Liu Shan said in a clear voice: "Okay! I admire Fang Xusheng's courage. If Fang Xusheng can bring the soldiers from the Sanlian Battle Fort back to Ning'an City, I will go to Ning'an City and defend the city with all the soldiers!"
"Prime Minister Liu is really good at scheming. He persuaded Fang Xusheng to travel four thousand miles north, while he himself stayed in Ning'an City to enjoy the scenery. It's better not to admire him like this." Zhou Junhu sneered.
Liu Shan said solemnly: "I had many doubts before, but Fang Xusheng dispelled my concerns. Ning'an City has become the most important town in the north of the human race. Since you are not retreating, you should protect Ning'an City. Here, I have an unwelcome request."
After Liu Shan finished speaking, he stood up, faced Jingjun and the empress dowager behind the curtain, bowed his head and bent over, looking like a loyal minister.
The atmosphere in the Golden Palace suddenly became weird.
Over the years, Liu Shan has always been very sensible in doing things. No matter how his subordinates make trouble, he always maintains the demeanor of a prime minister and never goes into battle shirtless.
Now, Liu Shan suddenly said such words and performed such a great ceremony, which must be a great event.
Jing Jun was actually frightened by this scene. He looked at Liu Shan who was bent over and couldn't stand up, and dared not say a word.
The Queen Mother's voice came from behind the curtain.
"What's the matter, my dear Liu? Get up quickly. If I can do it, I will agree."
The officials sighed in their hearts, the Queen Mother is indeed the mother of the country. Even though she is not Jingjun's biological mother, she still protects Jingjun when facing unknown dangers.
Liu Shan slowly stood up and said solemnly, "I beg Your Majesty to go north to Ning'an and lead the army in person!"
The Golden Palace fell silent in an instant, followed by shouts and curses from many officials!
"If a traitor becomes righteous, the country will no longer be a country!"
"Liu Shan, you are so outrageous!"
"You have evil ambitions and are a lackey of the Qing Kingdom!"
"Liu Gou, you look like a human, but you bleed demon blood!"
"Everyone knows Liu Shan's intentions!"
Many scholars were extremely angry. They did not expect Liu Shan to make such a request. This was simply to cut off the roots of Jingguo.
The death of the previous emperor had caused great turmoil in the State of Jing. The current King Jing had finally grown up successfully and had a son, Fang Yun, who made the State of Jing prosper. At this moment, if anything happened to King Jing, the State of Jing would inevitably fall into a great crisis, allowing Liu Shan to regain power and call the shots.
The monarch is the hub of a country's fortune. Every time the monarch changes, the country's fortune will be affected.
Fang Yun looked at Liu Shan quietly and said slowly: "Prime Minister Liu, you urged me to go north, but I didn't bother with you because I was going to go anyway. But you actually encouraged the king to lead the army in person, harboring evil intentions. This Saint will never tolerate you!"
Everyone shut their mouths and looked at Fang Yun in horror. Since Fang Yun said this, this was bound to not end well.
Liu Shan smiled calmly and said, "Fang Xusheng has wronged me. If I had evil intentions, why did I go to Ning'an City with him? Why didn't I stay in the capital? The reason why I suggested that you lead the army in person is because Your Majesty is the ruler of a country. Once you arrive in Ning'an City, you will surely let the country's fortune bless all the soldiers, inspire the whole army to share the same hatred and boost morale. Our Jing country has always been in a weak position, and any means to increase the chances of winning should not be missed. It is the best strategy for the king to increase the chances of winning by 10% just by visiting Ning'an City."
Fang Yun said: "If Your Majesty is over 18 years old and has reached adulthood, there is nothing wrong with going to Ning'an City. As you said, it will increase our army's chances of victory. But now Your Majesty is only ten years old and is traveling so fast. If you are not careful, it will lead to disaster!"
"If there is a great doctor accompanying you, your Majesty will never get sick." Liu Shan said.
"The late emperor was also accompanied by a great medical scholar." Fang Yun's words were like thunder, shocking all the officials.
Liu Shan was speechless for a moment and had no words to refute.
Xiao Jingjun glared at Liu Shan, with a hint of fear in his eyes.
The human race has always spread the rumor that the late emperor was poisoned to death by the Zong family and Liu Shan.
Liu Shan said, "Since Fang Xusheng doesn't agree, what else can boost morale better than your majesty leading the army in person? I don't know! You keep saying you want to fight the barbarians, but you don't try your best. Are the lives of hundreds of millions of people less important than a minor illness of the king?"
After hearing these words, Liu Shan and his party felt calm. It seemed that Liu Shan's true colors were revealed. Although the court was actually controlled by scholars, and although everyone said "people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important", few people would say such words in the Golden Palace in front of the king.
Jingjun gritted his teeth but dared not utter a word.
Gu Mingzhou echoed loudly, "What Prime Minister Liu said is very true! In order to save the people from danger, what's wrong with a king traveling thousands of miles? A true benevolent king would even sacrifice his life for the people. How can you be a wise king if you are afraid of even a minor illness? Your Majesty, you have been reading the books of sages, so you must know that empty talk ruins the country, but hard work makes it prosperous. If you lead the army in person, it will be the first step to becoming a wise king! I, Gu Mingzhou, earnestly ask Your Majesty to lead the army in person to deter the barbarians, strengthen our army's morale, and enhance our national prestige!"
"I second the motion!"
"I second the motion!"
All of the left-hand minister's party members left the party.
There are not many people, but they are quite impressive.
Everyone sensed that a strange force was rolling above the Golden Throne Hall, like a mountain slowly flying in the air.
Liu Shan gave advice, and the country's fortune followed.
Many officials remained silent, but had to admit that since even Guoyun approved of Jingjun's personal expedition, many people had no reason to object.
National destiny is ruthless.
Liushan follows the general trend.
Fang Yun frowned slightly. This was Liu Shan's desperate struggle, and he had already spared no effort. He did think of some ways to resolve the situation, but it was inconvenient to say them on the spot.
The Queen Mother's voice came again from behind the curtain.
"What Minister Liu said is not without reason. However, Your Majesty is too young after all, and it is the age of enlightenment. It is too heavy for the emperor to lead the army in person. Why don't I go to Ning'an to boost morale!"
"Queen Mother, you can't do that!"
"Please think twice, Queen Mother!"
Many scholars advised against it.
The officials of the Zuo Xiang party were stunned and looked at Liu Shan together, not knowing whether to oppose or agree.
Liu Shan immediately said, "Since the Queen Mother is willing to lead the army on behalf of Your Majesty, it is a blessing for our Jing State. I dare not disobey."
Fang Yun looked at Liu Shan, narrowed his eyes, and said, "Liu Shan, you are using the country's destiny to satisfy your selfish desires today, do you want to know the price?"
"As the left prime minister, I have the responsibility of a country on my shoulders. Why should I fear the price?" Liu Shan's words were loud and clear.
If many scholars did not know Liu Shan’s true face, they would probably cry.
"Very good." Fang Yun said.
Liu Shan immediately said, "The day when Fang Xusheng goes north, the Queen Mother will move to Ning'an City. Fang Xusheng has made rapid progress, but the Phoenix Chariot is slow to move, and needs the protection of a large army. Jingguo has been at war frequently, and the military is tight. In order to protect the Queen Mother's northward journey, please ask Fang Xusheng to only bring his private soldiers to the Sanlian War Fortress. When Fang Xusheng successfully leads the remaining soldiers back, I will be waiting outside Ning'an City."
"This is too much!" General Zhou Junhu was so angry that the Golden Palace trembled slightly.
Liu Shan remained calm.
Grand Marshal Chen Zhixu said: "Don't worry about military affairs, Left Prime Minister. My Marshal's Office will make the decision."
Gu Mingzhou said: "Without the Cabinet Seal, any transfer order for more than 10,000 people would be considered treason!"
The generals were outraged. In the past, the left prime minister deliberately delayed the deployment of troops, resulting in the deaths of many soldiers in a foreign land. This time he was going to use the same trick again.
"For the sake of Jingguo, it will be difficult for Fang Xusheng." Liu Shan was not afraid at all.
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