Zhao Yun frowned and looked at Qiao Xingjian, a hint of warmth and anger flashed in his eyes.
Are you asking me to endure it?
However, Zhao Yun's Qi-nurturing skills were getting better and better, and his dissatisfaction quickly passed without anyone noticing.
As soon as Qiao Xingjian said it, ministers who agreed with his opinion came forward to support him. Ge Hong, the Minister of Rites, said: "Li Quan's matter involves a lot of things. It needs to be considered in the long term. I second the proposal."
Cheng Bi, the envoy of the third division, also stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the national treasury is now empty and cannot support the war. I second my proposal."
Even Zhen Dexiu, who has always been relatively upright, said: "Your Majesty, safety should be the first priority in Li Quan's affairs. It is not too late to make further calculations in the future. I second my opinion."
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal.",,,
For a time, more than 20 ministers in the court agreed to appease Li Quan to avoid another war.
The meaning of these people is very simple, that is, not to fight first, but to appease Li Quan first, and then find ways to deal with Li Quan through political means. In this way, danger and war can be avoided, and Li Quan can be killed at the same time, which is the best of both worlds.
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Cui Yuzhi said nothing. Zhao Yun looked over and was about to speak. Cui Yuzhi seemed to feel Zhao Yun's pressure. He took the initiative to step forward and raised his hand: "Your Majesty, Li Quan's affairs must be done for the sake of the country."
Be gentle. If it is for yourself, you should fight."
Zhao Yun's face was calm and he said: "Can you please elaborate, what is it for the country and what is it for oneself?"
Cui Yu said: "For the country, we must be gentle. This is because the current strength of the Song Dynasty cannot bear Li Quan's war at this time, because there is a Jin State behind Li Quan. Once the Jin State takes the opportunity to intervene, the situation will easily be lost."
Control, I am afraid that the dynasty will be destroyed soon.
If it is for oneself, it is because Li Quan conspired to rebel first. Who doesn't have anger in his heart? If it is just to vent the anger in his heart, he can fight."
Silence, deathly silence!
What Cui Yu said was too heartbreaking. When discussing matters in the court, everyone is interested in the stability of the dynasty and the country. Even if the rebellious ministers and traitors want to corrupt the government, they must do it under the guise of serving the country and the people.
It's impossible to say clearly that it's for yourself.
But now it would be better for Cui Yu to just kill him with one shot, saying that as long as he is in favor of starting a war with Li Quan, it is just to vent his anger, regardless of the safety of the country. How can you say such a thing?
After hearing this, Zhao Yun narrowed his eyes unconsciously and looked at Cui Yu with anger rising.
Zhao Yun knew that Cui Yu was blocking his mouth to prevent him from fighting Li Quan.
When Zhao Yun was discussing how to deal with Li Quan, Cui Yu was not in favor of using strong methods to deal with Li Quan, and was worried about forcing Li Quan to rebel. In the end, Zhao Yun decided on a strategy to outwit Li Quan, and he reluctantly agreed.
But now that Li Quan has killed Xu Guo and occupied Chuzhou, his plan to outwit him has naturally failed. Looking at Zhao Yun from Cui Yu's point of view, no need to ask, Zhao Yun will definitely be furious and furious.
And with Zhao Yun's usual temper, will Zhao Yun compromise with Li Quan?
This is obviously impossible.
However, due to the current actual situation of the Song Dynasty, it is indeed extremely risky to suddenly fight Li Quan.
You must know that Li Quan is not an ordinary person. He made his fortune through rebellion. His army is also experienced bandits and is extremely capable of fighting.
Moreover, Li Quan was not the only one who surrendered to the Song Dynasty from the Jin Kingdom. Xia Quan and Shi Qing, among the four general managers of Xuyi, were also the leaders of the rebel army who surrendered from the Jin Kingdom.
Once the imperial court attacks Li Quan, will they feel sad and join Li Quan in rebellion?
If others really follow suit and rebel, it will be troublesome and the situation will worsen.
Therefore, Li Quan's matter is extremely difficult. Once the war starts, whether it can be resolved smoothly depends almost on luck.
It was precisely these concerns that made Cui Yu disapprove of the war, and he did not hesitate to anger Zhao Yun, but also wanted to silence Zhao Yun's words first, so that Zhao Yun had no reason to go to war.
After Cui Yu finished speaking, more officials agreed and agreed. There were only a few ministers who insisted on beating him.
Zhao Yun looked at the fact that among the few ministers who had not expressed their opinions, there was Zhu Zhu, the Minister of Punishment. This guy surprised Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun's eyes fell on Zhu Zhu and said: "Zhu Qing's family, what do you think?"
Zhu Zhu's face turned red and he raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Li Quan's rebellion is a traitor and traitor. I believe that his nine tribes should be punished to warn the world."
As soon as Zhu Zhu finished speaking, Cui Yu couldn't help but glare at him. Zhu Zhu shrank his neck in fear and did not dare to continue speaking;
Cui Yu's behavior fell into the eyes of Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun knew that Cui Yu was worried that if the war started, the situation would be out of control, but his behavior and handling methods made Zhao Yun unable to agree.
At this time, Wei Liaoweng, Minister of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I think I would rather be a piece of jade than a piece of brick. Li Quan and his like will never be tolerated. I am willing to lead the army to fight and quell the rebellion for the country."
After hearing this, Zhao Yun felt a little relieved in his heart.
Then, Zhao Yun's eyes swept across the hall, and all the courtiers' expressions and behaviors were reflected in Zhao Yun's eyes.
Among them, the vast majority were in favor of compromise, and only a few poor people demanded that Li Quan be annihilated. As for the chief officials of the Privy Council like Han Hong, they chose to remain silent because it was inconvenient to participate in the discussion.
Zhao Yun lamented in his heart, such a Song Dynasty court had no steel at all, how could it face powerful enemies in the future?
Zhao Yun's gaze put pressure on people, and all the courtiers subconsciously remained silent, pricking up their ears, waiting for Zhao Yun's final decision.
Zhao Yun raised his hand, pointed at the officials who agreed to appease Li Quan, and said: "I understand your concerns. They are just worried that you will not be able to defeat him and the situation will be unmanageable. I cannot accuse you of being disloyal, because you are all considering the imperial court. , for my consideration, I cannot deny this, and I don’t need to deny it.”
All the officials were pleased, thinking that the officials were still reasonable and understood people, but Zhao Yun's next words made them feel ashamed, angry and annoyed.
Zhao Yun was neither happy nor angry, but his words were full of coercion, saying: "You are good ministers, but I look down on you."
The officials were surprised. Many people couldn't help but whisper. Obviously, they couldn't accept Zhao Yun's words, which hurt their self-esteem.
Zhen Dexiu took a step forward, raised his hand and said righteously: "Your Majesty, the sage said, scholars can be killed but not humiliated. Today, your Majesty has arranged the ministers in this way. How can the ministers behave themselves in the court? If your Majesty does not take back the inappropriate words, then please Your Majesty takes back my imperial ceremonial scepter!"
"Yes, if your majesty does not take back your inappropriate words, please take back your imperial ceremonial tablet." Cui Cheng, the minister of rites, followed closely.
"Yes, please take back your inappropriate words.",,,,,, This chapter has been completed!