The next morning, at the court meeting, Lin Jue personally led Tian Guilin to the palace. After Lin Jue introduced Tian Guilin's identity, origin and what they had done, all the officials were in awe and showed respect to this little little man.
The county magistrate responded with respectful eyes.
Guo Kun also said: "Well, it is a blessing for the country to have an official like Tian Aiqing in our Zhou Dynasty. Everyone is like Tian Aiqing, how can we go through such hardships? I completely agree with Lin Aiqing's recommendation, like Tian Aiqing
It would be unreasonable for officials like this not to be promoted and entrusted with important responsibilities. Lin Aiqing, you can make your own arrangements regarding Tian Guilin, and I completely agree with your arrangement."
Lin Jue was a little surprised. Guo Kun's attitude was extremely kind and sincere. Logically speaking, if he recommended Tian Guilin to be the director of the political affairs hall, Guo Kun should think that he was appointing a private person. He should have blocked it no matter what. But not only did he
There was no obstruction at all, and what he said was contrary to Lin Jue's understanding of Guo Kun. However, Lin Jue didn't care about Guo Kun's attitude. He no longer had any hope for Guo Kun, so his
His attitude could not change his opinion of him. Perhaps Guo Kun knew that opposition was useless, so he simply went along with the flow.
Next, Lin Jue put forward the suggestion of sending troops to attack the Jurchens. Lin Jue explained in detail to the ministers his analysis of the Jurchens' intention to plunder supplies and manpower, and finally said to Guo Kun and the ministers: "The Great Zhou Dynasty
How can we allow foreign enemies to occupy large swathes of land in the Northeast of China during the Zhongxing period? If foreign enemies are still wreaking havoc in our land of the Great Zhou Dynasty, we will never be able to talk about the Zhongxing of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, it is necessary to drive the Jurchens out of the land of the Great Zhou Dynasty. We
The Great Zhou Dynasty went through disasters. Although we had our own problems, the Jurchens took advantage of the danger and sent troops brazenly with the intention of destroying the Great Zhou Dynasty. This was also one of the main reasons for the chaos. The Jurchens killed hundreds of thousands of our soldiers and civilians during the Great Zhou Dynasty, causing
Millions of people have been displaced and are still unable to return to their homes. This account must be settled with them. Originally, I planned to wait a little longer and be more prepared. But now it seems that every day I wait, countless people are coming.
They suffered under the iron heel of the Jurchens, so I think we can't wait any longer. I suggest that we send out troops as soon as possible to annihilate the Jurchens. I wonder what the emperor and your lords think?"
All the Luoyan Army generals agreed and seconded the proposal to send troops. However, some officials immediately raised concerns.
Deputy Prime Minister Chen Zhiliang said: "Of course what Prime Minister Lin said is of great righteousness. The Jurchens occupied our land in the Zhou Dynasty, wreaked havoc, killed and looted. Which is intolerable? It is natural to send troops, but the current situation, is it necessary?
It’s time to be patient and slow down. Now that the imperial court has been established, all affairs are on the right track. The confidence of the people is recovering. Given time, it will soon be a prosperous scene. If you are not fully prepared at this moment, you will be in trouble.
If we send troops, if we are defeated by the Jurchens, the current good situation will be ruined. It's not that I don't believe in Prime Minister Lin's ability to lead the army in battle, but I am worried about this. Do we have enough money and food, and do we have enough soldiers and horses?
The hundreds of thousands of Jurchen troops are no joke. Moreover, as the saying goes, we must first settle the internal affairs in order to fight against external forces. We are not yet internally stable. Once there is a problem, it will be a situation of falling apart. As prime ministers, we should consider the overall situation.
After all considerations, it is better not to act than to act recklessly. Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin, we must think twice before acting."
Chen Zhiliang's words are actually very pertinent, and his worries are by no means unnecessary. Although the new dynasty has been established and all affairs seem to be recovering, it is actually very difficult to restore people's hearts. The situation was finally stabilized through various measures, and everything
It is developing in a good direction. At this time, it is a good idea to rest, stop fighting and consolidate. Sending troops will consume a lot of manpower, material and financial resources.
, the imperial court has a heavy burden and will no longer be able to spend money on people's livelihood. And the local state capitals have not yet replaced their officials. Although they have expressed their loyalty, if there is any trouble, some people will definitely turn their backs. That is the situation of falling apart.
The situation is even worse and more terrifying than the previous situation. Chen Zhiliang also raised such concerns from the perspective of the overall situation.
Chen Zhiliang's words were approved by many people, which is actually a responsible attitude. It may not be a good thing for everyone to agree with Lin Jue's opinions regardless of the consequences. There were three ministers who agreed with Chen Zhiliang's words.
Yang Xiu.
"What Mr. Chen said makes sense. Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin, could you please consider this matter carefully? The Jurchens must be driven away, but it seems inappropriate at the moment. Even if it is postponed for three to five months or even half a year, until the government's finances ease
Wouldn't it be better if we come down and recruit more soldiers and horses, prepare more fully, and complete the victory in one battle?" Yang Xiudao.
"Mr. Yang, what did you say? Why do you say such things? The Jurchens occupy a large area of our land and are tyrannical. They arrest people to join the army and seize supplies and food. They are eager to take action. You are still here to say such things.
The commander-in-chief made it very clear that the land has been occupied, so why talk about ZTE? Yang Xiu, are you afraid that our Luoyan Army will lose the battle? Lose your officials as the three envoys? We are not afraid of defeating us.
Just go back to Funiu Mountain, so what?" Ma Bin couldn't stand it anymore and said loudly.
Ma Bin's words made the ministers shake their heads. What do you mean by going back to Funiu Mountain after defeat? This is too much. After hearing this, Guo Kun's face became ugly and he thought: You guys have not considered me at all.
Feelings, you can go back to Funiu Mountain, but am I going to Funiu Mountain to be the leader of the village? That’s the ultimate bastard.
Yang Xiu blushed and smiled bitterly: "Why am I afraid of losing my official position? Where do you start talking about this? I didn't say I won't fight, I just hope it can be slowed down. It's just a case-by-case discussion, why did it get involved in other things? I
It's the Third Secretary, don't I know our current family background? We are barely surviving now and it's pretty good. If we want to go to war, we have to wait until I find a way to raise enough money."
Ma Bin waved his hand and said: "Don't cry poor with me, that's your business. It's wrong for you to say that."
Yang Xiu smiled bitterly and said: "Okay, just pretend that I didn't say anything. This matter will be decided by Prime Minister Lin and the Emperor."
Although Yang Xiu stopped talking, there was still a heated debate in the court over whether to send troops or not. Guo Kun was very excited, nodding his head in approval to those who argued hard from time to time, and seemed to agree with the reasons of both sides. Guo Kun seemed to agree with the reasons of both sides.
Kun seemed to sense something from the arguments among these people. It seemed that not everyone of Lin Jue's words agreed with him. Even Yang Xiu came out to object. What does this mean? Lin Jue did not have the final say in the court.
Now and then, this is not Funiu Mountain. Guo Kun saw a glimmer of light.
"My dear friends, please stop arguing. How about I talk about it?" Guo Kun said. He wanted to end this argument.
Everyone shut up and looked at Guo Kun. Lin Jue also looked at Guo Kun quietly. He was also a little curious about Guo Kun's thoughts. Under the current situation, Guo Kun might be opposed to sending troops hastily.
.After all, what he cares about is the position of his emperor, and he does not want to go back to Funiu Mountain.
"I heard clearly the arguments of all the beloved ministers. To be honest, I was very moved. What moved me is that my great Zhou court has not been so lively for a long time. I listened to the beloved ministers arguing about state affairs, instead of
They are all loyal and virtuous ministers and generals who quarrel for personal gain and criticism. I am really moved and want to cry." Guo Kun these days.
What he said was very good. I don’t know who taught him during this period. If he hadn’t heard it with his own ears, he wouldn’t have believed that Guo Kun could say it.
"My dear friends, what you are arguing about is that the current society is not stable. A little carelessness will bring irreparable consequences and all the previous efforts will be wasted. But have you ever thought about it? This is Lin Aiqing leading the army on an expedition, and he is leading the Luoyan Army.
.Lin Aiqing has never been defeated, and the person who can defeat him is probably not born yet. What about the Jurchens? Wanyan Aguda is just a defeated general under Lin Aiqing. The Jurchens even trembled in their calves when they saw the Luoyan Army. This is not my fault.
Speaking, I have witnessed all the wars. The Jurchens were many times more powerful than us, so what? They besieged us for more than half a month, so what? Didn’t they escape in despair in the end? The Jurchens are indeed powerful in battle, but they have to
It depends on who we fight. Anyway, I think that if Lin Aiqing leads the army, he will be invincible. The Jurchens are definitely no match." Guo Kun said loudly.
Some people were stunned and others nodded. Does it sound like the emperor actually advocates sending troops immediately?
Lin Jue was also a little surprised. He thought that Guo Kun would also raise some objections. After all, this was closely related to the throne under his butt.
"As long as you understand that Lin Aiqing leads the army, he will never fail, and there is no need to think about anything else. Anyway, I have absolute confidence in Lin Aiqing. Besides, what if we lose? Didn't Ma Aiqing say that? It's a big deal.
Let’s go to Funiu Mountain and start over. I’m not joking, I’m speaking from my heart. If the Jurchens don’t drive away, it will be a joke to me, the emperor. If someone is acting wild in your house, we can still pretend to watch.
Miss you? I can't do it. If that's the case, I would rather not be the emperor. I completely agree with what Lin Jue said just now. The enemy is still in my land of Zhou Dynasty, and the country is still divided. How can we talk about ZTE? ZTE?
The premise is that I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, can regain all the land. Moreover, the Jurchens are still evil-minded and have enlisted in the two armies of Latins in the east. They use the people of our Great Zhou Dynasty as cannon fodder and plunder property and materials. If I still sit back and do nothing, I, as the emperor, will also stop being an emperor.
.Return to the disappointment of the people of the world. Therefore, I believe that we must go out to fight and completely defeat the Jurchens."
Guo Kun waved his fist, and his words were very righteous and generous.
"I said, don't worry about the victory or defeat. Lin Aiqing will be responsible for this. He will not let us down, and he has never let us down. So for the rest, we should work together to discuss how to ensure the supplies of the army.
The supply of food and grass is not a question of whether to send troops. It is true that the food and grass must be sent before the soldiers and horses are used. The current situation of the court is indeed a bit difficult, but precisely because of the difficulty, it is the time for you to show your ability. If my treasury is strong,
If we have strong troops and strong horses, what else are we talking about? What I mean is that we must send out troops and find ways to raise food and grass supplies. I have no idea for the time being, but I will take the lead. From today on, I will eat one less bowl of rice and one less bowl of vegetables for each meal. I
The people around me are the same as me. Three people can save a soldier's ration. I'm not asking you to do it. I'm just giving advice. If you have a better way to raise money and food, you can also propose it.
That’s what I mean, do you think what I said is right?”
Guo Kun finished his words, and there was silence in the palace. For the first time, the ministers felt that Guo Kun's words were so reasonable and sincere. For the first time, they felt that Guo Kun was a wise emperor. His words were more powerful than his.
Everything I have said in this half of my life is reasonable and pleasing to the ear.
Lin Jue was also surprised. Guo Kun seemed to have changed. Could it be that he had changed?
