The arrival of Deng Changxiong relieved Emperor Guangde. Based on Liu Kan's understanding of Deng Changxiong, even if everyone in the world betrayed Da Qi and betrayed himself, this lonely and important minister would not.
The situation was urgent, so Deng Changxiong hurriedly saluted and asked:
"Your Majesty, why don't you discuss such a major matter as disarmament with your ministers first? Making a hasty decision at this time may easily bring unnecessary associations to the generals."
The so-called unnecessary association is to suspect that the emperor is killing the donkey.
This was Emperor Guangde's conspiracy. Whether it was disarmament or reform, it was all about abolishing the privileged status of military personnel.
Emperor Guangde pointed at the bustling soldiers and civilians and said with lingering fear:
"I informed them at the last moment. There were so many people who objected, and they were able to create such a big disturbance, even the "Qing Jun Side" was brought out. It shows that they had already planned it. If they had told the world in advance, I am afraid, I am afraid that I would be dead by now. The head is in a different place. "
Deng Changxiong remained silent.
With Deng Changxiong's understanding of this group of warriors, he drove them into a panic. It was not impossible to assassinate Liu Kan and replace him as emperor.
Kang Jingxiu was worried:
"The late emperor was too lenient to the generals, and the government and the public were centered on the warriors. Now that your majesty has reduced his power a little, they will try to sideline the emperor. The warriors are already too strong to lose. If there is no reform, Daqi will be the end of the late Tang Dynasty."
Emperor Guangde took over the conversation and said decisively:
"What Mr. Kang said is true. Disarmament is imperative. I will go and explain to them!"
Seeing that the emperor was determined, Deng Changxiong stopped persuading him, clasped his hands in his fists, and volunteered:
"How can your Majesty, with his rich body, put himself in danger? Let me persuade them."
Kang Guangxu was filled with murderous intent: "General Deng, if you can, please do so. If you can't, the three major corps are not just decorations."
All civil servants agreed.
Deng Changxiong did not waste time explaining to the civil officials, and without waiting for the emperor's consent, he went straight to the crenellations of the city wall, faced the dark crowd below the city, and said loudly:
"Dear soldiers and civilians, I am Deng Changxiong, the commander-in-chief of the Second Corps!"
The breeze blew Deng Changxiong's gray hair. The old general's back was straight and his body was like an old pine tree.
"I am fifty-six years old this year. I have fought with the Emperor for more than thirty years. I boast that I have never lost a battle. Now that I am old and useless, it is time to disband and return to my country. I came back from Japan this time and heard that the emperor wanted to Disarmament, some people believe rumors that Emperor Guangde wants to drive us all out and kill the donkeys! There are many smart people in the army, and I see, there are also many fools. Many people believe this nonsense! "
Deng Changxiong put down the speaker and was about to take a breath and take a sip of water. Two sharp arrows shot through the sky like lightning and flew in front of him instantly.
Although Deng Changxiong is old, he is still a veteran of hundreds of battles. At the critical moment, he subconsciously raised his knife to block. Although he was aware of it, his hand movements were obviously a few beats slower.
Seeing that he was about to be shot, Jiang Liuer stepped forward and raised his shield to block the sharp arrow.
"General Deng?"
Deng Changxiong's expression remained unchanged: "I'm fine."
There was chaos at the top and bottom of the city gate. The elite guardsmen who were ambushing in the Wengcheng Square heard the chief officer's order and immediately boarded the city. The armor leaves of the well-equipped guardsmen were rustling, and thousands of rifles were pointed at the city. crowd.
Seeing that the situation was out of control, Deng Changxiong shouted and ordered the soldiers to put down their rifles.
"Each of you counts, why did you join the army in the first place? To get promoted and get rich? If that's the case, then don't join the Daqi army. And you village chiefs and civil affairs officers, many of you were just refugees at the beginning. Fortunately, I met the Supreme Emperor and entrusted you with important responsibilities. He asked you to protect your family and the country. Now, look at what you are doing? Are you trying to rebel? Are you forgetting your original promise? "
At the beginning of the establishment of Daqi, everyone from the Supreme Emperor to the ordinary soldiers and civilians wanted to create a Datong society where there would be unevenness and warmth everywhere.
One for all, one for all.
But as time went by, and as the internal and external situation worsened dramatically, the Supreme Emperor and his loyal ministers and generals gradually forgot their original intentions.
Emperor Guangde didn't want to go back to the past, but he
Nor will we sit back and watch as polarism continues to engulf the entire Daqi.
At this time, a leading officer from under the city wall shouted out to the top of the city:
"General Deng, you are right. You have a rich family. Even if you are disarmed, your family will be prosperous. But what about us ordinary soldiers? Without the imperial rations, will the whole family wait to starve to death? Do you know how many people are starving to death in Liaodong now? Farmer?"
Deng Changxiong said loudly:
"Since your Majesty has disarmed, he has a resettlement plan. All veterans will have land and errands. He will not ignore you!"
"Da Qi cannot raise so many soldiers, nor does it need to raise so many soldiers. Now that the country is in trouble, it is time for you to do your part! Fighting is to serve the country, and retiring is also to serve the country!"
Deng Changxiong drew his sword and said with awe-inspiring righteousness:
"Today, I promise you that if the imperial court treats the retired soldiers even a little bit, you can go directly to Dagongfang and take my head! As of today, just pretend that it never happened. Where did you come from? , where are you going back! I guarantee with my head that the court will never settle the scores!"
Tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians were silent.
After a while, the dozens of battalion officers led by him said loudly:
"General Deng, you are highly respected and respected, and all the brothers believe in you, but your words are unfounded..."
Deng Changxiong wanted to speak, but Emperor Guangde stood up from behind his shield.
"What you all did today was for the sake of the Daqi community. What a crime! You had good intentions, but you were taken advantage of by female cadres and did things that hurt your relatives and enemies. I promise today that as long as you stop immediately , I will not be deceived by rumors, I will not pursue what happened today! I will not embarrass you in the future. I will do what I say!!"
All the soldiers and civilians bowed down and shouted long live.
Li Juying, the general manager of the department, jumped out, raised his arms and shouted:
"Soldiers must think about the country. If I don't get laid off, who will get laid off!"
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Kang Guangxu saw Li Dingguo standing next to Emperor Guangde. Old Deng couldn't remember how long it had been since he saw this junior.
The two looked at each other speechlessly.
Li Dingguo introduced the achievements of Yinzhou’s development in recent years.
How did the expeditionary force led by Li Dingguo collect European skulls, how did they plunder British furs and tobacco, and how did they enjoy the Indians' first night rights...
Kang Guangxu was dumbfounded when he heard this.
It turns out that in Yinzhou, there is also fertile land comparable to Liaodong, more horses than the Mongolian grasslands, and exotic women...
"Lord Kang, you should come to Yinzhou to take a look. The scenery there is magnificent and the people are simple and simple, no less beautiful than the mountains and rivers of Daqi. Your Vajra Powder may be of great use there, but unfortunately, the emperor is giving up on Yinzhou."
Kang Guangxu imagined an Indian woman wearing ostrich feathers on her head and colorful face paint, and murmured: "What a pity."
