The old Duke Sheng left the capital without disturbing anyone. He went to the palace to bid farewell to the emperor the day before, and after Yin Shi passed the next day, he rode out of the palace with his eldest son and his personal entourage.
They were going to join the army on the outskirts of Beijing, and after a brief reorganization, they were about to leave.
As for the teams responsible for baggage and food, they were divided into two groups. One part followed the large army, and the other part rushed towards Fuzhou, adjacent to the border town, the day before, where they would continue to collect materials to support the counterattack. .
Because there was not much noise about the departure of Mr. Sheng Guogong and his party, his son Sheng Xiangxun only found out early the next morning that his father's schedule had been advanced.
Shengyuan automatically turned her father's chatter into the background and read the letter her grandfather wrote to her.
This letter was wrapped in a special envelope, as thick as a book; there were only three or five official letters inside, and the rest were the dowry list left for her.
Sheng Xiangxun glanced at it curiously, and immediately jumped up in anger: "What do you mean, old man? Are you afraid that I will miss my daughter's dowry?! Give me a share of the front leg, and I will send you a share of the back leg!"
At the end of the sentence, he punched the armrest in disgust: "You didn't even leave a letter to me!"
At this time, Sheng Yuan had just finished reading the last word. Hearing the words, he couldn't help but look up and comforted his father: "It's okay. Grandpa said it in his letter. Let me tell you that you have always done a good job. In the future, Just keep holding on."
With that said, she handed the letter directly to her father: "Read it yourself!"
When Sheng Xiangxun heard it, he quickly took it, lowered his head and read it carefully word by word.
Mrs. Zheng looked on, shook her head speechlessly, and waved to her little daughter: "What did your grandfather say to you?"
"My grandfather left me a message, saying, 'Be loyal to the country and preserve yourself.' He also asked me to remind my father and eldest brother, 'My relatives are always suspicious, and disputes are only caused by greed.' He also said that it is a long way to go, and the return date is uncertain, so let me He and Yu brother are very good, "You can only be happy because of love, don't suffer because of love;" He also told dad, "Just act as usual, don't go crazy..."
"Okay! Okay! Sister Yuan, you don't have to dictate it. I'll show the letter to your mother later." Sheng Xiangxun couldn't listen anymore. "Just read your dowry list!"
Zheng was quite happy at first, but when she heard the word dowry, she became worried. If something hadn't happened to the late emperor and the queen mother, Sister Yuan and Brother Yu would have already gotten married.
"I've seen it." Sheng Yuan said with a smile, "There are so many villages and shops!"
"Many of the dowries here are your great-grandmother's. Your grandfather was raised by an old man, so he didn't put the dowry in the public palace. Instead, he made it a private property for your grandfather."
Sheng Xiangxun sighed and played the list: "It feels like you, this girl, will be richer than your father and I once we get married!"
"This is all given by the elders, it is not my ability!" Sheng Yuan had no idea about silver coins a long time ago, so she put it down after looking at the list, "When I rely on my own ability to stand in the Great Court Meeting If it surpasses you, then it’s worth showing off!”
"Haha, little girl, you are not big, but your ambition is not small."
After Sheng Xiangxun expressed his happiness to see the success, he began to shout: "Aspiring Shanda Palace Governor, you haven't forgotten that you have to be on duty tonight, right? Why?! Why don't you go back to the courtyard to take a rest?!"
Sheng Yuan, who had just had breakfast: "..."
Haha, if you think she is in the way, just say so. Who puts their lunch break after breakfast?
Mrs. Zheng watched her little girl jump and run away, and said angrily and funnyly: "Look, this girl doesn't look like an official!"
"Of course you have to be more casual in your own home." Sheng Xiangxun didn't take it seriously. "What's more, she just heard from Marquis Chengzhong yesterday that Brother Sheng happened to be out carrying out the Shangguan's order when the border town was broken. Now this kid is still missing, but sometimes no news is good news... Sister Yuan can relax the tense emotions, and it is inevitable to be extra happy. "
"I just said one sentence, but you said it for a long time, and those who didn't know thought you were the only biological father!" Mrs. Zheng gave him a teasing look, remembering the worry that just emerged,
I couldn't help but whisper, "I just hope that the old Duke's trip will go well, and he will lead his army to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop and regain the lost territory! Otherwise... I'm afraid Sister An's pressure will be even greater."
"Although the old man is old, he has a very good mind. He has always been good at taking advantage of the situation, and he is more willing to adopt the opinions of the soldiers. We have a great chance of victory against the invading Ajong and Nuerhan."
Sheng Xiangxun was not worried about this battle, but he was worried that the journey would be too fast for the old man.
"Didn't your elder brother take care of you? With him here, the old man will have someone to help share the burden, so he will not be too tired." Madam Zheng comforted her quickly.
When Sheng Xiangxun faced his wife, he always listened to advice: "I just hope that the old man will not show off."
Although it was a major event for Duke Lao Sheng to lead an army to conquer the barbarians, this important national matter was discussed by the court, but it was because news came from the border town that the five small countries behind the Ajong territory were likely to assist in sending troops.
Of course, the threat in this matter does not lie in sending troops.
After all, these five small countries are all small areas, so even if they put all the efforts of the whole country and all their men into action, it will mean nothing.
The key to this matter is that the five small countries turned to Ajong and Nurhan. This had a great influence on the great Chu's advance northward, breaking through the restrictions of Ajong and Nurhan, and exploring farther places.
Therefore, the cabinet and Emperor Yanping moved forward the upcoming court meeting.
Sheng Yuan knew before going to court that this court meeting would be particularly lively.
Unexpectedly, the excitement of the court meeting far exceeded her expectations.
"In the five northern countries, Yelang Ye, there is nothing to be afraid of. If the Holy One allows it, I will immediately lead the army to attack, thereby promoting a pincer attack and cooperating with Duke Lao Sheng to liquidate the crimes of A Rong and Nuer Han!" The left minister of the Ministry of War immediately Please fight.
"Shilang Yunzuo's words are wrong!" The bachelor of the Hanlin Academy immediately retorted, "Since you mentioned Yelang, why didn't you consider avoiding 'arrogance'? Although the five countries are small, they are adjacent to each other; although Dachu is large, it is beyond the reach of a whip. Your Majesty , according to the humble opinion of the old minister, I should announce that envoys from the five countries are here to explain, in order to plan for future countermeasures."
His words were quite mature and prudent. Upon hearing this, the cabinet ministers and Emperor Yanping also nodded slowly.
This method is not unreasonable, but it can be considered.
Unfortunately, as soon as policymakers considered this as an option, ministers raised objections.
The speaker was a representative sent by the general envoy: "Your Majesty, at this time, Ajong and Nuerhan have not yet suffered any losses, so their momentum is extremely strong. If Da Chu wants to divide its troops to fight the enemy, it will inevitably pass through Ajong and Nuerhan. If there is any If it's half wrong, the soldiers of Da Chu will be attacked from both sides."
After he finished speaking, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, who had just taken office, responded repeatedly: "Your Majesty, colleagues, it is said that no matter what the court arranges, the Ministry of Revenue must be ready to provide the best supplies to the army and soldiers at any time... However, the big The Chu state's treasury is limited, and if we support multiple troops to attack the barbarians, we may not be able to do so."
Even though the new Minister of Hubu took office not long ago, his ability to be miserable and cry for poverty seems to be innate, and even his expressions are more realistic than those of the original Minister.
"If we really want to conquer the five countries, the necessary expenses should be allocated from my private treasury." Before Emperor Yanping finished speaking, he saw the eyes of all the ministers shining. They immediately realized and quickly changed their words, "The private treasury is limited, so we can only Used to conquer the five northern countries."
Shangshu Hube, the one with the brightest eyes: "..." I've waited for nothing!
After the issue of the cost of the army's departure was generally resolved, the debate at the North Korean meeting once again centered on the five northern countries.
"Although the five kingdoms are small, they are good at keeping tabs on the Moshang grassland. They only know how to hold grudges but not gratitude. They are afraid of the strong but stingy with sympathy. If I, the great Chu, can take down A Rong or Nu'erhan in one fell swoop, that's all. What if? If Arong and Nuerhan take advantage, I'm afraid Da Chu's influence among the five northern countries will be greatly reduced."
This time it was officials from the Ministry of Rites who raised objections.
Although he did not specify the main battle, he did point out the shortcomings of active suppression in his words.
"Shilang Ping's words are wrong. Since the five kingdoms have turned to Arong and Nuerhan, it is still difficult to preserve the influence of Chu among them. Instead of waiting until then to send troops, if we take it now, it is impossible to scare Ahong. Rong and Nuerhan. If they want to reinforce their allies, they might be able to divide their military strength and fight for Lao Sheng.
fighter plane. "
After Bing Ke Ge Shizhong finished speaking, Li Ke Ge Shizhong retorted: "The Five Kingdoms are a ragtag group of people. They are mixed in the armies of Ajong and Nurhan. They are just filling up the numbers. Why should we be afraid? Instead of taking risks, it is better to join forces. One place, directly attack the weak points of Ajong and Nurhan's troops."
"..."
Sheng Yuan stood in the crowd, watching with relish that the ministers in the palace would sing and I would appear on stage. You would come up with ideas and I would refute them, and I would trick you into destroying them. The excitement was far beyond the stage.
To be honest, she had been an official for some time, but she had only seen such lively court gatherings on her fingers.
After listening for most of the day, she discovered that most of the officials in Dachu were highly moral. The reason why they raised objections was just for the sake of opposition, and their attitudes were not firm.
Watching an opera from the audience has a different perspective than singing an opera from the stage; as a bystander, sometimes you can see more problems that you usually can't see, just like now. .z.
Sheng Yuan didn't have much idea about the fall of the five northern countries. The key to this matter lay in the coalition forces of Dachu, Ajong, and Nurhan. Those on the wall could just follow the wind. As long as his grandfather led the troops to repel the two countries By joining forces and regaining lost territory, small countries will naturally change the direction of the tide.
Thinking like this, Sheng Yuan became more and more relaxed while watching the show.
Just at this time, the Censor named Yang from the Metropolitan Procuratorate stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think that although the five countries were born with strong attachments, they were afraid of Arong and Nuerhan and submitted to them. However, because fear breeds hatred, they may not necessarily be related to them. If the two countries work together, if we, the Great Chu, send envoys to take a detour from the east and persuade the five countries to join forces with me, the Great Chu, the current problem can be solved!"
Sheng Yuan: "!!!"
Good guy, this idea came up and the problem was directly passed on to the envoy!
