Of course, it is not very likely that Li Er made the decision after being inflated. After all, he directly announced the edict without any discussion, which means that Li Er was very confident in his decision this time.
Various speculations were swirling in everyone's minds before the meeting even started. After all, everyone already knew this important news.
But I still seem to have no idea how to do it...
"Everyone...what do you think?"
The air became quiet for a while. Wang Jing looked around at the crowd and spoke first.
It’s not an option for everyone to keep immersing themselves in thinking like this.
But when he said this, no one else spoke.
After all, the stakes are high, great wealth comes with great risks, and no one can speak lightly.
But Wang Jing still said, "Well..."
"Since no one has any opinions, and I don't have any opinions either, let's talk about it first. How about we just stay indifferent this time..."
Indifferent, for the aristocratic families of the past...
As the real ruler of the land of China, if the average emperor wants to do something, many times they are really indifferent.
Even if it has nothing to do with their own interests, they are still happy to assist the court in doing things.
After all, there are members of my family who are officials in the court, and many of them even have very high official positions. Why not do it if they have merit?
At first glance, this option seems feasible, but...
But Pei Ji, Li Tiancheng, Cui Baihe... these people seemed to have discussed it, and they all shook their heads.
Pei Ji was the first to say, "No way."
"Now that the coward is in power, there are evildoers who are working for him. When our loyal and good friends are unlucky, our family members are in danger of being destroyed. If we don't make a decisive decision when we see the opportunity now, I'm afraid that in the future..."
Having said this, Pei Ji didn't say anything more. He just closed his mouth and raised his eyes, looking around at everyone.
Looking around this circle, my eyes are also conveyed.
The meaning is also very simple...
If we can't seize this opportunity, then we, the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, will really die like this in the future...
Li Er, a dim-witted and tyrannical king, a mean and ungrateful person, would definitely not be able to tolerate a wealthy family.
What else can be done?
So then...
Wang Jing sighed softly, took another breath, and spoke again.
"Well, since we can't miss this opportunity, let's discuss it carefully. If we want to contact Goguryeo this time, it is feasible to contact Yuan Gaisuwen from Xianbei!"
When Wang Jing said this, Pei Ji nodded.
And then added, "And this matter is not that simple. If it is really impossible to act, then we cannot act rashly, and we cannot blindly act when the situation is declining!"
This is very important.
Anyone who has truly experienced military history knows that in a more desperate situation, there is a chance of unexpected comeback if you hang up and wait to die in battle, but if you act blindly, you will really quickly fall into the opponent's trap.
As for this incident, although the Five Surnames and Seven Wangzhong were not direct participants in the war, Li Er's transfer was still a military operation after all.
It doesn't have to be a fight to be called a military action. Any action that is proactive and directly causes changes in military power can be regarded as a military action.
And this time, if something really goes wrong, judging from the strength of the forbidden army now controlled by Li Er, Yeon Gaesumun is probably in some danger...
And Yeon Gaesumun is in danger, and Jieli Khan is also in the hands of this guy.
If this group of people is also captured by Li Er, then everything will be over.
After all, this time he was involved in affecting the military. Even if Li Er wanted to drag people out to interrogate and kill him, no one would be able to say anything. He really needed to be cautious.
But that’s what I say…
After this premise was explained, everyone else suddenly looked a little desperate.
After all, Pei Ji said so, so how can we discuss this matter?
Li Tiancheng looked bitter, "Since the risk is so high, I'm afraid...if we don't have more than eight points of certainty, it will be difficult for us to act."
As soon as these words came out, everyone else nodded.
Li Er's imperial army is not easy to deal with. If he really has any plans, this matter is a trap. Then what everyone did this time...
Wouldn't it be a complete revelation?
By then I don't know what trouble will happen.
The risk may not be high, but the odds are so outrageous that no one can survive if the situation overturns.
And this truth...
How could Pei Ji not know?
At this time, not only others, Cui Baihe, Zheng Taishan and others nodded, but he himself also nodded slightly, indicating that he agreed with Li Tiancheng's meaning.
The risk is so high, who can gamble with the wealth, wealth, and even lives of countless children and grandchildren?
Even if this wealth will gradually be reduced due to Li Er's brutal rule.
But gradually discounting it seems better than losing your life overnight...
The discussion suddenly reached a deadlock!
At this moment, Wang Jing frowned even more.
Speaking of which, the Wang family of Taiyuan is the first among the five surnames and the seven hopes. He has the most wealth and honors behind him, naturally has the most to protect, and also has the heaviest worries.
But at the same time, the fear of risk is also the strongest.
Even if he wanted to fight to resolve Li Er's serious problem, the consequences would be prohibitive, and even Wang Jing was no exception.
But at this moment, there was a sudden sound of thin and regular footsteps outside the flower hall.
Wang Jing, who was closest to the side door of the flower hall, was the first to subconsciously turn his head and look over, while Pei Ji and others were still unaware of it.
But then, everyone noticed someone coming.
It was none other than Wang Jing's housekeeper, Lao Liu, who limped over. When he saw Wang Jing, he bowed his head and said, "Master! There is news!"
Wang Jing took a breath.
This time...well, because things have reached a deadlock, I don't want anything now. What I want most is news, more news!
Being interrupted for no reason by the old housekeeper, he didn't angrily drag him out to do the housework.
Of course, this is also the reason why Butler Liu has a strange walking posture recently...
"explain!"
"Sir, this is the news from Jiangdong, the latest! Li Er has mobilized a lot of troops and horses in Hangzhou and is about to build a ship and fleet and prepare to go to sea!"
"Ship building!? Being built?"
Wang Jing was stunned.
Behind him, Pei Ji, Li Tiancheng and others looked even more stunned.
Ship building...Ship building...Ship building in progress...
If this is true, doesn't it mean...
This time, Li Er really plans to...
Use these mobilized forbidden troops to open up the South China Sea?!
Since this is true, doesn't it also mean that at this moment, Northern Xinjiang...
"This Li Er, is this an empty city tactic?!"
Pei Ji was extremely shocked and said.
This sentence seemed to express the thoughts of Li Tiancheng, Cui Baihe and others, as well as Wang Jing.
