People in Zongwu: Starting with the Yin Gui Sect

Chapter 317

On April 18, the seventh year of Tianqi, when Wu Yu was still waiting for the start of the Ningjin War, a secret report from Song State disrupted his rhythm. The Mongols had launched an attack on Liao State.

The moment Wu Yu saw the secret report, he immediately asked Wang Chengen to pass the news to the cabinet.

But he didn't expect the cabinet to kick the ball back. Wu Yu had no choice but to notify all officials to start the second court meeting.

The civil and military officials who received the news were also confused. After all, they knew the character of the new emperor. He had been on the throne for three months, and he had only held a morning court once in total. Even if this time was included, it was only twice.

It's not that no one had written to persuade this emperor to be diligent, but every time the letter fell into the sea, and gradually everyone ignored him.

After all, compared with other emperors of the Ming Dynasty, this emperor was already diligent. Although he didn't go to court very often, he had a lot of memorials to approve. In addition, with the assistance of the cabinet, the court could still run smoothly.

"Let's talk about your opinions!"

On the square in front of Huangji Gate, after everyone had heard the contents of the secret report, Wu Yu asked them to express their opinions.

Everyone looked at each other, and finally Huang Liji, the chief minister of the cabinet, stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, although this matter is somewhat beyond our expectations, both the Mongols and the Liao Kingdom are foreign races, and no matter who wins or loses, it has little to do with our Ming Dynasty.

In addition, there is a Song Dynasty between our Ming Dynasty and these two countries, so I think we don't need to worry too much about this matter. Our current main enemy is still the Jiannu."

"Your Excellency the Chief Minister is right, I second it!"

"I also second it!"

Huang Liji's words are also the opinions of all the civil and military officials.

"I understand what you mean, but I'm afraid that the Mongols' appetite is not just a small Liao Kingdom. If we ignore this, once the Mongols have digested the Liao Kingdom, I'm afraid their next target will be the Song Kingdom. Given the current situation of the Song Kingdom, do you think they can stop the Mongols?"

Wu Yu's words made everyone understand that the Song Kingdom could stop the Mongols. The answer is no, and they can give the answer directly without even considering it.

Once the Mongols also annexed the Song Dynasty, then neither the Ming Dynasty nor the Sui Dynasty could face the Mongols alone, and even the two countries would probably be in jeopardy if they joined together.

"Then I wonder what your Majesty means..."

Seeing that someone finally asked this question, Wu Yu did not hide it, "My meaning is very clear, that is, we can ignore the affairs of the Liao Dynasty of the Mongols, but once the Mongols really mobilize troops against the Song Dynasty, then we can no longer ignore it."

"And the purpose of my convening the court this time is also very clear, that is, to keep an eye on the developments there at any time and be prepared to send troops to support in the future."

After hearing Wu Yu's decision, everyone had no objection to it. Although the Mongols were powerful, it would be impossible to completely defeat and digest the Liao Dynasty in less than two or three years, so they had plenty of time to prepare. The most important thing at present was the Jiannu in the northeast, which was the current threat to the Ming Dynasty.

"Okay, then this matter is settled. Do you have anything else to report?"

As soon as Wu Yu finished speaking, another official of the Donglin Party stood up, "I have something to report!"

And the moment Wu Yu saw this person, he knew that the Donglin Party members were afraid that they could not wait.

"I, Cheng Jiming, impeach the Minister of War Cui Chengxiu and the Minister of Personnel Zhou Yingqiu for corruption and abuse of power during their tenure..."

As Cheng Jiming kept talking, Cui Chengxiu and Zhou Yingqiu looked uglier and uglier. Although they had paid for their lives, their clothes began to be soaked with cold sweat as Cheng Jiming said more and more crimes.

"Do you have any evidence?"

After Cheng Jiming finished reading the charges, Wu Yu asked him for evidence. It happened that he wanted to remove Cui Chengxiu and the other two.

After all, these two positions were too important, and he had already chosen them in his mind. So even if he spared their lives for the sake of money, he couldn't let them continue to sit in this position. Cheng Jiming just gave him an excuse at this time.

Sure enough, when Wu Yu asked about the evidence, Cheng Jiming couldn't wait to take out another memorial, "I have it!"

"Show it!"

Soon the evidence was presented to Wu Yu, he just took a look and ordered: "Lord Zhou, Lord Cui, do you two have anything to say!"

Wu Yu's words were the last straw that broke the camel's back. Cui Chengxiu and the others also understood that although His Majesty had accepted their money, he would never let them stay in this position. Now they only hoped that His Majesty would spare their lives for the sake of money.

"Your Majesty, we have no choice but to do it.There is still room for discussion!"

Seeing that the two men were quite sensible, Wu Yu nodded with satisfaction, "In that case, you two should retire!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Hearing that they didn't have to die, the two men breathed a sigh of relief and kowtowed to express their gratitude.

In any case, their lives and those of their families were saved, and they still had some money left, so they could live without worries for the rest of their lives.

Seeing that His Majesty spared the two so easily, Cheng Jiming and others wanted to continue talking, but were stopped by Qian Longxi on the side.

It is said that it is a good idea to stop when you are ahead. It is a rare victory to be able to make two ministers of the six ministries retire, not to mention that one of them is the head of all officials, and His Majesty should not be unhappy again.

Huang Liji, who was at the front, was relieved. Now he finally didn't have to worry about His Majesty killing them all. Even the Five Tigers and Five Tigers like Cui Chengxiu could be spared, let alone officials like himself who were not deeply involved.

"Do you have anything else to report? "

As soon as Wu Yu finished speaking, another person stood up, "I, Li Biao, have something to report!"

"Approved!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, due to the continuous drought in Shanxi and Shaanxi, the people have no food to eat, and an earthquake broke out not long ago. Now more than one million people are facing a situation of no food. If it is not solved in time, there may be riots. Please order the allocation of all the funds needed for disaster relief."

"This again!"

When Wu Yu heard these two places, he felt powerless and cursed the thief God for always being against him.

But no matter how much he cursed, the things that needed to be solved still had to be solved, so he looked at the Minister of Revenue Bi Ziyan.

"My dear Bi, I heard what my dear Li said. Tell me how much money and grain should be allocated for this disaster relief to delay the disaster. "

When Bi Ziyan heard Wu Yu point out his name, he knew he couldn't continue to play dead.

"If it's really as Lord Li said, I'm afraid at least one million taels will be needed to barely alleviate the situation!"

"Then it's settled, but there's one thing I want to say in advance, all this money and grain must be used for disaster relief. If anyone dares to ask for help during this period, don't blame me for being ruthless, don't say I didn't warn you!"