Chapter 1191

After a while, many dignitaries who had seen the memorial looked dignified. Obviously, they also saw the seriousness of the matter. Even many people were still thinking, what should we do if the five-star army suddenly attacked Dalu city with the power of victory?

Can Shi Heng, who has lost the battle, hold the city? If you can't hold it, once the five-star army attacks from there, the northern Ming army will fall into the environment of internal combat, which is a very dangerous thing.

Once the capital of the northern Ming Dynasty was attacked, it would involve its own interests and security, which should not be ignored by the ministers.

Of course, there are people like Xu Youzhen who have long voted for Yang Chendong. On the surface, he pretends to have a heavy face, but in fact, he is very happy in his heart. For him, when the five-star army enters the city, he will become a senior official of the Yang family, and the treatment may be better.

"You've all read it. Tell me how to deal with it." for a while, Zhu Qiyu had stabilized his mind. When he looked at the important minister, his eyes were full of Xiyi's eyes.

"Emperor, answer Lu city is the gateway. You can't lose it."

"Emperor, Shi Heng was defeated. He bears unshirkable responsibility. He should be severely punished and replaced."

"Your Majesty, the five-star army is threatening and can't be defeated. You might as well send someone to talk to him and see if you can influence him to retreat."

"Emperor..."

Zhu Qiyu asked, the following is what to say. Various suggestions are also diverse, which makes people's head a little big. Zhu Qiyu had to roar and said, "enough, shut up. I'm the emperor. Yang Chendong is just a small king of Wunan and I granted him the seal. How can I bow to him and stop talking about the peace talks. As for the change of command, do you have any suitable candidate?"

After showing that he would not bow to Yang Chendong, he asked about the candidate for the change of command. At present, the needle dropping can be heard in the whole hall.

Although Shi Heng is greedy for money and loves power, he has to say that he still has two brushes in war, and has formed enough prestige in the army for many years. Where does such a handsome Beiming have any backup? Now that it's a change of command, who can take on this great responsibility?

After asking, Zhu Qiyu didn't get a response for a long time. Zhu Qiyu knew that the change of commander-in-chief would not work. That is, he had to retreat and ask for the second place "We've also read the memorial. Although Hou Wuqing has leadership responsibility this time, it's not the main reason. He's still in his real job. Let's forget the proposal of changing the commander. Now let's talk about how to defend and answer Lu Cheng's question first. If you have any opinions, you can mention it."

Zhu Qiyu also knows that someone in the court has a close relationship with Shi Heng. If he shows a change of command or distrust, these words will inevitably spread, which will have a negative effect on his control of Shi Heng. This is not what he wants to see now.

If you lose a war, you will naturally be punished, but how and when you will be punished still need to be considered in the long run. At least the immediate employment plan can never be punished. Not only that, but also rewards to stabilize people's hearts. This is the so-called way of employment.

"Send troops and a large number of reinforcements. Don't we have millions of soldiers being trained? Pick some of them and send them to Dalu city. We should guard there anyway. With the high wall and thick City, we can fight an offensive and defensive war like Shicheng. As long as the time goes by, with strong strength, the five-star army will be defeated in the end." Yiming, the Minister of war, stood up and put forward his own opinions.

As the Minister of the Ministry of war, Yiming has more power than his predecessors. This is because the northern Ming Dynasty took a lot of initiatives to train troops and prepare for war. Anyway, he is very comfortable and proud.

"Yes, Shang Yi is right. I think we should not only send people to defend the city, but also find an opportunity to fight out of the city. In this way, we may be able to take the five-star army by surprise, and it is not impossible to regain the initiative in the battlefield. Emperor, Shicheng has been surrounded for a long time, but also fought for such a long time. Its strength should be the weakest time, and the opportunity is not available Loss. "TAISHAO Zifu, the great scholar and Xu Youzhen, the Minister of justice of the Ministry of punishment, then stood up and put forward their own opinions.

Hearing that he took the initiative to attack the five-star army, Zhu Qiyu couldn't help but brighten his eyes. He looked at Xu Youzhen with appreciative eyes and said, "Xu Aiqing is reasonable. Yi Shangshu, you might as well handle it and inform Shi Heng to find an opportunity to go out of the city."

"Yes." Yiming immediately promised.

The original celebration banquet was over. Everyone was worried. They just hoped that Shi Heng could turn the tide so that they could continue to do power and blessing in the capital.

But when only one minister came out of the hall, he was very worried. He was Jin Lian, the Minister of household.

As the saying goes, food and grass should go first before soldiers move. Once more troops are sent to Dalu City, it will involve tens of thousands of money and food. This is his main management and also his worry. Not long ago, he pulled out the food and grass he had just saved to General Li Tong in Eastern Liaoning. Now he has some in his hand, but he is too weak to use for hundreds of thousands of troops. Facing the situation Where did he get food and grass from this sudden army? Now it is about to enter the autumn, and this year's food has not been completely conquered. Once the army's departure is delayed, isn't he a sinner?

"Come on, don't go back to Xu's house. Go directly to Xu's house." Jin Lian was worried after she got out of the palace. Finally, he decided to consult with Xu Youzhen. At first, he suggested that he send money and food to Li Tong. Now there is a problem. Of course, he wants to listen to this person's opinions.

In Xu's house, Xu Youzhen just entered the house. The housekeeper immediately reported that Lord Jin Lian, the Minister of household, had come and was outside the hospital.

"Oh? So fast?" Xu Youzhen said with a smile on her mouth. "Please Jin Shangshu to the main hall to narrate."

In the main hall, Xu Youzhen met Jin Lian. The latter immediately sighed and said, "Lord Xu, you have hurt me this time."

"Can Lord Jin say that?" Xu Youzhen asked as if she were a fool.

"Oh, Lord Xu, do you remember that you suggested me to distribute money and food to General Li Tong in Liaodong?" Jin Lian didn't know that Xu Youzhen was pretending to be stupid. She just thought that the other party was busy and had long forgotten, so she made a sound to remind her.

"Hmm? Oh, there's such a thing. Hehe, General Li Tong sent someone to find my housekeeper and gave me 20000 liang of silver. By the way, didn't he give Lord Jin 10000 liang? Why, there's something else?" Xu Youzhen deliberately mentioned the 10000 Liang silver note to sue Jin Lian. You took a bribe in this matter. Once it's big, it's bad for anyone.

Jin Lian was stunned. He also forgot the benefits of 10000 Liang silver. Now think about it, it's not the time not to report. For a moment, his tone became weak. "Mr. Xu, what you said is right. But now the emperor wants to send troops and attack the five-star army. How much food and grass does it need? We don't have so many households."

"No?" Xu Youzhen had already sent someone to investigate the warehouse of the transfer department, but now he still pretended not to know anything.

"Yes, No. I'm not afraid of Mr. Xu's jokes. The rapid expansion of our army in the northern Ming Dynasty in recent years has put great pressure on our household department. Although there are some now, they are only used for daily training. Once there is a war, it's not enough." Jin Lian almost cried when she said this.

Contrary to the Military Ministry's Shangshu Yiming, the other party is very comfortable. His household has been tight. If he hadn't deliberately saved from all parties, I'm afraid there would have been problems long ago.

Yiming is a qualified official. At least he has done very well in saving money. It's a pity that a clever woman can't make bricks without rice. He also has no good way.

These words were pitiful. In Xu Youzhen's ears, he really looked indifferent and said, "even if it's not enough, just report it directly."

"Report directly, Lord Xu means... Report to the emperor?" Yiming asked with his mouth open, as if he had heard wrong.

"Of course it was reported to the emperor. I said, Lord Yi, the food was indeed given to General Li Tong. What's wrong? Anyway, as the Minister of household, you have tried your best, and our wise emperor can understand." Xu Youzhen showed a very relaxed appearance.

He is not shirking responsibility, but a way of dealing with things sincerely. After all, the amount of grain is too large. Let's see what Zhu Qiyu means today. It's not necessary to send 35000. It's likely that it's normal to send 100000 and 200000. Even if so many people need a little food, they can find a way to get it, but it won't be done over a long period of time. Therefore, it's sooner or later to report. That's the case. It's not as good as the morning paper.

This can be regarded as pouring cold water on Dai Zong, and let him know that fighting is not as simple as touching his mouth. We need money and food. If we are not willing to spend money, we will not be able to fight and win.

Xu Youzhen said twice and reported the matter to the emperor, and Yiming finally faced it up. After his careful consideration, it seems that there is really only such a way to go. Although it is inevitable to reprimand him and be punished if he doesn't do well, he is not an immortal and can't change food, so he can only do so. "Well, Lord Xu, I'll report to the emperor tomorrow, but please ask Lord Xu to help beat the side drum. Now who doesn't know that the emperor relies heavily on Lord Xu. You have to save me this time."

"It's easy to say. I'll meet the emperor with Lord Yi tomorrow. It's just that I still have some things to report to the emperor." Xu Youzhen nodded. He urgently needs to complete the task handed over by Yang Chendong, so he must get first-hand information. If he can follow Yiming, he can accept the favor and get the information. Isn't it the best of both worlds.