The prince said hurriedly: "Pei Yun is the imperial envoy sent to the Nanman. He has successfully established diplomatic relations with the Nanman and signed a trade agreement. However, he is now besieged in the Qianhu Suo by Xiao Cheng's army."
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of the ministers changed again.
The letter of loyalty was enough to prove that Xiao Cheng had evil intentions, and now attacking the imperial envoy who had successfully carried out his mission was an even greater crime of treason.
Moreover, the imperial court attached great importance to the diplomatic mission to the Southern Barbarians this time. Opening up trade with the Southern Barbarians and allowing them to be completely integrated into the Jing Dynasty would not only solve the worries at home, but also allow the Southern Barbarians to be recruited as soldiers to fight against the Northern Hu.
Moreover, once the trade is successful, it means that the policy of pacifying the barbarians is credible. In the Jing Dynasty, there are not only the Yizhou barbarians, but also the Yuzhou barbarians, the Jingzhou barbarians, the Yongzhou barbarians, and so on.
These barbarians are potential dangers to the Jing Dynasty. The court is now fully focused on fighting the Northern Hu and has no extra energy to deal with the barbarians.
That's why Xiao Yugan was so excited when he saw the Dingman Strategy. This was a once-and-for-all solution.
Now Xiao Cheng actually attacks Pei Yun. If Pei Yun dies, what will the Yizhou barbarians think?
Minister of War Chen Zhi said sternly: "Your Majesty, the imperial envoy is the emperor's envoy. Xiao Cheng's actions are tantamount to treason. We must send troops to suppress the rebellion immediately!"
Xiao Yugan slowly stood up and said in a deep voice: "Pass on my order."
"Order King Xiao Yan of Jingzhou and King Xiao Heng of Yongzhou to mobilize troops immediately to encircle Yizhou."
"Another dispatch of 800 miles to inform all the counties and prefectures in Yizhou: Anyone who helps Xiao Cheng will be punished for treason, and anyone who captures Xiao Cheng will be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!"
"Order the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to immediately send an imperial envoy to Yizhou to thoroughly investigate Xiao Cheng's case of treason!"
"Officials at all levels in Yizhou are temporarily dismissed from their posts and await investigation!"
Four consecutive decrees were issued, with great force, and all the civil and military officials in the court knelt down in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Xiao Yugan waved his hand tiredly, "Let's leave the court."
Everyone left the hall.
There was an excitement in Xiao Yu's eyes. "Xiao Cheng, Xiao Cheng, let's see how you can jump around now. Your father is really angry this time. Even if you don't die, I'm afraid you will have to stay in the Heavenly Prison for the rest of your life."
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