Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 463 go all out
After reading the letter, Liu Jian, the chief minister of the cabinet, also became serious.

Obviously, things have exceeded their expectations. His Royal Highness went to Nanjing to do something there, which was within their expectations.If His Royal Highness did not do anything when he arrived in Nanjing, it would not meet their expectations.

It's just that no one expected that things would turn out to be so big.

The main reason is that they didn't expect the people in Nanjing to be so courageous. When His Royal Highness arrived in Nanjing, they dared to kill the officials of Nanjing's household department; when His Royal Highness went to Zhejiang, they dared to confront His Highness in Hangzhou. To assassinate.

This is no longer a matter of corruption or officialdom, it is clearly the rhythm of rebellion.

If it is said that there is corruption, the ministers in the DPRK may still have someone to defend; if it is said that someone has neglected or dereliction of duty, they may choose to cover up.

But the current situation is completely different. Someone is going to rebel.This one is definitely not within the scope of their cover, because no one dares to cover it.

For the emperor, many things are tolerable, or acceptable.For example, if you embezzle some silver, or if you are incompetent and embezzle money, but you have done nothing wrong, the emperor can barely accept it; if you do something, and do it well and beautifully, but you embezzle some money, the emperor Will turn a blind eye.

Sometimes, courtiers seem to adopt such a method to dissuade the emperor's wariness.If you are dereliction of duty or dereliction of duty, the emperor will deal with you, but if the result is not too serious, you may not necessarily be forced to die.

But rebellion is different. You want to drive the emperor down and kill the emperor's family.

Different degrees have different meanings, so no matter who it is, there is zero tolerance for rebellion.No one in the DPRK dared to speak for the rebellion.

Anyone who dares to speak up for the rebellion will die.

The few bigwigs present were naturally aware of this, so they said: "Your Majesty, the matter is too serious. If someone in Zhejiang revolts, it will inevitably affect other provinces, especially His Royal Highness suspects that the problem lies in Jiangxi." there."

"Once it is really Jiangxi, the rebellion will inevitably sweep Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian, Huguang, and even affect Nanjing. So I think this matter must be dealt with seriously, and we must be fully prepared." This sentence was said by Xie Qian.

There will be no objection from the people present, and they are all waiting for him to continue talking, because it is impossible for the matter to be over by this time.

"The army from the capital should be dispatched immediately to control the situation immediately. His Royal Highness is in Hangzhou now, and someone has already assassinated His Highness. The most urgent thing is to ensure the safety of His Royal Highness, which is more important than anything else."

"Your Majesty, please transfer all the Black Dragon Guards in Beijing. In this way, the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince can be protected. If there is any problem in those provinces, His Highness the Crown Prince can dispatch troops to suppress the rebellion. This is the best way to kill two birds with one stone."

After Xie Qian's words came out, Li Dongyang quickly stood up and said: "I think what Mr. Xie said is reasonable. This matter is an urgent matter that cannot be delayed. At the same time, the court should send important officials to Nanjing. If there is another rebellion, His Highness the Crown Prince will put down the rebellion. It is bound to be impossible to take both places into consideration.”

"Now that the situation in Nanjing is in crisis, the court dispatched an important official there. First, it can calm people's hearts, and second, it can also take care of the rear for His Royal Highness, in case someone has ulterior motives."

Zhu Youtang looked at Xie Qian and Li Dongyang, and nodded in satisfaction.

These two cabinet masters did not hesitate or delay after knowing the matter. They just tried their best to use their full strength when they came up. This is a very good performance.

Especially putting his son's safety first, which made Zhu Youtang feel more comfortable.

"But I have an idea." Li Dongyang said.

"Li Aiqing, please tell me." Zhu Youtang looked at Li Dongyang and said with a smile.

"His Royal Highness the Prince said in the letter that King Ning will be renamed Daning to test whether King Ning really has the intention of rebelling. If King Ning has no intention of rebelling, he will take over the job no matter whether he wants to or not. Imperial decree; if King Ning has the heart to rebel, he will not dare to go to Daning, and he will definitely launch a rebellion."

"I thought that there was no need to make such a fuss. After all, the imperial court wanted to send someone to Jiangxi to pass the decree. If King Ning wanted to rebel, he would be sacrificed to the flag by King Ning. This is not worth the loss. Besides, King Ning may find various There are many reasons to refuse, and the one who comes and goes is a waste of time."

"I think that since His Highness the Crown Prince is in Hangzhou and King Ning is in Jiangxi, it is better to let King Ning go to Hangzhou to meet His Highness the Crown Prince and see if King Ning dares to go. If King Ning dares to go, it proves that he has no ghosts in his heart; if King Ning dare not go, then he naturally has ghosts in his heart."

"When King Ning arrives in Hangzhou, whether to ask him to change his title to Daning can be discussed in the long run."

What is a long-term plan?What was there to discuss at that time?
Once King Ning arrived in Hangzhou, he would be the meat on the chopping board, let the emperor and His Royal Highness the father and son squeeze and flatten, there was no need to think long-term.

Zhu Youtang nodded, and said with a smile: "Aiqing is really talking about seeking the country."

"Your Majesty, I think that in addition to this, His Highness the Crown Prince should be the governor of the military affairs of the six southeastern provinces. Once King Ning rebels, His Highness the Crown Prince, please dispatch troops and horses to put down the rebellion." At this time, Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the cabinet, also spoke, and directly Added a code.

"The imperial decree can be carried by the important officials of the court who go to Nanjing in person, and the imperial decree can be taken out at an appropriate time to shock the hearts of the people in the south of the Yangtze River and appease the people in the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, the grain from the granaries in various places should be dispatched.

"His Royal Highness wrote very clearly in the letter that the food in Zhejiang has been controlled by those people, and the surrounding provinces may not be much better. Once the fighting starts, it is very likely that the people will not be able to eat. At that time, They will go with whoever feeds them."

The imperial court also has food now, and it can take out food at any time to appease the people.

Zhu Youtang nodded again, and then said: "These lovers are all talking about seeking the country, so let's do what they say. But there is one more thing, that is, the people sent to Nanjing this time Minister, who is more suitable?"

Naturally, this candidate must be selected very carefully. First of all, his status must be high enough.

Secondly, he had to be very trustworthy, because he held the imperial decree in his hand, which was the imperial decree for the prince governor of the six southeastern provinces in military affairs.There was no decree issued, but someone took it away, which is also to guard against the prince.In fact, this is more like a way for courtiers to express their loyalty.

Today's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was born as a leader of the army. He holds a heavy army and is the most powerful army in the Ming Dynasty. In fact, this kind of place is meaningless, but the form still needs to be changed.

This is called procedural justice, and procedures cannot be violated.

"The minister thought that he should send a cabinet scholar to go there. Otherwise, it would not be enough to deter Jiangnan officials, not enough to deter Xiaoxiao, so the minister thought that he should send a cabinet scholar to go there." This time it was the chief minister of the cabinet, Liu Jian, who spoke this time. That is to say, it is more appropriate.

Because he is the chief assistant of the cabinet, it is definitely impossible for him to go.What other people say will give people a feeling of selfishness, only he will not.The current situation is indeed that it is more appropriate to send a cabinet scholar, and it is difficult for other people.

Once they come to the cabinet, the scholars and disciples have old acquaintances all over the world, and they will not be blinded when they come to Jiangnan.

Second, the authority of the Cabinet Scholars is very heavy, and officials in Jiangnan dare not play tricks in front of the Cabinet Scholars.

Thirdly, if you have something to do, you can also advise His Highness the Crown Prince. If the people who go there are not qualified enough, I am afraid that even His Highness the Crown Prince will not be able to see them.

"I am willing to go." Wang Hua stood up first at this time and said loudly.

In fact, although he was the first to stand up, he was the least likely to go, so he stood up just for show.

Everyone present knew this, and Wang Hua himself knew it too.

His son is still holding a heavy army in the northwest, and the Black Dragon Army is commanded by his son.All members of their family belong to the prince, so it is impossible to let him go to Nanjing at this time.He is going to Nanjing, so he must wear a pair of trousers with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Speaking of it, the court is still worried about His Royal Highness, because His Royal Highness is too murderous.One of the important reasons for sending important officials from the imperial court was that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should not be allowed to mess around.

"Aiqing has a heart." Zhu Youtang nodded and said with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, I wish to go." At this time, Xie Qian and Li Dongyang also stood up.

Since neither Liu Jian nor Wang Hua can go, then only the two of them are left with the cabinet bachelor, and they can only go.

Zhu Youtang looked at the two of them with a smile on his face, nodded and said, "Okay, very good."

In fact, in Zhu Youtang's heart, he was more inclined to let Xie Qian go.

Compared with Xie Qian, Li Dongyang's determination and rigidity are not as good as him.If something really happened, Li Dongyang could easily be suppressed by his own son.

On the contrary, Xie Qian is also upright and upright, with righteousness in his chest and extraordinary ability, so he is the most suitable to go.

"So thank you Aiqing for your hard work?" Zhu Youtang said with a smile.

Xie Qian hurriedly took a step forward, and then said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely live up to your Majesty's expectations. After I go back and pack up, I will leave immediately."

Zhu Youtang nodded and said, "Ai Qing will take the [-] Black Dragon Army first this time!"

The Black Dragon Army is responsible for defending the capital, so it is naturally impossible for all of them to leave.When Zhu Houzhao left, he had already taken away 1 people; now with another 2 people, the number is already 3.Coupled with the Black Dragon Guard beside Zhu Houzhao, this combat power should not be underestimated.

Besides, there are still so many people in Jiangnan, even if a few provinces rebel, there is no big problem.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The minister leads the order." Xie Qian quickly agreed.

(End of this chapter)