Chapter 1561 - Chapter 1561: The diplomatic mission enters the capital (1) (1/2)
Chapter 1561: The diplomatic mission enters the capital (1)
The Dukes in the throne room had already received the news and were not surprised to hear this. The chief Assistant, Qian Qingshu, stood out and expressed his opinion, ”
“I’m afraid this is the rebel Army’s plan to delay their troops. Your Majesty, please think twice.”
Without waiting for Emperor Yongxing to speak, someone immediately stood up to refute, ”
“When did chief advisor Qian and administrator yang have such a tacit understanding?”
The one who spoke was one of the leaders of the haters in the Ministry of War.
Qian Qingshu frowned and examined the Ministry of War’s official Affairs. He said indifferently, ”
“Sir Yan, what do you think?”
The Ministry of War reported,
“Your Majesty, since the autumn harvest, 100000 soldiers have been buried by Wei Yuan in Jingshan city. After winter, nearly 60000 elite soldiers have been lost in Qingzhou. If we continue fighting like this, the soldiers of my great Feng will definitely be exhausted.
“Refugees are everywhere and there is a shortage of soldiers. The Ministry of War can no longer send troops to support Yongzhou. I think that the peace negotiations are the right move to resolve the Imperial court’s urgent needs.”
The Minister of War wanted to say something but stopped. He sighed and chose to remain silent.
“Solve an urgent problem?”
The Imperial censor of the right, Zhang xingying, snorted coldly, ”
“If they want to negotiate, the rebel army will definitely demand an exorbitant price. In the future, the Imperial court will probably have even less power to contend with them. Does Sir Yan not understand the principle of cutting meat with a blunt knife?”
At this time, the Minister of Revenue stepped out and said in a deep voice, ”
“Since censor Zhang is so observant and has such a clear understanding of the situation, why don’t I give you my position as Minister of Revenue?”
With that, he sneered and bowed to Emperor Yongxing, saying loudly, ”
“Your Majesty, the National Treasury is empty. If the Imperial court continues to fight with the rebel army in Yunzhou, it will be dragged down by the war sooner or later. The Spring Festival is approaching, and spring has returned to the earth. What we need is time. And the peace negotiations can buy us time to get through the cold disaster.”
The pro-war faction and the pro-peace faction immediately started arguing.
Every time the situation was about to get out of control, Zhao xuanzhen would whip and shout “silence.”
Emperor Yongxing silently watched the debate of the public until more and more people expressed their opinions, and the peace faction gradually suppressed the war faction. He then looked at Zhao xuanzhen and signaled with his eyes.
Pa!
Zhao xuanzhen whipped again, and the bright ground made a crisp sound, silencing the arguments in the hall.
Emperor Yongxing looked at everyone and said slowly,
“I empathize with the soldiers and the people and can not bear to rashly start a war. The matter of peace is settled.”
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Imperial City, Wang Residence.
The luxurious carriage stopped outside the residence. Qian Qingshu stepped on a small stool and got off with the help of a servant. The guards outside the residence knew his identity and did not stop him.
He walked all the way into the mansion. After a while in the inner hall, the Butler led him into the inner courtyard and to chief advisor Wang’s bedroom.
For such a dignified person like chief advisor Wang to meet a guest in the bedroom instead of the study room, it could be seen how serious his illness was.
The Golden beast charcoal was burning and emitting warmth. The bedroom door and windows were tightly closed, and there were two maidservants standing in each of the outer and inner rooms.
Chief advisor Wang leaned back with a soft pillow on his back.
He was so thin that he was almost skeletal, and his face could not hide his lethargic look. Only his eyes were still bright and lively.