Although it was not stated clearly, Ma Yuanchang was already aware of the other party's intention, but he was not ready to give in just like that. He wanted to hear the other party's precise purpose, "Tiancheng, there is no need to make any other cover-ups. Just tell him directly." Please make specific requests, I think Li Wufeng or you should be subtle and obscure to this extent."
"Very good, the achievement was made clear that day. His Highness King Qin hopes that you can refuse the city guards to enter the city, because Yusuf's performance is difficult for people to believe in him. When the situation in the imperial capital changes, I hope that the guards can stand on the entire Tang River We must look at what is happening in the empire from a national perspective, and not make big mistakes because of some people's personal friendships. To put it simply, His Highness the King of Qin's army is about to enter Zhongzhou. It is hoped that the Imperial Guards can prevent the appearance of people in the imperial capital. Chaos, and at the same time avoiding a war in the imperial capital, this is what His Highness the King of Qin least wants to see, and it is what he tried his best to avoid." Huangfu Tiancheng said calmly, but the content of his words was clear.
"Avoid war? Then as long as His Highness the King of Qin doesn't attack the imperial capital, can't war be avoided? Why must Ma be the one to shoulder this responsibility?" Ma Yuan tapped his fingers gently on the sandalwood coffee table beside him. As he clicked, a slightly sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Sir, this imperial capital city is important, but it would be childish to say that one imperial capital city can determine the fate of the entire empire. The fate of the Situ family cannot be preserved just because they can occupy the imperial capital. This Both adults and I should be very clear. Everything in the Imperial City does not belong to any individual or family. It is a cultural treasure that belongs to our Tanghe nation. Our Tanghe nation has left too many things in this Imperial City. With its accumulation of civilization and cultural and artistic treasures, this city is of great significance to every Tanghe person, so His Highness King Qin does not want to cause harm to everything in this city. Your Majesty, Your Majesty, should be able to understand this. His Highness King Qin We are just worried that the Situ family will jump over the wall and commit crazy acts in the Imperial City, destroying everything that should belong to our entire Tanghe nation. As for the rest, including Tiancheng, we do not think that the Situ family can still bring resistance to Western Xinjiang now. ." When he said the last sentence, Huangfu Tiancheng's tone was indescribably proud and confident, and of course mixed with a toughness.
Ma Yuan went silently, he had to admit that what the other party said was reasonable. Now neither Situ Tai nor the Imperial Central Army could resist the advance of the Western Xinjiang Army. The south had been pacified, and the Maci Khans had left the peninsula in despair. The troops were withdrawn from the area, and the strength freed up by Li Wufeng increased several times out of thin air. Ma Yuanxiang could not see where the Situ family's way out was. Although the imperial capital was strong, it had never conducted defensive operations in so many years, and when the situation was over At this time, can the people of the empire still accept such a meaningless war? And can they really watch this battle start in the imperial capital city? As the other party said, every plant and tree in the imperial capital city is... Trees and stones are the crystallization of the civilization of the Tanghe nation over the past two thousand years. As a Tanghe person, who would be willing to destroy all of this under the flames of war? The request made by the other party is really not excessive.
The room fell into silence once again, and Huangfu Tiancheng did not rush the other party. He knew that at this time the other party was still struggling in his final thoughts. The irreconcilable contradiction between loyalty to the Situ family and responsibility for the Tanghe nation seemed to make this nostalgic old man. It's a bit difficult to make a choice, but Huangfu Tiancheng is confident that the other party will make a rational choice.
"Tiancheng, maybe what you said makes sense, but I also need to stick to my bottom line as a person. I once promised the Thirteenth Princess that I can't break my promise. But as a Tanghe person, of course I can't I will sit back and watch the destruction of our national treasure happen. You are right, the imperial capital should not experience a war, and I will try my best to avoid it." Ma Yuanwang ended the conversation between the two with some polite and vague words, He didn't even give Huangfu Tiancheng any chance to persuade before he served the tea to see the guests off. This made Huangfu Tiancheng somewhat comforted but also worried.
The impact of the turbulent situation in the empire on the upper echelons of the imperial capital is not only limited to those who hold great power, but also causes great trouble to some people who have no power but have considerable influence. Many people do not know where they are going. The inner fear makes many people unable to sleep or eat well, but the identity halo attached to them prevents them from expressing their opinions freely. However, if they do not express their attitude in time, they will also feel how they will be treated in the future. With fear and fear, who can predict whether the story of "the streets are full of the bones of public ministers" will be repeated in this city
"Mingda, you are finally here. What time is it now? You are still in a hurry. Is the work in Huadian that day really worth your trouble?" He chirped with some dissatisfaction and walked squarely. The old man in Confucian robes, a brother from the same clan who came slowly, said angrily.
"Both brothers came first?" What on earth made the two brothers so nervous? Situ Mingda walked into the Nuan Pavilion with a face of surprise. He came after receiving the invitation from the two brothers from the same clan, and spent the whole day wandering around In the sea of books, he has much less contact with the outside world, and he does not always pay attention to the changes in the situation in the empire like his other brothers.
"Humph, Sixth Brother, look at it. Mingda is the only one in our Situ family who is so happy to accept fate. The army is pressing down on the border and the situation in the imperial capital is extremely dangerous. He still looks indifferent. Mingda, do you really not know or are you fearless? As a brother I'm really impressed by you." The old man in Confucian shirt complained to the calm-faced man in a green cloth robe sitting next to him, while he glared hatefully at the old man who had just arrived.
"Brothers, please calm down. I really don't know what's going on. The soldiers that Bage mentioned just now are pressing down on the border, but does it mean that Li Wufeng's army has entered Zhongzhou?" Although Situ Mingda was obsessed with organizing the books of Tianhua Palace all day long, he was not right. He knew nothing about what was happening around him. The battle in Yunzhong shocked the world. In this battle, the only pillar of the Situ family basically lost the capital to fight against Li Wufeng. The general trend of the world seemed to be gradually becoming clearer. Although He felt quite sad in his heart, but being an open-minded person, he only felt a little emotional for the first two days, and then he took it calmly.
"Bah! Mingda, are you praying for Li Wufeng to enter Zhongzhou?" The old man in Confucian shirt spat at the other party angrily, but then said in frustration: "Although we haven't entered Zhongzhou yet, I'm afraid it will be soon. Li Wufeng's Western Frontier I heard that the First Army was gathering in Jiujiang, and the rebellious Eighth Army of Western Xinjiang and several independent divisions from Western Xinjiang were also active in Yuhang and Huzhou. It seemed that they were going to enter the north from Zhongzhou and the East China Sea in one fell swoop. .”
As a member of the royal family, there is nothing wrong with the current situation in the empire. This is not only related to the fate of the entire Situ family, but also related to the life and death of their respective small families. Although the old man in Confucian shirts and Situ Mingda are only brothers of the same clan, the entire Situ family Apart from these few people, there are only a few people who can get on the stage and be valued by the late emperor. The situation has reached a critical point. If we don't think about countermeasures, when the day comes, how many people will be left in the entire Situ family
"Brothers, what can I do if I have neither power nor soldiers? Even if Li Wufeng's army puts their knives on my neck, I have no choice but to admit it. My family has become accustomed to life in this imperial capital. My ancestors The tombs are all here, so we can’t let my family abandon everything and go into exile overseas, right? It’s better to let me die here.” Although Situ Mingda’s words were a little worried, the expression on his face was nothing strange. , naturally optimistic and open-minded, he has never taken the surname Situ to heart. He is also very low-key in the court, so he was selected by Situ Mingyue to be in charge of Tianhua Palace, and he also presided over the engagement ceremony of Li Wufeng and Situ Yutang. , in his opinion, at most it is just to relieve a burden, it is not as good as enjoying himself at home and being relaxed and at ease.
"Humph, Mingda, you seem to be thinking quite easily. If Li Wufeng conquers the world, there will still be room for us who have become remnants of the former dynasty. Just one bloodline of the Situ family will make our lives worse than death. Those people under him still keep trying to torture us to death before they are willing to do it? Isn't Li Wufeng afraid that our Situ family will make a comeback?" The old man in Confucian shirt is already thinking about what will happen after the change of state. He has always been optimistic about the future when a new dynasty is established. There is a deep taboo against the remnants of the dynasty, especially the children with the blood of the previous dynasty’s royal family. They are a thorn in the side of the new dynasty. All those who attempt to rebel against the restoration want to use tiger skin as a banner. It seems more convenient to use the blood of the previous dynasty’s royal family as a reason. It is much easier to get up, so it is no wonder that many new dynasties pretend to be fake at first, but later change their methods to clean out these remaining veins.
"Bago, you are afraid that your worries are unfounded. I don't think Li Wufeng is that narrow-minded. Besides, Yutang is also married to him. Isn't the blood of the Situ family flowing in Yutang?" Situ Mingda frowned slightly. He frowned. He didn't know what his brother's intention was in recruiting him. Could it be that he wanted to use the Zhongyuan Guild Hall he presided over to convene Li Wufeng to assassinate Li Wufeng? I'm afraid that although his brother was impulsive, he was not so naive. But the sixth brother next to him has been silent, and there is no clue on his face. Could it be that they really have some plan? Thinking of this, Situ Mingda couldn't help but feel a little panicked, but don't get yourself involved, he can I never had the courage to take risks.