I Xiaoxiong

Chapter 20
Good medicine tastes bitter, unpalatable advice help line.

Even if he didn't know this sentence, Tuoba Chide understood this truth.

As Qingtang people often say, salty water does not quench your thirst, and beautiful words are useless.

What he heard was not what he wanted to hear, but Tuoba Chide knew that this old military god had already explained Qingtang's current situation thoroughly.

But even so, now that troops have been dispatched, it is impossible to retreat just because of Guo Xianglun Zanpo's words, even Tuoba Chide can't do so.

Besides, even if Lun Zanpo didn't make it clear, he was clear about the situation, but he still had some expectations for the battle situation in his heart.

And even though he knew he would lose, Tuoba Chide still wanted to send his army out to fight this battle.

In this way, the contradictions between the various tribes were eased and the strength of several large tribes was weakened.

Just like the [-] troops of the Qingtang expedition this time, more than two-thirds of the troops were from large tribes, while the commanders of the two armies, Manglong Zhibu and Liuzhixiang Mihong, were both from small tribes.

Ulchi, Renda, Yeli and other great clans all had opinions on this, but he suppressed it with the authority of the maharaja and the strength of the Tuoba family.

This is the disadvantage of Qingtang Kingdom as a tribal alliance.

The first consideration of each tribe must be the interests of the tribe. Tuoba Chide was devastated when facing these tribes, but he was powerless to change this situation.

In this regard, he envied the emperor of Jin Dynasty very much.

But what he didn't know was that the emperor of the Great Jin Dynasty had to face no less than he.

It's just a little different in form.

Shangjingcheng, Yuxi Palace.

In front of Jinshen Abode, stood a gentle and elegant young man, about twenty years old, more than seven feet tall, wearing a silver uniform and a golden crown and jade belt.

The face is like a crown of jade, the eyebrows are clear and handsome, and the whole person is like a jade sword.Not only has the warmth of jade, but also does not lack the sharpness that swords should have.

"His Royal Highness, His Majesty let you in."

After nodding to the summoned eunuch Tian Fuguo, Prince Zhao Yuantan stepped into the abode.

Jinshen Jingshe is the place where His Majesty the Taoist Emperor is currently cultivating and refining alchemy. After it is completed, he will live here for a long time.Except for several sacrificial ceremonies and the court meeting with Zhengdan, Emperor Daojun hardly left here.

Even this year's ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven was presided over by the prince, so there are rumors that the emperor is ready to abdicate to His Royal Highness the prince, and he himself will be the emperor.

As for His Royal Highness, Zhao Yuantan, he really has a very good reputation in the court.

Honest and benevolent, sensitive and eager to learn.

If Emperor Daojun really planned to practice inner meditation, there might be many Qingliu who would praise him.

"Da Lang is here? Come and sit next to me."

A middle-aged man in Taoist robes was sitting beside the alchemy furnace, beckoning Prince Zhao Yuantan to sit down.

"Father."

Zhao Yuantan saluted first, then took a stool and sat next to the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man's surname was Zhao and his name was Lingyuan. He was the emperor Xuanjia of the Great Jin Dynasty, and he called himself "Emperor of the Taoist Lord".

Since he inherited Datong, he has been advocating Taoism, which is in sharp contrast with the former emperor Wuzong who adored Buddhism.

Therefore, many people are curious whether this emperor really worships the Tao, or he worships the Tao because the first emperor worshiped the Buddha.

"Dalang, have you read the report from Hexi?"

Zhao Yuantan has been in contact with government affairs since he was a teenager. In the past two or three years, Zhao Lingyuan has asked him to directly review the memorials, and he has been checking for omissions and filling in the gaps.

The reports from various provinces and major outer towns must first be handed over to the East Palace for review, and the East Palace will forward them to Yuxi Palace after giving their opinions.

If there is any important event, the emperor will let the crown prince come to Yuxi Palace to participate in the small court meeting.

"Returning to my father, I have read all the memorials of the British Duke. Although Hexi was defeated in Shazhou in the 14th year of Xuanjia, in the past two years, the British Duke has cleaned up the army and checked the military settlements, so that the upper and lower arms of Hexi are complete and the treasury is full. , although the Qingtang and the Golden Horde are using troops on both sides, but my ministers feel that with the power of the British Lord, they will be safe. Here I want to say that the father has a sense of people."

"Hahaha, what kind of knowledge is there? Fu Maoxiu and I have known each other for decades, how can I know what he is capable of? This old boy likes to hide his clumsiness. If it weren't for this crisis in Hexi, he would be a wealthy idler. It's hard to get him to wade into muddy water."

Zhao Yuantan also smiled after hearing this. The Duke of England and his father Zhao Lingyuan have a deep friendship, and the two often hang out together when they were young.

Knowing each other well, even after Zhao Lingyuan became the emperor, they were still more like friends than monarchs.

Just like this abode, the British prince came more times than the prince.

"Father and the Duke are also friends of the monarch and his ministers. In the future, it will be a good story in the history."

"What a good story, I guess in the history books, I am the foolish emperor who favors and trusts treacherous sycophants, and he is a rebellious minister who deceives the emperor. As for the good story, you and Fu Jiasanlang are still possible. You are a wise emperor, and he is a famous general."

Zhao Yuantan didn't know whether to laugh or cry when he heard this, as his father didn't seem to care about his posthumous reputation at all, and he was never shy when talking.

"I'm not worried about the Hexi side. I know Fu Maoxiu's ability. He can defend Hexi, but you should read more about the news from the Liaodong side. The son of Prince Yan will come to Beijing next month. I'll leave it to you to arrange it. Be sure to check it out." Guarantee his safety in Shangjing. This is the dignity of the court."

"Father is worried that someone will be unfavorable to Prince Yan's son?"

Zhao Yuantan questioned.

Zhao Lingyuan shook his head, "I don't know, just be prepared. In short, nothing will happen to Wu Renguang's son now."

As a vassal king who dominates one side, the first son of King Yan came to Beijing to marry the royal family, and secondly, he came to Beijing as a proton.

As a vassal king with a different surname, King Yan has a very subtle relationship with the imperial court. Not to mention that there are those in the imperial court who support the reduction of the vassal, and some who do not approve of the reduction of the vassal.

Even within Yanfan, it is divided into several factions.

If it is not handled properly, it will lead to catastrophe.

"Your Majesty, several ministers and ministers have arrived."

The servant whispered beside him.

"Let them report to the room and wait."

"promise."

"Tiantian is like the one who reminded me to die. It's uncomfortable for the two of us to have a conversation." Zhao Lingyuan stood up after saying this.

Zhao Yuantan saw his father stand up, and he followed suit, giving him a little support from behind.

"No, it's not old yet."

The newspaper room is located in front of Yuxi Palace. It was established during the reign of Wu Zong. It was first used to store military newspapers and memorials from various places, so it is called the newspaper room.

When Wu Zong was there, he often met with civil servants and military generals in the newspaper room to deal with political affairs.

Later, after Emperor Daojun ascended the throne, he built a Jingshen Jingshe in Yuxi Palace. Because the newspaper room was right in front of him, and he didn't like to go to court, he met officials in the newspaper room and handled government affairs became a routine.

According to rumors in the folk market, the newspaper room is called the "Leopard Room", a place where His Majesty the Emperor raised rare birds and beasts for pleasure.

In the newspaper room, the left servant of the Shangshu shoots Li Fuzhi, who is in charge of Pingzhang under the door of Zhongshu, the right servant of Shangshu shoots Zeng Gong, who is in charge of Pingzhang under the door of Zhongshu, Pei Xiuming, the order of Zhongshu, and Xie Qian, the servant. These four people are three high-ranking officials. , is the prime minister.

In addition, Li Fazeng, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Zhao Lingqi, Minister of the Ministry of Households, Yuwen Zhizhong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Liu Jingming, Minister of the Ministry of War, Guo Yuan, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and Niu Daoqian, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, are sitting on the left.

Feng Shenji, Duke of Ding, Yang Jixun, Duke of Fu, Tang Xianzong, Duke of Xin, Li Shizhong, Duke of Wei, Guo Bao, Marquis of Wuding, Geng Zhongguo, Marquis of Changxing, Wang Bin, Marquis of Zhenyuan, and Yu Luohu, Marquis of Wuyang.

Civil and military on both sides are not as tense as outsiders imagined. After all, they are both in high positions and decent people.

There wasn't much chatter, though, and it was all about related things.

For example, the Duke of Wei asked the Minister of the Ministry of War when the submitted list of promotions would be approved, and Marquis Wu Ding asked the Ministry of Industry when the next batch of ordnance would arrive.

The Minister of the Household Department approached Ding Guogong to ask whether the military salary could be postponed for two months until the tax money arrives in Beijing.
And so on.

After all, sometimes the people below run and break their legs, it's not as good as the boss here talking.

Not long after, the Taoist emperor Zhao Lingyuan and the crown prince Zhao Yuantan arrived, and both civil and military personnel stood up to greet them, but they did not kneel down to salute.

This is also because there are not many requirements on etiquette at this kind of small court meeting.

In fact, officials kneel down to worship superiors and emperors only on important occasions, and it is not always necessary to kneel down and worship the emperor.

"Sit down, everyone, just take advantage of today's crowds to discuss everything, and make a charter."

As soon as Zhao Lingyuan sat down, he didn't gossip, but directly talked about the business.

"Hexi is about to start a war, and the sect is writing to let the three towns of Longyou, Hedong, and Shuofang cooperate with Hexi to fight. The military aircraft must not be delayed. King Yong in Guanzhong must also be prepared to send troops at any time, so he will be prepared."

The minister in charge of issuing the edict, Xie Qian, stood up and responded, "Your Majesty, do you want the British government to control the three towns?"

"No, just let everyone cooperate."

"promise."

As soon as Xie Qian sat down, Li Fuzhi, Prime Minister of the Left, spoke.

"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it is time to order Liaodong to send troops to respond to the war in Hexi."

Li Fuyi's words immediately shocked everyone.

Let Yan Fan send troops?
"Li Xianggong, asked Yan Fan to send troops, didn't you?"

Liu Jingming, Minister of the Ministry of War, raised a little doubt. He didn't finish his words, but everyone understood the meaning.

That is, Wu Renguang, King of Yan, is already showing some signs of supporting himself. If the imperial court orders and he does not obey, the imperial court will be in a dilemma.

"The words of Prime Minister Li, and the old minister's second opinion, can order Liaodong to send troops."

At this time, when everyone was still shocked by Li Fuzhi's proposal, Dingguo Gong Feng Shenji also spoke out, and clearly agreed with Li Fuzhi's proposal.

This made all the civil and military personnel, including His Royal Highness, a little confused. These two people usually have nothing to do with each other, and sometimes they even have to take the initiative to avoid suspicion. They actually put forward the same suggestion at this stall, which made everyone have to Take it seriously.

After all, Li Fuzhi is the prime minister of the left. Although he is known as a traitor, his disciples and old officials are all over the government and the public, so it is not an exaggeration to say "the prime minister of power".

And Feng Shenji was the No.1 general in the dynasty, he made many meritorious deeds and had a high prestige in the army.

These two people actually pointed their finger at Yan Fan in Liaodong at the same time. Could it be that the imperial court is going to attack Yan Fan?
For a moment, the atmosphere in the newspaper room became chilling.

(End of this chapter)