Chapter 624 I will personally lead the army!
Just as Liu Yanhui was wondering whether to help her colleague out of the predicament, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a brick in His Majesty's hand.
"Your Majesty... what do you want to do?"
Shen Lanxi raised an eyebrow and gave Liu Yan a wicked smile, which made the latter's heart pound wildly.
Oh no!
The brick was thrown high into the air, arcing towards Wei Jie.
Liu Yanhui stared wide-eyed and swallowed hard.
Good heavens, His Majesty really hasn't lost his childlike spirit!
The brick grazed the hair on Wei Jie's head and landed with a heavy thud.
Wei Jie's expression changed, and he shouted, "An assassin..."
The guards who had been hiding all around quickly appeared.
"Protect Lord Wei..."
Shen Lanxi pulled Liu Yanhui away to the side.
"Let's watch the show, let's watch the show."
Whether it was something Wei Jie sensed or a sudden inspiration, he suddenly shouted.
"Look, it's His Majesty..."
Shen Lanxi, who was watching the commotion, froze.
"Your Majesty, it's terrible! Lord Wei has discovered us!"
After Wei Jie spoke, he respectfully knelt on the ground.
Seeing him like this, the others were so frightened that they all knelt on the ground.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Shen Lanxi sighed helplessly. Being caught by court officials to watch the spectacle was not shameful.
A woman is a boy until she dies.
"flat……"
As soon as she turned her head, she saw Wei Jie, who had been kneeling on the ground shouting "Long live the Emperor!" three times, stand up and run home.
They ran incredibly fast, and the sound of the door slamming shut was incredibly loud.
Liu Yanhui looked completely bewildered. What was going on?
Shen Lanxi immediately realized what was happening and gave a sullen smile.
"How dare you deceive me?"
She almost actually believed it.
Liu Yanhui's eyes darted around, and she said with amusement, "If Lord Wei knew that he almost actually called out His Majesty's name with that shout, I wonder what kind of interesting expression he would have?"
Shen Lanxi unfolded her folding fan and left with a smile.
After taking only two steps, he replied to Liu Yan, "Keep an eye on things here. If there are any further developments, report them to me immediately."
"Oh dear, who would have thought that Lord Wei, who is as stern and composed as a block of wood in the imperial court, would be so disheveled..."
With a gentle wave of her folding fan, Shen Lanxi left with a smile, like a spoiled brat watching a spectacle.
Liu Yan glanced in Wei Jie's direction, smiled, and followed.
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With the Northwest pacified and foreign tribes now submitting to their cause, Shen Lanxi was greatly pleased.
Three days later, she made a decision that shocked the court and the public.
"I will personally lead the army!"
The court was in uproar, and all the officials opposed it.
"Your Majesty, a country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. A monarch should sit in a high place and exercise command authority, rather than risk his life."
"Your Majesty's safety is a matter of national importance, and your position should not be easily changed."
"Your Majesty, you must not. The battlefield is blind, and there is no one to succeed you in the court. You must not venture into such a dangerous place."
They wouldn't be foolish enough to let His Majesty point out a candidate for regent. The fate of that previous official is still fresh in their minds, and the Three Departments still have no clue about him.
"Although the Eastern Expedition is inevitable, it does not necessarily require Your Majesty's personal involvement. There are countless men in our Great Zhou. As long as Your Majesty raises your voice, there are plenty of men willing to make contributions and fight on the battlefield."
"Your Majesty, although Zhou Ruyuan is hateful, it is not necessary for Your Majesty to kill him personally. Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, how can you disregard your own safety for the sake of a petty person?"
"Your Majesty's every move affects the stability of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. We beg Your Majesty to reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
The officials knelt and begged His Majesty to reconsider.
Shen Lanxi calmly observed the people in the court, and she saw through their true intentions and ulterior motives.
"Bring me my Moon-Companion Blade!"
With a loud shout, the officials felt a chill run down their spines.
Only then did they realize that His Majesty was unparalleled in bravery and had established the empire through military might. Such an emperor was naturally warlike.
Soon, eight strongmen brought the crescent blade.
Holding her star-adorned sword, she declared, "I will personally lead the army!"
The officials remained silent.
"During the Eastern Expedition, the Grand Tutor, Liu Mingxin, and Mr. Ruohua will oversee the country, with the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers each fulfilling their duties. If anyone takes advantage of my Eastern Expedition to stir up trouble or cause chaos, their entire family will be exterminated!"
“Ten thousand men were selected from each army to form the Eastern Expeditionary Army.”
"The Ministry of Revenue should make preparations in advance; we will depart a month from now!"
"yes!"
His Majesty has already made arrangements, which shows that he has had this idea for quite some time. If they try to stop him, they will only incur His Majesty's wrath.
"Your Majesty, we obey!"
The Eastern Expedition has both advantages and disadvantages. Although no crown prince has been appointed yet, it also reflects His Majesty's bravery and strength, and he can at least rule the country for another twenty years.
The eastern expedition also served as a deterrent to all sides, ensuring the country's wealth and military strength through war, and that the monarch was wise, intelligent, and physically robust.
The premise is to do a good job in security and protection.
"Lord Liu, you will be accompanying His Majesty this time, so please take good care of his safety."
"Lord Liu, it's not that we want to pry, we're just genuinely concerned about His Majesty."
"The imperial physicians must accompany us, and the entire Imperial Guard must also come. We also need to prepare plenty of clothing; it's cold in Dongchuan..."
Despite her busy schedule, Liu Yanhui still had to deal with the concern of the officials, leaving her no time to go home.
...
"Ban Si Cao, Peach Blossom Valley, the Imperial Preceptor's entourage, and the two of you..."
Shen Lanxi lowered her eyes to look at the people standing on either side, and after thinking for a moment, said, "One person stays, and one person follows. You can choose for yourselves."
The two exchanged a glance and nodded silently.
The next day, a list was handed to Shen Lanxi. After reading the list, she picked up her pen and wrote "Approved".
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The news that His Majesty was going to personally lead the expedition spread very quickly.
Zhou Xinrou was overjoyed; she had been looking forward to this moment for a long time.
Some members of the Shen family were happy, while others were worried.
"The battlefield has no eyes; what if something happens?" Besides worry, Liu had other thoughts.
Although His Majesty has not formally adopted Shen An into his family, there is a hint of it. If something happens to her in Dongchuan, the Third Branch will definitely seize on this opportunity.
It's all the Wu family's fault. If her grandson hadn't married the daughter of a disgraced official, given Yuan Xu's achievements, after Shen Lanxi's death, her son...
No, that's not right either, Shen Yuanjing is still here.
Liu glanced cautiously at her family members, not daring to let anyone know what she was thinking.
Miao thought a little more deeply than Liu. If something happened to Shen Lanxi, although her grandson was adopted, he was too young. Even if he had the throne, he wouldn't be able to hold it securely.
It's really worrying her to death. If Shen Lanxi really wants to die, can't she wait until her grandson is a little older before she dies?
Each room has its own thoughts and concerns.
Before setting off, Shen Lanxi made a special trip home. Besides saying goodbye to the Shen family, she also saw her mother, Zhou Xinrou.
"Mother, when I return this time, I will make sure you enter the palace openly and legitimately!"
Zhou Xinrou showed unprecedented gentleness, smiling and saying with concern, "Be sure to be careful and protect yourself."
Shen Lanxi: "Please rest assured, Mother, I will definitely return safely."
Zhou Xinrou smiled and nodded: "Okay."
"Mother, most of the armies have gathered in Tianjin. When I go there this time, I will need some people to arrange my food and lodging."
Zhou Xinrou was very generous this time: "I'll give you the last five hundred men I have. These are my last remaining men. Let them protect you in place of my mother!"
Shen Lanxi accepted the token: "Thank you, Mother. It is always Mother who cares about her daughter."
Zhou Xinrou smiled and said, "Of course."
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