Chapter 1440: 745 Bad Consequences

"Snapped!"

Heavy slaps on the table echoed in the imperial study, and the air was filled with a choking smell of gunpowder, which was about to explode.

"Damn!" The emperor said in a deep voice, "Zhennan Wangfu is really unrepentant and bold!"

The emperor lost his temper. Thanks to the persuasion of his ministers, he wanted to give Zhennan Wangfu a chance. He didn't expect them to be so arrogant. Sure enough, people have no foresight, and there must be immediate worries. The Nanwang Mansion really has a long history of not being a minister, and his tolerance over the years is nothing but raising tigers!

On the other side of the imperial case, a middle-aged man in a brown woven gold brocade robe was kneeling, his face was solemn, and he bowed his head silently. It was the Marquis of Pingyang who had just returned from the southern border.

Although he has left the southern border, it seems that he is out of Xiao Yi's control, but only he knows that he has boarded Xiao Yi's thief ship, the arrow has been drawn, and he can never look back.

Marquis Pingyang's eyes flickered, gritted his teeth, and he could only say to himself in his heart that people don't kill the world for themselves, he just wanted to protect his family and let Marquis of Pingyang retreat from this storm of seizing succession.

He is also a last resort!

"Your Majesty," the Marquis of Pingyang seemed to be crawling on the ground respectfully, and confessed, "It's all because the ministers are not doing well, so I ask the emperor to punish you..."

The emperor took a deep breath. Although he was angry, he also knew that the Marquis of Pingyang had only brought hundreds of men and horses to the southern border. If the Zhennan Prince's Mansion really turned against him, the mere Marquis of Pingyang would be able to take 200,000 troops from the southern border. How to do? !

The emperor comforted the Marquis of Pingyang with a few words, then dismissed him, and then ordered Eunuch Liu to urgently summon several cabinet ministers into the palace.

At this time, it was already evening, the sun was setting, and the palace gate had already been locked, but the emperor had an order, who dared not obey, the palace gate was commotion again, but it was more than half an hour, and several people led by Cheng Dongyang Cabinet ministers have entered the palace one after another in a hurry.

They all knew that what the emperor called them into the palace this time must be the case of the Zhennan Wangfu's rebellion.

really--

After all the ministers saluted, the furious emperor immediately said: "Zhennan Wangfu has been indifferent to ministers for a long time, this battle must be fought, my heart is determined!"

Several cabinet ministers quickly exchanged glances below. Everyone knew that this time, no one would be able to persuade the emperor again.

The words and deeds of Zhennan Prince's Mansion have already slapped the emperor's face fiercely. If the emperor does not fight, it means he agrees with Zhennan Prince Mansion's seemingly "blood and tears" claim. This battle is inevitable. Row.

Several cabinet ministers bowed their heads and knelt down, claiming in unison, "Sage is wise!"

So far, Nanzheng is a certainty.

Looking down at the patriarchs below, the emperor's frown slightly stretched.

After several adults got up again, the first assistant Cheng Dongyang lowered his head a little bit, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, it is the midsummer of July, when the southern border is the hottest, and the southern border army is accustomed to the sweltering heat in the southern border. , the capital is in the north, and unlike the southern border, the heat is unbearable, and the ministers fear that my Dayu soldiers will be unbearable in the heat..."

The emperor's expression darkened slightly, as if he was displeased.

Gu Mo, the Minister of Punishment, immediately raised an objection: "Master Cheng, the subordinate thinks that what should be considered now is how to mobilize troops and food from all over the world, not how to grow other people's ambition!"

The Minister of the Household said, "Your Majesty, Jiangnan has had a bumper harvest in recent years, and there must be food in reserve, which can be mobilized from Jiangnan."

Li Henglian, the minister of officials, claimed that it was true, and suggested that troops could be recruited from the western and northern borders for the southern expedition, and then another cabinet minister proposed to recruit troops from the people.

The elders of the pavilion expressed their opinions and stayed for an hour before leaving...

Early the next morning, several cabinet ministers who had barely slept for two hours had to drag their tired bodies into the palace again before dawn.

Baiguan seemed to vaguely know that today's early morning was unusual, the atmosphere was particularly solemn, and many people almost didn't dare to breathe.

After the emperor ascended to the throne, he couldn't wait to express his determination to "take back the southern border and rectify the country".

There was an uproar in the whole court, and the courtiers all looked at each other in dismay, but no one said a word for a while.

At this moment, a tall and clear figure walked out of the queue on the right, attracting Baiguan's attention at once.

Most of the officials of the dynasty were middle-aged and elderly men over thirty or forty years old, but this man was only in his early twenties. He was young, handsome, and gentle. At first glance, he stood out from the crowd.

"Imperial Father," Han Lingfu bowed in a bow in the eyes of everyone, and said impassively, "My son is willing to share the worries of my father and go to the southern border."

The emperor looked at Han Lingfu in surprise, unable to hide the surprise in his eyes, but then he was relieved. He only felt that the third son was worthy of the blood of their Han family, with a bit of blood.

"Your Majesty, Duke Gong wants to share his worries for the emperor, and his filial piety is very touching..." Immediately, a middle-aged military general came out and said loudly, "But the general thinks it is inappropriate. Although Duke Gong is talented, intelligent, heroic and martial, But he never led an army to an expedition." After speaking, he looked at Han Lingfu and persuaded him in a good voice, "My lord, it is easy to talk about soldiers on paper, but the bloody battlefield is a real sword and a real gun, and you will fight with your life!"

The general had just finished speaking, when another minister stepped forward and said in agreement: "Your Majesty, General Sun is very right, there is a saying: 'The son of a thousand gold does not sit in the hall, and the son of a hundred gold does not ride a balance', on the battlefield The sword has no eyes, so Duke Gong should not take risks with his own body. Besides, the Zhennan King and his son have experienced hundreds of battles, so they should not be neglected, they must choose a good general who is brave and good at battle..."

The minister was talking nonstop, the implication being that Han Lingfu, the delicate dragon, should not interfere with the courtiers, and suggested that the emperor should choose a battle-hardened general to lead the army.

The two adults were not without reason, and the emperor was moved.

A haze flashed in Han Lingfu's eyes. He knew that the two were from Han Lingguan, the second emperor's brother. Their purpose was self-evident, and naturally they wanted to fight for military power.

I will not let them succeed easily!

Han Lingfu quickly gave a wink to Li Heng, the official of the Ministry of Personnel. Li Heng nodded slightly, and then came out...

The two sides competed for each other, and the early morning finally turned into a confrontation and scolding.

Anyway, there is still a lot of preparation work needed for the southern expedition, and the expedition cannot be done in two or three days.

The emperor simply ended the topic with a sentence, "You don't need to say more, I have my own opinion", and only ordered the Ministry of Household and Ministry of War to prepare for battle.

In recent years, there have always been wars in Dayu, no matter whether there is enough food, grass or troops, but the emperor's will to fight has been decided, and who would dare to disobey the emperor again, several adults from the Ministry of Household and Ministry of War are all in turmoil. , and it is the focus of attention from the top and bottom of the court. Obviously, both Shun County King Han Lingguan and Gong County King Han Lingfu are bound to win this position!

Next, we have to see where the Emperor's Sacred Heart is...

After this morning, the preoccupied Duke Enguo did not leave the palace, but rushed to the study to meet the fifth prince, Han Lingfan.

The grandfather and grandson were locked in the study, and Duke Enguo told Han Lingfan about the matter of the early court, and then said solemnly: "His Royal Highness, the fifth prince, the matter has come to this point, since it is powerless to stop the war. , we might as well follow the trend and fight for military power."

"Grandfather, what do you mean..." Han Lingfan looked at Duke En Guo with a solemn expression.

Duke Enguo continued: "I do not shy away from relatives, and from the perspective of a minister, it is better for Your Highness to recommend Han Huai-jun from the Qi Palace. It's done." Han Huaijun's surname is Han, and he is also the uncle of the Duke of Enguo's mansion. If he can seize the military power, it will be beneficial to the fifth prince without any harm.

Han Lingfan didn't speak for a while, his lips pursed tightly into a straight line, his eyes drooped, as if he was in deep thought.

After a long time, he said solemnly: "Grandfather, based on what Ben Gong knows about cousin Jun, he will not be willing to lead the army... and Ben Gong also does not want to fight for this military power."

Han Lingfan stared straight at Duke Enguo without blinking, and said righteously, "Grandfather, if today's Dayu's enemy is Changdi, Xiye, and Baiyue, I will do my best, and I will do my best. Fighting for the country and dying in the battlefield is also a must! But Zhennan Wangfu is not a foreign enemy. Zhennan Wangfu has protected the peace and tranquility of Dayu for decades. This palace cannot go against its original intention in order to fight for power and profit. No, Ben Gong believes that cousin Jun will definitely not!"

His dark eyes were clear and firm, obviously after careful consideration, and would not be easily shaken.

Duke Enguo looked at Han Lingfan, his lips moved, and in the end he didn't say anything, but he sighed quietly in his heart: His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince has a pure character and an upright mind. He is a righteous gentleman. Teaching too bluntly. If the world is peaceful and prosperous, His Highness will be able to be a generation of Ming Jun.

But now, the emperor is getting more confused every day, and the brothers of His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince are all cruel and ruthless, like wolves who smell blood, eyeing the throne, with His Highness's pure heart, if this continues, it will only make him stay away from that The position of supremacy is getting farther and farther...

And with the means of several county kings, even if they board the big treasure, will they easily let go of those who oppose them?

Dayu is probably going to have a bloody storm next...

Thinking about it, Duke Enguo's hands were tightly clenched into fists in his sleeves. Duke Enguo's mansion was already tied to the fifth prince, so what should we do...

Han Lingfan thought that Duke Enguo had been persuaded by him, and after a moment of pondering, he said, "Grandfather, as of now, I can only ask you to contact Aunt Yongyang as soon as possible so that she can return to the capital as soon as possible..."

Father Emperor Nanzheng's idea has been decided, and the court is full of people. If there is anyone else who can change Father Emperor's mind, I am afraid it is only Aunt Yongyang. The fifth prince said in his heart.

Duke En Guo had an indescribable feeling in his heart, took a deep breath, and finally responded, "Yes, Your Highness."

When I went to the study, it became quiet. Whether it was the Fifth Prince or Duke Enguo, they all felt a heavy weight on their shoulders, and they were very worried about Dayu's future.

The fifth prince has made a decision, but the court has not yet come up with a reason, and each government is planning for their own interests.

The early morning for several consecutive days was shrouded in a storm. Baiguan was so excited about the Southern Expedition that it boiled like a pot of hot water, and the situation intensified.

The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household were busy stating their own progress and difficulties, while the King Shunjun and King Gong were fighting for military power, and even began to attack each other's shortcomings, revealing their ugliness.

Looking down at the officials below, the emperor rubbed his eyebrows, his face became more and more ugly, and his forehead was even more blue. Just when the words "shut up" reached the emperor's mouth, there was a sudden commotion outside the Golden Palace...

A dusty soldier was running towards this side, panting, obviously shouting something.

The hundred officials in the Golden Palace also saw the movement outside and looked at each other. When the soldier got close, he could vaguely hear him shouting: "Military News! Three thousand miles urgent, urgent military report!"

There was a sudden silence in the Golden Palace, and an ominous premonition rose in the hearts of all the ministers.

Soon, the soldier walked quickly to the hall, knelt down on one knee on the marble floor with a "plop" sound, took a deep breath, and clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, urgent military report, the Xiye army has violated the territory, and it has been broken. Hengshan Pass, entered Bingzhou, and broke three cities in a row. Our army has retreated to Shangdang County, and the military situation is in crisis. General Li sent the last general to come to ask for help!"

Every word and sentence made Manchao pale in shock, looking at each other and whispering to each other.

The Western Xinjiang has only been at peace for a few years, but wars have started again!

Moreover, the war in southern Xinjiang has not yet selected the leading general. This military report suddenly puts Dayu in a situation of external and internal trouble. Can Dayu support two battles that are enough to shake Dayu's mountains at the same time?

The faces of the courtiers are different, and many people have already felt that this military report from the western border may bring unexpected changes to the court, and the wind direction of the court will change again.

Among the ministers, only Marquis Pingyang was not surprised. He stood silently with his face half down, Fang Zheng's face was half-bright and half-dark, and there was a hidden surging in those deep eyes.

finally come!

Xiao Yi is waiting for this moment!

Looking at the men and women of the Manchu Dynasty, who were in a state of uncertainty, the Marquis of Pingyang had a feeling of "everyone is drunk and I am awake alone", with a sigh that was almost pitiful in his heart.

There are hundreds of officials in this dynasty, except him, no one knows that everything is in the hands of someone thousands of miles away...

Clouds began to build up in the western sky, while the southern sky was still bright and sunny.

Countless birds flapped their wings and chased the sun, flying farther and higher...

As a gray pigeon flew into Bixiaotang, the story of Xirong's rebellion also spread to the southern border.

Compared with the wind and rain in the capital, Luo Yue City is still leisurely and comfortable, and the city is enjoying the lazy summer time.

At this time, the sky was dark yellow, and the cool summer breeze in the evening blew lightly on the lake surface of the small garden and the dense lotus leaves on the lake.

Suddenly, a hand stretched out from the pavilion by the lake and rudely broke a green lotus pod from the lotus leaves.

Several white lotus seeds were peeled from the lotus pod, and two more were thrown out. One fell into someone's mouth, and the other was caught by another person, who said with a smile: "Little Si, you This person is really unfeeling. We are here to appreciate lotus flowers, not to pick lotus pods."

Xiao Yi said so, but rudely threw the lotus seeds he received into his mouth.

"Crack, crack..."

The fresh and tender lotus seeds are sweet, cool and refreshing between the lips and teeth, refreshing and refreshing.

"Xiao Bai, this lotus seed is crisp, fresh and sweet. It's very good. Xiao Si, hurry up and try it for your son!" Xiao Yi said while breaking off a lotus pod.

Xiao Si glared at Xiao Yi with contempt, didn't bother to pay attention to him, and concentrated on digging lotus seeds for his son.

Xiao Yi stared at the lotus pod, and suddenly changed the conversation: "Xiao Bai, Xi Ye solved my urgent need this time. You said if I want to send a basket of lotus seeds to the new king of Xi Ye, let's talk about my feelings."

Xiao Yi smiled brightly like the scorching sun in midsummer, but his tone was full of undisguised sarcasm.

Although Guan Yubai had long anticipated that Xi Ye would commit another crime in a few years, it was impossible to accurately estimate the date until the Marquis of Pingyang told them at the end of February that Xi Ye was ready to attack and should It took half a year to commit Taiyu, and they were able to take advantage of the situation...to this point!

Guan Yu looked at the green lotus leaves and the fragrant lotus flowers in front of him with a smile, and said lightly: "Next, there is a war in the West Night, and our emperor will surely appease the southern border..."

Xiao Yi never meant the Northern Expedition, nor did he want to be an enemy of Dayu.

It's just that no matter who sits in the supreme position, the existence of Zhennan Palace will become a thorn in his eyes. Therefore, Xiao Yi can only integrate the Southern Region, secretly develop power, and when the Southern Region is truly stabilized, Zhennan Palace and Nanyu The Xinjiang army can stand in an invincible position of "advance can be attacked, retreat can be defended", and no longer need to step by step under the eyes of the emperor, and be a man with his tail between his tails.

That plan changed abruptly until the end of February...

Xiao Yi received a biography of flying pigeons from the capital, and learned that the emperor wanted to let Nangong Yue and Xiao Xiao Yu go to the capital as protons, which completely angered Xiao Yi.

Xiao Yi has never been a person who is willing to endure. After discussing with Guan Yubai, the two decided to take advantage of the "opportunity" given by the emperor according to the information revealed by the Marquis of Pingyang about the imminent attack of the West Night, at Xiao Yu's Double Full Moon Banquet. The emperor directly provokes the emperor by resisting the decree and prompts the emperor to attack the southern border. Only in this way can the southern border provinces witness this scene with their own eyes, and let the people in the southern border know that the emperor is not benevolent. The dissatisfaction and anger towards the emperor in his heart made thousands of soldiers and people in the southern border unite.

Since the emperor is not benevolent first, then no matter what Zhennan Wangfu does next, it is only a chill, it is "a last resort", and in the future, Nanjiang will no longer be subject to the emperor...

Sure enough, every step was carried out as Guan Yubai expected.

Now that Xirong has violated the border, the emperor will not be able to conquer the southern border. In this case, he must appease the southern border!

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows, folded his arms around his chest, and sighed: "However, everyone knows that I, Xiao Yi, are rebellious and have a true temperament! Even if others want to appease me, it depends on whether I agree or not. Accept it, right?"

When Xiao Si heard this, he almost slipped the lotus pod in his hand and dropped it into the lake. Still so cheeky!

Of course Xiao Yi could see what Xiao Si was thinking, and said with a smile, "I must let the world know that Xiao Yi is not someone who can offend me at will!"

Whoever dares to put his mind on his wife and children, he will let no one live in peace!

Xiao Yi's eyes flashed with the sharp light of a beast, and no one would take his words as a joke!

Guan Yubai smiled lightly, and the smile on his lips was even stronger. What he admired most was Ayi's wanton...

Guan Yu's white eyes flashed, and he said, "Our emperor is probably worried about who to blame..." He took the lotus seeds handed over by Xiao Si and played with them. Although the lotus seeds are sweet, the lotus heart is bitter. Hard to be...

Since the emperor has issued a clear decree to rebuke Zhennan Wangfu for several major crimes, and now he wants to appease the southern border, but he can't beat himself up, he must find someone to blame... After all, how can the emperor "would" make mistakes!

who cares! Xiao Yi shrugged indifferently and said, "This time, we will fight for Southern Border for at least a year or two. This deal is worth it!"

The emperor pays attention to "one word and nine cauldrons", and once he "golden mouth and jade words" announces the world, the Zhennan palace has no faults. Although that is not a conclusive conclusion, it is not something that can be overturned casually every few days, so for at least the next one or two years, the southern border will be as secure as a rock.

As for a year or two later... Dayu will no longer be able to help Zhennan Wangfu!

The evening summer wind blows, making the lotus leaves swaying and rustling, and the fragrance of lotus is tingling in the nostrils.

Xiao Yi looked at the sky and said, "Xiao Bai, the night is cool, let's go back." After a pause, he thought of something and reminded, "Xiao Bai, don't forget that we will go boating on Dan Lake tomorrow to enjoy the lotus flowers. , you rest early in the evening."

He blinked his right eye, which clearly meant that if Guan Yu Bai dared not to appear, he would personally come to the door to invite someone.

This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy, please do not reprint!