Chapter Eight The Old and New Chen Clans
"Your Majesty, the war in Poyang Lake is in a stalemate. I'm afraid it's inappropriate to go north at this time?" Duanmuyang said worriedly.
"Duanmu, it's not that I'm eager to go north, but that Quan Xi's current situation is very troublesome. Xinbao said that the people of Donghai and Beimu are putting pressure on him. At this time, we will force him to force him and You will bow your head and no longer have to worry about it." Xiao Yu tapped the dragon throne with his fingers, looking confident.
"Your Majesty, what if Daxuan participated in the battle against Poyang Lake? Their navy cannot do it, but if we attack Xizhou with all our strength, we will be attacked from both sides." Duanmuyang believed that it was not a good time to make enemies from all sides at this time.
"Duanmu, don't worry, Chengdu is in a mess, the Yeling Incident, the Xiaogushan Incident, and the Zhuge family in western Sichuan. With Meng Yan's character, he will not send troops easily before resolving the civil strife. Of course, I have asked Wen Jun to go to Luo Chen and Zhong Rouxuan to talk to him. Hanzhong's wounds hurt her."
Duanmuyang felt a little more at ease when he heard this. As long as Zhong Rouxuan was willing to send troops to restrain Daxuan, the war between the north and the south was not a big problem for Daning. There were Yu Qingwu and Xiao Ze in the south, and Teng Han and Gan Ming in the north, which was the strongest combat power in Daning.
"Your Majesty, Quan Xi is young, and most of the people he appointed are young people. Chu Cheng and us still maintain a good friendship. We can work together with Chu Cheng." Duanmuyang stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Duanmu, what do you think of Chen Zhuo?"
Chen, who had been neglected for so long, has also been much deeper in recent years. The name Chen Shuo was used when he fled. Later, in order to avoid the investigation of Lingchao, Chen changed the name of the head of the family to Chen Shuo, and fooled it, and continued to use the name.
After the "Qinhuai Blood Night", Chen's family became much more peaceful, and Chen Zhuo has grown a lot in recent years. Xiao Yu plans to re-activate the Chen family and reach a balance with the newly rising Sun family.
"The little uncle has been good in recent years, and he has received good responses in the local area. It's time for Jinling." Duanmuyang was thinking about the Sun family growing up in recent years, and his power in the court is getting bigger and bigger. Now there is only one Yingchuan Chen family left.
"Well, but Duanmu, you have to know that people from the aristocratic family will climb up the pole if they give them a little chance. I hate this kind of existence the most, so Duanmu, go and talk to Chen." Xiao Yu didn't want to give Chen too much face.
"I understand, Your Majesty, I will let Chen understand what you mean." Duanmuyang immediately began to think about it.
The night after Xiao Yu and Duanmuyang talked with each other, Duanmuyang personally visited Chen, which made everyone know. All the officials in Jinling were wondering why Duanmuyang, who had always been low-key, went to visit Chen with great fanfare.
At this moment, the Sun family in Jinling began to get nervous. They thought that the Sun family was about to become the first family in Daning, but who had thought that the Chen family, who was dying, would be revived again? Duanmuyang arrived at the Chen family so arrogantly. It seemed that His Majesty had done it intentionally and had to write a letter to the head of his hometown to explain the situation.
Chen Shuo dragged his seriously ill body out to greet Duanmuyang. The one who was holding him was Chen Shuo's youngest son Chen Song. Duanmuyang looked up and down, and it was said that Chen Zhuo was the only one in Chen's family. Now it seems that Chen still has a hand. Chen Song's behavior is better than Chen Zhuo.
"The prime minister came to the Chen family in person, and I am missing the opportunity to welcome you." Chen Shuo's respectful attitude is really unimaginable.
Duanmuyang cannot put on airs. No matter how much Chen is, he is his majesty and his majesty's mother clan. When the imperial court chased His Majesty, Chen Shuo changed his name to Chen Shuo with his uncle's honor. Although it was a bit far-fetched, in the era when aristocratic families were rampant, the officials of the Ling Dynasty pinched their noses and recognized him, which allowed His Majesty to escape to Dongyang smoothly.
"The old uncle is so serious. He has been busy with official duties in the next few years. He almost died in Xiaogushan a few days ago. He was unable to go to the mansion to ask for advice in time. I hope the uncle is not a surprise!" Duanmuyang took Chen Shuo from Chen Song and said, bent.
After everyone exchanged greetings at the Chen Mansion gate, they guessed that everyone who wanted to see saw it, and Duanmuyang pulled Chen Shuo into the door.
After everyone sat down, Duanmuyang took the lead and said, "Uncle Guo, Your Majesty will issue an order to return to Jinling in the next two days."
Chen Shuo felt nervous. Is his nephew going to do something to him? Not that if he had done it, it would be Xu Yu or Wen Jun who came to the door today, not Duanmuyang. After adjusting for a while, he asked carefully: "Prime Minister, does your Majesty have something to let Chen do?"
"Uncle Guo, Youdu is now in a state of great anxiety. His Majesty meant to take this opportunity to persuade Quan Xi to surrender. This matter is probably going to fall on the little uncle. Old uncle, what do you think?"
Chen Shuo was a little surprised. The political affairs in the north were headed by Sun Mu, the marquis of Yujun. Gan Ming never asked much about it. At this time, he asked Chen Zhuo to go to the north for negotiations. The matter here is worthy of fun, but will Sun cooperate?
"Prince, it's because Chen is unwilling to do his best, but there is a marquis of Yu County on Shandong Road, so I'm afraid it's a bit difficult to operate, right?"
Duanmu Yang snorted coldly in his heart and said to himself: "The old fox is the old fox. Your Majesty is right at all. Climbing along the pole is their ability!"
However, Duanmuyang still has to be able to live up to his face and said with a smile: "Your Majesty said that after returning to Jinling, the uncle of the little country will serve in the Political Affairs Hall. Your Majesty intends to rebuild the six ministries. I am afraid that the position of Minister of Rites will be the uncle of the little country."
Chen Shuo showed joy after hearing this. After Xiao Yu established the country, he was not clear about the six ministries. Most of the time, government affairs were controlled by himself and handed over to the Zhengshi Hall for execution. When he entered the Zhengshi Hall, he was actually the prime minister. However, so far, Duanmuyang was the only one in the Zhengshi Hall. If the Six ministries were rebuilt and entered the Zhengshi Hall as the Minister of Rites, the Chen family's revival was about to be seen.
Chen Shuo stood up tremblingly and bowed, "Thank you, Prime Minister, Chen's family is grateful!"
"Old uncle, no! This is what Your Majesty means. The lower-ranking official is just a message. You have to know Your Majesty's good intentions. Chen is a relative of the foreign country. Your Majesty is not good enough to promote it too much, and he is afraid that the hearts of all the ministers will be cold!" Duanmu Yang spoke with a serious attitude.
"I understand! I will ask for an order to enter the palace to thank you later!"
"Well, your Majesty will order Xiao Guowei to be the Duke of Taizhou County in the past few days. You can make Xiao Guowei prepare. Don't be too flustered and lose your etiquette at that time." The kindness is still obvious.
Duan Muyang returned to the palace to report after lunch at Chen's mansion. He talked with Xiao Yu about leaving the palace in the evening. After leaving the palace, Duan Muyang went back to the house and began to be ill until Chen Zhuo returned to Jinling.
After Chen Zhuo returned to Jinling, he thought he was the only one, but he was happily accepting the praise from all the ministers. Suddenly, he found that the Prince of Anqing Xiao Han was also back. Could it be that the war in Poyang Lake ended?
Xiao Han smiled and congratulated: "Congratulations to the little uncle!"
After all, it was a royal family, so Chen Zhuo dared to put on airs. He immediately replied: "The prince is so serious. Is your return to Beijing a war in Poyang over?"
"There is General Yu in Poyang. There is no need to worry about the Prince of Dongyang and Prince of Guangchang. Your Majesty summoned me back to the capital and it was probably for Youdu's business." Xiao Han directly expressed his intention, which was to let Chen Zhuo understand that the matter in Youdu is not necessarily his.
Chen Zhuo's heart trembled, but he was still not trusted! It is not easier for a wealthy family to survive in Daning than in Daxuan.
"What the prince said is that this matter is very important, so it requires the group to make plans." Chen Zhuo smiled a little ugly.
The two of them went into the palace to accept Xiao Yu's summons. As soon as they entered the main hall, they found that Duanmuyang, who was seriously ill, was sitting on the side with a red face and drinking tea. It was so comfortable. When they saw the two of them, they just bowed their hands and smiled.
"Duanmu, do you think my two relatives are good?" Xiao Yu's smile was a bit indescribable.
"Your Majesty, the prince and the little uncle are both powerful officials in the court. I congratulate you!"
"Chen Zhuo, Xiao Han, don't be restrained, just sit down. There are no ministers today, they are all our own people. Let's talk about Youdu well."
The two of them sat down and waited for Xiao Yu to speak. They were confused and did not understand what tricks Xiao Yu and Duanmuyang were playing.
"I am interested in reorganizing the six ministries. Chen Zhuo, you come to take over as Minister of Rites and go to the Political Affairs Hall to do business. Xiao Han, you have to work harder. The General's Mansion in Zhenxi will not have to go back. Take over as Minister of Personnel and select more talented people for our Daning Dynasty to use for the court."
After the two stood up to receive the order, Xiao Yu waved his hand and asked them to avoid kneeling, and asked Xiao Han to come back to take over as the Minister of Personnel to restrain the Political Affairs Hall. Because the Minister of Personnel was appointed as the official and the official was appointed and removed, he has been known as the Heavenly Office since ancient times, and is a position comparable to the prime minister.
Duanmuyang has a transcendent status. In addition to being in charge of the Political Affairs Hall, there is also the honorary position of the Grand Tutor. The entire Daning Dynasty is less than one person and has an unshakable position and is deeply trusted by Xiao Yu. After Chen Zhuo entered the Political Affairs Hall, he must have a person with a similar status and status to reach a balance. This was decided by Xiao Yu and Duanmuyang for a long time.
"I've finished talking nonsense. What do you two think about Youdu and Quan Xi?" Xiao Yu asked directly.
The two looked at each other, then their eyes turned to Duanmuyang, and they saw that he was concentrating on studying the teacup, completely ignoring the two of them.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Han said first: "Your Majesty, Quan Xi is afraid that he would not have expected that the elder brother who escaped would actually collude with Beimu and Donghai to put pressure on him. It is said that many people in Youdu have become dissatisfied with Quan Xi."
"Yes, the East China Sea has always maintained a close relationship with us. At this time, the East China Sea uses troops to Youdu because we will not attack them, but who said we cannot attack Donghai?" Chen Zhuo continued to expand according to Xiao Han's words.
"So, I call you back to solve the problem of Youdu as soon as possible. I will let Teng Han and Gan Ming restrain it in the East China Sea. Of course, this matter will only be carried out when Quan Xi surrenders." Xiao Yu was very satisfied. It would be good to be able to take the initiative to express his thoughts. The two of them were still concerned about state affairs.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go to Youdu to discuss with Quan Xi." Chen Zhuo took the initiative to stand up and take on this task.
Xiao Yu nodded with satisfaction and said to Duanmuyang: "Duanmu, tell me the matter, I'll give you that teacup."
"Then I would like to thank Your Majesty for the reward." Duanmuyang said with a smile, then turned around and said, "Shangshu Chen, I have established some contact with Chu Cheng. When you arrive in Xuzhou, General Teng will explain in detail to you. We only have one requirement for Quan Xi, surrender. As long as we are willing to surrender, I, Daning, can let him continue to be king in Youdu, and we will not make a big move in his team."
"Will this give him too much face?" Xiao Han raised objection.
"After all, it's the overlord, so you still have to keep some face." Duanmuyang smiled.
Chapter completed!