Zhu Zhongyan works very quickly.
The main thing that adults care about most is their own garden.
I heard that the construction of the garden would be delayed because many rebels and bandits were looting the flower and stone transport.
Cheng** approved Zhao Lin's application without saying a word.
And considerately, he raised the number from 10,000 to 12,000, adding it to the previous 3,000 to make a total of 15,000.
Zhu Zhongyan wanted to dissuade him, but when he thought about the fact that these soldiers were his and Zhao Lin really had nothing to do with them, he simply persuaded Cheng ** to add another 5,000.
A full 20,000 in number.
Not only that, in order to facilitate Zhao Lin's use of troops, he was also given the status of a garrison commander.
A governor has only tens of thousands of people under his command.
Zhao Lin, a prefect, could actually command 20,000 soldiers.
If this gets out, a lot of people will be scared to death.
really.
When the cabinet ministers learned that Cheng ** had given Zhao Lin military power and allowed him to raise 20,000 troops on his own, they went crazy.
"Your Majesty, how could you give Zhao Lin military power?"
Prime Minister Li Chengqian said at the court meeting: "With an army of 20,000, it's time to rebel."
Cheng ** said unconcernedly, "What can a mere 20,000 men do? Even if he wants to rebel, Zhao Qing's Northern Guard has 200,000 elite soldiers and can easily defeat him."
Li Chengqian said angrily, "If the Zhenbei Army comes back to quell the rebellion, then you don't want Zhenbei Pass anymore?"
Cheng ** still didn't care and said: "If you divide out 100,000, won't there still be 100,000?"
All the ministers were speechless after hearing Li Chengqian's words.
Is this a matter of one hundred thousand or two hundred thousand?
This is going to kill me.
Fu Chengwang stepped out of the line and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, Zhao Lin is just a prefect. Why does he need so many soldiers? He's obviously planning a rebellion."
Cheng ** was furious and said, "Nonsense! Bandits are everywhere, even robbing my flower and stone treasure. Officials from all over the country are useless and helpless. Only Zhao Lin is willing to share my worries and personally lead the troops to encircle and suppress the bandits. He is a loyal minister, and you dare to say he is going to rebel? I think you are the one who is going to rebel."
Just for the flowers and stones, people were given the right to lead 20,000 soldiers.
All the ministers were speechless at Cheng **'s stupidity.
Fu Chengwang said, "We can just let the local soldiers go to suppress the bandits. Zhao Lin is only a prefect, how can we use him?"
Cheng ** complained: "If the officers and soldiers from all over the country were useful, would we still need Zhao Lin? Look, there have been so many reports of rebellions these days, but how many have been quelled?"
Except for Jiujiang Province, other provinces had rebels who rose up in rebellion for various reasons.
The entire Daqi Kingdom was like autumn hay, ignited by the spark of the Hua Shi Gang.
Fu Chengwang said solemnly, "So many people rebelled because Your Majesty forced them to live by collecting the flower and stone tax in order to build the gardens. If the flower and stone tax had not been collected, these people would have survived and would not have rebelled. I implore Your Majesty to cancel the order to build the gardens."
"What did you say? You said I forced you to do it?"
Cheng ** was almost mad with anger, and slammed the armrest of the dragon throne: "Fu Chengwang, I think you don't want to live anymore."
Fu Chengwang raised his head and looked directly at Cheng **: "I don't mind dying, but please, Your Majesty, revoke the order for the Flower and Stone Gang and Zhao Lin to be the garrison."
Cheng** said angrily, "Even if I die, I won't take it back."
Crash...
All the courtiers knelt.
"Why does your majesty have to do this?"
Li Chengqian said loudly: "The Flower and Stone Gang can continue to be collected, but the person in charge must be changed."
When Cheng** heard that Li Chengqian supported him in continuing to collect the Flower and Stone Gang, he asked, "Who should I replace him with?"
Li Chengqian said, "I request that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince be replaced. Although Li Xingye is an honest and upright official, the collection of the Flower and Stone Tax requires more than just integrity. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is kind-hearted and understands the hardships faced by the people. He will surely address their demands and ensure the smooth collection of the Flower and Stone Tax."
Cheng** began to hesitate.
Previously, it was Li Xingye who supported the collection of the Hua Shi Gang, which allowed the Hua Shi Gang to be passed smoothly.
Now these people want to replace Li Xingye, Cheng** is not very willing.
What if these people don’t do their job properly?
You have to know that these people were opposed to the collection of the Hua Shi Gang before.
Li Xingye said, "Your Majesty, I agree with Prime Minister Li's request and am willing to replace him with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Crown Prince Li Jingxian immediately showed joy.
Now Cheng**'s biggest wish is to build a garden to celebrate his birthday.
Therefore, as long as this matter is done well, you will definitely win the favor of Cheng**.
As for the rest, as long as I succeed the throne, what else can I lack? "
Li Jingxian immediately said, "Father, I am willing to take on this responsibility and share your worries."
Cheng** no longer hesitated and said, "Okay. I will appoint you as the Flower and Stone Gang Collection Envoy, responsible for the collection of Flower and Stone Gang nationwide."
"Father."
Prince Yu Li Jingzhong quickly said, "I'm afraid it's difficult for my royal brother to shoulder this responsibility alone. I'm willing to share your worries."
"Okay, you will be the deputy envoy." Cheng** said casually.
Li Jingzhong kowtowed with joy: "I will not let down my father's trust. My royal brother, this time we brothers will join forces to give your father a birthday he will never forget."
Li Jingxian gritted his teeth in anger, but still agreed: "Prince Yu is right, we must celebrate an extraordinary birthday for our father."
"Haha, good, they are all my good sons."
Cheng** was overjoyed.
Fu Chengwang quickly said, "Since the Crown Prince and Prince Yu are in charge of this matter, the rebellions in various places will naturally be quelled. Your Majesty should withdraw your order to appoint Zhao Lin as the garrison commander."
"good……"
Cheng ** was about to agree when Zhu Zhongyan quickly said, "Your Majesty, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. Bandits are rampant in Jiujiang Province right now, and the transportation of the flower and stone tribute has been severely delayed. It would be better to let Zhao Lin suppress the bandits first, and then transfer the troops after that."
"good."
Cheng ** said: "Suppressing the bandits is the most important thing. Let Zhao Lin suppress the bandits first, and then let him hand over the military power after the task is completed."
Fu Chengwang glared at Zhu Zhongyan: "You old dog, you always speak for Zhao Lin. Did you accept his favors?"
Zhu Zhongyan's expression remained unchanged. He took note of the words and said, "Why did you say that, Lord Fu? Letting Zhao Lin wipe out the bandits as soon as possible will allow the people to live and work in peace. Could it be that Lord Fu is hostile to Zhao Lin and doesn't even care about the lives of the people?"
"you?"
Fu Chengwang was furious.
Zhu Zhongyan didn't give Fu Chengwang a chance to speak, and continued, "Master Fu, I know you're angry about Zhao Lin kidnapping your daughter, but you have to put the greater good first. There are so many rebels everywhere right now, and the people are suffering terribly. Instead of quickly wiping out the bandits, you're harping on such a small matter. Do you not want the bandits to be quelled quickly, or do you not want the Flower and Stone Gang to be collected smoothly?"
Zhu Zhongyan's words, which distorted right and wrong, made Fu Chengwang so angry that he almost vomited blood. He shouted, "How can a dog like you have the right to speak during the discussion of the ministers?"
Zhu Zhongyan smiled and said, "Master Fu is right. However, we are His Majesty's dogs. Even if it is against the rules, we can't just watch His Majesty being deceived without barking. Otherwise, how can we still be qualified dogs? Master Fu, don't you agree?"
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