Chapter 503: In the cabinet, the young elder is tall and tough!
Inside Wenyuan Pavilion on the east side of Huiji Gate.

In addition to Gao Gong and his four companions who had just returned from Xiyuan, Yang Bo and Hu Zongxian were also present.

Naturally, they came to the cabinet because of the matters of Xuanfu and Datong.

However, the four cabinet members and their two war ministers were not in a hurry to speak.

Instead, several of them looked outside the classroom door from time to time.

It seems to be waiting for something.

When the sound of footsteps was heard outside, the six people in the classroom immediately looked at them sideways.

From Gao Gong to Yang Bo and Hu Zongxian, everyone's face was filled with expectation and worry.

at last.

The footsteps stopped suddenly.

Led by the Minister of Personnel Guo Pu, officials from various ministries at Xi'an Gate appeared in the cabinet today.

In an instant, Gao Gong and others frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction on their faces.

Guo Pu glanced at the six people in the room and stepped inside.

Behind him were the Minister of Revenue Gao Yao, the Minister of Rites Gao Yi, the Minister of Works Lei Li, the Left Censor-in-Chief Ouyang Bijin, the Minister of Public Administration Hu Ruolin, as well as the Chief Justice Wu Ti, the Chief Minister of Taichang Temple Guo Ruolin, the Chief Minister of Guanglu Temple Jiang Zhi, the Chief Minister of Taipu Temple Yuan Hongyu, the Chief Minister of Honglu Temple Chen Daoji, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Shangbao Guo Liyan.

of course.

Yan Shifan, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, was also present.

Guo Pu and a dozen other people suddenly rushed into the cabinet classroom, making the room immediately crowded.

As for the gathering of all the officials from various departments and temples, it has always been possible only when something big happened.

Here.

Except for the Shangbao Division, which was a government office without much power, any official from other government offices who stepped out would be a figure that could cause a stir in the surrounding area.

These people dropped their jobs at their own offices and gathered in the cabinet. Gao Gong didn't say anything, but his expression became even uglier.

Yuan Wei looked at Gao Gong, then at the people who were rushing into the cabinet, and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

An urgent report from the border would not cause these people to come to the cabinet together.

The only reason can only be the emperor.

But they were in the Wanshou Palace before, and the emperor had clearly just issued a gag order, but these people knew the news in a blink of an eye.

After several cleanups of Xiyuan recently, is it still a sieve?
Yan Shifan said with a sullen face, "Prime Minister, the three cabinet ministers, Yang Shangshu, Hu Shangshu, you all met the emperor in the Western Garden earlier. What happened to the emperor that caused the people from the Imperial Household Department to go straight out of Xi'an Gate and go to Changping to look for Li Shizhen?"

As soon as the young cabinet minister opened his mouth, Yuan Wei, who had been muttering to himself, immediately relaxed and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But in a moment, Yuan Wei regained his composure.

Gao Gong glanced at the people in front of him and frowned.

The people from the Imperial Household Department went out of the palace to Changping to look for someone without any concealment. Letting all these people know about this matter can only mean that the emperor was not just coughing until he became weak and lay in Lu Fang's arms.

The emperor is seriously ill!

There is only this one reason.

Guo Pu also spoke at the right time: "Prince, the emperor is responsible for the country, and the court is facing many new things. Please tell me what happened in the palace today."

If the emperor is really unwell, then many things in the court will have to be changed accordingly.

If the cabinet did not tell the truth, Guo Pu would dare to impeach the cabinet to disrupt internal and external affairs.

Gao Gong glared at Guo Pu with a sullen face, and then said in a deep voice: "The emperor had a severe cough today, and his body was weak, so he lay limply in Lu Fang's arms."

After receiving the Prime Minister's firm reply, everyone's expression suddenly changed.

Gao Yi spoke anxiously: "The emperor is ill, why not let the Imperial Hospital..."

Gao Yi shut up halfway through his words.

Ever since the emperor was summoned from Anlu to Beijing to ascend the throne, the Imperial Medical Service has basically become non-existent.

Speaking of this matter, we have to blame it on the period of Emperor Xianzong and Emperor Xiaozong.

If we are strict about it, then the reign of Emperor Wuzong should also be blamed.

Because of the three dynasties of emperors, the Imperial Medical Bureau has long been considered untrustworthy by the royal family.

I knew I was talking nonsense.

Gao Yi quickly changed the subject and said, "The emperor is ill now, and the situation is unclear. The officials who fought at Xi'an Gate today have been notified by the East Factory to the Royal Guards and have been imprisoned pending trial. Now that something like this has happened, shouldn't the cabinet send a letter to the court, strictly ordering officials from all ministries and departments not to act without authorization?"

"Let's wait for the news from the palace before we talk about this matter. Otherwise, if we deal with it hastily, it will cause unrest in the court, which would be bad."

This was said by Li Chunfang.

Yan Shifan immediately said, "Today, officials from various ministries and yamen have fought in front of Xi'an Gate. It is understandable that the cabinet asked the yamen to restrain themselves at this time! If there is more trouble, when the news reaches Xiyuan, won't it cause more trouble for the court?"

Li Chunfang glanced at Yan Shifan, his eyes flickered a few times, but in the end he did not speak.

And at this time.

Huang Jin suddenly appeared at the door of the cabinet classroom.

Everyone was shocked when they saw Huang Jin coming.

Judging from the speed of walking, the people in the palace might not have arrived in Changping yet.

Now that Huang Jin has appeared in the cabinet, God knows what has happened and what message he wants to convey.

Yan Shifan even grabbed Huang Jin's arm and said, "Huang Dadang, is your Majesty okay?"

Everyone was looking at Huang Jin anxiously.

Huang Jin forced a smile on his face, pushed Yan Shifan's hand away, walked to Gao Gong, and bowed: "Prime Minister, His Majesty has woken up, but his body is still very weak. Doctor Li prescribed a decoction last time, and His Majesty's breathing has calmed down after drinking it today."

Hearing that the emperor was fine, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Yuan Wei pressed the issue: "Eunuch Huang, I wonder if the Emperor is..."

Huang Jin nodded: "Don't worry, Lord Yuan, we are here because the emperor has appointed us. The emperor told you to rest assured and put state affairs first. He ordered all government offices to behave themselves and discuss border affairs so as to respond comprehensively and protect the border residents."

Gao Gong stood up, bowed and clasped his fists: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, we are in this position and we will serve you loyally and put the country first. I would like to ask Eunuch Huang to give us some advice. Your Majesty is responsible for the country and the family, and we hope that Your Majesty will take your health seriously."

Huang Jin nodded and glanced at Gao Gong.

"If Yuanfu says so, our family will definitely be promoted."

After saying this, he did not linger any longer, but turned around and left.

After Huang Jin left, the atmosphere in the room suddenly relaxed.

Gao Gong, however, sat down slowly with a solemn expression and sighed, "This is a troubled time..." Li Chunfang looked at everyone, and finally his eyes fell on Gao Gong, and whispered, "Prince... At this point in the court situation, should we ask Prince Yu to come back first?"

Although Huang Jingang said that the emperor was no longer seriously injured.

But he saw clearly what happened to the emperor in the inner hall of Wanshou Palace today.

At this time, if something really happened to the emperor, if Prince Yu was still outside the city, there would inevitably be some twists and turns.

Only Prince Yu returned from Changping and took charge of the capital.

By that time, even if Xiyuan really reported the death, they could immediately invite Prince Yu into the palace to stabilize the court and reassure people's hearts.

Zhao Zhenji also echoed and said, "Now that the end of the year is approaching, the students in the academy are about to go on vacation, and the affairs are not busy. It's time to invite Prince Yu back."

Officials from various ministries who rushed to the cabinet also spoke up to second the motion.

Gao Gong's expression was still solemn, but he nodded: "Immediately let the cabinet draft a plan and send someone to Changping to invite Prince Yu back to Beijing."

Yuan Wei hurriedly followed up with a sentence: "Let the Jinyiwei and the Beijing Camp send people over together!"

When Su Yu, the clerk in the imperial edict-making room who was guarding the classroom door, responded and the footsteps left, everyone in the room finally felt relieved.

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But soon, Yuan Wei said, "No! We still need to send another important official to lead the team, and we must invite Prince Yu back to the city today!"

After finishing speaking, Yuan Wei turned his gaze to Li Chunfang who was sitting in the bottom position.

He smiled slightly and said, "Lord Li, since you are the one who said to invite Prince Yu back, why don't you trouble Lord Li to take the trouble to go to the academy and invite Prince Yu back?"

Li Chunfang didn’t have so many thoughts at this time.

It is known that if the court wants to invite Prince Yu back today, it must send an important official to lead the team.

He immediately nodded, stood up, nodded to Gao Gong, and walked out of the cabinet classroom.

When Li Chunfang walked outside, he suddenly stopped and a look of annoyance flashed across his face.

I actually fell into Yuan Wei's trap!
Now, in addition to inviting Prince Yu back, the cabinet also has a border issue of Xuanda to discuss!
This clearly means that they don't want me to participate.

Even Zhao Zhenji, who joined the cabinet later, was able to sit in the classroom and participate, but he was sent away by Yuan Wei.

But I have walked out now.

Li Chunfang was very upset, but he had no choice but to continue rushing to Changping.

And in the classroom.

After sending Li Chunfang away, Yuan Wei glanced at the people in the room.

He glanced at Gao Gong, who looked gloomy and thought about something, and spoke slowly: "Everyone, no matter what happens in Xiyuan, we still have to shoulder the responsibilities of the court, and the emperor has also sent us an oral order. Today, Xuan’s border emergency report, we still have to discuss it first and urge Xuanfu and Datong to defend the border."

He just spoke.

Yang Bo, the Minister of War, immediately said, "Xuanfang's urgent request this time is probably because Altan's tribe wants to avenge the fruitless attack on the border two years ago, and they will certainly come with great force. The upper reaches of the Dongyang River are rich in water and grass, and the terrain is flat. Altan's tribe chose to station here, so there must be a lot of soldiers, perhaps more than 50,000. Based on this, whether Altan's tribe attacks Xuanfu in the east or Datong in the south, the battle will be fierce. Should the court draw troops from the Beijing camp to escort the horse price silver from the Imperial Household Department and the wine, meat, and rice from the Imperial Household Department to Xuanfu and Datong, and order the accompanying ministers to reward the border soldiers and boost their morale?"

After he finished speaking, everyone in the room fell silent.

Even Hu Zongxian, who was standing next to Yang Bo, frowned slightly and had some thoughts in his mind.

Zhao Zhenji glanced at Yang Bo, then frowned and said, "Although the army should go first when conquering, but now we have only received the report from Xuandu, and the enemy situation is unclear. We don't know what Altan's army is planning this time, so why should we send all the money, food, wine and meat to Xuandu and Datong? It's so laborious to mobilize so many troops. If the border area reports urgently this time, but Altan's army does not attack, wouldn't it be a waste of money?"

Ouyang Bijin, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Metropolitan Censorate, also spoke up, "Today, the court first heard about the report from Xuanbian, but Datong has not yet reported. Although the border issue is urgent, there is no need to rush today. The court has also sent scouts to the border area as soon as possible. If Datong reports again in the next two days and confirms that Altan's army is coming with great force, we can also draw troops and select ministers from the capital to escort money, food, wine and meat to the border to reward and encourage the soldiers and boost their morale."

Faced with the denial of both people.

Yang Bo immediately said: "But it is already autumn and winter. If the Altan tribe really wants to invade the border and plunder the people on the border, and the court is slow, the roads will be blocked by heavy snow. Even if the court has money, food, wine and meat, it will not be able to transport them. Do we have to let the border soldiers defend their positions?"

For a while.

The two sides started arguing over whether to transport money, food, wine and meat to the border areas now.

Just when Zhao Zhenji and Ouyang Bijin were about to speak up and continue arguing with Yang Bo.

Yan Shifan suddenly snorted and said in a bad tone: "The Nine Frontiers were established to defend the border and prevent the Mongolian tribes on the grassland from moving south. The court also allocated money and food every year, and the towns in the Nine Frontiers submitted memorials every year to request troops and supplies. The court has never treated the soldiers of the Nine Frontiers unfairly. Why do we have to pay money and food every time before the war even starts?"

The conversation became heated.

Yan Shifan had already walked from the back to the front, standing between the tables on both sides, looking at everyone present.

Another cold snort.

Yan Shifan pointed to his feet and said, "Have the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty reached the point where they can no longer fight without additional money, food, wine and meat as rewards? Or is it..."

Yan Shifan turned around and looked at Yang Bo with an unfriendly look.

His look startled Yang Bo so much that his heart trembled.

"Could it be that the nine borders of our Ming Dynasty have begun to play the game of nurturing bandits for their own benefit, using the excuse that the bandits are attacking the border as an excuse to request the court to allocate money, food, wine and meat to fill their own pockets?"

After finishing speaking.

He didn't give Yang Bo a chance to speak.

He immediately turned around, clasped his hands together, and looked at Gao Gong in front of him.

"Prince, I still don't understand what's going on in Xuanfu and Datong. Xuanfu has sent a report, but Datong has no news. Although I don't work in the Ministry of War or the Ministry of Revenue, I know that the court has allocated money and food in full this year, enough for the main and guest troops in the nine border towns, and also for the towns to repair the Great Wall and build garrisons."

"The court spent so much money and food so that the towns in the nine border areas could resist the bandits' attacks when they came south. Now that the bandits are coming, why do we need the court to give us another reward of money and food?"

"I think the court should send upright officials to inspect Xuanfu and Datong, and urge the governors and generals of the frontier towns to lead the troops to resist the enemy and strangle the rebel army."

"The imperial court spends countless national treasury every year, all of which are donated by the common people of the world. If the nine border towns are not able to defend against the enemy this time, I think that they should be punished more severely and those who failed should be investigated and punished!"

In the cabinet classroom.

Yan Shifan spoke in a loud voice, his face full of righteous anger.

But everyone was silent.

People's eyes kept shifting, and everyone was familiar with the tone and manner of Yan Shifan's words just now.

After all, the young cabinet minister always speaks and acts in this tone.

But what he said made everyone wonder if they were dazzled and had seen the wrong person.

This young minister is so damn upright!

The words spoken were high and hard.

Yang Bo's face turned red with anger after hearing Yan Shifan's words.

In his opinion, these words were undoubtedly Yan Shifan pointing at him and scolding him, Yang Weiyou, for taking advantage of border affairs to enrich himself.

What about the nine border towns each harboring bandits to protect themselves?

This means that Yang Bo is holding the Nine Borders hostage for his own sake!
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