Chapter 641 Go find someone else, I can’t fight
A month is neither long nor short.
But a lot has happened in this month.
As the Lingnan army connected into a surface and advanced step by step towards the Central Plains, the Kyoto royal family, which had been in chaos during the entire period of mourning for the previous emperor, finally had a say in the outcome.
The prince, who had been protected by the previous emperor several times and was deeply sinful, died.
The royal family's statement to the outside world was that the prince knew that he had committed heinous crimes such as patricide and regicide, and committed suicide by taking poison in the Eastern Palace.
However, very few people believe this statement.
The remaining princes of the late emperor went through more than a month of chaotic fighting and finally, after the bloodshed and conspiracy that could not be told to anyone, as well as the imprisonment and inexplicable deaths of several royal bloodlines, the final winner was decided.
Amidst the smoke of war, Prince Lu hastily ascended the throne and changed the country's name to Yongshun and the reign title to the early years of Yongshun.
"Yongshun?"
Sang Zhixia tasted the two words on the tip of his tongue, his expression subtle: "Half of the country has been lost, and now you want to live forever?"
It has to be said that Emperor Yongshun had extremely high hopes for the vast territory he had just acquired.
only……
The beautiful hope in this situation seems to sound more like a silent mockery.
The first thing Emperor Yongshun did after ascending the throne was to issue an imperial edict to accuse the King of Lingnan of treason and rebellion for his actions that defied heaven and were against human nature.
After all, they were busy fighting for the throne and were busy with dog-eat-dog fights.
Everyone in the imperial city of Kyoto felt that the Lingnan rebellion was not a big deal and that they only needed to wait for the new emperor to ascend the throne so that they could make a smooth judgment.
But this momentary carelessness was enough to cause an absolute defeat in the battle.
If you don't suppress the spark earlier, and now the fire has spread all over the prairie, what use can a light imperial edict be?
Whether it is the advantages of merits and demerits as people say, or the control over the occupation of cities and the deployment of troops, the Lingnan army at this time has an absolute advantage.
The Yongshun Emperor, who barely ascended the throne with a disgraceful reputation, and an imperial edict that was useless except for spitting all over the place, looked more like a joke that was strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Sang Zhixia sighed, "Even someone like me, who knows nothing about military affairs or government affairs, knows that verbal reprimands are far less effective than powerful troops and actual occupied territory. Doesn't Emperor Yongshun know this?"
What’s the point of yelling loudly?
Half of the country has been lost, and now you have to rely on your words to argue with the aggressive Lingnan army and drown the army with saliva?
The old man was amused by the narrow-mindedness in Sang Zhixia's words and said slowly, "He probably didn't want to do this, but he had no choice."
Sang Zhixia looked curious.
The old man found it even funnier.
Sang Zhixia is smart in every way, but her shortcomings are also obvious. She is not sensitive to major events involving marches and court politics.
Under normal circumstances, Sang Zhixia would have no interest in these things that she couldn't understand.
But now Xu Yu was marching forward bravely in the Lingnan army. Even though Sang Zhixia didn't understand, she was happy to listen. Anyway, she was very curious.
The old man was very strict in teaching Xu Mingxu and others, but he was extremely patient with Sang Zhixia, who knew nothing.
Whenever Sang Zhixia showed interest, whether it was the old man, Old Qi, or Uncle Xu Minghui, they were all willing to tell her everything in detail.
The old man said slowly, "This is a disadvantage that has been buried for a long time. It just broke out today."
"Think about it, if you were a military officer or civil official in the court, and witnessed the kings igniting war over the mountains and rivers in order to seize the throne during the late emperor's mourning period, how would you feel?"
Sang Zhixia paused and said very pertinently, "It's probably because of the chill in my heart."
The civil officials worked hard to govern the country for the emperor.
Military generals sacrificed their lives and shed their blood just to help the emperor establish his kingdom.
But in front of the Kyoto royal family, the loyalty and bravery of the civil and military officials, as well as the hardships and survival of countless people, seemed not worth mentioning.
Military generals in the court repeatedly raised the issue of the Lingnan rebels and tried to send troops to quell the rebellion.
Civil officials rarely reached an agreement with military generals and petitioned one after another.
But what did the kings and royal family members who were busy fighting for the throne do at that time?
Sang Zhixia said slowly, "The royal family only cares about their own immediate interests, disregarding the wishes of the people. They are even afraid of losing their bid for the throne, so they forcibly suppress the generals to prevent anyone outside of themselves from gaining access to military power."
"These people who have been suppressed and ignored are probably also disappointed right now?"
The old man smiled a teachable smile and said gently, "Emperor Yongshun ascended the throne by stepping on the blood of the princes and the former crown prince, but his path to the throne was not straight."
"When the throne was seized, the person favored by the court officials should have been the previous King Rui, but King Rui is dead."
He died from a bowl of hot soup brought by his beloved concubine.
Both the manner and cause of death were quite comical.
The old man's eyes revealed a hint of mockery as he spoke. "It's no exaggeration to say that the reason Prince Lu was able to ascend to the throne so smoothly wasn't because he was any more talented than the deceased, but because his method of using poison to take people's lives was truly unpredictable."
How can a person who ascends to the throne by such means win the support of the people?
The royal family's earlier inaction had already disheartened a large number of civil and military officials. Now that Emperor Yongshun has hastily ascended the throne, it would be difficult for him to dispatch troops to suppress the rebellion in Lingnan.
Simply put, he can't move it.
The military generals in Kyoto are like this, and those guarding outside are even more unwilling to obey orders.
As a last resort, Emperor Yongshun could only issue an imperial edict of no use.
The old man changed the subject and said calmly, "But this situation won't last long, because Emperor Yongshun is still the emperor who holds the righteousness of the royal family. The outcome will probably be clear soon."
Sang Zhixia hummed in confusion and asked curiously, "Then, Grandfather, who do you think will be sent out of Kyoto to lead the troops to suppress the rebellion?"
Even though the old man had been away from Kyoto for many years, he still had a clear understanding of the political situation.
Sang Zhixia blinked expectantly.
The old man smiled indulgently and asked, "What do you think?"
"Who do you think Emperor Yongshun can still send out at this time?"
Sang Zhixia rubbed his hands and whispered, "Of course I hope it's General Chen."
Since Chen Nianhe was recalled to Kyoto two years ago, he has been recuperating in his mansion under the pretext of recuperating from illness. He does not attend court and rarely meets guests.
In name, it was out of royal compassion that he was allowed to live out his life in peace, but in reality he was secretly imprisoned and unable to leave.
Because he had been deprived of his military power and imprisoned for a long time, Chen Nianhe and his Chen family successfully avoided the recent royal fighting.
However, judging by the current military generals in Kyoto, Chen Nianhe is indeed the most suitable candidate, both in terms of seniority and prestige in the army.
The old man tapped Sang Zhixia's forehead lovingly and said with a smile, "You still say you don't understand. Isn't this a very sharp point?"
If nothing unexpected happens, the day when Chen Nianhe ends his confinement will probably be not far away...
only……
Sang Zhixia thought of Chen Nianhe's vengeful nature and said in a strange tone, "Given General Chen's personality, he probably won't cooperate so easily, right?"
If you don't take advantage of others and grab all the benefits, then you are not Chen Nianhe...
At the same time, the Chen family in Kyoto was thousands of miles away from Lingnan.
Chen Nianhe and his family knelt respectfully, but refused to accept the imperial edict. What he said made the eunuch who delivered the edict almost spit out blood on the spot.
Chen Nianhe said with deep fear and trepidation, "I am grateful for your highness's regard for me. I shall repay you with my life, but..."
"But I am seriously ill and cannot go out. I am afraid I will not be able to fight this battle."
"Please come into the palace and thank Your Majesty for your kindness. I cannot fight this battle."
In other words: Go find someone else, I won’t give the vaccine, and I can’t give the vaccine to someone who is terminally ill.
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