Chapter 6: Military Strategy
Although the official position of the national teacher sounds quite bluffing, it is actually just a title.
Because of this, Chu Heng made a special promise to Yan Xu.
Anyway, you don't have any real power, so why don't you give it to you?
In exchange for the military power of the four battalions in Kyoto, it is simply blood-earned!
"Your Majesty has already retreated to such a situation, does Yan Xiang continue to hesitate?"
"The honor of the national teacher has never been won since the founding of the country by Dayan, this is a rare opportunity!"
Some courtiers in the court who had not yet seen the inside story saw this good news and persuaded Yan Xu to agree quickly.
Most of them were from poor families, and they worked hard to get into the court, so they were not involved in the party and government.
Such an honor is placed in front of these gentlemen who still uphold their sincere hearts, which is tantamount to a ticket to be loyal to the imperial court!
"Your Majesty has said everything to this point, and the old minister should hand over the tiger talisman."
Although it was already difficult to ride a tiger, Yan Xu did not retreat, and said with a cunning look in his eyes:
"It's just that the minister, as my court's scholar's order, must be responsible for His Majesty's soldiers and horses......"
"Therefore, the old minister who chose to help the commander of the battalion state thought that he must be cautious!"
Yan Xu's hand is not bad, and it is okay to hand over the tiger talisman, but if the general is still the Yan faction, a big drama in the court today will be useless.
"Yan Xiang is worthy of being the pillar of the country, and his foresight and wisdom are indeed old and spicy!"
"The selection of generals is a matter of the country, and if a general is incompetent, the three armies will be ineffective, and the ministers should not be so hasty in choosing generals!"
"The five battalions in Kyoto are the foundation of my Dayan, once the choice of generals makes the three armies dissatisfied, how can they retreat from the enemy?"
"Please also ask Your Majesty to be cautious and re-select the chief general who will go to Yingzhou to deploy defense!"
Yan Xu had already spoken, and the officials in the faction showed up to support.
In front of everyone's eyes, nearly seventy percent of the officials in the queue of ministers came out in an instant, urging Chu Heng to take back his fate!
"Your Majesty is the son of heaven for me, where can you tell the truth!"
"The emperor's order must not be disobeyed, since Your Majesty has selected a good talent, you have to make it easier, do you want to rebel?"
"The minister thinks that Qin Shizhong once commanded the army in Yingzhou, and he is quite familiar with the terrain and folk customs of this place, and he is not only expected to be the general of the rebellion, but also the position!"
"The ministers seconded it!"
Since Yan Dang had already made his position clear, before Chu Heng signaled to the royalists, the court was instantly drowned out by all kinds of admonitions.
It is gratifying to see that there are still officials who are loyal to him who take the initiative to speak, but this clear camp contrast makes Chu Heng's face condensed!
The four Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, the Criminal Department, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Rites were all standing behind Yan Xu at this moment, and their positions could be seen.
And after a few of them, there are also a number of officials from Shangshutai, Zhongshu Province and Dali Temple!
The eight secrets in the center of the court have already been in collusion with Yan Xu!
On Chu Heng's side, in addition to the palace garrison that has always been in his hands, the rest is only the subordinate province, the household department and the military department controlled by the old man Nangong Ce in his own hands.
The remaining Honglu Temple, Taifu Temple, Zongzheng Temple, etc., have upheld neutrality.
The comparison of the two lineups can be said to be overwhelmingly unfavorable for Chu Heng!
The great disadvantage made Chu Heng involuntarily afraid that if he really pushed Nangong Ce away last night, it would really be a matter of rest.
Even if he has the heart to fight back afterwards, he can only say that it is not painful in the face of Yan Xu, who is full of hole cards in his hand!
"Since you Aiqing can't come up with a result after discussion, you might as well use your real talent to learn to speak."
Chu Heng suppressed the dispute between the courtiers with the palm of his hand, and immediately suppressed the depression and said to Yan Xu: "My Dayan establishes the country with military force, and selects generals based on military strategy, does Yan Xiang have any opinions?" ”
Although the martial arts of the Great Yan dynasties were vigorous, because Emperor Taizu was an emperor on horseback, there were almost no martial artists who could not read and write in later generations.
Because of this, whenever there is a dispute between the military generals in the court over the choice of generals, they often use military strategy to fight, so that the courtier Chinese s can judge the merits and disadvantages.
Now that Chu Heng is doing it with the rules of his ancestors, he can't help but Yan Xu not agree!
"Your Majesty is thoughtful, where does the minister dare to disagree."
Yan Xu seemed to be able to agree after thinking about it for a long time, but in fact, he was already sneering in his heart.
Nowadays, there are countless people inside and outside the court who want to cling to him, although most of them are wine bags and rice bags, but there are also some people with real talents and real learning.
What's more, there are Manchu civil officials who are helping again, which is simply justifying himself to get back the military power!
The little emperor wants to take back the military power in his hands without blood, which is simply wishful thinking!
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing that Yan Xu agreed so happily, Nangong Ce mistakenly thought that Chu Heng had not yet reacted to the crux of the problem, and immediately spoke out against it.
And Yan Xu, who already felt that he had a chance to win, where would he give him this opportunity?
"Your Majesty, the generals in Kyoto still need to perform their duties in the current border emergency, and all the generals in the army must be present in this military competition."
Yan Xu leisurely bowed slightly at Chu Heng, and added with a mocking look in his eyes: "No matter who is elected as the general tomorrow, the old minister will present the tiger talismans of each camp, and there is no other word!" ”
"Yan Xiang is really thoughtful, so let's arrange it like this."
Glancing at Yan Xu with a smile, Chu Heng turned around and returned to the throne, handling the reports of the officials of the various ministries as usual.
After finishing today's court meeting, Chu Heng returned to the imperial study with Liu An.
"Your Majesty's arrangement of the old slave last time has been completed, here is the list drawn up by the old slave overnight, please take a look at it."
After taking the list handed by Liu An from his arms, Liu An had already begun to introduce it when Chu Heng was still browsing:
"These people are all hidden piles raised outside the palace when the first emperor was alive, Your Majesty can be completely trusted!"
There seem to be nearly 200 people on the list, but in addition to the usual names, ages and places of origin, Liu An even marked the personalities and methods of each person, which is not exhaustive.
Chu Heng, who saw such a detailed list, couldn't help but nod, and secretly sighed that Liu An was really fast, and it only took one night to select so many people.
After reading the list back and forth several times, Chu Heng's eyes finally fell on a name.
Yu Chengbi, 21 years old, is from Yangzhou.
Excellent fists and feet, proficient in hidden weapons, calm and introverted, not showing edge......
"Ah Weng, is this person familiar with you?"
Fingers tapped on the list, and Chu Heng immediately looked at Liu An.
Liu An's eyelids were slightly raised, and he bowed down and replied: "Your Majesty asked what a coincidence, this person is the godson of an old slave, and he is in Kyoto these days." ”
Chu Heng couldn't help but be a little stunned by this: "Since you are your righteous son, why don't you deliberately circle it out and recommend it to me?" ”
His Majesty's doubts did not make Liu An have the slightest scruples, and his old face was full of indifference.
"Your Majesty wants a loyal person, and it is his blessing to be able to serve Your Majesty."
"If you can't choose it, then he doesn't have this life, even if he takes the initiative to ask the old slave, the old slave will not say half a word in front of His Majesty!"