Beads of cold sweat began to form on Liu Yu's forehead. Liu Muzhi's words revealed what he was most worried about deep down in his heart. He would support his troops with self-respect and not lose their tail, which would arouse the emperor's suspicion. This was something that had been unavoidable for hundreds of years since the founding of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.
The fate of the Sima emperor was that he only cared about the stability of his imperial power, and did not care about whether he could recover the lost territory and expel the barbarians. Therefore, either strong ministers such as Wang Dun and Huan Wen would seize power and establish themselves on their own, and then usurp power, or, like Zu Ti,
Tao Kan was jealous of the king, reduced his power and seized the army, and finally died in depression. Could it be that he couldn't avoid this fate?
Liu Muzhi saw Liu Yu's appearance and knew that he had spoken to his heart. He sighed: "The Xie family is indeed different from those families of powerful ministers. Whether it is Mr. Xuan or Mr. Xuan, even people like Yanshuai want to
Those who want to make great contributions and leave a name in history really want to make the Northern Expedition. However, people like them are in the minority after all."
"Most of the high-ranking families in Jiankang City just want to be content with the status quo and do not want to send troops to the Northern Expedition. Moreover, they are also worried that the Xie family will use the name of the Northern Expedition to become the second Huan Wen and come back to usurp power after establishing their achievements.
position. These aristocratic families can allow puppets like the Sima family to be in power, but they will never allow powerful aristocratic families like the Xie family to rule them. They are afraid that the Xie family will let their nephews annex their own manor, territory, and slaves.
, these are the foundation for their livelihood."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "I said that Marshal Xuan promised that his Northern Expedition was to truly regain the lost land in the north. And people like me, after the Northern Expedition is successful, will stay in the north forever and will not threaten them.
The interests in the Sanwu area. On the contrary, they will also have the benefits of the land, population, and bankers gained from the Northern Expedition."
Liu Muzhi shook his head: "If you want to take advantage of these benefits, you must let your nephew leave the south and go to the north to run business. Not to mention that the north is dangerous. The Hu people may take back these places at any time. Even if they can control it, it must be the Xie family.
Most of the benefits were obtained, and there were various Han people and Hu chiefs in the area. After the Northern Expedition, in order to appease them, it was impossible not to guarantee their interests. No matter how you calculated it, the benefits of the Northern Expedition to these southern families were not enough.
Let them be tempted, but the risk is very high. If the Xie family captures the Central Plains, there is a possibility of becoming the second Jingzhou Huan family. Even because the Xie family has been in charge of the central power for many years, it is more terrifying than Huan Wen back then. How could they not try their best to stop it?
Woolen cloth?"
Liu Yu was itching with hatred and said in a deep voice: "I don't care what they think, the opportunity of the Northern Expedition must not be lost. No matter how these noble families object, I will definitely strive for Commander Xuan to take advantage of the chaos in the north and send out all the troops."
Yes, we’ll talk about the future later. At least this opportunity can’t be missed!”
Liu Muzhi looked at Liu Yu and said calmly: "Do you think that if the Qi Fu Xianbei in Longyou are in chaos and the Zhai family in the Central Plains Ding Ling rebels, they can definitely launch the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains?"
Liu Yu shook his head: "They are just the first batch of rebels. The Yao family and the Murong family will also rebel later. By then, the north will be in chaos. It will be a God-given opportunity!"
Liu Muzhi smiled slightly: "For Yao Chang and Murong Chui, the rebellion is to restore the country and to do their best. Their tribes, their fellow Qiang people or Xianbei people, will also fully support them.
We are willing to sacrifice our lives, but what about our Jin Dynasty? We are in the southeast and have no worries about food and clothing. Do those aristocratic families have the motivation to go to the north? Not to mention the aristocratic families, they are our brothers in the Beifu Army. Are you really sure they still want to be like you?
Keep fighting?"
Liu Yu was stunned for a moment, then said forcefully: "I'm pretty sure that my brothers are all like me. They dream every day to fight back home, regain the lost land in the north, and leave their names in history."
Liu Muzhi shook his head, pointed to a corner of the camp, and said, "Do you really think so?"
Liu Yushun pointed and saw hundreds of soldiers sitting together, each taking out large and small bags of gold and silver, and comparing them one by one. The jewels were dazzling, the gold and silver were dazzling, and there were strings of pearls.
Pieces of jade, ingots of gold and silver, these good things that everyone would never dare to think about, have now become real objects and have entered everyone's baggage. Some people even wear them around their waists.
There were strings of agate and jade, and I was smiling from ear to ear.
Xiang Jing, on the other hand, was sitting alone in a corner, watching helplessly as these brothers were playing tricks on each other. His mica car had become the burning wood in the brazier on one side of the camp, almost like a brazier.
Every time the flames inside jumped, his eyelids trembled. The expression of this big black man like an iron bull could only be described as wanting to cry without tears.
Liu Yu was speechless. Since the Battle of Feishui, fighting is no longer the first priority for these elite soldiers of the Beifu Army. Under the banner of mopping up the remnants of the enemy, they have plundered the various camps and treasuries of the Qin Army.
, and even searching for the dead bodies became the top priority of these warriors. Liu Yu himself wanted to continue to pursue the fleeing enemies, but even Xiang Jing and Tan Pingzhi were unwilling to follow, so he could only give up.
I didn't bother to grab these gold and silver treasures, but I didn't expect that the brothers would actually grab so much this time. Compared with this, the mica car that Tieniu, a big black guy, grabbed was not only more beautiful, but also
It's really not worth the money.
Liu Muzhi murmured: "Slave, have you seen it? These are the truest human nature, just like a hungry person, in order to survive and for food, he can risk his life, but once he is full, then
I won’t endure hardship anymore. Your motive is very simple, you just want to go to the Northern Expedition and restore the country, but most sergeants don’t think like you do. For them, the reputation gained in battle is not important. Few of them really
Most people who can be promoted and get titles are just like these sergeants, who gained treasures in battles, then returned home to buy houses and land, and had a family fortune, which was enough."
"Just like Shui Sheng, do you remember? Why did he join the army? It was not for the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, or to leave a name in the history of Qing Dynasty. It was just because the Beifu Army had three times the military salary and could indulge in plunder after the war, so he wanted to plunder
Rob, then get rich, go home, buy a house, and marry a wife. This is the real purpose of most Beifu sergeants. Now that they have fought for their lives and have money, if they don't go home, buy land, a house, and marry a wife, why are they still going through the trouble? Sending slaves
, with all due respect, I’m afraid that if we really want to go on the Northern Expedition, we will have to change a group of people.”
This chapter has been completed!