Chapter 3479 Public Vengeance
When Changsun Wuji stepped into the building, all the busy people in the main hall stopped, and the noisy voices were instantly silenced. Everyone stood up, saluted, and respectfully said: "I have met Zhao Guogong!"
"Well, you don't need to be polite, everyone should perform their duties, and don't delay the military plane."
Changsun Wuji glanced at everyone's faces one by one, his brows furrowed imperceptibly, and then he relaxed and responded with a smile.
"Here!"
Everyone immediately took their places and began to get busy.
A young man in his twenties with a dignified appearance came forward. It was Yu Wenjie, and he bowed and said, "Please come and sit here, Duke Zhao."
After saying that, he led Changsun Wuji to the chair where he sat, accompanied by the Prime Minister, and then asked: "Has the King of Jin done anything about it?"
Changsun Wuji looked at Yu Wenjie and then at the young talents in the hall, but none of the heads of the families were there, and he was extremely annoyed in his heart. However, he had always been deep in the city and his face was not showy. He shook his head slightly and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin refuses."
"Huh?"
Yu Wenjie was shocked and said hurriedly: "How could it be? We have always supported King Jin. The situation is now under control and we are so close to victory. How can King Jin remain indifferent in the face of the throne he dreams of?"
This is unimaginable!
Once the King of Jin refused to stand up and raise a banner directed at the East Palace, the nature of the Guanlong clan's military remonstrance would completely change. At this moment, he not only secretly regretted it, but when Changsun Chong contacted various families, he should have insisted on informing King Jin about the matter and obtained King Jin's approval before taking action, instead of keeping it secret as Changsun Chong said. Seize as much initiative as possible and reduce King Jin's involvement to facilitate future control of King Jin.
Facing this rising star of the Guanlong family, Changsun Wuji was more polite and said calmly: "The King of Jin has his own ideas, which is understandable."
The fart is excusable!
Yu Wenjie was sweating a little, and said quickly: "If the King of Jin insists on not giving in, there is nothing we can do, but the next best thing is to retreat and ask the King of Wei to come forward."
Although the Guanlong Clan has always been close to the King of Jin, pushing the Jin King to the throne can better protect the interests of the Guanlong Clan, but since the Jin King refuses, you can't force him with a knife, right? It is not impossible to retreat and push the King of Wei to take the throne. Anyway, with the victory of the military remonstrance, the Guanlong clan will completely dominate the court. Even the King of Wei can never think of getting rid of the control of the Guanlong clan.
Changsun Wuji said lightly: "Even King Wei is unwilling... But I have convinced His Highness King Qi, let King Qi come this time."
Yuwenjie was speechless.
Although they are both His Majesty's sons, can King Qi compare with King Wei and King Jin? With the King of Wei and the King of Jin here, where would it be the King of Qi's turn to succeed the crown prince or even ascend the throne? It makes no sense either emotionally or rationally!
But now that the King of Wei and the King of Jin insist not to do it, we can only push the King of Qi out of the tank for the time being, and first solve the fundamental problem of "a master with a reputation". But in this way, even if the military remonstrance is successful, there will be countless troubles in the future.
After all, overtaking the King of Wei and the King of Jin and pushing the King of Qi to the position of crown prince, it is obviously a serious departure from the "ancestral inheritance" pursued by the clans all over the world. By then, there will be heated discussions and fierce public sentiment...
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said: "I am responsible for this matter, so there is no need for you to worry. What is the current situation of the war?"
Yu Wenjie also knew that Changsun Wuji must have a plan. Although there was an accident, asking King Qi to stand up was a remedy. He said: "I don't dare to say anything in front of Duke Zhao... The battle is going well, and the rebel army is already gone. They surrounded the west and south sides of the imperial city and were attacking the city with all their strength. However, the Sixth Army of the East Palace fought hard and had sharp weapons, so there was no progress for the time being."
Changsun Wuji stood up, came to the side of the wall, and looked at a huge map of Chang'an City hanging on the wall. It not only marked the location, number, and family of the rebels, but also the general defensive posture of the Sixth Army of the East Palace. Especially on this map, the topography of the entire Chang'an City is drawn in detail. Even the direction of the streets and the height of the walls are shown one by one. The entire battle situation is like looking at the palm prints.
He not only stroked his beard and nodded, but was about to say a few words of praise when his eyes turned to the lower left corner of the map. When he saw the words "Surveying and Mapping by the Ministry of War, Supervised by Fang Jun" on it, a feeling of depression instantly filled his chest, and his face was almost gloomy. Come out of the water.
It’s the mallet again!
Since Fang Jun took charge of the Ministry of War, he has carried out a series of reforms, and the drawing of maps has been a top priority. He even went so far as to train a group of officials who were proficient in arithmetic and geography, and created a new drawing method. Then huge manpower and material resources were spent to redraw the map across the country.
The Ministry of War was even dispatched to neighboring countries to draw maps of neighboring countries regardless of cost.
Such measures have naturally achieved fruitful results. Not only did the geographical terrain of various states and counties in the country become more detailed and detailed, but every time the army conquered a place during the Eastern Expedition, they could clearly understand the surrounding terrain on the map in advance, providing a basis for It provides great convenience for deploying troops and generals to deploy tactics.
It can be said that based on this alone, Fang Jun's achievements were enough to make him a prince, and he was even recorded in the annals of history for later generations to admire.
However, the more outstanding Fang Jun was, the more annoyed Changsun Wuji became.
Once upon a time, this mallet was like nothing under the cover of Chang Sun Chong's light. The government and the public only knew that Chang Sun Chong had a bright future. Who cared who Fang Jun was? Even Princess Shang Gaoyang's status is vastly different from Princess Changle's.
But in the end, Changsun Chong made a big mistake and had to go into exile. However, the crude and reckless stick rose with the wind and became the leader of the next generation after the officials of Zhenguan. Even His Majesty Li Er praised "Zaifu Zhizhi" Talent", and he was highly regarded.
It is true that Changsun Wuji admitted that Fang Jun had some talents, especially his literary talents that were almost unmatched by anyone in the world. But the reason why he achieved such brilliant achievements in his official career is even compared to them like Zhenguan ministers today. Even if they are equal, it is more like "the times make heroes".
If Changsun Chong hadn't made a mistake that would lead to eternal hatred, then Fang Jun's current status must belong to Changsun Chong.
The fundamental reason why Changsun Chong made a huge mistake that would never be undone was precisely because of Fang Jun... With all these factors, how could Changsun Wuji not hate Fang Jun to the core?
He felt as uncomfortable and angry as if a huge stone had been pressed into his heart. He looked back at Yu Wenjie and said, "Just now, I saw fires in many places in the city, and there were rioters mixed in, and many common people and merchants were robbed. Can you issue an order to strictly prohibit this matter from happening in the city?" This happened? ”
Yu Wenjie said: "A strict order has been issued. If similar incidents happen here, they will be severely punished! However, the rebel armies formed by each family usually have slaves, family soldiers and even some troops drawn by the children of the family. They are not under each other and work on their own. Occasionally, someone ignores national laws and despises military discipline, but it is difficult to stop them.”
To put it bluntly, the "rebels" who are entering the city now are simply a mob. The general and military discipline are regarded as nothing, and it is difficult to restrain them from seeking money. Moreover, the city is in a mess right now. Even if someone breaks into the neighborhood and robs, it will be difficult to hold them accountable as long as no obvious evidence is left behind afterwards.
In this way, the troops entering the city increasingly looted and looted...
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "The war is chaotic and it is difficult to control it. Some accidents are inevitable, which is good."
Yuwenjie: "..."
The rebels ravaged Chang'an, which not only seriously damaged the foundation of the empire, but also easily pushed all the common merchants in Hecheng to oppose the rebels, making the common merchants extremely resistant to this military remonstrance, and even expressed disgust.
Regarding this situation, the leader of the Guanlong clan actually commented "very good"...
Changsun Wuji ignored Yu Wenjie, beckoned the family generals standing at the door, and ordered: "The city is in chaos. There are rioters looting every neighborhood in the city, and even smashing and looting the homes of relatives. If you take people to various neighborhoods Inspection, going from house to house to see if it has been looted by the rebels, such as the Fang family..."
The general understood what he was saying, bowed and said, "Here!" He turned around and left to do his work.
"Wait!"
Yu Wenjie was shocked and hurriedly stopped the general of the Changsun family. He turned to look at Changsun Wuji in disbelief and questioned: "The purpose of our military remonstrance this time is to capture the imperial city and depose the East Palace, not to send troops into the city. To harm the people is not to exclude dissidents and avenge private enemies. At present, Liang Guogong is far away in the south of the Yangtze River, and Fang Jun is leading an army to march westward! The great cannibal fought bloody battles to defend the borders of the empire. At this time, how could Duke Zhao invade the Fang family and kill and plunder a group of old and weak women and children? What's more, the Fang family still has Princess Gao Yang in the house. What you are doing is unacceptable. Isn't it to chill the soldiers who defend the country and fight for the country? "(End of Chapter)