Chapter 602 Choice

Author: Gongsun Xiaoyue

Chapter 602 Choice

First of all, the emperor must be reluctant.

In any case, King Xuan was his biological son. If he handed King Xuan as a hostage to the Japanese pirates, he would feel uncomfortable and would not be able to explain to Concubine Ming.

But as an emperor, his people usually cry out for his people, but at a critical moment, the lives of ten thousand people are not as good as the life of his own son. Is this ridiculous?

Generally speaking, he cannot choose his son arbitrarily.

The history books criticize him both verbally and in writing, but why don't they describe him as a cruel and selfish king?

The key ministers and people will not agree.

The emperor could only leave this difficult problem to the ministers to decide.

Although the chief minister was reluctant, he had to stand up and speak: "Your Majesty, I think that if it is for expediency, I can only temporarily agree to the Japanese proposal. I don't think the other party dares to really hurt King Xuan."

The Minister of War said: "Japanese people have always been despicable and cruel. What can't they do? The first assistant is destined to lose if he tries to judge the villain with a gentleman's heart! What's more, King Xuan has a noble status. Once he falls into the hands of the Japanese, even if they

If we don’t take King Xuan’s life, torture and humiliation may be unavoidable!”

"In your opinion, if you don't let King Xuan be a hostage, then you can just watch thousands of people in Linghai Town being massacred?"

"What I mean by the official is whether we can think of a way to achieve both ends."

"Then please ask Da Sima to come up with a way to achieve both ends!" The first assistant rolled his sleeves and sneered, "However, I still want to remind Da Sima that the Japanese only gave ten days. Central Fujian and the capital are thousands of miles apart, and I don't know if Da Sima is still there.

Is there any way to solve it?"

The Minister of War fell silent.

Li Yanxing said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to immediately lead the troops to attack thousands of miles, and vow to reach Linghai Town within ten days!"

Zhang Gaoqiu said coldly: "Even if you can arrive within ten days, how can you defeat the Japanese pirates with these few soldiers and horses in the capital? What's more, even if you have the power of heaven, you can gather enough soldiers and horses in just ten days.

, also rushed to Linghai Town, the soldiers and horses must be exhausted, how can they fight?"

The emperor became more and more annoyed as he listened: "In this huge court, with hundreds of civil and military officials, no one can come up with a solution!"

Just as Li Diyao was about to stand up, he was stopped by Lu Qinghan.

He shook his head slightly and whispered: "You have to avoid it."

Li Diyao frowned and said nothing.

Tang Qing was considered a member of the Li family. As Tang Qing's second brother, it was indeed inappropriate for him to stand up and ask the emperor to agree to the Japanese conditions.

In fact, everyone knows exactly what decision to make.

But no one said it.

The emperor refused to say it because on one side were his subjects and on the other side was his own son.

He wanted his ministers to speak, but he was forced to do so.

As for the ministers, it is also difficult.

If you ask the emperor to choose Tang Qing and the people, you are asking the emperor to push his own son into a pit of fire. Will the emperor make it easier for him in the future?

But if the emperor were to choose King Xuan, he would have to bear the reputation of being unkind and unjust.

Who has been up and down in the officialdom for several years but doesn't have a little bit of Xiao Jiujiu in his heart?

Li Diyao saw this clearly and was angry, ready to stand up and speak out regardless.

But he was stopped by Lu Qinghan who also saw clearly.

He stood up and said in a clear voice: "I implore your majesty, for the sake of the people and the country, temporarily agree to the Japanese conditions."

The old generals in front of him all turned around in astonishment, and when they found out that the person speaking was the upstart of the imperial court, the prince's teacher, they all had complicated expressions.

However, since someone has taken the lead, the others don't have to worry anymore.
Chapter completed!