The Red Mansions Across the Four Seas

Chapter 375

Since the news of the imperial army's victory in North Wendura came, the imperial court has been immersed in a joyous atmosphere and anticipation of a greater victory.

Every morning, the atmosphere is much more relaxed than before.Emperor Yuanheng also had a smiling face almost every day.After discussing business matters, he often joked with the ministers.

Xiao Daozong, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, is now much more prestigious than before.Because Jia Min participated in the anti-war campaign, he is now familiar to more people.

Many ministers who had never paid any attention to him when they met him before, now greeted him proactively.

This allowed Xiao Daozong to find his own sense of existence.

In the past two days, he has been thinking about how to make persistent efforts and make further progress.

Even though Jia Min was defeated last time, Jia Min was only deprived of his fame and his job as a civilian.

This made him feel very unsatisfactory. In his opinion, the punishment Jia Min received was too light.

In front of a large audience, he dared to threaten the emperor to summon him, causing a disturbance all over the city.Demonic words confuse the masses and shake the morale of the army.It's just unreasonable to be punished like this.

Of course, he was not without concerns about chasing Jia Min and impeaching Jia Min last time.

After Jia Min was the Duke of Rong, he himself had the fame of Tanhua, the great victory in South Wendula, his uncle Wang Ziteng and his sister Jia Guifei.

Even if the emperor wants to deal with Jia Min, these factors must be considered.

However, it is different now.

The emperor has dealt with Jia Min, which means that the emperor is already disgusted with Jia Min.As for Concubine Jia, the harem is not allowed to engage in politics, and she dare not speak out now.

Like Jia Min, Wang Ziteng is also an anti-war faction. He was reprimanded by the emperor last time, so he dare not speak now.

Last time, King Jing of Beijing and Ji Mingluan spoke for Jia Min, but now that the victory in the Battle of North Wendura has proved that Jia Min's opposition to the war is completely wrong, so it is right to beat Jia Min to the water now. No one dared to come out and speak for Jia Min.

Jia Min is already like this now, and he is still chasing after him, which is indeed a bit unkind.Even if you win, you won't win by force.

However, Xiao Daozong didn't think so.What he took a fancy to was precisely the labels of "relatives" and "honors" on Jia Min.

He dared to chase and beat such a person, which was nothing less than a deterrent to other people.

In the past two days, two people have visited his home with presents, which is the proof of his current authority.

Of course, there are risks in doing so.

However, after careful calculation, he thought it was worth taking the risk.

Besides, yesterday, when I was having wine with Master Luo, Li Yuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and Wan Xintang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Hubu, the three of them also supported him.

It's summer now, the dawn is early, and the sun shines into the hall from the outside, covering the hall with a warm color.

The person who is speaking right now is Wan Xintang, Minister of the Household Department.What he was talking about was the military expenditure for the Battle of North Windura.

Although the military expenditure is like running water, the amount is a bit surprising, but now that the battle has been won, no one dares to question it easily.

If you question it at this time, if the war goes wrong in the future, and the front line blames the lack of military expenditures for the reason, you can't bear the responsibility.

As a result, it is likely to be the same as Jia Min.

Lessons learned from the past, don't be careless.

After Wan Xintang finished speaking, no one raised any objections.Even if this military spending plan is approved.

Wan Xintang stepped back, exchanged glances with Luo Qihua and Li Yuan, and they all smiled heartily, feeling relaxed.

Now, all the 50 taels of silver they were short of had been put into military expenditures.The deficit is wiped out, and you can sit back and relax from now on.

"My love, who has anything to say?"

As soon as Yuan Heng finished speaking, Li Yuan stepped out.

"My lord, I have something to say."

"Well, Li Aiqing, tell me."

Because of the victory in the North Wendula War, Emperor Yuan Heng's impression of Li Yuan is getting better and better.

A few days ago, due to his illness, Master Su proposed to sue his old age and return to his hometown, and Emperor Yuanheng had already agreed.As long as a suitable person is found to fill the vacancy, he will be released to the University of Su.

Now, Emperor Yuanheng has privately listed Li Yuan among several candidates.As soon as the battle in the North Wendula Grassland is over, Li Yuan's prestige will increase greatly as the Minister of the Ministry of War and the person who is fighting this time.It is very hopeful to be selected as a bachelor of military aircraft.

This news has been disclosed to Li Yuan by Bachelor Luo.At this critical moment, how could Li Yuan not perform well?
"It's all thanks to the wiseness of the Holy Majesty and decisive use of troops against the Tatars to achieve the victory in North Wendura. Yesterday, I received the battle report from the front line. At present, the army has advanced to the hinterland of North Wendura and is looking for the enemy's main force to fight. Victory is just around the corner. "

"I would like to ask the emperor to issue an order to comfort the frontline soldiers. Encourage them to fight the enemy bravely and make new achievements. The soldiers are grateful for the emperor's grace, and will definitely serve everyone and strive to be the first."

"This time the crown prince leads the army. He uses his troops well, knows people and uses them well, and shows his strategy. It is really a blessing for the imperial court and the common people in the world."

"Well, well, as the crown prince, the crown prince naturally has to take the lead and always think about the common people in the world. As for the soldiers, they really should be rewarded. Scholar Luo, you will draw up the decree in a while, and first comfort the soldiers. .When the victory is complete, we will discuss meritorious deeds and reward."

"The minister obeys the order."

Luo Qihua came out and agreed, then backed away, winking at Xiao Daozhong.

"My lord, I have a book to play."

Xiao Daozhong came out.

"Well, Xiao Aiqing, what's the matter?"

"My lord, please punish Jia Min."

Emperor Yuanheng was stunned for a moment, and then regained his composure.

When Xiao Daozhong said this, the ministers began to discuss in low voices.

Everyone knows about Jia Min.Abandoning fame and reducing one's position to serve the people is not a light treatment.Now that he has to be punished, does he have any other crimes?
"I received a report yesterday, saying that Jia Min's demonic words have confuse the people and shake the morale of the army. A few days ago, there has been panic among the people, and now there are rumors in the market that the war should not start this time."

"These are just rumors, and it's nothing more than discussion. However, if this kind of talk is circulated among the frontline soldiers, it will be demagogic and shake the morale of the army."

"I have indeed heard these remarks from the Ministry of War. It is because Jia Min fears the enemy and fights cowardly, and preaches that the Tatars are invincible, which makes some soldiers timid and cautious on the front line, so as to delay the opportunity of the war. Otherwise , now the war in North Wendura has already ended."

The ministers are naturally not fools to reach such a high position today.Many were even extremely shrewd and brilliant.

Xiao Daozhong actually scoffed at what Xiao Daozhong said, because of Jia Min's remarks, the frontline soldiers missed the opportunity to fight.

Jia Min can talk about him, but whether you listen or not is up to you.

Just because Jia Min said some anti-war words, he would shake the morale of the army and delay the opportunity of the war, at least it is unreasonable in reason.

If the morale of the army is shaken just because of a few powerful words from the Tatars, then your morale is too fragile.

If you can't stand this little thing, what kind of battle can you fight?

"Li Yuan, is this really the case?"

"My lord, there is indeed such a thing."

Although the tone of Li Yuan's words was affirmative, it was a cover-up.

There are indeed these discussions, but they are just jokes made by people inside the Ministry of War when they are chatting.Such remarks have never been heard from the front line.

Such things are mostly illusory words, and no one will seriously investigate who said it.

However, if these things were put on Jia Min's head, some people would believe it.

"My lord, I have also heard about this matter."

Wan Xintang came forward.

"Scholar Luo, what's your opinion?"

Prince Yuanheng asked Luo Qihua again.

Luo Qihua originally didn't want to show up.

It wasn't that he didn't want to deal with Jia Min, but he felt that on this occasion, it would be disrespectful for him to face such a small person as Jia Min in his capacity, and it would make others look down on him.

It was enough for him to instruct Xiao Daozhong to do this behind his back.

But at this time the emperor named him, so he had no choice but to express his opinion.

"Back to the emperor, Jia Min was a young man, he acted arrogantly, and spoke freely, which is understandable. However, the Battle of North Wendura is a major military event for the imperial court. He has repeatedly spoken out on this matter, which is unacceptable." Long. If no punishment is imposed, everyone will follow suit in the future, and there will be endless troubles. I think Xiao Daozhong's words can be listened to."

Seeing that there were still people not letting Jia Min go, Master Ji couldn't hold back the fire.

After whispering a few words to Beijing Jing Wang Shui Rong beside him, he stood up.

"Your Majesty, I object."

Before Maester Ji could say anything, there was confusion behind him.

It turned out that Cheng Shilang from the Ministry of War and a postman came in in a panic.

Zhou Tong, the imperial guard, asked Cheng Shilang to stop at the door, and came in to find Li Yuan out.

Cheng Shilang is not qualified to go to court, even if there is something urgent, he shouldn't barge in.

I wanted to reprimand Cheng Shilang, but seeing his pale face and trembling lips, I knew something serious must have happened.

After receiving the document handed over by Cheng Shilang, seeing the words "Babaili Urgent" written on the cover, I felt a little panicked.

After reading the contents of the letter, I didn't believe it at first, so I read it again.The more I watched, the more frightened I became, and the more I watched, the more my hands trembled, then my body trembled, and finally my legs trembled, and finally I couldn't hold it any longer. I opened my hands, became dizzy, and fell down.

This is the urgent document for eight hundred miles from Zhengbei Deputy Marshal Han Tiankui.

The Tatars who had surrendered before suddenly turned against the water and cooperated with each other from inside and outside. One hundred thousand Tatar cavalry encircled the imperial army.

The 15 army was defeated, and less than 2 people escaped, and it has been defeated.

Taking advantage of the victory, the Tatars have occupied the entire territory of South Vendura and are advancing towards Pukui.

The officials sent by the Ministry of Officials to take over the three prefectures and eighteen counties in the South Wendula Grassland had already fled upon hearing the news.

The prince and Princess Chang'an are missing, and they don't know whether they are alive or dead.

Zhou Tong read the letter again, and was also very shocked.After calming down for a while, he walked up to the dragon seat, and silently handed the official document to the chief eunuch Dai Quan.

Dai Quan handed it to the emperor, and the emperor looked at the document, his face changed drastically.

The emperor suddenly threw the official document and shouted loudly.

"How could this be?"

Sitting on the dragon chair slumped.

(End of this chapter)