Yun Zheng only rested for one night in Dingbei before hurriedly leading his men to Beilu Pass.
First, we need to find out what the Fuzhou defenders are trying to do.
He didn't want to go to war with the imperial court, not because he didn't dare to go to war with the imperial court.
Just as Yun Zheng and his companions were about to arrive in Mayi, they met someone who was going to Dingbei to deliver a message.
"Your Majesty, the imperial envoy has arrived at Beilu Pass early this morning and is heading to Dingbei!"
The court sent someone to convey the imperial decree again?
Yun Zheng's heart was moved, and he immediately ordered Gao He: "Take your men over immediately and have the imperial envoy go to Mayi to announce the decree!"
"yes!"
Gao Jie took the order and immediately left with a few guards.
At noon the next day, the imperial envoy arrived in Mayi.
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The person who came to announce the decree was Yun Zheng's old acquaintance, Mu Shun.
Mu Shun came in a hurry. After a few brief greetings, Mu Shun began to announce the decree.
The content of the imperial edict was very simple.
Emperor Wen agreed to Yun Zheng's request and allocated three warships from the navy to the Northern Palace Army.
At the same time, Feng Miaoyin was made Yun Zheng's concubine.
After announcing the imperial edict, Mu Shuncai said to Yun Zheng with a smile: "The emperor is also very gracious to your Highness. Your Highness may not know that there are many voices of opposition in the court regarding the appointment of Miss Miaoyin as your Highness's concubine..."
"ah?"
Yun Zheng was speechless, "What's there to object to?"
Could it be that someone in the court knows Miaoyin's identity?
Could it be that Qin Liu dared to let this old rogue tell others?
This old rogue wouldn't talk nonsense about this matter, right?
"Your Highness, do you really not understand or are you pretending not to understand?"
Mu Shun said with a smile: "The appointment of Miss Miaoyin as His Highness's concubine is a violation of etiquette!"
"Ritual system?"
Yun Zheng didn't react for a moment, and asked blankly: "What etiquette?"
"..." Mu Shun's mouth curled slightly. Seeing that Yun Zheng really didn't know, he said, "According to the etiquette, His Highness already has a principal wife and two concubines. Miss Miaoyin can only be named Ruren at most..."
After hearing what Mu Shun said, Yun Zheng finally reacted.
It seems to be the case.
However, he never cared about these things and never thought about it at all.
Yun Zheng smiled and asked, "Father promised to give me warships. Are there many voices of opposition in the court?"
“That’s about right!”
Mu Shun laughed, "However, His Majesty didn't worry about this matter. It was all presided over by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
The third one?
Yun Zheng was slightly surprised.
The third brother actually agreed to give him a warship?
This is a bit abnormal!
Although the three naval warships cannot do anything big, this is at least strengthening the power of the Northern Palace Army!
The third brother actually agreed?
Could it be that this child has been deceived by his father and has become stupid?
Seeing Yun Zheng's surprised expression, Mu Shun couldn't help laughing secretly, and started talking to Yun Zheng about the affairs of the court.
It wasn't just the prince who didn't want to give Yun Zheng a warship, most of the ministers in the court were against it.
Although only three warships can't transport many troops, there is no need to worry about Yun Zheng relying on three warships to transport troops for a surprise attack on the south, but this is not the logic!
How could the imperial court give things to local princes all day long to strengthen them?
But what can they do?
Emperor Wen locked them up in the court for two whole days!
During this period, someone was sent to bring some food and drinks to Zhang Huai, the imperial teacher, while everyone else was left hungry!
In the end, everyone was really out of options, and with urgent reports of floods suddenly coming from the south, everyone could only agree to give Yun Zheng three warships to appease the Northern Army, lest they cause trouble for them while the court was doing its best to provide disaster relief.
After hearing what Mu Shun said, Yun Zheng almost laughed like a pig.
I am such a cheap old man, but I am quite mean!
Actually using this method?
While finding it funny, Yun Zheng looked at Mu Shun with a smile on his face.
Logically speaking, Mu Shun shouldn't have told me these things.
But at this moment, Mu Shun told him everything.
It seems that Mu Shun doesn't think highly of Prince Yun Li!
Yun Zheng thought silently for a moment, then took out a silver note of 1,000 taels from his pocket and handed it to Mu Shun, "Manager Mu, you have come a long way, so please do not refuse this small token of your appreciation."
Mu Shun didn't care about the amount of the banknote. He took it with a smile and said, "Thank you, Sixth Prince!"
Seeing that Mu Shun accepted his banknote, Yun Zheng felt relieved.
Mu Shun obviously wanted to have a good relationship with me.
A popular figure around the emperor like Mu Shun would not accept banknotes from just anyone.
Even if many people gave him tens of thousands of taels of silver, he might not accept it.
Mu Shun accepted his banknote to show his attitude.
It’s true!
Strength is king!
"Mr. Mu is too polite."
Yun Zheng smiled back and said, "Also, please tell Father when you get back, General Manager Mu, I've received news that the tribes in Western Mo are likely to attack us after the autumn harvest, so please make preparations early."
"Your Highness also knows about this?" Mu Shun asked in surprise.
also?
Now it was Yun Zheng's turn to be surprised, "Could it be that Father has already received the news?"
Mu Shun nodded gently, pulled Yun Zheng aside, and whispered, "Your Majesty has received a secret report from the northwest that the tribes in the western desert have been in close contact recently."
"The flood in the south is quite severe this time. According to the judgment of several veterans including Duke Yu, the tribes in western Mo are likely to take advantage of the flood in the south to launch an attack on our dynasty."
"This time, this old servant is not only going to Shuobei to convey the imperial edict, but also to Zhao Ji in Fuzhou..."
Before coming to Shuobei, Mu Shun had already conveyed the imperial edict to Zhao Ji.
Emperor Wen ordered Zhao Ji to withdraw 100,000 troops from the Fuzhou defense line and send them to the northwest border to guard against the tribes west of the desert.
Originally, many people in the court opposed this matter, believing that a large army should be stationed at the frontier of Fuzhou to guard against the southward advance of the Northern Army.
However, several veteran generals led by Xiao Wanchou and Xue Che debated with the ministers in the court, bluntly stating that the threat posed by the tribes west of the desert was far greater than that posed by the Northern Palace Army.
No matter how much trouble the Northern Army causes, they are still our family.
To put it bluntly, even if the Northern Army really attacked Fuzhou, they would not rush into Fuzhou to burn, kill and loot.
However, if the tribes in western Mo broke through the northwestern border defense line, they could attack Liaozhou and Suizhou, and then threaten the Dagan Imperial City.
At the insistence of Xiao Wanchou and others, Emperor Wen agreed to transfer a large army from Fuzhou to the northwest.
Zhao Ji has already begun to prepare the army, and it should be heading to the northwest in the next few days.
After listening to Mu Shun's words, Yun Zheng suddenly realized.
No wonder there were large-scale movements of the defenders on the Fuzhou defense line!
So this is the reason!
Well, now we don’t have to worry about going to war with our own people.
"Thank you, Manager Mu."
Yun Zheng looked at Mu Shun gratefully, and then asked, "After the flood in the south, are there any signs of plague?"
"I don't know about this old slave."
Mu Shun shook his head and said, "However, after a disaster there is often a major epidemic. As far as I know, the court has already begun to prepare for the prevention and treatment of the epidemic in the south, and has also mobilized a lot of medicinal materials to the south..."
In terms of civil administration, Emperor Wen did a good job.
Shortly after Emperor Wen ascended the throne, a large-scale plague broke out in Dagan.
After the efforts of the imperial court, the plague was finally brought under control within a year.
The Dagan Dynasty does have some experience in preventing and controlling epidemics.
"That's good!"
Yun Zheng was relieved a little. "If Manager Mu is not in a hurry to return to the imperial city, he can rest in Mayi first. I will order someone to prepare a banquet to welcome Manager Mu and everyone else."
Mu Shun even told me this, and his intention to make friends was clear.
In that case, they can have a good talk.
Although he did not rebel against Emperor Wen, having a person like Mu Shun in the court could at least help him find out the confidential matters in the court.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness the Sixth Prince."
Mu Shun chuckled, "After all this journey, I am indeed a little tired."
Listening to Mu Shun's words, Yun Zheng smiled knowingly...
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