"Master Tie, if the defense of Beiping is handed over to you, what are your chances of winning?" In the main hall, there were no longer a crowd of ministers, only the emperor and a few important ministers. Xu Huizu asked on his behalf without waiting for the emperor to ask questions.
"Now there are few major generals in Beiping City, the morale of the army is low, the people are unwilling to leave, and they are humble and want to kill the thieves." At this time, Tie Xuan had sobered up and had a general understanding of the defense situation of Beiping City.
There are only 70,000 garrison troops in the city now. Although they are all the emperor's Eighth Guard troops, they all look brave and tough, but they are just a show of strength, because most of the people inside are second-generation officials and soldiers, and they are not fighting.
They have fought no battles, and they don't have the spirit to risk their lives. In terms of combat effectiveness, they are worse than the tens of thousands of old, weak and remnant soldiers in Peiping City a few months ago.
Want to defend Peiping with a group of young soldiers? That is really a fantasy. It would be good if these young soldiers do not defect before the battle. With this clear understanding, Tie Xuan has no illusions about defending Peking. He also knows that if he wants to defend the city, he must be like
Just like last time, the people of Beiping City were all twisted into a ball.
However, it was not that Tie Xuan did not want to reorganize the New Army, but that he could not hold it down. The original generals of the New Army were thrown out of the army and had many complaints against the court. No matter what Tie Xuan said, they would not
He was willing to make further efforts, and even worse, he directly cursed the emperor and the court, with the intention of leaving the city.
He couldn't suppress these veterans of the new army, let alone the small soldiers. No one bought his fault anymore. Even if he was forced to the top of the city, no one was willing to die. Tie Xuan still learned what Wan Lei had done before.
Based on experience, I went to find some elders and asked them to help persuade their children and nephews to serve the country, but those elders did not say anything and clearly acted non-violently and non-cooperatively.
From the attitudes of so many people, Tie Xuan has already understood that he is not that person in the hearts of the people. Even if he uses that person's methods, he cannot win over the hearts of the people, because the people are the masters who only recognize people and ignore reason. But words are enough.
Then again, that person was imprisoned by the imperial court, and even if he was released, he would no longer be willing to serve the imperial court.
Everyone in the hall couldn't help but frown when they saw Tie Xuan being so pessimistic. However, Huang Zicheng took it for granted as always and asked Tie Xuan: "If you can't defend it, why do you still advise the emperor to defend the city?"
"Bizhi did not suggest that the Holy One should guard the city together with the Holy One. He just said that no matter whether the Holy One is there or not, and whether there is an army in the city or not, the Holy One will stay and live or die with the city. The south gate is now open for you. Since Mr. Huang doesn't want to stay, please invite me.
Just do it yourself." Tie Xuan made a gesture of invitation, but did not look directly at Huang Zicheng.
"You..." Being ignored, Huang Zicheng was so angry that his face turned purple. He pointed at Tie Xuan for a long time, but couldn't say a word. From a moral point of view, people dare to say that they will live and die with the city. Just because of this
, no matter what he said, he is half a dwarf, no wonder he is despised by others.
"We, the Holy One, have called you here not to hear you quarreling. If any of you have any good ideas for defending the city, just come here." Xu Huizu was not in the mood to watch Tie Huang and the two quarrel, and said sternly.
"Beiping City currently has 70,000 elite soldiers and 400,000 civilians. As long as the civilians are gathered to help defend the city, it will not be a problem to hold on for ten days and a half. By then, King Qin's troops will gather around and the siege of Peking City will be relieved."
Qi Tai said, but Tie Xuan sneered after hearing this, and he was very disapproving: it is the court's business to pull the people, but it is the common people's own business to fight or not. A group of common people who were unwilling to fight were pulled to the top of the city.
Above, it is of no use other than being a hindrance.
Xu Huizu also saw Tie Xuan's disapproval and asked, "Master Tie, is there anything wrong with this?"
"There's nothing wrong with it, it's just easier said than done. Make it easier for the people to go to the city and help them defend the city with their heart." Tie Xuan shook his head and said, "You don't know how difficult it is until you have experienced it. I dare to ask you, have you ever seen Bai Bai? Does the knife go in and the red knife comes out? Have you ever heard someone scream before they die?"
Tie Xuan glanced at everyone before saying: "No! You are far away in Jinling, in a peaceful and prosperous age, and war is just a casual conversation after drinking. The war in your mind is that strategizing can lead to victory thousands of miles away, and that a single edict can rule the world. But they don’t know that a real war is a battle of lives, a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood. Mr. Qi, do you think that a piece of paper can make the people go into battle and fight to the death? That is too naive."
"Tie Xuan, you..." Being scolded by name, Qi Tai was so angry that his face turned purple.
"Master Tie, what time is it now? If you have anything to say, just say it directly without beating around the bush." Seeing the emperor's expression change, Xu Huizu asked on his behalf.
"In a humble position, I speak softly and don't dare to say anything."
"If you have anything to say, just say it. Even the ministers of the current dynasty dare to speak bluntly and insult you. What else do you dare not say?" Emperor Jianwen's own trusted minister was scolded, which was no different from scolding him in a roundabout way, so he was angry. Yes, he ordered.
"Now the people in Beiping are distracted. If you want to win, you must win over the people. But if you want to win over the people, you have to rely on another person."
"Master Tie is the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, but he still relies on others to help win over the people. Is this really a strange thing? I don't know how Master Tie became the governor of Shuntian Prefecture." Huang Zicheng jumped out again and faced Tie. Xuan Yitong was sarcastic.
However, Xu Huizu was not in the mood to watch people quarreling, and asked again: "Who is that person? As long as he can really help defend the city, the emperor will naturally reward him based on his merits."
Tie Xuan shrugged his shoulders and said: "I am still in prison. Whether I want to help or not is a matter of two opinions. Why do I have to say so much for my humble position? I will die alone on the city wall. If I do not lose my integrity as a minister, I must be loyal." "
"Who is that person? Could it be Daluo Jinxian? Without him, Beiping City cannot be defended?" Qi Tai was also very unconvinced.
"That man is not Da Luo Jinxian. In order to end the war as soon as possible, he dared to resist the order and kill King Yan; in order to save the city of Beiping, he dared to order the shooting of Cao Guogong who was trying to persuade him to surrender and disturb the morale of the army; in order not to harm the entire city's soldiers and civilians, he would rather carry it alone. He will be held responsible for all crimes and thrown into jail. I would like to ask you, if such a person cannot win the support of the people, how can you win the support of the people?"
"Master Tie, is the name of the person you are talking about Wan Lei?" Xu Huizu finally understood, but asked in disbelief.
"Yes, I am talking about him. I know that the emperor has a strict decree not to recommend him as an official. Today is urgent, and I have no choice but to disobey the decree." Tie Xuan ignored the look on the face of Emperor Jianwen who was sitting above him. With an angry expression, he added: "If you want to defend Beiping, you must first convince that person. If that person refuses to come forward to convince the people, the city of Beiping will be destroyed in one battle."
"Come here, drag this guy down with a royal staff and a hundred big boards! Resign him from his post to serve the people and never use it again!" Emperor Jianwen jumped up and his face turned purple with anger. The guards rushed forward, but Tie Xuan did not resist. , just looked coldly at the emperor sitting above him with a mocking look on his face.
"Your Majesty, those who talk nonsense and disturb the morale of the army should be punished long ago." Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng repeatedly called him a sage, but Xu Huizu knelt on his knees and begged urgently: "Your Majesty, please calm down. The enemy is approaching. If there is no reason, Punishing the minister may cause people's hearts in the city to change."
"This guy is a hateful person. He knows clearly that I have a strict decree, but he still recommends evil people as officials in front of me. Such a rebellious act, how can I be leniently spared? If I don't take the punishment seriously, where is my face and where is my royal power?!"
"Your Majesty, the army is fierce and the war is in danger, so we have to obey the authority in everything; there are not many talents available in the city, why not let him serve his crime and perform meritorious service." Xu Huizu hurriedly advised, how could he think of it? This young master is usually indecisive, but when it comes to the issue of face,
On the Internet, falling out is quicker than turning the page in a book. It is typical of a person who wants to save face and suffer the consequences.
"I'm just so angry with him." Jianwen rolled his eyes a few times, and finally waved his hands and said, "Pull that guy up, give him a thumbs up, and let him accept his guilt and perform meritorious service."
Soon, Tie Xuan was brought to the main hall again. Of course, the eunuchs did the scolding for them, and they usually did not bother the emperor. The eunuch in the hall scolded Tie Xuan, and then said that the emperor was asking for mercy on Mr. Xu’s behalf.
For his sake, I will temporarily waive the punishment and let Tie Xuan change his mind so that he can redeem himself by making meritorious deeds.
However, Tie Xuan, as his surname suggests, is just like a piece of iron. He never said a soft word from the beginning to the end. He even said that he could defend the city by himself, but Wan Lei must be released, otherwise there would be no hope of defending the city. Now, Jian Xuan
Emperor Wen was even more furious. Not only did he want to beat Tie Xuan, he also sent an order to the guards to go to the prison, pull Wan Lei out, and beat him together.
At this time, Wan Lei was sleeping soundly in the cell. Naturally, he did not know that he could be shot while walking. When a group of wolf-like guards picked him up, he was still drunk, so the guards could not see him.
, I used my fists and kicks frequently to help him sober up.
Being pulled to an open space outside the main hall, Wan Lei couldn't help but smile bitterly when he saw that Tie Xuan had been stripped of his official robes and was pressed on the cold floor. There were several Jinyi guards holding big sticks next to him, who seemed to be ready to beat him.
, said: "Brother Tie, I didn't expect that we are so destined that we can even be spanked together."
"Haha, good nephew, we are called to share weal and woe. We have agreed that if we are destined to go to hell together, we will form a team to fight the King of Hell together."
"Well then, if you defeat the King of Hell, we will liberate the little devils and turn hell into heaven."
"Yes, that's how it should be. This time my nephew has to let me take the lead and be the vanguard."
The two people below were talking and laughing, and they didn't care about being beaten with sticks. Emperor Jianwen, who was watching the punishment, saw this and became even more furious and ordered fifty more slaps. But Jin Yiwei still refused.
Before the execution could be carried out, a loud war drum was heard from the east of the city. Needless to say, the enemy had already attacked the city.
"Your Majesty, it is important to defend the city. Please move to the east of the city to supervise the battle to strengthen the morale of the army." Xu Huizu understood the priorities. Now that the enemies have reached the city gate, trivial matters such as spanking people will be put aside for now.
"Execution will be carried out immediately, and the beating will be carried out carefully. I will personally watch it when I come back. If I miss a spanking, I will punish you severely." Jianwen dropped this sentence and headed east of the city under the protection of all the guards. The Jin Yiwei who was in charge of the execution said nothing.
, pick up a big stick and beat people to death.
However, before their stick fell, they heard a cry from the east of the city: "Oh no, the city gate has been breached. Hurry, run away."
"It was breached so quickly?!" Everyone was dumbfounded, while Emperor Jianwen's eyes turned white and he collapsed in the arms of the guards.