Chapter 3291 Qingzhou Military News
Zhou Man turned around and said to Mingda, "Hurry up and pull it, or he will fly away soon."
Bai Jilang: "Why should I fly away?"
Mingda burst out laughing and said, "Because the bullshit is too big."
Bai Erlang shook his head and said, "You're just jealous. Come on, Dabao'er, Dajie'er, tell me, was I extremely popular just now?"
The two children nodded together.
Mingda and Zhou Man watched him making a fuss with the two children.
During the ten-day holiday, Zhou Man and his two children were the happiest people.
She had more free time, not only did she get enough rest, but she also took her two children, Bai Jingxing and Bai Ruoyu, to stroll around the streets and alleys of the capital, and gained a lot from it.
When the holiday was over, Zhou Man was still a little dazed and sat in the hall in a daze.
Duke Zhao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, there's military news from Qingzhou: Baekje is invading the area around Beisa City. Magistrate Bai of Beihai County assisted Governor Liu of Qingzhou in repelling the enemy. They captured over 800 enemy heads and drove back the Baekje rebels."
Zhou Man suddenly woke up. He turned his head to look at Yang Heshu beside him. When he saw him nod, he sat up straight and listened carefully.
The emperor asked, "How many casualties have we suffered?"
"Inspector Liu was well prepared, so the casualties were not heavy. One hundred and sixty-eight men were killed in the battle, and over three hundred were injured."
The emperor finally felt relieved and said coldly, "Baekje dared to invade our border. Send the envoy to question Baekje."
"Yes," Duke Zhao paused and said, "Who do you think is suitable?"
Minister Li immediately suggested, "Your Majesty, I think that the Imperial Court Official, Lord Wang, would be a very suitable candidate."
Zhou Man blinked, here he comes, here comes Li Shangshu wearing a mask of revenge...
Minister Li had long disliked Lord Wang. He brought back a high monk from India and recommended him to the emperor. In Minister Li's eyes, he was no different from a treacherous minister. Although Nar Luo Er had been expelled, Lord Wang was not in any trouble at all.
As soon as Minister Li finished speaking, Lord Wang, who was sitting behind the ministers, stood up, stepped out of the group, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"
The emperor nodded and said, "Okay! Then I will appoint Wang Qing as the chief envoy to Baekje. Please ensure that we maintain good relations between the two countries."
Lord Wang agreed.
After the grand court meeting, Yang Heshu helped Zhou Man up and said with a smile, "Let's go to the imperial study together?"
Zhou Man: "Your Majesty didn't call me."
Yang Heshu thought for a moment and said, "Then wait for me at the Imperial Hospital. I'll tell you the news when I come out."
Zhou Man nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, senior brother."
Yang Heshu and several other ministers went to see the emperor. They still had to discuss whether to continue using military force in Qingzhou.
This depends on the specific content of the Qingzhou memorial.
Xiao Yuanzheng and Zhou Man returned to the Imperial Hospital together. Seeing her absent-minded appearance, he said, "Don't worry. Since Duke Zhao didn't say anything at the grand court meeting, Lord Bai should be safe."
Zhou Man: "I'm not worried about that, I just think it's a little strange."
"What's strange?"
Zhou Man thought about it and shook his head, "Nothing."
Last year, Governor Liu sent troops to suppress the bandits, killing and scattering the pirates at sea. The pirates suffered heavy casualties. The morale of the Jin Dynasty at sea was high, and Baekje was not stupid. Why would it raise an army to offend the Jin Dynasty at this time?
She always felt something was strange.
Yang Heshu didn't come over until lunch time, so Zhou Man asked the palace maid for an extra meal, and the two of them talked while eating.
Yang Heshu wrote, "Your Majesty has ordered Qingzhou to continue deploying troops to drive all invading Baekje forces out of Liaodong. However, they are not to pursue them. Peace is the primary policy."
Zhou Man asked, "Does the memorial mention why Baekje violated the border?"
Yang Heshu said, "It's somewhat related to Bai Shan. He taught the salt-drying method to Liaodong Commandery, and Liaodong began drying salt in the area around Beisha City. Unfortunately, years ago, the northern Mohe invaded the border, and the Liaodong army marched north to repel them. Most of the remaining troops were stationed in Pyongyang to defend against Silla and Baekje. Who knew that Baekje would bypass Pyongyang and attack Beisha City from the sea, targeting the salt in the salt fields?"
Yang Heshu paused, then looked at Zhou Man and said, "The memorial says that a merchant ship out at sea accidentally sighted Baekje's warships and rushed back to Beihai County to report the news. Bai Shan then asked Governor Liu to send troops, who then surrounded the enemy from behind and, together with the defenders of Beisha City, attacked from both sides. This is how they defeated the Baekje rebels."
Zhou Man: "It sounds like it's going well."
Yang Heshu nodded, "Yes, it went very smoothly."
The two looked at each other and said nothing more.
Yang Heshu finished his meal, took a sip of tea and rinsed his mouth before saying, "This time, Governor Liu and Bai Shan have both made great contributions. After this battle, Governor Liu will also serve as the governor of Jian'an Prefecture, in charge of military and political affairs."
Zhou Man was shocked. "Jian'an Prefecture and Qingzhou are separated by a vast ocean. How can Governor Liu handle it?"
Yang Heshu said nonchalantly, "The more capable, the more work. Your Majesty believes that Governor Liu's ability lies in leading troops in battle, so he has instructed him to delegate more of Qingzhou's political affairs to his subordinates."
"What about Bai Shan?"
Yang Heshu looked at her and smiled, "His Majesty asked him to return to the capital to report on his work after the war."
Seeing her happy, Yang Heshu couldn't help but smile and said, "He has made great contributions to Beihai County in the past few years. He just suppressed the pirates last year, and this year he assisted Governor Liu in winning a battle. It would be a waste of his talent to let him stay in Beihai County. He has made so many contributions. If he is not recalled now, it will be difficult to give him a position later."
Zhou Man grinned and asked with clenched fists, "Doesn't that mean he will be able to return to Beijing soon?"
Yang Heshu: "Just watch their moves."
He glanced at her belly and said with lowered eyes, "I hope he can come back in time."
At this time, Bai Shan was standing by the sea, gazing out at the sea. Inspector Liu, dressed in military uniform, came over and followed his gaze. Seeing only a vast expanse of sea, he asked, "Is there any difference between the sea in Beisha City and the sea in Beihai County?"
Bai Shan shook his head and said, "They look different at first glance, but if you look closely, they are the same. The same wind, the same boundlessness."
"Shouldn't you be saying the opposite?"
Bai Shan smiled and said, "Sir, I mentioned the feeling, not the scenery."
Governor Liu also looked up and nodded after a moment, "That's right."
He said, "There's a boat going back this afternoon. As the magistrate of Beihai County, why don't you go back with them?"
Bai Shan said, "The fleeing Baekje army is still active along the coast. I believe we should expel them all. The court will surely hold Baekje accountable upon receiving reports of the battle. Taking action here will also deter them and enhance the prestige of the Great Jin."
Governor Liu glanced around and saw that his followers were standing far away. He sighed and said, "I'll send people to clean up those rebellious troops myself. You've already made great contributions. With your current achievements, you will be transferred back to the capital soon. Your goal has been achieved. Why continue to suffer on the front lines?"
(End of this chapter)
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