The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty

Wenyuan Pavilion.

As Xie Qian, the chief minister of the cabinet, resigned from office on the pretext of old age and frailty, there was only one bachelor left in the cabinet, Yang Tinghe, the bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Yang Tinghe naturally took over the position of chief minister of the cabinet and was in charge of the cabinet alone.

This situation naturally aroused dissatisfaction among the courtiers. However, Yang Tinghe was the master of Emperor Zhengde, so no one dared to say anything.

However, it is precisely because there is only one bachelor in the cabinet that the burden on Yang Tinghe's shoulders is much heavier. He needs one person to assume the operational functions of the entire cabinet agency.

At this moment, Yang Tinghe is exercising the power of "voting and drafting", that is, reviewing the memorials and making decisions on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor.

However, a memorial quickly caught Yang Tinghe's mind. It was the memorial written by Xiong Xiu, the left minister of the Ministry of War.

The memorial described in detail that the people of Hebei suffered greatly from the Ma Zheng. Yang Tinghe frowned, especially when Xiong Xiu mentioned the horse thieves in Hebei at the end of the memorial, which made his expression change drastically.

The horse thieves stole the disaster food and distributed it to the people in the disaster area. This was obviously an act to win people's hearts. If it was not handled well and the court did not pay attention to it, then this group of horse thieves would most likely turn into... rebel thieves who gathered to cause chaos!

Yang Tinghe carefully looked at the date of this memorial, and found that two months had passed, which was obviously inconsistent with common sense. He immediately ordered someone to go to the General Affairs Department to inquire who had passed this memorial on the way to delivery, and why. Why hasn't it been delivered?

And he himself immediately took the memorial and went to see the emperor to see the emperor.

At this moment, Zhu Houzhao was still reading the storybook with relish, which came from the fantasy story written by the savage Tang Hao.

Yang Tinghe had a smooth journey and soon met His Majesty the Emperor.

"Your Majesty, the situation in Hebei is not good!"

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao immediately raised his eyebrows, immediately put down his script and took Xiong Xiu's memorial.

"This is really unreasonable!"

"It is obviously a national policy that benefits the country and the people, but it has become a means for corrupt officials to make profits!"

Zhu Houzhao scolded angrily, and then realized the problem.

"wrong!"

"Why did this memorial appear just now?"

"Come, please go to the General Affairs Department immediately to verify why this memorial was only delivered now!"

After such a long period of training and growth, Zhu Houzhao was no longer the little emperor he was before. He discovered the problem at a glance.

This is obviously someone who deliberately withheld this memorial and did not publish it, waiting for the situation in Hebei to deteriorate!

"Your Majesty, the General Administration Department must investigate!"

"If this is true, then their actions are definitely more than that!"

Yang Tinghe said with a livid face. Just when he was about to speak again, an accident happened.

A eunuch rushed in with a pale face and said urgently: "Your Majesty, eight hundred miles is urgent!"

"Bazhou thieves Liu Liuliuqi gathered a crowd to rebel, captured Wen'an County, killed a number of officials, and quickly developed a population of more than 10,000 people, including Boye, Raoyang, Nangong and other prefectures and counties..."

Surprisingly, after hearing this shocking news, Zhu Houzhao did not get angry, but looked at Yang Tinghe expressionlessly.

"Master Yang, you really caught me by surprise."

"Hey!" Zhu Houzhao sneered, "What a big deal!"

"They are forcing me to transfer the Marquis of Zhongshan to suppress the rebellion! A bunch of ambitious traitors!"

At the end of the day, Zhu Houzhao couldn't hold back and kicked the desk over.

This is the second time!

The second time someone openly gathered to rebel!

Rebellion is absolutely intolerable to every emperor.

What's more, Zhu Houzhao, the Zhengde Emperor, had a major rebellion in Shandong not long after he came to the throne. Only two or three years later, such a major rebellion has occurred again!

What will the people of the world think?

Could it be that he, the righteous emperor, was really so ignorant and unprincipled?

Otherwise, why are there so many people rebelling?

First it was the White Lotus Sect demons, and now it is the Bazhou horse thieves!

The repeated rebellions will only greatly damage the imperial prestige of His Majesty the Emperor Zhu Houzhao!

Zhu Houzhao gritted his teeth with hatred and clenched his fists tightly.

"Your Majesty, Zhili cannot be in chaos. This is an important place in the capital!"

Yang Tinghe sighed, but still bravely tried to persuade him.

Even if they saw through the insidious plans of those rebellious ministers and traitors, the problem was that the court had to send troops to quell the rebellion as soon as possible!

After all, this is a mass rebellion!

Moreover, these rebels even conquered Shucheng with great momentum!

If the imperial court does not dispatch troops to immediately rush to suppress the rebellion and wipe out these rebels with thunderous force, then the prestige of the Ming Dynasty in the hearts of the people will instantly drop to freezing point!

Not to mention that this place of Zhili is just south of the capital. What if these damn rebels come to the capital?

This is something no one can guarantee!

Zhu Houzhao did not answer, but ordered coldly.

"Convene the civil and military ministers to discuss matters, immediately!"

Half an hour later, all the big and small Jiuqings and Dukes and Lords rushed over.

They also heard some rumors on the way into the palace, so as soon as the ministers saw His Majesty the Emperor, they immediately requested the deployment of troops and generals to quell the rebellion!

After all, Hebei is not called Hebei now, but "Zhili"!

Zhili, directly under the jurisdiction of the capital.

In the early years of Hongwu, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang settled the tripod in Jinling, with Yingtian and other fourteen prefectures and four prefectures as direct governors.

In the early years of Yongle, Emperor Taizong Zhu Di decided to move the capital. In the first year of Yongle, he ordered Beiping to be Beijing and called it "Xingzai", that is, the place where the emperor was. In the eighteenth year, the capital was officially moved, and Beiping Provincial Administration was changed to Zhili, called Beizhi.

Of course, Nanzhili was not ignored. After all, it was the birthplace of the Ming Dynasty and the main source of taxes in the country. The main examination hall of the southern imperial examination, Jiangnan Gongyuan, was also located here, occupying the position of economic center and cultural center. Therefore, Emperor Taizong still retained a set of central institutions of the same level as Beizhili in Nanzhili, although it was far less powerful than Beizhili.

Beizhili was the core area of ​​Hebei Province in later generations, including eight prefectures, two states and seventeen subordinate states, including the capital-Beijing.

Therefore, Beizhili must not be in chaos, after all, it is the center of the Ming Dynasty court.

Not to mention that these rebels are extremely brave and good at fighting. In just over a month, they have conquered several cities. If they really go straight to the capital and kill Beijing, let alone whether they dare to do so, as long as the situation collapses to this extent, what prestige does the Ming Dynasty have?

I am afraid that the world will really be in chaos!

So we must immediately dispatch troops to quell the rebellion!

It is easy to dispatch troops. The combat effectiveness of the Beijing army has been restored. It is enough to directly mobilize 20,000 or 30,000 troops to wipe out this group of damned bandits.

But the only problem is, who should be sent as the general?

Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty really can't pick out a decent general.

Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo?

This is a tiger father and a dog son. Last time he led the army to resist Mongolia, he didn't even see the face of the Mongolian Tartars. He dared to directly ask for credit for 20,000 soldiers in one breath. Naturally, the civil officials and gentry would never let such a domineering waste go to command the troops again.

Not to mention that this guy had offended the emperor not long ago, and his family was directly confiscated by the emperor in disguise. Now he is still hiding at home and licking his wounds. Naturally, it is even more impossible for him to lead the troops to fight.

But except for this Baoguogong Zhu Hui, the rest of the nobles are all playboys and wastes, and there is no suitable candidate.

Could it be that you let Yinggong Zhang Mao lead the troops to fight?

Impossible!

So after thinking about it, after unanimous discussion by the civil and military officials, this matter must be handed over to the Zhongshan Marquis who is in charge of Shandong!

Zhongshan Marquis happens to be in Shandong, not too far from Bazhou. If he leaves immediately, he can quickly reach the battlefield, which is what the officials want to see.

However, Zhu Houzhao did not want to see this scene, or he did not want to fall into the trap of those traitors.

"Is there no other general in my great Ming Dynasty except Zhongshan Marquis?"

Zhu Houzhao glanced at the officials and scolded them harshly.

Han Wen, the Minister of Revenue, stepped out of the line and advised earnestly: "Your Majesty, now is not the time to act on impulse."

"Zhili must not be in chaos, and we must not allow the rebels to toss and turn. We must put down the rebellion as soon as possible with thunder and lightning, and deter those who have evil intentions in the world, otherwise..."

"Your Majesty, what Han Shangshu said is very true, Zhili must not be in chaos!" Wang Ao, the Minister of Personnel, also stepped out of the line to make suggestions.

Tianguan Ma Wensheng has officially retired a few days ago, and strongly recommended Wang Ao to succeed the Minister of Personnel. Zhu Houzhao has no objection to this. After all, Wang Ao's virtue and ability are obvious to all, and he is undoubtedly the best candidate.

"Your Majesty, I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

One by one, the nine ministers stepped out of the line to support the dispatch of Zhongshan Hou to quell the rebellion.

Zhu Houzhao looked at these people coldly, his face was ashen and his face was calm.

If they had encountered such a rebellion before, they would never let the barbarians lead the troops to fight, in order to limit the Zhongshan Marquis from grabbing military merits and continuing to be promoted! Now it is extremely funny. Seeing that the fleet is about to be built and ready to go out to sea for trade, a rebellion suddenly broke out, and the ministers proposed one after another that the Zhongshan Marquis lead the troops to fight!

The trick in this, even a fool can see it!

Zhu Houzhao clenched his fists tightly, looking at the people in front of him, and finally had to issue an order dejectedly.

"Issue an order to appoint Zhongshan Marquis as the general to fight against the rebels, and immediately lead the troops to Bazhou to quell the rebellion!"

"30,000 Beijing troops will set off immediately, led by Wuding Marquis Guo Xun, and rush to Bazhou to meet Zhongshan Marquis!"

After issuing the order, Zhu Houzhao angrily left, leaving the ministers looking at each other in bewilderment.

After returning to the bedroom, Zhu Houzhao called Chen Kuan.

"Da eunuch!"

"These traitors are really hateful!"

Chen Kuan also understood the whole story, and naturally understood why His Majesty was angry.

For the sake of the sea trade profits, the mastermind behind the scenes was so bold to start a rebellion, disregarding the people and the court, disregarding the country and the people... He deserves death!

The last time, Bian Xiong, Huang Xingfu, Zhu Maogong and others came once, secretly instigating the White Lotus Sect to rebel, and now it has only been a short time, and such a bad thing has happened again.

"Your Majesty, the factory guards are investigating the Tongzhengsi and catching the person who deliberately withheld the memorial!"

"If it goes well, it is possible to catch these traitors and kill them all!"

A fierce look flashed across Chen Kuan's face, and the old eunuch was really angry this time.

"We must catch these bastards!"

"Otherwise, I can't swallow this bad breath!"

As the imperial eunuch was issued, the Jinyiwei took action immediately.

However, they naturally knew their priorities. The most important thing at the moment was to put down the rebellion. Therefore, through the information channels of Jin Yiwei, His Majesty the Emperor's decree quickly arrived in Shandong.

Tang Hao was directing the soldiers to conduct firearms training when Zuo Yidao immediately rushed over with a pale face.

"Master Hou, something big happened!"

"The rebellion of Liu Liu and Liu Qi in Bazhou was so huge that it conquered several cities!"

"Your Majesty has ordered you to leave immediately to quell the rebellion in Bazhou. Guo Xun also set off from the capital with 30,000 soldiers."

Liu Liu and Liu Qi rebelled?

Tang Hao was startled when he heard this, and a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

There seems to be such a thing in history, but the question is, is it too much of a coincidence that this rebellion broke out at this moment?

Are those gentry and gentry really so insane and crazy?

Aren't they afraid that they will be overthrown by the Ming Dynasty?

In the current Ming Dynasty, Liu Daxia once said that the army and the people were in hardship and the people were poor and had no money, but it would still be some time before it completely collapsed.

These gentry and gentry will never watch the Ming Dynasty completely collapse. After all, their basic base is the Ming Dynasty.

If they really sit back and watch the Ming Dynasty be replaced, then these gentry and gentry will not be able to ensure their vested interests.

Therefore, this rebellion is nothing more than loud thunder and light rain.

"Master Hou!"

"This is so strange!"

Tang Mu couldn't help but said: "If you don't rebel sooner or later, you will rebel at this time. Even a fool knows there is something wrong here..."

"Well, what happens next?" Tang Hao sighed, "Even if we know there is a ghost here, we still have to dive in!"

"After all, this is Zhili, not an insignificant place, but the capital of the Ming Dynasty!"

"If there is a rebellion in Zhili, but the imperial court is unable to suppress it, what will the people of that country think?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone shuddered.

If you can't even defend your own nest, then who will still be in awe of the Ming Dynasty?

I'm afraid that by that time, the real troubled times are coming, and the smoke is everywhere!

"That's why Your Majesty has to send me to quell the rebellion!"

"Zhili cannot be in chaos, the capital cannot be in chaos, and the world must not be in chaos!"

"The mastermind behind this took a fancy to this and directed such a good show!"

Tang Hao sneered, with killing intent in his heart.

This is a conspiracy.

Those people just wanted Zhu Houzhao to make a choice.

Either choose the country and the country, or choose the interests of maritime trade.

For an emperor, there is no doubt that he will definitely choose the former.

No matter how unwilling Zhu Houzhao was, he had to immediately dispatch Tang Hao to quell the rebellion.

"Zuo Yidao, leading three thousand forbidden troops and two thousand combat soldiers, will continue to garrison the Qinghe Shipyard!"

"No official is allowed to spy on this place without the orders of His Majesty and this Marquis, otherwise he will be killed without mercy!"

"Those who take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble will be killed! Anyone who gets involved in the shipyard will be killed! Anyone who breaks in without authorization will be killed!"

The word "kill" was spoken three times in a row, and even Zuo Yida couldn't help but shudder.

However, he accepted the order immediately without any hesitation.

In fact, Tang Hao originally wanted to keep Tang Mu to guard the Qinghe Shipyard, but the problem was that Tang Mu's identity was ultimately just a mere commander of the Beijing army.

But Zuo Yidao is Zheng Qianhu of the Jinyi Guards and Zheng Qianhu of the Four Guards. Both of them are the emperor's personal soldiers and are only responsible to the Ming Emperor, so no matter who comes, Zuo Yida can keep them away. outside!

Coupled with the 3,000 Imperial Guards and 2,000 Beijing soldiers under their command, no matter who wants to take advantage of the opportunity to pick peaches and get involved in the Qinghe Shipyard, they are thinking too much!

"With one sword, we must defend the Qinghe Shipyard!"

Tang Hao looked at Zuo Yida with a stern expression.

"This is the result of our hard work for more than a year. We must not let any cat or dog take it away!"

Zuo Yidao took a deep breath, and then nodded heavily.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis, nothing will go wrong."

Even if he died in battle, he would not let any outsider step into this shipyard!

Tang Hao nodded happily, and then looked at Tang Mu.

"Tangmu, immediately collect the three-eyed muskets from the army, and let the firearms workshop fully produce the three-eyed muskets. I will see 5,000 of them within three days!"

"In addition, summon the generals of the Shandong guards and all patrols to immediately step up vigilance. If anyone is found trying to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble, he will be killed without mercy!"

"Tell them that if any trouble occurs in Shandong during my absence, I will personally destroy them!"

In my memory, the massive uprising of Liu Liu and Liu Qi not only affected Hebei, but also Shandong.

Shandong is currently undergoing the restructuring of health centers and assumes the responsibility of pilot projects. Naturally, it cannot be destroyed because of this.

Zuo Yidao immediately went to deliver the order and make all preparations for the war.

Three days later, Tang Hao and his generals rushed to Bazhou at full speed at night.

At this moment, the smell of blood in Raoyang County Government has not dissipated.

Qi Yanming sat on the seat of the county magistrate, quietly listening to the people under his command.

Since the uprising, they have only killed officials and gentry, burned down the government buildings, robbed the arsenal, released prisoners, and summoned young men... Today, they have grown to nearly 30,000 people.

It seems to be a huge momentum, but Qi Yanming knows in his heart that these are just illusions.

The imperial court must have learned the news, and the next step was to send an army to encircle and suppress him.

Most of these 30,000 men are young and strong civilians. Even if they are given armor, bows and crossbows, they may not be able to use them, and they have almost no fighting power at all.

Furthermore, as the team gets bigger, they need more and more food, which almost forces the army to constantly attack cities and forts and plunder food!

As for escaping and hiding in the deep mountains and forests, it is simply unrealistic.

Should everyone be allowed to chew tree bark and eat grass roots?

When thinking of these problems, Qi Yanming couldn't help but sigh heavily.

At this moment, the Jiangnan merchant who had encouraged him to revolt appeared again.

As soon as he saw this person, Qi Yanming seemed to have found his backbone.

"Mr. Fan, what should we do next?"

Jiangnan merchant Fan Wencheng chuckled and then drew a grand blueprint!

"General, don't worry too much. Next, our army should..."