Golden Age Of Phoenix: Tyrant’s First Class Virtuous Imperial Concubine

Seven days later, the news that the newly enthroned monarch of the Yue Kingdom led the civil and military officials to arrive in Doubei Town reached Zhu Feng's ears.

Along with this group of people, there are also the food and grass that have just been raised.

During these seven days, there were eleven more melee battles on the border. In the early stage, the two sides fought back and forth, but in the later stage, the army in Doubei Town gradually lost its fighting spirit, and the camp could not be closed, leaving the The Chinese army provoked and yelled, but it remained silent.

This news and battle report were sent by Cui Yuanmei himself. At this time, Zhu Feng should have gone back for lunch, but he left it as soon as he saw the news. He opened the document and read it again, and his face slowly sank. .

Fortunately it was quiet.

Zhu Feng said: "According to my estimation, the grain and grass stored in the granary of the Yue Kingdom should not exceed 150,000 shi, and the extra 100,000 shi-"

Cui Yuanmei said: "After Li Wushang ascended the throne, he successively killed several third-rank officials in the court and seized their homes. Of course, the 100,000 stone grain and grass could not be collected. Wei Chen guessed that he should also beat some big households. "

Hitting the big households means finding some charges and detaining them on the heads of famous and wealthy businessmen in the country, and then looting their homes.

In the past dynasties, famous wealthy businessmen were registered in the imperial court. On weekdays, they were asked to pay for the construction of the city and the wall. If the food and grass were in short supply during the war, they were also asked to pay. Deduct a charge, search your home, and you're done.

Li Wushang was able to come up with such a large sum in such a short period of time, he must have used this method.

Zhu Feng said: "It seems that he is determined to fight this battle with me."

Cui Yuanmei continued: "Following this batch of food and grass, there are also 20,000 horses accompanied by Li Wushang. These 20,000 horses will eventually be incorporated into the troops led by Chen Wenxiao. At that time, General Xiang's pressure will be on the side. will be bigger."

Zhu Feng said: "He has been playing a little trouble a few days ago, and he can't get enough of it himself. If there is such a battle, it will make him relax."

As soon as the voice fell, there was a sound of footsteps outside.

Xiao Shunzi immediately came in and reported, "Your Majesty, the noble concubine has arrived."

Zhu Feng looked up and found that it was getting late, presumably Nan Yan was waiting for him to go back for lunch. Sure enough, Cui Yuanmei seemed to know it as well, a smile appeared on her wrinkled face, and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister will retire first."

Zhu Feng waved his hand: "Go down. Come back after lunch."

"Yes."

Cui Yuanmei went out in response. When she walked to the door, she saw the imperial concubine standing outside with a displeased look on her face, but she was polite when she saw him. Cui Yuanmei saluted and left the South Courtyard.

Nan Yan then walked into the study.

As soon as I came in, before I could complain, I heard Zhu Feng say, "You are too impatient, so you just came to urge me in such a short time. Is it a child who doesn't know how to go back to eat?"

Nan Yandao: "Is there any reason for the emperor?"

In fact, because she has been concerned about the situation here, she heard that there is a big movement in Yueguo, and sitting at the dining table left waiting for Zhu Feng not to turn right and waiting for Zhu Feng not to return, that's why she simply made people feel The food was packed in a box and brought people over by himself.

At this time, she didn't talk nonsense to Zhu Feng, she directly waved Ruo Shui and the others with the food box, walked to the other side of the study, and put the food on the small table.

Zhu Feng got up and stretched, then walked over.

He looked at the food. Although the food was not a rumor, it was a home-cooked dish that was more suitable for him. It made his originally dull appetite a little bit, so he sat down and Nan Yan took it out of the box. The bowls and chopsticks were placed in his hands, and Zhu Feng took it and asked, "How about peace of mind?"

"She ate in her own room."

"She doesn't eat with you?"

"Because of the emperor's words, she has been unwilling to eat and sleep in the past two days. Seeing her concubine, she can't eat it herself. It's better to be out of sight and out of mind."

Zhu Feng couldn't help laughing and said, "How did you act like a mother?"

Nan Yandao: "She's such a big girl, and she has to be a mother to eat, so what's the use of keeping her?"

While bickering, the two sat down and ate.

Nan Yan took two bites before saying, "The concubine just saw Mr. Cui outside. Is there any important thing for him to come here?"

While Zhu Feng was eating, he reported what Cui Yuanmei had reported.

Nan Yan frowned slightly, and after thinking for a while, he said, "He is determined."

Zhu Feng said: "If you are not determined, how can you easily start a war? He has just ascended the throne, and he has neither military exploits, nor political achievements, nor popular support. If he does not rely on a victory to establish his prestige, his position is very good. It's hard to sit still."

Nan Yan frowned and said, "But if he does this now, his position will be stable?"

"..."

"Killing high-ranking officials and attacking big households, the first thing a monarch does after he takes office is not to appease the people's hearts and stabilize the court situation, but to start killing people. As a result, people's hearts are more unstable. What does he do to win people's hearts?"

"..."

"The emperor has raised him for so many years, how can he develop a straw bag?"

Zhu Feng said: "You have misunderstood him. What he did is not a piece of shit."

Nan Yandao: "Oh?"

Zhu Feng said: "He is just desperate now, and everything is blocked in this battle. As long as he wins this battle and wins us, he will have military exploits; after the victory, negotiation will be made, and the two countries will have diplomatic relations. If you can take the lead, you will have political achievements, and at that time, your prestige as a monarch will also be established."

"..."

"It's killing three birds with one stone, and he's very smart."

"..."

"So, the crux of the matter lies in winning or losing this battle. He is determined to fight this battle, and he must win."

Nan Yan frowned and said: "But the emperor didn't say that if the fight is too ugly, the future diplomatic relations will also be a problem. Then even if we win, wouldn't it be disadvantageous?"

Zhu Feng looked at her with a half-smile, "You haven't thought about it, we will lose?"

Nan Yan said with a stern face: "The war is imminent, how can you make such a sad sound and shake the hearts of the army? If the emperor's words spread, it will cause trouble!"

Zhu Feng originally intended to tease her, but was amused by her serious appearance.

The two buried their heads and ate for a while, but Nan Yan's heart seemed to be attached to this matter, and it was always uncertain. After a while, she couldn't help raising her head to look at Zhu Feng: "We won't lose, right?"

Zhu Feng hooked the corner of his lips and said, "It's here again. Didn't you tell Xinping that day that I won't lose? Why are you swaying again today?"

Nan Yandao: "If the emperor fought this battle in person, the concubine would not be worried at all."

"..."

"But the concubine feels that the emperor does not seem to intend to fight this battle in person."

"..."

"The emperor seems to be waiting for someone to fight this battle."