Chapter 490: The King Dies
Looking at the calm Qin Wangzheng, it was the first time that the Manchu Dynasty Wenwu felt the extraordinariness of this young king.
"Ladies and gentlemen, is there a way to deal with it?" asked Ji with a calm and dignified face.
There was silence below...... In such a critical situation, no one dares to come forward anymore.
Because even the oldest Duke of An Guo has already taken command of the battle, who in this Anyang City dares to speak out about military affairs? Not to mention the difficult situation of overthrow?
In fact, I don't blame them, after all, any sentence at this time has to be under tremendous pressure. What is the fortune of the Western Qin country, it is likely to be affected by this sentence.
It was also at this time that Ma Fei, a Legalist student who had been following Ji Zheng to deal with government affairs since Bei'an City, suddenly stood up and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the minister has three strategies, which may solve the danger of my Great Qin." ”
He originally didn't want to come out, after all, he was an outsider to the Western Qin court, and he was often excluded. But now that it was at this critical juncture, he had to stand up and speak.
A group of big people in the Manchu Dynasty couldn't come up with an idea, but this foreign Legalist student actually gave 'three strategies for the upper, middle and lower' in one go? Sure enough, many people were dissatisfied and disdainful of Ma Fei...... It's just that now that the situation is urgent, they don't dare to say more, so they can only let him perform.
Ji Zheng's face showed a hint of joy, and he said with a smile: "Aiqing, please tell me first, what is the strategy?"
Ma Fei took a deep breath and said with a fixed gaze: "The next strategy is to mobilize the whole country, mobilize all the county soldiers to the real side, and all sides will not hesitate to fight on the battlefield, showing the strongest posture." ”
"In this way, for Ma Han, Jingnan, and Northern Wei in Shandong, they will be afraid and dare not act rashly when they see my Great Qin's determination to die. At this time, we are concentrating our forces to defeat the enemy from the Western Regions, and this crisis can be quickly resolved. ”
No one in the court dared to interface at this time, because the strategy that Ma Fei said could indeed solve the dilemma of Western Qin, but the price was too great......
Ji Zheng took a deep breath and said, "Aiqing's strategy is feasible, but it will hurt my Great Qin Country...... But let's put it aside for the time being, and what about the 'middle policy'?"
Ma Fei seemed to have expected this a long time ago, and said calmly with his eyes: "The Duke of Diao'an urgently returned to the army, abandoned the newly acquired land in Shuzhong, attacked the Jingnan army at the cost of loss, and then returned to Hongshan Pass with 100,000 troops. ”
"It's just that in this way, the old prince has to travel to three places in a short time, and whether he has enough time to march is the biggest problem. ”
Ji Zheng sighed secretly when he heard it, and felt that this was also a good way.
But he could only shake his head and said: "The old man is old, and he can't bear to fight for the country in his old age, and now if he is allowed to run around like this again, the widow is afraid that the old man will have a ......."
"Let's talk about that strategy. ”
Ma Fei is not discouraged, and he is most confident in his strategy. So he said: "The Thirteen Cities of the Northern Wei Dynasty were originally an enclave that was obtained by accident, but now that enclave has dragged down our most elite soldiers and the best generals to garrison...... It is better to make peace with the Northern Wei Dynasty and return the thirteen cities in exchange for temporary peace. ”
"Then Song Guogong led the Northland Ruishi to rush back to Hongshan Pass, then no matter how terrible the army of the Western Regions is, there is no need to be afraid. ”
"The Northland Gate is guarded by Mr. Liao Wei and General Meng Zhi, even if the Northern Wei Dynasty tears up the agreement and goes back on its word, I believe it is more than enough to hold on. ”
"And the actions of An Guogong in Shu can also continue, and the rich land in Shu will become the new granary of my Great Qin. ”
Ji Zheng sighed slightly, because this 'best policy' really coincided with some discussions between him and Su Li in private...... This is indeed a real statement of seeking the country.
It's just that there are some situations that Ma Fei doesn't know, this is no longer a simple humanitarian battle, but involves a demonic monk......
Originally, even if this kind of thing was handed over to Su Li to deal with, it would be no problem, but Ji Zheng's kingly heart began to trouble. He felt that the borders of his country should be guarded by himself!
Moreover, there is still a very important point in whether Ma Fei's 'best policy' is feasible.
If Song Rui and the Northern Rui are transferred, then it means that Meng Zhi and Liao Wei will lead less than 100,000 Northern soldiers to independently face the Northern Hu army and the 300,000 Northern Wei army!
Maybe for the princes in the court, the entire northern land can be abandoned, but Ji Zheng doesn't think so...... The people of the Northland really can't afford another catastrophe.
So he said: "It's just that in this way, whether we can tide over the difficulties or not depends on whether the Northern Wei Dynasty is willing to negotiate peace, or whether they will abide by it...... However, according to the widow's understanding of the Northern Wei Dynasty, if they knew what our Great Qin was going through, the only way to do it was to fall into the well. ”
Ma Fei looked a little depressed when he heard this, he already knew that the three strategies he proposed were all rejected by Ji Zheng.
It's just that he doesn't understand, these three strategies are already the best way he can come up with a response, if Ji Zheng doesn't take it, then how should Western Qin deal with the siege of the six directions?
This question is the same for everyone in the court, and they don't understand what their king means.
However, at this time, Ji Zheng suddenly said in a solemn tone: "Yong Gongwang!"
An old prince of fifty or sixty years old suddenly stirred, he was also the brother of Qin Wangba, named Ji Wang.
It's just that Ji Wang has basically stopped speaking out in the court since Qin Wangba ascended the throne, so he got the title of 'Yonggong'. Why did you mention him at this time...... Is it to let him be sent to death?
But at this time, he couldn't refuse, so he could only bite the bullet and say: "Oh!"
Ji Zheng then said: "The widow's Wangwang Uncle Lao Cheng has been diligent and diligent after three dynasties, and now he has been named the regent of Yonggong, and temporarily leads the government in the absence of the widow. ”
The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were immediately in an uproar, they never thought that Ji Zheng would finally make such a decision.
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
A group of people all knelt on the ground, including Ma Fei, who had proposed three strategies earlier, and Yonggong, who had been entrusted with important tasks......
"Although there are only 30,000 border troops in Hongshan Pass, the border counties can still provide 40,000 county soldiers...... Therefore, my Great Qin only temporarily lacks a commander rather than a soldier, and the widow thinks that he still has some commander's ability. Ji Zheng looked at the person kneeling on the ground and said calmly.
He can be so calm, naturally he has already made a decision.
But the ministers below were crying wolves and howling, and they persuaded one after another.
Ji Zheng really made up his mind, so he stood up and waved his sleeve violently: "The widow has decided to conquer in person, and he will not bring the defenders in Anyang City, only 800 personal guards plus the 30,000 border troops and 40,000 county soldiers." ”
"Although this Great Qin is not only the Great Qin of my Ji family, but my Ji family has been worshiped by the Qin people for generations...... Now that Great Qin is in trouble, what if the king dies?"
"If I am not there, let me ask Uncle Wang to consult with the clan about the new king...... In all matters between the DPRK and China, please also ask all the secretaries to work together. ”
After Ji Zheng finished speaking, he threw up his sleeves and left, but asked the attendant to tell Ma Fei not to leave after the dispersal, he had another request......
And in the court outside, after Ji Zheng left, the ministers were talking, but in the end, they looked at each other and slowly closed their voices.
When they learned that there were also strong enemies in the Western Regions, they were indeed six gods and no masters, but they didn't expect that it would be their young king who straightened his waist and shouldered all the responsibilities.
It is undeniable that Ji Zheng's image is infinitely elevated in their hearts at this time.
Because Ji Zheng even explained the aftermath for this expedition...... This is really not hesitating to 'die of the king'!
After the ministers reacted, they naturally gathered their fighting spirit again...... At least until Ji Zheng is defeated, they must hold their breath and not disperse.
Ma Fei came to Ji Zheng's study with complicated feelings after the ministers dispersed...... In fact, he was still haunted by the rejection of his previous three strategies. He thinks that Ji Zheng really doesn't need to take such a risk, even if it is the best national mobilization, it is better than Ji Zheng taking the risk himself now.
He thinks that Ji Zheng is gambling with his life on the fortune of the country.
If Ji Zheng wins, it will naturally be all good.
Not only did Western Qin expand its territory, but Ji Zheng would also become a true king of his word. The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and no one could influence him in prestige......
But what if you lose?
Ma Fei is really resistant to this kind of gambler's general decision-making.
But when he walked into Ji Zheng's study and saw another person inside, he immediately left all the dissatisfaction in his stomach behind...... It turns out that there is this one behind the scenes!
"It turned out to be Mr. Su...... No, Master Guoshi...... Ma should have thought of it a long time ago...... In this way, I don't have to worry about it!" He was a little incoherent with joy.
This is not a gamble, a must-win situation can't be considered a gamble, right?
Su Li also looked at Ma Fei gently, and then said: "Mr. Ma is the real national warrior, and Su Li has also heard about the 'upper, middle and lower three strategies', which is really good." ”
The national teacher laughed, it was just Ma's immature remarks. Ma Fei was a little surprised, when he saw Su Li, he knew that the current situation should have been known to Su Li and Ji Zheng for a long time, and he felt that his performance just now was a little ridiculous.
But Ji Zheng didn't think there was anything ridiculous about this, but he got rid of his queen and prince to him in a precious place......
"Your Majesty, ...... you are," Ma Fei was a little flattered.
"Because the widow is not in Anyang City, after all, he is not worried that their orphans and widows will stay in the palace alone...... Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Ma to accompany their mother and son to live in Mr. Su's Guisheath Palace for a period of time until the widow triumphs. Ji Zheng asked seriously.
Ma Fei was flattered, what he felt at this moment was real trust...... There is no doubt that from this moment on, he became Ji Zhengde's confidant.
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, even if Ma fights for his life, he will protect the safety of the queen and the prince. ”
Ji Zheng listened to it and bowed his head slightly, but did not speak......
In fact, Ma Fei doesn't need to worry about the safety of the Guisheh Palace, Ji Zheng just values his knowledge and wants him to teach his son well during this time.
But now that he's done with his self-strategy, it's okay to look like this.
Next, it is time to agree on the date of the 'Imperial Expedition'.
It can be expected that this is probably the most pompous 'royal driving expedition'.