Chapter 676 An unexpected candidate
Xu Jie looked at his nose with his eyes, and his heart with his nose, and he was very calm. Since Jiang Qingzhi expressed his willingness to not object to his joining the army, Xu Jie had secretly made some preparations.
Yan Song glanced at him and sneered in his heart. Xu Jie was ready to use this opportunity to turn things around, how could he let this man do what he wanted?
Rubbing his shrunk belly, Yan Song felt that he was hungry again.
Why does my appetite get better after eating vegetarian food?
This is really worrying!
"Your Majesty, I offer my services!"
"Your Majesty, I have read many military books, and I once learned archery and horse riding..."
"Your Majesty, I have visited the nine borders..."
One by one, the civil servants who felt qualified took their turn.
"They are just a bunch of shameless people who want to take credit for themselves." Zhu Xizhong sneered.
"Believe it or not, I can make them stop with just one word." Jiang Qingzhi said.
"Then I'll wait and see, brother."
Jiang Qingzhi coughed dryly and said, "Your Majesty, I am not feeling well. I am afraid I will not be able to lead the army to fight in this war."
Xu Jie immediately came out and said, "Your Majesty, I think the so-called rebellion is completely false. Suspicion of the general before the war is self-destructive. I request that you thoroughly investigate the source of the rumor."
"I second the proposal!"
Several important officials looked serious, as if they were very close to Jiang Qingzhi. But who doesn't know that there was an undercurrent between you and Jiang Qingzhi in the past?
The atmosphere changed in an instant.
Jiang Qingzhi raised his eyebrows at Zhu Xizhong, "I'd like to invite you to watch a play, dog bites dog!"
The two sides immediately started a verbal battle. Emperor Jiajing turned his eyes and saw that Yan Song had a calm face, while Jiang Qingzhi...
That fellow was actually arm in arm with Zhu Xizhong, pointing and talking at those civil servants, watching the fun with great delight!
There is not much bacon left in the palace, so I should ask Huang Jin to go to Xin'an Lane later.
"Why don't you take action?" A civil servant rolled up his sleeves. Just as Jiang Qingzhi's eyes were shining, ready to start a fight, the censor next to him coughed dryly, and the man simply backed down.
Ha ha!
"Even worse than a eunuch." Jiang Qingzhi said sarcastically.
The old father-in-law suddenly roared, "Who can lead the army to fight instead of me and my son-in-law?"
Both parties in the dispute were stunned.
Li Huan came out of the class, "How many soldiers are there in the Beijing Guards? Can a single Tiger Guards Left Guard defeat them all? They say my son-in-law is plotting a rebellion, but the people of Ming Dynasty are living in misery? Is it the resentment of heaven and the anger of people?
No, then why would the soldiers of the Tiger Guards respond to his rebellion? Just because he won three battles and three victories?"
Someone sneered: "Those soldiers have never read books. Once they are bewitched, haha!"
"Oh your mother!" The father-in-law was possessed by the god of war today, and cursed: "Could Yan Xu and others be bewitched? What about Qin Yuan? What about the front guard of the palace army? Even if he succeeds in his rebellion, don't forget that Yesen came to the capital with his troops and threatened the emperor... But what was the response of the Ming Dynasty?"
"The Ming Dynasty never compromises!" Wang Yiqi said, "Your Majesty, the accusation of Chang Wei Bo for treason is a farce in my opinion. With Chang Wei Bo's military ability, can't he see that... if it is a rebellion, even if he controls the capital, the nine borders will be in an uproar after hearing the news, and Altan will take advantage of the situation and march south..."
When Xiong Jia left the class, the old man took a few breaths, making people worry that he would collapse at any time. Then he slowly said, "Even I can see it. Even if we control the capital, the people are in a panic. Once Altan's army arrives at the gates of the city, I dare say that the capital will be broken in two days at most. Do those idiots think that everyone in the world is stupid?"
"No!" Emperor Jiajing said, "They just think I should be suspicious."
The emperor's suspicion is never reasonable. If he thinks you are suspicious, it will be of no use even if you reveal your heart.
Yan Song coughed dryly, "Your Majesty, civil unrest before a war is a taboo. I think this matter should be investigated thoroughly."
For Yan Song and his son, if they lost this battle, there was a high possibility that they would be thrown out as scapegoats amid the public outcry.
So at this moment, Yan Dang and Jiang Qingzhi are in the same boat.
Even Cui Yuan came out to express his opinion, "Your Majesty, if you say that Chang Wei Bo is domineering, I believe it. If you say that he is plotting a rebellion..." The old prince consort looked at Jiang Qingzhi and raised his eyebrows, "I think it's better to talk about romance."
Do you, Cui Yuan, still have that function? Everyone: "..."
Only then did Cui Yuan realize that he had said the wrong thing.
With the joining of the Yan Party, the situation changed drastically in an instant.
"Someone from within Huben Zuowei reported it!" someone said coldly.
"The Tiger Guards are investigating this matter themselves." Wang Yiqi was paying attention to this matter, "Chang Wei Bo did not interfere."
Everyone looked at Lu Bing.
There must be someone from the Imperial Guard keeping an eye on this matter.
Lu Bing nodded, "From the time of the incident until today, no one from the Changwei Marquis's Mansion has approached the Tiger Guard Left Guard."
"Your Majesty, someone in the army reported it, which shows that this has been planned for a long time!" A civil official said with a righteous look, "The Huben Zuowei was trained by Chang Wei Bo. He led the army to fight several times... In the Huben Zuowei, only Chang Wei Bo's name is heard, not your Majesty..."
Damn it!
Jiang Qingzhi was furious, and he grabbed the official by the collar, "What do you mean by not hearing the name of His Majesty? The Tiger Guards of the Left would shout "Long live His Majesty" three times after every drill. Where the hell did you get the idea that you don't hear the name of His Majesty? You bastard, you..."
"Stop!" someone shouted.
Bah!
But Jiang couldn't help but throw a punch.
The official's nose was visibly tilted to one side and blood was gushing out of his nose.
"Bold!" Emperor Jiajing shouted with a cold face, but Yan Song found that the Taoist's hand was flicking as he played with the jade awl. This was a little habit, which meant that the Taoist was in a very relaxed mood.
Very pleasant.
Well played!
"I impeach the Chief Wilbur for assaulting a minister during the court!"
"Your Majesty, Chang Wei Bo is so domineering, it shows that he is still vicious at heart. Such a person must not be reused!"
"Hu Ben Zuo Wei must have been planning this for a long time. I request a thorough investigation!"
Just when the crowd was getting excited, Huang Jin saw a eunuch waiting outside and went over to ask him questions.
"Your Majesty, Yan Xu, the commander of the Tiger Guard Left Guard, wants to see you for something important."
Emperor Jiajing nodded. This was Yan Xu's first time entering the palace and participating in a court meeting.
He saw a civil servant with blood all over his face, saw Jiang Qingzhi's face full of rebellion, and saw many civil servants were furious...
Yan Xu swore that if he was not mistaken, these civil servants would pounce on their benefactor, Chief Weber, and beat him up.
No, I want to kill him!
What's going on here?
Yan Xu reported: "Your Majesty, I caught two spies earlier. After torturing and interrogating them, I learned that they were the ones who shouted that Chang Wei Bo was plotting a rebellion that day."
Emperor Jiajing looked at his ministers, with a slight smile on his face, a look of disdain revealed.
You want me to be suspicious of that idiot?
"Those two men admitted that someone was behind them... I dare not ask." Yan Xu lowered his head.
Zhu Xizhong suppressed his joy and said, "Damn, Yan Xu is just as cunning as you."
By not investigating such matters, Huben Zuowei was able to clear himself of suspicion and also largely cleared Jiang Qingzhi of suspicion.
"The people I brought out are naturally not bad." At this time, Yan Xu quickly glanced at Jiang Qingzhi with a resolute face.
This bastard actually learned how to act... This is a sign of loyalty!
——Don't worry, sir, I am in the Huben Zuowei!
Zhu Xizhong coughed dryly, "Why, no one said anything? Where is the person who just impeached Long Wei Bo? Where is he?"
Someone said, "I would like to ask Commander Yan, how did the Tiger Guards find out?"
Yan Xu said: "The left guard of the Tiger Guard has rules. If any unusual movement is found, it must be responded to immediately. That night, someone shouted that Chang Wei Bo was plotting a rebellion, which immediately alarmed the soldiers nearby. The patrolmen also rushed over... This matter involves the rules of our army's marching and fighting..."
Yan Xu was in a dilemma, worried about leaking the secret. The ministers were itching to beat him up.
Emperor Jiajing said calmly: "Tell me."
"Yes." Yan Xu said respectfully, "When the Tiger Guards camp, they divide each unit into areas. If something happens in one area, such as an enemy spy sneaking in, the surrounding area will be under martial law in an instant. Anyone who shows up without permission will either be captured or killed."
The civil officials were all confused. Wang Yiqi sighed and said, "The 5,000-man Tiger Guards were divided into several areas. When one area gave an alarm, martial law was immediately imposed in the surrounding areas. The two knew the rules, so they only needed to check the area where the noise came from."
Once the scope is small, things will be easier to handle.
"Then I led my men to investigate one by one and found several suspects..."
Yan Xu said it lightly, but the charm here... Everyone looked at Jiang Qingzhi's calm face, but when they saw the shocked faces of several generals who had experience in commanding troops, they knew that this matter was not simple.
It is indeed a strong team!
There was a gleam of surprise in the eyes of Xu Jie and several important officials.
With such a famous general and such a powerful army... is it a problem to take credit for a future war?
"Chang Wei Bo!" Emperor Jiajing spoke.
"His Majesty."
"It's almost time. Gather the troops and start training..."
"Your Majesty, I am not feeling well..."
Jiang Qingzhi looked sincere.
But you just broke someone's nose with one punch, and you were clamoring to fight to the death with the civil servants... Does that mean you are not feeling well?
Many people sneered in their hearts.
Rumors were flying around that Jiang Qingzhi intended to rebel. As the person involved, Jiang Qingzhi said he was not feeling well, which was a step forward.
This was meant to appease Emperor Jiajing.
How will Your Majesty appease this guy?
Many people are waiting for the emperor and his ministers to perform a harmonious drama.
Emperor Jiajing stroked the jade cone and said, "I just refined a furnace of elixir..."
Instantly, Jiang Qingzhi's eyes sparkled and his spirits brightened. "In the face of a great war, let alone feeling unwell, even if I am bedridden, I will have someone carry me to the battlefield."
This shameless person!
Some people cursed inwardly.
"It is difficult for one person to lead the army and take care of everything." Emperor Jiajing looked at his ministers slowly, and Xu Jie and others immediately looked up.
It was as if he was being inspected by the Taoist priest.
Who to go?
Yan Song was speculating that it should be the Minister of War, but Wang Yiqi was a disciple of the Mohist school. If he was allowed to go, it would be better to let Jiang Qingzhi lead the army alone.
So who else?
Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Punishment, Ministry of Personnel...
Xu Jie!
Most of the six ministers were busy, but Xu Jie seemed to be doing nothing.
I have suppressed Xu Jie too much recently, and this has given him an opportunity... Yan Song thought of Zhao Wenhua's report: Xu Jie had hosted a banquet for Jiang Qingzhi a few days ago, and the host and the guests had a great time chatting and laughing.
In politics, there are no eternal enemies or eternal friends.
Xu Jie wants to use this as an opportunity to get ahead!
Yan Song glanced at his son Yan Shifan, who shook his head slightly, indicating that this matter could not be stopped.
There's no way to stop it.
Emperor Jiajing asked, "Who do you think is more appropriate, Lord Wei?"
This difficult problem was thrown to Jiang Qingzhi.
A strange light flashed in the depths of Xu Jie's eyes as he thought of the banquet that day.
Benbo doesn't care who comes!
Well, let me take advantage of this opportunity to soar high!
Yan Song stared at Xu Jie coldly.
Jiang Qingzhi leaves the class.
Said:
"Your Majesty, I think Yuanfu is the most appropriate person!"
(End of this chapter)
