After the strategy of Xiong Wencan to supervise Shandong was decided, everyone focused their attention on Emperor Tianqi. After all, Shandong is not far from the capital, and there are already 20,000 to 30,000 rebels. If they continue to develop, they are likely to

Threaten the capital.

"Your Majesty, I have this memorial!" Although the hall fell into silence, a person soon stood up, it was Wu Liangsi, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

The eyes of the people in the hall are focused again. At this time, as long as someone speaks, they will become the focus of everyone's attention.

Emperor Tianqi nodded expressionlessly and said calmly: "If you have anything to say, Aiqing, just say it!" In fact, Emperor Tianqi didn't take this rebellion seriously. After all, there were many rebellions in the late Ming Dynasty. This time

It's really not a big deal. In real history, it was settled in a very short period of time, and it wasn't even as severe as the rebellions of She Chongming and An Bangyan.

"Your Majesty, it is already May. Spring plowing has ended in most areas. The most important thing next is flood control. The rebels this time are Shandong, and the land of Lianghuai and Huaihe Rivers is the hardest hit area by the Yellow River breach.

, a lot of manpower and material resources are consumed every year. In two months, the flood season of the Yellow River is coming. If the rebellion cannot be put down within two months, once the Yellow River bursts, things may be difficult to deal with." He treated Emperor Tianqi.

After a salute, Wu Liangsi said respectfully.

After listening to Wu Liangsi's words, the people in the hall looked at each other again. No one would say that Wu Liangsi was unreasonable. Once the Yellow River really bursts, no one dares to say what the consequences will be. The Yellow River bursts, the people are affected, the victims are displaced, and the rebels

The army found the soldiers.

Emperor Tianqi was also slightly startled, but he understood that the current mouth of the Yellow River is still far away from the place where the rebellion took place. But if the rebels fight south, they will reach the Huaihe River. There is no need to wait until the flood season to dig out the Yellow River embankment.

Causing chaos in the Huaihe River.

The people of Shandong have been fierce since ancient times. There was the Wagangshan Uprising in the Tang Dynasty and the Liangshan Mountains in the Song Dynasty. There has never been peace. If it is true what Wu Liangsi said, then things are really troublesome. After thinking about it, Emperor Tianqi

He said to Wang Cheng'en who was beside him: "According to the decree from the cabinet, Wei Guogong was appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of Counter-Rebellion, and troops were sent from Nanjing to attack the Shandong rebels. This march should be entered from the direction of Xuzhou Prefecture, and there must be no mistake!"

Regardless of whether this conjecture will come true, Emperor Tianqi cannot make it come true. Once the Yellow River bursts and the Huaihe River is flooded, it will be a big deal. You must know that the Huaihe River has always been the lifeblood of the Ming Dynasty, and it is the country's salt production area.

Once there is a problem there, it will be a big problem. Moreover, Emperor Tianqi has another worry in his heart. Once the rebels invade the Huaihe River, they will be full of salt merchants and rich people. If these people are robbed, then the rebels will

But he had money to strengthen himself. In Emperor Tianqi's heart, it was his own money, and no one could touch it!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wang Chengen replied respectfully.

The cabinet bachelors were also present at this time, and they had no objections to Emperor Tianqi's decision. After all, Wei Guogong was guarding Nanjing and had plenty of troops and food. If he couldn't do anything at this time, how could he do it?

After recalling the terrain of Shandong, Emperor Tianqi continued: "Instruct Sun Chengzong to rectify the people of Jizhou and send troops south to suppress the rebellion. However, any resisters will be killed without mercy!"

Everyone in the hall listened to Emperor Tianqi delivering the decree, but no one spoke. In fact, no one took this too seriously. There were two armies from the north and the south attacking. One was the famous Sun Chengzong, and the other was Wei Guogong, who had served for generations.

This rebel force can only last a few days.

Xiong Wencan, who was standing below, breathed a sigh of relief. With these two groups of people, there was nothing to worry about. Maybe he had already quelled the rebellion over there before he took any action.

"Your Majesty, Luo Sigong, commander of the Imperial Guards, would like to see you!" The Imperial Guards standing guard outside suddenly walked in, saluted Emperor Tianqi, and said loudly.

When he heard Luo Sigong's name, Emperor Tianqi was stunned. Didn't this person just leave, why did he come back? However, Emperor Tianqi didn't think that Luo Sigong would make trouble unreasonably. Luo Sigong knew what he was doing. Since he came at this time, I'm afraid there is something big

Something happened.

"Let him come in!" After thinking about it, Emperor Tianqi decided to ask and said expressionlessly.

Not long after, there were footsteps outside. Luo Sigong walked in quickly, picked up his clothes, knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "Commander Luo Sigong, your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

"

When he saw Luo Sigong, Emperor Tianqi had a bad premonition, because Luo Sigong's expression was really ugly. Without too much delay, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "I don't know how to make love this time."

What's wrong with you, sir?"

"Your Majesty, this is a secret document from Xu Xianchun, a member of the Imperial Guard. Please take a look at it!" Luo Sigong did not hesitate, took out a memorial from his arms, and said loudly to Emperor Tianqi.

Emperor Tianqi nodded slowly, and Wang Chengen quickly went down and took the memorial. Taking the memorial handed over by Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi slowly unfolded it, and the people below noticed that Emperor Tianqi's face became increasingly ugly.

Slapping the table hard, Emperor Tianqi handed the memorial to Wang Chengen and said in a low voice: "Read it!"

Seeing Emperor Tianqi's face, the ministers knew that it was definitely not a good thing. Seeing Emperor Tianqi slamming the table, the ministers knew that something bad had happened.

"I, Jin Yiwei, know Xu Xianchun, and I pay homage to you. Since I received the emperor's order, although I have been working hard day and night, the bandits are too cunning. I have failed to do so, and I ask your Majesty to punish you. Now there is a sudden rebellion on the ground in Shandong. I will report the news to you."

Your Majesty, the rebellion in Shandong originated from the Wenxiang Sect, a branch of the White Lotus Sect. Its leader, Xu Hongru, had harbored evil intentions for a long time and instigated the people to rebel against the court! Now there are many groups of rebels in Shandong. Xu Hongru led the rebels to capture Yuncheng and Juye.

.Other Wenxiangmen rebels also carried out rebellions after receiving orders from Xu Hongru. At this time, Tengxian, Zouxian, Fengxian and other counties had all fallen into the hands of the rebels. The one I am worried about is not Shandong alone.

, I heard that Xia Town, an important water transport route, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The water transport is blocked and the grain supply cannot be continued, and the people in the capital will have no food to eat. The lack of food and grass for our border officers may lead to great changes. I request your Majesty to send troops as soon as possible to put down the rebellion.

According to the secret report from the Jin Yiwei spies, Xu Hongru has already led his people to join the remaining rebels. Their next targets are Yanzhou, Qufu, Tancheng and other places. I hope your majesty will make preparations early." After Wang Chengen received the memorial, he read it aloud.

He stood up, but Wang Chengen's voice trembled at the end of the chant.

"It's not that the government forced the people to rebel, or that there was a natural disaster and no food. These people actually rebelled. Why? Some people actually followed in the rebellion. This time the rebellion will be suppressed. Anyone who rebels will be killed!" Emperor Tianqi's last words were

He shouted out loud, causing all the ministers below to jump down.

However, the ministers knew that the White Lotus Sect was suffering from a stubborn disease, and it was not the first time, but this time the movement was a bit loud. As for Emperor Tianqi's strategy of mainly exterminating the rebellion, these people didn't think it was anything. After all, this

There are no corrupt scholars in it, and Emperor Tianqi didn't even find Yang He, the Zuodu censor of the Ducha Yuan. Naturally, these people would not stand up to object.

After glancing at Wang Chengen, Emperor Tianqi said with a stern face: "I have just sent the imperial edict to Duke Wei, and I am keeping it in mind."

No one among the ministers below spoke. Wei Guogong's troops were to prevent the rebels from going south, but now it seems that there is no need for it. The rebels blocked the canal, blocked the water transportation, and then came all the way north. Their intention was obvious.

After capturing Shandong, there will be Henan, and then we can attack the capital. However, these ministers in the main hall felt a little bit dumbfounded. These traitors really wanted to be the emperor. They were crazy.

"Xiong Aiqing, the situation in Shandong is quite serious. Sun Chengzong is the governor of Jiliao and is not suitable to supervise Shandong. You can set off in the next few days! I will give you 10,000 troops from the Beijing camp to join forces with Shandong general Yang Zhaoji to eliminate the rebels on both sides of the waterway.

, wipe out the rebels in Shandong!" Looking at Xiong Tingbi, Emperor Tianqi said seriously.

"Your Majesty, take the order." Xiong Wencan stood up quickly. It was useless to talk about the matter at this point. Moreover, Xiong Wencan did not take the rebels seriously. He was not a civil servant who had not experienced battles. He had commanded troops to fight against Japanese pirates, and even personally fought against them.

Killed someone.

Xiong Wencan didn't take such a rebellion too seriously. It was just a temporary rebellion. With Sun Chengzong's troops from Jizhou, 10,000 management personnel brought by him, and Shandong's general Yang Zhaoji's troops, it was natural to put down the rebellion.

Nothing to say.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said calmly: "Which beloved has anything to say? If not, let's leave it alone!"

After everyone bowed to Emperor Tianqi, they all withdrew. When everyone left, Emperor Tianqi sighed softly. Looking at Wang Chengen behind him, Emperor Tianqi said feebly: "Let Liu Zhaoyi come over.

My body is not feeling well, so he asked me to press it!"

"Your Majesty, why don't you go to the imperial doctors! Let them come and show your Majesty!" Wang Chengen saw that something really seemed to be wrong with Emperor Tianqi, so he couldn't help but whisper.

"No, it's not a big deal. I'm just tired of reviewing memorials. By the way, there's nothing going on with Empress Zhang and Concubine Lan, right?" After talking about the imperial doctor, Emperor Tianqi thought of his two women and asked in a deep voice.

Seeing Emperor Tianqi asking about the affairs of the harem, Wang Chengen's expression immediately changed. He said with a smile: "Go back to the emperor and the empress. The imperial doctor is walking around frequently, but they are all delivering miscarriage medicine. The empress.

There's nothing going on there, the old maids in the palace are waiting on you, so it won't be anything."
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