After the sun sets, the heat gradually dissipates, the evening wind gradually picks up, and there is a coolness in the air.
In the pavilion in the back garden of Yang Jun's residence, Yang Jun was reclining on a couch made of thin bamboo to enjoy the cool air. Several maids around him were fanning. The faint fragrance from the incense burner nearby came with the breeze and penetrated into his nostrils.
It makes people feel peaceful and happy.
Yang Jun squinted his eyes and enjoyed this comfortable moment. He had not felt so stable for a long time. Since the defeat in the Xijin Mansion, Yang Jun was agitated and depressed. He vomited blood and fell into a coma. He did not wake up until he arrived in Bazhou.
He came over and immediately returned to the capital for treatment.
The cause of the disease is actually a disease of anger and heart attack. The good situation collapsed overnight, especially the death of He Chuanzong, which made Yang Jun extremely heartbroken. The collapse of the war situation and the feeling of being helpless suddenly made Yang Jun become angry and attack the heart, causing him to vomit blood and die.
Coma. Yang Jun is not a person who cannot withstand things. He has experienced many difficult moments and experienced too many victories and defeats. Logically speaking, it should not be like this. However, he is old and exhausted physically and mentally from fighting for days.
Secondly, this battle is too important. Yang Jun certainly understands what this defeat means.
The doctors warned Yang Jun to rest at home and not to worry too much, otherwise his condition may worsen. Moreover, this kind of anger syndrome is difficult to cure, and there is no good way to cure it. The only way is to rest. This is different from Yang Jun's.
What he was thinking was the same. Yang Jun did not do this because of his illness, but because of the situation. When he led his army and returned with a disastrous defeat, the government and the public would be in an uproar, and there would be countless people blaming him. At this time, he must
Keep a low profile and get through this difficult time. It is good for others to amplify your condition. First, you can have a reason to stay at home, not attend any meetings, and refuse anyone to visit. Second, this is also
An emotional card. Although I lost, I will die for all the hard work I did for the Great Zhou Dynasty. The whole court must at least have some compassion. There is no credit, but at least there is hard work.
Because of this, after Yang Jun returned to Beijing, although his mind was clear and his body was slowly recovering, he did not leave the house and closed the door to thank guests for rest. Everyone who came to visit was told that Privy Yang's condition was extremely serious.
You can't see guests on Lingling's bed, and you have to rest your body. Including his own officers and direct relatives, everyone is turned away.
Of course, Yang Jun was still suffering and blaming himself in his heart, and he could not sleep all night to reflect on this defeat. In the end, Yang Jun still believed that this defeat was not his fault, but that he had done something wrong from the beginning.
This war should not be reactionary. It was the emperor's stubbornness that led to a series of subsequent consequences. From the moment the emperor decided to go to the north, defeat was actually inevitable. Therefore, if we really want to be held responsible, it is the emperor.
responsibility. And I have actually done it to the extreme.
He captured Zhuozhou, forcibly crossed the Sanggan River, and almost captured the Xijin Mansion. He had done everything he could. The Liao army was so powerful. Not only were their cavalry powerful in field battles, but they had also learned how to defend the city.
The methods they used are no longer the impression of the Liao army, which only knows how to fight with cavalry. Their combat tactics have also improved rapidly, and they are now an army that can attack, defend and use military tactics. If we say the only mistake in this battle
This is because neither he nor his generals paid much attention to this, and they were underestimating the enemy. That's why in the Battle of Zhuozhou City, Han Gang lost nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses in the siege. After advancing to Xijin Mansion, Han Gang lost nearly 10,000 troops.
On the way, they were ambushed by the opponent and lost a large number of troops and horses. When they attacked Jinfu, they did not expect that the opponent already had a defense against the Sky Chariot.
Means. However, generally speaking, the fault lies in the decision-making itself, not the battle itself.
The situation after the defeat was indeed very worrying. Yang Jun also understood that although the Liao people were victorious, they were still unable to devour the Zhou Dynasty. He actually wanted to report to the court, and there was no need to worry about the intimidation of the Liao people, because they themselves were actually here.
The losses in the battle were also very heavy. In addition, the Jurchens in the north were involved, and they had not yet left the strength to pose a real threat to the Zhou Dynasty. As long as the Jurchens were not destroyed, they were actually unable to go south. However, Yang Jun learned that the imperial court and the Liao people had already
He breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news that peace negotiations had begun. If the imperial court wanted to negotiate peace, it would definitely succeed. He had expected this from the beginning. However, at this time, Yang Jun would not come out and say such things.
Yang Jun knew that Guo Xu must be very worried now. He wanted to keep his throne and ensure that the kingdom of Zhou Dynasty would not be attacked by the Liao people, so he would never take any risks and would definitely make peace with the meeting. It was inappropriate for him to come out and make suggestions at this moment.
, on the contrary, it will arouse the anger of the entire court. At this moment, pretending to be sick and not saying anything is the best countermeasure.
Of course, Yang Jun also considered the issue of responsibility for the defeat. Even if he thought the responsibility was not on himself, he also understood that this time he had to give an explanation to his superiors. But how could he minimize the responsibility for the defeat so that it would not affect too much?
Da, this must be considered. Yang Jun does not want this matter to become a target for attacking him and be used by those who oppose him. Especially Lu Zhongtian, he is probably already full of energy to make a fuss about this matter.
Therefore, he must find a suitable solution and obtain the emperor's understanding while ensuring that he will not be criticized too much, so as to ensure that his position cannot be shaken.
This period of time was so critical that Yang Jun had to act with caution. So he huddled in the house, actively exploring what was going on outside, and thinking hard about the solution. But obviously, the best of both worlds was in this situation.
It is difficult to find the bottom. Yang Jun is even prepared to make some retreats. As long as he ensures that his core power is not lost, he is willing to bear some superficial concessions and punishments.
The night was as cool as water, and there was a cool breeze in the pavilion. From the angle where Yang Jun leaned, he could see the twinkling stars in the sky. Yang Jun felt very quiet in his heart and felt very comfortable in his body. He decided to have a good sleep. He had been there for a long time.
I haven't had a good night's sleep. Recently, every time I sleep, I dream about the tragic defeat of the Xijin Mansion war. I hope that I can sleep peacefully now and those nightmares will not disturb me.
Soon after, Yang Jun really fell asleep. He snored loudly, and his saliva flowed down his beard. This showed that he was sleeping deeply. He had not slept so soundly for a long time.
However, Yang Jun, who was sleeping soundly, was soon awakened when someone pushed him awake.
"Master, master, wake up quickly, the emperor is here to visit you."
Yang Jun was dreaming. This time it was not a nightmare, but a dream in which he was leading an army to conquer Xijin Mansion. He was charging forward with a horse and a gun, invincible, and his body was as strong as a boy. Yelv Zongyuan threw away his helmet and abandoned his armor.
The horse fled. He was bending his bow and shooting an arrow. An arrow was about to hit Yelu Zongyuan in the back of the heart. When he was shot off the horse, he was awakened by someone.
"Get out of the way." Yang Jun waved his hand and gave him a slap without even opening his eyes. There was a snap, someone screamed, and the surroundings suddenly became dead silent.
Yang Jun also became somewhat sober. After opening his eyes, he saw several maids fanning themselves beside the bamboo collapse kneeling on the ground with fear on their faces, but their eyes
He didn't look at himself, but stared at the position beside him. Yang Jun turned around suspiciously, and then he saw a man covering his face standing next to him, looking at him with eyes spitting fire.
The next moment, Yang Jun bounced up like a spring. Regardless of the image of his bare feet, he knelt on the ground, kowtowed to the man and shouted: "Old minister, you deserve to die, I deserve to die, my emperor... Your Majesty... Why are you here?"
Did the old minister Shicai... beat the emperor?"
Guo Xu stood there, his face burning with pain. Yang Jun was a military commander, and although he was old, he still had the strength in his body. That slap made Guo Xu’s eyes flash with stars, and he felt like crying in pain. He felt so good that he was not dead.
Just as he was leaning forward and bending his body to wake up Yang Jun himself, it was as if he put his mouth up to Yang Jun and slapped him hard. If Yang Jun hadn't been ill, this time
The slap may cause Guo Xu to lose a few teeth.
Guo Xu came here in a low-key manner tonight. When he came to Yang Jun's house, he learned that Yang Jun was enjoying the cool air in the back garden. Guo Xu asked someone not to report it so as not to disturb Privy Yang, so he came to see Yang Jun in person. Guo Xu actually did the same
I wanted to give Yang Jun a surprise to see if Yang Jun was as sick as he said and was about to die. Facts have proved that Yang Jun is very good. His figure is still strong and healthy after coming down from the bamboo collapse. This slap
It's also quite disgusting.
The burning pain slowly faded away, and so did Guo Xu's anger. After all, he came here in person tonight for a purpose. This slap was just a slap, and it was nothing. As long as he could be here tonight
To convince Yang Jun to agree to his request, this slap must be the price.
"It's okay, it's okay, Aiqing, get up quickly. Aiqing is still ill, so how can you move violently? Go back to the bed quickly." Guo Xu waved his hand and said with a smile.
Yang Jun hesitated for a moment, and suddenly his body slumped down as if he had changed. He apologized and asked his maid to support him. He had to do all the tricks for the show. He was a person who had not recovered from a serious illness. How could he move so quickly?
.I am a person who is stuck in bed and cannot even walk.
After the maids helped Yang Jun onto the bamboo collapse, Yang Jun said feebly: "Your Majesty, forgive me. I really have difficulty moving, so I can only be disrespectful. Your Majesty, please sit down. Why is the Emperor coming to my residence so late today? Yes.
Is there something wrong?"
Guo Xu sat down on the stool, looked at Yang Jun and sighed: "Hey, Yang Aiqing is so ill, it's all my fault. I wanted to join forces with the Jurchens to conquer the Liao people, and Yang Aiqing still led the army despite her age.
That's why it's like this. It's my fault. I feel very uncomfortable in my heart. I have been very busy during this period and have always wanted to visit you, but I can't find time. Today I came here specifically to visit my beloved."
Yang Jun was stunned for a moment, with some doubts in his heart. Guo Xu actually said such words and directly admitted that it was his fault, which he did not expect. Guo Xu really thought so? When did he become
So wise.
"Your Majesty, please don't say that. It is a matter of classification for the veteran to share the Emperor's worries, and it is also the duty of the veteran to lead the army on the expedition. It's a pity... Alas, the veteran is incompetent. This time he came back from the Northern Expedition in vain, and failed to live up to the expectations of the Emperor and the entire court.
The old minister has been blaming himself to death for this period of time. He only feels that he is ashamed of the emperor and the people of Zhou Dynasty. The old minister wishes that he will not get better and die." Yang Jun sighed.
The monarch and his minister began to blame each other when they met. This would be a good story if it were spread. But unfortunately, everything they said was untrue. This conversation set the tone of mutual deception from the beginning.
It also indicates that all subsequent conversations will be a scam.
