Steel Dynasty - Chapter 128

[Chapter 128 Dynasty Discussion]

In the Bishui Pavilion, Xiao Wenxuan played with the glass for a while.

Seeing that Concubine Zhen still looked worried, she said comfortingly: “But you don’t have to worry. The barbarians going south is a major matter for the country. I won’t play with it. If the King of Qi can’t hold it back, I will ask the King of Wei to send troops to help. To the west It’s King Yong, and to the south is King Wei. If you still can’t resist, there are my Imperial Guards.”

Concubine Zhen wanted to say that King Wei may not be reliable, but she suddenly swallowed her words. This was just Empress Zhao’s one-sided statement.

Speaking out at this time, without concrete evidence, will definitely offend Xiao Wenxuan. After all, Xiao Wenxuan has always trusted King Wei very much.

“If this is the case, I will feel at ease. The rest will depend on God’s will. I only hope that the emperor can support Ming’er more.” Concubine Zhen said softly.

Xiao Wenxuan nodded, as if he didn’t want to talk about this topic anymore, but pointed to the goblet and said, “By the way, did King Qi say what this cup is used for? Is it also a decoration?”

“Ming’er said this It’s for drinking, he said that only this glass can reveal the clarity of Drunk Qingzhou,” said Concubine Zhen.

Xiao Wenxuan seemed to like the glass very much and couldn’t put it down, “Well, that’s true. It is indeed a wonderful thing for drinking, but it seems that there are too few.”

“What’s so difficult about this?” Concubine Zhen said with a smile: “I let him. Just send me some more.”

“That’s not right. Qingzhou is in such danger now, so I’m taking his things for nothing,” Xiao Wenxuan said.

Concubine Zhen said with a smile: “What the Emperor said today is worth countless glasses of wine, so how could it be for nothing.”

Xiao Wenxuan burst out laughing when he heard this. Concubine Zhen was always smart and her words were extremely pleasing.

After staying in the Bishui Pavilion for a while, Xiao Wenxuan left with the glass.

Even so, he still wanted to help Xiao Ming. After all, the barbarians going south this time was not Xiao Ming’s problem alone, but related to the safety of the Great Yu Kingdom.

But with just a memorial written three days later, he knew exactly what Xiao Ming needed now.

“My dear friends, you have also read the report of King Qi. The evidence is conclusive that the barbarians colluded with the wealthy Qingzhou clan to attack Cangzhou in the autumn. What should be done about this matter?”

In the Chengqing Palace, Xiao Wenxuan was sitting on the throne. Under the steps, ministers were lined up. both sides.

The civil servants on the left, the military attache on the right, the prince and other princes are listed in the front.

“Your Majesty, the annual tribute required by the barbarians is increasing year by year. Youzhou and other places have also been ceded to the barbarians. However, the barbarians are still not satisfied and will still look at our country of Chongqing with covetousness. This shows that the barbarians are ambitious and determined to destroy our country of Chongqing. We must not give in this time. Only by stopping the war can we subdue the barbarians.”

A minister in purple robes came out with an impassioned voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, another minister came out and said: “General Luo Quan’s words are wrong. The barbarians are just trying to increase the amount of annual tribute this time. It has been the same in previous years. They only need to give some money to spend it. “

It’s not worth it to go to war and waste money and people. I hope the emperor will think twice.”

“Doctor Cui, this is the annual tribute. Isn’t the annual tribute paid in these years still small? The barbarians are afraid of power and have no morality. Not only did it not make the grassland people grateful, but it actually made the grassland people have more soldiers, stronger horses, sufficient food and grass, and sharp swords. I am afraid that the more tribute this year, the more unstoppable the barbarian army will be. A few years later, the country of Chongqing will be destroyed. Extermination is not just talk, then you Cui Hao will be infamy for thousands of years.” Luo Quan glared and scolded.

Cui Hao’s face turned red and he said angrily: “General Luo is really unworthy of his family and doesn’t know how expensive rice, oil and salt are. Have you ever calculated how much money this battle will cost? How many soldiers will be killed or injured, General? Have you ever calculated it?” What’s more important is that they can’t defeat them. With the sharpness of

Zhao Wang’s troops and horses, who can fight against the barbarians in Cangzhou? “”That is, if it weren’t for the annual tribute, would the barbarians withdraw their troops when Liangzhou was besieged?

” You are a bunch of cowards who have made the barbarians the force they are today, you are so talented!”

“Foolish warrior!”

“…”

As the two quarreled, the court became a mess, and the ministers criticized each other.

“Stop talking about it!” Xiao Wenxuan said angrily. Just like before, every time the barbarians were mentioned, the ministers would always be divided into two factions: the main war faction and the main peace faction.

After he ascended the throne, the barbarians became more powerful. At that time, before he ascended the throne, the barbarians took advantage of the situation and conquered Youzhou and other places.

After losing the important pass of Shanhaiguan, he had to negotiate with the barbarians for appeasement, and ceded Youzhou and other cities in exchange for time to stabilize the throne.

At the same time, he rebuilt Cangzhou City to resist further barbarian invasions, because he understood that even if these cities were not ceded to the barbarians, they would not be able to keep them, and he would also face the risk of losing Qingzhou and even the area north of the Yangtze River.

In addition, King Wei tried hard to persuade him at that time, and he was afraid of the barbarians, so he finally agreed to pay tribute to the barbarians every year in the advice of the Lord Peace Party.

Originally, everything was fine, but the barbarians were not greedy enough. Even if they received the annual tribute, they continued to harass them and repeatedly asked for additional tribute. This annual tribute gradually became a heavy burden on the country of Chongqing.

And when the throne was stable, he looked back. The barbarians holding the annual tribute became stronger and stronger, while the country of Chongqing became weaker and weaker, and the voices of the peace faction in the DPRK gained the upper hand.

He understands the fear in the hearts of these ministers, and this is also his fear, because it is better to spend some money than to lose the glory and wealth.

But now that the barbarians have invaded again, he has no way to retreat and can only end the war with war.

The ministers all stopped when Xiao Wenxuan shouted.

At this time Xiao Wenxuan said: “The memorial of King Qi made it very clear that this time the barbarians colluded with Qingzhou’s wealthy people to capture Cangzhou. It can be seen that the barbarians have been planning for a long time. This time the purpose is not to pay tribute, but to capture Cangzhou and threaten the hinterland of the Central Plains. , this prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River is the source of food and money for the country of Chongqing. If it is lost, the country of Chongqing will be in danger. “

“Your Majesty is wise, this prosperous land in the south of the Yangtze River cannot be lost,” a minister shouted.

“Your Majesty is wise.” Luo Quan said, cupping his fists.

At this time, the second prince said: “Father, we need to be cautious about this matter. The barbarians always like to attack in the east and in the west. Maybe this attack on Cangzhou is just a false shot. The real purpose may not be Cangzhou. Even if they want to fight, they cannot devote all their troops to Qingzhou. We should let the King of Qi guard Cangzhou first, and we wait for the change.”

“Let the King of Qi guard Cangzhou? Did the second brother forget that King Qi fled back to Chang’an three years ago?” At this time, the fourth prince suddenly said something sarcastic.

As soon as these words were said, all the ministers in the hall showed ridicule.

“So the fourth brother is willing to guard Cangzhou?” The prince glanced sideways at the fourth prince and said calmly.

The fourth prince’s face turned pale, “I didn’t say that. After all, Qingzhou is the fiefdom of King Qi, and it is not convenient for outsiders to interfere.”

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