Chapter 1496: The marriage.1

In the Royal study.

The young Emperor Yongxing sat behind a big table covered with yellow silk with a solemn expression, listening to the report of the new chief advisor, Qian Qingshu, the Grand scholar of Wuying Hall.

After Wang zhenwen recuperated from his illness, the Imperial court had pushed him to the position of chief and assistant. After a fierce battle between the various parties, the position of chief and assistant fell to Qian Qingshu, the Grand Secretary of Wuying Hall.

It was still the Royal faction.

“There are many cases of bandits plundering the noble families of the gentlemen. In the Jiang and Jian provinces, there are even people who collude with the bandits and open the city gates to let the bandits in.

“A rough estimate is that there are quite a few in all places.”

The goateed Qian Aohan said in a deep voice, ”

“Your Majesty, please send troops to suppress the bandits. Otherwise, there will be chaos sooner or later. If we can’t stabilize the rear, the situation in Qingzhou will be dangerous.”

The members of the king’s party agreed.

The members of the various parties were half-silent and half-agreeing.

The fact that they specialized in robbing criminals of the ranks of scholars and doctors undoubtedly pricked the nerves of the Dukes.

“Your Majesty, please reconsider!”

Amidst the cheers, the Imperial censor of the left, Liu Hong, stepped out and bowed, ”

“The war in Qingzhou is in full swing. The Imperial court should do its best to help yang Gong stop the rebel army in Qingzhou. How could they waste their National Strength to eliminate the vagrants and bandits when the Imperial court was short of money and food?

“They’re just a motley crew, it’s hard for them to become a big force.”

The former members of the Wei party immediately echoed and supported the admonishments of the current leader of the party, Liu Hong.

The members of the Royal party immediately retorted, ”

“A motley crew? Now that the refugees had become a disaster, they were already a force that could not be underestimated. If we ignore it, before the rebel army in Yunzhou reaches the capital, those refugees and bandits will arrive at the city with an infantry.”

The two sides began to argue. The discussion in the Imperial study was also called a “small court meeting.” Compared to the morning court, it was more relaxed and casual. The argument gradually turned into a war of words.

Emperor Yongxing watched coldly from the side. To this day, Wei Yuan and chief advisor Wang were both dead and sick. The situation in the court was still that the two parties were at war with each other, and all parties were involved in the fun.

He swept his gaze over the officials and his gaze landed on the official of the Supreme Court. He said indifferently,

“What do you think, temple Minister?”

Everyone’s eyes inevitably turned to the Minister of the Supreme Court.

The official of the Supreme Court was over fifty years old, and there was no white hair between his hair and beard. He had maintained himself quite well.

“Your Majesty, I think that we can recruit the vagrants and bandits. We can give the chief of the bandits an official position and let him lead his troops to Qingzhou to resist the rebel army.”

The official said.

Emperor Yongxing remained silent for a long time before he said slowly,

“Let’s put this matter on hold for now.”

After a pause, he said in a deep voice, ”

“The first line of defense in Qingzhou has been taken over by the rebel army. Yang Gong has failed to deal a heavy blow to the rebel army in Yunzhou. Dear Ministers, can anyone tell me if Qingzhou can be defended? How long can we hold?”

No one answered.

Emperor Yongxing’s face darkened as he looked at the Minister of War and the Minister of Revenue.

“My two beloved ministers, I asked you to mobilize troops and grain to support Qingzhou. Is there any progress?”

The Minister of Revenue stepped out and bowed, ”

“We still need some time, please give us another ten days, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Yongxing originally wanted to reprimand him, but when he saw the haggard appearance of the Minister of Revenue, he sighed in his heart and did not make things difficult for him.

He turned to the Minister of War and said, ”

“Minister Xu’s recommendation, Zhao junyu, gave me a report yesterday. He suggested that the Army supporting Qingzhou should be led by him to attack Yunzhou. Destroy the rebel Army’s base.

“He is truly a rare general talent.”

The Minister of War’s heart trembled. He saw Emperor Yongxing’s smile but his eyes were unusually cold. Cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead and he said anxiously,

“This subject was blind, Your Majesty, please punish me.”

Emperor Yongxing ignored him and let him maintain his bowing posture. He glanced at the other officials with an ugly expression,

“We don’t have food, and we don’t have anything that can fight. The Imperial court has raised soldiers for six hundred years, and you’re the only thing it has raised? Fortunately, the countries of the Western regions did not send their troops into the border, only harassing them at the border of Leizhou.

“Otherwise, the Army of the Western regions would have already reached the capital.”

At the end, Emperor Yongxing shouted loudly.

Everyone was silent. They knew that he was complaining about the lack of money and grain, and that he could not immediately send troops to Qingzhou.

If the National Treasury had money, the reinforcements would have already been on their way to Qingzhou.

During this period of time, the Ministry of Revenue had already begun to collect taxes and plunder the wealth of the people. This was something the Imperial court would inevitably do in the face of war, and it had been like this for generations.

Such actions would accumulate the grievances of the people and consume the country’s strength.

If the war could be settled, everything would be fine, but once the Imperial court was defeated, the people would retaliate and the country’s luck would be instantly depleted.

the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing. The soldiers on the front line are fighting with their lives. You haven’t prepared enough money, food, and troops. Do you know how many opportunities you’ve missed? ”

Emperor Yongxing cursed.

Everyone was still silent.

At this moment, a clear light rose, and a figure appeared between the Dukes and the Emperor. It was Zhao Shou.

He was dressed in a white-haired but meticulous Confucian robe. His white hair hung down casually, and he looked like a down-and-out scholar, an old scholar.

Emperor Yongxing and the court officials were shocked. They did not expect Zhao Shou to “break” into the palace.

“Your Majesty!”

Zhao Shou smiled and bowed.

Emperor Yongxing composed himself and squeezed out a polite smile, ”

“The Dean doesn’t come without a reason.”

Zhao Shou laughed.

“The matter is already at Your Majesty’s table.”

Emperor Yongxing lowered his head in confusion and saw a booklet on the big table. He picked it up in surprise. When he looked up, Zhao Shou had already disappeared.

Everyone looked at Emperor Yongxing and waited for his explanation.

Emperor Yongxing opened the memorial. As he read it, his expression changed dramatically. At first, he was stunned, then he frowned. When he read the last part, his eyes widened as if he had seen something shocking.