"What do you mean by saying this?" Xie Qian's face looked very ugly and he asked loudly.

Chen Xi shook his head: "I have a question. In the previous compilation of Chen Bing, has there been one article that advised Your Majesty to stop the war?"

Xie Qian said disdainfully: "Your Majesty personally decided to send troops, in order to ensure the stability of the Ming Dynasty. You kid... wouldn't you not know that Your Majesty was once critically ill and still could not stay here? Your Majesty planned for the prince's ascension to the throne. It was a tradition of royal change. You don't understand?"

The plan to send troops to the northwest by Emperor Hongzhi, the three major officials of the cabinet, as well as the six ministries and seven ministers, had never raised any objections. Everyone understood that Zhu Youzhe wanted to put the main contradictions when the throne changed outside and create a stable domestic environment for the prince to ascend the throne.

Not to mention the people below, they dare not mention withdrawing troops. Even if someone dares, their memorial will be rejected by the cabinet, because this is an offense to Tianyan.

Chen Xidao: "Just because the court officials dare not mention it, will His Majesty think in his heart that the prince's succession to the throne, and the conflicts that are more important than the inside can ensure that the Ming Dynasty is safe... But, if power is more important than the outside but the inside is less important than the inside, what should we do?"

Xie Qian frowned, thought for a while, and waved his hand and signaled Chen Xi to continue talking.

"Your Majesty is now determined to pacify the northwest. I dare to ask Emperor Taizong that the remnants of the Mongol Yuan were not survived. But in a blink of an eye, there are only a few decades. Is it still full of border troubles? It is easy for our Ming Dynasty to pacify the northwest, but it is extremely difficult to defend the land outside the border. Even if we spend countless money and food to pacify the Tatars, it will not take long for other grassland tribes to rise. If we don't make wedding clothes for others for nothing, the border will still not be stable in the end?" Chen Xi said calmly.

Xie Qian said: "What's the use of saying this? Your Majesty has decided and cannot be changed. What do you mean by power that is important to the outside but the inside? Are you saying that Liu Shangshu will rebel?"

In fact, Chen Xi does not need to explain this matter at all. For a simple question, when the imperial power changes, internal contradictions can indeed be transferred to the outside world, but at the same time, it may also cause power to fall apart.

History has proved that it is not a good idea to transfer a major confidant to the border to guard the throne during the change of thrones. For example, the Chenqiao Mutiny of Zhao Kuangyin of the Later Zhou Dynasty, and the recent examples of the Jingnan Campaign.

Chen Xi didn't want to discuss with Xie Qian the issue of "focusing on the outside but neglecting the inside". In fact, Liu Daxia could not rebel, but he might be forced into a dilemma by the current situation.

In addition to Liu Daxia, there are also noble generals such as Zhu Hui. The court will focus on the northwest, with comprehensive strategic resources and sufficient money and food. At that time, the army will suddenly return to the capital. Who can resist it?

Chen Xi said: "Your Majesty has made up his mind, but the minister knows the trouble but does not add to Emperor Chen. That is the fault of the minister. Others dare not speak out, and they dare not anger Longyan. But as the assistant, the elder of the Pavilion is dedicated to the country and country of the Ming Dynasty, and he must be the timid person?"

"Even if Your Majesty does not agree, the relationship between the interests of the Master's elders is clear, which can at least make Your Majesty be wary. Your Majesty may not understand the Master's elder for a moment, but after careful consideration, how can you not understand the Master's good intentions?"

Xie Qian was angry and slapped his pen on the table, gritted his teeth and pointed at Chen Xi: "You kid, I ask you about the strategy of using military forces in the northwest. You should not fight with me. You also asked Your Majesty to write a letter to you. It is obvious that I will make me take the blame for the most serious trouble in the world. If Your Majesty wants to pursue my position, can you take the lead or what?"

Although she cursed, Xie Qian felt that Chen Xi's words made some sense.

Transferring internal conflicts to the outside world, but also construed power, especially military power, to the hands of a few people. As a minister, he knew that sending troops to the northwest was just a waste of people and money, and could not completely eradicate the troubles of the grassland. In the end, it was just a change in the offensive and defensive situation and even letting the emperor do stupid things. That was the fault of being a minister.

Xie Qian always had a strong sense of responsibility for the country and country of Ming Dynasty. He agreed with what Chen Xi said. Even if the emperor did not understand for a moment, when he turned around and figured it out, he would naturally know his loyalty.

If it weren't for the whole of sincerity, why would you risk offending the emperor and say these unpleasant things? Is it just to resign from your official position and return to your hometown?

Chen Xidao: "I am foolish, if the elder of the Lord does not agree, I will not mention it as soon as I am. But if the elder of the Lord intends to write a note, I can write a memorial for the elder of the Lord."

"Okay, you kid are capable, and you even have the ability to write memorials for me... I believe that in the future, I will be your assistant in the cabinet!"

Xie Qian said angrily, but stood up and walked aside, "Since you are so capable, this memorial will be left to you to plan. If you offend Your Majesty, you will change your original intention and give you the Northwest, or dismiss you from office, don't blame me for not reminding you!"

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Chen Xi began to draft a memorial to Xie Qian.

The topic of this report is to "stop the war".

First describe the possible impact of the evils of the Northwest military use. If the morale of the Ming Dynasty and the people's hearts and the hearts of the people after the defeat will be unstable, it will instead violate the emperor's idea of ​​a smooth handover.

Of course, some words should be said implicitly, and you cannot make it clear to the emperor... You are always dead and pass the throne to your son to create a good external environment for your son. However, if the war in the Northwest fails, it may "the country's destiny" and "civil strife breeds."

You can't just talk about the book.

In order to avoid the imperial court's previous series of actions being ridiculed as a waste of money and damage to the people, Chen Xi formulated a relatively reliable "felt attack plan".

It is similar to the routine of the Northwest War three years ago. It pretends to send troops to shock the Tatars, take advantage of the civil strife of the Tatars and wait for a few small victories. If the Tatars are tactful and retreat to the north of the Mo, it will be better. Even if it fails, the soldiers must not fight in a long time. The military operation will last for about half a month and it will need to be ended immediately.

After the army "triumphantly returned", it rewarded the three armies, greatly boosted the morale of the army, and at the same time made the people of the Ming Dynasty think that the court had won another great victory in the northwest.

Chen Xi's memorial was actually instigating the emperor to fool the world, fighting with the large corps he had previously imagined, and through head-on confrontation, the strategic policy of turning the war into an annihilation war was very different. Xie Qian looked at it and shook his head.

When Chen Xi finished writing the memorial, Xie Qian had already read it, and immediately waved his hand: "This memorial is inappropriate...no!"

"Then the elder is not ready to submit a report?"

Chen Xi said leisurely, "The Lord of Freedom has decided on everything. The younger generation just wrote down his own stupid opinions. The elder of the elder also saw it. The younger generation has no other good plans."

Xie Qian picked up the book written by Chen Xi, and felt in a conflict.

In fact, many of what Chen Xi said were what he wanted to say but dare not say, mainly because the emperor was too determined to send troops outside the border this time, and the reason was sufficient... Emperor Hongzhi knew that his life was not long and wanted to create a good environment for the crown prince to succeed him. Is this wrong?

Although there are many difficulties in sending troops outside the border, those who are ministers should try every means to resolve the dangers for the emperor, rather than just giving up and telling the emperor that this is not possible. Is there anyone who does this as a minister?

Just as Xie Qian was in a dilemma and wondered if he should copy the content written by Chen Xi and make a memorial, a voice came from the door of the study: "Sir, Father."

It was Xie Pi who Chen Xi hadn't seen for more than a year.

When Xie Qian heard the voice, he put down the memorial draft he had drawn up in Chen Xi. He didn't want his son to know that he had to do it for Chen Xi.

Xie Pi walked over and saluted Xie Qian respectfully. Then he looked at Chen Xi with a smile on his face: "Mr. Chen, have you returned to Beijing?"

"I should call you the second uncle below, how dare you stay at the chief?"

Although Chen Xi once taught Xie Pi knowledge and provided a lot of help to Xie Pi as a juren, Chen Xi would not consider himself an elder in front of Xie Hengnu's uncle. Xie Pi was originally older than him, but Xie Pi had always been a teenager and looked as enthusiastic and cheerful as a big child.

Xie Qian raised his face: "It's okay? It's not time for dinner at this time. My father is discussing major events in the court with Chen Xi. You should work hard to review your books first. When the dinner is at, my father will take the exam for you!"

Xie Pi was frightened when she heard this. Xie Qian was busy with business and rarely went home, so she had no time to discipline her son's studies. This time Chen Xi came here, and Xie Pi wanted to chat with Chen Xi, but his father actually wanted to take the exam for him, but it was still at the family dinner.

Xie Pi has always been unable to raise his head in front of his father, thinking that his father is the top scholar and a knowledgeable scholar. His talent and knowledge are not a little different from Xie Qian. But Chen Xi is very clear that in terms of talent and knowledge, Xie Qian has not studied hard for a long time, and is not on the same level as Xie Pi in Xingbang High School two years later in history.

"The boy gave up."

Xie Pi was very sensible and left the study after performing his salute.

Then Xie Qian continued to discuss the matter of stopping the war in the northwest with Chen Xi. Xie Qian said, "Chen Xi, you said that the northwest uses troops, but it is just a feint attack. Isn't that the battle three years ago the same? In the end, the troops could not be withdrawn and the entire army was wiped out. What if you encounter such a situation again?"

For Xie Qian, the battle in the northwest in the 13th year of Hongzhi was an indelible shadow that he had in his life. When he heard that Liu Daxia was defeated, his heart fell to the bottom of the valley and was even ready to be sentenced to death, and he was extremely desperate. Xie Qian realized that Chen Xi was a good material from that time, and then gradually changed his view of Chen Xi. In the end, even Xie Hengnu, who was as precious as a gift, gave it to Chen Xi, which meant to repay Chen Xi's kindness.

What Xie Qian feared the most was the recurrence of nightmare.

Chen Xi shook his head slightly and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the battle three years ago will not happen again. Even if it happens again, it has nothing to do with the Master."

"oh?"

Xie Qian's color relaxed a little, "Why is this?"

"Because even if the memorial was submitted, Your Majesty would never accept it. If the Northwest War was defeated, Your Majesty would rather make Your Majesty feel that the memorial was right and regretted it."

"Even if the Northwest wins, Your Majesty will feel that the Master of the Pavilion is good at planning and expecting all the results of the matter, and you will also remember the Master of the Pavilion."

"One positive and one negative, what the cabinet master got may be just His Majesty's temporary disunderstanding, so what else is there to worry about?" Chen Xi said with a smile.
Chapter completed!