There was an uproar in the audience. Before the incident caused an uproar, Jiang Heng quickly cut through the mess and forcibly terminated all discussions. They must go back immediately and discuss countermeasures.
"Is he crazy?" Zhou You said in disbelief, "Who gave him the order?"
In the main hall, Jiang Heng drank three cups of cold tea in a row. He was so thirsty that everyone looked at him.
"It's not me, I don't know, I don't." Jiang Heng denied it, but Geng Shu always listened to Jiang Heng, what he said was what he said. At this time, Jiang Heng has become the target of public criticism, and no one believes that he has no secrets. Ling Geng Shu suddenly sent troops to attack Daiguo.
Juicy believed it, Jiang Heng said no, but he didn't.
"Why did my brother do this?" Juicy asked.
"I... I don't know." Jiang Heng said, "What's the situation like?"
Yong Guo knew nothing about the battle situation on the front line, and even the letter was brought back by Costin. There are only a few words on Geng Shu's banner: the army has been broken, and the invasion of Xichuan is just around the corner.
"He only has 40,000 people," Jutaki said. "How did he defeat an army of 250,000 people?"
Everyone was helpless and could only wait. Zeng Rong guessed that Zheng Ren had his own channel and asked Longyu, maybe he could get the news, but was stopped by Jiang Heng.
They could not be brought out by the princes at this time, and the military action suddenly launched by Geng Shu did not pass the imperial court.
Jiang Heng stopped the war on the alliance, but Geng Shu was demolished on the front line. Just after he said that the world of great strife needs to end, Geng Shu fought with Dai Guo on the back foot, which was really a headache.
Everyone waited until evening, when Yong Jun's letter finally arrived.
"Report—" the messenger said, "His Royal Highness defeated the enemy army by the Han River, defeated 250,000 soldiers and horses of Daiguo, killed 30,000 enemies! Captured 50,000 enemies!"
Jiang Heng almost fainted when he heard the details. Geng Shu suddenly attacked Li Nuo's army at dusk three days ago. At dawn, they attacked Li Nuo's back formation. Daiguo's army has not fought for many years, and because of its prosperous military power, he underestimates the enemy's carelessness.
From the daytime battle to the evening, in the bloody twilight, the Daiguo army was outflanked and driven to the river surface. The ice surface for hundreds of miles suddenly collapsed, and tens of thousands of people drowned and froze to death on the spot.
"Delivering the letter," Zeng Rong said, "let him not go crazy! The alliance is still in the Alliance, what does this make others think?"
Jiang Heng said: "It's too late."
He believed that Geng Shu had his own judgment, and Jui Taki reminded: "It's not a bad thing."
Jiang Heng nodded, at least after Daiguo's battle, he couldn't be arrogant anymore.
"Martial law in Luoyang," Jiang Heng said, "repatriate Zeng Yu's troops to prevent the country from rushing into Song County, and instead attack Luoyang."
Jiang Heng's words awakened the dreamer, and he would definitely take revenge on behalf of the country. Now that the ministers of the five countries are all in Luoyang, the immediate plan must protect the participants. Otherwise, if someone were to die on the alliance, or even be copied by the country, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Zhou Youdao: "Is the alliance going to end early?"
"No," Jutaki said, "it's more dangerous to let them go now."
Wei Ben hurried over and said, "Daiguo has already launched a countermeasure. They are dividing their troops into two groups, going out of Jianmen Pass, and attacking Song County."
Jiang Heng said: "Monitor Li Jin closely. If there is any danger, bring him under control immediately. General Wei, the whole city is under martial law."
Wei Ben was uneasy, and nodded towards Juicy.
Jiang Heng said again: "I'll go talk to them one by one at night."
Today he threw out the biggest problem, no matter what, he supports Juicy to become the new emperor, unless countries can come up with more effective proposals.
The next two days and three days will be Juicy's battlefield. He needs to gain the trust of the participants, at least give him this chance.
Juicy nodded, Jiang Heng looked uncertain, and went to the apse to see Longyu first.
So he had to fight for the dragon first, and he had the most hope. He accompanied the Zheng royal family for two generations. He was the lover of the old King Zheng and raised Zhao Ling. He was like a father and a brother, and he understood Zhao better than anyone else. Spirit's wish.
This day is the New Year of the Yong people. In accordance with the etiquette of the princes, the palace will deliver meals to the lodgings of the monarchs of various countries. They will cook fish, chicken, sheep, and turtles in cauldrons, accompanied by the spirits of Yong Kingdom. King Yong Jue Taki's banquet was temporarily cancelled, but the battle report came from Hanzhong.
Jiang Heng arrived at the place where Zheng Guo stayed. Seeing that the New Year's meal had been used, Long Yu was sitting opposite Bi Shao and Zhao Cong to drink tea. At the second watch, Zhao Cong couldn't hold it any longer and fell asleep beside the desk, resting on Bi Shao's lap.
Both Long Yu and Bi Shao kept silent. Both seemed to have something on their minds. Jiang Heng's arrival broke the silence and signaled that Bi Shao didn't need to get up.
"He must be very sleepy." Jiang Heng said, "Where's Zhao Hui?"
"She thought she was getting bored and said to go for a walk." Long Yu said.
Although Jiang Heng was only an official, he still represented the dead Ji Xun. When the princes saw him, he had to return the ceremony, which was the etiquette for the emperor behind him.
"When the child arrives, he wants to sleep," Bi Shao replied, "I used to be too, once or twice, I was very sleepy."
Jiang Heng, dressed in civilian clothes, suddenly had a strange feeling, as if they were like family, but Zheng and Liang used to be brothers, and Bi and Zhao were also brothers. It came from an ancient family with a large surname in the Jin court six hundred years ago.
"This is the first time for me to celebrate the New Year in Luoyang." Long Yuchao Jiang Heng said.
Jiang Heng replied: "There are still a few days until Zheng Guo's New Year's Day. If there is time, I can still rush back to Jeju."
"I can't solve the current situation in a while." Long Yu didn't ask whether Yong Guo's sudden military action was a shock or a helpless move, and only said to Jiang Heng.
The corners of Long Yu's mouth were slightly raised. He was over forty years old, but he still had a splendid appearance. His body and appearance were the same as those of young people, and his eyes were even more heroic.
Jiang Heng sighed, Geng Shu's sudden attack was something he didn't consider beforehand, but now, looking at the performances of Bi Shao and Long Yu, it was obvious that a decision had been made.
Bishop said, "Do you really believe him?"
Jiang Heng said: "He is my brother, of course I believe it."
He didn't know who Bi Shao was asking, but whether it was Juicy Taki or Geng Shu, it was true that these two were his elder brothers, and Juicy was his cousin.
Long Yudao: "In the days after Zhao Ling's death, I often think about a question."
Jiang Heng raised his eyebrows.
Long Yu said, "Why does he believe you?"
Bi Shao said to Longyu: "My brother told me before his death that when Lord Jiang came to Jeju on the first day, he said something to him. From that day on, he knew that the war would end within ten years. It is also because of Lord Jiang that he made up his mind to go to assassinate Juicong."
Jiang Heng smiled and said, "I talked to him so many times back then, but I don't remember exactly which one."
Long Yu declined to comment. He has now become the head of Zheng Guo's military. Even if Zheng and Liang Guo were at the end of the line, they still succeeded in defeating Yong Guo. He is still a force to be reckoned with. Although the Yong people were attacking everywhere, and a single country was unable to fight against Geng Shu, if they united and fought on four fronts, they would still have the ability to drive the Ju clan back outside the Yubi Pass.
Jiang Heng knew this best, so no matter what, he must bring them back to the alliance and negotiate, and can no longer solve it on the battlefield. He wants to prove to them that Geng Shu is not the second juice Cong.
"What do you think the world will be like in the next three or four years," Long Yu said, "what will it be like?"
Jiang Heng knew that Long Yu was facing the final decision, and his answer would affect his position on the second day of the League.
"Speaking of which," Jiang Heng replied, "it's still foggy and it's hard to draw a conclusion."
This was a surprise that Long Yu and Bi Shao had expected.
Bi Shao smiled and said, "I thought Lord Jiang said..."
"What a prosperous world," Jiang Heng said, "it's all a lie, and everyone knows it. The fall of the king's power and the decline of the Jin court, of course, there are reasons for Yong, there are reasons for Ji's own, and more problems arise. Given the circumstances, it had to be done.”
Long Yu nodded, this is the key point that the hundreds of scholars have been arguing about for hundreds of years. What theory is more suitable for this world? After breaking all the inherent order, what kind of human world needs to be established
"For six hundred years, the Jin Dynasty has been expanding continuously," Jiang Heng thought for a while, and said, "At first, it was no more than the Central Plains, three kingdoms, four cities and two cities. Afterwards, various clans came to serve, and the territory was extended to reach the Two hundred years ago, when King Wu was on the throne, the 'world' had reached the East China Sea, the Western Frontier, the Southern Border, and the Northern Frontier."
"The vast territory has brought another problem." Jiang Heng said, "The division of the 'family under the world' makes it difficult to effectively manage such a vast territory, the border areas are constantly plagued, and the central government is beyond the reach of the central government. If the system is not reformed, the royal power will decline. , is inevitable."
Just like a big tree, after strenuously stretched, it is burdened by the weight of its branches and has been supported for many years. When there is no external force, it becomes a burden. Once the storm hits, the branches will be broken and scattered.
Jiang Heng thought for a while, and then said to Bi Shao: "But to overthrow the family and the world, abolish the feudal feudal lords, change the prefectures and counties, and put them under the direct jurisdiction of the emperor, how difficult do you think it is? Who gave up his position as the monarch? Even if you and Zhao Ling are willing to give up, how can the scholars agree?"
Bi Shao thought about it and said, "That's what we're worried about."
If you don't overthrow everything and start over again, the world that Jiang Heng is forcibly put together again will take the road of the Jin court again, and eventually collapse, and this speed will only be faster than before. If you want to change all of this, there will only be more difficulties. Jiang Heng is equivalent to using one person's strength to fight against all the great nobles in the world.
"But I believe there is still hope." Jiang Heng said, "The Lama Temple Reform passed by Jutaki at first is the prototype of the world in the future. This process may be extremely difficult and may last for a long time. We have to wait patiently. , Two generations, and even nearly a hundred years later, there will be a different world."
Long Yu said: "The constitution of the alliance tomorrow must be announced to the princes in the name of the Son of Heaven."
"If it passes, I think yes." Jiang Heng replied.
Neither Long Yu nor Bi Shao answered. Jiang Heng knew that more could not be used to suppress less. All countries must admit that Juicy Taki could take this position. Otherwise, even if one country did not agree, it could only be solved by war.
"I retire." Jiang Heng said, "If you two are not sleepy, firecrackers will be set off at midnight."
Bi Shao didn't get up, he touched the sleeping Zhao Cong's profile, and nodded to Jiang Heng.
Juicy suddenly felt that he wanted to go out and get some air. After all, the princes gave him extremely strong pressure today, which made him feel very tired.
In the snowy night, a girl in a red and black dress, with long black hair scattered, was holding a plum blossom in the high place.
Juicy remembered that there was no such person in the palace, so he walked over, stood in front of the ice lake, and plucked plum blossoms for her.
The girl suddenly turned her head and pressed one hand on the hilt of the sword, but it was Zhao Hui.
"Scare me," Zhao Hui said, "I thought it was an assassin."
"I thought you were an assassin." Jutaki handed her the plum blossom and smiled, "Is there no plum blossom in Jeju?"
"Jeju has it," Zhao Hui twisted her hair and said lightly, "Xunyang doesn't have it, this flower is quite fragrant."
"You grew up in Xunyang?" Prince Taki looked at Zhao Hui's face, and suddenly felt that she was a bit like a person... like his aunt, Ju Ling.
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"My mother is from Yue." Zhao Hui said.
Prince Taki understood that Zhao Hui, as a princess, was accustomed to wearing swords, which was the tradition of Yue women.
"About your father," Prince Taki whispered, "I'm sorry."
Saying that, he walked to the side and sat down.
"It doesn't matter," Zhao Hui said, "my father killed you and your father too, and everyone is even. General Long said, let the grievances of the previous generation pass away, otherwise we will not come to join the alliance, But I'm not here to open, I just want to see Mr. Jiang again."
"It's happy and grudge," said Prince Taki, "like a Yueren."
Zhao Hui glanced at Prince Taki with a little smile in his eyes. At that moment, Prince Taki seemed to have found a dream that was covered in snow in the middle of the night.
"Who taught you about swords?" Prince Taki said, "General Long?"
"My father." Zhao Hui replied casually.
Prince Taki was startled for a moment, then came to understand and said, "Yes, your father is the fifth largest assassin in the world."
She smiled like Ju Ling, like Jiang Heng, like the occasional Empress Dowager Jiang, with a bright and serious look in her eyes.
"Even if he taught me personally, I don't like him." Zhao Hui suddenly said, "But I didn't think he would die."
"Why?" Prince Taki sat and Zhao Hui stood.
"Are you in bad health?" Zhao Hui frowned again and asked, "Why are you sitting all the time? Are your legs cold?"
"No." Prince Taki smiled embarrassedly, stood up again, and said, "I'm used to it, I've been taught since I was a child, don't be rash, don't stand if you can sit down, don't run if you can walk, because everyone all watching."
"Isn't it boring?" Zhao Hui mocked.
"Yeah, it's boring," said Prince Taki, "everyone is more interesting than me, like Heng'er's life, it's very interesting. Why do you spend the New Year alone?"
Zhao Hui said: "General Long and Prince Liang are talking about the world's important affairs. I don't like to hear it. When I get bored, I go out and walk around. I can't find Mr. Everyone. Everyone is busy with business, and no one pays attention to me."
"I'm not busy with business, we are both idlers, it's just right, let's celebrate the New Year together, what to drink?" Prince Taki felt obliged to entertain guests, and he couldn't let people stand here.
"I don't drink," Zhao Hui said, "anything else will do."
"Have some hot tea?" said Prince Taki.
After thinking about it, Zhao Hui nodded happily and followed Prince Taki away.