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The Peculiar War God of the Song Dynasty
Bai Shizhong became worried and frightened, his neatly tied long hair suddenly came undone, covering his face, making him look very disheartened.
He immediately knelt on the carpet, repeatedly bowing to the emperor in apology!
He said, "Your Majesty, I am completely loyal to you and have only considered the Great Song Dynasty. You cannot dismiss me from my position as Chancellor. I am already over fifty years old and will not be able to serve for many more years."
"Your Majesty, although I have some gray hair, my health is still quite good. If I lose my position, how will I face my family of dozens?"
Many members of the Peace Faction who had been standing with him also knelt down, bowing to the emperor in apology.
They said, "Chancellor Bai has worked hard and made significant contributions to the court. Even if he has no merit, he has endured hardships. It would be better to let him continue as Right Chancellor to govern the country."
The Qin Emperor, dressed in a Golden Dragon Robe, looked at them. Most were incompetent civil officials; allowing them to remain as High Officials would definitely lead to further harm to the nation.
The first to be removed was Right Chancellor Bai Shizhong, who had made such a suggestion that allowed those Dajin soldiers to cross the Yellow River—Great Song was in grave danger!
Someone must take the blame first; otherwise, many thousands of citizens would think themselves incompetent when it was actually these inept officials who caused their plight.
He said, "Bai Shizhong, what qualifications do you have to remain as Right Chancellor? You have none. You blindly predicted the strength of the Jin Army; half of their ability to cross the Yellow River is your fault. Not executing you is already showing you mercy."
Growing angrier, he extended his right hand and pointed fiercely at him.
"Do you deserve to be Chancellor? The Jin Army is about to reach the city gates, yet you dare not lead troops into battle. You are timid and cowardly; you might as well go home and retire. Just preserving your own life is already fortunate!"
The Qin Emperor expressed his thoughts openly; he truly was a useless figure harming the nation and its people.
At that moment, a eunuch dressed in a purple robe slowly approached him, leaning close to his ear and began speaking softly.
He stopped cursing and showed more panic on his face as he listened carefully.
Bai Shizhong was greatly frightened, realizing he was in trouble; having lost his official position, his hair disheveled, he knelt there in despair.
The people of the Peace Faction, upon hearing the Emperor's loud reprimand, dared not plead any further and knelt down, not daring to stand up.
Li Gang and his companions were very pleased, standing tall and strong.
The Emperor finally understood that negotiating for peace was useless. When dealing with ruthless enemies, one must use violence to counter violence; only by forcing them to flee in defeat can one claim victory!
Most of these Peace Faction members were incompetent civil officials from the time of the Predecessor Emperor and should have been dismissed long ago.
Some even spat lightly at those kneeling on the ground, venting their dissatisfaction and anger, feeling quite relieved.
For decades, these incompetent civil officials only knew how to negotiate for peace. They could not fend off external enemies nor bring peace to the people internally, leading to an empty treasury and suffering among the populace. They should have been suppressed long ago.
Qin Feng also felt a strange sense of joy; those who mocked him back then had tasted a bit of hardship themselves.
Above them, in the dazzling golden light, stood the Qin Emperor on his resplendent dragon throne, which was incredibly bright and priceless.
A eunuch dressed in a purple robe spoke up.
He said, "Report to the Emperor: The Queen has heard that the Jin Army from the north is approaching and is causing a commotion in the palace. We must quickly flee south. If they capture Tokyo City, it would mean you would become a king without a country."
"The palace maids and eunuchs are already packing their belongings and are very worried. They ask for your orders—should we leave immediately?"
Hearing this, the Qin Emperor felt considerable concern. The Jin Kingdom's army was fierce, and it was uncertain whether they would capture Tokyo City.
His eyes darted around as he contemplated, feeling increasingly anxious and uneasy.
He had just ordered the entire city to prepare for battle, yet now he was about to flee; it seemed somewhat unacceptable.
Turning around, he looked at the civil and military officials below him, his expression tense.
He said, "The Morning Court is adjourned. Li Gang is the Right Chancellor of the court; all of you civil and military officials must do your utmost to assist him in resisting the Jin forces. This is settled. I have other matters to attend to; court dismissed."
Wearing the Golden Dragon Robe, the Qin Emperor turned around and hurriedly made his way to his palace to find his Queen, Zhu.
Below the main hall, there was a commotion among the crowd; the members of the Peace Faction were discussing fervently, looking as if they had lost their minds.
Although Li Gang felt happy, he sensed that there were other matters that the Emperor had concealed from him.
Qin Feng also felt that this decision was somewhat hasty. Just moments ago, Li Gang had been announced as the Right Chancellor, commanding the Front Command and concurrently serving as the Defense Minister of Tokyo City.
He had not yet been briefed on what he was supposed to do or how to defend Tokyo City. How many troops should be mobilized? The Emperor left in a rush.
Once the Emperor departed, the members of the War Faction went wild, each one smiling as if they were about to realize their grand ambitions.
Several Civil Officials and Generals were very pleased and bowed in gratitude to Li Gang.
They said, "Congratulations, Lord Li Gang, on your promotion to Right Chancellor. You will surely soar to great heights and serve our Great Song. The Great Song will undoubtedly defeat the Jurchen Invaders and become even more prosperous and powerful."
"Congratulations, Lord Li Gang, on your elevation to Right Chancellor. This is truly a joyous occasion; the revival of the Great Song is now in sight."
Li Gang was also very happy, not only for himself but also for the Song Dynasty. There would be no more incompetent officials causing harm to the country and its people. He was determined to do everything in his power to repel the Jin Invaders and stop them at Tokyo City.
"My fellow colleagues, as I take on the role of Right Chancellor, I will spare no effort in defeating the invading Jin Invaders and ensuring peace for our Great Song. I will also rely on your strength; I ask for your support."
He extended his hand in greeting, appearing humble yet dignified.
The generals who had originally stood with the Peace Faction recognized the reality of the situation; it was now the War Faction in power, while the Peace Faction was at a disadvantage. Perhaps the War Faction would indeed take control of state affairs.
Many of them were robust generals who had aligned with the Peace Faction out of fear of the Civil Officials' influence, hoping to preserve their positions.
They were filled with fervor and had long harbored a desire to fight against enemies. Unfortunately, the court had forbidden it, insisting on peace—this was all due to the mistakes made by the Peace Faction and Civil Officials.
One by one, they approached with smiles on their faces, ready to fight against Jin.
As they approached, each of them extended their hands and bowed to him, displaying a respectful demeanor.
They said, "We, the subordinates, pay our respects to Right Chancellor Li Gang. Now that the court is placing great trust in you, we are willing to do our utmost to protect our homes and our country, and we are ready to follow your orders."
"In the past, the court was afraid to go to war and only sought peace. Now that the Jin Army has reached the outskirts of Tokyo City, this is a great opportunity for us to serve our country. We are willing to fight fiercely against the enemy and drive the Jin Invaders away."
Li Gang looked on with joy; he had quite a few strands of white hair on his head, and tears of excitement welled up in his eyes.
This was no easy feat! In the past, the court always favored negotiations, which left people feeling unstable and divided between factions, making it difficult to truly harness the military's strength. Now, however, they had come together.
What a wonderful thing this was; it would surely unleash tremendous power.
He shouted, "Good! Very good! All Generals, give it your all; we have already succeeded halfway. As long as we establish comprehensive defenses in Tokyo City, we will surely withstand the Jin troops and drive them back."
You all continued to bow in gratitude, displaying a patriotic spirit.
Li Bangyan noticed that so many people had rallied around Li Gang—there were not only Generals but also some Civil Officials.
He had no choice but to grit his teeth and approach to pay his respects. Though he was unwilling, the Right Chancellor was certainly of higher rank than his own Left Chancellor.
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