Yang Dingguo was also a straightforward and stubborn person. After he said this, the atmosphere in the entire imperial study became subtle.
He did guess the emperor's thoughts, but he couldn't say it so openly.
Even if it is said, there is no point in discussing this issue. It is already a fait accompli.
Now the only thing we can do is to put down the rebellion and drive out the Tartars.
After all, no matter how much you reflect on it, what's the use?
Cui Kaiji and others looked at Yang Dingguo with strange expressions.
Some things don't need to be brought up on the table, but he brought them up anyway.
The problem is that when Yang Dingguo was arguing with Cui Kaiji just now, he was quite good at passing the buck. How come he suddenly seemed like a different person?
Emperor Yongchang took everyone's expressions to heart.
Each of them can become a cabinet member or a minister. They are all thousand-year-old foxes and very cunning.
"That's right, I was just reflecting on the issue raised by Yang Qing. Does Dayin really need bone scraping to heal his wounds now?" Emperor Yongchang seemed to be talking to himself, but his understated words seemed to have a hidden meaning.
Cui Kaiji and others looked at each other in surprise.
What's wrong with our emperor today? One moment he's reflecting, the next moment he wants to have his bones scraped to heal his wounds. What on earth has upset him?
"We are guilty and cannot help Your Majesty with his worries!"
Cui Kaiji hurriedly stood up, bowed and apologized.
No matter what the emperor says or if you have done anything wrong, just apologize first.
This is basically invulnerable.
The emperor must have gone to the top of the city wall and felt some cool breeze, which stimulated him and caused him to suddenly have an attack.
Once this momentum passes, just do what you need to do, there is no need to pay any attention to it.
The emperor was over sixty years old, and the crown prince was already forty years old.
It is undeniable that Emperor Yongchang reigned for forty years. In the first twenty years, he worked hard to govern the country and the country was strong, but in the last twenty years, the country went downhill.
Maybe he thought that after struggling for so long, it was time to enjoy himself.
If you want to enjoy yourself, you can enjoy yourself even if you become the emperor!
The problem is that Yongchang is in good health, enjoys eating, and has no intention of abdicating.
The one in the Eastern Palace who was made the crown prince at the age of ten also waited cautiously for thirty years.
"Are you guilty? Haha!"
Emperor Yongchang suddenly smiled, his eyes deep, as if he was a wise man who saw through everything.
Many things are so complicated and intertwined that one thing affects the whole body. If you want to change them, it will involve the interests of too many people.
Once it starts, countless heads will roll.
He suddenly felt a little tired.
Let the prince do these things!
"Your Majesty, calm down!"
Cui Kaiji and others hurriedly stood up and respectfully apologized in front of Emperor Yongchang.
"Alright, I'm a little sleepy. Regarding the tax and silver matters for the first half of the year, you guys should draft a plan first, and I'll come back to approve it."
After saying this, Emperor Yongchang ignored the confused cabinet ministers and asked Lu Chunfang to lead the way to Zhanghan Hall to rest.
"Your Majesty, this..."
Originally, Cui Kaiji summoned the other cabinet members to get the emperor's direct instructions on how to divide the cake.
However, Emperor Yongchang interrupted their rhythm by reflecting on the war in the northwest, and then kicked the ball back to them.
After watching Emperor Yongchang leave without looking back, Cui Kaiji had no choice but to take the others out of the imperial study and return to Wenyuan Pavilion, the cabinet office outside the imperial city, to continue quarreling and bickering.
When Emperor Yongchang returned to Zhanghan Palace, Lu Chunfang immediately arranged for the imperial kitchen to send food and snacks.
Just after eating for a while, Cao Chunfeng hurried in with a letter: "Master, the commander of the Longcha Division, Wang Zhi, has sent a secret report."
The Longchasi was a secret agency established by Emperor Yongchang to collect intelligence and supervise officials. It was omnipresent and everyone feared and stayed away from it.
Yongchang didn't even raise his head: "Read it!"
"Wang Zhi reports: There are rumors in Jinyang that Captain Zhao Muyun, the commander of the Suppressing Enemy Army, is leading his own troops and secretly communicating with Li Jingang's military advisor, Yang Yan!"
"Also, he hesitated at Feihukou, ignoring the tens of thousands of soldiers from Weizhou..."
"Hahaha!" After hearing this, Emperor Yongchang asked Cao Chunfeng, "Do you believe it?"
"I dare not speak nonsense!"
Cao Chunfeng had previously handled the matter of replacing Fan Nan, and at that time he also knew that Zhao Muyun was the person recommended by Fan Nan.
Together with Pei Lun, he used the military defeat to deal with Fan Nan.
It is unknown whether Zhao Muyun knew that Eunuch Cao was behind him.
But Emperor Yongchang knew!
At that time, Zhao Muyun was just a small sergeant, insignificant, and Cao Chunfeng did not take him seriously.
The problem is that Zhao Muyun is now the youngest and most dazzling rising star in Dayin. Although Emperor Yongchang has never summoned him personally, everyone knows how much he favors Zhao Muyun.
Now that the Longchasi reported these negative information to Zhao Muyun, the emperor asked him again, how could Cao Chunfeng dare to say anything nonsense.
Lu Chunfang remained calm.
What he said to the emperor on the city wall just now came true.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!
Zhao Muyun has some supporters, but there are also people who slander him.
Emperor Yongchang's question "Do you believe it?" clearly illustrates his attitude.
Cao Chunfeng's ambiguous answer also represents the mentality of many people who are just watching the fun.
"Haha, it is really puzzling that the brave general I promoted would do such a thing at such a critical moment!" Emperor Yongchang did not ask Cao Chunfeng any further questions.
Lu Chunfang weighed the pros and cons for a moment, then, seemingly determined, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, rumors are groundless and are definitely not accidental. Should we have Wang Zhi conduct a thorough investigation and clear General Zhao's name?"
This old fellow really understands your Majesty's thoughts, I am a little bit behind him!
As soon as Lu Chunfang finished speaking, Cao Chunfeng felt a surge of regret. It was obvious that His Majesty was inclined to believe Zhao Muyun.
But the current situation is not about whether Zhao Muyun did it or not, but where these words came from!
Now is the critical moment to rescue Weizhou. Who will benefit from slandering Zhao Muyun?
Tatar?
"What do you want to investigate thoroughly? Lu Chunfang, how did you persuade me on the city wall just now?" Emperor Yongchang looked at Lu Chunfang with a smile.
After hearing this for a while, Lu Chunfang immediately understood what the emperor meant:
"Your Majesty, I understand! Let these groundless rumors fly for a while!"
Cao Chunfeng couldn't help but feel jealous.
Compared with Lu Chunfang, he was still much further away from the emperor's heart.
......
To the east of the imperial city, there is a magnificent palace.
The decoration inside is also luxurious.
However, in such a luxurious palace, a small farmyard suddenly appeared.
The courtyard is no different from a farmhouse.
Thatched hut, fence wall, farm tools, straw raincoat, and coarse cloth quilt.
These are out of place in the main hall.
However, there was a middle-aged man in cloth clothes inside, shaking a spinning wheel!
He looked very calm and composed, and had a handsome appearance, but there was a gloomy air between his brows, as if caused by years of forbearance.
A man in black stood respectfully outside the yard and said softly:
"I heard that His Majesty said some incomprehensible things to the cabinet today!"
"Also, the Longchasi submitted a memorial to Your Majesty regarding a border general named Zhao Muyun."
"..."
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