"But the most difficult thing is that this matter was exposed in full view of everyone. This not only pushed Prince Ning to the edge of the cliff, but also the court was forced to a corner.
A point of retreat.”
"If the imperial court forcibly pretends to be deaf and dumb, what will the other vassal kings think?"
"For so many years, the reason why the vassal kings have not dared to act too high-profile is because this red line is recognized by everyone as a line that cannot be touched. But once this kind of precedent is set, it will be repeated a second time, and a third time.
Even more times.”
"When someone steps on the authority of a rule for the first time, no one will respect it anymore. Therefore, the court has no choice but to retreat, and it must not pretend to be deaf and dumb."
"Trouble, that's where the trouble lies."
Speaking of this, Su Zhenting gritted his teeth and continued: "In my opinion, not only can the court not pretend to be deaf and dumb about this matter, but it must also deal with it strictly!"
Zhao Xuanji frowned and retorted: "General Su said simply, what should we do if we deal with it strictly? King Ning's strength is there. What's more, it is the time when the Yueya Pass is in chaos. At this time, we must deal with King Ning strictly. This is not forced.
King Ning raises an army to rebel? When the time comes, amidst internal and external troubles, our country, Qin, will be in danger in an instant."
Su Zhenting sneered and said: "In view of the provincial order, should I pretend to be deaf and dumb?"
Zhao Xuanji snorted coldly and said: "I never said to pretend to be deaf and dumb, but General Su's words of strict punishment made the matter too simple. He did not think that once the strict punishment continued, the consequences would be
Devastating.”
After being ridiculed twice by Zhao Xuanji, Su Zhenting was filled with evil fire and asked: "What about the provincial order?"
"This matter should be handled with gentleness. At least it must not be too tough, so as not to force Prince Ning to rebel." Zhao Xuanji said.
Su Zhenting laughed angrily and said, "How can I be so gentle as to deal with him softly? It's obvious that he has committed a capital crime. Otherwise, my Lord, please send me a document to commend Prince Ning. This would be the most gentle thing to do."
Zhao Xuanji stared at Su Zhenting and said angrily: "General Su, what do you mean by this?"
As he said that, Zhao Xuanji waved his hands in disgust and said, "That's all, in the eyes of a vulgar warrior like you, everything is straightforward and doesn't know how to be roundabout. I don't bother to argue with you."
Su Zhenting was completely outraged, and he said angrily: "Zhao Xuanji, you are an old man, you should be polite when you talk, what are you doing with a warrior? So what if I am a warrior? If there is no warrior to protect the family and the country, you civil servants are useless."
We can’t get anything hot to eat! And it’s your turn to point fingers? If civil servants can protect their country with just their words, why don’t I see you going to the front lines with your pens to scold the Liao army to death?”
Seeing that the two of them were getting more and more noisy, Li Chen slapped the table and shouted: "That's enough! I called you two here because one of you is the head of the civil servants and the other is the head of the military generals.
, I asked you to give me advice, not to cause trouble. If you like to quarrel, you can go back and quarrel slowly, and I will never stop you."
Seeing that Li Chen had said something harsh, Su Zhenting and Zhao Xuanji both stopped and at the same time raised their hands to Li Chen and said, "I have lost my decency. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Li Chen said expressionlessly: "What you are talking about are all difficulties. I also know that this matter is difficult. Otherwise, why would I take it so seriously? What I want to hear is a solution, a feasible solution! Not just talk on paper.
, let’s talk, you two and I will sit here tonight, if we don’t come up with a solution, no one will be able to sleep.”
