nashuaworldcup Chapter 10
Chapter 10
the other side.
Mu Shan also led the Zhennan Army and headed straight for Baili Mountain.
However, the road was rugged, with many mountains and rivers, which delayed the journey a lot.
The two Xuanming Elders were also dispatched to the army to assist the Zhennan Army.
When we were halfway there, the sky changed.
"This Baili tribe is really lucky."
Mu Shan looked at the sky covered with dark clouds and couldn't help but speak.
The territory of the Baili people is mostly mountainous and swampy. Going south, after passing Nanzhao, there is the ocean.
Such terrain creates a rainy climate.
But now that we have reached this place, even if it rains, it will be of no use.
"General, there is news from the front."
The scout came forward and delivered a secret letter.
When Mu Shan saw the mark on the secret letter, he knew that it was sent by the prince, so he immediately opened it and started to check.
After reading it, a force surged out from the palm of his hand, shattering the secret letter into pieces.
"Order, all troops advance."
Mu Shan gave a direct order, asking the entire army to advance at full speed.
According to the news received, the prince sent assassins to kill, and now only two of the three great masters of the Baili tribe are left.
More than half of the Grandmasters have been lost, so it is a good time for them to advance.
The Zhennan Army marched forward in a mighty force, heading straight for Baili Mountain.
Qianjing.
Daqian court.
Wuji Palace.
"Your Majesty, the death of the Prince of Zhennan is no small matter. You should issue an imperial decree to appease him."
"Also, as the Duke of Daqian, the Prince of Zhennan suppresses the Baili, Jiuli, Nanzhao and other forces in the southern border. He should issue an edict as soon as possible to allow the Crown Prince of Zhennan to succeed to the throne."
Many ministers asked to make their requests.
Li Chen, the ruler of Daqian, wore an imperial crown and a dark robe. He just sat there quietly without expressing any opinion. But just by sitting there, the majesty of the emperor was fully revealed.
The tassels on the imperial crown obscured his face, making it impossible to see Li Chen's expression clearly.
On both sides of the court, rows of Daqian officials were kneeling.
On the left and right sides, each kneeling facing each other.
(Daqian is "kneeling sitting", that is, kneeling on a mat with both knees and sitting on the heels. The details can be studied in the Han and Tang dynasties.)
Closest to Li Chen, four middle-aged men in purple robes were kneeling.
Purple has always been a noble color and cannot be worn by ordinary people.
The status of the four in the court is also understandable, and each represents a faction.
(Daqian respects the left, with civil officials on the left and military officials on the right)
Of the two people on the left, the one closer to Li Chen is the current Secretary of the Central Secretariat Su Luqi, who is also Su Heng’s second uncle.
Standing behind him are the aristocratic families, representing the interests of the aristocratic families.
The other one is the current Shangshu Ling, Yuan Xingzhou, who represents the Confucian scholars and academies in the world.
As for the two people opposite, the burly one is the current Ningguo Marquis Chu Hui, representing the military.
He is not the one that people fear; the one that people fear is his father, Duke Chu Xiong.
His students and former officials are spread throughout the military and are extremely prestigious.
As for the other slightly fat man, he was Prince Li Dan, representing Li Qian’s royal family.
As for the positions below the four, they are officials wearing red robes, such as the Shangshu, the Jingzhao Prefecture Governor, and the Yushiling.
As for the rest, the officials wearing green robes were all Beijing officials and serious small leaders.
Such as officials such as the Grand Historian and the Imperial Household Director.
"Your Majesty, I have just received news that the Crown Prince of Zhennan, Su Heng, has gone so mad that he has ordered the burning of Baili Mountain."
"The land is filled with wailing and the people are suffering. I request Your Majesty to order the withdrawal of troops and the surrender of our Lord."
"I second the proposal. The Baili tribe has sent envoys, expressing their willingness to pay tribute and pledge homage to our Daqian. They are also willing to offer their new Saint Girl to establish a lasting friendship between Qin and Jin."
When a minister spoke up to make a report, it was clear that it was Li Chen who instructed it.
Su Huan was about to stand up and refute, but was stopped by his father's gaze.
Su Huan, the eldest son of the Su family, holds the position of Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
Shameless thing, why don't you mention that his uncle was ordered to fight against the Baili tribe and died in battle?
The lives of the Baili people are lives, but his uncle’s life is not a life?
Su Luqi sat there calmly, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.
But he still glanced at an official in a scarlet robe in the military officer team, and the official immediately understood.
Immediately afterwards, at the suggestion of the official in the scarlet robe, a royal censor also stood up.
"All right."
However, he had just stood up and had not yet walked to the center to report when he heard the emperor's words.
He immediately knelt down and didn't say anything else.
How could Li Chen not have noticed Su Luqi's eye signal? It was because he saw it that he spoke up to stop him.
If the other party were to speak, I'm afraid these two people would not be able to be saved.
By then, all the civil and military officials in the court would kneel down and agree with him, and he would have no choice but to take action.
"Draft an imperial decree, ordering the Crown Prince of Zhennan to withdraw his troops and return home to inherit the title of Prince of Zhennan."
"As for the matter of the Baili people, we will discuss it later."
Li Chen spoke and made the final decision.
But can things go so smoothly?
"His Majesty!"
"The late emperor has long wanted to incorporate the Baili land into Daqian. If we miss this great opportunity, who knows how much longer we'll have to wait."
"Besides, the King of Zhennan died in battle against the Baili tribe for no apparent reason. If we agree to the Baili tribe's surrender, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the soldiers in the army?"
"I hope Your Majesty will issue an order to send troops to conquer the Baili tribe and show the power of our Great Qian."
Immediately, a minister stood up, knelt in the center, held a tablet in his hand, and began to give advice.
"Yes! Your Majesty, this move will surely chill the hearts of our Daqian soldiers!"
"If this continues, who will bravely fight for Daqian?"
Led by the official in scarlet robe, all the officials stood up and knelt down to give advice.
"Hmph, war is never without casualties. Does it have to end only when two armies clash and countless lives are lost?"
"To conquer the enemy without fighting is the best strategy. Don't you understand this?"
Some ministers on Li Chen's side began to refute, but they were only a minority after all.
Half of the court are from aristocratic families.
Even the family of Ningguo Marquis Chu Hui is a real aristocratic family.
Among the military generals, there are also many who were born into prominent families. Everything they say and do must be considered for the benefit of their family.
Listening to the quarrel between the two sides, Li Chen showed no expression on his face.
As an emperor, you cannot show your emotions on your face.
The aristocratic families are interconnected, have complex connections, and share common interests.
The entire court seemed to be dominated by the other party.
Which emperor didn’t have the idea of expanding his territory?
Like the previous emperor, he wanted to expand the territory of Daqian again.
But he didn't want to do it this way.
The Baili land conquered by the Palace of Zhennan will not be named after the Li family, but will only be included in the southern border.
Even if he sent people to station there, given Su Heng's personality, he would probably control it secretly.
The royal territory existed in name only.
The royal family was out of reach and could not exercise effective control at all.
It doesn’t matter if the royal family can’t have it, but what’s most important is that the southern border can’t have it either.