I'm still so majestic

Daqitian and five years, March.

Winter goes to spring, and wild geese return to the south.

The ice and snow melted and the spring water flowed away, and the piercing chill of the capital faded away. The spring breeze blew over the new willows on the banks of the old trees at the city gate, setting off new greenery, passing by the alleys and alleys with blue bricks and white tiles, and rolling into the palace city. go.

Three years passed by like this.

……

On March nineteenth, a great event happened.

In the early morning of this day, as soon as he went to the court, Zhang Qi, Minister of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and handed over the document, which contained the urgent report from Dongjiaguan that entered Beijing in the early morning. Passed the pass, rode a strong horse, even slaughtered three cities, and now headed straight to Xichengguo.

The beginning of this battle was because of the marriage.

Three months ago, Princess Yun Muyao of Chifang Changning married the third prince of Xi Cheng. In his homeland, the palace guards guarded the spirit, but they accidentally found traces of abuse all over his body.

As soon as this incident happened, Chifang Kingdom was furious, and issued a letter to accuse Xi Cheng, seeking an explanation.Xi Cheng didn't understand what he said, and he was all prevarication, so after two months, Yun Muzhi completely lost his patience, and set a date for one month, if there was no reply, they would meet each other.

Half a month ago, it happened to be the last day of the deadline.

Zhang Qi looked dignified, and said: "The matter of Princess Changning was originally a well-planned excuse. Chi Fang was obviously prepared to go this time, entering from Changling Pass in the west, breaking three cities, and using bloody methods. The corpses are scattered all over the field, although it is barbaric, it is quite deterrent, and when I look at his route to break the level, I feel that it is full of ambition, both openly and secretly."

He continued: "According to Chifang's route of breaking through the barrier, after Xicheng, it should be Chengheng and Jingzhang, then Fuxun, Changyao and Nanyue, breaking to Yunzhong, and finally..."

big start.

All the ministers suddenly became cautious.

"Attacking three cities in a row within half a month is impossible if you don't know how to deploy them." Liang Chuan, Minister of the Household Department, frowned. Make plans early."

Everyone knows this truth, but planning is not easy.

Chifang declared war on Xicheng this time, no matter what happened behind the scenes, on the surface, Princess Changning was used as an excuse, and his ambition was covered with high-sounding skins, which became a matter of course.Therefore, the war between the two countries is their own business and has nothing to do with others. If Da Qi intervenes, the situation will be completely chaotic.

"This matter should not be acted rashly." Yu Shitai Zou Qi said, "As far as the current situation is concerned, it is reasonable for the Chi side to declare war to the west, and there is no clear behavior that shows that the Chi side intends to cause chaos. Before everything is clear, we should act first Watch from the wall, otherwise, if you are a little careless, you will touch yourself."

Yan Ji narrowed his eyes.

Censor Tai Zou Qi, has been an official in the court for nearly 40 years, the veteran of the two dynasties, he is decisive, very outspoken, and able to distinguish right from wrong, known as the "iron-faced admonisher". Very famous.

These are true, but unfortunately, he is old.

As I get old, the scruples in my heart are increasing, and I start to seek a way out for myself. After weighing in my heart, the person who was not afraid of the powerful and upright advice in the past has become a vassal standing behind Yan Zhou to seek protection and protect himself and his family. .

After Zou Qi's words fell, a debate was inevitable in the court.There are three factions, two of which hold their own opinions, and one of them is silent. At the end of the debate, they still disagree, and the faces of all the officials are red.Can't help but look up, the latter glanced down, with a half-smile on his face.

Baiguan was startled and looked back instantly.

When the emperor first succeeded to the throne, he was an unpredictable master. The city has grown unabated these years, and it has become even more unpredictable since he reached the crown last year. It is obvious from this appearance that he wants to cause trouble, and he will not take the initiative to provoke .

The emperor, who wanted to make trouble, smiled lazily: "Why don't you talk anymore, but you have a conclusion?"

All the officials bowed their heads in silence, not daring to vent their breath. After a long time, they heard the emperor's unhurried voice from above: "I tell you, what are you in a hurry for now? Don't worry, after all, people who need urgency... will never It's me who inspires me."

Yan Zhouzhou's faction was stunned, but before they could react, Su Mou and the neutral faction had already bowed down: "Your Majesty's words are absolutely true."

Yan Ji laughed: "Now that you understand it, let's go, everything must be stabilized, so as not to be at a disadvantage."

After all, without waiting for the people on Yan Zhou's side to react, they got up and stood up.As soon as he moved, there was a sudden pain in his waist, Yan Ji couldn't help frowning, paused for a moment, and then walked out as if nothing had happened.

Behind him, all the ministers were terrified because of his frown before he left, for fear that he had done something wrong to offend the emperor.And Xie Wenzhuo stood tall and tall, staring at his receding back, with slightly raised eyebrows and a tender smile.

——Like a coquettish bitch who is so delicate and contrived.

……

A proverb.

On April [-]th, news came from Dongjiaguan again that Chifang had broken through the five cities of Xilin again, gathered things and slaughtered the cities they passed, and then went straight to the capital.

On the 21st of the same month, Xicheng sent envoys to Beijing. The person who came was quite important, and it was Xu Yuan, Prince Xichengjing.

When Yan Ji saw him in the Xuanjing Hall, Xu Yuan looked anxious, and he couldn't wait to speak after entering the hall.He was flustered just now, but now he calmed down, "Your Majesty, I have come to ask for reinforcements under the order of my emperor, and I hope His Majesty will allow you to avoid fighting and protect peace."

These words are also high-sounding, only talking about the overall situation, and not mentioning anything else.

It is obvious that Yanji is young and can be bullied.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, sit down first." Yan Ji said, after Xu Yuan sat down, he didn't answer the question, and played Tai Chi with him leisurely.

Xu Yuan couldn't figure out what was going on in his mind, so he could only bite the bullet and deal with it. After a while, seeing that the young emperor Daqi still had no intention of mentioning the previous matter, he couldn't help being anxious, and took the initiative to bring it up again.

Yan Ji poured tea for him slowly, and after hearing what he said, he smiled and said: "What the prince said is indeed somewhat reasonable, but it is not enough to ask me to help the soldiers."

Xu Yuan lowered his head: "Your Majesty, please advise."

Yan Ji didn't shy away from it, and said bluntly: "I'm afraid the prince forgot to say, what makes Xi Cheng allow me to take many risks to send troops."

"Your Majesty, Chifang is coming with a menace this time, destroying the city and massacring the people, and using cruel methods. Yun Muzhi's wolf ambition will never end in Xicheng. If it is not stopped in time, it will become a catastrophe in the future." Xu Yuan said solemnly, "At that time, Daqi will not be able to stay out of it."

Yan Ji was unmoved by this: "What you said is all in the future, let's not say that this is just speculation now, even if it is true, Da Qiduan can sit on the sidelines first, after all, there are many opportunities, why bother?" It’s getting involved when everything is not yet in sight.”

Xu Yuan gritted his teeth: "I'm afraid that by then, Chifang will be at its peak, and everything will be difficult to control."

As he spoke, he saw the young man laughing indifferently: "I am proud of myself on the battlefield. I have conquered and prospered, and all my subjects are brave. If there are foreigners who dare to commit crimes, they will never return. What fear do I have?"

This is true, Xu Yuan will not doubt it.

He looked at Yanji, and Yanji was also looking at him. The two sides looked at each other for a long time, but Xu Yuan finally let go: "If His Majesty is willing to send troops to stop the war, Xi Cheng is willing to increase the tribute every year and offer it to the five cities in the southwest. To show sincerity."

Yan Ji just laughed: "It's not enough."

Xu Yuan was taken aback: "Then His Majesty means..."

"It's very simple." Yan Ji put down his teacup, and said lightly, "I want you to inherit the ruling power of Xi."

With a bang, there was a sudden sound of ceramic shattering.

Xu Yuan stood up abruptly, the teacup in hand was knocked over, fell to the ground, and the porcelain fragments shattered all over the floor.

"This is too much to take advantage of others!" He blushed, his chest heaved violently, obviously irritated, "Such behavior, such behavior! What is the difference between you Daqi and Chifang?!"

"Of course there is a difference." Yan Ji met his eyes lightly, and his voice was calm, "Chi Fang can't give you anything except the pain of slaughtering the city. If Xi Cheng falls into Yun Muzhi's hands, you will naturally know what will happen. And I am very enlightened, at least it can keep the west and the four directions calm and the subjects peaceful, this is the biggest difference."

Xu Yuan was speechless, his breathing became louder and louder, and the struggle in his eyes was clear at a glance.

He didn't want to agree, but how could he not agree.

The eight slaughtered cities, the dilapidated corpses of the people, blood flowed into rivers, and the ground was devastated. He entered Daqi from the west, and every place he passed was the flesh and blood of his subjects from the west.

How could he not agree? !

Veins popped up on Xu Yuan's hands, and the whites of his eyes suddenly turned red.

Yan Ji saw it and was not in a hurry. He knew in his heart that Xi Cheng had no way out, and today's incident would not have a second result.

After a stick of incense, Xu Yuan clenched his fist and said hoarsely, "Okay...I promise you."

After saying this, he took all the strength from his body and sat back, his face was tired, and his whole body became vicissitudes in an instant.

Yan Ji has seen such a posture on countless people before, and even he himself has experienced more painful things than this, and he has no feeling of unbearable feeling about it, so he continued to stab Xu Yuan in the heart: "Your Majesty can do this." Got the master? If you need to ask the king of your country, I can wait."

Xu Yuan said dryly: "Your Majesty is very clear that there is no other way for Xicheng to choose."

He lowered his head: "I hope His Majesty can help you as soon as possible, Xi Cheng...can't wait."

"That's it." Yan Ji smiled, stood up calmly and stretched out his hand to Xu Yuan, "Then wish us... a happy cooperation."

Xu Yuan looked at the hand stretched out in front of him, closed his eyes, and finally stepped forward dejectedly, and shook it weakly.