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

Indeed, recent Chengjiang Kingdom and Grassland Huan people have made frequent moves, especially the grasslands have put a lot of pressure on Wei Kingdom and Qian Kingdom.

The State of Wei has sent letters of credence to Tiandu more than once, requesting that the big cadres jointly send troops to the grassland to prevent the grassland from being unified.

Now the various ministries of the grassland are still in a state of fragmentation. Whether it is the Dagan or the Wei State, they can adopt tactics to defeat each other. But if the grassland is unified, even if it is unified by a third, the situation will be completely different.

Under such circumstances, it would not be in the interests of Daqian if there was a "mutiny".

As for letting the princes and kings block it?

There is only one King Ji in the Northeast, and this King Ji is 70 years old, and there is only one granddaughter left in his direct descendants.

According to the system of the Daqian royal family, when this King Ji dies of old age, his granddaughter will be the last King Ji.

In addition, this King Ji is her grandfather, and he doesn't have many soldiers under his command.

If you really want to let him go to the battlefield, he will not refuse, but he will definitely die in battle.

This is totally unnecessary.

Therefore, in the final analysis, to guard the border, she had to rely on the soldiers in her hands.

There are 20 people in Chengjiang country and 40 people in the grassland Huan tribe. If you really want to invade, you really need to prepare enough garrisons.

Otherwise, if they really had to wait for them to start invading, it would not be as simple as being occupied by the Nanyue Kingdom in a litchi county like in the southern border.

Empress Ji Handan looked at Xin Shengxiang, Minister of War.

Xin Shengxiang, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up and said: "Your Majesty, there are indeed signs of invasion of the Chengjiang Kingdom and the Grassland Huan tribe, but I suggest that the imperial court mobilize more elite legions to garrison key areas to deter the Chengjiang Kingdom and the Grassland Huan tribe from sending troops. In this way, it is the best strategy to subdue the enemy without fighting and buy more time for Dagan to recover."

What Xin Shengxiang said is very reasonable, but this still fails to solve the problem of resettlement of the 15 Xiangzhou Army.

In addition, to mobilize the elite to garrison, where should the elite be mobilized?

Instead of solving a problem, there are more problems.

"Your Majesty, Xin Shangshu's words are not unreasonable, but if there are 15 Xiangzhou troops stationed in the northeast, the deterrent force against the Chengjiang Kingdom and the Grassland Huan people will not be weaker than tens of thousands of elites!"

"What's more, as long as you arrange a suitable leader, you should be safe."

Qin Shao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, seems to be very active today, expressing his opinions sharply from time to time.

But I have to say, this proposal is very attractive.

However, if there is no suitable person to lead the army, the 15 Xiangzhou Army may be completely wiped out just after entering the battlefield.

Empress Ji Handan sneered in her heart, and asked: "It is indeed a good idea to place the Xiangzhou Army in the Northeast, but who can be the commander of this army?"

Chapter 99 I will do my best, and I will not be named a Marquis without military exploits!

15 The Wanxiang State Army was sent to the Northeast to garrison. Who will be the commander of this Xiangzhou Army and be buried with him?

This question is very difficult to answer, but they have long been prepared.

Immediately, a minister stood up and proposed the names of several different generals, but the names of these generals were immediately rejected by others for various reasons.

As a result, the nomination became more and more outrageous, and even the names of many civil servants were mentioned.

After all, it is not without precedent for civilian officials to lead the army. It happened often in the era of Dagan Gaozu.

Dagan has just established a country, and wars are everywhere. Qian Gaozu Ji Dangtian has soldiers in his hands, but he has no generals, so he panics and arranges a group of decent civil servants to drive ducks to the shelves.

Such behavior spread to Wei, Chu, and Sui, and was once called a joke by the Three Kingdoms.

But the surprise is that these civil servants and generals who were assigned were surprisingly able to fight. Except for a few who died in battle, the rest became well-known generals later!

Even so, the few who died in the battle were all because the enemy's army was several times that of their own. They were surrounded and lost reinforcements, and they died in the battle until they ran out of ammunition and food.

In addition, the enemy troops who besieged and killed these generals were also severely damaged in battle.

However, in the final analysis, it was all because of the lack of generals at that time, and Qian Gaozu was helpless.

In the era of Qian Taizong Ji Changkong, there was no shortage of generals in Dagan, and no one mentioned the matter of civilian leaders.

It's just that after the death of Emperor Qianguang Ji Wuque, the empress Ji Handan killed the Kings of Wu, Zhao, and Jin, as well as the countries of Wei, Chu, and Sui, I don't know how many generals died in battle. The empress Ji Handan often conscripted herself.

Dagan, there is a great shortage of generals who can lead troops now!

"Your Majesty, I have someone to recommend!"

A servant of the official department stood up and said.

Everyone looked sideways, although everyone is familiar with this kind of drama, after all, many rounds have been carried out in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Empress Ji Handan watched calmly, continuing to wait for everyone's nominations.

Who will it be this time.

Lin Xuan?

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials who had just stood up said solemnly: "The Shaoqing of Honghe Temple, the Grand Priest of the Imperial College sacrificed wine, Le Xianhou Lin Xuan!"

Suddenly, there was an uproar in the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials actually suggested that Lin Xuan be the commander-in-chief of the 15 Xiangzhou Army? !

are you crazy? !

Before the minister could finish his words, a minister of censor immediately stood up and said: "Lin Xuan is a descendant of the nobles of the previous dynasty. He should have been under house arrest in Beiluo, the capital of Tiandu. Papermaking, iron smelting, fairy food, etc., amnesty to the world, give him freedom, give him a marquis, and now give him soldiers, who can guarantee that he will not think about the past?"

Before the censor had finished speaking, another minister stood up: "That's right! It's best for Marquis Le Xian to stay in Beiluo, the capital of heaven, and be an idle marquis. He can become the Grand Priest of the Imperial College and have disciples all over the world. It is a great honor!"

"The 15 Wanxiang State Army wantonly slaughtered local aristocratic families in the three states in the south of Dagan. Even if the chief culprit has been killed, if this army is not led by a suitable person, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not change in the future."

"Master Min, this statement is wrong. The deployment of the 15 Xiangzhou Army in the Northeast is nothing more than deterring the Chengjiang Kingdom and the grassland tribes, making them restless day and night and not daring to invade. There may not be a war."

"Your Majesty, when my great ancestor founded the country, I had the ancestral precepts. You must be named a Marquis immediately, and you cannot be named a Marquis without military exploits!"

The official minister who proposed Lin Xuan as the commander-in-chief of the 15 Xiangzhou Army said seriously.

Immediately, the entire Hall of Supreme Harmony fell silent without Empress Ji Handan opening her mouth.

Someone else quietly looked at Qin Shao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and wanted to ask Qin Shao if this Minister of the Ministry of Officials was someone he arranged.

Brain pumped?

Mention ancestral training?

Ever since the Empress Ji Handan came to the throne, all the ancestral precepts have been smashed to pieces by her.

What do you think, dare to mention the ancestral precepts in front of His Majesty?

You can't mention the ancestral precepts when you mention anything.

For His Majesty, things like ancestral precepts are obstacles that even a football player would dislike.

Qin Shao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, also looked at the servant of the Ministry of Officials. He was a little numb. When he met a shit-stirring stick, how would he continue singing this play?

If they want to talk more, it's hard to guarantee that the empress Ji Handan, who is not very emotionally intelligent, will notice their intentions.

Even though he didn't know that Empress Ji Handan had already noticed it.

"Your Majesty, military affairs are the foundation of our country. We must investigate it! We must not be careless!" The official minister said again righteously, "Gaozu once said that no one can be named a marquis without military exploits. It’s fundamental. Now Lin Xuan, Le Xian Hou, because of papermaking, iron smelting, and offering immortal food, it is natural that there is nothing to do, but it is a break from the routine.”

"Now, it is most appropriate for the 15 Xiangzhou Army to be placed in the Northeast, and it is most appropriate to be led by Le Xianhou."

"First, the 15 Xiangzhou Army is after all a motley army gathered by famine and starvation people. Its combat power is limited. If you really have a rebellious heart, you can destroy it at any time."

"Secondly, the 15 Xiangzhou Army was originally used for deterrence, and there is no need to worry about war issues. Therefore, the commander only needs to be appropriate, and the rest can be ignored."

"Thirdly, Le Xianhou can supplement his military achievements by going this far, and put an end to the people in the world. Otherwise, it would be unfair to the generals who fought bloody battles on the front line."

"Fourth, if a war really breaks out, there are still several big camps around, and they are in a corner with the 15 Xiangzhou Army. Whether it is the Prairie Huan tribe or the Chengjiang Kingdom, they may not be able to break through."

"Fifth, the Xiangzhou army has killed many powerful families and is hated by many powerful families. But if they guard the frontier and fight bloody battles, no one will dare to be hostile to the 15 Xiangzhou army, which can resolve internal conflicts."

Seeing that no one spoke, the official minister spoke one sentence after another.

Qin Shao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, looked at Zhou Wenbin, Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials. The latter didn't seem to know this subordinate official, sitting on the futon with his eyelids slightly drooping, as if he was falling asleep.

[This old thing! 】

Qin Shao cursed secretly in his heart.

Then, Qin Shao looked at Yang Xuan, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion.

Because this chattering Minister of the Ministry of Officials is the nephew of Yang Xuan, a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, named Yang Xiu.

Is it such a stupid way to move out of the ancestral teachings, to catch people first, and then to say various reasons, almost coercing His Majesty to arrange Lin Xuan into the 15 Xiangzhou Army?

Don't even look at what kind of person His Majesty is? !

Even Sima's family, the yin and yang experts in the fool, was wiped out, so it's his turn to tell tales here.

The most disgusting thing was that after Yang Xiu's interruption, their initial plan to suppress people with power could not proceed.

The only thing that can be done is to remedy one or two.

Gritting his teeth, Qin Shao, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, stood up and held the wat board and said: "Your Majesty, military affairs are the foundation of the country. Of course, there is an ancestor's precept that no one can be named a Marquis without military exploits, but Lin Xuan's merits far exceed military exploits. What's more, we must talk about military exploits." In other words, just paper has made countless achievements in military communication and map drawing, and these should be given to Le Xianhou in essence, so I think that Le Xianhou's title is well deserved."

"In addition, Le Xianhou is a civil servant. If he really leads the army, and it is the 15 Xiangzhou Army, and it is in this dangerous northeast region, it is extremely inappropriate. No matter what, this Xiangzhou Army is my soldier. , always be loyal to me!"

Unknowingly, the selection of the commander-in-chief of the 15 Xiangzhou Army turned into a discussion about whether Lin Xuan should be the commander-in-chief of the Xiangzhou Army.

Empress Ji Handan said: "Decree, arrange for the Xiangzhou Army to go north and station in Yanzhou to guard against the Chengjiang Kingdom and the Grassland Yu people. This matter will be sent by the Pojun Mansion. Silence, you can raise food for the Xiangzhou Army."

"According to the order!"

Xin Shengxiang, Minister of the Pojun Mansion and Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce stood up silently to lead the order.

"As for the candidate for the commander of the Xiangzhou Army, we will discuss it later!"

"Disperse!"

Empress Ji Handan didn't give anyone a chance to refute and protest.

Similarly, letting the 15 Xiangzhou army go north means that she gave up the opportunity to use the Xiangzhou army to weaken the aristocratic family, weaken the king of Yue, King Zheng, King Chen, King Xu, and King Sui.

If Lin Xuan knew about this, he would definitely say he was confused.

In the past, King Yue, King Zheng, and King Chen did not get the land of the three states of Nanyue Kingdom.

Although in the early stage, King Yue, King Zheng, and King Chen may invest a lot in order to obtain considerable benefits from the three states of Nanyue Kingdom, but if they gain something over time, to what extent will the strength of the three kings grow?

If you don't cut it now, it will be difficult to cut it later.

However, even if Lin Xuan really knew, he might not say anything.

After all, his suggestion to Zhao Yuehan was to "mutiny" the Xiangzhou army, but any normal emperor would probably not accept it.

Empress Ji Handan also thought of this, and finally decided to abandon this plan.

To weaken the powerful families, just let the imperial examination system continue to be implemented.

To weaken the five kings, just find an excuse to kill them.

Since ancient times, can only vassal kings rebel?

Can the emperor go straight ahead? !

Of course, the Empress Ji Handan would not kill her without incident, but she had to realize that King Yue, King Zheng, and King Chen had the intention of treason.

After all, it is the common people who are really suffering, and it is Dagan who suffer the most.

The whole thing is hers, and in the final analysis it is her own fault.

In addition, Lin Xuan's proposal was rejected, and Lin Xuan would not have too much doubt about Zhao Yuehan's identity in turn, and it would be more convenient to contact and communicate in the future.

Otherwise, if Lin Xuan was rescued that day, and Sima Zhao's assassination of the emperor and other incidents that were publicized overlapped together, it is hard to guarantee that Lin Xuan would not suspect that Zhao Yuehan is her empress Ji Handan!

Even during the whole process, Li Ningyan, the empress mother, still smiled and said that she had already made arrangements for her, so don't worry.

Empress Ji Handan frowned, and said that Li Ningyan, the empress mother, did not tell anything about the arrangement.

Could there be anything else going on here?

Based on her trust in her mother, Li Ningyan, the empress Ji Handan didn't think too much about it.

At today's court meeting, the ministers were divided into three factions. One faction insisted on the basic national policy of working hard, and no one could be named a marquis without military exploits. He wanted Lin Xuan to take over the 15 Xiangzhou Army as the commander-in-chief.

There is no doubt that there is a meaning of throwing a mess.

At the same time, this is also an overt conspiracy of the aristocratic family. They wanted Lin Xuan to become the commander of the Xiangzhou Army, probably because they imagined that the Xiangzhou Army would really mutiny and kill Lin Xuan.

There is no doubt that the Xiangzhou Army is controlled by her people until the end. Such a thing will not happen, and I am afraid that these old things will be disappointed.

However, this does not rule out the idea of ​​the Chengjiang Kingdom and the Prairie Huan people actually invading Dagan.