Timur actually dared to declare war without any shame? These words could not scare even the most timid civil servants in the court. Those nobles seemed to have heard a big joke and couldn't help laughing.
Someone immediately stood up and shouted angrily: "If you want to fight, then fight!"
"Your Majesty, as a vassal, Timur has been disrespectful to the Ming Dynasty many times, and now he is behaving badly and daring to plot evil. The last general is willing to share the emperor's worries and go west to Jiayuguan to fight to the death with the invading enemy!"
...
All of a sudden, the shouts of war from the nobles were so loud that Umar Shahei couldn't help but change his face, and subconsciously looked away, not daring to look at these nobles.
Zhu Biao was very satisfied with Xungui's performance, but he was a little dissatisfied with the reaction of the civilian officials. However, he did not want to pursue it for the time being. He looked at Umar Shahei with a smile and said, "Did you see it? The Ming Dynasty is the kingdom of heaven and is not afraid of all challenges. Go back and tell Timur that if he wants to fight, then Ming Dynasty will follow."
Umar Shahei's face was ashen. He originally wanted Lion to get some benefits from Daming, but he didn't expect that Daming would be so direct.
Now, he is a little bit in trouble.
He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Okay, since His Majesty the Emperor means this, then the foreign minister will definitely report the truth to His Majesty the Sultan."
He stood up, glanced at everyone with cold eyes, and said sternly: "Farewell!"
After Umar Shahei finished speaking, he immediately turned around.
The officials of the Ministry of Rites immediately stood up and shouted: "You are so impudent that you dare to be disrespectful to the emperor! You will be punished for your crime!"
Umar Shahei's heart tightened, and he suddenly stopped and did not dare to move rashly. Even if Ming Dynasty kills him, Timur may not be able to avenge him, so how can he not be afraid?
Zhu Biao looked at Umar Shahei with cold eyes, waved his hand and said: "For the sake of you being an envoy, I will forgive your disrespect this time. Please bring a message to Timur and tell him what the tribute should be this year." It’s delivered!”
War is already about to begin, and Ming Dynasty still wants to ask for tribute from Timur. This simply means that it does not take the powerful Timur empire into consideration!
Umar Shahei suppressed the anger in his heart, turned around and bowed respectfully, "Okay, the foreign minister will definitely bring the decree of His Majesty the Ming Emperor!"
"get out!"
...
On the same day, Zhu Biao summoned all the cabinet bachelors in Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Biao sat on the main seat, followed by Han Du and other bachelors, who formed a circle in front of Zhu Biao.
When Zhu Biao saw everyone looking at him, he couldn't help coughing twice and said, "Everyone, tell me, if Timur really goes to war with Ming Dynasty, how should Ming Dynasty deal with it?"
If there is a war, there will definitely be a fight, but there are too many details in how to fight.
As soon as Zhu Biao finished speaking, Qi Tai couldn't wait to fire at Han Du, "Your Majesty, didn't I remember that Han Chief Fu said that Timur was now unable to go to war with the Ming Dynasty? What is going on now, you have to ask carefully Han Shoufu~"
This old boy is giving me eye drops again... Han Du glared at Qi Tai, very disgusted with his attitude of not having anything to do with him.
But I did say this myself, and there is no way to deny it. And Zhu Biao was also looking at him. If he didn't explain it, it might not be good.
After pondering for a moment, Han Du handed over to Zhu Biao and said: "Your Majesty, I got the news in Yilibaoli that Timur's army has been transferred to the west and is preparing to attack the Ottoman Empire. Unless Timur wants something. Fight on two fronts, otherwise it would be impossible for him to start a war with Ming Dynasty."
Seeing that Han Du still insisted on this argument, Qi Tai immediately retorted: "Han Chief Fu, these are just your guesses. The actual situation now is that Timur has already issued a letter of war to the Ming Dynasty!"
Han Du glanced at Qitai and said with a straight face: "It's just a declaration of war. Maybe Timur is bluffing."
This is indeed a possibility, but how could Qitai give up so easily?
"Chief Han, what if Timur is not bluffing? If Ming Dynasty is not prepared enough, do you know how much damage your words will cause to Ming Dynasty? Millions of people on the border may be exposed to Timur's butcher knife. , can you afford such a big loss?"
Since Zhang Yan was tricked to death by Han Du, everyone else has a deeper understanding of Han Du's ruthlessness and generally dare not provoke him easily.
But Qi Tai had been locked in a fight with Han Du for a long time. He had no choice but to retreat, and now he is even more crazy. As long as there is an opportunity to attack Han Du, Qi Tai will never let it go.
But it has to be said that Qi Tai's words hit Han Du's weak spot. Han Du did not dare to expose the people of Ming Dynasty directly to Timur's soldiers.
Zhu Biao would not agree either!
Facing Zhu Biao's questioning gaze, Han Du added: "If Timur really wants to go to war with the Ming Dynasty, it will be unless he has brought back the army from the west."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement. In terms of strength, the Ming Dynasty was definitely superior. No matter how brave Timur was, he would not dare to use troops against the Ming Dynasty while he was in the west.
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"It is better to be prepared but useless than to be unavailable and unprepared. Although I don't know whether Timur is bluffing or if he really dares to go to war with the Ming Dynasty, I will deal with this matter as if it is true."
Everyone, including Han Du, nodded in agreement after hearing this. Even if Timur was bluffing, Ming Dynasty would only lose some money and food to support the army. But once Timur really starts a war, the people of Gansu will suffer military disaster.
The price is too high and no one is willing to bear it.
Zhu Biao looked at Han Du and asked, "How is the construction of the cement avenue going?"
Han Du immediately replied: "The construction of the section from Xi'an Prefecture to Liangzhou Wei has been completed, but the construction of the section from Liangzhou to Jiayuguan has just begun. And if this section is to be repaired, it will probably take some time. The environment of this section is harsh, The cement needs to be transported from Xi'an Prefecture, and the journey is too long, so the construction will be much slower."
Zhu Biao nodded to express his understanding, "Having half of the cement road can also greatly reduce the difficulty of transporting food. I have decided to deploy troops to guard Jiayuguan."
Qitai appeared again at this time and suggested to the emperor: "Your Majesty, Han Shoufang has not only been to Timur, but also occupied Yilibaili City. He knows the Timur Empire very well. Why not ask Han Shoufang to lead the troops?" Guard Jiayuguan, right?"
Although Han Du knew that Qi Tai wanted to take this opportunity to squeeze him out of the capital, once he went to Jiayuguan, no one in the cabinet would be able to suppress him. But knowing that this was Qi Tai's trick, Han Du did not object. Because if there is a chance to go to Jiayuguan, Handu really wants to compete with Timur, the overlord of the Western Regions. However, Zhu Biao disagreed. He waved his hand and said: "The cabinet has just been established for less than a year. It is not appropriate for Han Du to leave."
After a pause, he added: "Lanyu is training troops in Datong, but now that the Meng Yuan has been destroyed and the grassland has been pacified, there is little point in continuing to guard Datong. Let Lan Yu go to Jiayuguan."
"The Emperor's Holy Ming~"
When Lan Yu defeated the Northern Yuan Imperial Court, the world was shocked, and he was on the verge of becoming the best general in the world. With him guarding Jiayuguan, everyone naturally had no objections.
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Datong.
Since Han Du pacified the grassland, Lan Yu not only did not relax at all, but also trained the army more rigorously. This means that food and grass are now abundant and military pay is never delayed, otherwise it might even trigger a mutiny.
"Report~"
"Commander, the imperial edict has arrived!"
Lan Yu was shocked when she heard that, and quickly ordered people to prepare the incense table, while she and her generals came to the gate of the military camp to greet them.
"Your Majesty Lan Yu, I respectfully welcome the imperial edict."
The military situation was urgent, and the eunuch who delivered the message came all the way on a fast horse.
At this point, he didn't even bother to take a sip of water, and then began to declare, "The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the edict says..."
When she heard that she had been transferred to Jiayuguan, Lan Yu was not only not dissatisfied at all, but she was immediately overjoyed. He happily accepted the imperial edict and stuffed a thick stack of treasure notes into the eunuch who delivered the edict.
After settling down the eunuchs who delivered the order, Lan Yu walked into the handsome tent with a smile in her eyes.
"Father, we are doing well here in Datong, why does the emperor suddenly transfer us to Jiayuguan?" A adopted son said with deep dissatisfaction.
Lan Yu was stunned for a moment, then glanced at the adopted son and asked, "What? You don't want to go?"
"Well, that's not the case..." Yizi muttered, "That's right, we have been here in Datong for so many years, and suddenly we are going to be transferred to Jiayuguan. My son is worried that the soldiers will not adapt to the climate. !”
Lan Yu glanced at the adopted son lightly, knowing that he was an excuse. I am worried about being acclimatized here and there, because I don’t want to leave Datong.
"Haha, when we came to Datong from the capital, weren't we acclimated? Haven't we been here for so many years?"
The adopted son did not listen and said nothing.
Although Datong is not that good, it is still a place in the Central Plains. Although the conditions here are not close to the capital, they are definitely much better than Jiayuguan.
Where is Jiayuguan? The desert has been a harsh place with yellow sand since ancient times. Who would be willing to go there unless it was absolutely necessary?
But Lan Yu thought differently. When Han Du pacified the grassland, conquered Yili and spread the news about the inner city to his ears, Han Du even vaguely surpassed him to become the world's most famous general. Although Lan Yu has a good relationship with Han Du, relationship is relationship and strength is strength. Lan Yu did not recognize Han Du's ability to lead troops. In his opinion, Han Du was just lucky enough to encounter the main forces of Tatar and Oara last time. If he touches the blue jade, he can also destroy Tatar and Wala.
Lan Yu glanced at his adopted son. He liked this adopted son very much, but he was a little short-sighted.
So, Lan Yu held the tea cup and pointed out: "The emperor suddenly transferred me to Jiayuguan, and you see that the eunuch who delivered the order came in such a hurry, didn't you think of something?"
