gonggong's face: "Who is saying bad things about me behind my back." ”

Father-in-law Jiang didn't even have time to wipe up, so he responded with a shy face: "The emperor works hard for state affairs, and even the New Year is unstable, and he summons all his ministers into the palace every day to discuss political affairs. If anyone dares to say that the emperor is not half a word, the slave has fought for his life, and he has to shut up. ”

Emperor Yongming was slapped physically and mentally by this sycophancy, and laughed.

In fact, Emperor Yongming didn't want to take care of state affairs at all. However, the battle reports were one after another, and they did not stop even when the heavy snow closed the road. It can be seen that the war is fierce.

The ministers were anxious and entered the palace one after another to meet them. The so-called "summoning all the ministers into the palace every day to discuss political affairs" is just to put gold on Emperor Yongming's face.

Grandpa Ma looked down on Grandpa Jiang's shameless face. He had read the history books, and he saw the current situation of Dajin more clearly, and he was also quite worried in his heart.

If the Great Jin Dynasty dies, these rootless servants will not even have a way to live, let alone any wealth and power.

The waiter Xiao Xi'er quietly walked over and whispered a few words in Ma Gonggong's ear. Ma Gonggong nodded slightly, and immediately stepped forward to report: "Your Majesty, Jizhou has sent a war report." ”

When Emperor Yongming heard the word Jizhou, he frowned.

Gao Peng, the brave and warlike Hou Gaopeng, led his troops to Jizhou to quell the turmoil, but failed to solve the battle quickly. 20,000 cavalry were dragged in Jizhou, and the daily soldiers' horses were eaten, drunk and chewed, which was an extremely terrible number. The imperial court was very struggling to supply grain and grass, and had already issued an official document ordering all counties in Jizhou to supply military rations for the army.

Ma Gonggong came with the battle report. No matter how mediocre Emperor Yongming is, he has to cheer up and take a look.

After reading it, Emperor Yongming's face darkened by three points and threw the battle report to the ground. The fat on his face kept shaking with anger. It is rare to take the initiative to order: "Spread my oracle, and immediately summon the six Shangshu to meet you." ”

After reading it, he said: "Let General Murong also come, and also, summon Wu Anbo to come together." ”

"Call the prince and discuss it together."

……

What can make Emperor Yongming angry, naturally not good news.

This New Year, almost all the soldiers lived in the official office. Chen Shangshu's eyes were red, his steps were like flying, and he was the first to enter the Blessing Palace.

Emperor Yongming gritted his teeth and said angrily: "This loyal and brave marquis! In vain, I trusted him so much, but I actually suffered a defeat, and the cavalry battalion suffered heavy losses. Three thousand cavalrymen died! I'm going to cut off his head! ”

Chen Shangshu's face also changed, and he received the battle report from Ma Gonggong's hand, and he was shocked when he saw it.

The loyal and brave marquis of a hundred battles and all virtues fought a great defeat, with as many as 3,000 dead and wounded.

This is a cavalry that costs millions of dollars of silver every year! One cavalryman has two war horses, and the military salary is enough to feed ten ordinary soldiers.

With such an injury, not to mention that Emperor Yongming was furious, his heart was dripping blood when he saw it.

Soon, Tobe Shangshu and others also came, and they also looked miserable after reading the battle report.

The general of the Praetorian Guard, Murong Yao, and the commander of the Nancheng Soldiers and Horses Division made Wu Anbo enter the palace one after another, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also entered the Fuyou Palace.

Emperor Yongming's chest rose and fell, and his face was like a cloud: "You all talk about it, what should I do now?" ”

Chen Shangshu said in a deep voice: "The defeat of Jizhou cannot be blamed entirely on the loyal and brave marquis. The loyal and brave marquis led the troops to fight in front, and the people continued to rebel behind. It is like putting out a fire, extinguishing one and raising another. The army is running back and forth, and even if it is cast in iron, it can't afford to toss like this. It is also reasonable to suffer defeat. ”

The truth is always a bit harsh.

Emperor Yongming's face was gloomy: "According to Chen Shangshu, the war is incomplete, and it is nothing to lose a battle, and the next thing is to lose one after another." All 20,000 of my cavalry are dead, and no one is to blame. ”

Chen Shangshu bowed his head and confessed: "The minister lost his words, please calm the emperor's anger." ”

Emperor Yongming said angrily: "I don't want to listen to this nonsense, I want you to discuss a countermeasure now." ”

Among the six Shangshu, Chen Shangshu is in charge of the military department, and he is also a person who really understands war among civilian officials. Chen Shangshu was scolded for being bloody, and the rest of the Shangshu were silent.

What else can I do?

The only way to do this is to continue to increase the number of troops.

Then the question comes back.

Sending garrisons from various states and counties is a method. However, the garrison is mostly in the thousands to 10,000, and the number of troops is limited, so if there is more civil unrest in this way, who should be sent to quell the unrest?

There are a total of 100,000 troops in the capital, and now the Marquis of Zhongyong has led 20,000 to quell the rebellion, and the Marquis of Zhongyong has taken away another 20,000. The 30,000 Praetorian Guards must not move, and only the 30,000 elite soldiers of the Iron Guard Battalion remain.

The army is going to be dispatched, who will lead the troops? Where does the military pay come from? It's good to fight quickly, but what if these 30,000 troops are also dragged down, and there are rebels who attack the capital?

These have been hotly debated in the court for months.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly stepped forward: "Father, the war is in flames, and we can't hesitate any longer." Please ask your father to immediately send troops to Jizhou for reinforcements, and his son is willing to personally lead the troops to Jizhou. ”

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(End of chapter)