In the early morning of the next day, the emperor announced to the world that Northern Zhou had deceived people too much, and Yanbei was in danger of being scorched. Prepare food, grass and military pay, and fight Bei Zhou to the end.
Headed by Prime Minister Sun, University Scholars Wang, Uncle Xiaoguo, Minister of the Ministry of War and others, they all responded to the emperor's decision.
The emperor immediately issued an imperial decree, instructing the Department of Internal Affairs to reduce the expenses of the palace as appropriate. Prime Minister Sun, Master Wang and others followed Sacred Heart closely in the hall, and expressed their willingness to confiscate the surplus food in the palace for public use and transport it to the west for military use.
The emperor immediately issued an order to order Xu Yunchu to supervise the food, grass and military pay, and pour the power of the whole country, which was incompatible with the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Xu Yunchu was the leader of the palace.
This was the first time in the history of Southern Qi that he took the initiative to take the initiative to fight against Northern Zhou with a decisive attitude, and he had the determination not to let Northern Zhou beg for mercy. When the emperor issued an imperial decree, Xu Yunchu acted swiftly and resolutely to supervise the supply of food and grass.
All the expenses in the palace have been reduced, and the clan headed by the King of Jin will naturally go along with the emperor's will. The Prime Minister's Mansion, the University Scholars' Mansion, the Guozhang's Mansion, and the six ministers' mansions all support the war in the western region. Not only was he negligent, but the mansion, which had no surplus food, donated silver taels.
In one day, there was a rush of preparations for military pay and food in Juchao, which made a good start.
Naturally, Xu Yunchu couldn't let this hot wind dissipate quickly, so he took advantage of the emperor's imperial decree to quickly send the emperor's notice to all states and counties to move this hot wind out of the capital and spread it in all directions.
Soon the officials of various prefectures, counties and counties got the news. For the sake of the black hat on their heads, they quickly counted their own granaries and ordered people to report and transport the capital to Xu Yunchu.
Xu Yunchu's most important goal was to extract food from the wealthy squires, so naturally he couldn't satisfy that only the officials of the states, counties and counties took action. Therefore, he arranged for people in private, and sent them to the counties and counties of the states to mobilize the squires from the wealthy side.
Since ancient times, businessmen have been chasing profit and keeping money. If they only donate a small amount, they will take the initiative to fight for a good hope. But what Xu Yunchu wants is not just a little bit. His purpose is to give away half of a wealthy family. Difficult.
But even if it's hard, do it.
Since ancient times, military warfare has consumed nothing more than people and money.
Xu Yunchu's side was in full swing supervising the food, grass and military pay, and they couldn't rest day and night. While the emperor was very relieved of Xu Yunchu, he was very worried about the King of Xiangjun in the east.
He announced that Prime Minister Sun and Wang Lu entered the palace to discuss the affairs of the king of Xiangjun.
The king of Xiangjun first went to Yanbei before the war against Yanbei in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and then detoured to the west to go to Jiangnan. Now that Jiangnan is in chaos, he escaped and returned to the east. He pretended to be ill and did not come to the capital to celebrate the queen mother's birthday. .
Prime Minister Sun suggested that since the king of Xiangjun was sick, as the king of the whole realm, the emperor should take care of him when he heard that he was sick, and he should send an imperial envoy to bring an imperial doctor to show him.
Wang Lu nodded, and said that an imperial envoy should be sent to the east with an imperial doctor.
The emperor nodded when he heard the words, "I also have the same intention, who do you two think is suitable for this imperial envoy?"
Prime Minister Sun and Wang Lu looked at each other, and Wang Lu said, "From all indications, even if the King of Xiangjun is not rebellious, he still has evil intentions. If this is the case, the Eastern Territory is a dangerous place. This imperial envoy must be carefully selected. .”
Prime Minister Sun nodded, "What Mr. Wang said is absolutely true."
The emperor said, "I also know this, so I announce that you two are here to discuss this matter."
Wang Lu pondered, "Since the eastern border is a dangerous place, it is necessary to send a talented person. The King of Xiangjun has been secretly plotting for many years, and his thoughts are very deep. If the imperial envoy is shallow, I am afraid that he is not the opponent of the King of Xiangjun. In other words, it would be bad if the king of Xiangjun was on guard against a counterattack."
The emperor said, "In this way, don't you need people with both civil and military skills to go? After all, the king of Xiangjun has a sinister heart. If he takes action against the imperial envoy, it will be dangerous for the imperial envoy to go."
Wang Lu said, "It's best to go to someone with both civil and military skills, but if you look at the government and the public, there are people who are talented and proficient in martial arts. One is Uncle Xiaoguo, but now Uncle Xiaoguo is supervising the grain and grass needed in the western border. It's Ye Shizi from Rong'an Prince's Mansion, but Ye Shizi went to Yanbei with his injuries, and then my grandson Su Qing, but now he just took his life to recuperate in Lingyun Temple, so I'm afraid he won't be able to travel around, and then there are those from Prime Minister Sun's mansion. Sun Gongzi is full of talents, and the two old cases are almost handled. He can get away, but he doesn't know martial arts. After training, I am afraid that it will be difficult to take on the important task. The eldest grandson of the Jin Palace is also too young. And my dynasty has always emphasized civility over military affairs. Most of the older generation are civil servants. I can’t get up anymore. It’s really hard to choose this person.”
The emperor sighed, "The scientific research in the golden autumn was originally to select some pillars of the country, but something happened in Yanbei, and now there are troops in the west, and the government and the opposition are in trouble. This scientific research can only be postponed. There is a shortage of manpower." After finishing the sentence, he asked, "Is there no suitable person to go to the East?"
The prime minister hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands to the emperor, "Your Majesty, if I invite Chen, why don't you let the dog go to the east."
The emperor looked at Prime Minister Sun, shook his head and said, "The eastern border is dangerous, and it is no longer under the control of the imperial court. How can you be willing to let him go to the eastern border with just such a son? If he is as superb in martial arts as Xu Yunchu, I will accept it." But he is talented, but he is not proficient in martial arts. I don't worry if he goes to the Eastern Region, if something happens, the imperial court will lose a talented person."
The prime minister said, "Now Young Master Feng is still in the east, if the dog goes, inform Young Master Feng in advance, protect him secretly, and send more guards to follow, it should not be..."
Wang Lu interrupted the prime minister and shook his head, "If you recommend your son to go to the East, you might as well recommend my grandson. Su Qing has been recovering from his injuries for a few days, and even if he hasn't recovered from his injuries, he should have recovered somewhat. He always Because of his martial arts, Qiu Fengshan has suffered a great loss, so it is said that he will learn a lot of wisdom after suffering. It is suitable for him to go to the Eastern Realm."
The prime minister said, "Such a serious injury almost killed half of his life. How can he recover quickly in such a short time?"
Wang Ludao, "Recall him to the capital first, and see how well he is injured. Then, the imperial envoy goes to the Eastern Region. It is also possible to delay the departure for a few days. Although he is injured, he is not a weak scholar with no power to restrain himself." , I have suffered a loss, and I know how to protect myself."
The emperor nodded when he heard the words, and agreed, "In this way, Su Qing is indeed the best candidate." After speaking, he decided, "Let's call Su Qing back to Beijing first and then we can talk about it."
Wang Lu nodded.
Therefore, the emperor immediately ordered Koizumi to pass the decree and send someone to Lingyun Temple to recall Su Qing.
In the past few days, Su Qing was recuperating in Lingyun Temple while waiting for Su Fengnuan's reply, listening to the bells of the ancient temple and the sound of wooden fish, he reflected on why he had stumbled so much when handling the case in Hejian. Or because I was too conceited, too careless, too careless. I didn't expect the people behind it to be so bold in broad daylight.
Now he knows very well that today's internal and external troubles are no longer a peaceful and prosperous age, and he should be careful everywhere.
Mrs. Su eats fast and recites Buddha these few days. Apart from burning three sticks of incense every day to bless General Su, Su Cheng, Su Yan, Su Fengnuan, Ye Chang and others to be safe, she just stares at Su Qing to heal her wounds.
Master Lingyun did not continue to retreat, and took care of Su Qing's injuries every day, and Su Qing recovered quickly from his injuries.
Su Qingzhong's poisoned arrow was different from Ye Chang's internal force palm injury. Although his life was in danger when he was hit by the arrow, it was easier to take care of than the internal injury.
On this day, Mrs. Su was saying to Su Qing, "Your injury is recovering quickly. After a few more days of recovery, shouldn't we go back to the city?"
Su Qing said, "It's not too late to go back after receiving the letter from the little girl."
Mrs. Su complained to him when she heard the words, "Your sister is definitely busy in Yanbei, but you still use such a trivial matter to trouble her, you are really..."
Su Qing was speechless, "Mother, how can this be a trivial matter? If you have such a princess daughter-in-law, you will be at home all day long, and you won't have a headache?"
Mrs. Su was annoyed, "Princesses all have princess mansions, I won't f*ck against you."
Su Qing immediately said, "No wonder you're not afraid, that's why I confront you every day."
Mrs. Su smiled and said, "Didn't your grandfather say it, what are you afraid of? You don't want to marry, and Princess Shuya doesn't want to marry yet. The queen mother and queen's slaps may not be loud."
Su Qing muttered, "If this matter is pending, it might really fall on my head one day. Could it be that our Su Manor will still resist the edict? With my father's loyalty, we will definitely not be able to do this. I'd better think about it earlier." It’s good to get rid of it.”
Mrs. Su also felt that there was some truth, so she stopped talking about him.
As soon as the conversation between the two of them came to an end, someone was sent from the palace, and the emperor summoned Su Qing to return to Beijing immediately.
Su Qing tentatively asked the messenger, "Elder-in-law, that... do you know what the emperor called me back to Beijing?"
The person who delivered the decree was naturally respectful to the people of the Su Mansion, and answered every question, "Back to the third son, I don't know the specific servant, I just heard a sentence from Mr. Koizumi, saying that if the third son asks, he will say The emperor chose an imperial envoy to visit the king of Xiang County in the east, and Lord Wang recommended you, the third son."
When Su Qing heard this, he immediately felt relieved, as long as the marriage was not granted by the imperial decree, he would not be afraid.
Since he found the string of Buddhist beads said to belong to the king of Xiangjun in Qiufeng Mountain, he has also kept this account for the king of Xiangjun, and he also wants to meet him. It is natural to go to the east now.
Mrs. Su naturally also knew about the secret conspiracy of the king of Xiangjun. Although she was worried about Su Qing, she thought that since her father had recommended him, she must have thought about it. Master Yun and Su Qing immediately set off back to the capital.