Chapter 202 Gongshi Discussing Government

Morning the next day.

After Wen Chen Wu Xun arrived at Fengtian Hall, the emperor had not yet arrived, and the ministers were whispering to each other about the recent events, and the one they were most concerned about was naturally the release of the test results yesterday.

"Zhang Zhou actually passed the Huiyuan exam in the general examination. How can we say that he was not the result of private exchanges? Isn't the Ming Dynasty exam a child's play?"

General Affairs Minister Yuan Shouzhi was very angry .

He has an upright temper, and there is no sand in his eyes, but there is someone pulling him next to him, it is Zuo Tongzheng Shen Lu, because Shen Lu is an in-law of Queen Zhang's family, and his status among civil servants is not very high. , Yuan Shouzhi ignored it and continued to speak.

Li Dongyang was listening, feeling very uncomfortable.

This group of people talked a lot, saying that Zhang Zhouzhong's Huiyuan was unreasonable, but the problem was that he elected this Huiyuan. The article ranged from economic meaning to conception, and then to the ambition of governing the country. The feelings of the world are things that come from the heart, and they are sincere and without any hypocrisy.

Who knew it would be him after opening the seal

Xu Qiong, the Minister of Rites, couldn't help but walked up to Li Dongyang and asked, "Zhang Zhou was appointed as Huiyuan, but it was the result of pressure from the middle officials."

Li Dongyang frowned and glanced at him.

What do you mean, Xu Qiong?

The middle official is pressuring you to look down on the emperor, but you still look down on me

The Ming Dynasty’s test, such a solemn and serious event, will be held at this point In matters like Huiyuan, why should those who commit fraud attack Cheng Minzheng? Just say that I am the culprit of the title.

“From the grading behind the scenes, to the comments and selection of tributes, everything is in accordance with the rules. As for the process, Zhang Zhou was Huiyuan, and his article was revised twice, and no one of them was changed after it was sealed."

Li Dongyang wanted to say that he wanted to doubt this meeting. The result is unfair, please provide evidence.

Yuan Shouzhi said again, "The Ming Dynasty's imperial examination selection should not be criticized by historians just because of one person."

Facing such a hot-tempered person who likes to stand out, Li Dongyang He just turned his gaze to one side.

Learn from the emperor’s attitude and turn a deaf ear to things without evidence.

While everyone was talking about it, Xiao Jing appeared in Fengtian Hall.

This is not a surprise to them. What is surprising is that Zhang Zhou, as the Huiyuan of this examination, actually appeared in the court again, this time following Xiao Jing.

Xiao Jing first walked up to Liu Jian, cupped his hands to the three cabinet ministers and said, "Three ministers, there are matters involving military affairs today, and Zhang Gongshi needs to come to discuss them together. Can you arrange a position for him?"

Some people nearby heard this and started talking among themselves.

Liu Jian frowned.

No one can figure out what the emperor is going to do now.

Xie Qian smiled and said, "Even if we have something to discuss, why don't we wait until he becomes a Jinshi and ranks behind the imperial class?"

"Today's matter cannot be delayed, so His Majesty has made this arrangement." , please help some pavilion elders. "Xiao Jing looked very embarrassed.

Xie Qian wanted to joke again, but was stopped by Li Dongyang.

Li Dongyang has a very bright mind.

The emperor asked Xiao Jing to ask their three cabinet ministers for instructions, and let Zhang Zhou, who was still a tribute, choose a position. This actually reflected the emperor's trust in the three of them. Otherwise, the emperor would directly take Zhang Zhou with him. Come on, just assign him a position, why bother?

The emperor took the initiative to show his kindness.

If Xie Qian came out to ridicule or object again at this time, irritating Xiao Jing and the emperor behind him, it would not be a good thing for the relationship between monarch and minister.

"It's better to let him stand after all the six subjects are in trouble." Li Dongyang said.

In the six subjects, he is already closest to the end in the East Class. Behind them, it does not mean that Zhang Zhou can stand at the end of the civil service.

Xiao Jing was not demanding about this and said with a smile, "Thank you three elders for being so accommodating. Mr. Zhang, please do it."

Xiao Jing turned around and called Zhang Zhou, letting the surrounding civil servants know , Zhang Zhou nominally stood behind the civil servants as a tribute, but because of the trust he received, even the elder might have to step aside.

After Zhang Zhou stood still, Xiao Jing hurriedly left the hall.

Most of Wu Xun’s people were sizing them up, and seemed to hope that Zhang Zhou would side with them. Unfortunately, Zhang Zhou has passed the imperial examination and can become a civil servant after taking the imperial examination. At present, it seems that Zhang Zhou should go to Wu Xun's side unless Zhang Zhou will participate in some major war and obtain a title of meritorious service.

This possibility does not seem to exist for the time being.

Then the emperor arrived.

The meeting begins.

After the ministers saluted, before the ministers came out to report, Zhu Youtang pointed at Xiao Jing and said, "Say"

Xiao Jing said, "Capture them into Kaiyuan and other places in Liaodong, and kill them." They plundered people and livestock, and prepared the troops and guards. Wang Zong, the commander of the capital, refused to advance when encountering the enemy. Huang Yan, the right eunuch, and Jiao Yuan, the commander of the garrison, did not lead the troops and caused the prisoners to retreat. Although there was a pursuit afterwards, no gains were made."

The first thing he did was give the ministers a head-on blow.

Di Yi violated the situation again.

But it’s not on the three sides, nor on Xuanda, nor on the Piantou Pass.

Still in Liaodong.

It’s still Duoyan Sanwei.

However, the "Great Victory of Yizhou in Liaodong" took place less than a month ago. The imperial court had just rewarded the guarding eunuch Ren Liang, the chief military officer Li Gao, and the capital censor Zhang Yu. As soon as he turned his face, the three guards of Duoyan came again.

This is a case of being poor and crazy, trapped beasts still fighting, knowing that there are tigers in the mountains and going to the tiger mountains

Are Duoyan Sanwei crazy?

Knowing that now Wang Weining is out of the northwest of the town, there is no one in Liaodong , so they still dare to come, aren't they afraid that Ming will use their Duoyan guards as whetstones?

After General Xiao Jing announced the matter, Zhu Youtang said with an annoyed look on his face, "The Duoyan guards just broke into the country a month ago, and After encountering a defeat in Yizhou, there was a battle at Pianguan to enhance the prestige of the Ming Dynasty. Why do the three guards of Duoyan dare to attack the families of the officials in Kaiyuan, Liaodong again? Is it possible that the Ming Dynasty is on the nine sides?Should we lean towards Liaodong for the most important precautions?"

The emperor's words seemed to be asking, but they were actually questioning.

You can analyze it for me. Do you think Duoyan Sanwei has eaten it? What kind of bear-hearted and leopard-cowardly people, they were killed and defeated last time, and they knew that the fire sieve was defeated miserably, so they dared to come

This time they actually allowed them to plunder and successfully retreated from Liaodong in the Ming Dynasty. Are all the officers and soldiers useless?

Ma Wensheng came out and said, "Your Majesty, is there anything worthy of discussion about the results of the battle in Yizhou, Liaodong?"

Ma Wensheng has experience and can immediately see the problem. .

Since Duoyan Sanwei was defeated last time and still dares to come now, it does not mean that Duoyan Sanwei is a fool. It only means that the last battle report was fishy.

It is debatable. They are all polite.

It would be more appropriate to just say false reports of military exploits.

Zhu Youtang said coldly, "I sent people to Yizhou more than ten days ago to coordinate the inspection. Shi and others inquired about the results of the Yizhou battle, expecting that there would be a detailed report in the next few days. ”

The ministers were immediately confused.

We just felt that there was something wrong with the outcome of the war in Yizhou, Liaodong, and His Majesty had already sent people to Liaodong to investigate

But in the past February, the imperial court had successively achieved good results in Yizhou, Pianguan, Yansui and other places, and Yizhou had launched the first round of comprehensive suppression of Di Yi. How could His Majesty do this? I have such great doubts about the outcome of Yiju's battle

"I originally wanted to wait until the results of the matter came out, but now I will make it clear. As early as a month ago, someone reminded me that the battle in Liaodong There may be suspicions of false reports, killing good people for deeds, etc. I didn’t believe it at the time, so I sent people to investigate after many days of delay. As you can see, the three guards of Duoyan came back and repeatedly violated Liaodong territory. If If I don't respond, it will appear that the Ming Dynasty's border troops are weak. How can we determine the morale of the three armies?"

Zhu Youtang should make it clear immediately.

Someone has already told me about the things you have not raised. He mentioned it, and he told me clearly that it was a false report of military exploits, and suggested that I go check it out.

I also listened to him

The ministers present were also quick-thinking

They suddenly thought of a change in the court today, that is, the emperor asked Zhang Zhou, who was only a tribute, to come to Fengtian Hall in advance, and said that he wanted to participate in the discussion because of something. This was not an obvious reason to tell Wu Xun, a civil servant present. , the emperor only sent people to investigate after listening to Zhang Zhou's opinion

Who else but Zhang Zhou could skip the court and ask the emperor to investigate the border army officers' pretentious behavior

"My lords, tell me what I should do."

The emperor asked the ministers present.

There were many civil servants and military officials present. There are some who have actual experience in the northwest battlefield, some who can talk on paper, and some who like to give advice

But when faced with such a tricky question from the emperor, no one knows how to answer it.

The three guards of Duoyan invaded the country for the second time in a month.

Liaodong officers and soldiers.For the first time, it was claimed that he had won and achieved a "great victory", and the emperor rewarded him.

The second time, Di Yi plundered and left.

If you ask the ministers how to deal with Wang Zong, Huang Yan, Jiao Yuan and others who stood still and caused Di Yi to become arrogant, they can come up with a hundred ways.

But if asked how to let Di Yi know how powerful Ming Dynasty was, they all chose to play dumb.

They are thinking about it too.

Your Majesty, can we not be so irritable?

Are you because Wang Weining has achieved such great victory in the northwest? Are you already feeling restless, thinking that the Ming Dynasty can change its nine-sided defense? We are on the offensive, so now we can’t tolerate even a little bit of trouble in the Nine-Border War

Just like before, if the Hulu runs away, we can just close the door and beat the child. Why do we have to grab Yang? Do you want to let go of the matter of national prestige?

Should Wang Weining be transferred to Liaodong and let him go to Liaodong to fight

"Your Majesty, the frontier generals and garrison troops in the northwest who are cowering will be severely punished. Officials, please serve as a warning to others." Yang Mi, who had just been transferred to the right minister of the Ministry of War, came out to speak.

After Wang Yue, the left minister of the Ministry of War, became the censor of the left capital and the military affairs officer of the northwest, and was promoted to Marquis of Weining, the governors of the three northwest sides now actually hold the official positions of civil servants and military officials.

The minister also knew that Wang Yue's civil service would soon be removed, but who would take the position of the trilateral or even the six-sided general system was a problem.

If you can control Weininghou Wang Yue

It would be a shame to go without two brushes.

Now in the Ministry of War, Wang Zongyi was promoted from Right Minister to Left Minister. The position of Right Minister was given to Yang Mi, who had served as governor of Shaanxi and Xuanfu and had rich experience in running the army in the northwest.

But Yang Mi himself belongs to the old-school ministers. Faced with this kind of problem, he would not casually suggest that the emperor send troops.

Zhu Youtang said, "The Liaodong border generals still have to defend the border to defend against the enemy. Let's record the demerits for the time being. If I can predict the enemy first and attack Di Yi head-on the next time he invades the border, can I It can even more inspire the power of the three armies."

"Your Majesty, this is not possible."

This time Tu Fu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, directly came out to oppose.

Is this emperor crazy?

The battle at Piantou Pass was a success. The emperor thought he was too capable and thought he could replicate it again

Are these expectations too high?

You don’t want that boy Zhang Zhou to count on his fingers again

Zhang Zhou

Zhu Youtang looked at Tu Yu and said, "Tu Qing's family, do you have a better suggestion?"

"Your Majesty, I think that since Di Yi has retired now, why not Tighten the defenses in Liaodong to prevent Di Yi from committing another crime. If he rashly mobilizes troops and horses and affects the whole body, it may affect the defense of other places. The Pianguan Fortress has not yet been repaired, and it is probably difficult to resist Di Yi. "Second invasion"

This is to prepare Tu Fu. The emperor said that the next step is to transfer Wang Yue to Liaodong to work with Duo.Yan Sanwei fights with real swords and guns.

Perhaps the civil servants also felt that the emperor would not rashly ask Wang Yue to fight against the Huo Si tribe, or to fight with the main force of the Dayan tribe.

You have to be picky when it comes to persimmons. Since the three guards of Duoyan are so ignorant and attack repeatedly, if the emperor wants to achieve great achievements in military and political affairs, the best way is to take action on the three guards of Duoyan.

But this also goes against the position that civil servants hold firm to.

Zhu Youtang said, "I didn't say that I mobilized troops from the side, so how can I say that one move can affect the whole body?"

"This"

Tu Yu was speechless.

Your Majesty, don’t you want to transfer Wang Yue to Liaodong?

If not, it would be unrealistic for others to have a direct confrontation with Duoyan Sanwei

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Your Majesty, you obviously have a capable minister like Wang Yue, and you want to take the initiative to fight. Why don't you use Wang Yue and go to someone else? Don't you want to find Zhang Zhou?

Zhu You Zang Dao said, "My idea is just to set up a pocket in Liaodong. When the Duoyan Three Guards dare to attack rashly again, I will let them come back without return. I don't necessarily expect them to go out in full force. They will trap as many as they come and kill as many as they come." "

The minister almost wanted to vomit blood after hearing this.

Your Majesty, you said you were not floating

This is almost floating into the sky

It sounds very unreliable to kill as many as you come.

"Gentlemen, I'm just asking you if this pocket array can be set up," Zhu Youtang said sternly.

The ministers looked at each other, no one knew how to answer.

Li Dongyang came out and asked, "Your Majesty, I wonder how this pocket formation should be set up, who will preside over it, and who will affect the situation in Liaodong to resist Di Yi."

Xiang Compared with Tu Yu who came out to be a "prophet" but was actually acting as a troublemaker, Li Dongyang's question was considered to be on point.

Li Dongyang can see it.

This is definitely what the emperor wanted, so he asked Zhang Zhou for his suggestion.

Since the emperor has this idea, it is actually very difficult to stop it. The only thing the civil servants should do is to ensure that the so-called pocket formation does not affect the situation on all nine sides.

Just like the meaning of sending Wang Weining to Piantou Pass

Be prepared first. As long as you don't take the initiative to attack, wait for the three guards of Duoyan to attack on their own and attack them if they fall into the trap.

If you don’t come, we won’t fight.

Anyway, apart from a little tossing, Liaodong suffered no major losses.

Li Dongyang also realized that if the civil officials objected without any reason, the emperor's trust in them would gradually decrease.

Although no one believed that Zhang Zhou could replicate the glory of the first battle at Pianguan.

"What I want is the support of all the noble families. How to set up the pocket formation and how to fight this battle. I will not talk too much in the court to prevent the news from leaking. Who should I use? How to make arrangements? In addition to the full cooperation of the cabinet, the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office, the Ministry of Household Affairs should allocate enough money and food for disposal, and the restI also want to wait and see how the situation develops. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading