The court meeting to discuss how to deal with the Liao people was held for three consecutive days.
From morning to evening, from evening to dawn, and so on.
Except for the first morning when Master Ji showed some anxiety, for more than two days after that, Master Ji was like a bystander, just sitting in front of the stage and listening quietly.
With everyone chattering endlessly.
At first, everyone didn't care, and just regarded it as a desperate move by Master Ji.
And as Li Danqing analyzed, this matter is related to the core interests between the prince's party and the second prince's party. Naturally, both parties are not willing to give in at all, and they are arguing day and night.
But as time goes by, everyone is somewhat unable to do what they want.
It's not that they put much pressure on each other, but that although Master Ji did not stop the dispute between the two parties, she gave a fatal order that they must negotiate a result, otherwise no one can leave the palace.
All civil and military officials eat, drink, and have sex in this palace. Except for Chu Gong who can leave for a while, they have to stay in the Xiangfeng Palace for the rest of the time.
These three days of sleepless nights have finally worn away some of the energy of both sides, who have their own agendas.
On the third day, even Xiang Luowen and Lu Chenji, who were the most powerful before, became weak.
After another period of arguing that had been repeated countless times, both parties fell into silence. Everyone knew that if the quarrel continued like this, even if they talked for another ten days and a half, there would still be no results.
Concubine Ji, who was sitting on the stage, looked at the people who suddenly fell silent, and a smile suddenly appeared on her lips: "Why don't you say anything?"
"It is a matter of Wuyang Sheji and the well-being of all people. There is no room for sloppiness. You should discuss it again and discuss how to deal with this matter, right?"
When everyone heard this, their faces showed bitterness. They looked at each other in confusion. After a long time, Xiang Luowen raised his hands and looked at Concubine Ji and said: "Princess, the veterans have been discussing for several days, but there is still no good plan. The veterans are old.
He is dull and his body and bones are not as good as before. Please ask the eldest princess to let the old minister go back and rest for a while, and then come back to make suggestions for the eldest princess."
Lu Chenji next to him heard this. Although he had always been at odds with Xiang Luewen and even wanted to kill him, this time, he surprisingly agreed with Xiang Luewen's suggestion.
At that time, he stepped forward and said: "What Master Xiang said is absolutely true. It is not an option to continue like this. Please ask the eldest princess to let me wait for a few days to rest before making a decision."
After hearing this, a large number of officials from the three government departments and nine departments behind him also hurriedly stepped forward and echoed: "I second my opinion."
Concubine Ji faced the proposal of the ministers. In this grand scene, it seemed that if Concubine Ji did not agree to it today, they would be in such a state of kneeling that they would not be able to afford it.
Master Ji narrowed her eyes, remembering her conversation with Li Danqing two days ago——
She suddenly stood up and raised her voice a few points: "Dear ladies, you want to rest!"
"Have you ever thought about whether the soldiers at Longwu Pass have any rest?"
"They set up defenses at the border and faced the Liao people who were sharpening their swords."
"Their lives are now in our hands, waiting for us to give them advice! You are moving your lips now, but they have to fight with their lives to fill it!"
"Can you all rest peacefully?"
When these words came out, everyone's expressions changed.
It's not because what Master Ji said made them feel sad in their hearts.
They felt a little ashamed. In fact, after spending so many years in this court, these guys had already developed a strong face and would definitely not be embarrassed by a few words from others.
They were simply surprised by the eldest princess's sudden sharp attitude.
"certainly!"
But at this time, Master Ji's tone softened again, and she continued: "I also know that you have actually put all your thoughts into it, but it's just because the situation is too serious that you can't think of a perfect solution for a while."
"How about this? I'll make an idea. What do you guys think?"
Master Ji said again, no one could tell such a change of attitude, it was clearly a stick in one hand and a carrot in the other.
But firstly, there was no result if this situation continued, and secondly, Master Ji's attitude was too tough. Both parties fell into silence at this time, just staring at Master Ji.
Seeing no one to refute, Concubine Ji continued: "After all, you all think that mobilizing the capital will cost money and food, but if you don't do this, it will make it difficult for the court to change the war at the border.
solve."
"I don't think this can be done by tricks, but we can't be careless either."
"It would be better to mobilize 100,000 Qinglong troops from the capital to go to the border, and then mobilize 200,000 soldiers and horses from Southern Xinjiang to go with them. Of course, the court can spend part of the money and food needed to mobilize troops and horses from Southern Xinjiang, but the other part must come from Southern Xinjiang.
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"I wonder if you are satisfied with this arrangement?"
Xiang Luowen and Lu Chenji both frowned when they heard this. This is actually a harmonious solution. Both parties contribute money and efforts, and both have ways to restrain each other. They do not break the delicate balance between each other, but at the same time ensure the dragon's success.
The battle at Wuguan Pass.
This is of course not the result they most want, but it is a result they can reluctantly accept.
Although Master Ji didn't show much performance in the past few days, everyone could feel the determination of the eldest princess at this moment. After thinking for a while, everyone
Xiang Luowen and Lu Chenji both raised their hands towards Master Ji and said, "Then we will do as the eldest princess wishes."
"But after all, the 300,000 troops come from two tribes. If you want to cooperate seamlessly on the battlefield, I'm afraid you need an experienced commander to coordinate the coordination." At this moment, an old voice suddenly came.
Everyone was stunned and looked sideways, only to see that the person who spoke was actually Yin Wujiang, the chief commander of the Tianjian Division.
The expressions on everyone's faces became a little strange at that time.
The prince and the second prince were already wary of the sudden intervention of the chief minister in front of the ancestral temple. However, the development of the matter was so unexpected that no one had the intention to pay attention.
He. At this moment, he spoke uncharacteristically, but everyone became more and more uncertain about what the purpose of this great commander was, and which side he stood in his heart.
"Southern Xinjiang Qubu and Qinglong Army belong to two systems. Whether it is living habits or combat tactics, they are all very different. The war at Longwu Pass is tight, and I am afraid there will be no time for the two groups to fight.
Are armies with completely different styles cooperating together? I think it would be better to fight separately and coordinate with each other." Lu Chenji said at this time, his face was not kind, and he was full of hostility towards Yin Wujiang's sudden disruption.
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Whether it is the army in southern Xinjiang or the Qinglong Army that has been confirmed to be transferred to Longwuguan, they are indispensable information for both parties in the court.
cards, once one of the trump cards gets out of control, the fragile balance between the two parties will be broken in an instant.
Putting such an important bargaining chip in the hands of someone who doesn't know the details is an unacceptable outcome for both parties.
Therefore, after Lu Chenji spoke out against it, Xiang Luowen also said in a deep voice: "I think what Lord Lu said is absolutely true. This matter is related to the safety of the Wuyang community and must not be trivial."
"Yin Siming, there are specialties in the art industry, so leave these matters to us."
Xiang Luowen's words were already extremely explicit, and he did not even try to cover up Yin Wujiang's threats and hostility.
After hearing this, Yin Wujiang just stood there silently, looking up at Master Ji, as if waiting for something.
Of course Master Ji understood what he meant.
But she was a little surprised in her heart. She had also heard some stories about this great commander, but whether he was speaking at this moment or outside the ancestral temple a few days ago, this great commander showed suspicious behavior.
Support for Li Danqing.
This is something that almost no one expected from the beginning to the end.
These words are even more true at this moment...
"I think what Yin Siming said is not unreasonable." Master Ji thought secretly in her heart, but she said this.
"There is a saying that the three armies cannot be without commanders. Although I don't understand the principles of marching and fighting, I know how important orders and prohibitions are to an army. If we go to Longwuguan in a mess, not only will we not be able to help those at Longwuguan,
The defenders may cause more chaos. Lord Xiahou is in command of our army in Wuyang World. I think he has more knowledge about this matter. Why don't you tell me your opinion?" Concubine Ji said this and turned her head to look aside.
Xiahou Boyang.
However, Xiahou Boyang was a master who knew how to adapt to the situation. After hearing this question, he hurried forward and said hurriedly: "Of course, of course. The eldest princess has always been smart. Even though she has not experienced this in the past, with her extraordinary wisdom
, but being able to hit the nail on the head is really admirable to Wei Chen."
But Xiahou Boyang didn't take it seriously at all, he just looked at Master Ji with a flattering expression.
Master Ji nodded with satisfaction, and he just stepped back with a happy face.
Seeing this, Lu Chenji and Xiang Luowen felt anxious and hurried forward. They held their hands and were about to say something, but before they could say anything, they were interrupted by Concubine Ji raising her hand: "I know all of your worries."
"I'm afraid that if these two groups of people come together, they won't be able to coordinate with each other in a short period of time, and it will be self-defeating."
"But I think it is precisely because of this that we need to find an experienced person to lead these two groups of people so that we can be foolproof."
"You can all tell me which candidate you think is suitable."
When these words came out, Lu Chenji and Xiang Luowen both looked strange.
They all know that the other party will try their best to block any candidate they can propose, but only the candidate named by Master Ji can make both parties feel relieved for the time being.
Both of them were smart people. At that time, they were silent and just looked at Master Ji quietly.
Concubine Ji smiled when she saw this, and said, "Since neither of you wants to say anything, let me offer some advice."
"I think Crown Prince Li Danqing, who single-handedly defeated 400,000 Youyun troops in Yingshui County, is worthy of this important task."