The young emperor's eyes were fixed on the Yunzhou Weekly for several minutes.
On the first page, there is a line of text that is bold and enlarged.
【Duke Yun instructed that in the next five years, the three roads will focus on maintaining stability, improving agricultural productivity, promoting economic development, vigorously developing cultural education, and cultivating new talents.】
The young emperor's mouth curled up, his scarlet eyes were filled with anger, and there was a hint of madness in them.
Oh, you want stability?
dream!
The young emperor issued an order: "Order Wang Yue to lead troops to Jinghu North Road to suppress the bandits! Order the Huimin Pharmacy in Nanjun to do its utmost to prevent and control rats, and set up a hospital to isolate infectious patients."
Grand Tutor Tong, Lord Li and others breathed a sigh of relief.
When it really comes to a critical moment, the government still knows what is more important.
Unfortunately, the official's next words made them realize that it was too early for them to relax.
Young Emperor: "As for Poyang Lake and Qiongzhou, let each county take precautions against disasters on its own."
Master Tong clenched his fists slightly, his eyes looking extremely deep.
Is that it? Will we not open government offices, temples, imperial examination halls and other public buildings to accommodate disaster victims?
There are many mountains and forests along the banks of Poyang Lake. Most of these mountains and forests are owned by the government, and the remaining small part belongs to local tyrants.
The banks of Poyang Lake are frozen, and the common people have no firewood to keep warm. How will they survive the winter?
At this time, government-owned forests should be opened to allow disaster victims to chop firewood for heating.
Master Tong waited for a while, but instead of receiving the follow-up message he wanted, he received an unbelievable order.
The young emperor ordered Li Sui, the governor of Guangde Prefecture, and Zhao Jun, the deputy judge, to lead 10,000 naval forces to the north. Kong Wei, the deputy judge of Henan County, led 30,000 Henan troops to assist in the defense of Guangde Prefecture.
In order to prevent what happened to Song Shoujie from happening again, the young emperor made detailed arrangements for the entire strategy.
When Grand Tutor Tong heard the young emperor's decision, his pupils dilated and he was completely stunned.
He turned to Li Ge Lao and asked suspiciously, "You gave me the idea?"
Li Ge Lao was speechless and choked: "It's none of my business."
The Minister of Revenue took a deep breath and muttered quietly, "You have to live up to your decades of hard study. Your children and relatives are counting on you. Living in Kyoto is not easy. Money is hard to earn and shit is hard to eat. Just bear with it!"
The Minister of Rites in the corner cast a sympathetic look at the Minister of Revenue.
What a sin! We have to fight wars and provide disaster relief, and all that money is wasted!
I’m afraid that I’ll spend money but fail to do both well!
The Minister of War, who should have made great efforts, was like a decoration. When the young emperor was making arrangements, he didn't even ask him a single question!
The Minister of War blinked in confusion, realizing that this scene was so absurd and ridiculous that he would never dare to think about it even in his dreams.
The mobilization of tens of thousands of soldiers took place in a large hall, relying on a sand table, and the decision was easily made by one person!
The Minister of War really wanted to grab the official by the collar and ask, "Who do you think you are? Do you think you are the Duke of Yun?"
Even the Duke of Yun would not dare to mobilize tens of thousands of troops easily without knowing the enemy's strength and troop deployment!
The young emperor seemed not to notice the questioning and shocked looks of the crowd. He held a thin wooden stick and pointed at the exquisite sand table.
"At the fork of this river, Li Sui led his troops to attack Hezhong Prefecture, and Zhaojun attacked Suining County. If Gu Nanxi divides his troops, they will be defeated one by one."
The young emperor's cheeks flushed, his heart was pounding, and his eyes were full of eagerness to try.
Scenes of war seemed to emerge before his eyes. He saw Gu Nanxi being defeated by the Great Zhou navy, saw Gu Nanxi's undefeated myth being broken by himself, saw himself leading the troops to recapture three routes, and saw everyone cheering "Long live the emperor!"
Seeing that the young emperor was about to make the final decision without even making a plan, the Minister of War couldn't bear to see tens of thousands of soldiers die in vain, so he spoke up.
"Your Majesty, how about calling together all the generals to discuss the details..."
Before the Minister of War could finish his words, he was mercilessly mocked by the young emperor: "Oh, how can this bunch of good-for-nothings compete with Gu Nanxi?"
The Minister of War was choked. What the emperor said was true. Duke Yun was known as the God of War!
"Your Majesty, do you mean that you can defeat Duke Yun?"
The Minister of War looked in the direction of the voice. Who on earth spoke out his true feelings? So brave!
It turned out to be Master Tong!
The young emperor said impatiently: "I am the true dragon emperor, blessed by heaven! Who in the world can compare to me in talent? If I could not lead the army myself, why would I need Gu Nanxi?"
ha?!
Including Lord Li, everyone present, except the young emperor, had a question mark on their faces.
Although everyone privately scolded Gu Nanxi for being a troublemaker, a despicable person, and having poor moral character, no one had ever criticized her from the perspective of her strength and said that she was incompetent.
How many dishes did the official eat while drinking to be so confident?!
Li Gelao stammered and advised: "Your Majesty, think twice!"
The young emperor casually threw the stick in his hand onto the sand table, clapped his hands, and said without question: "I have thought it over carefully. I have the advantage. I will win this battle! Anyone who dares to shake the morale of the army will be punished by military law!"
Master Tong took a deep breath and walked away.
Lord Li stood in the lobby, hesitating for a long time, not knowing how to respond.
Without the resolute opposition from Grand Tutor Tong, and Lord Li not wanting to be the bad guy, the other civil and military officials had already been exhausted by the young emperor's one thought after another.
In the huge court, the young emperor made this decision and it was passed easily.
Passed!!
Li Sui, the governor of Guangde Prefecture, who received the order, read it over and over again, trying to confirm again and again whether it was really an imperial edict.
Could it be that someone is trying to sow discord and cause trouble? !
After learning that everything was true, Li Sui began to doubt his life.
No way, is there a serious illness? !
It's such a cold winter, and we're going to fight just like that?!
Did the emperor forget that these 10,000 navy soldiers came from Jinghu? They were all wearing paper armor.
How can paper armor protect against the crossbow arrows specially made in Yunzhou? How can it protect against the severe cold in the north?
Especially this winter, it is colder than ever before.
Li Sui numbly asked the judge Zhao Jun: "Do you have confidence?"
"No. Can you get me ten thousand sets of armor?"
Li Sui: “No.”
After thinking about it, Li Sui wiped his face and said with difficulty, "I will ask your Majesty for as much as I can. What else do you need?"
"Linen jackets. These southern soldiers didn't bring anything with them. When winter just started, some of them got typhoid fever. Now, they are freezing cold. If they board the ship to the north, they may not be able to survive without linen jackets."
Li Sui sighed, "I'll go ask His Majesty for it."
Zhao Jun and Li Sui have been together for many years, and they have some friendship: "If we all leave, who will deal with the disaster in Guangde Prefecture?"
Li Sui took a deep breath and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Looking for His Majesty!"
The two of them sighed at the same time. This time, the troop mobilization order given by the government was too detailed. There was no room for maneuver. The two of them could only follow the order.
As the mighty ship sailed north against the wind, Hezhong Prefecture where Gu Nanxi was located was also ready. (End of this chapter)
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com