I am the empress, you still tell me to run away?

Zhao Yuehan said: "Lin Xuan didn't say something directly just now, what he meant was that these aristocratic families who are unwilling to give money and food will now support King Chen, King Sui, King Yue, King Zheng, and King Xu in the future. My brothers."

"Instead of waiting for these brothers to rebel, it's better to weaken their foundation first, so as to avoid future attacks!"

……

Great meeting.

Empress Ji Handan sat on the dragon chair and listened to the ministers' report on government affairs, mainly about the Nanyue Kingdom's occupation of Lizhi County.

"Your Majesty, it is better to fight against the Nanyue Kingdom sooner rather than later. Otherwise, the Chu Kingdom will definitely think that I am empty-handed, and take advantage of the situation to raise troops to invade the country. At that time, I will be in a dilemma. If there is a famine in Xiangzhou, after a long time, It will definitely affect the foundation of my country!"

The first assistant Sima Zhao held the wat board and spoke from the bottom of his heart, looking loyal.

The rest of the ministers also echoed and agreed with what Sima Zhao said.

However, regarding how to solve the problems of soldiers, horses, food and grass, the ministers in the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony fell into chaotic quarrels, and even the officials of the Pojun Mansion were unable to come up with effective solutions for the time being.

Empress Ji Han glanced at the officials, and the hall fell silent.

"I have a strategy for the war against South Vietnam."

"The decree was given to King Yue, King Chen, and King Zheng to allow them to raise troops to attack Nanyue Kingdom. As long as I recover Lizhi County, the rest of Nanyue Kingdom's gains, regardless of territory, food, and money, can be freely distributed by them without handing over to the court. "

"As a reward, in the coming year, I will give priority to supplying a certain amount of corn, potatoes, and sweet potato seeds to King Yue, King Chen, and King Zheng!"

When the ministers heard such a will, they discussed it one after another.

"Your Majesty, no!" At this time, Liu Zongheng stood up and objected, "If the kings raise their troops, if the peak of soldiers does not stop, the flames of war will continue and the lives will be destroyed."

Chief Assistant Sima Zhao also stood up and immediately retorted: "Lord Liu, what your Majesty said is the best strategy at present. Rather than conscripting troops to consume the power of the people, it is better to directly use the soldiers of the kings, so as to better protect the people. Not to mention recruiting new soldiers. , still needs training, a lot of food and grass, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and I don’t know how long it will take to go to the front line.”

Liu Zongheng stared at Sima Zhao angrily, "Lord Sima, don't forget the Three Kings' Rebellion!"

Sima Zhao snorted coldly: "Lord Liu, you are trying to drive a wedge between His Majesty and the kings!"

Empress Ji Handan interrupted the argument between the two: "Okay, this matter is settled. Immediately after the Pojun Mansion comes down to court, a document will be drafted and sent to King Yue, King Chen, and King Zheng."

Sima Zhao and Liu Zongheng bowed together and saluted: "Your Majesty is wise."

Their Majesty, hey...

The two returned to their respective positions with complicated hearts.

Especially Sima Zhao, despite his fierce opposition to Liu Zongheng, was really surprised by Empress Ji Handan's decision.

For other emperors, it is basically unavoidable to let the princes and kings command troops to fight, but the empress Ji Handan has no scruples. Is it because she is confident in her own military prestige?

Sima Zhao made a little calculation, even if he was standing in the position of princes and kings, he found that it was really the case.

Even if there are 1 dissatisfied, they are still eaten to death by the empress Ji Handan.

The most important thing is that the imperial decree of Empress Ji Handan is completely in the interests of the princes and kings, so they have no reason to refuse.

As for the money and rations for sending troops, Empress Ji Handan didn't say anything, obviously she intended to let the princes and kings prepare it themselves, leaving room for the princes and the court to bargain.

However, this room for bargaining was blocked by the condition that Empress Ji Handan was going to give them immortal food seeds.

One link after another, it is really impeccable.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Commerce has raised 20 dans of food and grass for the war against South Vietnam. However, this part was originally intended to support Xiangzhou. If it is used for the front line, the famine in Xiangzhou will become more serious."

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce stood up silently and reported.

Judging from Shen Shen's half-grey hair, it is already his limit to raise 20 dan of grain and grass.

Empress Ji Handan said: "Okay, you will deliver the 20 dan of grain and grass to General Li Lin, and he will handle it."

Holding the wat board in Shen Mo's hand, he bowed to him and said, "Minister, obey the order!"

Seeing this scene, all the adults became more and more confused, and even Sima Zhao was a little confused.

What exactly is Ji Handan going to do? According to common sense, shouldn't the 20 dan of grain and grass be shipped directly to the front line?

Just as he was about to stand up and ask for instructions, the Empress Ji Handan said: "The famine in Xiangzhou has reached its limit, and some hungry people show signs of rebellion. I decided to give these hungry people who are desperate but still have a little strength a chance."

"Li Lin!"

"Chen is here!"

General Li Lin stood up and saluted with a wat board in hand.

"I order you to recruit 15 troops in Xiangzhou and go to Lizhi County. The 20 dan of grain and grass will be used here."

Empress Ji Handan said.

"Sir, take the lead!"

General Li Lin retreated holding the wat board.

This is not just as simple as enlisting 15 troops, it is about killing people in the southern border of Daqian and digging out the roots of the powerful families!

[Boy Lin, you have hurt the old man! 】

Here, the ministers in the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony were in an uproar.

Xiangzhou claims to have millions of starving people. If 15 people are really allocated to join the army, it seems that it is indeed a good thing, and it can reduce the pressure of disaster relief in Xiangzhou.

However, a brand new question will soon arise, where does the salary come from.

20 dans of food and grass supply 15 troops, and the hungry recruits who have been starved for several months, I am afraid that they will finish eating in a short time.

When the 15 troops have finished eating their food and grass, what should they eat?

The imperial court could no longer produce more food and grass.

"Your Majesty, I am afraid that the 15 Xiangzhou soldiers and 20 loads of food and grass that have been recruited will be difficult to support. Follow-up..."

A minister stood up and said.

"Don't think about the follow-up!" Empress Ji Handan said calmly, "They will find something to eat in Nanyue Kingdom, don't worry!"

"This...Your Majesty, but the recruits from Xiangzhou have been hungry for several months. If they go to the battlefield like this, they may suffer heavy casualties..."

The minister didn't dare to continue speaking halfway through his speech.

Besides, it would be tantamount to pointing at the empress Ji Han and scolding "cruel and inhumane".

Empress Ji Handan said: "This matter has been decided, unless you can come up with a better strategy."

The ministers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony look at me and I look at you, and no one can think of a better way.

To be precise, if there was any way to do it, it would probably be to ask the imperial court to give in to the aristocratic family for a blood transfusion, and then the aristocratic family would "reluctantly" provide money and food to support the empress Ji Handan in this expedition.

But, who dares to bring it up like this?

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

The ministers could only reply in this way, and this grand court meeting ended.

……

Taining Palace.

"Go and give this to Lin Xuan in a special way."

Empress Dowager Li Ningyan said to the old eunuch Yu Jingyi beside her.

"Our family understands."

Yu Jingyi bowed and immediately walked outside. When he was approaching the door, he saw Empress Ji Handan walking in.

"His Majesty Saint Ann!"

"Free gift!"

Empress Ji Handan waved her hand and let the old eunuch Yu Jingyi leave.

"Mother, Manager Yu left in such a hurry, what did you do?"

"The Ai family asked him to do some things, which can be regarded as the return to Lin Xiaozi for the strategy you brought back yesterday. You don't need to ask more about this matter."

Queen Mother Li Ningyan said with a smile.

……

Sima Zhao returned to the mansion, recalling the will of the Empress Ji Handan at the Great Court Meeting, pacing back and forth, a little restless.

The empress Ji Handan, who was not good at internal affairs, suddenly became more and more good at government, how could this work?

Isn't the long-standing layout destroyed?

The Nanyue Kingdom was originally an unexpected step for him, but unexpectedly it succeeded, and it was going to be destroyed again?

No, absolutely not!

Sima Zhao came to the side room with a gloomy face and rang the bell.

Soon, the black smoke condensed behind the screen to form a human-shaped shadow.

"Meet the lord!"

Sima Zhao asked coldly, "Have you dealt with all the matters I told you?"

The black figure replied: "Except for the matter of killing Lin Xuan, everything has been executed. There are many experts around Lin Xuan. We haven't found a chance yet, and the lord asked us to postpone the action."

Hold off on action.

That's right, because those stupid aristocratic families failed and were ransacked a few times ago, the siege plan against Lin Xuan also failed completely.

It won't work if this continues, if Lin Xuan lives another day, their troubles will increase.

Sima Zhao hesitated for a moment, and said, "Ask Mr. Qianli to help me!"

Mr. Qianli?

The black figure was startled, I didn't expect the lord to ask this person to make a move.

Thousands of miles away, taking a person's head is like picking something out of a bag, so he is called "Mr. Qianli".

If you want this person to make a move, the price is not cheap at all, and it will cause unimaginable trouble.

He thought for a while and said, "My lord, what should I do if Mr. Qianli refuses?"

After all, there are a lot of things involved, so it is normal for Mr. Qianli to refuse.

Sima Zhao said, "Then give him more money!"

The black figure bowed and saluted: "This subordinate understands! Is there any other business, my lord? If not, this subordinate will arrange it now."

Sima Zhao frowned slightly. For some reason, he felt that even if Mr. Qianli was invited to act, there would still be some insecurity. He looked behind the screen and said, "Besides, tell her that her sister died, and Lin Xuan killed her. Don't recognize me." This father is fine, her dead sister should be recognized, right?"

Hearing this "her", the smoke-like body of the black figure visibly trembled.

It seems that he would rather contact that Mr. Qianli than this one.

"My subordinate understands!"

The black figure behind the screen disappeared.

Sima Zhao walked out of the side hall and saw brightly colored peonies blooming on the side of the road. He picked one off and sang: "The flowers are blooming bright red..."

……

After eating a melon, Lin Xuan sat under the vine, feeling good.

It's a pity that the melons are almost finished, and the vines of these melons will have to be cleaned up in a few days. If you want to eat melons, you have to wait until next year to plant them again.

Little Luoli was sitting at the side learning to write. She had basically finished learning a thousand-character prose, and she was just waiting to get used to writing.

It has to be said that Xiao Luoli is very talented in learning.

In addition, Lin Xuan was considering whether to teach Xiao Luoli swordsmanship, such as the basic swordsmanship he got.

Thinking of the appearance of little Luoli carved with jade, when she grows up, she will definitely be slim and graceful, and when she learns some sword skills, if she wears white clothes, it will definitely be pleasing to the eye.

However, is it really okay to just learn basic swordsmanship?

Lin Xuan wanted to sign in when he wanted to get a better sword manual for Xiao Luoli to learn.

Just seeing a beautiful suspender skirt sent by the system when I signed in today, Lin Xuan was numb.

Forget it, let Xiao Luoli learn the basic sword skills, and treat it as the basis for learning advanced sword skills in the future.

"Luo Li, huh?"

Suddenly, with a flash of cold light, a dart carrying a letter was stuck on the wooden bench next to Lin Xuan.