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Chapter 623 Coach
Chapter 623 Head Coach
Before the morning court session, Taifu Wang arrived earlier, or rather, all the important officials arrived earlier.
The situation on the front line was tense, so Emperor Qianwu summoned several court officials to his study for a secret talk before the morning court session.
Seeing that the morning court was approaching, Emperor Qianwu dismissed his important ministers and looked at Li Yun: "Has Xie Jingchi arrived?"
Li Yun immediately responded: "Your Majesty, Sir Xie arrived half an hour ago."
Emperor Qianwu rubbed his brows with a headache: "Didn't I tell you to ask someone to stop him? Is his injury healed? Why is he coming to the morning court again?"
Li Yun was embarrassed: "It's my fault, but Master Xie is worried about the war on the border, and the people I sent out can't stop them..."
When talking about the war, Emperor Qianwu's eyes became gloomy, but he didn't say anything else.
At this time, Wang Xi hurried in: "Your Majesty, Wang Taifu wants to see you."
Emperor Qianwu frowned and said, "It's already this hour, why is the Grand Tutor still here?"
Wang Xi said respectfully, "I think there is something important to report to Your Majesty."
"Let him in."
As soon as Wang Taifu entered the study, he took the initiative to present the letter without waiting for Emperor Qianwu to speak.
"Your Majesty, I received this letter in the carriage today. I think what this man said is sharp and insightful, so I can't wait to present the letter to Your Majesty..."
Emperor Qianwu saw that the words "Mingde" were still written on the letter, paused, and then opened the letter.
After reading the letter line by line, Emperor Qianwu could not help but squint his eyes, his eyes full of brilliance.
"This is a very vicious plan. Master, do you know who this boy is?"
Wang Taifu shook his head in embarrassment and said, "Your Majesty, I really don't know. I have also carefully observed the people around me, but I really haven't figured out who this boy is."
Emperor Qianwu's brows were as sharp as torches: "Wang Xi, keep looking, you must find this person!"
"Yes." Wang Xi responded immediately.
Emperor Qianwu's eyes fell on Grand Tutor Wang: "Besides Grand Tutor, has anyone else read this letter?"
"No." Taifu Wang was shocked, and decided that if he received a letter from this person again, he would never open it without permission.
"Very good." Emperor Qianwu threw the letter into the brazier and stood up to attend the court.
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early morning.
Emperor Qianwu looked at the court officials coldly and asked in a deep voice: "Luoguo has sent out a large army to invade our Daqian border town. What do you think?"
The civil official spoke first and scolded Luo Guo openly and secretly.
"I think that Yuanxia and Luoguo are attacking us from both sides, and are respectively holding back our Daqian border. In recent years, Daqian has been plagued by internal troubles and the harvest has not been high. We should focus on recuperation..."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't we want to develop our business? Those bastards from Luo State should also be allowed to develop by us!" A general couldn't help but retort.
"I can understand Lord Wang's intentions, but last year's harvest in Daqian was not good, and many places suffered from famine. The court opened the granaries several times to release grain. I'm afraid the food and grass we have now will not last long."
"The point is that Luo State is leading a 100,000-strong army to attack our border. Together with the 30,000 garrison troops on the border, this is enough to put tremendous pressure on Yancheng. You know, we only have 50,000 soldiers stationed in Yancheng. If Luo State attacks with all their might, we have no chance of winning!"
"Once Yancheng is lost, and we bypass Yanshan and Lushan, our Daqian border will no longer have natural defenses, and we will lose the initiative!"
"If you ask me, it would be better to send envoys to ask for peace temporarily, and then respond after the troops are organized and food is stored."
As soon as these words were spoken, Huo Yuanlang jumped up in anger.
"Seeking peace? We haven't even started the war yet, why are you asking for peace? The Luo people have always been brutal, and not long ago they ambushed and attacked my majesty. This is a good opportunity to teach them a lesson!"
After Huo Yuanlang finished speaking, Yang Cong stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I beg you to send the general to defeat the Luo Kingdom and enhance the prestige of our Daqian country!"
After these words were spoken, many people fell silent.
But since the Lu family has made preparations, they will naturally deploy many people.
At that moment, someone stepped forward to second the motion.
"The general who guards the country has fought against the Luo country many times and has never been defeated. If there is a great general in charge, the Luo country will definitely be afraid."
"But the general is now suspected of forging official silver and embezzling disaster relief funds in Jiangnan, deceiving his superiors and hiding the truth from his subordinates. How can he be sent to lead the troops to fight?"
For a time, the voices of both groups were quite loud, some in support and some against.
Those who support it are not necessarily all from the Third Prince's party; many of those who oppose it are from the Eighth Prince's party.
After a while, the two groups started arguing.
"Okay, the war is urgent. The Privy Council should come up with a charter as soon as possible, work with the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War to make an estimate, and submit it to me as soon as possible."
"Yes."
Whenever there is a war, the imperial court always has to make calculations based on the current situation of troops, military supplies, food, and treasury tax revenue.
For example, how long can the war be sustained and how many soldiers and horses can be supported to avoid the subsequent supplies failing to keep up and missing the opportunity to fight.
"The Jiangnan corruption case has not been fully investigated yet, and Lu Xiao is still a suspect. It is not suitable for him to lead the army to fight. What do you think, apart from the general who guards the country, who else can be the chief general?" Emperor Qianwu spoke in a deep voice.
For a moment, everyone was talking about it, and many people seemed to be considering it.
After a while, Huo Yuanlang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to give it a try!"
As soon as Huo Yuanlang said this, many people spoke up to object.
"General Huo, this is no joke. How can you try?"
"I know I am inexperienced, but I will fight to the death and defend Yancheng!"
Once someone spoke up, many people volunteered. Dai Jingyuan and King Chu Chen also wanted to lead the troops.
Then, someone said, "Your Majesty, I think it would be better to dispatch the Wolf King to Yancheng..."
He was interrupted before he could finish his sentence.
"This is simply nonsense! The Tiger Power Army has been guarding the Yuanxia countries, and was brought up by the prince. Not to mention whether the Yuanxia country will take the opportunity to move, the prince and the Xuan Ce Army have never worked together..."
"According to what you said, apart from the great general who guards the country, no one else can control the Xuan Ce Army!"
The two sides started arguing again.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!" The Sixth Prince stood up at this time, his voice firm, causing the court to be silent for a moment.
"My son is willing too!" Xiao Yuncheng also responded. Naturally, he would not be at a disadvantage at this time.
After all, the emperor would not really send them there.
Xiao Heyu was not far behind: "I am also willing to go! I am willing to sign a military order and will never return to the court until Luo State is defeated!"
Xiao Heyu's every word was sonorous and powerful, and he looked like a good prince who was concerned about his country and the people.
Xiao Yuncheng sneered in his heart. Although he had no evidence, he knew that Xiao Heyu was not a clean person and had been doing many secret deals with Luo Guo. If he went there, the Lu family army would obey his orders, so wouldn't they be going to Yancheng to collect military merits?
The court officials discussed in low voices and did not agree blindly. There were many princes in the Daqian Dynasty, but although the princes had noble status, they could hardly serve as generals of a region.
The person who can take on this position must be highly respected, experienced, and have outstanding military achievements to win the support of the people.
Xiao Tingshan took a step forward despite his illness and said, "Your Majesty, I think sending Your Highness might shake the foundation of the country. I think we have no one in Daqian. I suggest that the old Marquis of Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion be the commander-in-chief of this battle!"