allonlinenovel Chapter 222 Xiao 8's fatal advice
Chapter 222 Xiao 8's fatal advice
In order to verify whether this method is feasible, Kangxi even used his sharp tongue skills to the fullest.
He also cursed the civil and military officials for another stick of incense.
He also brought up the issue of Tsewang Arabtan's "rebellion" against Princess Duanjing's husband Galzang, and was ready to mobilize troops to the northwest at any time.
as predicted!
The little guy's heart was filled with excitement, and he kept repeating words like support, wisdom, and hurry up. He also said that he was not belligerent, but just liked to see his territory grow bigger and bigger.
[Thinking that hundreds of years later, China's land area ranks only third in the world, I feel uncomfortable for a while.]
Only the third one?
Well, not only Kangxi, but everyone who could hear Yinzhen’s thoughts felt uncomfortable.
This little idea of striving to be the best is simply irresistible.
The eldest prince even volunteered on the spot: "We cannot tolerate attempts to split up our Qing dynasty, nor can we tolerate bullying of our sons and sisters. Please allow me to lead the army to destroy the Dzungar Khanate and bring the Western Regions back into the territory of the Central Plains."
[Yes, yes, yes, good, good. We have lost our homeland for more than 900 years, we should have welcomed it back long ago! Promise him, promise him! As long as you promise him, you will be my most wise and powerful father Kangxi~]
Yinzhen kept muttering to himself, trying his best to encourage him.
He also talked a lot, trying to help his elder brother in various ways and trying to persuade Kangxi to use speed as the enemy required.
The civil and military officials who were in a state of silence after being scolded were all excited: "This is a serious matter, Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Your Majesty is full of martial virtue. Since he ascended the throne, he has pacified the Three Feudatories, conquered the islands, driven out the Russians, and conquered Galdan three times. The war lasted for more than ten or twenty years. It can be considered a few years of peace, and the people have been able to recuperate. We must not start a war lightly again."
Everyone was talking at the same time, and the opposition voices were quite loud.
Almost all civil officials were calling for peace.
The military commanders were the opposite. They always said that a soldier could be killed but not humiliated. They kept saying that Tsewang Arabtan had evil ambitions and that if he was not eliminated sooner or later he would become a threat to the Qing Dynasty.
They are willing to serve as vanguards and die for the dignity of the Qing Dynasty and the emperor.
But this matter involves the stability of the country, how can we make a hasty decision?
Fight, fight, fight, everyone is talking about fighting and killing. Have you ever thought that the Dzungar Khanate also has more than 4 million square kilometers, many excellent cavalry and a large number of firearms?
The road is long and the land is narrow, so the transportation of food and supplies is quite slow.
And when the guns and cannons sound, there will be a fortune in gold.
The cost, time spent, whether the investment is proportional to the return after the project is completed, etc. Each of these is a big problem and should not be taken lightly.
After the military generals were silenced, a group of civil officials knelt down and asked the emperor to reconsider.
Don't make a decision that is detrimental to the entire Qing Dynasty because of momentary anger.
At least wait until the people sent to hold Tsewang Arabtan accountable come back and see their attitude!
Some people even directly recommended the Eighth Prince based on the successful experience of Jeju Island.
It is suggested that the Eighth Prince, who is on his way back and will arrive in the capital soon, go directly to Junggar. What if he conquers the country without fighting by accusing the other party of inciting the rebellion of the Qing emperor's son-in-law?
Without waiting for Kangxi to speak, Yinzhen waved his chubby hands: "No, no, no! Although I haven't read many books, I know that Junggar is not like Korea. Although the latter likes to make some small moves behind the scenes, their courage is not much greater than the tip of a needle, and they will not pose a threat to my life. It's hard to say about Junggar..."
[No matter how much I have a little prejudice against Bage because of historical events, he is still my brother. How could I let him risk his life for such a slim hope?]
[and……]
cough cough cough.
Kangxi could guess most of what he said next without him having to say it.
He was simply afraid that his brother would be defeated in Junggar and the Nine Dragons camp would be destroyed. If they couldn't fight in the later stages, it would affect his good brother's promotion to the top!
Kangxi cleared his throat and said, "Even Xiao Shiba knows this, so there is no need for you to repeat it."
but……
The civil servants still refused to give up.
After all, as evidenced by Jeju Island, the Eighth Prince’s diplomatic skills are unparalleled. What if?
What if another miracle happens?
With the entire Qing Dynasty as their backing, they have reason to believe that even if the Eighth Prince cannot achieve his goal, he should at least be able to escape unscathed.
Kangxi:......
Oh no, it's a heart-throb! I can't help but want to try it. What should I do?
Yin Xuan, who had been watching his expression out of the corner of his eye, pinched his waist and said, "At least? Should? Haha, so you can't even guarantee the most basic safety of my dear, and yet you all strongly recommend him to take risks?"
With that fierce expression that said 'You'd better say no, otherwise no one will have a good day today', who would dare to say anything?
He said that he had no ill intentions, but it was his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty that made him come up with this idea.
Then the Eighteenth Prince smiled and praised sincerely, "I see that you are quite eloquent, even more eloquent than the Eighth Prince. Now that the Eighth Prince has gone out and hasn't come back yet, why don't you take over?"
The minister was praised: !!!
The little prince who had been able to attend the court since he was eight years old was indeed not simple. He put him on the fire as soon as he opened his mouth, leaving him in a dilemma of whether to agree or die.
I can only admit with a cold sweat that I am uneducated, timid and totally incapable of shouldering such a heavy responsibility.
Please give Wang Han a lot of praise, Lord Beile.
Yin Xuan was stunned: "You have already plotted against me, and you still expect me to be magnanimous? No, no, no, I will only let you know what it means to pay for what you have done. 】
[Now, I will let you see what retribution in this life means.]
After mumbling to himself, Yinzhen looked at the unlucky guy with a puzzled look: "Khan Ama attaches great importance to selecting talents, why would he keep someone who is incompetent and timid? Isn't this a waste of official positions?"
"Fortunately, it is not too late to mend the fold and there is still a chance to correct the mistakes."
After that, he suggested that Kangxi test the official to see whether he was modest, concealing something, or really had limited ability.
If he is modest, he will be ordered to lead the troops to the country of Dzungar where they can conquer the enemy without fighting.
Deliberate concealment will be punished as deceiving the emperor.
What if your ability is really limited?
Decisive to dismiss them on the spot!
There is no such thing as an idle god in the Nine Provinces and Four Seas, so the imperial court certainly cannot keep an idle person!
One carrot, one hole. Only by pulling out the bad carrot can you plant a good carrot in the hole that will truly serve the country and the people and share the worries of the king.
As soon as this suggestion was made, the whole audience fell silent.
Good guy!
Each of these three suggestions from little brother is more harsh than the other!
The lightest punishment would be to resign. The heavier punishment would be to travel to Dzungaria and risk one's life to deal with Tsewang Arabtan. If the punishment was even more serious, all nine clans would be killed, right?