Chapter 164 Horizons and Patterns
The war in the north started too suddenly, not only did the imperial court not react, Xie Shence did not react, even Emperor Jin, I am afraid he did not react.
If there is a little more time, Xie Shence can completely master the Tiqi Division, and he can also use the intelligence system in the north to guide the war situation in his favor. It's not impossible, he and Zhou Jinmian have even calculated it. But now, it's not possible.
Emperor Jin has hardly rested these days.
In addition to the fact that the Northern Yan war was too whimsical and confusing, it was also the best time for Emperor Jin to propose the establishment of a martial arts hall.
Externally, the northwest has just gotten rid of the Xianbei troubles, the west will not make any big moves for the time being, and the south has been obedient and excessively stable.
Internal-Xie Shence has just reorganized the Tiqi Division, and although there were some problems with the fine division of labor in the early stage, Emperor Jin obviously felt a vigorous vitality; Moreover, through the Cai case, the Jin Emperor not only established his prestige over the local area again, but also enriched the treasury - all under control.
At this time, it was the time to strike while the iron was hot, and Emperor Jin had no reason to let it go. In fact, Emperor Jin has slowly let out his mouth in the court, and began to test the reaction of his ministers.
However, it was said that there was no reason to let it go, but at this time, there was a matter that had to make Emperor Jin temporarily give up speaking of martial arts.
But why do accidents always come and come when you think you are most right...... Surprise.
There is chaos in the north again.
This really made Emperor Jin a little crazy.
He had already exchanged a genius transaction for a long period of peace in the Great Jin Frontier, and he didn't want to be ruthlessly broken in just one year, the peace that had been exchanged for the lives of thousands of soldiers of the Northwest Army.
Yes, if the northwest is solved, the next step is indeed Beiyan, but you have to give people a respite, right? You have to do a war mobilization, right? At worst, you have to take the time to find a good excuse, right?
I haven't heard that you won't be tired after fighting one battle after another.
But......
Is Sima Bi papier-mΓ’chΓ©?
Could it be that the military exploits that have been enough to be crowned king in the past twenty years, and the accumulated merit books on the desk of his imperial study, are all fake?
When Emperor Jin needed stability the most, Sima Bi failed to help him.
Wasn't Sima Bi his most trusted courtier?
Is Xie Yi's relationship with Emperor Jin good? Emperor Jin just let him lead the northwest. Sima Bi has been out for 20 years!
Isn't Sima Bi Emperor Jin's second brother-in-law?
How many times are enough events to make the monarch and ministers centrifuge, and it wasn't because Empress Sima played the family card hard to dispel Emperor Jin's vigilance?
But at this time, Emperor Jin's most reassuring relative slapped Emperor Jin in the face.
Yes, it's pumped hard, pumped hard.
Because just a few days ago, Emperor Jin was full of confidence and looked forward to the future in front of Xie Shence.
The Empress Mother hadn't seen Emperor Jin for several days.
On the contrary, the prince has been running to the imperial study recently. Although the king of Qi was also ordered to observe, he only listened, unlike the crown prince, who could have the opportunity to speak.
At this time, Emperor Jin was in the Yongchun Palace of the Empress Niangniang.
"It's right that you don't come to see me these days. Otherwise, those Confucian scholars are going to say that their relatives are powerful and the harem is interfering in politics. But they don't know that I am the Son of Heaven, and the entire Great Jin Dynasty is mine, so everything in this world can be my family affair? You are my queen, the mother of the family, why are you not qualified to talk about family affairs? β
The queen smiled softly and held Emperor Jin's slender fingers.
"Your Majesty must not say that. Although they are sour and rancid, there is still some truth in what they say. How many things in the previous dynasty were caused by demon concubines and chaos, and how many things were dictatorships by relatives, aren't they all clearly stated in the history books? β
Emperor Jin sneered and said, "You also know that it is sour rot. β
The queen mother was amused by Emperor Jin's angry laughter.
Not long after, a eunuch stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, it's time to go to the meeting." β
Emperor Jin smiled at the queen mother with some apologies and said, "I'll go first." β
The queen got up to see her off.
When Emperor Jin arrived at the imperial study, Xie Shence was waiting outside the imperial study, and King Qi was also there, but he didn't see the prince.
Emperor Jin frowned and asked, "Why isn't the crown prince here?" β
The eunuch did not dare to say anything.
King Qi stepped forward and replied, "The prince may come later." β
"I've asked you?"
King Qi shuddered.
"Say!"
The eunuch bowed his head and said, "The crown prince and the prince fell and injured themselves when they got out of the car in front of the palace gate. β
Emperor Jin hesitated for a moment, and said without changing his face: "How is the injury?" β
The eunuch said: "It's not a big deal, I've already seen it with the imperial doctor, and I'll come over later." β
Emperor Jin nodded and said, "Since there is nothing to do, then let him come over quickly." β
The eunuch took the order and left.
Xie Shence followed behind King Qi and went in as usual.
Looking at King Qi's back, Xie Shence couldn't help but laugh.
Such a childish method, how can you be embarrassed to do it, have you been forced to be in a hurry recently?
Sima Bi, the mainstay of the Qi Wang Party, suddenly decided to marry the Xie family, which put the Qi Wang Party in a huge predicament, at this time, the prince's party took the opportunity to expand its power and suppress the power of the Qi King belonging to the King of Qi.
Xie Shence was not very interested in the battle between King Qi and the crown prince, and if he wanted to pay attention, he could completely spy on the two sides secretly through the Ti Qi Division. But on the one hand, Xie Shence didn't want to get involved in the dispute between the two families, and wanted to get more chips for the Xie family to raise his value before the matter of the prince, on the other hand, he was still worried that he would be tied to a certain party's warship if he stood in line too early, and if he didn't succeed, it would not be easy to dive at that time. Of course, the most important thing can be boiled down to one point - fear of arousing the suspicion of Emperor Jin.
Wang Jianghuai wanted to determine the "ingredients" earlier to avoid embarrassment in the future. Xie Daoji remained silent for a long time, wanting to seek greater benefits. They all have their own considerations.
Xie Shence still can't say who is right and who is wrong, so he chose a relatively smooth path when his father-in-law's family was pressing and his own people were not in a hurry, that is, he had a slight tendency first, but he would never express his position.
At this time, seeing this scene in front of the door of the imperial study, Xie Shence felt very amused in his heart for the methods of King Qi's little family.
got out of the car in front of the palace gate and fell and injured ...... The crown prince lives in the East Palace, and he is summoned by Emperor Jin to enter the palace gate there. Isn't it because of something that needs special handling? After leaving the palace and entering the palace gate, that's why you will make a fool of yourself?
Just to let the prince lose face a little in front of Emperor Jin, do you think you can make a little difference?
Emperor Jin wouldn't be so easy to deceive.
Xie Shence secretly said that this must be a bad idea from some unreliable guy under King Qi.
After entering the imperial study, not long after, the prince came, and the prince's face was a little ugly, his hands were wrapped in bandages, and a piece of skin was broken on his forehead.
Emperor Jin looked at the crown prince and said, "The emperor should sit down." Today's deliberation is only Feng Zhi and you. I want to hear what you think of the war in the north. β
King Qi was overjoyed.
Express your excitement, isn't it the freelancer who has been waiting for a long time...... Xie Shence looked at King Qi's impassive appearance and thought maliciously in his heart.
"Father's ......"
"Father's ......"
Two voices rang out at the same time in the imperial study.
The crown prince and the king of Qi spoke at the same time.
"Imperial brother, please first."
"The royal brother is the elder, please the imperial brother first."
Emperor Jin looked at King Qi and said, "You have been listening for so many days, and what you say depends on your thoughts. β
King Qi smiled slightly and smiled apologetically at the prince.
"Father, my son's ministers think that the first thing to understand about the war in the north is the reason, followed by the purpose, and finally the problem of my Dajin itself. The reason is simple, it is nothing more than to get more resources, and then to divert domestic attention, which is obvious. From here, it can be directly seen the purpose of the Yan State to launch this war. The struggle for power between several great families of Yan has seriously affected the development of the country, and even threatened the Yan Emperor, under the premise that it is not easy to use force to clean up, the Yan Emperor can only use foreign wars to divert the contradictions and eliminate the ruling crisis in the war. β
"And my Great Jin itself, I need to strengthen the defense and mobility of the Northern Army, especially the intelligence work, which is the top priority, otherwise my Great Jin will not be so caught off guard. There is also the issue of the command of the Northern Army, although the general is in charge of the north, but he did not make a timely prediction of the sudden attack of the Northern Army, and the initial battles were also lost one after another, I am afraid that ...... The retainers thought it would be better to send a prison guard to supervise them. β
After hearing this, Emperor Jin said slowly: "What the emperor said is very true, and it really lives up to my expectations. β
King Qi said: "All are the wise fathers. The sons are willing to share their father's worries. β
Emperor Jin smiled and said, "What does the prince think?" β
The prince hesitated for a moment, and then said with a resolute face: "Those who offend me will be punished even if they are far away." Erchen doesn't know much about the reason and purpose of what the emperor said, and he only wants to be his father's sword and halberd to clear all obstacles for his father. β
After hearing this, Emperor Jin laughed.
Xie Shence couldn't help but glance at this usually low-key prince.
The crown prince and the king of Qi are both civil and military people, but the prince is more enthusiastic about the military, which everyone knows.
The prince's words are rough, but extremely bold. Quite you have the courage to kill them with a thousand troops, and I only cut them with one sword. Compared with the various analyses made by King Qi before, what the prince said was more kingly.
No wonder Emperor Jin couldn't stop laughing. It seems that Emperor Jin is in his heart.
It's been so many days, such a big push, who is not annoyed by whom?
The prince's statement that he shared the worries of Emperor Jin was much more domineering and strong.
Xie Shence noticed that King Qi's face was flushed for a moment.
"What do you think of Fengzhi?"
Emperor Jin smiled and turned his gaze to Xie Shence.
Xie Shence smiled, got up and said, "The two Highnesses have actually made it very clear. In Wechen's view, it's actually just a matter of big and small. β
Emperor Jin asked, "What is big and small?" β
"The world, the north; big wars, small wars; trade, grain and grass; National strength, local strength...... It's all between sizes. β
"The world...... Trade...... National strength ......"
Emperor Jin lowered his face and repeated what Xie Shence said, and then laughed slowly again.
"What Feng Zhi thinks is really different."
Xie Shence smiled humbly: "It's just picking up people's teeth." β
(PS: Tomorrow is Monday again...... I'm not happy.
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