Chapter 605 Sending Troops
Zhou Xinrou said firmly, "No, he's been using the medicine for so long, there's absolutely no way he could remember."
The old woman simply thought it was because she was being cautious and had worried unnecessarily.
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As everyone expected, everyone is watching and waiting.
Tianjin is no exception.
"I believe it is time to send an envoy to the Turks and form an alliance with them!" Yuan Lang said excitedly.
Zhou Ruyuan still had reservations.
"The Great Zhou has always been hostile to the Turks. If we form an alliance with the Turks now, it may be suspected of colluding with the enemy."
The others scoffed at Zhou Ruyuan's words.
“Your Majesty, now is not the time to be concerned with formalities and etiquette. The Grand Preceptor is right. What we need to do now is to form an alliance with the Turks so that we can attack the court together.”
"At worst, we can kill that traitor Shen Lanxi and then attack the Turks."
"Your Highness is right."
"If Your Majesty is unwilling to form an alliance with the Turks, we can stir up trouble and cause conflict between the Turks and the court. Once they start a war, we can reap the benefits."
"Yes, while the imperial court is sending troops to attack the Turks, we can take Dongchuan!"
"Dongchuan has had a good harvest of grain in recent years, especially around Tongguan, which has almost become Dongchuan's food supply. Our first step in the war is to take Tongguan."
"good!"
Zhou Ruyuan was more inclined to provoke trouble.
"If we were to provoke trouble, who do you all think should be sent?"
Those who were just offering various suggestions immediately fell silent.
"Uncle, who do you think should be sent?"
Zhou Yanxing was shrewd and had already devised a response before Zhou Ruyuan even asked him a question.
"Send General Longwei from His Majesty's command. He is both brave and resourceful and will surely be able to accomplish this task."
Zhou Yanxing and his group immediately stood up to echo his sentiments.
"General Longwei is mighty; we have all witnessed it."
"General Longwei is exceptionally intelligent, and with the help of the Imperial Advisor, he is sure to provoke conflict between the Turks and the imperial court."
Zhou Ruyuan's face was grim, his heart filled with rising anger.
They're the ones who give orders, but when it comes to getting things done, they all hide away, unconcerned that it's none of their business.
Since that's the case
"In that case, let's leave this matter to General Longwei!"
"But General Longwei has been busy gathering provisions lately. If we send him out, we'll have to trouble you ministers with the task of gathering provisions."
Many people's expressions changed on the spot.
Who doesn't need food and supplies?
Are they all short of food and supplies?
Why should Zhou Ruyuan's soldiers be allowed to gather provisions?
"That's enough, court adjourned!"
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Muli Kui waited for the Turks' reply, and not long after, he heard that Shen Lanxi had bestowed the title of princess for a peace marriage upon her younger sister.
Although Shen Yuantang was a second wife, she was Shen Lanxi's younger sister from the same mother. After much deliberation, Muli Kui sent another letter to the Turks.
Unfortunately, before they could get a reply, they heard rumors that Zhou Ruyuan was going to join forces with the Turks.
This greatly worried Muli Kui.
The Great Zhou Dynasty was militarily strong and well-equipped, and although the emperor was a woman, she was deeply loved by the people.
During his few days in the capital, all he saw and heard were people praising Shen Lanxi.
This is a woman!
We've never seen anything like this before, even when men were in power.
He knew exactly what to choose.
The reason we haven't rushed to reply is entirely due to saving face.
Their Khan must never cooperate with Zhou Ruyuan!
They thought they could wait a month, but before the time was up, Shen Lanxi started making trouble.
“When two countries are at war, envoys are not to be killed. Muli Kui, you should return to the Turkic Khaganate.”
"Tell your Khan to prepare for war against my Great Zhou!"
Muli Kui hurriedly defended himself, saying, "It hasn't even been a month yet, and our Khan will absolutely not form an alliance with Zhou Ruyuan. Please, Your Majesty, give us more time."
Shen Lanxi said coldly, "No need. When you first came to the capital and proposed not to pay tribute to the court, I knew that our ally, the Turks, was doomed."
“There is an old saying in our Great Zhou Dynasty: ‘A new emperor brings a new court.’ The previous contract was signed by me and Hiroshi Abe. I can understand if you do not want to acknowledge it now.”
"Let's go, before I change my mind."
Muli Kui was being watched by the Imperial Guards; to say he was being watched was an understatement—he was being escorted.
They escorted Muli Kui all the way out of the capital, watching him as he rode away at top speed, seemingly insane.
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"The Turks have repeatedly provoked our Great Zhou. Although our Great Zhou is a land of propriety, it will not tolerate evildoers!"
"After the ceasefire agreement was signed, our Great Zhou Dynasty traded with the Turks without ever collecting commercial taxes. We even funded the construction of a wide road that leads directly to the Turks. The Turks are simply ungrateful wretches. Our Great Zhou Dynasty can no longer tolerate them."
"Send a message to the Northwest: war with the Turks will begin soon!"
"yes!"
Not long after the court session ended, the people of the capital learned that war was about to break out with the Turks.
"It's good to start a war, but we can't be too lenient with the Turks!"
"Destroy them, and see if they dare to make demands of my Great Zhou again!"
"The Turks are a major threat to the northwest and should have been eliminated long ago."
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northwest
Is General Wei inside?
"exist."
"General, a message has arrived from the capital."
Wei Dongzhu walked a few steps to the deputy general and took the message in his hand.
"Your Majesty calls for war!"
The Northwest Army had been waiting for these words, and upon hearing that war was about to break out, they immediately cheered.
"Prepare the horses, this general is going to inspect the army!"
"yes!"
The deputy general had just gone out when he almost bumped into a soldier.
"Is this meal delivered from the General's Mansion again?"
The soldier, fearing a scolding, shrank back and said, "They insist on sending it over there, but I won't allow it. Young master, you're just joking. If I don't send it, I'll be in big trouble!"
The lieutenant looked utterly helpless.
Why would Qiao Niang do this?
"Send it in."
"yes!"
The soldiers went in and came out immediately.
The lieutenant was standing at the door.
The soldier said with a bitter face, "The general said not to deliver it, and told me to take it back."
The lieutenant said earnestly, "I've told you many times, next time you need to send something, Wei Yan won't do anything to you. If he really dares to lay a hand on you, just come and tell the general."
The soldier looked terrified: "How could I dare!"
The lieutenant sighed, shook his head, and walked away.
Ever since they returned to the Northwest, they could all see that the general still thought of His Majesty.
Even when they brought Qiaoniang and the child back, they only acknowledged the child's identity, while Qiaoniang's identity was arranged to be that of a wet nurse.
As children grow older and learn more, how could they possibly allow their mothers to continue bearing the role of wet nurses?
Qiaoniang wouldn't be content to just be a servant.
If they let the mother and son continue their petty tricks, the only ones who will suffer will be their general.
...
Wei Dongzhu met up with Shen Yuanjing, and the two immediately discussed the matter of attacking the Turks.
"Based on my understanding of Her Majesty, I'm afraid she has long harbored the intention to attack the Turks," Wei Dongzhu said earnestly.
Shen Yuanjing nodded: "This provocation is definitely just a smokescreen."
"His Majesty's birthday will be in two months."
The two exchanged a glance and tacitly agreed to take down the Turks within two months.
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