The next morning, above the court meeting, Lin Jue personally led Tian Guilin to the palace. After Lin Jue introduced Tian Guilin's identity and origin and what they did, the ministers were all in awe and looked at this small county order with reverence.

Guo Kun also said: "Okay, it is really a blessing for me to have an official like Tian Aiqing in Da Zhou, everyone is like Tian Aiqing, how can I go through such an ordeal in Da Zhou?" I completely agree with Lin Aiqing's recommendation, it seems that if an official like Tian Aiqing is not promoted and entrusted with important responsibilities, there is really no reason for heaven. Lin Aiqing, you are the one who makes the arrangement of Tian Guilin, and I completely agree with your arrangement. ”

Lin Jue was a little surprised, Guo Kun's attitude was extremely kind and sincere. It stands to reason that if he recommended Tian Guilin to join the political affairs hall as the main matter, Guo Kun should think that he was appointing a private person. It's time to thwart it. But not only did he not obstruct it in the slightest, but he also said this, which was contrary to Lin Jue's perception of Guo Kun. However, Lin Jue didn't care about Guo Kun's attitude, he didn't have much hope for Guo Kun, so his attitude couldn't change his opinion of him. Maybe Guo Kun knew that it was useless to oppose it, so he simply pushed the boat with the flow.

Next, Lin Jue put forward a proposal to send troops to attack the Jurchens. Lin Jue explained in detail with the ministers the situation of the Jurchens' intention to loot materials and manpower to the end, and finally said to Guo Kun and the ministers: "In the middle of the Great Zhou Dynasty, how can we allow foreign enemies to occupy a large area of land in our northeast Zhulu. Foreign enemies are still wreaking havoc on the territory of our Great Zhou, and we will never be able to talk about the prosperity of the Great Zhou. Therefore, it is necessary to drive the Jurchens out of the land of the Great Zhou. Although we have our own problems, the Jurchens took advantage of the danger of others and brazenly sent troops to destroy our Great Zhou, which was also one of the main reasons for the chaos. The Jurchens killed hundreds of thousands of our soldiers and civilians in our Great Zhou, causing millions of people to be displaced and unable to return to their homes. This account must be settled with them. Originally, the minister planned to wait a little longer and be more prepared. But now it seems that every day of waiting, countless people suffer under the iron hooves of the Jurchens, so I think I can't wait. The minister suggested sending troops as soon as possible to annihilate the Jurchens. I don't know what the emperor and the adults think? ”

The generals of the Luoyan Army expressed their approval and seconded the proposal to send troops. But some officials were quick to raise concerns.

Deputy Prime Minister Chen Zhiliang said: "What Lin Xiang said is of course the great righteousness, the Jurchens occupy the land of our Great Zhou, wreak havoc, kill people and plunder, is it tolerable?" Naturally, it is necessary to send troops, but in the current situation, should we endure it a little longer and slow down? At present, the imperial court is newly established, and all affairs are on the right track. The faith of the people is being restored. In time, it will soon be a thriving scene. If you are not fully prepared and send troops at this moment, if you are defeated by the Jurchens, the current good situation will be completely wasted. It's not that Lao Chen doesn't believe in Lin Xiang's ability to lead the army to fight, but he has concerns about this. Is our money and food sufficient, and is the number of soldiers and horses sufficient? The Jurchen army of hundreds of thousands is not a joke. Besides, as the saying goes, we must first settle inside, and we are not yet stable internally, and once something goes wrong, it will be a situation of falling apart. As the prime minister, we should consider the overall situation, and we would rather not do it than act chaotically. Your Majesty, Lin Xiang, let's think twice. ”

Chen Zhiliang's words are actually very pertinent, and his worries are by no means superfluous. Although a new dynasty has been established and all affairs seem to be recovering, it is actually very difficult to restore people's hearts. Finally, the situation has been stabilized through various measures, and everything is developing in a good direction. Sending troops will consume a lot of manpower, material and financial resources, and the burden on the imperial court will be heavy, and it will inevitably be unable to spend money on people's livelihood. The local state capitals have not yet carried out the replacement of officials, although they show allegiance, but once there is a wind and grass, someone will definitely turn their faces. That's the fall apart. The situation is even worse and more terrible than before. Chen Zhiliang also raised such concerns from the perspective of the overall situation.

Chen Zhiliang's words have been approved by many people, which is actually a responsible attitude. It may not be a good thing for everyone to recklessly agree with Lin Jue's opinion. Those who agreed with Chen Zhiliang's words were Yang Xiu, the third envoy.

"What Lord Chen said is very reasonable, Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin, can you consider this matter carefully. The Jurchens are definitely going to be driven away, but it seems inappropriate at the moment. Even if it is postponed for three or five months or even half a year, when the imperial court's finances are eased, more soldiers and horses will be recruited, more preparations will be made, and the first battle will be completed, is it better? Yang Xiu said.

"Lord Yang, what did you say? How can you say such a thing? The Jurchens occupy a large area of our land and are tyrannical, arresting people and enlisting in the army to rob materials, food and grass, and they want to do it, and you are still saying such things here. Dashuai said very clearly, the land is occupied by people, what else to talk about? Yang Xiu, are you afraid that I will lose the battle by the Yan Army? Lost your official son of the three envoys? We are not afraid, if we are defeated, we will go back to Funiu Mountain, so what? Ma Bin couldn't stand it anymore and said loudly.

Ma Bin's words made the ministers shake their heads, what does it mean to go back to Funiu Mountain if you are defeated, this is too much. Guo Kun's face became ugly when he heard this, and he said in his heart: You guys didn't consider my feelings at all, you can go back to Funiu Mountain, do I want to go to Funiu Mountain to be the owner of the village? Bastard.

Yang Xiu's face was red, and she smiled bitterly: "What do you mean I'm afraid of losing my office?" Where does this begin? I didn't say I wouldn't fight, I just wanted to take a break. It's all about facts, how can it be related to something else? I'm the third envoy, don't I know our current family background? We're barely able to survive now, and we'll have to wait until I find a way to raise enough money to fight. ”

Ma Bin waved his hand and said, "Don't cry poor with me, that's your business." You just don't say that. ”

Yang Xiu smiled bitterly: "Yes, when I didn't say it." This matter Lin Xiang and the emperor decided. ”

Although Yang Xiu stopped talking, he still had a fierce debate in the court. Guo Kun was very excited, nodding his head in approval from time to time to the people who were arguing with reason, and seemed to agree with the reasons of both sides. Guo Kun seems to have felt something from these people's arguments, it seems that Lin Jue didn't agree with everyone when he spoke, and even Yang Xiu came out to oppose it, what does this mean? The imperial court is not up to him Lin Jue, at this time and at that time, this is not Funiu Mountain. Guo Kun saw a glimmer of light.

"Everyone, don't fight, how about I?" Guo Kun opened his mouth and said that he wanted to end this argument.

Everyone shut up and looked at Guo Kun. Lin Jue also looked at Guo Kun quietly, and he was also a little curious about Guo Kun's thoughts. In the current situation, Guo Kun may most likely oppose the hasty dispatch of troops. After all, what he cared about was his position as emperor, and he didn't want to go back to Funiu Mountain.

"I heard all the arguments of Aiqing clearly. To be honest, I was very impressed. What touched me was that my Great Zhou Dynasty Hall hadn't been so lively for a long time. I listened to all the Aiqing arguing for state affairs, not arguing for personal gain and attack, they were all loyal and virtuous generals, and I was really moved to cry. Guo Kun said these words at a very high level, I don't know who taught him during this time, if he didn't hear it with his own ears, he couldn't believe that this was what Guo Kun could say.

"Zhong Aiqing, what you are arguing about is nothing more than the current social stability, and a little carelessness will bring uncontrollable consequences, and the efforts will be wasted. But have you ever thought about it, this is Lin Aiqing leading the army, and it is the Luoyan Army that is leading it. Lin Aiqing has not tasted defeat, and the person who can defeat him is afraid that he has not yet been born. How about the Jurchens? Wanyan Agu Da is just a defeated general under Lin Aiqing, and the Jurchens tremble when they see Luo Yanjun's calves. This is not me talking nonsense, I have personally experienced all the battles, and the Jurchens had many times more troops than us at the beginning, so what? Besieged us for more than half a month, so what? Didn't you finally run away? The Jurchens are indeed powerful, but it depends on who they fight. Anyway, I think that Lin Aiqing will lead the army to be invincible. The Jurchens were no rivals. Guo Kun said loudly.

Some of the crowd were stunned, and some nodded. Does it sound like the emperor meant to advocate sending troops immediately?

Lin Jue was also a little surprised, he thought that Guo Kun would also raise some objections, after all, this was closely related to the throne under his ass.

"As long as you understand that Lin Aiqing will lead the army to the battle, he will definitely not fail, and you don't have to think about anything else. I have absolute confidence in Lin Aiqing anyway. Besides, what if you lose? Didn't Ma Aiqing say it? It's a big deal to go back to Funiu Mountain, let's start over. I'm not joking, I'm talking from my heart. If the Jurchens don't drive away, wouldn't it be a joke for me, the emperor, to be in front of me. When others are spreading wild in your house, can we still pretend not to see it? I can't do that. In that case, I'd rather not be the emperor. I fully agree with what Lin Jue said. The enemy is still in the land of my Great Zhou, and the country is still in a divided situation, so how can we talk about Zhongxing? The premise of ZTE is that we will recover all the land in the Great Zhou. Besides, the Jurchens are now thieves, enlisted in the army in the east and Latin on both roads, and used the people of my Great Zhou Dynasty as cannon fodder, looting property and materials. Back to disappoint the world. Therefore, I believe that we must go on an expedition and defeat the Jurchens completely. ”

Guo Kun waved his fists, and what he said was righteous and generous.

"I said, don't worry about the victory or defeat, Lin Aiqing will be responsible for this, he will not let us down, and he has not let us down. Therefore, the rest of the matter should be discussed with concerted efforts on how to ensure the supply of supplies, grain and grass for the army, rather than whether or not to send troops. It is true that the soldiers and horses have not moved the grain and grass first, and the current situation in the imperial court is indeed a little difficult, but it is precisely because of the difficulties that it is the time for you to show your ability. If our treasury is solid and our soldiers are strong, what else are we discussing? What I mean is that troops must be sent. Find ways to raise grain and grass materials. I can't do anything for the time being, but I take the lead, and from today onwards, I will eat one less bowl of rice and one less bowl of vegetables per meal. The people around me are just like me. Three people can save a soldier's ration. I don't want you to do it, I'm throwing bricks and bricks, and if you have a better way to raise money and food, you can also bring it up. That's what I mean, do you think I'm right? ”

Guo Kun ended his words, and there was silence in the hall. For the first time, the ministers felt that Guo Kun's words were so reasonable, and they were sincere. For the first time, I felt that Guo Kun was a wise emperor. His words are more reasonable and sound than all the words he has said in his life.

Lin Jue was also surprised in his heart, how Guo Kun was like a different person. Has he changed?