amaotonovel Chapter 1427: Spreading branches and leaves
Chapter 1427: Spreading branches and leaves
Chapter 1427: Spreading branches and leaves
If Mr. Shen is now an official below the third rank in the imperial court, given his personality, he might participate in the fight for the throne. After all, this is something with a very high return rate. Once successful, he will be able to follow the emperor and enjoy wealth and honor for the rest of his life.
But now, there is really no need for Mr. Shen to get involved in these things. In fact, in his opinion, these things are just children's farces, and it is unnecessary for him, an adult, to get involved.
Not to mention whether there is any rate of return, it is a bit like bullying a child.
Putting aside other things, if Shen Yi openly supports a certain prince now, the throne will basically be settled. This would be too unfair to other princes.
Therefore, Mr. Shen did not make any comment on this matter.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about my sons."
Emperor Hongde shook his head, sat down, and looked at Shen Yi: "Let's talk about the situation in the north."
Master Shen bowed and said, "I was just about to report the situation in the north to Your Majesty."
He said quietly, "In the past two years, Xue Wei's troops in Datong in the north have been out of the border many times to actively harass the Tatars. Currently, Datong Prefecture has 5,000 elite cavalry available, and the Tatars can't cause any trouble for the time being..."
At this point, he paused and continued, "But the Zhuli Master outside the pass..."
Master Shen looked at the emperor and said slowly: "Although Zhao Kai has no special ability, his son Zhao Xuan has some ability. Now we have to admit that after ten years, a large number of Zhu Li Zhenren who have come out of seclusion are indeed not used to the environment outside the seclusion, but the part of Zhu Li Zhenren who have adapted..."
"The combat capability is gradually recovering."
His Majesty the Emperor stroked his chin, pondered for a while, and sighed slightly: "That Zhao Xuan, I have also heard about him. Two years ago, he even brought down his father's uncle. He is young, but he is indeed quite capable."
When the emperor mentioned Emperor Zhaowu, Shen Yi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Zhao Kai is now..."
"Alive."
The emperor said softly, "But he is still alive. The imperial physician said that the medicine he took damaged his body. In addition, he is old now. I saw him from a distance during the New Year last year. Most of his hair was white. He was in his forties, but he looked like a sixty-year-old man."
His Majesty the Emperor did not continue speaking, but looked at Shen Yi and said, "So, Shen Qing also thinks that it is not the right time to move the capital now?"
"The Tatars now know more or less what is right and wrong. I believe that as long as Your Majesty issues an edict to confer official titles and the Khanship on the Tatars, they will not make any major moves for one or two generations. As for Master Zhuli..."
Master Shen narrowed his eyes and said softly, "They have too many people, and they took away a lot of wealth from the interior in the early years. The young master has been in power for the past two years. If they are not restrained, they will easily become powerful again."
"I think we can send General Ling to lead the troops to attack the so-called Yanjing of Zhuli Zhenren."
"Whether they can win or not, as long as the war is not over, they will have no chance to breathe. In a year or two, they will collapse on their own."
His Majesty the Emperor clapped his hands and smiled, "This is a good suggestion. I will invite several prime ministers to discuss this matter in a few days. However, if a fight breaks out..."
He looked at Shen Yi and smiled, "Mr. Shen's Beizhili must provide money and food for the war."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "Beizhili is your majesty's Beizhili, the court's Beizhili. The money in my treasury and the grain in my granary also belong to the court."
"I have used up all the money, but that is because your Majesty feels sorry for me, not me."
"Well, let's make this a deal. If the Secretary of State has no objection, Ling Su will lead the troops to the battle in two months."
As he said that, he looked at Shen Yi and said with a smile: "But Shen Qing, you still have to be in charge, otherwise I will not be at ease."
Master Shen nodded in agreement, and then said, "Your Majesty, today's Yandu has basically restored its former prosperity. The imperial city that was damaged by Master Zhuli has been repaired by me in recent years. After resolving Master Zhuli's hidden dangers, I think there will be no problem in moving the capital."
"If there is a problem, I think it is not in this dynasty, but in the future."
"With Your Majesty here, our northern border defenses should be impregnable. No matter if they are Tatars or Master Zhuli, they will never dare to invade."
The emperor thought for a while and said slowly: "I roughly understand Mr. Shen's attitude."
He looked at Master Shen and said with a smile: "Many scholars in Jiankang City are saying that you, Shen Taibao, don't want the court to move the capital, and want to continue to stay in the north as a local lord. Why do I feel that you, Shen Qing, are very eager to move the capital?"
"I am tired of staying in the north."
Master Shen answered honestly: "When the imperial court moves the capital, I will ask for permission to return to Jiankang and lead a garrison to guard Jiankang, Nanjing, for Your Majesty."
His Majesty the Emperor shook his head and said with a smile: "That won't do. I am looking forward to moving the capital because I hope that after the move, Mr. Shen can do more for me and the court."
"I feel more relaxed too."
Shen Yi bowed his head silently and sighed: "Your Majesty, I am not capable enough to do much for the court."
Emperor Hongde smiled and said, "If you say this, all the officials in my Hongde court will have to hit their heads against the pillars and die in Deqing Palace."
The king and his minister sat together and chatted for more than an hour before they finished talking about everything they needed to say. Master Shen looked at the sky outside, stood up silently, and said, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. I will take my leave first. I will go to the palace to report to Your Majesty tomorrow morning."
"No hurries?"
The emperor said, "I am just talking about something happy. Shen Qing, please don't leave today. I will accompany you to talk by candlelight all night."
Lord Shen smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, please consider my hard journey and let me go back to see my family."
The emperor finally reacted and clapped his hands, saying, "Yes, you just returned to Jiankang today."
"OK OK."
He smiled and said, "That's all for today. Tomorrow, Shen Qing, come to the palace again and we'll discuss the next steps."
Shen Yi quickly bowed his head and bowed to the emperor to say goodbye.
After leaving Ganlu Palace, Shen Yi sat in a sedan chair carried by two people from the palace and walked out of the palace. The eunuchs carrying the sedan chair did not hesitate and carried Master Shen to the gate of Marquis Shen's Mansion.
Shen Heng, now the Minister of Rites, was not resting at this moment. After hearing that his brother had arrived at the door, Shen Heng hurried to the main gate and met Shen Yi who had just got off the sedan chair.
Minister Shen stepped forward quickly, bowed his head, and saluted, with tears in his eyes.
"Brother!"
Master Shen waved to the eunuchs carrying the sedan behind him, then turned around and helped Shen Heng up, saying with a smile: "You are in your thirties, why are you crying?"
Shen Heng wiped his tears with his sleeve, smiled, and said, "I haven't seen you for several years, brother. I really miss you."
Master Shen pulled his sleeve and said with a smile: "When the imperial court moves the capital, our whole family can be reunited completely."
At this point, Shen Yi paused and said with a smile: "Yuan'er has lived with you for a year. Has it caused you a lot of trouble?"
"It's not like it's causing me any trouble."
Minister Shen followed behind Shen Yi and said with a smile: "Big brother's face is bigger than the sky. No one dares to offend Big brother even if he makes trouble in Jiankang."
"There is no need for me to step forward."
Shen Yi shook his head and sighed: "That boy is useless."
"Does he still respect you and your sister-in-law?"
"Of course."
Shen Heng smiled and said, "After all, he was raised by my sister-in-law, so he knows all the etiquette and rules. Outside, he treats me like his own father."
"That's how it should be."
As they were talking, Shen Heng's family had already gathered around.
During these ten years, Shen Heng had three or four concubines, and now the number of his children in the family has exceeded double digits.
Now they all entered the main hall and kowtowed to Master Shen one by one.
Looking at his nephews and nieces kneeling on the ground, Lord Shen glanced at his brother and smiled silently.
"You, you really are giving our Shen family..."
"It has branched out."
(End of this chapter)