Liu Yu frowned. He seemed to hear something was wrong. He was about to say something, but Liu Muzhi on the side said seriously: "Zhenjun, now that your Majesty and the Queen have issued an order, please officially announce this time." Let's make a decision, so that all civil servants and generals can understand their responsibilities and make preparations early."
Liu Yu stood up, and he suddenly realized. Liu Muzhi said this, obviously he had already expressed his anger with Wang Shen'ai in advance, and Wang Shen'ai wanted to go with the army as a queen this time, which seemed to have something to do with Murong Lan. Maybe , this pair of enemies and friends, the two most important women in their lives who have been entangled for decades, just like the national destiny of Jin and Yan, will eventually come to an end. As for Wang Shenai’s real thoughts now, You can only ask clearly afterward.
Thinking of this, Liu Yu turned around, faced the officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and said in a deep voice: "From now on, within one month, a large number of troops will be deployed in Yangzhou. All current officers and soldiers will report back to various ministries within ten days, and inventory the warehouses of various states and counties. All military provisions and ordnance were transported to the Pengcheng camp within half a month and concentrated. The imperial edict was issued to Pengcheng guard Yang Muzhi, Beiqingzhou governor Zhuge Changmin, Donghai, Xiapi and Guangling guard Meng Longfu, Wang Zhongde and Shen Tianzi. , immediately led his troops to assemble in Pengcheng. Within a month, we will start with 50,000 cavalry, 1.5 million dan of rations, and 5,000 chariots for the Northern Expedition!"
All the civil and military officers of the dynasty agreed. Wang Shen'ai stood up and said in a deep voice: "From now on, before the expedition, I will personally stay at Jianjing Temple to pray for this expedition. I also hope that all of you will be successful in the Jin Dynasty." Loyal ministers and good generals, they will fulfill their duties and, under the leadership of Liu Zhenjun, will make new achievements!"
At this point, her eyes swept across the entire audience, and finally she met Liu Yu's eyes inadvertently, all her thoughts unspoken.
At night, Jianjing Temple, small courtyard.
Liu Yu was dressed in black, standing with his arms folded, looking at the big elm tree in front of him, silent. Liu Muzhi on one side was chewing on a white-faced steamed bun, and while eating, he said with a smile: "Jinu, this is Roujiamo is really delicious and easy to make into dry food. This time when we go on an expedition, we can make this in large quantities."
The corner of Liu Yu's mouth curled up, and he turned to look at Liu Muzhi, who had a mouthful of oil after eating, and said in a deep voice: "Fat man, tell me the truth now, what did you and Miaoyin discuss together this time, and why did you hide it? Look at me, why did you suddenly ask her to go out with the army?"
Liu Muzhi put down the steamed bun in his hand and looked at Liu Yu calmly: "Jinu, do you think we will trick you and harm you? As soon as the news of Nan Yan's move south came out, I knew you would definitely send troops, so I have been helping you plan to send troops all day long. As for why Miaoyin did this, I think she has enough reasons to explain to you. Now we are here, aren't we just waiting for this explanation?"
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "My intuition tells me that Miaoyin's mention this time has something to do with Alan. Tell me the truth. Do you have any new information?"
The fat on Liu Muzhi's face trembled slightly, he glanced at Liu Yu, hesitated to speak, and sighed: "You will understand when the wonderful sound arrives."
Wang Shen'ai's voice sounded in the side room, and the sound of the door turning came with her unique orchid fragrance: "Brother Yu, don't get me wrong, I'm not jealous this time."
Liu Yu turned around and saw Wang Shenai dressed like a palace maid, walking gracefully, and a pair of big eyes, shining like stars in the night sky. Liu Yu frowned: "It's rare since ancient times for you to go out with the army as a queen. Aren't you afraid that doing so will cause criticism?"
Wang Shen'ai sighed: "So, in addition to saying that I am going on the expedition on behalf of the emperor today, I also want to emphasize my identity as the daughter of the Wang family. Although my current public identity is the daughter of my uncle Wang Xianzhi and Princess Xin'an, I cannot emphasize the Xie family. But the Langya Wang family can still have the righteousness to regain their hometown in Qingzhou. If I say this, not many people will think about other things."
Liu Muzhi curled up his lips and said: "Jinnu, not many people know that the Queen is Miaoyin now. The Wang family keeps her identity very strict. However, this time Miaoyin will go out with the army, I'm afraid she will also have the same attitude as Xie Hun. It's related. What's going on with the Xie family? Could it be that Madam can't suppress Xie Hun anymore? "
Wang Shennai shook his head and looked at Liu Muzhi: "Isn't this a gift from you?"
Liu Yu frowned: "What's wrong with us? Aren't we just letting the children of meritorious officials enter school? I don't think this will completely offend the noble family."
Wang Shen'ai sneered and said: "Really? Let the Confucian disciples who have been suppressed by the Jin emperors and high-ranking families for many years and have been in exile serve as Xiangxu's doctor, offer wine, and engage in printing techniques, and want to copy them in large quantities. Books, Brother Yu, Brother Yu, do you really think that there are no masters in the aristocratic family, and can’t you see your intentions?”
Liu Yu gritted his teeth: "If I don't do this, will I always have to look at the faces of the children of the aristocratic family? It is not a bad thing in any case to let the scholars at the bottom and the children of meritorious officials learn cultural knowledge and have the ability to govern the country. Well, children from aristocratic families can serve in the army and make meritorious deeds, and then warriors should also have the right to read and practice calligraphy. Could it be said that only relying on the collection of books from aristocratic families can people read and understand?"
Wang Shen'ai sighed: "Brother Yu, I am definitely not against you. But you also know who the aristocratic families in Dajin are. Even if they don't make meritorious deeds themselves, they don't want others to replace them by making meritorious deeds. Therefore, now From their point of view, you just want to start anew, just want to replace metaphysics with Confucianism, and replace them with middle- and lower-class nobles. To be honest, Xie Hun only learned about brother Mu Zhi’s printing skills recently, so he panicked all of a sudden. God, because the number of Confucian scholars is limited, letting them teach will not popularize knowledge, but if everyone has the Four Books and Five Classics, then the aristocratic family will have no advantage at all, so Meng Chang came together with them!"
Liu Yu's expression changed: "Meng Chang and Meng Yanda? He is Xi Le's ally, why did he get together with the children of the aristocratic family? As far as I know, Xie Hun, Xi Sengshi has always looked down on him. Especially Yu Yue. .”
Wang Shen'ai sneered and said: "Now Liu Yi is out of town in Yuzhou, thousands of miles away. In the capital, Meng Chang is an ally who is in charge. Moreover, Meng Chang is extremely talented and has lofty ambitions. Talents like Wang Hong and Zhang Shao are also in charge. Coming from his sect, Xie Hun and the others now have more cooperation than conflict with him, because Meng Chang and Liu Yi rely on the strength of the aristocratic family to compete with you, and you want to break the foundation of all aristocratic families."
Liu Yu sighed: "I don't want to come to this point of confrontation with Meng Chang. He is different from the children of the aristocratic family. He does have very outstanding talents. We want to keep him to guard the court during this expedition, and you are not here. I won't Something happens."
