Teacher Sun was still talking, meaning that while the Chahar and Khalkha tribes were fighting, they could take the opportunity to gather the Mongolian tribes and naturalize them, thereby strengthening the naturalized cavalry battalion led by Man Gui.
Zhu Youxiao listened, his mind searching for the doubts that had just emerged. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and he finally thought of that possibility.
Fake newspaper, fabricated news about mobilizing elite troops from the nine frontiers to join the war in Liao. Jiannu should have seen it, right? This is a major military operation. Could it be that Jiannu was frightened and dared not act rashly?
Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes, the more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. With the borders so tightly sealed, the Jiannu had very few channels to obtain intelligence...
Wang Tigan stepped forward to refill the tea for the emperor and Imperial Tutor Sun, interrupting the Imperial Tutor's narration and the emperor's thoughts.
Zhu Youxiao drank a sip of tea, his thoughts becoming clearer. He felt that his judgment was almost correct. In this case, there might be a way, although he couldn't guarantee absolute success.
Teacher Sun was also thirsty from speaking, so he picked up the tea and took two sips. When he looked up again, he found that the emperor's face had brightened up.
Could it be that my explanation worked and the emperor had made up his mind and was no longer worried about it?
Before Teacher Sun could speak, Zhu Youxiao stood up and said with a smile, "Teacher Sun, you don't have to be so hard-working when you're on duty. There are some non-urgent government affairs that can be put on hold."
Teacher Sun quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "I still have plenty of energy, and I'm not used to pushing work down and making others work hard."
Zhu Youxiao felt somewhat helpless and turned to Wang Tigan and ordered, "Bring the ginseng presented by the Korean envoy to Master Sun."
Wang Tigan agreed respectfully and led the way. Zhu Youxiao turned and left the duty room.
Sun Chengzong escorted the emperor out and waited respectfully with a bow until the emperor was far away and even the palace lanterns held by the palace servants were barely visible, and then he turned back.
Teacher Sun had gained a clear understanding of the emperor's mind over the past year or so. Although he could be impulsive at times, he remained calm and composed most of the time.
Especially in the two current battles, he has shown a composure beyond his years. It is precisely this calmness and appropriateness of advance and retreat that has tilted the situation in Liaodong and the southwest in favor of the Ming army.
Of course, Sun Chengzong still had some opinions about the emperor's heavy use of the power of the factory guards to crack down on officials, gentry, landlords, students, etc.
Although the emperor was in financial distress and used this method to make money for the war, it broke the tradition and rules and his reputation would definitely be affected.
Why would a famous emperor tarnish his reputation? Either using more covert tactics or having someone take the blame—they were both options! Surely the emperor understood the emperor's mindset and tactics?
Sun Chengzong returned to the house and thought for a while, then shook his head helplessly, picked up his pen again, and began to deal with government affairs.
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Zhu Youxiao returned to the Qianqing Palace and immediately wrote a secret letter to Xiong Tingbi, asking him to send troops to Guangning as soon as possible.
It might not be a massive outburst of troops right away, perhaps just a few thousand cavalry. But it was necessary to test the waters, or let the Jiannu see the Ming army's intention to advance to Guangning.
Since Hudun Rabbit was going to collect the reward money and open a horse market in Yi County, Zhu Youxiao believed that he could not stop it. Mad cow disease had broken out, and the veterinarian was helpless.
However, the Ming army could advance to Guangning and still maintain contact and communication with the Khalkha tribe. In other words, there was still a possibility for the two tribes to join forces and attack the Khorchin tribe.
At the same time, if Hu Duntu attacked the Khalkha tribe, there would be no obstacle for the Ming army to take over the Khalkha tribe.
Zhu Youxiao also asked Xiong Tingbi to transfer Man Gui and the Guihua cavalry to the northern part of Guangning, and absorb the herdsmen of the Khalkha tribe to serve as a force to deter Hu Duntu.
The Jiannu were probably frightened by the news in the fake newspaper. Although Zhu Youxiao made such a judgment, he was not very sure.
But Liaozhen continued to advance eastward, which was just in time to support Liu Aita's anti-corruption actions.
On the other hand, Liu Aita's rebellion would also cause the Jiannu to be in a state of chaos, making it difficult for them to concentrate their forces to launch an attack on the Ming army advancing eastward into Guangning.
Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and added the story of instigating Liu Aita's rebellion. He believed Xiong Tingbi, even though he was known as Xiong's big mouth, and believed that Xiong Tingbi would not reveal such a top secret matter.
But if it is not made clear, Xiong Tingbi will definitely have doubts about advancing towards Guangning. Knowing that there will be drastic changes in southern Liaoning, Xiong Tingbi will naturally make better arrangements.
Finally relieved of his tangle and depression, Zhu Youxiao stretched and yawned. He sat there thinking for a while, waved his hand to let Li Chengcheng, who was serving beside him, go to rest, and ordered the palace servants to take him to Wang Liangfei's palace to sleep.
He was so upset that he even forgot that he had agreed to try Wang Liangfei's new cooking skills that night. Zhu Youxiao looked at the starry sky and smiled bitterly, thinking that Wang Liangfei must have been very disappointed and lay down to sleep.
The palace lanterns accompanied him all the way to Concubine Wang Liang's East Palace. What surprised Zhu Youxiao was that the lights were still on inside.
Moreover, Concubine Wang Liang quickly came out to greet him and bowed outside the palace to welcome him.
"My beloved concubine, please stand up!" Zhu Youxiao felt a little touched. This was the woman who had been waiting for him. He stepped forward and helped Concubine Wang Liang up with his own hands, and walked into the hall with her hand.
Concubine Wang Liang's face showed no resentment, but rather surprise and joy. The emperor was late, but he still remembered to come, which showed that she was still quite important in his heart.
"Your Majesty." Concubine Wang Liang entered the palace and took Zhu Youxiao's arm, and asked affectionately, "I will heat up some food for you, just take a bite."
Feeling Concubine Wang Liang leaning against him, Zhu Youxiao smiled. Concubine Wang Liang's persistence in exercising had paid off, and her body had become much stronger, now looking like a small car.
Well, and that squat, that's pretty impressive.
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