After Han Gang stood blankly for a while, he said softly: "Maybe it's just a coincidence. It shouldn't be that evil. Who really has the ability to predict the future?"
Ma Qingshan nodded and said: "Maybe, maybe it's just a coincidence. However, this at least shows that Lin Jue sees the rest of the situation very clearly. Although he may not really know the outcome, he must be aware of the comparison of the strengths of the two sides. For me,
We have a clear understanding of the combat power of Dazhou's soldiers and horses, even better than we know ourselves, so we dare to make such predictions. This person must have real ability and foresight."
Han Gang frowned and said: "I agree with you on this point. This person is not simple. It's a pity that he is unwilling to serve the imperial court. Otherwise, if he had been there during this Northern Expedition, he would not have ended up like this."
Ma Qingshan nodded and said: "Yes, it's a pity that he is unwilling to serve the current court."
Han Gang paused and suddenly asked: "Brother Qingshan, why do you think of this Lin Jue? You seem to have great respect for him. Brother Qingshan, don't blame me for being verbose. No matter how capable Lin Jue is, he is also a traitor to the imperial court."
Ma Qingshan chuckled and said: "Master Han, do you still think so at this time? Lin Jue just refused to protect the current court. He did not betray Zhou Dynasty, but he just refused to follow the usurper and only seek personal gain.
It’s just that he is in the company of rotten people. I think that under the current situation, his choice may...maybe...is worth pondering."
Han Gang said in shock: "What do you mean? Why do I feel that you are speaking strangely today."
Ma Qingshan said softly: "It's not that what I said is weird, but... what I said is true, but it goes against what we have always insisted on, so Mr. Han thinks it's weird. But what are we actually defending now?
Personally, I am very confused. I wonder if Mr. Han knows what he is doing now."
Han Gang frowned and said: "Brother Qingshan, the more you talk, the more outrageous you are. I don't want to listen to your nonsense. I called you here just to ask your opinion on the imperial court summoning us to Beijing. I didn't want to talk to you."
Say some other nonsense."
Ma Qingshan said quietly: "Master Han, do you still need to ask my opinion on this matter? You naturally understand what is going on. Those who have received the imperial edict and been asked to return to Beijing are all people promoted by Privy Council Yang, like Han
Your Excellency is considered to be a direct descendant of Privy Councilor Yang. At this time, are we summoned back to the capital to report on our work and discuss something? Isn’t it clear? This is to treat us.
Take action. Lu Zhongtian has now become the Privy Councilor. If he wants to take charge of the military and completely control the army, we people will be a thorn in his side. Unless we are willing to publicly express our support for the imperial court's move to kill Mr. Yang, and are willing to bow our allegiance to Lu Zhongtian
, otherwise there is only one result of going to the capital, and that is - to die! It is probably because Mr. Han saw this that he came to me to discuss it. "
Han Gang looked at the horse in confusion.
Qingshan thought for a long time, and finally sighed and said: "Brother Ma is indeed a sensible person, and he is indeed a person who has read books. You are right, what you just said is exactly what I thought. This time, we are called in
Jing... is really weird, I'm afraid he's going to take action on us."
Ma Qingshan said solemnly: "In this case, what countermeasures can Mr. Han have? In fact, Mr. Han only needs to publicly express his support for the imperial court's decision, express his loyalty to Lu Zhongtian, support him as the Privy Councilor, and be willing to accept any appointment or removal from the imperial court unconditionally.
If you mobilize, I think you can save your life."
Han Gang frowned and glared at Ma Qingshan, and Ma Qingshan smiled bitterly and said: "Don't glare at me like that. What I said is reality. Doing this can save your life, and maybe you can get Lu Zhongtian's respect."
Han Gang shouted: "Publicly support the imperial court's decision to kill Privy Master Yang? Are you crazy? No matter how Mr. Yang treats me, he is always a kind person to me. Without Mr. Yang's support, how could I be where I am today?"
Who is Lu Zhongtian? If Master Yang's death is really caused by him, it means that he intends to monopolize power and has evil intentions. Do I support him as Privy Councilor? Am I crazy? What qualifications does he have to be Privy Councilor? Besides,
His move has destroyed the ancestral system of the imperial court, and the whole court should impeach him. Brother Qingshan asked me to be loyal to Lu Zhongtian and be his lackey? Do you think that I, Han Gang, am such a person? It makes no sense."
Ma Qingshan said hurriedly: "Lord Han, please calm down. Qingshan has no intention of doing so, but this is the only way Qingshan can think of to deal with the situation. Of course, Qingshan knows that Lord Han is definitely not such a person. Anyone in the world can do this.
, but you, Master Han, are the only ones who will not be ungrateful and grovel."
Han Gang waved his hand and said: "You don't need to flatter me. Now your military position is the same as mine. At your current position, the Northern Expedition Army has not been disbanded. You are still the top general of the Northern Expedition Army, second only to Deputy Commander Bai Qizhi.
Exit. You were personally promoted by Marshal Yang, so you can’t stay out of it."
Ma Qingshan smiled and said: "Not only can I not stay out of it, but I am dead. But I got the news that some people said that the battle of Xijin Mansion was actually my responsibility, because Marshal Yang appointed me to command the siege operation that day.
And I was promoted too quickly by Marshal Yang. They suspected that there was some secret relationship between me and Mr. Yang, and they suspected that there was some deal between us. I went to the capital, and I was bound to be relegated because of the battle of Jijin Mansion.
I will be buried with Marshal Yang."
Han Gang stared at Ma Qingshan and said, "Thank you for laughing. Since you know that the court will definitely kill you, how can you still be so calm? What's your plan to escape?"
Ma Qingshan shook his head and said: "I don't have any good ideas."
Han Gang smacked his lips and said: "Then you and I can only die? Is there really no good way?"
Ma Qingshan said solemnly: "Master Han, I will not go to die. I don't want to go to the capital at all."
Han Gang frowned and said, "Do you want to resist the decree?"
Ma Qing
Shan slowly nodded and said: "I can only do this. I don't want to go to the capital and be slaughtered. I can only choose to resist the decree. I know the consequences of doing so. The imperial court has more reason to kill me, and it is reasonable and irrefutable."
But I still have to do it. I am not afraid of death. I think that when I, Ma Qingshan, decided to join the army, I was ready to be shrouded in horse leather. Death is not terrible, what I am actually afraid of is... an unknown death. Mr. Han and I
As I said about my father, half of the reason why I joined the army was to defend my family and the country, and the other half was to avenge my father. If the imperial court can negotiate peace with the Liao people, I, Ma Qingshan, will never compromise with the Liao people, even if it doesn't happen
National hatred, I personally also have family hatred. Therefore, I might as well confess to Mr. Han that I personally think that the imperial court is no longer worthy of my allegiance. As Lin Jue said, they suck. I don’t want to die in their hands. Rather than
How to die in their hands is like dying on the battlefield."
Han Gang was surprised and said: "What do you want? Do you want to betray the imperial court? Join Lin Jue and the others?"
Ma Qingshan shook his head and said: "That's not the case. My idea is very simple. I am going to fight with the Liao people. I will not admit the so-called peace agreement. Maybe no one is willing to go with me to kill the Liao people, because this is also a way to die.
behavior, but I would rather die on the battlefield fighting the Liao people than die in the hands of the court. Going to the capital is death, resisting the decree is death, and fighting the Liao people is a narrow escape. I choose to fight with the Liao people.
The Liao people died fighting, this is what I am thinking at the moment."
Han Gang looked excited. He suddenly punched the pillars of the city tower with his fist and said in a deep voice: "Good brother, so brave and courageous. You are right. Instead of dying in the hands of the imperial court, I would have died like Mr. Yang."
If you don't understand, it's better to die vigorously. The imperial court is negotiating with the Liao people, but we are mortal enemies of the Liao people. Brother Ma, if you want to fight the Liao people, I, Han Gang, will go with you. The worst is, we will all die at the hands of the Liao people.
It is within a few miles, but that is the destination of our soldiers. While we still have many soldiers and horses in our hands, and the Liao army in Zhuozhou may think that the peace agreement has been reached and is in a state of paralysis, you and I, brothers, can give them a counterattack.
, stormed Zhuozhou and killed them until they were in ruins. What do you think?"
Ma Qingshan's eyes shone, and he laughed loudly: "I have known for a long time that Mr. Han would agree with my idea. Mr. Han also hates the Liao people. It is true. Hahaha. But Mr. Han, in this way,
There is no way back for us, maybe there is really only a dead end left."
Han Gang laughed and said: "So what? We are also helpless. At least we can choose how to die, and we don't have to be manipulated by others, let alone grovel. During this Northern Expedition, I was killed twice by the Liao people.
Deficit, I am really angry in my heart. This is the time to regain the situation. Maybe you and I, brothers, can do something extraordinary and reverse the situation, which will strengthen the court's confidence in fighting the Liao people. Even if you die in the battle, what's the matter? Before you die.
, and also to use thousands of Liao people’s heads to comfort Mr. Yang’s spirit in heaven.”
Ma Qingshan said: "Okay, that's it. Let's organize our troops separately and take action immediately."
