Chapter 713: Good News Slaps the Face
Since the decision to send troops was made, the Ministry of Revenue has never been idle. Lu Song was even busier.
As long as the army is away for one day, the food and grass have to be transported to the north continuously.
Today, Lu Song finally had some free time, but someone came to ask to see him.
"The palace has been too generous to Xin'an Lane, and people outside are not used to it. People say that it is a case of flattery to death..."
Chen Zhan smiled, and Lu Song slowly raised his eyes from the documents and looked at him, saying expressionlessly: "There are no elders in Chang Wei's family, no relatives to take care of the pregnant woman. So who will come?"
Chen Zhan said: "The ruler and the subject, first discuss the ruler and the subject, then discuss family affection."
"Idiot." Lu Song scolded without any hesitation, "That's someone else's family business. Whose idea was it to make trouble over such a matter? Tell me what I'm saying... Boring! Shameless!"
Chen Zhan said goodbye calmly and walked out of the duty room. An official passed by him and entered the duty room and reported: "Shangshu, Nanjing said that the next batch of grain and grass is being assembled, but it will be five days later."
Lu Song roared, "Horse south quickly and inform Nanjing. Not even an hour will do, let alone five days! If the food and grass are delayed, I will personally go south and take the heads of those bastards!"
"Yes." The official was obviously used to his boss's style, and he trotted out, "Prepare your horses!"
Everyone was in a hurry, only Chen Zhan was watching and doing nothing.
He stared at the scene in a daze, muttering, "Why... is it different?"
As he walked out of the Ministry of Revenue, he happened to meet an official he knew well. The official smiled and said, "Jiang Qingzhi became arrogant and domineering after leaving the capital, and even left Yan Song aside. Yan Shifan stood up for his father and stabbed him."
"What happens next?" Chen Zhan's heart moved slightly.
"Just waiting for the battle report. If things don't go well... then it will be exciting."
Chen Zhan closed his eyes, "It's bound to be bad."
"Who says it isn't?"
The officer smiled happily.
In the Ministry of Revenue, officials came and went in a hurry. Everyone was thinking hard about the food and fodder for the army, and everyone was doing their best for the destiny of the Ming Dynasty...
There are many reasons why this old empire has never been completely defeated, and this belief rooted in its bones has played an important role.
……
"Everyone is united. This is the reason why our Ming soldiers were invincible when the country was founded."
At the Ministry of War, Wang Yiqi held a document in his hand and said with a sullen face: "The army is fighting outside, but someone is stabbing us in the back!"
The officials present were stunned and wondered who this was.
The Ministry of Revenue was busy, and the Ministry of War seemed a little less busy in comparison, but Wang Yiqi became more and more angry.
"This document says that Lord Wei ignored everyone's advice and even threw the Prime Minister's warnings to the back of his mind. He acted arbitrarily and dispatched troops without authorization!"
Wang Yiqi sneered, "Whose advice is this? It's none other than those civil officials. I'm also a civil official, and the Minister of War. Don't tell me that I don't know as much about battle formations as they do?"
Assistant Minister Wu Hua said sarcastically: "As the Shangshu said, the army should be united when attacking, but what are these people doing? This is slander!"
An official said: "This matter is simple. If Long Wilbur leads his troops and wins, it will be a slap in their faces."
There's no need to argue.
Let the results speak for themselves.
Wang Yiqi nodded, "I have confidence in Chang Wei Bo."
But in a moment, the old king entered the palace and went to Zhilu to discuss with Zhu Xizhong.
"Don't worry." The old dandy said calmly, "Qingzhi's use of troops is unpredictable. Those idiots under Altan are just sending their heads to waste."
"I know now."
Wang Yiqi stood up to say goodbye and prepared to go to see Emperor Jiajing. Just as he was about to turn around, he saw a piece of paper on Zhu Xizhong's desk, which seemed to have something drawn on it...
Why does it look like the terrain in Datong?
And there are both enemies and friends...
Before meeting Emperor Jiajing, Wang Yiqi had been thinking about this matter.
How could that old playboy Zhu Xizhong be so diligent?
This is not normal!
"I have met His Majesty."
Wang Yiqi saluted, and Emperor Jiajing looked up at him, holding a memorial in his hand.
"There are several documents coming from Datong, all of which say that Chang Wei Bo is arbitrary and dictatorial. I dare not act on my own, so I come to report this to Your Majesty."
Wang Yiqi could suppress the matter, but as a veteran in the officialdom, he knew that once these people took action, they would definitely not be simple. In addition to the Ministry of War, Emperor Jiajing might also receive a report.
Emperor Jiajing looked calm. Wang Yiqi thought that was exactly what was happening. He immediately became furious. "Your Majesty, the Duke of Changwei is leading the army outside, and even Your Majesty has not given any orders from afar. How dare those people point fingers at him?"
Even I, the Taoist priest, didn't say anything, but you, a bunch of idiots who become weak in the knees at the sight of Altan Khan's cavalry, dare to criticize Speaker Wilbur's use of troops?
Emperor Jiajing put down the memorial and said, "There is no need to deal with this matter."
"Yes." Wang Yiqi felt that the Taoist wanted to slap those people in the face with facts.
"The names of those people..." Emperor Jiajing pointed at Huang Jin.
This is to settle the score later... Wang Yiqi was very happy, thinking that the Taoist was indeed wise and powerful. He blurted out, "Your Majesty is wise."
The Taoist said calmly: "Keep an eye on the Ministry of War. If anything goes wrong, I will not let you off easily."
"Yes."
Wang Yiqi took his leave, and Huang Jin escorted him out, saying, "The army is away, and your majesty will not be able to learn many things in time."
Wang Yiqi understood the meaning of the music and said, "I will send you the military report every day."
In the past, I had no interest in military newspapers, I only cared about the results.
This time it was different.
Is it because of the national war?
Wang Yiqi walked slowly in the palace and suddenly thought of the paper from Zhu Xizhong.
He said he was full of confidence in Jiang Qingzhi, but in fact he was secretly worried.
So is Zhu Xizhong, and so is Your Majesty!
Where is I?
Recalling his recent temper, Wang Yiqi smiled bitterly. It turns out that I am the same.
He looked towards the north and sighed, "When will the victory message arrive?"
Da da da!
The sound of horse hooves came hurriedly on the official road.
At the post station, the postmaster just heard the sound of horse hooves and shouted: "Prepare to change horses, prepare food and water, quickly!"
A postman was a little slow and was kicked away by the postmaster.
The postmaster personally led the horse out and scolded, "This is an expedited delivery. If it were even a little slower, that man would surely die."
The postman rubbed his buttocks and said, "That's his business!" "Fuck!" The postmaster's face turned pale and he pointed at the postman and said, "Don't you know that the army is fighting in the north? Whose business is this? You bastard, turn around and get out! Get out as far as you can."
As soon as the sound of horse hooves stopped outside, someone shouted, "Prepare the horses, prepare food and water."
"All of them." The postmaster rushed out and helped a messenger in. "Quick, give him warm water. Have you added salt?"
"add."
A bowl of warm water was brought over, and the postmaster personally handed it to the messenger. The messenger took a few big gulps from his hand. The postmaster turned around and said, "Dumplings!"
A big bun was brought over, and the postmaster said, "Eat it quickly with water, so as not to hurt your stomach from the bumps on the horse's back."
The messenger ate the big bun in a few bites, drank the last of the salt water, took the dry food and water bag, and trotted out leading the horse.
"By the way, is it good news or bad news?" the postmaster couldn't help but ask.
The messenger mounted his horse and started to speed up. He looked back on horseback and said, "Good news! It's a victory!"
"Amitabha, may all the gods and Buddhas protect the Ming Dynasty!"
The postmaster closed his eyes and prayed devoutly.
"I am a humble servant..." The postman who was kicked came over to apologize.
"The post station may seem insignificant, but it connects the capital with the rest of the country. How can we neglect it?" The post station chief said coldly, "People like you with bad intentions cannot be used. Go back!"
The postman begged desperately, but the postmaster shook his head firmly.
For a nation or a country to be strong, it does not rely on a few individuals or a group of people, but on everyone in this world.
When everyone can work together, the momentum of this nation and this country will be unstoppable.
When the messenger saw the gate of the capital, a group of scholars were going out of the city for an autumn outing.
"…Penglai's writings have the style of Jian'an, and there is Xiao Xie's elegant style. They all have the ambition to fly, to reach the sky and embrace the bright moon. Draw a knife to cut the water, but the water will flow; drink a cup to dispel sorrow, but the sorrow will be more sorrowful. If life is not satisfactory, I will let my hair down and row a boat tomorrow."
A scholar was reciting poetry while shaking his head. Someone laughed and said, "Brother Wang, you are filled with sorrow!"
"That's right. I'm worried about the war situation in the north. Some people say Jiang Qingzhi is arbitrary and doesn't even take Yan Song seriously. Dog-eat-dog is fun. But this is a war! This person actually ignores the overall situation... If we lose the war, the consequences will be disastrous."
The messenger on horseback heard this and immediately became furious, "Get out of the way!"
A group of scholars were blocking the city gate. Upon hearing this, someone cursed, "Bitch, bitch..."
The whip was waving.
Snap!
The scholar covered his face and howled miserably. The messenger rode his horse past them at a rapid speed. His riding skills were so superb that the soldiers who were ready to maintain order could not help but applaud inwardly.
"Stop him!" someone turned around and shouted.
Several soldiers blocked his way intentionally or unintentionally. One of them said, "That's an urgent report. Don't even think about whipping him. Even if he's killed, it's useless!"
"Who is causing trouble?" Just as the scholars were about to make a fuss, a centurion came over.
The sergeant told the story, and the captain said coldly: "That is an urgent military report. Not to mention you, even the elders would have to give way if they saw it."
Several scholars looked at each other.
The scholar who was beaten gnashed his teeth and said, "Go and ask around to see what the military newspaper is."
"Yes, Jiang Qingzhi went to the battle despite the dissuasion, so the news should have come."
"Let's go and ask."
Zhilu, a minor official rushed into the duty room.
"Young Lord, urgent news from Datong!"
"Where are the people?" Yan Shifan stood up suddenly.
"He was taken to His Majesty."
"Let's go." Yan Shifan hurried out of the duty room, and Cui Yuan just walked out from the opposite side, "East Building."
"knew?"
"Ok!"
“Hopefully it’s good news!”
"It must be good news."
The messenger was taken to Yongshou Palace.
"Your Majesty, urgent military report!"
Huang Jin came in to report.
The emperor who was reading the memorial slowly raised his eyes and said, "Pass it on."
The messenger was brought in, not daring to breathe.
He bowed and took out the document.
Huang Jin took it, checked the seal, and said, "It has not been touched."
"Your Majesty, the Minister of War Wang Yiqi requests to see you."
"Your Majesty, Yan Siqing requests to see you."
"Your Majesty, Duke Chengguo requests to see you."
Huang Jin used a knife to open the military newspaper and handed it to Emperor Jiajing.
Emperor Jiajing nodded, and several important ministers came in one after another.
They all stared at the military report in the hands of Emperor Jiajing.
It would be best if Jiang Qingzhi suffered a small setback... Yan Shifan put his hands in his sleeves and clenched his fists secretly.
It must be a great victory, a great victory... Zhu Xizhong stared at the military newspaper intently. If he had not been rational, he would have rushed over and snatched it away.
Wang Yiqi took a deep breath, and all the preparations he had made flashed through his mind.
Emperor Jiajing slowly raised his head.
His expression remained calm.
but!
The hand holding the jade awl exerted force suddenly.
The emperor spoke slowly:
"Chang Wei Bo defeated Altan's general Lin Siyuan, beheaded more than 3,000 people, and built a Jingguan in the northwest of Datong!"
(End of this chapter)
