Iron Dynasty

The dazzling sunlight extends above the courtroom, and the fine dust can be seen floating in the air in the bright place.

The minister of civil and military affairs and the prince's argument made Xiao Wenxuan agitated for a while.

He knew as well as everyone else that the Great Yu Kingdom was no longer an opponent of the barbarians. When King Zhao entered the capital a few days ago, there was no fear of the barbarians in his speech.

Although King Zhao's intention was also to give money to Xiao Wenxuan, the lineage of King Zhao, who used to be known as one of the iron curtains in the northern part of the Great Yu Kingdom, has shown a state of powerlessness.

And King Liang and King Yong were even more tired of dealing with barbarian harassment. Over the years, the money from the treasury and the equipment of the equipment department were basically given to the three kings in the north.

In addition to the annual tribute, the Great Yu Kingdom's treasury is empty, and now it is unable to support Xiao Ming anymore. It is precisely because of this that this forbidden army cannot be easily used, because this is the last garrison of Chang'an City.

So the second prince's words came to his heart, the fourth prince's words made him a little unhappy, and the prince's rebuke to the fourth prince was exactly what he wanted to say.

Okay, stop arguing, I've made up my mind, this time I can't add any more tribute, now that the Da Yu state treasury is beyond its means, how can the money be with the barbarians, and the blind concession will only make the barbarians despise me, Da Yu. This time, I don’t want to defeat the barbarians, just let them understand that our country, Da Yu, can’t be left to the barbarians.”

Your Majesty is wise! Luo Quan and other generals said in unison.

At this time, many civil servants looked as if they were mourning examinations, their faces were pale, and they were afraid in their hearts, afraid that the barbarians would come to Chang'an. At that time, they would no longer be able to enjoy the glory, wealth, and gentleness of their daughters. .

Your Majesty, you can't fight! Cui Hao suddenly knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing.

Then half of the ministers knelt down among the civil servants, and they all shouted: Your Majesty, you can't fight, together with this dispute, there will be no peace in the country of Da Yu, and the country will be destroyed in one fell swoop...

Your Majesty, you can't fight. At this time, many of the military officers knelt down.

you!

Xiao Wenxuan suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart. In the past, this was only the case with civil servants, but this time, there are so many generals in the military officers who dare not fight because of the threat of the barbarians.

He suddenly felt a sense of sadness, when the whole country of Da Yu was already full of people who were greedy for life and fear of death, and would only steal their lives.

Father, the sons and ministers have a plan, which can prevent the barbarians from going south without letting the barbarians turn their anger on the court.

The third prince said suddenly at this time.

Xiao Wenxuan's eyes lit up and he asked, Come on.

Father, it is inconvenient to say this plan in the court. The third prince hesitated and said.

Xiao Wenxuan waved his hand and said to the ministers: Retire the dynasty, we will discuss this matter tomorrow.

Yes, Your Majesty!

The ministers got up and left Chengqing Hall in order.

After all the ministers left, only the three princes remained in the hall.

At this time Xiao Wenxuan said: What can you do?

Actually it's very simple. This time the barbarians went south just to add Sui Gong, to attack Cangzhou and threaten the hinterland of the Central Plains as a threat. Cangzhou is the fief of the King of Qi, and further south is the fief of the King of Wei. For the safety of their respective fiefs, Qi The king and the king of Wei will fully resist the attack of the barbarians, so if the king of Qi and the king of Wei can defend Cangzhou, the barbarians will naturally go back in despair.

If King Qi and King Wei can't defend Cangzhou, it's not too late to make peace with the barbarians before the city is broken. After all, if King Qi and King Wei can't stop the barbarians, the Imperial Army and the armies of other vassals will rush to help. I'm afraid it won't help, and the Great Yu Kingdom is in danger at this time, and at this time it is clearly stated that the King of Qi and the King of Wei disobeyed the emperor's orders, and used military force to punish the crime without authorization, in order to appease the barbarians, in exchange for the peace of the Great Yu Kingdom. The third prince said slowly.

After saying this, the third prince was a little proud. In his opinion, this is the most sensible approach at present.

You bastard, how can I have such a vicious son as you! Xiao Wenxuan suddenly burst out, picked up the memorial in his hand and smashed it at the third prince, You are asking me to betray my siblings, my own son, and the whole world, Although I, Xiao Wenxuan, can’t compare to the great ancestor, Shengming, I can’t do such a despicable and shameless thing.”

The third prince was calm as usual, and seemed to have long thought that Xiao Wenxuan would have such a reaction.

He said: Father, can you still see clearly in the court hall today? Behind this lord and ministers are the kings of Zhao, Liang and Yong, who are afraid of the barbarians. The northern vassal state and the Great Yu state will have different dreams in the same bed.

Xiao Wenxuan's complexion changed. Over the years, the imperial family of the Great Yu Kingdom and many vassal states have drifted farther and farther away, and the intimacy between the vassal state and the imperial family was no longer the same.

Especially the feudal kings with different surnames, which have been passed down for several generations, have become increasingly alienated from the royal family, and are faintly obedient to the royal orders.

It is precisely because of this that since Gaozu, the emperors of the Great Yu Kingdom have basically maintained their relationship with each other through marriages with many vassal states.

The words of the third prince are not impossible.

Everyone in the Great Yu Kingdom knew that he and King Zhao were like brothers, but in fact, the more they were, the greater the drama between the two.

This King Zhao is the northern barrier of the royal family. If he secretly colludes with the barbarians, the barbarians can directly take Chang'an City. It is precisely because of this that he is very afraid of King Zhao.

Empress Zhao was made queen and his nephew was made crown prince, all to appease the king of Zhao.

After all, among many vassal states, King Zhao's army is the most powerful. If you use it well, it is a chess piece that can be used for a great deal. If you use it badly, it is a deadly blade.

This is the case with King Liang and King Yong. In order to guard against the barbarians, the treasury has given the three vassal kings a lot of money. If this time...

Thinking of this, Xiao Wenxuan no longer dared to imagine that the ambition in the courtroom slowly cooled down.

He is now in his fifties, and he has long since lost the enthusiasm of the year. When he calmed down, he suddenly felt a little scared.

The third prince saw Xiao Wenxuan's expression in his eyes, he sneered in his heart, he knew his father too well.

He loves the throne more than anything.

Father, the barbarians have repeatedly harassed them, and this time it's impossible not to retaliate, but if we really start a full-scale war with the barbarians, the Great Yu Kingdom is likely to face the risk of falling apart. The minister only proposed this plan, all of this is for the sake of the Great Yu Kingdom, for the sake of the father and the emperor, and besides, it was just a false punishment to the barbarians at that time. The third prince said again.

Xiao Wenxuan was powerless for a while, he waved his hand, Rong Zhen think about it carefully, you go out first.

The third prince answered yes, bowed and left.

Outside the imperial city, Li Zhong was waiting for the third prince Xiao Zhen. When he saw the third prince coming out of the palace, Li Zhong stepped forward and asked, How is it, Your Highness?