Chapter 542 Chapter 541 Return of Gift

For such a shameless thing, Wei Guangde naturally had to appear in front of Prince Yu at the first time.

Speaking of which, Ma Fang was able to achieve this achievement thanks to his command.

He made plans in the tent and won the battle a hundred miles away.

Wei Guangde was a little complacent and ate more breakfast. Only then did he leave home contentedly and go to Prince Yu's Mansion.

However, sitting in the sedan chair, alone in a limited space, Wei Guangde's joy quickly dissipated.

Such an environment is very suitable for him to think seriously.

Some situations that he had ignored in his previous joyful mood resurfaced.

At that time, Wei Guangde had already realized that as a staff member of Prince Yu's Mansion, he could actually command a town of generals to fight. If the news reached the ears of Emperor Jiajing, it would be self-defeating and easily remembered by the emperor.

However, because of the influence of the victory report, he only thought about it in his heart.

Perhaps it was a gambler's mentality, and he wished that the emperor would not know.

In this state of mind, this thought only flashed through his mind, and he selectively put it behind his mind.

Thinking about it again at this time, Wei Guangde couldn't help but feel more and more chilled in his heart.

What kind of place is Prince Yu's Mansion?

It can be said to be a small inner court.

The power infiltration in the palace is actually the deepest because it is so close, even more than many princes' mansions in the Ming Dynasty.

Wei Guangde suddenly felt that the news would not be so easily ignored, but had already been sent to the palace.

Perhaps, only he and Prince Yu did not notice it.

In an instant, Wei Guangde was covered in cold sweat.

From great joy to great shock, his mood changed very quickly, and then he felt unwell all over.

As the old saying goes, "Accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger." He was so reckless that he wandered in front of the tiger. It was a great luck that he was not swallowed by the tiger.

However, Wei Guangde felt that he could still make up for it, just as if the emperor already knew how to protect himself.

It seems that I still take it for granted that I am safe after entering Prince Yu's abode. Sometimes I behave a little recklessly. Everything is considered only from the perspective of relieving Prince Yu's worries, and I ignore the attitude of the person in the palace.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Wei Guangde couldn't help but feel a little fortunate at this time.

Fortunately, Gao Gong is in front of him.

At this time, Wei Guangde quickly flashed the figures of the people in Prince Yu's mansion in his mind, and then he realized that Emperor Jiajing might temporarily let him go because of Gao Gong's existence.

Prince Yu's temperament is a bit cowardly, and Gao Gong has always been very strong in Prince Yu's mansion. Although he did not force Prince Yu to do anything and paid attention to the status difference between the ministers, strong is always strong.

At this time, the control of the border army shown by me will definitely make the emperor feel daunted, worried that I will become domineering in the future, and even threaten Prince Yu.

At that time, I will really shoot myself in the foot and destroy myself.

However, Gao Gong was in front of him. As long as Gao Gong showed his unparalleled influence on Prince Yu, even if he was really arrogant and domineering, he would be suppressed or even completely suppressed by Gao Gong.

Well, this was what Wei Guangde hoped Emperor Jiajing would think of after seeing his performance, which was still a bit wishful thinking.

However, the development of the situation to this point was really beyond his control.

He became arrogant as soon as he was proud, but he didn't know that he had planted the seeds of disaster for himself.

He must find a way to show that the people in Prince Yu's mansion could suppress him, and then he would naturally enter the emperor's eyes. This was the real means of self-protection.

How to make this situation fall into the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, Wei Guangde felt a little tricky.

When the carriage stopped at the side door of Prince Yu's mansion, Wei Guangde got off the car with a happy face, and then walked quickly into the mansion.

Today, Wei Guangde was not the first to come. Yin Shizan and Zhang Juzheng had already arrived, and even Prince Yu had received the news and came.

After Wei Guangde entered the house and paid his respects to Prince Yu, Yin Shizhan and Zhang Juzheng both congratulated him, naturally because he mentioned the merit of sending a letter to Ma Fang and leading his troops eastward to intercept the enemy cavalry.

Prince Yu also looked jubilant, and Wei Guangde guessed that he was very satisfied with the staff of Prince Yu's Mansion at this moment.

Strictly speaking, Prince Yu's Mansion should not have any influence on the court.

However, Prince Yu's Mansion influenced a war of tens of thousands of people, and the decision made in this room alone could remotely control the victory of the army outside the capital.

Perhaps, in Prince Yu's mind, governing the country seemed to be just like this.

Wei Guangde just watched everything silently, and Yin Shizhan's expression did not seem to find the kind of gloating emotion, but when his eyes moved to Zhang Juzheng's face, it had to be said that Wei Guangde felt that such emotions seemed to be emanating from his square face.

Zhang Juzheng had realized it, but he did not show it.

He knew that he would be very powerful in the future, and even control the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years, and his power could even surpass the emperor and become the real master of this country.

However, facing such a person, Wei Guangde knew very well that they were just allies now, not even friends.

In the future, they would inevitably develop into opponents in the court, real competitors.

Although the struggle in the court of the Ming Dynasty was cruel, it would not develop to the point of no end, but Zhang Juzheng had already taught him a lesson in Prince Yu's mansion.

To defeat your opponent, you don't necessarily have to launch an offensive. Just a simple indulgence can allow the opponent to make mistakes of his own and make mistakes that the emperor will not tolerate.

Wei Guangde actually doesn't have much idea about what he should do in the future.

Perhaps it was the mentality of his previous life that made him muddle along a bit.

The reason why he deliberately expressed himself in front of King Yu was actually just to gain King Yu's favor and gain greater power in the new dynasty in the future.

Of course, it's also for money.

This may also be influenced by later generations. In an era when wealth determines everything, money is the most important.

When he came to the Ming Dynasty, Wei Guangde had a profound understanding that power and wealth could actually be equated.

The greater the power, the greater the ability to search for wealth.

He liked the feudal dynasty very much.

Moreover, he has truly achieved it and will continue to move forward and achieve more in the future.

Gao Gong doesn't need to worry about him. Zhang Juzheng needs to think carefully about how to get along with him.

After some compliments, Wei Guangde soon learned about several decrees sent from Xiyuan.

"Strictly order all ministries to return to their bases and hold them accountable."

Looking at the few notes handed over by Yin Shizhen in his hand, Wei Guangde was a little speechless.

No wonder later generations will say that Emperor Jiajing was mean and ungrateful. When he really needed people, he issued strict orders to the Qinwang, and when they were no longer needed, he ordered them to return without any regard for the hard work of the soldiers.

Maybe it's because he is the emperor.

Wei Guangde could only sigh in his heart.

Because he is the emperor, everyone must obey him, so he can not care about the feelings of others.

Wei Guangde also thought that because the Xuanfu army had such military exploits and was in the suburbs of Beijing, they might be transferred into the city this time to enjoy the supreme honor.

Immediately, Wei Guangde was horrified.

The absence of Ma Fang and other Xuanfu army generals may be the emperor's expression of dissatisfaction.

Thinking of what he had thought on the carriage earlier, this might not be a slap from the emperor to the Xuanfu generals.

As for accountability, after the war, meritorious deeds will be rewarded and delinquencies will be punished. This does not matter, but the action was too big and too early.

Just think about it, it’s none of your business anyway.

What does merit and crime have to do with oneself?

At this time, Wei Guangde was already feeling sick.

No matter what decree Xiyuan issued, he would unconsciously think about himself, worrying about gains and losses.

In his previous life, he was just a nobody. But when he came here, he gained insights far beyond those of other people in this era. However, he was not an official in his previous life, so he had no experience in being an official. He had to learn slowly by himself.

"I wonder who will be unlucky this time?"

Wei Guangde just smiled and handed the note back to Yin Shizhen.

"Yang Xuan must be finished. The news has spread within the Ministry of War."

Yin Shizhen took the note from Wei Guangde and said, "Someone from the Ministry of Justice also questioned Shuntong Governor Xu Shen, believing that his abilities are limited and he is not suitable to continue to hold the position."

"Have you heard anything from uncle?"

Wei Guangde saw that Zhang Juzheng was standing aside without saying a word except for a few words of congratulations, so he asked.

"No, I also heard someone mention that the Xuanfu army won the battle early in the morning, so I hurried to Prince Yu's Mansion. I haven't heard any other news yet."

Zhang Juzheng smiled lightly and said.

"I always feel that it is a bit early to discuss merits and crimes at this time. After all, there is no news of the Tatars leaving the country."

Wei Guangde also smiled when he heard what Zhang Juzheng said, and then spoke again.

"Shandai, do you think that Huang Taiji can use other tricks?"

King Yu answered at this time, "He has no more than 10,000 soldiers and horses. Although Ma Fang only reported the beheading of more than 1,000 soldiers this time, Zhengfu and Shuda also said before that the Tatar casualties must be considerable.

More than a thousand people were beheaded, and those who died on the battlefield, those who were seriously injured and unable to fight anymore, and those who were unable to fight anymore due to injuries, there would be more than two thousand, or even three thousand people.

Thousands of Tatars entered the country, and 20 to 30% of their combat strength was wiped out in one battle. Will they still have the guts to stay? "

"Haha, both Zhengfu and Shuda are right."

Wei Guangde was just being cautious. He really couldn't think that the war was over until he got the exact information and confirmed that Huang Taiji led his troops out of the Great Wall.

Discussing merits and crimes at this time can easily make officials and generals nervous.

You must know that this discussion of merit and crime is actually not based on the performance of this battle, but more of a mutual strife in the officialdom.

Of course, Yang Xuan probably didn't say that Emperor Jiajing would definitely deal with him because he made a wrong judgment and frightened the emperor.

After chatting for a while, King Yu went back to rest. He was woken up early in the morning. Because it was a good news, King Yu was not angry, but a little excited.

But after sitting in the front for so long, I was tired.

Wei Guangde and Zhang Juzheng did not go back to school, but stayed in Prince Yu's Mansion, waiting for the latest news.

There is no other place where you can get news from various government offices faster than here.

However, the three of them are also analyzing Yang Xuan's final fate and have different opinions on the punishment Yang Xuan may suffer.

Yin Shizhen felt that there was a high probability that Yang Xuan would be dismissed from office, and Zhang Juzheng, perhaps because of Xu Jie's relationship, knew that Yang Bo had too much opinion on him, so he could not add insult to injury at this time, fearing that it would be difficult to escape completely, and he might be punished.

Wei Guangde didn't think so. He felt that with the attitude shown by Emperor Jiajing in the past two years, it was more likely that he would become an official.

You know, the Yan family was in so much trouble, but the final result was that Yan Song became an official, and Yan Shifan and others were exiled, but their lives were spared.

Yang Xuan made a big mistake this time, but after all, the Tatars did not make it to the capital, so there should not be any big fault.

"In the past two days, Yang Xuan's family members sent many gifts to the palace."

However, Yin Shizhen suddenly spoke.

"Um?"

Wei Guangde was surprised: "How come I don't know about this?"

"When did it happen? Who recommended it?"

Zhang Juzheng also stood up suddenly and asked.

"Hey, I only found out yesterday that he was brought into the house through Li Fang's family."

Yin Shizhen said.

"Eunuch Li knows?"

Wei Guangdehu asked doubtfully.

In Wei Guangde's impression, Li Fang was a very smart person and shouldn't do such a stupid thing.

Why did Yang Xuan give the gift?

If you don't send it early, you won't send it later. If you send it at this time, it will cause disaster.

"Eunuch Li scolded the person at that time, and I don't know the rest."

Yin Shizhen said.

"Someone's coming."

Wei Guangde did not continue talking about this matter, but shouted towards the door.

As a young chamberlain walked in, Wei Guangde immediately ordered: "Go and ask Eunuch Li to come and discuss important matters."

"yes."

The waiter agreed and immediately went out.

"What are you doing?"

Zhang Juzheng looked at Wei Guangde and asked.

"Needless to say, return the things right away."

Wei Guangde said: "Whether the court allows him to serve or dismiss him, the palace must not get involved in this matter."

Wei Guangde's decision at this time was also influenced by the previous experience, and he felt that he was afraid that the emperor would know these things.

It is certain that Yang Xuan has done evil to the emperor this time. This discussion of merit and guilt is actually about him, Yang Xuan.

It seems that King Yu accepts this money as nothing, but if you think about it carefully, you will find that he does not take his father's attitude into consideration at all.

"Before, we could accept the gifts, but today His Majesty's decree has been issued and we cannot keep them."

Wei Guangde continued.

"Indeed, His Majesty's attitude has been very clear."

Zhang Juzheng also came to his senses at this time.

I just thought it was inappropriate before, but the decree issued by Lenovo today is indeed not suitable for leaving gifts.

"Is it okay to just retreat?"

Yin Shizhen felt that it didn't seem to be the case.

After all, the matter has been done, what's the use of retreating at this time, not to mention His Royal Highness King Yu is His Majesty's biological son.

"Just show an attitude."

Wei Guangde just replied.

Not long after, Li Fang entered the room, and Wei Guangde and Zhang Juzheng immediately explained the matter to him in detail.

After finishing speaking, Li Fang pondered for a moment before holding up her hands and saying: "To be honest, I felt something was wrong with this matter before, but I just didn't think about it that deeply. Thank you two gentlemen for letting me know. I will arrange for someone to send the gift back right away." ”

In fact, Prince Yu's Mansion is really not short of money now.

The lack of it before was the result of Yan Shifan's deliberate actions.

Those gifts were not worth mentioning to the palace, but after all, Yang Xuan was the second-rank governor of the imperial court, so it would be a shame to refuse them.

The situation is different now, and Li Fang has no choice.