Mrs. Yuan was an experienced person, so she knew what was happening. She looked at Su Yao with a smile, reached out to pick up Niuniu from the ground, and said softly, "Smart people will think more when they encounter things, but for ordinary people, living itself is not easy. Even a moment of happiness is worth fighting for."
All that needed to be said had been said, and Mrs. Yuan said no more. She smiled and nodded to Su Yao, saying goodbye, then went out carrying Niuniu.
The sun was setting, and the afterglow was pouring in through the window and spreading on the ground, with mottled light and shadow on the ground. Outside the house were swaying banana trees. Su Yao stood in front of the window and stared at Madam Yuan's back in a trance. After a while, she turned around and said to Yan Cao, who had been standing quietly, "Let's go to the front."
Yancao could also see her anxiety, and although she didn't know why, she nodded hurriedly.
The front yard is now very lively. There is no doubt that Senator Yang has made a serious mistake, but there are two different opinions on how to deal with him.
The officials who were native to the city proposed to escort Councillor Yang to the capital for trial. They believed that this had been the rule of the court for many years. Besides, His Highness only had the power to dispose of and appoint and dismiss officials below the third rank, and Councillor Yang happened to be of the third rank.
The other faction, Xiao Heng's diehard supporters headed by Su Rong, naturally supported Xiao Heng's decision. They believed that the crime committed by Councillor Yang had been proven to be proven, and there was no need to send him to the capital.
The two factions argued endlessly.
In fact, everyone knew that what they were arguing about was no longer how to deal with Senator Yang, but what they were really arguing about was the right to decide on future major events in Yunnan.
Seeing everyone making a big fuss, Xiao Heng sat at the head of the group and smiled, then calmly said, "I have asked Prince Consort Tang to take over the 30,000 soldiers under Councillor Yang's garrison."
What!
The faces of the officials in Kunming changed drastically. They were thinking about how to tactfully push the natives to take over the troops in the hands of Senator Yang. After all, these native soldiers have been controlled by the natives for generations. General Yang was asking for trouble, but this matter concerns the fundamental interests of the natives, and he must not give in or compromise.
But who knew that Xiao Heng had already made a better move.
Immediately, a captain frowned and shouted in dissatisfaction: "How can this be possible?! Your Highness, don't you know that the 30,000 soldiers under Councillor Yang are different from the soldiers under Wei Desheng. The soldiers in his guard post are all locals, all local soldiers! Our local soldiers have always been managed by locals!"
Liao Jingxu arrived later and happened to hear what Xiao Heng had said before. He was shocked. He did not expect Xiao Heng to take such a big step and directly let Tang Yuan take over the local soldiers under Senator Yang.
He knew these natives. If they had a disagreement, they might really fall out with the court and hide in the mountains.
I couldn't help but shout "Your Highness".
Xiao Heng looked coldly at the dissatisfied captain, raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes, the 30,000 soldiers under Councillor Yang are all local soldiers. They are good soldiers, but the generals who lead them are not good. He himself is not upright, yet he can rebel against the court. Such a person must be extremely harsh to the soldiers when managing the soldiers! I didn't say that local soldiers are bad. What local soldiers are Han Chinese? All under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people are the king's subjects. The people in Yunnan are all the people of our dynasty! How can the soldiers of our dynasty be managed and bullied by such a cruel official?"
Liao Jingxu suddenly couldn't control his facial expression.
Your Highness, you are really good at speaking!
I thought you couldn't talk these days because you were so quiet. But now, how can you not talk? You are so talkative!
These words clearly aimed to deprive the natives of their control over the army, but they were said in such a high-sounding manner, as if they were seeking justice for the native soldiers.
It's impossible to refute.
He understood, and the others were certainly not fools either.
The Han officials couldn't help but smile and nod.
Yes, what about natives and not natives? Damn it, I've had enough of these years. In Yunnan, the officials they serve are really cowardly. They have to please the natives everywhere. If they are not careful, they may be accused of "stirring up trouble between the natives and the court" and "disrespecting the natives".
They are officials who have passed the imperial examination. Although those who are favored will basically not be sent to this area to serve as officials, they are serious officials after all, right
But they were almost out of temper after being worn out. Who would take them seriously? These native officials were all arrogant and looked very impressive. It was really annoying.
Now that His Highness has arrived, he has set such a good precedent. No one would be so ignorant as to think that he is doing something wrong.
The natives also realized that something was wrong. Someone shouted, "Your Highness, don't worry. If our soldiers are wronged, we will take care of it!"
"If Senator Yang is not good enough, then we can just replace him. We have plenty of good men who are willing to serve!"
Their reactions were violent, and their faces and necks turned red from shouting.
Everyone knows that if these soldiers were really taken over by Han generals, how could the natives have the status they have today
Xiao Heng looked around at them calmly, and suddenly dropped the cup.
The whole room was silent. Xiao Heng stood up and stared at the native officials. "What do you mean by your native soldiers? Isn't Yunnan our territory? Don't you receive salaries from the court? Don't they receive military pay from the court? I am an imperial envoy sent by the court. I am in charge of Yunnan's military and political affairs during special periods. I say, let Prince Consort Tang take over the 30,000 troops of Councillor Yang's garrison. Do any of you have any objections?"
Of course the natives have objections! How could they not have objections? ! But how dare they say anything now? Xiao Heng had already said that if anyone had objections, it would mean that the natives should manage themselves and not the court.
If they really fall out, everyone is here with Xiao Heng. Xiao Heng has thousands of imperial guards under his command. With one order from him, all these nobles among the natives will be finished!
When you are under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. No matter whether everyone is willing or not, no one questioned it at this time.
Liao Jingxu took the lead and knelt down towards Xiao Heng: "Your Highness, what you said is all right! Now that war is imminent, we should reorganize the army and eliminate the rebellion!"
The governor has taken the lead in agreeing, what else can we say
The others, whether they were happy or not, had no choice but to kneel down.
This matter is settled.
Afterwards, Xiao Heng let all the officials go back and asked them to perform their duties and resume the affairs of the government.
He also ordered Liao Jingxu and others to return to the Governor's Office to discuss matters.
By the time the matter was dealt with, it was almost dark. Mr. Ji and others who got the news hurried over.