"Yang Shumi, although the counterinsurgency is a big deal, you can't ask for money indiscriminately. Although we are not leaders of the army, we also know that this matter will not cost so much silver. Three million taels is enough. In this way, in order to ensure the smooth counterinsurgency, an additional two million taels can be considered, a total of five million taels of silver, which is enough for Yang Shumi to send troops to quell the rebellion. What do you think? Fang Dunru said in a deep voice.

"Joke, Fang Dunru, this is a military matter, you should buy and sell goods in the market, can you still bargain? Your Majesty, it seems that the old minister will not be able to complete this counterinsurgency, and the soldiers and horses have not yet been dispatched, and some people have already begun to pull their hind legs. The old minister wanted to quell the rebellion immediately, but it was difficult for the clever woman to cook without rice, and the old minister didn't want to be involved with people for money, so the old minister only knew how to lead troops to fight. Since there is no guarantee of military salaries, the old minister cannot guarantee that this matter will be successfully completed. Otherwise, the emperor simply ordered Lord Fang to lead the army to quell the rebellion, and with Lord Fang's ability, it is unknown that he may only need a million taels of silver in military expenses to achieve the goal. The old minister doesn't have this ability. ”

"Yang Shumi, as a minister, you came to blackmail the emperor at this time, you are really loyal." Fang Dunru couldn't help but sneer.

Yang Jun said angrily: "The emperor knows whether the old man is loyal or not, and there is a question mark about whether your Lord Fang is loyal or not." I am afraid that some people are loyal on the surface, but in fact they are doing things that bring disaster to the country and the people, disturbing the world and shaking the government and the opposition. Sooner or later, the true face will be revealed. ”

"What do you say? Be clear. Fang Dunru shouted angrily.

"Don't even say it, you are all important ministers of the court, pillars of the country, I rely on you, but what kind of system does it become to make noise?" Guo Chong finally couldn't help but shout. The emperor reprimanded, but Yang Jun and Fang Dunru didn't dare to go too far, so they all kept their mouths shut.

Guo Chong's face was gloomy, frowning and not knowing what he was thinking, and after a while, he said softly: "At present, counterinsurgency is the top priority, this matter is the first priority, and it must be done at any cost." Fang Dunru, I want you to fully cooperate with the counterinsurgency, and there must be no deduction in the allocation of money and food, and to ensure the requirements of the counterinsurgency army. Don't get mixed up with other things, if anyone has a dispute because of this, they don't know the general situation, and I will be very unhappy. ”

Fang Dunru opened his mouth to speak, but Yan Zhengsu pulled his sleeve on the side, and Fang Dunru had to stop. If Fang Dunru is good at figuring out people's hearts, he should think about Guo Chong's mood at this moment. Guo Chongzheng was ashamed and blamed himself for the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Great Zhou Dynasty had never had a situation of inland turmoil in a hundred years of peace, but such a thing happened under the rule of the emperor, which doesn't mean that he is the worst emperor in the Great Zhou Dynasty. The First Emperor of the Ages and the Holy Monarch Mingjun have nothing to do with him, and with the reputation of the worst emperor on his back, Guo Chong is restless in his heart. Fang Dunru had to jump out to make trouble at this time, and for the first time in Guo Chong's mind, he felt disgusted with him. So the speech is also unceremonious.

Yang Jun was triumphant, glanced at Fang Dunru provocatively, turned to Guo Chong and said: "Your Majesty, but there is money and food to guarantee, the old minister will quell this chaos within twenty days, purge the bandits, and return the Great Zhou to a Lang Lang Qiankun." ”

Guo Chong nodded and said, "Okay, with your words, I will be relieved." Is Yang Aiqing going to lead the army in person this time? ”

Yang Jun said with a smile: "The emperor needs the old minister to personally lead the army to go, and the old minister is naturally willing." ”

Feng Zitang, the deputy privy envoy, said: "There is no need for Yang Shumi to personally lead the army to quell the rebellion, wouldn't it be too much to give face to these bandits when Yang Shumi personally went out." The emperor, Yang Shumi and Weichen have already discussed, Yang Shumi is in charge of the capital to have an overview of the overall situation, and the guards and infantry divisions are all commanding Du Gang to lead the troops to go to Jingxi Road to quell the rebellion. ”

Guo Chong nodded and said, "It's okay, Yang Aiqing doesn't have to go out in person, just sit in the general overview and give orders." ”

Lu Zhongtian suddenly spoke: "Your Majesty, the old minister has a suggestion. ”

Guo Chong said: "What does Lu Xiang suggest?" ”

Lu Zhongtian said: "Lao Chen feels that this quelling of the bandit rebellion is also a good opportunity to experience. Guo Xu, the king of Huai, once led an army in a border town and fought with the Liao. Why not let King Huai lead his troops to quell the rebellion of the bandits? It is also a rare experience. ”

Lu Zhongtian said this, and everyone in the hall was like a mirror. Lu Zhongtian didn't want to waste the opportunity at all. This is to recommend his grandson to participate in the counterinsurgency and reap military merits. Indeed, the upper and lower people really didn't think how serious this rebellion of the bandits was, although the momentum was huge, but as soon as the imperial army arrived, the bandits would be wiped out, so although they were nervous, they didn't feel that there was a catastrophe.

Guo Chong was stunned and said, "Xu'er? Let him go? He doesn't have the qualifications to lead the army. Although he has the name of checking the front division of the palace, he has no right to lead the army. ”

Lu Zhongtian said with a smile: "That's not simple, as long as Yang Shumi is willing, give King Huai the position of deputy commander and let him lead the army." Anyway, with Yang Shumi in command, there will be no mistakes. Don't hide it from the emperor, King Huai has always hoped to have such an opportunity to experience, and the royal children need such experience. ”

Guo Chong was also a little moved, he liked this second son, and he also intended to pass on the throne to Guo Xu in the future. But he is not the eldest son after all, and there is some trouble in this. If Guo Xu can accumulate military merits and prestige, there will be fewer voices of opposition at that time. Lu Zhongtian's proposal hit the key point in Guo Chong's heart.

"Yang Aiqing, look at ......" Guo Chong looked at Yang Jun and said.

Everyone's eyes are on Yang Jun, this is not a simple question of whether it is okay or not, Yang Jun has never openly chosen a side battle between the two princes. Regarding the future position choice of the two princes, no one has ever heard Yang Jun's statement. Yang Jun was reluctant to get involved. Today's proposal obviously carries a hint, if Yang Jun agrees, it shows that he has actually deviated from his position. That will be crucial to the outcome of the future succession. Once you have the support of the Prime Minister and the Privy Council, is there any reason why it will not succeed?

"Lao Chen thinks Lu Xiang's proposal is very good. My prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty has always had a tradition of experience in border towns. Didn't the emperor also lead the army in the northwest for a year? The princes have to study and learn to lead the army to fight, which is the foundation of the royal family's prosperity. This proposal Lao Chen felt feasible. King Huai wants to be smart and famous, and he will definitely not go wrong when he leads the army. Yang Jun smiled.

Lu Zhongtian stroked his beard and smiled, and couldn't help but be happy in his heart. Regardless of whether Yang Junming doesn't understand what his statement means, it will be of great help to Guo Xu's future battle for the throne.

However, the minister also had a suggestion, it was better to let the king of Jin also participate in the suppression of the rebellion. In this way, King Jin and King Huai can get experience from it, I don't know what the emperor thinks? Yang Jun continued.

"Huh?" The smile on Lu Zhongtian's face receded, and he was quite unhappy in his heart. Yang Jun is not stupid at all, he is aware of this trap, so he skillfully defuses this trap.

"Crown? How can he lead the army? Isn't that a joke? He can't do it, after all, it's a major counterinsurgency matter, but he can't be allowed to mess up. Guo Chong shook his head and said.

But anyone with a little brain will feel his dissatisfaction and dislike for Guo Mian from Guo Chong's words. King Jin is fortunately the eldest son, otherwise he would not have any chance at all.

"Your Majesty, although King Jin is a weak person, he is also a very intelligent person, maybe he has no experience in leading the army, but it is because of this that he needs this opportunity to experience. As for the emperor's worries, the old minister thought that it was not necessary. You can arrange a deputy for King Jin to assist him, I think so, isn't the little prince Guo Kun serving in the Guards Infantry Division? This time, he also had to go out with the army to quell the rebellion, but he led the palace guards to participate in the Hangzhou bandit rebellion, so that he was the deputy of the king of Jin, and he led the army together. Besides, the minister planned to let the king of Jin lead some troops and horses to quell the rebellion in the five counties of northern Beijing, where the bandits should not be strong, and there would be no big mistakes. King Huai led the main force to Jingxi Road, King Jin went to Jingbei, and the two princes and soldiers were divided into two roads, each quelling the rebellion and not interfering with each other. Your Majesty, what do you think? It is feasible to see the minister. Yang Jun smiled.

"This ......" Guo Chong didn't know what to say. Listening to Yang Jun's meaning, it is a bit like asking the two princes to compete and compete.

Lu Zhongtian frowned and said, "Yang Shumi, this is not good. This seems to be a bit of a nonsense, but the counterinsurgency is a big deal at the moment, if there is a leak, how can it be good? ”

Yang Jun waved his hand and said, "Who is Lu Xiang worried about?" To the King of Jin or to the King of Huai? You made the suggestion, and I just followed your wishes, so why are you still objecting? Otherwise, no one will go, and let Du Gang sweep away the bandits, and there will definitely be no mistakes. ”

Lu Zhongtian thought for a while and said, "That's it, let the emperor decide." ”

Lu Zhongtian didn't want Guo Xu to lose this opportunity. Even if Guo Mian also leads the army, but the two march in different directions, Guo Xu is the main force, and it will be the first contribution in the future. Guo Mian went to the five counties in northern Beijing to quell the rebellion, but it was just a small group of bandits, and it didn't give much credit.

The ball was kicked in front of Guo Chong, and Guo Chong actually wanted to know which of his two sons was more capable. Taking a step back, it is also necessary to train the princes, they have nothing to do in the capital every day, and no matter who succeeds to the throne in the future, they may not be a good emperor. More experience, more experience is the right reason. Maybe you can see it clearly this time.

"Okay, I agreed, and I will do as Yang Aiqing said. Immediately pass the decree, let Guo Mian, Guo Xu and Guo Kun come to see me. Guo Chong waved his hand.