I win the lottery in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 454 The Excuse of the Western Expedition
Chapter 454 The Excuse of the Western Expedition
Time flies and time flies, and three years have passed in a blink of an eye.

In the past three years, Meng Chen had two sons and a daughter again, and the whole harem gradually became lively.

Even so, Meng Chen still tactfully rejected the draft proposed by the minister.

For Meng Chen, although he longs for the life of three thousand beauties in the harem, he cherishes the person in front of him even more.

As for the Great Xia Empire, under Meng Chen's three-year governance, it can be said that the country is prosperous and the people are safe.

Agricultural arable land has been expanded, and grain production has been increasing year by year.

In particular, the new crops that Mengchen exchanged from the system store have been promoted on a large scale.

In terms of economy, 40.00% of the treasury's income comes from commercial taxation, and the Penguin Chamber of Commerce has grown so strong that almost none of the treasury's treasury was spent on the money needed for Meng Chen's expedition to the west.

It is no exaggeration to say that Shen Wansan alone carried an empire!
If it were someone else, I am afraid that Meng Chen, the emperor, would not be able to sit still long ago, but Shen Wansan is different, he is from the system, Meng Chen can rest assured [-]%.

In terms of military affairs, the bird gun has been improved five times, and it was finalized half a year ago, and large-scale production began.

As for the Hongyi cannon and the three-eyed blunderbuss, they had already been deployed to the Great Xia Empire.

The apprentices brought out by Ma Jun and Pu Yuan are already capable of being independent in the craftsman's workshop.

Ma Jun even thoroughly ate "Heavenly Creation of Things", but all the technologies recorded in the book have been turned into actual production.

Science is the primary productive force!
This sentence is not false at all. With the technical support of the Artisan Workshop, the technology of the entire Great Xia Empire has reached an unprecedented peak stage.

Of course, in the past three years, there have been no businessmen in Anbu who are less careful or have ulterior motives.

As for this group of guys who tried to pry into the core secrets of the Great Xia Empire, Meng Chen showed no mercy.

This morning, the originally unremarkable atmosphere of the court meeting was broken by a [-]-mile rush.

"Report! The Protectorate of the Western Regions is eight hundred miles away."

There was a loud shout, and the ministers who were about to leave the court suddenly froze, and even Meng Chen frowned involuntarily.

As the great general of the dynasty, Li Cunxiao took the battle report without hesitation, and then opened the box sealed with wax in public.

"The Da Yue Clan killed more than a hundred preachers of the empire, Daoist Qiu was seriously injured and his whereabouts are unknown!" A short sentence immediately aroused discussions among the court ministers.

Meng Chen, who was sitting high on the dragon chair, showed a dignified expression.

Qiu Chuji was drawn from the system, although Meng Chen didn't get along with him for a long time, but he was still one of his cronies.

"Your Majesty, the Dayue Clan's behavior is like a crusade." Li Cunxiao said.

Taoism, as the state religion of the Great Xia Empire, can be said to be largely supported by the government, and the Da Yue Clan's cruelty of preachers undoubtedly slapped the Great Xia Empire in the face.

To put it more exaggeratedly, it slapped Meng Chen in the face.

"Your Majesty, what the General said is right. The Da Yue Clan has been very restless in the past three years and has frequently caused friction in the Western Regions. We should teach him a lesson." Liu Bowen came out second, and Meng Chen has been looking for the leader of the Western Expedition. An excuse, this matter is the best excuse.

"I implore your Majesty to issue an edict to send troops to conquer the Da Yue Clan." When the generals heard that there was a battle to be fought, all of them looked excited, wishing to send troops to the Da Yue Clan immediately.

"What does Prime Minister Zuo mean?" Meng Chen turned his head to look at Wei Zheng, as long as this guy doesn't stop him, Meng Chen will definitely use force.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Great Yue Clan's actions are harmful to the peace of heaven, but the Great Xia Empire is a state of etiquette, and we should first be courteous and then soldiers." Wei Zheng did not directly object, but Meng Chen felt that his suggestion could not be more appropriate.

"Summon the Protectorate of the Western Regions and send envoys to the Dayue Clan." Meng Chen waved his hand, and the matter was settled.

After the imperial court was over, the imperial study room was already overcrowded. Judging from the participants of today's enlarged meeting, Meng Chen was about to use force.

"Military adviser, Xuan Cheng, you two should be more concerned about diplomatic matters. You must be fully prepared for public opinion." Meng Chen spoke first.

It has been famous since ancient times, and this time Meng Chen is going to take the opportunity to send troops to the west, so there must be sufficient excuses, at least from the obvious, no loopholes can be found.

"Mr. Wenhe, is there any news from Anbu?" Meng Chen turned to look at Jia Xu.

All along, Mengchen's news was the first to come back from Anbu, but this time it was different, instead, the news from the Protectorate of the Western Regions arrived first.

"I ordered someone to investigate, but it will take time." Jia Xu said calmly.

"I'm in a hurry. The long journey to the Western Regions really takes time." Meng Chen laughed at himself. Today's news is a dream come true for him.

After a pause, Meng Chen said again: "However, what should be prepared must be prepared. Before the soldiers and horses move the food and grass, Wen Ruo will have to work hard for a while."

"It is the duty of the minister to share the worries of His Majesty." Xun Yu bowed in return. Although Xun Yu was not a militant, he also agreed to send troops in today's matter.

"Brother Cunxiao, how is the army training?"

"The army has been training for more than half a year, so it is not a problem to go to war." Li Cunxiao answered truthfully.

Since the introduction of the bird blunderbuss, three-eyed blunderbuss, and Hongyi cannon, the Great Xia Imperial Army has not slackened in the slightest. The consumption of training alone has forced the first batch of equipment to be eliminated.

Meng Chen nodded, as long as the logistics supplies are ready, the army can start at any time.

But this time, who will be brought with Xizheng and who will not be brought, which makes Meng Chen a headache the most.

First of all, Liu Bowen, Wei Zheng, and Jia Xu are the core ministers. Due to their age, it is impossible for Meng Chen to take them away.

And Xun Yu has to take charge of the logistics, and it is even more impossible to follow the army.

Tian Feng and Ju Shou are old and are also not suitable for the expedition. Therefore, among the advisers selected by Meng Chen are Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Zhou Yu, Xi Zhicai, Guo Jia and others.

But Zhou Yu had already been assigned to the navy, and the only candidates left to join the army were Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Xi Zhicai, and Guo Jia.

As for the generals, Meng Chen must have someone to stay behind for Megan Xiaoxiao.

Not to mention the old generals, and the young and middle-aged generals cannot be taken away, and two people must be left behind.

Therefore, Meng Chen had this plan in his heart, the counselors Pang Tong, Xu Shu, and Li Ru who was far away in the Western Regions were enough.

As for generals, Li Cunxiao must follow, and Xue Rengui can return from Bashu to Chang'an to sit in command.

Meng Chen, Zhao Yun and Ma Chao, hoped to keep Zhao Yun.

Other generals such as Chang Yuchun, Cheng Yaojin, Dianwei, Xu Chu, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, etc. can be recruited.

"Your Majesty, the counselors are free to recommend anyone." It was Pang Tong who spoke. With the increase of age, Pang Tong's style has not changed much.

"Scholar Yuan's recommendation must be a great talent, but I don't know if it is Zhuge Liang?"

(End of this chapter)