"Li Aiqing, you have been working hard all the way. Come, drink this cup first. This is the royal wine I give you to catch the wind and wash away the dust. Don't delay it." Jin Emperor Shi Chonggui poured a glass of wine for Li Jixun himself with a smile on his face, and said
I served it to him personally.
Li Jixun was a little flattered, and quickly knelt down to thank him. He took it and secretly looked up at Shi Chonggui. He didn't find anything special, so he lowered his head and drank it all in one gulp.
"Okay! Come here, give Li Aiqing a seat. I want to discuss with Li Aiqing about sending troops."
The old eunuch Bai Rang led several gray-haired eunuchs who were retiring in the palace to set up a banquet for Emperor Jin and Li Jixun. At the same time, he brought a dilapidated bed for Li Jixun and placed it underneath so that he could kneel down.
Sitting opposite Emperor Jin.
Jin Emperor Shi Chonggui suppressed his anxious thoughts and asked Li Jixun with what he thought was the most cordial smile: "Li Aiqing, you just said that Governor Kang Longkang is developing well in Huangzeguan. He already has the ability to compete with the Khitan people."
Do you have the strength to compete?”
Li Jixun replied honestly: "Your Majesty, I dare not hide it. Since taking over, Kang Dujian has worked hard to regain Huangzeguan and Sanhekou Town. At the same time, he cut off the Sanhe Crossing Bridge and blocked the Khitan's westward journey.
Now Huangzeguan, Sanhekou Town, and Huangze Wilderness are all under the control of the Huangze Shenwu Army. Kangdu Supervisor recruited refugees to manage Zhangshui and reclaim Huangze Wilderness, which has been very effective now. At the same time, he recruited young people to join the army, and he has already had
The regular Shenwu Army has 30,000 infantry and 5,000 naval troops, and is ready to fight the Khitans at any time. To be honest with Your Majesty, Kang Dujian was furious when he heard that the Khitans were going to capture Kyoto. Although Huangze's Shenwu Army was weak,
But Kang Dujian volunteered to lead all the soldiers to drive away the Khitan dog soldiers and relieve His Majesty's worries!"
Speaking of the latter part, Li Jixun remembered the words he had memorized before, so he started talking eloquently.
After listening to Li Jixun's words, Shi Chonggui didn't look very excited this time, because Feng's analysis made Shi Chonggui more or less understand the reality. It's no longer the time of Emperor Gaozu, and Fangzhen Jiedu everywhere will no longer do it for
The imperial court worked hard. Although Li Jixun said so high-profile, Shi Chonggui could still realize that the Jin Dynasty might have come to an end. Even if Kang Long could send troops, what could he do? Thirty-five thousand soldiers and horses, say something
It doesn't sound good enough, and it's not enough to fill the teeth of Khitan cavalry.
"Haha, Kang Aiqing is indeed loyal, I am very pleased. But Li Aiqing, the Khitan now has one hundred thousand powerful soldiers, and there are even rebel generals Du and Li, who command one hundred thousand soldiers and horses. Just with Kang Dujian's thirty-five thousand
How can thousands of soldiers and horses resist the Khitan cavalry and rebels?" Shi Chonggui said in a rather depressed tone.
Li Jixun said confidently: "Your Majesty, there is one thing. Before I came to Kyoto, Kang Dujian specially asked me to tell you that I must inform your majesty that Kang Dujian personally led a group of people and planned to surprise Khitan's Kyoto.
, Now that the Khitan has raised a large army to attack our Jin Dynasty, the country will definitely be empty. Kang Dujian predicts that as long as there is an emergency in the capital, the Khitan king will definitely withdraw his troops and return to the reinforcements. Your Majesty, it is not a small minister bragging, Kang Dujian is like a god with his troops.
This time the Khitan people will definitely suffer a big loss, but after all, Kangdu Supervisor has a low official position. If after the Khitans retreat, those Fangzhen Jiedu take the opportunity to lead troops into the capital and use their power to bully His Majesty, the Du Supervisor will definitely be unable to do so.
I wonder what your majesty thinks about being able to argue with them?"
"What? You said Kang Dujian will personally lead the troops to attack the Khitan capital city!?" Shi Chonggui shouted in surprise. At the same time, he slammed the table and shouted: "Wonderful! This move is to attack the east and west, surround Wei and rescue Zhao, Kang
The governor really used it superbly!"
Although Jin Emperor Shi Chonggui was an idiot emperor, he was also a general after all. He also followed the great ancestor Shi Jingtang in his expeditions east and west. He had some insights into military matters. As soon as he heard Li Jixun's words, he immediately realized that this was an extremely brilliant tactic.
Suddenly, Shi Chonggui frowned again, sat down slumped, and said: "Li Aiqing, although Kang Dujian's move is brilliant, how can he lead an army to attack the capital unexpectedly? Although the Khitan people have gathered all the elites in the country to attack us.
However, the distance from Huangzeguan to Shangjing City is at least thousands of miles. The roads are complicated, there are many checkpoints, and they are even guarded by border troops. How can Kang Dujian arrive at Shangjing City without anyone noticing? If the news
If there is a leak, wouldn't it mean that a surprise attack will fail, but that we will be trapped in it?"
Li Jixun said proudly: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry that I can't explain this to your Majesty for the time being. Kang Dujian has his own ingenious plan to reach Shangjing City without anyone noticing. Please rest assured, your Majesty, but as for the method, he didn't tell you what it was."
My dear, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Jin stood up, walked around in the Xuanwei Hall, and said to himself: "If we can really attack the capital by surprise, Yelu Deguang will definitely withdraw his troops. In this way, there is still hope for my country. However, Hedong's
Liu Zhiyuan is so ambitious that he has colluded with the Khitan for a long time. Now that he has established a business in Hedong, I can't do anything to him. The Khitans have withdrawn, but what should I do if Hedong invades?"
He seemed to have forgotten that Li Jixun was still in the palace. Although his voice was soft, Li Jixun could still hear him clearly. Li Jixun was secretly amused. It seemed that the governor was right. This Jin Emperor was indeed a thoughtful guy. He had obviously already
I began to believe that the Governor had a way to make a surprise attack on the capital, but now he deliberately leaked such information in front of him.
Obviously, Shi Chonggui also realized that among the many Jiedushi envoys, the only one who could possibly depose him was Liu Zhiyuan, the king of Taiyuan in Hedong. Once the Khitans withdrew, Liu Zhiyuan's army would have entered the Xiangzhou area from the east road. He was sure
He will take the opportunity to enter the capital and use his military power to control the government. Whatever he wants to do at that time, I am afraid no one can stop him.
Shi Chonggui deliberately leaked this information in front of Li Jixun just to test Kang Long's reaction. Since Li Jixun was the representative sent by Kang Long to negotiate with him, he should know more or less what Kang Long's plans were.
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Li Jixun deliberately pretended to be indifferent, patted his chest and said: "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this. Last year, the battle report of Hedong sending troops to attack Huangzeguan must be on your desk. His 30,000-strong army and I have less than 2,000."
The defenders cannot defeat them, so why should we be afraid? As long as your Majesty issues an imperial edict, Kang Dujian will take care of your Majesty's worries and send troops to intercept the Hedong soldiers."
This was what Shi Chonggui was waiting for. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and said, "Li Aiqing, are you serious about this?"
"I dare not deceive Your Majesty. These words were actually spoken by Kang Dujian himself!" Li Jixun curled his lips, and then said something that made Shi Chonggui almost jump for joy, "Your Majesty, Kang Dujian said, no matter success or failure this time,
, he will never lead his troops to Beijing!"
Emperor Jin's eyes widened in surprise, and he said with some disbelief: "Really!? Even if the Khitans withdrew their troops and the Hedong soldiers were successfully intercepted, Kang Dujian would not lead his troops to Beijing?"
"Your Majesty, this is a memorial written by Kang Dujian himself. There is a line in it that specifically assures Your Majesty that the Huangze Shenwu Army will never enter the capital. Unless your Majesty specially summons him, Kang Dujian will personally enter the capital to face the Holy Spirit. However, the Shenwu Army will only
I will be stationed on the outskirts of Kyoto and will never enter the city of Kyoto. Please take a look at it." Li Jixun said, taking out a memorial form from his arms and presenting it to Emperor Jin.
Emperor Jin eagerly grabbed it, looked at it carefully several times, held it tightly in his hand, as if he was afraid of losing it, and then looked up to the sky and laughed with great joy, "Kang Dujian is indeed loyal, I
Don’t worry!”
"Your Majesty, Kang Dujian also said that this time he will lead the troops to resist the Khitans, intercept the Hedong soldiers from entering the capital, and even intercept any other Jiedushi soldiers who want to take the opportunity to enter the capital, just to protect our country and the inheritance of the royal family.
Your Majesty is destined by destiny. Although you are temporarily deceived by villains, there will definitely be a chance to revive the country. Please do not give up. You only need to hold on for two more months and everything will be solved. Your Majesty, Kangdu will supervise you.
Loyalty can be judged by the sun and the moon, but there is no guarantee that no villain will take the opportunity to spread rumors and slander the Governor afterwards, so the Governor would like to ask Your Majesty to give him a guarantee to avoid being framed by villains for no reason later." Li Jixun said.
If Li Jixun hadn't said these last words, Shi Chonggui might not have believed him completely, but when he said these words, Shi Chonggui was completely relieved.
Just have requirements, and having requirements means that as long as his requirements are met, he will definitely do things seriously. Now he will do anything without any reward. Kang Long is not a fool, and Shi Chonggui does not think that he
He is a fool, so no matter how loyal Li Jixun said that Kang Long was, Shi Chonggui had played politics all his life, how could his judgment be clouded by these words. As long as Kang Long has the conditions, it will be easy. I am afraid that if he does not have the conditions,
Sometimes you go back on your promise and say you won't go to Beijing, but in the end you force yourself to go to Beijing. That's when you get into trouble.
"Okay, I will issue an order to promote Kang Long to the Shenwu General. The original Zhangde Army will be changed to the Shenwu Army. Kang Long will lead the Shenwu Army Jiedushi. If Kang Aiqing can make the Khitan withdraw its troops and Fang Zhen return to his position this time, I will
I will also make an exception and make him the Marquis of Shenwu. Aiqing can convey my wishes to General Kang. In addition, Li Aiqing, you have worked hard and I cannot forget your merits. I will make you the captain of Zhaowu and lead the troops of Xiangzhou.
How about being a governor?" Shi Chonggui made a very generous wish to appoint an official. In fact, now, he only has this little power left. Apart from being able to verbally confer some official titles, he really has nothing to use anymore.
He was aware of this, so whenever Kang Long made a request, he graciously complied with it. How could Kang Long not be aware of this?
This is an opportunity for both of them. Shi Chonggui's opportunity is that with Kang Long's strength, he is expected to revive Chao Gang again, control the situation of the court, and become a real emperor instead of an emperor in name only. Kang Long's opportunity
, but he took advantage of the emperor's power to ascend to a high position and became as famous as Liu Zhiyuan, Fu Yanqing, Tang Tianbao and other Fangzhen Jiedu envoys.
With fame, you have the opportunity to do many things. Otherwise, many things will be difficult to do. For example, recruiting private soldiers. If he is not a military governor, recruiting private soldiers is a capital crime, and everyone in the world can attack him. But if he becomes a military governor,
Jieduzhi, of course, can do it arrogantly and without any scruples.