Chapter 27 Chapter 27: Small boat (27)

In the third year of Emperor Yincheng, the first day of September. Apocalypse City, Taiqing Palace, Dongpian Hall. The emperor sits high on the steps, and the courtiers stand in two rows. The morning sun shines through the carved panes and casts bright golden spots on the thick woolen carpet.It was cold early this year, and a charcoal brazier had been set up in the Dongpian Hall, which was burning warmly.The emperor, who was urged to get up early by his servants and concubines, only felt that the warmth was drowsy. He supported his dizzy head with his hands, and leaned on the armrest of the sitting bed.Girls in palace costumes in light clothes and tulle chests came in line, and presented mutton soup made with white ginseng to the royal officials who got up early to drive away the cold on the road.These distinguished veterans are already very old, and getting up early to go to court in the cold almost cost them half their lives.

The emperor opened his eyes slightly, looked down from a high position, saw all the officials lined up, all smacking their mouths to drink soup, and there was a sound of swallowing and sucking in the east hall, and he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.Since Li Jun withdrew from Tianqi, there seemed to be a lot more courtiers, and the emperor didn't know all the names of these people. Some of them seemed to have disappeared for several years, but they were all stooped and white-haired veterans. A few days ago, it seemed that there were a few fewer young courtiers. He was displeased, and felt that the custom of bestowing favors on courtiers by advancing early in the morning to make soup was bound to be abolished.Now that Ying Wuyi has withdrawn, it is time for him to work hard.He patted the handrail, and the palace girls hurried up to take the soup bowls from the courtiers and retreated.It took some time for the courtiers to wipe their mouths, and then they all stood in silence, waiting for the emperor's will.

"Read." The emperor waved his hand. The eunuch who had been waiting by the side cleared his throat: "Chen Chu Weiguo Bai Yi entered the table: Li Guogong Ying Wuyi disrespected the royal family's rules and regulations, led troops into the imperial capital privately, harassed the imperial family for many years, the princes cherished the heart of the king, and worried about the safety of his majesty, and planned for a long time.Now, in honor of Your Majesty's illustrious reputation, and with the loyalty and loyalty of the feudal lords, my minister Bai Yi will gather 70,000 troops from the princes of Chuwei, Xiatang, Jinbei, Chun, Chen, and Xiu to win Wuyi in a decisive battle at Shangyang. close.Thanks to the help of Tianwei, he defeated the rebellious ministers and established his majesty's prestige in all directions.

Now the minister leads the army to guard the Shangyang Pass to prevent the rebellious ministers from invading again.However, Li's army was brutal, and our army suffered heavy losses. There was a shortage of medicine, and the wounded could not be treated.Therefore, I respectfully ask Your Majesty to issue a ban on princes not being allowed to enter the imperial capital, to bestow favor on loyal soldiers, to enter the imperial capital to supply food, medicinal materials and other supplies, and to treat and treat the wounded on the spot.In this way, the armies also had to visit the Taimiao and perform sacrificial ceremonies in order to tell the heroes of the emperors of all dynasties.

Your Majesty is safe. " "This is the seal that Bai Yi entered." The emperor's voice was lazy and slow, with some hesitation, "I sent it here the day before yesterday. I discussed it with several ministers for a day. It is difficult to come to a conclusion, so I can only suppress it for the time being." However, Bai Yi's envoy came here again yesterday to urge me. I think this is inappropriate, the clan is important, according to the ancestral system, even if you want to pay homage, you should respectfully invite it three times, after the Qin Tianjian calculates the luck Make a decision. Bai Yi has repeatedly urged, but how can this be decided at the moment? But he is an important minister of King Jingguo Qin, and his refusal has cold-blooded the loyalty of the princes. I am hesitant and don't know how to deal with it. What do you think?"

When the eunuch was reciting the inscription just now, the old officials under the steps had already frowned more and more tightly, and when it was their turn to speak, two or three people almost rushed to speak. In the end, it was Grand Tutor Xie Qiwei who overwhelmed the ministers with his seniority, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty's words are very true! Even if the clan is important, it is not just a matter of time. Tens of thousands of troops stepping into Tianqi City, wouldn't it be with you?" A commotion like Ying Wuyi entering the city? What do the people know? How can they tell the difference between Ying Wuyi and Bai Yi? They just said that a prince led troops into the imperial capital, which is not good for His Majesty's reputation!"

These words were in line with the emperor's wishes, the emperor nodded slightly, but remained silent. "Your Majesty!" An old minister who could barely straighten his waist rushed out of the queue like a tiger, his beard was furious, and his anger was overflowing, "Bai Yi's words were cold, and he was proud of his meritorious service. The minister thought it was just arrogant. Domineering! Even though he expelled Ying Wuyi, it was not due to Chu Weiguo alone. It was His Majesty's majesty that overwhelmed the princes, and the six countries gathered troops to serve the king. If not, how could Bai Yi defeat Ying Wuyi? Now that the Shangyang Pass has been broken, and the other princes have not come, Bai Yi has repeatedly threatened His Majesty and wanted to lead troops into the city. I think this is no different from what a rebellious minister did! Your Majesty should warn Bai Yi not to take credit for it! ? "

"This is too much," Xie Qi said slightly, "Bai Yi's character is well known in Donglu, and he has always been proud. When the first emperor was here, he valued his reputation and recruited him many times, but he couldn't refuse it. Now it is said that he takes credit and is proud , It’s a wild inference. If you give a stern warning at this time, it will still chill the hearts of the princes.” "I think Bai Yi is only two days away from the imperial capital. If he is not allowed to enter the capital, I am afraid that he will become an armpit, but it is even less advisable to let him take credit for himself. Let him pay homage, and then send the Habayashi Heavenly Army to protect and restrain him along the way." Another veteran came out, "From Emperor Qiangwei down, the only one who can truly restrain the princes is Emperor Fengyan. These princes have been fighting for years, and His Majesty's mediation does not work. Who is fighting for the hegemony of the Eastern Continent? Status? They can still respect the royal family now, but they have not yet become the real overlord, and they still have to rely on the prestige of the royal family. If they really become the overlord, they will still have His Majesty and us who are loyal to the royal family in their eyes Is it a courtier? Whether the decisive battle between Bai Yi and Ying Wuyi is for the royal family or Chu Wei, I think it is very difficult to say! Who dares to say that Bai Yi will not blackmail His Majesty when he steps into the apocalypse?"

The emperor frowned slightly, but he couldn't be bothered to reprimand the outraged veteran.These words tore apart the majesty that the emperor worked so hard to maintain in front of the princes, but it was an irrefutable fact.The courtiers also felt that they were shameless, but they could only suppress their displeasure. These royal ministers were all descendants of the noble family. They were originally of extremely noble status, and those in high positions thought they could stand shoulder to shoulder with the princes.However, after Emperor Fengyan, the power of the feudal lords gradually became stronger, and the royal courtiers had no military power or financial power, and they had become decorations in the court. The power and honor were far from what their ancestors were like when they were alive.