Detective in the Red Chamber

In fact, Emperor Guangde came to Sun Shaozong today because he wanted to talk about the 'Prince'.

However, he did like it, and he took Sun Shaozong as his deputy to help the officials put down the Huguang rebellion, so when he heard Sun Shaozong take the initiative to bring up the matter, he asked this question in passing.

However, Emperor Guangde's question aroused Sun Shaozong's ambition again, secretly thinking that this opportunity is fleeting, if he didn't seize it with all his strength, wouldn't it be too late to regret it?

So he gritted his teeth and said solemnly, "If your Majesty sends ministers to Huguang, there is no need for the court to allocate money, food, soldiers and horses, as long as the word 'barbaric' is enough."

Emperor Guangde was really surprised when he heard this. Among the courtiers he was interested in, some advocated direct appeasement;

But regardless of the strategy, money, food, soldiers and horses are still used as bargaining chips. It is rare for someone like Sun Shaozong to explicitly say that he does not want money, food, soldiers and horses, but only needs the word 'barbaric'.

So he hurriedly asked, "How can I explain it if I don't know the word 'barbaric' for Aiqing?"

Chapter 533

What is the meaning of the word "manly"?

Naturally, it was a gimmick to whet the appetite!

Sun Shaozong said that he is an upstart in the officialdom who has made great achievements repeatedly, and he can barely get out of the town in terms of official rank.

But after all, he is in his early twenties, and it is inevitable that he will give people the impression that he can't do things well with his mouth. If he doesn't make some shocking words, how can he have the opportunity to take on this task of countering the rebellion?

However, since it is used as a gimmick, the word "barbaric" is still somewhat related to his policy of countering rebellion.

But Sun Shaozong bowed and said, "This word can be interpreted as 'skin bravery', and it can also be interpreted as 'use barbarians to control barbarians'."

At the beginning, it was enough to make a fool of myself, but later on he didn't dare to consider Emperor Guangde's patience, so he started the conversation with the word 'barbarian', and then said incessantly, "I heard that the Wuxi barbarians lived in the mountains for a long time, and often fought with animals. As a team, most of the people are afraid of power and not virtuous."

"Nowadays, the barbarians in Wuxi are suddenly in chaos, and they are rushing down to the prefectures and counties. They are arrogant and arrogant. It is inevitable that they will underestimate the majesty of the court. If they are blindly gentle at this time, the barbarians will be too harsh, and even surrender. risks of."

"When the prosperous soldiers go to suppress the rebellion, the thieves know that they are hard to resist, and they will inevitably flee to the mountains to hide. At that time, the imperial army may be caught in a dilemma, not to mention wasting money and food, and they are even more afraid of being taken advantage of by foreign thieves. "

"For the current plan, if we can send a talented person who is familiar with banditry to divide and rule the Wuxi barbarians, it will be the best choice."

"But firstly, I don't know the geography of the thief, and secondly, I don't have the mentality to fight side-by-side. After thinking about it, only this brave man is still useful."

"I heard that the barbarians in Wuxi are scattered all over the mountain, and the roads are difficult to travel. If you send a large army into the mountain to sweep it, you will inevitably be hindered everywhere; but because of this, if you lead a small number of elites to launch a surprise attack, the thieves may not be able to rescue each other."

In fact, the method of using a small group of elites to launch a sneak attack into the mountains is not something that no one has proposed.

It's just that according to the information, the Wuxi barbarians are extremely tough, and they are good at fighting in the mountains. In addition, they have a stronghold to rely on and attack with a small group of elites.

Even if the thief was unprepared at the beginning and could be caught off guard, after the word spread, it might be difficult to succeed.

So this method was rejected by the cabinet before it was submitted to Emperor Guangde.

but……

Looking at Sun Shaozong's majestic body, and thinking about how many times he was outnumbered, Emperor Guangde felt that this method might really work if he personally led an elite army.

An unborn fierce general like Sun Shaozong may not be able to control the victory when thousands of armies are facing each other, but he can be called a powerful weapon against those small tribes with hundreds of people.

Say nothing else.

Just talking about his brute force that can almost match the catapult, the gate of the mere barbarian cottage is just like paper?

Just listen to Sun Shaozong continuing to say, "If the strategy of surprise attack is feasible, those small tribes with weak strength will be in danger. In order to protect themselves, they will either be forced to serve the government, or abandon their homes and careers to attach themselves to powerful tribes. "

"At that time, the minister will find a way to attract some barbarian spies, and then choose a large tribe that is convenient to attack. The barbarians who will be envoys will be eagle dogs, and they will be able to kill a few."

"There is no need to be a tribe that captures the barbarians. You just need to break in, burn, kill and loot, and the barbarians will inevitably become suspicious of each other—those small tribes have nowhere to rely, so they can only choose to serve the court as the king's precursor."

"At that time, it will naturally form a trend of 'using the barbarians to control the barbarians'."

"When the barbarians in Wuxi are almost killing each other, the imperial court can take the opportunity to gather the remaining old and weak women and children, either as civilians or as slaves in the army, so as to completely eradicate the disaster."

When Emperor Guangde heard this, he couldn't help showing a bit of joy on his face.

To say how subtle this plan is, it may not be obvious, but it is at the core of the whole plan, it only depends on Sun Shaozong's bravery, and does not require much money from the court to support food and soldiers.

In particular, Sun Shaozong did not only have the courage of a common man, his intelligence was also recognized in the court, so the risk of the whole plan was virtually reduced a lot.

And even if the action failed, it would not be considered a big loss to the court—although Sun Shaozong was talented, he was still a few streets away from the rank of important ministers in the court.

In short, this can be said to be the most economical and affordable choice for the Great Zhou court, which is trapped in external troubles and internal difficulties!

If the crown prince heard this, he would have to make a final decision immediately.

However, Emperor Guangde did not say a word, and after thinking silently for a long while, he pointed out two doubts: "This strategy is indeed for sale, but if you just break through a few small tribes, then the Wuxi barbarians will retaliate. How are you going to resist? And when 'using the barbarian to control the barbarian', how do you ensure that you will not be backlashed by the thieves?"

"His Majesty."

Sun Shaozong replied without hesitation, "If the thieves are angry and besiege the prefectures and counties, the local officials will lead the people to resist. The minister only needs to encircle Wei and save Zhao, and force the thieves to return to the teacher to save themselves."

After a pause, he continued, "The Wuxi barbarians come from the mountains and forests, and I have never heard of them having any siege equipment - when they were attacked last time, it could be said that the incident happened suddenly, but now they have taken precautions. It must be due to the dereliction of duty of the magistrates!"

These ugly words have to be said first, otherwise, if you work hard to raid the lair of thieves, but you will be charged with the crime of failing to rescue and causing the country to fall, wouldn't you die unjustly?

After waiting for a while, seeing that Emperor Guangde did not refute these claims, Sun Shaozong answered the second question again, "As for the retaliation of the thieves? I often heard that the barbarians value warriors the most and are most afraid of ghosts and gods. When the time comes I will rely on my bravery, and I will add some theories about gods and ghosts, which is enough to deter these barbarians."

"Besides, since ancient times, the army has been fierce and dangerous. How has there ever been a perfect strategy? For the sake of the country and the common people, what's the point of taking some dangerous risks?!"

As he spoke, Sun Shaozong bent his knees and knelt down, assuming a terrified posture.

"it is good!"

Seeing this, Emperor Guangde couldn't help getting up from the Arhat's bed, and praised loudly, "Sun's family is indeed full of loyalty, and it is not in vain that I personally cleared up my father's grievances!"

In fact, according to Sun Shaozong's point of view, even if the father murdered someone unjustly, even if the son sets things right, it is not a great grace.

But in front of the emperor, if he didn't pretend to be grateful, wouldn't it be intentional death?

Besides, he has never even met the so-called cheap old man, and he doesn't have much affection at all.

Therefore, Sun Shaozong had no room for psychological pressure to crawl, and choked up and said, "If my father has a spirit in heaven, if he hears what Wansui said today, he will be able to smile under the nine springs!"

Emperor Guangde was obviously very satisfied with this performance, and he stepped forward personally, helped Sun Shaozong up, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I know Aiqing's heart, but this matter is of great importance." , It cannot be decided overnight, Aiqing, let’s go back and wait for a few days in peace, waiting for the court’s decision.”

Chapter 534

Seeing Sun Shaozong's back disappearing outside the door, the expression on Emperor Guangde's face gradually faded, his cold eyes slanted towards Dai Quan, and Dai Quan hurriedly said, "Servant, go and see him off."

As he said that, he also bowed and walked backwards out of the hall.

Only then did Emperor Guangde put a blank face on his face, rolled his sleeves behind him, knocked open the curtain with his hands behind his back, and Shi Shiran entered the room.

However, bypassing the four seasons screen in front of the door, his face was calm and shattered in an instant.

In front of a half-person-high glass mirror in the northwest corner, there was a woman wrapped in red makeup, who folded her plump and moderately delicate body back in half, put her hands on the ground with one foot, and tried her best to raise her slender and well-proportioned legs. Lifted to mid-air.

It is obviously not easy to maintain such a posture. The woman held a strand of blue silk tightly in her mouth, and her jade feet, which were not covered with socks, were still crumbling in mid-air, like white porcelain, rippling out a ball of luster. Jade aperture.

And those five tightly clenched toes pinched out a ruddy tip in the glowing light...

This scene is already beautiful and delicious, but there is an identical shadow reflected in the partial glass mirror, which complements each other like Tilian!

Even Emperor Guangde, who was used to seeing Sangong Fendai, couldn't help his throat and hair becoming dry at this moment, and his dryness surged up. He didn't need to use any pills, and he awakened a group of dragon and horse spirits.

He subconsciously swallowed his saliva, but immediately 'alarmed' the woman in front of the mirror.

But seeing the woman stood up and gave a salute unhurriedly, she softly reproached, "Your Majesty didn't say a word, he just cared about watching his concubines make a fool of themselves."

While speaking, most of the loose black strands slipped from her mouth, fluttering on her bulging skirt, but there were still a few sticking to the corners of her mouth.

That black and shiny hair, coupled with her slightly parted cherry lips and flushed cheeks, makes people move their index fingers, wishing they could pull out that strand of hair immediately and replace it with something else to fill it up. 'Go in.

If this is a shame, what else in the world can be called "beautiful"?

That is to say, Emperor Guangde was getting old, if it was in the early years, he would have rushed to tell her his heart and soul!

Seeing Emperor Guangde put his right hand in front of him, shaking off his bright yellow robe sleeves, he said with a smile, "Ai Fei has become more and more proficient in this 'begging child formula', and Concubine Rong and others are still stuck in the previous chapter." Of the twelve moves, only Concubine Ai has practiced to the second part."

But the woman didn't dare to respond to these words, and hurriedly said modestly, "Your Majesty, don't misrepresent your concubine. The concubine is just greedy and can't eat it. How can the concubine Shang Rong's sister be steady and steady?"

Emperor Guangde smiled again, and stopped entangled in this topic, and asked instead, "I heard you laughing behind the door just now, but why did I practice this 'seeking son' again."

When he first saw the provocative posture of the woman, he also suspected that she was bracing herself for battle, but when he took a closer look, the brows and temples were dripping with sweat, but it could not be aroused immediately.

The woman smiled sweetly, and led Emperor Guangde to sit on the low couch, and then said, "At the beginning, your majesty only asked about food and daily life, so why not listen to it? Later, when it comes to military and state affairs, it is not the women in the harem who should be concerned. Coincidentally, the concubine remembered that this 'jue for a son' was presented by Erlang Sun Jia, so she took advantage of the situation and practiced it."

What he said was lukewarm and sensible, even though Emperor Guangde knew it well, all the concubines who gained power in the palace were inextricably involved with the government, so he still couldn't help feeling relieved.

So he stretched out his hand and pulled the woman into his arms, and said with a smile, "No wonder the empress often says that you are the one who knows and understands this palace."

After a pause, he couldn't help sighing again, "Speaking of it, it's still the Duke of Rong's yin and yang. Although he has raised a few wine bags and rice bags, he has also taught a woman like you, and married Wang, Sun, Zhen, and Shi. in-laws."

While speaking, the big hands of others were already on the woman's abdomen, and he said quietly, "If you can give birth to Long'er for me, it will save me from bothering to choose someone to assist him."

This woman is naturally Jia Yuanchun, the eldest daughter of the Rongguo Mansion.

But she said that after hearing Emperor Guangde's remarks, she dared not respond, but was willing to give in with empty words, so she had to pretend to be ashamed and buried her head in Guangde Emperor's chest.

At the same time, she was thinking that among the in-laws of her own family, the Sun family was actually ranked ahead of the Zhen family and the Shi family, which showed that the emperor attached great importance to the Sun family brothers—it seems that in the future, she will order her family to get closer to the Sun family is.

Two flowers bloom, one for each branch.

But Sun Shaozong said that when he left the courtyard, he didn't know whether to follow the veranda, go back to find the eunuch Li, or wait for the maid who led the way to come over. Suddenly, Dai Quan followed him with a smile, pointed to the northwest corner, and said, "Let's go, follow us." Go home and rest."

Sun Shaozong wondered just now why Emperor Guangde didn't ask about the White Lotus Sect at all, and he even forgot the original purpose - Dai Quan was entrusted with his feelings.

So he quickly and respectfully agreed, and followed Dai Quan, who straightened his back, to the pavilion in the northwest corner.

Dai Quan first chose a leeward corner, sat lazily leaning against a pillar, then pointed to the long stone bench diagonally opposite, and said, "Sit down and talk, it's not in front of His Majesty, there is no need to be so restrained."

What he said was casual, but how dare Sun Shaozong take it seriously?

Kneeling half-kneeling, he gave a military salute, and said seriously, "Sun has a lot of love from your lord, but this courtesy is even more indispensable-mark Sun Shaozong, and you have met your commander!"

The smile on Dai Quan's face suddenly warmed up a bit, he pointed at Sun Shaozong and said, "You are really cute monkey, no wonder your majesty and the crown prince love you so much."

As he said that, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked seemingly unintentionally, "I heard that the princess's natal family is going to marry your family recently?"

Sun Shaozong's heart trembled suddenly. Although the prince revealed his intentions in this regard at the beginning, there was no news about it these days, but now Dai Quan suddenly pointed it out. Could it be that the emperor was dissatisfied with him for being too close to the prince? !

I don't know how many thoughts turned in my heart, but Sun Shaozong didn't dare to neglect his mouth, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "The matter of the joint clan, His Royal Highness did mention it casually, but such a wrong love, I am really ashamed of my lowly position."

"What is there to be ashamed of?"

Dai Quan smiled again, and said, "It's a great achievement to persuade His Highness to get close to the Supreme Emperor, and win over those fearful nobles. The grace of another joint clan is enough."

I'll go~

At that time, he was obviously speaking in the open space of the garden, so why did the idea of ​​'being filial and raising one's power' fall into Dai Quan's ears?

wrong!

It shouldn't be the words that day, they were overheard.

It is probably because the prince acted too hastily and showed his feet in front of others, so that Dai Quan and the emperor followed the vines and found out about himself - after all, there are only a few people who have the opportunity to speak to the prince these days.

Pig teammate, what a special pig teammate!

Cursing loudly in his heart, Sun Shaozong hurriedly changed to kneeling on the ground, and said, "Your Commander, please forgive me, humble job..."

"OK OK."

Dai Quan raised his hand a few times indifferently, and when Sun Shaozong carefully got up from the ground, he smiled and said, "Filial piety is the first thing to do. As a subject, you should advise Your Highness to be kind. There is nothing to be afraid of." ?”

But immediately, most of his smile subsided again, and he said with a smile that was not a smile, "However, there must be a limit in everything. If you exceed your duty as a courtier, then the disaster of doom may not be far away."

This special girl is startled, who is she scaring? !

Sun Shaozong couldn't help swearing again, but on his face he said in a respectful and respectful voice, "I will follow the teachings of my lord!"

"I'm just playing the side drum for you. In fact, you can take the initiative to mention going to Huguang to rebel today, which shows that you haven't completely lost your mind!"

As Dai Quan said, he got up from the stone bench, stretched his waist, took out a snuff bottle from his sleeve pocket, poured out some powder, rubbed it into his nose, and inhaled a few times vigorously. mouth.

"Ah...Ah!"

He let out a big sneeze, he seemed to be much more comfortable, he paced lazily in the pavilion, and explained, "Since you want to go to the south, there will be less business in Beijing." Get involved, just take care of your own two messes."

Sun Shaozong hurriedly responded respectfully, and Dai Quan threw another thing casually, "Go, those thieves from the White Lotus Sect should wake up by now. After all, you are better at investigating cases——" If there is any important news, remember to send someone to let me know."

Sun Shaozong took the object in his hand, but it turned out to be the badge of a guard of the imperial city - this is a slap, and a sweet date?

Cursing in his heart, Sun Shaozong was about to leave the place of right and wrong as soon as possible, when a voice like Bailing suddenly sounded outside, "Yo~ why is there an outsider here?"

Sun Shaozong followed the prestige subconsciously, and the first thing he saw was a pair of 'murder weapons'!

But it turned out that outside the gazebo, there was an extra group of women at some point, the leader was dressed in imitation Tang palace costumes, and looked like a Coke bottle wrapped straight up. She was not too tall, but her bust was comparable to that of Siqi.

One look at this attire, and you know it's definitely not a court lady!