Chapter 120: The Elder’s Opinion (Subscription Request)
Did the sun rise from the west today?

Gao Gong was full of doubts and looked at Yan Shaoting in puzzlement, who actually disagreed with the comprehensive inventory of military supplies in the two capitals and thirteen provinces.

But Yan Shaoting continued to flatter.

"What Mr. Gao said is indeed a wise idea!"

"Having Mr. Gao in the cabinet is like having a magic needle to stabilize the sea, and to consolidate the country and society of the Ming Dynasty."

As the person involved, Gao Gong couldn't help but feel moved and his face felt a little hot.

He couldn't help but glance at Yan Shaoting and Xu Jie silently.

This kid does have some vision after all.

But how can we say this Dinghai Shenzhen?

I am in a high position, but there are still Lord Yan and Lord Xu.

No!
No!
however.

Yan Shaoting's flattery continued: "In the opinion of Mr. Gao, the current political situation in our dynasty is difficult, the treasury is empty, and everything must be done to fill the deficit.

Now the Anda tribe in the north is making frequent attacks, the Japanese pirates in the southeast are pacified, and the chieftains in the southwest are causing chaos from time to time. It is time to rely on our generals and soldiers.

If it weren't for the advice from Lord Gao, I would have probably followed the laws of the Ming Dynasty and advised Your Majesty to investigate the matter thoroughly, but I forgot that we must not allow chaos in the country at this moment.

When internal troubles arise, external troubles will come.

If it weren't for what Mr. Gao said today, I would have almost caused a disaster."

Yan Song had no idea what his eldest grandson was going to do today.

However, since the beginning of the year, the situation of the Yan family has changed, and the hidden dangers that existed in the past are being eliminated bit by bit.

Yan Song had no choice but to trust the decision of his eldest grandson.

He also spoke in agreement, "Su Qing has been in the cabinet for many years. Although he was often criticized by court officials for his bad temper, he remained loyal and filial. No matter how difficult the court was, the treasury was empty or even in arrears, it was Su Qing who was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue in the cabinet, maintaining the court and not stopping for a single day. All the things that needed to be done in the two capitals and thirteen provinces were done."

Gao Gong's face almost turned red with embarrassment.

How much time has passed?

What he said in front of the emperor was actually strongly agreed by the grandparents and grandchildren of the Yan family.

But soon, Gao Gong became confused again.

Could it be that this grandparents and grandchildren from the Yan family are praising themselves to death?
impossible!
It should be impossible!
Just when Gao Gong was feeling confused because Yan Shaoting and Yan Song spoke up to agree with and praise him.

Yan Shaoting, however, raised the corner of his mouth slightly.

Some people.

That's it.

If you do things against everything on a daily basis, and then one day someone suddenly agrees with you or even praises you, you will become anxious and worried.

He continued, "I fully agree with Mr. Gao's opinion. We must not investigate the million-strong army in the two capitals and 13 provinces because of the current major military corruption case in our dynasty."

Since we have decided to use Gao Suqing as a scapegoat, we must do it to the end.

In front of Gao Gong, who had already become a little dizzy.

Yan Shaoting continued, "According to what Mr. Gao said, the current major military supply corruption case was caused by the Xiyuan Incident. It was the Xiyuan Incident that led to Jinyiwei Lu Chenshi finding out about the accounting problems in the Military Equipment Bureau and other places.

Your Majesty is now restless and unable to sleep day and night because of the Xiyuan Incident.

But corruption has already occurred, and the combat effectiveness of the Beijing camp is unknown.

If you want to relieve your majesty's current worries, you only need to check the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Works in Beijing and reorganize military supplies."

From the beginning to the end, Yan Shaoting only focused on the issue of military supplies and did not mention the reorganization of the army and horses.

Gao Gong couldn't help but nodded.

This is what I think.

Compared with asking the emperor to issue an edict to conduct a comprehensive inventory of military supplies throughout the country, it is more stable and reassuring to confine the matter to the capital, under one's own supervision.

Lü Fang said coldly: "Reader Yan, you are officials from the outer court. If there are problems in the Military Equipment Bureau and other places, it is natural for you officials from the outer court to investigate.

But Your Majesty is unable to sleep at night and your energy is exhausted. How can you solve this problem?
You are also subjects, so why would you ignore the worries of your sovereign and father?"

Yan Shaoting immediately cupped his hands and said, "This matter has just been reported to His Majesty by Lord Gao. You can ask Lord Gao again."

After saying that, Yan Shaoting looked at Lao Gao with a kind look and a smile on his face.

Gao Gong blinked.

how?

This kid actually entrusted the conversation to me now?

The sun must have risen from the west.

Gao Gong snorted twice, but then said, "Your Majesty, I think that the various departments in the capital must be investigated as Yan Shidu said. As for the Western Garden garrison, we can draw elite troops from the Beijing camp, reorganize thousands of people, and transfer them to the Western Garden to protect Your Majesty."

Lao Gao had just finished speaking.

Yan Shaoting said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Mr. Gao is very insightful!
I also agree that it is better to go to great lengths and spend more than ten days to transfer border troops from Xuanfu Town to Beijing, which may even risk weakening the border combat effectiveness of Xuanfu Town this year.

It would be better to select several thousand elite soldiers from the nearly 100,000 soldiers in the Beijing camp and send them to the palace to protect the safety of Your Majesty."

The idea was proposed by Lao Gao, and I just agreed and seconded it.

If anything goes wrong then, Lao Gao will be blamed.

But Jiajing did not rush to agree, but looked at Yan Song and Xu Jie.

"Lord Yan and Lord Xu, do you think that what Lord Gao said today, that we should check the military supply accounts of various government offices in the capital and select elite troops from the Beijing camp to guard the Western Garden, is feasible? How many days will it take before I can sleep peacefully?"

Jiajing glanced at the two of them indifferently.

I have made it clear.

I just want to have a good sleep.

Yan Song naturally said immediately: "What Su Qing said is absolutely correct. I second your opinion."

In the end, the responsibility fell on Xu Jie.

As for Yuan Wei, who was also a cabinet minister.

No one would pay attention to his advice.

It doesn't matter. Xu Jie frowned, he always felt that something was wrong with today's incident.

But he himself couldn't tell what was wrong.

First of all, the Yan family did not want to take the opportunity to create a major case involving the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty.

The second thing is to transfer troops and horses to guard the Western Garden. The Yan family also agrees to transfer elite troops from the nearest Beijing camp.

These things do not have much impact on the current court.

But things just don't seem right no matter how you look at them.

But can I object?
If you object.

That was to oppose Gao Gong's advice.

Is this the Yan family's plan to split the family apart?
Just want me to oppose Gao Gong's suggestion?

Gao Gong was also waiting for Old Xu's answer. He hadn't felt so happy for a long time. Now he had finally suppressed the Yan family's intention to start a big case and His Majesty's intention to interfere in the border army.

But we can't let it be ruined just because of Old Xu.

As everyone waited, Xu Jie finally spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, now that the court has a major case of embezzlement of military supplies, no matter what, it must be investigated thoroughly.

All matters are under the control of the imperial court. Check all the accounts and personnel related to military supplies in the Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Works, and Ministry of War, and sort out the military supplies at the source. Naturally, the situation at the local level will improve.

Elite troops will be drawn from the Beijing camp to guard the palace, and the matter will be handed over to the Beijing camp governor, Zhenyuan Marquis Gu Huan. It will probably only take a day or two for the troops to enter the palace, and then Your Majesty will be able to rest assured.

However, the Beijing Army was ultimately responsible for protecting the capital, and it was impossible for too many troops to enter the Western Garden at once, and the murderous aura would have impacted the imperial city.

I think that when we draw elite soldiers from the Beijing camp to enter the Western Garden, we still need a specific number. According to the rule of one out of thirty, the Beijing camp can send a maximum of 3,000 soldiers to the palace. "

Three thousand soldiers and horses can't make any waves at all.

It's just to make the emperor feel more at ease and sleep well.

A smile finally appeared on Jiajing's face.

"Then follow Gao Gong's instructions. Yan Shaoting will continue to check the military supply accounts of various departments in the capital."

The power to investigate cases remains unchanged.

But Gao Gong felt calmer than in the previous few days.

As long as his proposal can be passed today, there will be no problem with Yan Shaoting investigating the case under his nose.

But Jiajing said, "Tomorrow, the Beijing camp will send at least one thousand men to the Western Garden."

The Taoist priest raised his head and looked at the people in front of him with a gloomy look.

"I can't sleep well."

"Now, I just want to have a good sleep."

"My Lords, do you understand me?"

The Taoist priest still remembered that before the four cabinet members were summoned to Yuxi Palace, the kid from the Yan family reminded him that today's incident was because he couldn't sleep well, and it must be because he couldn't sleep well.

really.

Seeing the emperor once again urging the Beijing troops to enter the palace so anxiously, both Xu Jie and Gao Gong felt relieved.

Yan Shaoting said, "There is a popular saying among the people that Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, summoned Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao to the palace to guard it, and they gradually became door gods. Now that Your Majesty has summoned the Beijing Camp to the palace to guard it, it may become a good story in the future."

This is all bullshit.

But he still couldn't sleep because of the Taoist priest, so he could only summon the Beijing troops to enter the palace to guard and patch up the situation.

Even Xu Jie had to speak up at this moment: "Your Majesty is the country, the relationship is more important than Mount Tai, the Beijing Army guards the capital, and it is the sword in your Majesty's hand.

The Xiyuan Incident was caused by our ministers, causing Your Majesty to be humiliated and frightened. The entry of the Beijing Army into the palace is legitimate, and it is also the duty of the Beijing Army to protect Your Majesty.

We only hope that Your Majesty is in good health, that the Beijing garrison can enter the palace, and that Your Majesty can rest and recuperate."

Jiajing smiled and said, "What Mr. Gao said relieved my anxiety. The cabinet can also work together. It's all good."

Yan Song took the lead and stood up.

"Your Majesty is wise and wise, and we only wish Your Majesty good health."

Jiajing smiled and said, "As long as the world is peaceful, it doesn't matter if I suffer some humiliation. The court is under the care of the cabinet, and the two capitals and thirteen provinces are full of miscellaneous affairs. Fortunately, you are here."

The emperor began to complain.

Xu Jie and others frowned.

Perhaps it was the Xiyuan Incident that really made the emperor feel uneasy.

Today, Gao Gong finally had a rare opportunity to pass his memorial. He bowed his hands and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty has been humiliated because of our negligence. The Military Equipment Bureau and other places have fostered corruption in military supplies. As the head of the Ministry of Revenue, I have no choice but to take responsibility.

This time, Yan Shidu is investigating the corruption of military supplies in the court. We, the ministers, will give our full support. All officials involved in the case will be thoroughly investigated. Those who should be killed will be killed, and those who should be dismissed or exiled will be dismissed or exiled!"

"it is good!"

Jiajing applauded: "With what Lord Gao said, I feel relieved. I can let this kid go and investigate."

Yan Shaoting followed closely behind, clasped his fists and bowed to Gao Gong, saying: "When the time comes, I will have to bother you, Mr. Gao."

Gao Gong's face flushed and he waved his hand casually.

Jiajing waved his hand and said, "Let's stop here today. I can't sleep, so I want you to stay with me until now."

Yan Song took the lead and bowed: "Your Majesty's worries are ours. It is our duty to share your worries."

Jiajing frowned.

"Let's all go."

"I'm waiting to retire."

Yan Song and others bowed, clasped their fists, and slowly retreated.

Jiajing lowered his head and whispered.

"I have nothing to worry about. The Ming Dynasty is still here."

"Everyone, walk slowly."

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