At this moment, there are pairs of eyes looking around.
Especially the soldiers under Li Jing's command, their eyes are even more piercing, and the expressions in many people's eyes are even more expectant. They expected that Du Qi could persuade Li Jing. For all the soldiers, Li Jing was their spiritual support and the person they trusted and admired the most, so they did not want Li Jing to die.
Du Qi looked around and didn't speak immediately, but instead said: "Director Li, look around."
Li Jing looked around.
There were corpses piled up all around, and countless blood flowed, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood. If it weren't for people who have been on the battlefield all year round, they would feel sick when they smelled this smell.
Li Jing withdrew his gaze and said, "Du Qi, you let this old man look at these corpses. You want to remind this old man of what a brilliant victory you have won in this battle, and that this old man has nowhere to go now?"
"of course not."
Du Qi said: "Director Li, am I such a superficial person?"
Li Jing said: "Perhaps we don't know."
Du Qi sighed: "I didn't expect that Director Li would look at me like this. What a failure!"
Li Jing said: "If you, Du Qi, have failed as the emperor of the Xia Kingdom, then I am afraid that there will be no successful people in this world. Now Your Majesty has been persecuted by you, and the Tang Dynasty is even more affected by you." Impact. If you fail, it's a joke."
Du Qi smiled and said: "I can understand that this is a compliment to me?"
Li Jing said: "Du Qi, you are the emperor, you should call yourself Zhen now."
Du Qidao: "I'm used to doing whatever I want, and I can do whatever I feel comfortable with."
Li Jing said: "Du Qi, are you going to use these nonsense to persuade me?"
Du Qi said: "It's just a little digression, not to mention that this battle has been up to now, and I don't care about a little more time or a little less time. That's all, let's get down to business. The reason why I asked Mr. Li to look around is to let you look at these subordinates. For the soldiers under your command, the look of anticipation in their eyes. They expect that they can survive. They look forward to this even more, and hope that you can survive too. Because you, Li Jing, are very important to them."
Li Jing's body froze when he heard the words.
Because the expectant eyes of the soldiers around were indeed so.
Everyone expects him to survive.
I don't even want him to die.
This is the look that everyone looks forward to.
Li Jing came back to his senses, looked at Du Qi, but said solemnly: "Du Qi, people have different responsibilities and responsibilities in different positions. The responsibility of these soldiers is that they are only responsible for killing the enemy. Now that they are defeated, They surrender, and you promise to release them, then it doesn't matter if they surrender, because they did their best."
"But the old man is different. The old man is the general manager of the army, and he is also the commander of this battle. A commander who led the army failed in the battle and has to bear corresponding responsibilities. Moreover, the old man also bears the trust of His Majesty. His Majesty treats this old man with great kindness."
Li Jing said: "Gong Yu, I am a minister of the Tang Dynasty; privately, I have received the great favor of His Majesty. So no matter what, I can't betray the Tang Dynasty or His Majesty."
He has a firm belief in himself.
Will not shake at will.
Du Qi admired: "What a manager Li, what you said is so good, I can't help but want to praise you here. It's just that Manager Li only stops here, and his heart is too small."
"What's more, Mr. Li is dead, and your family will bear this humiliation for the rest of their lives. To put it mildly, because your defeat laid the foundation stone for Li Shimin's inevitable defeat in this battle, and even opened the The prelude to Li Shimin's defeat in this battle."
"So you are dead. Although Li Shimin will treat you favorably, the court will introduce a scapegoat. At that time, you, Li Jing, will be the one who is responsible for the defeat of the army."
Du Qi said: "In this case, do you think that even if the emperor is partial, your family can live a peaceful life?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jing's cheeks changed slightly.
There is a trace of worry.
Li Jing clenched his hands in his sleeves slightly, but said, "I trust Your Majesty."
Du Qi said: "Boss Li's words are not convincing. To be honest, I also believed in His Majesty back then, and believed that he would treat me as a nephew, but after he became the emperor, he became the emperor, not the emperor. The former King of Qin. So when it comes to the overall situation of the court, do you think the emperor will sympathize with you and miss you? Impossible."
Li Jing's heart isThere was a slight crack, because he knew Du Qi's situation, so he knew that the person in front of him was a living example and a real existence.
Li Jing still said: "I still believe in Your Majesty."
He cannot betray at will.
Because that is Datang to whom he is loyal.
Du Qi continued: "Director Li, there is actually another reason. You have forgotten my existence! With me here, do you think I will not contribute to the flames? As long as I contribute to the flames, then in the end, you, Li Jing, will be reduced to a traitor. The person who blamed you. And once you take the blame, then everyone will think that it is your crime and that it was caused by you. "
Du Qi said: "At that time, your Li Jing's family members, not to mention wanting to keep their wealth for the rest of their lives, may have a problem with self-protection. You must know that Hou Junji's family members are still in exile. , I should remember."
Hou Junji died, and his family was exiled.
You must know that on the battlefield, Li Shimin promised Hou Junji to protect his family. But in the end, under Du Qi's persecution, Li Shimin made a compromise, wronged Hou Junji's family, and exiled the Hou family.
Li Jing's heart trembled even more.
At this moment, Li Jing discovered Du Qi's difficulty, especially under Du Qi's kind appearance, there was an extremely sharp aura hidden, and even in Li Jing's eyes, he looked like a poisonous snake, which made people shudder.
horrible!
It's really terrible!
Li Jingrao was used to too much wind and rain, but at this moment when his family was involved, he also felt confused.
There was a crack in that firm mind.
He is not some saint.
It is impossible not to take care of your own family.
Previously, Li Jing's idea was very simple. He died for the country, so Li Shimin would think of his merits, and he did not insult the Tang Dynasty's national system, so he would definitely take care of those who sympathized with the Li family with dignity.
It is impossible to think about it now.
Li Jing said in a deep voice: "Du Qi, your behavior really makes people gnash their teeth. I know Su Dingfang. He is loyal to the Tang Dynasty and His Majesty wholeheartedly. I guess that's how you persuaded him at the beginning."
"Similar!"
Du Qi replied with a smile.
Su Dingfang's surrender was indeed threatened by Du Qi. But if Du Qi didn't arrange it like this, then Du Qi wouldn't be able to get Su Dingfang's allegiance.
Therefore, Du Qi has no regrets at all.
As long as the ultimate goal can be achieved, even if his words are sharper, it doesn't matter if people hate him at all. Because in the end, as long as Li Jing submits to him, it is impossible to hold grudges against him in the end.
Li Jing said: "You are really ruthless!"
Du Qi said: "As the monarch of a country, it is naturally impossible to use means. Mr. Li is in a high position, so it should be very clear that there are many things that he has no choice at all. Just like Mr. Li here, in order to make you surrender, I actually have no choice." choose."
Li Jing snorted.
At this time, there was a crack in his heart, but he was not convinced by Du Qi in his heart.
Du Qi continued: "General Manager Li, after talking about small things, let's talk about big things. Although General Manager Li is the commander in chief of the army, he can be regarded as a member of the military, but in essence, you come from Confucianism and can be regarded as a scholar. .Scholars are self-cultivating, governing the family, governing the country and the world. It¡¯s the same with Mr. Li. Mr. Li also has his own ambitions, but now Mr. Li, because of your high achievements, ignores government affairs and does not involve government affairs everywhere. You, willing Is that so?"
In a word, Li Jing's figure trembled again.
Li Jing had a very high influence in the imperial court, not only because he had a high reputation and influence in the Sui Dynasty, but also because of his illustrious meritorious deeds, so he was somewhat of a master of meritorious service. Therefore, Li Jing has always ignored government affairs. Only when Li Shimin summoned him, Li Jing would take the initiative to participate in government affairs or military affairs.
But such a situation is forced by the situation. Not many people in this world who have ambitions are willing to retire.
Li Jing was also unwilling.
It's just that everything about the court is not up to Li Jing, and Li Jing has to consider his family and his own situation, so he can only choose to retire.
Unexpectedly, Du Qi said this. (Remember the site URL: www.hlnovel.com