The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

The officials argued among themselves endlessly, and no one could convince anyone else.

This made Emperor Xinglong, who had originally wanted to directly bid for the title of Prince to pull Li Qingfeng to his side, suddenly extremely anxious.

Unexpectedly, he still underestimated the shamelessness of the officials and their obsession with the fat piece of meat in Yangzhou. If he had proposed to recruit the princes in the court, it would probably immediately create a rift between the emperor and his ministers in Daqian.

In the end, Emperor Xinglong made the decision.

The court issued an edict to recruit the rebel Qingfengzhai in Yangzhou, and at the same time gave the bandit leader Li Qingfeng of Qingfengzhai a lifetime title of marquis, ordered him to guard Yangzhou, and gave him some silver and money.

Although the ministers were dissatisfied with this, Emperor Xinglong immediately brought up another matter, attracting everyone's attention.

That was the result of the confiscation of the property of the Duke of Shan'guo's mansion.

There were countless fields, calligraphy and paintings, antiques in his mansion, plus silver and other items, which totaled nearly 1.3 million taels of silver.

Emperor Xinglong was immediately furious and put all the confiscated property from the Shanguogong Mansion into the national treasury. At the same time, he ordered Dai Quan to immediately and strictly interrogate Shanguogong Shizhu and his accomplices after he was escorted to the capital.

Many ministers also realized that Emperor Xinglong was trying to divert attention and to raise some money.

But they were all afraid that the knife that had plundered the Shanguo Mansion would fall on them again, so no one dared to plead for mercy.

This court meeting lasted nearly three hours from the beginning to the end of the morning.

Just as the court meeting was about to end and Emperor Xinglong was about to order the court to adjourn,

Suddenly, an anxious voice came from outside the hall.

"Report! Urgent dispatch from Jinling, eight hundred miles away!"

The court officials immediately exploded.

"Another eight hundred miles? Could it be that the rebels have already..."

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible! No matter how powerful the rebels are, they can't become a force to be reckoned with. How can they withstand the high walls of Jinling City?"

"That's right! Wang Ziteng still has 70,000 to 80,000 troops in Jinling City! We should be able to hold out for at least two or three months!"

"..."

Emperor Xinglong's face was already as gloomy as water at this moment.

Dai Quan immediately shouted loudly.

"quiet!"

After all the court officials calmed down,

The post soldier had already entered the hall, knelt in front of it, and took out a bundle from his back.

"I pay my respects to His Majesty! Jin, Jinling, express delivery over 800 miles..."

Dai Quan hurriedly walked down the stairs and took the bag from his hand.

Seeing the urgent report being delivered, the messenger felt relieved, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted in the hall.

Dai Quan waved to his left and right.

"Someone, come and take him away for proper treatment!"

Immediately, two guards entered the hall, picked up the messenger and left.

Dai Quan opened the package and checked it to make sure it was safe, then he opened one of the small boxes and handed a blood-stained report inside to Emperor Xinglong.

Just unfolded it, just took a look,

Emperor Xinglong suddenly felt dizzy.

Seeing that he looked unhappy, all the officials lowered their heads cautiously, and from time to time secretly looked up to gauge Emperor Xinglong's expression.

After a long while, Emperor Xinglong closed the memorial with trembling hands, stood up and said solemnly,

"This is the ninth 800-mile express shipment that General Wang Ziteng of Jinling has sent in recent days!"

"The matter of pacifying Qingfeng Village cannot be delayed any longer!"

Emperor Xinglong looked at the civil and military officials in the hall with a burning gaze.

However, he found that all the officials lowered their heads and remained silent.

Helpless, he had to turn around and look at the Crown Prince and the King of Chu.

"Crown Prince, King of Chu, who do you think should go to Yangzhou to recruit the people from Qingfeng Village?"

The prince stammered and looked up at Emperor Xinglong, then looked at the King of Chu beside him.

After thinking about it, I finally said,

"Father, I believe, I believe, your Majesty is wise and powerful and has his own opinions!"

Emperor Xinglong sneered without comment and turned to look at King Chu.

"King Chu, what about you?"

Upon hearing this, the King of Chu turned his head slightly and swept his eyes across the faces of the officials in the hall.