The first person to act was Yin Shuke, but the first person to speak was the inventor of Jurchen writing, Marshal Right Superintendent Wanyan Xiyin (a living woman). He frowned slightly and directly pointed out the key point. "It is the current situation.
It's slightly inappropriate, but it's not an exaggeration to such an extent, and it shouldn't be said here... because here are the lords of the country, the marshals of the capital, the princes, the lords, the marshals, the marshals, and the marshals.
As a general of the country, if you say such absurd words here, it may lead to bloodshed!"
"I just want a bloody storm." Lou Shi turned to Wanyan Xiyin, his tone was still sincere, but there was a hint of thunder.
After all, as Wanyan Xiyin said, this person is a national general.
When the words came to this point, Xiyin sighed slightly and fell silent immediately.
On the other hand, Lou Shi continued to treat Wanyan Xiyin sternly: "I know your ambitions as Youdujian. Youdujian is determined to find a proper system for the country. He wants to learn from the Liao and Zhao Song Dynasties to organize a unified rule.
, I also think this should be the case, Dajin is really too chaotic now... We Jurchens have their own rules, the rules of the Khitan people, and the rules of the Han people. They are used indiscriminately and miscellaneously. I don’t know which one is good and which one is right? The whole country
There is no suitable place, and everything depends on the strength of the army to suppress it. But the more this happens, the more the military must be organized first, otherwise it will be impossible to suppress it."
Wanyan Xiyin still lowered his head and remained silent.
"Youdujian." When Lou Shi saw the other party acting like this, he sighed helplessly. "Oliyan knows that Youdujian's method is the way to achieve long-term peace and stability, but this doesn't mean that Youdujian can live for another few decades, and I, Orliyan,
Is Yan about to die just by looking at him? The right governor still has a few decades of opportunity to straighten out the rules, but the fourth prince and I can only say this ridiculous thing at this time..."
Wanyan Xiyin opened his mouth, but he didn't agree verbally, as if he was feeling awkward.
At this time, Marshal Nianhan suddenly laughed: "Do you two actually think that Dajin is going to die? Taizu has only been gone for ten years..."
Now that Nianhan opened his mouth, many people started laughing.
But among them, Lou Shi, Xi Yin, and Wu Shu, who had stood up before, turned to look at Nian Han, but surprisingly, none of them smiled.
Nian Han was too lazy to pay attention to Wu Shu, but after taking a closer look at Xi Yin and Lou Shi, his expression immediately turned grim. He became serious, and then all the slightly more serious people in the hall also looked solemn.
Let's say that by now, Lou Shi's purpose has already been revealed.
For those who don’t know and don’t understand Lou Shi, isn’t there another fourth prince, Wanyan Wushu, who quickly formed an alliance on the spot? Who in Yanjing City doesn’t know that Wushu has always insisted on sending troops south to attack Zhao Song?
Therefore, there is no need to have any doubts or discussions. This time, Lou Shi returned south without success, but it seems that he did not live well for a long time. He came here to bring reinforcements and to fight while he was still alive. He came to persuade these noble people in the hall who can make the decision.
He made up his mind and raised an army to go south.
However, his reasons are indeed a bit absurd, just as absurd as the words of the fourth prince Wu Shusu. Most people instinctively think that he is a bit alarmist at first, and this is true.
But what’s even more interesting is that Wanyan Xiyin was the first to respond, but he acquiesced to the premise that the country had huge problems and crises, and then went directly to the next level of debate - they argued for political reform to deal with the crisis.
, or use military means to respond to the crisis?
This makes some people who think that Dajin is invincible feel embarrassed.
Because of these two people, one is the most knowledgeable person in the Kingdom of Jin, and the other is the most skilled person in fighting in the Kingdom of Jin.
If two people simultaneously confirmed that the country's situation is not good, then it probably means that the situation is really not good.
"I remember Xiyin wrote something." Wu Qimai had already become serious, but he put his hands behind his hands in deep thought. "He said two huge mistakes since the founding of our country... One is that the system is unclear.
, so that after Xie Ye died, he didn’t know who should be the successor to Banbo Jilie; one is that the system is not unified. It is obviously a country, but four or five methods are used to govern it, just like the Shanxi people moved to Huining Prefecture.
, it has been going on for several years, and it is like the Han people in Hebei and Meng'an, who are trying to overcome the system and are not allowed to do so. They have been going on for several years, saying that it is all caused by the system... I actually know all this, but I think our troops are tyrannical.
, you can always suppress and take your time, but according to Oriyan (Lou Shi) today, even the soldiers and horses are gradually losing their strength?"
"The leader of the Haojiao Kingdom knows." Lou Shi finally had the opportunity to say it seriously. "This is exactly what Oriyan is going to say today... First of all, our soldiers and horses have indeed gradually become ineffective in recent years, especially
After the victory in Bianliang, I got so many children and wealth, and I couldn't help but become arrogant and afraid of death day by day. This is human nature and I don't need to talk about it. Secondly, the people of Song Dynasty almost lost their country after that time.
, but accidentally missed one King Kang, so it is true that the momentum gradually gained momentum, and the troops and horses became more and more impressive... One goes and the other goes, it has only been three or four years, and the Song people have already had a climate, and we have also suffered defeats
, and if we drag it on further, it will only get worse and worse.”
"So what Oriyan means is that while people like you and me who are about to die are not dead yet, while there are still enough soldiers and horses who dare to fight and can fight, we will go directly out of Bianliang without sacrificing our strength and lives.
Destroy Zhao and Song again?" Wu Qimai continued to ask seriously.
"That's not the case." Lou Shi said frankly. "To be honest with the Lord, I went south this time and tested clearly. The so-called imperial camp troops of the Song Army have already had a three-point climate. In addition, they are well-defended, especially in Bianliang.
In the surrounding Henan area, a large army gathered and the support was rapid. However, we lost the opportunity on the waterway. If we want to quickly destroy Zhao Song, I am afraid it will be difficult..."
Wu Qimai and everyone in the hall were startled again.
Nian Han, on the other hand, couldn't help but sneer: "I didn't know that in just three years, the people of Song Dynasty have already become very popular?"
"Yes!" Lou Shi earnestly handed over to Nianhan again. "Marshal Du, please don't underestimate the enemy."
"Then what do you want to do?" Nianhan suddenly seemed a little irritable and asked this question before Wu Qimai could.
"The last general who asked for orders to go south was with the intention of testing and investigating." Lou Shi continued to speak with his hands in hand, still in the same unhurried tone. "And as expected, he saw several flaws in the Song army..."
"Come on." The eldest prince, Wanyan Oben, finally spoke.
Lou Shi immediately raised his voice seriously and started talking:
"First of all, the Song Army also formed an east-west army. In the east were the imperial camp troops and horses, and in the west were the rebuilt Western Army. However, there were as many as 200,000 imperial camp troops and horses. The soldiers, equipment and morale were also higher, but the Western Army was
It is an army that has suffered repeated defeats. Although it has improved, its foundation is still extremely poor, and its number is only 40,000 to 50,000..."
"Secondly, at the moment, although the Song Army has a three-point climate, it is only a three-point climate and does not have a large group of cavalry, so it can only passively defend. In some places, such as Jingdong and Huaidong, it does not dare to let go. The distance between soldiers and horses to support each other is also limited..."
"Thirdly, the Song army is still good at using crossbows, artillery vehicles, and city defense, but it is still weak against cavalry. The saying goes that you can defend the city but not fight in the field..."
"Therefore, from my point of view, there is no chance of decisive victory east of Shaanxi Province, but there is still much potential in Kansai. If we can join forces with the two armies from the east and west to press the border to the west and sweep from northern Shaanxi to the south, we may not be unable to fight in Kansai. And decided to annex Guan and Shaanxi, and Guan and Shaanxi are in hand..."
"If Guan Shaan is in our hands." As the second best general in existence, Yin Shuke suddenly interrupted. "No matter how many people die, it is worth it, because Guan Shaan and Jingdong are both in our hands, then the people of Song Dynasty will have great power." Even if we have to abandon the Central Plains, even Bashu will have great potential."
Everyone had different reactions when they heard Yin Shuke's words.
The young man only thought that if the two existing national famous generals said this, then this move would naturally have great potential, but the older and more resourceful men were more keenly aware that Yin Shuke's words were the same as Wanyan Xiyin's previous words. There is something called the wonderful thing about having the same purpose but different approaches:
Wanyan Xiyin came up to scold the other party for using weapons without permission, which was acknowledgment that the country was facing a serious crisis and something had to be done; while Yin Shuke came up to directly discuss the feasibility of the military plan, but he also clearly recognized the necessity of sending troops first.
In fact, the name of the person and the shadow of the tree, with the sudden arrival of Lou Shi, advocated sending troops, and said some practical truths, many people have been shaken, and Yin Shuke suddenly expressed his stance, the leader of the country Wu Qimai is as follows , the several eldest princes, and the marshals of the Marshal's Mansion were extremely fierce, but they instinctively felt that they should indeed send troops.
In fact, it is a national tradition to send troops abroad when there is internal uncertainty.
Of course, the hesitation was a bit unexpected, and it was still a little difficult for everyone to adapt psychologically. Moreover, since both the east and west groups had to send troops together, a new round of 'discussions' between the three major factions was unavoidable.
However, no matter what, the current situation seems to be going in the direction Lou Shi wants.
The reason why I say it seems is because at this critical moment when almost everyone is tempted, the superior of Lou Shi, Yin Shuke, and Xi Yin, who is also the de facto political leader of the three of them, the powerful Du Marshal Nian... Han Ke suddenly stood up without saying a word, and then without hiding his anger, he walked away from Wu Qimai and Lou Shi, causing an uproar in the hall.
Now that Nianhan is gaining power, he is not happy and no one can do anything about it.
In this way, Lou Shi's sudden visit to Yanjing Shangshu Province ended unhappily, and the Jin Kingdom general's plan to spend the last period of his life was shelved.
But unexpectedly, Lou Shi still remained calm enough and looked like a general.
At noon that day, the king gave a banquet. After the banquet, Wanyan Loushi declined the kind invitation of the fourth prince Wushu. He wanted to go and talk to Wanyan Xiyin, but Xiyin left early, apparently avoiding Loushi. ... In desperation, Lou Shi could only go back together with his old friend Yin Shuke, but he planned to take his son to live in the home of Yanjing, who had just taken office a few months ago.
"Don't blame Marshal Du, and don't blame Xiyin. You came at the wrong time." The two have had a life-or-death friendship for decades, so naturally, after Wanyan Mouyan intercepted the personal guards, his silver skills could be So he spoke directly on the horse and talked about some taboo topics.
"What are Marshal Du and Xiyin going to do?" Lou Shi remained unhurried.
"Xi Yin wants to do something, but Marshal Du both wants to do something and doesn't want to do something, but you guys always have to do something." Yin Shuke said with a smile as if he was telling a tongue twister. "You are not in Yanjing, and you have never been there.
Ignoring the political dispute, of course I don't know about these things... The king wanted his son to take over, and the eldest prince and the third prince had their thoughts, so Marshal Du transferred me and Xiyin to Yanjing, hoping to completely suppress them
The other two families took this opportunity to take control of the government. What was the result? After Xiyin arrived, he did not help Marshal Du with suggestions. Instead, he thought about reforming the official system and establishing the three provinces and six ministries. However, Marshal Du disliked these things of the Han people the most.
, before you came, Xiyin was kicked out of his home by Marshal Du, and both of them are angry now. The king of the country is also wooing Xiyin."
"Let's not mention Xi Yin." Mr. Lou finally frowned. "Even with Marshal Du, I'm not afraid that he will suspect me of having second thoughts. You also know that I was born in the Qishui tribe, and unlike you, I am not a serious clan member, so I will spend my whole life
We can only stay close to Marshal Du, and if we go to attack Guanxi this time, wouldn't it be more beneficial to the Western Route Army if we capture it? And this truth, with Marshal Du's cleverness, he will wake up sooner or later after getting angry...
However, it would be a bit troublesome if he insists on confirming the position of Banbo Jilie (Crown Prince) before discussing other matters."
"That's the truth." Yin Shuke finally frowned. "Oliyan, you know me. Although I have many sons, my most useful eldest son died at the foot of Nanyang City.
He told me about the southern officials and soldiers and horses... So, before you went south this time, no one in the court knew the movements of the Zhao and Song soldiers and horses better than me, let alone you personally witnessing this time.
After seeing the soldiers and horses of the Song Dynasty, if you still think you should fight, then you should fight. But you must also know that there are three pillars in the court. After the eldest prince and the third prince separated, the princes, Bo Jilie, and the marshal only have the right to make suggestions.
The ruler of the country and the marshal of the capital have the right to directly deny the matter. Among them, the ruler of the country is the ruler after all, and he still has to deal with the overall situation. I was also directly shocked by your sincerity this time. I think nine out of ten of them agree to send troops.
But you can't get around Marshal Du."
"Then what should we do?" Lou Shi also pulled the reins of the horse and was helpless for a moment. "With Marshal Du's temper, he will definitely not deal with me, but it is normal to just vent his anger and not send troops. And at this time, as long as it is delayed for a while, then
If summer comes later, it will not be a surprise, but it will really miss the hunting season."
"Just help him secure the position of knowing Banbo Jilie." Yin Shuke suddenly laughed again. "What else can I do?"
"This kind of thing has been delayed for half a year and has not been completed. How can it be decided in a hurry?" Lou Shi frowned more and more.
"It is precisely because it has been delayed for so long, and because you came to Yanjing again and made people panic, that we can't say it can be decided directly." Yin Shuke said sternly.
"Silver skills are good." Lou Shi suddenly reined in his horse and stopped in the road, then sighed and said, "I do this for public and private reasons... It is true to take Guanxi and settle the Central Plains for the country, but today I am talking to the king in the hall.
What I said, for the sake of two useless sons, is definitely not a lie... I just want to take advantage of the situation to expand the base of the capital marshal, repay the kindness, and find a place of peace and tranquility similar to Hebei for our soldiers under the West Route Army, so as to have peace of mind.
These are not lies."
"I know." Yin Shuke also stopped and faced each other, but suddenly chuckled after the other party finished speaking. "You have been like this all your life, your heart is transparent, you know all kinds of pros and cons, and you understand all kinds of situations, but no matter what, you are always like this.
Just go to the horse and get it, don't make any other comments... Hehe... But you are a victorious person in your life. You can get anything in front of the horse, and you can't accept it!"
"Since you know this, why do you still want me to get involved in this kind of thing?"
"Now that I know, how can I use you to mix it up?" Yin Shuke smiled again. "I already had a wonderful way to end this matter and satisfy both Marshal Du and Xi Yin, but I was always close to the point..."
Lou Shi remained silent.
"I want the marshal to establish the direct grandson of Taizu, the orphan of the late fifth prince, and He Lawei, who is only twelve years old and knows Banbo Jilie." Yin Shuke simply provided the basis. "As far as Xiyin is concerned, what kind of direct descendant is this?
He must have nothing to say about the long-term system; as far as the marshal of the capital is concerned, not only can he abandon the family of the king and the two older princes, and greatly establish his authority, but more importantly, Hela is young, and he will be the marshal of the capital in the future.
Being able to govern the country as a supervisor... So Marshal Du will definitely be happy about this, and Xi Yin will definitely agree. Marshal Du is happy, and Xi Yin agrees. Let's talk about it again, and our West Route Army will be unanimous.
When the time comes, we will naturally be able to send out troops in large numbers."
Lou Shi still remained silent.
"And I will not hide it from Oriyan. I have been in Yanjing for a few months and have had a good relationship with Talan. He is trusted by the king, but these days are extremely difficult. I also see that the king is unable to succeed. He has failed several times.
I want to show my favor to Marshal Du... As long as he is here, even if he establishes a coalition, the country's leader will probably not delay sending troops." Yin Shuke increased the pressure again.
Lou Shi still didn’t speak.
"The division between the eldest prince and the third prince has made everyone in the Eastern Route Army panic. At this time, the fourth prince plays an important role. Based on his performance in the hall today, if you can talk to him frankly, if you can bring him here
, In addition, this is the direct grandson of Taizu after all, so the princes can overthrow the whole family without saying anything. Two of the three families have decided the situation, and the king's confidants have also admitted defeat. According to the king's character, this matter is likely to happen.
Nine will be enough..." Yin Shuke finally said the key.
"Where does the Fourth Prince live?" Wanyan Loushi finally asked.
Yin Shuke suddenly smiled, and then he gestured to his guards to lead the way, but he couldn't help but sigh: "I know Oriyan is still Oriyan."
Lou Shi, who had already taken a few steps away from his horse, finally couldn't help reining in his horse and turned around, shaking his head and saying, "Silver skills are still good... You don't lack military merit, nor do you lack qualifications or status.
, but why do you always want to go further?”
Yin Shu, who was a few years older than Lou Shi, smiled half-heartedly and sighed: "There are so many sons! If one dies, there will be a lot more, and there are also brothers, nephews, old subordinates... Just like you, they all have to be reckoned with.
"
"The danger in the court is no worse than the battlefield. Please take care." Lou Shi was silent for a moment, leaving only one word, then turned around and went to find Wanyan Wushu, the guide who had been waiting for him for a long time.