What Liu Zhenbang said at this moment is the real goal that Lu Zhongtian wants to achieve. This is also what Lu Zhongtian thinks is the best strategy after thinking hard. He knows his own affairs. Nowadays, people in Bianliang City are filled with resentment. The city is short of supplies and the morale of the soldiers and horses is low.
.If it were not contained by powerful and terrifying means, I am afraid that it would have been chaos. Don't look at the generals under their command who vowed to live and die with the city, and said that there were millions of people in the city, and the city defenders had enough manpower.
Such words, but in fact everyone knows that they are self-deception. Lu Zhongtian knew in his heart that Bianliang City might really be undefendable, so he came up with the plan to send Liu Zhenbang to negotiate.
Lu Zhongtian is worthy of being Lu Zhongtian. After careful consideration, he believed that at this moment Guo Kun must be eager to enter Bianliang City and officially ascend the throne as emperor. Although he announced his accession to the throne at Shili Changgang, it was obviously not a formal accession to the throne, but rather a hasty one.
It was as if he had proclaimed himself an emperor. Only when he entered Bianliang City, entered the palace, and accepted the congratulations of the ministers on the throne of Chongzheng Hall, could he truly ascend the throne as an emperor.
Bianliang City has been the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty for more than 150 years. It is the most sacred place in the hearts of the soldiers and civilians in the world. Because of its important status, the Jurchens' primary goal is here. They know that Bianliang City
In the eyes of the soldiers and people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, if Guo Kun wanted to become a real emperor, he had to enter here and start his legitimate career as the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty here.
Lu Zhongtian grasped this, and he wanted to use Bianliang City as his bargaining chip in exchange for escape from guilt and safety. The millions of people in Bianliang were his hostages, the glorious city of Bianliang, and the imperial palace.
Yu was the treasure in his hand. He knew that no matter how eloquently Liu Zhenbang tried to clear his name, he could not fool Lin Jue and Guo Kun. As long as the bargaining chips were real, if you wanted to enter Bianliang and become the emperor, then
You have to accept my conditions and wipe out the past grievances. If you can't cure my sin, you have to clear my name. Otherwise, I will burn Bianliang and destroy the ancient and sacred capital city that has been around for more than a hundred years.
Destroy everything. Let you, the emperor, ascend the throne among the ruins and the dead. Take the lives of Bianliang City and millions of people in Bianliang in exchange for your own safety. Lu Zhongtian believes that Guo Kun will definitely be willing to exchange.
"Shameless, the old thief should be cut into pieces. He actually dares to threaten me with my Bianliang City. He deserves to be damned. He deserves to be damned." Guo Kun yelled and cursed angrily.
Lin Jue was also shocked by the conditions and bargaining chips proposed by Lu Zhongtian. Lu Zhongtian actually wanted to kidnap the city of Bianliang and use it to trade with the Luoyan Army. It must be said that this old thief is really a generous figure. There are many heroes in this world.
How many people can catch each other's psychological weaknesses at such a time? Bianliang City has been the capital of Great Zhou Dynasty for more than 150 years. Over these 150 years, this city has already gathered the most powerful people in the world.
Good things, it has long become the center of the economy, politics and culture of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and has long become a holy place symbolizing the rise and fall of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Once this city is destroyed, it will destroy more than just a city, it will make many people
The sacred place in my heart was destroyed.
Not to mention the majestic palaces in Bianliang City, the beautiful and exquisite high-rise mansions on the streets, the cultural monuments soaked in hundreds or even thousands of years of history, the long streets and narrow alleys, arched bridges and stone railings, etc.
Once a dead thing is destroyed, it will naturally be regrettable. More importantly, there are nearly a million people in the city. If Lu Zhongtian is really crazy and attacks the people in revenge for the Luoyan Army's attack and lack of cooperation, it will
It is a catastrophe in the world. The result of both the jade and the stone is definitely not what Lin Jue wants.
Although Guo Kun yelled and cursed angrily, Guo Kun's inner thoughts were the same. He absolutely did not want Bianliang City to be destroyed and the people to be killed. For him, there was a more practical reason, that is, he
He is the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and he wants to ascend the throne in Bianliang. It only makes sense to ascend the throne where the ancestors and emperors of the Great Zhou Dynasty have ascended the throne. Otherwise, he as an emperor will never be recognized by everyone in the world. Even himself,
They all felt that if he could not ascend the throne as emperor in Bianliang City, he himself felt that his emperor was a wild emperor and not justified enough.
"Your Majesty, forgive me. This is a last resort. No one wants to see this situation today. Prime Minister Lu really wants to end this dispute, and he doesn't want to come to this point. The fate of the people in Bianliang City, Bianliang
The fate of the city is in the hands of the emperor. You are the one who takes the initiative, and Prime Minister Lu only does it as a last resort. In fact, for the emperor, this is a matter of effort. Prime Minister Lu said that he does not need any official position and
title, as long as the emperor agrees to this condition, after the emperor ascends the throne, he can leave the capital, retire and return to his hometown, and will no longer be involved in politics. Everything can be done with just a word from the emperor." Liu Zhenbang bowed his body and looked very humble, but his tone was a little...
He is not humble either. His words are full of traps, and now he has kicked the ball to Guo Kun's feet, as if if Guo Kun does not agree, Guo Kun will be responsible for the tragedy of city destruction and death in the future. His intentions are so vicious.
"I...I will kill you. I will never agree to it. I am not threatened by anyone. Lu Zhongtian made the wrong calculation and wanted to threaten me with this condition. How can I be threatened by him? The capital is gone,
I can build it again, and I can even go to Yingtian Mansion and ascend the throne. Humph. Someone, push Liu Zhenbang out and chop him up." Guo Kun became tougher and shouted sternly.
Liu Zhenbang was a little panicked. He didn't expect Guo Kun to have such an attitude. He thought Guo Kun would hesitate and finally accept the conditions, but he didn't expect Guo Kun to do so without thinking.
's refused.
"Your Majesty... that's Bianliang City, and that's the lives of millions of people. Your Majesty, you just became the Lord of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and millions of people died because of it. What will the people of the world think? These people are all dead in the world.
In the hands of the emperor, can your throne be stable? Sooner or later, someone will use this matter to accuse you and incite celebrities to rebel against you. Hehe, so what if I, Liu Zhenbang, dies, I have no intention of going back alive. But the emperor is because
If a little grudge from the past ruins the overall situation, then the gain outweighs the loss."
Liu Zhenbang continued to confuse him with his eloquent tongue. He knew that it was useless to beg for mercy at this time. He could only go to the dark side and exaggerate the disadvantages of this matter to Guo Kun, which might be effective.
Guo Kun glared at Liu Zhenbang fiercely. He had to say that Liu Zhenbang's words really made waves in his heart. It was easy to kill Liu Zhenbang. But after killing him, what would happen if Lu Zhongtian was really crazy enough to destroy Bianliang City?
?Does he have to bear the infamy that ruined Bianliang City and millions of people in Bianliang when he first ascended the throne? That is something he never wants to see. As an emperor, his prestige is not high, and he needs to slowly
The accumulated prestige and reputation have been recognized by people all over the world. If something like this happens at this time, it will become a handle and a reason for others to rebel. In this chaos, I don’t know how many people are waiting for an opportunity to rebel. How can I
You can give them the opportunity to slander yourself and let them find reasons to rebel.
Guo Kun's face was gloomy, and he was waiting for Liu Zhenbang with a ferocious expression. Liu Zhenbang was not afraid of being scalded in boiling water and had already risked his life. Instead, he smiled playfully and didn't care. The uglier Guo Kun's face was, the more effective his words were, which was exactly what he wanted to see.
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Lin Jue on the side calmed down at this time. Although he was shocked by Lu Zhongtian's bottomless bargaining chip, it was not a surprise to Lin Jue. If Lu Zhongtian didn't fight to the death at this time, he wouldn't be Lu Zhongtian anymore.
Seeing that the Luoyan Army was about to break through Bianliang, Lu Zhongtian and his party members naturally tried their best to save themselves. So at this time, he would do anything without a bottom line. It was impossible to agree to Lu Zhongtian's conditions. Lu Zhongtian, an old thief, must die.
How could he be allowed to be free? If he had followed his request, Lu Zhongtian would not only have been innocent, but would have become a great hero of the Zhou Dynasty. If such a deal were made, those who died in the hands of Lu's thieves and those who died in the battle would
The dead souls of the brothers on the battlefield will not rest in peace. If even Lu Zhongtian can forgive, then no one in the world can be forgiven.
However, although you can't spare the old thief, you don't need to anger him. The siege is about to begin. Before that, you might as well give the old thief some hope and come up with a delaying strategy.
Guo Kun looked at Lin Jue indecisively. He couldn't make a decision himself. Although his heart was a little shaken, he had to get Lin Jue's consent.
Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "Liu Zhenbang, do you think this shameless behavior can threaten us? We won't embarrass you. You can go back and report to Lu Zhongtian. If he wants to be infamy for thousands of years, we won't stop him. His Bianliang
It is a big mistake for the city and the people of Bianliang to threaten the Emperor and our Luoyan Army. The city of Bianliang is in his hands, and the people of Bianliang are also in his hands. This is like threatening to kill his own children.
Others, this is simply ridiculous. Of course, we admit that Bianliang is an extremely important city to our great Zhou Dynasty, and the lives of millions of people in Bianliang are also the emperor's heart. But if Lu Zhongtian insists on destroying the city and killing people,
That's nothing. We can rebuild Bianliang City after it is destroyed. As the saying goes, the old will not go and the new will not come. It is nothing more than spending some money and effort. If the people of Bianliang City were killed by Lu Zhongtian, it would naturally be sad and regrettable.
Yes. But when it comes to that situation, there is nothing we can do about it. To put it bluntly, the people of Bianliang are guilty if they never rebel. If they die in the hands of Lu Zhongtian, they deserve it. We don’t care at all. 1
When the new emperor ascends the throne, he will fight his way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. If the people of Bianliang must die, then we can only let them die. Do you understand?"
Guo Kun looked at Lin Jue blankly. Lin Jue usually talked about the people. What he said to him all day long was that 'the people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least.' What's Luo Yanjun?
His mission is to save all people from water and fire. There are words like "water can carry a boat but also capsize it." I tell myself all day long that in the future, I must benefit all people and put people's livelihood first. I must never be separated from the people and ignore them.
The life and death of the people, otherwise the emperor will not be able to sit firmly. It is incredible that he actually said such words now. Such words cannot be said by himself. Maybe this is what is in his heart.
, he is willing to sacrifice everything to achieve his goal. Maybe he is this kind of hard-hearted and cold-blooded person.
Liu Zhenbang laughed and said: "Marshal Lin, I have long heard that he has sharp words and a sharp tongue. I really learned it today. But I don't really believe what you said. How can there be a river of blood after the new emperor ascends the throne? What do you think?
The people of Bianliang are traitors and deserve to die? Believe it or not, I will tell the people of Bianliang this when I go back. I am afraid that none of the people of Bianliang will be loyal to the emperor. Are you assisting the emperor, or are you trying to dismantle the emperor? Do you want to express your opinion?
You don’t care about Bianliang City and the people of Bianliang at all, do you? Then just kill me with one knife. If Prime Minister Lu knows that you have killed me, he will destroy the city and kill people as you want. Marshal Lin, do you dare?"
Lin Jue sneered and said: "Liu Zhenbang, this is the first time I have seen someone seeking death like you. Do you think you are very important to Lu Zhongtian? I will give you a chance to beg for mercy, otherwise you will definitely die. I
I don’t even need to take action. I just need to send someone to tell Lu Zhongtian that we can agree to his conditions, but we also have a small condition in exchange, which is your head, Liu Zhenbang. Do you think Lu Zhongtian will kill you? Just tell me.
Liu Zhenbang, in order to survive, ten of your lives will be wasted? You are just a chess piece, and you are not the one playing chess. If you don't understand this, you are too stupid."
Liu Zhenbang's face turned pale and there was a layer of sweat on his body. He was indeed a little complacent. If Lin Jue really wanted to do this, he would not be able to give birth to ten heads. Liu Zhenbang knew best what kind of person Lu Xiang was. This kind of thing
When he is a character who can be sacrificed at any time, he is not worth mentioning at all.
"What? You refuse to beg for mercy? Then you are dead." Lin Jue said coldly.
Liu Zhenbang made a decisive decision and immediately bowed and saluted: "Marshal Lin, please calm down. I am talking nonsense and nonsense. Marshal Lin does not remember the faults of villains. Please forgive me."
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "Be able to bend and stretch, this is the face of a villain. Liu Zhenbang, go back and tell Lu Zhongtian, although we don't care about him destroying the city and killing the people, but if it can be resolved peacefully at this time, it will naturally be a good thing. God will bring good things to you.
The lives of the people of Bianliang are also lives, so they cannot be taken lightly. It will take many years and a lot of money to rebuild Bianliang City, which is very troublesome. This matter has been discussed. But now we cannot answer him. Your Majesty and I
The opinions of the soldiers and officials must be consulted. Let's do this. He will give him a reply in three days. If he can't wait, it is up to him to destroy the city and kill people first. The eyes of the people in the world are sharp, he
The sins committed are not on us."
Liu Zhenbang looked at Guo Kun, and Guo Kun said coldly: "Marshal Lin's words are what I mean. Go back and tell Lu Zhongtian that this injustice has its owner and its owner. He must dare to act and don't use the people as victims. If he
If he is sincerely loyal, he should present the city and surrender. I am not a narrow-minded person, nor can I tolerate him. I want to discuss it with everyone here, and he must think twice before taking action."
Liu Zhenbang bowed and cupped his hands and said: "I will definitely pass on the message. I take my leave."
Guo Kun nodded slightly, and Liu Zhenbang turned around, saluted Lin Jue, and quickly walked out of the tent. Soon after, the sound of horse hooves began and gradually disappeared.
Guo Kun and Lin Jue were left in the tent. Guo Kun sighed and asked Lin Jue: "Brother-in-law, what do you think we should do about this matter? I know you are delaying the attack. What are you thinking?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "What is the emperor thinking in your heart? Can you tell me first?"
Guo Kun thought for a while and said: "It's really hateful for the old thief to threaten us like this. But I don't think this matter cannot be discussed. If we can save the capital and its people from a war, it would be a great thing. The capital can be
It cannot be destroyed, and the lives of the people are not trivial. If we do not consider these things, others will say that I am unkind and unwilling to save the people of the capital. What do you think?"
Lin Jue sighed in his heart, and Guo Kun was really shaken. He wanted to enter the capital as soon as possible and become the real emperor of Zhou Dynasty as soon as possible, and refused to cause extraneous matters. The mood is understandable, but in principle it is too far away.
"Your Majesty, how can you compromise with someone like Lu Zhongtian? This kind of person is forgivable, and it will do too much harm to the morality of the world and the emotions of the soldiers and civilians. It will make the heroes who died unworthy, and it will also make the people of the world feel bad for the Emperor and our Luoyan Army.
Strange perception. Punishing evil and promoting good is the most basic principle. If this cannot be done, how can we educate all people in the future?" Lin Jue said softly.
Guo Kun frowned and said: "Lin Jue, I know you hate Lu Zhongtian deeply. Your teacher died in his hands, and many others were also harmed by the old thieves. The old thieves also persecuted us very much at the beginning, with the intention of causing harm.
We are about to die. But now is our critical moment. Can you put down some of your persistence and think about the overall situation first? It doesn't matter if you forgive the old thief first, I have plenty of opportunities to kill him. Why rush now?"
Lin Jue looked at Guo Kun quietly and said: "Your Majesty, there are some things that cannot be traded. If a person has no principles and no bottom line, he will quickly degenerate and be despised by the world. Your Majesty promised to spare his life today, and you will not touch him again in the future, otherwise
The Emperor is untrustworthy. Does the Emperor want to be an untrustworthy person? I swore to kill the old thief, so there was no possibility of compromise with him. I have my bottom line and principles. I know what the Emperor is thinking. In fact, the Emperor
It’s too much to worry about, I will capture the capital, and the Emperor will also be able to fulfill his wish. Trust me."
Guo Kun smacked his lips and said, "If he really takes the risk, can you really ignore him? I can't do that."
Lin Jue laughed and said: "Your Majesty, do you really think he dares to do this? Then before we can take action, the people in the city will eat him alive. The most he can do is set a few fires to burn down the palace. He will kill him frantically.
Killed the people in the city? Are those people under him all lunatics? They will never do it. Your Majesty, you can relax. If the imperial palace is destroyed, bigger and better ones will be built in the future."
Guo Kun tilted his head and said, "Are you sure? Then why do you need to ask Liu Zhenbang to give him a three-day deadline? Just kill him."
Lin Jue laughed and stood up and said: "I will attack the city in three days. The old thief can only live for three days. Let him live for three days with hope. This is my last kindness to him. Your Majesty, your ministers and
There are many things to be busy with, so I have to retire."
Lin Jue bowed and saluted and went out. The sun was shining brightly and the wind was gentle outside the tent. Lin Jue's mood was a little gloomy, but he didn't know why.
