Volume 1, Chapter 149: General Cao Changqiu Supports Bai Qi
What! ?
Bai Qi's words caused an uproar among the people around him, and there was a look of disbelief in the eyes of the civil officials and the common people.
Even the soldiers held their breath, feeling as if they were listening to a foreign language.
If Bai Qi was not the most respected general in their hearts, they would definitely be cursing at this moment!
The soldiers all looked at Bai Qi inquiringly, wanting to know why Bai Qi said that?
Is it because of the relationship between Bai Qi and Princess Anyang?
Want to protect the ninth prince.
Or does Bai Qi really think so?
On the high platform, the Ninth Prince's eyes were filled with astonishment. When he was mocked by the civil officials and the common people, he thought that he had no chance of becoming the emperor at all.
Now Bai Qi actually supports him!
At this moment he had only one feeling, that his sister must be having an affair with Bai Qi!
Sister, you are so awesome!
The Ninth Prince's face turned red with excitement, and he gave his sister a look that said, "So that's it!"
Princess Anyang shook her head secretly, what was she thinking?
I wish that were true.
But her heart was even more burning, she didn't expect Bai Qi to have the same idea as her!
Is this the legendary telepathic connection?
The other princes were stunned, and some of them couldn't help but say: "What General Bai Qi said is simply unheard of!
The general traveled thousands of miles to capture two Xiongnu Khans from the grassland, but he wanted to release them and provide them with food, fodder, and soldiers!
What kind of logic is this?
I have little education, General Bai Qi, please don't lie to us! ”
They spoke quite politely. After all, no one knew whether they would become the future emperor of the Great Zhou.
Although they are now of noble status and are high above the others, they are the princes.
But if they fail to compete for that position, their status in the court will not even be as high as that of a minister of one of the six ministries, and the new emperor may even treat them like fools!
At this moment, although there were doubts in his heart, he still couldn't forget Bai Qi's ferocity!
But the civil officials were not so polite. They raised reasonable doubts, glaring at Bai Qi and sneering:
“Although we are civil officials, we don’t know much about fighting!
but!
What General Bai Qi said is too unbelievable!
I just want to ask, how can this be a strategy for maintaining peace and governing the country?
This is simply a policy that will bring disaster to the country and the people!
Fellow countrymen, do you agree? ”
The civil officials roared to the people below. To be honest, they were so happy that they were beaming with joy!
Bai Qi is asking for trouble.
You already have a very high status in the hearts of the people. As long as you don't make any mistakes, future emperors of the Great Zhou will show you respect!
But now you insist on talking nonsense, aren't you just slapping yourself in the face?
Sure enough, the people soon started talking about it.
"Is General Bai Qi really trying to gain benefits for his brother-in-law?"
"Don't talk nonsense, General Bai Qi is not that kind of person!"
"But the Ninth Prince is clearly talking nonsense, and General Bai Qi actually agrees with this statement!"
Many people actually support Bai Qi very much, but Bai Qi’s current actions have caused some doubts in their hearts.
The most important thing is that they couldn't understand what Bai Qi said.
But the soldiers never questioned what Bai Qi said, they just kept silent and waited for explanation.
The three priests standing by were even more presumptuous. Seeing that Bai Qi might lose the support of some people, he would of course add fuel to the fire.
"Bai Qi, this is the first time I've heard of such an absurd story!
After capturing the enemy, instead of executing him, you release him?
If anyone questions your statement, you actually call them stupid?
Are you, Bai Qi, going to call a deer a horse? ”
The third priest looked at Bai Qi coldly. Although he couldn't attack Bai Qi today, he must slap Bai Qi in the face!
Let Bai Qi know that if you want to cover the sky with one hand, you are still far from it!
Many generals also expressed their incomprehension, but they did not say anything. They just wanted Bai Qi to give an explanation.
Bai Qi looked around and saw pairs of questioning eyes. He raised a smile and said loudly:
"Since so many people don't believe what I said! Why don't you ask Marshal Yang, Marshal Yue, and General Cao Changqiu to see how these commanders view this issue?"
As soon as Bai Qi finished speaking, everyone immediately turned their eyes to these three people.
Yue Shenqiang's physical condition has improved a lot. In addition, he witnessed the execution of the Emperor of the Great Zhou with his own eyes, and most of the resentment in his heart has disappeared.
After hearing Bai Qi's question, Marshal Yue said bluntly: "Bai Qi is right! Releasing the two Hun Khans, and then giving them troops and horses, and letting them return to the grasslands, is the best foreign policy for the Great Zhou!"
What! ?
The people were stunned for a moment.
You must know that Marshal Yue has a very high status in the hearts of the people.
It can even be said that he is taller than Bai Qi. Bai Qi still gives people the impression of being domineering and cold, making people feel superior.
But Marshal Yue was much closer to the people, and even when he was persecuted by the Emperor of Zhou, he did not even think of resisting, which made the people feel that Marshal Yue had a noble character.
The faces of the civil officials all changed. Some of them said sarcastically, "Bai Qi came all the way back to the capital to save Yue Shenqiang. Of course, Marshal Yue has to speak for Bai Qi! We can understand! It's human nature!"
When he said this, although the people did not like to hear it, they also felt that this was a possibility.
After all, anyone who has received such a great favor from Bai Qi would want to repay him.
Yang Wudi snorted coldly: "If that's the case, then if I say that Bai Qi's statement is absolutely correct, you will definitely not believe it, right?"
The crowd was in an uproar again.
Yang Wudi actually agreed with Bai Qi's statement!
At this moment, all the civil officials felt that something was wrong.
Could it be that Bai Qi was right?
But they would never believe Yang Wudi. As Yang Wudi himself said, Bai Qi was the closest to him!
The third priest's pupils shrank and he looked at General Cao Changqiu who had been silent.
Before Bai Qi became the Grand Marshal.
General Cao Changqiu is the leader of all military generals!
His status among civil officials is equivalent to that of the prime minister!
Moreover, there was no conflict of interest between Cao Changqiu and Bai Qi, and there was even a little contradiction. After all, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty appointed Bai Qi as the Grand Marshal and gave him part of the military power!
And this military power should originally belong to General Cao Changqiu.
So at this moment, all the civil and military officials turned their eyes to General Cao Changqiu. General Cao Changqiu looked around at everyone, especially at Yue Shenqiang and Yang Wudi, and then said loudly:
"Bai Qi, you are absolutely right!
If this general were to take charge of this matter, he would also let the two Hun Khans go and provide them with food, fodder, and troops! ”
What! ?
"How is this possible?"
The civil officials exclaimed in unison.
They may not believe Yang Wudi or Yue Shenqiang, but they have to believe what Cao Changqiu said!
Because Cao Changqiu and Bai Qi belong to different camps at this moment.
"Why is this happening?! I don't understand! General, please explain it clearly!"
The third minister originally wanted to make Bai Qi lose face, but he didn't expect that the three marshals who were on par with Bai Qi in his mind actually agreed with Bai Qi's point of view!
Doesn't that mean Bai Qi didn't commit favoritism or corruption at all?
He doesn't accept it!
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