After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian quickly said, "Your Majesty, we have heard about it."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said calmly, "Actually, this incident was not unexpected. Ever since we arrived in Jining, we knew someone was planning a rebellion. It's not surprising that they're taking action now."

After hearing this, Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian nodded at the same time.

Of course, only Xu Guangqi and the other two knew the truth.

Many people outside actually had objections to the Wenxiang Sect's rebellion. They did not think that there was really a rebellion, but that the emperor was using the excuse of rebellion to eliminate dissidents.

Some people even had suspicions about the emperor's assassination, but they kept their suspicions to themselves and didn't dare speak them out.

Now that someone has really rebelled, it will prove that the handling of the previous assassination was correct, and no one will criticize it anymore.

Zhu Youxiao continued, "I have issued a gag order regarding Kong Yinzhi's affairs. The Imperial Guard will not leak any information. You two ministers can rest assured. No one will know the specific details of the matter."

"The Kong family has been kidnapped. I will immediately send people to gather information and be ready to send rescuers at any time. In addition, Xu Xianchun has also been punished by me."

"If anyone outside asks, it's because Xu Xianchun failed to do his job properly and allowed the Kong family members to be kidnapped. As for whether they were taken away, is he colluding with the rebels? What do you think, my dear ministers?"

After asking this question, Xu Guangqi and the other man looked a little hesitant.

The reason is very simple. Although His Majesty said so, the two people present knew in their hearts that this matter could not be concealed at all, and the fact that Xu Xianchun was almost killed in a car accident in the palace could not be concealed at all.

If the two of them left the palace now, the news would surely have spread everywhere. If a gag order was issued now, it would have the opposite effect.

As the saying goes, it is more difficult to prevent people from speaking than to prevent a river from flooding. We can only dredge the people and not block them. If we block them, the situation will only get worse.

The method Your Majesty is using now is to block it, which will only lead to more and more rumors.

People have a tendency to pry into the dark side. They often don't believe what is presented on the surface, and they will subconsciously pry into what is hidden behind things.

When there is something hidden, even if there is no evidence circulating, it will be thought of by many people.

Now that the news has spread, the Kong family's reputation will surely be ruined. Not only did they resell the disaster relief grain to the rebels, but now they are colluding with them. It is simply inexplicable.

Of course, it’s not without benefits.

In this way, no one would dare to say anything about the punishment that Your Majesty had previously imposed on the Kong family. Even if the title of Duke Yansheng was lost, no one would dare to say that he did not deserve it.

Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian looked at each other and probably understood in their hearts that perhaps this was His Majesty's purpose.

At this point, Xu Guangqi and the others naturally wouldn't object. If they did, it would be useless except for making His Majesty unhappy, and would only anger Him.

"Your Majesty is wise! This is a very appropriate approach." Xu Guangqi said quickly.

Zhang Weixian was a beat slower, but seeing that the old wily Xu Guangqi had taken the lead, he quickly said, "Your Majesty is wise! This is very appropriate."

After saying this, Zhang Weixian secretly glared at Xu Guangqi. "Shouldn't we say this together? Why are you one step ahead of me?"

Zhu Youxiao nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Then let's do this. Next, let's talk about suppressing the rebellion. After all, if a rebellion breaks out, the people will suffer disaster. I cannot bear it and must suppress the rebellion as soon as possible. If you two dear ministers have any ideas, please tell us."

In fact, although Zhu Youxiao spoke anxiously, neither Zhu Youxiao himself nor Xu Guangqi and Zhang Weixian took this rebellion seriously at all.

They are nothing more than a mob. The imperial army would have no trouble crushing them. Furthermore, Your Majesty has brought with him five thousand new troops.

Xu Guangqi and the others were well aware of the combat effectiveness of the new army. The last time they put down a rebellion in the southwest, these five thousand men had demonstrated extraordinary combat effectiveness.

Their weapons, their equipment, their training, and even what they eat are unimaginable to outsiders.

She Chongming's subordinates in the southwest were powerless to fight back against the 5,000 new troops, let alone the rebellious people in Shandong?

Therefore, there is no problem in suppressing the rebellion. However, judging by His Majesty's current actions, there is a problem.

"Your Majesty, the most urgent task is to dispatch troops from all over Shandong to the Juye area to quell the rebellion." Xu Guangqi took a step forward and said.

In fact, in the imperial court, there are rules and regulations for doing such things, and it is not too difficult.

When there is a disaster, money and food are sent to provide relief; when there is a rebellion, the army is sent to quell it. There is no need to spend any effort at all.

For the ministers in the court, it is actually more difficult to figure out the emperor's thoughts.

Although Xu Guangqi said this, he knew it in his heart and wanted to see if His Majesty was going to do something. At the same time, he was also thinking about what to say and what to do.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi, nodded solemnly, and said, "We can't be so reckless. We need to think long and hard. Immediately, you must issue a notice to all places that someone is planning a rebellion. Instruct them to strictly guard their areas and absolutely not to advance rashly."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi quickly bowed and replied.

Zhang Weixian and Xu Guangqi both understood that His Majesty was indeed going to cause trouble.

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