Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 39: Conspiracy

When all the ministers heard the voice, they all turned their heads towards the side of the princes. The one who came out to speak was the sixth prince Situ Biao. Everyone was not surprised by his speech this time. With the outstanding soldiers, all the ministers knew that there was another powerful challenger in the selection of candidates for the throne.

"Your Highness Sixth, although those people from the Tang clan belong to the same clan as us, they are foreign citizens after all. If there is any problem, they can only be resolved through diplomatic channels, not military means. What's more, these people from the Tang clan Whether he was threatened by ethnic cleansing, whether he asked the empire for protection, these are just Li Wufeng's one-sided remarks, we can't confirm it now, but it is an undeniable fact that Li Wufeng sent troops without the permission of His Majesty the Emperor. If you don’t deal with it seriously, I’m afraid it will be difficult to convince the public.” The hall was silent for a while, and all the ministers did not speak, but the Minister of the Interior, Lu Wenfu, stood up and refuted, which surprised everyone else.

"That's right, what Master Lu said is true, just using an illusory reason as an excuse to send troops to foreign countries, and erecting a strong enemy for the empire out of thin air, this Li Wufeng's behavior is really too bold and reckless. This dispatch of troops to Luzon, Although those of us present here do not understand the local situation, we can also analyze that there will be two outcomes. The first one is that the Kingdom of Pasha and the Duchy of Komini have premeditated and caught Luzon by surprise, which may cause Luzon If Li Wufeng stepped in at this time, he would undoubtedly seize food from the tiger's mouth, which would definitely lead to bad relations between the empire and these two countries, and seriously affect our diplomatic situation in the northwest; Not weak, withstood the attacks of the two countries, and the battle situation was at a stalemate. Maybe Li Wufeng could take advantage of it at this time, but once the Luzon people made peace with the two countries and ended the war, then the Luzon people would definitely turn their guns on the enemy. Li Wufeng, who stabs the knife in the back, we will also face the hostility and military pressure from the Luzon people." The one who agreed with Lu Wenfu's opinion was the Vice Minister of Military Affairs Pique who had just spoken.

Peake's remarks were well-founded, and many ministers in the palace who did not know much about military issues nodded in agreement.

"According to what I know, Li Wufeng is domineering and domineering in the northwest region, causing anger and resentment. I heard that his relationship with the surrounding Luobei people and the countries of the Western Regions is not very harmonious. On the contrary, his relationship with the rebel Sun Yuanliang seems to be a bit ambiguous. I don’t know what the **** he’s going to do.” Immediately after, the minister of justice, Sidon, came out to denounce Li Wufeng, who had long been dissatisfied with Li Wufeng’s success, and Li Wufeng’s fierce fight with people at the bottom of the empire, which made him and Ning Yuan look forward to it. The traditional aristocracy represented by him hated it deeply, "He even granted citizenship rights to the Gaoyue barbarians living in the Hengduan Mountains without authorization, saying that these barbarians enjoy the same rights as citizens of other nationalities in his territory. This is simply lawless."

Seeing Situ Mingyue's face darken, Minister of Military Affairs He Zhiqiu interrupted Sidon's words: "Master Sidon, today we are discussing Li Wufeng's dispatch of troops to Luzon. We can save other matters for later, so let's get back to business."

After bowing to Situ Mingyue, He Zhiqiu continued: "I also think that Li Wufeng's matter is a bit out of line. The use of force against foreign countries is the core power of the country's central government, and the decision must be made by His Majesty the Emperor. Anyone else can do so at any time." None of them have this power. Let’s not talk about whether the Tang people and other ethnic minorities in Luzon request the protection of the empire. Even if they do, it is their own affairs and has no direct relationship with the empire. Clansmen, if their interests are threatened or violated, we should pay attention morally, but we can only solve it through diplomatic means or other means, and we must not resort to force, not to mention that the current situation around the empire is not optimistic. It can be said that it is not an exaggeration to use the word sinister to describe it, but it is absurd to make enemies for no reason, I implore your majesty to resolutely and severely punish Li Wufeng for this act."

After finishing speaking, He Zhiqiu retreated quietly, and the hall was suddenly dead silent, the only thing that could be heard was the breathing of the ministers.

After a long time, Situ Mingyue, who had been silent for a long time, asked slowly: "Do you have any different opinions?"

"Father, my sons absolutely agree with what everyone said just now!" Situ Lang, who had been silent for a long time, finally stood up again. Originally, he wanted to observe the situation. If the situation was not right, he would no longer defend Li Wufeng. , but he found that his sixth brother Situ Biao spared no effort to defend Li Wufeng, which made him change his mind again.

"Tell me your reason." Situ Mingyue still had that unhurried look.

"Just now all the ministers said that Li Wufeng used the army without authorization and used force against foreign countries. He not only despised your father's power, but also made enemies out of thin air. I disagree with the two charges they mentioned. The so-called contempt The imperial father's power to use the army without authorization depends on the situation. If an enemy army invades our country and retreats under our counterattack, will our army be helpless because the enemy retreats to their side of the border and wait for the central government to make a decision? I'm afraid By then, it would have been three autumns, not to mention that Li Wufeng is the military and political envoy of a county. The so-called military and political affairs refer to military affairs and government affairs. That is to say, he has a certain right of temporary disposal within a certain range. You know, Li Wufeng did not declare war on Luzon on behalf of the empire, so there is no such thing as exceeding his authority, and he also reported the situation to the empire at the same time, so I think the first charge is not established at all."

The eloquent rebuttals, detailed and credible arguments, and his amiable tone immediately won the approval of some ministers. Situ Lang continued his efforts: "As for invading other countries and establishing a strong enemy for the empire, it seems that we have not accepted it yet." When the diplomatic representations from the Grand Duchy of Luzon claimed that they had invaded their country, and there was nothing to protest about, even the master didn’t speak out against it, so why are we still making trouble there?!”

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately aroused a lot of discussion among the officials in the palace. Yes, if even the Luzon people themselves do not object or protest, is it a bit unreasonable to worry about it if a group of people are arguing endlessly there? All eyes were on Saridan, the foreign minister of the empire who was standing fifth on the left.

"Sa Aiqing, I wonder if the diplomatic envoys of the Grand Duchy of Luzon to our country have responded?" Situ Mingyue also turned his attention to Saridan.

Saridan hurriedly came out: "Your Majesty, the envoy of the Grand Duchy of Luzon to our country did not respond. I have talked to him personally. He only said that he was invaded by the Kingdom of Pasha and the Duchy of Komini. He was able to call for a truce in the international community and resolve disputes through diplomatic channels without mentioning Li Wufeng’s march into Northern Luzon. I don’t know if he didn’t understand the situation or the central government instructed him not to mention it.”

"Things have happened for so long, it is impossible to say that he didn't know about it, in my opinion, it should be that their government didn't ask him to ask about this matter, maybe there are still some joints in it, and I can't tell." Added by Vice Foreign Minister Jing Noraka.

"Since this is the case, we are thousands of miles away, and we don't know much about the situation there. Anyway, the end of the year is approaching. I suggest that Li Wufeng be recalled and let him return to the imperial capital to report on his duties. By the way, let him explain that he sent troops to Northern Luzon. We will deal with it later.” Seeing that the two sides were at a stalemate, even His Majesty the Emperor was a little bit troubled, and the Minister of Finance Tian Yi, who was very good at figuring out what he wanted, came out to smooth things over.

All the ministers in the hall also felt that it was difficult to make a decision at the moment, so they all turned their attention to Situ Mingyue who was sitting on the throne. Li Wufeng returned to the imperial capital to report on his duties, and after he returns to the imperial capital to understand the situation, he will deal with it according to the actual situation."

Seeing that His Majesty has made a decision, Ning Yuanwang and Sidon on the left column, He Zhiqiu and Lu Wenfu, the two pairs exchanged colors with each other. .

Mengdan City, the capital of Pasha Kingdom, is inside the resplendent and resplendent Auspicious Palace.

"The people of Tanghe have already occupied the city of Vito?!" Paul I, with his hands behind his back, frowned, and walked slowly in the room covered with the expensive Jeral jacquard embroidered carpet. There were two other people in the room. , stood beside him without saying a word, "This Li Wufeng has a very sensitive nose, and his actions are fast enough. He actually took down Vito City in a week."

"Your Majesty, in order to defend us, the Luzon people have mobilized all the elite troops to the south along the Salween River. The northern Luzon is relatively remote and the population composition is relatively complicated. In contrast, the central and southern areas are The defense focus of the Luzon people, maybe they think that even if they lose the north, it doesn’t matter. Once the Salween River defense line is lost, the demise of Luzon is just around the corner. Brundtland is still very clear about who is more important and who is less Yes." Kutuzov said solemnly.

"According to the general's opinion, should we temporarily slow down the attack on the northward advance, so that the people of Luzon can have spare energy to deal with the people of Tanghe?" asked another middle-aged man standing next to him. It was Haig, the Minister of State of the Pasha Kingdom, and like Kutuzov, he was also the right-hand man of King Paul I. This combination of civil and military affairs and the king constituted the power triangle at the top of the Pasha Kingdom's politics.

"No, now the people of Luzon have been frightened by our army. In addition, the Komini people have continued to attack in the west, and Li Wufeng's strength is limited, so it is impossible to drive south for a long time, so no matter how we behave, they They won’t send troops to the north.” Shaking his head, Kutuzov said with a wry smile, “And I guess the Luzon people may make peace with the Tanghe people so that they can concentrate their forces against us and the Komini people.”

Speaking of this, Kutuzov suddenly changed his face, "Not good!"

"What's wrong?" The other two asked in unison.

"I overlooked one point, Li Wufeng will definitely not only march into the northeast of Luzon, I suspect he will definitely send troops into the northeast of Luzon, then the Komini people will be in danger~IndoMTL.com~Kutuzov His complexion suddenly became a little ugly.

"With the green sea swamp as a barrier, even if the Tanghe people enter the northwest, they will not pose much threat to the Komini people." Haig is not very good at military affairs, so he is a little puzzled.

"Master Haig, you don't know. Now the Komini army has penetrated hundreds of kilometers west of Luzon, and its supply line is relatively long. Once the Tanghe people attack their supply line, and if the Komini people If you don't take precautions against this, I'm afraid there will be serious consequences." The more Kutuzov thought about it, the more frightened he became.

"Then Li Wufeng would attack the Komini people for the Luzon people? At least at this stage, the Luzon people are still their enemies. It may take a while for them to form an alliance." Haig also thought of this , but he doesn't think the two sides will collude so quickly.

"No, this Li Wufeng can't act according to the usual theory. I have studied this person carefully and found that he has unexpected actions whether he is marching, fighting or governing the country." Kutuzov shook his head and replied.

"Immediately send someone to notify the Komini people as quickly as possible, asking them to be careful about the supply line and guard against the Tanghe people's sneak attack." The king, who had been silent all this time, quickly made a decision.

"Report! Emergency report from the front line!" There was a hasty knock on the door.

The three people in the room looked at each other suspiciously, and the door opened. Kutuzov took the letter presented by the guard and glanced at it briefly. Although his face did not change color, it is not difficult to understand the shock.

"The Komini people's important supply station on the western front was attacked and burned by an unknown army three days ago, and the food, grass and siege equipment suffered heavy losses."

In just two sentences, it was like a heavy hammer falling on the hearts of the three of them.

"It seems that we have all underestimated this guy." Sighing lightly, the king, who has always been free and easy, was also a little frustrated.