From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 481

This winter seems to be particularly cold, and the heavy snow has been falling for several days without stopping.

Fortunately, the mutton in Xuanfu is really delicious. Zhou Yuan ate until he was eight-tenths full in one breath, then stopped for a while and let out a long breath.

He whispered: "Father-in-law, what is the situation in Mongolia?"

Xue Changyue put down his chopsticks, took a sip of wine, and then said: "The situation does not look good at the moment. The tribes are gathering and are gathering towards the south."

"The target is not Xuanfu, but the direction of Ningxia Town."

"According to the current situation, the attack will be launched within two months."

Zhou Yuan nodded and said: "Two months. According to my estimate, Shanhaiguan can only last for two months at most."

Xue Changyue said: "According to the strength of both sides, it is difficult to hold on for a month. Although we have the advantage of terrain and numbers, we can't stand the cold!"

"The Donglu people seem to have long been accustomed to this kind of ice and snow. They can ride horses and fight in the snow and launch fierce attacks all night long."

" Hold on for two months... That depends on the methods of Wu Dingzhong and Pang Lixing. Both old generals are famous generals. I have met them many times and admire their military tactics. "

"I hope they can hold on a little longer."

Zhou Yuan subconsciously looked to the north and said, "How many days will it take us to go there?"

Xue Changyue said, "It's snowy and icy. It will take at least a month."

Zhou Yuan picked up the wine glass and said, "In that case, I dare not delay. We will set off early tomorrow morning. Take care, father-in-law!"

Xue Changyue also picked up the wine glass and said solemnly, "Zi Yi, the road ahead is long and difficult. Da Jin can only rely on you."

The two fathers-in-law and sons-in-law were not too hypocritical. They were all soldiers. They knew how difficult the current situation was and how difficult it was to go on.

The next morning, Zhou Yuan led his men out of Xuanfu and continued to head north.

Although it was snowy and icy along the way, they also enjoyed the scenery that was different from Da Jin.

The vast grassland was covered with white snow, as if entering a holy white world.

Some people fell ill and lay on the carriage, while others continued to move forward with difficulty.

Along the route of the Shanxi merchants, there was no danger along the way, but for the team, the sudden change of weather was the biggest danger.

With Li Yu'an, many things really became much easier. For example, a strong wind caused the team to fall and many strong men were frozen and had no strength to move the heavy salt and iron.

Our Virgin Sister threw the heavy goods into the carriage with a light palm.

Some people fell ill, and the internal force knew that the wind and cold were directly eliminated.

She was like a magician in the team, and soon won the admiration of everyone.

During this period of rushing, the unequal contract signed by the south finally spread throughout the Great Jin, causing scholars to curse and countless people to be angry.

The whole Great Jin set off a wave of opposition, surging in the country like a huge wave.

The news of the massacre in Jizhou angered everyone. Countless great scholars wrote and scolded the regent for not doing his job, being incompetent and immoral, and bringing shame to the Jin Dynasty.

The court repeatedly suppressed the protests, but could not stop the people from complaining.

Abolish the regent and welcome back Her Majesty.

Such calls became more and more intense, and eventually formed an unstoppable torrent.

On the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, just one month after the Shandong and Jizhou armies stationed in Shanhaiguan, a popular demonstration broke out in the capital.

Led by great scholars, thousands of scholars took to the streets, and candidates from various provinces responded one after another, shouting the slogan of "Abolish the regent and welcome Her Majesty back to Beijing". The government repeatedly suppressed the protests, but did not dare to use force against the scholars.

The original Fuwang Mansion was surrounded by scholars, who kept scolding all night. The government finally could not sit still and arrested hundreds of people in one breath.

The next day, the morning court of the eleventh day of the twelfth lunar month.

Prince Fu looked haggard, looked at the ministers below, and asked: "Has all the silver of Zhejiang merchants been transported to Shanhaiguan?"

Liu Jing, the Minister of Revenue, said: "Four million taels of silver, not a penny less, and the eight major families of Zhejiang merchants personally sent people to escort them to Shanhaiguan three days ago. Letters from Wu Dingzhong and Pang Lixing have also arrived."

Prince Fu said: "Do the Zhejiang merchants have any complaints?"

Liu Jing shook his head and said: "The eight major families of Zhejiang merchants have no complaints. They said that serving the country and being loyal to the court is their duty and should be so."

"That's good, that's good."

Prince Fu breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I hope Wu Dingzhong can hold on. Shanhaiguan has been fighting for a month. The Eastern Tartars have been unable to capture it for a long time and have begun to lose strength."

In fact, it was the blizzard for a long time that delayed the Eastern Tartars' offensive, and Nurhaci was recuperating.

Yang Guozhong said: "Qi Changshi, the governor of Fujian and Guangdong, wrote a letter asking for 1.8 million taels of silver for compensation."

When Prince Fu heard this, his heart was about to explode.

He could not help but curse: "Qi Changshi has lost power and humiliated the country! He should be executed!"

Another 1.8 million! Where did the money come from! Where can I find it!

Yang Guozhong said: "Your Highness, the parade of scholars in Shenjing is still going on. Although we have arrested more than 600 people, more scholars have rushed to Shenjing to participate in the parade."

"At the same time, scholars from Jinling Prefecture, Lin'an Prefecture, Chang'an Prefecture, Chengdu Prefecture, Ji'an Prefecture and other places have begun to parade. Local governments can no longer suppress them because many scholars have achieved fame."

Speaking of this, Yang Guozhong paused slightly and suddenly knelt down.

He looked serious and said loudly: "Since the Regent took office, the South was defeated in the naval battle, a treaty was signed that lost power and humiliated the country, Jizhou was lost and the city was massacred, and more than 100,000 troops were put to battle. The world of the Great Jin is on the verge of life and death. ”

“I, an old minister, am ashamed to be the chief minister of the cabinet and the head of all officials. I am deeply saddened by the current situation of internal and external troubles and cannot sleep at night.”

“In order to protect the national destiny of the Great Jin Dynasty and the country of the previous emperors of the Great Jin Dynasty, I, an old minister, dare to ask His Royal Highness the Regent to abdicate and ask Her Majesty the Queen to return to Beijing to preside over the overall situation.”

As soon as these words came out, the whole hall fell silent.

The Prince of Fu turned pale, raised his trembling hand, pointed at Yang Guozhong and said, “You…you…Yang Ge Lao! The current situation is like this, what is wrong with this prince?”

Yang Guozhong did not respond, but shouted, “Please ask the Prince of Regent to abdicate and issue an edict to invite Her Majesty the Queen back!”

All the civil and military officials also knelt down and said in unison, “Please ask the Prince of Regent to abdicate and ask Her Majesty the Queen to return to Beijing!”

The Prince of Fu said in a trembling voice, “You…even you…Brother Prince Jing, you are going to betray me too? "

Prince Jing sighed and said, "Brother Prince Fu! We can't lose our ancestors' kingdom!"

"If this beautiful land really falls into the hands of foreigners, even if we die, how can we face our ancestors in the Jin Dynasty!"

"Brother, I support you, but... you have been so disappointing in the past four months."

More than a dozen princes knelt on the ground. They represented the entire clan and gave up Prince Fu.

In their view, even if Guan Miaoshan had ten thousand faults, it was better than losing the country.

Moreover, the facts over the years have proved that Guan Miaoshan is capable enough to sit in that position. Before she left for Sichuan, she had quelled the rebellion in Liangjiang and recovered the Central Plains, which were all real achievements.

And Prince Fu... did not have the responsibility and courage, nor the mind and wisdom.

"Please ask Your Majesty the Regent to abdicate! Please ask Her Majesty to return to Beijing! "

A group of military heroes also knelt down. They were all powerful military leaders and children who had made contributions to the Jin Dynasty.

They no longer stood on the side of Prince Fu.

Yang Guozhong said: "Your Highness Prince Fu, the Jin Dynasty can't wait any longer. Please abdicate. ”

Royal family, nobles, civil officials, even students and scholars, big families, all stood on the side of the empress.

Voluntarily abdicating became the last dignity of Prince Fu. If he insisted on forcibly, the end would only be more embarrassing.

After seeing all this clearly, Prince Fu couldn't help but smile miserably, covering his forehead and choking.

Wrong? What's wrong with me? The Fujian-Guangdong naval battle was ordered by Guan Miaoshan! Why should I take the blame!

The Eastern Tartars have been strong for nearly 20 years. Hundreds of thousands of people can't defend a city. Can I be blamed?

The treasury is empty and the court has no money. Can I be blamed?

Why do everyone think that I am wrong!

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight.

The emperor seems glorious, but it is not so easy to be!

Prince Fu murmured: "Guan Miaoshan, Guan Miaoshan, you won, and I lost the bet. "

"But even if you come back, you will never do better than me. The situation is so difficult that it cannot be changed by the emperor's ability!"

"If you come back, you will only become the king of a fallen country!"

He has endless resentment in his heart, but also endless regrets.