Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 269
As soon as Emperor Longqing finished speaking, He Zhongdao, who had just missed the position of Minister of Rites, came out and said: "Raising an army for no reason and having unknown troops is contrary to the way of a saint. I think this decision is not feasible."

When he was at Wansong Academy, Jia Qiong wrote an article "On Controlling Barbarians".

Li Yun reported it to the court, but was rejected by the General Affairs Department. Anyone with a discerning eye would know what happened.

If this resolution is passed at this time, it will be successfully implemented.

Wang Cheng, the general envoy at that time, is likely to be questioned, and may even be implicated in the chief assistant Zhang Chunyang.

In addition to this, there is another reason for the Fujian Party's opposition.

If this matter can be implemented, once it is successful, then Jia Qiong, who proposed this idea, will undoubtedly have made another great contribution. This is something they never want to see, so everyone in the Fujian Party will definitely oppose it.

Since ancient times, literature has advocated peace, and martial arts has advocated war.

Upon hearing what He Zhongdao said, Zhenyuan Hou Muqing said: "It's a joke. He Shilang is too pedantic to talk about morality with Japanese pirates."

Niu Jizong echoed: "That's right, Japanese pirates repeatedly invade the border, and it is only natural for us to send troops to fight against them. Why did we end up in Wuming?"

Jia Qiong coughed lightly and said, "Uncle Niu, we sent troops to help Japan quell the civil strife, not to fight them."

Niu Jizong grinned and said: "Oh, yes, we sent troops to help. We can definitely be said to be benevolent and righteous troops. The Japanese people have to thank us."

He Zhongdao said angrily: "You are using strong words! When did the Japanese ask me to send troops to help them!"

Jia Qiong said: "Master He, before we send troops, the Japanese will definitely send envoys to invite us to send troops."

He Zhongdao snorted coldly and said: "How do you know that the Japanese will send envoys? Could it be that Mr. Jia still has spies in Japan."

Jia Qiong sneered and didn't intend to ignore him.

He Zhongdao could even say such words, he had obviously lost his sense of normalcy, and even Emperor Longqing frowned upon hearing this.

Zhang Chunyang hurriedly reprimanded: "Master He, don't speak nonsense in the court."

He Zhongdao realized that his words were inappropriate, so he hurriedly apologized and returned to the court.

Luo Jin, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, then went out and said: "Master Jia, money and food will be consumed when the soldiers move.

According to your proposal, the imperial court will dispatch at least [-] troops, and they will also have to go to fight overseas.

This will not only consume countless money and food, but also pose great risks.

Let’s not talk about the storms and huge waves on the sea. Let’s just say that the army is fighting overseas, and it is difficult to transmit messages and inconvenient transportation.

In case of danger, the court would be too late to rescue him.

You said that after our army enters Japan, the food and grass will be supplied by the Japanese, but what if they betray their trust and cut off the food and grass supply? "

Jia Qiong turned sideways and faced Luo Jin and said, "Master Luo, which battle do you think is risk-free?

If we hesitate to move forward because of the risks, I am afraid that the city of Chang'an is still in the hands of Meng Yuan, and our great Chu's feat of regaining the Central Plains will never be possible. "

Luo Jin said: "The Central Plains is my homeland of China. How can we let barbarians occupy it? Every inch of land must be fought for."

Japan is a foreign country and has nothing to do with Chu. What does chaos and stability have to do with me? "

Jia Qiong said: "Master Luo, my memorial has already written it very clearly.

Japanese pirates were all descended from Japan's defeated samurai. These people were from Japan's aristocratic class. If there was no war, they would never go to sea to become pirates.

The reason why we intervened in the Japanese civil war was to cut off the source of Japanese pirates. "

Luo Jin said: "As far as I know, among the Japanese pirates, only twenty-three out of ten are real Japanese, and the rest are rogues from our dynasty.

Even if you can quell the war in Japan, you may not be able to cut off the source of Japanese pirates. "

Jia Qiong shook her head and said: "Master Luo is right, but I only know one but not the other.

Although the real Japanese only occupy a small part of the Japanese pirates, they are the absolute main force.

Whenever there is a war, Shinwa must be at the forefront.Those Chu people who were attached to the Japanese pirates could only wave their flags and shout, and fight against the odds.

Without Shinwa's leadership, they would be like a group of toothless tigers, and how much of a threat they would still be.

However, if things continue like this and more and more Chu people become attached to the Japanese pirates, they may become a greater threat.

Therefore, it is urgent to put down the Japanese rebellion. We must not delay and let the situation continue to deteriorate. "

At this time, Yang Sicheng, the Minister of War, came out and said: "What Mr. Jia said is true.

Last year, Japanese pirates frequently harassed our front lines in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, causing instability in the coastal areas and causing considerable losses.

Nowadays, tens of thousands of people can be gathered to attack the Huaiyang area at the same time. They can no longer take it lightly.

I agree with the strategy proposed by Mr. Jia. Our country, Chu, has tens of thousands of miles of sea territory from north to south. It is really difficult to guard against Japanese pirates wandering around.

Mr. Jia's strategy to pacify the Japanese is a tactic that can solve the problem once and for all.

Everyone at the Ministry of War strongly agrees with this strategy. I really don’t understand why Luo Shangshu and He Shilang are opposed to it. "

Wang Shuirong of Beijing then went out and said: "The Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army also recognizes Master Jia's strategy of pacifying the Japanese and is willing to fully cooperate."

Emperor Longqing nodded and said, "Mr. Luo Ge, do you still have any objections?"

Luo Jin said: "Your Majesty, you also know what the state of the treasury is now. There is really no money or food available to support the army's labor expedition.

If Mr. Jia can solve the food and grass problem by himself, I will have no objection. "

There is actually a trap hidden in Luo Jin's words. If Jia Qiong says that he can provide food and grass for the army, then whether the army belongs to him or the court, this will inevitably arouse the emperor's suspicion.

Jia Qiong said: "Your Majesty, if the Ministry of Accounts cannot come up with money, the Central Bank of Freemasonry can provide low-interest loans.

After the rebellion in Japan has been quelled, you can return it with the spoils of war, and the monthly profit will only be three cents of silver. "

Luo Jin said displeased: "It's ridiculous. How can the Ministry of Revenue borrow money from the Freemasons? What does this look like?"

Jia Qiong said: "Luo Shangshu, the Ministry of Revenue is in charge of the world's money and food, but it can't even provide food and grass for tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. Isn't it ridiculous?

Or do you plan to live by relying on the emperor's inner treasury and ask the emperor to subsidize every major event? Don't Luo Shangshu feel ashamed? "

"Jia Qiong, you!"

Luo Jin was so angry with Jia Qiong that she almost couldn't help but curse. Jia Qiong made it clear that he, the Minister of Household Affairs, was incompetent.

At this time, Zhang Chunyang could not remain silent any longer. He stepped out and said, "The Ministry of Household Affairs is indeed experiencing many difficulties due to successive years of severe disasters. I'm afraid Master Jia's words are inappropriate."

Jia Qiong cupped his hands and said: "Zhang Shoufu must pursue his own political affairs in his position.

If officials don't have the ability to solve problems, they will be in a state of disrepute. "

Zhang Chunyang said displeased: "Master Jia, why do you need to be so aggressive?

Luo Shangshu has been in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years, and he has worked hard even if he has no merit. How can you say that he is a vegetarian? "

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "It turns out that Zhang Shoufu also thinks that Luo Shangshu does not have the ability to solve difficulties."

Zhang Chunyang frowned and said, "I didn't mean that. Please be careful what you say, Mr. Jia."

Zuo Yimin, Minister of Punishment, Jiang Yungong, Minister of Industry, and other Fujian Party members came out to accuse Jia Qiong.

Officials who were friends with Jia Qiong naturally refused to watch and started arguing with them. Fengtian Palace suddenly turned into a vegetable market.

When court affairs involve party disputes, the dispute is often not about the right or wrong of the matter, but about positions.

Emperor Longqing looked at the bustling court below and frowned involuntarily.

Although the art of checks and balances has always been his strategy, such scenes are always annoying to watch.

(End of this chapter)