"I still need him to expand our territory and thoroughly hurt the barbarians, so that they will never dare to invade our Great Qin again!"
Everyone's expression was startled, knowing that this might be the key!
What will the old emperor do next? Expand the camp and conquer the north!
If you want people to contribute, you must reward them generously!
Everyone in the world is watching. If Xia He can be made a baron at the age of 20 based on his military achievements, then is it possible for others to do the same?
"Your Majesty, what you said is indeed reasonable, but..."
"But according to the court's regulations, to be granted the title of Earl, one must have at least three Class A military achievements of the 'Heavenly Merit' level. Why don't we wait until General Xia returns victorious from his expedition to Mobei before making any plans?"
"No need, I believe him!"
Some people wanted to persuade him again, but the emperor scolded them harshly and almost got furious.
So, in the end, under the old emperor's cold gaze, everyone could only shout,
"Your Majesty is wise..."
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"I have decided to add a fifth battalion in addition to the four major battalions...to be responsible for the war in the northern desert. Lord Xia, this important task is now handed over to you!"
Xia He clasped his fists and accepted the order:
"I will do my utmost to live up to your majesty's trust!"
Liu Kun finally couldn't help but step out:
"Your Majesty, an expedition to the Northern Desert would be costly and laborious. The national treasury..."
"Lord Liu, you worry too much."
The Emperor interrupted,
"The Northern Desert Barbarians have repeatedly invaded our borders. If we don't completely deal with them, it will be a real waste of money and manpower! I have made up my mind on this matter, and there is no need to discuss it further."
After the court session ended, officials walked out of the hall in twos and threes.
Liu Kun and a few of his confidants walked at the end and said in a low voice:
"A twenty-year-old Lord, plus five battalions... this is to create another Li Dushi!"
"Mr. Liu, Commander Li was very powerful back then, and he almost..."
"Be careful with your words!"
Liu Kun looked around cautiously.
"You still don't understand His Majesty's mind!"
"What does Liu Gong mean by this?"
"Although your majesty had the intention of expanding the territory in his early years, he has long been silent in recent years. He has reduced the four major camps and suppressed Li Dushi. How long has it been since you saw your majesty so active in the war?"
"Mr. Liu, you mean..."
Liu Kun's eyes flickered, but his words were earth-shattering.
"The prince is in danger..."
"Your Majesty has been searching for immortals for many years, but now the traces of immortals are lurking in the north. If you can really ascend to heaven, our Great Qin can prolong its life for another 300 years!"
"Ascending to heaven, this... this is too illusory, the prince..."
"I hope the prince is well!"
The assassin attacked, and the prince blocked the knife, but was seriously injured.
But in this case, the old emperor only met the prince once.
After that, he issued an order not to let anyone get close! Even the few imperial doctors he brought to Yunzhou were kept in the prince's palace and were not allowed to go out again!
If things really get worse, the crown prince can't hold on, the old emperor is getting older, and the princes will fight for the throne, right?
"Your Majesty is currently favoring him, so let's wait and see what happens. When the bows and crossbows are used up, they should be put away. When all the birds are shot down, the good bows should be hidden..."
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