Chapter 109: Do you still want to fight?
The wind is in turmoil, and a big war is about to break out, and the news has naturally spread to Tus, and in the past few days, Tus's court has also been arguing about this matter.
Historically, in the imperial court, in wars and major events, it is generally the military attaché who presides over the battle, and the civil official who presides over the peace. In this regard, Tusi is just the opposite, a group of military generals led by the commander-in-chief Bliss advised the king to wait and see what happens, and several Tusi important ministers led by the auxiliary minister suggested that they take advantage of Lu Chen's difficult opportunity to gather troops to break through the Wuguan, combine with the rebel forces within the Wind Country, and destroy Lu Chen's henchmen in one fell swoop.
The military attachés believed that they were in a good state with Lu Chen now, and it was not appropriate to make a big move to destroy the previous friendship treaties; The civil officials believe that although they are now trading with Lu Chen, Lu Chen, who once led his troops deep into his hinterland and almost attacked the capital, is an extremely terrifying figure, and now that he has the opportunity to eradicate it, he should do whatever it takes!
What they said was very reasonable, and for a while, King Tus was also difficult to choose on this matter. It was under this circumstance that Li Miaocai came to the Tusi court.
On this day, the big and small officials in the Tusi capital can be said to have gathered in the court.
After entering the palace hall, Li Miaocai went straight to the front, he did not bow down, but arched his hand, bent down to the king of Tus on the throne above and bowed deeply, and said:
"Under Li Miaocai, on the orders of my lord, I have come to meet His Majesty the King."
Before King Tus could speak, a civil official had already reprimanded angrily, pointed at Li Miaocai and shouted:
"Bold Li Miaocai! According to your manners, when you see His Majesty the King, dare not kneel!? ”
Li Miaocai's attitude is not arrogant, but he is neither humble nor arrogant, and his positive color returns:
"On behalf of the general of Zhenbei, Lu Chen, dare to ask Your Excellency, if my lord is here, can he kneel!?"
"You!" In Tusi, what is important is to speak with strength, Lu Chen once led an army of 100,000 to bloody several cities on the border of Tusi, and took the initiative to sue for peace, and in Tusi's eyes, Lu Chen is absolutely capable of being on an equal footing with their king.
"Huh? Those who come are guests, so you don't have to worry too much about this kind of red tape. Seeing this, King Tusi hurriedly made a round, he stared at Li Miaocai, and said with a smile:
"This king recently heard that the wind and civil strife, the left minister Ding Rui usurped the rebellion, with more than 700,000 troops, but the general of Zhenbei, Lu Chen, with 100,000 troops, wants to compete with Ding Rui! At this time, the war is imminent, but the noble envoy suddenly visits Tus, I don't know what is going on? ”
The meaning of his words is already obvious, that is, your lord Lu Chen is now busy fighting Ding Rui, and he sent you to Tusi at this time, Bacheng is here to show favor to us and secure the rear, right?
Li Miaocai, such a shrewd person, how could he not hear the sarcasm in King Tusi's words, he smiled and said:
"When I was at the post house yesterday, I also heard that His Majesty the King was discussing with the ministers of the court and the central government whether he should take the opportunity to fall into the well or watch from the sidelines. I heard that I haven't made up my mind yet. ”
"That's right, I'm really talking about it lately." King Tus didn't hide it either.
"That being the case, then there is an idea in the next place, which may be able to relieve His Majesty's worries." Li Miaocai said.
When King Tus heard this, he chuckled and said, "Oh? What do you have in mind? In the eyes of this king, it is nothing more than to suggest that this king should not use troops against Lu Chen. ”
The words of the Tusi king are also the inner thoughts of the ministers of the Tusi court, in their opinion, this is also the purpose of Li Miaocai's trip, at this time, there are already many ministers who are in the main battle can't help but snort coldly:
"Humph! The messenger's thought was too simple......"
"At the beginning, I Tusi sued for peace, and Lu Chen took the opportunity to blackmail and demand a huge amount of compensation from my country, and now I will send a messenger to come, just a few words, do you want my country not to get involved in this matter......
"Lu Chen is now facing the pressure of 700,000 troops, if there is another accident in Wuguan, he will suffer from the enemy on his back and die without a place to bury......"
In the Tusi court, the ministers of the main battle are you and me, sneering there, and after they talked for a while, Li Miaocai suddenly looked up and smiled, and when King Tusi saw this, he asked curiously:
"Why are you laughing?"
Li Miaocai stopped laughing, shook his head and said: "I'm laughing, your minister, I haven't heard the advice given by Zaixia, but I am already thinking that Zai is here to seek peace!" ”
"Humph! Isn't it? Minister Youtus sneered.
"Of course not!" Li Miaocai interrupted him coldly, then bowed his hand to the Tusi king, and said in a loud voice: "I suggest that His Majesty the king should immediately gather the Tusi army, with the commander Bliss as the commander, send 200,000 troops to attack Wuguan!" ”
"What!?" As soon as Li Miaocai's words were finished, a gasping sound suddenly sounded around him, and people looked at Li Miaocai with incredible eyes.
King Tus leaned forward and couldn't help asking, "Do you know what you're talking about?" ”
"Of course, I know what I'm talking about, and isn't this the problem that His Majesty is struggling with!" Li Miaocai said without hesitation.
Ah! Originally, I thought that Lu Chen sent an envoy to Tusi at this time to show favor to his own side for stability, but he didn't expect his envoy to make such a ridiculous request!
People were a little dumbfounded for a while, and they didn't know how to continue to talk to Li Miaocai.
At this time, Commander Bliss was the first to react, he walked out of the train, put his hand on his chest, gave a polite salute to Li Miaocai, and asked straight to the point:
"In Lower Tus Commander-in-Chief Blis, dare to ask Your Excellency, since it is recommended that our country lead 200,000 troops to attack Wuguan, then General Lu Chen is in Wuguan, is there a heavy guard?"
The civil officials were shocked by Li Miaocai's words, and Bliss asked directly about the point, Li Miaocai saluted him back and said: "When your country's army arrives, there should be 100,000 wind troops waiting in Wuguan!" ”
"Hiss......" Hearing this, Bliss took a breath, he frowned and said: "Since there are 100,000 wind troops stationed there, why did Your Excellency suggest that my king send troops to the military pass!" ”
"Isn't that exactly what you want?" Li Miaocai asked rhetorically.
"This ......" Bliss was speechless for a while, yes, isn't it just discussing in the court, whether to enter the Wuguan? At this moment, the messenger took the initiative to mention it, but he suddenly didn't dare to make this conclusion!
Seeing this, Li Miaocai looked around the main hall, and then asked King Tusi in a questioning tone, "Now, do you still want to fight!?" ”
Li Miaocai came to Tusi, originally to ask Tusi to help him send 200,000 troops to feign attack Wuguan with an attitude of request, but when he came, he did the opposite, from this, it is not difficult to see that this person is extraordinary......
(End of chapter)