Xu Huai glanced at Zheng Huaizhong sharply, stood up from his desk, walked to the palace, saluted Emperor Jian, and said with emotion:
"The mountains and rivers are broken, and the current situation is difficult, but this is exactly what it is. It is even more necessary for Your Majesty and our officials to have the heart to sink the boat and fight bloody battles with the Hulu. Since the Hulu invaded the south, they have been as powerful as a crossbow. Hedong, Hebei, Hehuai
No one can stop it, and everyone in the world is afraid of it, but they don’t know that no matter how strong the crossbow is, it will have its end. No matter how sharp the captives and cavalry are, they must avoid the dangerous passes of the fortified city; surrendering soldiers and horses to control them with brutal methods will only be effective for a short time.
The final competition in the military conquest is nothing more than men, horses, food and fodder. Hedong, Hebei, and Hehuai are in ruins. It will be difficult to last for a long time only by ruthlessly raiding and plundering. These are the end of the army! And from Qinzhou and Fengzhou to the east
As far as Chuzhou and Sizhou, dozens of soldiers and horses of our dynasty are guarding the mountains and rivers. Is it worse than Lu Zhen? We sincerely ask your Majesty to give up the idea of moving south. With the common will of the monarch and the ministers, and the unity of the army and the people, we will be able to drive out Hu in less than five years.
Prisoners, return the capital to Bianliang!"
Except for Xu Wei, Wen Hengyue, Qian Zerui, Zhu Hang and others who firmly opposed the southward move, not everyone in the court agreed with the southward move. Many people, such as Hu Kai, did not think that the southward move was the best choice.
At this time, listening to Xu Huai's impassioned speech, more people looked hesitant and solemn.
Zheng Huaizhong did not yet know whether Xu Huai's fierce words were secretly instructed by Emperor Jianji, so it was inconvenient to refute him directly.
His son Zheng Cong snorted coldly and said: "What Marquis Jingsheng said is good. Our Shenwu Army soldiers are in Pinglu, Hulao and Xingyang. More than 20,000 people have been killed in the battle. If we can break the strong crossbow of Chi Hu,
, all the soldiers of our Shenwu Army were wiped out in bloody battles, and I, Zheng Cong, would not even frown. They were all loyal to Vietnam, and being shrouded in horse leather was the best fate for our generation. But has Jingsheng Hou ever thought about it, even if the Shenwu Army is exhausted?
In Heluo, we haven't been able to find out where the end of Chi Huren's strong crossbow is. How will we deal with it when the time comes? Will Marquis Jingsheng have any regret medicine that he can sell?"
With Zheng Cong's foreshadowing, Zheng Huaizhong said to Emperor Jianji with serious words: "I am not a person who is afraid of war. I would like these old bones to be buried under the green mountains of Heluo for the sake of the Dayue Sheji. But the elite of the Shenwu Army are still there.
Binh Lok has struggled to hold on for so long, and the generals have suffered heavy casualties. The old minister dare not speak loudly at this time, for fear that he will not be able to hold on and harm the Dai Viet community!"
"His Majesty,"
Xu Huai didn't directly argue with Zheng Huaizhong, Zheng Cong and his son. Instead, he went to Emperor Jian and said:
"My humble body was sent to Tongbai Mountain. At that time, the bandit rebellion was very fierce. I did not expect that I could seek justice after being wronged. However, it was only my determination to fight bloody battles that made the bandits fear and obey. After the second northern expedition, I went to Shougong County.
, Bieshui, and rushed thousands of miles to attack Taiyuan. My ambition is to smash my body to pieces for the country of Dayue. Therefore, although I am not very old, I never think that if I am smashed to pieces, it will harm the country of Dayue. Therefore, I firmly believe in my heart.
, the critical situation at this time, if I die in battle one day, or if this humble body is trampled to pieces by Huma, it will only inspire tens of millions of people with lofty ideals to stand up and fight for the country together.
When the time comes, why worry that the barbarians will not be exterminated? Compared with the meager military exploits I have made in the past, if this humble body can be shrouded in horse leather, it will be a slightly greater contribution to the country of Vietnam. Therefore, Zheng Guogong’s words, I must say
I beg to differ!”
"...Jing, Jing..." Zheng Huaizhong called Xu Huai and became so angry that he stuttered.
When he came to Xiangyang, he was ready to talk a lot, but he never expected that Xu Huai would be so strong-willed. He didn't even leave any room for him in his words, and almost pointed at his nose and scolded the Zheng family for being greedy for life and afraid of death.
Zheng Cong's veins throbbed in his forehead, but he had to worry about Xu Huai's identity at this time, and it was beyond his ability to scold him.
Xu Huai and Zheng Huaizhong were at odds with each other as soon as they came up, which shocked everyone in the palace, but when they thought about the fact that the Zheng family was adding fuel to the flames in Xiangyang these days, they felt it was understandable.
You can't watch the Zheng family playing dirty tricks behind their backs, and Chu Shan still has to swallow it, right?
However, the two generals in charge of the army in Vietnam are now causing trouble, which is definitely not what everyone wants to see.
Zhou He, Gao Chunnian and others looked at each other, not knowing what to say to persuade them to make peace.
Although Emperor Jianji was pleased and inspired by Xu Huai's strong words, he knew better that there were too few generals like Xu Huai in Vietnam, and even Yang Lin, Liu Yan and other generals were silent at this time.
language.
Although Gao Junyang and Gu Jiqian hoped that Zheng Huaizhong could hold on to Heluo and share more military pressure for them, they had to consider that the Longwu Army under their command could not support the Tiger Guard in Weinan.
When the time comes, should we ask the court to allow them to retreat to Sichuan Gorge 4th Road to recuperate?
With such contradictory feelings, Gao Junyang and Gu Jiqian also invariably remained silent in the face of the fierce conflict between Xu Huai and Zheng Huaizhong.
"No one doubts that Marquis Jingsheng is loyal to the country, and no one doubts that in this crisis, more people with lofty ideals are needed to fight for the country. However, for the affairs of the country, it is not enough to be passionate. Please also ask Marquis Jingsheng
I believe that all the princes in the court are your majesty and have thought carefully about the country." Huai Wang Zhao Guan said with a gloomy face, "Is it possible that Marquis Jingsheng thinks that all the princes in the court are greedy for life and afraid of death?"
Although Xu Huai's words hurt Zheng Huaizhong, Zheng Cong and his son, the Zheng family's father, son, uncle and nephew led the Shenwu Army to hold on to Pinglu City on the north bank of the Yellow River for a year.
Prison, Xingyang, and Gongxian also suffered heavy casualties.
It can even be said that the Zheng family made the greatest contribution to resisting this wave of attacks by the Chihu people.
Prince Huai's Mansion is the most ugly.
No wonder Zhao Guan suspected that Xu Huai's words were meant to criticize Huai Palace.
Of course, Zhao Guan had no defensible words to refute Xu Huai. What he said and what he said was still the country's major affairs. When the ministers of the court decided with Emperor Jianji, foreign ministers should not make unreasonable opinions.
"I don't worry that the princes in the court are greedy for life and fear death. I am only worried that the princes in the court underestimate the hundreds of thousands of generals and soldiers who serve the court.
The great ambition and determination to die generously in the country of Dayue Sheji!" Xu Huai glanced at Zhou He with an awe-inspiring glance, Gao Chunnian, and said with his hands towards Huai Wang Zhao Guan.
"I know your intentions best, Xu Huai. This is my good fortune, and this is Great Vietnam's good fortune."
When Emperor Jianji saw everyone in the palace, except for Xu Wei, Wen Hengyue, Zhu Hang and others who were inspired by Xu Huai's words, most of the others remained silent or disdainful. Even Hu Kai and Zhao Yi had a lot of hesitation in their hearts.
, finally knowing that the move to the south could not be changed, he tried to smooth things over with some waning enthusiasm and said,
"However, you don't have to doubt Eunuch Zheng's loyalty to the country. Just as the emperor's brother said, the court needs passionate generals like you, and it also needs experienced ministers like Eunuch Zheng who are planning for the country. You are like my arms, ears, and eyes.
Although they are used in different ways, they are all indispensable.”
"I dare not disobey your Majesty's words, but I have my heart's desire, so I ask your Majesty to grant it!" Xu Huai saluted Emperor Jian's successor.
"Tell me what you wish for," Emperor Jianji said.
"I firmly believe that Hu Lu is at the end of his powerful crossbow and cannot understand the old man's words about seeking a country. My lifelong wish is to see whether this strong crossbow breaks first, or whether this Lu's silk, which I do not consider my own strength, breaks first! The ancients said, 'The yellow sand is hundreds of thousands of meters long.
"I will wear golden armor in battle, and I will not return it if I don't break the Loulan." I have asked your majesty. Whenever there is a war, please send your ministers to fight in advance, and let Zheng Guogong go to seek the country when he is old!" Xu Huai said proudly, without looking at Zheng Huaizhong, Zheng Cong and his son.
At one glance, he knelt down in the palace and kowtowed deeply to Emperor Jian.
"..." Zheng Huaizhong, his beard trembling with anger, also walked to the palace and knelt down, crying, "I agree with the proposal of moving south, and I am definitely not greedy for life. When I return this time, I will stick to Pinglu to clarify my intention.
!”
Zheng Cong and Zhao Fan were just showing off at this time and walked to the palace and knelt down to ask for a fight.
"Mr. Zheng's words are serious. I have no doubt about your and Xu Huai's ambitions. I have summoned the ministers to Xiangyang to discuss the policy. I already know that your ambitions are to be loyal to the country, but you have different priorities in your plans.
, I will think about it carefully whether I want to move south in the end." Emperor Jianji comforted Zheng Huaizhong and said.
"I know this, my Majesty! I have no other wish in this life but to serve Your Majesty with all my heart!" Zheng Huaizhong kowtowed.
"It's already late today. I wonder if the court banquet will end here?" Emperor Jianji looked at Zhou He inquiringly and asked.
"Your Highness, Duke Zheng traveled for several days to get to Xiangyang. Especially since Duke Zheng only arrived in Xiangyang yesterday, one night's rest is definitely not enough. If we have something to do, we can discuss it tomorrow." Zhou He didn't want to see Xu Huai and Zheng Huaizhong quarreling again.
When he went down, he saw that Emperor Jianji wanted to clear the place first, so he immediately agreed.
At that moment, Xu Huai and others resigned and left first, but Zhou He, Gao Chunnian, Wu Wenche, Hu Kai, Xu Wei, Gu Fan and other prime ministers, as well as Huai Wang Zhao Guan, continued to stay in the palace to discuss matters.
