An ugly daughter-in-law must always meet her parents-in-law. It is impossible to hide this matter. If it is difficult to talk about it, she still has to speak out.
It's just that the consequences of saying this are quite scary to everyone present.
Shang Jianxiong's eyes widened, Shang Yongzhong was stunned, and Tian Yu was stunned.
Gao Jiancheng's face was expressionless, and his heart was pounding, but he was a little mentally prepared. After all, Niu Youdao had already raised the issue of whether to kill or not to kill before. He knew that Niu Youdao had considered killing the prisoners, but he still couldn't help it in his heart. Lament, it seems Niu Youdao is still determined to kill those prisoners, what kind of trouble is this!
He didn't know that killing the prisoners was purely Meng Shanming's personal decision, and he thought it was Niu Youdao's intention.
Tong Mo was obviously dumbfounded, and immediately exclaimed: "Master Meng, what do you mean by this?"
Meng Xuandao: "There were some twists and turns in this matter. Meng Shanming insisted on killing the prisoners."
Tong Mo said angrily: "Why don't the three major factions stop it? Isn't it possible that they can't stop it?"
He could not accept this reality. This negotiation cost him a lot of effort. The lion on the Song Dynasty opened his mouth. One of the conditions for retreating was to hand over Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming to the Song Dynasty, or to kill them.
He, Tong Mo, was naturally eager to get rid of these two scourges, but at this time, there was nothing he could do if he wanted to. Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming were not at the mercy of the court, not to mention that he couldn't afford to offend those two people at this time, so he naturally refused. Save two people.
This was the first time in his life that he had spent so much effort and words to protect Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming, only to end up with the other party trapping them to death!
But how should Meng Xuan answer this? It's not that it can't be stopped. If the three major sects want to forcefully stop it, there's no reason why it can't be stopped. But after listening to Meng Shanming's analysis, I feel that it can't be stopped, but I can't tell these people this truth.
The Song army has already laid siege to the city. Are these people allowed to make sacrifices for the sake of the overall situation? Is it possible for these people to sacrifice their wealth
They have always formulated grand strategies at the expense of others. This time they are asked to be the victims of Meng Shanming's grand strategy. I'm afraid it will be difficult to accept this reality.
The key to the problem is that these people were afraid of causing uncontrollable chaos, so they pretended to set an example in order to stabilize people's hearts. No one, including children, evacuated the capital.
The reason for not evacuating before was because these people knew that if they retreated in the end, everyone's children might not be able to leave, but their children could not be abandoned by the court, because they represented the court.
I wanted to evacuate until the end, but I didn't because the situation had turned. It was a sure thing and there was no need to evacuate.
Who would have thought that Meng Shanming would come this time. It's better now. He could not leave before, but now the Song Army has surrounded Yanjing, and their family can't leave now even if they want to.
The army besieged the city, and a group of monks at most protected the upper echelons of the court and fought their way out. There was no way to bring all the family members of the upper echelons of the court with them. These people were all members of the Jingcheng family with many children and grandchildren, and a family of more than a hundred people was not considered too large. , if every monk in the capital is forced to carry a burden, how can they get out? If we really do that, I'm afraid even the monk himself won't be able to escape.
Once the city is broken, the consequences can be imagined.
Meng Xuan didn't want to quarrel with them. He knew that these people who had been practicing talking in the court for a long time were not easy to deal with. He didn't mention Meng Shanming's grand strategy. The three major factions also sacrificed the interests of these people for their own interests. He was really embarrassed to say it, so he simply said: "Meng Shanming has a lot of military morale and insists on his own opinion. It is difficult to force him under the current situation."
Tong Mo said: "Master Meng, it is related to the truce between the two countries. It is not only for the good of Yan, but also for the good of the three major factions. The three major factions must not sit back and watch Mengshan do anything rashly!"
Meng Xuan: "Sit back and watch? Once the frontline troops are forced back and can no longer threaten the Song Dynasty, the Song army that besieged the city will have no scruples and will inevitably attack the city. The crisis in the capital will not be resolved. Meng Shanming has it in his hands. They firmly control the military power. If this is the case, how can the three major factions force them?"
Shang Jianxiong was so angry that he trembled and said: "This must be the idea of the traitor from Shang Chaozong, who intends to murder me!"
He insists on thinking so, and Meng Xuan doesn't bother to explain, and Shang Jianxiong is indeed sure that Shang Chaozong wants to harm him.
Tong Mo urged again: "Master Meng, you might as well warn them that the peace talks are also for their own good. It will not do them any good to collapse the Yan State. If they have any ideas, they can put them out for discussion. I want them to fight. If you have merit, I think His Majesty will not hesitate to reward you generously."
After saying that, Shang Jianxiong cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Shang Chaozong commanded the army in battle and indeed made great achievements. I would like to ask your Majesty to reward you according to your merits and make Dingzhou a place under the rule of Prince Yong!"
Shang Yongzhong immediately raised his hand and said: "I second the proposal!"
Gao Jiancheng took a look at the situation and saw Tong Mo winking at him. He immediately raised his hand and said, "I second the proposal!"
After Shang Jianxiong showed some restraint, he nodded heavily and said: "Okay! I'm sure!"
Seeing that this group of people suddenly became so generous, Meng Xuan sneered in his heart, still looking indifferent.
It's okay for Jiangshan without Meng Shanming's guidance. Meng Shanming has pointed out the pros and cons in detail. He already knows the huge harm of compromising with the Song Dynasty. The interests of the three major factions are not as important as the interests of the three major factions.
It's useless for these people to agree. The three major factions won't agree now!
But he would not reveal that it was the three major sects that were sacrificing the interests of these people. The blame would naturally fall on others. He shook his head and said: "Your Majesty knows what Shang Chaozong thinks, so why do you do this? Let's defend the city with all our strength! Don't worry, everyone, once The situation is irreversible, and the three major factions will definitely not sit back and let these few people be in danger, and will do their best to escort these few people out of danger."
After saying that, he turned around, ignored the thoughts of several people, and left calmly, not wanting or needing to be verbose.
The faces of the remaining people in the imperial study became uglier than the last.
The discussions among several people still have to continue, but the topic of discussion has changed from implementing the negotiation results to how to desperately defend the city...
After the imperial study room was empty, Shang Jianxiong slumped down on a chair, the anger and sadness in his eyes indescribable.
He didn't understand why Dayan had come to this point, and why the court didn't even have a general who could fight. Even if there was one, how could he be forced into this by Shang Chaozong and others
In fact, he knew the reason in his heart. Generals who can fight are not produced by intrigues in the court, but are tempered by actual combat on the battlefield. Those people were either purged by him or forced to the opposite side by him, but he himself was unwilling to do so. Just face this fact.
Tian Yu lowered his head and remained silent. As the general manager, he was planning the affairs in the harem. If he had evacuated before, he would have killed the remaining people and evacuated safely. Now that the Song army has surrounded Yanjing, they must It seems that too many people have been taken away. Is it necessary to kill them again
If he was killed again, the impact would be huge. Either he was a relative of a powerful minister, or he had given birth to a child for the emperor. Is it not okay to kill the child's biological mother
"My lord, it's finally what you wished for."
After the three important ministers left the imperial study and walked a little further, Tong Mo suddenly glanced at Shang Yongzhong and said something.
Shang Yongzhong said in astonishment: "What does Da Sikong mean by this? How could I, the king, be willing to see things come to this point?"
Tong Mo sneered: "If the prince had not tried every means to hold the court back, how would the court have ended up being trapped by the enemy troops? Now even your majesty has to accompany you to defend the city. Isn't it as you wished?"
Shang Yongzhong said seriously: "Da Sikong, I don't agree with your words. Now my family members are also trapped in the city. Is this what I want to see? Besides, who advised His Majesty to leave this King, do you really think that I don’t know anything about it?”
Tong Mo: "You are the Grand Sima of the Yan State. The capital of the country is in trouble and the enemy is attacking. If the Grand Sima in charge of military matters is not in charge, are you going to let civilian officials command the troops and horses to kill the enemy? Who will be left behind if you don't?"
Gao Jicheng lamented: "Don't argue, you two. What time has it been? Is there any point in shifting the responsibility now? Let's think about how to defend the city!"
The old thief Tong Mo mentioned it first, can you blame me? Shang Yongzhong kept slandering, but he did not dare to offend Tong Mo too much until the end, fearing that he would be killed by Tong Mo later, so he quickly said, "Yes, yes, what Master Situ said makes sense. Prime Minister, this is not the time to argue." At that time, everyone's family members were in the city. Once the city was destroyed, everyone would be unlucky. The nonsense of the three major sects is not credible. The most they can do is take us away. It is difficult for the three major sects of all families, old and young, to be together at the same time. After leading so many people to break out of the siege, the three major factions will not care about the life and death of our family members. It is only reasonable to find ways to defend the city. Don't talk about us..."
He pointed back with his hand, "If we really get to that point, there are still too many people in the harem, and I'm afraid a group of them will have to be killed. Isn't it true that our families will also reach this point?"
The two big men in the DPRK who said this sighed and shook their heads.
It’s good that Tian Yu has issued a ban not to discuss this matter unreasonably, but it also depends on who is making the unreasonable remarks. Naturally, these few people’s comments cannot be considered unreasonable. Tian Yu has to turn a blind eye if he knows about it. One eye!
As Gao Jiancheng walked, he raised his hands and asked Tong Mo, "Master, how should we deal with the situation now?"
Tong Mo sighed: "How else can we deal with it? Inform the courtiers to go back to their homes!"
"Ah!" Shang Yongzhong said in surprise: "Does the prime minister mean that each family will sweep the snow in front of their own door? This...give up now?"
Tong Mo rolled his eyes at him and said, "Where did the prince want to go? Let each family go back and pull out all the useful servants and nimble housekeepers from each family and send them to the top of the city to help defend the city. And also Eunuchs in the palace, don’t let all the good hands you can use be idle. I will inform Tian Yu later. Also, let everyone use all the connections they can use and gather all the connections in the spiritual world to help!"
"In addition, let each family and their relationships take out all the food they have hoarded. The first is to ensure the supply of military food, and the second is to stabilize the people in the city. At this time, the enemy is facing the enemy, and there must be no chaos within the capital. Let me tell you, the city is broken and the hoarding is No matter how much food you have, it’s useless. It belongs to others. Tell them, I have an account of how many things are in my hands. If anyone dares to hide their secrets now, don’t blame me for not saying the ugly things first. Don’t blame me when the time comes. You don’t recognize your relatives!”
Gao Jiancheng nodded in agreement, and Shang Yongzhong also nodded in approval.
Meng Shanming forced him to this point, and Meng Shanming suddenly forced him to have no way out. Just like Meng Shanming wanted to kill prisoners to boost morale, the selfishness of everyone in the court was forced to have nowhere to hide. , they were all forced to work together and defend the city with all their might.
After these people unified their opinions, the defensive power that Yanjing unleashed cannot be underestimated. After all, this is one of the seven largest capitals in the world, and it still has some heritage!