Chapter 1287 Battle of the Roads!
Chapter 1287
"Wang Chong, the will of the people is the heart of heaven, and the will of heaven is the will of the people. Now people's hearts have gradually changed. People's hearts are peaceful, and people's hearts are tired of war. Now, do you still have a way to deal with it? In the face of the general trend of the world and the progress of history, anyone's power is overwhelming. It’s small. If you want to stop the car with your arms, you’re just killing yourself. Now it’s up to you to choose, and this is your last chance!!”
With the last sentence, Li Junxian's gaze became extremely sharp. The high mountains and waterfalls are so magnificent that nothing can stop them. From the initial layout to the present, the general trend has come, and no one can stop it!
Even Wang Chong... can't do it!
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"My lord, it's not good!"
The next day, early in the morning, Su Shixuan immediately turned pale and rushed to Wang Chong's study.
"... Confucianists invited many people from the war-torn areas of Bianlong to restaurants and teahouses, and used their experience to tell everyone in the capital about the dangers of war. Now this matter is going on in the entire capital It caused a sensation, all restaurants of this type are almost empty!"
"What!"
Hearing these words, Wang Chong's eyelids twitched, and he stopped writing suddenly:
"When did this happen?"
"Just last night!"
Su Shixuan replied, feeling very worried:
"People from Confucianism used to cover up a little bit, but this time, they don't cover up much. The subordinates are worried that all this is just the beginning, and the Confucianism may have more, other actions in the future!"
After following Wang Chong for a long time, Su Shixuan gradually understood some truths and understood some things. It is impossible for Confucianists to be satisfied with the present, they have even bigger plans. And the prince is one of the main targets he deals with.
Wang Chong didn't speak, his eyebrows gradually frowned.
In the past, people from the Confucian School sent people in various restaurants and teahouses in the capital to talk about the people's hearts in the capital before and after the war. Detonate this gun barrel.
"Explore again!"
Wang Chong said.
Su Shixuan quickly took the order and left,
Countless war horses jumped out of the Wang's mansion and scattered to various teahouses.
Whether it was Wang Chong, Su Shixuan, or Li Junxian and Confucianism who were the initiators of all this, they all far underestimated the impact of those people who experienced wars in the capital.
The cruelty and horror of the war, as well as the pain of losing their loved ones, deeply stimulated all the people in the capital, and with the help of Confucianism, hundreds of thousands of people gathered in a short period of time to petition for protection. Peace, stop the war, cherish this hard-won agreement reached with various regions, and also put forward the slogan of disbanding the army!
Let more children leave the army and return to their parents, so as to avoid the separation of father and son and the pain of farewell.
And in just one day, with the help of this large-scale petition, the people of Confucianism made a decision to abolish 300,000 troops in the court.
This decision shook the ruling and opposition parties, as well as the entire empire.
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
A voice echoed in the hall like thunder. Wang Chong's whole body was like an angry lion. His eyes were red, as if he chose to devour someone. Everyone was frightened by Wang Chong's expression.
"The Tang Dynasty has already abolished a large number of troops. If another 300,000 troops are abolished, even if the Xiang army is abolished, there will only be about 300,000 troops left in the entire Tang Dynasty. With this army alone, if something happens to the border, how can we defend it? empire!"
Wang Chong was furious, and the Confucian behavior had already touched his bottom line:
"As long as I am still here, this resolution will never be passed!"
On the other side, upon hearing Wang Chong's words, a sharp light flashed in Li Junxian's eyes.
"The king of foreign lands! You have also seen the people in the capital. People are at peace now. No one wants to fight. Do you want to take credit for this?"
Li Junxian said in a deep voice. With a flick of his big sleeve, he took a step forward and confronted Wang Chong tit for tat. Now in the entire court, the only one who can stand against Wang Chong is the Confucian Shaozhang Counselor.
"Furthermore, the various regions have already withdrawn a total of one million troops. Datang's abolishment of the army is also to express the determination to the various regions that they will never fight again. Since there is no war, why do we need so many troops?!"
"Absurd! This resolution is absolutely impossible to pass! Ever since history, there has been a truce, when did the war stop, and once a war breaks out, people will be destroyed, can you bear that responsibility!"
Wang Chong said sharply.
Everything has a limit, and Confucianism's practices have seriously threatened the empire. In Wang Chong's heart, for the first time, he had a strong desire to kill Li Junxian.
"So instead of canceling all the troops, but still retaining 300,000 troops, the abolition of the troops is imperative! Alien King, now the world is peaceful and the general trend has come. Whoever destroys this hard-won peace will be a sinner in history. , or, if you are a good eloquent king of foreign lands, then go and explain it to those people who have lost their children, wives, children, fathers and brothers!"
The arrow is on the string and has to be fired. Confucianism has been operating until now, whoever dares to stop this trend will be an eternal enemy.
"enough!"
Suddenly, Lei Ting was furious, and the eldest prince who had been sitting on the top suddenly spoke:
"Today's matter ends here for the time being, and all matters are waiting for Father Huang to make a decision!"
For the first time, the eldest prince rarely agreed with Li Junxian. After the Holy Emperor, he was the first heir. Even the eldest prince needs to be cautious about the withdrawal of the army.
"Foreign Land King, you are on a wrong road. In the past, you were able to win every battle and become an undefeated legend because you followed the public opinion, but now, you have chosen to be the enemy of the public opinion and the people. As the saying goes Dao, when the moon is full and short, prosperity must decline. You have chosen a path of destruction for yourself!"
After the court meeting, Li Junxian and Wang Chong walked out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony together. At the bottom of the Baiyu Danchi, they stopped almost at the same time.
"Really, I may have chosen a path of destruction for myself, but you have chosen a path of destruction for the entire empire. One day you will find that your so-called path of salvation is actually destroying this empire, you He is the sinner of the entire Tang Dynasty."
Wang Chong looked angry, and immediately walked away after saying this.
The way is different and does not conspire with each other, the way between him and Li Junxian has gone further and further.
Behind him, Li Junxian was stunned, as if he didn't expect Wang Chong to have such an answer, but he soon came back to his senses.
"Don't worry, this day will never happen!"
Looking at Wang Chong's back, Li Junxian said indifferently, with an extremely firm expression on his face. With a flick of his sleeves, Li Junxian also turned and left.
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And just when Wang Chong, Li Junxian, and even the entire court were arguing about disarmament, three days later, a black falcon flew across the night sky and flew into the capital of the Tang Dynasty. There was a bigger news that shocked everyone:
Just a few days ago, the 600,000 Dashi army marched eastward, wading across the Tigris River, and was attacking Khorasan City with all its strength. The entire Sasanian Dynasty, and all the rebels are resisting with all their might. Although the walls of Khorasan are high and thick, and guarded by countless warriors, but lacking 50,000 Tang crossbows, the Sasanian army could not resist the crazy attack of big cannibals. was breached.
The Sassanid Empress Aditya formally issued a request, asking Datang to send troops for assistance!
Boom!
This news is like a heavy bomb, which shocked Datang and the whole world!
"My lord, a letter from General Bahram!"
"My lord, a letter from General Aditya!"
"My lord, letters from the leaders of the various rebel armies! Khorasan is in danger! I beg your lord for help!"
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In Wang's mansion, rescue letters brought by countless pigeons flew into Wang Chong's study like snowflakes. The atmosphere of the entire royal family was tense.
"My lord, Khorasan is in a hurry. The big cannibals are rushing forward. They are not afraid of death. The Sasanian Dynasty has died and 200,000 people died in battle, and the death toll is still increasing. The whole Khorasan is in danger and may be destroyed at any time!"
Su Shixuan stood aside, looking at Wang Chong in front of him, his eyes were full of eagerness. The Sasanian Dynasty was an ally of the Tang Dynasty, and the two sides were partners who went through life and death together. In this room, almost everyone Xu Keyi, Su Shixuan, and Cheng Sanyuan fought with those brave Sasanian warriors. For everyone, it is not just a name, but a real existence of flesh and blood.
But now, these allies are facing an unprecedented crisis.
Everyone in the room looked at Wang Chong, waiting for Wang Chong's decision.
"Prepare the court clothes for me, I want to enter the court immediately!"
Wang Chong stood up behind the desk and said without hesitation.
Just a moment later, a carriage drove out of the Wang's house and entered the palace. On this day, Datang is destined to be unsettled.
"Your Highness! The Sassanid Dynasty and the Datang Dynasty are close to each other and are allies. They are also an important barrier for the Tang Dynasty to resist the Dashi. If the Sasanian Dynasty is broken, there will be no one to resist the Dashi. In the future, the Dashi will go all the way. East, the front of the soldiers is directed at Datang, and the battle of Talas will repeat itself!"
In the main hall, Wang Chong held the wat board in his hand, and the interior was like burning:
"Soldiers are precious and fast, and the urgency of ten thousand is urgent. My minister suggests that the Anxi Protectorate Army and the Qixi Protectorate Army, unite with the countries of the Western Regions, set off immediately and rush to Khorasan. In addition, directly negotiate with the Dashi Empire and order them to withdraw their troops immediately!"
"Your Highness, I object!"
A voice came from His Majesty, Li Junxian was fully dressed, and suddenly stepped forward and said, with an equally dignified expression:
"The Great Tang and Zhuhuang finally reached an agreement, and the hard-won situation must not be destroyed because of Khorasan. Once the Great Tang sends troops, all previous agreements reached with each Huang will be invalidated. It will think that Datang is still a belligerent country, untrustworthy, and the disarmament will be in vain. And once the peace is in vain, the whole body will be affected by a single hair, and Datang will have to worry about not only one It’s a big meal!!”