"Yanhe?"

"With Jiannu's murderous temperament outside the pass, he can actually make peace. How strange, how strange..."

When I heard this news, the first impression of the officials of the Ministry of War was incredible.

Why did Nurhaci rebelled? He was not the wolf ambition to be independent. Now that he suddenly seeks peace, he is afraid he has no good intentions.

What's more, how many people have Jiannu slaughtered in my Liaodong, with deep hatred, national hatred and family hatred. Could it be that way?

"Master Budang!"

Suddenly, an official stood up and said loudly:

"Our dynasty must not discuss peace with Jiannu. The Jiannu country has a small population and can recover if it is no longer one year old. At that time, the plan to commit another crime. Could it be that the army in the border town will be sent out?"

"This time, in order to assist Fuyu Wei, the court repeatedly rewarded the Mongolian tribes, which was two million taels of silver! There were also the expenses and expenses of the army, and the rewards after the war were awarded, so I was afraid of more."

The speaker is named Zhang Shifan.

Listening to his words, Choi Chengxiu nodded slightly.

Zhang Shifan passed the imperial examination in the 38th year of Wanli. Because of his outstanding calligraphy, he was appointed as a Shuji scholar by Emperor Wanli, and later entered the Hanlin Academy.

During his time in the Hanlin Academy, he submitted several memorials to the border war strategies, all of which were adopted by Emperor Wanli, which brought great changes to the situation in the Nine Borders.

In the second year of Tianqi, when Wang Zaijin presided over the presidency of the Beijing Precepts, he also said that Zhang Shifan was good at fighting strategies and recommended him to serve in the Ministry of War in his memorial.

After consideration, Zhu Youxiao confirmed that it was true and felt that it was a pity that such a talent stayed in the Hanlin Academy. He approved the report from the King of Jin and promoted Zhang Shifan to the Ministry of War and was appointed as the Right Minister.

Zhang Shifan’s suggestions actually represent a voice.

When most people heard Jiannu’s request for peace, they just thought it was ridiculous. They rebelled in Liaodong and slaughtered the people of Liaodong. Now they can’t beat them and want to seek peace. How could they be as he wished?

But since it is a discussion, there will inevitably be opposition.

One person stood up, looked coldly and said sarcastically:

"Mr. Zhang said just now that the court has recently rewarded Fuyuwei, Duoyanwei, and Tainingwei ministries with more than 2 million taels of silver. Although these Mongolians have stabilized, they also have huge military expenditures every month."

"If this continues, the treasury will soon be in full swing. There are famines of varying degrees in various places. The treasury is exhausted. What kind of disaster relief should be used?"

"Mr. Zhang is good at planning military affairs, can he understand people's livelihood?"

This kind of saying makes some sense. After all, when fighting wars, it will cost the people and cause money. North Korea, Mongolia, and domestic famine. The Ming Dynasty has to take care of too many directions, not just a Jiannu.

Stop the army and make peace and rest, the best result is naturally the best result.

Zhang Shifan did not agree and sneered: "The war in Liaodong is to compete with Jiannu's family. This time I won't hurt them, the war in Liaoshen, Guangning, and even the war in Korqin and Fuyuwei will happen next year, year after year!"

"At that time, the court will dispatch troops, and it will not be possible to not transfer troops to watch the barbarians make defecation. The war will last for a long time and will further drag down the finances of the dynasty!"

Choi Chengxiu didn't speak, but was also thinking.

What these two people said makes sense, but whether this is a disagreement or not is indeed a headache.

Let’s discuss peace. Wouldn’t those soldiers who fought for the country and the people of Liaodong who were slaughtered by Jiannu die in vain? But if you don’t discuss peace, you will continue to fight. I’m afraid it will take several months to burn money.

The oil lamps were lit all night in the ministry of the Ministry of War, and the officials quarreled.

The light gradually shone outside the house. Listening to the crowing of roosters outside the imperial city, Cui Chengxiu sighed and stayed away from these officials and came outside a mansion.

“Tu tu tu…”

There was a knock on the door, and soon an old man came to open the door. Before Cui Chengxiu could speak, he moved away from his body and said with a smile:

"The factory official is waiting for the department in the lobby."

"I'm the factory official..."

Cui Chengxiu shook her head and followed the old man to the lobby of the Wei Mansion. She saw Wei Zhongxian in black standing on the wall with her hands behind her back.

Hearing the footsteps, Wei Zhongxian looked up and glanced at him, and seemed to say inadvertently:

"Come on, come and have a look."

Cui Chengxiu came one step behind her and found that the words he was looking at were a pair of calligraphy gifts given to Wei Zhongxian by Zhu Youxiao in the second year of Tianqi.

"This is...his handwriting."

"Yeah, sit down."

Wei Zhongxian turned around and signaled, instructed his servants to serve tribute tea, sat on the chair and took a sip, and asked with a smile: "Do you know that our family asked you to see this, what does it mean?"

Choi Chengxiu smiled bitterly and replied:

"Please make a clear statement from the factory."

"This is the magic treasure of Your Majesty, our family has been hanging in the main hall, watching it every day and every night. With it, my Wei Mansion can be safe and sound."

"This pair of magic treasures is also the reason why our family can make up their minds to deal with those who are unyielding. Do you understand this time?"

Cui Chengxiu seemed to understand but suddenly realized it again. Before he could speak, Wei Zhongxian chuckled and waved:

"Go down."

After leaving the Wei Mansion, Cui Chengxiu was still a little confused.

While thinking about it, a horse came from afar, but it was a servant in his mansion. The servant came and got off the horse, handed the reins to Cui Chengxiu, and said anxiously:

"Master, the court meeting is about to be held, you can go!"

Cui Chengxiu came to her senses and quickly turned her back on her horse and galloped towards the Forbidden City.

......

Not long after, the court meeting began.

Zhu Youxiao sat in the hall, looking around Cui Chengxiu, who was still gasping violently, and asked lightly:

"My dear, has the Ministry of War achieved the result?"

After the words came to the ground, all the civil and military officials in the court turned their eyes. Cui Chengxiu was very nervous, wiped the forehead and sweated slightly, stood out in a little panic, and bowed and said:

"Go back to your Majesty, there will be a result."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Shifan and other officials from the Ministry of War looked at him.

Some people were puzzled, some sneered, and they didn’t know what Cui Chengxiu was thinking. After all, being with the king is like accompanying the tiger, and this is in the court meeting. One sentence is wrong, and the next Zhang Heming is him.

People like me are just subordinates, and no matter what right or wrong, they cannot be on their heads.

"The Ministry of War has submitted a report and refused to negotiate peace."

As soon as the words were spoken, they immediately caused buzzing discussions in the court.

Cui Chengxiu carefully peeked at Shangyan and found that Zhu Youxiao looked as usual. Then he decided to himself secretly, and then said: "Ming Ming and Jiannu are unsuccessful and peace talks are not responsible for the millions of Liaodong soldiers and the people."

"I think Mr. Zhang is right. Since our dynasty has spent millions of taels of military expenses to fight this war, we cannot give up halfway and fight this protracted war."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Youxiao looked at the next person and asked:

"Is this what you said?"

Zhang Shifan was fearless and said proudly: "Return to Your Majesty, it is my advice. Our court and Jiannu must not make peace easily!"

Zhu Youxiao looked at him intently, without saying a word, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more dull.

Some people secretly mocked Zhang Shifan, who claimed to be smart, didn't know that he was the scapegoat who was pulled into the water by Cui Chengxiu.

After a while, Zhu Youxiao suddenly laughed:

"Very good. The Ministry of War's advice to me is to refuse peace talks and continue to fight this war, and never stop until death. What do you mean?"

Immediately, a fierce quarrel occurred in the hall.

Zhu Youxiao was a little annoyed by this noisy. He coughed twice, looked at the cabinet chief Han Du, narrowed his eyes and said:

"The situation is urgent, the master has decided."
Chapter completed!