As the prime minister, Zhuge Shang also knew the situation of Japan.
The key is to understand Zhao Shan's mind.
The emperor wanted to destroy the Japanese country.
Zhuge Shang said with a smile on his face, neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty, Miyamoto Shinsuke's words mentioned a very key force, and that is the Yelang Kingdom entrenched in the south of Daqian."
“We don’t know whether the gold mine is genuine or not.”
“I don’t know how much gold there is.”
"These are all the words of Japan's Miyamoto Shinsuke. He asked us to send troops to help, and even asked His Majesty to go. What if the worst case scenario happens, and Japan wants to take this opportunity to ambush us?"
Zhuge Shang solemnly said: "Your Majesty, you should be cautious when it comes to sending troops, because we don't know what the situation is now."
Fang Weihu also expressed his position: "Your Majesty said that the time for the troops will be at the beginning of spring. It just so happens that during this time, I asked Dongchang's spies to seize the time to infiltrate the Japanese country and investigate the situation of the Japanese country."
Gao Yuan took the call and expressed his stance: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to investigate the situation. Previously in Yangzhou, the people in Dongchang developed many coastal businessmen as informants. These people have business dealings with the Japanese country and can find out. matter."
Zhao Shan nodded and said: "Gao Yuan, we must investigate clearly."
"Slave understands!"
Gao Yuan nodded solemnly again.
Yan Zhuo suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I think I have overlooked one thing."
Zhao Shan asked: "What's the matter?"
Yan Zhuo said: "Currently, all directions are pointing to the Japanese country to investigate the news about the Japanese country. However, it also involves the situation of the Yelang Kingdom. Since the Yelang Kingdom has sent troops, why not arrange for people to enter the Yelang Kingdom and investigate What is the situation in Yelang Kingdom? Japan is on guard everywhere, but Yelang Kingdom is separated from us by mountains and rivers, but we can take the opportunity to find out."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up and he praised: "Yan Zhuo's proposal is indeed a new approach and a very suitable arrangement."
After speaking, he looked directly at Gao Yuan.
Gao Yuan assured: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will make arrangements immediately. In fact, in recent years, whether it is the Jin Kingdom in the north, the Japanese Kingdom, or even the Yelang Kingdom in the south, they have all been under investigation in Dongchang. It shouldn’t be difficult to investigate the situation in Yelang Country.”
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "Then let's investigate carefully."
"Slave takes orders!"
Gao Yuan agreed again.
Fang Weihu said: "Your Majesty, many of the things mentioned just now are preparations before the war. Since the Japanese country has taken the initiative to invite us, no matter what our intentions are, we will always send troops. How many troops will we send? This is the key. Whether or not How about using all the elites to destroy the Japanese country directly?"
Zhao Shan's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said in a deep voice: "This war will naturally involve all the elites."
"First, Qi Yuanjing's troops; second, Li Buyi's Shence Army; third, Yue Feipeng's elite. As well as Xuan Jia Army, Modao Camp, etc., all have to be dispatched."
"If you want to fight, just finish it in one battle."
"One battle will determine the outcome."
"If Abe Yunxiao has any conspiracy, we can investigate it slowly. How Abe Yunxiao plans to scheme against us remains to be seen. But our preparation is to destroy the Japanese country in one go."
Zhao Shan said loudly: "This is my decision."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Zhuge Shang, Fang Weihu and others all spoke together.
None of them were afraid or flinching, but instead were very excited.
Xiliang was incorporated into Daqian, and its territory expanded. If the Japanese state was completely incorporated into Daqian, the power of the court would further expand, which would be an unparalleled benefit for Daqian.
People like them can also leave their names in history.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to serve as the governor of Japan and then return to the court?
Everyone was excited.
Zhao Shan discussed the specific details with everyone and asked everyone to prepare while he continued to handle government affairs.
By the end of the year, it seemed like nothing was going on, but in fact it was getting busier and busier.
The imperial court is the busiest.
There are things to do at the end of the year, expenditures for next year to be budgeted, officials to be appraised, officials to be transferred, visits to some veterans at the end of the year, and even annual festivals and other things to arrange, so I am very busy.
Zhao Shan was busy cultivating the harem from time to time.
By early December, Du Mi came to Luoyang as Deng Zhong's envoy. Because of his humble status, it was impossible for him to meet Zhao Shan directly, and he also wanted to test his words, so he went to the prime minister's house in person to ask for an audience with Zhuge Shang.
After the famous assassin was handed in, because it involved Yizhou, the concierge who was responsible for guarding the famous assassin went directly to report to Zhuge Shang.
When Zhuge Shang learned that he was Deng Zhong's envoy, he did not turn him away, but received him in person.
Zhuge Shang saw Du Mi and asked, "Du Mi, you are here on behalf of Deng Zhong today. What do you want?"
Du Mi did not directly elaborate on the matter of surrender, but instead made indirect remarks and said: "Prime Minister Zhuge, now that the unification of the world is imminent, only Yizhou is left. It is expected that both the emperor and the prime minister hope that Yizhou will be unified as soon as possible. I wonder what the Prime Minister thinks about this matter?"
Zhuge Shang smiled and said: "The true view is naturally very simple. Yizhou has been a part of Daqian since ancient times and is the sacred territory of Daqian. No matter what, the imperial court must conquer Yizhou."
Du Mi frowned slightly.
Zhuge Shang's words are watertight.
It didn’t say anything about the handling of Yizhou, and whether there was any wooing?
Du Mi did not test the results and said proactively: "Prime Minister, if my family voluntarily surrenders, will the court accept it?"
"certainly!"
Zhuge Shang said without hesitation: "Deng Zhong took the initiative to surrender and reduce casualties. It is a great thing. The court is naturally happy to see it happen. I believe that your Majesty is also happy to see it happen."
Du Mi asked: "What kind of treatment can the court give me if I surrender?"
Zhuge Shang stroked his beard and laughed.
This is Du Mi's purpose.
It wasn't Deng Zhongzhong who surrendered to the court, but Daqian who had unified all the places, leaving only Yizhou. Now Dagan, with strong soldiers and horses, well-prepared troops and sufficient food, was unprecedentedly powerful, and Deng Zhong could not stop him, so he surrendered voluntarily.
This is the key!
Zhuge Shang said in a deep voice: "The truth of this matter cannot be determined. I will tell you after I have an audience with His Majesty."
Du Mi took advantage of the situation and said: "Can you please recommend Prime Minister Zhuge to meet with Your Majesty in person to understand His Majesty's opinions?"
Zhuge Shang snorted, his eyes were slightly cold, and he said: "Du Mi, Deng Zhong is just a traitor. If you fight against the imperial court, it will be rebellion by the imperial court, and the imperial court will definitely destroy Deng Zhong. His identity is destined to be his envoy. I am not qualified to see His Majesty."
Dumi's cheeks twitched.
When Zhao Shan just takes over the throne, if Deng Zhong wants to surrender, I am afraid that Zhao Shan will treat him with courtesy and will definitely receive Du Mi.
Now that Da Qian has become the general trend, Du Mi is naturally not qualified.
Everything depends on the strength of both sides.
Du Mi had no choice, because the situation was stronger than the people, and the current court was stronger. If Deng Zhong resisted, he would definitely be wiped out. Especially after Du Mi entered Guanzhong, he passed through the Guanzhong area and saw the customs and customs of Guanzhong.
The people live and work in peace and contentment.
The government is prestigious.
Under this premise, the cohesion of Daqian is unprecedentedly strong. If Deng Zhong and Daqian contend, it is asking for death.
Du Mi had no choice but to respectfully say, "Please, Prime Minister, convey this message to you."
Zhuge Shang said: "You wait here, I will go to see your majesty immediately and report to your majesty what happened in Yizhou."
Du Mi said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Prime Minister Zhuge."
Zhuge Shang asked people to watch tea, leaving Du Mi alone, and hurried into the palace to see Zhao Shan. When he met Zhao Shanhou, he went straight to the point and told Du Mi's purpose, and finally said: "I deliberately hit Du Mi. Now that your majesty has summoned him again and treated him with courtesy, this person will definitely be grateful to your majesty and loyal to the court."
Zhao Shan smiled and said, "Thanks to Zhuge Qing for your hard work."
Zhuge Shang shook his head and said, "I don't have to work hard."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "Go and bring Du Mi in. Let me meet Du Mi."
"As you command!"
Zhuge Shang bowed and left in a hurry.
When he returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, he saw Du Mi waiting and said straight to the point: "Du Mi, you are lucky. Your Majesty wants to see you, so come with me."
"okay!"
Du Mi quickly answered, feeling happy in his heart.
He thought to himself.
Sure enough, His Majesty the Emperor is so wise that he wants to see him in person. This is the Holy King!
Du Mi was very happy and followed Zhuge Shang step by step towards the palace.
