Please, let me be a fool

Four or five officials stood together, chattering.

these people.

All of them are the most powerful officials in Wei Dynasty, and their official positions are at least the second rank!

"Master Lin, what's going on?"

"That's right, what's going on in the northern border, you can tell me directly."

"Your Majesty hasn't arrived yet. Don't you know when we talk about it together?" Lord Lin, who is the Minister of the Ministry of War, said helplessly in the face of inquiries from a group of officials present.

"Then let us know about it first." A Cabinet University scholar said, who is also a minister of the Ministry of Rites.

"Yes, yes..." Several other ministers also responded one after another, ready to continue asking.

"What's the noise?"

"They are all the pillars of our country, the great Wei, so restless, how decent!"

At this time, a voice came out. It was the Taifu, Zhang Zhengming, the chief assistant of the cabinet, walked in. He looked around, glanced at the officials present, and continued: "Since Mr. Lin said to wait for His Majesty, you Just stop asking!"

Although all the important court officials present were in charge of one department, they dared not speak in the face of Zhang Zhengming's scolding.

Immediately one by one nodded, bowed and said: "Yes, Master Tai Tu."

At this time, Song Gongwen also followed behind.

But he didn't speak.

After walking in, he deliberately distanced himself from the crowd, making him look a bit out of place.

Because Song Gongwenhe knew very well that when he was in Longyang Mansion before, some of them took part in the book...

As for Zhang Zhengming, after seeing that everyone was silent, he also nodded, and then walked in front of Lord Lin, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and said, "Master Lin, what happened in the northern border?"

These words left the other ministers present speechless.

You didn't let us inquire, but you asked directly...

Of course, they would only raise this kind of opinion in their hearts, and they would definitely not dare to say it out.

Although Mr. Lin is the second assistant of the cabinet and minister of the Ministry of War, he is extremely powerful, but facing Zhang Zhengming, he dare not hide anything and is ready to speak.

But at this moment, everyone present felt a strong pressure instantly.

Even Song Gongwen couldn't help but feel his scalp tingling.

And those ministers.

He also trembled.

This is evil spirit, a powerful aura that can only be cultivated on the battlefield.

Especially the Minister of the Ministry of War, his face changed, and there was a trace of tension in his eyes.

Zhang Zhengming, on the other hand, still stood there straight, looked at everyone present, and smiled softly: "Look, you're so scared."

After speaking, he shook his head slightly, then turned around and looked towards the door.

I saw a tall old man in armor walking slowly into the imperial study.

Although this old man was full of white hair, his aura was extremely majestic, like an Optimus Prime stone. After he entered, the entire imperial study room was silent, and almost everyone lowered their heads and did not speak.

This person is none other than the No.1 general of the Great Wei Dynasty, the contemporary Marquis of Martial Arts, Zhao Yanye!

"I have seen Hou Ye!"

In fact, all the most powerful ministers in the court were present.

Even the honor of the Marquis is not necessary for them.

But the old Hou Ye in front of him is not only loyal and good for generations, but also has made outstanding achievements.

Even the current Minister of the Ministry of War, Lord Lin, was once his subordinate.

In terms of prestige alone, only Zhang Zhengming can compare with it in the entire Wei Dynasty, and if it is in the army, it is incomparable!

Even the cultivation of martial arts can be ranked in the top three on the bright side, and only the Martial King, who has always lived in the arsenal of the palace, can hold the top.

At this moment, Zhao Yanye glanced at the people present, his expression was still indifferent, and he just nodded indistinctly, but after he found Zhang Zhengming, he showed a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Teacher."

"Your Majesty, this is an old man, there is no need to do this." Zhang Zhengming said, with a smile on his face as well.

Back then when the first emperor sent troops to the grassland, Zhang Zhengming served as a military adviser to Marquis Shenwu for a period of time.

In addition, they have been officials of the Great Wei for decades, so they are not only old acquaintances.

Relationships are also good to say the least.

Of course, it's just what outsiders see...

At this moment, Zhao Yanye nodded, and then looked around.

But after seeing Song Gongwen, he couldn't help but frowned, but he didn't say anything after all.

Just like that, the entire Imperial Study Room fell into an eerie silence. Maybe it was because His Majesty the Emperor didn't come, or maybe it was because the Empress Shenwu was a military commander. Her aura made the ministers present dare not say anything at all.

And this situation continued until...

"His Majesty is here!"

Wang Jin's voice came.

Wei Yunyi dressed in ordinary clothes, and walked into the imperial study from behind the screen.

"See Your Majesty!" Everyone present, except Marquis Shenwu, bowed to salute.

"Old Hou, you just..." Wei Yunyi ignored it, and turned to look at Shenwuhou, just about to speak.

I saw Zhao Yanye knelt down on one knee, stretched out his hands, and said sternly: "My humble minister Zhao Yanye, I have seen Your Majesty!"

After finishing speaking, he kowtowed directly, which is the most standard etiquette for courtiers to meet His Majesty.Even the Minister of Rites standing next to him, judging from the highest requirements, couldn't find any faults.

"This... is all courtesy!" Seeing this, Wei Yunyi felt a little helpless, so he waved his hand and said.

He knew that this Marquis of Martial Arts was not only a famous general in the world.

He is also the most polite kind of person.

I just spoke.

It's enough to let the other party almost, but I didn't expect it to be the same.

Of course, Wei Yunyi knew very well that the other party had no other intentions in this move, but simply kept the courtier's etiquette.

Because in the original book, Marquis Shenwu was loyal to the Great Wei. Even if the original owner seized the military power in the later period, he never resisted. He is a truly admirable person.

Without further thinking, Wei Yunyi turned around and walked to the main seat to sit down, and then said: "Since everyone is here, but I don't know what it is, where is the Ministry of War? Let me tell you the specific situation."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Master Lin of the Ministry of War dared not hide anything, and said, "Just as Your Majesty and everyone know."

"The military report I received was that the top ten tribes in the grassland united and gathered 20 troops to go south and invade the border of our Great Wei."

"Although General Zhenbei led his army to meet the attack in time, he was defeated in this battle because of insufficient preparation in advance."

"Our army has injured more than 2000 soldiers and more than 300 horses!"

After a pause, he continued: "Fortunately, there is Zhenbeixiong Pass on our border, which can stop the grassland cavalry and did not cause more losses. However, the grassland army did not choose to leave, but stationed outside Zhenbei Pass."

"At the same time, they are also divided into multiple groups, and they want to invade south from other places. If there is no accident, the war may continue!"

Ten tribes, 20 troops?

When everyone heard this, they all looked solemn.

Even Zhang Zhengming frowned, knowing that the situation was urgent.

Because of the great war during the first emperor's time, the grassland tribes did not take the initiative to go south in a large scale for more than ten years.

The defense line in the north is too long, and the number of soldiers stationed at Zhenbei Pass is only more than a hundred thousand.

It also includes people who escort food and supplies, as well as various logistical supplies.

If the 20 troops go south at all costs.

Even if Zhenbei Pass can be defended.

What about other places?

Once one of the defense lines in the northern border is breached, then...

People don't want to think about it, and they dare not think about it.

More importantly, the first battle between Zhenbei General and the grassland was actually defeated.

More than 2000 people were also lost, including hundreds of war horses. This is a failure that the Great Wei has never experienced before in more than ten years.

Of course, some people also thought of another point, that is, this was not the first time that General Zhenbei had lost his defense.

For a moment, almost everyone looked at Marquis Wu without missing a trace.

Zhenbei General is the eldest brother of Concubine Ying and the son of Marquis Shenwu.

Wei Yunyi naturally thought of this too.

But he just frowned and said: "Then do you have any good ideas?"

To be honest, I really want to be a foolish king, but I also know that if I don't act at this time, it will cause at least tens of thousands of soldiers and hundreds of thousands of people to suffer, and it will be a disaster for the northern border.

Those are the top ten tribes, with an army of 20, so they can't be sloppy.

Even though Wei Yunyi knew it clearly.

In this way, the fate of the Great Wei Kingdom will inevitably be ruined, but this is not what he wants to see.

So a solution must be found.

"My minister thinks that it is necessary to send and mobilize a large army to support." At this time, the Minister of the Ministry of War continued: "Nowadays, there are large troops stationed in all the prefectures in the northern border, and the food and grass are relatively sufficient. Assemble an army of one hundred thousand."

"As long as we hold out against the grassland army for a month, we can recruit another 30 million troops from all over the country."

"In this way, the danger in the northern border can be resolved, but..."

There are more than [-] troops stationed at Zhenbei Pass.

Including the assembled armies from all over the country, there are more than 40 in total.

Even if there are 20 grassland tribes, and they are all capable of conquering and fighting, it is still difficult to win against the Wei army, which is more than twice as large.

Especially for these large armies, it is the best and safest way to defend the long front of the main northern border.

However, everyone present heard the implication of the Minister of the Ministry of War.

that 'just...'

General Zhenbei, guarding the northern border and preventing the grassland tribes from invading south.

It was really good at the beginning, but in recent years, there have been more losses than wins.

Under such circumstances, can you stick to the northern border for a month?If not, then this plan is useless.

Wei Yunyi also heard this meaning.

Simultaneously.

He is also recalling the original work, and it seems that there is indeed such a plot.

The northern grasslands invaded, and the generals of Zhenbei were weak in defense, resulting in heavy losses.

But the original owner's solution was to mobilize the rest of the army to go north to support, but he did not withdraw the Zhenbei General, but let the opponent continue to defend.As for the effect, it is not very good.

The grassland army was almost about to break through the Zhenbei Pass, and many soldiers were killed and injured.

But fortunately, he held on at the last moment.

Since then, the merits and demerits of General Zhenbei have been balanced.

After that, he kept guarding the northern border, and there were no major problems in the later period. Even because of this incident, his military ability increased a lot.

Although he still couldn't compare to his father, at least the northern border didn't have too many worries.

Therefore, Wei Yunyi's best choice now.

Just let the other party stay behind...

only.

After he recalled the loss of soldiers in this battle, he couldn't help feeling a little worried.