The Protector's Mansion in Yingzhou, Northern Xinjiang.
Yunyang, who was now nominally the commander-in-chief of the Northern Expeditionary Army, was looking at the two pieces of paper in his hand with a frown on his face, silently comparing them.
The two notes were from the dead soldiers raised by the Yun family and the elite scouts of the Six Guards in Northern Xinjiang. They were delivered to Yunyang about a day apart.
The information on the two notes was similar. Although there were slight differences, the content of the information about Liu Mingzhi, the new emperor who rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor, wanted to visit Northern Xinjiang in person.
And not only the new emperor Liu Mingzhi came, but also the 300,000 elite cavalry newly recruited under his command.
For a moment, Yunyang looked slightly confused, looking at the setting sun on the horizon outside the hall with complex eyes.
The command of 300,000 troops and horses arrived at the six cities in northern Xinjiang, which meant that Liu Mingzhi had the intention to put down Dalong by force.
Should we insist on using the tiger talisman seal to order the three armies to be loyal to the previous dynasty and support the orthodoxy, or should we be aware of current affairs and push the boat with the flow of heroes to accept Liu Mingzhi, the current emperor, for Yunyang, who has experienced three dynasties...but not four? Even the old fox, who is a veteran, is a little hesitant.
The historical responsibility shouldered by those who made this decision is too great.
It's so big that Yunyang doesn't dare to set an example easily.
Putting the two pieces of paper on the table, Yunyang slowly walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.
Stopping under the corridor, looking up at the blue sky with light clouds and gentle breeze, Yunyang looked helpless.
Your Majesty, Your Majesty, have you really drunk yourself to death?
Is it true that the Li family dynasty has reached the end of its rope, and there is no longer any possibility of a new life for dead trees?
The late Emperor Ruizhong, the old minister is incompetent and is no match for Liu Mingzhi. He has failed to fulfill your dying trust!
Now that the matter has come to this, what should I do?
Wan Lao Peifu, it would be great if you, old man, were still alive. At least I would have someone to discuss this with.
Now that the heavy burden of ten thousand pounds is all on me, where should I go?
Yunyang, who was sighing from time to time, was in a daze, his thoughts were turning over and over again, and he really couldn't think of a way to deal with the arrival of Liu Mingzhi, the new emperor.
Although Yunyang felt guilty about the fight, he was not afraid of Liu Mingzhi at all.
But what about after the fight?
There are two completely different opinions on whether it can reshape the country and support orthodoxy.
Elite versus elite, the casualties would be so heavy that Yunyang already had a rough idea of the outcome in his mind.
When two tigers fight, one will die and the other will be injured. This is an inevitable result.
It would be fine if it was just civil strife.
However, there are still two countries outside the customs, Jin and Turkmenistan, who are eagerly waiting for revenge, waiting for an opportunity to go south again to avenge the past humiliation of the border.
No matter who can defeat the troops under his command or those under Liu Mingzhi's command, they will no longer be able to resist the enemy forces of the two countries moving south.
At that time, the two enemy countries will be given an advantage in vain, allowing them to wait for an opportunity to seize a big opportunity and occupy the Han family's mountains and rivers.
On one side is loyalty and etiquette, on the other side is national justice.
Where should I go?
Accepting Liu Mingzhi's claim to the throne and adhering to national justice to defend the country would be disloyal and disloyal to the previous emperors of the Li family for their great kindness to the Yun family.
To insist on leading the troops and horses to reorganize the country and to support the edifice that is about to collapse is to abandon the country of the Han Dynasty and ignore the righteousness of the nation, which is unkind and unjust.
With such a choice before him, Yunyang was confused.
So confused that I have no idea.
Because no matter what he chooses, the responsibility he has to bear is more important than the responsibility that Liu Mingzhi, a rebellious minister and traitor in the eyes of the world, has to bear.
After being in a daze for a long time, Yunyang came back and sighed quietly.
"Personnel!"
"exist!"
"Invite Duke Protector Zhang Kuang to come, and send a message to Yunchong, Wan Mingliang, Lu Chengjie and others from all over the country to meet at Duke Protector's Mansion in Yingzhou to discuss important military matters."
"Got the order!"
After about a while of tea, the man with all his armor and a sword on his waist rushed out of the hall in a hurry.
Signaling the soldiers to wait outside the door, Zhang Kuang gently knocked on the door.
"The last general is madly begging to see the commander-in-chief."
Although the Protector's Mansion was his own home, he always maintained a respectful attitude towards Yunyang, whether in private or on official business.
"Come in!"
"Commander, why are you looking for the general? The general is preparing to inspect the city wall!"
Yunyang handed the two notes to Zhang Kuang with a low expression: "You should take a look at it first, I came to you just to discuss this matter.
Nowadays, the situation is changing so much that I can no longer understand it, and I don’t dare to make the decision on my own. After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to come to you to discuss it. "
Zhang Kuang took the two notes handed over by Yunyang without knowing why, and looked down at them.
After a moment, the arrogant expression was exactly the same as Yunyang's face.
With a sigh, he took off the sword from his waist and placed it on the table. He sat on the chair and rubbed his cheeks heavily.
"Liu Xiaozi came to Northern Xinjiang with the intention of stabilizing the dragon with force."
"What do you think? What do you think we should do? Are we determined to support orthodoxy or do we just go with the flow?"
"me......"
Arrogant, he almost wanted to speak, but he never finished the question.
"What do you mean, Marshal?"
Not knowing what to say, Zhang Kuang kicked the ball to Yunyang, the old senior and commander in chief.
“Well, it’s hard for me to choose between the interests of the country on one side and the interests of the nation on the other.
I have just made a rough estimate. With the military strength and solid cities of the six cities in northern Xinjiang, we insist on supporting the orthodoxy. It is not that we are not without the power to fight, but we are elite, and the six guards of the New Army are like tigers and wolves.
When the two armies confront each other, both sides are bound to suffer losses.
At that time, the two countries will only gain in vain and look forward to going south for revenge. At that time, the mountains and rivers will fall and the people will be displaced..."
Yunyang unabashedly expressed his worries and Zhang Kuang one by one.
After hearing the reason for Yunyang's hesitation, Zhang Kuang lowered his head and remained silent for a moment.
"Has Your Majesty really achieved success?"
"I don't know either. The capital is now an iron barrel, and the scouts have no chance to find out the news.
And the most important thing is that Liu Xiaozi has told the world that no matter whether His Majesty's deed is true or not, everyone in the world thinks that His Majesty has...already committed suicide. "
Zhang Kuang was silent for a long time, looking at Yunyang hesitant to speak.
"Then let's support orthodoxy...sigh..."
"Zang Kuang didn't dare to explain the rest directly, but he knew that Yunyang would definitely understand what he meant!"
"You... do you think we should accept the new emperor Liu Mingzhi and put national justice first?"
"Uncle, it's not that this junior is afraid of Liu Xiaozi's soldiers and horses, but someone has to come out to support the orthodox army, right?
But looking at the world, who else in the Li family can stand up?
King Qing, King Yun, King Jing, and King Shu had rebelled and had lost this qualification.
The King of Shu has been dead for many years.
Among the many princes of the Li family, those who are not qualified are not qualified, and those who have not yet had time to become a feudal lord have not had time to become a feudal lord.
The late emperor had two sons and two daughters, and the eldest son was already...
General Dongfang also sent us a letter about the news that his second son, King Zhao Li Tao, was placed under house arrest by Liu Xiaozi.
Nowadays, looking at the world, the only eleven kings are Li Ting, the Ming Wang of Mingzhou.
However, the eleventh king Li Ting was about the same age as His Majesty, who was already famous, and was even less than a year younger.
We have been guarding the border for a long time and have no understanding of his personality and character.
Is this person worthy of support?
Even if it is, what are our chances of winning? Does he have the courage to speak out?
especially.........."
"Let's just say that now that the matter is over, there is nothing else we can't say!"
“Especially the hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses stationed outside the city for several months and have not left, whether they are real soldiers and horses from the Jin and Turkmenistan countries, or fake soldiers and horses from the Western Regions.
Once there is a war, they will definitely side with Liu Xiaozi. You, this junior, will understand this even if you don't mention Uncle Yun.
Even if my son Zhang Mo can control himself a little by then.
However, one of the kings of the two countries is Liu Xiaozi's wife, and the other is his junior brother who has a good relationship.
In addition, the people of Northern Xinjiang completely believed in Liu Xiaozi's original king.
Our chances of winning..."
"Less than 50%, right?"
"Um!"
