Delivering military intelligence? !
Gu Yuan suddenly understood.
Looking at the sky lanterns, I was also extremely surprised.
He just couldn't figure it out!
What's wrong with Ning Que's brain?
How come you always have these wonderful ideas?!
Ning Que looked at the sky lantern and sighed softly.
If he had offered it earlier, perhaps his father and brother would not have died in battle. As the saying goes, speed is of the essence in war; even half an hour's notice of military intelligence could turn the tide of battle.
My father and brother were trapped in Hulu Valley. To relay military intelligence and call for help from the rear, dozens of elite cavalry were dispatched. Unfortunately, they were surrounded by the Xiliang army, and the elite cavalry were unable to break out. By the time the rear realized the situation was dire, it was too late to rush to help.
But what if there were Kongming lanterns?
As long as you accurately gauge the wind direction, you can release more at night. Sail with the wind in the open grasslands, and you'll be visible to your backup. Just in time, your support can turn the tide of battle!
Everyone present was smart and understood it immediately.
Ning Que didn't even need to explain, they already understood.
"Prince Ning is truly exceptionally intelligent."
“To think of such a wonderful thing!”
Minister of Works Du Xiang walked out quickly.
He is considered a die-hard fan of Ning Que.
He was just a minor official at first, but with Ning Que's help, he successfully became the Minister of Works and ranked first.
In recent years, nearly all of the weapons presented by the Ministry of Works were manufactured by Ning Que. After a year of mourning, Ning Que secretly assisted the Ministry of Works in reforming cavalry regulations. He introduced three cavalry artifacts, enabling the Dafeng cavalry to compete with the Hurong cavalry. Stirrups and saddles were crucial for Gu Yuan's defeat of the main force of the Western Liang army.
"To do one's work well, one must first sharpen one's tools." Ning Que turned around and raised his hand, saying, "The Liao Kingdom is aggressively invading our northern border. I am willing to lead the three guards to aid the northern border and attack the Liao Kingdom. I earnestly request Your Majesty's permission!"
“No!”
Many objections were raised at the same time.
The Queen Mother was even more shocked.
It was fine to discuss it privately before. But now, asking for war in front of all the ministers, there is no room for negotiation. As long as the emperor agrees, Ning Que will lead his troops north.
Before Emperor Feng could make a decision, Gu Yuan hurried out and raised his hand, saying, "Prince Ning's Three Guards have just been formed and have never been on the battlefield. Prince Ning has no children. If anything goes wrong, it will be a loss to our Great Feng. I am willing to take Prince Ning's place and march to the Northern Frontier!"
"I second the motion!"
This time even Jiang Quan nodded in agreement.
It’s not that he and Gu Yuan are in the same group.
But he thought the battlefield was too dangerous.
The Liao had bided its time, maintaining a low profile for years. With a command of 300,000 soldiers, it was the undisputed overlord of the steppes. While strategically they could despise their enemies, tactically they had to take them seriously. Having conquered the Western Xia, the Liao's morale was at its peak, wielding the power of annihilation.
There is nothing wrong with Ning Que's personal martial arts.
But war is not a group fight.
There are many considerations when deploying troops.
Jiang Quan was also worried that something might happen to Ning Que.
Ning Que, now inheriting the title, certainly needed to earn some military merit and experience, but there was no need to take risks. Once the war in the northern border stabilized, Ning Que could lead his troops there to reap the rewards. While this approach was somewhat shameful, it was also the safest.
The key point is that he is the only one in Prince Ning’s Mansion!
If anything goes wrong, who will be responsible?
This is not about being afraid of death.
But weigh the pros and cons!
There is no need to take such risks when dealing with the Liao Kingdom.
Ning Que is very capable and a versatile person.
There is no need to compete with generals for life.
He could have done more by staying in Chang'an to reform the government. Just like Emperor Feng would not send Sima Changqing to lead the army, it was not because he was not good at fighting, but because he was more important as the prime minister.
Besides, these three guards have just been formed.
It has not been run-in yet.
It's better to be safe than sorry!
"I second the motion!"
"Prince Ning, there's no need to rush to lead the troops," Sima Changqing said, smiling and dissuading him. "The three guards have just been formed and haven't yet fully integrated. It's better to wait. Besides, the war in the north isn't that serious, so there's no need to overdo it."
Emperor Feng frowned and made no decision.
Instead, he looked at Ning Que with expectant eyes.
Ning Que also understood.
Of course they understand these principles.
But Ning Que must go!
Dafeng values martial arts, and the most useful thing is military merit.
The Gu family was able to survive thanks to their military achievements.
While Dafeng may appear peaceful at present, it is actually plagued by internal and external troubles. The foreign kings, led by Qi Wang Tian Zhongxun, are eager to take advantage of Dafeng's weakness and launch a fierce attack. Even if they don't commit open treason, they will still seek to expand their territory.
Forced by the situation, he, the King of Ning, must stand up!
We must take complete control of the military power as quickly as possible!
Only in this way can we deter the villains.
By then, Emperor Feng will forcibly reduce the power of the vassal states!
"You are all worrying too much."
"Prince Ning, please don't be impulsive!"
"I'm not being impulsive." Ning Que raised his hand in greeting, saying earnestly, "The Liao envoys are aggressive and have already deployed troops on the border. Our Great Feng has nowhere to retreat and is forced to fight back. Although I've never led an army, I've been influenced by them since I was young, and I too want to serve my country and enhance its prestige."
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
“Marching and fighting are full of dangers!”
"My first battle was such a big one..."
All the ministers shook their heads and refused.
The one who jumped the highest was Gu Yuan.
He actually hoped that Ning Que would die in battle.
But this rare opportunity to lead the troops must not be given up. If he gave it up, he would probably never have a chance to turn things around again. He said that he was thinking about Ning Que, but in fact he just wanted to seize the military power!
"It's a good thing that Prince Ning is willing to serve his country."
"But what Chao Gong said does make sense."
The emperor acted in a difficult position. He looked at Ning Que earnestly and said, "You have just inherited the throne, and the three guards have only just begun training. It would be dangerous to rush into the battlefield. It would be inappropriate to lead the army on your first expedition. So, you will serve as a deputy general and assist the Duke of Zhenguo in his campaign against the Liao Kingdom."
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