Chapter 80 Harem Rebellion
Zheng Yi still underestimated the destructive power of modern artillery on ancient armies.

When he received the battle report from Chen Hongxiu and others, he was stunned for a few seconds.

The content is very simple. The pseudo-Yanlong cavalry was completely wiped out, most of them were captured, and the bandit leader Cheng De was killed.

There were no casualties in the Shenji Camp, and the casualties among the Imperial Guards were no more than a hundred.

Now the Shenji Camp has joined forces with the Imperial Guards and is heading towards Yancheng.

They want to attack Yancheng in one fell swoop and capture the fake Yan King Zheng Yuantao!
"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Looking at the battle report in his hand, Zheng Yi was also amazed.

I didn’t expect that the Red Cannon would achieve such a result in its first battle.

It’s normal to think about it. For warriors using cold weapons, firearms are simply a dimensionality reduction attack.

No matter whether it is infantry or cavalry, no one in this world has ever seen a red cannon, let alone heard of that huge roar.

Two hundred artillery shells fell simultaneously, bombarding the cavalry camp. The cavalry, who had never experienced a war with hot weapons, were unable to resist and could only flee in panic.

Especially the war horses under the cavalry.

Whether it is artillery fire or loud noise, they are enough to scare them.

Zheng Yi guessed that the reason why more than 20,000 pseudo-Yanlong cavalry collapsed so quickly might have a lot to do with the fact that their horses were frightened.

The next day, morning.

When Zheng Yi announced the battle report of the Shenji Camp against the pseudo-Yanlong Cavalry, dozens of ministers were all stunned, with expressions of disbelief on their faces.

"This, this battle report must be fake!"

"Your Majesty! The pseudo-Yan army is approaching, and the commander of the Shenji Camp actually lied about the military situation like this. He should be executed according to the law!"

"Three thousand infantry and twenty thousand cavalry actually annihilated the enemy and captured more than twelve thousand people. How is that possible?!"

"Not infantry, but artillery!"

"What is artillery? But this battle report is definitely fake!"

"Your Majesty, this battle report must not be believed..."

Immediately, several officials came forward to question it. It wasn’t that they didn’t believe it, it was just... impossible!
Zheng Yi said calmly: "This battle report is absolutely true. Tomorrow at the latest, you will be able to see the pseudo-Yan cavalry being escorted back to the capital."

"These 12,000-plus people are all elite members of the Pseudo-Yanlong Cavalry. Now that they have surrendered, what should we do with them?"

As soon as the words fell, the entire hall fell silent.

There are still many people who simply do not believe the battle report from the Shenji Camp.

However, some people reacted quickly and realized that no matter whether the battle report was true or false, the ambush troops would be seen tomorrow.

When the time comes, you will know the truth at a glance.

The most urgent task is to consider the emperor's opinion.

Minister of Rites Kong Xiangsi was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, God has a benevolent virtue. These more than 12,000 pseudo-Yanlong cavalrymen are also my people of Dayu and my generals of Dayu."

"After the Divine Machine Battalion and the Imperial Army have conquered Yan City and captured the fake Yan King Zheng Yuantao, Your Majesty can issue an order to pardon the crimes of these surrendered soldiers and generals, so that they can change their minds and turn over a new leaf."

"Finally, they will be dispersed and incorporated into other border troops, county troops, and even the imperial army, and gradually assimilated to protect our Great Yu country."

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

After Kong Xiangsi, several officials stood up and agreed with his proposal.

After a few breaths, Cui Jinghao suddenly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Kong's move is a strategy of raising a tiger to cause trouble."

"Since this group of soldiers led the army to attack our capital, they may have already harbored rebellion. Now that they have been integrated into other tribes, if they are used by someone with ulterior motives, the rest of our Dayu troops will be in danger."

"Oh?"

Zheng Yi frowned and asked, "What do you think, Lord Cui?"

"Master Cui!"

Before Cui Jinghao could speak, Kong Xiangsi glared at Cui Jinghao and said, "These are twelve thousand lives! And they are all experienced warriors. If they can change their minds and join our Dayu army, the overall strength of our Dayu army will surely increase!"

"More than 12,000 people. Behind them are nearly 100,000 relatives and countless Yandi people!"

"If they are all slaughtered, how will the Great Yu court face the people of the world?"

"By then, there will be chaos in Yan, and we, Dayu, will have to spend countless soldiers and money to suppress it!"

"Can you bear this responsibility?"

Cui Jinghao said: "Master Kong, I haven't finished what I want to say."

"Your Majesty, those who surrendered from the Pseudo-Yanlong Cavalry must have the will to survive, and most of these people are just ordinary soldiers who are only following orders from their superiors."

"The main culprit is still the fake King of Yan, as well as his staff, officials, and soldiers!"

"Therefore, I request that all officials above the seventh rank under the pseudo-Yan be executed, regardless of whether they are civil or military officials!"

"The ordinary soldiers under his command can be spared and dispersed among the armies."

"Ordinary soldiers will surely be grateful for your majesty's grace and sincerely submit to you."

"Such a big thing can be settled, and Yandi can be settled!"

As soon as the words fell, the whole hall fell silent.

What Cui Jinghao said was not that the surrendered soldiers should not be massacred, but only the officials and officers among them should be killed.

If this policy were implemented, thousands of people would be executed.

But compared with more than 12,000 dragoons, it is undoubtedly much more relaxed.

After all, ordinary soldiers only follow orders from their superiors.

After a few breaths, Kong Xiangsi took the lead and said, "Master Cui's strategy is beyond my reach. It is truly a great plan for the country's security!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

Soon, more than 70% of the officials in the hall expressed their support.

Zheng Yi looked at the few people who hadn't spoken and asked, "Lord Lu, what do you think?"

Lu Xiangqing leaned over and said, "I second the motion."

"But now that the fake King of Yan is still here, we need to wait until the Divine Machine Camp completely breaks through Yancheng and captures the fake King of Yan before making any plans. How do you think?"

"can."

Zheng Yi nodded and said, "Thank you. I will draft the imperial edict."

"promise!"

"The fake Yan cavalrymen were bewitched by the traitors and committed treason. They should be executed according to the law."

"Of course, God is merciful, and I am not one to kill indiscriminately. All military officials above the seventh rank... will have their entire clans executed!"

Before he finished speaking, the faces of many officials in the hall changed slightly.

Several people looked even paler, as if they remembered something.

"The rest of the ordinary soldiers will be detained on the spot and will be dealt with together after the fake King of Yan is executed!" "Your Majesty is wise!"

Many officials bowed down, and Zheng Yi said, "Lord Cui, this matter will be left to you to handle."

"Sir, obey the order!"

"Retreat!"

After the court session ended, many officials walked outside. Soon, a large circle surrounded Cui Jinghao and others, and many officials squeezed inside.

"Master Cui, I got a good cup of tea the day before Xiaguan, please give me some favors!"

"Master Cui, I think the Purple Jade Guanyin you mentioned last time is a perfect match for you!"

"Master Cui, I would like to go there tonight to have a chat. I wonder..."

In the crowd, Cui Jinghao looked normal, but he was very happy in his heart.

"My dear colleagues, I have something important to attend to, so I will leave first."

"If you have any questions, please hand in your visiting card and I will handle it."

"Goodbye, goodbye!"

Ignoring the attempts of many officials to stop him, Cui Jinghao walked out of the palace on his own and got on a sedan chair to return home.

He had full authority to deal with matters concerning the surrendered soldiers of the Pseudo-Yan Dynasty, which was a huge power.

When the Pseudo-Yan declared himself king, many people in the court secretly contacted the Pseudo-Yan.

And now, the pseudo-Yanlong cavalry has been destroyed and the empire is about to collapse.

If people find out that they had contact with the fake Yan before, they will definitely be killed!
If you don't try to curry favor with Cui Jinghao now, it will be too late when the butcher's knife is in sight!

Behind the crowd, officials led by Lu Xiangqing and others stared at Cui Jinghao's back with indifference and mixed looks.

"Mr. Lu, His Majesty has given Lord Cui full authority to deal with the pseudo-Yan surrendered soldiers. Will this implicate us?"

"What, are you scared?"

Lu Xiangqing said calmly: "As long as you have no connection with the fake Yan, what do you have to fear?"

"Or are you involved in this as well?"

The faces of several people changed drastically, and they hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Mr. Lu, we will never be so reckless."

"That fake Yan envoy did come to see me, but I ordered my men to beat him out with sticks!"

"Me too!"

Several people swore an oath in unison.

Lu Xiangqing said: "Cui Jinghao...If you are not careful in dealing with the fake Yan, you will get yourself involved."

"Don't get involved in this matter."

"promise!"

After dealing with the matter of the pseudo-Yan surrendered soldiers, Zheng Yi just returned to the harem and heard something that shocked him.

"What did you say?"

"Concubine Wang and the other seven beauties have been locked up in the cold palace by the Queen?"

Zheng Yi listened to Xu Qingluan's story in amazement, and asked curiously, "Why? What mistakes did they make?"

The Queen Mother was seriously ill a few days ago and has been ill ever since.

On the sickbed, the Queen Mother asked Zheng Yi to consider handing over the power of Prime Minister and the harem to the Queen.

After thinking for a while, Zheng Yi agreed to this.

There is nothing wrong with being the queen, as the power to manage the harem is the queen's right.

If this power had always been in the hands of Concubine Duan Xu Qingluan, the court officials would have reacted sooner or later.

In order to stabilize the former dynasty and the harem, Zheng Yi considered carefully and finally agreed to the Queen Mother's request.

However, Xu Qingluan still retains the right to assist in managing the harem.

Xu Qingluan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Your Majesty, this matter still concerns you."

"Me? What do you mean?"

"Didn't you order the Engineering Department to create a little gadget called...Mahjong last month?"

Xu Qingluan's eyes were also full of excitement as she said, "That little gadget is really fun. Not only can it entertain everyone, but it also contains military strategies. Not only me, but the entire harem has spread the word in just a few days!"

"The Ministry of Industry has now built at least over a hundred mahjong tables, and has also developed a number of new ways to play."

"All those newly-entered beauties, ladies, noble ladies, etc., were all influenced by their respective eunuchs and maids and became addicted to it."

"A few days ago, the Queen Mother was seriously ill and bedridden. The Queen ordered all entertainment activities in the harem to be stopped and pray for the Queen Mother."

"Who would have thought that despite such a strict order, Concubine Wang and seven others would secretly play mahjong in the palace, and were discovered by the eunuchs who were inspecting the harem."

Xu Qingluan said helplessly: "Seven people in a row, all were sent to the cold palace. Without the order of your majesty or the queen, they are not allowed to leave the palace!"

"Lady Wang?"

Zheng Yi thought about it and could hardly remember what this beauty looked like.

There are so many beauties in the harem now that he can’t remember them all unless they are people with martial arts skills or special physiques.

However, the Queen's punishment was considered formal, and she immediately said: "The Queen Mother is seriously ill, and as a concubine in the harem, you should set an example."

"Lin'er did the right thing in this matter."

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

The fourth day of the fourth month in the fifth year of Zhengei.

Concubine Wang and seven other beauties secretly had fun when the empress dowager was seriously ill, which was a serious crime of filial impiety.

The queen enforced the law impartially and had him banished to the cold palace.

All the palace ladies were sent to the Internal Criminal Department and sentenced to three years in prison!
The fifth year of Zhengyong, the sixth day of the fourth month.

When Concubine Chen was having fun in the Imperial Garden, she bumped into Concubine De, causing her to be frightened and almost fall into the water. Concubine De was furious.

The fifth year of Zhengyong, the seventh day of the fourth month.

The Shadow Guards report that the martial arts skills of five of their warriors have improved and their strength has entered the first-class realm!

The queen ordered her to be exiled to the cold palace.

The fifth year of Zhengei, the eighth day of the fourth month.

Madam Lin and Concubine Mei were competing in martial arts in the training ground. Concubine Mei accidentally injured Madam Lin, and the Queen was furious.

The two girls were severely punished for "great disrespect", and were forced to reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors and not allowed to go out for three months.

The fifth year of Zhengyong, the ninth day of the fourth month.

Concubine Wan, Zhu, peeped at His Majesty Bai Yujing sleeping and was frightened away by him. On the way, she met Concubine Qin, Qin. The two fought in anger and were discovered by the patrolling guards of the palace.

Your Majesty has ordered that Concubine Wan Zhu and Concubine Qin were impulsive and unruly, committing the crime of great disrespect.

You must reflect on your mistakes indoors for half a year and are not allowed to go out without permission!
April 10th, the fifth year of the Zhengei era.

The Shenjiying and Imperial Guards of Dayu, totaling more than 50,000 people, surrounded Yancheng!
　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　Asking for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
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