69novels Chapter 317
Chapter 317
Zhou Yuan was silent for a long time, and suddenly spoke up, shocking the entire Golden Palace.
Many ministers and civil servants also frowned, and were extremely confused.
In their opinion, Zhou Yuan was politically wise and should know that the Central Plains bandits were already powerful and could not be dealt with by tens of thousands of troops. This battle was almost certain to fail.
Volunteering to fight, wouldn't that be courting death?
Empress Zhao Jing also secretly thought that her junior brother was impulsive, and that he would become a stepping stone for others.
Her face was serious and she said in a cold voice: "Zhou Yuan, the Central Plains bandits have more than 100,000 soldiers. War is not a joke. You should think it over!"
She was still helping Zhou Yuan mediate.
Zhou Yuan said solemnly: "It is because the bandits are rampant and bring disaster to the country that I want to take the initiative to fight for the country and eliminate the bandits."
"Now the war in Dajin is tense, and famous generals are guarding the border towns. As a military general and the commander-in-chief of the five military camps, how can Zhou Yuan sit back and watch the national crisis?"
"Please allow your majesty to return the complete Central Plains to the Dajin court within half a year!"
The whole Golden Palace was silent.
A group of civil officials wanted to say a few words to support Zhou Yuan's expedition, so that Qiu Huan could step on him to get to the top, but suddenly they couldn't say it.
Because Zhou Yuan seemed to have a sense of righteousness. He didn't seem to be playing tricks, but really wanted to recover the Central Plains.
But how could the Central Plains be recovered so easily? There was a reason why the previous bandit suppression efforts failed.
The refugees there were too crazy, and Zhang Bailong was too good at fighting.
Empress Zhaojing looked at the civil and military officials in the court and was speechless for a while. In such a huge court, how many people are really like my junior brother, sharing my worries?
"War is not a joke, Lord Zhongwu should think it over carefully."
Empress Zhaojing still wanted to save Zhou Yuan. She didn't want her junior brother to be used.
Zhou Yuan said in a deep voice: "I am willing to issue a military order!"
Empress Zhaojing's face changed. She didn't mean to question it. Why did my junior brother directly say military order?
She hurriedly said: "Since Lord Zhongwu is willing to go to war, I naturally cannot refuse. The Ministry of Revenue will allocate 2 million silver for war."
This time, even Liu Jing did not refute.
Because 2 million is not much, for the five military camps, for the suppression of bandits, it can even be said to be a drop in the bucket.
Zhou Yuan was also a little surprised, because when discussing the Central Plains plan, the eldest sister had said that the maximum amount of money would be one million taels of silver. Now that she has given an extra one million, it is already a huge support.
This country is full of messes, and money is needed everywhere.
Yang Guozhong suddenly said: "Your Majesty, Zhongwu Bo volunteered himself, which is commendable. I admire him, but you still need to send civil officials to help Zhongwu Bo handle government affairs."
To put it bluntly, it is impossible for you to dominate alone and do whatever you want in the Central Plains.
This is a check and balance. If you make contributions, you can also get a share of the pie.
Empress Zhaojing asked, "Is it necessary?"
Yang Guozhong said, "Zhongwu Bo is good at military affairs, but not necessarily at government affairs. Moreover, he is too busy to handle everything, so he needs someone to cooperate with him."
Empress Zhaojing knew that the cabinet would not let Zhou Yuan take charge of military affairs, so she sighed, "So, any civil servants should recommend themselves!"
The Central Plains is a hellhole, full of refugees and bandits. Who wants to go there?
Isn't it good to enjoy life in the prosperous world of Shenjing?
The civil servants looked at each other, but none of them spoke.
At this moment, Deng Su strode out from the end of the back row and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to the Central Plains to rectify government affairs and eliminate the chronic problems of the bureaucracy. I will never regret it."
Deng Bochi's face changed, and he said immediately: "Your Majesty, Deng Su is only the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple. His rank is not high enough and he is not qualified for the important task."
Empress Zhaojing suddenly remembered Xiaozhuang's message that Junior Brother asked her to pay attention to the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple Deng Su... This is the person chosen by Junior Brother.
So Empress Zhaojing did not wait for the ministers to refute, and stood up directly, saying coldly: "When the country is in trouble, Zhongwu Bo took the initiative to stand up and lead the army to go to war. It can be said that he saved the building from collapse."
"You are waiting and watching in the palace. Now there are finally civil officials who volunteered to take the lead. Do you still want to obstruct it?"
"What is the rank not high enough and what is difficult to take the important task? What my Great Jin court lacks most is a direct minister like Deng Su."
At this point, she looked at Deng Su and said in a deep voice: "The cabinet will immediately draft an edict to confer Zhou Yuan As the Grand Marshal of Suppressing Bandits and the Grand Commander of the Central Plains, he will hold the imperial sword and lead the soldiers of the five military camps to the Central Plains to suppress the bandits and safeguard the dignity of the orthodox Jin Dynasty. "
"Appoint Deng Su as the Governor of the Central Plains, accompany the army to the expedition, assist the Earl of Zhongwu in handling government affairs, and rectify the administration of the Central Plains."
Zhou Yuan immediately bowed and said, "I obey your order!"
Deng Su was even more excited, his voice was trembling, and he shouted, "I obey your order!"
The fourth-rank Dali Temple Minister directly became the second-rank governor. If thisThe military merits are accomplished... not to mention the influence of the "One Whip Law", just the merits of suppressing bandits are enough to make him a minister.
Although the minister is only one rank higher than the Dali Temple, he is closer to the center among the six ministries. This is a great promotion!
Many court officials looked at each other and stopped talking. This is a compromise they must make.
Things have come to this point. If they continue to entangle, they will cross the line.
After all, Deng Su is strictly speaking a member of the Qi Party and has a relatively low status. Even if he has merits, he will not rise to the top in one step.
He can't affect the situation in the entire court, which naturally makes everyone feel at ease.
Empress Zhaojing said: "Does the Zhongwu Earl understand the situation in the Central Plains? Does he have a plan in mind?"
The ministers couldn't help but look at Zhou Yuan. They were also curious about why Zhou Yuan dared to volunteer.
Originally, they wanted to trick him, but he went there himself. This gave people an incomprehensible sense of surprise.
Zhou Yuan stood straight with a sharp gaze, and said solemnly: "I have known the situation in the Central Plains for a long time, and have planned ways to crack it many times, so I am relatively well prepared."
Empress Zhao Jing said: "When do you plan to leave?"
Zhou Yuan said: "The Central Plains is in danger, and the bandit suppression should not be delayed. I plan to go to the Central Plains on the fifth day of March."
The fifth day of March? It's already the twenty-ninth day of February! There are still six days left, and the time is too tight.
Countless ministers looked at Zhou Yuan's high-spirited appearance, and they also had an inexplicable feeling.
Hidden dragon soaring into the abyss, scales and claws flying.
Zhou Yuan has only been in Shenjing for half a year, but he has already become a hidden dragon soaring into the abyss, and the scales and claws can be seen at this moment.
He won't really soar into the sky, right?
Empress Zhao Jing looked at her junior brother with a complicated look in her eyes, and finally turned into a deep sigh.
She took a deep breath and gritted her teeth and said, "Okay! March 5th! Sacrifice to the heaven and ancestors! I, my ministers, officials, and the people of Shenjing will give you five military camps to practice!"
Zhou Yuan's face became solemn and he saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Empress Zhao Jing said, "You are the Grand Marshal of Suppressing Bandits and the Grand Commander of the Central Plains. You hold the imperial sword, patrol on behalf of the heaven, and manage all military and political affairs. You can act at your convenience when necessary!"
"Remember, what I want is a complete Central Plains, not those corrupt officials, nor those arrogant and extravagant gentry who sell out their country for glory!"
Xu Shigong's face changed, and he was about to speak, but found someone pulling his sleeve.
He looked back and saw Yang Guozhong's eyes were like torches, and he shook his head slowly.
Xu Shigong was silent for a moment, but he finally lowered his head.
With these words, Zhou Yuan finally had the confidence in his heart and said loudly, "I will live up to your majesty's trust, eliminate the bandits, and pacify the Central Plains!"