At the end of the month, ask for a monthly pass.

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"Ayo, I also believe that you will succeed." Ji Xiaotang nodded, Qi Younian was very confident and had the will to win, and Ji Xiaotang also believed in him very much. But ...... "But, I don't want you to do that." ”

"Why?" Qi Younian asked.

"Ayou, why do you need to ask this question. The answer should be as clear as I am. Ji Xiaotang looked at Qi Younian and said slowly.

Qi Younian can rely on his art of war, prestige and morale to win the battle against the Northern Barbarians, but the price must be quite expensive. If it were Qi Younian in normal times, he would definitely not think like this, and he would never do this.

Even now, Ji Xiaotang believes that after a few days of calming down, Qi Younian can give up his original plan.

As the saying goes, mercy does not lead troops. But at the same time, there is another saying, called ~ love soldiers like sons.

Qi Younian cherished his soldiers and never wanted to see them die one by one. This is also the reason why Qi Younian is always well-planned, but only then will he move troops. Because in this way, he can not only lead the soldiers to victory, but also minimize the casualties of the soldiers.

"Xiaotang, I understand what you mean." Qi Younian really understood immediately, "But now in all aspects, if you want to hold Zhenshan Pass and repel the barbarian army, there is no other choice." ”

Qi Younian's words are also true.

"You have other choices, Daqin has other choices." Ji Xiaotang paused slightly before continuing.

This is the focus of her conversation with Qi Younian today.

"Xiaotang. What do you mean? Qi Younian looked at Ji Xiaotang and asked.

"Peace talks." Ji Xiaotang simply and without the slightest hesitation spit out the word peace talks.

Qi Younian's face changed color slightly.

"It's ...... King An's idea? Qi Younian immediately asked.

"It's not." Ji Xiaotang shook his head, "On the contrary, he told me." Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Great Qin has always been very strong in dealing with barbarians, and there has never been a talk of peace talks. ”

"Peace talks, it's my idea, and I'm about to discuss it with you." Ji Xiaotang looked at Qi Younian, "Ayou, I hope you can listen to me patiently." However, judge again. ”

If someone else said anything about peace talks, Qi Younian would definitely throw away immediately, but it was Ji Xiaotang who said these two words. Qi Younian couldn't do that.

"Okay, I'll listen."

"We are all very aware of the situation today, and I will not repeat it. In this situation. Peace talks are our only option. There are only peace talks. Only then can we give the imperial court and the border army a chance to breathe, a chance to regroup and defeat the barbarian army. ”

In order to defend Zhenshan Pass and send the barbarians back to their hometown, Qi Younian should also choose peace talks.

"Peace talks are expedient. Soldiers don't get tired of cheating, Ayou, you should know this truth best. ”

Ji Xiaotang talked eloquently, and Qi Younian remained silent.

"Ayo. Emotions aside, do you think I'm wrong? "Make sure Qi Younian has listened to her words. gave Qi Younian enough time to think, and Ji Xiaotang finally asked.

Qi Younian is not good at lying, and he will not lie in front of Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang, you're right."

"Let's make peace, then."

Qi Younian's hands were clenched into fists.

"Ayou, if you can bend and stretch, you will be a big husband." Ji Xiaotang said again.

There is no shame in the peace talks, and Ji Xiaotang believes that the barbarians will definitely agree to the peace talks. This time, Daqin's border army suffered heavy losses, and the barbarians suffered such a big setback, so they must have suffered a lot of losses.

Whether it is Daqin or Beiman, they need a breathing time.

Therefore, peace talks will definitely be successful.

As for the terms of the peace talks......

"Ayou, it's up to you." The corners of Ji Xiaotang's mouth turned up slightly.

Didn't Qi Younian want to fight with the barbarians, avenge his father and brother, and establish his authority for Great Qin. Before the peace talks, if Qi Younian can win a battle, then on the one hand, it can boost the morale of Daqin's side, and on the other hand, it will also make the barbarians more willing to accept the peace talks and make concessions on the terms of the peace talks.

In that way, the peace talks would be more favorable to Daqin.

"Ayou, it's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, let alone the general!"

When Qi Younian left, he said that he still had to think about it, but Ji Xiaotang knew that Qi Younian had been persuaded by him. As a Confucian general with excellent command skills, Qi Younian will definitely have the same thoughts as her after he comes to his senses.

However, the proposal for peace talks, of course, cannot be put forward by Qi Younian.

Qi Younian must be the main battle, the tough main battle.

Ji Xiaotang persuaded Qi Younian, and Qin Zhen also came with news that everything was going well.

Elder Han Ge and Elder Xie Ge have already been moved.

"At the next court meeting, the matter of sending troops will be discussed, and then someone will naturally propose peace talks, and everything will fall into place." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded, and was about to discuss further with Qin Zhen, when the Empress Dowager Han sent Manager Zhang to ask Ji Xiaotang to enter the palace.

Empress Dowager Han didn't have anything important, but she hadn't seen Ji Xiaotang for a long time, and she missed it a little, so she asked Ji Xiaotang to go into the palace to accompany her.

"The Queen Mother is really closer to the princess than her own daughter." Manager Zhang conveyed the message of the Empress Dowager Han, and smiled at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang was not very surprised that Empress Dowager Han summoned her to the palace at this time, she could probably guess what Empress Dowager Han's purpose was.

After setting up the full suit of Princess Luan, Ji Xiaotang cleaned up a little, and accompanied by Qin Zhen, followed Mr. Zhang into the palace.

Empress Dowager Han did not summon Qin Zhen, Qin Zhen entered the palace to see Emperor Longqing.

The two entered the palace and went to Cining Palace first.

Empress Dowager Han was slightly surprised when she saw that Qin Zhen was also coming, and then smiled.

"I called Xiaotang, but I didn't call you. Why, are you worried that I will not be able to eat Xiaotang, and you are not at ease, you must come with me! Empress Dowager Han sneered at Qin Zhen, "Or, you can't leave Xiaotang for a while." That's why I followed. ”

Empress Dowager Han was able to make fun of Qin Zhen like this, it seemed that she was in a very relaxed mood, and she was not restless about things in the north.

But take a closer look at the description of the Empress Dowager Han. Ji Xiaotang doesn't think so.

Empress Dowager Han is like this, but she is just pretending to be relaxed.

"The Queen Mother has Xiaotang, so she doesn't remember me. I borrowed Xiaotang's light to visit the Queen Mother, isn't it possible! Qin Zhen said to Empress Dowager Han with a smile.

The smile on Empress Dowager Han's face was even bigger.

"I understand, it turns out that I can't do without Xiaotang for a while." The rumors that Qin Zhen favored Ji Xiaotang seem to have already entered the palace.

Ji Xiaotang lowered his head slightly.

Qin Zhen's laughter was even more proud. There was no trace of embarrassment because of Empress Dowager Han's jokes, but she was quite happy.

With him like this, Empress Dowager Han seems to be a little unbearable.

Qin Zhen immediately said goodbye to the Empress Dowager Han with interest. said that he was going to talk to Emperor Longqing.

"Go, Your Majesty is worried about things in the north, and it's just right that you can untie him." Empress Dowager Han agreed, and let Qin Zhen go down.

Wait for Qin Zhen to leave. Empress Dowager Han asked Ji Xiaotang to sit down beside her.

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang carefully. The mood is a little complicated.

Ji Xiaotang was born bright and beautiful, and after marrying a wife, his complexion seemed to be getting better and better, and he faintly added a bit of fascination to his body.

But he is only fourteen years old, and he has already fallen into the country, and he will wait for a few years......

And Qin Zhen is not Ji Xiaotang's intended person, Empress Dowager Han originally wanted to. No matter what happens on the surface, Ji Xiaotang's heart is always unsatisfactory. But Ji Xiaotang's appearance, who can say that she is unsatisfactory.

If it weren't for Ji Xiaotang not valuing Qi Younian, then it would be ...... Ji Xiaotang's heart is far deeper and wider than she imagined.

Empress Dowager Han couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in her heart, she thought of another person.

That man...... It seems that like Ji Xiaotang, he can be at ease with any kind of blow, even in the storm, he can still be beautiful and full of peonies.

Empress Dowager Han shook her head gently, as if she wanted to shake this person out of her mind, she really didn't want to think of this person.

"Seeing that you and King An's husband and wife are in harmony, I am relieved." Although she was a little troubled in her heart, Empress Dowager Han's tone was still calm, and the words she said did not reveal her true state of mind at the moment.

"Thank you for your concern. It was the queen mother who let out a few times and said that she was in charge of me. King An is looking at the queen mother, and he will treat me well. ”

Empress Dowager Han laughed: "You kid, you will speak to please me." King An He once looked at me, he loved you miserably in his heart. This can't blame him, any man, it will be like this. ”

Ji Xiaotang pursed his lips and did not speak.

She believes that Empress Dowager Han's identity should not say such things. And people like Empress Dowager Han should not say this.

Empress Dowager Han didn't seem to notice her gaffe.

"There's been a lot going on lately, and you already know that. I'm so upset that I have a few more gray hairs on my head. Asked you to come to the palace, just the two of us chatting about family life. Xiaotang, only you can make me happy. Changning is an unconscious child. ”

Empress Dowager Han really chatted with Ji Xiaotang about family life, but most of the topics revolved around Qin Zhen.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Empress Dowager Han was inquiring about Qin Zhen's recent movements.

Qin Zhen has been in frequent contact with Han Ge Lao and Xie Ge Lao recently, which seems to have alarmed the Empress Dowager Han and aroused the suspicion of the Empress Dowager Han. Ji Xiaotang knew in her heart that she did not fully answer Empress Dowager Han's words, but took the initiative to mention the matter in the north.

"The prince has been having trouble sleeping and eating lately, and he has gone out a lot, for the sake of the north......"

Ji Xiaotang's words were consistent with the news that Empress Dowager Han got, but this did not reassure her.

"Prince An is the humerus of the imperial court, and he shares his worries for me and His Majesty......"

The prince blamed himself very much, saying that he couldn't help much in this matter, let alone share the worries of the Queen Mother and His Majesty. The prince said that there were two major factions in the court......"

One faction is the main battle, and the other faction is the main peace.

And the reason why Qin Zhen goes out frequently is because he can't make up his mind, whether to fight or peace.

"There are two major factions in the imperial court?" Empress Dowager Han immediately grasped ~ the key to Ji Xiaotang's words.

"Oh," Ji Xiaotang's tone paused slightly, "This is not what the prince said, it was I who heard the prince talk about his troubles." Summed it up by yourself. ”

"Lord He, Ah ......" Empress Dowager Han's eyes sank, and she secretly thought about it in her heart.

It seems that there were many ministers of the imperial court who advocated peace talks with the barbarians. If so. So should she go with the flow?

The current predicament of Great Qin, Empress Dowager Han knows it clearly, saying that she must give priority to mobilizing people and horses and grain and grass to supply the north, but there must also be people and horses and grain and grass.

The centaurs may still be able to get together, but the food and grass are ......

The treasury is empty, and the people have run out of food because of years of famine.

In this case. To fight with the Northern Barbarians, although she is full of trust in Qi Younian, Qi Younian is no matter how strong she is. It's just a man, without strong soldiers and enough food and grass......

The mighty Hou Ye is a lesson from the past.

If Qi Younian fights with the Northern Barbarians, he can't hold Zhenshan Pass. Then not only the north gate of Great Qin was opened. From then on, the army of the Northern Barbarians could go south, and there was no longer any resistance.

Zhenshan Pass is the north gate of Daqin, and so are the sons of the mighty marquis.

In order to keep the capital and the rivers and mountains of Daqin, at least most of them, Empress Dowager Han has long been inclined to peace talks in her heart, just because Daqin has always had an attitude towards the Northern Barbarians. She didn't want to be caught~ and even infamy. That's why I kept holding back and didn't say anything.

But if someone among the courtiers had spoken out, things would have been different.

Empress Dowager Han immediately cheered up and interrogated Ji Xiaotang carefully.

At this time, Ji Xiaotang refused to say anything. She told Empress Dowager Han that Qin Zhen was just chatting with her about homely complaints, and did not say specific people and things, and most of what she said to Empress Dowager Han was her own judgment.

"The Queen Mother treats my dearest, and I will say such unscrupulous words in front of the Queen Mother."

Ji Xiaotang is so leaky, and Empress Dowager Han can't do anything about her.

But finally heard the word peace talks, and Empress Dowager Han didn't intend to let Ji Xiaotang go so easily.

"Now my Daqin is in a difficult situation both internally and externally,...... The soldiers and horses did not move the grain and grass first, and ......" Empress Dowager Han also complained to Ji Xiaotang, "I really don't want to see Ayou and other soldiers ...... with flesh and blood."

"So, Queen Mother, can't you make peace?" Ji Xiaotang looked at the Empress Dowager Han, with an urgent need for innocence in his eyes, and a confusion in his savings, as if he was deeply moved by Empress Dowager Han's compassionate words.

"We, Daqin, have no precedent for making peace with barbarians." Empress Dowager Han said slowly.

"Precedents are man-made. The queen mother is wise and wise, and she can see what ordinary people can't see, and she can see farther than ordinary people. The world is busy, why should the queen mother care about their thoughts, the queen mother is for Daqin, for the people of Daqin, isn't it. If the queen doesn't do such a precedent, who else will do it? ”

"Xiaotang, do you really think so?" Empress Dowager Han stared at Ji Xiaotang and asked.

Ji Xiaotang nodded seriously.

Empress Dowager Han has been in charge of the government for many years, not out of necessity, but by choice. Empress Dowager Han has a much stronger desire for power and control than ordinary people, and she prides herself on being wise and martial, and she does not lose to men, and does not lose to the emperors of Great Qin and previous dynasties.

Ji Xiaotang grasped ~ the psychology of Empress Dowager Han to say such a thing.

Empress Dowager Han was already thinking about peace talks in her heart, and she was overjoyed by Ji Xiaotang's words, and she was full of ambition. However, she is an old and spicy woman after all.

"We are still the knowledge of women's families. Xiaotang, do you think so, are you influenced by King An? ”

Ji Xiaotang immediately shook her head, she told Empress Dowager Han that Qin Zhen was the main battler.

"The prince hates to lead the troops to the north in person."

"Oh." Empress Dowager Han was skeptical, "There is no need to mention the matter of peace talks." ”

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang immediately nodded and agreed, "National affairs, I just casually discuss and discuss to relieve the empress dowager's boredom." ”

"That's right." Empress Dowager Han also smiled.

After talking about it for a long time, Empress Dowager Han had no intention of letting Ji Xiaotang leave.

"Ayou's expedition is a foregone conclusion." Empress Dowager Han told Ji Xiaotang, "The Mighty Marquis Mansion has lost a general, Ayou is going...... Hey......"

Empress Dowager Han sighed, and then said that she wanted Qi Younian to get married before the expedition.

"Mrs. Weiwuhou has agreed, and Changning is willing to marry into the Weiwuhou Mansion at this time. Changning, after all, is a princess, although she has been wronged in this way, but for the sake of the country's righteousness, in order to inspire the mighty Marquis Mansion......"

"Unexpectedly, Changning is so aware of righteousness, and he really wronged her." Ji Xiaotang immediately followed Empress Dowager Han's tone and said.

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang and seemed to be very satisfied with her attitude.

However, what made Empress Dowager Han more satisfied was still to come.

After Ji Xiaotang left the palace and returned to King An's Mansion, whenever he saw the ladies of the various palaces in the capital, he should repeat the words of the Empress Dowager Han. Soon, not only the high-ranking officials and eunuchs in the capital knew, but even the ordinary people also understood: how Princess Changning understood the righteousness and served the country, and she did not hesitate to wronged herself for this.

Originally, Changning's reputation in the capital was not good, but through Ji Xiaotang's efforts, Changning's image in the eyes of the world has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Only in times of crisis can we see the true colors of people, Princess Changning understands the righteousness and does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the country.

When Empress Dowager Han heard the news, she didn't know what it was, but Ji Xiaotang smiled.

Qi Younian will not marry Changning, and she has already paved the way for Changning, a road that Changning must go.

……

The Great Pilgrimage

Sure enough, some courtiers mentioned peace talks, and soon, the courtiers were divided into two factions, one of which was led by Qin Lin and Qi Younian, who resolutely fought the main battle, while the other faction was the main battle for peace talks.

The two factions engaged in a great polemic, which lasted on and off for three days.

Elder Han Ge and Elder Xie Ge also fell to the Lord and faction.

The voice of the peace talks is getting louder and louder, and Qi Younian seems to be moved, but he still insists on fighting with the Northern Barbarians.

In the end, it was Emperor Longqing who made the final decision.

As a result, it is naturally consistent with what Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian discussed.

The war is for the sake of peace talks. And the peace talks are in order to finally solve the hidden danger of the Northern Barbarians.

Great Qin needs time to breathe, and Qi Younian's Tuntian strategy needs time to be implemented.

The expedition is imminent, and Qi You resigned to Ji Xiaotang in the coming year.

It is recommended that the weak face finish the classic ancient sayings "Jinping Ji" (to be continued.) )