If it wasn't for power and status, or for his own ambition, would he put down his dignity and act like a dog to serve a eunuch whom they never looked down upon?
The reason why he made this unusual appointment to him in the first place was precisely because he had a big feud with the Donglin Party and was the same as his political opponent at the time, so he was appointed.
But now, he seems to be no longer satisfied with the status quo, and it is making things more difficult for him.
Everyone in the government and the public knew that Wang Shaohui was Zhu Youxiao's minister and absolutely supported him as the emperor.
If he was removed from office or punished too severely because of this matter, wouldn't it mean that he would be punished by killing the donkey?
"You don't have to argue anymore, it's meaningless. What the Chief Situ and the Assistant Minister said are both reasonable, and they are just considered from different angles!"
Now, what else can he do? Although he knows that Wang Shaohui has serious personal interests in it, he really can't do anything to him in the current situation.
No wonder so many emperors in history were powerless in doing things. They knew that what this person said was wrong, but they could only endure it.
Maybe this is the so-called, the emperor's last resort!
"Whether to negotiate peace or not, I have already thought about it in my heart and made up my mind. The reason why I called you here is to let you know my thoughts!"
As soon as they heard that the emperor had made up his mind, the ministers were eagerly waiting to know whether this powerful emperor would make peace with Jiannu.
"From my point of view, it is absolutely impossible to negotiate peace with Jiannu. The murders committed by Jiannu in Liaodong should be counted in the hundreds of thousands!"
"If I make peace with the old slave, I will die in the future. How can I see the emperors of all generations? How can I see Grandpa Shenzong? How can I face the millions of suffering people in Liaodong?"
"How should I deal with the heroic souls of the Ming Dynasty soldiers who died in Fushun, Tieling, Kaiyuan, and Sarhu, and their families?"
How could Wang Shaowei be unhappy when he heard the emperor's passionate words? The emperor was so powerful and firmly held the power in the court, so naturally it was not something they could impress with just a few words.
In their court meetings, including the current dispute, no matter which side is right, it will not play a big role. In the final analysis, it depends on the emperor's attitude.
But the emperor has made it clear that he will never negotiate peace with Jiannu. If he doesn't negotiate peace, he will have to fight. Wouldn't it hit his heart?
Seeing that the emperor was so excited, Song Yingxing wanted to give advice, but before he could speak, Zhu Youxiao's follow-up words had already reached his ears.
"But what I said is not unreasonable. Our situation in the Ming Dynasty is indeed not much better than that of the slaves, and the country cannot support the food and wages for a decisive battle!"
"Therefore, Da Situ's main battle is not advisable. At least within two years, I will not gather a large army and leave the border in a hurry!"
This made the ministers confused. There was no peace or war. What did the emperor mean? Could it be that he wants to delay it?
They guessed well. What Zhu Youxiao wanted was delay. He planned to choose someone bolder and more flexible to go to Liaodong to negotiate with Lao Nu.
He learned this move from Huang Taiji. In history, Huang Taiji used the name of negotiating peace several times to hold back the Liaodong army as well as the ministers and emperors of the imperial court, winning himself a lot of strategic time and space.
Emperor Chongzhen was thrown around by Huang Taiji's move. Whenever he thought he could temporarily quell the war through peace negotiations, Jianzhou's slave soldiers either fought through the Great Wall or surrounded the city outside the pass.
Huang Taiji tried this trick repeatedly, because he had already figured out the thoughts of the Ming Dynasty's monarchs and ministers, as well as the generals' greed for life and fear of death, and their fear of advancing against the enemy.
The thieves also used this trick frequently. They tried to persuade him with their front foot, but then rebelled with their back foot. Poor Zhu Youjian even lost his pants!
But this can't be completely blamed on Zhu Youjian. He has a relatively tough character and has always been very tough when it comes to dealing with thieves and establishing slaves.
It was just that due to the changes and situation at that time, he had to choose the so-called recruitment and peace negotiation. He could not defeat the slaves outside the pass, and he could not wipe out the thieves inside the pass.
And the country's elite have either been beaten out of their ranks, or disabled and unable to form combat effectiveness. Is it possible for him, the emperor, to pick up the sword and mount the horse himself?
But now the time and space are different. Zhu Youxiao's only opponent is Jiannu. He can organize the country's greatest strength to concentrate on dealing with Jiannu.
Therefore, he wants to treat others in his own way. Just as Huang Taiji played with Zhu Youjian, he will also deceive the old slave.
"If there is a war, the country will be in danger of collapse. Countless people in various provinces and places will be homeless and displaced. If a war is launched, it will inevitably affect the whole body!"
"The life of the people will only become more miserable. When I was in the southwest, I saw many poor people digging bark and eating weeds. If a war really breaks out, I'm afraid they won't even be able to eat bark and weeds!"
"As the saying goes, a rabbit bites people when it is anxious, let alone a living person? If the eagerness for quick success turns against the suffering people, causing civil unrest and wars everywhere, how should the Great Sima deal with it?"
Wang Zaijin remained silent and did not dare to answer the emperor's question, because once that situation came to pass, he, the Minister of War, would be the one with the biggest headache.
"But negotiating peace, as I just said, is absolutely impossible. If I do this, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Xianzong may have to peel off my skin!"
"People all over the world will also say that the current emperor is really weak and incompetent and has lost the face of his ancestors. By then, won't I be completely a cowardly and stupid emperor?"
Upon hearing this, all the ministers agreed. If peace was truly negotiated, not only the emperor, but also ministers with the highest official positions in the court would inevitably be insulted.
The emperor cannot bear the crime of betraying his ancestors and disregarding the people of the world, let alone his ministers.
"My plan is to first stabilize the old slave in the name of peace talks and let him stay in the deep mountains and old forests. I, the Ming Dynasty, will secretly accumulate strength. When the time comes, I will launch my troops with thunderous force. Complete annihilation!"
"Your Majesty, although the Liao Army has been reformed and its combat effectiveness has been greatly improved compared to before, the number of soldiers is still too small. It would be difficult to use the Liao Army as its entire force to wipe out the slaves. If you are not careful, you will make the same mistake again. Salhu!"
Wang Zaijin was obviously not optimistic about Xiong Tingbi. Who in the court didn't know how bad the Liao army was?
If it weren't for the fact that there were a large number of generals and soldiers in the army, they had certain combat effectiveness and dared to charge into battle without fear of death.
How can ordinary soldiers who don't even have a piece of decent armor fight against well-equipped and brave slave soldiers?
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The previous chapter has been revised!
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