When Hu Ying came to meet Yang Rong, Yang Sihai was also invited, but other guests and staff were not present; a few people made it more convenient to speak.
The living room we met was deep in the inner palace, and there were no idle people around the inner palace. The living room was spacious and decorated in a simple and elegant manner, and the lighting was also very good, so it was secluded but not gloomy, which was indeed a very suitable place.
In addition to Yang Rong and Sihai, Hu Ying and his followers, there was also a clerk in the side room next to the room who was responsible for recording the content of the conversation.
The layout of the side room is a bit like the Zangzheng Pavilion in the yamen office, but there is a curtain hanging at the door, and the clerk does not show up; otherwise, if you see guests in the mansion and see someone taking notes next to you, it would be a bit like asking for confessions, which obviously affects the atmosphere of custody.
At the same time, the role of the clerk not only retains useful information in writing, but also plays a certain role in witnessing evidence; a minister of War and the minister of the Ministry of War met in a private place, Yang Rong felt that it should be kept confidential to a certain extent, but they were not conspiring for any conspiracy.
His name is Xiao Liu, and his follower, who is beside his fellow villager, returned from Huguang only early this month.As soon as Hu Ying came, he recommended the people around him.
Xiao Liu was in his thirties, with a humble but calm expression. At first glance, he was a person who had been in and out of the government for a long time and often dealt with people with status. Therefore, he was able to be calm and decent in front of officials at the level of the ministry. He came forward and worshiped: Little man, see Lord Yang...Dr. Yang.
Yang Rong nodded in response.Hu Ying mentioned his confidant Yàn Ruofei, who was obedient and had already guessed the reason for meeting today.
Sure enough, dealing with an old official institution like Hu Ying is sometimes quite easy to deal with, and he is a completely sensible person.
I think Mr. Hu, who has gray hair, is now inferior to Yang Rong, but his luck is not good, but it is not because he can't be an official...
Last year, the battle of Yuanshui in the south of Dongting Lake, the official army lost 100,000 troops, and even the Marquis of Wuyang Xue Lu lost his head a little bit. Marquis of Wuyang was a hero who had been loyal to the Zhu family since Emperor Yongle raised his army. Now he has lost his official position to return to his hometown to retire. It is entirely because Emperor Xuande spared his life because of the face of the emperor's grandfather and other military officials. Otherwise, he would not have been spared lightly. However, Hu Ying, who was also involved in this matter, was still in the position of governor of Huguang to control military and political affairs. There was nothing wrong with it. He is still in the position of Minister of War. It is impossible to say that he is capable.
Hu Ying and Yang Rong have known each other for a long time, but they didn't have a deep friendship before. Otherwise, Hu Ying would not have been excluded from the power circle when he supported the merits of protection. However, after Hu Ying suddenly took office as the Ministry of War last year, he did a good job and was highly praised by the Ministry of War. As the Minister of War and the Governor of Huguang, he would report to the Ministry of War for ruling in case of trouble, which is a respectful attitude towards central authority.
Later, he was able to be innocent and also had the merits of these colleagues who had not had deep friendship.
At this time, Yang Rong said: I noticed that in the news about Yuan Jie (Hu), something happened at the end of last year in Ji'an Prefecture in Jiangxi, and it was said that Sihai reminded me... As he said that he looked at Yang Sihai calmly. Yuan Jie thought that the person who failed to raise an army in Jiangxi was really Prince Jianwen?
Since Hu Ying was mentally prepared, he responded quickly at this moment, but he did not express his opinion, but only said in a statement tone: The matter that Emperor Taizong ordered me to investigate was not found in Nanjing after the end of the "Jingnan Campaign". After the fire in the palace was put out, several of the burnt remains were carefully inspected by the coroner, and there were no Jianwen and his son.The main thing I checked was these two people.At the end of last year, I heard that someone in Jiangxi was under the banner of Prince Jianwen, so I couldn't help but send my friend Yàn Ruofei to find out what was going on.But before the time came, when the people arrived at the territory of Ji'an Prefecture, their rebels had collapsed.But Yàn Ruofei brought back two very useful news.
After saying that, he turned to his entourage and said: Xiao Liu, you will report the truth to Yangbutang again.
Yes, sir.
Xiao Liu clasped his fists and said, the first thing was that after the rebels were defeated, the Ji'an Prefecture official army seized a large number of firearms. Naturally, those things were not made by the local governments, nor were they military supplies assigned by the court. They should have come from the "Xiang King" rebels, which was no different from the firearms used by the rebels in the past. Brother Yàn also looked for an opportunity to contact the Shangguan Prefecture for investigation, and only then did he know that the batch of arms were escorted from Changsha, Huguang.The second thing is that Emperor Jianwen’s true body appeared in Wuchang City. When he first arrived, he got off the carriage and appeared in everyone’s eyes. After seeing it, our people drew a picture as they looked.
After Xiao Liu finished speaking, Hu Ying took out a roll of paper from his body and unfolded it. This was the appearance of Jianwen that Yàn Ruofei and others saw. He had not appeared for more than 20 years, but he did look like himself.In addition, the rebels in Jiangxi are related to the "Xiang King", but they are not called the Suzaku Army, and their combat power is too different.
After listening to it, Yang Rong pondered for a long time and said: It makes sense, but there are a few reasons.Not much to express.
At this time, Sihai spoke: The student should inform the Secretary of the Jinyiwei Nanfufu Department, and asked him to send someone to further investigate clues left by the rebels in Jiangxi, and let the Jinyiwei investigate, that is, he has the right to ask the government for assistance, and the staff is enough, and the students think it is the most appropriate.Based on the information we have at present, we can further support previous inferences from the side, but lack of evidence to prove it, and it is difficult to submit the content of the false and the true and the ominous content to the emperor, and it is not convenient to make corresponding corresponding measures.
What Sihai said is very true, it is very appropriate to do this.Yang Rong glanced at Hu Ying and said with a smile, "Young people are afraid of Ah."
After hearing this, Hu Ying looked at each other and smiled.
In an instant, he really envied the young Yang Sihai. Although Sihai's current position is lower than that of him, he has just entered the officialdom and has many opportunities. If you grasp it well, you can go further; but your career ambitions have almost come to an end.
However, in the few times Hu Ying made friends with Yang Sihai, this person is smart and really too owed. He can't say what the specific place is. In short, it's a feeling, it depends on his future luck...
A person’s fortune may not necessarily be the older he is, the more experience he has. It is also common for an old man to be less than a young man in his thirties.
The four seas were praised by Yang Rong, and they were not arrogant or impatient, but they were obviously more proactive in speaking. King Xiang of Huguang, known as the third son of Jianwen, must have ambition to rebel; he regarded Jianwen as the emperor, and the left and right sides had many remnants of Jianwen, but he held real power, and he must have mutual suspicion with Jianwen and his prince.If the court can really find the grudges, if it is a little bit disagreeable, the rebels will be unable to take care of themselves; if it is a serious matter, it will be a alliance with Emperor Jianwen to break up and attack each other, resulting in the loss of his reputation as a deceptive wolf, and the despicable wolf ambitions will be revealed to the world. At that time, the court will launch troops and storm the enemy and follow the heavens.
Well... Yang Rong issued a tone with little meaning, which seemed to be stopping it, but it was too late.
Hu Ying was right in front of him with such a clear idea. It seemed that if he could achieve great achievements this time, he would be completely unable to exclude Hu Ying.
However, Yang Sihai's plan was deeply loved by Yang Rong.
It seems like a conspiracy, but this trick was a common method in the Ming Dynasty. It divided the opponent's forces and used clever means to let them restrain each other and drag each other down, and the tricks rose to strategy.
In Mongolia, Jiaozhi, southwest Tibet, and northwest border areas, the imperial court has been applying this strategy, but sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't work.
If it fails to work, the emperor's personal soldiers will fight with force to weaken his overall strength.
Among these court tricks or strategies, Minister Yang Rong was one of the main figures, actively planning and layout, and doing too many bad things.
Therefore, in the early and mid-Ming Dynasty, the forces around the empire had almost no chance of growing and growing, and they were plotted as soon as there were signs; the court created a very unfavorable international environment for the foreigners.
Even though the Wild Man accidentally seized the opportunity of the court's dilemma, he was only temporarily and was still in a state of being suppressed for a long time.
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty defeated the northern Huns, the powerful danger has been temporarily eliminated, but the many forces outside the Central Plains dynasty have never stopped.
The Tang Dynasty included Tubo, Huhua, and Uighurs in Hebei; the situation faced by the Song Dynasty was even worse. Xixia, Liao, Jin and Mongolia rose in turn, with aggressive force, and the land was never recovered.
It is not uncommon for the son emperor who has been a vassal for thousands of years and the brothers who have been virtuous. As for sending women to cede land and protecting fees, it is even more common.
Of course, there are many reasons for those situations, including historical legacy, world and fortune, which are not just imperial strategic issues.
However, within at least two hundred years of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, when the ills of corruption were so bad that it was unsuccessful, no external force could truly rise, and its court strategy still had a certain impact.
Yang Rong sat in a chair and looked at the sunlight outside the window, holding his beard as if he was thinking, as if he was in deep thought.
After a long time, Hu Ying said: Lu Qianshi of the Jinyiwei had many contacts with his subordinates when he was in Huguang. If he continued to investigate, the subordinates would come forward to discuss what to do?Please give me some advice.
OK, let Yuanjie do it in practice.Yang Rong nodded.It is impossible to put Hu Ying out of the matter now. He is willing to work hard and follow his wishes.
Hu Ying stood up and said, "In this way, the official will not bother you anymore and say goodbye."
Yang Rong hurriedly stood up politely and pretended to give it away. Hu Ying hurriedly said: I dare not, please stay at Yangbutang. The lower position is low and the etiquette is not in line with the etiquette.Yang Rong then shouted: Come and see off the guests.
Sihai stabilized for a while, and saw that Yang Rong had no intention of staying, he thought there was nothing good to discuss in private, so he also stood up to say goodbye.
Yang Rong sat alone for a moment, then walked to a desk beside the wall, looked at the endgame of Go on it, and reached out to pick up a black spot and fell down.
The living room we met was deep in the inner palace, and there were no idle people around the inner palace. The living room was spacious and decorated in a simple and elegant manner, and the lighting was also very good, so it was secluded but not gloomy, which was indeed a very suitable place.
In addition to Yang Rong and Sihai, Hu Ying and his followers, there was also a clerk in the side room next to the room who was responsible for recording the content of the conversation.
The layout of the side room is a bit like the Zangzheng Pavilion in the yamen office, but there is a curtain hanging at the door, and the clerk does not show up; otherwise, if you see guests in the mansion and see someone taking notes next to you, it would be a bit like asking for confessions, which obviously affects the atmosphere of custody.
At the same time, the role of the clerk not only retains useful information in writing, but also plays a certain role in witnessing evidence; a minister of War and the minister of the Ministry of War met in a private place, Yang Rong felt that it should be kept confidential to a certain extent, but they were not conspiring for any conspiracy.
His name is Xiao Liu, and his follower, who is beside his fellow villager, returned from Huguang only early this month.As soon as Hu Ying came, he recommended the people around him.
Xiao Liu was in his thirties, with a humble but calm expression. At first glance, he was a person who had been in and out of the government for a long time and often dealt with people with status. Therefore, he was able to be calm and decent in front of officials at the level of the ministry. He came forward and worshiped: Little man, see Lord Yang...Dr. Yang.
Yang Rong nodded in response.Hu Ying mentioned his confidant Yàn Ruofei, who was obedient and had already guessed the reason for meeting today.
Sure enough, dealing with an old official institution like Hu Ying is sometimes quite easy to deal with, and he is a completely sensible person.
I think Mr. Hu, who has gray hair, is now inferior to Yang Rong, but his luck is not good, but it is not because he can't be an official...
Last year, the battle of Yuanshui in the south of Dongting Lake, the official army lost 100,000 troops, and even the Marquis of Wuyang Xue Lu lost his head a little bit. Marquis of Wuyang was a hero who had been loyal to the Zhu family since Emperor Yongle raised his army. Now he has lost his official position to return to his hometown to retire. It is entirely because Emperor Xuande spared his life because of the face of the emperor's grandfather and other military officials. Otherwise, he would not have been spared lightly. However, Hu Ying, who was also involved in this matter, was still in the position of governor of Huguang to control military and political affairs. There was nothing wrong with it. He is still in the position of Minister of War. It is impossible to say that he is capable.
Hu Ying and Yang Rong have known each other for a long time, but they didn't have a deep friendship before. Otherwise, Hu Ying would not have been excluded from the power circle when he supported the merits of protection. However, after Hu Ying suddenly took office as the Ministry of War last year, he did a good job and was highly praised by the Ministry of War. As the Minister of War and the Governor of Huguang, he would report to the Ministry of War for ruling in case of trouble, which is a respectful attitude towards central authority.
Later, he was able to be innocent and also had the merits of these colleagues who had not had deep friendship.
At this time, Yang Rong said: I noticed that in the news about Yuan Jie (Hu), something happened at the end of last year in Ji'an Prefecture in Jiangxi, and it was said that Sihai reminded me... As he said that he looked at Yang Sihai calmly. Yuan Jie thought that the person who failed to raise an army in Jiangxi was really Prince Jianwen?
Since Hu Ying was mentally prepared, he responded quickly at this moment, but he did not express his opinion, but only said in a statement tone: The matter that Emperor Taizong ordered me to investigate was not found in Nanjing after the end of the "Jingnan Campaign". After the fire in the palace was put out, several of the burnt remains were carefully inspected by the coroner, and there were no Jianwen and his son.The main thing I checked was these two people.At the end of last year, I heard that someone in Jiangxi was under the banner of Prince Jianwen, so I couldn't help but send my friend Yàn Ruofei to find out what was going on.But before the time came, when the people arrived at the territory of Ji'an Prefecture, their rebels had collapsed.But Yàn Ruofei brought back two very useful news.
After saying that, he turned to his entourage and said: Xiao Liu, you will report the truth to Yangbutang again.
Yes, sir.
Xiao Liu clasped his fists and said, the first thing was that after the rebels were defeated, the Ji'an Prefecture official army seized a large number of firearms. Naturally, those things were not made by the local governments, nor were they military supplies assigned by the court. They should have come from the "Xiang King" rebels, which was no different from the firearms used by the rebels in the past. Brother Yàn also looked for an opportunity to contact the Shangguan Prefecture for investigation, and only then did he know that the batch of arms were escorted from Changsha, Huguang.The second thing is that Emperor Jianwen’s true body appeared in Wuchang City. When he first arrived, he got off the carriage and appeared in everyone’s eyes. After seeing it, our people drew a picture as they looked.
After Xiao Liu finished speaking, Hu Ying took out a roll of paper from his body and unfolded it. This was the appearance of Jianwen that Yàn Ruofei and others saw. He had not appeared for more than 20 years, but he did look like himself.In addition, the rebels in Jiangxi are related to the "Xiang King", but they are not called the Suzaku Army, and their combat power is too different.
After listening to it, Yang Rong pondered for a long time and said: It makes sense, but there are a few reasons.Not much to express.
At this time, Sihai spoke: The student should inform the Secretary of the Jinyiwei Nanfufu Department, and asked him to send someone to further investigate clues left by the rebels in Jiangxi, and let the Jinyiwei investigate, that is, he has the right to ask the government for assistance, and the staff is enough, and the students think it is the most appropriate.Based on the information we have at present, we can further support previous inferences from the side, but lack of evidence to prove it, and it is difficult to submit the content of the false and the true and the ominous content to the emperor, and it is not convenient to make corresponding corresponding measures.
What Sihai said is very true, it is very appropriate to do this.Yang Rong glanced at Hu Ying and said with a smile, "Young people are afraid of Ah."
After hearing this, Hu Ying looked at each other and smiled.
In an instant, he really envied the young Yang Sihai. Although Sihai's current position is lower than that of him, he has just entered the officialdom and has many opportunities. If you grasp it well, you can go further; but your career ambitions have almost come to an end.
However, in the few times Hu Ying made friends with Yang Sihai, this person is smart and really too owed. He can't say what the specific place is. In short, it's a feeling, it depends on his future luck...
A person’s fortune may not necessarily be the older he is, the more experience he has. It is also common for an old man to be less than a young man in his thirties.
The four seas were praised by Yang Rong, and they were not arrogant or impatient, but they were obviously more proactive in speaking. King Xiang of Huguang, known as the third son of Jianwen, must have ambition to rebel; he regarded Jianwen as the emperor, and the left and right sides had many remnants of Jianwen, but he held real power, and he must have mutual suspicion with Jianwen and his prince.If the court can really find the grudges, if it is a little bit disagreeable, the rebels will be unable to take care of themselves; if it is a serious matter, it will be a alliance with Emperor Jianwen to break up and attack each other, resulting in the loss of his reputation as a deceptive wolf, and the despicable wolf ambitions will be revealed to the world. At that time, the court will launch troops and storm the enemy and follow the heavens.
Well... Yang Rong issued a tone with little meaning, which seemed to be stopping it, but it was too late.
Hu Ying was right in front of him with such a clear idea. It seemed that if he could achieve great achievements this time, he would be completely unable to exclude Hu Ying.
However, Yang Sihai's plan was deeply loved by Yang Rong.
It seems like a conspiracy, but this trick was a common method in the Ming Dynasty. It divided the opponent's forces and used clever means to let them restrain each other and drag each other down, and the tricks rose to strategy.
In Mongolia, Jiaozhi, southwest Tibet, and northwest border areas, the imperial court has been applying this strategy, but sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't work.
If it fails to work, the emperor's personal soldiers will fight with force to weaken his overall strength.
Among these court tricks or strategies, Minister Yang Rong was one of the main figures, actively planning and layout, and doing too many bad things.
Therefore, in the early and mid-Ming Dynasty, the forces around the empire had almost no chance of growing and growing, and they were plotted as soon as there were signs; the court created a very unfavorable international environment for the foreigners.
Even though the Wild Man accidentally seized the opportunity of the court's dilemma, he was only temporarily and was still in a state of being suppressed for a long time.
Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty defeated the northern Huns, the powerful danger has been temporarily eliminated, but the many forces outside the Central Plains dynasty have never stopped.
The Tang Dynasty included Tubo, Huhua, and Uighurs in Hebei; the situation faced by the Song Dynasty was even worse. Xixia, Liao, Jin and Mongolia rose in turn, with aggressive force, and the land was never recovered.
It is not uncommon for the son emperor who has been a vassal for thousands of years and the brothers who have been virtuous. As for sending women to cede land and protecting fees, it is even more common.
Of course, there are many reasons for those situations, including historical legacy, world and fortune, which are not just imperial strategic issues.
However, within at least two hundred years of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, when the ills of corruption were so bad that it was unsuccessful, no external force could truly rise, and its court strategy still had a certain impact.
Yang Rong sat in a chair and looked at the sunlight outside the window, holding his beard as if he was thinking, as if he was in deep thought.
After a long time, Hu Ying said: Lu Qianshi of the Jinyiwei had many contacts with his subordinates when he was in Huguang. If he continued to investigate, the subordinates would come forward to discuss what to do?Please give me some advice.
OK, let Yuanjie do it in practice.Yang Rong nodded.It is impossible to put Hu Ying out of the matter now. He is willing to work hard and follow his wishes.
Hu Ying stood up and said, "In this way, the official will not bother you anymore and say goodbye."
Yang Rong hurriedly stood up politely and pretended to give it away. Hu Ying hurriedly said: I dare not, please stay at Yangbutang. The lower position is low and the etiquette is not in line with the etiquette.Yang Rong then shouted: Come and see off the guests.
Sihai stabilized for a while, and saw that Yang Rong had no intention of staying, he thought there was nothing good to discuss in private, so he also stood up to say goodbye.
Yang Rong sat alone for a moment, then walked to a desk beside the wall, looked at the endgame of Go on it, and reached out to pick up a black spot and fell down.