This is a very simple logical question. When Hao Fenglou comes, he must rely on someone. The only possibility is that he has reached an agreement with the Xu family.
The current situation is that the three parties are locked together. Are the Xu family and the Hao family trying to share the world?
Once this happens, then Zhu Youdun and so many royal family members will die without a burial place.
This is the problem that Zhu Youdun is most afraid of, but unfortunately, this problem has no solution.
??In other words, once Hao Fenglou enters the capital, it will be the day when the two sides merge. When the two sides merge, Zhu Youdou will die without a burial place, the country will be overturned, and the clan will be wiped out.
Zhu Youdou's face was livid, and he felt a little helpless. Looking at Liu Banban, who had grown up with him since childhood, he said word by word: "The country is in danger, and everything has kept me alive. It was difficult for Taizu to start a business. How can the country be destroyed by my hands? Now that the country is in danger, we can no longer live in contention. You you quickly spread the news and ask your father to lead troops to the capital. Hao Feng Since Lou is coming, then the royal family members are also coming. I have written a secret order. If something happens, all troops and horses must be mobilized immediately to serve the king to prevent any unexpected events. "
Zhu Youdun looked anxious and restless. He walked around the palace with his hands behind his back. After a long time, he finally stopped. Then he came to the imperial case, wrote an edict quickly, and solemnly handed it to Liu Sheng, saying: "This matter is of great importance." , you act more cautiously.¡±
Liu Sheng fell to the ground and choked with sobs: "I dare you not to do your best."
After Liu Sheng left, Zhu Youdou seemed a little lost. He felt that he had taken a step too far. But then he thought again, there is no turning back now. If you are indifferent, then others will be in trouble. If I am a fish, I will die without a burial place.
"In fact, not to mention Zhu Youdou, but also all the officials in the court were shocked at this time.
Many rumors have been spread, and it is probably that Xu Jingming colluded with Hao Fenglou. This time Hao Fenglou enters Beijing, I am afraid there will be big changes.
In fact, no one who can have a place in the temple is simple-minded. Naturally, they will not believe that Hao Fenglou wanted to ask for peace and entered Jinling. Many "people of insight" couldn't help but stamp their feet at this time. In their eyes, the country was in danger as Zhu Youdun said.
A few days later, another memorial was handed in, but it was an urgent report from Zhoushan, saying that a large-scale Langshan fleet appeared in the nearby waters and headed for Chongming Island. There are hundreds of boats, big and small, blocking out the clouds and the sun, so spectacular.
Hao Fenglou came with his troops.
Many people¡¯s faces changed.
Chongming Island and Changxing Island have been adding troops. However, due to supply problems, the permanent army and horses are only 20,000, and now another fleet is coming. I'm afraid the number is around 50,000.
Fifty thousand elite soldiers are watching with eager eyes, Hao Fenglou is about to enter the capital again. It is bound to conspire with the Xu family, and the situation is extremely urgent. Because no one knows what the secret agreement between the Hao family and the Xu family is.
The vassal kings everywhere finally couldn't hold it any longer, and their originally suppressed thoughts finally began to waver. They were different from the Xu family. The Xu family still had the possibility of being contentious. All they had to do was to protect their country, because once it was over, With the change of ownership, no matter whether the person who reigns in the world in the future is named Xu or Hao, the entire Zhu family will die without a burial place.
This is a matter of principle and there can be no compromise.
The King of Zhou has already led 20,000 troops and horses to cross the river and enter the capital. The reason is to defend the capital in accordance with the emperor's decree. He is followed by the King of Jin, the King of Zhao, the Prince, the King of Wu, etc. These are the most powerful princes and kings who enter the capital this time. , undoubtedly to express his attitude, to shock the Xu family, and to be wary of Hao Fenglou at the same time.
In this regard, Queen Mother Xu¡¯s performance is worth pondering.
She naturally had no objection. After all, this was the meaning of the 'emperor'. Since the emperor had already approved it, and it was to be executed first and then announced later, objections at this time were obviously very likely to cause turmoil in the government and the public.
Therefore, Queen Mother Xu remained silent.
But the attitude of the princes and princes is not so much to guard against Hao Fenglou, but to be wary of the Xu family. Some princes and princes even led troops into the capital. This is obviously
Queen Mother Xu¡¯s illness became more and more serious.
She said nothing, but she was testing everyone's reaction. To a certain extent, this was a test.
The court meeting is being held, just three days later. In fact, there is nothing to discuss in this court meeting, because judging from the news from the cabinet beforehand, what everyone wants to discuss is just an inconspicuous little matter.?¡ª¡ªNew army pay silver.
Huang Huai presided over the court meeting as always.
He is much older than before. In the past few years, he has been worried. These days he has been walking a tightrope between the emperor and the queen mother. But now, what makes him uneasy is that this tightrope may not be walked any longer.
The vassal kings came to Beijing to show off their cards, and the Queen Mother's silence may have just caused the emperor to mobilize his troops without going through the cabinet. This move was a strong signal.
Huang Huai is old and strong, and has experienced countless things. He can sit here steadily. On the one hand, he knows that he is valuable, and on the other hand, it is because of his soft body. He will depend on whoever is strong, and he will share the worries of whoever has big fists. On this point, he will not compromise. Whoever is in charge of the government will work tirelessly for him.
But now, he is walking at the crossroads again. He has always been known for his keen sense of smell, so many people are testing Huang Huai's attitude. If this old fox deviates during the court discussion, it will mean who will win in the end. The chances of winning are greater.
Therefore, although it is just an inconspicuous court discussion, for many people, it is more important than their wealth and life.
The court meeting begins.
First, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue explained the difficulty. The imperial court had no money to pay because the treasury was already empty. Even if the government levied additional food and wages, it would be next year. It would not be possible this year. I am afraid that the money would be in arrears for some time.
The attitude of the Minister of War was also vague and he said nothing.
Originally, it stands to reason that the Ministry of War would fight over this matter no matter what, but he actually remained silent.
On the contrary, it was the Minister of Rites who took advantage of the dog and jumped out to object, thinking that this was an emergency and the new army was of great importance, so how could it be without pay? The supply of the new army must be guaranteed no matter what.
This suddenly became a spectacle. The people who should be in charge of this matter were indifferent, but the people who should not be in charge were filled with indignation and aggressiveness. It is really funny. (To be continued)