Chapter 12: The Devil's Pact
After this controversy, the banquet scene has become a pot of porridge.
Now Li Yao has become extraordinarily calm, and the impulse of blood in his brain just now is like opening his second vein, many memories rush to the brain, and all kinds of fragments are constantly integrated.
"Brother, what can you do?" Li Zhiyou pulled the corner of Li Yao's clothes and asked in a scared whisper.
"Don't worry, I have my own way." At this time, Li Yao's head had various ways to float.
"According to the strength of the Li clan, if you pay the least amount of manpower and financial resources, how should you deal with it?" Li Xiao was suddenly overjoyed in his heart, could this King of Changning really not let himself down, and hurriedly asked.
"The Li people belong to the plain area, except for cattle and sheep, there are no mountains, no water, no farmland, no other production methods, and there are not many sources of materials. They went to war in order to obtain more supplies to improve their living conditions and, perhaps, eventually reach a mutually beneficial agreement. Li Yao confidently described the situation in his mind.
"You're here to be funny, aren't you? Now that the Li people are the victorious country, and our Liang country is the defeated country, the Li people are willing to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with us? It's just nonsense. Chen Zongren said with a sneer.
"If the king of Changning can come up with the result of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement, he must have his way. It's much more dignified than a direct marriage and begging for mercy, isn't it? Chen Zongren. Shangguan Qing put away a casual look, and supported Li Yao every word.
"Lord Shangguan, you ...... What does this mean? ”
"Literally? Still don't understand? To solve the problem of the fate of the country, it does not depend on the horse, but on this. Li Xun, the king of Ping, who had been blackened and silent, pointed to his head and said.
As soon as Li Xun's words came out, the banquet hall suddenly fell silent again.
Everyone has a pole in their hearts, how many people have been slapped in the face by Li Xun's words, and the imperial relatives and ministers of civil and military affairs present have points in their hearts, how many of them are not based on their whiskers?
At this time, the country is in trouble, and how many courtiers with real talents and learning can solve problems for the country?
Empress Dowager Yan looked at His Royal Highness Li Xun, her already unhappy face became even more ugly, knowing that more of the words in Li Xun's mouth were aimed at herself, but she couldn't sit in front of so many people, so she couldn't rule Li Xun's crime, and she really hated it.
Li Xiao saw the situation of His Royal Highness, but his heart was much more steady, at least the current situation, Li Yao's proposal can contain the idea of his mother's marriage, and the method of dealing with the Li clan can be changed.
It's just that Empress Dowager Yan's attitude is obviously opposed, so that Li Xiao can't directly agree with Li Yao's point of view, and he knows very well in his heart that with his current ability and strength, he will fight against his mother, and he will suffer in the end.
"King Changning, although your proposal sounds more favorable to the Liang Kingdom, how can you make the Li clan accept this mutually beneficial idea, after all, as everyone knows, the Li clan is now on the advantageous side." On the one hand, Li Xiao wants to protect his mother's face, and on the other hand, he is also very curious, this cousin who has been out for many years thinks about problems from a strange angle, and wants to see how he should deal with it next.
His Royal Highness's Li Yao looked at Li Xiao and said, "Your Majesty, this is exactly what this king wants to ask the emperor for. I hope that the emperor can believe in this king and agree to this king's request. ”
"Oh, King Changning, if you have any requests, tell me to hear them." Li Xiao was even more interested in Li Yao's plea.
"Your Majesty, this king begs to lead the troops to the battle, although I am still young and qualified, but I have been familiar with military books since I was a child, and I grew up in the military camp since I was a child, and I have my own opinions on how to fight. I hope that the emperor can believe in this king, and let this king personally go to meet the Li tribe. Li Yao looked at Li Xiao expectantly.
Li Xiao, only Li Xiao can help him get out of the current predicament.
"Brother, do you want to lead the troops to fight by yourself? No, you can't go, you can't leave the palace without an owner. Li Zhiyou went from the fear of marriage to the greater fear, her parents are no longer there, if Li Yao leads the troops to fight with three long and two short, then this family will have no owner, and such a thing cannot be allowed to happen.
"Your Majesty, don't agree to my brother's request, I'm willing to get married." Li Zhiyou couldn't control her emotions anymore and said in tears.
The imperial relatives, civil and military officials and family members in the palace looked at Li Yao and Li Zhiyou at this time, and no longer spoke, no one wanted to be the one who attracted attention. This is not a good thing after all, and it is not an easy thing, since their brother and sister are involved in this matter, let them solve it.
"Your Majesty, you see, if there is a war, there will inevitably be casualties, which makes it sad for brothers and sisters to part with life and death, or the way of marriage is more peaceful and safe." Li Qi, the king of Shu, had a look of pity on his face.
Li Xiao sighed deeply, and said fiercely in his heart: Just like you Li Qi, you know that eating, drinking, and having fun are embarrassed to force here, the country is in trouble, it will only let others go, and it is more peaceful and safer, and there are more people like you, who else can I count on in the future?
On the other side, Li Xun, the king of Ping, still remained cold and silent, after all, there were only these two lords left in Yaoyun's palace.
"Emperor Qiqi, you will promise the king of Changning, and the minister is willing to follow the king of Changning to the border to resist the Li tribe." Chen Yaojie knelt down on one knee and begged Li Xiao.
It's just that General Yang Meng tried his best to keep General Chen's only son from the battlefield, so it seems that General Yang Meng is still too worried, and he has no dogs, and he is worthy of being the son of General Chen, not a turtle with a shrunken head. General Chen must also be very willing to see his only son go to the battlefield to avenge his father.
General Yang Meng no longer blocked Chen Yaojie's request.
Li Xiao looked around, and the ministers had nothing to say, anyway, they didn't need to go to the battlefield, at most it was just for logistical support; Empress Dowager Yan's expression was solemn and she didn't speak, so she could only make her own decisions.
"Lord Changle, I understand your hard work, but as you can see, King Changning volunteered to go to the battlefield, not just to protect you alone, he wants to protect a group of people and defend a country, and such passionate and heroic people are the future of our Liang country." Li Xiao finally said what had been held back for a long time.
Li Xiao couldn't help but walk down from the high hall, pulling Li Yao with one hand and Chen Yaojie who was kneeling on the ground with the other.
"But Your Majesty, how can you be sure that King Changning will be able to win the battle? He just led the troops to meet the Li, if he lost to the Li, wouldn't it be another loss for the court. Chen Zongren glanced at the Empress Dowager Yan in the palace and said leisurely.
"Your Majesty, the minister is sure to win the battle, please trust the emperor."
Li Yao has analyzed the combat methods of the Li tribe, and he knows it in his heart, but the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and no one dares to say that he is completely sure, but Li Yao has no other way and retreat now. He promised Li Zhiyou that if he brought her into the palace, he would take her out of the palace safely, and he had nothing else to ask for.
"Can you count the children's words?" Chen Zongren squinted at Li Yao and said.
"In that case, King Changning, do you dare to make a military order with me?" Empress Dowager Yan then said, as if waiting for Chen Zongren to throw out the bait and wait for the small fish to take the bait.
Of course, it's usually not a big deal to see things, and the originally quiet banquet hall began to be noisy again.
"Yes, the Queen Mother has made a military order, and the ministers will be with Xuancheng." Li Yao said sonorously.
A fleeting smile appeared at the corner of Empress Dowager Yan's mouth.