sbdcsierra Chapter 888: The Minister Seconded The Proposal
Chapter 888: The Minister Seconded The Proposal
Xu Qing and Su Qian still want to coax their children together every day, but Zhao Guo can't calm down anymore.
Things were even more tense than expected, but in half a month, Shezhao Kingdom did not just focus on harassment, but began to turn to attack.
Naturally, Zhao Guo's court immediately expressed strong condemnation of Shezhao Kingdom's breach of contract.
However, how could the country of Shezhao, which is in full swing, pay attention to these two sentences of Zhao Guo's mild condemnation?
The army of the Shezhao Kingdom immediately began to attack the defense line of the Zhenxi Army.
It is strange to say, why did the attitude of Shezhao Kingdom change so quickly?
It can even be said that there was no warning, and it went directly from friction to war, and it was still an undeclared war.
General Long had no choice but to mobilize his army to resist desperately, but this time the resistance was extremely difficult.
It's not that there's something wrong with his art of war, but that there's something wrong with his people.
The most elite in Zhao State is not the Zhenxi Army that has been fighting all the year round, but the Forbidden Army that is under the personal command of His Majesty outside the capital.
Every time the elites of the Zhenxi Army were trained with great difficulty, they would be transferred by Emperor Zhao to replace them with the Forbidden Army, and the armored soldiers who had been pampered in the Forbidden Army for several years and thrown into the Zhenxi Army were even worse than recruits.
This time it was even worse, and the elite of the Zhenxi Army was directly dispatched to suppress the rebellion of King Ming. At this time, King Ming was still alive, and General Long could be said to be leading the Zhenxi Army, which was mostly recruits, to resist Shezhao Kingdom. elite.
The difficulty of the situation can be imagined.
Above the court hall, Emperor Zhao looked worriedly at the ministers under internal and external troubles and said, "The Shezhao Kingdom blatantly violated the contract and went to war without declaring it, so what can we do?"
At this time Zhao Guo Qin Xiang said unhurriedly; "Your Majesty, as the saying goes, you must first settle the inside if you fight against the outside world. Now that there is a rebellion in Zhao's country, it is not appropriate to start a war with Shezhao anymore. You should send envoys to negotiate peace." For the Lord, it is good to be comforted."
Zhao Huangdao: "Should I still negotiate a peace?"
Zhao Guo and Qin Xiang continued to speak: "I am afraid that the mission has not yet arrived in Chu State. If Shezhao breaks through the defense line of the Zhenxi Army at this time, they can go straight to the capital. How can our Zhao State pin its hopes on other countries? The state of Chu does not keep promises and violates the contract, how should the state of Zhao deal with it? It is better to negotiate peace as soon as possible."
Zhao Huang hesitated when he heard what Qin Xiang said...
Prime Minister Zhao Guoqin continued to add fuel and jealousy: "Your Majesty, the national power of Shezhao is strong, and I hope that Your Majesty will make a decision soon!"
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Chu State
After learning of Zhao's difficulties, the person handling government affairs changed from the prince to the emperor of Chu.
And the Emperor Chu quickly summoned Xu Qing who is the best at doing business, Shangshu of the Ministry of Accounting who is the best at accounting, and the left and right ministers.
Although the mission has not yet arrived, they must be arranged in advance.
Everyone gathered in the Imperial Study Room, bowing cupped hands to the Emperor Chu.
The Emperor Chu said: "Presumably all the lovers understand what is going on this time."
Qin Xiang of the Chu State took the lead and said: "The tiny power of the small country of Shezhao covets our territory in the Central Plains time and time again. It should be conquered by force, and let them know the blood of my sons in the Central Plains! Is it the king's land in the whole world? Since the small country of Shezhao If you don’t want to submit to my Central Plains, then naturally you have to teach them a lesson and let them know how powerful my Central Plains is.”
When Jiang Xiang heard Qin Xiang's words, he also cupped his hands and said: "The minister seconded the proposal."
Xu Qing and Hubu Shangshu naturally seconded the proposal together.
Their Chu State has iron cavalry and firearms. It is the most powerful country in the world. It is naturally unforgivable for the small country of Shezhao to dare to covet their Chu State's territory since ancient times.
The huge grassland has been conquered by Chu, and the small Shezhao is naturally not To put in one's eyes by them.
The Emperor Chu nodded in satisfaction when he heard the answers from the ministers, and said, "I and Qin Xiang have the same meaning. The Zhao State and our Chu State have a contract first. Naturally, our Chu State cannot sit idly by in this crisis. , but our state treasury of Chu has not slowed down due to two years of war, so we must find a way to get Zhao State to pay for our Chu State's military expenses in advance for this expedition."
To put it bluntly, it is an advance payment, but to put it bluntly, it is out of pocket.
The state of Chu also hates that iron cannot be made into steel. Now which state of Chu or Zhou has revived the prestige of the Central Plains and accepted a bunch of subordinate countries as younger brothers?
When he came to Zhao Guo, he was almost beaten as a younger brother by others.
Chu State and Zhou State received tribute from other countries every year, and when they arrived in Zhao State, they were forced to pay tribute to other countries every year.
Just such an incompetent brother, if not for the contract, the state of Chu would have been unable to help clearing up the Central Plains.
It's okay to send troops, but the military expenses have to be weighed by yourself.
After Emperor Chu finished speaking, everyone's eyes turned to Xu Qing. Everyone knew that he was the best at doing business and had rich experience in negotiating. Who would he not go to?
Naturally, Xu Qing also knew why the State of Chu called him here this time, and naturally he couldn't evade it, so he had to cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely fulfill my mission."
Emperor Chu nodded and said, "I am assured that Xu Aiqing will go out in person."
At this moment, Xu Qing cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I have worked hard for the imperial court all these years..."
The Emperor Chu quickly interrupted Xu Qing and said: "If you have anything to say, tell me directly. As an official of the imperial court and a model for all people, you can't speak so unconscionably. I will blush for you."
All the officials present couldn't help but lower their heads and hold back their laughter when they heard what Emperor Chu said.
Who in the whole court doesn't know that the president of the National Chamber of Commerce doesn't even want to go to court early?
If he works hard, there will be no lazy people in the world!
How did this Marquis Xu manage to tell nonsense without changing his expression or beating his heart?
Seeing the Emperor Chu puncture his own official words so bluntly, Xu Qing said awkwardly; "Can I let the minister lead the army this time?"
Hearing Xu Qing's words, Emperor Chu turned his head to look at the sky, made sure that the sun had not risen from the west, then turned his head to look at Xu Qing: "You said you want to lead the army?"
Xu Qing cupped hands and said: "Please allow Your Majesty."
Chu Huang said: "Do you want me to call the imperial doctor to come over and look at your brain first?"
A person who can be as lazy as he wants suddenly becomes diligent one day, and everyone feels something is wrong.
Xu Qing cupped hands and said: "Your Majesty, this is what I say from the bottom of my heart, and I hope for your Majesty's approval."
Jiang Xiang also opened his mouth and said: "I think that it is the blessing of our Chu State that the Marquis of Anding County is so eager to go to battle and kill the enemy, and he should be gracious."
Qin Xiang also said: "The minister seconded the proposal."
Hubu Shangshu also seconded with cupped hands.
Of course they have to second the proposal. In the entire court, except for the prince, he is the laziest. Even if he is lazy, he still makes so much money. Compare with them who are struggling to go to court.
There was a hundred imbalances in my heart.
This time Xu Qing took the initiative to invite Ying, it couldn't be more appropriate.
In short, the court has only one idea, as long as it doesn't let this guy idle anymore.
When jealousy reaches a certain level, the power that erupts is terrifying.