Before the annual leave was over, Yan Sikong was urgently recalled to the Imperial Academy.
In all the roads near Luzhou Prefecture, which was hit by heavy snow, there were people who revolted on New Year's Eve, and the number of people exceeded 10,000. For a while, people from all walks of life poured in, some asked for help, some reported military intelligence, some impeached a certain official for exploiting the disaster money or It is inaction. After reports from all walks of life, Wenyuan Pavilion has been filled up within a few days, and they will assist the cabinet ministers to review these papers.
All the Hanlin scholars talked about it.
"It is said that the money allocated by the imperial court is not enough to relieve the disaster. When it reaches the local area, there is not much left."
"Hey, what's new about this."
"It's just a pain for the people. I heard that people and animals froze to death and injured countless people."
"New Year's Eve is supposed to be a reunion night... tsk tsk..."
Shen Hexuan coughed twice, and the room became much quieter.
Yan Sikong looked at the memorial in his hand, it was to report corruption by officials, he needed to refine the content of the memorial, and then handed it over to the cabinet ministers, and the cabinet ministers would also discuss drafting proposals, if there were no Hanlin to make these condensed summaries For work, when there are too many papers, it is too late to submit to the imperial court the next day. However, such a major event as rebellion cannot be delayed for half a day.
The people's uprising is really forced and helpless. When it is not the death, but also the death, as long as the lonely person raises his arms and shouts, there will be a crowd of responders, and there will be death on the left and right. Otherwise, there may be a way to survive. Since ancient times, the emperors have regarded disaster relief as a major task, not necessarily because they really feel sorry for the ant people, but because they are afraid of rebellion. After all, the collapse of every dynasty in history probably started when the people were desperate.
Now it seems that the snow problem in the south is very serious, and it is only near Luzhou at this time. If it is not contained, it will soon spread, and then many people will respond and join, and it will become out of control.
Yan Sikong made a little calculation, the rebel army wanted to expand their power and robbed all the local area, so they had to go out. You can't go north, because the north is colder, and the army in the Central Plains is strong, nor can you go to the northwest or southwest. It's too barren, so you must go to the southeast. Although the southeast is also affected by snow, it is not as serious as Huguang. The most important thing is that the farther to the southeast, the richer it is. If you go down the river from Luzhou or Chongqing, this rebel army may really become a climate. Gold Mountain.
If they are not wiped out, Kui (reading Kui) Prefecture will be the first big city they arrive at. Whether they can take Kuizhou or not will determine whether they can go straight to Jingzhou. When this rebel army is suppressed, as long as they can reach Kuizhou, this matter can be used.
Yan Sikong's hands were constantly busy, and all kinds of thoughts were intertwined in his mind, and he gradually figured out a clear thread for the future plan...
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In the early morning of the second day, the emperor was furious, and discussed with his ministers whether to suppress or appease, and finally decided to appease first, and at the same time dispatch troops from Huguang to support Shu.
The result of the discussion was exactly the same as what Yan Sikong thought, and this was also the best countermeasure at the moment. As for whether the rebel army could be suppressed, it still needed to wait, but he had already started preparations and sent Ali to give She Zhun He sent a letter telling She Zhun to make his next plan - to spread rumors about King Liang and Ge Zhong in Beijing.
This year was doomed to be unsustainable. Just when the imperial court was struggling with disaster relief and uprising, there was news of a traitor outside the pass. Wala was preparing for the army and was preparing to go out to conquer the Kingdom of Jin when the weather was warm.
Enemy fighting each other is a very happy thing, but Dasheng can't sit on the sidelines and enjoy the benefits of the oriole. In fact, they have mixed feelings about this enemy.
It would be best if both Wala and the Kingdom of Jin suffered losses, but the power of Wala was several times that of the Kingdom of Jin, and the Kingdom of Jin would probably be defeated. The Jinren suffered a serious setback under the city of Guangning ten years ago, and they have not recovered much for so many years. In addition, the nomads did not build cities, and the defenders did not have much advantage. Obviously, after decades of unsuccessful attempts to break Datong, they decided to change their strategy and wanted to invade from Liaodong.
There is only one Feng Jianping in the world, and there is only one Feng family army in the world. If Wala takes down the Jinren, abandons Datong and enters Liaodong, Han Zhaoxing, a wimp, will never be able to defend it.
Of course, this move by Oala also took a great risk. If the Feng family army took the back road, decades of accumulation would be destroyed. It is impossible for Oala not to consider this point. The thorough preparations also showed the prosperity of Oara's national power, which was far beyond imagination, and the tiger and wolf who wanted to rule the Central Plains could no longer hold back their hearts.
This news is still top secret, it was Yan Zilian who told Yan Sikong, Yan Sikong was in a mess, he went to Fengfu to find Fengye immediately, he knew that Fengye must have got the news.
Feng Ye was really preoccupied, and after seeing him, he was not as clingy as before.
Yan Sikong said: "You should have heard about it? Wala is going to ask for money!"
Feng Ye was surprised: "How did you know? Yan Ge told you?"
Yan Sikong nodded.
"It seems that Mr. Yan Ge thinks highly of you."
Yan Sikong was a little anxious: "We're not discussing this now, do you have any definite news?"
Feng Ye sighed: "Wala's ambition is not in gold, but in Liaodong, in the Central Plains. When my father went to Guangning ten years ago, he was worried. If Wala enters from Liaodong, who can stop him."
"King Jingyuan has a vision." Yan Sikong said in a deep voice, "If Wala enters the pass from Liaodong, no one can stop him, and the people of Liaodong will also..." His voice trembled uncontrollably.
Feng Ye took his hand: "Don't scare yourself, Wala and the Jinren may fight and lose both sides, wouldn't it be fun."
Yan Sikong knew that Feng Ye was just comforting him, even a three-year-old who had never read a single military book, knew that a strong soldier was easy to win, and that one could win more with less. If the Jurchen iron cavalry is incorporated under its command, it will be even more powerful. He shook his head: "Fengye, I can't help but be afraid. I've seen soldiers approach the city, I've seen wars, I've seen blood flow into rivers..."
Feng Ye stretched out his hand and touched his face: "Your heart is for the people of Liaodong, I understand, but at this time there is no better way, I..." He hesitated, "Father confided in his letter to me I can tell you some inside information, but you must not spread it outside."
Yan Sikong nodded: "You can rest assured."
"Father wants to attack their camp after Wala's expedition, and take their back route. If the attack is successful, it will threaten Dasheng's barbarian troubles for decades, but in this way, Datong's defense is empty, and if Wala has divided troops , bypassing Datong Qingqi and rushing to attack the capital, even if the garrison of the capital can defend it, my father will not escape the blame, so he is in a dilemma now."
"King Jingyuan has considered everything carefully. This plan is indeed a dilemma. I wonder if he has made up his mind?"
"Not yet, Wala's expedition will have to wait until the beginning of spring and when the aquatic plants recover. He may have to make a secret report to the Holy Majesty to rule on this matter."
"You are in the capital, and you must always keep Datong in your heart. I wish you could fly to help King Jingyuan." Yan Sikong smoothed Shun Fengye's hair, looked at this young man with the ambition to serve the country, and said softly, " troubled you."
Feng Ye smiled knowingly: "Whoever said that my heart is always in harmony, my heart is also on you now."
Yan Sikong also laughed: "Why are you talking more and more out of shape?"
Feng Ye hugged Yan Sikong into his arms: "Only with you, only you... I am in front of you, I don't need to pretend anything."
Yan Sikong also hugged him with his backhand, and kissed his temples lightly: "Well, no need."