The two armies were fighting without killing the envoy. As Liu Zhenbang was the envoy sent by Lu Zhongtian, Lin Jue, Guo Kun and others naturally had to make things difficult for him without grace. Moreover, when the attack on the city was imminent, it was not necessarily a bad thing for Lu Zhongtian to send an envoy.
"Your Majesty, Marshal Lin is very kind. I have been asked by Prime Minister Lu to come here to make some things clear. Prime Minister Lu knows in his heart that the Emperor and Marshal Lin must hate him deeply. Of course there are many reasons, but they can be summed up.
, naturally started from the original incident of King Huai seizing the throne. When the former emperor appointed King Jin as the crown prince, he wanted to demote King Huai out of the capital and go to the northwest. King Huai launched the coup to seize the throne. This incident naturally
This was the reason why the emperor and Marshal Lin left the capital, so they had a feud with Mr. Lu. Before coming, Mr. Lu talked with me for a long night, confessed his feelings, and also talked about this matter. He said that King Huai's actions at that time
He was also extremely shocked. When he knew this, the late emperor had already passed away and the prince had been killed. Under that situation, although he was extremely angry, but considering the overall situation of Zhou Dynasty, he could only serve Huai
The king ascended the throne. The country could not be left without a master for a day, not to mention that foreign enemies were watching and the people's livelihood in the country was difficult. If he did not make a decisive decision at the time, it would very likely lead to greater disasters and harm the country of the Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, he and the then Privy Council envoy
After deliberation, Mr. Yang decided to reduce the major matter to a trivial matter and reduce the impact of this incident to a minimum. Lu Xiang said that in essence, this incident was an internal palace change within the royal family. Although
King Huai's behavior is extremely bad and hateful. But he is the son of the late emperor. Both the late emperor and the prince are gone, and he is the only one who can inherit the throne. His identity cannot be denied just because of the internal fighting in the palace. Back then, Xuanwu
Li Shimin also did the same thing during the family change, so it would not prevent him from ascending the throne as emperor and achieving the great cause of a generation of saintly kings. As a minister, Lu Xiang could only follow the trend and do his best in this matter.
Prime Minister Zhou’s duty is to ensure the stability of the Zhou Dynasty. I wonder if Prime Minister Lu’s confession of his feelings can be accepted by the Emperor and Lord Lin?”
Liu Zhenbang deserves to have a sharp tongue, and his words are watertight. The image of a loyal veteran minister who thinks about the great Zhou Dynasty is vividly revealed. He described Lu Zhongtian's choice at that time as a helpless move for the sake of the overall interests of the Zhou Dynasty.
On the surface, it seems quite reasonable. However, he deliberately avoided Lu Zhongtian's previous actions to plot Guo Xu's rise to power, and even did not hesitate to provoke the Qingjiao revolution for Guo Xu's military exploits. He also did not mention Lu Zhongtian's previous views on the reform faction.
Hatred and repression.
"So, Lu Zhongtian is sincere for the country and has the overall situation in mind? Then don't we all blame him wrongly? Hahahaha." Lin Jue laughed out loud.
Liu Zhenbang blushed and turned a blind eye to the irony in Lin Jue's words. He turned to Guo Kun who was silent and said with his hands in his hands: "Your Majesty, in that situation, it was not only Prime Minister Lu who made this choice, Privy Yang also made the same choice.
Did he make the same choice? If Prime Minister Lu had selfish motives and was protecting King Huai, then why did Privy Yang do this? Privy Yang was recognized as a fair and prudent minister of the country, and a minister whom the late emperor relied heavily on.
, his decision should have no other factors to consider. Can we know from this that the decision made at that time was indeed for the sake of the country and the country?"
Guo Kun frowned, and after a while he nodded slightly. Although he did not say any words of approval, his expression seemed
Relaxed a bit. Liu Zhenbang's explanation of Yang Jun's decision was indeed a bit confusing, so much so that Guo Kun actually believed it.
"But, does Lu Xiang want to kill the emperor and himself for the sake of the country?" Lin Jue couldn't help but laugh.
Guo Kun's expression suddenly became cold and stern, and he shouted in a deep voice: "Exactly, you want to kill my father, me, and Lin Jue. Is this also for the sake of the country?"
Liu Zhenbang had known this question for a long time and said without any panic: "It seems that this is why the emperor and Marshal Lin were angry with Prime Minister Lu. It is true that Lu Xiang did want to keep the emperor and Marshal Lin at that time, but at that time it was
Because Mr. Lin took the jade seal, Your Majesty led troops to attack the palace. Since the two elders have already made a decision, naturally they cannot allow such a thing to happen. Therefore, sending troops to quell the chaos is also a choice they must make. Lu
Xiang said that at that time, his intention was to persuade the two of them to turn back, but Privy Council Yang said that since it was decided that King Huai would ascend the throne, the prince's wings must be eradicated, otherwise there would be turmoil. Mr. Lin was a member of the prince's party, and Prince Liang and his son
Like Lin Jue, the branches must be uprooted. The long-term pain is not as good as the short-term pain. It is better to catch them all. Therefore, it was actually Privy Yang's idea to mobilize troops to kill and suppress all the way. Of course Lu Xiang was wrong, but he was wrong because he failed to do so.
He insisted on his own opinion, so much so that he forced the emperor and Marshal Lin to leave the capital. This was Prime Minister Lu's fault. Prime Minister Lu mentioned this matter in private many times after that, feeling guilty in his heart."
Lin Jue had to admire Lu Zhongtian's shamelessness and Liu Zhenbang's sophistry. This guy put all the blame on a dead man, which was really shameless.
"Hahahaha." Lin Jue couldn't help laughing out loud. He didn't want to refute, and there was no need to waste time with this person. It's just that this thing was so funny.
Liu Zhenbang looked at Lin Jue and said seriously: "Marshal Lin may not believe what I said, but what I said is the truth. Whether you believe it or not, the facts are the facts. In the end, these things are the past, Lu
The Prime Minister has said that if the Emperor and Marshal Lin cannot let go, he can apologize in person."
Lin Jue smiled and fell down, waving his hands and saying: "I believe it, don't I believe it? Keep talking, keep talking. Lu Zhongtian wholeheartedly thinks about the country and the country, and everything is his act of loyalty to the country. I believe it.
However, I want to know how he colluded with the Liao people to kill Yang Jun, how he manipulated Guo Xu, sent the mighty Zhou Emperor to the Jurchen military camp as a hostage, and how he wanted to ascend the throne as a hostage.
How do you want to clear his name for these things about the emperor? Also, he and the Jurchens jointly attacked our Luoyan Army. Even though they knew that the new emperor had ascended the throne, they still trapped us in a ten-mile long post with the intention of annihilating our Luoyan Army.
How should you explain his behavior? Mr. Liu, please tell me, I can’t wait to hear your explanation."
Liu Zhenbang's face turned red and he smacked his lips and said: "Marshal Lin, it seems that you are unwilling to forgive Prime Minister Lu. I told you the reason, and you certainly didn't want to believe it. But what's the use of my words?"
Lin Jue couldn't bear it anymore and shouted sternly: "You know that sophistry is useless, why are you here to argue? Lu Zhongtian is ambitious and wants to be a thief. His ambition has long been obvious. Does he care about the country of Zhou Dynasty? I'm afraid he has been deliberately plotting to steal it.
Dazhou Jiangshan. He made Guo Xu the emperor with the intention of controlling Guo Xu step by step and monopolizing power. When the Jurchens invaded the south, he
You think this is a great opportunity for him to steal the country, and you want to take advantage of the chaos to seize the kingdom of Zhou Dynasty. These are all things that are on the surface. You can't wash them away even if you want to. Liu Zhenbang, what is the purpose of coming here today? Why not?
Say it out loud, why waste your time here? We don't have time to listen to your nonsense. If you continue to talk nonsense, don't blame me for beating you out of the camp with sticks."
Liu Zhenbang blushed and shouted: "Marshal Lin, how can you say such a thing? Even if the two armies are facing each other, there will always be courtesy first and then attack. Since there has been a feud for a long time, it is natural to explain it, otherwise how can we turn the hostility into friendship? Lu Xiangyiyi
Sincerely, I hope to welcome the emperor to the capital and reorganize our empire, but by saying these things, aren't you rejecting others from thousands of miles away and forcing us to fight to the death within the Zhou Dynasty, so that the Jurchens can reap the benefits?
What benefit does Marshal Lin do to you?"
Lin Jue was furious. Not only did Liu Zhenbang confuse right and wrong with his eloquent words, but he actually started to sow discord in front of him. He even criticized himself. How could Lin Jue tolerate him?
"Liu Zhenbang, it seems that you don't want to live anymore. I will help you. Someone comes, pull him out and beat him to death with sticks, and throw his body outside the south city."
Sun Dayong made a loud promise outside the tent and came in, crossed his hands and wanted to arrest someone. Liu Zhenbang turned pale with fright and shouted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, if you don't kill the envoy during the battle between the two armies, you can't do this to me. I am the leader."
Your Majesty, please think twice about coming here with the intention of surrendering to Prime Minister Lu."
Guo Kun looked at Lin Jue and said softly: "Lin Jue, can you listen to him before making a decision? What he just said makes some sense. If we really came here to turn war into friendship, wouldn't it be better if we didn't kill each other? Female
The real people are watching with eager eyes and cannot give them a chance."
Lin Jue sneered and said: "Your Majesty, please don't be confused. He is Lu Zhongtian, a thief who steals the country, and an ambitious man. You want to turn a fight with him into friendship? Isn't it a big joke?"
Guo Kun smacked his lips and looked at Lin Jue and said: "Lin Jue, if it can be beneficial to the country and the country of Great Zhou, that's not a bad idea. Why do you have to talk so harshly? Isn't it okay for us to just listen to what Lu Zhongtian wants to do?"
Lin Jue was annoyed and said calmly: "Your Majesty wants to listen, so just listen. But I don't have time to waste on him. I have military affairs in hand, so I will excuse you."
Guo Kun frowned and said: "Lin Jue, are you so unwilling to give me face? You just stay here and refuse to listen? I just want to hear it. Do you think my request is too much?"
Lin Jue was startled. He heard Guo Kun's anger from his words. He was dissatisfied with Guo Kun's behavior, so he was also dissatisfied with himself. If he got up and left at this moment, then the rift between him and Guo Kun would
It will become bigger and it will be difficult to make up for it, and I don't want to do that.
"In that case, it doesn't hurt for me to listen." Lin Jue bowed and said.
Guo Kun breathed a sigh of relief, and his face relaxed. He thought that he had won the round, and Lin Jue still didn't dare to be too presumptuous after all. It seemed that he would need to be more tough in the future.
Liu Zhenbang lowered his head and listened to the exchanges between the emperor and his ministers. He keenly captured the awkward atmosphere between the emperor and his ministers, and seemed to understand something in his heart. It turned out that the emperor and his ministers were not monolithic. Maybe he should take some action from Guo Kun.
