Wishful Things

That would only be suicidal.

Zhen Guogong knew in his heart that it was impossible to persuade him, so he didn't say any more at this time.

Xia Tingzhen echoed, "Your Majesty's words are reasonable, and I also believe that this battle is inevitable."

Hearing these words, Duke Zhen sneered in his heart.

Such a monarch, such a chief assistant, now there is one more Zhanyunzhu——

Don't say that these three people are gathered in one place, if they are taken out alone, and placed wherever they are, they are all good seedlings for the subjugation of the country-how good it would be if they could be sent to the enemy's country? Worrying about Daqing not being able to complete the unification of all countries as soon as possible?

Thinking of this, Zhen Guogong felt sorry for it from the bottom of his heart.

Hearing Emperor Qingming talk a lot about the so-called necessity of this battle, and Xia Tingzhen's echoing remarks from time to time, Duke Zhen could only speak.

"Since His Majesty has made up his mind, the minister can only obey orders."

Hearing him let go, Emperor Qingming's tone softened a lot: "I know that the Duke is also concerned about the world. In the final analysis, like me, we are all thinking about Daqing."

As he said that, he looked at the old man in the silk scarlet robe and the jade belt around his waist: "And just as the Duke said, wars have been going on in recent years, and the imperial court is somewhat struggling to dispatch troops—this is the reason why I called the Duke here today."

Zhen Guogong replied: "If there is something that can be used by the minister, your majesty can just order it."

"I would like to use the Xu family's army with the Duke—" Emperor Qingming said with a smile: "Let General Liu Sheng lead the army to conquer the Li clan."

Hearing this, Xia Tingzhen's eyes changed slightly.

It turns out that the purpose of the emperor is here...

Liu Sheng is his man, the confidant he used to disperse Ji Xiu's forces in the early years——

And when it comes to the military generals that are available in the current court other than Zhen Guogong, as far as the emperor is concerned, there is really no better choice.

Thinking of the benefits that would be brought if this matter could be accomplished, Xia Tingzhen waited intently for Zhen Guogong's answer.

"Your Majesty wants Xu's army to fight, and I have no objection at all." Duke Zhen said straightforwardly, "But I don't think it's necessary to be so troublesome. I will lead the army in this battle—"

The fingers under the wide sleeves of Emperor Qingming slightly gathered, and said with a smile: "General Xu's heart is on the war, but I can't put everything on the shoulders of General Xu alone. Besides, the mother's birthday is coming, how can General Xu be missing?"

——What does the queen mother's birthday have to do with him? Is he the lead dancer?

Zhen Guogong said with the right tone: "There are priorities. As a military commander, fighting is the top priority. This point is still clear for the time being."

Hearing his persistence, the smile on Emperor Qingming's lips faded.

Xia Tingzhen laughed inexplicably, and said: "Why, the Duke is not willing to lend troops to General Liu?"

The word "not willing to part with" can be said to be used extremely well, it depends on how to understand it——

Looking at Xia Tingzhen who was hiding the knife in his words, Lord Zhen's expression remained unchanged: "Master Xia misunderstood. I just think that the Xu family army is different from the soldiers of the three major battalions under General Liu. I am afraid that he will not be able to use it smoothly. It is like riding a horse. It is not your own horse. If you ride it without getting used to it, you will probably fall."

Xia Tingzhen said with a half-smile: "March and battle are ever-changing. It's common for generals to make adjustments when leading troops. How come General Xu said that it's not easy to be a general?"

"Has Master Xia ever led soldiers and fought in battle?" Lord Zhen Guo said concisely - if you haven't fought before, what are you talking about here?

Xia Tingzhen's face froze for a moment: "Although I have never led a soldier, everything I have seen is like this—"

"Lord Xia, talking about war on paper is definitely not advisable." Lord Zhen said solemnly: "Besides, when it comes to attacking the Li people, I beat them to a close ten years ago. No one understands their terrain and combat habits better than this old man—"

Then, he turned his head to look at Emperor Qingming, and said, "Marching troops is not a trifling matter. What is important is to know ourselves and the enemy, and to fight quickly while minimizing our casualties. Otherwise, it will take a long time to delay our soldiers, horses and food. Now our national strength in Daqing can no longer afford such a time-consuming and fierce battle. I think that is not a situation that His Majesty would like to see."

Hearing the old man's way of fighting one after another, it was almost impossible to refute, and Emperor Qingming's fingers tightened more and more.

He looked at the old man with a solemn face, and there was a trace of coldness in his eyes, and he said slowly: "The Duke's hair is already gray, I'm sure, I can't bear to watch the Duke fight hard..."

Li Ji silently lowered his eyes.

The tense atmosphere in the air made the other two inner eunuchs dare not make a sound, standing there holding their breath as much as possible.

At this point, the meaning of His Majesty's words is almost clear, Lord Zhen...do you really still not understand?

At this moment, from the corner of the eye of the inner eunuch, I saw Lord Zhen Guo standing up from his chair, raising his hand in the direction of His Majesty——

"I understand that Your Majesty is sympathizing with me, but as a general, even if I die in battle, it is a supreme honor!"

Emperor Qingming closed his eyes, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

What a supreme honor...!

really good!

"And the old minister thinks his body is quite strong!" The old man thumped his strong chest with his right hand, and said: "If your majesty is worried about the body of the minister, you can let General Liu come over and learn a few moves with the minister face to face!"

The old man's voice was loud and powerful, and Liu Sheng, who had just been summoned outside the imperial study, was startled when he heard these unexpected words, and hurriedly grabbed the inner prisoner who was about to go in for transmission.

If he went in at this time, wouldn't that be a stake delivered to his door?

He didn't want to be beaten!

Especially in front of the emperor!

At this moment, I just feel that the imperial study in front of me is no longer the imperial study, but Liu Sheng, who killed the Asura field, whispered to the eunuch: "Your Majesty should be discussing important matters with General Xu, I will wait here first..."

The inner eunuch comprehended.

In the imperial study room, Emperor Qingming slowly opened his eyes, looked straight at Duke Zhen, and asked in an unusually calm tone, "Did the Duke really think it through?"

Lord Zhen raised his hand and lowered his eyes, and said, "Yes, I have made up my mind, and I hope His Majesty will allow it."

"Okay...then I will complete the loyalty and loyalty of the Duke." Emperor Qingming smiled suddenly, turned to Li Ji and said: "Immediately draw up an order. After three days, General Xu will personally lead 50,000 troops to conquer the Li clan!"

Li Ji pulled out a stiff smile, and retreated in response.

"Tea—"

Emperor Qingming got up from the dragon chair, took the teacup brought by the eunuch, and said with a smile in the direction of Duke Zhen, "I'm here first, replacing wine with tea. I hope the general will have a successful trip soon!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I will live up to my holy orders."

Lord Zhen Guo raised his hand, drank the tea in the cup, and handed it back to the inner prisoner.

"Things before the war are cumbersome, presumably the Duke still needs to go to the barracks to gather troops, so I won't stay with the Duke today to talk—" Emperor Qingming sat back.

good night everyone~