Chapter 1277 One Move!
Chapter 1277
"The disarmament of the countries? How is this possible!"
"Did I hear wrongly? Uzbekistan disarmed 150,000 troops, Western Turks disarmed 200,000 troops, Goguryeo disarmed 280,000 troops, how could such a thing happen!"
"The countries have always been eyeing the Central Plains with wolfish ambitions. We discussed with them before that they were good-neighborly and friendly, and it was impossible to stop the war with each other. How could they agree to abolish so many troops!"
One stone caused a thousand waves, and everyone was shocked by what Prime Minister Li Linfu said. If the nations agree to disarm, it will be unprecedented good news. The threat of the surrounding barbarians to Datang will be greatly weakened, especially considering that all countries are dominated by cavalry, which will be even more beneficial to Datang.
"In addition, in order to show the Tang Dynasty's determination to be good-neighborly and friendly and never to fight again, all the empires jointly decided to take the initiative to retreat 300 miles back."
Just as the officials were discussing, Li Linfu's voice sounded again in the hall. Hum, everyone in the hall was already shocked by the news announced by Li Linfu, and Li Linfu's words pushed everyone's emotions to the peak.
"Master Prime Minister, is what you said true?"
Numerous ministers looked at Li Linfu one after another, and those who were close to Li Linfu directly leaned in front of Li Linfu. If it weren't for his status as prime minister, they might have stretched out their hands to ask.
"This matter is undeniable. There are documents from various countries in the Central Province as evidence, and the great seals of the emperors of various countries are stamped on them."
Li Linfu said in a deep voice. While speaking, he glanced at the eldest prince in the hall. The latter sat on the dragon chair and nodded slightly, obviously the matter was undeniable.
"Boom!"
In an instant, the whole hall was buzzing, and all the generals were stunned.
Letting the countries around Datang cut down 200,000 or even 300,000 troops is something even they dare not think about. This is truly a war without a fight. It is definitely a great achievement for the countries around Datang to lay off nearly a million soldiers and horses in a snap of the fingers. Almost no less than Wang Chong's Western Expedition. Based on this alone, no matter what Li Junxian's previous background is, he is enough to enter the court and participate in political discussions.
On the other side at this moment, Wang Chong was even more shocked than Jiang Yuanrang and the others. The countries around the Tang Dynasty were disarming at the same time, and there were millions of people. Even Wang Chong was caught off guard by the news.
"How can it be?!"
Wang Chong muttered to himself, his heart was filled with turmoil, almost subconsciously, Wang Chong turned his head to look at King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong in the main hall. In their eyes, Wang Chong saw the same shock. Obviously, they didn't receive any news in advance.
This is a real blockbuster!
However, after the initial shock, Wang Chong's heart slowly cooled down. Da Honglu, the old grand master, Li Linfu, the most prominent people in the entire court, took the stand for Li Junxian one after another. Li Junxian and the Confucian School were obviously determined to win the position that He Qingrong vacated.
"Your Highness"
Wang Chong still wanted to speak, but the next moment, a familiar voice as thin as a mosquito rang in his ear, and stopped him:
"Wang Chong, forget it! The old grand master, Li Linfu, King Qi, and maybe the eldest prince in the main hall, they have already counted since the construction of water conservancy. If what they said just now is true, just rely on Li Junxian and the Confucian sect have made great contributions to the disarmament of the various countries. Although I don’t like the Confucian sect becoming the master, I have to admit that their actions are beneficial to the Tang Dynasty and the country. favorable,
It is beneficial to the people of Shengmin, and with this merit alone, he is enough to enter the main center. This is not something we can stop! "
It was King Song's voice, revealing a trace of complicated emotions. Public is public, private is private, although there is still deep vigilance against Confucianism, but in terms of facts, the disarmament of the countries, Li Junxian and Confucianism have indeed done a great thing.
Although, even King Song didn't know how they did it.
"Impossible! With the minds of the nations, how could it be possible to disarm willingly!"
Wang Chong also used sound transmission to enter the secret path.
"However, the documents of various countries have been handed over to the imperial court. This is a certainty that cannot be faked. At least, Li Junxian and that Confucianist sect have indeed tried their best, and tried to do something that benefits the country and the people. This It is undeniable! Those who make meritorious deeds must be rewarded, and those who have done wrong must be punished. This is the rule of the court, and it is also the law of employing people. With this skill alone, coupled with the recommendation of the old grand master, King Qi and the prime minister, he is enough to enter the imperial court. Tang is involved in politics. We are powerless!"
Song Wang let out a long sigh, revealing a lot of helplessness in his voice.
Today's failure was doomed from the moment he promised to build water conservancy projects in the south of the Yangtze River. It's too late to make up for it afterwards. Being invincible is not a crime of soldiers, this has nothing to do with Wang Chong.
Wang Chong heard the helplessness in King Song's words, and fell silent immediately.
"Li Junxian! Come forward!"
At this moment, above the main hall, the eldest prince who stood still like a mountain also spoke.
"The humble minister obeys the order!"
At the entrance of the main hall, Li Junxian smiled slightly, with fluttering sleeves, and immediately walked forward.
From the beginning to the present of this court battle, everything is under his control. Perhaps in the eyes of Wang Chong and the generals, there is still something to do about this matter, and they can stop him. But for Li Junxian, from the moment he stood outside the gate of the main hall, everything was doomed.
clatter! clatter! clatter!
Li Junxian walked calmly, with his aura-like demeanor and orchid and bamboo-like strength of character, even the scholar-bureaucrats in the court were deeply impressed and secretly heartbroken. Da, just a few steps away from Wang Chong, Li Junxian stopped suddenly:
"Foreign Land King, it seems that you may have too much prejudice against me!"
Li Junxian glanced at Wang Chong with a faint smile. However, before Wang Chong could say more, Li Junxian flicked his sleeves, brushed past Wang Chong, and flew forward.
Behind him, Wang Chong looked at Li Junxian's back with extremely cold eyes.
This round, he lost. At least it appears to be so. But Wang Chong knew in his heart that everything was far from that simple.
Around the Tang Dynasty, Yidi disarmed!
If Uzbek, Western Turkic and other countries sincerely want to disarm and maintain peace with Datang, and do not use any means in the agreement, Wang Chong will be sincerely happy. But a wolf is a wolf, and a tiger is a tiger. Even if the minions are put away, they cannot change their nature of drinking blood and eating meat. This point, Wang Chong is very clear, if the peace treaty is effective, Datang will not have wars with Uzang and other countries.
If Western Turks and other countries really like peace, Emperor Taizong, and even so many Ming emperors in China and China have already solved this problem. Datang does not need to actively expand its army and actively prepare for war.
Li Junxian didn't know what he was doing at all, he underestimated the countries and people's hearts too much.
"Li Junxian listens to the order!"
"Aiqing's missions to various countries have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty and the country. Therefore, she is specially appointed as the counselor of Shaozhang. She enters the central province to participate in politics, and is assisted by the old grand master to participate in the court affairs. This time, and Aiqing's achievements , the Ministry of Officials drafted an article and announced it to the world to honor his achievements."
The eldest prince said loudly in the hall:
"This time, I have submitted it to the emperor's royal review, and I have obtained the approval of the emperor. I believe that you have no objection to this."
When the eldest prince said this, his eyes were like lightning, and he glanced at Wang Chong without any trace, as if there was deep meaning in his eyes.
Wang Chong's heart sank slightly. The eldest prince's words were clearly aimed at himself. In the entire court, he was probably the one who opposed Li Junxian most fiercely, but Wang Chong held back. One step at a time, one step at a time, and the news of the disarmament of all parties has made all of Wang Chong's words pale and powerless. And in the main hall, the first prince quickly closed his eyes:
"Li Junxian, the old grand master appreciates you very much, don't let me down!"
"Thank you, Your Highness! Li Junxian will do his best to serve the empire!"
Li Junxian stepped forward, flicked his sleeves, and bowed in a neither humble nor overbearing way.
"Old grand master, Li Junxian is your closed disciple. This time he has made great contributions to the country and disarmed the countries. You have also contributed a lot. However, the old grand master has already been awarded the first rank, and there is no seal, so the king decided Give the old grand master a royal belt, ten thousand taels of gold, and a pair of royal plaques to show his merits."
"Thank you Your Highness!"
The old grand master turned around and bowed respectfully to the top of the main hall.
After a while, the court meeting ended, and everyone rushed out of the hall like a tide.
"Your Highness! Qingrong is sorry for Your Highness in this matter!"
When Wang Chong and King Song walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony side by side, He Qingrong, the doctor of Guanglu from behind, hurried up, his face full of shame. For a moment, the atmosphere was dead silent.
"Brother He, in fact, whether you are going or staying, I don't mean to blame you, but what happened? I remember a few days ago, when I met Brother He, I remembered that Brother He said that he would report to the court. Please take a two-month vacation to visit my mother in the village, and I will come in two months, and I will definitely not let King Qi take advantage of it, but"
Song Wang stopped and couldn't help sighing deeply after speaking.
Winning or losing is a common matter for military strategists. It is like this on the battlefield, so why not in court. King Song didn't care about losing to King Qi's lineage in this round. What really made him unable to let go was He Qingrong's attitude. When the old master asked about He Qingrong, He Qingrong's answer caught everyone off guard. If they knew that He Qingrong had already made a choice, everyone would not be so flustered, and they could also take other measures.
It was quiet all around. Wang Chong didn't speak, but also looked at He Qingrong beside him. He Qingrong's attitude is already "betrayed" to a certain extent. Compared with the enemy's attack, his own "betrayal" is what makes people worry.
"Master He, tell me, what happened?"
Wang Chong said directly. It is impossible for a person's attitude to change so much. If it is said that the old master and the others did not make any moves in this matter, Wang Chong will never believe it.
"well!"
He Qingrong raised his head, and finally couldn't help but let out a long sigh, with a look of memory in his eyes:
"To be honest, just before this morning court, I suddenly received a letter."
Hearing these words, both Wang Chong and Song Wang were shocked, and Qiqi turned their heads to look over.
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