Chapter 194 Worship as prime minister
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Liu Kun's agreement made everyone's eyes more or less show a gleam of joy. Although they were leaning toward Yunfeng, this was something Yunfeng was more willing to see because of his amazing methods and powerful power.
, or Yunfeng and Liu Kun both lose, and the world and the court maintain the status quo. This is the best situation.
Murong Xuan took over Liu Kun's words and bowed his hand to Nandun Wang Zong: "I understand what the imperial court means. It is nothing more than to instigate conflict between our army and the King of Qin in order to profit from it! Huh! Don't treat the people of the world as such.
You're a fool!" After saying that, he glanced at everyone and continued: "I have a secret target and was summoned to the capital.
It is reasonable and legal. We have chosen to be stationed at the foot of the Shogunate Mountain. Even if we camp on the spot, no one can say that it is wrong! But Brother Yue Shi is an honest man and loyal to his lord. For the sake of the overall situation, he is willing to risk a conflict with the King of Qin.
In danger, I complied with the court's unreasonable request, but I have something I don't want to say, so please turn it over to your Majesty!
Although the King of Qin is powerful and his treacherous intentions are well known to the world, I, the Xianbei cavalry, are not afraid of him and are willing to work hard for the Lord. It is okay for this camp to be set up by the Baidang Lake, but the area is small, so what?
Can we garrison 40,000 infantry and cavalry? Therefore, I only have one request: divide some of our troops to garrison in Stone City. If your lord agrees, we will garrison Baidang Lake today!"...
Since the defeat of Wang Dun, Stone City has been controlled by the Sima clan, but its troops are sparse, with only 3,000 troops. There is no way, Sima Shao has limited troops, so he must station heavy troops in the palace city, and Stone City will inevitably be biased.
Listening to Murong Xuan's words of indignation, the ministers couldn't help but look at each other, and they understood Liu Kun's trick in an instant. Liu Kun played the red face, while Murong Xuan had the black face. The two drank and made peace, and they cooperated tacitly.
If Liu Kun can't solve the problem, Murong Xin will step in. Everyone in the world will know that the Xianbei people are barbaric and uncivilized. If they are pushed hard, they may do crazy things.
This made them feel a trace of contempt that came from easily gaining the upper hand, and they began to re-examine this person. Think about it, a person who could use Duan Pixi's hand to fake his death and escape from the vortex, and endured it for five years.
How could people be so easily defeated? No, it was Liu Kun's counterattack when he asked the court for the stone city through Murong Xin's mouth.
Perhaps because they understood that it was impossible to prevent Liu Kun from taking Stone City, or perhaps because of other considerations, no one voiced any objection, and all turned their attention to the Nanton King Sect.
Nandun Wangzong frowned, wondering: "It's not that the general of Stone City doesn't know the importance of this. I can't make the decision alone. I need to ask the Lord for instructions. How about we work separately? Brother Yue Shi leads the soldiers to Baidang Lake.
How about setting up camp and going to the palace alone to get His Majesty's decree and order the Stone City defenders to withdraw without wasting time?"
Liu Kun pondered for a while, nodded and said: "Thank you, Your Highness, I have a lot of chores to do today. I will go to the palace tomorrow to pay homage to the Lord!" After saying that, he bowed his hands to everyone: "I would like to thank you all for coming to greet me.
, there are many here
Thank you. There may be misunderstandings between us, but as you get to know me better, I think we will be able to clear up the misunderstandings. Well, I will not keep you here today. I will host a banquet to invite you to another day.
Please don’t refuse.”
In fact, these important ministers came just to see what kind of person Murong Xuan was, and took the initiative to explore it to show that they were not afraid. Although Liu Kun's appearance surprised them, it was considered to have achieved their goal, so they followed Liu Kun's instructions.
The expulsions were ordered to leave one after another, but everyone looked thoughtful. The chess game had been laid out. How would King Qin make his move? They would wait and see.
Looking at the retreating figure, Murong Xin showed a hint of worry, turned around and asked: "Brother Yue Shi, the situation is very unfavorable to you now. I'm afraid I never expected this before Xiadu. Is there any countermeasure?"
In fact, Liu Kun was making a dilemma and immediately asked: "The various decrees issued by me in Guangling are generally similar to those of King Qin. You have also seen the effect. In just one year, the hearts of the army and the people have been won, and even
It is not difficult to make him die for me, but there is a drawback, which will harm the interests of the scholars. In Guangling,
In this place, there are only tens of thousands of people, and there are only a few scholars, so we don’t care about it. But Jiankang is different, and there are many scholars. If I issue a decree similar to Guangling again, I am afraid that the scholars will rise up to resist it, which will lead to another
A question is, if you take care of the scholars, it will hurt the people and force them to turn to the King of Qin. What is Brother Yiluogui's opinion on this?"
Murong Xuan thought for a moment and said slowly: "In the final analysis, this world is still the world of scholars. Common people have no soldiers and no rights. Even if they are dissatisfied, they can only endure it. Brother Yue Shi is here for the first time, and all the scholars feel sorry for you.
Be vigilant, but at the same time, the King of Qin cultivated benevolent governance internally and military preparation externally.
If Yue Shile is strong and powerful, once he launches an attack on Shile, he is likely to plunder all the territory within three to five years. In other words, Brother Yue Shi only has three to five years to prepare. Therefore, gaining the support of the scholars is a top priority. As for the common people, he can temporarily put it aside.
, we will make compensation after the world is unified in the future!"
"Hey~~" Liu Kun sighed helplessly and said with a wry smile: "It's a shame that everyone in Jiangdong hates Shi Le, otherwise joining forces with Shi Le to fight against Qin would be a good strategy. It's a pity that joining forces with Shi Le can only think about it with peace of mind, but can't
Put it on the desk!"
Murong Xin also felt the same, but joining forces with Shi Le was a restricted area, and no one dared to set foot in it easily. The only reason to blame was that Shi Le was too ruthless, especially in the Battle of Ku County, where he massacred more than ten members of the Donghai King Yue lineage.
Thousands of people have formed an eternal feud with the Yuejiu tribe of the King of the East China Sea who defected to Sima Rui. There is no possibility of reconciliation!
After Murong Xuan sighed for a while, he added: "At present, Jiankang's military strength is seriously insufficient. Recruitment and recruitment cannot happen overnight. Moreover, Youzhou is fighting against Shi Le, and there is no way to spare the troops for the time being. In Xian's opinion, in Yuanzhen
After coming to Jiankang to accept the crime, it is better to abandon Luoyang and move the Luoyang garrison to Jiankang. In this way,
Brother Yue Shi can hold about 100,000 troops. Whether it is to intimidate the Jiangdong clan or fight against the King of Qin, it will be of great benefit. It is best to mobilize the troops before the King of Qin returns, lure him ashore, set up an ambush and annihilate him.
A hundred thousand troops, as long as they are carefully planned and properly deployed, we should be more than 80% sure, what do you think, Brother Yue Shi?"
"That's right!" Liu Kun's eyes suddenly flashed, and he replied: "Although Luoyang is the capital of the Three Dynasties, with abundant land inside and outside Heluo, it is surrounded by enemies, with dilapidated city walls and few settlements. When the Qin army advanced eastward, Luoyang was the first to bear the brunt. This
This is also the reason why Shi Le did not attack Luoyang but instead attacked our Youzhou. Instead of working for Shi Le in vain, it would be better to abandon the city and let the King of Qin and Shi Le fight for it.
As for setting up an ambush, encirclement and annihilation, it depends on the will of God. If the King of Qin returns early, it is impossible to think about it. This matter is out of your control. Everything can only be considered after the son is executed for the crime of Brother Shi.
Well, the weather is hot now. The soldiers have not had any rest since last night and are already showing signs of fatigue. Brother Yiluogei, please give the order immediately and rush to Baidang Lake to set up camp. But there is no need to worry about Stone City. Sima
Shao will surely serve both of them."
Murong Xin nodded, turned around and shouted: "Send the order, the entire army will bypass Jiankang. No one is allowed to enter the city without permission. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed!"
The orders were passed down layer by layer, and the 40,000 men and horses slowly moved towards Baidang Lake.
As soon as Nanton Wang Zong returned to the palace, he quickly told Sima Shao the truth in detail. Sima Shao was also shocked. Like everyone else, he did not expect that the person behind the scenes turned out to be Liu Kun!
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! Please give your approval as soon as possible regarding Liu Kun's request for Stone City." Seeing Sima Shao's dumbfounded look, the Prince of Nanton reminded him.
"This" Sima Shao said hesitantly: "Stone City is an important barrier to protect the palace city. It was finally taken back after Wang Dun was defeated. How can it be handed over to others so easily?"
Nanton Wang Zong advised: "Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say. Although Stone City is important, Liu Kun is currently weak. When King Qin returns in the future, he may not be his opponent. Allowing him to strengthen the city can increase his resistance to King Qin.
The capital, not to mention Murong Xin has made harsh words, if he is not allowed to enter Stone City, he will return
Stationed in Mufu Mountain, the Xianbei people are rough. It is really possible that he can do it by then. If he does not station himself at Baidang Lake, how can he have a conflict with the King of Qin? And under the current unclear situation, the old minister dares to say that Liu Kun will never dare to do this.
Wang Dunban raised his troops to rebel! In that case, why is Your Majesty reluctant to part with a stone city?"
Sima Shao thought about the same truth, but there was still a trace of reluctance in his heart. After a long time, he reluctantly said: "Forget it, I will sign a warrant. Uncle Emperor, please go and move the garrison back to the palace city!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Zong of Nandun gave a salute and continued: "I see that Liu Kunneng came on the back foot just as King Qin left. It can be seen that he must have planned for a long time to enter the capital this time, and he came as the center of control.
Your Majesty might as well do a favor and allow him to serve as prime minister, record the minister's affairs, and rectify his name."
"Huh?" Sima Shao's face darkened and he said displeasedly: "Since ancient times, ministers who have committed great treason have been awarded the title of prime minister or general. Since Murong Xin has been appointed as general, how can the prime minister take it lightly?
Grant it to Liu Kun? If so, let him record six things in the Shangshu."
The status of Lu Shangshu is higher than that of Shangshu Ling, and the six matters of Lu Shangshu limit the power of some Lu Shangshu, and the status is equivalent to that of Shangshu Ling. From this, it seems that Sima Shao is quite wary of Liu Kun.
Nandun Wangzong once again advised: "Your Majesty, if Liu Kun is not given sufficient status, how can he let go and become an enemy of the King of Qin? If he can't let go, what is the point of calling him to the capital? Now I have arrived at the Jin Dynasty.
At this critical moment of life and death, only by balancing the forces of both sides so that both parties suffer, can there be a glimmer of hope. Please, Your Majesty, be reluctant to give up even a single official position."
This time, Sima Shao thought for a long time. It was only when Nanton Wang Zong and others became impatient that he reluctantly waved his hands: "Forget it, I hope he can be satisfied. If he wants to have other delusions in a hurry, please ask the emperor."
I will go and tell him, asking him to bathe and fast for three days in four days. The court meeting will be postponed for one day. After seven days, I will personally confer on him the title of prime minister and the post of minister in front of all the officials!"
Chapter completed!