Gu Ming was so noisy that he had a headache and felt irritable.
If Qin Qin is fully prepared for war, why should he say it?
Gu Ming raised his eyebrows and said: "The Yu clan has been raising the right army for many years, and the salary and military pay are not missing from you! What about you? All you do is eat, drink and have fun all day long. It has been peaceful for many years and you can't even fight! You still have the nerve to make a fuss. Let Commander Qin clean up the mess committed by your Commander He Army? I think your right branch army should simply disperse and go home after this battle!"
Although Qi Rongjun knew that Gu Ming was talking angrily, he couldn't help but feel panicked. However, he did not dare to beg for mercy at all. He only said sincerely: "The general knows that he has no use in the army and cannot resist the Miao people who let the Miao people cross the border without committing crimes." It can be pardoned, but the top priority right now is to send more troops to drive the Miao people out of the border and save the people on the border from the war."
"Do you even need to say this?!" Gu Ming smashed the cup on the ground, and the splashed tea wet the hem of his royal robe.
Gu Ming exhaled: "You go back to the front line first, continue to contain news from the border, and be careful to prevent the Miao people from pretending to be civilians and spreading rumors. If anyone in the army shakes the morale of the army, pass my command and kill without mercy. Tell you who is in charge of the army and will send troops to Jiuchong City for reinforcements." Before, he would have either tried his best to guard the border, or he would have died to apologize!"
Qi Rongjun knelt down: "Yes!"
He exited the palace gate, scolding the eighteen generations of Miao ancestors in his heart again, spread his tired wings and flew out of the city, heading north.
Yu An had been standing outside the door, watching Qi Rongjun fly away after being scolded bloody, and then walked in.
He asked Jinyi to bring up another set of tea sets.
"Your Majesty, please don't get angry. The right branch of the second largest army of the Yu tribe is guarding the border to resist. Even if we lose a few games, we will definitely crush them in terms of numbers."
Gu Ming frowned and waved his hand: "You live in Jiuchong City, you don't understand these things."
Yu'an responded with a smile: "Yes, I really don't understand the matters on the battlefield. My duty is to take care of His Majesty's daily life. All other matters will be decided by His Majesty's wisdom."
Gu Ming crossed his hands and pondered for a while: "Go and invite Mr. Ge and Zhishi."
The Yu Clan Pavilion Elder lives deep in the Yu Clan ancestral hall and is in charge of sacrifices and memorials. He is also an advisor to the emperor. The Zhi Shi refers to the Yu Clan Library Zhi Shi. He is responsible for recruiting officials and studying books and records.
The elder of the pavilion and the intellectuals saluted Gu Ming together: "Greetings to your majesty."
Both of them were old men with white hair. After Gu Ming gave them a seat, he picked up the memorial from the border: "The Miao people have committed another crime, and it is difficult for a villain to make a decision. At present, the Qin commander is in poor condition, and the DPRK needs to select a rescuer as soon as possible." , what do you two gentlemen think?"
Mr. Ge said: "Your Majesty, have you told General Qin about this matter?"
Gu Ming frowned and stroked his forehead: "Of course not."
The knowledgeable man replied: "I don't think so, I guess."
Otherwise Qin Qin would have flown over long ago.
Ge Lao stroked his beard and said: "What does your Majesty mean? It is impossible not to let General Qin know about this matter. The most elite Chaoyang Army and Zuo Zhi Army of the Yu Clan are both under the command of General Qin. Commander Qin will fight in all directions for us." The God of War of the Yu Tribe is famous far and wide. If he comes out of the fortress, he will be able to appease the military and the people first! Since the Miao Tribe is coming with great force, I believe this will not be a short battle. In this case, we must take a comprehensive strategy."
Gu Ming said: "You can't hide it. Sooner or later, he will know that Qi Rong's army returned to the city in an emergency today, and Commander Qin may have already known about it. It's just that the elders don't know. In the past two months, Commander Qin accompanied the prince to Linbai Domain for training, and met him He killed the remnants of Gu Jian's old party, and after a fight, the souls remained there, and their condition was not yet intact. The current state of Commander Qin is not suitable for facing the Miao people directly."
The elder Ge also frowned when he heard this: "This..."
Zhishi is the person who knows the ministers of the court best, and he also knows the character of General Qin.
When Gu Jian's army came to the city and detained him and a group of former emperor's old officials, they were detained on the city wall. He clearly saw Qin Qin, who was only sixteen years old at the time, facing Gu Jian's army. The kind that regards death as home, the kind that would rather break than bend.
The scholar shook his head: "Your Majesty, it is difficult to detain General Qin."
Gu Ming said: "Let's not talk about this for now. The purpose of inviting two gentlemen here today is to discuss who else in the court is familiar with the battle situation and has been on the battlefield for a long time. He is suitable to replace He Chu and continue to lead the right branch to support the resistance."
The elder Ge and Zhishi fell into deep thought together.
In the past few years, the new elites in the court were at their peak. Groups of newcomers were promoted with the deliberate support of Gu Ming and Qin Qin. They took on important positions in the military, became civilian officials, and gradually took control of Jiuchong City. of power.
It's not that the newcomers didn't do well. On the contrary, the people selected by Gu Ming were smart, talented, motivated, and brave enough to stand up to the powerful. They were all good young people with backbone and responsibility.
But their biggest shortcoming is that they have no experience, including the highest-ranked among them, Yu Liangjian, the leader of the Yu Clan Emperor Guards' Pro-Army Air Force, who also has little actual combat experience.
Not to mention the kids in the military who have never experienced war.
On the battlefield, experience is far more important than talent. Being familiar with every change and every terrain is the key to victory.
Among these newcomers, it is okay to be an official in the court and have no experience to draw on. However, if the generals who go to the battlefield are inexperienced and there are no experienced veterans to lead them, then it is a very dangerous and terrible thing.
Newcomers are too dangerous, so you have to look at the old people. But since Gu Ming took back the country from Gu Jian, he has been aware of the dangers of aristocratic families since he was a child. After coming to power, he severely attacked the nobles of the aristocratic families. The original dignitaries, whether they were military generals or civil servants, did not end up in the same situation. .
Either everything was taken back, or only an empty shell was left.
No, a few days ago, King Shunde was dealt with. Gu Ming was happy in the palace for several days, saying that his decision was indeed right. The nobles of the aristocratic families were the cancer of the dynasty. If they were removed, the world would be in trouble. River clear.
Gu Ming saw that the elder Ge and the scholar were hesitant to speak, and he guessed in his heart, but the generals in the family had also been away from the battlefield for many years, so what was the difference between them and the former.
Zhishi looked at Gu Ming's face. He was well aware of His Majesty's determination to attack the aristocrats, but experienced generals were far better than inexperienced newborn calves. There was no way around this.
The scholar raised his hands and stood up to bow to Gu Ming: "I know your Majesty's holy will very well. Because of your actions over the years, your Majesty has been criticized and criticized behind the backs of noble families. It is your Majesty who has shouldered everything with your firm determination. Under such governance, the people's lives are more than three times better than when the late emperor was alive. His Majesty, with his single body, has contributed to the blessings of thousands of people. I am deeply impressed and admired."
Gu Ming looked at him. He had long regarded the elimination of the aristocratic family as his ideal goal. No matter whether there was praise or not, it would not shake his determination: "Quickly invite me, wise men. I am not an eternal Ming Emperor. I just want to do something well during my reign." It’s just something I think is right.”
"Your Majesty's clever methods impressed me. I know that all the aristocratic families have declined in recent years and cannot make big waves again. Your Majesty does not want them to have any chance to take advantage of it. If there is no war again, this will be the best thing in the world. "
The scholar stood up and said: "However, the war is approaching. Since your Majesty intends to delay the date of General Qin's expedition, he must use the most rational method to solve the current crisis on the front line and minimize the losses."
"Newcomers entering the battlefield without veteran leadership are undoubtedly fattened. What's more, the Miao people are ruthless. Your Majesty has personally fought with them and is fully aware of the dangers involved."
"To best stabilize the war situation, we need to find a veteran to make careful decisions."
Gu Ming frowned, knowing that there was no way around this.
When Mr. Ge saw that Gu Ming remained silent, he knew that this was a bad idea in his mind.
Gu Ming's attack on the family was brutal and ruthless, and he must not have wanted them to make a comeback.
What's more, those who are beaten and scolded but don't show resentment must have resentment in their hearts but not in their mouths. The family's hatred for Gu Ming is more than just a little bit. It is not easy for anyone to resolve it.
The elder Ge cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty needs to consider this matter carefully. The hatred of the family for many years of suppression must be difficult to get rid of. Now the fifteenth day is approaching, and this month is really a period when the red moon is in the sky. It is suitable for cheating until tomorrow night. The old minister returns to the ancestral hall and performs a divination to predict the good or bad fortune of the Yu clan ahead."
Mr. Ge's predictions were always accurate. When Gu Jian was born, he had calculated that the son was plotting to cause trouble and cause trouble. Therefore, the late emperor had always been unkind to Gu Jian and deliberately neglected him.
Qin Qin was regarded as the one who would quell the chaos. The late emperor believed in him and treated Qin Qin kindly.
Gu Jian took advantage of the Miao rebellion to usurp the throne. Qin Qin tried his best to protect Gu Beilin, a bloodline of Gu An, and waited until Gu Ming came back from the Black Forest.
Gu Ming nodded; "Thank you, Sir."
The west wind blew through the roller curtains of the palace, and Gu Ming smelled the scent of the northern war. He looked at the moon outside the window, and the stars, sun and moon were reflected in his eyes.
Meng Yu closed the window, turned around and returned to the house, where he saw Qin Qin still looking at the case of King Shunde.
The account book handed over to the Imperial Examination Office yesterday, the Imperial Examination Division also made a copy and sent it to the military commander's house. Qin Qinzheng was watching the whereabouts of each one.
Meng Yu advised: "General, it's late at night. The book is right there. It won't be too late to read it tomorrow. There is also the judicial department at the imperial prosecutor's office. This case will be solved in a short time."
Qin Qin casually agreed to him and motioned for him to rest first. Qin Qin raised his head and rubbed his eyes, and accidentally saw fresh soil on Meng Yu's feet, mixed with green bamboo leaves.
Maybe Meng Yu didn't pay attention, and didn't pay attention even if it stuck to the sole of his foot.
Qin Qin asked him: "Where have you been today? Why are there bamboo leaves stuck to your feet? There is no bamboo in our house."
Meng Yu was startled. Fortunately, his back was to Qin Qin, otherwise he would have noticed it.
Meng Yu said calmly: "Well, my subordinate went to the Zuozhi Army camp outside the city today. I saw an interesting thing yesterday. I took it to Mu Feng to have a look."
Qin Qin didn't seem to be suspicious and smiled: "You guys have a good relationship."
Meng Yu scratched his head, reminded Qin Qin to rest early, and then left.
