Talk about the world of mortals in detail

In the imperial study room of the Chengtian Mansion Palace, Emperor Dayong now sits here as a mature man with black beard and hair, and the eunuchs who serve him have also been replaced.

There are always emperors and courtiers. Although many of the important ministers in the imperial court are still old people, the people around the emperor should still be changed. There will never be a shortage of masters around the emperor.

In fact, the new emperor admires Xiao Yuzhi, the famous catcher of Chengtian Prefecture. He only respects the opinions of Chengtian Prefecture and Xiao Yuzhi's own wishes, otherwise he would most likely be promoted to a personal guard with a sword.

"call"

After processing a batch of memorials, the current emperor rubbed his forehead.

"Your Majesty, would you like some refreshments?"

"Um."

The eunuch beside him immediately went to give instructions, while the emperor frowned and looked at the many unhandled matters on the desk.

Before I became the emperor, I had always thought about this position. After I became the emperor, I realized that this chair is not easy to sit on.

Only a year after taking the throne, Xiang Ziji had already realized that he could not achieve the level of his father.

But this prince, who was once regarded by the late emperor as a kind and weak prince, actually held a strong feeling in his heart. After all, people are not dirt, and no one would be willing to be second to others, even in the face of his own father.

The Chengxing reign was a prosperous age recognized by the world. Xiang Ziji was not so arrogant as to surpass him, but using Hongxing as his reign name is enough to show that he was an ambitious emperor.

It has to be said that even though Xiang Yi always felt that his sons still had many shortcomings, his education was obviously very successful, and all the princes he designated as candidates for the crown prince were not mediocre.

Not long after we had some snacks, a eunuch from outside hurried in.

"Your Majesty, Governor Zou wants to see you!"

Upon hearing this, the emperor immediately frowned. He could almost guess why the old governor came over, and this was what troubled him.

"Let him come in. Also, call Chu Hang, Li Qian, You Jin, and Chang Zile over immediately!"

"yes!"

The old governor Zou Jie seems to have become more stubborn as he gets older. It may have been okay when the late emperor was there, but it was particularly serious in the year after the late emperor died.

But the prestige of the old commander-in-chief was too strong. To be honest, the new emperor could not suppress him, and it was not easy to remove him casually. The only way was to invite some important ministers to discuss together and discuss a result that convinced the old commander-in-chief.

Since the rise of the Steppe Khanate and its raids on the border, especially after the Thunderous General had defeated several times the enemy's army with 2,000 men and pursued them for 200 miles, the voice of the army calling for war has become increasingly louder.

It seemed that even the old governor couldn't keep his temper.

Everyone knew that the Steppe Khanate was definitely a threat, and the emperor himself knew it, and even thought about it for a while.

However, I have privately discussed with many important ministers and carefully understood the situation reported by some military generals. I know that war is not easy. Dayong seems to have a prosperous country and a strong people, but the preparations are far from enough.

While his thoughts were spinning, the emperor turned to look at the Emperor's Sword hanging on the wall. This sword, along with the volume of Yi Daozi's calligraphy, were left by his father and were the favorites of the new emperor.

The late emperor has laid a solid foundation.

But it's not the time yet. In Chu Hang's words, those preparations were originally mainly for Nanyan, but they were still lacking for the grassland nomadic cavalry.

More importantly, although Dayong is strong now, he cannot withstand being attacked from both sides. The Nanyan people cannot be relied upon to use troops against the grassland!

With this thought in mind, the footsteps of the old governor were heard, and the emperor immediately sat upright and waited.

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Although he is old, the old governor walks with brisk steps and does not show any sign of twilight. He immediately bends down and salutes when he enters.

"Old minister Zou Jie, I have met His Majesty!"

"Old Governor, no courtesy!"

Zou Jie raised his head and looked at the emperor and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, you must know why I have come here. Those ambitious people of the Wusar Khanate should be eradicated completely while they are still on their toes. This opportunity must not be missed and will not come back again! If we wait for them to grow stronger, in the future, It’s going to cost more!”

The old governor's military vision was still there. Through the many information reported by the border and Dayong, he was particularly wary of this nomadic khanate.

"What the old governor said is true, but we should not be cautious in war!"

"Your Majesty! The late emperor reformed the military system, trained new soldiers, set up warehouses, and enriched the world. The country was rich and the people were strong. Why can't he send troops?"

Since the reconciliation with Nanyan, the place where new soldiers were trained has been at ease for more than ten years. Not all soldiers are as brave as those under the command of General Lei Ming.

The emperor could only think about this in his mind and could not say it out loud.

"I understand the mood of the old governor. Please sit down and wait for a moment. I have ordered people to inform several ministers. If we really need to use the troops, we will mobilize the whole body. We must discuss it! Let's talk about the generals of each department first."

"yes!"

This is what it should be, and hope arose in the old commander's heart.

Not long after he sat down, several important ministers arrived, and the sound of discussion in the imperial study began.

After discussing it for a long time, they finally gave up the idea of ​​launching troops immediately.

With the addition of various matters such as sergeants, reserves, ordnance, food, and neighbors, it is indeed difficult to mobilize troops. Moreover, the prairie people's intensity in harassing the Dayong border has been greatly reduced.

Indeed, Dayongruo can fully afford a war at any cost, but victory is not guaranteed.

"Old Governor, I, Dayong, am not that desperate yet. I can fully prepare myself before taking action!"

Chu Hang said this. Although Zou Jie already understood these truths, he still couldn't help but argue.

"But those grassland people are so ambitious. If we let them grow stronger, it will be too late to regret it!"

At this moment, the emperor suddenly unhooked the Emperor's Sword from the wall and clasped it on the imperial case with a bang. The surrounding ministers were also shocked, thinking that the emperor was dissatisfied with the old governor.

Chu Hang and others were just about to relieve the siege when they saw the emperor looking at the old governor.

"Old Governor Zou is also too ambitious. The ambition of others destroys his own prestige. I, the Dayong, have a rich country, a strong people, a strong army, and an elite general. The grassland people will grow stronger. How can I, the Dayong, not do it? They can all mount a horse and shoot, even if it takes two or three years. In the future, the number will still be the same, and I can recruit more soldiers!"

The old governor found it difficult to refute what he said, and seemed to be intimidated by the Emperor's aura.

At this moment, the emperor's tone softened.

"Old Governor, it is difficult for me to compare with the Governor when it comes to military matters, but I still have some understanding. The reason why the Usar Khanate was able to succeed was because of the grassland tribes' struggle for survival. Today, the troops of the Khanate are in full swing, just like beating a hammer. Drum moment!”

"But how long can we gather together for the benefit of plunder? Don't worry, old governor, I will remember those who violate the borders of our country!"

At this moment, the emperor's heartbeat was a little faster. Although he was excited, he also understood that he had suppressed the old handsome man, and his tone became more calm.

"As Zuo Pushe said, prepare step by step for the camp. So what if Nan Yan also has treacherous intentions? Dayong clearly has the conditions to win, so why rush to take risks? The old governor said, yes or no?"

After talking about this, the old governor Zou Jie, who had been silent for a long time, let out a long sigh.

"What your Majesty said is true. Alas, I just may not be able to catch up."

The surrounding ministers were slightly stunned, and the emperor also suddenly understood. At this moment, he had a deeper understanding of the ministers' inner thoughts.

"That's all, as long as Dayong is prosperous and powerful in the world, that will be fine."

This sentence seemed to be a good result of the negotiation between the monarch and his ministers, but in fact it was a reconciliation between the old governor and himself.

Since the old governor took charge of the army, he has experienced the darkest and most frustrating era of Dayong, and he has never led a qualified army to fight any beautiful battles. Now that the conditions are gradually maturing, people may not be able to wait any longer.

People who practice martial arts realize that their internal strength gradually declines within a few years.

"Your Majesty, please allow me to retire!"

"good"

——

In Yuanjiang County, Yuezhou, Yi Shuyuan still lives leisurely in Xihe Village.

Even if he didn't use any magical magic and couldn't calculate hexagrams without pinching, Yi Shuyuan knew that the world was about to change.

The reason is simple. Just like Yi Shuyuan and his eldest nephew Yi Yongan are fishing at the mouth of the river at the moment, they will naturally chat a few words if no fish takes the bait.

"Uncle, you said that these grassland barbarians are really nothing. They dare to keep harassing my country, Dayong, but they are causing trouble to the people at the border. Why doesn't the emperor send troops to kill these bold barbarians?"

Yi Shuyuan glanced at Yi Yongan.

"Send troops as soon as you say so?"

"Well, of course I can't do it, but the emperor can! And that Nanyan traitor, I heard he's not very stable either, he's not a good guy!"

Yi Shuyuan looked at the float quietly without speaking.

In the early summer of the fourth year of Hongxing, even my eldest nephew would occasionally say things like "barbarian from the prairie" and "thief from Nanyan".

In a society without television and the Internet, this situation, in Yi Shuyuan's view, is enough to show that Dayong has completed the psychological construction of the society.

And this kind of hidden hand with extremely obvious characteristics is very similar to Chu Hang's promotion method.

Although the emperor has not yet mobilized his troops, he has already picked up the sword a long time ago!

Are grassland people greedy? He was indeed greedy. Even though he had suffered a big loss at the hands of Duan Silie and had restrained himself for a while, he still acted frequently. Later, he even intensified his efforts, not only against Dayong, but probably even more towards Nan Yan.

But perhaps the prairie people don’t think so in their own values.

At this moment, although Yi Shuyuan was sitting at the mouth of the river enjoying the tranquility of the village and not using any magic, he felt like he was looking at the general trend of the world from afar.

Perhaps this is the feeling of a hermit master that Emperor Dayong Mingzong longed for, rather than the confused person who once had a slight misunderstanding like Yi Shuyuan.

"The bait is taken, the fish is taken the bait, hahahaha"

Yi Yongan shouted excitedly, holding the fish and enjoying the pleasure of sliding it.

The eldest nephew interrupted Yi Shuyuan's reverie about his master at this moment and looked at this scene with a grin. This old boy was living a cool life for his age.

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Since last year, the number of soldiers recruited in various places in Dayong has been much higher than usual, and recruitment notices have also been quietly posted in various places.

During this period, some unexpected situations occurred.

The Dayong Dynasty's recruitment of troops was relatively biased, and generally took into account the physical fitness, economic and livelihood conditions of the people in the area.

However, during this year, many Lingdong youths appeared at recruitment sites in many places. Many of them came from their hometowns in groups to the recruitment sites.

There is an article written by relevant local officials saying: There are 30,000 troops in the army and 10,000 soldiers on the east side of the mountain. When asked about their origins, they are all sons of good families.