Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youtang summoned Lu Wan and asked about Zhang Mao's march. However, after hearing that Zhang Mao had not submitted the marching progress as scheduled in the past two days, Zhu Youtang looked somewhat dissatisfied.
"Does he want to follow in Zhu Hui's footsteps?" Zhu Youtang had a sullen look on his face.
Xiao Jing on the side quickly helped to make peace and said, "After the British troops arrived at Piantou Pass, they had to stay and rest for two days. Or there might be something wrong with the memorial in the middle." Interrupted. The communication in the northwest has never been very smooth, especially when the foreign invaders are bordering." Lu Wandao said, "Eunuch Xiao's words are wrong. Now the Tatars are active. The area is only in Ningxia, Yansui and other places, and is not in the front line of Xuanda University. The post roads from Pianguan to the capital are all smooth. On the contrary, the British government had previously submitted a report about the insufficient provision of soldiers, horses, food and grass, or was in the process of There was a delay in raising money."
"There is not enough food and fodder for the soldiers and horses," Zhu Youtang frowned.
Xiao Jing next to him felt that his head was very big.
Xiao Jing hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, to ensure preparedness in all parts of the northwest, we really need to spend some time arranging troops and horses."
Zhu Youtang was so angry that he almost slammed the table. , said sternly, "Previously, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, etc. reported that they wanted to give the northwest enough money and food, and also ensure the supply of soldiers everywhere to ensure that the British Duke won this battle. How could there be a problem of insufficient money and food for the people and horses?" Are you keeping the food in the treasury for the New Year?"
"This"
Xiao Jing did not expect that Zhu Youtang would be so angry about such a thing.
Because in Xiao Jing's opinion, it is common sense that a group of troops from the northwest suddenly have to recruit a group of troops to accompany Zhang Mao to fight, and there will be temporary difficulties in raising funds. Why is the emperor so angry
p>Lu Wandao said, "Your Majesty, judging from the memorials I have received from all parties above, although there are people in the court reporting to request support and rationing from various places, there is only one official document and no specific plan for implementation.
Zhu Youtang frowned and said, "That's why you are fooling me. You are fooling the people of the imperial court. You don't want to be a servant, right? Since it's not enough, why has no one mentioned this to me in the past few days?" ”
Xiao Jing suddenly felt a chill running down his spine.
Because Xiao Jing knew very well that regarding the issue of the court's provision of men, horses, and food for Zhang Mao, some civil servants wanted to create a conflict between Zhang Zhou and Zhang Mao, so as to cause civil strife in the Dudu Mansion, and then use Zhang Mao in the Dudu Mansion. Mao's old subordinates went to deal with Zhang Zhou
Originally, this matter was initiated by civil servants, and the eunuchs in charge of the ceremony and eunuchs cooperated. Even Li Zhang did not dare to talk nonsense, and Zhang Zhou turned a blind eye to the matter. One eye.
The result
But he was exposed by Lu Wan, and Lu Wan was obviously not afraid of getting into trouble. He would not only expose him more, but would even add fuel and jealousy to deliberately create trouble for the ministers of the DPRK and China. , deliberately speaking seriously to arouse the emperor's anger.
Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, it seems that tomorrow we should go up to the court and ask the Ministry of Household Affairs, Ministry of Works and others. In fact, the Ministry of Personnel has done everything they should do before, including electing Ma Zhongxi as the head of state. closeThe governor sent money, food, etc."
Zhu Youtang said coldly, "Who in the court is responsible for this matter?"
"This"
Xiao I am speechless.
It is said that the Minister of Revenue, Zhong Zhong, is responsible for this matter.
Obviously not.
Of course, it is said that Zhang Zhou is responsible. You can say this to Zhang Mao or the ministers of the court, but you can tell the emperor that the emperor is not a fool. Zhang Zhou's participation in this matter was not high in the first place. He had done everything the Ministry of War should do, and the rest could only be done. There is no person in charge.
Without a person in charge, the work efficiency will naturally be very low. Zhang Mao will encounter a situation in the northwest where he has no troops and no food.
< p>When Zhang Mao is defeated, it seems that Zhang Zhou will benefit, but in fact Zhang Mao's position in the court is too stable. It is easy for a newcomer like Zhang Zhou to suffer secret losses in a fight with Zhang Mao. This is because Zhang Mao does not work like a civil servant. Military men are good at physical eradication, that is, assassination and assassination.Because most of the military men in the court are nobles from generation to generation, they are not as polite as civil servants when it comes to power struggles. /p>
Lu Wandao: "Your Majesty, I have just heard that the Household Branch and the Military Branch are participating in the impeachment of the new Prince Shouren at the same time. "
Zhu Youtang frowned and said, "Why do you want to impeach him?"
Obviously Zhu Youtang did not expect this.
Xiao Jing quickly thought about it He tried to stop him, but Lu Wan didn’t seem to understand what was going on, and he didn’t understand the look Xiao Jing was giving him. He directly said, “Uncle Xin Xin has mobilized troops in violation of regulations. He mobilized 6,000 troops from Datong, and the commander-in-chief Ma Yi personally He took the lead and went to assist the British public, and also mobilized money and food privately. "
"What do you mean?"
Zhu Youtang was a little confused after hearing this, and even looked sideways at Xiao Jing, hoping that Xiao Jing would come forward to explain.
Xiao Jing instantly felt that Lu Wan was "prepared".
First, the minister said nothing but took no action, which made the emperor feel that the matter of sending troops to the British government was being pushed around and provoked. The emperor was angry, and then brought out Wang Shouren to help Zhang Mao mobilize his troops, but the minister accused him of overstepping his authority
Xiao Jing was originally going to speak for the officials who accused Wang Shouren, but looking at this situation, Xiao Jing It was also clear that he could no longer insist.
Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, some people may be too accepting of death. Uncle Xin Xin himself has the responsibility to assist the British government in dispatching troops. Even if he He mobilized troops and horses without giving a detailed report. In fact, there was no overstep. After all, he was in charge of the military affairs of Xuanda University and other departments and had the power to kill first and report later. ”
“I also need you to tell Mo that Uncle Xinjian mobilized 6,000 soldiers and provided food and fodder for the British public. Even if Uncle Xinjian sized up the situation and led the troops to rush out, even if the army was defeated, I They won't blame him, because this is his responsibility as a general. Are those officials deliberately using the so-called rules to harm loyal ministers?"
Zhu Youtang seemed completely annoyed.
p>After hearing this, Xiao Jing lowered his head, but couldn't help but glance at Lu Wan out of the corner of his eye.
Look,As you wish, don't you like to stir up trouble?
Now His Majesty is completely angry, let's see how you end it.
Lu Wandao: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, the court's attitude should be reiterated on this matter. Some people only have memorials but no actual assistance, and attack the helpful ministers of the border. Is that right?" Criticizing and slandering the generals will not encourage this trend."
"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded coldly, "That's how it should be. Tell Li Zhang to take the lead. These people who participated in the impeachment of Uncle Xin were taken down together and interrogated."
Xiao Jing asked, "Your Majesty, is this not good?"
Zhu You. Zang said coldly, "Do I still need you to teach me how to do things?"
"Yes."
There was a fear in Xiao Jing's heart.
Fortunately, he did not mention the matter of Yan Guan's participation in the impeachment first, otherwise the emperor would definitely think that he, Xiao Jing, was in the same group as the Yan Guan who participated in the impeachment of Wang Shouren.
But it’s a headache now, because Yan Guan obviously didn’t want to go to the memorial, but was instigated by others.
In the past, the emperor was kind and would not usually use factory guards to deal with officials, but now the emperor is obviously different from before. If those officials can't stand it, they will confess the people behind it.
While Xiao Jing was still making calculations in his mind.
Zhu Youtang added, "By the way, we also want to find out who is behind the scenes and just talk and do nothing. How can we express our intention to help the British public? Is it true that we are only expressing our stance without even being responsible?" No one else can let me just let it go."
Just when Xiao Jing was about to respond, Lu Wan on the side said respectfully, "I will let someone find out."
Xiao Jing almost wanted to curse.
What's going on with you, Lu Wan?
You are a minister with a high ranking, which sounds very prestigious, but you are just an errand boy for a temporary government office, and now you are a pick. Do you want to take over the power again? Don’t you want to hang out?
“Yes.”
Zhu Youtang was very satisfied with Lu Wan’s attitude and nodded, “Give it to me.” Personally, let me know who is behind this. I can't let these moths continue to eat away at the court."
"Yes." Lu Wan looked very confident, as if he had a plan in mind.
The emperor originally sent an ordinary eunuch to escort Lu Wan back to the listening area.
This is Zhu Youtang's habit of "seeing off guests", which reflects the emperor's respect for his ministers.
Xiao Jing took the initiative to take on this job. In fact, Xiao Jing also wanted to ask Lu Wan, did you eat the courage of the bear's heart or the courage of the leopard, or was he screwed alive, so you dared to cause trouble like this
Of course Xiao Jing still has to remain modest in his attitude.
"Shilang Lu, there is something we want to teach you." Xiao Jing asked with a smile.
Lu Wan walked beside him and said respectfully, "Eunuch Xiao, please speak."
Xiao Jing said, "It's because the errand at the listening office has been delayed, making it impossible to do anything, so I ordered Are you so concerned about this, or do you think some people think that all talk but no action will affectWhen the British Lord led troops to defeat the captives, did you ask for such a memorial?"
This question was asked with a smile, but it was obviously a question to Lu Wan.
Lu Wan He said seriously, "Eunuch Xiao, do you want to ask if someone secretly taught me to talk like this?"
"Haha. "Xiao Jing continued to smile, "No, no, it is the duty of ministers to criticize the current evils. Our family just feels that this matter was brought up a bit rashly, and it should be discussed first before bringing it up. ”
Lu Wandao, “I don’t think so. The thunder was so loud earlier that the superiors, the Ministry of War, and even the northwest soldiers felt that the imperial court would vigorously assist the British Duke in leading troops to conquer the Tatars.” , but not a drop of rain fell, and even participated in the impeachment of Xinjian Bohang, who had made great achievements. This itself is contrary to reason. As a minister, how can I pretend not to know when faced with a summons from His Majesty?"
After hearing this, the smile on Xiao Jing's face froze.
You, Lu Wan, are such a tiger.
What are you?
Forget about mentioning it to His Majesty, how can you talk to me?
It shows that you are a loyal minister, and everyone else is a traitor, right?
Xiao Jing asked, "I wonder if Cai Guogong would like this?" How do you look at it?"
Lu Wandao "I haven't seen Cai Guogong recently, so I don't know his perspective. Such matters should be brought to His Majesty directly. The Ministry of War also has its responsibilities, isn't it?"
"Same. Xiao Jing said, "But how did you know that His Majesty would summon you and give you the opportunity to say this? If you were not summoned, you would not be able to bring it up in court. Do you have to keep it in your heart and wait for the opportunity?"
< p>Xiao Jing just said, don't think that I don't know that you are plotting secretly and deliberately want to fight back.If you really think that this matter is of great importance, then you should not wait until the emperor summons you. We will talk about it when the time comes, but we should raise it with the superiors.
Of course, then the ministers will be on guard and they will come out with arguments and you won’t be the one talking to yourself like now. , even the ministers will know your face
And now, because you mentioned it in front of the emperor, the civil servants will not react at all, which means that you have the absolute upper hand.
Lu Wan asked, "Could it be that Eunuch Xiao thinks that Your Majesty intends to summon me and ask me to mention this? Before today came, no one told me anything, and I didn't think about it." "Do you want to report it to me? Is Eunuch Xiao misunderstood?"
"You"
Xiao Jing was somewhat unable to resist.
Lu Wan was questioning him, Do you suspect that His Majesty and I are playing a double act?
As a eunuch and eunuch, this is disrespectful.
Lu Wandao said, "As for whether Cai Guogong mentioned it to His Majesty in private." However, I did not know that Your Majesty came to summon me, but Cai Guogong never mentioned anything to me about the northwest march. The errands of the Shangting Office are independent of the Ministry of War and do not accept the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. Eunuch Xiao This should be clear. "
" Hum. "Xiao Jing thought about itWhen I laugh, I don’t laugh so naturally.
The two walked forward for a while.
Xiao Jing sorted out his mood and thoughts, and then asked again, "What your Majesty mentioned is to find someone who is irresponsible and deliberately delays and postpones the British public march. Lu Minister, who do you think should be responsible for this matter?"
Lu Wandao, "Whoever brought it up is responsible."
"There should be someone or someone in a certain direction." "Xiao Jing actually wants to guide Lu Wan, you'd better put it forward, it's Zhang Zhou's responsibility.
Although Xiao Jing also knew that Lu Wan belonged to Zhang Zhou, Xiao Jing knew that Lu Wan did not mean that he would not point out that the person responsible was Zhang Zhou.
Because Zhang Zhou was the only one responsible for this matter, the emperor would not go into details.
Otherwise, a small matter will become a big deal, and the court will be in turmoil, and you, Lu Wan, will be the culprit.
Now I will show you a way, which is to push Zhang Zhou out and make it appear that you, Lu Wan, are neutral and selfless, so that others will respect you more.
Lu Wandao said, "If I don't let you discuss it, I think that the Ministry of Cabinet bears a great responsibility in this matter. In addition, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue has done nothing recently. You should also be responsible."
"You"
Xiao Jing quickly reminded, "Shilang Lu, you are from the Ministry of Revenue, and you are called the next criminal."
You, the right minister of the Ministry of Finance, even if you are a senior official, you can't use chicken feathers as arrows
You want to attack the ministers of the Ministry of Finance and the Minister of the Ministry of Finance. You are not trying to take the lead. Will your boss perform surgery?
What good will this do to you?
Lu Wan looked upright and said, "I'm just talking about the matter."
Xiao Jing thought to himself, this is a reckless man. After all, he was also a Jinshi and had been an official for so many years. Did he have to be so radical?
Or was he forced to do so?
Because His Majesty had given him instructions, so he only Can you follow the path designed by His Majesty?
Or should I say that the person who designed this path is actually Zhang Bingkuan, but he doesn’t admit it?
Lu Wandao said, “If I have to single out one person, I will It is believed that Mr. Xie Ge from the Cabinet Department should bear the first responsibility. "Please remember to bookmark this chapter. The latest and fastest website is free to read without anti-theft