If Daqian was far stronger than the Western Jin Dynasty, they would naturally be able to rob it by force.
It's a pity that the two countries are evenly matched, and the Western Jin Dynasty is even stronger!
We can only maintain the balance of doing business!
Hearing this, Liu Yu pondered for a long time, a look of struggle appeared on his face, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "That's it!"
"Is Li Jibei alone enough? Do you need to give Ji Ling to you as well?"
When Li Changkong heard this, he shook his head: "If Ji Ling leaves, what will happen to His Majesty's safety?"
"Besides, judging from the general situation, the king of the Western Jin Dynasty would not dare to kill me due to emotion or reason!"
"Bringing Li Jibei with me is just in case."
"But beyond that, we do need some manpower."
"Okay, you can choose whoever you want. You don't need to tell me." Liu Yu sighed, waved his hand, and motioned for Li Changkong to step back.
When Li Changkong saw this, he bowed and saluted, saying: "I take my leave."
After Li Changkong had completely walked out, Liu Yu raised his head, looked at the stars in the sky outside the hall, and sighed.
It wasn't until this moment that he realized that he was the king of Daqian and the lord of millions of people!
No matter how powerful Lao Li is, he can only help him make decisions.
The only one who is truly responsible for these thousands of miles of rivers and mountains and the people of the world is him!
After Lao Li left, he could only shoulder the burden of the world.
"Get up and go back to the palace to rest." Liu Yu waved his hand, somewhat uninterested.
Zheng Ying on the side saw this and immediately went to arrange the carriage.
In the past, Liu Yu took care of himself to be strong and in his prime.
When walking in the palace, he rarely rides on sedan chairs or ceremonial guards.
But today, he took the initiative.
This shows how tired the young emperor is!
…
Early the next morning, Liu Yu announced his cooperation with the Western Jin Dynasty and the corresponding price at the court meeting in Zhengde Hall.
Hearing this, a smile visible to the naked eye appeared on Princess Changping's delicate face.
On the other hand, all the civil and military officials looked at each other with different expressions.
To be honest, if they only exchanged 2 million stones of grain, 200,000 brocade horses, and 30 tons of iron ore for an army of 100,000 people, or paying them in installments, they would already be making as much profit as they could.
Therefore, most people didn't care about Li Changkong going to the Western Jin Dynasty as hostage for one year, and even secretly rejoiced.
In the face of the life and death of the country and the family, if you can save everyone by sacrificing yourself, that is undoubtedly excellent.
As long as the person who sacrifices is not yourself!
What's more, Li Changkong only went to the Western Jin Dynasty as a hostage for one year, and he might not die.
What's unacceptable about this?
Only those officials who were familiar with Li Changkong really couldn't accept it.
Especially Zhu Ben, Zhang Han and Jia Taisui, their eyes turned red when they heard this.
In fact, at their level, some things are already known.
It was said that he would be pledged for one year and he would come back then.
But whether he can really come back, who can say for sure?
This move undoubtedly contains huge dangers!
They even wanted to go to the Western Jin Dynasty on behalf of Li Changkong, but Princess Changping did not agree.
"In this case, given that the Shanhaiguan battle in your country has reached a critical moment, reinforcements should be sent sooner rather than later."
"So, I ask Uncle Anbei to be prepared and leave with me as soon as possible. I will wait until the Western Jin Dynasty, and one hundred thousand reinforcements will be ready to leave."
Princess Changping said with a smile.
When Li Changkong heard this, he showed no expression and said, "Give me one day and we can leave tomorrow."
"So good!"
"If you have no other important matters, please withdraw from the court." Seeing this scene, Liu Yu was somewhat uninterested, waved his hand, and retreated from the court.
That night, Li Changkong explained everything that needed to be explained clearly, and all the preparations that needed to be made were ready!
Then he took Li Jibei and Zhen Jian, together with Princess Changping, on the road to the Western Jin Dynasty!
Li Jibei was brought along to protect his personal safety, and Zhen Jian took the initiative to follow him. Li Changkong couldn't resist him, and he really wanted to do something in the Western Jin Dynasty, so he brought him along.
The next morning, before leaving, Li Changkong looked back at Qiandu City, which was going further and further away.
There were small black spots standing one after another on the city wall, and Li Changkong knew that Liu Yu must be among them!
Convenience sighed in his heart, then his eyes became firm and he secretly said: "Your Majesty, never forget the agreement between you and me!"
This is related to his overall plan in the Western Jin Dynasty!
Yes, in fact, this time, it was Li Changkong who took the initiative to go to the Western Jin Dynasty, and he said those words to Liu Yu that night.
As for the reason, there are two points.
One is naturally to sharpen Liu Yu. When Liu Yu was still the prince, Li Changkong was his adviser.
To this day, countless strategies have been proposed.
The relationship between the monarch and his ministers has long been as close as brothers.
But this also brings a drawback!
That's because Liu Yu relies too much on him!
If Li Changkong wants to be a powerful minister, there is nothing wrong with him.
But unfortunately, the Wulinghou Mansion is already powerful enough.
On this basis, he still wants to be a loyal minister.
Then, it is essential for Liu Yu to leave himself, think independently, and handle government affairs independently.
Another reason is even more important!
In short, he was eyeing the Western Jin Dynasty!
This time, he wants to go... to seek the country!
If Da Gan wants to survive in today's troubled times, it is not enough to just protect himself from Bei Yuan's offensive.
The Northern Yuan Dynasty is coming fiercely, and there is a peerless commander like Tuoba Tianhan who is rare to see in a century!
This time alone, Daqian paid an unimaginable heavy price.
What if I come here a few more times?
So, it’s time to make a change!
The best change is to annex the Western Jin and Nanchen and unify the three eastern kingdoms!
By then, Daqiandong will be able to border Dachu!
The Son of Heaven can tolerate its neighbor Daqian, but it absolutely cannot tolerate Beiyuan, who is eyeing both the north and the east!
It is even more intolerable to tolerate Beiyuan's complete encroachment on the eastern frontier land, which has fertile soil and is known as the land of plenty!
At that time, if Daqian is really attacked by Beiyuan again, it will be easier to ask Dachu to send troops than to pay a small price!
After all, as the emperor's kingdom, isn't it our duty to protect the vassal states?
As long as Da Chu still wants to establish his majesty among the vassal states, it will be difficult to refuse!
Therefore, it is imperative to unify the three eastern kingdoms!
Among the Western Jin Dynasty and Nanchen Dynasty, the strategic position of the Western Jin Dynasty is undoubtedly more important.
So...sorry!
This time, a certain family came to seek the country alone!
…
There is still a long way between Qiandu City and the Western Jin Dynasty capital.
Even at high speed, it took almost ten days.
Fortunately, before setting off, Princess Changping had already sent a message to the Western Jin Dynasty, ordering 100,000 reinforcements to go north.
And their group finally arrived at the border of the Western Jin Dynasty fifteen days later!
