prosperous age

Chapter 542 Chapter 541

Wei Guangde naturally wanted to appear in front of King Yu immediately for such a revealing matter.

Speaking of which, Ma Fang was able to make such a contribution, all thanks to his command.

In the midst of strategizing, the decisive victory is hundreds of miles away.

Wei Guangde was a little complacent, he ate more for breakfast, and then he left home satisfied and went to Prince Yu's Mansion.

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

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

Some situations that I had neglected in the joyful mood before resurfaced.

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

However, because of the good news, he just thought about it in his heart.

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

With such a state of mind, this thought only flashed in his mind, and was selectively left behind by him.

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

Where is Prince Yu's Mansion?
It can be said that it is a small inner court.

The penetration of power in the palace is actually the deepest because of its proximity, even surpassing many palaces of the Ming dynasty.

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

Perhaps, only myself, and King Yu didn't realize it.

In an instant, Wei Guangde broke out in cold sweat.

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

There is an old saying that "accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger". He was so reckless to walk in front of the tiger, and he was very lucky not to be devoured by the tiger.

However, Wei Guangde felt that it could still be remedied, so he assumed that the emperor already knew how to protect himself.

It seems that I still take it for granted, thinking that I will be safe if I enter the cloak of King Yu, sometimes my behavior is a bit unscrupulous, and I only consider it from the perspective of sharing worries for King Yu, and ignore the attitude of the man in the palace.

Stretching out his hand to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead, Wei Guangde couldn't help but feel lucky at this moment.

Fortunately, there is a high arch in front of it.

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

King Yu's temperament is a little cowardly, and Gao Gong has always been very strong in King Yu's mansion. Although he didn't force King Yu to do anything, he paid attention to the status difference of his subjects, but being strong is always being strong.

In the eyes of the emperor, I must have been afraid of showing control over the frontier army at this time, worrying that I would become domineering in the future, and even threaten King Yu.

At that time, he would really lift a rock and shoot himself in the foot, bringing himself to perish.

However, there is Gao Gong in front of him, as long as Gao Gong shows his incomparable influence on King Yu, even if he is really arrogant and domineering, he will be suppressed or even completely suppressed by Gao Gong at that time.

Well, this is what Wei Guangde hoped Emperor Jiajing would think of after seeing his performance, and it was still wishful thinking.

But the situation has developed to the present, it is really beyond his control.

Once he was proud, he became rampant, but he didn't know that he had planted the root of disaster for himself.

We must find a way to show that the people in Prince Yu's mansion can suppress themselves, and then they will naturally enter the eyes of the emperor. This is 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 gate of Prince Yu's Mansion, Wei Guangde got off the carriage with a face full of joy, and then quickly entered the palace.

Today, Wei Guangde was not the first to come here, Yin Shizhen and Zhang Juzheng had already arrived, and even King Yu had already received the news.

Wei Guangde first visited Queen Yu when he entered the house, and both Yin Shizhen and Zhang Juzheng congratulated him. Naturally, he mentioned that he wrote a letter to Ma Fang and led his troops eastward to intercept the cavalry.

King Yu also looked beaming up there, and Wei Guangde guessed that he was very satisfied with the staff of King Yu's mansion at the moment.

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

However, in Prince Yu's mansion, there was a great battle involving tens of thousands of people, and just a decision made in this room could remotely control the army outside the capital to win.

Perhaps, in King Yu's heart, governing the country seems to be nothing more than that.

Wei Guangde just took everything into his eyes quietly, and Yin Shizhen's expression seemed to have not found that kind of gloating emotion, but when he moved his eyes to Zhang Juzheng's face, it must be said that Wei Guangde felt that his Chinese-character face , it seems that such emotions are spreading.

Zhang Juzheng had already realized it, but he didn't show anything.

Knowing that he will be very brave in the future, he will even dominate the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years, and his power will even overwhelm the emperor, becoming the real ruler of this country.

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

And in the future, they will inevitably develop into rivals in court, real competitors.

Although the battles in the Great Ming Dynasty Hall were cruel, they would not develop to the point of endless death, but Zhang Juzheng had already taught him a lesson in Prince Yu's Mansion.

To defeat an opponent, it is not necessary to launch an offensive. It is just a simple indulgence, which can make the opponent make mistakes and make mistakes that the emperor will not tolerate.

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

Perhaps it was the mentality of his previous life, he was a bit muddling along.

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 where wealth determines everything, money is the most important.

Coming to the Ming Dynasty, Wei Guangde has already deeply understood that power and wealth can actually be equated.

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

He likes the feudal dynasty very much.

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

Gao Gong doesn't need to worry about him, Zhang Juzheng, he has to think about how to get along with him.

After some compliments, Wei Guangde soon learned of several orders from Xiyuan.

"Strictly order all ministries to return to the station. Pursue responsibility"

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

No wonder later generations would say that Emperor Jiajing was mean and ungrateful. He really ordered King Qin to be strict when he was in need, and he would return when he was not in use, without considering the hard work of the soldiers.

Perhaps, it is 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 ignore other people's feelings.

Wei Guangde also thought that the Xuanfu army would be transferred to the city this time to enjoy the supreme honor because of their military exploits and being in the suburbs of Beijing.

Immediately, Wei Guangde was shocked.

Ma Fang and other generals of the Xuanfu army were not seen, perhaps the emperor was expressing his dissatisfaction.

Thinking of what I thought of on the carriage earlier, this might not be the emperor's beating on the generals of Xuanfu.

As for the pursuit of responsibility, after the war is over, rewards will be rewarded for meritorious deeds, and punishments will be punished for demerits.

That is to say, I have nothing to do with myself anyway.

What does crime have to do with me?

At this time, Wei Guangde already had a heart disease.

No matter what will Xiyuan sends out, he will unconsciously think about himself, a little worried about gains and losses.

He was a small person in his previous life, but when he came here, he gained insight far beyond that of other people in this era, but he was not an official in his previous life, so he didn't have the experience of being an official, so he had to learn by himself.

"I don't know who will be unlucky this time?"

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

"Yang Xuan must be finished, and the news has already spread inside the Ministry of War."

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

"Have you heard any news from Uncle?"

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

"No, I also heard that the Xuanfu army won the battle early in the morning, so I rushed to Yuwang's mansion, and I haven't heard any other news."

Zhang Juzheng smiled faintly and said.

"I always feel that it's too early to discuss meritorious deeds at this time. After all, there is no news of Tartar leaving the country."

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

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

At this time, King Yu continued, "He has no more than ten thousand soldiers and horses. Although Ma Fang only reported to behead more than a thousand this time, Zhengfu and Shuda also said earlier that the Tartars must have suffered a lot of casualties.

Beheading more than a thousand levels, it is only those who died on the battlefield, only those who were seriously injured, and those who were unable to fight because of their injuries. No matter how you say it, there will be more than 2000 people, or even 3000 people.

Tens of thousands of Tatars entered the country, and [-] to [-] percent of their combat power was wiped out in one battle. Would they still have the courage to stay? "

"Hehe, both Zhengfu and Shuda are right."

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

At this time, discussing meritorious crimes can easily make officials and generals nervous.

You must know that this meritorious crime is actually not based on the performance of this battle, but more of a mutual rivalry in the officialdom.

Of course, Yang chose this, probably without saying that Emperor Jiajing would definitely deal with him, because he made a wrong judgment and surprised the emperor.

After chatting for a while, King Yu went back to rest and 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 front for so long, I was also 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 the various yamen of the imperial court faster than here.

However, the three of them were also analyzing Yang Xuan's final fate, and had different opinions on Yang Xuan's possible punishment.

Yin Shizhen felt that the probability of Yang Xuan being dismissed was very high, and Zhang Juzheng probably knew that Yang Bo had too much opinion of him because of Xu Jie's relationship, so he might be going to make trouble at this time, and he was afraid that it would be difficult to get out completely, and he judged that he might be punished.

Wei Guangde didn't see it that way, he felt that with the attitude that Emperor Jiajing had shown in the past two years, it was more likely that he would be dismissed.

You know, the Yan family made such a big fuss, and the final result was that Yan Song became an official, Yan Shifan and others were exiled, but they all stayed behind.

Yang Xuan made a big mistake this time, but after all, the Tatars didn't make it to the capital, so there shouldn't be any big mistakes.

"Two days ago, Yang Xuan's family sent many gifts to the palace."

However, Yin Shizhen suddenly spoke.

"Ok?"

Wei Guangde was surprised and said, "How come I don't know about this?"

"When did it happen, and who recommended it?"

Zhang Juzheng also got up suddenly and asked.

"Hi, I only found out yesterday that it was sent into the mansion through the way of Li Fang's family."

Yin Shizheng said.

"Eunuch Li knows?"

Wei Guangdehu questioned.

In Wei Guangde's impression, Li Fang was quite a shrewd person, and she shouldn't have committed such a foolish thing.

What is the purpose of Yang Xuan's gift?
Don't send it sooner or later, at this time, it's inviting disaster.

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

Yin Shizheng said.

"Come on."

Wei Guangde didn't continue talking about it, but shouted towards the door.

As a small servant stepped in, Wei Guangde immediately ordered: "Quickly invite Eunuch Li to go around, we have important matters to discuss."

"Yes."

The servant promised, and then went out.

"You are this?"

Zhang Juzheng looked at Wei Guangde and asked.

"Needless to say, return the things immediately."

Wei Guangde said: "No matter whether the imperial court finally let him go to office or dismiss him, the palace must not stick to this matter."

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

It is certain that Yang Xuan has eviled the emperor this time, and this theory of merit and crime is actually about Yang Xuan.

King Yu seemed to have nothing to do with collecting the money, but when he thought about it, he was terrified, he didn't take his father's attitude into consideration at all.

"Before, we could accept the gift, but today His Majesty's decree has been issued, so we can't keep it."

Wei Guangde continued.

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

Zhang Juzheng also recalled it at this time.

I just thought it was inappropriate before, but Lenovo's decree today is really not suitable for leaving gifts.

"Just retreat?"

Yin Shizhen thinks that it doesn't seem to be the case.

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

"It's just about showing an attitude."

Wei Guangde just replied.

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

After finishing speaking, Li Fangwei cupped his hands after pondering: "To be honest, I felt something wrong with this matter before, but I just didn't think about it so deeply. Thank you two gentlemen for telling me. I will immediately arrange someone to send the gift back .”

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

The absence in the past was the result of Yan Shifan's deliberate efforts.

Those gifts are not worth mentioning to the palace, but Yang Xuan is the second-rank governor of the imperial court after all, and it would be too embarrassing to refuse.

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

(End of this chapter)