Just when Lin Jue was happy to have a noble son, a few days later, he held a feast and celebrated. In the imperial court, a major event caused an uproar. After being quiet for less than half a month, the court exploded again.

On the morning of July 15, Guo Chong presided over a court meeting to discuss the upcoming reform of the Great Zhou army. Prior to this, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru spent two days discussing with Guo Chong the necessity and urgency of reforming the army, and finally persuaded Guo Chong to make up his mind to take the reform a step further.

But Guo Chong obviously had no bottom in his heart, and he was also a little hesitant, so he didn't simply accept the invitation of Yan Fang and the others. He told Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru that the reform of the army was extremely important, and it was necessary to consult and persuade the ministers of the DPRK and China in this matter. Otherwise, I am afraid that everyone will be dissatisfied, and someone will write a book to say this and that, and maybe impeach Yan Fang and the others. Therefore, it is necessary to unify the opinions of everyone, which is also the protection of Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru.

Guo Chong's move was actually slippery. said that he wanted to convince everyone, but in fact, he didn't want to take this board and take this responsibility. After all, the first two new laws have already caused a lot of trouble, and they have a bearing on the reform of the military, and it is even more necessary to act cautiously. He didn't want the ministers to be resistant to him, and if he did, it was also aimed at Yan Fang and the others. If you are on top, it is better to be a peacemaker. Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru had to rely on their own strength to persuade the ministers before he would make a formal decree on this matter.

The atmosphere in the court can be imagined, when Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru proposed that the reform of the army was imperative and demanded targeted changes, the court suddenly exploded.

Originally, when the two new laws were promulgated, they had always maintained an indifferent attitude, and Yang Jun and others, who had not even been involved when Wu Chunlai played "Ten Sins" and made the biggest noise, could not remain silent this time. On the contrary, Lu Zhongtian, Wu Chunlai and others watched the play happily and became cold spectators.

"It's nonsense!" The first words Yang Jun spoke set the tone for the whole thing.

"Your Majesty, the soldiers, the major affairs of the country. How can you talk about change lightly and do whatever you want? The emperor wants to change the law, and the minister does not object. But when it comes to the army, the emperor must think carefully. Some people ignore the stability of our Great Zhou Dynasty and the foreign enemies of our Great Zhou Dynasty. Whoever utters such a thing will be a traitor, lest there be no chaos in the world. This kind of person should be punished! Yang Jun said a few words, and the words were violent. In the middle of a few words, Fang Dunru and Yan Zheng were defined as traitors with ulterior motives.

Although Lu Zhongtian's face was expressionless, the coke blossomed in his heart. Yang Jun is Yang Jun, and he is ready to kill if he doesn't agree with him. He was the only one who could say such a thing at court. He is the privy envoy of the Great Zhou, an important minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and one of the mainstays of the Great Zhou. What's more, he is a reckless man who kills people without blinking an eye and acts in disregard of the rules. This time, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru can be regarded as stabbing the hornet's nest.

"What Yang Shumi said is extremely true, Your Majesty, the army is the foundation of the country's stability, how can this root be changed lightly? Some people don't understand the affairs of the army at all, and they rely on the emperor's trust to act misbehaps, and the people have long been angry. The emperor must not connive at these people coming nonsense, lest he end up messing up my Great Zhou and the world. Feng Zitang, the deputy privy envoy, also stood up and agreed.

As soon as the two privy envoys spoke, some of the courtiers began to speak in agreement, and their words became more and more intense. Some courtiers of the New Law faction also began to speak out against it. There was a sudden uproar in the court.

Guo Chong's face was gloomy and he didn't speak, he knew that this would be the result. But he couldn't say more, this quarrel was expected, and what he needed was for Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu to come forward to resolve the matter, not for him to respond to these.

"What's all the noise? This is above the court, in front of the Holy Throne. Don't you think this is a street market? It makes no sense to make noise at will. Wu Chunlai was unwilling to be silent at such a time, and stood up to maintain order while also brushing up his sense of existence. More importantly, he hoped that Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu would be able to speak, and it would be best to have a direct conflict with Yang Jun and fight in the court. With Yang Jun's temper, it is difficult to beat the two old guys in front of the emperor. That's a pretty good show.

Wu Chunlai scolded, and all the officials also quieted down. Wu Chunlai said with a smile: "If you have something to say, it won't help to quarrel." This is a major event in my Great Week, and what I oppose and propose is to discuss it calmly. Then, Yang Shumi and Deputy Envoy Feng Shicai have already raised objections, Lord Yan, Lord Fang, you raised the matter, should you give an explanation to the two Privy Council. ”

Guo Chong opened his mouth and said: "Yes, Wu Aiqing is right. Discuss this matter calmly, you are all thinking about Da Zhou, I know it. Isn't it just about deliberating on a result today? Yan Aiqing, Fang Aiqing, what is your explanation for the questions of Yang Shumi and Feng Shumi? ”

Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru's faces were calm, all of this was actually expected by them. Guo Chong wants to consult everyone's opinions, and this can only be the result. The emperor still refuses to take responsibility, otherwise he will be able to make a decision.

However, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru had already discussed, no matter what, the change could not be done halfway, and they would do their best to do it without regrets.

"Your Ministers obey." Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru bowed. Turning around, Yan Zheng's stern gaze swept at the ministers, although he was thin, his bearing was calm, and he had a stunning momentum.

"Colleagues, what I am talking about today is a major matter related to my Great Zhou, and I hope that everyone can put aside their prejudices, think about it carefully, and think about it seriously. Since last year, the imperial court has carried out a series of reform measures, and now they are also very effective. The goal of the reform is to enrich the country and strengthen the army. Those who are rich in the country will change the embarrassment of the imperial court's financial shortage and the need to eat grain, so that the affairs of the upper and lower levels can resume normal operation. You have seen the current situation. This year's fiscal situation has greatly improved, and it is estimated that the fiscal and tax revenues of about 100 million taels have reached the scale of the first year of splendor. When the court has money to spare, everything will go in a good direction......"

The ministers listened silently to Yan Zhengsu's words, although some people did not think so, because of the negativity brought by the new law. Too many messages. However, it has to be said that the new law has indeed brought a large amount of fiscal and tax revenues and alleviated many contradictions. Even if it is suspected of seizing the people, it is a timely rain for the country's finances. Otherwise, there is a risk of a total collapse.

“…… Another purpose of the reform is to strengthen the army, and a rich country and a strong army are not separated, but complement each other. Many people think of it as two different things, but it's actually one and the same thing. The wealth of the country is sufficient for weapons, armor, grain, grass, war horses, salaries and other materials, and my Great Zhou will be strong and strong. If the army is strong, the country will be strong, the barbarians will not dare to attack, and the small countries in the Quartet will not dare to move, which will show the majesty of our great Zhou and the great country. Awe-inspiring not to be offended. However, please think about the current situation of my big week. Although there are many soldiers, it is difficult to deter the young. The imperial court raised millions of soldiers, and it stands to reason that no one dares to covet my Great Zhou Sheng, but this is not the case. Last year, the Liao people openly tore up the Yanyun Alliance and threatened to commit my Great Zhou. Think about it, why is that? Yan Zheng continued in a deep voice.

"Yan Zhengsu, don't talk nonsense. What do you mean, my Great Zhou soldiers and horses are already extremely weak, right? But how did my Great Zhou establish the country? Could this Great Zhou Foundation be the result of someone else's charity? It's not that the ancestors led their soldiers and horses back inch by inch. You are negating the heroic martial arts of the former emperor and erasing the merits of the founding heroes. It's for the great rebellion. Yang Jun shouted.

"Yang Shumi, this official doesn't mean that, this official just talks about things. Just the current situation. Last year, Yelu Zongyuan's remarks about insulting my Da Zhou are still in my ears, and Yang Shumi has forgotten it. ”

"Phew! Last year, the victory in Youzhou was a great victory, and the prestige of the country was greatly boosted. Shocked the monarchs and ministers of the Liao State. Why don't you say these things? Yelu Zongyuan is aware of current affairs, if he dares to offend my Great Zhou, he will already be asked to return. Yang Jun shouted coldly.

"Yang Shumi, do you want to talk about the great victory in Youzhou? Then let's talk about this great victory in Youzhou today. Spent millions of military salaries in the imperial court, fought such a painless small battle, annihilated less than 1,000 enemies with several times the number of soldiers, and killed and wounded more than 2,000 on his own side, which is also a great victory? When did you Yang Shumi's eyes count such a thing as a great victory? As far as I know, Yang Shumi led the army to quell the rebellion of Li Xuanhao in Western Xia, and defeated his 180,000 army and killed tens of thousands of heads with 200,000 against Li Xuanhao's 180,000 army in the grassland decisive battle. That's called a big victory. You're still you, but after more than twenty years, have you taken out such a battle to show off? Yan Zhengsu shouted coldly.

"What? How dare you insult me? Do you dare to erase the victory of Youzhou? You'll have to ask me if the soldiers in the surrounding towns will say yes. Yang Jun was furious and reprimanded.

The ministers in the hall were also dumbfounded. Although many people know the inside story of the Youzhou victory, the unified caliber of the imperial court is a great victory, and the imperial court also needs the victory of that battle as the caliber of propaganda. Now Yan Zhengsu is turning out the old background of this matter in the court, and shaking out the sparse inside information, this approach is really too bold. not only offended Yang Jun, but also offended the relevant generals, I am afraid that the emperor will also be displeased.

Sure enough, Guo Chong's face also changed. Although Yan Zhengsu's words are true, this is to tear his face apart, revealing the unsightly things wrapped inside, which will damage the face of the court and himself. Guo Chong began to regret his decision today. Perhaps it should be necessary to consult on a small scale, rather than in the court, and it will be out of control.

"Your Majesty, the minister asked Lord Yan to give an explanation. What is the reason for insulting my soldiers like this? My Great Zhou soldiers were exposed to life and death in the border town, and they ended up with such an evaluation, is it tolerable or unbearable? Yang Jun thought Guo Chong shouted.

Guo Chong hadn't spoken yet, but Fang Dunru said coldly: "Yang Shumi, Lord Yan just told the truth, Yang Shumi can't accept it?" The reason why I want to do things of change in Da Zhou is because the atmosphere of the government and the opposition is very bad, and many things are covered up, and good news is not reported. Everyone loves to listen to the words of merit and praise, but everyone does not like to tell the truth. Under such a habit, I am worried today. No one said that my Great Zhou soldiers didn't work hard, and no one said that you Yang Shumi didn't have merit, but as far as the victory in Youzhou was concerned, didn't you count what it was like? If there is a punishment for telling the truth, then what is there to say? Please ask the emperor to dismiss me and Lord Yan from our posts. ”