Chapter 49: The First Dawn Meeting
Zhu Youlang didn't have to go to the city to supervise the battle because the Qing soldiers did not attack the city.
Early in the morning of the 28th, just dawn, Zhu Youlang got up and there were still many things to do, so he couldn't sleep in.
"Xiaobai, I will pass the imperial edict, and ordered Chen Zizhuang, Zhang Jiayu, Chen Bangyan, and Jiao Lian to discuss matters in the Qinzheng Hall during the hour of the Mao period." Before he could wash, Zhu Youlang called Bai Xing and asked him to pass the imperial edict.
His idea was to summon several Grand Secretarys to the Qinzheng Hall to discuss matters every day at the hour of Mao every day, forming a normal system.
This idea is based on the "Dawn Council" in later townships. In his opinion, although the "Dawn Council" approach is stupid, it is indeed very effective. Subordinates report yesterday's work results, problems encountered, study and deploy today's work, and then arrange them according to their respective responsibilities, so that the effect of using arms to make fingers can be achieved.
The "Dawn Council" made township cadres miserable, but there was always a weekend to go to bed. The Yongli Dynasty was just established and everything was in trouble. The "Dawn Council" was very necessary. As for rest, let alone the emperor, he, as a senior, dared not be lazy at this moment of tension, and would not let his ministers sleep with his beautiful wife and concubines.
"Emperor, Lord Chen Bangyan has come a long time ago. He said that there is an urgent matter to report. I saw that the emperor was not awake, so I did not dare to alarm the emperor."
"Nothing! Chen Aiqing came here so early, there must be something urgent. How can he not wake me up? If you encounter such a thing in the future, you must do it as it should." When Zhu Youlang heard this, he paused Bai Xing with a tiger face.
"Yes, I know I'm wrong." Bai Xing quickly knelt down and apologized.
"Okay, go and invite Chen Aiqing over, and then go to the other three Aiqing's mansion to upload the order." Zhu Youlang waved his hand and made Bai Xing stand up.
"Abide by the order!" Bai Xing agreed and turned around.
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"Emperor, I have something to report, so I don't want to disturb the Emperor Qingmeng. Please forgive me." As soon as Zhu Youlang wiped his face, Chen Bangyan came.
"Ling Bin, stop making trouble with those false rites. What's the urgent matter? Come on."
"Emperor, I received a report from Chen Shihao last night, saying that Chen Jitai sent a personal soldier to the city disguised himself. After that, Chen Jitai's eldest daughter-in-law Pan returned to her parents' home. Half an hour later, Pan returned to the Chen Mansion. Later, several groups of people came to the Pan Mansion to visit, including former officials of the Ministry of War and generals of the Imperial Army. I believe that there must be something wrong with Chen Jitai, so please prepare early."
"Pan Mansion? Which Pan Mansion?"
"The mansion of Pan Duoshou, former Minister of Personnel, is the eldest daughter of Chen Jitai, who is the legitimate daughter of Pan Duoshou."
"Oh, it's him."
Zhu Youlang nodded, thought for a moment, and said to Chen Bangyan: "Ling Bin, it seems that someone wants to be Dong Zhuo."
"Yes, I think so too."
"Hmph! I used the emperor to order the princes? Or did the decree and establish an abolition? It was really an ant swallowing elephant and overestimated his ability. I was not Emperor Xian of Han, and he could not be Dong Zhuo. I am not afraid of those who are as strong as the Qing soldiers, and I will still be afraid of him? However, since this, the barrier of the South China Sea has been lost and Zhaoqing is in danger. Ling Bin, let Jiao Lian return to Zhaoqing immediately. If he meets Qu Aiqing on the road, let Qu Aiqing return to Zhaoqing immediately to preside over the overall situation. If he doesn't meet, let Lu Aiqing take charge of the overall situation and must defend Zhaoqing. What do you think?"
"Your Majesty, isn't Zhaoqing still there? Ding Kui Chu Ding?" Chen Bangyan asked in confusion.
"Hmph, if Zhaoqing is handed over to Ding Kuichu, he is afraid he will open the door to treat thieves!" Zhu Youlang snorted coldly.
"Ah? I am stupid, please let the emperor make it clear." Chen Bangyan said.
"I have known about the illegal rituals he did. Before coming to Guangzhou, I secretly ordered Ma Jixiang to investigate secretly. I wanted to wait until the situation is stable before dealing with him, but I didn't expect something wrong with Chen Jitai. How could I keep this hidden danger? I planned an order to return to Zhaoqing and work with Ma Jixiang to capture Ding Kuichu immediately. The overall situation in Zhaoqing will be presided over by the three beloved ministers, Qu, Lu and Li." Zhu Youlang said.
"Your Majesty, it's important. Why don't you go to Zhaoqing?" Chen Bangyan was shocked when he heard the emperor's remarks to Ding Kuichu. It turned out that the emperor had plans.
"No, Guangzhou still cannot live without you. Let's draw an order."
"Yes, I follow the order." Chen Bangyan walked to the desk beside him, picked up his pen and wrote, without adding points to the text, and waited immediately.
Zhu Youlang really admires this talent.
After Zhu Youlang finished reading it, he used the seal and Chen Bangyan quickly walked out.
"Lin Hong!" Zhu Youlang called out.
"I'm here." Lin Hong didn't know where he came out, so he suddenly stood in front of Zhu Youlang and bowed to salute.
"Is there any movement there?"
"No, we are all watching quietly."
"Okay, monitor closely, and pay special attention to whether outsiders are actively approaching him."
"Abide by the order." Lin Hong agreed and retreated.
Lin Hong is Zhu Youlang's last trump card. He only lets Zhu Youlang do some major issues that threaten life safety or the replacement of the throne. Zhu Youlang is very skilled in "Shadow Secret Guard" and has 100% loyalty. Will Zhu Youlang leave them idle?
The arrow shot at Zhu Yuyue was done by the "Shadow Guard".
Although even if Zhu Youlang did not take action and Chen Zizhuang arranged a backup plan, Zhu Youlang would never pretend to be a big deal in such a big deal. If he fails or misses the news, it will cause unnecessary trouble.
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One person missing from the Dawn Club is Jiao Lian. He has received the order and returned to Zhaoqing.
What made Zhu Youlang feel relieved was that it was not Chen Bangyan, but Chen Zizhuang who proposed to prevent Chen Jitai from stealing the city.
When Zhao Yuqiao's incident came out, although Chen Zizhuang was suspected of competing for favor, Chen Jitai's incident showed that his loyalty to him had not changed and he could entrust a great task.
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Since Chen Jitai has clues of rebellion, it is not a problem to deal with him.
However, there was a disagreement on how to deal with him.
"Your Majesty, I think you should take advantage of the fact that Chen Jitai's rebellion has not yet appeared, so I can send someone to imitate Xian Gao's allusion to reward the army." This is Chen Bangyan's idea.
"Xian Gao rewards the army" is an allusion from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It is said that Xian Gao, a merchant from Zheng State, was calm and witty after attacking Zheng Qin Army and was willing to reward the army, which defeated the Qin army's attempt to attack Zheng State and was rumored to be a legend throughout the ages.
Chen Bangyan's meaning is quite obvious, which is to let Chen Jitai know that Guangzhou City already knows his intention. If he wants to save his life, okay, go back and fight the clear army. If he dares to raise the flag of the opposite side, he will wait to collect the corpses for your whole family.
"Your Majesty, I dare not agree. Chen Jitai's rebellion has been revealed. As long as Pan Duoshou and others are arrested, it is not difficult to get confessions. When dealing with rebels, you cannot be ruthless. You must be clear about the punishment of the canon and serve as a warning to others." This is Chen Zizhuang's opinion.
Chapter completed!