si-mexico Chapter 285: Zhang Yushi as the Commander
Chapter 285: Zhang Yushi as the Commander
Tang Xinyi had a blank expression on her face as she looked numbly at the chattering ministers, with only one thought in her mind.
Destroy it, I'm tired.
There is really no other way.
The entire court, both civil and military officials, was filled with righteous indignation. Behind the scenes, I'm afraid many of them wrote letters to the Yan army commander Shen Changgong, secretly expressing their loyalty to him, right?
In the end, they all survived, and the blame for the country's demise was placed on a weak woman like her.
At this time, the upright Censor Zhang stood up and said,
"My Lady, with the northern part of Nie destroyed, there is no longer any obstacle for the Yan army to advance southwards. We only have 300,000 central troops left to resist the fierce Yan army.
Please make preparations early, Your Majesty."
"Prepare for what? Prepare to surrender, or prepare to wash your neck and wait for death?"
Tang Xinyi lowered her head and said.
Censor Zhang said righteously,
"How can Your Majesty say such depressing words? His Majesty is critically ill. As the mother of a country, you are the people's favorite and the benchmark of the entire Kun Kingdom. Countless subjects are watching you.
If you don't have a strong ambition, is there any hope for this country?
How can you say such words as surrender? "
"Then what else do you want from me?"
Tang Xinyi stood up suddenly, pointed at Censor Zhang and shouted,
"I am just a weak woman. I have only learned music, chess, calligraphy and painting. I have never learned how to govern a country or lead an army in battle!
The book also doesn't tell me what I should do if I encounter this situation.
I am just a weak woman. Why does the important task of defending our country fall on me?
What else do you want me to do? Take up my sword and go into battle to kill the enemy?
Three hundred thousand versus six hundred thousand, you tell me how to fight!"
Tang Xinyi roared angrily, pursed her lips tightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.
The pressure on her was really too great. She had to make many decisions, but no one listened to her. She herself couldn't make up her mind, and the fate of the country depended on her.
She is not Yan Fuyao, she is not the emperor, she cannot bear such pressure.
The court fell silent. All the ministers looked at Tang Xinyi, not knowing what to say for a moment.
If the emperor were here, they would certainly advise, threaten, and argue with reason.
But now the queen is here, and if they push too hard, it would seem like they are bullying a weak woman.
A powerful man stood up and said,
"Your Majesty, just give the order. We will fight as you say."
Tang Xinyi looked at him expressionlessly and said,
"Why don't you tell me, my dear, how do we fight?"
Doesn't she understand what this guy means?
At this critical moment, no one is willing to step forward to be the decision maker, not even the proposer.
Afraid of being accused of harming the country.
All the civil and military officials in the court knew that they might lose this battle, but they were preparing for their own retreat.
As for the destruction of the country, such a serious crime can be simply put on the Queen.
After all, "the evil queen flatters her ruler and brings disaster to the country" sounds very reasonable.
As for them, it is reasonable for them to surrender after serving their country.
Dynasties come and go, but aristocratic families remain forever.
No matter who becomes the emperor, they will be used to govern the world, right?
The common people have long been accustomed to the local aristocratic families, and their prestige is very high.
The nobleman gave a bitter laugh and said,
"I am a humble official with limited knowledge and talent, and I really don't know how to fight."
Tang Xinyi looked at the entire court with a bad face and said slowly,
"My dear ministers, I know what you are thinking, but you have never thought about who Shen Changgong is. He is a man who even slaughtered all the powerful and influential families in his country.
He doesn't even want the powerful people in his own country, so how could he want you, the powerful people in the enemy country?
When Shen Changgong breaks in, all of your heads will be hung on the city gate.
Shen Changgong was born into a common family, and what he hates most is the powerful and wealthy! "
Hearing this, the nobleman's face darkened and he said,
"What do you mean, Madam? Are you saying that we are all like Nie Bei of Yuhuatian, traitors to our country?
My Duke of Zheng is hereditary, and I have worked diligently for Da Kun, training the troops and making great military achievements. I will not tolerate such slander from the Empress!"
"Yes, we are all loyal people. How could we possibly have the thought of preserving ourselves?"
"We are willing to live and die with Dakun!"
"I swear to strangle the bandits and sacrifice my life for my country!"
These people shouted slogans loudly, but to Tang Xinyi's ears, it sounded so ironic.
Looking at the indignant civil and military officials in the court, Tang Xinyi felt both sad and ridiculous.
Forget it, I only have one miserable life, so I’ll do whatever I want.
I had already died on the day I entered the palace, and what I am alive is just a body.
"Are you done arguing? If not, continue arguing. Once you're done, let's discuss who should lead these 300,000 troops, our Kun Nation's last resort.
Who should we appoint as manager?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent again.
A nobleman said,
"Your Majesty, Duke Zheng has made great contributions and is highly respected. It is most appropriate for him to be the commander-in-chief."
Upon hearing this, Duke Zheng glared at him fiercely.
Damn it, I’m happy when you let me be the head coach when we win the battle.
After we lost the battle, you let me be the head coach. Isn't that asking me to take the blame?
He looked at the nobleman and said slowly,
"In my humble opinion, Duke Yin is more suitable to be the commander-in-chief."
"I am a lowly official, lacking in talent and knowledge, and my moral integrity is unworthy of my position. How can I be worthy of the position of commander-in-chief? The Grand Marshal is the head of the military, and the position should be given to him.
When the Grand Commandant suppressed the Crown Prince's rebellion, he fought brilliantly."
The general quickly stepped forward and said,
“Although I am in charge of military affairs, I am a civilian official and have never led troops in battle. How can I be a commander-in-chief?
My own death is a minor matter, but harming Dakun, the Empress, and the Emperor is a major matter!"
The ministers pushed each other and no one was willing to be the commander-in-chief.
Just when Tang Xinyi was feeling desperate, a voice appeared and shouted,
"Your Majesty, I am willing to be the commander-in-chief, strengthen the city's defenses, and march out to meet the enemy. I will not return until I am dead!"
When the ministers looked over, they saw that it was the upright Censor Zhang who was speaking.
Duke Zheng snorted coldly,
"Zhang Qiong, you are just an imperial censor, a civilian official. How can you lead an army? Retreat immediately!"
"This is nonsense! How can a censor lead troops?"
Censor Zhang shouted angrily,
"You have been fed by the emperor, yet you have not repaid his kindness. You are unworthy of being his subjects! In the face of the great responsibility of protecting the country, you are shirking your responsibilities. What is your purpose?!
Although I am not talented, I have been reading books on governing a country and maintaining peace, and the art of commanding troops and fighting wars since I was a child!
Since none of you are willing to be the commander-in-chief, I will do it.
The enemy has arrived, and I will not return to the city until I am dead!"
Hearing this, Tang Xinyi looked at Zhang Yushi with complicated eyes, sighed, and said,
"A true friend is known only in times of adversity. Since Lord Zhang is so devoted to his country, let Censor Zhang lead the army and serve as commander-in-chief to bolster the city's defenses."