Council Hall.
Cheng** was very impatient.
Originally, this was the time for him to enjoy the flowers and stones.
But he was called to a meeting.
"What's the rush? Can't we wait until tomorrow's court meeting?" Cheng** complained.
Prime Minister Li Chengqian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, General Dingyuan Ma Changda has died suppressing a rebellion in Qingzhou. Zhao Chenhan, the Qingzhou Co-Governor, is on his way back with General Ma's coffin."
"What's the big deal about the death of a general? Can't we just send another one?" Cheng ** said indifferently.
With so many generals, which one can’t lead the troops?
No matter how powerful General Dingyuan was, he was only of the fifth rank, and there were many people above him who were stronger than him.
Li Chengqian said solemnly: "Your Majesty, this is not a matter for one general, but after this incident, it is easy to cause unexpected changes, so we must be on guard."
Cheng** said impatiently: "Then send a few more."
Come on, this Majesty is so focused on having fun that it’s impossible to communicate normally.
Li Chengqian simply stated the consequences of Ma Dada's death: "General Ma's death will make other rebels think that the court is weak and ineffective, and rebellions will break out one after another."
"Then it's all even." Cheng** still didn't take it seriously.
Li Chengqian gave up the idea of continuing and said, "Who does Your Majesty want to send?"
Cheng** was too lazy to think about it: "Just discuss it. I'm tired and I'm going back to rest."
Cheng** stood up and was about to leave after saying this.
"Father, I am willing to help you share your worries and eradicate the rebels."
Li Jingzhong quickly stepped forward and volunteered.
Cheng** had no choice but to sit back and nodded, "You're brave, I'm the one."
"Your son is also willing to share your father's worries."
Crown Prince Li Jingxian quickly stepped forward.
Cheng** nodded casually: "That's fine."
"Father, I also want to do something."
The Sixth Prince Li Jingyi said.
Li Jingyi had just come of age and had not yet been crowned king, but he also had ambitions for the throne and wanted to take this opportunity to make a contribution.
Especially having access to military power is even more important.
Cheng** frowned.
All three sons jumped out to share his worries, so who should he choose to go?
"How about you three each lead a team?" Cheng** asked tentatively.
All the ministers frowned.
Although the emperor was not very capable in the past, he was not stupid. How come he has become so stupid now?
Li Chengqian said, "Your Majesty, it would be disgraceful for the prince to intervene against a mere rebellion. It would be better to select another general to quell the rebellion with a thunderous force, thus demonstrating the strength of the officers and soldiers."
Cheng** nodded and said, "Okay. Then who should we send?"
Li Chengqian said, "I recommend General Mingwei Zhou Deyuan. General Zhou is a veteran of the battlefield and can be the chief commander to suppress the rebellion."
Just as Cheng Yu was about to nod, Deputy Prime Minister Shao Yutang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend Sun Huayuan, the Lieutenant General of Guide. He has fought in the south against the Nanzhao Kingdom and is familiar with all kinds of terrain. He would be the perfect person to quell the Qingzhou rebels."
General Mingwei and General Guide were both military generals of the fourth rank, higher than General Dingyuan.
From the recommendations of these two people, it can be seen that Zhou Deyuan is a member of the Prince's Party and Sun Huayuan is a member of the Prince Yu's Party.
Only the sixth prince Li Jingyi had just come of age, and his mother's support was weak, so he was unable to win over a few capable people. Therefore, no one stood up to speak for him at this time.
As soon as the two leaders, Li Chengqian and Shao Yutang, came out, the members of the Prince's Party and the Prince Yu's Party came out one after another to support their own people.
As for military power, you can never have too much.
There is nothing shameful in seizing military power.
"Father!"
Li Jingzhong knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, "General Dingyuan Ma Da is my brother-in-law. His brothers all died in battle. If I cannot personally avenge him, I will be incompetent for the country and unworthy of being his brother. I beg your Majesty for your permission."
Li Jingzhong's words moved Cheng ** so much that he said, "That's true."
The two brothers Ma Changda settled the matter privately. It would be bad if Li Jingzhong, who was close to him, could not be allowed to take revenge.
Li Jingxian cursed Li Jingzhong in his heart for being a worthless person, using a dead man as a pretext, and quickly said, "If it comes to revenge, I, your son, would be better off going. As the crown prince, I will personally avenge General Ma, and if this gets out, everyone in the world will know how much your father loves you."
Cheng** nodded: "Indeed."
Both of them are indeed like this, which makes people secretly curse that this emperor is really not a good person.
Li Chengqian said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is the heir apparent. If he were to go to war and suppress the rebellion, it would be like Your Majesty personally leading the army, and it would be worthy of the sacrifices made by General Ma and his brother for their country."
Cheng** nodded.
Shao Yutang said hurriedly, "The Crown Prince is the heir apparent. How can he risk leaving the capital so easily? Let Prince Yu go. As a minister, he has the responsibility to share the worries of his father and the emperor. As a prince, he has the responsibility to avenge his ministers."
Cheng** nodded again.
The ministers were helpless because they had to listen to whoever had the final say.
If I had known this earlier, I would have let Cheng** go and had a private fight with the others to decide the candidate.
Li Jingzhong raised his head and screamed, "Father, please give me a chance. I can't avenge my brother Changda. I can't face the widow of the Ma family."
Cheng** was moved and said, "Yes! Go ahead."
Li Jingxian was furious. This Li Jingzhong was a piece of shit. He never stopped talking about the dead.
But Cheng** had already spoken, and it was too late to argue. He could only say, "Second brother, be careful. Those rebels even killed General Ma and his brothers. Don't underestimate them."
Li Jingzhong said with a forced smile, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Highness. Even if there are countless difficulties and dangers, I will avenge my brother Changda."
Cheng ** immediately issued an order, ordering Li Jingzhong to temporarily take over the military power of Jiujiang, and to mobilize all the troops in Jiujiang Province. At the same time, he took over the 3,000 soldiers left by Ma Changda and went to Qingzhou to quell the rebellion.
After the court session, Li Jingzhong went directly to General Dingyuan's Mansion.
The last white flag has not been removed yet, and a new white flag has been hung up.
Ma Dada's coffin is still on the way.
Han Yuehua brought Zhao Mingzhu and others here to accompany Zhao Mingxiao.
Zhao Mingzhu hurried forward and asked with concern, "What does Your Majesty say?"
Li Jingzhong nodded and said, "Your Majesty has agreed to let me go to Qingzhou to quell the rebellion."
Zhao Mingzhu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
She shed tears and said, "Chenhan is so young and he lost an ear. What will he do in the future?"
Li Jingzhong comforted him, "Don't worry about Chenhan. As long as your father succeeds, he will definitely benefit from it. It's just one ear, it won't affect your career."
Zhao Mingzhu was relieved and asked, "Where's Zhao Lin?"
"Um?"
Li Jingzhong asked curiously, "Why ask him?"
Zhao Mingzhu quickly explained, "He's the prefect of Qingzhou, and he's at odds with Chen Han. He won't cause trouble in secret, right?"
Li Jingzhong said with a smile: "Don't worry, he's just a prefect, I can kill him easily."
"He can't be killed," Zhao Mingzhu said quickly. "He's a favorite of His Majesty. Killing him will affect His Majesty's impression of the prince."
Li Jingzhong nodded and said, "Madam is right. Don't worry, as long as Zhao Lin doesn't seek death, I won't touch him. If he insists on seeking death, huh!"
Li Jingzhong smiled contemptuously and said, "If the rebels break through Qingzhou Prefecture and kill the prefect, it will be beyond my control."
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