Ninth Grade Jailer: He actually went on a blind date with the leader of the Demon Cult at the beginn

In the Taichu Palace in Luoyang, which is only across the river from Chang'an, the imperial capital, the civil and military officials of the imperial court were lined up on the left and right, silent.

Emperor Jingtai's face on the dragon throne was full of anger.

Although he had been the emperor's servant for decades and knew the art of forbearance, he still couldn't help but be furious at this moment.

Emperor Jingtai suddenly threw a memorial in his hand to His Highness Jinluan, then looked around the crowd, and coldly snorted: You are all the pillars of the country, let me tell you how to deal with it.

The Prime Minister Cui Wuhui was nowhere to be found, Academician Du Yan volunteered to stay in Chang'an, Dou Zheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who was elected as the chief minister of the wartime cabinet, closed his eyes and fell asleep, and Yu Qian, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, had no choice but to stand up.

He bowed his hands to Emperor Jingtai and said with a solemn look: Your Majesty, the city of Chang'an has been destroyed, and the barbarian cavalry will surely enter the Chang'an Palace and even destroy our Zhongyuan ancestral temple... If it is for the sake of the world, save the people from dire straits. At this time, two armies, Long Xiang and Hu Ben, should be sent across the Yangtze River. One arm would circle the city to the north to contain the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry outside the city. The other arm would enter through the east gate and go straight to the palace to buy time for Du Shangshu and the others. With Du Yan here, he will surely be able to regroup and confront the barbarians, and when King Qin’s army arrives, he will be able to kill the barbarians without leaving any trace behind!

The veteran seconded the proposal.

Wei Chen seconded the proposal.

I second the proposal.

I also second my opinion.

In the entire Taichu Palace, only a few veteran ministers' voices rang out. As for those who followed and agreed, they were just young Hanlin officials with neither important nor important positions.

Among these old ministers, at first glance, they were just the ones who had good friendships with Li Zian on weekdays. Minister of the Ministry of War, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, Minister of the Ministry of Industry...

As for the bosses of other factions, they were all silent, but their eyes were constantly moving, and from time to time they glanced at Dou Zheng, the chief assistant, who was like an old monk in trance.

The Dou family can also be regarded as a relative of the emperor. Dou Zheng's daughter married Emperor Wenzong back then, and his prestige in the court was even greater than that of the five surnames and Qiwang.

He is a veteran of three dynasties, and now without Cui Wuhui's suppression, he is a leader of culture.

Of course, this is under the condition that the Lushan scholar does not serve as an official. If Li Qi, the head of the mountain, becomes an official, these old guys will really have nothing to do.

It's just that Li Qizhi is not in officialdom.

Back to business.

Dou Zheng still didn't speak?

But of course someone would ask him to speak.

Emperor Jingtai cast his eyes on the old abbot and asked, Qing Dou, you are the chief minister of the cabinet. Do you have any strategies to stabilize the country?

Dou Zheng, who was in meditation, slowly opened his eyes, his eyes as clear as a spring.

He walked slowly to the palace and said righteously: Your Majesty, the barbarians have no worries, they will retreat on their own. Chang'an does not need rescue. Anyone who talks about rescue is greedy for military glory, and they regard it as their own way to advance. Anyone who talks about fighting should be killed!

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like thunder.

The courtiers couldn't help but started talking.

The Minister of War was impatient and flew into a rage!

This shameless person is clearly referring to Sang and Huai!

He was about to lift up his sleeves and talk to Dou Zheng, but Yu Qian grabbed him from behind and signaled him to calm down.

Of course, Dou Zheng is an old fox, an old fox who can figure out Emperor Jingtai's thoughts.

His words played right into Emperor Jingtai's wish.

Emperor Jingtai smiled and said: Oh, please tell Dou Qing's family in detail, I am willing to listen attentively.

Old minister obeys the order...

Dou Zheng said with an upright face, Chang'an has long been fortified and the wilderness has been cleared. The barbarians came south from Emperor Wu's city and did not have much supplies. This is one of the reasons. Secondly, it will soon be winter. I feel it every time when night falls. When it gets cold, I have to burn a kang to keep warm. Thirdly, I heard that Li Zian became the leader of the martial arts alliance and launched the Jianghu Order. Since then, there will be a steady stream of Jianghu people going north to fight against the barbarians. Your Majesty, chivalrous people use martial arts Violating the ban, the Jianghu sect is always a scourge to the court, and we take this opportunity to weaken their strength.

After a pause, Dou Zheng's old face wrinkled up with a smile: Well, the fourth...His Royal Highness Qingyang, Academician Du and others have high status in the literary world, so naturally there will be a group of Confucian scholars working for them. So. The old minister thought that Chang'an would be able to defend it. Even if it could not be defended, it was because they were unable to defend the city. The barbarians could not stay in the Central Plains for long. They would just burn, kill and plunder before returning north. Oh, they couldn't get used to it. Rice for us in the Central Plains. By then, it will be easy for us to regain Chang'an. We only need to deploy our troops near the banks of the Yangtze River to prevent the barbarians from sneaking across the Yangtze River and attacking Luoyang.

After this analysis, it is indeed the best strategy to deal with the enemy at present.

This is to get the most fruit at the least cost.

But Dou Zheng's plan did not take into account people's hearts.

If the court does nothing, the people of the world will be disappointed.

Of course, to Dou Zheng, the life and death of Mudlegzi has nothing to do with him?

He represents the noble family.

It doesn't matter if all the people in Chang'an die. At worst, they can just move a group from other places to fill the gap.

The Central Plains Dynasty had nothing but a large population.

Emperor Jingtai thought about it carefully and said, What Aiqing said makes sense...

Your Majesty, you must not do it! Prime Minister Dou's remarks are suspected of treason. I ask your Majesty to issue an order to have him thrown into a prison!

The grumpy Minister of the Ministry of War finally couldn't bear it anymore.

He was as angry as a lion with its fur exploded, staring coldly at Dou Zheng, wanting to pounce on him immediately to eat his flesh and drink his blood.

In fact, he wanted to stay in Chang'an to defend the city before, but after King Xin disappeared, the military power of Tiance Mansion was taken back by the emperor. Now it is in name only, and as the only Minister of War with military power, he must bring The soldiers protect the emperor, so he goes to Luoyang.

Dou Zheng did not get angry. He smiled and said, Oh, I wonder what Master Zhang has to say?

The Minister of War flicked his sleeves, pointed angrily at Dou Zheng's nose and cursed: Humph! The barbarians have no humanity at all. They will definitely destroy Chang'an City wantonly. Just watch, if they don't get a satisfactory harvest , will definitely go to the Ancestral Temple and the Imperial Mausoleum to destroy, and then you, Dou Zheng, will be a sinner for the ages!

This really reminded Emperor Jingtai.

He frowned, feeling a little embarrassed.

It doesn't really matter if the city of Chang'an is destroyed, as long as it can be recaptured, but if the tombs of his ancestors are trampled, then he will really have no shame to see his ancestors.

Dou Zheng already had a countermeasure, and he said eloquently: I heard that the great wizard among the barbarians also went south this time, and it was he who broke your [Military Sandbox], Mr. Zhang. The great wizard is a smart man, They will never do such useless work. Therefore, if the barbarians really think about the Imperial Ancestral Temple and the Imperial Tomb, they will definitely use these two places as bargaining chips to negotiate peace with us. By then, they will just satisfy their appetite. We have a lot of resources in the Central Plains, so we can take them out at will Just order something to keep them full.

You will become a sinner for the ages! Your Majesty, you must never listen to Dou Zheng's words!

Zhang Shangshu gritted his teeth and roared.

Emperor Jingtai's face turned cold.

He said coldly: Zhang Shangshu, I have said that I can speak freely today. If you have a better plan, just say it. Why bother making noise like that street vendor? It is too degrading to be polite.

I have violated the rules of conduct in front of the palace. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.

Zhang Shangshu gritted his teeth and said, I am willing to lead the Longxiang and Huben armies across the Yangtze River to support Chang'an. I am willing to issue a military order, and I will be able to hold Chang'an for ten days. In this way, King Qin's army can arrive, and then it will be us Time to counterattack!”

Master Zhang's words are wrong. This will definitely anger the barbarians, and we in the Central Plains will also be devastated.

I still feel that Prime Minister Dou's plan is very clever. Pay the minimum price and get the maximum gain. This is how to share your Majesty's worries and contribute to the country.

The ministers expressed their opinions one after another, and most of them agreed with Dou Zheng's plan.

Because this plan is the safest, and their family will not be injured, and they will just exploit it on their muddy legs in the next few years.

As for the crime of the destruction of Chang'an City, it does not fall on them.

Who asked Qingyang and Du Yan to volunteer to stay and defend the city?

If the city is broken, it will be disadvantageous for them to defend the city.

A serious crime should be punished!

They are the eternal sinners!

Seeing that the general trend was not on his side, Zhang Shangshu collapsed on the ground in despair, his eyes slightly distracted.

Come here and pass on my decree. The Tiger Army will patrol the banks of the Yangtze River, and the Longxiang Army will guard Luoyang. The rest will follow the steps. In addition, with the recommendation of the cabinet, the peace envoys will go to Chang'an to negotiate peace with the barbarians. As for the bottom line, the cabinet will discuss it and submit it to the I will personally review and approve the imperial case. Retreat from the court.

Emperor Jingtai made the final order.

Retreat from the court——

Xiao Huangmen shouted at the top of his lungs.

In the hall, all the ministers exited in order.

Zhang Shangshu looked at Emperor Jingtai leaving from the side door, his eyes full of disappointment.

This court is hopeless.

Foreign tribes have invaded Chang'an, but Emperor Jingtai didn't have the courage to fight back, and instead wanted to negotiate for peace?

Dayin's face was completely humiliated by this Emperor Jingtai.

He didn't understand that Emperor Jingtai had been so sophisticated and ruthless in his previous rise to power. King Xin and King Yan were both brought down by him.

He thought that with the presence of such an ambitious emperor, Dayin would be revived.

result……

After Jingtai secured his position as emperor, his temperament changed drastically.

Leaving all state affairs to the cabinet, he himself hid in the palace and didn't know what to do.

It's not like being obsessed with beauty.

Emperor Jingtai is still just a king and queen, and he has not even completed the four concubines and nine concubines!

Zhang Shangshu couldn't understand.

Hey, let's go. If you don't leave, the little yellow gate will come and drive you away.

Yu Qian helped Lao Zhang up.

The young Huangmen in the hall was very embarrassed. He lowered his head and shivered.

Zhang Shangshu is still a big shot in the cabinet after all. Even if he loses power now, he is still a skinny camel bigger than a horse. Naturally, he does not dare to be disrespectful at all. At least he must do his best on the surface.

Lao Zhang stumbled and left in despair.

Yu Qian didn't know how to comfort him.

well.

He suddenly missed the days when Cui Wuhui was around.

Although Cui Wuhui is extremely strong and dictatorial, he can manage the entire court in an orderly manner.

As for the internal and external troubles of the imperial court, this cannot be changed overnight, it is a legacy left over from history.

——

Inside Chang'an City.

The setting sun is like blood.

Wails filled the land.

Seeing the palace full of chrysanthemums planted by His Highness Qingyang being trampled mercilessly by the barbarian cavalry, Li Nuo really felt what it meant to be wounded by chrysanthemums all over the ground.

He could even feel Jin Ju's despair.

In troubled times, human lives are like straw.

Once the barbarians win, the people of Chang'an and even the people of the world will be plundered and burned at will by the barbarians.

Since you are willing to risk your life and not be afraid of death, do you dare to join me and fight to the death against the barbarians?

Li Nuo pointed his sword at the sky.

Please give the order, leader!

Please give the order, Mr. Li!

The more than 30,000 injured soldiers and Jianghu sect disciples who were left behind Li Nuo all showed their determination to die.

Behind them, there are 100,000 ordinary people who have not yet fled.

They not only protect Dayin's dignity, but also protect the lives of ordinary people.

They knew that the time had come to sacrifice their lives for their country.

But they are not afraid.

If they can follow Li Zian on the road to hell and die standing, they will definitely leave a mark in the history books.

Not to mention honoring their ancestors, but no matter what, they firmly believe that the imperial court will never fail their family members. Even if the court breaks trust with them, Li Zian will never do it and will definitely give their family a satisfactory explanation.

Li Nuo was very pleased.

He stretched out his hand, and a broken autumn chrysanthemum petal that had been trampled and flew up fell on his hand.

In the eyes of others, it is just the broken petals of a chrysanthemum.

But in his eyes, he heard the miserable wail of chrysanthemums.

He stepped forward step by step and murmured: The rustling west wind fills the palace, the flowers are cold and fragrant, and it is difficult for butterflies to come...

The chrysanthemums seemed to have heard Li Nuo's thoughts, especially the chrysanthemums near Li Nuo. They rushed toward him one after another, gathered in his hands, and shot up to the sky.

This strange phenomenon in the world made everyone look at it. Even the barbarians stopped their offensive and watched this strange scene quietly.

Li Nuo looked at the chrysanthemum in his hand like a kind father looking at his son, and then he took a deep breath, and with a surge of literary energy, he shouted: If I were the Qing Emperor in his future years, I would be rewarded with a peach blossom!

boom.

The palace was filled with chrysanthemums flying wildly, creating a wall of flowers between Li Nuo and the barbarians!

Du Yan, who was not far away, took a breath of cold air: If I were the Qing Emperor in another year, I would repay the peach blossoms with blooming! This poem... is it written for the chrysanthemums?

What a strange poem. I heard the love for chrysanthemums from Zian's mouth. He seemed to have given the chrysanthemums new life.

Wang Yangming whispered.

Okay! All officers and soldiers, please listen to my orders!

Li Nuo took a deep breath again and sprayed a mouthful of blood on the Chunqiu pen.

He uses blood as ink to write the strongest war poem!

Click click click——

His literary bones made a cracking sound, squeezing out every trace of literary energy.

Boom boom boom!

Literary energy surges.

Soaring straight into the sky.

This is……

The exhausted Du Yanhe looked at each other with a look of disbelief on his face.

Wang Yangming's eyes turned cold and he said, Zian, you are ready to fight for your life.

Du Yan couldn't believe it: Isn't Zian's foundation of Confucianism and Taoism already...

Wang Yangming knew that there was nothing to hide now. He said: Zi'an is an ancient genius that is rare to see in a thousand years. He has a literary spirit down to his bones. The mountain chief was afraid that he would be missed by villains, so he sealed him. Zian is now broken. To seal it, you have to fight tooth and nail.

The literary spirit is profound...

Du Yan took a breath of air.