But it's all over this. They have already stationed troops in Anyang, and their younger brothers have already led their troops to give up the skating platform. Isn't this obvious? They just want to raise their arms and announce the reconstruction of Yan State. Now, if you want to say that Murong Chui will not rebel, no one believes it at all.
But no one can say this. Fu Jian is good at everything, just to be good at face. If you want to wipe out his face in public, he might do anything.
Fu Hong is the crown prince and has an extraordinary status, so he can only say this.
Fu Jian closed his eyes and the big hand holding the dragon head armrest trembled slightly. The two small yellow doors that were very close to him watched the veins tremble, fearing that they would explode in an instant. At this moment, the atmosphere became very tense, and no one dared to speak, and the hall was filled with solemnity.
"Hu." Fu Jian sighed, "Yongdao, what do you mean?"
Yongdao is Fu Hong's name. Fu Jian finally stopped avoiding it and wanted to listen to the prince's opinion directly. The more visionary people among the ministers couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. In any case, Fu Jian's courage to face this matter is a progress. If the head of the family doesn't come up with an explanation, what can the people below do?
Fu Hong sorted out his thoughts and said in a deep voice: "Father, now Murong Chui's rebellion is settled, and I'm afraid he won't look back."
Fu Jian nodded silently and said, "You continue talking."
Seeing that his father did not deny it, Fu Hong's confidence increased greatly and said, "Now he has 30,000 elite soldiers, Murong De has more than 20,000 troops, and although Mr. Changle still has 30,000 elite soldiers, Mr. Changle is generous and kind, and cherishes his soldiers. After all, Hebei is the old land of Yan State, and Murong Chui's appeal... is probably not comparable to that of Mr. Changle for the time being."
Fu Hong's words streaked through Fu Jian's heart like a knife, but Fu Jian knew that his son was right!
Yan State was conquered for only 10 years, and because of his mercy, from the emperor of Yan State to the royal family, from civil officials to military generals, whether they resisted hard or surrendered in a desperate manner, they were basically granted officials and granted power, and local officials could not move as long as they could. Although the situation was quickly stabilized at that time, and his prestige was at its peak, it did have a good rule effect, but now, the problem has emerged.
Murong Chui was a popular figure in Yan State at the time. The people of Yan State never stopped their minds in rebuilding their homeland. Fu Jian thought that after unifying the world, he would take more care of the place and avoid taxes to attract people's hearts. After one or two generations, their radical sentiment slowed down. Let's talk about it later.
But now the situation is stronger than others. As soon as Murong Chui arrived in Anyang, the land of Hebei was already volatile. What should I do?
Fu Hong looked up at his worried father and sighed in his heart that his father, Wang Xiong was talented, generous, kind, and knew people well. Countless counselors and warriors such as Wang Meng and Deng Qiang were willing to die for him, but it was not good to be born in a single person. If he trusted someone, he would continue to trust him unconditionally, and he would easily be confused in this specific person.
Just now, Fu Hong heard his father handle military affairs, assigned tasks, dispatched troops and dispatched troops, and was well organized, and was very excited at one time, but when he talked about Murong Chui, his father...ah.
However, as a son of man and the future ruler of the Qin Empire, Fu Jian was his. How could Fu Hong ignore it? Therefore, Fu Hong still said: "Father, now, my son has three strategies for the affairs of Hebei, for the father to consider."
"Oh?" Fu Jian was overjoyed. This son was indeed reliable now. He hurriedly said, "You say, tell me."
"Of course, Murong Chui has not rebelled yet, and our troops are limited after all, and now all fronts are tight, so it is really not advisable to cause trouble. Therefore, my son believes that the father should send an envoy to Murong Chui to declare his kindness and reward and express his trust. There is no need to mention Murong De's affairs. Although Murong Chui had a long rebellion, he was also a person of temperament. He would not rebel for a while. For him, the father could tell him that he was moved with emotion and reason. Although he could not stop him from rebelling, he could stabilize him. Now, for us, the most precious thing is time!"
Fu Jian was overjoyed and said, "According to you, just do that."
Fu Hong sighed and said, "Also, Murong Chui's wives, concubines, young children, and several daughters are all in Chang'an now. Please send someone to send them back to Murong Chui's army."
"What?" The ministers who were always patiently listening to the prince's opinions were suddenly in an uproar. Finally, there were a few hostages from Murong Chui. Prince, you don't keep them and take advantage of them, and you will take the initiative to send them back. What are you doing?
Fu Rui had always had some thoughts about the position of the crown prince, so he was the first to jump out and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince! When Murong Chui was in charge of the army, he left his family in Chang'an in order to clear the truth. At that time, my brother said that he could not let the tiger go out of the box and give him military power. You did not support me at that time. Now he is going to rebel. He has his family in his hands, which can make him have some concerns. But now you are going to advocate sending his wife and children back. What do you mean?"
"Prince, this is inappropriate!"
"Please think twice!"
"The King of Heaven, you can't do this!"
Sure enough, the ministers were chattering, and Fu Hong glanced around. Fortunately, Quan Yi, Dou Chong and others basically didn't say anything, and it seemed that there were still people who understand.
Seeing Fu Rui's face flushed and his angrily look, Fu Hong sighed in his heart, this incompetent brother is in danger of the country, and he still wants to make his own decisions and cannot distinguish priorities. His father is a wise and wise king, where do you have a chance?
But facing the aggressive Fu Rui, Fu Hong had to say, "Du Gong Julu, you said Murong Chui will rebel sooner or later, right?"
Fu Rui didn't know what Fu Hong meant for a moment, so he nodded and said "ah".
"Since he must rebel, he wants to seize the country and chaotic country, will he care about a few women? The sons who grew up in Murong Bao and others have already returned, will he care?" Fu Hong said sternly, and the civil and military ministers all over the audience seemed to be the first time they saw the prince who was always elegant and kind, and he actually had such power. Some old ministers couldn't help but sigh, this is the way the lord looked like.
But Fu Jian just sat there quietly, without saying anything, and no need to say anything.
Fu Rui opened his mouth and said, "Even if this is the case, it is better to have a hostage than not? Is it possible...it's OK..."
Fu Rui couldn't say anything later. No matter what, the hostages should always be tacit and publicly speaking out to threaten others with women and children. It is really a bit despicable and some are self-destructive.
"With his wife and children here, we cannot threaten him. When he rebels, will we kill his family's young man or not? If we don't kill, is it the same thing? Kill him? Wouldn't it be a vindication? Besides, my reputation of being generous and kind is hard-won, how can it be ruined like this? Julu Gong, what do you think?"
"I...I..." Fu Rui, I spent a long time, but I didn't show it.
Fu Jian on the dragon throne nodded secretly, this is my son! It seems that although this defeat suffered heavy losses, it caused wars to storm and storm, it was not completely beneficial. At least, his successor has become much more mature!
Fu Jian was relieved to hand over the country to him.
In a debate, Fu Hong won a great victory, so he took the opportunity to say: "So, the father, Murong Chui's family is a burden and a trouble for us. If we send him back to Murong Chui, he will weigh more or less and hesitate. The current situation is very precious to us every minute and every second, even if we can buy more days, it will be worth it!"
"Okay! That's it, tomorrow, I will send an envoy to send his family to the army." Fu Jian said with a smile.
"The Heavenly King is wise!" All the ministers were basically convinced by Fu Hong, so they praised each other in unison, while Fu Rui looked at Fu Hong angrily, lowered his head and said nothing.
"Then what you said just now? How to respond to Murong Chui and the others?" Fu Rui was a little unwilling to accept it and then asked.
Fu Hong was quite disdainful, but he still respectfully bowed to Fu Jian, and then said in a deep voice: "Father, although Murong Chui has not rebelled yet, he has to make arrangements early. Now there are still 50,000 troops in Youzhou and 30,000 elite troops in Liaodong. In the eyes of his sons, Gong Changle has more than territorial territory and lacks progress. If he fights against Murong Chui in the field, the elite Xianbei cavalry is abnormal. Now that he is in a high morale, I cannot be defeated again. I suddenly seek to fight to try my best. It is not advisable. It is better to concentrate troops and move to Yecheng, Zhongshan, and Handan to give up Jiliao. At the same time, he echoes General Shi Yue of Qingzhou, thinking that he should hold Murong Chui first and then make a decision."
After hearing this, Fu Jian did not speak, but continued to ask, "What is the second way?"
"Second, after all, there are still 100,000 soldiers and horses in Hebei, and the city is strong and the food is sufficient. After all, Mr. Changle is still popular and has the capital to fight. If this method is adopted, Mr. Changle can be appointed as the title of king, control the soldiers and horses in Hebei, recruit soldiers on the spot, expand their troops to prepare for war, and at the same time, he has a large sum of money to bribe all the migrant Hus outside the border, and promise generous gifts. If necessary, he will split the soil and cede the land, borrow troops to enter the border, and then defend the city, and make plans for a long-term battle with Murong Chui!"
“The third one.”
Fu Hong sighed inwardly and said, "The third way... is to let the city not go."
"Let the city not leave?"
"Yes." Fu Hong's voice was a little low, "The current situation is not good. For us, the most precious thing is not the land city, but the army. If the land is lost, it can be taken back. If the army and horse army are gone, it will take time to cultivate and train again. But we don't have so many situations. Therefore... if Hebei cannot defend, it is better to give up Hebei and order Changle Gong to concentrate all his troops and give up Hebei to Murong Chui. Then go south from Jiuyuan, first attack Murong Chong with the troops from Guanzhong to ensure the land of Hedong, then retreat to Guanzhong, and stay in seclusion. At the same time, another army will come out of Tongguan to connect with General Shiyue to ensure the safety of Henan's transportation line."