In fact, not only Ma Zhou thought this way, many people also had the same doubts about Fang Jun's brazen start of war.
Negotiation is indeed not only a battle of words on the negotiation table, but also a game under the negotiation table. Who has a harder fist and whose situation is more favorable will naturally be able to take more initiative. Many times on the negotiation table, you come and go.
, there are still constant conflicts under the negotiation table, which is normal.
However, Fang Jun boldly sent out troops this time. He not only dispatched a few artillery pieces, but also sent armored cavalry directly to the rebel camp outside Tonghua Gate. Regardless of the result, this was already an extremely serious provocation, completely beyond what Guan Long could do.
The limit of endurance.
What's more, this great victory turned the rebel camp upside down, and then more than a thousand armored cavalry calmly retreated, leaving only corpses everywhere and endless humiliation for the rebels.
Under such circumstances, who can expect Guan Long to keep his temper and continue to negotiate well?
I don’t know how this guy persuaded the prince to agree to send troops to fight. This shows that Fang Jun’s influence on the prince is really unfathomable...
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Faced with Ma Zhou's doubts, Fang Jun smiled and said, "If we can't talk about it, then we won't talk about it."
Ma Zhou frowned: No talk?
If there is no negotiation, the two sides will continue to fight fiercely, and both sides will suffer losses. When Li Ji leads his troops to station in Tongguan, if he has other thoughts, the fall of the East Palace is imminent... It is better to negotiate a peace, otherwise the risk will be too great, and the East Palace may not be able to bear it.
Take that risk.
However, he knew Fang Jun's behavior very well and did not think that this was a reckless move on his part. It stands to reason that even if Dongneiyuan was attacked by the rebels and suffered heavy casualties, Fang Jun should not immediately send troops to attack the rebels. And if
It was just a matter of looking for a group of rebels to annihilate to vent their anger. First, they bombarded them with artillery, and then sent out armored cavalry, killing the rebels until they were on their backs and their corpses were strewn across the ground. This was not just as simple as recklessness or not.
He couldn't guess what Fang Jun wanted to do, but he didn't ask.
A group of civil servants headed by Liu Jie were still discussing how to get in touch with Guan Long, and how to save it in the face of Guan Long's possible rage and even tearing up the armistice contract. The servants outside the door came in and spoke to the scribes and the prince.
There was silence in the hall.
Everyone knows that Yuwen Shiji rushed to Tongguan to try to persuade Li Ji, but it seems that he returned in vain. Otherwise, if he succeeded in persuading Li Ji, there would be no need to come to see the prince now, and the army would have already been escorted over...
The ministers dispersed, and Fang Jun also walked out side by side with Ma Zhou and Li Daozong. Only Cen Wenwen, Liu Jie and other core figures responsible for the peace talks remained in the hall.
Fang Jun walked out of the door and happened to see the dusty Yuwen Shiji waiting outside the door. The two looked at each other, sparks flying.
Fang Jun cupped his fists and saluted with a gentle smile: "After all, Duke Ying has grown up, and his body and bones are different from those of young people. How can he bear the burden of constantly traveling to Tongguan and Chang'an? Why not take off the heavy burden on your shoulders and go back to the house to entertain your grandchildren and take care of yourself?"
Wouldn't it be nice to sit down at my house, play mahjong, and drink some wine when you have free time during the New Year? Otherwise, in the evening wind and snow, something might happen."
"Hey!"
Yu Wenshi Ji Shengsheng laughed angrily, pointed at Fang Jun, and sneered: "I only left Chang'an for a few days, and you brazenly started a war, discarding the previously signed armistice contract, and even brought infamy on His Highness the Crown Prince.
Now you are sarcastic and sarcastic in front of me, which is really unbecoming of a man!"
Fang Jun's smile subsided, his back straightened, and he looked at Yuwen Shiji with squinted eyes: "You can eat randomly, but you can't talk nonsense. You nobles and nobles who enjoy the benefits of the empire not only do not know how to be loyal to the emperor, patriotism, and serve the country wholeheartedly, but instead
Driven by the desire for profit, without even the slightest thought of dividing the family, the country, and the king, they brazenly raised an army to rebel and conspire against me. How dare a group of rebellious ministers and traitors dare to boss me around in front of me? Bah!"
The surrounding civil servants and generals stood still and stared blankly at Fang Jun angrily yelling at Yu Wenshiji.
After all, Guanlong's rebellion was under the banner of "military remonstrance", which is different from the rebellion. Although everyone has different positions and each side is on the same team, it is not a life-and-death hatred. Such senior party as Yuwenshi and others
Boss, no matter what, you must be given a certain amount of dignity, otherwise how would you dare to come to see the prince as a rebel?
It's really surprising that Fang Jun is so unceremoniously scolded in person...
Yu Wenshi's well-maintained face was full of exhaustion due to the long journey. At this moment, Fang Jun was so angry that his blood surged and his face turned red. He glared and yelled: "How dare you! Even if your father is here, how dare you talk to me?"
Do I talk like this?"
Fang Jun took a step forward and stood almost with Yu Wenshiji. The distance was very close and his voice could be heard. He sneered and said: "Don't let your qualifications overwhelm others. If you dare to show off your power in the East Palace territory again, believe it or not, I will kill you with one sword."
And then start a full-scale war against Guanlong?"
The officials in the East Palace were all startled. Ma Zhou was so close. They quickly grabbed Fang Jun's sleeves, but instead of pulling him, they hugged his waist and pulled him aside.
No one knows what this Bang Chui is thinking. Since he dares to brazenly start a war with Guan Long, it is not impossible to kill Yu Wenshi and completely break down the peace talks between the two parties at this moment...
"you you you……"
Yu Wenshiji's face turned red with anger, and he pointed at Fang Jun with trembling fingers. He was so angry that he could not speak.
Fang Jun snorted: "You know the truth, if you dare to talk too much, I will keep this face today and don't take it away!"
Yu Wenshiji angrily cursed: "You are not a son of man!"
He only dared to say this. If he scolded him harshly, who knows if this stick would make him lose face...
The chamberlains were sweating coldly. When they saw Fang Jun being pushed away by Ma Zhou and others, while Yu Wenshiji was still standing in the distance panting and moaning, they quickly stepped forward and said: "Master Ying, please say a few words.
His Highness is waiting to summon you."
"This stick is not a son of man!"
After repeating this sentence over and over again, Yu Wenshi and himself felt bored. They suppressed their anger, straightened their clothes, and followed the chamberlain into the palace to meet the prince.
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Ma Zhou took Fang Jun away and went to Neizhong's door. He smiled bitterly and said, "You have to change your temper. I don't know when you are fake and when you are real."
Logically speaking, there was no need for Fang Jun to quarrel with Yuwenshiji, but he just did it. So Ma Zhou was not sure whether he would seriously kill Yuwenshiji with one blow...
Fang Jun said with a smile: "I just want to suppress the old guy's momentum. Although I will not participate in the negotiations, I will not be stingy when I can give some help."
"Ah……"
Ma Zhou sneered, noncommittal.
Just after taking a few steps, a general wearing armor walked quickly towards him. When he got close, he knelt on one knee and performed a military salute: "Commander, please give me a greeting to the Duke of Yue."
Fang Jun nodded: "Get up and talk."
This is Li Jing's nephew and his deputy general Li Dazhi. He is just over 30 years old. He has a strong body and a capable face, and is highly valued by Li Jing.
"Here."
Li Dazhi stood up, and Fang Jun nodded to Ma Zhou. Ma Zhou went back to the Yamen Office to work, and Fang Jun followed Li Dazhi to the Tai Chi Palace.
From the inner gate to the south, pass by the Xiangsi Hall, Jingfu Terrace, and pass the Ziwei Hall from the lakeside. You can look far to the west. The Shujing Hall, the original palace of Princess Changle, has been destroyed by the war. Half of the majestic palace collapsed, leaving only ruins.
, very dilapidated.
Fang Jun stopped, looked at the dilapidated Shujing Palace, and asked, "Did the rebels suddenly arrive here?"
This is still the inner city, not far from the inner gate, surrounded by palaces and lakes, which shows how fierce the battle was at that time.
Li Dazhi looked at Shujing Hall, still with lingering fear: "That was a battle a month ago. The rebels went crazy and launched a fierce attack. A group of rebels entered the palace from Jiayou Gate. It was the last general who was ordered to do so.
We intercepted them, built a camp step by step based on the various palaces, and used thunder and other firearms to finally defeat the enemy, and Shujing Palace was also destroyed in that battle."
Fang Jun nodded, walked forward, and arrived at the Yuehua Gate, the temporary commander's tent of the Sixth Commander of the East Palace. Across the wall was the Ganlu Hall, the residence of His Majesty Li Er...
There are buildings for garrisoning imperial guards under the Yuehua Gate, which are arranged north and south along the palace wall between Yuehua Gate and Yiqiu Gate. At this time, they have been requisitioned as the command center of the Sixth Army of the East Palace. Soldiers and officers are coming and going.
Hurry.
To the north is the Ganlu Gate, and inside the gate is the Ganlu Hall. To the south, you can see the majestic roof of the Liangyi Hall.
Not long ago, the East Palace had a truce with the rebels, but the Sixth Army of the East Palace did not dare to slack off. They took the time to repair the fortifications and replenish the ordnance. Last night, Fang Jun brazenly raided the Tonghuamen rebel camp, causing the situation to suddenly become tense. All the members of the East Palace Sixth Army went into battle.
, beware of the rebels taking revenge and attacking Tai Chi Palace again.
In the duty room next to the Yuehua Gate, Li Jing, dressed in cloth, was sitting on his knees at the table in front of the window, making tea. When he saw Fang Jun entering, he said casually: "Sit down for a while, the tea will be ready soon."
Fang Jun looked at the simple furnishings in the room, nodded with a smile, lifted up the hem of his robe, and knelt down opposite Li Jing.
The charcoal fire was raging in the small red clay stove, and the flames were licking the bottom of the kettle. The water in the kettle made a slight sound. Li Jing focused on the kettle, watching the white gas spurting out from the spout, and suddenly asked: "Do you want to put the kettle into the pot?"
Are everyone in the East Palace pushing into the abyss of eternal destruction?"