As soon as this statement came out, the discussion in the court became more frequent.
Some people even glanced at Li Zhufeng from time to time, with inexplicable meaning in their eyes.
Before today, the Li family was still extremely expensive.
Although Li Zhufeng is not as good as Zhang Xun, he is still the target of all officials' fawning.
Even Dongfang Ming, the Minister of Industry, and Huang Li, the Minister of Household Affairs, had to be polite to Li Zhufeng.
But after today, they were defeated!
This caused their status and reputation in the court to suffer an almost devastating blow.
"I think Master Lu's words are wrong!" Zhong Yu stood up, looked at Huaiqing on the dragon throne, and said word by word: "The defeat in this battle was not caused by Duke Dingguo and Marquis Wuling, but by Duke Dingguo and Marquis Wuling. Defeated by Duke Qing!"
"If Duke Qing hadn't suddenly rebelled and dispatched a large number of troops from Western Xinjiang to support Liu Jing."
"At this moment, Liu Jing may have become a prisoner!"
"However, I would like to ask everyone present, who could have expected the rebellion of Duke Qing?"
As soon as these words came out, the whispers of the civil and military officials were suppressed. After everyone looked at each other, they all shook their heads.
Zhong Yu was right. Duke Qing, who was far away in Western Xinjiang, suddenly rebelled and appeared in Qiandu City. This was unexpected by no one.
"Since so many people in the court couldn't predict it, how can we ask Duke Qing and Marquis Wuling to predict it?"
"Under attack from the two armies of Liu Jing and Liu Qing, Marquis Wuling was not only able to save his life, but even rescued Duke Dingguo."
"In my opinion, not only is it fruitless, but it has achieved a small amount of merit."
As soon as these words came out, the hall fell into silence again, and the civil and military officials fell into deep thought.
"Hmph!" However, at this moment, Lu Zheng snorted again and said, "What a big fallacy!"
"I only know that victory is a merit and defeat is a fault. This is the truth since ancient times!"
"How come you, Mr. Zhong, think that this defeat is actually a credit?"
"Being greedy for life and afraid of death, instead of fighting to the end with the enemy, he shamelessly fled back to Qiandu City. How can it be taken for granted?"
Faced with Lu Zheng's ridicule, Zhong Yu also snorted coldly and said: "Of course Duke Dingguo and Marquis Wuling can die in battle, but I would like to ask, if they all die in battle, who will resist the rebels outside the city? ?”
"Are you coming? Master Lu?"
"If you can command the army and resist the rebel siege tomorrow, then Zhong will kowtow to you without saying anything!"
As soon as these words came out, Lu Zheng was immediately choked and speechless.
As a civil servant, if he went to the battlefield to command the army, wouldn't he be seeking death?
After thinking about it, he still said with a stiff neck: "No matter what, the defeat of Marquis Wuling is a fact. No matter how clever you are, you can't change it."
"I believe that the important task of defending the city should be left to more capable people!"
"In my opinion, Mr. Lu is very capable. Why don't Mr. Lu be responsible for the duty of guarding the city?" Huaiqing on the dragon chair spoke, his voice was cold, his bright eyes were colorless, that's all. Looking directly at Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng felt a little guilty when she saw him. He lowered his head and said, "Your Highness is joking. I am just a civil servant. How can I take on such an important task? I can't do it. I can't do it."
"Lord Lu, what you said is wrong. During the reign of Emperor Xiaowu, Liu Hou had no power to restrain a chicken, but he still led troops in battle. He can be called a generation of Confucian generals!"
"In my humble opinion, Mr. Lu strategized and won the battle thousands of miles away. He has the style of an ancient Liuhou!"
Zhou Bingzheng, the official minister, stood up and said this.
He is the father-in-law of the prince and the first of the six ministers. His words carry great weight.
When Ma Rulong heard this, he also stood up and said: "Your Highness, I would like to express my sincerity, but among today's martial arts, few people can match the level of Marquis Wuling."
"Yes, I understand."
"Now it seems that the situation is clear."
"For the person who will defend the city, one should be chosen between Marquis Wu Ling and Master Lu!"
"My father has taught me since I was a child not to be a arbitrarily arrogant person."
"At this time, why don't you all vote on it?" Huaiqing's voice was still cold, but when it fell on Lu Zheng's ears, it was like a bolt from the blue.
He twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "Your Highness, I'm telling you the truth, I have been suffering from a serious illness recently and I mostly stay in bed."
"To be able to come to the morning court today is to endure the pain."
"If I continue to command the three armies with my broken body, I'm afraid... My death is a small thing, but if I miss the opportunity to fight, I will be a sinner of the ages!"
As he spoke, Lu Zheng began to choke, looking like he was willing to devote himself to the country, but was unable to do so.
"I have heard that during the reign of Emperor Zhaowu, there was a pioneer general who abandoned civil service and turned to martial arts. He was extremely brave."
"When two armies are fighting, they can often charge into the camp alone, and the thousands of troops can take the enemy general's head from it, just like picking out something from a bag!"
"What is even more talked about is that this pioneer general once dragged his sick body to the battlefield, shot three arrows in a row, pierced the Yangtze with a hundred steps, and killed the enemy general!"
"I observe that Mr. Lu has a unique skeleton and a majestic appearance. He really has the style of an ancient general!" Zhou Bingzheng, the official minister, stood up again and quoted scriptures.
As soon as these words came out, Lu Zheng froze. He turned his head mechanically and looked at Zhou Bingzheng. He really wanted to ask, how can you tell that I have beautiful bones and a majestic appearance?
I am obviously a weak scholar!
However, before he could refute, Li Zhufeng stood up and lamented: "Your Highness, Mr. Lu is right."
"How can Li, a defeated general, take on such an important task?"
"What's more, Mr. Lu's bravery is obvious to all. Even the former Lord Dingguo would have to accept defeat."
"With Mr. Lu here, I will definitely be able to lead me as a brave warrior, turn losses into profits, turn defeat into victory, and survive from desperate situations!"
"I accept the punishment voluntarily, and I am willing to spend the rest of my life in prison!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone around was shocked and looked at Li Zhufeng with unconcealable surprise in their eyes.
If you say such words to bully people, you can't bully them to death, right?
What's more, these words were not said by any civil servant, but by Li Zhufeng, who had always been honest and honest.
This is really... a bit uncomfortable.
The key point is that he said it very seriously and logically, as if it were true.
This honest man cheats people, he really doesn't blink!
"Yes! What Wu Linghou said is true, and I deeply believe it!" Huaiqing's face remained expressionless, but his words were extremely affirmative.
In just one word, a few people described Lu Zheng from a powerless scholar to a rare warrior in the world. It was really... amazing.
"Since Marquis Wu Ling has withdrawn on his own initiative, the position of city guard will be handed over to Mr. Lu."
"Lu Zheng, this matter is related to the safety of the people in the capital of Qian, and it is also related to the country and the country of Daqian, with hundreds of years of foundation!"
"If we can't defend the city, I will ask you only!"
As soon as this statement came out, it was like a wake-up call.
Lu Zheng, who was almost numb, came to his senses. However, after he came to his senses, he became even more desperate.
Some even...want to cry!
I looked around, and suddenly, I cried out in pain and wailed: "Oh! It's not good! I have a headache!"
"It hurts! I have a terrible headache!"
As he spoke, he fell down like a gourd rolling on the ground, rolling around until he hit a coiled dragon pillar, and then passed out "completely".
Upon seeing this, all the civil and military officials twitched their mouths and looked a little blind.
Could your acting be any more fake?
Huaiqing's face remained expressionless, his voice was cold and solemn: "Since Mr. Lu has a headache, the post of city guard will be handed over to Marquis Wuling. Do you have any objections?"
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials looked at each other and shook their heads.
Just kidding, the last person who had objections already had a headache, so who would dare to have objections?
His Highness Huaiqing seemed to be gentle and thoughtful, but in fact he had no choice at all.
Such iron-fisted tactics, applied to a woman, is really...
"Marquis Wuling, are you confident in guarding Qiandu City?"
When Li Zhufeng heard this, he knew that the time had come. He immediately stood up and said in a loud voice: "I dare not say that I am 100% sure, but... I will die to repay His Highness's trust!"
"This time, Li will definitely die before the other ministers!"
