The emperor was angry, and the ministers were silent!

This court debate ended in disagreement.

The eunuch Xuan Ling Changzhi went to the Ideological and Political Hall, and His Majesty was waiting for the question.

Unexpectedly, a court official stopped Ling Changzhi.

"What is the purpose of Lord Ling speaking for Pingyang County again and again?"

"You encourage Your Majesty to enroll in the imperial examination. You are digging the corners of the aristocratic family. Do you understand?"

"You Ling family is the top family in the world. If you take the lead in breaking the rules, what should you do?"

"Ling Changzhi, don't be arrogant because you have some talent. A talented person is like a crucian carp crossing the river. If you have one more you and one less you in the court, you will not change the overall situation of the world."

"Ling Changzhi, you are talking! Are you mute?"

Ling Changzhi smiled coldly, "Have you all finished talking? I, Ling Changzhi, I can't change the overall situation of the world by myself. However, can you wait for death because of this?

If you want to stick to the rules and wait for death, I don’t want to. Either move forward or stand up for your own pride. I am determined to run forward, and I dare not say that I am running at the forefront, nor can I drag my back.

At least we have to run in the top ten. If you don’t want to climb up with me, then we will part ways from now on.”

"Mr. Ling is sure to part ways with us? Did your father agree to this when you say this?"

Ling Changzhi smiled contemptuously, "Although I have not officially inherited the position of head of the Ling family, I have been acting for the head of the family for many years. My words are the will of the Ling family. You guys don't have to doubt it!"

"Okay, very good! From now on, the aristocratic families in the world will part ways with your Ling family."

"Let's wait!"

"Does Lord Ling regret it?"

"No! I want to remind you that you cannot represent the aristocratic families in the world. Not all aristocratic families are as short-sighted as you. A great change is right in front of you. Anyone with far-sighted vision agrees with the idea of ​​my official. Change is right now, and you can only represent your own family, but you cannot represent other families."

"You, what do you mean?"

"I want to remind you that there are a group of noble families behind me, and I am not fighting alone."

"absurd!"

"impossible!"

Ling Changzhi laughed, "Is what I said true? You can verify it yourself. Your Majesty is still waiting to summon me and say goodbye!"

After saying that, he left and followed the eunuch to the Ideological and Political Hall to meet the saint.

...

Emperor Xiao Chengwen had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Ling Changzhi, he asked, "Do they make things difficult for you?"

Ling Changzhi bowed and said, "Thank you for your concern, but there were only a few quarrels and never made any embarrassment."

Emperor Xiao Chengwen laughed, "That's right. I'm worried for nothing. Ling Aiqing is unparalleled in wisdom. A few words of quarrel can naturally be easily resolved."

"Your Majesty is apologizing, I am ashamed of you."

"Ling Aiqing doesn't have to be humble! I summon you alone, and you must know the reason. When you go to Pingyang County, will Ling Aiqing have a constitution?"

Ling Changzhi thought about it, but he didn't make any noise.

Emperor Xiao Chengwen raised his eyebrows slightly, "What is the difficulty in Ling Aiqing? Just say that I forgive you for not guilty."

"Then, I will ask you boldly. How do you view Pingyang County and Xiao Yi and Yan Yunge in your heart? Should you regard them as a subordinate or as a vassal force?"

“Is there any difference?”

"If you are a subordinate, if your official goes to Pingyang County, it will naturally be the court's inspection of the local government and the superiors' inquiry of the subordinates. If you are the power of princes, it will be an equal dialogue and negotiation between the two forces in order to find the balance point between the two sides."

Emperor Xiao Chengwen looked heavy, with his hands behind his back, walking around the hall, looking extremely sad.

He said in a heavy tone: "Although I am unwilling to admit it, in fact, Pingyang County already has the strength of a local prince and is no longer a subordinate.

Moreover, according to the spy's return, Yan Yunge was ready to move. As soon as Xiao Yi came back, she planned to send troops to grab the territory.

It is certain that she will grab the two counties in the north, and she will definitely not let go of the two counties in the east.

I am the emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty, how could I watch her grab the territory without being moved? If this is the case, I have no face to face my ancestors and ancestors, ashamed of the late emperor, ashamed of my father!"

"However, the court cannot withdraw its troops for the time being to stop Yan Yunge's action of grabbing territory." Ling Changzhi pointed out the key point in his words.

yes!

The imperial court's troops have been very busy recently.

Busy to clean up local officials and rats for the emperor.

Not every local official is a powerful minister, but he is definitely the lord who does not obey the imperial court's orders.

Emperor Xiao Chengwen sent troops to clean up these local officials one by one and replace them with his people.

This move is currently going well.

With the aristocratic families helplessly turning a blind eye, they have already taken down several counties.

Emperor Xiao Chengwen's control over the local area instantly soared.

This is a good start.

only……

The situation in the north is too worrying.

A Shi Wen was rebellious and did not obey the imperial court's orders. This was an old account and could not do anything to him for the time being. That's all.

In just a few years, Yan Yunge appeared again, with ambitious and arrogant behavior, and seemed to be a greater threat than Shi Wen.

But...

For Jianzhou, both Shi Wen and Yan Yunge are northerly forces and directly border with the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Moving the Shi Wen and moving Yan Yun Song means that the imperial soldiers and horses must face Liu Zhang's Liangzhou soldiers.

As for the northernmost Guangning Hou Yan Shou Zhan, I can't count on it for the time being.

A Wuheng invasion south caused the Yan Guard to lose its troops and generals, and his vitality was severely damaged.

In just a few years, I can’t recover my vitality and can only protect myself.

This means that within a few years, Yan Shouzhan was unable to compete with Liu Zhang.

Of course, it was also because of the restraint of Shi Wen and Yan Yunge that Liu Zhang did not dare to send troops to attack Yan Shou Zhan rashly.

Once Liu Zhang sent troops to attack Yan Shou, Yan Yunge would definitely not sit idly by and take the opportunity to send troops to attack the territory of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Now, the forces in the northern region are in a delicate state of balance.

Everyone is busy grabbing territory, grabbing population, organizing production, and expanding territory and strength.

Even Shi Wen joined the ranks of snatching territory.

How could Emperor Xiao Chengwen not worry about such a situation?

When others grab the territory, the situation will be difficult to control and the court will completely lose control of the northern region.

If you want to fight the Northern Expedition and unify the North and South, it will be ten times more difficult than now.

Can the emperor be willing?

Of course not!

But……

But I can't find a way to break the deadlock.

He wanted to wait, waiting for the opportunity to break the deadlock to appear.

However, the situation developed so rapidly that it did not give him time at all.

Do you accept your fate?

As the Emperor of the Great Wei Dynasty, how could he be willing to do so?

Bang!

Emperor Xiao Chengwen smashed his fist on the table, "I am incompetent! I am ashamed of my ancestors!"

"Your Majesty calms down! There is no chance of breaking the deadlock."

"Oh! Let's talk, I'll hear your opinions."

"Weichen believes that the current situation is to steadily develop the existing territory. If you can go south to expand your territory, don't be stingy with your troops."

Emperor Xiao Chengwen frowned, "Ling Aiqing means to let me give up the north and attack the south."

Ling Changzhi focused on the key point, "That's right! In the eyes of Weichen, there may not be a chance to take it down in ten or even twenty years.

However, the North is in great competition, wars are raging every year, and people's livelihood is declining sooner or later.

Why don’t Your Majesty watch the wall, and watch their life and death battles and the change of dynasties?

At the same time, the imperial court rushed to train troops, and all the troops were divided into different places, just in case. They went south, conquered cities and territories, expanded territory, plundered population, and increased their strength.

As one goes up and down, one or two years later, the north will be in a difficult and in decline, and the south will be prosperous and powerful. At that time, the northern expedition will be natural. It will be like a urge to give up Gulas, and take over the north and the south in one fell swoop, unify the north and the south, and build a great achievement!"
To be continued...