Zhong Yue came to the camp and stayed temporarily.
He would go out to collect medicine every day, and when he came back he would discuss medical skills with military doctors. At most, he and Zong Xu would have a meal together, and then rest separately.
This kind of attitude is exactly what he said that day. He only said what he wanted to say, and after finishing talking about Zong Xu's choice, he didn't care anymore.
But because of his words, Zong Xu wandered around for several days, thinking back and forth about the conversation between the two.
That day Zhong Yue asked him whether he should save him, and he replied: "This is not a matter of a person or a life, but a matter of the foundation of the country and the stability of the political situation. Sixth brother, it is impossible for me to let him go because of personal feelings.
The Zong family is involved in such a thing."
"So, even if he dies unjustly because of this, eldest brother will not help?"
Zong Xu was silent.
Zhong Yue added: "Has his existence really threatened the stability of the political situation? Brother, ask yourself, are you afraid of political instability, or are you worried that the clan will lose its holy favor?"
"You have to consider both."
"Then answer the question separately. Brother, do you think saving him will destabilize the political situation?"
Zong Xu was silent for a long time. After all, he could not go against his will and replied: "Prince Sihuai has been dead for many years. Even if his descendants are still alive, there is no threat to the throne. Today, the father dies and the son succeeds, so the throne cannot be more legitimate."
"So, eldest brother also admits that even if his identity is made public, there will be no impact?"
Zong Xu said tactfully: "It's just logical. Don't forget that Prince Liuyang and Prince Qidong both have rebellious intentions. No one can predict what he will do if he has a title."
Zhong Yue shook his head and said bluntly: "How to judge something that has not happened yet? This is unreasonable, brother, 'he might do it', do you want to use such an excuse to cut off his life? I want to come there
You think so too, right?"
Zong Xu had always known that his sixth brother was a good eloquent person and usually didn't speak much. When he did speak, every word would make sense. Like now, he was speechless when being asked.
"Eating the emperor's salary, being loyal to the emperor, the ancestral precepts of our clan can be summed up in these eight words. We were born with the favor of Emperor Taizu, so we have guarded the border for Daqi for generations. But brother, don't forget, our clan
Our glory does not lie in which emperor we are loyal to, but in our loyalty to Da Qi. We fight for Da Qi, not for someone's selfishness."
"Sixth brother, what you said is a bit of sophistry." Zong Xu said, "Whoever sits in that position represents Daqi."
Zhong Yue sighed: "Brother, why don't you think about this question carefully before you answer it. What is the loyalty of our clan based on? I'm afraid you will regret it if you answer it too early." He paused and then said, "The emperor is no longer
He became the emperor two years ago."
That ended the conversation that day.
Zong Xu knew that Zhong Yue was still here, waiting for the answer.
Logically speaking, he could answer right away, but the more he thought about it, the more he hesitated.
That child, do you really want to watch him become a victim?
Born into the royal family, he had no choice. He had never done anything harmful to nature. Instead, he fought for the country with meritorious service and without fault.
At this time, he received Zong Rui's letter.
Strictly speaking, what Zong Rui wrote was a battle report. It simply wrote about setting an ambush that day and trying to capture Nasu.
However, Zong Xu saw the clues.
It was Night Bat, taking advantage of the moment when he was about to capture Nasu.
The sixth brother really didn't lie to him.
Zong Xu held the battle report with a gloomy look on his face. He finally put his palm on the case and stood up suddenly, spinning back and forth to vent his emotions.
He doesn't want to send troops to the grassland, which he can understand. If there is a pincer attack from the north and the south, if even one of them fails, the Daqi ship will be unstoppable.
He has an ambiguous attitude towards Yang Shu, and he can understand it. The identity of the first prince and his descendant makes the current king somewhat fearful.
Even if he sent someone to assassinate him, he could still defend him. The rumors that are spreading now are because of someone who is pushing it and deliberately messing up the situation.
However, Zong Xu could no longer understand his unscrupulous approach to taking Yang Shu's life.
What a great opportunity that is!
If we can capture Nasu and block Sutu here, Daqi's border can be pushed to Liangchuan!
This line directly cut off the trade route between Beihu and Xirong. From then on, the two families could no longer unite to cause trouble, but their lives were blocked by Daqi.
On a more serious level, if Liangchuan can be defended and the Hu people choked by this pass, there will be no need to spend a large number of troops to guard the northwest border, thus freeing up hands and feet to conquer the south and unify the world.
This is the beginning of unification!
How could such an important thing be inferior to a rumor in his eyes?
Zong Xu beat the armor on his chest, feeling extremely heartbroken.
Back then, the Zong family followed Emperor Taizu to conquer the north and south, and failed to unify the world. This was something they would never forget until their death. Wasn't everything worth it in his eyes?
Zong Xu couldn't help but think of what his sixth brother said that day.
The emperor is no longer the emperor two years ago.
He sat for a while and finally ordered his bodyguard: "Go and ask Divine Doctor Zhong."
Zhong Yue came quickly: "Brother."
Zong Xu said nothing and threw the battle report over.
Zhong Yue read it quickly and asked without any surprise, "Brother, what do you think?"
"I don't know what to think." Zong Xu muttered, "Maybe it's right to think about nothing."
Zhong Yue smiled.
"Why are you laughing?" Zong Xu was unhappy. What's so funny about him being so entangled.
"I have something that can solve your problem, brother."
"What?"
Zhong Yue took out a notebook from his arms, took out a piece of paper sandwiched in it, and handed it over.
…
No one expected that the rumors would be so rapid this time.
In just half a month, the news spread across all states.
Speaking of which, it is also the credit of the rebels in Chengzhou.
They made up their minds and spared no effort to let him kill Yang Shu in order to avenge Baimenxia.
However, acting this way played right into Fu Jin's wishes.
Make a fuss, the bigger the fuss, the better, until the emperor has to face it.
What does Yang Shu lack most now? Ask Fu Jin to tell you, and he will answer with two words: status.
His surname is not Jiang, he is not included in the royal jade certificate, and he is not a member of the royal family.
As long as he is not a member of the royal family, even if the prince dies, the ministers will only adopt him from the distant branch and not give him a second glance.
Even if you want to rebel, this title is indispensable.
For example, the Chengzhou rebels are the remnants of Liuyang County Prince. They are not very powerful, but because of their name, people all over the world are talking about them.
Even if something like this hadn't happened, after his wings gradually matured, Fu Jin would have found a way to build momentum so that he could regain his identity.
Now, they're just moving things forward.
Although now is not a good time, if you take advantage of the situation, you may not be unable to succeed. (To be continued)