In a blink of an eye, another month passed, and in mid-October, the potatoes in Huangzhuang had a bumper harvest as expected.
Super big harvest.
When Jiang Wan'er led the ministers to visit the imperial farm again, she saw mountains of potatoes.
This time, the feeling was different from the previous time in Suyuan.
Because there are just too many of them.
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Your Majesty, gentlemen, if we use these potatoes as seeds and distribute them to the people, and let them grow them, then we won't have to worry about food next year."
In the past two years, the grain harvest has been very good due to the construction of water conservancy projects and the improvement of farming tools.
God also gives face.
The rain was very good.
However, as a reserve of food, especially for dealing with the upcoming war, it is still insufficient.
Now, with such a large amount of potato seeds, the food problem has been perfectly solved.
Jiang Wan'er was also extremely excited and nodded repeatedly.
The left prime minister said, "Your Majesty, the capital has already entered winter. These potato seeds should be transported to the south for planting. It won't waste time."
"By March of next year, we will be able to have a full-scale bumper harvest."
"At that time, both the civilians and the military rations stored will be completely worry-free!"
Jiang Wan'er smiled and said, "Yes, yes! Give the order to load these potatoes onto the truck and ship them out immediately."
Arrangements had been made for this matter before.
Jiang Wan'er discussed with the ministers and chose Qinzhou as the area for promoting potatoes.
Qinzhou has many mountains and high temperatures, which is more suitable for the promotion of potatoes.
It has not yet caused a major impact on rice cultivation in the entire south.
Following Jiang Wan'er back to the palace, Zhao Hao couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, have you made up your mind?"
Jiang Wan'er shook her head and said, "It's still a bit hasty."
Zhao Hao said, "Your Majesty, there is no time to prepare for this kind of thing."
"As long as we launch a blitzkrieg and wipe out the northern and southern armies in one fell swoop, our great cause will be accomplished."
"Let's work hard. If we want to conquer the Central Plains, we must first conquer Yue State and use it as our granary."
"But now, we are not ready, and neither are Wu and Shu."
"If we are ready, then Wu and Shu are also ready."
"Once that time comes, will they still sit back and watch us conquer the Kingdom of Yue?"
Jiang Wan'er took a deep breath and said, "I understand everything you said."
"Let me think about it carefully."
Zhao Hao nodded, without forcing anything, walked behind Jiang Wan'er, and slowly put his arms around her slender waist.
Jiang Wan'er's body tensed slightly, but when she saw that Zhao Hao didn't make any follow-up move, she slowly relaxed and leaned back on Zhao Hao.
Then, she said softly, "Starting a war, especially a war like this to destroy a country, is a serious matter."
"This decision is not made lightly."
"Do you understand?"
Zhao Hao nodded slightly and said softly: "I understand, but Your Majesty, I still feel that the time is ripe to destroy the Kingdom of Yue."
"We will do a great job this time, we have a legitimate reason, and we also have a huge advantage in strength."
"What I am worried about is whether the other three countries will take advantage of this opportunity to raise an army."
"I have also done a careful analysis on this point."
"As long as we are fast enough and can destroy the country within two months, we won't give them the slightest chance."
Jiang Wan'er took a deep breath and said, "Then, in your opinion, how many troops will be needed if we send out troops this time?"
Zhao Hao thought for a moment and said, "Yue State has an army of nearly 250,000, and has strategic depth."
"So, this time, we can't give them any chance to turn around."
"We must hit them with one strike and wipe out at least 70% to 80% of their forces."
"Therefore, I must send at least 200,000 troops to be completely sure of success."
"Of course, this is just my opinion. Your Majesty can ask General Chu Yun and General Xiao about this matter."
"They should be able to give His Majesty a more accurate number."
Jiang Wan'er nodded slightly.
"good."
After the two of them were intimate for a while, Zhao Hao left the palace and returned to the princess's mansion.
He really felt that the time to use military force against the State of Yue was ripe.
After more than two years of preparation, there will be no problem for Dagan to launch a major war within three months.
In the evening, when Zhao Hao was about to have some midnight snack, Xiao Chuyun suddenly arrived.
Zhao Hao invited him to the study. When Xiao Chuyun saw food on the table, he sat down immediately.
"Oh, that's just right. I haven't had dinner yet."
Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Brother, did you just come out of the palace?"
Xiao Chuyun smiled and said, "Sure enough I can't hide it from you, Brother Hao!"
Picking up the wine jug and pouring himself a glass of wine, Xiao Chuyun raised the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"His Majesty summoned my father and me this afternoon and asked us about sending troops to launch a war of annihilation against the Kingdom of Yue."
Zhao Hao nodded and asked, "So what happened between you and Dad?"
Xiao Chuyun said: "My opinion is that it's not that we can't fight, but if it is postponed to this time next year, we will be more fully prepared."
"Don't look at me like that, kid. This is a war to annihilate a nation after all. The Kingdom of Yue still has some strengths."
“If we don’t prepare it well, it’s hard for us to eat it in one go.”
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