After leading the army from Hanbi, the atmosphere in Bianjing became a bit strange.
Outside the court, those wealthy and powerful people love to party more and more. Brothels and homes are the places where they gather. The spies of the Lovers' Department dare not pry into the private gatherings of the big guys, so they can only go to inquire about the next one.
Waiting for news from the powerful.
The news gradually came together, making Nian Ru a little uneasy.
"They said that if Prime Minister Han was defeated, the Zhou Dynasty would definitely be doomed if the troops from northern Xinjiang came to the city." "Some people also said that Prime Minister Han would definitely be able to defeat the King of Qin."
Nian Ru has a good memory and can tell the news without looking at the records. Nian Xu is admiring a painting.
After a long while, he asked, "How are Peng and Jing doing?"
"We gather frequently, but His Majesty has ordered that the ministers are not allowed to pry into the news of the two of them, so..."
"The emperor spies on his important ministers. Once the news leaks out, it will be a disaster. From then on, the emperor and his ministers become strangers and even become enemies. I cannot take this risk."
Last time, a spy from the Qing Dynasty wanted to spy on Peng Jing and the two men, but was discovered by the experts around them and took action immediately. After this incident, Nian Xu ordered the Qing Dynasty to stop spying on important officials.
There was an undercurrent surging outside, but it was unbelievably calm above the court. During the discussion, there were fewer arguments.
In the absence of Han Bi, the remaining ministers of the New Deal faction were very honest and did not dare to cause trouble for the conservatives. In this way, the conservatives had a taste of having great power with no checks and balances. But Nian Xu saw this and had mixed feelings.
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Balance is an essential skill for an emperor, but apparently he has lost some of it.
In dealing with Sun Shi, he was too hasty and allowed the conservative family to dominate. Sun Shi!
Nian Xu thought about this name. I am so ashamed of him!
"Your Majesty, I believe that this year's taxes will have to be increased." Peng Jing's voice awakened Nian Xu, who was wandering outside the realm.
"Um?"
He snorted coldly, "The people are already overwhelmed!"
"At present, there is a powerful enemy. It costs money to recruit troops, send out large armies, repair various cities, and recruit many civilians. Your Majesty, which of these does not cost money?"
Peng Jing sighed: "I know your Majesty's love and compassion for the people, but when it comes to life and death, I believe that everything should be based on the overall situation." This was almost like pointing his nose at Nian Xu and saying: Your Majesty, you are so indecisive, how can you succeed?
What's the big deal?
The anger in Nian Xu's heart suddenly rose. Just as he was about to scold him, he saw Xie Yingong hurried out of the hall. Outside the hall, a messenger stood there covered in dust.
"What's the matter?" Xie Yingong asked.
The messenger saluted, "I have military information to report to Your Majesty." "Follow us."
Xie Yingong led the messenger into the hall, "Your Majesty, this is the messenger from Prime Minister Han." Nian Xu's heart moved slightly, "But the battle has been fought?"
The messenger took out the battle report, and Xie Yingong took it and handed it over. Nian Xu opened the battle report and just glanced at it.
Then, he said calmly: "Our army attacked at night. The Northern Xinjiang Army was well prepared. Ten thousand cavalry were wiped out." The hall was quiet for a moment.
"Han Bi is incompetent!"
A sharp voice came out, and Nian Xu, who was in an extremely bad mood, looked over and saw an official jumping out and shouting: "Your Majesty, Han Bi must be severely punished!"
"Change the general! Your Majesty!" "Punish Han Bi severely!" "I second my opinion!" "I second my opinion!"
Peng Jing and Fang Chong were unexpectedly silent, and just watched their officials attacking the emperor.
Han Bi is the boss left by Nian Xu to check and balance the conservatives. If Han Bi is removed, the emperor's power will shrink unprecedentedly. The two of them will become the two most powerful beings in the court.
Boom!
A piece of jade pendant flew down from the throne and shattered on the ground. Nian Xu's face turned livid, "Do you know martial arts?"
Everyone was stunned.
These ministers don't understand, but they know how to maneuver and defeat their opponents! "It's a big taboo to change generals on the spot. Did you know that?"
The emperor asked. Everyone blinked.
"The two armies fight and win each other.
"Yes, this is a common thing. When Fang Qing was defeated, how did you wait?" Revealing the scars of the ministers was a sign that they were going to tear each other apart, which showed that the emperor was really angry.
In a desperate situation, Nian Xu is ready to go to war.
"Fang Qing!"
Nian Xu said sternly: "You tell me." Fang Chong left the class and said, "I don't dare to speak nonsense!"
Nian Xu pointed at the ministers who had been so proud before, "Then, why do these people dare to speak nonsense in front of me? Whose idea was this? I, the emperor, can I leave it to you to wait and see?"
With that said, the emperor stood up and prepared to undress. He was so eager!
Peng Jing sighed in his heart, knelt down and said, "I don't dare!" Fang Chong hesitated for a moment, then knelt down, "I don't dare!" Those ministers knelt down one by one.
"I don't dare!"
Nian Xu looked at them coldly, "Except Han Bi, who else can lead the army in the court?" "Whoever has this ability, please step forward, I will immediately order him to replace Han Bi!"
"However, leave all your family members behind. If you are defeated, I will kill them with my own hands!" The emperor's words were bloody.
"Why, there's no one?" Nian Xu sneered, "Didn't they compete with each other before? Why are you silent now?" "I, you are incompetent!"
Peng Jing lowered his head.
At this time, unless he wanted to rebel immediately, he had no choice but to bow his head. Rebellion... The Nian family is still deeply rooted in the Zhou Dynasty, who dares to rebel? If nothing else, once rebellion is attempted, the people in Bianjing City will oppose it.
Unless Nian loses his moral character!
This is the role of righteousness.
Nian Xu looked at these ministers with cold eyes, "The assembled army will allocate 40,000 to Han Bi." "Your Majesty!" One of them raised his head to refute.
"Shut up!" Nian Xu pointed at the man, "How about you be the emperor?" The man lowered his head, "I don't dare!"
"Son of a bitch!" Nian Xu cursed. The man trembled all over, stood up without his hair, and slowly backed away. Nian Xu watched him go out with cold eyes, "Each of you!"
The ministers resigned.
After going out, Peng Jing whispered: "It's too early to start."
Fang Chong said: "Han Bi is defeated, this is the best time. And Lao Peng, you have underestimated me."
"What's the meaning?"
"With such a commotion today, His Majesty must be feeling panicked and worried that his power will not be protected. The only thing he can do is to urge Han Bi to go to war...and he must win. Only in this way can he suppress me with the momentum of a great victory.
wait."
Fang Chong smiled and said, "But do you think Han Bi can defeat the King of Qin?" Peng Jing shook his head.
"Then, the best result is for Han Bi to retreat to Yingshui. At that time, we will attack and suppress His Majesty and capture Han Bi. Then we will take over the army and clean up the remaining Han Bi party in the court. At that time, in this great Zhou Dynasty,
Who do you listen to?"
Fang Chong said proudly: "At that time, we can show our ambitions!"
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Nian Xu sat in the hall for a long time.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, your Majesty sent your servant to ask what we have for lunch." It wasn't until the queen's chamberlain arrived that Nian Xu got up and went out. After walking out of the hall, Nian Xu asked, "How is Sun Shi doing lately?"
Xie Yingong said: "The Prime Minister of Han sent someone to visit before going out for the expedition, but Sun Shi stayed behind closed doors."
"Han Bi wants to invite Sun Shi to come out... When he goes out to fight, he is worried that someone will stab him in the back, and he is even more worried that Peng Jing and others will take the opportunity to purge his confidants."
Nian Xu said quietly: "Sun Shi seems to have rejected him. Why?"
Of course I am disappointed in you... Xie Yingong said: "After experiencing the pain of losing his son, Sun Shi is probably discouraged." "Go and tell Sun Shi that Dazhou needs him to stand up."
come out."
"Yes!" "Wait!"
Nian Xu stopped Xie Yingong and hesitated for a moment, "Let me go to Han Bi and tell him that there is a big storm in Bianjing. I am waiting for his good news." "Yes!"
Xie Yingong ordered a chamberlain to go to Han Bi, and he quickly went to find Sun Shi. Sun Shi was in a county not far from Bianjing.
Nothing happens every day,
He would read at home, or organize his poems and articles, preparing to collect them into a volume and leave them to future generations. This is the obsession of traditional scholar-bureaucrats, to leave their talents, thoughts and opinions behind so that the world can remember them. This is
One day, while he was reading in the study, an old servant came in and said, "Alang, Xie Yingong is here."
Sun Shi raised his eyes and said, "Please come."
Xie Yingong was brought into the study, and when he saw Sun Shi's eyes calm, he knew that this man was still dissatisfied with the emperor. If the emperor had persuaded him to stay, Sun Shi would have dared to continue fighting with Peng Jing and others.
"How is your Majesty?" Sun Shi asked.
"Your Majesty is well."
After the usual greetings, Xie Yingong said: "Prime Minister Han lost the first battle, and ten thousand cavalry were wiped out." Sun Shi said calmly: "Victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists."
"Your Majesty said that there is an undercurrent in Bianjing, and Zhou needs Duke Sun to step forward." Sun Shi raised his eyes, a flash of light flashing in his eyes.
Xie Yingong felt relieved.
Immediately, Sun Shi said calmly: "Please tell your Majesty that I am old and cannot be driven anymore." "Mr. Sun!"
Xie Yingong was aware of the critical nature of the current situation, "To be honest, after Prime Minister Han's defeat in the first battle, Peng Jing and others forced the palace, and Your Majesty almost broke up with them, and then the balance of power was maintained. Otherwise... Your Majesty is in danger..."
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"Are Peng Jing and others so bold?" Sun Shi was startled, but then he was relieved. "The more people talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality, the filthy they are inside. After I left, I heard that Peng Jing and others were congratulating each other with their foreheads and hands, cheering that everyone was finally righteous today.
The Ying Dynasty is in the imperial court, is there anything like this?"
"Yes!" Xie Yingong felt that it was ironic... The so-called overwhelming power in the court made the situation in the Zhou Dynasty more and more critical. The emperor also breathed a sigh of relief at first, feeling that the court was finally in balance.
"Now, does Your Majesty remember me?" Sun Shi said coldly: "I am old!"
"Mr. Sun!" Xie Yingong saluted, "Please, Gong Sun, out of consideration for our original friendship with His Majesty, come out!" Sun Shi waved his hand, "Let's go!"
The old servant appeared and said, "Please!" The door of Sun's house was closed.
Xie Yingong looked up to the sky outside and sighed, "Great Zhou!"
In the study, Sun Shi ordered the food and wine to be brought over. He had a glass for himself and a glass for the table opposite him. He raised his glass and said, "Old Han, I would like to toast you to this glass of wine!"
After losing the first battle, Han Bi led his army to retreat and immediately set up camp. Not long after, Nian Xu's envoy arrived at the camp.
"How is your Majesty?" "How is your Majesty?"
The chamberlain said: "Your Majesty said that there is a big storm in Bianjing, and he is waiting for the good news from Prime Minister Han!" This is to urge the war.
Han Bi took a deep breath and said, "My lord, take your orders."
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