This suggestion immediately resonated with many ministers in the palace. Yes, the empire is currently suffering from internal and external troubles, and its troops are stretched thin. No matter where the troops are drawn, there will be sequelae. The imperial troops on the battlefield of Jerok Principality were originally for support. Moreover, the current situation in the Jerok war has been relatively stable, and the large-scale offensive of the Kaman people against Jerok has basically stopped. What is now on the battlefield is just a small-scale local conflict, and neither side has invested major troops. This is completely Previously invested troops can be mobilized from Jerok.
Seeing that even His Majesty the Emperor had a look of deep approval on his face, He Zhiqiu secretly complained. He also knew that someone would definitely make this suggestion. After all, the empire was now in many difficulties and urgently needed military strength, but on the surface, the situation in the Jerok war was in turmoil. Unhappy, it seems that the outside world has stabilized, but he himself knows that this is just a superficial phenomenon. The Kaman people are in the battle situation of Jerok Principality, whether it is the battlefield in the Fanlin area in the northeast or the Jiama area in the west. On the battlefield, although the number of its troops is similar to that of the coalition forces of the Empire and the Principality of Jerok, its combat effectiveness is much greater than that of the coalition. Especially compared with the Army of the Principality of Jerok, the combat effectiveness of the Kaman army is far beyond that.
If the imperial army really withdraws from the battlefield of Jerok Principality, He Zhiqiu dares to assert that Jerok will become the possession of the Kaman people in less than three months. By then, the empire will have lost Jerok, a thick natural resource. Barrier, the Kaman people's military front can go straight to the central hinterland of the empire, and there is almost a flat plain without any cover. How should the empire respond
After calming down his mind, the Minister of Military Affairs first saluted His Majesty the Emperor, then glanced at the three of them coldly and said: "I wonder how Lord Yusuf could have such an idea? Could it be that Lord Yusuf is confident that the empire and victory will be saved?" Do the Locke Principality’s coalition forces have an absolute advantage over the Kaman army?”
He Zhiqiu's words were no longer as polite as before, and seemed a bit sharp and abrupt.
Facing the tough questioning from his boss, Yusuf was a little nervous, but he was not very afraid because he was the emperor's confidant. He quietly glanced at the expressionless His Majesty the Emperor who was sitting above him. Yusuf had a smile on his face. He didn't want to get too tense with the Minister of Military Affairs, so he said slowly: "Master He, I think you have misunderstood me. I did not say that the coalition forces had any advantage over the Kaman army, but The empire is in such an extremely dangerous and bad situation. I think the first thing we should consider is the safety of the empire, and everything else should be placed in a secondary position. As Lord Ning said, the Taiping Sect has already It has been operating within the empire for more than ten years, but the internal affairs department of the empire did not realize the problem until a year ago. Not to mention the ability of the internal affairs department of the empire, it can also prove that the Taiping Religion is deeply hidden. So who can Can we clearly find out how many Taiping Sect rebels there are in the imperial capital?"
"This Imperial City is the center of gravity of the empire compared to other places. Once something goes wrong in the Imperial City, it will affect the entire empire. That responsibility is not something you and I can bear. It can be said that there must be no problems in the Imperial Capital. We can't afford any problems. We would rather be cautious. As for the losses in other places, we can find ways to fight back. Therefore, Xianguan firmly opposes the withdrawal of soldiers from the imperial capital. As for Mr. He who objects to the withdrawal of troops from the Jerok battlefield, then as long as He Your Excellency can raise troops from other places to solve the problem at hand, I have no objection." Yusuf finished his opinion with a smile.
Yusuf's words were well-founded and immediately won the support of almost all the ministers in the palace. Although His Majesty the Emperor's attitude could not be seen yet, He Zhiqiu knew that if he could not come up with a well-reasoned opinion, I am afraid that his The plan will be rejected, but can the reasons for my opinions impress these people here? He Zhiqiu was not sure, because compared to the safety of the imperial capital, none of the ministers here would think that the survival of the Jierok Principality was more important. Even if the risk of something happening to the imperial capital was very small, they would not take the risk. .
Taking a deep breath, He Zhiqiu's face was serious. He thought about his words, and then raised his eyebrows and said: "I don't want to comment too much on Lord Yusuf's opinion. I just want to reiterate one point, that is, the elite of the empire in the imperial capital." There are as many as 100,000 people in the Imperial Guard, so how could they not be able to cope with the so-called possible Taiping rebellion? Lord Yusuf must have underestimated the Imperial Guard!"
He Zhiqiu knew that the relationship between the city guards and the imperial guards had always been at odds, and Yusuf and Ma Yuanwang were even more at odds with each other. The two often slandered each other in order to compete for favor in front of His Majesty the Emperor, but the Emperor did not care about this. If we want to persuade His Majesty the Emperor, we must hold back the imperial guards. Even if the means are somewhat shady, we have to ignore them.
"But when you look at the situation in Jerok, Lord Yusuf also admitted that in the battle situation there, the coalition forces of the empire and Jerok have no advantage. To be honest, we are still at a disadvantage. Once the imperial reinforcements are withdrawn, Then you can think about it, what will be the outcome of Jerok? Once Jerok is finished, will the Kaman people stop there?! Look at the surrounding geographical environment. Needless to say, there are The Taiping Sect is causing trouble there, and the Kaman army can easily drive their horses south and east. By then, why should we take it back and fight back?! I'm afraid it will be a blessing to be able to block the enemy's invasion. ." He Zhiqiu's words were every word, and the ministers here couldn't help but feel chilled. If that were to happen, half of the empire's territory would be equivalent to being lost. By then, even though the imperial capital is located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, it may not be stable.
There was a dull moment in the hall. He Zhiqiu had been the imperial minister for more than ten years. He was familiar with the situation around the empire and the military situation, and had profound insights into military planning and deployment. Although there were many ministers in the hall, they could There was no one who could compare with him in this aspect. Now when he heard what he said, no one dared to refute it casually.
Seeing His Majesty the Emperor's expressionless eyes wandering on the faces of the ministers in the palace, the scalps of the ministers all felt numb. His Majesty the Emperor obviously wants everyone to come up with their opinions, but it is inappropriate to support He Zhiqiu's opinions at the moment, but you It is really a tricky thing to find reasons to refute the Minister of War but it is impossible.
Although no one came out to refute him for a while, He Zhiqiu's heart kept sinking. The grand hall that used to look golden and gleaming with carved beams and paintings seemed a little dark at this moment, because he knew that his views must be inconsistent with His Majesty's views, otherwise according to the law In the past, His Majesty the Emperor should have made a conclusion long ago, instead of waiting expressionlessly for the ministers to speak. This was obviously hoping that someone would come out and overturn his opinion. With His Majesty the Emperor's silent hint, those who wanted to please Sooner or later, His Majesty's ministers will jump out and criticize his own views, even if they don't understand military affairs at all.
As expected, someone soon stood up. It was Ning Yuanwang, the first deputy minister of the Imperial Administration. He was a dignified and elegant man with a graceful demeanor. He looked like he was sanctimonious and a man of justice, but He Zhiqiu couldn't stand it the most. A person always has to find a high-sounding coat for any of his actions. In a word, he looks noble and arrogant on the outside, but in his heart he is a thief and a prostitute. This is He Zhiqiu's classic summary of him.
"Master He is a bit alarmist. Although I am not very proficient in military affairs, I also know that the coalition forces in Jerok have several solid cities and fortresses that they can rely on. The Principality of Jerok is already facing such a dangerous situation, wouldn't they The whole country will fight to the death. I think given the current stable situation, withdrawing our troops will not have much impact, because I heard that Jerok's reserve troops are already moving to the front line in a steady stream. Stand back. Wan Bu said that even if the Kaman people could win in Jerok, it would not take them ten days and a half. It would take three to five or two months to completely control the situation, not to mention the difficulty with Jerok. If the beasts fight, their consumption will not be small, right? Wouldn't it be much easier for us to help Jerok regain the territory? "
Ning Yuanwang's words indeed sound impeccable to laymen, but to those who are well versed in military affairs like He Zhiqiu, it is undoubtedly fantastic. Once the empire's army withdraws, Jerok's current strength can be maintained for a week. Miracle, those so-called reserve troops really faced off against the battle-hardened Kankaman army and there was no doubt that it was a one-sided massacre. As for the conquest and pacification, Yue Jing Kingdom is the best example. I am afraid that it will not take more than a month. The Manmen would be free to target the empire in the south.
However, not all the ministers in the hall were as knowledgeable about military aircraft as He Zhiqiu, but they knew that Ning Yuanwang was the first deputy minister of imperial administration and was in charge of imperial government affairs. They knew that the emperor actually secretly agreed with this opinion, and more importantly, They also hope that the imperial capital will have a stronger army to protect them, but as for the rest, they don't want to think too much about it.
There was a sparse echo in the hall immediately. Although the other ministers did not express their opinions clearly, their expressions showed deep understanding, which made He Zhiqiu's heart feel cold. At this time, he did not want to explain or argue. Because he knows that no matter how hard he tries, the other party will always find some good reasons. Before things become reality, who can guarantee that these things will not really happen? He could only lower his head silently and submit to His Majesty the Emperor's final ruling.
All the ministers looked at the throne in the center, but Situ Mingyue on the throne was hesitant at this time. Speaking from the bottom of his heart, he agreed with the opinions of Yusuf and Ning Yuanwang. The security of the imperial capital was of great importance, so he could not take any risks. As for the Jieluo war situation, it was good to be able to stabilize it. If the situation was not good, that would be fine. There is room for maneuver, but reason and experience tell him that the opinion of the Minister of Military Affairs definitely has its true truth. Once a wrong decision is made, the consequences may be irreparable, so he is also very distressed at this time.
After gently clearing her throat, Situ Mingyue did not show any tendentious expression on her face. She just frowned slightly and said in a calm tone: "Everyone's opinions are very reasonable. The empire is in a critical moment right now. I am deeply gratified to see that you are all working hard to provide suggestions and suggestions for the safety of the empire. Today's court meeting ends here. As for how to deal with it, I have my own reasons and will make an announcement tomorrow morning."
All the ministers were stunned when they heard the words, but they all reacted immediately and said: "Your Majesty is wise!"