Sui Dynasty: I, Yang Guang, am both scrupulous and stable

Chapter 73 Infighting in Nanchen
In Jiankang City, in the conservatory of the palace hall, Queen Liu Jingyan had just walked through the corridor and heard harsh yells and curses coming from inside.

"***, people are bullying you at home. You, the prince, don't dare to hit me. You must be a coward to the core."

"Brother Emperor, I have always been the most fair person. I don't favor anyone. But this time I think my second brother is right. You are too cowardly. The Sui Dynasty's army in the north has pressed to the other side of the Yangtze River. If my father hadn't How can you bear this grievance when you are sick?"

"It's so fucking aggrieved."

Before they even got there, the three brothers from the Chen family were already quarreling inside.

Prince Chen Shubao, King Chen Shuling of Shixing, King Chen Shujian of Changsha, and the three princes of Nanchen had a big quarrel today because the Sui Dynasty pressed their troops to the north of Jiankang City. Although they were separated by the Yangtze River, they were almost within easy reach. Well, I might risk calling him some night.

Chen Shuling, the king of Shixing, was taking the lead at this time, and even scolded the prince Chen Shubao for being useless. Chen Shujian, the king of Changsha, looked neutral but was actually trying to be biased. People who are biased like to say that I am the most fair person in doing things.

When Liu Jingyan heard that Chen Shubao was obviously not a match for the two in terms of momentum, his anger instantly surged up.

Striding into the palace, the eunuch shouted: "The Queen is here."

The voices of the three people arguing stopped, and the two men just took a break.

Liu Jingyan understood that his son's personality could be described in one word as mediocre. If he were an ordinary person, he would be mediocre, but if he were an imperial family, he would be mediocre.

The throne can even accommodate violent people, people with evil thoughts, and greedy people, but it cannot tolerate mediocre people.

Although Chen Shubao was the crown prince of the Chen Dynasty, the two brothers had never been kind to him.

Liu Jingyan had no choice but to help him, because he was her son. In royal matters, she always helped her relatives but ignored him.

When the two saw Liu Jingyan, they first stopped talking, but they were still very unconvinced.

Although Liu Jingyan is a woman, she has strong personal abilities. Although she has made the same mistake that all women make before, that is, spending money to buy fake luxury goods.

But this flaw cannot cover up his personal abilities. Emperor Chen Chao is now seriously ill, Chen Shubao is mediocre, and many government affairs are actually handled by Liu Jingyan, and he does a very good job, so Chen Shuling and Chen Shujian do not dare to make mistakes in front of her.

"King Xingshi, King Changsha, now the Sui army is showing off its power in the north. It's useless for you two to shout here. It's better to think about a strategy to retreat from the enemy."

Changsha King Chen Shujian chuckled: "Queen, you know me. I am fair in doing things and don't speak favorably. When I speak this time, I feel that the Sui Dynasty has arrived at the gate. No matter what, the emperor must send troops, otherwise no matter what It’s so shameful for others to show off their power over us.”

Liu Jingyan ignored King Changsha. He was just a wallflower who was afraid of chaos in the world. His status was destined. Unless his two older brothers were gone, the throne would not fall to him. Only by disrupting him would he have a chance. .

Chen Shuling, the king of Xingshi, stood up angrily: "What are you doing to show off your power? This is just shitting on our heads. If my father is in good health, he is not allowed to go on an expedition in person at this time? Can you let the rough people in the north bully you like this?"

Chen Shuling spoke with great indignation, but Chen Shubao didn't bother to argue with him, because his purpose was obvious, which was to consume Chen Shubao's strength.

Chen Shubao said: "You might as well retreat the troops in Jiangling. The Sui Dynasty is fighting a war with the Turks. They are stationing troops here just to deter us from each other. If Jiangling retreats, they will naturally retreat as well."

"You also know that they are fighting in the north. Now is the best time for our Northern Expedition. If we don't start now, my father has made two northern expeditions. As the prince, you want to waste such a good opportunity?"

Facing the question, Chen Shubao didn't bother to argue with him. This battle was fought. If he won, it would only add some merit to himself. It would not have a big impact on the overall situation. If he lost, he would definitely lose his throne. Even if he didn't lose, Once time drags on for a long time, it will definitely be difficult for me to get out.The benefit to him from fighting at this time point is too small, and the consequences of failure are too great. He can't fight, absolutely can't fight. This is what Chen Shubao thinks.

Liu Jingyan naturally had to stand by his son, and was inevitably a little disappointed with Chen Shubao's eloquence.

"King Xingshi, I and the prince only found out about Sima Xiaonan's conspiracy with Xi Liang later. I heard that you authorized it?"

Chen Shuling did not give in, but he did not confront him head-on: "The royal family in Xiliang rebelled. I didn't know about it before. Sima Xiaonan happened to be passing by and got the news, and then spread the news."

"Passing by, that's such a coincidence. Does King Xingshi believe this?"

"So now is a God-given opportunity. Our army is organized, and the Sui army is divided into the north and the south. The Sui army will definitely be overwhelmed when the war starts. Maybe it is an opportunity to win in one battle."

Liu Jingyan's face was grim: "Sima Xiaonan and the Sui Dynasty were in a fight to the death. They married Sima Xiaonan's daughter to a merchant as a concubine to humiliate him. Sima Xiaonan is an unpredictable person. He is doing it for himself at this time. It is for personal gain and to stir up trouble, so don't believe what he says. Once a fight breaks out, Sima Xiaonan has too many troops at his disposal, so I don't trust him and ask him to withdraw."

"Queen, we must not make mistakes in military and national affairs!"

Chen Shuling's voice was cold, but Liu Jingyan ignored it. It's you, King Xingshi, or the Crown Prince and Queen who make the decision here.

"Prince, please order Sima Xiaonan to withdraw from the Jiangling area. Sima Xiaonan secretly leads troops and revoke Sima Xiaonan's status as the governor."

"Queen!" King Xingshi glared angrily.

"King Xingshi, can it be that Sima Xiaonan has such an obvious intention to provoke a war between the two countries, can I, the ministers of the Chen Dynasty, tolerate him? Don't say anything about passing by, tens of thousands of troops are passing by, King Xingshi, do you believe such nonsense, or do you still say Did King Xingshi already know that Sima Xiaonan was good at making opinions?"

The direction of Liu Jingyan's attack was not to focus on whether to fight or not, but on those who instigated the war.

Chen Shuling couldn't answer the call, should he admit it?That's not okay.

Liu Jingyan flicked his long sleeves and said: "The prince is cautious. I see that your majesty's condition has not improved yet. You will make the decision on the Northern Expedition when your majesty gets better. We, the people of the Chen Dynasty, will do it ourselves, and we will never allow those remnants of defeated soldiers to get involved."

Chen Shuling refused to accept it. He had been waiting for this opportunity for a long time and would not give up just like this.

He left with a harsh word: "Are we going to let people from the north stand on top of us and shit and piss? I'm not a coward, I won't accept it."

At this time, Chen Shujian came out to fight again: "The Empress is right. I'm going to persuade my second brother. We are all members of the same family and we can't get into trouble. My father will be sad when he sees it. Don't take it personally." go."

Seeing the two of them leaving, Liu Jingyan looked at Chen Shuling's back and said to Chen Shubao in a serious voice: "You, the second brother, are getting more and more ambitious now. Please tell me, if King Xingshi and King Changsha want to enter the palace in the future, both of them must be removed." All sharp tools, just in case.”

"Mother, you don't have to be like this. Could it be that the two of them can do it on their own? They're not so stupid."

Liu Jingyan sighed: "Just do as I say."

(End of this chapter)