"He is just a mere governor of Zhili. What qualifications does he have to declare war on Dongdi Kingdom? Moreover, Dongdi Kingdom is so powerful. We have just been defeated by Dongdi Kingdom. If there is a slight difference, the entire empire will be destroyed." With a huge compensation on my back, I beg the emperor to replace Gao Shaoyi immediately."
In the court hall, Prince Kang made an impassioned speech and said a lot of things eloquently. In summary, Gao Shaoyi was to be replaced immediately. This guy was lighting a fire and might set the entire Daqian Empire on fire at any time.
"It is inappropriate to report to the emperor, but the ministers think it is inappropriate. Dongdi State has gone too far to bully others! Gao Shaoyi, the governor of Zhili, also acted in accordance with the will of the imperial court. This war is inevitable sooner or later. Now we should mobilize the whole country to support the suppressing army instead of Stabbed in the back."
Although Prince Ding felt threatened by Gao Shaoyi, the war was coming soon, and he also knew what was important. If Gao Shaoyi was replaced at this time, what kind of person would be able to clean up this mess?
What's more, if you send someone there, you will definitely want to negotiate a peace, and you will be defeated before fighting!
The majesty of the imperial court was lost little by little. If this situation happened again, I am afraid that the entire imperial court would be embarrassed to face the elders of the world.
"Wei Chen agrees with what Prince Kang said..."
"Wei Chen disagrees, Wei Chen agrees with what Prince Ding said."
The entire court was immediately divided into two factions. Just like before, Prince Kang represented a group of conservative forces who always wanted to fool around day by day. As long as it didn't disturb their luxurious life, it didn't matter what it looked like outside. Anyway, The compensation is also imposed on the common people, and it is not paid by dignitaries like them.
The people represented by Prince Ding can be regarded as a new force in the court. Their reforms are not very thorough. They have conservative ideas and do not want the Daqian Dynasty to continue to weaken. The appearance of Gao Shaoyi can be regarded as giving them hope, so these people I am ready to fully support Gao Shaoyi, but I don't want the scale of the war to be too big.
Every time when something like this happens, the emperor always gets confused.
Both sides are reasonable, but how to decide?
"Urgent report from the Ministry of War...Urgent report from the Ministry of War..."
Just when the two sides were quarreling fiercely, the little eunuch from Huangmen outside came over with a memorial from the Ministry of War. This was the news that the Ministry of War had just received.
"What...what should we do? The three divisions of Dongdi Kingdom will arrive in Haicheng soon."
It is probably rare in history that an emperor of a country was frightened like this.
The expression of the minister below became even more serious.
Although Li Hongtang had known the news for a long time, he did not disclose it to the court because Li Hongtang knew very well that if he disclosed it, there would be too much resistance from the court. By then, let alone accomplish what Gao Shaoyi wanted to do. , the court alone is enough for you.
Three divisions...
In addition to Dongdi's garrison in Haicheng...
Nearly 100,000 troops…
"Long live this matter, we can't wait any longer. We must make an immediate decision. According to past rules, we must have at least 500,000 troops to stop their 100,000 troops. Wei Chen suggested that Li Hongtang be appointed as the special envoy for negotiation immediately. Discuss the truce with Dongdi Kingdom."
When Prince Kang said these words, the opposition voices in the court were much quieter. Some people including Prince Ding's subordinates did not dare to speak at this moment.
When there is no real war, they can still say a few impassioned words, but if and when a real war comes, these people dare not say a word.
The fear was that the imperial court would be liquidated by then. If the imperial court was defeated and the foreign devils asked the imperial court to pay compensation, the emperor would behead all the warring factions at that time in exchange for the favor of the foreigners.
"Then why are you still standing there? Hurry up and draw up a decree. We will never allow the three divisions of Dongdi Kingdom to come to the capital."
The emperor had lost his sense of proportion, and now the ministers could do whatever they said. He thought again of the scene when the Windsor Empire and the Blast Furnace Empire entered the capital more than ten years ago.
Although Prince Ding also wanted to speak for Gao Shaoyi, there were three field divisions.
During the last battle, there were three field divisions in the southeastern province of Dongdi, which swept through the entire Daqian Empire's army of more than 300,000 troops.
Although the combat effectiveness of the Suppression Army was strong, compared with the three field divisions of Dongdi State, those present still believed that the Suppression Army was not good enough.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of Military and Aircraft Li Hongtang is asking for an audience."
Just when they were making a mess, Li Hongtang had arrived in the capital. Gao Shaoyi knew that there must be nothing good going on in the capital, so he entrusted Li Hongtang to return to the capital and make sure to stabilize all these people. Stab yourself in the back.
"Quick announcement, quick announcement."
The current emperor is so anxious that he is about to scratch his head. Hearing that Li Hongtang has returned from Haicheng, it is as if he has grasped a life-saving straw. In recent years, Li Hongtang has been dealing with foreigners. He thought that Li Hongtang would be able to stay in Haicheng because of his persistence. Looking at Gao Shaoyi, who knew it would lead to this offline situation.
"The humble minister Li Hongtang meets with the emperor, my emperor..."
"Stop talking nonsense, tell me what's going on in Hai City right now? Are the people from Dong Di State planning to attack the capital?"
The emperor has no time to listen to this. He is already so anxious that he wants to jump off the building. It has been three days since the first day. Who knows what will happen.
"Your Majesty, the naval fleet of Dongdi Kingdom has been controlled by us. Two warships of Dongdi Kingdom were sunk in the first day of combat. Currently, the naval fleet of Dongdi Kingdom is controlled by our forts and heavy artillery regiments on the north bank of Haicheng. , it will be known within two days that the Dongdi Concession has been surrounded by our side, all the outer military camps have been occupied by our side, and more than 1,600 prisoners are being escorted to Beijing."
Li Hongtang's words made everyone shut their mouths.
More than 1,600 prisoners? Prisoners of Dongdi Kingdom?
They knew that this was the Jinluan Palace, and Li Hongtang would definitely not dare to talk nonsense.
"That's sheer nonsense. Even if the suppressing army has a relatively strong fighting capacity, how can you occupy the outer strongholds of Dongdi Kingdom in just one or two days?"
Prince Kang still couldn't believe it all.
"Your Majesty is right. Why don't you go down to the East City Gate and take a look? In just an hour at most, these prisoners will arrive. In addition, 2.8 million silver coins and more than 4,000 guns of various types were seized in the Dongdi concession stronghold. , 900,000 rounds of bullets, and the remaining supplies are equivalent to 800,000 yuan, and they have all arrived in the capital."
The story about the prisoners may be false, but are even these things also false?
The entire court was silent, and Li Hongtang was very satisfied with the effect. The next step was to obtain the support of the court...??