Mao Sui spoke in a resounding voice and with a resolute attitude.
This surprised Ji Chong'er.
All the ministers fell into silence.
Including Han Fei.
How could these famous ministers not know that now was not the time to attack Qin?
However, the Emperor of Jin was determined to do this, so what could they do?
Do I have to die like Mao Sui for my advice?
"Do you want to rebel?"
After a moment, Ji Chong'er was furious. "Attacking Qin is a matter of national policy. How can you be allowed to make irresponsible comments?"
Arguing about big policies.
This is a crime that can be either light or heavy.
However, Mao Sui was born as a censor, and the thing he was least afraid of was having more hats on his head.
"As the Prime Minister, can't I persuade Your Majesty to revoke his order?"
In theory, the position of Chief Censor is the second-in-command of the Grand Censor, that is, an assistant.
However, in the Jin Dynasty, the Chief Censor was the assistant to the Prime Minister.
He is the second in command besides the prime minister.
If even he cannot comment on the so-called "national policy".
Then, in the entire Jin court, no one could speak except the dead Lin Xiangru.
At this time, Guo Kai suddenly said: "Master Mao, why didn't you persuade His Majesty before he decided to do this?"
"Instead, wait until the imperial decree is issued and all the people of Great Jin know about it before you come to make remonstrations?"
"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. If you rashly revoke your order, wouldn't that be a breach of trust? And then, where would the dignity of the Emperor be?"
Hearing this.
Ji Chong'er thought it made sense, nodded, and said:
"Mao Sui, I remember your loyalty and will not pursue your wrongful words today."
"I have decided to attack Qin. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
He felt that there was nothing wrong with what he did.
Now that the war is imminent, the most taboo thing is that the court officials are divided and cannot work together.
Mao Sui was stunned. He really didn't expect that the emperor sitting in front of him would actually listen to Guo Kai's words.
After a pause, he turned his head to look at Guo Kai and said through gritted teeth:
"You are just a surrendered soldier. Who gave you the courage to speak nonsense in this hall?"
The latter was not angry, but said politely:
"Master Mao, you are wrong. As the saying goes, one should be loyal to the emperor while receiving his salary."
"As long as I am still an official in Jin, I will share the worries of Your Majesty and the state of Jin."
"Master Mao, there's no need to praise me. This is what I should do."
Upon hearing this, Mao Sui became furious.
Still praising you?
"Pooh!"
Mao Sui spat at Guo Kai fiercely and said:
"If one day, our Great Jin is destroyed, it will most likely be because of you!"
As soon as these words came out, Guo Kai immediately knelt on the ground and cried bitterly to the Jin Emperor:
"Your Majesty, did you hear that? Mao Sui cursed the fall of the Jin Dynasty!"
"It would have been fine if he had just called me a humble official, but he actually cursed the demise of the Great Jin!"
Having said this, he looked at Mao Sui again and said earnestly:
"Master Mao, what are your intentions? You have always been against His Majesty's attack on Qin."
"Did you receive any benefits from the Qin State?"
"Or perhaps you believe that our Jin State can no longer recover its former glory, and therefore we need to find another ruler?"
"Master Mao, I know why you have been targeting me. The Qin State killed my entire family, but you have never found an opportunity to kill me in the Jin State."
"And you, just want to prove your loyalty to the Qin State, that's why you're targeting me. You want me dead, right?"
As soon as the words fell.
Mao Sui was so angry that he was trembling all over and couldn't even speak clearly. He could only point at him.
“You…you…you…”
Guo Kai took the opportunity to retort, "Master Mao, if what I said is wrong, you will be my fart."
"However, I have absolutely no second thoughts about the State of Jin. I have long wanted to avenge the extermination of my clan!"
"Furthermore, if we don't attack Qin now, do we have to wait until Qin's land reform is successful before we attack it?"
Mao Sui was old after all, and faced with his aggressiveness, he was completely unable to resist.
In other words, it is okay for Mao Sui to face a gentleman, but it is not good for him to face a villain like Guo Kai.
It's like a scholar meeting a soldier, he can't explain himself clearly.
Finally, Mao Sui turned to Ji Chong'er again.
I hope that by relying on the past affection between the monarch and his subjects, I can persuade the other party to change his mind.
"Your Majesty, attacking Qin is not an option! So far, the other nations have remained silent. As the saying goes, the first bird to stick its head out gets shot down..."
Before he could finish, Ji Chong'er snorted coldly, "Enough!"
"Mao Sui, don't bring your street tricks into the court!"
"I have said that the attack on Qin has been decided, and there is no need to discuss it further!"
Mao Sui was unwilling to give in, "But..."
Ji Chong'er said angrily: "No buts!"
Hearing this, Mao Sui was stunned.
After a long pause, he smiled bitterly and felt relieved.
Then he took a deep look at Guo Kai and cursed:
"I curse you. You will die a miserable death, suffering the pain of a thousand arrows piercing your heart!"
Just finished speaking.
He looked towards a pillar not far away and laughed sadly:
"I once persuaded Chu and Jin to unite, and with my eloquence, I persuaded countless talented and wise men."
"But now, I can't even argue with a small person."
"When I met the Emperor of Chu with my sword, I had no worries like today."
"Perhaps... I'm really old. I made my fortune through lobbying, but ultimately perished at the hands of a villain's verbal attacks... How ridiculous!"
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