Chapter 3470 Situation
Hearing Changsun Wuji ask about Yin Hongzhi, all the Guanlong disciples around him were stunned. Is this person actually planning to target King Qi?
But then I thought about it. Among the three legitimate sons of His Majesty Li Er, Li Chengqian, as the prince, was the target of this "military remonstrance". The Guanlong clan was eager to get rid of him quickly, but Wei Wang Li Tai and Jin Wang Li Zhi would rather die than sit down. Ascend to the position of Crown Prince. If you want to achieve the purpose of military remonstrance and depose the East Palace as it should be, and suppress all the Jiangnan nobles and Shandong aristocratic families or even expel them from the court, then you can only choose one of His Majesty Li Er's concubines to inherit the throne.
Although the three legitimate sons are still alive, it is actually unfair to put a concubine in the position, but it is not right in name and words, but how can we care about that now?
The reason for this military remonstrance must be confirmed, otherwise all the Guanlong clan will become traitors...
As for whether the Crown Prince, King Wei, and King Jin are still there, whether King Qi can securely take the throne can only be said later. Even if those three are infected with illness, rebel, or have some accident, they are probably related to the Guanlong clan. Unrelated...
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"Going back to Zhao Guogong, Yin Hongzhi is the chief historian of the Qi Palace and is always in the Qi Palace."
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Send someone to step forward and ask Yin Hongzhi to wait outside the gate of Prince Qi's Mansion. I will say a few words to him first, and then meet with Prince Qi together."
"Here!"
Immediately, someone mounted a fast horse and headed to Prince Qi's Mansion first, while Changsun Wuji followed behind in a carriage.
Horse-drawn carriages were passing through the streets. It was snowing heavily. People on the streets were in panic. Fires broke out in many squares. The rebels robbed and raped in the squares. The people fled in panic. Many people were forced to flee to the streets, only to be encountered again. Groups of rebels entered the city and headed for the imperial city. They were either dispersed or killed. They were all neighing and blood flowed like rivers.
Changsun Wuji sat in the carriage and frowned at the tragic scenes. He wanted to stop the soldiers from being indulgent, but after thinking about it, he had no choice but to give up.
These "rebels" are all slaves and family soldiers of various Guanlong families. There are only a few regular soldiers. These family slaves are not even qualified to become government soldiers to guard the capital or guard the border. They do not understand military regulations and disciplines. The reason why they dare to rush into Chang'an The siege of the imperial city was just an order from the head of the family.
In the eyes of the house slaves, there is only the head of the house and no emperor.
All national, French and military disciplines are in vain in their eyes. Only such indulgence can arouse the ferocity in their hearts and maintain strong morale. If they are restrained by military regulations and disciplines, they will be at a loss what to do and morale will be low.
How can we do it without high morale in fighting against the Sixth Army of the East Palace in the Imperial City?
Let these people indulge for a while. After the overall situation is settled, we will arrest a group of people who slaughtered the people and plundered wantonly tonight, pushed them outside the city gate and showed their heads to the public, and gave an explanation to the people and merchants in the city.
The common people are like this. No matter what kind of cruelty or humiliation they have suffered, as long as they are comforted by an explanation afterwards, they will generally be satisfied and praise the court. They have no idea that in the eyes of the rulers, they are just creating wealth and collecting taxes for the empire. It’s just the number of troops...
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In the imperial city, a fierce battle is going on.
Countless rebels came from all directions like a tide and gathered outside the imperial city, clamoring to launch an attack regardless of their safety. Some soldiers pushed a tall cart, and the soldiers climbed on top of it, drew their bows and arrows, and fired at the defenders at the top of the city. There were even a number of car crashes, pushed by soldiers, flying arrows and projectiles at the top of the city, constantly ramming into Hanguang, Zhuque, Anyi, Shunyi and other city gates. One rebel army even tried to build a ladder to attack Anfu Gate, intending to After capturing this gate, go straight to Chengtian Gate along Tianjie.
It's just that although there are many rebels, they are not formally trained troops. They lack coordination with each other, and the soldiers are uneven. Some people fight bravely and are not afraid of death, while others fish in troubled waters and refuse to contribute. It seems that they are entering the palace with great vigor, but in fact they are not good for the city. The six rates of the East Palace above did not pose a real threat, and the imperial city remained impregnable.
In the heavy snow, the Taiji Hall stood tall and towering, looking down at the battle in Hecheng like a god, but it remained motionless and indifferent.
All the lamps and candles in the hall are lit, civil servants and military officers come in and out, orders are issued, and information is gathered in this center.
Li Chengqian sat on the throne and listened to Cui Dunli's report.
"The Zuotun guards are all wearing armor and equipped with weapons, and the ministers suspect that they are secretly preparing ladders, or that there is a possibility of raiding the Xuanwu Gate. Although there is no evidence, they dare not neglect it. Therefore, I told the Duke of Guo to be careful. He also ordered Gao Kan to lead the Youtun Guards to assist and support the Xuanwu Gate at all times to ensure nothing goes wrong.”
Cui Dunli's words clearly reached the ears of everyone in the hall. Xiao Yu's face was gloomy, Li Daozong was unmoved, Ma Zhou frowned slightly, and Yu Zhining angrily shouted: "A wolf's ambition! He is so powerful. He is deeply favored by the emperor, trusted by his majesty as a middle-aged man, and entrusted with the important task of guarding the Xuanwu Gate, but at this moment he is entangled with the rebels and intends to rebel. It is really abominable. ”
Although the "Gaoling Yu clan" belongs to the Guanlong lineage, its own history is long and complicated. His ancestor was originally a Han Chinese named "Yu", but during the Han Dynasty he left the Central Plains with the Tuoba family and went to Xianbei. In order to adapt to the life of Xianbei, he changed his surname to "Wanfenyu" and became one of the "Eight Nobles" of the Xianbei people. After the reform of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty, all the surnames in Xianbei were changed to Han surnames. For example, the "Tuoba" family of the royal family was changed to "Yuan family", the "Dugu family" was changed to "Liu family", and the "Yuchi family" was changed to "Yuan family". Wei family" or "Chi family", "Wan Fei Yu family" simply restored their ancestral surname and changed it to "Yu family", settled in Yongzhou, and multiplied for generations.
Due to the complex historical reasons of the "Gaoling Yu clan", the Han people do not know the details and regard it as a Xianbei surname. However, the Xianbei people distinguish their Han ancestry. There is always a gap, which makes the "Gaoling Yu clan" often get the blame from both sides, and they are not human beings inside and outside. ……
But in the final analysis, "Gaoling Yu" has Han blood flowing in his body, and has returned to Han for more than two hundred years. He has long regarded himself as a Han. Although he is still one of the "Eight Nobles of Xianbei", he treats Han people very generously. The relationship between "Hu's nature will not change" and that of Guanlongmen is gradually getting further and further away.
After scolding angrily, Yu Zhining said: "Your Highness, the Zuotun Guards have shown signs of rebellion. We cannot allow them to act recklessly and threaten the Xuanwu Gate. We should order Chai Zhewei to enter the palace immediately and place him under house arrest. He will be dealt with after the war." ! ”
Li Chengqian clicked his tongue and said helplessly: "Master, please be patient and don't be impatient. This matter must not be like this."
How can this be so easy? If Chai Zhewei is really rebellious, he is like a frightened bird and will immediately raise troops at the slightest sign of trouble. How can he be willing to enter the palace obediently after seeing the edict and walk in danger?
If we follow what Yu Zhining said, instead of being able to deceive Chai Zhewei into the palace and take him into custody, he will be forced to start an uprising immediately, and the Xuanwu Gate will immediately be in danger...
I can't help but feel a little sad. Be it Yu Zhining or Zhang Xuansu, these teachers of his are all great scholars and moral models in the world, and their integrity is renowned in the world. However, in the court, the emphasis is on intrigues and intrigues. The more upright you are, the more you will be plotted by others, and the more you will suffer.
I have been taught by these great Confucian scholars since I was a child. In the past, my behavior seemed to be honest and upright, but in fact, I was ignorant of the world, reckless and hasty. My father saw this, and I don't know how disappointed I was. This made the courtiers alienated and the estrangement deepened.
I have been listening to the words of these teachers, and it is a miracle that I can still hold the position of Crown Prince until today...
Li Daozong also said: "Even if Zuo Tunwei has evil intentions, at least he has not yet rebelled, and cannot forcibly detain his commander. Otherwise, Zuo Tunwei will beat him up, and the court will ignore him, and he will even be accused of persecution. Now Hecheng Shangxia, Guanzhongnei Outside, everyone's eyes are fixed on this rebellion in Chang'an City, and most of them are waiting and watching. Your Highness has the power to supervise the country, which represents His Majesty. He must act with dignity and must not play tricks or make remarks. "< br>
As long as Chai Zhewei has not yet rebelled, the court cannot use "trap" methods to treat him. Otherwise, what will the various forces who are still waiting to see think? The imperial court must be upright and upright. If it relies on conspiracy and tricks, how is it different from the rebels?
At present, the six leaders of the East Palace are besieged in the imperial city, and the whole city is occupied by rebels. The only thing the prince can rely on is the way of "Zhengshuo", and he must not lose this justice in order to solve the problem quickly.
Yu Zhining looked a little ugly and felt embarrassed, but he also knew that strategy was not his strong point, so he said no more.
Xiao Yu, who had been silent on the side, sighed: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has indeed occupied Zhengshuo Dayi, but once the King of Jin stands up with the support of the rebels, his momentum will surely rise sharply, and those forces who are still waiting and watching will , I am afraid that the situation is extremely bad.”
The prince is indeed Zhengshuo, and he occupies a great position. To depose the East Palace is to commit rebellion.
But don't forget that sentence, "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit"... (End of this chapter)