Liu Yu didn't speak, but there was a sound of exclamation all around. Several officials from aristocratic families even shouted excitedly: "Is it true? Is this true? Is Hou Qin sending troops to help us this time?"
"Last time, the Later Qin Dynasty returned the twelve counties of Nanyang to us. I heard that the leader of the Later Qin State, Yao Xing, believed in Buddhism, emphasized peace, and did not kill. Is it really because he saw the demons and thieves doing evil and harming the civilians that he came to help?"
"I can give you whatever money they want this time, as long as it's not too much. At the very least, it will allow Later Qin to send troops to stop the demon thieves in Yuzhou."
"Liu Marshal, if people are kind enough to help you this time, let's not be stubborn. Let's withstand this wave first. You have already killed all of Nan Yan's Murong clan, and there is no way they can help Nan Yan recover. In the name of seizing Qingzhou, even if they want Qingzhou, we can still use a delaying strategy, and in the worst case we can take it back later."
"Please Marshal Liu, please put national affairs first and don't put personal grievances above the interests of the country. In this way, the Jin Dynasty will be very lucky, and the people of the world will be very lucky!"
Such voices became more and more frequent and louder. Zhu Lingshi's eyes widened and he stood up suddenly and said sternly: "You guys have gone too far. Do you think there is a free lunch in the world? Do you think there is a free lunch in the world?" Do you think the Qin army has such good intentions that it sent a hundred thousand troops all the way from Guanzhong just to save my country, the Jin Dynasty?"
As soon as these words came out, the entire court suddenly became quiet. Only a few people whispered: "Didn't you say there were 200,000 troops? Why are there only 100,000 left?"
Zhu Lingshi sneered and said: "Their military strength is naturally well-known. To put it more seriously, it is easier to bluff people. Our scouts have already found out clearly that the strength of the Qin army is about 90,000, plus the rebels in the Changshe area." Sima Guofan, Sima Chu's rebellious ministers, thieves, and Jiangyang thieves barely totaled a hundred thousand people. Our generals in the war must know the true strength of the enemy's army. If they are bluffed casually, they will be frightened. Then why fight?"
Shen Linzi smiled slightly: "Last time when we were in Nanyan, when Kumarajiva came as an envoy of the Qin State to force us to retreat, he also bluffed like this, saying that there were 100,000 cavalry in Luoyang, and if we didn't retreat, we would help When Nan Yan came to attack us, the commander found out clearly that the main force of the Later Qin Dynasty was fighting Hu Xia at that time, and all the troops in Luoyang had been depleted long ago, not even 20,000, let alone 100,000."
"If they really had an army of 100,000, they would just come over without saying hello to us. It was because of the lack of troops that they would bluff like this. That's why the commander-in-chief said at that time that if the Qin army dared to come, then we would directly destroy Yan. Then take advantage of the situation to destroy Qin. In the end, the Qin army really did not dare to attack with a single soldier, and could only watch us destroy Yan."
Meng Chang curled up his lips and said: "But this time you also said that the Qin army did come with one hundred thousand troops. Marshal Liu, I think although this letter of credence is arrogant and rude, at least it is polite first and then attack. The Qin army did not take advantage of our situation." Send troops to attack Liyang at the most critical moment, otherwise, with our current situation, they can at least seize the land of Yuzhou and eat a big piece of fat."
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Liu Yu said calmly: "This is not because the Qiang thieves are kind-hearted, but because if they send troops to attack Liyang now, they will inevitably conflict with the demon thieves. The demon thieves are absolutely worried that the 100,000 Qin troops are so close to them. We are close enough to seize the food route that threatens them, and no matter who wins in the end, us or the demon thieves, the land of Yuzhou cannot be given to the Qiang thieves. Even if we send troops at this time, we have to negotiate good conditions first."
At this point, Liu Yu pointed to the letter of credence that had been passed to Xu Xianzhi and said: "These conditions are stated in this letter of credence. The reason why they want to bypass me is because of the two most important conditions. One is I am not allowed to lead troops back to the capital, and from now on I can only be stationed in Jiangbei and Qingzhou as a border general. In other words, I must be excluded from the decision-making center of Jin Dynasty."
Xie Hun curled his lips and said: "This condition is very rude and arrogant, but if Liu Cheqi hadn't told you that you would destroy the Later Qin Dynasty, they would not have put forward such a condition. I thought that soldiers never tire of deceit. Anyway, now Liu Cheqi and your troops will not be able to come back for the time being, so why not go with the flow and pretend to agree to this condition, wait for the demon thieves and the Qiang thieves to fight to the death, and then take action again. Otherwise, if the Qiang thieves and the demon thieves join forces and attack together, Then we’ll be in big trouble.”
The young generals behind Liu Yu all glared at Xie Hun, scaring him so much that he unconsciously took two steps back. Liu Yu calmly waved his hand, indicating to the generals behind him not to have such expressions and aura, and said: "This is a court meeting." When discussing, we must listen to what everyone has to say. If it is a public discussion on state affairs, we can discuss it and let people speak, and the sky will not fall!"
Wang Zhene, Zhu Lingshi and others had no choice but to salute and promise, and stepped aside. Liu Yu looked at Xie Hun and smiled slightly: "Xie Shangshu, why do you think that the relationship between Qin and Liu Yu is a personal grudge? Isn’t it a state matter? Could it be that since I, Liu Yu, took charge of the military and political power of the Jin Dynasty, my relationship with the Later Qin Dynasty was based on my own selfish interests? "
Xie Hun quickly raised his hand: "No, no, no, Liu Cheqi, you have misunderstood me. I mean, I mean the Lord of Qin, Yao Xing, has always liked to be hypocritical and righteous, to win people's hearts. To the puppet states in Liangzhou, Liu Bobo of Hu Xia and Murong Chao of Nan Yan were superficially generous, but in fact they wanted to use these small favors to make them their vassal states and use them for their own use. However, this method does not work well for you, Marshal Liu. "
Liu Yu nodded: "I have never had any friendship or contact with that Yao Xing. If I really want to say that I have, it was after the Battle of Feishui more than 20 years ago. I went to Chang'an to collect the treasures from Chang'an on the orders of Mr. Xie An Xie. I returned the jade seal passed down from the former Qin Dynasty. During this period, I also helped King Fu of Qin to defend the city and fought against the Qiang army of the later Qin Dynasty, that's all."
"And after I defeated Huanxuan and took charge of the Jin Dynasty, I proposed to Yao Xing to return the twelve counties of Nanyang not for my personal prestige, Liu Yu, but because these places are my territory of the Jin Dynasty. It was captured by countless soldiers with their blood and lives during the Northern Expedition after the Battle of Feishui!"
"Counting further forward, that is our Jin Dynasty, the world of our Han people, but it was stolen by Qiang thieves and Hulu who sent troops during the civil strife in Jin Dynasty. It became the traitor of the Huan family after the fall of Huan Chu. and the lairs occupied by the remnants of defeated armies from all walks of life.”
"Huan Zhen, Huan Qian and others used these places to continuously recruit troops and counterattack Jingzhou many times. I asked the Qiang thieves to return this land out of state and public interest. If they don't give it, I will send troops to seize it and stabilize Jingzhou. , how come I owe Yao Xing a favor?"
