In the Central Plains countries of past dynasties, it was rare for a monarch to lead a military expedition in person, unless it was a must-win war.
There are various reasons for this.
First of all, the danger of a monarch personally leading a military expedition is too great. If the monarch accidentally dies from a stray arrow on the battlefield, he may even lose a sure-win war, and even affect the stability of the entire country, causing
The country is in turmoil.
To take a step back, even if the monarch did not die on the battlefield in the end, if he still lost the war, it would greatly reduce the monarch's prestige.
Secondly, an ordinary monarch is not necessarily better than his country's generals in terms of leading an army in war. If the monarch makes a wrong decision, he is likely to lose the war - the Battle of Shangdang in Wei and Han was
Because Wei Wang Zhao Kang made a wrong decision, even though he did not have a chariot to fight in person.
Thirdly, there is no doubt that the monarch personally marches on the battlefield, which encourages the soldiers of his own country on the front line, but on the other hand, the monarch will also become a target of the enemy.
To sum up all the above, the monarchs of various countries in the Central Plains rarely go to war in person, especially when their own side is at an absolute disadvantage.
But having said that, Zhao Run, the contemporary monarch of Wei State, is different from ordinary monarchs. This monarch is known for his martial arts. Therefore, there is no need to worry about this monarch making wrong decisions. In comparison,
Next, Wei's ministers were even more worried that the monarch would be in danger on the battlefield.
After all, the enemy army Wei faced this time amounted to 1.5 million troops.
However, now that the monarch has made the final decision, Wei's ministers can only acquiesce in this matter - admonition? When the monarch has truly made up his mind, the so-called admonition does not exist.
Throughout the ages, how many monarchs would directly say "no objections are allowed"?
"It seems that all my dear friends support my decision, which is good..."
At the court meeting, Zhao Run said confusingly, and then he straightened his expression and said in a deep voice: "In this case, I hope the court will take action immediately and provide me with assistance..."
Everyone in the hall looked at each other, and in the end they could only acquiesce to this result.
After presiding over the morning court, Zhao Run came to Chui Gong Hall.
At this time, in the Chui Gong Hall, Lin Yuyang, Yu Ziqi, Jie Ziu, Wen Qi and other inner court ministers had also learned about what had happened in the Xuanzheng Hall. They were all shocked when they learned that Wei King Zhao Run wanted to take charge of the expedition.
Although shocked, all the ministers in the inner court had their own attitudes.
Wen Qi supported the Wei monarch's personal expedition. He felt that when the country was in turmoil, the monarch's personal expedition could not only inspire the soldiers' military morale, but also inspire the people to defend their homes and the country. This was the case except for Wei Wang Zhao Run.
Except for the monarch, no Wei general can do it.
If the monarch's expedition can unite the whole country and enable the country to survive the disaster, then Onsaki believes that the monarch must go on expedition - this is the monarch's duty.
Therefore, Wen Qi highly recognized Wei Wang Zhao Run's proposal to personally conquer the country.
But Lin Yuyang didn't see it that way.
He felt that the more turbulent the country became, the more it was necessary for the monarch to sit in the royal capital. What's more, the prince Zhao Wei was still young and not capable of shouldering the important responsibilities of the country. What would happen if the monarch accidentally died in battle?
Regardless of the fact that the Wei State has not only become increasingly powerful in recent years, but also has a high degree of internal stability, this is based on the power of the contemporary monarch Zhao Run. His existence has expanded the royal power to an incredible level, completely overshadowing some of the domestic affairs that would otherwise have affected the country.
Issues related to national stability, such as the clan, the Wei clan in Longxi, the Luoji clan in Sichuan, the domestic royal family, and the conflicts between the nobles and the royal family, the conflicts between the nobles and the nobles, and so on.
Based on the existence of Wei King Zhao Run, all forces in Wei State did not dare to make mistakes.
But if Zhao Run, a powerful monarch, unfortunately dies in this war with little chance of winning, who else can suppress these people?
Could it be relying on the prince Zhao Wei, who is only more than ten years old?
It is very likely that once Zhao Run, the powerful monarch, is gone, the Wei Kingdom will very likely fall apart, just like South Korea more than ten years ago, where the royal power was emptied out by the royal nobles in the country and became a puppet.
If things really come to that point, let’s not talk about other things for the time being. At least the rise of Wei and its dominance of the Central Plains will probably only end here.
But unfortunately, even Du You, the chief minister of the inner dynasty and the head of the hundred officials, could not make the monarch change his mind, let alone Lin Yuyang, Yu Ziqi and others.
The ministers in the inner court could only acquiesce in this matter.
A moment later, when Zhao Hongrun arrived at Chui Gong Hall, he also felt the solemn atmosphere in the hall.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
After Zhao Run sat on the throne, Lin Yuyang finally couldn't bear it anymore, walked up to the former, and said in a deep voice.
Zhao Run glanced at Lin Yuyang, who had a generous and upright face, and said with a smile: "Ai Qing, please speak."
I saw Lin Yuyang bowing and saluting, and said seriously: "I beg your Majesty to take back your order and give up your personal expedition!"
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became more solemn. After all, when Zhao Run just went to court in the morning, he directly stated that he was not allowed to raise objections. Unexpectedly, Lin Yuyang actually dared to mention this matter and directly discouraged him.
Just when the ministers in the palace thought that Zhao Run would get furious, they were surprised to see Zhao Run looking up at Lin Yuyang with a puzzled look on his face and asking, "What did Aiqing just say?"
Lin Yuyang said seriously: "I just said, please your Majesty..."
"No, the previous sentence." Zhao Run interrupted: "What do you mean?"
"The previous sentence?" Lin Yuyang was stunned for a moment, feeling confused. After recalling it for a while, he replied: "I said... Your Majesty, I have something important to report?"
"That's it." Zhao Run nodded, then looked at Lin Yuyang and said with a smile: "Don't start playing!"
"..." Lin Yuyang opened his mouth, dumbfounded.
"puff--"
Wen Qi, who was drinking tea at this time, was so happy that he almost spit out the tea in his mouth when he heard Zhao Run's words, which made him cough repeatedly.
"His Majesty!"
After being stunned for a while, Lin Yuyang finally came to his senses and said with emotion and righteousness: "If your Majesty refuses to listen, I will bump my head under this pillar and die."
At this time, Du You, the Minister of Rites, happened to walk into the palace and heard Lin Yuyang's impassioned words. He couldn't help but be stunned: Master Lin's posture... looks so familiar.
The other ministers in the palace looked at Zhao Run silently, secretly guessing how the monarch would respond to Lin Yuyang's death remonstrance.
Under the gaze of all the ministers in the inner court, the expression on Zhao Run's face gradually became serious. He looked at Lin Yuyang intently and asked: "Ai Qing, are you serious about this?"
"Yes...yes." Lin Yuyang could not help but shed a few strands of cold sweat on his forehead.
It's not because they are afraid of death. Most of the scholars of this era value principles, promises, and reputation. If Zhao Run said, "Then hit him," then Lin Yuyang would definitely hit his head and bleed.
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In the final analysis, Lin Yuyang was just afraid of Zhao Run's serious attitude.
However, to his surprise, the monarch in front of him suddenly smiled and said after staring at him for a long time: "Since Lin Aiqing has risked his life, why not just follow me to fight in person? If Aiqing breaks the pillars in the palace,
, the Ministry of Industry still has to work hard to repair it, which is not good for the country, so it is better to save your strength and go to the battlefield with me to kill a few enemy soldiers..."
Yes, no matter what, there is no way to reverse the monarch's decision.
After realizing this, not only was Lin Yuyang a little discouraged, but even the veteran minister Du You who was watching from the sidelines also felt a little regretful - if the monarch in front of him had even the slightest hesitation, he would definitely advise him along with Lin Yuyang.
but……
Well, as expected, when it comes to admonishment, you still have to distinguish between objects and timing. At least, when the monarch in front of you has made up his mind, no one can change it.
At this time, the atmosphere in the palace was a bit awkward, and the most embarrassing thing was Lin Yuyang, the Minister of Internal Affairs, who stood there at a loss, because Zhao Run had already hinted to him just now: hitting the pillars, this is not a sign of loyalty.
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Just when Lin Yuyang was hesitating about how to end it next, he saw the monarch in front of him saying: "Lin Qing, please go back to your seat first." After saying that, he looked around the ministers in the palace and said seriously: "I have decided this time.
The imperial chariot's personal conquest
, not a sudden slap on the forehead, but after careful consideration... The current situation of the Wei Dynasty is very bad. Some people may say that it is better to transfer the more than 300,000 elites who are attacking South Korea back to the country, but in my opinion, the transfer
return
Those 300,000 elites of our country are actually the worst strategy among the worst. Right now, I, the Wei Dynasty, want to put them to death and survive!... I will never transfer those 300,000 elites back. On the contrary, I will still
It will be in the name of Tiance Mansion
Yi ordered all the armies to step up the attack on South Korea. Even if Daliang falls and Luoyang falls, they must not withdraw halfway! Because this is the only chance for Wei, the Wei Dynasty, to turn passivity into initiative in this war where we are completely at a disadvantage!"
After hearing this, all the ministers in the palace were silent. They must admit that the monarch's judgment was actually very correct.
"The sky...hasn't fallen yet!"
Zhao Run said in a deep voice.
Listening to this calm voice, for some reason, the panic in the hearts of the courtiers gradually dissipated, and a voice seemed to resound in their hearts: As long as His Majesty is still here, no matter what dangers they encounter, they can eventually be overcome.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the courtiers praised him heartily in unison.
At this time, Du You, the Minister of Internal Affairs, walked into the palace, raised his hands and asked: "I heard what Your Majesty said just now, and Your Majesty has a general strategy in mind, but when you were in the Xuanzheng Hall just now, Your Majesty didn't say it clearly... I kindly ask Your Majesty to reveal something."
, so that we can feel at ease.”
After hearing this, Zhao Run nodded and said: "I will tell you all about this matter in detail, and I still need you and the whole court's help... First of all, the court needs to issue recruitment notices immediately. Luoyang alone
Fifty thousand Imperial Guards are not enough to stop the 1.5 million coalition forces from various countries."
All the ministers in the palace nodded.
But having said that, what kind of recruitment papers should be written?
When discussing this issue, Zhao Run pondered for a moment and said: "I have decided to issue an "Edict of Sin", Wen Qi, it is up to you to polish it..."
"Yes!" Wen Qi cupped his hand, immediately spread the paper on the desk, and held the brush dipped in ink in his hand.
Seeing this, Zhao Run stood up, paced slowly in the hall with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "Recently, all the countries have joined forces to attack Wei. I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I am afraid that my dereliction of duty has caused Wei to face the enemy.
The catastrophe caused by the coalition forces' conquest resulted in the fall of Song County and half of Yingshui River..."
Hearing this, Wen Qi quickly wrote on the paper: I heard that all the countries joined forces to invade, and I think that one person is to blame. The Song Dynasty fell, and half of the Yingshui River was lost, causing the people to be invaded by enemy soldiers.
This is all my fault.
"However, I will not escape. I will make up for the mistakes I have committed. I only ask that thousands of men in the Wei Dynasty can advance and retreat with me, drive away the invading enemy troops, and defend the country.
nation……"
Seeing the monarch in front of him solemnly dictating the so-called edict of sin, the ministers in the palace felt as if there was a surge of hot blood in their chests.
This is not an imperial edict, this is clearly the best recruitment document!
In the eyes of the ministers in the palace, when this edict of guilt is issued and posted in all counties across the country, all the men of the Wei Kingdom will join the army enthusiastically and follow this monarch to conquer the enemy troops that invade the country's borders.
It is estimated that 200,000 troops can be recruited?
No no no!
This recruitment document definitely exceeds the number of 200,000 soldiers!
A moment later, after Wen Qi polished the edict of sin, he presented it to Zhao Run for review.
I have to say that Wen Qi's literary talent is unquestionable. After his polishing, even Zhao Run felt so passionate after reading it that he couldn't help himself.
"Very good!" Zhao Run nodded and said with satisfaction: "Immediately hand it over to the Ministry of Rites for cleaning and post it in Luoyang City. In other cities, send people to post it as much as possible..."
"yes!"
On the sixth day of August in the second year of Wei Zhaowu, Wei King Zhao Run led 50,000 forbidden troops in Luoyang City, slowly left the city and headed towards Daliang.
After hearing this, the people of Luoyang were very puzzled. After all, the vast majority of the local people still did not know that the 1.5 million coalition forces from various countries led by Lord Chu Shui of Chu State had already attacked Yingshui County and were even approaching.
Daliang of Wei State.
Therefore, the people of Luoyang were very puzzled when they saw 50,000 imperial guards gathering in an orderly manner outside the city and then rushing to the east.
However, at this moment, the Luoyang court promulgated the "Edict of Sin" prepared by the monarch.
In this self-incriminating edict, instead of covering up the current critical situation of the country, the imperial court exaggerated it - that is, concealing the fact that more than 300,000 elite Wei troops were currently attacking the hinterland of South Korea - and the city that had been captured by the coalition forces of various countries was
Give clear examples one by one.
So when they saw this, the people in Luoyang City who were watching were in an uproar.
They could not imagine that his powerful Wei State was actually facing a joint attack from the Central Plains countries, and was even on the verge of collapse.
If this edict only ends here, then I believe that instead of being able to inspire the Wei people in the city, it will easily cause unrest in the people's hearts. However, right after these bad news, Wei Wang Zhao Run expressed in the edict that he wanted to personally conquer the country and make up for his mistakes.
Defending the country and rescuing the citizens whose cities have been captured by the enemy made the people who saw this sinful edict feel passionate.
Because this edict clearly stated that as the monarch of the Wei State, he, Zhao Runyuan, could have sent troops to garrison Chenggao Pass and Yique Pass. Even if the coalition forces of various countries numbered millions, they would not be able to threaten Sanchuan in a short period of time.
Luoyang, but as the monarch of thousands of Wei people, he, Zhao Run, could not bear to abandon the people of Song County, Yingshui County, and Liang County. Therefore, he wanted to conquer the country personally and fight to the death with the allied forces of the invading countries.
"...I am the Son of Heaven, I am responsible for guarding the country, and I will die in the country!"
"If you go and never come back, you will never come back!"
"I want to rush to my death place. Where is my son from Wei Dynasty?"
In the streets and alleys of Luoyang City, when those who knew how to read read out the contents of these slogans in the crowd, the people who were watching, even though they were frightened before, were also excited by these words at this moment.
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At this moment, they suddenly realized that it turned out that the 50,000 imperial guards had gathered outside the city just now to recover the lost territory and save Yingshui County. Liang County was a compatriot of Song County.
What shocked them even more was that the person who led this army to the decisive battle with the coalition forces of other countries was surprisingly their monarch Zhao Run.
"I want to follow Your Majesty to the deathbed for a decisive battle with the coalition forces of all countries! Gentlemen, is there anyone who will come with me?"
Among the crowd, a man from Wei State shouted angrily.
As soon as he finished speaking, countless young men echoed his words.
Some of these people are local rangers, some are children from poor families, and some are sons of ordinary people.
On the sixth day of August alone, countless men from Luoyang rushed to the Ministry of War, Luoyang Mansion, Tiance Mansion, Imperial Guards Office and other places, clamoring to join the army and follow the king of Wei.
Go to the battlefield of near death and fight to the death with the coalition forces of various countries.
And this is far more than the total number of people who are willing to follow Wei King Zhao Run on the expedition.
In fact, there are still a large number of people who did not report to the headquarters of the Ministry of War, Luoyang Mansion, Tiance Mansion, Imperial Guard Office and other recruiting locations. Instead, they directly took weapons and dry food on their backs and went out of the city to chase Wei King Zhao Run in person.
Fifty thousand Praetorian Guards under his leadership.
Half a day later, Wei King Zhao Run led 50,000 imperial guards to the Luocheng area.
At this time, the tribal chiefs of the Sichuan-Luo Alliance had already put on their armor, gathered the warriors in the tribe, and were waiting here for Wei King Zhao Run.
"Your Majesty, I have gathered 3,462 warriors from our Lun clan and are willing to go on the expedition with your Majesty!"
Lu Balong, the leader of the Lun tribe, a bloated guy, also changed out of his luxurious Wei clothes and put on armor made of fine iron.
From the side, the current young patriarch of the Qingyang Tribe, Wu Wu, who is also one of Zhao Run's brothers-in-law, also led the soldiers of the Qingyang Tribe to gather outside Luocheng and said to Zhao Run: "I, the Qingyang Tribe, have three thousand six hundred and twenty
A warrior, willing to accompany His Majesty on the expedition!"
The remaining tribes, ranging from two to three thousand to more than a thousand, also gathered outside Luocheng. After Wei King Zhao Run personally led the imperial guards to Luocheng, they joined the army one after another. This made Zhao Run's subordinates
The number of troops suddenly increased from 50,000 to more than 80,000.
On that day, Zhao Run did not stop in Luocheng and still led his army towards Daliang slowly.
Along the way, people continued to join his army. Some people rushed from Luoyang and Luocheng, and some came from Zhao Run's army passing by "Gong", "Hushi", "Chenggao", "
When waiting for the county town along the way, prepare your own dry food and weapons and join the team.
Two days later, when the army led by Wei King Zhao Run arrived in "Xingyang", the number of people willing to go with him on the expedition was estimated to have reached 120,000 - this did not include those who had not yet arrived.
In two days, when Zhao Run leads his army to "Yuanyang", the number of troops following him has exceeded 160,000, and there are still people joining the team one after another.
In mid-August of the second year of Wei Zhaowu, Wei King Zhao Run led his army to Liang County.
I remember that when Zhao Run set out from Luoyang, there were only 50,000 imperial guards behind him, but by the time Zhao Run arrived at Liang County, the number of troops behind him had exceeded 200,000.
This is only in the northern part of Sanchuan County and Yingshui County.
It is undeniable that in terms of the appeal and public support of the previous monarchs of the Wei Kingdom, the contemporary Wei monarch Zhao Run has the greatest appeal.