Liu Zi's doubts about the military, this time even Li Ji couldn't tell. In fact, the actions of Li Jing and Xue Wanche were indeed suspicious. For example, Xue Wanche, even if he needed to guard against the garrison in Guanzhong and the clans took advantage of the chaos to surround Chang'an, Li Jing was in charge. Chunming Gate is enough, why do you need tens of thousands of Youwu Guards to wait outside Mingde Gate? For another example, since Xue Wanche is stationed at Mingde Gate, Li Jing can send one or two troops into Chang'an City to attack Chengtian Gate no matter what. , after all, just Li Dazhi led an army to defeat Li Huaiqin and Liu Keman one after another, which is enough to show that the combat power of the armies in various places in Guanzhong is not to be feared...
But so far, these two people have stayed put. Li Jing sat at Chunmingmen and turned a blind eye to the rebels' capture of Chengtianmen. Xue Wanche at Chunmingmen allowed the war in Chang'an City to go unchecked... If it is said that these two people lacked military ability and failed to foresee the key to the battle, then It's even more nonsense.
Li Ji couldn't help but glance at Li Chengqian. Although the rebels were currently only separated by a wall and could break in at any time and completely end his imperial power, his Majesty remained motionless and calm.
It is true that since the death of His Majesty, Li Chengqian's performance has been getting better and better, and he can vaguely be a qualified emperor. However, his sensitive heart still lacks the natural hardness. He seems to be facing the collapse of the mountain without changing his expression. People can't believe it.
Perhaps, the so-called "bringing troops into the trap" has not yet reached the final step?
If this is really the case, then His Majesty is indeed very courageous, and he is simply using himself as bait...
Xu Jingzong waved his hand and said displeasedly: "Liu Zhongshu is overstepping his authority, isn't it? Whether it is Duke Wei or Duke Wu'an, they are both famous commanders in the world. They have experienced countless battles, made great achievements, and used soldiers like gods. How can they take actions freely?" The truth is, can you and I, civil servants, be better than them in the art of war and strategy? Since Your Majesty has entrusted the safety of the outer city, you should trust the people you use and the people you employ. Is it possible for Liu Zhongshu to question and question here? If you are asked to lead the army, can you do better than Duke Wei and Duke Wu'an? The most important thing in the current situation is to stabilize people's hearts. There is no need to complain so much. If you are afraid of death, you might as well walk out of the palace right now and beg for mercy from the rebels."
This is simply an argument, because Li Jing is the world's number one commander in chief, so he can't question his troop formation? There is no such thing in the world. Does it mean that if you want to comment on the merits of a person, you can only be better than that person?
However, everyone is accustomed to it, because although Xu Jingzong is the eldest among the civil servants, he has never been a part of the civil service group and has nothing to do with the military. He is simply an "eagle dog" raised by His Majesty. His Majesty asked him to He will bite whoever he bites, and he doesn't care whether you are civilized or martial, loyal or traitorous.
All his power comes from His Majesty, so he is naturally loyal to Your Majesty and obeys his orders. He will support whatever His Majesty expects and oppose whatever His Majesty opposes.
As for whether it was wrong or right, he didn't care.
Now His Majesty must rely on the military and have great trust in Fang Jun, Li Jing and others. Anyone who criticizes Fang Jun or Li Jing is an enemy that Xu Jingzong needs to oppose without reservation...
Li Chengqian said "Hey", as if he was dissatisfied, frowned and reprimanded Xu Jingzong: "Xu Shangshu's words are wrong. Now that the rebels are approaching the city, Wude Palace is in danger of being overturned at every turn, but all the ministers are still not afraid of death and injury." Sitting here with me to share life and death, how can there be people who are greedy for life and afraid of death? Don't mention these words again, lest they chill people's hearts."
Xu Jingzong said hurriedly: "Your Majesty teaches you that it is sinful for humble ministers to speak without restraint."
Then he turned to Liu Zi, stood up, bowed his head to the ground, and solemnly apologized.
Liu Zi could only accept the apology perfunctorily, but he was very dissatisfied. His Majesty only refuted Xu Jingzong's words about "some people are afraid of death", but did not mention the previous sentences about questioning the military. The meaning was obvious. .
However, he also knew that this was the time when the military was fighting bloody battles with the rebels. It was the time when the military was most important. His Majesty naturally had to safeguard the reputation of the military in front of everyone. Otherwise, who would be willing to sacrifice their life for you?
But His Majesty's trust in Li Jing, Fang Jun and others is too much. If things go on like this, it will only fuel the military's arrogance. After the mutiny is put down, it will not be easy to suppress the military.
Like Li Ji, he had already guessed something was wrong from His Majesty's expression and reaction, and concluded that the reason why the current situation was so urgent was not because of the rebels, but because His Majesty had other plans to play hard to get. Who dares to lure troops into the trap like this? If he is not completely sure, how can he dare to play with fire like this? Therefore, there is not the slightest doubt about annihilating the rebels and quelling the rebellion...
Li Ji didn't mention the fierce offensive of the rebels, and Liu Zi also ignored the rebels separated by a wall, but Zhang Liang couldn't sit still.
After hesitating for a while, he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, the rebels are outside the palace gate. Although Duke Yue and Li Dazhi led their troops to meet the enemy, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, so it is better to enter the secret passage to escape first. After all, if there is even the slightest mistake in this body of gold, we will all be guilty and deserve death."
If Your Majesty does not enter the secret passage, no one can enter first. If the rebels break through the door, Your Majesty may still have a chance to enter the secret passage and escape, but won't all the ministers in the palace give orders? As long as Your Majesty enters the secret passage, even if everyone If you don’t enter for now, if something happens, you can quickly enter and escape together.
There are many people who hold this idea. They did not dare to say anything before, lest His Majesty think that they are greedy for life and afraid of death, so this time they accompany His Majesty to sit in the Wude Hall to face the rebels together. This will be regarded as an end. Now Zhang Liang proposed, Suddenly there was a chorus of agreement.
A gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall. Everyone present is universally recognized as a "gentleman". Naturally, they should not stay here at the risk of rebels breaking in at any time...
How could Li Chengqian not understand the thoughts of the ministers? It's just that he was a kind man and did not want to ridicule him. He nodded slightly and said, "What you all said makes sense. Later, we can let Li Junxian open the entrance to the secret passage, and let's work together." Go down and take shelter for now. However, I am the lord of the world, and there are tens of thousands of soldiers outside fighting for my blood. How can I abandon them and ignore them? I should sit here and advance and retreat together with the soldiers."
During the first half of the sentence, the ministers couldn't help showing joy, but after the second half, everyone couldn't hide their disappointment.
What is the difference between saying this and not saying it?
You, the Lord of the world, are sitting here advancing and retreating together with your soldiers, while we, as ministers, hide in a secret passage to keep safe?
Li Ji sat upright and said calmly: "You don't have to worry. The prince's left guard is brave and good at fighting, and Fang Jun is the most brave among the three armies. Although the rebels have many people and strength, it is difficult to succeed. Counterinsurgency is a matter of course. Please rest easy." Just don’t be impatient, don’t panic.”
Although these words do not sound good, the ministers in the palace feel inexplicably relieved. After all, when it comes to predicting the battle situation and mastering strategies, Li Ji is unrivaled under Li Jing. Since Li Ji said it is not a big problem, That must not be a big problem.
As a result, the ministers began to speculate. Since Li Jing was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai, Li Ji was motionless, and even Li Chengqian, who was always considered to have poor psychological quality, was as stable as a mountain and unmoved by the rebels outside the palace, it seemed that the rebels had not reached all the targets at the moment. All actions are under control.
But since the rebels' actions were all under control, why did they let the rebels enter Guanzhong, besiege Chang'an, and even invade Taiji Palace?
The answer is obvious, His Majesty is making a risky move, and what is being planned on the chessboard can only be a wealthy family.
This is not difficult to guess. Just consider it according to the principle of who benefits the most and who loses the most. You will know that this time through the rebellion of the King of Jin, it is equivalent to destroying Guanlong, Hedong, Shandong, and even Jiangnan and other places. The door valve was hit hard with a stick, and some were knocked dizzy, and some even had their spines broken...
There are almost no civil and military officials in the dynasty who dare to say that they have nothing to do with the wealthy family. At this moment, they are guessing that His Majesty is determined to suppress the wealthy family, and that so far, most of the plan has been realized. All of them are worried and thinking seriously.
Firstly, because everyone's immediate interests will be damaged, and secondly, if the various clans in the world cannot afford to sink from now on, who will the country rely on to govern?
Do you rely on the imperial examination?
But aren’t the people who pass the imperial examinations all children of aristocratic families?
*****
In the cold wind and rain, an army trudged hard on the ancient road. In the carriage, a tired-looking Yuwen Shiji was sitting in the carriage with a thick blanket, holding a wine glass in his hand, which had just been warmed by the stove. The good rice wine was warm and fragrant. After taking a sip, my stomach was filled with warmth and my whole body felt comfortable. I couldn't help but let out a gentle breath, and all the bones in my body that were about to fall apart seemed to relax a little.
Opposite him, Linghu Defen sat upright and complained: "You have just gone to Chang'an, whether it is to raise an army to rebel or to fight against heaven, why do you have to involve me? I am writing a book at home, and I really can't. I am willing to get involved in your bad affairs."
He was once extremely obsessed with the power of officials. After suffering several blows, he realized that he was really not good at fighting in the officialdom. He simply hid in the mansion and wrote books. Unexpectedly, after letting go of his obsession, he regained his knowledge and found that he had been really good at it for so many years. After taking too many detours, I gradually became immersed.
As a result, within a few days of easy life, the nobles of the Guanlong clan began to cause trouble. Changsun Wuji led Guanlong to launch a mutiny in order to depose the prince, and supported the King of Jin in raising an army to fight for the imperial power...
This time, almost all the heads of the Longmen clan gathered in Yi County and persuaded Li Huaiqin. Liu Keman and Liu Keman raised troops and rushed to Chang'an to support the king of Jin. An Yuanshou also led troops from Liangzhou to the east. Even so, Yuwen Shiji still
Don't worry, I had to drag him to search all the Longmen nobles from house to house, and gathered more than ten thousand private soldiers to go to Chang'an.
He was full of resentment.
Yu Wenshiji sipped his wine and sighed: "The Guanlongmen family will be prosperous and suffer losses. How can you stay out of it?"
Linghu Defen disapproved of this and snorted, saying: "Since the death of Changsun Wuji, the Guanlong Clan has existed in name only. Now you are instigating King Jin to do such a thing. Regardless of success or failure, the Guanlong Clan has
Everything will disappear... Don't keep saying to close the Long Gate, in the final analysis, you are only doing it for yourself."