The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 674 Southwest
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On April 29, the first year of Jingping, the capital, the Imperial Palace.

The red sun was just rising, and countless eunuchs and maids were sweeping the rooms in the palace, everything was so peaceful.

Walking on the palace road, Lin Guanhai looked solemn, and the sadness between his brows could not be concealed.

Behind him, followed by a young official, this person is Yushi Wei Zhenzhang.

When the gate of the palace was opened, they were the first batch of officials who entered the palace and were summoned by the emperor because they had important missions.

Soon, the two of them came to the Qian'an Hall, which was the emperor's bedroom and the place where the directors worked on a daily basis, and non-close ministers could not come here.

When they came outside the main hall, there were eunuchs entering the hall to wait, while Lin Guanhai and the two waited at the entrance of the main hall.

This is Wei Zhenzhang's first time here, and unlike Lin Guanhai's law-abiding manners, he still can't help being around while bowing his head.

At this time, Lin Guanhai suddenly reminded: "You have been an official for five years, why don't you know the etiquette of your majesty?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhenzhang quickly replied: "Student is impolite, thank you sir for reminding me!"

Calling Lin Guanhai Mr. shows that the two are teachers and students, and this relationship is already very close.

In Wei Zhenzhang, Lin Guanhai saw himself when he was young, so the reminder at this moment is to love.

A eunuch walked out of the palace and said to the two waiting outside the palace: "My lords, the emperor has summoned you, please!"

"Yes!"

Lin Guanhai and the two immediately entered the palace, walked eastward for more than ten steps in the passage, and stopped outside a hall.

In the hall, the emperor Zhao Weilong turned his back to the hall and stared at the map hanging on the wall.

Standing outside the hall, the two of Lin Guanhai saluted and said: "My minister Lin Guanhai (Wei Zhenzhang) kowtows to the emperor!"

"come in!"

Hearing these words, Lin Guanhai and the two slowly got up, and then walked into the hall.

At this time Zhao Weilong turned around, smiled and said to Lin Guanhai and the two: "You two lovers, did you sleep well last night?"

Lin Guanhai and Lin Guanhai returned to Beijing from the southwest last night. They originally planned to go to the palace to have an audience at night, but Zhao Weilong directly ordered them to go home and rest for a night.

News about the Southwest matter reached Zhao Weilong's ears every day, whether it was urgent or not.

Let the two censors go back to rest, on the one hand, it can show that they love the minister, and on the other hand, it can show that Zhao Weilong's mentality is very stable.

Now that the imperial court is facing internal and external troubles, it is absolutely most important to stabilize people's hearts.

I only heard Lin Guanhai answer: "The emperor is lenient, and the ministers are very grateful, so I can sleep soundly!"

Nodding his head, Zhao Weilong immediately asked about the matter.

"I went to the southwest, what do those people in Shu County say?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Weilong picked up his teacup and asked: "Are they determined to rebel... or are they willing to obey the imperial court!"

This is what Zhao Weilong is most concerned about.

Although news came back from the two southwest counties every day, they all remained on the surface.

Lin Guanhai, the imperial envoy who went deep into the high-level southwest to "recommend" on behalf of the imperial court, knew the thoughts of the heads of the two counties in the southwest.

"Reporting to the emperor, this minister went to the southwest this time, and had an interview with Dai Bichang, the governor of Shu County, and explained to him what the emperor meant..."

The governor of Shu County, who still holds the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, is also in charge of the affairs of Shannan County. He is the talker of the two counties in the Southwest.

But in fact, now this person is just a signboard launched by his subordinates, and he has lost absolute control over the arrogant soldiers below.

According to Zhao Weilong, as long as people like Shu County and Southwest are willing to give in, the previous "manslaughter" of the imperial envoy can be written off.

"According to what Dai Bichang said, he and the two subordinate officers don't trust the imperial court very much..."

Distrust is a very normal thing. Disobedience to the king's order to kill the imperial envoy is a serious provocation to the imperial power.

Right now it is said that it can be written off at once, but what if the old account is turned over in a few years?If the hearts of the people are scattered, they can be dealt with for any reason.

Zhao Weilong thought for a while, only to hear Lin Guanhai continue to say: "If you say that they are determined to turn against it, it doesn't look like that!"

"Nowadays, the imperial court has elite soldiers and strong generals, and their rebellion will surely lead to death!"

I only heard Zhao Weilong ask: "Lin Qing thinks, how should this matter be resolved?"

I only heard Lin Guanhai answer: "Report to the emperor, I'm afraid... we still have to fight a battle!"

Hearing this, Zhao Weilong was a little surprised. Before Lin Guanhai was sent as an envoy, he strongly opposed the war.

"Tell me!"

"I expect them to take the initiative to surrender. I think it will be difficult in a short time, but the court can't delay it. Otherwise, when they grow stronger...it will only be more difficult!"

Speaking of this, Lin Guanhai said decisively: "So... just cut the mess with a sharp knife, and the world will be decided in one battle!"

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Zhao Weilong thought for a while and said, "The world depends on the battle, I'm afraid it's not that simple!"

For this, Lin Guanhai was already prepared, and he only heard him say: "I have carefully looked at it, and the soldiers and horses of the two capitals in the southwest, whether morale or armaments, are much worse than the imperial imperial guards!"

"And the imperial army has been fighting in all directions in recent years. The whole army is brave and good at fighting. It is not difficult to decide in one battle!"

Zhao Weilong nodded, but did not express his opinion on the spot. After all, mobilizing troops is not a trivial matter.

Half an hour later, there will be a special imperial meeting to discuss recent military and political affairs.

At this moment, Lin Guanhai took out a brochure.

After the eunuch took over, Lin Guanhai explained: "Your majesty... this is the two ministers going to the southwest, and they recorded the attitudes of the civil and military officials of the prefectures and counties along the way, as well as the views of the common people and soldiers on the current situation, and now they are compiled into a booklet!"

This time going to the southwest, Lin Guanhai did not go directly to Dai Bichang, he and Wei Zhenzhang walked along the way without looking for a place, so this booklet has very systematic news.

This achievement moved Zhao Weilong very much. There are not many good courtiers who are so sincere.

I only heard Zhao Weilong say: "Lin Qing, it's hard for you!"

Just listen to Lin Guanhai's answer: "The body of the minister is weak, and he can't carry a knife to the battle to repay the country's favor. He can only devote himself to the state affairs and share the worries and solve the problems for the emperor!"

Zhao Weilong got up and said: "If the whole court is full of courtiers like Lin Qing, then I can rest easy!"

Now that the imperial court is fiercely contested between the north and the south, Zhao Weilong feels very worried, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is mentally and physically exhausted.

But at the same time, it is precisely because of the party struggle that his throne can sit securely.

Just listen to Lin Guanhai's answer: "I'm afraid!"

At this time, Zhao Weilong had already walked in front of Lin Guanhai.

"Okay, I came to the palace early in the morning. Now that I have reported the matter to me, it's time to go back and have a good rest!"

Seeing that Lin Guanhai was about to speak, Zhao Weilong said first, "Go back and rest, I have some urgent errands for you!"

At this time, Zhao Weilong glanced at Wei Zhenzhang, and said with encouragement in his expression: "There are too few people around me who are worthy of use. Both of you are my thighs. How can I not cherish more?"

Hearing this, Wei Zhenzhang only had the idea of ​​repaying the emperor's kindness with death.

To be so praised by the emperor, as a young official, how rare it is.

This time, without waiting for Lin Guanhai to answer, Wei Zhenzhang said excitedly: "The emperor loves you so much, I am so grateful!"

"Okay..." Zhao Weilong smiled warmly.

"Go back and rest for two days, and then there will be a decree for you!"

"Yes!"

After the two answered, they slowly exited the hall under the guidance of the eunuch.

(End of this chapter)