Chapter 411 The Time Has Not Yet Come
The people of the capital suddenly became eager for the expedition against the Northern Hu.
Some young people would frequently go to the military headquarters to ask when they would be recruiting soldiers.
They were all getting impatient.
Faced with everyone's high enthusiasm, the yamen (government office) sent someone out to appease them.
"Please be patient, everyone. The Ministry of War has its own regulations."
Sending troops to fight a war is not just about having people; it requires careful planning of troop deployment and the allocation of supplies.
Before setting out to fight the Northern Hu, we must make thorough preparations.
So please be patient and wait.
The soldiers of Dayu will certainly live up to their mission!
Everyone agreed, saying, "An army marches on its stomach."
To annihilate the Northern Hu in one fell swoop, we must plan carefully.
And so, the tea drinkers in the capital's teahouses, who used to gossip about the Zhangs and Lis, transformed into military strategists comparable to Guiguzi.
Where will the troops be transferred from, and where will the supplies be sent from?
Also, when will the scouts enter the Northern Hu region, and which route should they take along the way?
Everyone has their own ideas, and sometimes, because of differing viewpoints, they can roll up their sleeves and argue for an entire afternoon...
The people in the capital were bustling with activity, and so were those in the imperial court.
Although the officials were dissatisfied with Emperor Xiao Wu's elevation of the status of artisans and merchants.
However, they were still able to maintain unity in dealing with the issue of the Northern Hu.
The Ministry of Rites submitted a memorial stating that the candidates had submitted a memorial expressing their willingness to serve the Northern Barbarians in the future.
The Ministry of Personnel also submitted a memorial, stating that many officials in various regions who were well-versed in military strategy had begun to petition.
Even if he were just a horse herder, he would still want to go to the battlefield and fight the Northern Hu people to the bitter end.
What about the Ministry of Works? The royal craftsmen, led by Master Zuo, also submitted a memorial to the emperor.
They worked day and night, forging the sharpest weapons for the soldiers of Dayu.
Lord Xu, who was in charge of the Ministry of Justice, also submitted a memorial, saying that some of the death row inmates in the Ministry of Justice's prison had said they were willing to die on the battlefield...
Minister Liu of the Ministry of War also said in court that there are sufficient troops in various places and they can be sent to support the north at any time.
Finally, the Ministry of Revenue stopped complaining about being poor in front of all the officials.
The implication was that he had already set aside enough funds for the Weiyuan Army to ensure that the army's expenses would not be delayed.
In short, everyone has the same idea: let's hurry up and attack Beihu!
Let's finish this quickly so we can move on to the next battlefield.
But Emperor Xiao Wu remained unhurried, and whenever the issue came up, he would simply say, "I know."
Did Emperor Xiao Wu not want to fight?
Of course I want to fight!
To annihilate the Northern Hu was the lifelong wish of every emperor of the Great Yu.
Emperor Xiao Wu also knew that now was indeed a good opportunity to fight the Northern Hu.
The Northern Hu are in chaos right now! But the Great Yu is becoming more and more prosperous.
With the public sentiment running high and the support of the new type of fire-propelled missiles, there's no reason why Da Yu shouldn't win.
But my aunt said that we only have the right timing, location, and people; that's all we have right now.
As for human factors, they're still lacking something.
Emperor Xiao Wu's life was somewhat confusing at first, but after returning to the palace and thinking about it carefully, he suddenly understood.
Yes, it's about people, not just people on your own side.
More importantly, there are the border towns and the people of the Northern Hu, and their living conditions there.
The goal of fighting the Northern Hu to the death is not just to defeat them in that one battle.
Rather, it was their despair, both mentally and physically, that drove them to despair.
Just one battle, and the winner will be decided.
As for how to completely annihilate the Northern Hu's forces, that requires careful planning.
Therefore, Shangguan Jin meant that the timing wasn't the best yet...
Emperor Xiao Wu was also waiting for the perfect opportunity.
News has come from the border city that the Northern Hu are becoming increasingly chaotic.
If I were to send troops to attack the Northern Hu, it would give them an opportunity to unite...
Don't rush!
"Let's make more money first! No matter where we develop in the future, we'll always need money!" Emperor Xiao Wu sighed.
Huangfu Ruoxi looked at Emperor Xiao Wu and suddenly leaned closer.
"Your Majesty! When we conquer the Northern Barbarians, will Your Majesty personally lead the expedition?" Huangfu Ruoxi asked.
Emperor Xiaowu looked at Huangfu Ruoxi's smiling face and couldn't help but gently pinch it.
"Does the Empress wish for me to personally lead the army into battle?"
"I don't want to! A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day."
Your Majesty must remain in the capital to oversee the situation.
However, the emperor's personal command would greatly boost morale.
"So, Your Majesty, how about I go and supervise the army in your place?" Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Emperor Xiao Wu...
"Don't worry! I will definitely lead the army in person..."
Of course, I will take you with me.
Didn't you say that your Empress's personal guard has never had a chance to be used?
I will give them that opportunity when the time comes!
"But what about the two children? We can't just bring them along!" Emperor Xiao Wu laughed.
Without a second thought, Huangfu Ruoxi said, "Why don't we send it back to my mother's house and let her take care of it?"
Or we could send him to the Duke of Dingguo's mansion; doesn't my cousin's family also have a child?
"Just ask my cousins to look after them too."
Emperor Xiao Wu thought it was a good idea.
Sending them to those two prefectures would be the most appropriate course of action.
"Alright! That's how we'll do it then! I'll tell my aunt that she's the best at taking care of children," Emperor Xiao Wu nodded and said.
Huangfu Ruoxi's eyes lit up immediately.
Does that mean I'll also have a chance to go to the battlefield...?
"Your Majesty is wise! What would Your Majesty like to eat tonight? Your Majesty, I will have someone prepare it right away," Huangfu Ruoxi said, tugging at Emperor Xiao Wu's sleeve.
"How about I eat the roasted meat made by the Empress herself?" Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
Huangfu Ruoxi smiled and agreed.
Anything is fine as long as I can get to the North.
Then we can bring Yu-meimei along too, and the two of them can have a good competition on the battlefield to see who kills the most Northern Hu people...
......
Morale was high in Dayu, and the Weiyuan Army in the north was in the same vein.
They had already witnessed the power of the new fire thunder.
Chang Shenggong, who had already returned to Weiyuan Army, was convinced that with the blessing of these fire bombs...
They will definitely be able to wipe out the Northern Hu people.
Meanwhile, in order to stabilize the confidence of the border cities, Changsheng Gong plans to organize a special event for the twelve border cities.
Event details: Please watch the new Fire and Thunder.
Facing the crowd: The city lords of the twelve border cities!
Purpose of the event: To make those city lords understand one thing: follow Da Yu and you'll reap the rewards!
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