Changsun Wuji finally came back to his senses and said calmly: "Since we have said that it is all speculation, how can we tell how much of it is true and how false? The top priority is not to speculate on Li Jizhi's intentions, but to advance the peace talks as soon as possible. As long as Once the peace talks are concluded, whatever plans Li Ji has, he can only keep them in his heart unless he dares to risk the disapproval of the world."
This speculation does have some truth to it, and it also echoes Li Ji's character. However, Li Ji has been planning for so long, is it really so easy for others to guess what he is thinking?
Others may be confused by Li Ji's indifference and calmness, but Changsun Wuji never dared to underestimate this person. He only watched him rise to the top position among the famous Zhenguan officials, and among Fang Du and others. After a person dies or retires, the number one among Zhenguan’s ministers can be seen vaguely. This shows how deep the city is and how far-reaching its plans are.
Every word and deed of such a person has a deep meaning. How can we only look at the signs revealed on the surface?
Yu Wenshi nodded and said: "Don't worry, auxiliary. Later I will personally rush to the East Palace to discuss peace talks. However, this time the army was defeated and the East Palace is arrogant. It must be many difficulties and not easy."
Although he complained, he felt comfortable in his heart.
Defeat is certainly worrying and discouraging, but after this battle, Changsun Wuji, who was most resistant to peace talks, has understood the situation and will no longer interfere with it. Presumably, the bottom line of the peace talks will also be looser, making it relatively easier for him to operate on his own.
I just don’t know if the bunch of civil servants in the East Palace can suppress Fang Fangjun. Otherwise, if they are blocked by that stick, the future will not be promising...
Sure enough, Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "Today is different from the past. When my benevolent brother goes to the East Palace to mediate, he can appropriately relax the bottom line. As long as it does not involve the core interests of the Guanlong clan, everything can be negotiated. However, there is no need to rush for a while. If you can sit down Just have back-and-forth consultations."
Yu Wenshi said: "I can save it."
Changsun Wuji took a sip of tea and asked everyone: "Are we going to continue to let the clans outside the customs send private troops to Beijing?"
After everyone thought about it, Linghu Defen said: "Li Ji specially sent someone to inform him that entry from outside the pass into the pass is still smooth. This may not imply that we can continue to mobilize private armies to the capital. However, his behavior has made it worse. It puts fear in my heart.”
Dugu Lan disagreed: "Doesn't it confirm that our speculation just now is close to Li Ji's plan? The defeat of this battle caused the situation to reverse. With our current strength, we cannot guarantee the defeat of the East Palace, so Li Ji is willing to open Tongguan and allow our reinforcements to enter .”
Everyone nodded in unison, confirming the two facts, and increasingly felt that their guess about Li Ji's intentions was correct.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a long time, then slowly nodded and said: "Then let's continue to recruit the private armies of the world's elites to enter the customs. The matter has come to this point. There is no way to make progress or retreat. At least we must show the momentum of fighting to the end, otherwise even if peace talks They will also be subject to the restrictions of the East Palace."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The current defeat has made the Guanlong army feel discouraged. The East Palace side is naturally arrogant and morale is high. If they cannot suppress it, they will have to pay a huge price and lose a lot of benefits if they want to negotiate peace. This is the big boss of Guanlong. We absolutely don't want to see it.
It is necessary to continue to increase troops to maintain the advantage in military strength. At least it can put pressure on the East Palace so that it cannot unscrupulously squeeze Guanlong's bottom line for participating in the peace talks.
Furthermore, if the peace talks eventually break down, Guanlong will still have to increase its troops. In this case, it is better to transfer the troops from outside Guanzhong into Guanzhong as soon as possible...
He Lanyan was worried: "Last time we asked the clans outside the customs to increase their troops, they were procrastinating and unwilling. Now they have suffered another defeat. The army is disorganized and the people are panicked. It will be very difficult for those clans to continue to increase their troops."
Again, some actions must be based on interests, and the pros and cons are detrimental to the principles of nature.
In the early days, the nobles outside Guanzhong had some resistance to entering Guanzhongxiang to help Guanlong attack the East Palace. After all, now that the world is peaceful, the rivers are clear and the sea is peaceful, the imperial court has already stabilized the four sides, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and all industries are prosperous. It is a good time for peace. Who is willing to carry it? Knife fight?
What's more, the mutiny carried out by Guanlong didn't even have a high-sounding name. Everyone sent troops to help the tyrants. If the mutiny failed and the liquidation was carried out afterwards, who could get rid of it?
It's just that Changsun Wuji can be regarded as the leader of the world's clans. After some coercion and inducement, he promised countless benefits and expounded many interests. Only then did the clans outside the pass have to succumb to his lustful power and reluctantly sent soldiers into the pass. .
But now that the two armies of Guan and Long were defeated, the situation was ruined by the loss of troops, and the private armies of the clans who had entered Guanzhong also suffered heavy losses. Under such circumstances, how could they be willing to allow the clans outside Guanzhong to continue to increase their troops?
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said: "You don't need to worry about this matter, I will handle it properly."
After boarding the Guanlong ship, how can we get off the ship at will? Since many clans outside the pass have sent troops to join the war, they can't help but retreat halfway.
Changsun Wuji has the skills to deal with those guys who want to eat meat but are afraid of burning their mouths...
At the moment, everything was agreed upon, Yu Wenshiji rushed to the East Palace to try to restart the peace talks, He Lanyan was responsible for rectifying the army and boosting morale, and Changsun Wuji summoned the spokespersons of various clans outside Guanzhong to let them continue to increase their troops and enter Guanzhong to participate in the war.
No matter what, you should give it a try.
Dugu Lan's heart is not here. Being able to sit here and participate in the discussion is considered to be the best way to protect the friendship between the Guanlong clan. The Dugu family is not too keen on getting involved in this mutiny. In the end, although he had to intervene due to pressure from Changsun Wuji, he muddled along and didn't take it seriously.
Linghu Defen tried his best to maintain his persona of "a great scholar in the world, writing books and establishing theories", and he was above the interests of the world...
After everyone dispersed, Changsun Wuji sat alone in the hall, slowly sipping tea, his face as dark as water and his eyes deep.
Since Li Ji led his troops abroad and delayed his return, he took Li Ji to heart and concluded that Li Ji must have been coerced by the Shandong family behind him, intending to take advantage of the situation and gain more benefits. Changsun Wuji didn't care about this. When he deposed the East Palace and established a new crown prince, even if the new king succeeded to the throne, the Guanlong clan would control the entire court, and the profits would be too much to eat up, so he didn't care to give some to Li Ji.
But today, Li Ji sent someone to deliver such words, which made Changsun Wuji suspicious.
Some things can be done but cannot be said. If Li Ji really wanted to be a representative and build a memorial arch, then he only needed to mobilize the army to open the pass. Guanlong naturally understood this and mobilized the powerful troops to enter the pass while continuing to fight against the pass. The East Palace attacked fiercely.
At a certain level, "tacit understanding" is the best way to communicate. Each other can understand each other based on wisdom. If you don't understand it well, don't blame others for your own losses.
Li Ji sent people here in such a grand manner, as if he was afraid that Guan Long would shake hands with the East Palace and make peace... Everything seemed logical, but in the eyes of suspicious people like Changsun Wuji, it was a bit superfluous.
No matter how traceless this hint is, sending people here has left a clue. This is always a suspicion that cannot be washed away by the world and the history.
With Li Ji's wisdom and forbearance, how could he be so reckless and vulgar in his methods?
Although we can't see clearly yet, there must be something hidden in it.
Such thoughts were going back and forth in Changsun Wuji's mind. He thought hard for a long time, but he still couldn't find a reasonable explanation. However, if he ignored it, it would be really hard to feel at ease. After all, the current situation has developed to this point. Although Guan Long still has the upper hand locally, it is no longer as powerful as it was at the beginning of the incident. It is like walking on the edge of a cliff, falling into the abyss and ravines at every turn, and never recovering.
Knowing that my mind was turbulent and chaotic, I had to give up with a sigh.
It's past noon on the 30th day, and he is in his fifties this year. His beard and hair have turned gray, his physical strength has declined, his energy is not as good as before, and he cannot accept old age. Generally speaking, people at this age should gradually delegate power and support newcomers to the throne, even if they are in the temple. If they are rich people in the country, they should enjoy their grandchildren and take care of themselves. Like him, he should work hard to plan for his children and grandchildren. , is it worth it?
With this thought in mind, he called Yu Wenjie in and ordered: "First send someone to inform Duke Ying that during the peace talks, you might as well rescue the dog first, and then you personally inform the people outside the pass who can make the decision in the pass, so that They come here, I have something important to discuss."
Although Changsun Huan's political future has been completely ruined, even if the rebellion is successful, he is no longer qualified to stand in the court, but after all, he is his eldest son. He once had high hopes and loved him very much, so he cannot be allowed to become this The victims of the mutiny should be used to vent their anger on the East Palace, right?
Even if he is just rescued and brought back to be a rich man and carry on the family line, he has fulfilled his duty as a father. Otherwise, he will become a prisoner of the East Palace and lose his life at some point. It is really unbearable...
