At the same time, Zhao Yulong had returned to Daliang Kyoto. The people in Kyoto had no idea that Qin Feng and Zhao Yulong had parted ways. When they learned that Zhao Yulong had returned in triumph, the people in Kyoto had to welcome him even for Qin Feng's sake.
In addition to the common people, many ministers of the DPRK and China also welcomed him warmly.
The Zhao family was naturally extremely proud of such a grand occasion, but Zhao Yulong was the only one who did not show the slightest smile from beginning to end.
He knew very well that the blooming flowers in front of him were just stealing the Qin family's honor.
Although Qin Feng left the southern border, Zhao Yulong still continued to fight in accordance with Qin Feng's strategic thinking. Facts have proved that Qin Feng's strategic vision is extremely correct.
Not to mention Zhao Yulong, even if it were anyone else, as long as he didn't make any decisions, strictly followed Qin Feng's strategic vision, and continued to fight, he would win without any doubt.
Therefore, in Zhao Yulong's view, all honors in the Southern Expedition should be attributed to Qin Feng.
It's a pity that the biggest hero of Daliang has already fought against the imperial court at this time. It's really not as good as God.
Even though he was on the opposite side of Qin Feng, Zhao Yulong still had no hostility towards Qin Feng.
It's just that he knows some words in his heart and must never say them out loud.
At the same time that Zhao Yulong returned to Beijing, almost all the important officials in the court gathered in the court hall to discuss countermeasures.
Although Chen Zheng had always been at odds with Qin Feng, at this time of crisis, Chen Zheng became one of the few officials in the court who did not want to start another war.
"The Southern Expedition has ended, and Beidi is also in the stage of recuperation. It can be said that we, Daliang, have reached the most peaceful moment in hundreds of years."
"The more times this happens, the more we should seize the opportunity to let the people recuperate and restore our national strength."
Although Chen Zheng did not say it explicitly, his meaning was already clear, that is, he did not agree to continue sending troops to attack the northern border.
actually……
The vast majority of officials present strongly agreed with Chen Zheng's views in their hearts, but very few of them spoke out directly.
Everyone knows very well that the current situation is not a matter of whether we can fight, but when.
After all, Qin Feng is different from foreign enemies. Even if he wins, he will not get involved in massacring the people of Daliang.
Under this premise, the risk involved in attacking the northern border is naturally much smaller than fighting other enemies.
Chen Zheng's views made Emperor Liang extremely displeased.
However, considering that Chen Zheng always only dealt with things and not people, although Emperor Liang was dissatisfied, he did not scold him. Instead, he said seriously: "I, Liang, have experienced two wars in a row, and won all of them."
"Now is the time when the morale of our Daliang officers and men is at its strongest. Taking this opportunity to solve the remaining hidden dangers in one go will make our Daliang usher in a prosperous age. This is the best choice."
"Chen Aiqing, I understand that you care about the people. I can make a promise that unless a powerful enemy invades in the future, the Northern Expedition will be the last war I will launch during my reign."
"When all internal and external troubles are cleared away and the people of Liang can enjoy peace, that will be the prosperous age that I and the people of the world hope to see."
Facing Emperor Liang's answer, Chen Zheng couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.
How could he not know that Emperor Liang launched this Northern Expedition not for the sake of the people of Liang, but to consolidate his own throne?
By then, how many people will be involved?
Chen Zheng didn't understand why it was so difficult for the people of Liang to get rid of the war.
If it were left in the past, Emperor Liang would not care about Chen Zheng's opinion at all, but it is different now. Chen Zheng is both a Shaobao and the leader of Qingliu Zhengchen.
And with the departure of the Qin family, more than half of the previous Taolin Party officials joined Chen Zheng's command.
Emperor Liang knew that those old Taolin Party officials were worried about being liquidated, so they hid under Chen Zheng's wing.
But even so, Chen Zheng's strength still increased greatly, reaching a point that Emperor Liang could not ignore.
In order to gain Chen Zheng's support, Zhao Li's statement at this time is particularly important.
First of all, Zhao Li is a veteran minister in the court, with sufficient qualifications. In addition, he has been canonized as the new Taiwei, and his official rank is also sufficient.
The most important thing is that he once had a very good relationship with the Qin family, especially his son Zhao Yulong, and even called him brother-in-law with Qin Feng, and was even one of the three generals of Beixi.
If even Zhao Li supported launching the Northern Expedition, then Emperor Liang would have enough reason to launch the war.
Emperor Liang immediately looked at Zhao Li, pretending to be relaxed and asked: "Captain Zhao, I want to hear what you mean."
At this time, Zhao Li was in an extremely conflicted mood. He was unwilling to launch the Northern Expedition, but Emperor Liang made him a Taiwei and promoted Zhao Yulong. All his political intentions were to let the Zhao family take the place of the Qin family.
At this time, the Zhao family actually had no choice at all. They could either obey and assist Emperor Liang, or be regarded as traitors and be liquidated all at once.
Now Zhao Li has completely understood Qin Feng and why Qin Feng is determined to leave Kyoto with his family.
As the saying goes, being with a king is like being with a tiger, and this is absolutely true.
Even for the sake of his family, Zhao Li could only reluctantly assist Emperor Liang.
Under the gaze of everyone, Zhao Li bowed his hands and said against his will: "As the saying goes, the Tao can be powerful in one go, but it will weaken again, and it will be exhausted in three times."
"Although we have just experienced two protracted wars, and the people are in urgent need of recuperation, but once they relax, the morale that the army has finally built up will be greatly reduced."
"Everyone knows Qin Feng's strength. This person is more difficult to deal with than the wealthy families in the South and Beidi."
"So if you want to win this war, you must do your best and never slack off."
Zhao Li's words made Emperor Liang satisfied. He immediately glanced at the ministers present and asked knowingly: "What do you think, dear princes?"
Since even Zhao Li said this, what else can the other officials say? All they could do was shout helplessly: "I second my opinion."
In this way, Emperor Liang had the support of the civil and military ministers. He no longer hesitated, stood up immediately, and waved his hand.
"Pass my order and immediately dispatch troops and generals to the northern border to quell the rebels in the northern border in one fell swoop."
All the officials shouted: "I obey my order."
As the court meeting ended, all the officials walked out of the palace one after another, shaking their heads and sighing, with sad faces on their faces.
In particular, a group of noble officials were already talking about it before they even left the palace.
"His Majesty publicly called out the rebels in the north and has completely regarded Qin Feng as his mortal enemy. It seems that the Northern Expedition is inevitable."
"Hey, I finally ended the internal and external battles. I thought I could take a breather, but..."
