The Protector's Mansion in Yingzhou, Northern Xinjiang.
Yunyang, who is now still nominally the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expeditionary Army, is looking at the two pieces of paper in his hand with a frown on his face, silently comparing them.
The two notes were from the dead soldiers raised by the Yun family and the elite scouts of the Six Guards in Northern Xinjiang. They were passed to Yunyang about a day apart.
The information on the two notes was similar. Although there were slight differences, the information about Liu Mingzhi, the new emperor who rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor, wanted to personally visit Northern Xinjiang.
And not only Liu Mingzhi, the new emperor, was here, but also the 300,000 elite cavalry newly recruited under his command.
For a moment, Yunyang looked slightly confused, looking at the setting sun on the horizon outside the hall with complicated eyes.
The command of 300,000 troops and horses arrived at the six cities in northern Xinjiang, which meant that Liu Mingzhi had the intention to put down Dalong by force.
Should we insist on using the tiger talisman seal to order the three armies to be loyal to the previous dynasty and support the orthodoxy, or should we be aware of current affairs and push the boat with the flow of heroes to accept Liu Mingzhi, the current emperor, for Yunyang, who has experienced three dynasties...but not four?
Even the old fox, a veteran of the court, was a little hesitant.
The historical responsibility that the people who made this decision bear is really too great.
It's so big that Yunyang doesn't dare to set an example easily.
Putting the two pieces of paper on the table, Yunyang slowly walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
Stopping under the corridor, looking up at the blue sky with light clouds and gentle breeze, Yunyang looked helpless.
Your Majesty, Your Majesty, have you really drunk yourself to death?
Is it true that the Li family dynasty has reached the end of its rope, and there is no longer any possibility for the dead tree to grow again?
The late Emperor Ruizong, the old minister is incompetent and is no match for Liu Mingzhi. He has failed in your dying trust!
Now that the matter has come to this, what should I do?
Wan Lao Peifu, it would be great if you, old man, were still alive. At least I would have someone to consult with.
Now that the heavy burden of ten thousand pounds is all on me, what should I do?
Yunyang, who was sighing from time to time, was in a daze, his mind was spinning a thousand times, and he really couldn't think of a way to deal with the arrival of Liu Mingzhi, the new emperor.
Although Yunyang felt a little guilty about the fight, he was not at all afraid of Liu Mingzhi.
But what about after the fight?
There are two completely different opinions on whether it can reshape the country and support orthodoxy.
Elites versus elites, how heavy the casualties would be. Yunyang already had a rough idea of the outcome in his mind.
When two tigers fight, one will die and the other will be injured. This is an inevitable result.
It would be fine if it was just civil unrest.
However, there are still two countries outside the customs, Jin and Tu, who are eagerly waiting for revenge, waiting for an opportunity to go south again to avenge the past humiliation of the border.
No matter who can defeat the troops under his command or those under Liu Mingzhi's command, they will no longer be able to withstand the southward march of the two countries' enemy forces.
At that time, the two enemy countries will be given an advantage in vain, allowing them to wait for an opportunity to seize a big opportunity and occupy the Han family's mountains and rivers.
On one side is loyalty and propriety, on the other side is national justice.
Where should I go from here?
Accepting Liu Mingzhi's claim to be emperor and adhering to the national justice to defend the country would be unworthy of the great kindness that the previous emperors of the Li family had shown to the Yun family, which would be considered disloyal and unbelievable.
To insist on leading the troops and horses to reorganize the country and to support the orthodox government and support the building is about to collapse, is to abandon the country of the Han Dynasty, to ignore the national righteousness, and to be unkind and unjust.
With such a choice before him, Yunyang was confused.
So confused that I have no idea.
Because no matter what he chooses, the responsibility he has to bear is more important than the responsibility that Liu Mingzhi, a rebellious minister and traitor in the eyes of the world, has to bear.
After being in a daze for a long time, Yunyang came back and sighed quietly.
"Soldiers!"
"exist!"
"Invite the Lord Protector to come here in a hurry, and send a message to Yunchong, Wan Mingliang, Lu Chengjie and others from all over the country to meet at the Lord Protector's Mansion in Yingzhou to discuss important military matters."
"Got the order!"
After about a while of tea, the man with all his armor and a sword on his waist rushed out of the hall in a hurry.
Signaling the soldiers to wait outside the door, Zhang Kuang gently knocked on the door.
"The last general is madly begging to see the commander-in-chief."
Although the Protector's Mansion is his own home, he always maintains a respectful attitude towards Yunyang, whether in private or on official business.
"Come in!"
"Commander, why are you looking for the general? The general is preparing to inspect the city wall!"
Yunyang handed the two notes to Zhang Kuang with a low expression: "You should take a look at it first, I came to you just to discuss this matter.
Nowadays, the situation has changed so much that I can no longer understand it, and I don’t dare to make the decision on my own. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to come to you to discuss it."
Zhang Kuang took the two notes handed over by Yunyang without knowing why, and lowered his head to read them.
After a moment, the arrogant expression was exactly the same as Yunyang's face.
With a sigh, he took off the sword from his waist and placed it on the table. He sat on the chair and rubbed his cheeks heavily.
"Liu Xiaozi came to Northern Xinjiang with the intention of stabilizing the dragon with force."
"What do you think? What do you think we should do? Are we determined to support orthodoxy or do we just go with the flow?"
"me......"
He was so arrogant that he almost wanted to speak, but he never finished the question.
"What do you mean, Marshal?"
Not knowing what to say, Zhang Kuang kicked the ball to Yunyang, the old senior and commander in chief.
“Well, it’s difficult for me to choose between the interests of the country and the interests of the nation.
I have just made a rough estimate. With the military strength and solid cities of the six cities in northern Xinjiang, we insist on supporting the orthodoxy. It is not that we are not without the strength to fight, but we are elite, and the six guards of the New Army are like tigers and wolves.
When the two armies confront each other, both sides are bound to suffer losses.
At that time, the two countries will only gain in vain and look forward to going south for revenge. At that time, the mountains and rivers will fall and the people will be displaced..."
Yunyang unabashedly expressed his worries and arrogance one by one.
After hearing the reason for Yunyang's hesitation, Zhang Kuang lowered his head and remained silent for a moment.
"Has Your Majesty really achieved success?"
"I don't know either. The capital is now an iron barrel, and the scouts have no chance to find out the news.
And the most important thing is that Liu Xiaozi has told the world that no matter whether His Majesty’s deed is true or not, everyone in the world thinks that Your Majesty has...already committed suicide."
Zhang Kuang was silent for a long time, looking at Yunyang without wanting to speak.
"Then let's support orthodoxy...sigh..."
"Zhang Kuang didn't dare to explain the rest directly, but he knew that Yunyang would definitely understand what he meant!"
"You... do you think we should accept the new emperor Liu Mingzhi and put national justice first?"
"Uncle, it's not that the juniors are afraid of Liu Xiaozi's soldiers and horses, but someone has to come out to support the orthodox army, right?
But looking at the world, who else in the Li family can stand up?
King Qing, King Yun, King Jing, and King Shu rebelled at the beginning and have lost this qualification.
The King of Shu has been dead for many years.
Among the many princes of the Li family, those who are not qualified are not qualified, and those who have not yet had time to become a feudal lord have not yet had time to become a feudal lord.
The late emperor had two sons and two daughters, and the eldest son was already...
General Dongfang also sent us a letter about the news that his second son, King Zhao Li Tao, was placed under house arrest by Liu Xiaozi.
Nowadays, looking at the world, there are only eleven kings, Li Ting, the Ming king of Mingzhou.
However, the Eleventh King Li Ting was about the same age as His Majesty, who was already famous, and was even less than a year younger.
We have been guarding the border for a long time and have no understanding of his personality and character.
Is this person worthy of support?
Even if it is, what are our chances of winning? Does he have the courage to raise the flag?
especially.........."
"Let's just say that now that the matter is over, there is nothing else we can't say!"
"Especially the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses stationed outside the city for several months and have not left, regardless of whether they are real soldiers and horses from the Jin Dynasty and Turkmenistan, or fake soldiers and horses from the Western Regions.
Once there is a war, they will definitely side with Liu Xiaozi. You, this junior, will understand this even if you don't mention Uncle Yun.
Even if my son Zhang Mo can control himself a little by then.
However, one of the kings of the two countries is Liu Xiaozi's real wife, and the other is his junior brother who has a good relationship.
In addition, the people of Northern Xinjiang completely believed in Liu Xiaozi's original side-by-side king.