Dedicate One’s Mind

Chapter 1040 Why call a deer a horse?

"Shut up, what's the difference? Your Majesty took great pains to hold the military parade just for actual combat. There is no difference between the two!" Zhang Tianwen hurriedly gave Wu Yi a lesson before the emperor could question him. This move seemed like a scolding, but in fact Everyone above knew that this was to protect Wu Yi.

"Commander Zhang, don't be anxious. What if you just listen to General Chen's opinion? General Chen is a young and talented man who must be outstanding!" Another Privy Councilor Ma, who was at the same level as Zhang Tianwen, stood up and seemed to be trying to start a fight, but in fact he wanted to To make the water even more turbid and flatter Wu Yi is to hide murderous intent.

Zhang Tianwen was naturally aware of Privy Ma's intentions, and did not mind at all that they started arguing in front of the emperor, "Chen Yan is not sensible, is Mr. Ma not sensible either?"

Sometimes, it is not a good thing for bureaucrats to be monolithic. When necessary, a little dispute is harmless, and it can also dispel the emperor's doubts.

As long as there is no partisanship, the emperor can mediate and balance. This can be said to be the core of the emperor's mind. The people present are all experienced actors and well-connected. You may think they are arguing, but in fact they are just acting for the emperor.

You want to ask the emperor if he understands? Most of them understand, not to mention today. He may not have been on the front line, but he is still familiar with these things.

The vast majority of monarchs, ministers and envoys are acting. Since it is acting, both parties must cooperate.

The emperor waited for Zhang Tianwen and Privy Ma to quarrel before getting angry and telling them to shut up and let Wu Yi speak.

At this moment, Zhang Tianwen would not help him. Wu Yi knew very well that he had already done what he had to do, and the next step was all up to him.

This time, Wu Yi no longer gave a vague answer, but said categorically: "Military parades are different from actual combat!"

The essence of today's controversy is not the difference between military parades and actual combat, but the absolute nature of imperial power. The emperor himself knew that military parades could not be the same as actual combat, but he still showed dissatisfaction just to test his authority.

Similar to referring to a deer as a horse, the deer cannot be a horse, but the person who refers to the horse must not be of his type.

Zhang Tianwen and the others must be flattering. If the emperor thinks that they have second thoughts, it will be bad. As for Wu Yi, he is soft-spoken and basically a layman.

Naturally, Wu Yi could also choose to flatter, but the effect is actually not good. It is better to tell the truth, live up to his reputation as an amateur, and leave the idea of ​​daring to speak out in the emperor's mind.

Zhang Tianwen was in a state of confusion and didn't seem to hear Wu Yi's answer. As for the other people, they snorted coldly and regarded Wu Yi as a sensationalist. Privy Wu deserved their presence. How could a little Chen Yan be so virtuous? , there is no way for them to take action.

The emperor could only continue to ask with a cold face: "Tell me, what's the difference?"

"Practical combatants have sieges, sieges, and attacking intentions. They are ever-changing, but have only one purpose, which is to spend the minimum price. During this period, you can use deceit and deception to achieve the final victory."

Everyone was speechless. Even the emperor did not comment on this. Perhaps Wu Yi said it too nakedly. Wu Yi swallowed a mouthful of saliva and continued: "This military parade is to test the training effect of the soldiers and to shock them." Si Yi, we should carry forward the martial arts of the people! We should do so with dignity!"

In the end, Wu Yi came to the conclusion: "Military parades and actual combat are incomparable. Asking for a military parade for the purpose of actual combat is nothing more than seeking fish from a tree!"

"That's nonsense. So, there is no need to prepare for actual combat during the military parade?" The speaker was Mr. He who occupied the third seat.

"Of course we should prepare for actual combat, but the primary purpose of the military parade should be to intimidate the enemy and promote martial arts. The environment is different, so we cannot require the two to be completely consistent!"

In fact, Wu Yi was still thinking carefully about his words. He didn't dare to say anything about embroidered pillows like that Privy Secretary Wu. That would be asking for death.

Neither Wu Yi nor Mr. He could convince the other. For these people who only knew how to calculate, the conspiracy and conspiracy on the battlefield were as real and illusory as those sung in the opera.

The emperor made a final decision, "Today's discussion ends here! I am a little tired, you can retreat!"

Everyone bowed and left without mentioning anything. Zhang Tianwen hinted at Wu Yi with his eyes, and Wu Yi nodded slightly in response.

After the breakup, everyone separated, a bit unhappy. Wu Yi and Zhang Tianwen walked together. In the eyes of others, Zhang Tianwen was Wu Yi's supporter. It was normal to be together, but it was abnormal not to be together.

Although Wu Yi was dissatisfied with Zhang Tianwen and almost killed himself before, but looking at the problem from a higher perspective, he also had his own reasons for making such a choice.

The most important thing is that at this moment, Wu Yi is still young and needs Zhang Tianwen as his backer. Otherwise, in the previous conversation, Wu Yi would not know how he died.

At the same time, Zhang Tianwen also needs Wu Yi as a dependent to invite fame and support. But it is obvious that Zhang Tianwen is the absolute leader in the relationship between the two.

The mutual needs of both parties are the root of the dependence relationship. Everyone will make choices based on their own interests.

After leaving the Central Army, he was surrounded by Zhang Tianwen's soldiers. After some pleasantries, Wu Yi stopped hiding and asked directly: "May I ask, Marshal, who is that Privy Secretary Wu?"

"He! One person holds two commander-in-chief positions in the Eastern Army and the Southern Army. They are both tax-rich areas of the imperial court. They should not be underestimated!"

In just a few words, everything that could be said was said. There was no need to ask anything that was left unsaid. Zhang Tianwen would not talk too much.

The combined status of the Eastern Army and the Southern Army is not as important as that of the Northern Army. Although they are also responsible for dealing with harassment by enemy countries, the so-called "enemy countries" are simply vassal states. It would be better if the Daji Dynasty does not invade them. How dare you Harassment.

Opposite the Northern Army, there is the powerful Northern Tribe, which is the only place where the Daji Dynasty needs to be heavily guarded.

Some people may ask, since the Eastern Army and the Southern Army do not need to face the enemy, is it better to abolish them and replace them with military police, who will be responsible for the security issues in their jurisdictions?

Let me tell you bluntly, no. As soon as the Northern and Southern armies withdrew, troubles would occur. Those docile subordinate countries would become arrogant one by one, not to mention the civil unrests that occurred one after another in the region.

Everyone knows that this is what the senior military officials of the South Army and the East Army are doing, but there is nothing they can do because there is public support from the two regions behind it.

The reason for public support is related to the second half of Zhang Tianwen's sentence, "They are all important tax areas for the imperial court." Without the protection of the army, the southeastern region will lose its say in financial allocation, and its own development income will be completely taken away by other regions.

In this way, it is not difficult to understand why Privy Council Wu, who represents the interests of the top military leaders in these two places, chose to commit suicide!