Xingjing Imperial City, Golden Palace.

"You said it again? I didn't hear it clearly."

Emperor Li Kun's spirit became more and more depressed, and he was no longer as heroic as before. His people sitting on the dragon throne also gave people a sense of drooling. However, the civil and military officials of the court had long been used to it.

But at the moment, as the emperor mixed with anger and confusion, a sound of surprise sounded, and the Chinese civil and military officials in the court seemed to see the vigorous emperor five years ago again.

In front of the steps, Privy Councilor Wang Jing wiped the sweat from his forehead and said again: "Report to the emperor, the entire Lingnan Road has raised the flag of the anti-flag!" When he spoke, his face was full of bitterness, because the Lingnan Road observation envoy was in-laws with him. After this incident, he, the Privy Councilor, had finished his life.

Originally, he did not support the national war, but he enjoyed a lot of contributions to the victory of the national war, which caused some criticism, but he could not hurt his body in the end. Moreover, when he arrived at his position, it would be difficult to move. He was just not seeking merit but seeking nothing wrong, so he lived a peaceful life. But now that the credit has not been fulfilled, the mistake has come and the ending is destined.

After hearing this repeated, Li Kun calmed down, sat on the dragon throne, and asked calmly: "A whole line, who can explain to me what this whole line means?"

After the questioning, the hall was as quiet as death.

After a few breaths, Li Kun took the initiative to break the silence.

"If you don't speak? If you don't speak, can you quell the rebellion?" The seemingly plain words reflect Li Kun's dissatisfaction. This is not a pity for him, because he already felt that the limit was approaching. Fortunately, the national war was successful and the territory was expanded. The reforms first showed results, and the military system reform also showed dawn. It was when it was set up a sufficient foundation for future generations that such a big rebellion emerged!

If rebellion is said to be never stopped.

Even when the dynasty was at its peak, there were still sporadic rebellions. But now the information I received today was like this. The bureaucrats in the whole land, from top to bottom, were mixed with the rebellion of the White Lotus Sect and raised the anti-flagration. Although it was rare in the entire history, it always happened, and it was of great significance—

The entire Taoist domain is reversed. How much oppression should be produced?

This kind of thing has always happened in times of chaos in the world, representing chaotic times. Now, although Li Kun knows that his life is not long, he has achieved many great achievements in a time of high spirits. The occurrence of this thing is like pouring cold water on him! How can he tolerate it?

More importantly, this matter not only involves a province, but is likely to directly corrupt the entire Southeast. This is not something that can be ended in just a few years.

You know, while Wang Jing reported, he also handed over the memorial. The news on it was to use magical techniques to pass it outside the capital as soon as possible, and then there was a post station running and delivering it in a hurry.

If it weren't for an absolute urgent matter, there was no need to pass on it like this.

What it said above was shocking. Because the bureaucrats and the White Lotus Sect merged, the bandits and the biggest threat to the rebels-

The rebellion has always been rebelled, and it was quickly calmed down. One of the big reasons is that it can fight but not defend. This defense is not defense, but refers to garrison and governance.

The places that are attacked often lose order, and to strengthen their own power, they need to manage order. In ancient times, those who rebels were able to achieve success were not good at fighting, but were good at governing the country, so that they could have sufficient money and food and armor, thus conquering the world.

The traitors that Darui has always faced were able to defeat the city, but it was difficult to take root and grow bigger. Even if some people realized this problem and were willing to invite political talents, but because of the name of rebellion, no one really helped each other, it eventually became weaker and weaker. As soon as the imperial army arrived, it soon collapsed.

Now that the bureaucrats from Lingnan Road have joined in, the rebels of the White Lotus Sect do not need to invite anyone at all. They directly appoint the original team, which is enough to maintain the stability of their sphere of influence, continue to engage in production, and provide necessary supplies for the war.

And in such a situation, it is not easy to calm down quickly?

Once the rebellion of this Dao Realm cannot be suppressed quickly, the rebellion of this Dao Realm will inevitably affect the surrounding areas, and there will be abnormal movements along the Dao Realm, which will eventually be difficult to deal with.

"Are you going to leave, but you want to leave a disaster for the emperor that is difficult to calm? You also want to leave me a bad reputation in history."

This thought flashed through Li Kun's mind, making him even more annoyed. He couldn't help but say, "Didn't the White Lotus Sect's traitor be destroyed a long time ago? Why..." As he said that, Li Kun stopped talking by himself. He had already remembered that the only evil left in the White Lotus Sect was the memorial from Lingnan Road.

In this way, it is like a thief shouting to catch a thief.

"Now it seems that Lingnan Road has been in contact with the White Lotus Sect from top to bottom for a long time. Their memorials..." The more Li Kun thought about it, the more he felt depressed, and he felt that the fact was unbelievable.

The good court has a bad official and has a good future, but it has become a thief and a thief. It is too bizarre to study hard for more than ten years to get fame and fortune. It is too bizarre to throw it away when you say it.

Then, he remembered how strange the memorials handed over Lingnan Road were in the past few years, not to mention that those officials seemed to have changed their temperament and were unwilling to be promoted and settled in the place.

"So that's it, so that's it. I'm not willing to be promoted. I've clearly been thinking about pecking my country in a hole to provide them with a living!"

Speaking of this, Li Kun glanced over the ministers and said in a deep voice: "This matter is not a small matter. The charges of Lingnan Road officials must be aggravated. One person should not be left alone. In addition, the most urgent task is to quell the rebellion. The other party sent four armies, which was clearly provocative. We must immediately mobilize elite troops in the northern border and extinguish them all!"

Speaking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, "I don't believe it anymore. The Rouluo people are so cruel. They are no match for my Darui officers and soldiers. How can he achieve success if he is a person like the White Lotus Sect who is hiding his head and showing off his tail? He even divided the four armies and took the banner of the Northern Expedition..." Afterwards, Li Kun couldn't help but sneer.

"His Majesty."

At this time, someone from below spoke, and saw Xu Yingyi, one of the magistrates, come out and said: "Your Majesty can pity the people's strength. The White Lotus Sect rebelled, and the entire Lingnan Road officialdom was moved. It is unreasonable. There must be many hidden information inside. Besides, the four armies are actually my Darui soldiers, so how can they kill each other?"

Xu Yingyi replaced Zhang Lian into the Political Affairs Hall, representing the interests of the traditional Darui family. Lingnan Road was a desolate place in the border a long time ago, but after several dynasties, during the war in the north, a large number of gentry moved south to enrich it, and gradually built a southern family.

Later, Jiangnan gradually became a prosperous place, and the Jiangnan family became rich as the world. Although Lingnan is south of Jiangnan Road, it is also considered a part of the southern family. Most of its members are in the local area, and there are countless clerks and masters.

With such a situation, how could Xu Yingyi let Li Kun be allowed to convict the Lingnan bureaucrats? He must have come up to stop him, but there must be a set of rhetoric in his statement.

But Li Kun was not the same as before. He frowned and understood Xu Yingyi’s plan.

However, before Li Kun spoke again, Geng Chi, deputy envoy of the Privy Councilor, also came out and said: "Your Majesty, please give a clear explanation. The northern border has begun to pacify the grassland tribes. There are always actions to go north to sweep the country. If it is mobilized at this time, it will inevitably be difficult to take care of one thing and the other. Besides, I think there is something wrong with the rebels. We should find out first."

This is quite tactful, but Li Kun also heard the meaning of the words-

The elite soldiers in the northern border experienced a great victory, but were difficult to mobilize. First, they were to shock the northern border, and second, they were for the sake of military merit distribution. Furthermore, a large part of the four troops were actually officers and soldiers of the court who were instigated by the White Lotus Sect and sent troops there, which was suspected of killing each other.

But no matter how you understand, how can you be able to be happy?

"At this critical moment, the national dynasty was in danger, and no one could share my worries!" He looked at the civil and military officials in the court, but remembered a person who was not here.

"Your Majesty, I think that you should send envoys to come over and figure out the matter first. If you can have no blood, you will undoubtedly preserve the vitality of the south." At this time, Cai Que also came forward to speak.

He was also a priest in the Political Affairs Hall, and came from the Censor.

The Censorate is not a simple central organization, but also has branches in the local area. For example, the Jiannan Censor Li Qi had contacted Qiu Yan at that time, and he has recently become a backbone of the New Party.

During this Lingnan rebellion, bureaucrats from the censorship system also participated, and there were even those who were close to Cai Que, and he did not want the emperor to punish him too early.

Li Kun took a deep breath and said, "Since you all have this intention, let me go over and ask clearly, but we must make preparations to mobilize the soldiers from several military towns along the river to support us."

When the ministers saw the emperor nodding and knew that a compromise was achieved, they did not say much.

But before the court was dispersed, the emperor said unintentionally: "By the way, a few days ago, I said I would summon Mr. Qiu back to Beijing. How was this matter done? Has the documents of the Ministry of Personnel written?"

This question changed the minds of the officials present, and then there were several comments.

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At the same time, Qiu Yan, who was worried about by Li Kun, was looking at the battle report in his hand, listening to Liu Hong and Yang Huang's reply, and nodding slightly.

"The rebellion in Lingnan was not beyond my expectations, but they sent four armies, all of which pointed straight to Jiannan. I didn't expect that my official's affairs in Jiannan were about to end, but such a thing happened. I must ask. Since that's the case, I might as well go to the south again."

Having said that, he looked up at the generals in front of him and said, "The five thousand soldiers trained before can be transferred back. I decided to use Lingnan to return to Guanzhong, and then use this power to control military struggle again." (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!