Changsun Wuji finally came back to his senses and said calmly: "Since I said it was all speculation, how can we tell how much of it is true and how much of it is false? The top priority is not to speculate on Li Jizhi's intentions, but to advance the peace talks as soon as possible. As long as Once the peace talks are concluded, whatever plans Li Ji has, he can only keep them in his heart unless he dares to risk the disapproval of the world."
This speculation does have some truth to it, and it also echoes Li Ji's character. However, Li Ji has been planning for so long, is it really so easy for others to guess what he is thinking?
Others may be confused by Li Ji's indifference and calmness, but Changsun Wuji never dared to underestimate this person. He only watched him rise to the top position among the famous Zhenguan officials, and among Fang Du and others. After a person dies or retires, the number one among Zhenguan’s ministers can be seen vaguely. This shows how deep the city is and how far-reaching its plans are.
Every word and deed of such a person has a profound meaning. How can we only look at the signs revealed on the surface?
Yu Wenshi nodded and said: "Don't worry, auxiliary, I will personally rush to the East Palace to discuss the peace talks later. However, this time the army was defeated and the East Palace is arrogant. It must be many difficulties and not easy."
Although I complained, my heart felt comfortable.
Defeat is certainly worrying and discouraging, but after this battle, Changsun Wuji, who was most resistant to peace talks, has understood the situation and will no longer interfere with it. Presumably, he will also be more relaxed about the bottom line of peace talks, making it relatively easier for him to operate on his own.
I just don’t know if the bunch of civil servants in the East Palace can suppress Fang Fangjun. Otherwise, if they are blocked by that stick, the future will not be promising...
Sure enough, Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Today is different from the past. When my benevolent brother goes to the East Palace to mediate, he can appropriately relax the bottom line. As long as it does not involve the core interests of the Guanlong clan, everything can be negotiated. However, there is no need to rush for a while. If you can sit down Just have back-and-forth consultations."
Yu Wenshi said: "I can save it."
Changsun Wuji took a sip of tea and asked everyone: "Are we going to continue to let the clans outside the customs send private troops to Beijing?"
After everyone thought about it, Linghu Defen said: "Li Ji specially sent someone to inform him that entry from outside the pass into the pass is still smooth. This may not imply that we can continue to mobilize private armies to the capital. However, his behavior made it worse. It puts fear in my heart."
Dugu Lan disagreed: "Doesn't it confirm that our speculation just now is close to Li Ji's plan? The defeat in this battle caused the situation to reverse. With our current strength, we cannot guarantee the defeat of the East Palace, so Li Ji is willing to open Tongguan and allow our reinforcements to enter ."
Everyone nodded in unison, confirming the two facts, and increasingly felt that their guess about Li Ji's intentions was correct.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a long time, then slowly nodded and said: "Then let's continue to recruit the private armies of the world's elites to enter the customs. The matter has come to this point. There is no way to make progress or retreat. At least we must show the momentum of fighting to the end, otherwise we will even negotiate peace talks. You will also be subject to the restrictions of the East Palace."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The current defeat has demoralized the Guanlong army. The East Palace side is naturally arrogant and has high morale. If they cannot suppress it, they will have to pay a huge price and lose a lot of benefits if they want to negotiate peace. This is the big boss of Guanlong. We absolutely don't want to see it.
It is necessary to continue to increase troops to maintain the advantage in terms of military strength. At least it can put pressure on the East Palace so that it cannot unscrupulously squeeze Guanlong's bottom line in participating in the peace talks.
Furthermore, if the peace talks finally break down, Guanlong will still have to increase its troops. In this case, it is better to transfer the troops from outside the Guanzhong into Guanzhong as soon as possible...
He Lanyan, however, was worried: "Last time we asked the clans outside the customs to increase their troops, they were procrastinating and reluctant. Now they have suffered another defeat. The army is demoralized and people are panicked. It will be very difficult for those clans to continue to increase their troops."
Again, some actions must be based on interests, and the pros and cons are detrimental to the natural principles.
In the early days, the nobles outside Guanzhong had some resistance to entering Guanzhongxiang to help Guanlong attack the East Palace. After all, the world is now at peace, with rivers and rivers clear and Haiyan, and the imperial court has long been stable. The people live and work in peace and contentment, and all industries are prosperous. It is a good time for peace. Who is willing to pick it up?
Fighting with knives?
What's more, the mutiny carried out by Guanlong didn't even have a high-sounding name. By sending troops, everyone was simply helping the tyranny. If the mutiny failed and the liquidation was carried out afterwards, who could get away with it?
It's just that Changsun Wuji can be regarded as the leader of the world's clans. After some coercion and inducement, he promised countless benefits and expounded many interests. Only then did the clans outside the pass have to succumb to his lustful power and reluctantly sent soldiers into the pass.
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But now that the armies of Guan and Long were defeated, the situation was ruined by the loss of troops, and the private armies of the clans who had entered Guanzhong also suffered heavy losses. Under such circumstances, how could they be willing to allow the clans outside Guanzhong to continue to increase their troops?
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said: "You don't need to worry about this matter, I will handle it properly."
After boarding the ship of Guanlong, how can we disembark at will? Since many noble families outside the Pass have sent troops to join the war, they cannot leave the ship if they want to retreat halfway.
Changsun Wuji has the means to control those guys who want to eat meat but are afraid of burning their mouths...
At that moment, everything was agreed upon, and Yu Wenshiji rushed to the East Palace to try to restart the peace talks. He Lanyan was responsible for rectifying the army and boosting morale. Changsun Wuji summoned the spokespersons of various clans outside Guanzhong and asked them to continue to increase their troops and enter Guanzhong to participate in the war.
No matter what, you should try your best.
Dugu Lan's heart was not here. Being able to sit here and participate in the discussion was considered as a way to protect the friendship between the Guanlong clan. The Dugu family was not too keen on participating in the mutiny. The place where the incident occurred even drew a clear line with other families.
In the end, although he had to intervene due to pressure from Changsun Wuji, he just muddle along and didn't take it seriously.
Linghu Defen, on the other hand, tried his best to maintain his persona of "a great scholar in the world, who wrote books and established theories", and stayed above the interests of the world...
After everyone had dispersed, Changsun Wuji was sitting alone in the hall, slowly sipping tea, his face as sinking as water, and his eyes deep.
Ever since Li Ji led his troops abroad and delayed his return, he had taken Li Ji to heart and determined that Li Ji must have been coerced by the Shandong family behind him, intending to take advantage of the situation and gain more profits. Changsun Wuji didn't care about this, and waited until
Depose the East Palace and establish a new crown prince. Even if the new prince succeeds, the Guanlong clan will control the entire court. The profits will be too much to eat up, and they don't mind giving some to Li Ji.
But today, Li Ji sent someone to deliver such words, which made Changsun Wuji suspicious.
Some things can be done but cannot be said. If Li Ji really wanted to be a representative and build a memorial arch, then he only needed to mobilize the army to open the pass. Guanlong naturally understood this and mobilized the troops to enter the pass while continuing
Attack the East Palace fiercely.
At a certain level, "tacit understanding" is the best way to communicate, and each other can understand each other based on wisdom. If you don't understand it well, don't blame others for your own losses.
Li Ji sent people here in such a grand manner, as if he was afraid that Guan Long would shake hands with the East Palace and make peace... Everything seemed logical, but in the eyes of suspicious people like Changsun Wuji, it was a bit superfluous.
No matter how traceless this hint is, sending people here has left a clue. This is always a suspicion that cannot be washed away by everyone in the world and in history.
How could Li Ji's wisdom, forbearance, and methods be so reckless and vulgar?
Although we can't see it clearly yet, there must be something hidden in it.
Such thoughts were going back and forth in Changsun Wuji's mind. After thinking hard for a long time, he could not find a reasonable explanation. However, if he ignored it, it would be really difficult to feel at ease. After all, as the current situation has developed, Guanlong still has the upper hand locally. , but it is no longer as powerful as it was at the beginning of the incident. It is like walking on the edge of a cliff, falling into the abyss and ravines at every turn, and never recovering.
Knowing that my mind was turbulent and chaotic, I had to give up with a sigh.
It's noon after thirty days, and he is over fifty years old this year. His hair and beard are already gray, his physical strength has declined, his energy is not as good as before, and he cannot accept old age. Generally speaking, people of this age should still live in temples even if they are in the temple. Gradually decentralize power and support new people to ascend to power. If you are a rich man in the country, you should be happy with your grandchildren and take care of your life. Is it worth it for him to spend so much effort planning for his children and grandchildren?
With this thought in mind, he called Yu Wenjie in and ordered: "First send someone to inform Duke Ying that during the peace talks, you might as well rescue the dog first, and then you personally inform the people outside the pass who can make the decision in the pass, so that They come here, I have something important to discuss."
Although Changsun Huan's political future has been completely ruined, even if the rebellion is successful, he is no longer qualified to stand in the court, but he is still his eldest son. He once had high hopes and loved him very much, so he cannot be allowed to become this The victims of the mutiny should be used to vent their anger on the East Palace, right?
Even if he is just rescued and comes back to be a rich man, carrying on the family line, he has fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. Otherwise, he will become a prisoner of the East Palace and lose his life at some point. It is really unbearable...