Chapter 4965 Cheng Wuting: The commander-in-chief is a lucky general!
Fang Jun and Li Ji stood side by side outside the Li Zheng Hall, letting the heavy snow fall on their shoulders and shoulders. They stood in the snow with many feelings and were both worried.
After a while, Li Jixu, who watched the soldiers quickly clear the battlefield, let out a sigh of relief and said helplessly: "Junjun, minister, father, father, son, this is the order of heaven and earth. Even if you are disappointed, you can only fulfill your duty as a minister. Give advice and do your duty faithfully, that’s all.”
Having said that, I feel more and more that Fang Jun's previous statement of "restraining imperial power" may seem rebellious, but in fact it is necessary. A headstrong and conceited monarch who often handles problems in extreme ways is not good for the country, his ministers, and the people. Neither is a good thing.
If the imperial power cannot be restricted and it is allowed to hold the power of life and death and decide the government affairs with a single word, it will definitely be a disaster for the entire world.
Fang Jun said calmly: "During the time of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, the ministers in the DPRK probably thought as the Ying Gong thought."
Since the Sui Dynasty, thousands of years later, Emperor Sui Yang has been recognized by almost all emperors as "a lesson learned from the past". As long as a certain emperor does something inappropriate, some officials will use Emperor Sui Yang as an example...
In fact, purely in terms of talent and ability, Emperor Sui Yang is likely to be among the top ten emperors in ancient and modern times, and he is definitely not comparable to stupid and mediocre people.
However, it is precisely because of his eagerness for quick success and stubbornness that he has led to various policies that could have made him famous forever, but instead shaken the foundation of the country.
The construction of the Grand Canal, the eastern expedition to Goguryeo, even the creation of the imperial examination system, and the patrolling of Hexi and the development of the Western Regions are all feats that are of great benefit to the present and future generations.
As a result, because of its eagerness for success, it became a strategy to subjugate the country.
If the imperial power of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty could be restricted so that he could not act arbitrarily, would the outcome of the Great Sui Dynasty be different?
Will all the people in this world not be reduced to pigs and dogs, and their lives will be destitute?
Li Ji was silent.
He also agreed with what Fang Jun said just now. No matter where you are, you should do things that echo that position.
As a king, you should be upright and upright. Even if you encounter a crisis, you should sit firmly in the middle and command calmly, instead of rushing forward and risking your life. Especially after winning this time, it will breed the belief of winning by luck, and will follow suit when encountering critical situations in the future.
Can you be lucky once, but can you be so lucky twice or three times?
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"Informing the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Ying, the battlefield has been cleared. Identity screening will be carried out later. The dead will be transported outside the palace for burial, and the injured will be treated with all our strength. The Queen, the Crown Prince, and His Royal Highnesses Changle and Jinyang summoned the two Prime Ministers to enter the palace. See.”
Cheng Wuting returned in a hurry, interrupting their conversation and contemplation.
The two of them came to the front of the hall, shook off the fallen snow on their bodies, arranged their clothes and armor, and then stepped up the steps and walked into the Li Zheng Hall, which had broken doors and windows and was filled with smoke.
The positions in the palace have been removed, and many guns and ammunition have been moved away by the soldiers. The queen and the prince are sitting side by side on the main seat. The former has a solemn look on his face, while the latter is looking around curiously. The palace where he has lived since birth is at this moment. Devastated and dilapidated...
Changle and Jinyang were not seen.
"My minister Li Ji (Fang Jun) has an audience with Her Royal Highness the Queen and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
During the Han Dynasty, courtiers addressed the queen as "Your Highness", and the Empress Dowager and the Queen Mother as "Your Majesty". By the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Queen would be called "Your Majesty" when she was in court, and "Your Highness" when she was not in court. ”……
"My dear friends, I will grant you a seat without any ceremony."
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Queen. I am wearing armor and dare not sit down."
The queen sighed softly, her beautiful face full of anxiety and worry, and asked: "Is there any news from Wude Palace? How is your majesty?"
Although it is known that His Majesty has prepared in advance, he is still in danger. Who knows if there will be an accident?
Just in case...
Fang Jun said: "I have led the troops into the palace to cut off the rebellion. We have not yet gone to Taiji Palace, so we don't know the details of the situation. However, Your Majesty has planned the strategy and has been prepared in advance, so the safety will be foolproof."
The queen said: "There is no serious problem between me and the prince. Please go to Wude Palace as soon as possible. Your majesty's safety is extremely important."
"Here."
The two of them obeyed. Li Ji moved his steps and found that Fang Jun was standing still. He was confused and stopped and turned to look.
The queen also saw Fang Jun looking around, and understood in her heart, and said softly: "Chang Le and the child were not frightened, but the place was broken and the cold wind invaded. I asked him to stay in the back hall to prevent the child from getting cold. The state affairs are "Regards, Lieutenant Commander, please go to Wude Hall first, and then come over to visit their mother and son until the situation is stable."
This powerful, wise and decisive official of the dynasty was actually so affectionate with his children. He ignored national affairs and thought about his wife and children instead...
However, the queen was not annoyed. On the contrary, the princes in the court put the country first and interests first. They were always very strict with money and money, and they were cold and severe. It was quite gratifying to see someone who valued emotions suddenly.
Fang Jun originally wanted to meet Changle's mother and son. After all, they had just gone through a fierce battle. I wonder if the mother and son were frightened and wanted to comfort and relieve themselves...
However, the Queen has already said this, so it is not good to abandon the official position for personal reasons, so she can only say: "Please rest assured, Queen, I will go immediately."
He took three steps back, turned around and left Li Zheng Hall with Li Ji, heading to Tai Chi Palace.
After leaving the palace gate, Li Ji stopped, looked in the direction of the Chongwen Hall on the east side, hesitated, and said, "How about we climb over the wall and go to the Wude Hall?"
As a minister, knowing that the emperor is under siege by rebels, he naturally has to rush to the imperial court as quickly as possible. Climbing over the wall is naturally the shortest distance and fastest.
It's just that one of them is Shangshu Zuopushe and the other is a Taiwei of the current court. They still have to climb the wall when they know that His Majesty has been prepared and there is no danger. If word spreads, it will inevitably be regarded as "flattery". Suspicion, fear of rumors and criticism...
Fang Jun then whispered: "Young Master is an honorable minister of Zhenguan and a model for the country. He has always had great prestige and high status. How can he do such a flattering act? So please go out from Zhide Gate and enter through Xuanwu Gate. Walk calmly and calmly. Let everyone inside and outside the palace, and everyone in Chang'an, know that the situation is under control, so as to reassure people."
Li Ji nodded and felt that it made sense. If the two most important ministers in the court climbed the wall together at this time, it would easily cause turmoil in public opinion.
But he immediately realized that these words were only talking about him, but did not mention Fang Jun himself, so he asked: "What about you?"
Fang Jun said with a sigh of relief: "I'm different. I'm young, with a low status and junior qualifications. Naturally, I have to bear a lot more at this critical moment. Even if I go over the wall, it may lead to the imperial censor's impeachment and the ridicule of the world, I still have to shoulder my responsibility." .”
Li Ji: "..."
I go through the palace gate, you climb over the wall, and then you rush to His Majesty as soon as possible to flatter and be loyal, right?
Comparing the two sides, it is clear at a glance who is good and evil, right?
"Not a son of man!"
Angry, he threw away his sleeves and left.
If the situation was urgent, he would naturally have to climb over the wall to protect King Qin, but since he knew that there was no danger on His Majesty's side, he really couldn't do anything like jumping over the wall to flatter him...
Seeing Li Ji heading north to Demen with his troops, Fang Jun turned around and took Cheng Wuting and others to find the path behind the Chongwen Pavilion and came to the palace wall. He looked up at the palace which was about ten feet tall. wall, waving his hand: "Knock down this wall."
Cheng Wuting: "..."
Don’t you want to climb over the wall?
It seems that Mr. Ying is right. He is indeed insidious, cunning and unworthy of a man...
Looking around, I saw a few pillars lying at the foot of the wall not far away. When King Jin mutinied on this wall, Jinfa Min took the "Three Thousand Hwarangs" to hide in the East Palace. After knocking down the wall, he suddenly came out and killed him. Li Daozong was caught off guard.
Afterwards, it was rebuilt and supported by wooden pillars to prevent collapse. After the wall was dry, the wooden pillars were put aside without moving.
Then he ordered the soldiers to carry several wooden pillars in groups of four and use them as "battery rams" to run a certain distance and hit the wall hard.
Boom! Boom! Boom! boom!
The wall that was about ten feet high collapsed suddenly, and the snow on the ground flew everywhere. When the snowflakes dispersed, they were shocked to see the seriously injured and embarrassed soldiers in the Tai Chi Palace across the opposite wall, and then looked at the sudden explosion. The collapsed wall and the Zuo Jinwu guards who broke out of the wall were stunned...
Li Wenzhen led a group of clansmen to give up the attack on Wude Palace and intended to go back along the original route to evacuate the East Palace. Unexpectedly, just as they arrived under the palace wall, they saw the palace wall collapse suddenly, and the flying snow caused by the collapsed wall fell away. Then he suddenly appeared in front of me, and I was horrified. Who could be so good at calculating, calculating the time of his escape so accurately, and blocking his escape path in advance?
However, it is important to escape at this time. Even if someone blocks the road, you must rush over and fight to find a way out. If someone blocks the road, kill someone, and if you block the Buddha, kill the Buddha!
Holding the horizontal sword, he shouted: "Come into the East Palace, escape with your life! Follow me!"
However, before the others could react, they saw a man wearing a helmet and armor, walking like a dragon and a tiger, marching out of the crowd, and shouted: "Fang Jun is here, why don't you put down your weapons and surrender quickly? Who dares to disobey?" , Kill without mercy!”
The clan rebels looked at each other in confusion, and were in a dilemma for a while, not knowing what to do.
How come we met this person?
Looking at Zuo Jinwu's guards raising their muskets in unison, the sharp blade of the Hengdao was like a jungle of blades under the light of the fire, and then looking at Fang Jun standing upright in front of him, looking at each other, all his courage was at this moment They let go, dropped their weapons one after another, and captured them without mercy.
Not to mention the well-equipped and powerful Zuo Jinwu Guards, Fang Jun alone, the bravest general of the three armies, is enough to convince people that they are willing to give up some resistance...
Li Wenjing's face was ashen and he fell into despair.
He knew that it was impossible to leave the palace in this life. He hesitated while holding the horizontal sword, but he still couldn't muster the courage to commit suicide...
Life is full of dissatisfaction, just like the morning dew, there will be more suffering every day. However, death has been the only option since ancient times. When faced with the final step of ending one's life with one's own hands and falling into darkness forever, how many people have the courage?
It is true that one can be called a warrior by going to the dead without hesitation, but it is just commonplace to hesitate.