06 said: [Host, he seems to have misunderstood something.]
Ning Yin likes the little emperor, not their host.
"I don't know how he misunderstood, but it's okay this way." Lin Su said with a smile.
His current identity is Shuang'er, but there is no future for Shuang'er and Shuang'er.
"You are you, why compare yourself with others?" Lin Su said, "General Cheng is not lacking in talent or appearance, what he lacks is the means to win people's hearts. However, what I have asked you to do now is enough. Other matters can be discussed after the reduction of the feudal lords is completed. Come and help me analyze the battle plan."
The thirteen prefectures that were to be reduced in size had different terrains. Lin Su had his own ideas, but he still had to discuss them with the generals, which was to hone them through actual combat.
"If we follow the general's march, Ganzhou will not be able to resist at all." A general exclaimed.
Even though Lin Su had a very high prestige in the southwest, there were still some people who were dissatisfied when he first took charge of the army. However, when the generals saw him integrate the army and rank and arrange the troops, they often could not raise a single word of rebuttal. Even if it seemed nonsense at first, when the outcome was finalized, everyone had only admiration for him.
"According to the general's deployment of troops, the casualties will be reduced to a minimum, and there will be no shortage of successors." said another general.
Cheng Ze Rui had seen Lin Su at the coronation ceremony. Back then, he was the queen, dressed in gorgeous attire, full of nobility. Now, he was a general in armor. He had watched the battles in the southwest, and knew only that he employed troops with great cunning and varied tactics. Every time he analyzed them, he could only sigh, wondering how this man came up with such a plan. Now that they were in the same tent, he was even more shocked.
If this person was not his main general, but the enemy's, he would be the most terrifying and difficult opponent he had ever met in his life.
The team was integrated and the troops were dispatched immediately, approaching the city of Ganzhou. They challenged each other but failed to break the city for more than a month. With tens of thousands of troops on the move, the transportation of food and grass became a huge problem. The court went from being quiet at first to being noisy in just over half a month, but the emperor on the throne just let them quarrel and gave them people and food when they asked for them.
"Your Majesty, if we continue to spend like this, I'm afraid the treasury will be empty," said the Minister of Revenue.
Xiao Tang glanced at him and said, "My dear minister, I don't quite understand what you're saying. Doesn't the army need food and drink when stationed? Why would the national treasury be depleted when it sets out?"
This left the Minister of Revenue speechless: "Your Majesty, if this matter is delayed for too long, the transportation of food and fodder will become a major problem."
"If there is no need to transport grain, what's the use of a grain transport officer? Are they just waiting to eat for free?" Xiao Tang said in a cold voice.
All the ministers had suffered his cold words, and gradually realized that this emperor was not as pliant as Emperor Chengdi of Ming Dynasty.
Xiao Tang naturally intended to reorganize the court. There were many old ministers left by the previous emperor. They were naturally capable to sit in that position, but he eliminated some of those who had old habits. The rest still liked to talk a lot when something happened, or they would hold on to some trivial matters. However, this was not a big mistake. The courtiers in the court had different opinions. If everyone spoke with the same voice, it would be a danger to the emperor.
"A general on the battlefield isn't immune to his sovereign's orders. You're not meant to lead troops in battle, so how could you possibly understand what's happening on the battlefield? If you replace your commander at the slightest setback, I'm afraid morale will truly crumble, and every battle will be doomed to failure." Prime Minister Ning stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is determined to reduce the power of the vassal states. We can't back down on this matter. Otherwise, they'll think you're afraid, and they'll become even more rampant."
"What Prime Minister Ning said is very much to my liking. You don't need to persuade me anymore on this matter. I believe in my General Dingguo." Xiao Tang said.
After he said this, the ministers could only keep silent, and Xiao Tang was able to live a few days of peace and comfort.
The man said that he would let Cheng Ze Rui do the small things and he would do the big things himself, but on the day the army set out, he said goodbye in a hurry and did not return for a month.
Xiao Tang was holding back his anger, and naturally he disliked those ministers who were full of sour words even though their children were around them.
The Dingguo army had been in a standoff with Ganzhou for a month. Ganzhou was easy to defend but difficult to attack. If they wanted to attack, it was unknown how many people would die. But after more than a month, the city gates were opened wide, and King Gan knelt down and handed in a letter of surrender.
When the battle report was delivered to the hall, the court officials who had previously expressed opposition either pretended to be deaf and dumb, or acted as if those words were not said by them.
"This is possible without sacrificing a single soldier. The general truly cares for his men."
"It's a brilliant plan. It only cost some food and grass, but we were able to capture Ganzhou. General Dingguo is truly a military genius." The Minister of Revenue praised.
"Without your Majesty's trust and support from the rear, we would not have been able to fight Ganzhou for so long. Your Majesty is wise." A minister complimented.
Although the first battle lasted for quite a long time, as long as victory was achieved, morale would be greatly boosted. There was a chorus of congratulations in the court. However, Xiao Tang looked at the familiar words on the battle report but did not feel so happy.
"I still remember that someone advised me not to allow the commander to act like this. If I listened to him, wouldn't it delay the opportunity to fight? It's hard to say who will win or lose this battle." Xiao Tang's tone was very cold, and there was no joy of victory at all.
If you have time to write a battle report, don’t you have time to write him a letter?
"We are ashamed..." The ministers who had tried to persuade them before knelt down one after another.
"I am ashamed and ashamed to face your majesty."
"Your Majesty, please punish me."
"Since you feel ashamed, go back and reflect on your mistakes. You can speak out whether you understand it or not." Xiao Tang said.
He seemed extremely angry. The court officials looked at each other. Some of them held up their tablets and pointed at their hearts. They all understood each other a little.
The emperor and the empress were deeply in love, and since the empress had been away from the capital for a month, His Majesty was naturally not in a good mood. They had simply bumped into each other.
Although Xiao Tang was unhappy about this matter, he did not vent his anger on the court officials. He just changed into his regular clothes after the court session and sat alone in his bedroom. He put down the memorial he was reviewing halfway, propped up his head, and closed his eyes to rest.
He knew that Lin Su was fighting outside for his throne. He said that there was a division between major and minor matters. No matter how the army acted, the commander could not leave the camp at will, because he was there to stabilize the morale of the army. Otherwise, the morale of the army would be in chaos, and even the best situation could end in failure.
He knew it, but he still missed her in his heart. When he was in the palace, there were two places in the bedroom with extremely bright lights. He reviewed memorials here, and Lin Su sat on the couch next to him doing his own things.
Even though he looks relaxed and at ease, every time I see him, I feel my restless heart settle down.
But now the palace is brightly lit, and when I look around, I can only see palace servants standing there quietly as a background. I want to talk to someone, but all I can say are orders. My heart feels as empty as this palace, and I have nowhere to focus.
Sitting on the throne for a month, he felt a chillness he had never felt before. It was too high and too cold here.
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