After entering the imperial study, Wu Nian waved his hands to the ministers, indicating that they did not need to salute. Then he sent the eunuchs down and closed the door.
He came to the throne and sat down, raised his head and said, "You all know the matter. I intend to conquer Fusang personally."
The ministers were shocked when they heard this, and their hair almost stood up.
Liu Zhixing took a step forward, rolled up his sleeves and said, "Your Majesty, I object."
"Why?" Wu Nian asked calmly.
Liu Zhixing was speechless for a moment. He was too anxious to think of any countermeasures. It’s objection anyway. But he had a good mind. After thinking for a moment, he came up with a countermeasure and said, "Report to the king."
"First. After years of war, the number of Han people in Liaodong has been sharply reduced. Especially the young people among the people. Now our army has not recovered its strength, but it is about to go to Fusang. I am afraid that all the Han people in Liaodong will be wiped out."
"Second, the Meng Yuan people are gradually recovering their strength and are watching with eager eyes. If they learn that the king has led troops to Fusang, I am afraid that the Meng Yuan army will come back."
"King Haida of Keton is not a sheep but a wolf."
"Third, fighting across the sea is very dangerous. Don't forget it, Your Majesty. Since the founding of the country, Fuso has never been attacked by a foreign enemy. It has never been subjugated."
"There are three points above. I believe that the king should not lead a military expedition in person."
After Liu Zhixing finished speaking, Wang Youxiao, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, immediately stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with Lord Liu's point of view."
After saying that, he dropped his words and said: "Of course. If the king is so happy about his achievements, and does not subsidize the difficulties of the soldiers and the people, but sends troops by force, then he should be regarded as a minister without saying anything."
All the ministers looked at him sideways, these words were very serious. He just pointed at Wu Nian's nose and scolded him for being such a foolish king.
But they are also used to it. Wang Youxiao is an upright person who dares to speak out.
Wu Nian did not get angry, but calmly watched the ministers speak one by one. Except for Gongsun Sang, the others were all opposed to sending troops.
Seconded by Liu Zhixing.
But this is normal, and what Liu Zhixing said makes sense. But Wu Nian also has Wu Nian's considerations. After everyone finished speaking, Wu Niancai said to Liu Zhixing: "Master Liu is right. But I also have something to say."
"One is profit."
"Fuso has silver. I don't need to tell you how much money I made from the silver-for-copper ingot business. In addition, Fuso is also considered to have a vast territory and abundant resources. If we can merge with Fuso, the benefits will be endless."
"Second, Fusang has never been conquered, and the country has never been subjugated. But I am very confident and attack Fusang. I will take Fusang as my minister."
"Third. In this battle, we will not use Liaodong as our main force. We will use Youyan people as our main force."
Having said this, Wu Nian had a slight smile on his face and said: "How could I not know that the Han people in Liaodong have already suffered huge losses? How could I not know that King Haida of Keton is watching with eager eyes?"
"In the five prefectures of Liaodong, I have ten troops guarding ten thousand households. In addition, there are more than a dozen field troops of ten thousand households. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses are crowded together. Even if the Slavs, Mongolians, and Chu people unite If you attack the weak, you won't get any benefits."
"I only brought some of the imperial guards with me this time. Youyan's four generals, Lu Liuliang, Zhuge Xun, Zhang Cai, and Li Liangchen who were born in Goguryeo, crossed the sea to attack Fusang."
"But to the outside world, we won't make it public. Anyway, I spend my days in the palace and never hunt or play. Just treat me as if I'm still in the palace and run the court as usual."
"No clues will be revealed. The Mongols, Slavs, and Chu people will not dare to attack."
"This!!!!" The ministers looked at each other, unable to imagine that Liu Zhixing's three reasons for "not conquering Fusang" were eliminated by Wu Nian in the blink of an eye.
Liu Zhixing reacted quickly, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty. Although Your Majesty has your own reasons, I still object to sending troops."
"If you use Youyan soldiers and horses, plus some of the imperial guards, there will be only 50,000 households of soldiers and horses. Including the navy, it will only be 110,000 households."
"General Toyotomi's position has been stabilized, and the war has just been settled. His subordinates are all generals who are good at conquering and fighting."
"And we're not familiar with the local terrain."
"We are fighting across the sea again, so supply is difficult."
"If you're not careful, you'll be in jeopardy."
"Your Majesty, you should not go to a dangerous place just for a small profit with a body of ten thousand gold and a king of ten thousand chariots."
As Liu Zhixing finished speaking, all the ministers except Gongsun Sang opposed sending troops. Zhang Haiping, regardless of his dignity, knelt down and expressed his determination.
I am against sending troops.
"Hey." Wu Nian sighed, of course he knew the danger involved. Going deep alone, not familiar with the terrain, it is difficult to move food and grass.
All the taboos of military strategists were taken over.
but.
I won't go. Who's going?
Wu Nian stood up and said: "You have forgotten one thing. There was a drought in Liaodong back then. If it weren't for Kyogoku Xueli's strong support, I would not be where we are today."
"It is only natural for a man to care about his old kindness."
"I said that I would help the Ryukyu people recover their country. It's time to honor it."
"Therefore. The Kyogoku family is very familiar with Fuso and has connections in Fuso. This time, I don't think it's just a blind expedition. I have a little foundation."
"Finally. Now the Meng Yuan people are injured and licking their wounds."
"The Chu people dare not come out of Shanhaiguan to attack us."
"Wouldn't it be a pity if we don't take this opportunity to wipe out Fusang and strengthen ourselves?"
At this point, Wu Nian's eyes showed a sharp look, and his voice was decisive: "Okay. I have said everything I need to say."
"I'm not here to ask for your opinion."
"Secret preparations for the expedition. I want to be the first to attack Fusang, and also the last."
Speaking of which, even though the ministers objected. But Wu Nian's aura is too strong and he is victorious in every battle.
Some of them dare not say anything anymore, while others are extremely confident in Wu Nian's ability.
And if we can really break through Fuso.
Where are the copper ingots exchanged for silver? Just take the Fuso silver and gold mines directly as your own, and then mobilize Fuso's manpower and materials.
The power of the Han Dynasty can be greatly enhanced.
With the recovery of Liaodong, the Tartars were expelled.
With the fall of Goguryeo.
As the Slavs entered the war.
The remaining opponents are getting stronger and stronger. The Han Dynasty itself was relatively weak and weak in power.
All in all, if it succeeds, it will be very beneficial.
"Yes." When Liu Zhixing and others thought of this, they gritted their teeth, braced themselves, and bowed.
"Very good." A look of satisfaction appeared on Wu Nian's face. He sat back on the throne and discussed the details of the expedition with the ministers.
Attack and destroy Fusang.
It has been put on the agenda and no one can stop it.
But for such a big thing, the thunder is small and the raindrops are big. Except for the important officials of the imperial court and Wu Nian's queen and concubines, almost no one knew about it.
