noffsinger Chapter 1161
Chapter 1161
At Zhou Ge's suggestion, Jia Ke, who was the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, took the lead in attacking Hong Gu.
As Zhu Youwei's closest female official, Hong Gu was only a fifth-rank "Shang Gong" in the Imperial Household Department. However, even cabinet ministers would not normally question her with such a harsh tone.
Even when asking these questions, Giacomo didn't use any honorifics.
He simply stared at the other person and spoke directly.
His actions certainly drew the ire of many ministers from the 'new emperor' faction.
Despite his dissatisfaction, everyone knew that he and Zhou Ge were on the same side.
The rebel army in Jiujiang has now staged a coup in Lishui, and the capital is in grave danger.
Currently, only the Jiangnan Navy, which is about to arrive in the capital, can provide emergency assistance.
In addition, both Zhou Ge and he had been invited in through the palace gates by His Majesty.
Therefore, although he had some complaints in his heart, he did not express them.
Of course, more importantly, things are now extremely urgent.
But His Majesty still hasn't shown up, which makes them feel uncertain.
"His Majesty is unwell, and the Celestial Master and Mr. Hua are together diagnosing His Majesty."
"Please, Vice Minister Jia and all the ministers, calm down."
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ge frowned slightly.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered something his nephew Zhou Yu had mentioned in a secret letter to him.
It is said that Commander Zuo has already made arrangements in the capital.
On the night of the uprising, Emperor Jingtai would be put in a difficult situation, and Yuan Tiangang would lose at least 20% of his power when he rushed to the imperial mausoleum to deal with the anomaly.
Now, hearing Hong Gu's account, it's clear that someone has already taken action.
But at this moment, he was also concerned about the explosion outside the palace, so he replied somewhat aggressively, "Take it easy?"
"Now the situation is extremely urgent."
"There are some matters that, if His Majesty doesn't make a decision, how can we carry them out?"
"Go, immediately go and report the current situation to His Majesty."
"His Majesty is unwell, shouldn't the Celestial Master at least offer some response?"
"We can't be left waiting here in vain, can we?"
Zhou Ge arrogantly commanded Hong Gu.
There was absolutely no respect whatsoever in their wording!
Of course, this can be interpreted as Grand Secretary Zhou being concerned about the safety of the capital.
But actually?
He's so arrogant because he has a 100,000-strong navy behind him, capable of relieving the capital's immediate crisis!
Just as he finished speaking, a sudden sound came from afar and gradually approached into the imperial study.
"His Majesty is unwell, and the Celestial Master is very busy!"
"If there is anything you need, my ministers, you may speak to me."
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, everyone who had been focused on Hong Gu and Zhou Ge subconsciously turned their heads and looked towards the main entrance of the Imperial Study.
As that crimson figure strode in and crossed the threshold, the assembled ministers, recognizing his face, instinctively exclaimed, "Lord Xu (Xu Shan, Supervisor Xu)?"
Those with whom he had a casual relationship would call him "Sir," while the older members of the palace were accustomed to calling him "Divine Strategist."
Only Zhou Ge, Jia Ke, and others addressed him by his full name, Xu Shan.
"Lord Xu, you're back?"
The happiest people upon seeing the arrival of the high-ranking official were naturally the ministers of the "new emperor's faction."
Their rise to power was more or less influenced by Xu Shan.
Of course, more importantly...
The man before me had only been in Shu for a few months, yet he mobilized just a few battalions from the capital and, together with the naval forces of the two lakes, 'recaptured' the entire Shu prefecture.
His return has brought peace of mind to many.
At least, at least we have someone to rely on.
"Lord Xu, aren't you in Shu County?"
Seeing Xu Shan stride past him, Jia Ke snapped back to reality and immediately asked.
Although in their view, the overall situation in the capital is now settled.
However, Xu Shan's reputation still made him feel inexplicably uneasy.
Looking back at the man's past, there are countless examples of him achieving victory against overwhelming odds and turning the tide.
At this critical juncture, his sudden return has also made the ministers of the 'old imperial faction' feel a sense of crisis.
'Clap. '
Upon hearing Jia Ke speak, Xu Shan stopped and turned to look at him, saying, "What? Can't this imperial envoy come back?"