Chapter 144 The Son of Heaven Guards the Gate of the Country, and the King Dies in the Country!
Chapter 144 The emperor guards the country, and the king dies in the country!
The second day.
All civil and military officials gathered in the Xuanzheng Hall.
Different from the usual court meetings, many generals came this time, as well as several high-prestige generals with heavy troops, including Ye Qingcang.
Ye Qingcang, who is nearly fifty years old, has some hair on the temples, but his face is resolute and energetic, and he exudes a compelling momentum.
He is not only a leading general, but also a top warrior with strong blood and strong body. He is also the minister of Emperor Qianwu.
When the former Emperor Qianwu was in trouble, he followed him around and followed Emperor Qianwu in the south and north, and made great contributions.
His ability to lead troops in battle is one of the best in the entire Daqian. His prestige in the army is extremely high, and he can be said to be famous throughout the world.
Ye Qingcang was an upright man, acted vigorously and vigorously, dared to fight hard, and won the trust of Emperor Qianwu.
The barbarians were fighting on the border. Emperor Qianwu did not want to use troops, but wanted to send his relatives to negotiate peace. However, the matter had not yet been completed, and preparations for the war still had to be made.
Therefore, Emperor Qianwu sent someone to recall Ye Qingcang from the Zhili camp after his court yesterday morning, intending to discuss the barbarian war disaster today.
Regardless of the faction in the court, they all respected Ye Qingcang very much. When they saw him, they all came forward to salute without daring to show any slights.
"Long time no see, General Ye, you still look good!"
"The barbarians Chen Bing feared that there would be a disaster with weapons at the border, so your Majesty recalled the general. This shows how much your Majesty relies on the general!"
Even the princes such as Li Chengye and Li Ji came forward to pay their respects and did not dare to show any airs.
Only Li Changfeng, like a little transparent person, was still hiding in the corner of Xuanzheng Hall, frowning slightly, not knowing what he was thinking.
Ye Qingcang greeted the courtiers lukewarmly, looking around as if looking for someone.
When he saw Li Changfeng, who was wearing a python robe, he paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with light.
Emperor Qianwu assigned 2,000 imperial troops to Li Changfeng for secret training, and there were often reports of thunder. He had also received the news, and he was extremely curious.
At this moment, Emperor Qianwu arrived.
After the ministers had finished praying, Emperor Qianwu looked around at everyone and went straight to the topic.
"Concerning the matter of sending a bride to discuss peace, we must come up with a charter today. Let us share your thoughts."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ji immediately stepped out of the queue, cupped his hands and said: "Father, every moment I am delayed in sending my relatives to discuss peace, it will be more dangerous for me to do my job. I know that my father may not be able to bear it, but he will do it for me." We can only wrong Princess Pearl, and we must make a decision on this matter early!"
Li Ji's words immediately aroused the echo of a group of courtiers.
But it was not that no one objected. Many generals summoned by Emperor Qianwu expressed their opposition on the spot.
"Sending a bride to negotiate peace? It's a joke! Do you think a woman can stop the barbarian soldiers?"
"Sending relatives to discuss peace will only make the barbarians think that I am weak and can be bullied, which is really a bad idea!"
"The barbarians didn't even ask for marriage, and we eagerly sent them to each other. Where can I put my face?"
"The general is opposed to sending relatives to discuss peace. This will only allow them to gain further advantage. It is better to gather troops and fight head-on!"
"The last general is willing to be the vanguard general and let those southern barbarians know how powerful I am!"
Most of these generals followed Emperor Qianwu from the battlefield and fought hard. The blood in their hearts was still fierce, so they naturally refused to bow their heads easily.
Seeing this scene, Li Ji stepped out of the queue and bowed his hands to the generals.
"Everyone!"
When the entire Xuanzheng Hall fell silent, everyone looked at him, and then he spoke loudly and solemnly: "You all have shed your blood and sacrificed your lives for me, Da Gan. I admire you very much in my heart, and I pay my respects to you, Prince Shou. !”
After speaking, Li Ji bowed to the generals and saluted.
Li Ji's gift was so solemn that it immediately won the favor of many generals, who all expressed their disapproval.
The eldest prince Li Chengye's face twitched when he saw it, but he still suppressed his attempts to win people's hearts and glanced at the expressionless Li Changfeng.
He had already received the news that Li Changfeng went to the palace to meet Emperor Qianwu yesterday, but he did not know what the two discussed specifically.
He didn't want to express his position easily before he found out the true attitudes of Emperor Qianwu and Li Changfeng. After all, Emperor Qianwu and Li Changfeng wore the same pair of pants before.
In fact, he had figured out what Li Ji was thinking, and he was also curious whether Li Changfeng and Emperor Qianwu would break up over this, and Li Changfeng would fall out of favor.
Since Li Ji jumped out to take the lead, he just had to wait and see what would happen.
After Li Ji saluted, his tone was much higher, and he continued with a look of sadness on his face: "My prince agrees very much with what you said. I also want to fight to the death with the Nanmanzi. After all, the person who sent me for marriage is my prince's biological sister." Ah, how can I be willing to do so?"
"But--"
At this point, Li Ji's conversation suddenly changed.
"But, now that my treasury is empty, what can I do to fight a protracted national war with the Southern Barbarians?!"
"It has only been a long time since the world has been stable for a long time. The people have just begun to recuperate and live a better life. Is it necessary to increase the tax burden and cause public resentment?"
"If we endure it now, the people of Daqian can live a good life, and Daqian can also have the opportunity to develop and grow!"
"If we insist on going to war, it is inevitable to increase the tax burden, and the people of Li will be miserable. If not, there will be some troubles that will shake the country!"
"Generals, please think about it. Is it better to have a life-and-death fight with the Nanmanzi for now, or is it better to endure it for the time being and take revenge later?"
I have to say that Li Ji’s analysis is very convincing.
Many military generals immediately hesitated, and some even changed their minds. Some courtiers who originally did not support him nodded repeatedly, feeling that Li Ji was far-sighted and had a sense of the overall situation.
Seeing this scene, Li Ji struck while the iron was hot: "Father, there is no better way than to send my relatives to discuss peace. For the sake of the country, the country, the country, and the people, please make an edict!"
After speaking, Li Ji secretly glanced at Li Changfeng.
He is now waiting for Emperor Qianwu to give the order, and then Li Changfeng jumps out to object, and then the two of them completely break up.
However, before Emperor Qianwu could speak, Li Changfeng showed an undisguised sarcasm on his lips and clapped his hands: "What an eloquent person. What an eloquent person. It would be a pity not to be a storyteller for such an eloquent person. My prince I’m really impressed!”
Li Ji's face darkened and he said coldly: "Brother Nine Emperors, what are you so angry about? Such a military and national event is no joke. I know that you don't want Princess Pearl to go and get married, but you can't help it. you!"
He just wanted to anger Li Changfeng and make Li Changfeng lose his mind. He would wait for Emperor Qianwu to make a decision and then confront him tit for tat and reap the benefits.
Li Changfeng sneered and said: "Open your mouth to the country and the country, but keep your mouth shut to the common people. Although you may sound nice, you can't hide that you are a soft and eggless piece of trash!"
Emperor Qianwu immediately became energetic the moment Li Changfeng clapped his hands, thinking that he could tell some good strategies.
But he never thought that all Li Changfeng said was to insult and reprimand Li Ji, and his face darkened.
"Changfeng, don't talk nonsense like this. If you have any opinions, just speak them out in public. If you don't have any, just shut up and stand aside!"
Ye Qingcang, who had never spoken, was also looking at Li Changfeng, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Emperor Qianwu assigned two thousand imperial troops to Li Changfeng for secret training. He thought that Li Changfeng could say something from a high position, but he never thought that it was such nonsense.
Feng Quji, who also said nothing, looked at Li Changfeng with interest.
Li Ji sneered and said: "Brother Nine Emperors, this is a major military and national event. It's normal for you to stay in a deserted place like Baishi City for a long time and not understand it. As a brother, I don't care about your rudeness, so I'd better just shut up and listen!"
"Who are you, and you dare to say such things to me?"
Li Changfeng smiled coldly and walked towards Li Ji.
Li Ji panicked and quickly backed away, exclaiming: "What do you want to do?!"
Li Changfeng had already beaten him twice in the Council Hall, which somewhat caused some psychological shadow on him.
"Li Changfeng!"
Emperor Qianwu scolded him.
Li Changfeng immediately stopped, raised his hands to Emperor Qianwu and said, "Father, it's not that I deliberately humiliated Li Ji, but that what he said and done was really spineless, and I couldn't help but feel indignant!"
After speaking, Li Changfeng looked around at the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, please listen to me!"
After a pause, Li Changfeng took a deep breath, thought about his words, and spoke impassionedly.
"I started my career at a young age. Your Majesty and you fought in the north and south for more than ten years to conquer this bright world. How many soldiers shed their lives and blood for it?"
"The previous dynasty also had to compromise, but what did it get in exchange? A marriage! Indemnity! Land cession! Tribute!"
"The land on the other side of the delta was ceded by the previous dynasty. They said they would endure the humiliation and bear the burden and take it back later, but the result? It lost people's hearts, made the Southern Barbarians look down on it, and eventually fell apart!"
"Peace in this world is achieved by fighting, not by forbearing. If you hit with one punch, you won't be hit with hundreds of punches!"
Having said this, Li Changfeng paused and looked at Emperor Qianwu.
"Father, you have fought in the north and south for a generation of heroes, how can you bow your head and make peace? Don't you know that the emperor guards the country and the king dies in the country? This is the demeanor of a king and the pride of a hero!"
boom!
Thunder exploded in Emperor Qianwu's mind, and he suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with a menacing light, and his whole face turned red with excitement.
"What an emperor guarding the country!"
"What a great king!"
"What a kingly and heroic hero!"
"Well said!"
Emperor Qianwu fought for half his life and was a arrogant and bloody overlord. After the founding of the country, Emperor Qian was gradually suppressed by reason and intrigue.
But this does not mean that his pride and bloodiness are gone!
Li Changfeng's words once again aroused his arrogance and passion, making it difficult for him to suppress his excitement.
This is the heroism that a generation of heroes should have!
After hearing this, Ye Qingcang suddenly raised his head and his eyes flashed with light, and murmured to himself: "The emperor guards the gate of the country, and the king dies in the country. It is grand enough, heroic enough, and has the character of an emperor!"
Feng Quji's eyes were flashing with excitement at this time, and he was secretly amazed.
If the king has such heroic ambitions, he will be united and united. Why worry about the enemy attacking the world?
Even if you die, your memory will last forever and become a story that will be passed down from generation to generation!
The Ninth Prince’s words are shocking and enlightening!