Guo Xu continued: "Even if my father does not agree to the full-scale use of troops against the Liao people, there is no problem. I will request to return to the border town to lead the army. Once I have soldiers and horses in hand, I can follow the example of the Han champion and lead a team of cavalry to march straight in.
Go straight to Zhongjing. Once I take Zhongjing, my father will have nothing to say. But if I do this, I must succeed, so I must have talents like you around me. I might as well tell you that I have already
I have gathered many brave and skilled people who are good at using soldiers. And you are the last and most important candidate for my plan. So I am here today to ask you to do this big thing with me. I know you will feel
It's a bit abrupt. I understand that you must be wary of me because of the grudge between the emperor's uncle and my grandfather. But you are a sensible person. The grudges of the previous generation do not need to be extended to us. The current situation of the Great Zhou Dynasty is critical.
, we people should make a difference. I invite you to work with me to realize this plan. If it succeeds, we will be admired by thousands of people. Even if it fails, I will take full responsibility."
Lin Jue's surprise was hard to describe in words. Guo Xu actually had such a bold plan in his mind, which was beyond Lin Jue's expectation. Judging from the current situation, it would be impossible to report the emperor's plan to use troops against Daliao.
It may be adopted. The emperor must not take this risk. Therefore, in fact, the real plan is just what Guo Xu said later. He wants to imitate the champion Hou Huo Qubing and lead a troop of troops to march straight into the royal court of the Huns to capture it.
Zhongjing. This move is so crazy. I thought Guo Xu was a calm person before, but after hearing this plan, Lin Jue's understanding of Guo Xu was completely overturned.
It seems that Guo Xu is definitely not joking. He said that he has gathered a group of outstanding people around him to ensure the implementation of the plan, and he is one of them on his list. This seems a little impossible. But if you take a closer look
Thinking about it, it is actually not absurd. Since it is an action that cannot be made public, he naturally cannot recruit people in the army or the court with great fanfare. Therefore, his choice is based on who he knows has military talents, and he recruits them.
other side.
After the last wedding banquet at the old palace, Guo Xu actually expressed his intention to make friends. But it was not so obvious at that time. That time, Guo Xu said that he had rehearsed the battle in which he annihilated the pirates.
He was defeated miserably and had only one miserable victory. He really wanted to know how he won. Today he mentioned this again and ordered people to inquire about the details of that battle in detail. He must have decided that he has the strategy and talent to lead the army in battle.
That's why I came here to invite myself to join.
But in fact, the above reasons are not sufficient. In any case, I don't have much contact with him. And because of the tense relationship between Prince Liang and Lu Zhongtian, they seem to be not in the same camp. He came here
There seems to be no reason to tell him so many secrets and to confess his most secretive plan. Even if he has the strategy and talent to lead, he will not ignore the gap between the camps and invite himself to join. This is actually a very
It's an incomprehensible move. Unless he thinks that without his participation, the plan has no chance of success. Or maybe he wants the plan to succeed so much that he is desperate.
The former reason is not valid. He has not shown the same amazing talent as Zhuge Liang, so he came to Gu Maolu to invite him regardless of everything. Even if he performed extremely well in the battle to annihilate the pirates, he probably can't say that he did not join.
It is said that the plan will fail. Then the reason may be the latter. Guo Xu too hopes that the plan will succeed, so he does not care too much. As long as it can be beneficial to the plan, he is willing to do anything, including inviting himself. If this is the case
, why is Guo Xu so urgent? The Zhou Dynasty has not reached the point of annihilation. The war between the Liao and the Jurchens may not end for several years. The idea of the Liao people turning around and attacking the Zhou Dynasty is just a guess. Why is he so urgent?
Want to take risks? This is extremely inconsistent with his always calm style.
Lin Jue quickly thought about this problem in his mind. Suddenly, like a flash of lightning in the dark clouds, it illuminated the entire chaotic and dark mind. Lin Jue suddenly understood the reason.
The root of everything is probably because of one thing, which is the ownership of the future throne. Everyone in the court knows very well that who of the two princes will inherit the throne is an inevitable event, although this matter has not been officially discussed yet.
, but in fact, they have begun to compete secretly. The ownership of the throne is not only the most important thing in the Zhou Dynasty, but also a major matter that affects the fate of the courtiers. If you side with the right person, you can rise to great heights. If you side with the wrong person, you will definitely be reviled in the future.
Beheading will not end well. Therefore, this matter is actually a major event that every official in the court attaches great importance to.
At present, there is no obvious difference between the two princes. The emperor's attitude is also unclear. Although he obviously likes Huai Wang Guo Xu more, liking him does not mean that he will inherit the throne. What's more, the eldest prince Guo Mianyou
A unique natural advantage is that he is the eldest son born to the queen. According to the usual rules of establishing an eldest son, he is the best candidate. But the advantage of the second prince Guo Xu is that his maternal grandfather is Lu Zhongtian, and he is influenced by
The emperor loves him, and his own reputation and reputation are better than those of the emperor's eldest son.
In this situation, no one dares to say who is completely sure. There are people in the court who are fully committed to upholding the ancestral etiquette, and the eldest son of the emperor is the best choice. But in terms of strength and personal reputation, Guo Xu is better than his brother.
Whether to be elder or to establish virtuous people, to value etiquette or to value strength, this is the difficult decision of which family will take the throne in the future.
Guo Xu came here today to tell him about this extremely bold plan, and this is the purpose. The current situation in the Zhou Dynasty is not optimistic, and the threat from the Liao Kingdom is imminent. At this moment, if Guo Xu can make an extraordinary contribution, what will happen to the throne in the future?
There is no suspense in the fight for the throne. If we can unite with the Jurchens to destroy the Liao Kingdom, or even force the Liao Kingdom to cede territory and pay compensation and negotiate a peace, this will be an unparalleled achievement. Even the eldest son of the emperor is not qualified to compete with him for the throne.
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The boldness and risk of this plan are self-evident. From the perspective of ordinary people, this is simply a crazy move. He actually decided to lead an army straight to Beijing, which is tantamount to holding his head in his hands and fighting for his life.
However, the bigger the bet, the higher the risk, and the greater the reward. Just think about it, once this plan succeeds, what he will win is the throne of the Great Zhou Dynasty and thousands of miles of country and country. You will not think that he is so risky.
It’s not worth taking the risk. That is the supreme emperor, who holds the power of life and death for all people, and enjoys the supreme position of the world. For this, what risk can’t be taken? Since ancient times, in order to compete for this position, the world’s heroes have done so many incredible things.
In fact, Guo Xu’s move was not surprising.
Lin Jue looked at Guo Xu blankly, and his understanding of Guo Xu deepened. This man can be regarded as a man with a deep mind, far-reaching resourcefulness, and great ambitions. Perhaps he himself also understands that Lu Zhongtian's power alone can
It is not enough for him to ascend to the throne. He must make a final decision and use this opportunity to solve the matter himself. This man's heart must be strong and terrifying.
Seeing that Lin Jue was speechless, Guo Xu smiled and said: "What's wrong? Why don't you speak? Didn't what I said clear enough? Or did you not understand what I meant at all?"
Lin Jue returned to his senses and said softly: "No, I was frightened by His Highness's plan."
Guo Xu smiled and said, "Oh? Why are you scared?"
Lin Jue said: "Don't your Highness understand that this plan is extremely risky? Once the plan fails, Your Highness may... lose his life in the Liao Kingdom. Has Your Highness ever thought about this problem? This is a plan with no retreat."
Guo Xu chuckled and said: "How does it compare with your plan to suppress the bandits? I can tell you that this plan was inspired by your plan to suppress the bandits. When you proposed that plan, didn't you also have a plan to suppress the bandits?
No reply? But didn’t you still succeed? Why was it that you were able to do that in the first place, but my Highness couldn’t?”
Lin Jue frowned and said, "That's different. Back then... I had no way out. I killed Hai Dongqing's son, and he wanted to take revenge on me. He sent people to Hangzhou City to assassinate me and my Lin family. This kind of thing
Under the circumstances, I had to fight him desperately. To be honest, I had no intention of coming back alive at the time."
Guo Xu smiled and said: "You can go all out if you have no way out, but now... I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, have no way out. Why can't I go all out for my country and the country of Great Zhou Dynasty? I am the prince, do I have to watch this great opportunity?
The opportunity slipped away. When the Liao people return to attack me, will you regret not seizing the opportunity today?"
Lin Jue frowned and said: "I'm risking my life because my life is worthless. Your Highness is a prince and has a noble status, so why should you take this risk? Your Highness can just convince the emperor to seize this opportunity, why do you need to take the risk yourself?"
Guo Xu stared at Lin Jue and said softly: "My status is more noble than others, so I can't take risks? If the Zhou Dynasty is destroyed, and we are both prisoners of the Liao people, your life will be the same as mine.
Like all the lives of people who have subjugated their country, they are the lives of slaves who have subjugated their country, and they are equally worthless. If I want to make my life noble, I must make my country stable and not be trampled by the iron hooves of the Liao people.
As long as the Great Zhou is here, my life will be noble. If the Great Zhou is gone, my life will be worthless. Do you understand?"
Lin Jue was shocked by Guo Xu's confession. This man had a full understanding of the relationship between nobility and disgrace. It was obvious that he knew in his heart that the so-called destiny of nobility was not born, but was achieved through the maintenance of power.
points. He has a distinguished status because he is the prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty. If the Great Zhou Dynasty is gone, he will be an ordinary person. This kind of thinking is extremely rare in this day and age. Many nobles think that he is born with talent.
It is the fate of the nobles, who are naturally superior to others. They themselves do not understand that in fact, the so-called nobility is relative. The winners are princes and the losers are thieves. Once they lose the protection of power, they are actually nothing.
Guo Xu had such a clear understanding in this era, Lin Jue almost thought that he was a time traveler. But obviously, he was not. Otherwise, he would not have seen those light and shadow performances when watching the movie today.
He was extremely ignorant and marveled. It can only be said that this person’s thinking is clear-headed and he understands it better than many people. In every era, there are a group of elites and outstanding people whose ideas are beyond the times or are superior to others.
For ordinary people, this is actually the norm.
"I admire His Highness's courage, but have you ever thought about whether this plan has the possibility of success? If this is a plan that is bound to fail, would Your Highness still want to take this risk?" Lin Jue said in a deep voice.
