Chapter 19 The Great Hero Fan Li
In Ziwei Hall, the lights are like beans.
Wei Zhongxian stood on one side, looking at the nose and the heart, motionless like a wooden man.
A breeze blew outside the hall, hitting the closed doors and windows without causing any sensation.
Fan Li's body had already frozen and he looked at His Majesty the Emperor ahead with a dumbfounded look.
Since he came to the court for help, how could he not inquire about the situation in the court?
Civil and military officials are in their own position, and they will definitely not be able to send troops in a stalemate!
Therefore, Fan Li had a plan before coming, and also borrowed troops from the court! Only in this way can he save the Yue Kingdom!
However, he had never told anyone about this, how did His Majesty the Emperor know about it?
Could it be that he thought of it too?
Faced with his questions, Li Gan just smiled and placed his hand on the teacup with light golden dragon pattern glaze.
Fan Li came to his senses and realized that he had lost his composure.
His face froze, and he bowed with a wry smile: "I have bumped into Your Majesty, please forgive me."
"It's okay."
Li Gan smiled and waved his hand, signaling him to sit down: "I believe Mr. Fan also knows the situation in the big dynasty. If Yue State asks the court to send troops, it is like a fool."
Fan Li was silent and nodded slowly.
Li Gan continued: "Only by borrowing troops at this time can the crisis of Yue State be resolved. I also want to stop the war between the two countries, and I do not want to see the people of Wu and Yue cause trouble."
"So, at the tomorrow's dynasty meeting, I will ask the General, the Grand Marshal and the Duke of Tang to lend troops to Yue. I believe that Yue will not refuse, right?"
Fan Li was silent and looked complicated. Now he finally confirmed something.
His Majesty’s thoughts were the same as his!
But it has not been rumored that this emperor is a playboy?
But after contacting Li Gan for a while tonight, Fan Li's impression of him was overturned.
"Your Majesty, I... the Kingdom of Yue is willing to obey the orders of the court." Fan Li said slowly.
He had not communicated with King Goujian of Yue, but he also knew that King Yue would agree to this request.
Even compared to the court's reinforcements, he hoped to borrow troops from the court!
To borrow soldiers, you only need to pay money and food. If the imperial court's troops pass by... He, the King of Yue, may not be considered a king.
"That's good."
Li Gan nodded with a smile, and Yue Guo's reaction was also as expected.
But opposite him, Fan Li's expression changed several times, as if he was hesitating about something.
The candlelight shone on his face, and it was unstable.
"Your Majesty, Wu Yue has been in a long history. This time, relying on Your Majesty's kindness, even if you can calm down, it will definitely revive in the future."
Fan Li's words were quiet and he seemed to have made great determination.
"As long as both Wu and Yue exist, the struggle will exist."
Li Gan looked at him with some confusion, picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Does Mr. Fan want the court to help Yue and swallow Wu?"
"I dare not have such delusions."
Fan Li lowered his head and said, "I just think that if the State of Wu is destroyed and brought to the court, there will be no more fighting between the two places."
Li Gan paused with the teacup, but after thinking for a while, he shook his head gently.
The Wu State just sent troops to Yue State without asking the court, which is not a serious crime.
If the imperial court's troops really destroyed the Wu Kingdom with this reason, I am afraid that everyone in the other princes and states would be in danger and might have done some extreme actions.
"Mr. Fan has a good idea, but the court has no reason to conquer Wu."
Fan Li also knew that this was the case, but he had already made plans before speaking.
"Your Majesty will issue an order tomorrow to stop the troops of Wu and withdraw from the territory of Yue."
He said calmly between his eyebrows, and slowly, "Wu King Fuchai was arrogant and stubborn, so he would not obey. In this way, the court would have the righteousness of sending troops."
"In addition, the attack and destruction of Wu was led by King Goujian of Yue, so other princes could not argue."
The mutual war between the princes is a default unspoken rule. As long as the court does not intervene too much, the other princes will not pay attention to it.
Li Gan nodded slowly, considering the pros and cons.
Fan Li said it was right, this would indeed bring Wu land to the court, but the court's part did not equal the emperor's part.
At that time, the ministers in the court will definitely argue about the ownership of the Wu land.
Li Gan could almost foresee that situation. Every minister wanted his own people to be enfeoffed to Wu and occupy that place.
‘I definitely won’t agree yesterday…but now…’
If it were just him, he would definitely reject Fan Li, because Li Gan knew that he could not fight against those cunning ministers.
But now that Wu Meiniang has given advice, that's different.
Li Gan was eager to try it out, and looked up at Fan Li with a bright look: "The imperial court issued an order, but Wu refused. It will take a long time for this round trip. Can Yue still hold on?"
"Besides, how could Duke Fan be sure that King Goujian of Yue will cooperate with the court?"
Fan Li had a little admiration on his face: "Your Majesty is very considerate and I admire you very much."
"But please rest assured that although Yue State is inferior to Wu State, it can still last for some time."
"The King of Yue is a wise king of the generation, and he will definitely understand the pros and cons of it and cooperate with His Majesty to take the State of Wu to the court."
He highly praised King Yue in his words.
Li Gan frowned slightly invisible, but he still smiled and said, "Okay, since that's the case, I will follow Mr. Fan's plan."
After the two of them talked a few times, Fan Li stood up and said goodbye: "I entered the palace at night, which was originally an irrespectful act. I would like to ask Your Majesty to let me leave."
Li Gan chuckled softly, and then stood up, saying unintentionally: "Mr. Fan walked slowly, I hope I and Mr. Fan will see each other again in the future."
Fan Li jumped, but did not express anything. He just bowed and walked out of Ziwei Hall.
There will be eunuchs outside leading him out of the palace.
Li Gan stood there, watching the palace gate open and close, and sighed quietly.
Beside him, Wei Zhongxian, who had been standing silently, had already stirred up storms in his heart.
‘No! Is this your Majesty I know?’
‘Have your Majesty been hiding his weakness before…’
After listening to the conversation just now, Wei Zhongxian's worldview was almost overturned, his eyes were straight and his heart was irritated.
How could His Majesty say this in the past? How could he think so much?
Whoever disturbs him to sleep at night will scold him!
Just then, Li Gan's voice came quietly: "Big companion?"
"Here! Your Majesty, I am here."
After all, Wei Zhongxian was a senior eunuch who had been in the court for a lifetime. At this moment, he quickly reacted and knelt on the ground with a plop.
"Big partner, what would you say if someone asked you about the matter in Ziwei Palace tonight?"
Wei Zhongxian subconsciously returned: "I must keep my mouth shut..."
Halfway through his speech, he seemed to suddenly wake up and changed his words: "Your Majesty asks me to say whatever I want me to say!"
“Haha~”
Li Gan chuckled a few times above: "Big partner, get up, there is no need for you and me to do this."
"As long as you let the eunuchs in the palace know just right, Fan Li will come to the palace tonight to offer me a good idea and borrow troops from Yueguo."
"Remember, the country of Yue can rely entirely on Fan Li for good health. He is the biggest contributor to Yue. Do you understand?"
Chapter completed!