Chapter 3887 Lobbying and Persuasion
Later, Fang Jun suddenly became enlightened. He excelled in both civil and military affairs and was extremely talented. Cheng Chubi also showed a calm and fierce style, which made everyone change their perception of these two people.
Now, after being reminded by Li Siwen, he suddenly realized that as the saying goes, "A country is easy to change, but a character is hard to change." Cheng Chubi was still the same tough guy at heart, and he had a strong self-esteem. If he would rather die in battle than ask for help, wouldn't it lead to Cheng Chubi's failure? Is there a risk that Tianmen's front line will be breached at any time?
However, he did not listen to Li Siwen's words. The two people had an irreversible friendship, and care would inevitably lead to chaos. If the idea was to reinforce the Chengtianmen as soon as possible for fear that Cheng Chubi would die in the battle, wouldn't it be in vain to invest in the reserve team?
He waved his hand to tell Li Siwen to calm down, and said to the reporter beside him: "Collect all the battle reports of Cheng Chubi's department. I want to read them one by one."
Then he stood up, stood in front of the map with his hands behind his hands, and stared at the line of Chengtianmen to observe carefully.
Jiushi joined the army and quickly summarized the battle reports of Cheng Chubi's department and placed them on Li Jing's desk. After Li Jing observed the situation marked on the map, he sat in front of the desk and read all the battle reports one by one. All the enemy and friendly situations on the front line of Chengtian Gate suddenly appeared in his mind.
After repeated deliberation and consideration for a long time, he said to Li Siwen: "Be patient, Cheng Chubi's troops can hold on for at least an hour, but you also order your soldiers to be prepared to reinforce Chengtianmen at any time. Remember, before In times of crisis, I will never use your preparations But once the team is used, it means that it has reached a moment of life and death. As long as you go to the battlefield, you must be facing the most dangerous situation. I want you to fight with all your strength when you go to the battlefield. If you are even half-hearted, military law will be engaged and you will be determined. No tolerance!”
Li Siwen was afraid that Cheng Chubi would not retreat until he died in the battle, but he neither dared to disobey the military order nor disregard the overall situation, so he could only bow his head depressedly and exit the door.
Thin raindrops hit him head-on. Li Siwen wiped his face and looked to the south in the direction of Chengtianmen. The loud sound of fighting could be heard clearly. The battle had reached its most critical moment.
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The tall Xuanwu Gate stands in the north of Taiji Palace, guarding the entrance to the Forbidden Palace. Not only does it keep those who cause trouble outside the city gate, but even the wind and rain also die down in front of the tall gate tower of the city wall, wisps of silk, as gentle as the lingering spring rain.
In the government office not far from the city gate, Zhang Shigui, wearing a helmet and wearing a golden sword, was sitting in the main seat. On the table, a pot of new tea was steaming white and full of fragrance. Opposite him, sitting in white clothes and full of energy, was Xiao Yu.
As a descendant of the Nanliang royal family, the head of the first family in the south of the Yangtze River. Although he is dressed in commoner clothes and just sits there casually, he still has a graceful and noble demeanor in his movements, which has been exaggerated by the bells and cauldrons since he was a child. Self-cultivation may have nothing to do with character, but it is absolutely elegant.
"The rain is pouring and the tea is fragrant. Wu'an and I haven't sat and chatted like this for many years. It's a pity that the military situation is urgent. Otherwise, warming a jar of rice wine, frying a plate of soybeans, and having a few drinks, wouldn't it be fun? ”
Zhang Shigui took advantage of his expressionless face. He didn't want to reply at first, but after thinking about it, he still said: "It's not that I don't want to be close to you, the Duke of the country. It's just that the general has been ordered to live in the imperial palace. His identity is sensitive. How dare he collude secretly?" An important minister of the imperial court? After all, his responsibilities are too important to slack off.”
As a general who guards the Suwei Palace and guards the Xuanwu Gate, it can be said that the emperor's life and death are in his hands. If he has frequent contacts and close friendships with the court ministers in private, he may not be able to wait until the imperial censor Yan Guan. After being impeached until death, the emperor would personally take action and either remove him or give him death...
Xiao Yu's eyebrows were raised and he was smiling. He was not afraid that you would have a bad attitude, but he was afraid that you would not speak.
He poured tea for Zhang Shigui with his own hands and said with a smile: "The friendship between gentlemen is as light as water. Friendship exists in the heart. Although it is not common, it is never divided. I don't care whether we sit down and communicate with each other from time to time."
Zhang Shigui was depressed.
Since you don’t care about sitting and chatting all the time, why do you mention that we haven’t sat and chatted together for many years?
Mother! Each of these old foxes is more insidious than the last. He shouldn't have talked to him, and he fell into a trap without paying attention...
His face could no longer be tense, and he sighed: "At present, the war is fierce and the Duke of Song is not with the prince to make suggestions, but he is here to chat and drink tea. If you have anything to say, you might as well say it openly."
In terms of playing tricks and means, he and Xiao Yu are not in the same league at all. Talking about all these nonsense will only make himself more passive. It is better to get straight to the point and go straight to the point.
"Wu An is indeed as straightforward and heroic as he was back then, and he deserves to be a hero of the world!"
Xiao Yu praised it, looking very appreciative.
"Wu'an" is Zhang Shigui's character...
Zhang Shigui smiled bitterly, clasped his fists and begged for mercy: "Please tell me clearly, Lord Song, why you came here today? I really can't bear your praise."
Zhang Shigui can bear it. Few people in the government and the public can match Zhang Shigui's achievements in recent years. He has always been proud of his straightforward and heroic temperament. However, Xiao Yu's purpose of coming today is obvious. The more he treats him at this moment, It's nice to say so, but I'm afraid the conditions will become more stringent later on.
Seeing him talking like this, Xiao Yu didn't beat around the bush and said bluntly: "I came here this time to implore my dear brother Wu An. If the situation becomes critical, please open the Xuanwu Gate and let Fang Jun enter the palace. If Fang Jun doesn't Entering the palace, I'm afraid no one can persuade the prince to withdraw from Taiji Palace. Is it possible that Xiandi Wu An is willing to watch the empire Zhengshuo die because of you? "
The hat was too big and Zhang Shigui couldn't bear it. He glared and said displeasedly: "What does Song Guogong mean by this? The ones causing trouble right now are the Guanlong clan. Even if the East Palace falls, what does it have to do with me?"
Xiao Yu said calmly: "But you have never stood by the prince. As a general who has been banned from the palace, you have abandoned the empire Zhengshuo. If it's not your responsibility, whose responsibility is it?"
Zhang Shigui did not dare to admit it, so he could only pretend to be confused: "The general will not understand what the Duke of Song said."
Xiao Yu asked: "Why did you seal Xuanwu Gate and isolate the inner gate from the outside world?"
Zhang Shigui said: "The current situation is dangerous. The general is responsible for guarding the Xuanwu Gate. He dare not neglect it. He is afraid that the rebels will break through the Xuanwu Gate and endanger the prince, so he can only take this strategy."
Xiao Yu refused to give in: "In this case, we only need to close the Xuanwu Gate and strengthen the security. Why not allow any news to enter or leave the Xuanwu Gate?"
Zhang Shigui remained silent.
In the face of the fact that Xuanwu Gate was blocked, all excuses were feeble. At this moment, everyone knew that he and Dong Gong were not of the same mind, and could even give Dong Gong a fatal blow anytime and anywhere.
Xiao Yu put down the teacup, leaned forward slightly, stared into Zhang Shigui's eyes, and said slowly: "I know that Wu An is loyal to His Majesty, and there is no way he would participate in Guanlong's rebellion. However, Wu An's actions at this moment, It is tantamount to increasing the arrogance of the rebels and putting the empire Zhengshuo to death... I know what Wu An is like, so I ask you, is there an imperial edict from His Majesty that ordered you to act like this? "
Zhang Shigui was silent, troubled in his heart, but he didn't say a word.
Silence sometimes means acquiescence...
Xiao Yu's eyes were piercing, he stroked his beard under his chin, and continued to speak with a sharp tongue: "If there really is this imperial edict, and Wu An is ordered to do what you are told, I will not say more. But have you ever thought about it, your Majesty, although There was an intention to store it easily. The reason was that His Highness was too He is weak and unable to shoulder the important responsibilities of the Crown Prince, let alone carry forward His Majesty's ambitions. However, since the day of the Guanlong uprising, have you ever seen the prince's behavior as weak or confused at all?" br>
Zhang Shigui continued to remain silent.
To tell the truth, to this day, the prince's various performances during the Guanlong Rebellion are well-known in the government and the public, as well as inside and outside Chang'an. Many people are both surprised and delighted. A man who can stand firm in the face of crises while still remaining kind. The gentle prince is simply the future monarch that ministers dream of.
Would another prince really be better than Li Chengqian?
Xiao Yu saw the change in Zhang Shigui's expression and struck a chord while the iron was hot: "The reason why His Majesty is so easy to save is because of his past impression of the prince. If His Majesty is watching this mutiny right now, do you think he will still insist on being so easy to save?"< br>
Zhang Shigui could only remain silent.
This is a question with no answer, but in fact, is there really no answer?
Not necessarily...
Xiao Yu poured tea for himself, took a sip of tea, and continued: "In the current situation, everyone knows what Guan Long is thinking. Once the East Palace falls, they will immediately establish a prince as the crown prince, and then seize power and control Government affairs...perhaps the whole of Guanlong and even Li Ji don't care who becomes the prince, because with His Majesty's edict, everyone We are just following orders... But ask yourself, can we really not care? That is Zhengshuo who represents the inheritance of the throne! Once the order is reversed and human relations are disordered, the imperial power will be unstable and the empire will be unstable. The seals of Qin and Sui will still be there. , Wu An, are you also watching the empire go up in flames and the second generation die? ”
Zhang Shigui was finally moved.
This last sentence was like a heavy hammer hitting his heart...(End of Chapter)