"Adjusting food and grass for the border army?"
The Empress Liu frowned slightly. The border of the Great Zhou Dynasty was now tight, and the cavalry of the Later Jin Kingdom was watching with eager eyes. If not, General Yang Yan would not go there in person.
If the army's food and fodder are used at this time, the morale of the army may change!
Lin Chunqiu seemed to have read through the empress's thoughts and continued:
"Your Majesty is worried that the border troops have a change of heart?"
Seeing that the empress remained silent, he was not in a hurry, but continued:
"Actually, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Not to mention General Yang Yan personally guarding the border, the food stored in the twelve cities of Youzhou is enough to support the consumption of the army for a month."
"Besides, the first season of rice in Shuzhou is about to mature. As long as it is harvested faster, the army's food and grass can be supplied!"
Hu Guang, the Minister of Household Affairs, immediately nodded in agreement and said:
"Your Majesty, what your Chief Assistant has said is very wonderful. In this way, I, the Zhou Dynasty, can solve the flood problem in Luozhou without delaying the consumption of the army. This is a wonderful plan that has the best of both worlds!"
The empress did not agree immediately, but frowned and thought about it.
Nowadays, Luozhou is flooded and people are displaced, so disaster relief is an urgent matter. But if the army's food and grass are used, even if General Yang Yan is guarding it, the morale of the army will definitely be affected...
When Lin Chunqiu saw the empress deep in thought, she simply stopped trying to persuade her and instead closed her eyes to rest her mind and wander around the world.
Facing this little emperor, he was fully confident that he could handle him.
Sure enough, after a moment, the empress' majestic voice sounded.
"The disaster relief in Luozhou cannot be delayed. In this case, dear friends, please follow Master Lin's plan!"
"Also, for the position of chief disaster relief officer, do you have anyone to recommend?"
As soon as this statement came out, the ministers discussed again. Lin Chunqiu had a calm expression and did not join the discussion.
He glanced slightly sideways, glanced at Li Mo, the Minister of War, who was standing on the other side, and then continued to close his eyes and rest.
Li Mo immediately came out of the queue, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, I believe that Lin Luo, the commander of the Longwu Army, can serve as the chief disaster relief officer."
"Although Commander Lin is young, he is well-organized in his military training and has a high prestige among the Longwu Army. The current situation in Luozhou is complicated and it is suitable to send a courageous military general there, so I think Commander Lin is a perfect fit!"
"I second the proposal!"
Yuan Dao, the censor, was the first to stand up.
"I also second the proposal!"
Hu Guang, the minister of household affairs, also walked out of the crowd.
Seeing how well they cooperated, the empress couldn't help but sneer in her heart.
"I am doubly surprised that all my dear friends spoke in unison!"
"Lin Aiqing, do you also suggest that I send Lin Luo to be the chief disaster relief officer?"
After being pointed out by the empress, Lin Chunqiu slowly opened his eyes. He seemed not to hear the mockery in the empress' tone, but responded calmly:
"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, don't avoid enemies when doing things externally, and don't avoid relatives when doing things internally. Weichen is aware of Luo'er's talents. Although he doesn't have the appearance of a dragon or a tiger, he is still somewhat clumsy. Therefore, Weichen thinks that he can give Young people have some opportunities to experience.”
The empress took a deep look at Lin Chunqiu, and suddenly her face was filled with joy and she looked up to the sky and laughed.
"good!"
"good!"
"Your Lin family is worthy of being highly regarded by the late emperor. You are actually the pillar of our great Zhou Dynasty. As you are, so is your son!"
"With you and my son, I can sit back and relax!"
When Lin Chunqiu heard this, his eyes instantly turned red. He squeezed out a few tears and said with a choked voice:
"It is the duty of my Lin family to serve His Majesty. Please rest assured, Your Majesty, my father and son will do their best to assist Your Majesty in governing the Great Zhou Dynasty!"
Yang Dong felt numb all over as he listened to the conversation between the monarch and his ministers.
Damn, you look like a wise king and a wise minister! As expected, those who can become emperors and chief ministers are not simple people. For this acting alone, it is no exaggeration to win an Oscar.
"My dear friends, do you still have something to report? If nothing happens, please retreat from the court."
After the empress finished speaking, she was about to get up when she saw Hu Guang, the Minister of Household Affairs, walking out of the crowd of ministers again.
"Your Majesty, I have one more thing to do."
"Wei Chen believes that disarmament must be carried out without delay!"
As soon as these words came out, the empress' expression changed immediately!
Now that the Hou Jin Cavalry is eyeing it, you, Hu Guang, are going to report disarmament?
How is such behavior different from betraying the country?
Do you really think that I can't kill you with Lin Chunqiu, an old dog, protecting you?
The empress suppressed the murderous intention in her heart and asked coldly:
"Hu Guang, do you know what you are talking about?"
Hu Guang felt the empress' murderous intention, his two limbs were fighting, and his scalp was numb.
But he still held on and continued:
"Your Majesty, I know very well that what I said is of great importance, but has your Majesty ever thought about it?"
"In recent years, we have had good harvests in Dazhou, but we are still struggling to cope with the millions of troops waiting for food. Now Luozhou is hit by floods again, and this year's grain production will be affected. The ministers are frightened, thinking that at this time next year, the army will not have enough food and grass. , the morale of the military may be shaken."
"Therefore, I believe that disarmament is imminent. Please think twice, Your Majesty!"
After saying that, he kowtowed heavily again.
But this time, the empress didn't say a word. Above the main hall, the atmosphere instantly became extremely solemn.
When Yang Dong saw this scene, he was sweating for the empress. At the same time, he also began to pay attention to Lin Chunqiu, an old fox.
It was obvious that Lin Chunqiu was behind all the incidents in the court today and was controlling the overall situation.
First, the flood in Luozhou was used as the theme, which cut off the food and grass of General Yang Yan. He also used the lack of food and grass as a threat to force the empress to disarm. In this way, the good minister Han Zheng was eliminated and the military power of the general was weakened.
This interlocking plan of killing two birds with one stone is really a success!
I just don’t know how Ji Ziyue will break the situation...
There seemed to be a layer of haze hanging over the main hall, and the ministers bowed their heads, fearing that they would make even the slightest sound.
Just when everyone thought that the empress would be furious.
Lin Chunqiu's steady voice sounded again.
"Master Hu, you are so confused!"
"Now that Hou Jin's cavalry is eyeing me, the Great Zhou Dynasty, if you propose disarmament at this time, wouldn't it allow Hou Jin to take advantage of the loophole?"
"Your Majesty, I believe that disarmament is absolutely unacceptable at this time. Please give me your Majesty's warning!"
After hearing this, the empress looked slightly relaxed. The atmosphere in the main hall also relaxed a lot.
She looked deeply at Lin Chunqiu and said:
"I am very pleased that Lin Aiqing has foresight. In this case, everything will be as Lin Aiqing said."
"Retreat!"
…
Shangqing Palace,
The empress knocked over the teacup handed over by Qingniao, and Fengmu's anger seemed to be real.
"Lin Chunqiu, this old dog, really thinks that I am a fool?"
"Rescue me? This is obviously retreat in order to advance!"
"Qingniao, go and call me Xiaodongzi. Tonight, we will continue to show off at the Jinxiu Palace."
"Also, send someone to fetch the century-old wild ginseng that Korea paid tribute to last year. I want to reward Xiaodongzi!"
