Please, let me be a fool

"What? One more time?"

"Doesn't this barbarian have a brain? With Baiyue's strength, he also wants to fight against me, Great Wei?"

Beside, when Song Gongwen heard this, he couldn't help but shook his head, feeling incredible.

At the same time, I wonder if there is something wrong with Meng Jue's brain. After all, he just suffered a big loss, and how long it has only passed now.

Absolutely no memory.

There are 20 troops stationed in Zhennanguan City, even if the opponent has assembled more than [-] troops, so what?There is still a huge gap in strength, can they still rely on these people to break through Zhennan Pass?

Lin Yuansong also felt very speechless. As the minister of the Ministry of War, no one could understand Wei's military power better than him.

An army of one million, a strong national strength, sufficient food and grass, and a cloud of fierce generals are not something ordinary countries can provoke.

In today's Eastern Continent, only Grassland and Tiandu can compare.

But that's about it.

If he really put on a posture and confronted the tough directly, Da Wei would not be afraid of anyone.

What's more, the current situation is that the Nine Departments of the Grassland have declared that they will no longer go south, and the Lord Tiandu has also changed a person. He wants to repair the relationship with Wei, and Wei can be said to have no rivals.

This Baiyue actually wanted to take the initiative to attack, which made him feel a little funny.

"Everyone." At this time, Zhennan General Lu An spoke, pondered for a while, and continued: "The barbarian is not an impulsive person, so his initiative to attack is not as simple as it seems on the surface. It should be underestimated, after all, the other party is the first person to unify Baiyue, and the means are extraordinary."

"It's true that we, Great Wei, are invincible in the Eastern Continent, but we should not belittle any opponent. We must be fully prepared."

"General Lu is right."

Wang Jin also nodded after hearing the words, and said: "In the past dynasties, the Central Plains dynasty has conquered Baiyue more than once, but they have never succeeded. What's more, there is a Meng Jue in Baiyue now, so our family agrees with General Lu's statement."

Ever since Wei Yunyi chose to conquer Baiyue himself, apart from letting his subordinates collect information and intelligence.

I am also looking for some history books and studying Baiyue to better prepare.

The so-called know yourself and know the enemy, you will win every battle.

Therefore, Wang Jin knew very well that Baiyue would be difficult to conquer. Even if the Great Wei was strong now, he needed to be careful no matter what.

When Song Gongwen heard this, their eyes became serious, because Lu An and Wang Jin were right.

The enemy of Baiyue, in a certain way, is more difficult than the eighteen grasslands.

Although Meng Jue failed last time, will there really be a second time?

If they relaxed their guard at this time and didn't care, they might capsize in the gutter.Therefore, in the end Lin Yuansong said, "Indeed, I really underestimated it just now. Now even though we know that Baiyue has assembled an army, we don't know when he will act."

"If you don't have the exact time, it's impossible to guarantee everything will be safe. I'm afraid this matter will trouble you too much, Wang Gonggong."

After what happened last time and today, everyone present really admired Dongchang's ability to collect intelligence.

Especially Lu An, he has been in Zhennanguan for so many years, during which time he also placed various chess pieces in Baiyue.

But in the end, either it was discovered, or it couldn't touch the core.

Even if you get the news, it's not serious.

But how long has this prince been here?

He spread the information network all at once, and got information that he couldn't get, which made him feel incredible.

No wonder, most of the officials in the DPRK were extremely dissatisfied and fearful of Dongchang. Such a powerful intelligence capability was completely appalling. They were afraid that something they did in the morning would be known by noon.

Not only him, even Song Gongwen and Lin Yuansong were incomparably impressed, feeling that it was too powerful.

It really is an institution set up by His Majesty himself, it is too sharp.

It's just that Wang Jin didn't know what they were thinking, but nodded and said, "Of course, but there is one more thing. Our family wants to confirm with the king. Recently, the imperial court has spent a lot of money. , are you in a hurry?"

"Eunuch Wang even knows this?" Song Gongwen nodded, and said: "The news just came two days ago, the tax revenue from the previous reform has almost been spent, although there are still some of them in hand, but there are still the Grand Canal and Wei Zhidao said that there are two major projects that need a lot of money."

"So I ran into a little trouble when I was raising food and grass for this month, but as long as the battle speeds up, it shouldn't be a problem."

"After all the taxes from those gentry are collected, everything will work normally."

He is not in the capital, but he also pays attention to various news from the Ministry of Households all the time.

No way, it's the responsibility.

Of course, Song Gongwen was even more surprised that even Wang Jin knew about these things, and this method...

For a moment, he couldn't help but tremble. Fortunately, he didn't do anything on weekdays, and he firmly guarded the bottom line and the national law. Otherwise, His Majesty would definitely be able to investigate clearly.

"Speed ​​up and fight?" Hearing this, Wang Jin thought for a while, and said, "It seems that this news must be reported to His Majesty in time, in case the savage Lord Meng Jue knows that there is a problem in our rear and deliberately fights to waste If you fight, I'm afraid it will be troublesome."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked.

Indeed, if there is a war of attrition and the army at Zhennanguan is supported, problems will easily arise.

With a 20-strong army, eating, drinking, and scattering every day are extremely troublesome. After being caught by the opponent, the situation will fall into a passive state.

Although it is also possible to draw food, grass and supplies from other places, it takes time, and to do such a thing, even Song Gongwen must obtain the approval of the emperor.

After all, it is a local thing, and it has something to do with the war. No matter how powerful the power is, it cannot be messed around unless there is a will.

"That's right, this matter really needs to be reported to His Majesty first, we must prepare in advance, and we cannot let the other party catch the loophole."

Song Gongwen nodded, and then said: "Then General Lu and I will meet His Majesty tomorrow and report this matter."

"Our family also means the same." Wang Jin nodded.

Although he is in charge of the East Factory, he is also the chief eunuch who is the chief eunuch.

However, he did not have the power to interfere in the political affairs of the previous dynasty and the army's expedition, so it was not his turn to report such matters.

Even though Wang Jin knew that His Majesty might not say anything if he did this, he had to keep in mind that he must not exceed his authority. Dongchang had its own responsibilities, but it must not do anything beyond its responsibilities.

So he told Song Gongwen and the others what he thought in his heart, and asked them to raise it.

"Okay, that's it for today."

"Since you have received the news about Baiyue, General Lu, you are also preparing for the inspection by your subordinates."

In the end, Song Gongwen opened his mouth and explained some things, and everyone left without saying anything more.

...

"What, Song Gongwen and Lu An want to see me?"

Early in the morning, Wei Yunyi had just finished washing when he heard Wang Jin coming to report.

During this time, he didn't care

After all, he has just reached the pinnacle of the fourth rank of martial arts, and needs to be consolidated. However, today these two people came together again and again, which surprised Wei Yunyi. Could something have happened?

After thinking about it for a while, he finally decided to see each other again, and immediately said: "Let them wait for me in the front hall."

After finishing speaking, he began to go to another room for dinner.

As an emperor, it is right for his ministers to wait.

In the vestibule.

Song Gongwen and Lu An stood aside respectfully. Even after waiting for a while, there was still no sign of anxiety on their faces. Anyway, this kind of thing can't be rushed.

"You two lovers, what's the matter for coming to see me so early?" Soon, Wei Yunyi, who had finished his meal, walked over from behind.

He didn't look at the two of them, but went directly to the main seat and sat down, leaning on the chair.

"I have seen Your Majesty."

The two bowed to salute, Song Gongwen was the first to speak, and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, there have been some problems with the grain and grass recently, and it is almost bottoming out, and the money from the household department has not yet arrived. If this continues, I am afraid it will not take long. There will be problems with the daily diet of my soldiers, so I would like to ask you, can you mobilize some stored food from various places in the southern border to meet the urgent need?"

Not enough food?

Hearing this, Wei Yunyi frowned.

Recently, he checked the accounts of the transfer department, and the money was indeed bottoming out.

If you bypass the southern border and prepare food, grass and supplies from other places, it is indeed not enough, and it will take a long time.

Therefore, the other party proposed to mobilize food and grass nearby, which would save a lot of trouble, and it would not cost money.

However, after Wei Yunyi heard this, he shook his head and said directly: "The food stored in various places is to prevent drought and floods. If we mobilize Daozhen Nanguan, if there is a disaster somewhere, the people will not have to eat. What if the local yamen can’t produce food?”

"Guo Zhang, since you are the Secretary of the Household Department, you should be very clear about this matter, so the grain storage in the southern border cannot be transferred. You should find a way from other places."

He did this, of course, not because he wanted his soldiers to have nothing to eat.

Instead, he saw that there was not enough money in the household department. If he didn't take advantage of this opportunity to spend a little more, how would he curb his luck?

"But Your Majesty, the money from the household department is also useful..." Song Gongwen was a little anxious, thinking that it would be impossible to empty the household department, right?What if something unexpected happens?The household department can't do anything.

"Of course I know, but isn't the money from the Ministry of Households just for this kind of time? Don't tell me you still want to rob the common people of surplus food because of this Southern Expedition. Well, let's do it this way." Wei Yunyi waved He waved his hand to signal the other party not to say anything more.

After all, my original purpose was to empty the national treasury. Now that I have finally completed the first step, I will naturally not let it go.

Therefore, no matter what the old man said, he would not let go.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Song Gongwen is helpless, it is impossible to talk back to His Majesty directly, right?

However, he felt in his heart that His Majesty did this for the sake of the common people. If the Ministry of Households had no money, the court would suffer a little bit, which seemed to be nothing.

"What about you?" Wei Yunyi also ignored the other party, turning his head to look at Zhennan General Lu An.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the general has received news about Baiyue."

"The barbarian Meng Jue is gathering an army. It is estimated that there are 6 to [-] people. It seems that he wants to attack Nanguan again."

Speaking of this, Lu An bowed slightly, and said: "The last general begs your majesty to let me lead an army of [-] troops and station outside Zhennan Pass to resist the enemy's attack."

It would be fine at other times, Lu An felt that he could rely on the strong city of Zhennan Pass to resist the Baiyue people.

In this respect, Great Wei has a huge advantage, but now, His Majesty is in Zhennanguan City, what if there is a fight?

Moreover, if he had an army of [-] in his hands, he would be able to better investigate the news of the Baiyue side.

After all, if they wanted to attack Zhennan Pass, at best they would only be in those few places.

As long as it is defended, there will be no problem.

what?

Meng Jue is going to attack Zhennan Pass again?

Hearing this, Wei Yunyi was stunned, completely unable to understand what the other party was thinking.

Are the previous lessons not enough?again?Are you not afraid of death?

At this moment, Wei Yunyi didn't know what to say, he could order the army under him to stand still, but he couldn't stop Meng Jue from doing what he wanted to do.

Obviously, as long as you hide in the mountains and don't come out, why do you have to go head-to-head?

He couldn't figure it out, and he didn't understand, but after thinking for a while, he said directly: "No, how many people does he have in Baiyue? How many troops are there in my Nanguan Pass? Yes, let Meng Jue do as he pleases."

"If you attack rashly, you may fall into the opponent's trap. You just need to pay attention to the enemy's movements at all times."

Now Wei Yunyi was really scared. After the last battle, he suddenly felt that Baiyue was not going to be fought at all.

All of a sudden, even the barbarian was directly captured alive.

Come again, I'm afraid I can't bear it.

In this way, Ken will have an impact on Wei's national fortune.

Therefore, no matter what, I can't let the army under me meet the enemy, and sticking to Zhennan Pass is the best choice.

"Your Majesty, the hundreds of troops are assembled. Although there are not many people, most of them are brave and skilled fighters. If we don't take precautions, I'm afraid..." Lu An said, not understanding why His Majesty didn't choose to meet the enemy.

This is obviously the most sensible way before the other party officially starts to act.

Staying at Zhennanguan all the time can indeed guarantee that there will be no problems.

But certainly not get any results.

If this is the case, doesn't it violate the original intention of His Majesty's Southern Expedition?

"Brave and good at fighting?" Wei Yunyi smiled softly, and continued: "If you are really brave and good at fighting, how come Meng Jue was captured alive not long after I came to Zhennan Pass? Lu Qing, you think too much, my darling Teacher of the king of Wei, why should he be afraid of the Baiyue barbarians?"

"My personal conquest is already the most important thing to them. As for the previous preparations? There is no need for it at all!"

What he said was extremely confident, as if he didn't take Meng Jue seriously at all.