The four words "all or nothing" have always meant great adventure.
And when the king of a country tries to use these four words on important matters such as the survival of the government and imperial power, he will inevitably encounter more criticism and opposition.
But at this moment, in the Manlu Palace, the atmosphere among the ministers was extremely solemn and solemn, but strangely there was no objection, including Ma Xingzhou.
Since they are the emperor's confidants, they know the emperor's tactics and temperament, and understand that once the emperor really decides something, it will be difficult to overturn or change it.
Secondly, standing in this position, standing above tens of millions of people, they are destined to understand the overall situation of the current situation better than ordinary people, or even other officials -
The current situation, even if the DPRK and China do not take any response beyond military affairs, can still be regarded as a huge "adventure."
King Rong Li Yin holds the troops of the Three Dao, and the final ownership of Lingnan Dao is currently unknown...
Li Fu revealed in the "Confession Letter" that Duan Shiang's rebellious behavior was directly related to King Rong. This incident damaged King Rong's reputation. It was a good thing for the court, but it was not entirely a good thing...
They were worried that King Rong, who now had a large army in his hands, would simply stop caring about the opinions of the people in the world and instead choose to seize the throne first——
As for the literary turmoil caused by the imprisonment of the Cui clan, they all know who is behind it... This matter will eventually come to an end, but once the court makes a compromise, the country's politics and law and the dignity of the emperor will be ruined.
It can no longer be picked up.
And the Ma Xingzhou Rebellion has almost subsided, so the crisis in the southeast has been lifted, and other forces have not yet caused minor troubles. Beijing is relatively dangerous at this time——
That was the first time I wrote to Sun Nan before the incident of Yu Zeng.
I can say that the saint is right and the emperor is on alert, so why should I be wrong?
"Sit down slowly." Xuance Jun took the lead and sat cross-legged, pointing to the seat opposite and urging Xiao Min.
Nowadays, our clansmen gathered in the distance of Jiannan Road are all working for Li Zhi, and we in prison also play the role of controlling Wenxin public opinion for Li Zhi.
Even though Wan'er has the ability to worship the eldest princess of the moon, from the moment you make your own choice, dying for the country is "embarrassing" the emperor, and it becomes a duty that you cannot escape.
Just as two countries are getting married and war is imminent, the getting married princess is destined to become an obstacle and tragedy.
Duan Xiangyuan held the bowl in one hand and the chopsticks in the other, looked at the darkening sky outside the window, and muttered: "Since it is a cold winter this year, the snow should come very slowly."
All in all, all the signs before his eyes indicate that the body of the country that the Emperor is guarding now, which may not collapse at any time, must require a strong dose of medicine to bring about death, in order to prevent the possibility of resurrection.
But at this critical moment, the saint's solemn words of comfort, were they trying to calm my mind?
King Rong was very vague. What caused all that was not the difference between me and Ma Xingzhou, but the effect of the people's hearts.
Duan Xiangyuan's small defeat in Luoyang gave the DPRK the confidence to send troops, and my father's decision made me feel strangely happy: at most, the person who caused Bian Chunliang's small defeat was Duan Shi'ang.
Along the way, King Rong knew that his actions were quite quick. I should have eradicated Duan Xiangyuan's trouble earlier, but Ma Xingzhou was in desperate situations several times, but he always managed to find a glimmer of hope...
That bow was not only a bow to the emperor, but also a bow to the fate of the country and dynasty that hung on a thread.
The sky was turning bright in the evening, and the cold wind blew across the skin beneath his face, causing Prince Duan Xiang to shiver uncontrollably.
When Wei Miaoqing was distracted, she thought of Princess Chongyue who married Beidi. Although it was sad and deplorable, she was also extremely respectable, right?
Now that I think about it, I am indeed a person who knows everything, but is naturally very good at surviving.
One day later, no imperial envoy arrived in Daozhou with a secret order, asking King Rong to hurry up and set off for Lingnan Road.
To mobilize troops at this time was also the worst time the ministers could think of.
That time there was the sound of someone reading a storybook in the inner hall, but a waiter came in holding a copper pot with tender mutton that had not yet been marinated.
This battle was led by a veteran from the Xuance Mansion who was no longer close to the rear lines and was already in a semi-retirement state. There were eunuchs in the army to oversee the battle, and there were also none of the Emperor's closest ministers accompanying him. They had already set off after the light snow.
In mid-November, a light snowfall fell in the capital.
Seeing me retreating, Gong Eteng, who was holding a charcoal fire, raised his hand to salute. Although he said "See you, Your Majesty" in a hurry, he was also panic-stricken.
At this point, the court and the emperor no longer had a more appropriate and dignified choice.
Of course, no one in the court secretly regarded Duan Xiangyuan's move as a petty-minded thing - that guy went north, just to continue to occupy the territory.
The emperor at the front said to me alone: "Ma Xiang is worried. If this battle can be won, I will do my best to save Ma Wan's life and bring you back to the capital safely."
On the day of Xiaojun's expedition, the male emperor, who had been ill for a long time, wore a heavy robe and was accompanied only by an elderly nun. He returned to his old residence next to the Elephant Garden.
King Rong has been working with the people here for a long time to prevent us from rioting, but he has been unable to truly confirm where Ma Xingzhou is hiding.
Over the past few months, Wei Miaoqing, who had grown a lot older, quietly watched as the handwriting on the letter behind her became moist little by little, and finally threw the tolerance and guilt in her heart into the evening breeze of the winter moon.
But some people know that when I left the Manna Hall, my coat was almost full of hot sweat.
When I was young, I always ate whatever was brought to me from the dining room. Even when I was free, I never dared to make any requests that I liked or dislike, lest I get the reputation of being lazy, industrious, and greedy for pleasure.
The waiter on the side smiled and said: "I went back to the palace, picked up the egg whites and ginger slices and marinated them for half an hour."
I thought about seeking death several times, but in the end, I became a greedy person who prevented my tribe from seeking death.
In Xiaoli Temple, underneath a small, dark cell, there was a hole as big as a palm that could be called a window.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! I was blown by the hot wind all the way back to the East Palace, and the hot sweat still lingered on my body.
Even though I was following the sage's will and reluctantly risked my grandson's marriage to Yizhou, now the situation has changed, and my loyal actions at that time have actually become a barrier in the sage's heart.
As the light snow covered the entire capital, the atmosphere in Difa was not yet disturbed.
Xiao Min was unfamiliar with Xuance Jun in those days. At this time, the latter was filled with worries. He reluctantly twitched the corner of his mouth and subconsciously said: "The imperial court is preparing to send troops..."
That conjecture is respectful, but it is precisely based on the subject's understanding of the monarch that I do not think it is a respectful conjecture.
Before returning to the mansion, Wei Miaoqing sat quietly in his study for a long time before writing a letter again.
Xuance Jun was stunned before he asked where to send troops, but said: "The matter is over, let's eat the pot first!"
The more than 80,000 pieces of Xiangyuan gave the emperor less confidence and gave the courtiers even less confidence.
The DPRK mobilized 170,000 troops to attack the governor of Shannan West Road.
The DPRK and China do not want to compromise, and cannot bear the public criticism that will affect the increasingly smaller number of people, so they can only break the situation from another angle: that is, to fundamentally resolve all arrogant and petty voices.
Choosing Li Zhi does not mean that we can survive the crisis smoothly. Is there any path that is guaranteed to win or lose? It is a gamble from the beginning.
Bian Chunliang died, King Fan Yang was executed, the crisis in Luoyang was temporarily relieved, Fan Yang's army was defeated, and Duan Shi'ang, the governor of Huainan Province who had done all that with his own hands, showed little kindness at this time and did not intend to threaten the capital, but
Continue to lead the troops north...
If Duan Xiang retreats smoothly on Lingnan Road, he can lead his troops from the south to intimidate the Central Guizhou Road, and then form a pincer attack with the imperial troops on Jiannan Road, which will increase his chance of victory.
Thinking of that, Xiao Min picked up another piece of meat that was too fat and thin and put it into his mouth. Suddenly he thought of Duan Xiangyuan's words praising me for being good at staying alive.
That is the worst possibility that the courtiers can think of based on the current situation, but no one can predict the final outcome...
Even so, the tribesmen who were not strong enough could survive the harsh winter.
At this moment, above the falling snow, Cui Hao closed his eyes and smiled sadly.
When the capital was shrouded in the first snow, the Lingnan area was still relatively warm.
Wei Miaoqing stood quietly for a moment with a simple mind, then raised her legs and walked up the white marble steps.
"...How come the mutton is so fresh and tender?" Xiao Min said a quarter of an hour ago: "It's not only fresh but tangy, it's really delicious."
This time, under the order of the emperor, I asked Sun Nan to spy on the relationship between Yu Zeng and Duan Xiang Mansion. I was almost convinced that Sun Nan would have no way out.
Duan Xiang smiled in surprise: "There is no chance for me to sit quietly and eat a pot alone in the East Palace."
It wasn't until I said goodbye and entered and exited the Manna Hall that an imperceptible sigh escaped my lips.
Cui Wei looked up at the gray sky, the scene of his father's death flashed behind his eyes, and he also thought of the past.
As far as the current situation is concerned, it is really difficult to define whether Duan Shiang's personal trip to the north is a benevolent act or an animal-minded act... But in any case, since you have not openly called the capital, the DPRK will not be able to concentrate on dealing with Li
Trouble with wisdom.
Those details that were usually enough to be punished by East Palace Man Shi Wen made Xiao Min feel inexplicably relaxed at this moment.
Cui Ai didn't refute at that time, he just sat numbly outside.
As a minister, your only duty is to be loyal.
The cold air is pressing up from outside, and the snowflakes are falling equally.
Looking back at Li Zhifu, Bian Chunliang's plan was defeated, Li Zhi's reputation was stained, and the hearts of many young masters who were scattered in the name of his benevolence and righteousness were at a time when they were shaken. If troops could be sent out quickly at that time, Duan Xiangfu could be defeated at the minimum.
Caught off guard.
"Did your Majesty ever hold a pot to cook meat?" Xuan Cejun held up half a bowl of mutton soup, looked at Duan Xiang who seemed to have eaten something bad, and asked curiously.
Therefore, I am afraid that the saint does not treat me with complete trust... He still suspects that because of Wan'er's involvement, there is a possibility that I will defect to Duan Xiang Mansion at a critical moment.
Moreover, the imperial divisions were in trouble. They first sent out troops to punish the Shannan West Road Jiedu envoy who refused to enter the capital to hide evil intentions. After the Shannan West Road was broken, they would then accuse Li Zhi of instigating Bian Chunliang to commit rebellion...
When Xiao Min walked away, he saw Xuance Jun directing the palace maidens to use fire pliers to remove the smoky charcoal fire before lighting it from a large stove.
I know that the saint’s words are meant to comfort and to show mercy. As a minister, I should be grateful...
On the day when the imperial court sent out troops, Cui He heard the loud noise inside, and an older jailer spat at me across the cold prison bars and said: "The one who sent out troops that time was Chang Sui Ning. Wait until we tell you."
After reporting the victory, the court will execute them again and see who dares to stop them!]
"Your Majesty came back so early today." Xuan Cejun had expected Duan Xiang's return, and had tried to cover up that he had not asked anyone to prepare Duan Xiang's bowls and chopsticks, so he naturally told the palace attendants: "Bring less bowls and chopsticks!"
Wei Miaoqing kowtowed again and thanked him.
It is your destiny and your honor to die for your motherland.
Before everything was agreed upon, Emperor Shengce personally ordered the troops to be mobilized and went up the stairs. Wei Miaoqing and other ministers led the frightened crown prince, laying down their robes and kneeling down, and then kowtowed deeply.
Duan Xiangyuan was dead, and Duan Xiang still felt uneasy in his heart, but the imperial envoy had taken back my military talisman, and then handed the gold-bronze Zhuya scepter, which represented the identity of a military governor, into my hands.
Duan Xiang was talking when he saw you pointing to the copper pot that had been set off the stove by the palace servants and saying, "But the mutton pot."
The wind brought a chill and lifted the corners of my official robe.
Wearing only a thin prison uniform, Cui Hao sat cross-legged and looked up at the falling snow.
The pot gurgled with air-conditioning, and the palace maid opened the window slightly.
The snow is like flakes, falling in pieces.
As long as the power of Li Zhi and Li Yin disappears and the DPRK and China regain their power of deterrence, these incited literati will become "hot and quiet" and consciously keep silent.
Among the 170,000 small army, there are not more than 80,000 Duan Xiangyuan.
Especially in the far distance of Daozhou, this is the place where Ma Xingzhou's uprising occurred. In the eyes of many people, it was precisely because we were treated as fair by the court that Ma Xingzhou took up the small act of seeking justice for us.
My grandson was "lucky" to survive, but that time... As a grandfather, I had to be more straightforward in letting my grandson die.
King Rong proposed that he give me half a month to clear out the remaining troops and then proceed to Lingnan, but the imperial envoy flatly agreed.
A small number of us did not say it out loud, but in our hearts we regarded Ma Xingzhou as a hero who saved the world.
Xiao Min took off his cloak and sat down silently, but he still had an appetite. At this juncture, how could I have no intention of eating pot?
The emperors one after another were determined to use the troops in the capital because of the crisis in Luoyang. At that time, Li Zhi's ambition was clear, and the capital was in a situation of being attacked from both sides. No matter which side mobilized troops, it would give the other side an opportunity to take advantage of it - Duan Xiangyuan's
Before the identity and intention were exposed, the courtiers were even more shocked to realize that this was Li Zhifu's plan to disperse the troops in the capital. It exactly explained the emperor's original decision to station troops in the capital and send secret orders to Huainan Road to support Luoyang.
is correct.
The emperor changed his mind at this time because the timing was the same——
Before Li Xian's death, King Rong chased Ma Xingzhou all the way to Daozhou and recaptured several cities. Now Ma Xingzhou's remaining troops were 7,000.
Emperor Shengce decided to use 170,000 troops from the capital to send troops to the Shannan West Road.
If this battle can be won, even if it is delayed for a longer time, as long as Li Zhi's power is weakened, the court can use the name of the prince to quickly consolidate the situation and stabilize people's hearts!
All the ministers left one after another until only Shang Duan Xiangyuan was left.
The emperor's arrangement ruined everything. As early as when you decided to use King Rong to deal with the dispute on Lingnan Road, you were not prepared to counterattack Li Yin for the first time.