Li Xuantian did not agree immediately and looked at Li Ye.
"Li Ye, don't you want to lead the troops to war?"
Li Ye had indeed no intention of leading the troops into battle.
If it was any other general leading the troops, Li Ye would definitely assist them with all his strength and mobilize food and grass to help the army.
However, Qin Qingxue and Wushuang actively asked to fight, so Li Ye was happy to have some free time.
Regardless of whether this was a conspiracy of Wushuang, the emperor only gave him 50,000 troops.
Even if they fail and are completely wiped out by the enemy, it will not damage the foundation of the Dayuan Dynasty.
This is a good opportunity to suppress Qin Qingxue and Wushuang.
Li Ye guessed that this might be the emperor's plan.
Of course, this also has a lot to do with the fact that the Dayuan Dynasty had just experienced a war and the treasury was empty.
The Dayuan Dynasty's greatest enemies came from the north and the west.
A large number of troops must be left behind to defend them.
The troops that can be deployed are indeed very small.
At the same time, Li Ye also felt very strange that the strength of Annan was not very strong.
It is a bit of an exaggeration to say that Juyi raised an army of 200,000.
If the war lasts too long, it may drag down the other side's national strength.
This is simply courting death.
This matter is full of weirdness, and Li Ye needs to investigate it thoroughly first.
What's more, if Qin Qingxue and Wushuang can defeat the enemy, everyone will be happy.
But he never expected that there were already people willing to lead the troops to fight, and he asked himself again.
Li Ye had no choice but to answer: "I have no experience in leading troops, let alone fighting long distances.
Since General Changying and Wushuang have requested a fight, I, your son, dare not intervene forcefully."
"Useless! You don't understand my painstaking efforts. I let you lead the army because I hope you can improve.
As a prince, he spent all his time studying business and making money, and was covered in the smell of money. He showed no remorse even after being reprimanded many times.
It's a disgrace to have a son like you!"
Li Xuantian was immediately furious.
This kind of scolding was not unfamiliar to Li Ye.
In the past, I would be scolded every time we met, and I have already developed an immunity to it.
He quickly pretended to be terrified and said, "I am incompetent and cannot provide my father with any care. I deserve to die."
"Don't worry, I won't kill you, but I won't let you get away with it either!
You will set out with five thousand soldiers and horses.
If General Changying can win this battle, you can treat it as an experience.
If we fail, you will take over the position of Grand Marshal of the Southern Expedition.
Continue to lead the troops in battle."
Li Ye was immediately confused. He really couldn't understand why the emperor had to send him to the border to fight.
Could it be that he really saw through me and thought I could lead the troops to defeat the enemy?
"Your Majesty, I truly don't know how to lead an army! Furthermore, these five thousand soldiers are all old, weak, and disabled. Once we reach the south, most of them might become ill and lose all combat effectiveness."
Li Ye begged desperately.
Li Xuantian was not fooled at all and said calmly, "Don't worry, I won't let you die.
Zhao Wudi will lead 10,000 elite soldiers to go into battle with you.
He will keep you safe!"
All the generals in the court were extremely confused.
Could it be that the emperor wants Li Ye to bleed heavily and use money to bribe the Kingdom of Annan?
I'm afraid Annan won't buy into this at all.
What's more, if they really spent several million taels of silver, wouldn't that further support the Kingdom of Annan?
Let them use so much money to become stronger.
We will definitely continue to attack Dayuan in the future.
This is simply raising a tiger to harm yourself!
"I object! Your Highness the Sixth Prince's methods of warfare are not suitable for dealing with the Kingdom of Annan.
We absolutely cannot bribe them into withdrawing their troops."
King Bing Xiang stepped forward and spoke with a very stern expression.
"Don't worry, King Bingjian, I know what's going on! Even if Li Ye leads the troops into battle, he must never think about spending money.
The enemy must be defeated and annihilated."
Li Xuantian said immediately.
The King of Side by Side then returned to his own position.
Li Ye had a bitter face, "Your son obeys the order!"
"Qin Qingxue and Wushuang obeyed the order. Qin Qingxue was appointed as the Grand Marshal of the Southern Expedition, and Wushuang as the Deputy General.
The troops can be dispatched within two days."
"Yes!" the two agreed.
"Okay, there are only two days left, so hurry up and get ready!"
Leave the imperial study.
Zhao Wudi immediately found Li Ye.
"Sixth Prince, we need to discuss in advance how to solve the problem of food and fodder!"
Li Ye suddenly remembered something important: "Is General Zhao planning to command the cavalry or the infantry?"
"Of course they are cavalry! The troops I lead are all elite, all cavalry."
"One person riding two horses, or one person riding one horse?" Li Ye continued to ask.
“The Emperor asked me to lead the army this time mainly to protect His Highness’ safety and to cooperate with His Highness in the battle.
And the army led by General Nagakura is the main force.
In order to reduce energy consumption along the way, I decided to ride one horse each."
Li Ye nodded slightly: "That's right, our army can't run ahead of the main force!"
"I lead the army under the guidance of His Highness the Sixth Prince. The food and medicine must be provided by His Highness the Sixth Prince."
Zhao Wudi knew that the most difficult issue of this expedition was the supply of food and fodder.
And these things are Li Ye's strengths.
So he pushed all the tasks to Li Yetan without hesitation.
Li Ye did not refuse and said with a smile: "This is a no-brainer! General Zhao led an army of 10,000 to protect my safety. How could I let you prepare your own food and fodder?"
"Great! Then I will stay in the army and wait for Your Highness to go to war."
"good!"
Li Ye nodded in agreement.
When they arrived at the palace gate, Xiao Cui and Lin Yue hurried to greet them.
Xiao Cui asked with great concern, "What instructions did the Emperor send for Your Highness?"
Li Ye smiled wryly and replied, "My father has asked me to lead the troops to fight. I'm afraid you will have to follow me to the south."
"Wherever Your Highness goes, I go!" Lin Yue said indifferently.
"Ah? The Emperor wants His Highness to lead the troops again? I heard that the man is in very poor condition and the poisonous miasma alone is enough to kill him.
How could the Emperor make such a decision?"
"How can I criticize the Emperor's decision? However, Father will first allow Qin Qingxue and Wushuang to lead the troops into battle.
Our army is just a precaution.
May not be useful?
Just treat it as a military drill."
Li Ye replied.
"It's really boring. How could Your Highness let others take all the credit?" Lin Yuexian was angry.
"I'm not jealous of this achievement at all! I'd be happy if Qin Qingxue and Shiwu Shuang could win the battle."
Li Ye sighed.
With a wave of his hand, he said, "Let's go to the military camp!"
Li Ye arrived at the military camp and saw that his 5,000 troops were still training.
I feel much more energetic than before.
The entire army exudes a powerful murderous aura.
If it weren't for the remnants, it would definitely be an elite division.
Li Ye was very satisfied with the training of his generals.
Gather the troops immediately and tell them about the upcoming expedition.
When they heard that they were going to fight in the south, many people changed their expressions.
Li Ye smiled and said, "I see that some people are no longer afraid. If you don't want to go to the battle, you can withdraw. The prince will allow you to retire."
"No, we are not afraid of death following His Highness into battle! We are just afraid of not being able to withstand the miasma and climate of the south.
"Most of them have already fallen ill or been injured before the battle even began, and are a burden to His Highness," someone replied loudly.
"That's right!" the others answered in unison.
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