Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 467: Report to You First (Additional Update for JJM Leader)

In the court, Xiao Hongji repeated the rumor that "Yang Yuan has defected to the rebel king of the Jin Kingdom".

However, Xiao Hongji also knew that he currently had no evidence.

In addition, the Emperor and Prince of Jin had always favored Yang Yuan. It was impossible for him to punish Yang Yuan based on such an unconfirmed rumor.

Therefore, Xiao Hongji only proposed:
Nowadays, the brothels in Lin'an and even in many other places are using storytelling, drama and songs to tell the story of Yang Yuan, an envoy of the State of Song, who was sent to the State of Jin and beat up the traitor Kong Yanzhou.

There are so many rumors now, and it is still unclear whether Yang Yuan surrendered to the Jin Kingdom.

However, the imperial court should first prohibit the public from continuing to perform these dramas, songs and storytelling related to Yang Yuan.

Otherwise, if it is confirmed in the future that Yang Yuan really surrendered to the Jin Kingdom, this matter will bring shame to the Song Dynasty.

The higher we praise him today, the more painful it will be when he slaps us in the face tomorrow.

Of course, Censor Xiao believed in Mr. Yang's integrity and conduct, and he believed that Yang Yuan would not surrender to the Jin.

But even if Yang Yuan was forced to stay in the Jin Kingdom and become a minister of the Jin people, the excessive publicity of the Song Kingdom today would be inappropriate.

When the Goose King saw him mention Yang Yuan as soon as he came out of class, his eyes widened and his originally lazy sitting posture straightened up.

Your Highness is ready to confront people.

But after hearing what Xiao Hongji said, he felt that it made sense.

Although he firmly believed that Yang Yuan would not bring shame to the Song Dynasty, he did not demand that everyone understand and trust Yang Yuan as much as he did.

What is a confidant?

It is rare to have a confidant in life, the most difficult to find a bosom friend through the ages.

Therefore, what Censor Xiao said this time can be considered as an honest and prudent opinion.

So the Goose King returned to his lazy look and slumped back in his seat.

When the Minister of Rites Qu Mo heard this, he frowned.

This Censor Xiao is so insidious!

However, Minister Qu was a little surprised that his bastard son-in-law did not transform into the Roaring Emperor.

Looking up at the vice-seat on the imperial steps, Qu Mo understood when he saw Zhao Que's lazy look.

The son-in-law did not realize Xiao Hongji's sinister intentions.

Minister Qu cleared his throat and said, "I object!"

Seeing that his father-in-law had spoken, Zhao Que felt compelled to give him some face, so he quickly moved up and sat up straight.

Qu Mo said: "Yang Yuan was sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin, and he beat up the rebel general Kong Yanzhou in Yingzhou.

Although this matter was just a rumor when it was first spread, it has now been confirmed after inquiries from many sources.

The news that Yang Yuan surrendered to the Jin rebel king is still just a rumor and has not been confirmed. "

Xiao Hongji smiled and said, "Minister Qu, that is why I did not ask for Yang Yuan to be punished.

Just to be on the safe side, we shouldn't let people continue to spread and praise him. What's wrong with that?"

Qu Mo glanced at Xiao Hongji and smiled slightly.

Do you think I was born to be the Minister of Rites?
I also rose through the ranks from a county official. How could you hide your little tricks from me?

Qu Mo turned to the throne, held up the hu tablet and said, "Your Majesty, the people are praising Yang Yuan because of his loyalty to the emperor and his patriotism.

If we follow what Censor Xiao said, and ban the people from all actions just because of a piece of news without any substantiation, will the people of the world think that the rumor that Yang Yuan surrendered to the north has been confirmed by the court?"

"Hmm?" Zhao Qu understood immediately after hearing it.

He was actually a very smart person, but he had never seen such despicable means of setting traps and tripping people up, so he didn't think deeply about it.

After hearing what his father-in-law said, Zhao Yu immediately understood the mystery.

If they really followed Xiao Hongji's advice, the people would immediately believe that the court had confirmed the news that Yang Yuan had surrendered to the Jin Kingdom, and Yang Yuan would then be condemned by everyone.

When this kind of public resentment becomes more and more intense, the court will have to be swept up in public opinion and take some necessary actions. At that time, it is hard to say how the situation will develop.

This father-in-law is awesome!

The Goose King looked at Qu Mo with satisfaction.

I will be more generous and let the princess go back to her parents' home and stay for half a month when my mother-in-law celebrates her birthday!
As for the little girl Li Fengniang, it seems that there is nothing to teach her. Just send her back to let Luxi teach her how to cook. There is no point for a woman to learn poetry and prose.

Zhao Yuan looked at Xiao Hongji deeply, nodded and said, "What Qu Qing said is very true.

If we use government orders to forcibly ban the people because of a rumor, it will only cause rumors to spread everywhere. There is no need to mention this matter anymore."

"Yes!"

Xiao Hongji secretly said it was a pity, but he looked calm and businesslike as he went back to class and stood still.

Privy Councilor Yang Cunzhong came out and reported: "Your Majesty, there is no detailed information about the rebellion of the two kings of the Jin Kingdom.

However, based on all the information, it should be certain. This is a rare opportunity for our Song Dynasty.

I believe that, taking advantage of the civil unrest in the Jin Dynasty, our Song Dynasty should quickly reorganize its troops, cross the river to the north, and conquer the Jin Dynasty.

Taking advantage of the rebellion of the two kings of the Jin Kingdom, Wan Yanliang was distracted and had a chance to gain advantage. Even if the Song Dynasty cannot recover all of its homeland, it can still push the border of the Song Dynasty northward by hundreds of miles. This is truly a God-given opportunity!"

"Absolutely not!"

Wei Liangchen immediately came out and said, "War is a major issue for a country. It is a matter of life and death, a matter of survival or destruction.

Is it true that the two kings of the Jin Dynasty rebelled?
The court could not ban the people from praising Yang Yuan just because of a rumor, for fear of discouraging loyal officials.

Can the imperial court start a national war just because of another rumor?
If we are cautious towards one person, how should we be cautious towards a country?"

The Minister of Revenue Xizhe also came out and said, "I second the proposal.

Military and national affairs must be treated with caution.

Even if the rebellion of the two kings of the Jin Dynasty was true, what was the scale of the rebellion? Could it involve the main force of the Jin Dynasty?
If the Song Dynasty mobilizes its troops, tears up the peace agreement, and brazenly launches a war, while the Jin Kingdom has already quelled the civil strife and, taking advantage of its victory, drives a large force southward, how should we respond?"

Minister of War Cheng Zhen frowned and said, "Minister Xi is wrong.

The Jin army is invading our country. Yelu Yuanyi's army is at the gate of Xiangyang City, fighting a small battle every three days and a big battle every five days. How can they stop?

Since the Jin Kingdom is attacking our country, why should the Song Dynasty tear up the peace agreement and launch an offensive against the enemy by sending troops to the north? "

Minister of Justice Zhang Fangxun said: "Minister Cheng, the Kingdom of Jin invited our dynasty to send envoys for peace talks, and our Song Dynasty also sent envoys for peace talks.

Now that there is no result, our Song Dynasty is sending troops to the north. Isn't this a violation of morality? How can we say that we are justified in our expedition? "

Minister of Works Hou Keyi laughed and said, "How ridiculous! After the Song Dynasty sent out the envoy, the Yingzhou side suspended the war because Kong Yanzhou served as the escort envoy.

The Xiangyang side never stopped attacking the city. Why, are these peace talks only binding on our Song State?

The Kingdom of Jin can fight if it wants to, and can negotiate if it wants to?"

Minister of Personnel Tan Yingwen said: "Minister Hou, Yelu Yuanyi never stopped attacking Xiangyang. Does this mean that even if the rebellion of the two kings of the Jin Kingdom is true, it is just a minor incident and not worth worrying about?"

Vice Minister Tang Situi nodded slowly and said, "Yes, if Wanyan Liang could no longer control the situation, or if the rebellion of the two kings could pose a major threat to him, there is no reason for him not to send envoys to the Song Dynasty for peace talks.

There was also the possibility that Yelu Yuanyi's army would not be transferred to the north to quell the rebellion.

In my opinion, such an important decision cannot be made hastily based on an unconfirmed rumor. "

Zhao Yuan thought for a moment and was a little undecided.

Of course he was inclined to send troops, but sending troops to the north was not something he could do just by snapping his fingers.

Military mobilization preparation involves all aspects.

The operation of the Song Dynasty court has always been shockingly inefficient.

The peace-loving faction in the court would not change their stance just because of a rebellion between the two kings, the scale of which was still unknown and whether it could cause serious damage to the Jin Dynasty.

If we mobilize the army so hastily...

If the civil strife in the Jin Dynasty had been quelled before the army was formed, it would only be a matter of face.

I was afraid that the army had already set out in a hurry, but the two kings of the Jin Dynasty had already surrendered, and the Jin Dynasty was hardly hurt.

The disastrous defeat in the Northern Expedition at that time was a major blow to the emperor who had just ascended the throne and had not yet changed the era name.

Can we be so careless in a battle that involves the fate of our country?
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Yuan asked solemnly, "Shen Qing, King Jin, what do you think?"

Shen Gai pondered and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should ask the scouts and the speed room of the troops stationed on the border to find out the truth about the northern country as soon as possible, and then the court will make a decision based on the facts.

National war is not a matter of personal impulse, and we must not act rashly."

Zhao Yuan looked at Zhao Yu: "Prince of Jin?"

Zhao Yu nodded and said, "I think that Prime Minister Shen's move is very appropriate.

Ask the border scouts to investigate, ask the machine room to investigate, and get to the bottom of it as soon as possible.

In addition, what happened to the delegation we sent out?

We need to find out whether he was taken to Liaodong by the Jin rebels or something really happened in Jinan City!"

Zhao Yu became more and more angry as he spoke: "You all are just guessing here, but there is still no definite news. Do we in the Song Dynasty rely on guessing to govern the country?"

Xiao Hongji took the opportunity to show his disdain for the Privy Council and said, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, I thought the Privy Council..."

Zhao Yu glared and said, "What do you think? If you are just guessing, then don't say anything and hold it back!"

Xiao Hongji was silent for a moment and held it back.

The Privy Councilor Yang Cunzhong hurried out and said, "Your Majesty, the Speed ​​​​Engine Room has already dispatched capable people to the Kingdom of Jin.

If all went well, we would have crossed the Huai River by now.

The secret agents of the Song Dynasty lurking in various places of the Jin Kingdom have also been ordered to investigate the situation of the rebellion of the two kings of the Jin Kingdom and the whereabouts of the delegation. "

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "In this case, let's put this proposal on hold for now. We will make a decision when the court has more information!"

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If the imperial court makes a mistake in its major policies, it is possible that the established goals will not be achieved, but the existing foundation and situation will be damaged.

The expedition of hundreds of thousands of troops, the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of logistics troops, the allocation and expenditure of taxes and grain paid by the people across the country...

If the strategic goal is not achieved, but heavy losses are caused due to hasty actions, tens of thousands of soldiers may be killed, tens of thousands of families may be broken, and the waste of money and grain expenditure may affect a series of major court policies...

So we must be careful.

However, the people in the Yang family mansion did not have such concerns.

All they need to think about is how to get deep into the heart of a foreign country and how to rescue people.

Regarding sending personnel, Lu Xi first excluded herself.

When going to the north, it is much more convenient for men than women, and martial arts skills are a necessary requirement.

Luxi did not meet any of the requirements. Even if she missed Yang Yuan so much, she would not be so foolish as to ask to go to the Kingdom of Jin.

If she went, it would be of no benefit at all except causing trouble for her own people.

Dan Niang did try hard, as she felt her tricks might come in handy.

However, this motion was immediately rejected unanimously by all participants.

Shangjing has now become a lawless place and a hunting ground where the strong are kings.

Given Dan Niang's figure and appearance, if she went, the trouble she would cause would definitely be much greater than what her tricks could do.

Leng Yuchan and Xue Bingxin were also rejected for the same reason.

The women who attended the rescue meeting today are all Yang Yuan's women (except Qingtang who serves Juer)

However, there was another woman who met the requirements but did not attend the meeting, and that was Fujiwara Himeka.

Because they were going to the north to rescue people. Everyone agreed that she, a Japanese woman, could not play any role.

Therefore, Fujiwara no Kami didn't even get the qualification to attend the lecture as an auditor.

After some discussion, it was finally decided that Father Song would lead the team, along with Uncle Lao Gou, Brother Ya, Chiya Mikami, and several newcomers trained by Youqiu Si, to go to the North together.

Mr. Qu Da and Mr. Ji stayed to help Luxi take charge of the situation.

Uncle Gou originally didn't want to let Old Man Song go because he had a lame leg and had difficulty moving.

But Old Man Song also had a good reason: We are going to save my son-in-law. How can I let you go through life and death without sending anyone from my family?

After finalizing the candidates, the next step is to study the route to infiltrate the North Country.

The imperial court has now banned maritime travel, so large ships cannot leave.

If we use small boats, we might have a chance to break through the navy's patrol.

The problem is that unless there is a large ship to pick it up from the open sea, it is impossible for this small boat to sail all the way to Shangjing.

So they finally decided to go north by land.

The purpose of bringing Duck Brother along is that after successfully rescuing Yang Yuan, if there is a chance to seize a ship and go out to sea, then Duck Brother will be of great use.
The plan was decided, and Old Man Song took Uncle Gou, Brother Ya and Chiya Mikami to prepare for the next day's itinerary.

At this time, Tsubakiya Kona was standing at the bow of a speedboat with her hands on her hips.

This speedboat was sent by Lin Dujian to report the news to the court before the large Korean ship.

Xiaonai also came on the boat, of course to report the news to Luxi.

The female ninjas, Kanon and Kona, are very good at distinguishing between the big and small kings.

Miss Jin can be offended at will, but Miss Song must be flattered. This is the consensus between the two sisters.

(End of this chapter)