From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1016

This court meeting was fundamentally different from the previous ones, and the difference was in their stance.

The recovery of Liaodong made all the civil and military officials, nobles and royal family members and Zhou Yuan stand on the same stance, so they were rarely willing to take out their family wealth to sponsor the celebration, and even willing to give Zhou Yuan face and go to his palace to attend the banquet, just like a friendly colleague.

The government speech just now made everyone admire Zhou Yuan more. Everyone thought that the Great Jin had Zhou Yuan, just like Zhou had Jiang Shang and Qi had Guan Zhong.

It was just that Zhou Yuan's subsequent words completely shattered their souls and made them feel cheated.

Especially old ministers like Deng Bochi, who were so angry that their faces turned red and they could hardly breathe.

"The Eastern Tartars have been fighting with us for hundreds of years. If we trace back history, the conflicts between the two tribes have almost never stopped."

"Huang Taiji is ambitious. How could he surrender unconditionally with his entire tribe?"

"I didn't understand it before, but now I know the reason. It's all a conspiracy! It's all his tricks!"

"You want me to make Jurchen swords and help them fight for their lives? Ha! It's good enough that we don't take the opportunity to destroy their tribe!"

Other civil servants also shouted, saying the same words. They didn't care about such a crucial issue. Even if they offended Zhou Yuan, they couldn't give in at this moment.

"Stop arguing!"

Empress Zhao Jing scolded and looked at the Golden Palace with cold eyes.

The ministers gradually quieted down, but their faces were not good.

Empress Zhaojing said: "Prince Wei, explain the matter clearly. Did Huang Taiji surrender falsely?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "No."

Empress Zhaojing said: "These two words are not convincing. We need reasons."

Zhou Yuan said: "The reason is simple. The Jurchens are now facing the invasion of the Tsarist Empire and are unable to resist. Even if they barely survive, our Great Jin will eat them sooner or later."

"The general trend is beyond human power. Huang Taiji saw this clearly. In order to find a way out for the Jurchens, he resolutely decided to integrate into the Great Jin and preserve the ethnic group."

Marquis Hu Wei said sternly: "Find a way out? Ha! It's easy to say! Then who will give the people of Jizhou a way out? Who will give the more than 100,000 people west of Shanhaiguan and east of Shenjing a way out?"

"How many of us have they killed? Why should we give them a way out?"

Zhou Yuan was silent, because he did not think that Marquis Hu Wei was wrong.

Marquis Guanyong said solemnly: "Your Highness, Prince Wei, we are all veterans who followed Lord Song to fight, and we were also awarded the title of marquis for military merit. Although we are old, we will not be confused about right and wrong."

"You are killing people to recover the Central Plains, and we stand on your side, because killing is not enough to quell the rebellion."

"You want to seal the Wolf's Lair to awaken the blood of the people, and to a certain extent put the capital in danger. We still stand on your side, because the Great Jin really needs blood."

"You want to recover Haojing, and even recover Dongfan Island, we still stand on your side, because that is our territory of the Great Jin. Taking back our own territory is to take back our dignity."

At this point, he walked up quickly and said loudly: "But how do you want us to understand you this time? Sending troops to help the enemy country fight, and it is an extremely difficult battle that is destined to have heavy casualties."

"We can't even find a reason to support you!"

Other civil servants also stood up and expressed their positions, that is, they would never send troops to help the Eastern Tartars fight.

Such a reaction was actually expected by Zhou Yuan.

He had already guessed that it was too difficult to get everyone's support.

And he understood the views of these civil officials and military heroes. They were right. It was stupid to help the enemy country fight.

Empress Zhao Jing said: "Prince Wei, tell me the reason why you sent troops."

Zhou Yuan said: "The reason is very simple. Huang Taiji has surrendered with his entire family. Liaodong has been recovered, and the Jurchen land in Donghai has become the territory of our Great Jin."

"Since it is the territory of the Great Jin, should we fight if there is an invasion by foreign enemies?"

"If we sit back and do nothing, will the Tsar be satisfied after taking Liaodong?"

"They will covet the interior of the country, will keep an eye on the capital, and attack at any time."

"They will build a port in Lushunkou and develop the navy. For us, Isn't it a huge threat?"

"In the long run, we can't let the Tsar succeed. This is a huge threat to us."

Wang Lun's face was gloomy. He stepped forward and said solemnly: "I agree with King Wei's statement. In fact, among the officials in the court, how many of them can enter the Golden Palace are fools?"

"Don't we know that the Tsar can't feed us? Don't we know that a tiger can't sleep peacefully beside our bed?"

"We know everything, but this is not the way to go."

"Now that the Jin Dynasty has experiencedAfter years of war, the new law is being laid, and the sea is open for trade. It is the time for everything to be rebuilt and for rapid rise. "

"This is the time of rejuvenation, the time of take-off. If we endure for a few years, we can accumulate food, wealth, troops and national defense. At that time, even if the Tsarist Empire firmly occupies Liaodong, how can it be our opponent?"

"We will fight them sooner or later, but not now, and not to help the Eastern Tartars!"

"King Wei, you just said that everything must give way to development and economic take-off. Why are you talking about war again now?"

The ministers looked at Zhou Yuan indifferently. Obviously, they all had the same opinion as Wang Lun.

Yongguan Hou said: "King Wei, are you... warlike?"

Deng Bochi said: "I think he is a war maniac! He just likes to fight, likes to make achievements, and uses the blood of my people and soldiers of the Great Jin to paint his Zhou Yuan's achievements in history books red! ”

“Let the whole nation build merits for you, Zhou Yuan, don’t you feel shameless!”

“You keep saying that you are doing it for the world, but I think you are using the people of the world to support your own honor.”

Empress Zhao Jing slammed the dragon table and shouted, “Have you said enough? Shut up!”

The Golden Palace was suddenly silent.

Empress Zhao Jing looked down and panted, “Since he came to Yunzhou, Prince Wei has made great military achievements, saved the court from danger several times, formulated new laws, and inspected the salt industry in the south of the Yangtze River. He has done great things that benefit the country and the people.”

“Anyone who dares to say that he supports himself with the people is shameless and turns the world upside down!”

“No one is allowed to say this again, otherwise don’t blame me for the crime of spreading rumors.”

Deng Bochi raised his head and said loudly, “Your Majesty, if Prince Wei gives up helping the Eastern Tartars, we all respect him. If he insists on using the Jin Dynasty as a bargaining chip and forcing the Northern Expedition to make achievements, then we will definitely not agree. "

"If your majesty agrees to go to war, then this old minister will have to hit his head against this golden palace to repay the country's kindness!"

After speaking, he knelt down and choked up and said: "Your majesty, the ancestral country was hard-won, and the revival of our Jin Dynasty was also hard-won. Please think twice!"

"Please think twice, your majesty!"

Hundreds of civil servants knelt down and knocked their heads to the ground.

Empress Zhaojing took a deep breath, looked at Zhou Yuan, and said lightly: "Prince Wei, it seems that you have not convinced the ministers. Let's put the Northern Expedition on hold and adjourn the court! "

After saying that, she turned and left.

As Empress Zhaojing left, the ministers slowly stood up.

They all looked at Zhou Yuan, at this expressionless young man.

Deng Bochi walked up to Zhou Yuan, blinked hard, and suppressed his tears.

He choked and said, "If the King of Wei hates me, I will beg for my bones tomorrow. If the King of Wei wants me to die, I am willing to drink a glass of poisoned wine tonight to satisfy the King of Wei."

"But... the Northern Expedition is related to the fate of the country and the peril of the nation..."

"Please think twice, King of Wei."

The ministers also said in unison, "Please think twice, King of Wei. "

Looking at these old faces, Zhou Yuan stood there, speechless for a long time.

He didn't blame them, he understood their views.

Now that the Great Jin is in ruins, it does take time to develop, and it is indeed necessary to take steady steps and firmly grasp what can be grasped.

Zhou Yuan was even relieved, and he was relieved that these court officials finally stood on the same side as him - for the Great Jin.

It's just that the road is blocked, and there is a difference between their road and Zhou Yuan's road.

This difference is not a bad thing, no.