nucmednet Chapter 209 It’s so noisy
Chapter 209 It’s so noisy
Over there in the capital.
After Lord Zhang learned that Madam Zhou had escaped, his heart sank suddenly and he instantly felt that something was wrong.
Lord Zhang's expression became extremely solemn. He immediately gave orders and sent a large number of people to search the entire capital.
The soldiers shuttled through the streets and alleys, not missing any corner, and they carefully searched for Mrs. Zhou.
However, despite their best efforts and almost turning the capital upside down, they still could not find any trace of Mrs. Zhou.
Lord Zhang was full of doubts. He really couldn't figure out where Madam Zhou could hide.
On this day, the atmosphere in the palace was depressing.
The emperor received another shocking news that another team was killed in the confrontation with Mo Tianyu.
This news was like a bolt from the blue, and the emperor's face instantly turned gloomy.
What made him even more angry was that General Zhou actually surrendered to Mo Tianyu. The emperor was burning with anger in his heart.
The emperor paced back and forth in the palace, unable to calm his anger.
He clenched his fists and secretly vowed to make Mo Tianyu and those who betrayed him pay a heavy price.
"Pass on my order to mobilize more troops and make sure to wipe out Mo Tianyu and those rebels in one fell swoop!" the emperor said angrily.
The ministers looked at each other, knowing that the struggle had reached a white-hot stage.
But they also know that Mo Tianyu's power cannot be underestimated and the outcome of this war is unpredictable.
An old minister was the first to step forward.
He bowed slightly and said respectfully but firmly: "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to send troops rashly at this time.
Mo Tianyu and his men now occupy Tianzi City, and with the help of General Zhou, their strength has greatly increased. Our army has just experienced several setbacks, and morale is low. If we send troops at this time, I am afraid we will have little chance of winning. "
Other ministers also echoed this, and some said: "Your Majesty, the treasury is now empty. If we recruit soldiers on a large scale again, it will increase the burden on the people and cause public resentment."
Others said, "Your Majesty, why not temporarily cease the fighting, make long-term plans, and find a better time to send troops to attack again."
The emperor's face became even gloomier as he listened to the ministers' objections.
He glared at everyone and said, "Do you want me to sit back and watch those rebels grow stronger? I am the Son of Heaven, how can I allow others to betray me!"
The old minister spoke again: "Your Majesty, calm down. We are not asking Your Majesty to sit back and do nothing. Instead, we suggest that Your Majesty stabilize the situation, reorganize the troops, and strengthen intelligence gathering. When the time is right, we can send troops to attack, and we will surely succeed in one fell swoop."
However, not all ministers agreed with the old minister's opinion.
Some radical ministers stood up and made suggestions to the emperor in an excited manner.
"Your Majesty, you must not miss this opportunity! Although Mo Tianyu and his men seem to be powerful now, they are just traitors who have gained power for a while.
If we don’t send troops now, and wait for them to grow stronger, the consequences will be disastrous.” A young and vigorous minister said earnestly.
Another minister also eagerly echoed: "Yes, Your Majesty, we believe that we cannot delay. Although Mo Tianyu and others have occupied Tianzi City and their strength has increased.
"But our dynasty has many soldiers and generals. If Your Majesty dispatches troops decisively, you will be able to wipe them out with lightning speed. If you keep delaying, it will only give Mo Tianyu and others more time to expand their power. It will be more difficult to wipe them out by then."
The old minister heard the radical ministers' remarks, shook his head slightly, and stood up to refute: "My colleagues, you are wrong. Sending troops now is not a good idea. Mo Tianyu's side occupies Tianzi City, which is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Our army has just experienced a setback and morale is low. A strong attack at this time will only increase casualties. In addition, the treasury is empty and the people are exhausted. If we force them to go to war, it will surely cause greater public resentment. We should prioritize stabilizing the situation and not act on impulse. "
The young and energetic minister immediately responded: "Sir, you are worrying too much. Mo Tianyu and his men are just a mob. Although they have occupied Tianzi City, they can hardly achieve great things.
Our army is strong and powerful. Your Majesty only needs to give an order and the army will march to the border and we will be able to wipe them out in one fell swoop. If we hesitate at this moment, it will only give them more time to expand their power."
Another old minister also stood up and said: "You only saw the superficial comparison of military strength, but ignored the actual situation. Mo Tianyu and others can gain a foothold in Tianzi City, so they must have their own strengths. We cannot underestimate them. Moreover, the destruction caused by war is huge. If we don't consider it carefully, the consequences will be disastrous."
The radical ministers disagreed. One of them said, "Humph, you old ministers are always timid. Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven and has all the troops in the world. How could you be afraid of those traitors? If you don't send troops, how will the people of the world view your Majesty? Where is your majesty's dignity?"
The old ministers argued: "Your Majesty's majesty cannot be demonstrated by sending troops alone. We should take a long-term view and find the best opportunity.
If we rashly send troops and fail, that would be a real loss to your majesty's dignity. We must consider the long-term interests of the country and not just seek short-term gains."
In the court, the two sides argued back and forth, and the atmosphere in the court became increasingly tense.
The emperor remained silent. Although he was angry, he had to consider the opinions of his ministers.
He was well aware of the complexity of the current situation and that sending troops rashly was indeed extremely risky.
Finally, the emperor waved his hand helplessly and said, "Forget it, we will discuss this matter later, but you must come up with a perfect plan for me to wipe out those traitors as soon as possible."
The ministers breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew one after another.
After the ministers left, the palace fell into silence.
The emperor paced back and forth in the imperial study alone, with a thousand thoughts in his mind.
After entering the secret room, the emperor looked at Bai Yunfei with anger in his eyes and shouted angrily: "Look at the current situation, it's all your bad idea!
"I listened to you and sent troops to attack Mo Tianyu and his men. Now General Zhou has also rebelled, and my army has suffered setbacks. Not only have Mo Tianyu and his men not been wiped out, but their power has grown. What exactly are you thinking?"
Bai Yunfei was still shrouded in darkness and his face could not be seen clearly.
He was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Your Majesty, calm down. Although the situation has changed, it is not irreversible. We still have a chance to turn things around."
The emperor was furious and pointed at Bai Yunfei and said, "Chance? Can I still trust you now? You have put me in trouble time and time again. If you can't come up with a good solution, I will never let you off easily."
Bai Yunfei bowed slightly and said calmly: "Your Majesty, don't be impatient, there is a new plan..."
The emperor's anger subsided after hearing Bai Yunfei's words, but he was still full of doubts: "You'd better make sure your method is feasible, otherwise I will make you pay the price."
After saying this, the emperor turned and left the secret room, leaving the man in black robe alone in deep thought in the darkness.