"Gu Aiqing is joking. I believe that you are human beings and will definitely not do such a treacherous thing and kill the nine tribes. As for punishment, let's just waive it." Bai Yutian said with a smile.
However, just because Bai Yutian did not punish Gu Taizhong, it did not mean that he would not punish others.
Previously, Bai Yutian only placed a deputy governor in Shenji Camp, but because of Gu Chengxuan, he actually didn't have much power. As for the City Guard Camp, there were too many people and chaotic factions, so Bai Yutian couldn't arrange them all at once.
This time, Bai Yutian was finally able to legitimately reshuffle the military defense inside and outside the palace, replacing many generals.
Although there may still be fish that slip through the net, at least most people have been replaced by their own people, so there is no need to worry as before.
Moreover, Bai Yutian has every reason to replace the commanders, generals, guards, etc. named Gu in the palace.
In exchange for this, Gu Taizhong would not be punished. Of course, Gu Taizhong knew Bai Yutian's thoughts, but he could only swallow the bitterness in his heart.
At least, it is not easy for him to give up his car and keep his coach.
Although it seems that the Gu family's strength has been severely damaged, you must know that the Gu family's focus is not in the palace, but in Tailin City.
Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce all have members of the Gu family. The Gu family controls the entire Tailin City. This is the Gu family's confidence.
After settling these matters, someone came forward again, but it was about the border war.
Originally, the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty was vast, and there were five states to the west of Liangzhou. Unfortunately, when the Five Kingdoms were in chaos in the Zhou Dynasty, all of them were occupied by Shan Nu, and they have not been able to recover them to this day.
After three years of silence, Shanu marched boldly again and launched a sudden attack, resulting in most of Liangzhou's cities being occupied.
The one who presented the report was Li Rang, Minister of War, who bowed and said: "Your Majesty, after the old general Jing Zhao led the Fenghuo Camp to support Liangzhou, he and Shanu's army were in a stalemate in Wangfeng City for five days. Just yesterday, Wangfeng City was breached.
The old general Jingzhao and the prefect of Liangzhou and others all retreated to the border of Xuzhou, preparing to organize their troops again for a counterattack."
Li Rang's words made many people's expressions darken. Jing Zhao's defeat was news that many people did not want to hear.
Even if they side with the Gu family, they are still officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and their wealth and life depend on the Great Zhou Dynasty. If the Great Zhou Dynasty's strength is damaged and their interests are violated, they will also suffer huge losses.
Gu Taizhong rolled his eyes and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I suggest that we negotiate peace with Shanu. If we don't negotiate for peace, I'm afraid it will be too late. Please make a decision as soon as possible."
Although Shanu has occupied Liangzhou now, it is still far away from Tailin. If you want to attack Tailin, you don't know how much it will cost.
Therefore, if they take the initiative to negotiate peace with Shanu now, they still have a chance to negotiate.
"Why, does Gu Aiqing think it's honorable to cede territory and compensate for money?" After hearing Gu Taizhong's words, Bai Yutian's face darkened and he asked.
Gu Taizhong looked panicked and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I definitely don't mean this. It's just that there are natural and man-made disasters in the Great Zhou Dynasty and the need to suppress various uprisings. There is simply not enough strength to fight against Shan Nu, so it is best to negotiate peace with Shan Nu.
choose."
"After all, we, the Great Zhou Dynasty, are a powerful country in the world. Paying some benefits will not shake the foundation. On the contrary, we can take the opportunity to hide our capabilities and bide our time and wait for the opportunity for revenge."
"Your Majesty, I think the Imperial Master is right." One person stood up and supported Gu Taizhong. This person was also named Gu and was a descendant of the Gu family. Because of his outstanding talents, he was promoted by Gu Taizhong.
Li Rang, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, thought for a while and said respectfully: "I agree with what the Imperial Master said. Once General Jing Zhao leaves, Tailin will have no more available troops. The armies of other states will either suppress the uprising or support themselves with troops.
It cannot be invoked easily. Therefore, peace negotiation is the most appropriate choice."
The two of them supported Gu Taizhong one after another. Bai Yutian sneered and looked at the others: "What do you think, dear ladies?"
All the ministers looked at each other with solemn expressions.
"Your Majesty, I think we should negotiate for peace."
"At present, the Great Zhou should not start another war. Taking the initiative to negotiate peace with Shanu will be beneficial to the Great Zhou."
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The ministers kept talking, and almost all of them agreed to negotiate for peace. The occasional few who disagreed were quickly drowned in the saliva of the ministers.
"Your Majesty, I believe that peace should not be negotiated." At this time, a loud voice sounded.
I saw Yuncheng lowering his head, his eyes full of determination.
Although many people don't like Yuncheng, Yuncheng is now the acting prime minister after all, and theoretically has a higher official position than many people, so Yuncheng's words also calmed down the ministers.
"The vast territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty was obtained by the lives of the heroes of the past generations. Every inch of mountains and rivers is an inch of blood. If we blindly surrender and give in blindly, wouldn't it chill the heroes and even lose the face of the Great Zhou? It will alienate the people, the monarchs and the ministers.
Centrifugal.”
"What's more, there is no dangerous land to the west of Liangzhou. Yishanu's temper will definitely not be satisfied with just one Liangzhou. He will definitely be greedy for more territory. By then, the capital Tailin will be exposed to Shanu's eyes.
Underneath, I will be worried about the invasion of Shannu at any time."
"Once the Shan Nu invades, we have no way to stop it. Even if we summon the troops from various states, they will be blocked by the Shan Nu and unable to rescue the capital."
"Three years ago, we were forced to move the capital. Are we going to move the capital again three years later? At that time, I am afraid that the country will not be the country, the people will not be the people, and the Great Zhou Dynasty will be destroying itself. And you guys
The ministers who agreed to negotiate peace with Shanu are probably the eternal sinners of the Great Zhou Dynasty."
At the end of the speech, Yuncheng became more and more angry and even pointed at the ministers who had agreed to negotiate the peace before, including Gu Taizhong, the national advisor.
"How dare you curse Da Zhou like this."
"We are all dedicated to serving the country and the people and will never allow anyone to slander us."
When these people were pointed at and scolded by Yuncheng, their expressions changed drastically and they quickly defended themselves.
Seeing this, Bai Yutian raised his hand to stop the noise and made them quiet down.
"Yun Aiqing said it well, every inch of mountains and rivers is filled with blood. All the mountains and rivers of the Great Zhou Dynasty were obtained with the lives of countless ancestors. On this land of thousands of miles, the blood of our ancestors is sprinkled everywhere. The enemy occupies these lands,
They are insulting our ancestors and stepping on our heads." Bai Yutian looked around the ministers and spoke in a stern tone.
These words represent Bai Yutian's confidence and determination to fight against Shan Nu. At the same time, they also express Bai Yutian's position that he will never negotiate for peace and fight to the death with Shan Nu.
"Anyone who dares to propose peace again will be punished as treason without mercy." Finally, Bai Yutian shouted at the ministers, making many people look ugly.
They knew in their hearts that Bai Yutian was determined to confront Shan Nu.