Chapter 2330
At the risk of losing his reputation, Kim Sang-hyun put aside his prejudices and joined forces with his old rivals to commit this treasonous act. The main purpose was to prevent his country from completely falling under Haihan's control. However, the situation has developed to the current stage, and the situation seems to have gone against his wishes. Haehan not only directly intervened in this chaos, but also planned to use this opportunity to take command of the North Korean army. This made Jin Shang How can Xian accept it calmly?
But it is not easy to calmly bear the consequences of eternal infamy and implicating the nine clans. Even if he has been psychologically prepared for the worst outcome beforehand, Kim Sang-heon still has difficulty in rejecting the conditions proposed by Qian Tiandun when the situation comes.
Seeing the uncertainty on Jin Sangxian's face, Qian Tiandun expected that his position had begun to waver now. It was time to strike while the iron was hot. He continued to persuade him: "Master Jin, if you charge with treason and conspiracy, If you are arrested, all your administrative measures will be regarded as disobedient, and your successor will definitely try to erase everything you have worked hard for, not even leaving any trace of the officials you promoted. Everyone who has followed you will also be implicated, and many people will lose their hats because of their relationship with you...The direction of North Korea in the future may be a situation you don't want to see. "< br>
Qian Tiandun knows very well what ministers like Kim Sang-heon care about. Political ideals may be more important than personal lives. If everything he has done for this country is denied, it will definitely be more important to him than Death is even harder to accept.
And if you want to persuade them to give up confrontation and choose cooperation, the best entry point is also here. Kim Sang-heon may not be able to keep his political ideals, but he will at least have a chance to keep his reputation.
"Master Jin, what is the most beneficial thing for the country and yourself? I don't think I need to analyze the stakes for you. You should be able to figure out the key points yourself."
"But the current situation is urgent, and for the sake of the overall situation, I can't give Mr. Jin too much time to think about it slowly, so I hope Mr. Jin can make a decision as soon as possible, whether to cooperate or confront!"
Qian Tiandun was not prepared to leave time for Jin Sangxian to think about it. He knew that the more time and space an old fox like Jin Sangxian gave him, the greater the variables in the matter would be. Only by putting enough pressure could it be possible to disrupt the opponent. position.
Jin Sangxian's heart at this time was as chaotic as thousands of troops at war. He wanted to preserve his reputation and status, but he also didn't want Haehan to succeed. But if he mustered up the courage to fight, in addition to paying the price with his life, It may also lead the country to slide into the state he least wants to see.
Jin Sangxian really didn't understand how things turned out the way they did now. This was so different from the original plan he and Cui Mingji had planned. So many people died before and after, even Cui Mingji, his old rival, was gone, but in the end he still made Haihan's wedding dress?
Thinking of this conclusion, Jin Sangxian felt as if his heart was being eaten by thousands of ants, and he was in agony. If I had known this, it would be better to let Li Zhu continue to be in power. At least he would not be so stupid that he would completely transfer military power to Haihan.
The more Jin Sangxian hesitates, the more Qian Tiandun's confidence increases. He knows that if a person hesitates for too long at the moment of life and death, it will be difficult to muster the courage to face death. Kim Sang-hyun has been unable to make a decision, and it is obvious that he cannot die calmly, so he has no other choice but to compromise.
"Master Jin, if you choose to die at this time just to protect your own ideals, it is just a manifestation of selfishness. Serving the country and the people, public or private, no matter what considerations you have, you Everyone should live well, continue to be in charge of government affairs, and help North Korea develop its national strength. This is the true righteousness! ”
Seeing that the time had come, Qian Tiandun gave him the final blow and prepared a high-sounding reason to give the opponent a step down. If this doesn't make Kim Sang-hyun change his mind, then Qian Tiandun doesn't plan to try again, and he'd better settle the matter in an official manner.
Jin Sangxian really felt enlightened at this moment. He stood up and bowed to Qian Tiandun: "The general is really a master. I am convinced!"
Qian Tiandun responded: "Although you and I have different positions, we all hope that North Korea can develop and grow well. This purpose is the same, and this is the basis for cooperation between our two countries. Lord Kim, what I just said Are you willing to accept the exchange? ”
Kim Sang-hyun responded: "Now that the matter has come to this, it seems that General Qian's method is more comprehensive, but we still need to discuss the details on how to handle this matter."
Qian Tiandun said: "As for military cooperation, we only need to persuade the king to accept this matter first, and the specific details can be negotiated slowly. However, these troubles related to the late king need to be dealt with properly first."
When Qian Tiandun said this, his eyes kept staring at Jin Sangxian, wanting to see how he would react. If Kim Sang-hyun truly surrenders, there is no need for Qian Tiandun to remind him of what he should do at this time.
Jin Sangxian hesitated for a moment before speaking: "The remains of the late king are buried somewhere in the city. The general can send people to dig out later."
Qian Tiandun asked: "Where are the other witnesses and physical evidence?"
Jin Sangxian said: "They have all been destroyed."
Qian Tiandun shook his head and said: "This still doesn't work...Then we can only ask Mr. Jin to write a certificate."
Kim Sang-hyun suppressed his anger and said: "Why does General Qian need to be so forced? Doesn't my promise work?"
Qian Tiandun said: "Some things have to be written down in black and white to be more effective. Even if it is an agreement between the two countries, doesn't it have to be signed by both parties to take effect? I am requesting this for the sake of the stability of your country in the future. ”
Although Kim Sang-hyun had already given in verbally, Qian Tiandun would not easily believe the words of such an old fox under great pressure. He had to hold the other party's handle to rest assured. If the situation changes in the future and Kim Sang-hyun becomes restless again, at least he will have something to calm him down.
Moreover, Qian Tiandun had already predicted that after Kim Sang-heon took the first step back, it would be difficult to stick to his position. There would be no other way left for him except to continue to compromise.
Later that day, Fu Li and Pu Hongye, who had returned from a break, met Qian Tiandun again. However, Qian Tiandun had changed his mind at this time and did not intend to take them to meet the king.
"This is the end of the investigation into the King's assassination, and the military intelligence agency will take over the follow-up process. The results of the investigation at this stage must be kept strictly confidential, and not a single word can be leaked out. Do you understand?"
Qian Tiandun decisively terminated the investigation because he had already obtained first-hand information and there was no need for Fu Li to pursue it. The fewer people who know the truth about the assassination and the coup, the better.
In addition, he specifically emphasized the confidentiality of the investigation results. In fact, he was warning Park Hongye. After all, this person is one of Li Zhen's main aides. If he tells Li Zhen everything that should be said and should not be said, it may affect Haihan. subsequent operations. Pu Hongye really couldn't understand Qian Tiandun's change of attitude: "General Qian, we have found out that this matter is most likely related to Mr. Jin. If we interrupt the investigation at this time, wouldn't it be suspected of letting the tiger go back to the mountain?"
< br>
Qian Tiandun said: "As for the situation you have found, I have verified it through other channels. There are some situations that are inconvenient to explain, but Mr. Jin has proved his innocence through some special methods."
Pu Hongye said: "The king's remains..."
"The remains you checked are indeed fake. The real remains have been found elsewhere. It is believed to be a subcontracting method arranged by Cui Mingji. After order is restored in Seoul, a grand burial will be arranged." Qian Tiandun knew that Park Hongye wanted to Whatever he asked, he immediately gave a prepared answer.
"I will enter the palace with Mr. Jin later and report relevant matters to the king. You don't need to go, just go back to your original posts!"
Hearing such an answer, the two of them felt relaxed, but at the same time they were also a little bit disappointed. They spent a lot of effort to check the clues, and they spent the whole night digging into old papers last night. But now Qian Tiandun's words, their investigation work can only come to an abrupt end, and it is really unfinished.
However, Pu Hongye was working under Li Zhi, and he had many opportunities to meet Li Zhi, but this was not the least of them. And from his position, he is not willing to see the situation where Kim Sang-hyun and the king and his ministers are at odds with each other. Now that Qian Tiandun has said that it has been found that Kim Sang-heon has nothing to do with the fake remains, Park Hongye is actually relieved. .
Although Fu Li noticed that something was wrong, he had always regarded obeying orders as his bounden duty, and in front of an outsider like Pu Hongye, he would never question his boss's decision.
After Pu Hongye was dismissed, Qian Tiandun said to Fu Li: "If you have any questions, you can ask them now."
Fu Lidao: "I am a little curious because of my humble position. Was Kim Sang-hyun involved in the assassination?"
Qian Tiandun said: "Actually, whether he participates or not is secondary. The key is how we use this situation to benefit the country."
Fu Li smiled when he heard this: "It seems that the general took advantage of Jin Sangxian this time!"
Qian Tiandun also laughed and did not deny Fu Li's guess: "It's a blessing in disguise. It's such a chaos in Korea. It didn't cause us much loss, but it actually brought us some unexpected gains. After Cui Mingji's death , Kim Sang-hyun is currently the most influential official in the court. With his voice in the court, many things can be done with less effort.”
Fu Li reminded: "But this person has a deep city and many gangs, so you need to be careful when cooperating with him."
Qian Tiandun said: "It doesn't matter, we just need to make the best use of everything. Now that he has the handle in our hands, we don't have to worry about him jumping out of the net again."
Qian Tiandun was convinced that he had the leverage to ruin Jin Sangxian's reputation, so he naturally wouldn't worry about what other tricks the other party could pull off. After finishing the conversation with Fu Li, Qian Tiandun drove into the palace and went to meet Li Xie with Jin Shangxian.
They had only one main purpose for meeting Li Xie today. Qian Tiandun wanted to strike while the iron was hot and finalize the transfer of military power as soon as possible. In order to get Li Xie to accept this plan, Qian Tiandun also used deception to favor Jin Sangxian first to highlight the importance of Jin Sangxian's views on this.
"Your Majesty, our army is currently encountering a lot of inconveniences in handling Seoul affairs. The reason is that the connection with various government offices in your country is not smooth enough and there is a lack of unified dispatch and command. Therefore, I hope that your Majesty can appoint a new commander immediately. to discuss affairs in order to make appropriate arrangements for these matters.”
Qian Tiandun did not rush to bring up the major events he planned, but started with another matter first: "I think Mr. Jin's reputation in the court and his ability to govern are fully qualified for the position of leading the discussion, so I think It is recommended that Mr. Jin take up this position as soon as possible so that normal order can be restored to Seoul as soon as possible. ”
Yes, what Qian Tiandun has to do now is to give Kim Sang-heon a greater voice and influence. The greater his influence in the court, the more it will help Haihan achieve his goals. The seat vacated by Cui Mingji will eventually be succeeded by someone, and now there is indeed no more suitable candidate than Kim Sang-heon in the court.
Li Zhi was quite surprised when he heard Qian Tiandun's suggestion, because just a few days ago, both Qian Tiandun and Wang Tom showed strong distrust of Kim Sang-heon, thinking that he was likely to be involved in Seoul's conspiracy. In this mess. Only a few days had passed before Qian Tiandun actually suggested to himself that he should promote Kim Sang-hyun to serve as chief political officer. The change in attitude was too quick and too steep.
Kim Sang-hyun pretended to be polite, saying that he only needed to serve the country and did not need to climb to that special position.
Li Xie thought for a moment before responding: "With Lord Jin's qualifications and ability, he is certainly qualified for the post of leader. But... the investigation on the assassination of the late king is still ongoing. Will it be possible to arrange transfers of important official positions at this time? A little more impatient? ”
The implication of Li Zhi's words is to remind Qian Tiandun not to forget that Kim Sang-hyun is also one of the suspects. Now that the investigation is not over, he has pushed Kim Sang-heon to a high position. If something is wrong later, will he be removed again? Can't fall.
Of course Qian Tiandun understood Li Xie's hint, but at this time he and Kim Sang-hun had reached a private agreement. The assassination case was no longer important. What he needed now was to put Kim Sang-hun in a high position and then help him promote the transfer of military power. to reduce the resistance and opposition that may be encountered.
Qian Tiandun responded: "Your Majesty, regarding the assassination of the late king, the investigation has been basically clear. The general process is indeed consistent with the situation reported by Mr. Jin. Since the relevant criminals have been brought to justice, I suggest that the investigation can be stopped here. Turn our attention to restoring local normal order. I believe that Mr. Jin can play a very important role in this regard.”
(End of chapter)