A month later, when Qin Junru saw Lin Ye again, he felt a little different.
When two people meet, they should be more reserved. After all, on the surface, they still have their own priorities.
Lin Ye didn't give the Prime Minister a good look, but Qin Junru still pretended to be frightened.
He had to be like this, because he came to pray for Dayu's forgiveness on behalf of Lord Guzhu.
What the two said after entering the tent was only known to them.
After Qin Junru returned to Yangzicheng, he roughly explained what Lin Ye meant.
At this moment, in order to defend the capital, Yue Jie had of course led his army back.
So after hearing what Qin Junru said, Yue Jing's expression changed, and he became furious.
"His Majesty!"
Yue Jing stepped forward and said: "The Jade Army bullies people too much, Lin Ye bullies people too much! I am willing to lead my army to fight to the death with Yuren!"
Tong Guanying sighed and said nothing.
Qin Junru said that he apologized to Lin Ye on behalf of the monarch, saying that the previous alliance with the Loufan people had nothing to do with the current monarch.
The current monarch wants to make good friends with Dayu, and is willing to cede half of the territory to Dayu, and is also willing to compensate Dayu for the losses caused by sending troops.
If Dayu is willing to let Guzhu send troops to assist, Guzhu will send troops to accompany Dayu to Dongbo even if he tries his best.
Qin Junru said to the king that the minister had already said this, but Lin Ye only said one sentence... I am a minister, and I am not qualified to forgive anyone on behalf of the emperor.
When Yue Jin heard this, he became furious. He strongly demanded that the monarch issue an order to fight to the death with the Jade Army.
Tong Guanying asked: "Is the general sure of winning this battle?"
Yue Jing said: "Your Majesty, please believe that Guzhu will be united. Please also believe that all Guzhu soldiers are willing to fight to the end for Your Majesty."
Tong Guanying asked again: "I'm asking you, are you sure you can win this battle?"
Yue Jie was silent for a moment, then raised his head and replied: "As long as we work together, I am somewhat sure that we can defend Yangzi City."
Tong Guanying asked again: "I am sure this time, but what about next time?"
Yue Jing pretended to be stunned.
Tong Guanying let out a long breath.
"Lone Bamboo, it's over."
He stood up and walked around the room while talking. His tone sounded calm, but every word was filled with unwillingness and anger.
"I shouldn't have criticized the late emperor, nor am I qualified to criticize the late emperor, but you all know that Lone Bamboo has been doomed since the late emperor decided to go on an expedition."
"I have advised the late emperor several times, but the late emperor simply refused to listen. Guzhu is a small country. The way to survive in a small country is that you can have both sides, but you can't stay far away..."
Having said this, he glanced at the ministers.
"I also know that among all your ministers, there should be quite a few people who are actually closely related to Dayu and have many contacts in secret."
"I also know that many of you are actually ready. As soon as Dayu's army invades Yangzi City, you will kneel down and surrender immediately."
"I don't blame you, because it's not your fault."
He returned to the throne that symbolized Lone Bamboo's supreme power and status, but did not sit down.
His hand gently caressed the armrest of the throne, and the tips of his fingers showed his last reluctance to leave the country and the country.
"I have made up my mind."
He turned around and looked at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
"Just now General Yue said that he was sure to win this time, but if Dayu really loses this time, there will be another one soon. Dayu can attack endlessly, but Guzhu cannot fight endlessly.
Bamboo can win countless times, but Dayu only needs to win once. Dayu can lose countless times, but Lone Bamboo loses once and his country will be destroyed."
"Master Qin."
He looked at Qin Junru: "You come and draw up the letter of credence. I am willing to go to Geling to plead guilty. I only ask Emperor Yu to treat the people of Guzhu kindly and not to use weapons again."
Qin Junru felt a little unbearable in his heart.
"You all need to remember that if you have the opportunity, protect more Guzhu people, they will not be able to compare to you."
After saying this, Tong Guanying turned and left.
This young monarch's back looks as depressed as that of an old man in his dying years.
All the ministers followed him one after another. Some cried as they walked and begged Your Majesty to think again. Some looked up to the sky and cried loudly and hit their heads against pillars to show their will.
Some people stood there half-smiling, while others sat on the ground dumbfounded.
The king is going to Geling to plead guilty, which means that Lone Bamboo no longer exists.
Qin Junru looked back at Yue Jing, who nodded, meaning...that's it.
Early the next morning, Tong Guanying took off the dragon robe that symbolized imperial power and wore only plain clothes. He walked out of the city with a tray in his hands. On the tray were the seal of Lone Bamboo and a pair of tiger talismans.
After leaving Yangzicheng, he walked all the way to the Jade Army Camp. At this time, Lin Ye had already received the news.
He led his troops to meet him, and when they met halfway, the people on both sides stopped.
"The sinful minister Tong Guanying welcomes the envoy of the Lord."
Tong Guanying held the tray in both hands and knelt down.
Lin Ye got off the horse and saw the monarch in such a posture, but his mood was unusually calm.
There is no pride and no sympathy.
At most, it’s just a little admiration for Tong Guanying.
Everyone can see that Tong Guanying does not want Guzhu to be involved in the war and the people of Guzhu to be displaced. He can give up the throne and is even prepared to die.
"I will send someone to escort you to Yunzhou."
Lin Ye took the tray and handed it to the soldiers around him.
He said to Tong Guanying: "I can't guarantee whether you will be forgiven by His Majesty after you arrive in Yunzhou, but I can guarantee that you will not be in any danger from here to Yunzhou."
Tong Guanying leaned over and said, "Thank you, General."
Lin Ye turned back to look at Mr. Xin, who understood.
He took a step forward and said, "Just follow me back to Yunzhou."
Tong Guanying looked at it and was slightly shocked when he saw this Taoist robe. Although he had never been to Dayu, he knew the status of Shangyang Palace in Dayu and was familiar with how people in Shangyang Palace wore it.
This red-robed priest has a high status, and I am afraid it would be enough to scare people.
One day later, Yangzicheng.
Mr. Xin looked at Lin Ye: "What are your plans?"
The successful capture of Lone Bamboo was beyond everyone's expectations.
So at this moment, Lin Ye had to face a choice, whether to stay in Guzhu or lead his army to Dongbo to support the Northern Expedition.
"I have discussed this with the generals of each army."
Lin Ye said: "I will leave my own troops and horses in Guzhu, and leave the two armies to clear out the enemies who are stubbornly resisting. The rest of the troops will go to Dongbo."
Mr. Xin said: "Aren't you going?"
Lin Ye: "I won't go."
Mr. Xin: "Why not go?"
Lin Ye: "Why do you think I should go, sir?"
Mr. Xin smiled: "I don't think you should go. I just want to know why you think you shouldn't go. Your Majesty appoints you as General Zhenbei. Does the word Zhenbei really refer to Lone Bamboo?"
Lin Ye: "I don't know whether His Majesty thinks so. I can only make a decision based on my guess."
Mr. Xin said: "If you go to Dongbo, with the strength of the troops you have now, it is impossible to say that you can do anything extraordinary."
Lin Ye: "That's why I won't go."
Mr. Xin knew what Lin Ye meant, and he nodded with satisfaction.
You can't be greedy for such things as credit.
The Emperor gave Lin Ye the military position of General Zhenbei. What was being tested was not other people's moods, but Lin Ye's.
If Lin Ye ignored Guzhu and ran to Dongbo because of the word "Zhenbei General", the emperor would probably understand Lin Ye's character.
Mr. Xin said: "No one can ever have too much credit, so there are never many people like important ministers."
He looked at Lin Ye and said: "When His Majesty wants you to go, he will naturally send someone to tell you. You can stay in Guzhu peacefully. Your Majesty has his own plans."
Lin Ye hummed: "Thank you sir for reminding me."
Mr. Xin said: "I will leave for Yunzhou soon."
He turned around and looked around. In the distance, some of Tong Guanying's loyal men were preparing the things Tong Guanying needed for his long journey.
They used the last of their abilities to try their best to make their king less tired during his long journey.
"Tong Guanying is very smart. As long as he remains smart and doesn't make mistakes in the future, he will be happy for most of his life."
After Mr. Xin finished speaking, he asked Lin Ye: "Do you think he made up his mind after you arrived with your army, or did he already think so when he took the throne?"
Lin Ye replied: "He probably thought this way before he ascended the throne."
Mr. Xin said: "If that's the case, then why does he want to fight for the position of the national army?"
Lin Ye said: "Because he doesn't want the person who went to Dayu Anle for most of his life to be someone other than him."
He said: "Your Majesty needs a Guzhu King to show His Majesty's kindness, but His Majesty does not need so many Guzhu princes to show mercy. One of these characters is enough. In fact, Your Majesty doesn't care about being the Guzhu King."
Who is that prince?"
Mr. Xin hummed.
He said: "Tong Guanying knows very well that what brothers fight for is not the position of king, but the chance to survive... It is a pity that his brothers don't understand."
Mr. Xin said: "Since you have seen through his mind, why do you have to promise to protect him in public?"
Lin Ye said: "Because at this time, I am such a character. Your Majesty wants to show his benevolence and righteousness, not from the day Tong Guanying arrived in Yunzhou, but from the day I arrived in Guzhu."
He exhaled slowly.
"Your Majesty hopes that there will be more dead people in Lone Bamboo, enough to scare the living Lone Bamboo people. Your Majesty also hopes that the Lone Bamboo people will be grateful and grateful to Your Majesty for his kindness."
He looked at Mr. Xin: "This level is not easy."
Mr. Xin smiled and said: "You are not easy to do. You have left it to Qin Junru and Yue Ji to control this speed. You have not done anything. Walking along the way, it is more like touring the mountains and rivers."
Lin Ye: "I haven't done anything. As long as His Majesty is satisfied, he will probably think that I have done nothing less."
He looked at Mr. Xin: "Am I also very bad-hearted?"
Mr. Xin was silent for a moment and said, "Now you can work as an official in a down-to-earth manner."
He said: "If you were not in this state of mind now, you might not be able to survive even a year in Dayu's officialdom, especially in Geling."
Speaking of this, Mr. Xin patted Lin Ye on the shoulder.
"Starting from today, every step you take from now on will not be as smooth as before."
Lin Ye knows, Lin Ye understands.
He has reached the checkpoint.
A third-grade general, sitting in Guzhu, is the best your Majesty can give him. The road ahead will never be so smooth again.
Mr. Xin turned around and asked his entourage to bring a box over.
He handed the box to Lin Ye: "This is for you. I wanted to give it to you when I arrived in Yunzhou, but after thinking about it, I decided to look at it again."
Lin Ye opened the box and found several thick booklets inside.
Mr. Xin said: "The list."
He said: "In those days, the names of everyone in the Cowardly Reckless Army and the Fearless Battalion were kept on file by the Ministry of War. I copied a copy for you to keep."
After saying this, Mr. Xin patted Lin Ye's shoulder again.
"You should really thank Tuoba Yunxi. She taught you that being a good person recognized by everyone will not go far on your journey."