Xian Sun of the Ning Mansion of the Red Chamber

Chapter 327 It's All Negatives!siege

Although the voices of the messengers only stayed at the gate of the city, the news was still like a gust of wind, and it quickly spread throughout the entire capital.

Not only the people in Beijing can't understand, even the officials of the imperial court can't figure it out.

Why do officers and soldiers suddenly rebel in Daqian, where news of success is spreading frequently and is flourishing day by day?

Perhaps, only a small group of insiders were not surprised by this.

Jia Zheng didn't think that the departure of Daiyu and others had something to do with it, until Jia Ying's personal servant Zhou Xi'er suddenly returned to Beijing, and there were many strange faces near Ningrong Street in Xianyifang. Bing Ma Si just turned a blind eye to this.

"Back to the second master, the second master just asked the younger one to rush back to protect the safety of the masters of the three palaces. The second master next to him didn't tell the younger one, and the younger one didn't know."

In Rongxi Hall, there are only Jia Zheng and Jia Zhen now, Jia She is in bed, and Jia Lian is far away in Shanxi, but in just three years, things have changed.

After listening to Xi'er's impeccable answer, Jia Zheng could guess that no matter how unconventional he is, Jia Ying must have known something in advance and planned to let the female family members in the mansion go south to avoid disaster, but it didn't work out, so he was sent. My confidant returns to Beijing.

He was just curious as to why Jia Ying knew about this matter and whether he was involved in it. He just wanted to know the answer from Zhou's father and son. It was impossible. Daiyu might be clearer, but Jia Zheng asked Daiyu. He couldn't get rid of that face, which inevitably cast a layer of gloom on Jia Zheng's heart.

"So, Ying'er thinks the rebels will break the city this time?"

Jia Zheng couldn't help worrying that once the city was destroyed, the first to suffer would be not the people in the city, but their rich and noble families.

"I don't know what the second master thinks. I don't know what the second master did. He just did this to prepare for the unexpected and tell our family to prepare in advance. If things go wrong, we can have a way out."

"There are eight houses in Beijing in the mansion. How can so many people protect them?" Jia Zheng said worriedly: "Forget it, let's do as your second master arranges. When the time comes, Zhen'er and I will stay in the mansion, and the female relatives will follow me." You go."

Jia Zhen didn't say anything. He was the head of the Jia clan, so he couldn't leave before the clan at this time.

"My lord, the time has come. It's time for my lord to prepare to enter the palace."

Li Wangfu, Nan Huai'en looked at Yang Bi and said.

"We still can't take it lightly. It's only [-] miles from Shanhaiguan to the capital. The fastest time for the cavalry is two days. If you slow down, three days is enough to reach the foot of the capital. Where did the Japanese soldiers go?"

"I wrote a letter a few days ago saying that the vanguard of the former army has arrived in Jinan Mansion, and I should be leaving Hejian Mansion now. The journey is less than two days. It may take some time to send orders back and forth, but it is enough."

"Why, didn't you say that there is a report every three days, and today's report hasn't arrived yet?"

Nan Huai'en shook his head.

"Immediately send someone to Hejian Mansion, make sure that there will be no problems with Song Lv, and prepare another 10 taels of silver to send to him, and tell him that the king promises that the commander of Shandong will be his in the future. It is not impossible for him to ask for a title."

"Also, where is the navy in the south of the Yangtze River?"

Naturally, it was impossible for Yang Bi to pin all his hopes on Song Lv. He used the name of shipping to escort the Jiangnan Xinliang to the north along the way, and he was about to arrive this time.

After Jia Ying left, Yang Yi doubled the size of the Navy's army to more than 4 people. In terms of combat power on horseback, the Navy can't compare with the Liaodong Frontier Army, but in terms of firearms, It is number one in the world.

"We have already passed Jiaozhou Bay, but if the army wants to go ashore, it must be ordered by the imperial court."

"Leave the outside affairs to the master. The king is entering the palace now, and the horses are prepared in advance. After the king leaves the palace, it is time to leave the capital."

"I wish my lord a smooth trip."

Yang Bi nodded, and at this time, the eunuch who passed the decree in the palace had also arrived at the palace.

Canopy Hall.

In the main hall, the four cabinet ministers, Yang Jing and Fu Donglai, and the six ministers were all there, and everyone was waiting anxiously with a dignified expression.

In the main hall, only Jiade was missing.

In a side hall next to the main hall, Jiade's face was as gloomy as water, and he tried his best to restrain his anger.

In front of him, Dai Quan, Commander Zhao Quan of the Embroidered Guard, and Chen Xiang, the Commander of the Embroidered Guard, knelt on the cold floor.

"Is it Yang Chi, or Yang Yi?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, Prince Zhongshun is still on his way to Nuergan at this moment. The Embroidered Guard spies in Liaodong have confirmed this, and the Embroidered Guards spies in Shanhaiguan have also sent back the news, but it is not yet possible to confirm who it is, maybe it has been confirmed. , but still on the way to the capital." Zhao Quan replied.

"That's Yang Yi? How dare he, how dare he?"

"Your Majesty." Dai Quan said softly, but did not continue.

Jia De looked at Zhao Quan and the two and waved.

After the two left, Jia De looked at Dai Quan and said, "Let's talk."

In the main hall, seeing the two of Zhao Quan walking out, Fu Donglai and the others immediately stepped forward and asked, "Who else is in there? Can you embroidered clothes confirm who is behind Liaodong? Your Majesty, have you said anything?" Summon me to wait?"

Until now, the army has entered Shanhaiguan, and the cabinet doesn't even know who the enemy is. There may be speculation, but it is not empirical evidence.

Zhao Quan looked at the few people in front of him, all of whom he could not afford to offend, but he did not dare to speak indiscriminately because he speculated that it was related to the prince and prince, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Eunuch Dai is inside. , His Majesty only asked the officials to leave, and did not mention the matter of summoning. As for the main envoy behind Liaodong, the Embroidered Guards are still unable to confirm."

"What do you embroidery guards do for food?"

"It's getting more and more outrageous."

Embroidered guards are known as the emperor's minions, and their eyes and ears are all over the world, but the two commanders in a row only eat dry food and do nothing. From Huguang to the emperor's assassination several times, they are all hindsight. A good hand has already aroused the dissatisfaction of the court.Dou Zhang has been imprisoned, and he is still staying in the imperial prison. The emperor did not order him to be killed, and no one else dared to interrogate him. But in this life, he will never leave the imperial prison alive, that is, the emperor will forgive him Even the officials will not let him go.

Zhao Quan was also bitter in his heart. His backer was King Zhongshun, but now King Zhongshun’s own suspicions have not been cleared away. Even if there is evidence of his alibi, after all, Liaodong broke the sky in his hands. Think about it.

But in the face of the cabinet's questioning, Zhao Quan couldn't avoid it, nor could he shirk it.

Fortunately, everyone didn't intend to embarrass him at the moment.

Inside the hall.

"So Concubine E's death is also related to him?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, the Supervisor of Rituals interrogated the eunuchs on duty at each gate in the palace that day. On the day when Concubine E went to the Imperial Garden, Prince Zhao went to Kunning Palace at the same time, but according to what the maids of Kunning Palace said The time when I saw Prince Zhao did not agree with the time when Prince Zhao entered the palace. There was at least half an hour in between. The officials interrogated the guards and eunuchs who were guarding the imperial garden. Some people said that they had seen Prince Zhao in the imperial garden. "

To the north of Kunning Palace is the Imperial Garden. If you use the excuse of entering the province, it is most convenient to detour through the Imperial Garden. However, it is not easy for people to trace it afterwards. After all, it involves the Queen, and even the Chief of Rites would not dare to go to Kunning Palace to take it. It is taboo for someone to ask a question, even if it is "please".

"Furthermore, the slave interrogated the maids and eunuchs of Yanqi Palace, and got some scattered clues, but there was no evidence, so the slave did not dare to jump to conclusions, but the secret agent followed the clues to trace the palace, and found one thing. "

"Say it." Jia De didn't care about the secret agent Wuzhi's private pursuit of the crimes of the palace, he was more concerned about what his son did behind his back.

"A retainer of the palace escaped from the capital a few days ago. Although he didn't know why, the palace sent people to hunt him down. After the servant got the news, he asked Chen Xiang, the governor of Xiuyiwei, to investigate, but the servant I was rescued by someone, but I don’t know who made the attack, and I also encountered another group of unknown people, although there is no evidence, it should be from the Palace of Prince Li.”

"Who is this person, who can make my two sons move their minds at the same time."

"This person's name is Wu Yuqing, and he is also a scholar, but he does not take the imperial examination for official career. The servant also discovered that his teacher is a true filial piety master."

"Fa Xiao?" Jia De naturally knew this person, he had met him a few times when he was a child, and he was always by his father's side as a counselor.

At this moment, Jiade couldn't figure it out, his son had long since rebelled against the throne.

"What about Yang Bi, why is he interested in this person?"

Dai Quan replied: "Your Majesty ordered the servants to track down the old eunuch who had left the palace in Yanqi Palace, but when the Secret Service arrived, he was found dead, but the Secret Service found a jade pendant in his home. That jade pendant should have been given to King Lixiao during the annual banquet by His Majesty."

"However, the servant only found out this point, and it doesn't prove that Prince Li is involved in this, it may just be for the sake of"

Dai Quan didn't finish his sentence, but Jiade understood that dragon begets dragon, phoenix begets phoenix, everything is for the seat in the East Palace in the final analysis.

"Nizi, all are naughty, cough cough."

With a sudden cough, Dai Quan hurriedly got up and took out a handkerchief from his sleeve pocket, and helped Jiade catch the bloody phlegm coughed up from his throat. Judging by Dai Quan's proficiency, it was obviously not the first time.

"Your Majesty, it is important to take care of the dragon's body."

But Jade pushed him away.

He has experienced the scenes of the kings seizing the throne during the Xuanlong period. Everything started when the crown prince was abolished. Isn’t it because the position of the East Palace was established too early? The 30-year-old Prince of the East Palace made the long-lived Xuanlong How can God rest assured.

It was also because of this that Jiade was reluctant to establish a prince early, of course this was only one of the reasons.

"Your Majesty, the elders in the cabinet are still waiting for your discussion." Dai Quan reminded at this time.

Hearing this, Jiade suppressed the hostility on his face, got up and walked towards the main hall.

"Regardless of who is the perpetrator of the Liaodong Frontier Army's rebellion, dear friends, let me tell you how to deal with it now. Whether Beijing's defense can withstand the Liaodong Frontier Army, which army should be transferred to suppress the rebellion."

"You discuss first, come up with a plan, and I will make a decision later."

"As for moving the capital, the emperor guards the gate of the country, the king dies in the country, and I would rather die by the sword than escape in a grand manner."

"Whoever mentions it again will be regarded as complicit with the rebels."

Before everyone could speak, Jiade took the lead to set the tone of today's discussion. He didn't want to discuss with his courtiers the reason why his son rebelled.

Even more unwilling, under the vanguard of his son, he abandoned his ancestral land and fled.

And after the mood swings in Piandian just now, he also felt a little uncomfortable at this time.

With the keynote set by the emperor, everyone looked at Fu Donglai at the same time. Everyone may have gotten used to Fu Donglai as the sea god of the court, but as for Yang Jing, he was automatically ignored.

Fu Donglai pondered for a moment, first saluted Jiade on the throne, then turned his head to Yan Huasong and asked, "Master Yan, you are the Secretary of the Ministry of War, and the matter is urgent, so please start first."

After Yan Huasong heard this, his mind turned quickly, and he organized the words that he had already thought up on the way when he came here. He is the Minister of the Ministry of War, and he only needs to present various options for the cabinet to decide.

"My elders and lords, there are still four battalions of the 3th Jingfang Battalion stationed near the capital, with a total of more than [-] soldiers and horses. In addition to the imperial guards and patrol battalions in the city, even the soldiers and horses are included. An army of [-] people can be gathered to defend the city."

"Considering that the Liaodong frontier army is the elite of the big cadres, the [-] troops are more than enough to defend the city. If they confront the enemy, they will have to give some discounts. If you want to suppress the rebellion, it is best to transfer troops from outside."

As he said that, Yan Huasong carefully glanced at Jiade on the throne. After all, most of these soldiers were the emperor's own soldiers. Fortunately, Jiade didn't show any displeasure. Then Yan Huasong continued:
"The Ministry of War can roughly come up with three plans. First, Xuanfu and Jizhou Town are the closest border towns with large troops stationed in the capital. Well, although the army of Jizhou Town was transferred to the north, but In the future, there will be a part of the Beijing Camp and the preparation of Japanese soldiers to enrich the defense, or the army can be transferred back to help."

"Secondly, the various guards in Northern Zhili can also be organized by sending people. It is also a strong force, but I am afraid that it will take some time to operate, and we must select capable generals to gather the morale of the army."

"The third is to transfer local soldiers and horses from Henan, Shandong, and Shanxi to Beijing, but it will also take time for the army to arrive in Beijing. The closest one is the Beiwa soldiers who are about to go north to Jizhou, but the Beiwa soldiers are newly formed after all. , how it will deal with the Liaodong frontier army is still open to discussion.”

"Please, all elders and adults make a decision."

Fu Donglai looked at Ye Baichuan on the side. Among the people in the cabinet, he is the one who knows the most about military affairs. This time, Fu Donglai is only responsible for the logistics, and Ye Baichuan is responsible for all the mobilization of the army ahead. Responsible.

"Don't think about Jizhou Town. After the Jizhou frontier army marched north, the defense was already empty. Although the imperial court ordered the transfer of the Beijing camp and the preparation Japanese soldiers to the north, the preparation Japanese soldiers have not yet arrived. Once they are transferred, Shanhaiguan The hole has already been opened, if the Donghu people are recruited to go south, when the time comes, people will die, and you and I will become big sinners."

"For the Xuanfu, you can mobilize part of the troops. The capital is more than 400 miles away from the Xuanfu. If you go back and forth, it will take three days for the army to reach the fastest. With only 3 horses, you want to hold the capital for three days. , is not impossible, but the risk is too great, and it will take time for the Xuan government to gather troops from various bunkers."

Everyone knows that whether it is the court side or the Liaodong side, they are in a hurry.

The imperial court had to dare to dispatch a large army to suppress the rebellion before the city was destroyed, and Liaodong had to dare to capture the capital before King Qin's army arrived.

In other words, this battle is a decisive battle from the beginning, and there will be no chance for the two sides to test and consume. The Liaodong side will spare no effort to attack the city regardless of the cost.

As for the defenders of the capital city, the Beijing camp also discussed the border towns, which might be able to withstand a few rounds, but the imperial army, patrol battalion, and soldiers and horses surpassed the general defenders, and their combat power would at least be discounted.

It is unknown whether these 3 people can occupy the four walls of the capital.

At this time, Yang Jing suddenly spoke.

"Since the Japanese soldiers are already on their way to the north, let's deploy the Japanese soldiers to Beijing. While dealing with the Liaodong frontier army to delay the time, at the same time send people to the three provinces of Shandong, Shanxi and Henan to transfer Qin Wang's army to Beijing."

Although everyone was surprised that Yang Jing didn't pretend to be dumb, everyone knew that what he said was the best choice.

Fu Donglai looked at Yan Huasong and asked, "Where are the Japanese soldiers now?"

"The first group of 3000 people has already arrived at Hejian Mansion, and most of them are still in Jinan." Yan Huasong replied.

"Still in Jinan? Didn't the imperial court issue a transfer document a long time ago? Why are you still in Jinan?"

I don't know that Fu Donglai is dissatisfied, but Yang Bi, who dared to arrive before the start of the discussion, was also full of doubts. His first reaction was that he was tricked by Song Lv, but who gave him the courage?

A few days ago, the vanguard of the army was already in Jinan, no matter how bad it was, the main force of the Japanese army should be in Hejian Mansion by now.

The agreement between the two parties was that the vanguard of the Japanese soldiers must rush to the boundary of Baoding Prefecture first, and Song Lv's vanguard actually only had 3000 people, and the [-] agreed with him was a difference of [-].

The most important thing is that the information held by the Ministry of War is actually more accurate than his own.

In order to keep an eye on Song Lu, he sent his confidants to Laizhou first, so it seems that his people should have lost contact with the outside world.

"What a Song law." Yang Bi gritted his teeth in his heart, but he still had nothing to do with it, because now the entire court is begging for others. This time he was able to get through the difficulties smoothly, and Song Lv, who had the power to save him and protect his body, could easily be handled by him.

On the other side, Yan Huasong said: "Mr. Ge, this can't be blamed on Song Lv. The preparation of the Japanese army was rushed, and then the imperial army was marched north. All the supplies of food and soldiers were given priority to the frontier army. Naturally, the preparation of Japanese soldiers It has fallen, and Song Lu is still urging the Ministry of War for the remaining weapons and armor."

"Let's talk about these things later. It's better for Song Lu to feel the capital as soon as possible. Besides, Song Lu has always served in the local guard and has never participated in a war. To face the bravery of the Liaodong frontier army, there must be a military general. Only by commanding the army." Ye Baichuan said.

"Also, the court must send someone to leave the capital before the capital is besieged, and go to the local area to organize the king's army." Yang Jing said.

At this time, Yang Bi didn't wait any longer, he stood up and said: "My elders and lords, there is still a reinforcement to relieve the urgent need."

Everyone in the hall looked at Yang Bi, and even Jia De, who was sitting on the throne, trembled slightly.

"The imperial court used sea transportation to transport new grain from the south of the Yangtze River to the north, and the Jiangnan Navy was responsible for escorting it, and there were many Japanese pirates in the northern waters, so Xiao Wang mobilized a part of the navy fleet to go north to suppress the bandits, and entered Beijing in the waters near Shandong. If the imperial court makes an order now, the navy will be able to land from the Tianjin pier in at most two days. Although the navy is manned, its firearms are rare in the army. If the navy is deployed from the southeast to surprise the rear of the Liaodong frontier army, it may have a miraculous effect .”

"How many people are there?" Ye Baichuan asked.

"Those who went north to suppress the bandits, plus those who accompanied them in custody, can make up a total of [-]."

It's not that Yang Bi didn't want to make more adjustments, but firstly, the bandits in the Jiangnan sea area have not been eliminated, and secondly, if they are all transferred to the north, it will inevitably make people suspicious.

"Also, it's summer right now. If the water transfer division from the south of the Yangtze River goes north, it only takes five or six days, which is much faster than transferring troops from Shandong, Henan, Shanxi and other places."

Yan Huasong, Minister of the Ministry of War, said: "Then add another option, transfer the Jiangnan navy to the north."

"I think it's okay." Ye Baichuan's words were considered a final decision.

Sure enough, after Ye Baichuan's words fell, Fu Donglai also nodded, but all of this still needs the emperor's decree, and everyone finally turned their attention to Jiade on the throne.

Jia De had heard everyone's discussion just now, and he didn't hesitate anymore, and said:
"Pass the decree to Song Lv, so that the Beiwa soldiers can go northward as quickly as possible."

"Yan Huasong immediately left Beijing as an imperial envoy to suppress the rebellion, and formed Qin Wang's army in various places."

"Don't move the Xuanfu's town army. I don't believe that a mere Liaodong can ruin my century-old country and my plan to conquer the north. Let the Jiangnan navy go north."

While Jiade was speaking, Gu Chunting on the side had already drawn up a pen to draft an imperial edict.

"As for the candidates"

"Order Lan Tianyu, Marquis of Xining, to lead the defense of central Beijing. The Forbidden Army, the Beijing Camp, the Patrol Battalion, and the Bingma Division are unified under his control, and they will stick to the capital. Liu Fang, the first-class son of the Duke's Mansion, mobilizes the officers and soldiers of the guards in Beizhili to wait for the opportunity. move."

"Preparing the Japanese soldiers and the Jiangnan Navy may be commanded and dispatched by one person"

"Father, the sons and daughters originally shared the worries of the father."

Jiade glanced at Yang Bi, and said: "You have such a heart, which shows your loyalty and filial piety, but you are a prince and county king, so stay in the city and assist Lan Tianyu."

"Father."

But before Yang Bi finished speaking, Jia De asked everyone: "I remember that Jia Ying is in Jinan, right?"

Feng Hengshi, who had not spoken all the time, came out of the class and replied: "Return to Your Majesty, Jia Ying is the deputy chief examiner of Shandong Qiuwei this time, and he has already arrived in Jinan."

"Pegasus urgently delivered the message to Jia Ying, ordering him to prepare the Japanese soldiers and the Jiangnan navy to go north quickly, as the deputy envoy to counter the rebellion, and assist Yan Huasong to destroy the rebels."

Yang Bi's heart was full of disappointment, he calculated everything correctly, and got Jia Ying out of the capital before that, but in the end he fulfilled him instead, a great achievement handed over to him.

However, Yang Bi quickly regained his composure. In any case, being able to get rid of Yang Yi, the biggest obstacle, is still rewarding. It's just that some of the original plans should be changed.

Song Law, what a Song Law.

Everyone in the hall dispersed one after another, going their own way.

Jia De looked at the people leaving, his eyes fell on Yang Bi's back, and suddenly he said to Dai Quan who was at the side: "I pass on an order, the family members of Prince Zhao's Mansion and Prince Zhongshun's Mansion are not allowed to leave the mansion without purpose."

"Yes."

"Keep quiet, and let the Secret Service Division keep an eye on it."

Dai Quan waited for a long time, but still didn't see anything, when he looked up again, Jia De had already got up from the throne and walked towards the inner hall.

Who are you looking at?
Dai Quan's eyes followed the direction of the emperor to the entrance of the hall, and his mind moved slightly.

Jia Ying received the court order the next morning, and left Jinan City without stopping after receiving the order, and rushed to Cang County.

Song Lv's army had already left Jinan Mansion, and if nothing happened, they would rush to the army when they arrived in Cang County.

And when Jia Ying set off from Jinan, Liaodong iron cavalry had already appeared on the boundary of Shuntian Prefecture, which was only a day's journey away from the capital.

At the same time, the Embroidery Guard's secret report had also arrived in the capital, and the imperial court finally confirmed who the enemy was this time.

Yang Yi, although people have guessed in their hearts, but after it is confirmed, it still makes people feel unbelievable.

In a Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing.

"Uncle, our plans are about to change."

Mu Hong still looked sick. Although it was a few days of scorching heat, his body was still covered with a thick blanket. , you were left in Beijing."

"I can't figure out what went wrong. I also restrained the Jiangnan Navy, and it was close in front of me. Why didn't the father trust his son, but a courtier instead?"

Under the creased eyelids, Mu Hongcang's eyes were deep, and he said slowly: "It's not difficult to understand, because it was also his son who rebelled."

"It's just that at the beginning, even I didn't consider that people's hearts are unpredictable, and the emperor is also a human being, alas."

He looked at Yang Bi and said, "It's not your fault, don't worry about it, but no matter what, Yang Yi is completely useless. Although it can't meet expectations, it's nothing more than slow. It doesn't matter. I can afford to wait. Can afford to wait."

"It's just that you have another more important thing to do right now."

"what?"

"Yang Cheng."

Yang Bi couldn't help shrinking his eyes.

"What? Can't bear it?"

Yang Bi didn't answer, but asked: "Uncle, is it true that Yang Yi is not from the empress?"

"At this point, is it important to be right or not? Yang Cheng is your next opponent."

Royal Palace.

Empress Yin knelt in front of Jia De, her face was haggard, and she was terrified.

"Your Majesty, my concubine is guilty."

Jiade looked at his wife who accompanied him. She had been by his side since the time when he retired to the mansion. The relationship between husband and wife for so many years made Jiade feel soft in his heart.

"Get up, you are not to blame for this incident, and I did not expect him to be so rebellious."

dong dong dong.

A burst of loud drums resounded through the capital, even in the palace, they could still hear it clearly.

"Where is the sound of the drum?" Gard asked.

Dai Quan was about to go out to inquire, when a young eunuch ran in and said, "Your Majesty, Marquis Lan has come to report that the rebels have arrived at Chaoyang Gate."

Outside the Chaoyang Gate on the east side of the inner city of the capital, a black army rushed towards the gate like a tide, all horses were silent, and the ground was trembling.

After hearing the letter, Lantian Yu stood on the top of the city and looked into the distance. There was still a steady stream of troops coming from behind, trying to besiege the capital heavily.

Lan Tianyu was also in a heavy heart.

"Shi Ding, Shi Ding, what did you do in Liaodong?"

(End of this chapter)