Chapter 192: Yan Sheng panicked
In the palace of the Kingdom of Jin, the atmosphere was extremely tense. Wan Yan Sheng, the emperor of the Jin Kingdom, sat on the dragon chair, his eyes gloomy as he swept over His Royal Highness's ministers. A controversy over the Great Song Dynasty is raging.
"The power of the Great Song Dynasty grew stronger and stronger, and the prosperity of maritime trade made their wealth skyrocket." An old minister said in a trembling voice, "We must act, or we will suffer in the future!" β
Wan Yansheng frowned, his heart full of contradictions. He knew that what the old minister said was true, but war is not child's play, and once it breaks out, the consequences will be unimaginable.
At this moment, Wanyan Zongyi stood up. He was tall, with a handsome face and a heroic look between his eyebrows. "Father, the sons and daughters think that we should maintain friendly relations with the Great Song Dynasty." His voice was firm and powerful, "War only brings disaster and destruction, and we should cherish the time of peace." β
Wan Yansheng looked at his son in front of him, and felt relieved in his heart. He knew that Wanyan Zongyi had always advocated peace, but at this time there were also different voices in the DPRK and China. Wanyan Zonghan, an important minister of the Jin State, stood up at this time.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Wanyan Zongyi is too young to understand national affairs." Wanyan Zonghan said coldly, "The rise of the Great Song Dynasty has threatened our position, and we must take action to defend the dignity of the Jin Kingdom!" β
His voice was full of murder and determination, which made everyone present feel a chill. Wan Yansheng took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions. He knew that the controversy was far from over.
Meanwhile, in the distant capital of the Great Song Dynasty, a storm is brewing. Zhao Yingluo stood in front of the palace window, looking at the cloudy sky, her heart full of worry.
As the princess and supervisor of the Great Song Dynasty, she shouldered the heavy responsibility of supporting the little emperor Zhao Yang to deal with the government. She knew that the prosperity of the Great Song Dynasty was not easy to come by, and she knew that the threat of the Jin Kingdom could not be ignored.
"Your Royal Highness Princess, the debate between the government and the opposition in the Jin Kingdom is becoming more and more intense." A minister walked up to her side and whispered, "We must be prepared, just in case." β
Zhao Yingluo nodded, her eyes firm and resolute. "Pass the order down, strengthen the defense of the border, and at the same time pay close attention to the movements of the Jin country." Although her voice was soft, it was full of power and majesty, "We want the Jin Kingdom to know that the Great Song Dynasty is not a lamb to be slaughtered!" β
Under the leadership of the minister, the entire Great Song Capital City began to be nervously busy. Soldiers stepped up their training, craftsmen stepped up their efforts to make weapons and armor, and the common people spontaneously organized themselves to contribute to the safety of the country.
And Wanyan Sheng and Wanyan Zongyi, who were far away in Jinguo, also learned about the movements of the Great Song Dynasty.
They know that Zhao Yingluo is not an idle person, and they know that the strength of the Great Song Dynasty should not be underestimated. As a result, the controversy over the Great Song Dynasty became more intense and complicated.
Zhao Yingluo sat in the imperial study, and the information in her hand made her frown.
The news that Jin Guo began to reorganize the army was expected by her, but she didn't expect that Jin Guo would expose his ambition to continue to suppress the Great Song Dynasty so early.
"Your Royal Highness Princess, Jin Guo's move is obviously ill-intentioned." One of the ministers worriedly said, "We have to take steps to deal with it." β
Zhao Yingluo nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. "Pass the order down and let Yue Fei, who is stationed in Xingzhou, strengthen his vigilance." She said in a deep voice, "At the same time, inform the generals in all places to pay close attention to the movements of the Jin Kingdom and be ready to face the battle at any time." β
Yue Fei, the loyal general of the Great Song Dynasty, did not hesitate at all after receiving the order and immediately set about strengthening the fortifications of Xingzhou. He is well aware that the threat of the Jin Kingdom cannot be ignored, and he knows that he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
In the city of Xingzhou, the soldiers kept strengthening the city walls and building fortresses day and night, and it was a busy scene. Yue Fei personally inspected the city wall, inspecting every defensive facility to ensure that nothing was lost.
At the same time, Zhao Yingluo was not idle. She convened a group of people of insight and important ministers of the DPRK and China to discuss coping strategies. She knew that the threat of the Jin State was not only military, but more likely to deal a blow to the Great Song Dynasty in terms of politics and economy. Therefore, she must be prepared in all aspects.
Just when Zhao Yingluo was in full swing preparing for war, the Jin government and the opposition were in unprecedented turmoil. Wan Yan Sheng's decision to reorganize the army for war caused a huge controversy between the DPRK and China, and the struggle between the forces of Wan Yan Zongyi and Wan Yan Zonghan also intensified.
Wanyan Zongyi insisted that war was not the best way to solve problems, and he advocated resolving the contradictions through diplomatic means. However, Wanyan Zonghan insisted on going his own way and advocated the war. He believed that only by force could the Great Song Dynasty be completely defeated and the dignity and status of the Jin State could be maintained.
The struggle between the two factions made the Jin government and the opposition turbulent, and Wan Yansheng also fell into deep distress. He knew that his decision was related to the future and fate of the Jin Kingdom, but he couldn't make a decision.
This turmoil and unrest were also transmitted to the army of the Kingdom of Jin. The soldiers began to panic and did not know what fate they would face. Some people of insight have also begun to worry, believing that the future of Jinguo is full of uncertainties and risks.
Wanyan Zonghan stood outside the palace of the Jin Kingdom, staring into the distance with gloomy eyes. He was extremely dissatisfied with Wan Yan Sheng's hesitation towards Da Song, and this dissatisfaction gradually brewed into a storm in his heart.
"Wan Yansheng is already old, and he is no longer suitable to lead the Jin Kingdom." A minister who advocated being tough on the Great Song Dynasty whispered to Wanyan Zonghan, "Your Highness, you should stand up and lead the Jin Kingdom to glory. β
Wanyan Zonghan didn't speak, but his eyes revealed a trace of ambition and desire. He knew that his strength and prestige had a very high status in the court, and he also longed to become the emperor of the Jin Kingdom and lead the Jin Kingdom to a more brilliant future.
This desire gradually took root in Wanyan Zonghan's heart, and he began to secretly plot a coup d'Γ©tat. He had frequent exchanges with some ministers who advocated being tough on the Great Song Dynasty, and discussed together the plan to abolish Yan Sheng.
However, they didn't realize that their conspiracy had already been discovered by Wan Yan Sheng and Wan Yan Zongyi and others. Although Wan Yan Sheng was jealous of Wan Yan Zonghan's ambitions, he was an emperor with rich political experience after all, and he soon discovered the abnormal behavior of Wan Yan Zonghan and others.
"Wanyan Zonghan wants to abolish me and become emperor himself?" Wan Yan Sheng sneered, "Does he really think that when I'm old, I can be at the mercy of anything?" β
Wanyan Zongyi also learned the news, and his heart was full of worry and anger. He knew Wanyan Zonghan's ambition and strength, and he knew what kind of disaster this coup would bring to the Jin country once it broke out.
"Father, we must take action to stop Yan Zonghan's conspiracy." Wanyan Zongyi said firmly, "We can't let the Jin Kingdom fall into civil strife and turmoil. β
Wan Yansheng nodded, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. "Pass the order down, strengthen the defense of the palace, and at the same time closely monitor the movements of Wan Yan Zonghan and the others." He said in a deep voice, "If you find any unusual behavior, you will be killed immediately!" β
An invisible storm is quietly brewing in the Jin country. Although the conspiracy of Wanyan Zonghan and others was detected by Wanyan Sheng and Wanyan Zongyi and others, both sides did not act rashly, but fought secretly.