Chapter 1525 The Depressed Xiyuan
In the Xiyuan Palace, the atmosphere was so depressing and tense that it was almost suffocating.
Even though Yan Song, Xu Jie and others were cabinet ministers, they were still trembling with fear when facing the furious Emperor Jiajing. The saying "accompanying the emperor is like accompanying a tiger" is no joke.
In particular, Emperor Jiajing was no ordinary king. Although he is not in charge of the palace, he can control it freely and maintain his authority. Don't look at Yan Song and Xu Jie as cabinet ministers, one person is less than ten thousand people, and they have power over the government and the public. Every time they sneeze, the officialdom will catch a cold, but as long as Emperor Jiajing gives an order, they can lose their official positions and go home. Even their lives depended on Emperor Jiajing's thoughts. From beginning to end, Emperor Jiajing has been firmly in control of all the powers of the empire, and no one can shake him.
The character of Emperor Jiajing was also extraordinary.
He is extremely smart and extremely confident, even a little arrogant, stingy and saves face.
The Japanese pirates in Shangyu besieged Yingtian, and the Japanese chiefs responded with red clothes and yellow umbrellas, which shook the foundation of Ming Dynasty Jiangnan. Regardless, this act severely slapped Ming Dynasty in the face, and slapped Emperor Jiajing in the face. .
This is fatal.
What's wrong with the damn Japanese pirates? There's nothing wrong with them. What's wrong with the damn Japanese pirates? They wear red clothes and carry yellow umbrellas!
The hearts of Yan Song, Xu Jie and others were tense. It was so tight that cold sweat began to break out all over my body.
"This is the situation. What should we do now? Let's discuss it." Emperor Jiajing flicked the sleeves of his wide robe, casually sat down on the table that was overturned, and looked at Yan Song and others with squinted eyes. Xu Jie and others said lightly.
Xu Jie did not speak, and glanced at Yan Song imperceptibly. At this moment, he was glad that he was the second assistant and did not need to be the first to express his opinion.
On weekdays, Yan Song's mouth is full of lotus flowers, but now he is mute. He is old and his reaction time is slow, not to mention he stayed up all night writing poems in praise of Qing Qing. In addition, he is not good at running an army and is not proficient in military affairs. During the last Gengxu Incident, Yan Song fully exposed that he was not good at running an army. Therefore, after Emperor Jiajing asked the question, Yan Song was mute for a while. Instead of using his strengths and avoiding weaknesses, he would let others speak first, and then he would summarize and refine the essence.
Although Yan Song could not govern an army, he could govern people. The Holy One is asking a question, so we must not remain silent.
So, when Yan Song chose to be mute, he warned Xu Jie with his eyes, signaling Xu Jie to speak first.
Xu Jie received the hint from Yan Song's eyes and couldn't help but feel a group of rough mud horses roaring past in his heart. But there is no way. In order to plan for future big things, we have to endure the humiliation and bear the burden for a while.
So, Xu Jie cleared his throat and prepared to speak.
However, Emperor Jiajing spoke at this time and directly named Yan Hao, "Feng Yi, please talk first."
Yan Song was startled and hurriedly bowed his hands, but after all, he was Yan Song only panicked for a moment, then calmly and slowly said: "These are just fifty-seven Japanese crowns. Yingtian is a huge city, with high walls, deep pools, powerful cannons, and defenders." How can a mere fifty-seven Japanese pirates capture Yingtian?"
Xu Jie on the side couldn't help but raise his eyebrows when he heard this. Sounds a bit familiar, oh, yes, when 30,000 northern captives came to the capital during the Gengxu Incident, Yan Song said, "I'm just a bunch of evil thieves. They will leave naturally after they plunder, so you don't have to worry, Your Majesty."
This is completely shameless nonsense that does not solve the problem and is irresponsible! It makes no difference whether it is said or not.
This answer seems impeccable, but in fact it is fart.
"What I'm asking is what to do!" Emperor Jiajing naturally glared at Yan Song with dissatisfaction, then turned to look at Xu Jie, "Xu Jie, tell me."
"Reply Your Majesty, in my opinion There are only fifty-seven Japanese pirates. With Yingtian's defense and military strength, whether in battle or defending the city, this group of Japanese pirates can be eliminated. How can a small tree be shaken by a fox? However, I personally prefer to fight and use the power of thunder. attack , wipe out this group of Japanese pirates in one fell swoop, kill them as a warning to hundreds of people, severely attack the arrogance of the Japanese pirates, and deter the intensifying Japanese invasion situation in various places in the south of the Yangtze River! Otherwise, a mere fifty-seven Japanese pirates would dare to attack Yingtian. This is a new beginning. If it’s not good, I’m afraid the Japanese pirates from all over the country will be greatly encouraged, and the Japanese invasion will become even more corrupt.”
Xu Jie stepped forward and bowed, then talked calmly, and finally proposed the idea of “war”. suggestion.
Emperor Jiajing nodded with satisfaction, avoiding the praise, and continued to ask, "How to fight?"
This is a very practical question. Xu Jie has been prepared for this. He knows that Emperor Jiajing Because of his character, he knew that Emperor Jiajing was a person who valued results and focused on solving problems, so he had prepared a plan when he made suggestions. After Emperor Jiajing asked, Xu Jie was able to do it with ease. The answer was given, "At last, the lion fought the rabbit with all his strength. I believe that this battle will be the same. There are more than 50,000 defenders in Yingtian. You can select 73,000 elites who dare to fight, and at the same time, order the surrounding state capitals to Cooperate in sending troops to encircle and destroy the Japanese! From now on, the only fifty-seven Japanese crowns will be unable to fly and die without a burial place."
After hearing Xu Jie's suggestion, Emperor Jiajing nodded in approval.
A mere fifty-seven Japanese pirates dared to lift a tiger's beard and beat Yingtian, and they dared to commit a heinous crime by wearing red clothes Zhang Yiyu!
If we don't kill this group of Japanese pirates who are so bold and arrogant, How did the evil spirit in Emperor Jiajing's heart come out?
Xu Jie's suggestion of fighting a lion against a rabbit fell into the heart of Emperor Jiajing.
During the Gengxu Revolution, the enemy chief Anda led 30,000 elite cavalry troops to the capital. Although Emperor Jiajing initially adopted a delaying tactic, he used the excuse that the tribute documents from Anda were not in Mongolian. Waiting for the reinforcements of King Qin. However, when King Qin's reinforcements arrived, Emperor Jiajing ordered Ding Ruling, the Minister of War at the time, to prepare to launch a counterattack against the Tatar army outside the city. However, Ding Ruling, the Minister of War at the time, only followed Yan Song's name. Yan Song was worried that the counterattack might be defeated. Failure would affect him as the chief minister of the cabinet, so Yan Song ordered Ding Ruling not to fight back and let the soldiers and horses stay outside the city. After looting, they walked away. Yan Song patted his chest and assured Ding Ruling that there was no need to worry about violating the holy orders, as I am here to ensure that nothing happens to you. Under Yan Song's deception, Ding Ruling stood still and did not launch a counterattack against the Tatars. In the end, after the Tatar troops retreated in a grand manner, Ding Rukui was angrily accused by Emperor Jiajing and received a bright ghost-headed sword, ending his good life.
Back then, when 30,000 Tatar troops came to the city, Emperor Jiajing wanted to fight back to save his face. Now, only fifty-seven Japanese pirates dared to accompany them to the city. How could Emperor Jiajing tolerate them leaving alive!
The shame of the year, Emperor Jiajing was not I want to relive it again!
During the Tartar siege, Emperor Jiajing had already lost half of his face. If he allows the Japanese pirates to leave safely now, his face will be completely lost. , this is a result that the pretentious Emperor Jiajing absolutely cannot accept. (End of chapter)