Su Zhe and Su Tai's openings were something that many ministers did not expect. Not to mention them, even Su Xuanyong was surprised, with some relief in his eyes.
Su Xuanyong's gratification is not that the two are the most suitable candidates, but mainly because of their proactive stance. This alone is enough.
While the ministers were stunned, Su Zhe and Su Tai came to the front of the hall, knelt down and clasped their fists.
"Father, when it comes to this matter, in the final analysis, it was my son's independent decision-making that caused today's disaster. For the sake of the stability of the northwest border, and to make up for my son's fault, I will let my son lead the troops this time."
"Father, what the second brother said is true. However, this matter is not the fault of the second brother alone. The son and minister are also at fault. If I feel guilty when I see the second brother go alone, I would like to ask the father to issue an order to let the son. Together with my second brother, we will oversee the northwest."
"I hope my father will fulfill my wish."
After saying that, both of them kowtowed solemnly to Su Xuanyong. Their attitude and words were so sincere.
The ministers in the palace looked at this scene, recovered from the shock, and spoke one after another.
"Your Majesty, what the two princes did has touched my heart. However, the two princes have high status and really want to go to the northwest together. Although it can boost morale, what will small countries like Huixie think if they know about it? I'm afraid they will despise our court even more. , will think that there is no one in my court, this is absolutely unacceptable, your Majesty, please think again."
"Your Majesty, I also agree with what Zaifu said. After all, the two princes have noble status, and to put it bluntly, their command of war is really far inferior to that of military princes who have experienced many battles."
"The fact that the two princes can express their views like this is enough to boost morale. If we really want the princes to go on an expedition, the negative consequences will far outweigh the positive ones. I hope your majesty can choose the right person. I hope your majesty will think twice."
Su Xuanyong didn't know the courtiers' obstruction and their intentions. To be honest, he could see that the prince who was fighting openly and secretly had such a harmonious side. Even if this harmony was fake, at least he had an attitude.
This was enough. What Su Xuanyong wanted was the two princes' statements. As for sending them to the northwest to supervise the war, it was simply impossible.
Just as Zheng Yuan said, in order to deal with a small Huixie, he actually sent a prince to supervise the battle. He was also the most powerful prince in the court. If this spread, wouldn't it make people laugh out loud.
This is a great humiliation for the Great Liang of China, and Su Xuanyong knows this better than anyone else.
He nodded slightly, signaled Su Zhe and Su Tai to stand up, and then said, "The king of Jin and the king of Zhao are interested. I am very relieved. However, the governor must be selected from the actual military princes. You two should step down first." .”
Su Zhe and Su Tai had regretful expressions on their faces, clasped their fists and said yes, then stepped aside.
As Su Xuanyong's voice fell, the hall suddenly became quieter. Everyone remained silent, lowered their heads and said nothing. At this moment, Su Qian's voice suddenly sounded.
"Since my colleagues can't choose a suitable candidate, let me volunteer."
"Your Majesty, Baishouhou is willing to take up the position of military governor and assist the Lord Protector in quelling the rebellion in the Western Region."
Su Qi'an's clear voice echoed through the hall. The ministers in the hall were startled at first, and then clasped their fists.
"Your Majesty, since Baishou Hou is willing to lead the army and supervise the army, Wei Chen believes that Baishou Hou is indeed the best candidate."
"Before, Wei Chen was too contemptuous of Bai Shouhou and was too self-righteous. Wei Chen is here to apologize to Bai Shou again. The previous criticism was that Wei Chen was narrow-minded. I hope Bai Shou Hou can forgive me."
"Wei Chen is also willing to be here to solemnly apologize to Baishou Hou. I was wrong to wait for what happened before. I hope Baishou Hou will understand."
After a while, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned into an apology meeting to Su Qi'an.
Basically, every court official solemnly apologized to Su Qi'an again, their voices rising and falling, which was called sincerity.
Su Xuanyong watched this scene and did not stop it, but waited patiently. After about a quarter of an hour, the apologetic voice stopped.
Su Xuanyong looked at Su Qi'an who looked calm and said softly, "Hundred Lords, I ask you, are you sincere and sincere, are you not forced to take up the post of northwest governor? If you regret it, it is too late now, I will not force others to do anything."
"After all, you are the Prince Consort. You have really not rested for your contribution to Great Liang in the past few years. Let me ask you to command the army at this time. Not to mention whether Fengling will agree or not, even I can't bear it. I summon you today." You, I just want you to listen, as long as you are willing, I will allow you to regret it, and I guarantee that no one will make things difficult for you."
What Su Xuanyong said was not intentional for show, but came from his heart. Although he had a big quarrel with Su Qi'an, there were differences in ideas, and there was a gap between the emperor and his ministers.
But it does not mean that Su Xuanyong will bear grudges against Su Qi'an. The stability of the four borders of Da Liang in recent years is not entirely due to Su Qi'an, but at least half of it is due to Su Qi'an.
Su Xuanyong really didn't want to see Su Qi'an so tired, so he had to rest for a while. There would be many opportunities in the future.
Su Qi'an shook his head, with a smile on his face, and said softly, "Your Majesty, this matter was not coerced, but what Wei Chen thought in his heart. Your Majesty's kindness is what Wei Chen understands."
"But as your Majesty said, the turmoil in the Western Region is far from being caused by a small country. Da Rong behind it is the scourge. Wei Chen has dealt with Da Rong. Not to mention pulling them out this time, but it will definitely make the two people in the northwest Zhou Wuyou, this time the governor will let Wei Chen go."
Su Xuanyong was not a man of ink. He looked at Su Qi'an and said seriously, "Okay, since Baishou Hou insists on this, I will not talk nonsense. According to my will, Baishou Hou will serve as the northwest governor and lead the troops to go out. At the same time, he has the control of the northwest two All military and political powers in the state, if there are any rebels, no matter who they are, can be killed first and then punished."
"Officials of the six ministries, prime ministers, and princes must provide all logistical support. If there is any deduction or delay in the military flight, they will be pushed out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
The ministers in the palace all clasped their fists and nodded, shouting Sheng Ming, but their faces twitched slightly unconsciously.
I had thought that Su Xuanyong would give up a lot of power to Su Qi'an, but I didn't expect it to be so big.
This kind of decentralization is the most unprecedented in history. If it really reaches the point, it is not an exaggeration to say that it has become a monopoly.
Is this the so-called lack of trust between the monarch and his ministers? Got a gap? No matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it. On the contrary, you rely more and more on it and trust it.
The candidate to lead the army has been decided, and the next thing to discuss is some details. After about half an hour, it is basically finalized.
Su Qi'an, the commander-in-chief and governor of the army, and the general of this expedition, Lingdong Marquis Xie Cang, and his 10,000 Split Mountain Army, were more than 20,000 state soldiers transferred from Jiaozhou.
There are about 35,000 troops in total. This is all Su Qi'an's troops who went to the northwest to supervise the army this time.
It's not that these armies are good at fighting, the main thing is that they are easy to use and easy to use. These were all formed by Su Qi'an.
If you go with him on the expedition, there won't be any big problems.
Mobilizing people may seem like a trivial matter, but there is a lot of knowledge involved in mobilizing your own people.
If Su Qi'an dared to do this in the past, he would have been impeached by the courtiers, with spittle flying everywhere.
But this time, Su Xuanyong agreed to all the conditions proposed by Su Qi'an. He used his own troops and gave him such great power of life and death. If he went to the place, he was not suspicious. If it were another general, he would have been ambitious and might have separatist power. One side.
And Su Xuanyong not only had no doubts about Su Qi'an's behavior, but actually agreed unconditionally. This is a lot of trust.
As the discussion came to an end, under the shouts of the chamberlain, the discussion, which lasted for more than an hour, finally came to an end.
The ministers who walked out of the hall one after another looked calm, but in their hearts they looked sad.
There was no joy at all at the celebration banquet. This discussion gave them the feeling that they had lost everything.
In today's discussion, the reason why they did not impeach or oppose Su Qi'an, but simply gave in and even treated him with respect, is not because they really knew they were wrong.
Instead, they used retreat to advance, and let them know through the success at the celebration banquet that they could not deal with Su Qi'an hard, but only softly.
The result of the discussion was as they expected, with Su Qi'an serving as the northwest governor, and he proposed it on his own initiative.
He transferred Su Qi'an from the capital to fight everywhere, put down the rebellion, and stabilize the stability of Great Liang. As the King of Jin said, Su Qi'an did so much, but they were the ones who benefited in the end.
It is equivalent to becoming a chess piece in the hands of King Jin and King Zhao in disguise, solving the turmoil in Great Liang. Even if such a person cannot be used for his own use, what does it matter?
After understanding the intentions of the two men, the courtiers naturally changed their hatred of Su Qi'an, from hard to soft, and always supported and harmonious.
But during today's discussion, they discovered a problem, that is, instead of having any hatred towards Su Qi'an, His Majesty has become more trusting and dependent on him.
If they didn't trust him, how could they be given such great rights? Their goal was achieved, and they transferred Su Qian away from Kyoto to fight everywhere.
However, it did not destroy the relationship between the two of them, but instead made it stronger. So, wouldn't their hypocrisy be in vain, but rather thankless? What's the point.
This was the most confusing place for many courtiers. They left the main hall and walked towards the outside of the imperial city. During this period, they wanted to find the three princes Zheng Yuan, Zhao Cheng and Sima Yue.
Instead of chatting to see if they could get any new hints, the three princes came out of the palace. As if they hadn't seen him, they each got into their own carriages. The carriages started and quickly disappeared from sight.
The six officials looked at this scene and shook their heads helplessly, then turned around and left.
The behavior of the courtiers had long been seen by Su Zhe and Su Tai who were standing far away.
The two looked at each other for a while, and then looked away. Su Tai said softly, "Haha, it seems that the second brother's actions have confused these officials. If they don't explain, they might all be emotional."
"Humph, explain? If you can't even turn this corner, what qualifications do you have to follow me? Just change a group."
Su Zhe's face was expressionless and his words were cold. In his eyes, these courtiers were like dispensable chess pieces. If they were valuable, they would be played, and if they were not, they would be discarded.
Su Tai on the side smiled and agreed, "Hey, I'm not as troublesome as my second brother. I don't think it's troublesome either. If I were to come to power, I could just kill him. Anyway, the most important thing in Great Liang is talent."
