Everyone's expressions changed. Helan Lu opened her eyes wide: "What? Minmin let you out? Where did she get this authority? I thought it was Prime Minister Han who let you out."
Murong Lan smiled slightly and looked at Murong Chao: "That's because of the Flying Horse Token given by His Majesty to the Imperial Master. For some unknown reason, this token came into the hands of Mrs. Helan, and she also held this order.
I was released by the card. However, when she released me, she said that I am the only one who can calm people's hearts and stabilize the situation in the city at the moment. She asked me to get out quickly and order the Xianbei soldiers and civilians in the city to prepare for defense."
Murong Chao frowned slightly and then laughed: "There is no problem. At that time, only my aunt could calm people's hearts. You did a good job!"
Murong Lan curled up her lips: "Your Majesty, this is just a temporary expedient. Although you and I are aunts and nephews, we are also monarchs and ministers. I will not do such an arrogant thing. Moreover, as Liu Yu's wife, I
Everyone knows about this. If she comes to take power at this time, she is afraid that people will not be convinced. Mrs. Helan only thinks that I was respected in Yan State, but does not consider this. I think her behavior is inappropriate.
If I really summoned the old troops and took power in the city at that time, I am afraid it would not be the blessing of Dayan."
Murong Chao laughed: "Auntie is still thoughtful. So, are you still waiting for me to come back in the city?"
Murong Lan nodded: "You are the emperor of Dayan and the backbone of all Xianbei people. Of course everyone is waiting for you, and I am just a princess of the clan. I can help you calm people down for a while, but I cannot replace you.
Order the world, Ah Chao, you must understand your own importance and never let down the soldiers or the people."
Murong Chao nodded excitedly and said, "I will definitely remember my aunt's teachings. Now, let's do it together..."
Murong Lan shook his head: "Please don't be anxious. I still have something to say. The reason why I'm waiting here is not only to stop the enemy troops who may invade, but more importantly, to welcome you, Ah Chao. Some words
, it is inconvenient to wait until we return to the city, I must give you advice here. Emperor Murong Chao of Dayan, please listen to me."
Murong Chao said solemnly: "I am attentive to what Princess Lan has to say. If what you say makes sense, I will definitely do it when I return to the city."
Murong Lan nodded: "This war with the Jin State is a war that should not have happened at all. In my opinion, it was entirely caused by Heipao's ambition. As a national advisor, he used his great
Taking Yan's national destiny as a bet, he brazenly launched a predatory war against the Eastern Jin Dynasty. This not only failed to scare Liu Yu, but gave him an excuse to start a war. Facts have also proved this. Most of our elite soldiers were sent to Linqu.
So much so that it is now difficult to guard Guanggu. Your Majesty must reflect on this and give an explanation to all the tribesmen!"
Murong Chao sighed: "Auntie, let me tell you the truth. Even if what you say makes sense, it is impossible for me to admit my mistake and apologize to everyone. This involves the prestige of an emperor. Moreover, the matter has come to this, is an apology useful?
? Can it be said that if I apologize, the soldiers who died in the battle can be brought back to life? Can it be said that if I admit my mistake, Liu Yu will stop attacking and call for a truce? "
Murong Lan raised her eyebrows: "Of course an apology cannot bring the dead back to life, but it may prevent more people from dying. Liu Yuneng can make peace with the late emperor, and then he can negotiate peace with us again. All this depends on our approach and sincerity
.”
Murong Chao's eyes lit up: "Are you planning to rely on the love between you and Liu Yu as a couple to beg him to stop fighting and call for a truce?"
Murong Lan shook his head: "No, this is a state matter, not something that can be influenced by personal relationships between children. Liu Yu is the ruler of a country and a general, and it is impossible for him to decide on war and peace just because of his relationship with me. This time he sends troops,
It’s not that we had an early intention to start a war as you imagine, we just wanted an excuse, but because we broke the contract first and took the initiative to attack other states and counties, kill their officials and plunder their people. We Xianbei people fight and kill all day long on the grassland, thinking that
This kind of robbing people is a matter of course, but in the Central Plains, this is a serious crime. Liu Yu joined the army all his life to protect the country and the people. If he can't even protect his own people, what face will he have in the world?
?So whether it’s for his prestige or ideals, or to maintain his existing power, he has no choice but to send troops to fight. I emphasized this to you repeatedly in the court, but you didn’t believe it at all.”
Murong Chao frowned: "I still don't believe that there are people in this world who don't care about power and only care about morality. If Liu Yu can achieve the status of the leader of the Eastern Jin Dynasty today, he must not be so simple. However, what my aunt said still makes sense.
Yes, after all, you have been married to him for many years, so you should know him best. I didn't listen to you at the beginning and wanted to conquer the south. It was indeed a bit hasty. Maybe I underestimated Liu Yu's strength. If an apology can make Liu Yu
If Yu withdraws his troops, I can apologize ten thousand times."
Murong Lan smiled slightly: "Now that the fighting is like this and so many people have died, verbal apologies are useless. We have to look at actual actions. We tore up the peace treaty and attacked Jiangbei. This matter is irreversible. Liu Yu later raised troops to retaliate.
Defeating my army, killing my soldiers, and seizing my territory is a reward for this. However, now we still have more than 2,000 people captured last time in our hands. I think that only by releasing these people can it be considered a reward.
Only when you show the minimum sincerity in peace talks can you truly apologize."
Murong Chao gritted his teeth: "What kind of apology is this? I killed one hundred thousand soldiers in the battle, and I have to pay him back more than two thousand civilians? Then does he want to pay back the lives of my one hundred thousand soldiers?"
Murong Lan shook his head: "If Your Majesty thinks so, then peace talks will be impossible. Now that we are defeated, we ask Liu Yu to show mercy and at least not continue to attack Guanggu instead of bargaining with him on an equal footing. These two
It is a national humiliation of the Eastern Jin Dynasty to have more than a thousand people stay here with us and let them learn rituals and music. It is also an excuse for Liu Yu to raise an army. Now these people are useless if they stay here. If Dayan is destroyed, what will happen to these rituals and music?
What’s the use?”
Murong Chao was silent for a long time before sighing: "Actually, I don't care about these people very much. It's just that they will be used as a sign of our victory last time. I am really unwilling to return them like this.
How about exchanging prisoners with Liu Yu?"
Murong Lan sneered and said: "Achao, I'm afraid that if you continue to act like this, all of us will become prisoners. You said this was a witness to the last victory. Then where is the general Gongsun Gui who led the army last time?"
He is dead, so what else do you need to witness? What’s more, there are no more than two thousand of these prisoners now, half of them were killed, and there are still more than a thousand people left. If I hadn’t taken action, I’m afraid these more than a thousand people wouldn’t have been left.
La."
This chapter has been completed!