Mu Mu quickly glanced at the books on the table, looked up at her husband, and whispered: "Sir, can Mu Mu study together?"
The husband smiled and said, "Why not?"
Mu Mu scratched her head, sat down next to Li Ye, and whispered: "Brother learned from my husband, and I want to learn too."
The husband praised: "Didn't you all practice swordsmanship together on Tianshan Mountain before? Why are you so different now?"
Li Ye smiled and said, "Is it because we have been away for three years and have not been together for a long time, which makes Mu Mu feel strange?"
Mu Mu turned her head and blew a breath at him, stared at him and said, "I haven't changed. If you want to change, you have to change. If you don't believe me, ask your wife."
The husband smiled, pointed to the three books on the table and said, "We are short of time and I don't have time to explain them to you one by one. You can read them while I explain them. Just spend three days and learn as much as you can."
"Let's not talk about the art of war today. Ye'er, you are new to the imperial city and don't know much about the situation in the palace. I will first explain to you the situation in the palace and the general situation of the officials."
Li Ye nodded, and Mu Mu nodded accordingly.
The gentleman cleared his throat and said slowly: "Let's talk about the situation in the southern border first: Tianfeng City, the main city of the Nanxuan Territory, is located in the middle of the Nanxuan Territory. The southern border is actually a boundary drawn by the grassland tribes themselves."
"As early as hundreds of years ago, the grassland tribes also obeyed the management of the Territory Lord's Mansion. However, as the five regions gradually weakened, the grassland tribes became independent. After several wars, they drew the boundaries between the two sides with the Territory Lord's Mansion... ..."
"Nanyun City, an important town in southern Xinjiang, is located on the Wei River, with the Wei River in the south and the Qingcheng Mountains in the north. Nanyun City is the only way for the grassland tribes to enter the five regions."
"The three small border towns of Kaiyang, Linchun and Xiaguan in southern Xinjiang and the grassland have been lost. The army retreated to Nanyun City. Marshal Xia Yunlong led 80,000 imperial border troops to guard Nanyun City."
"According to our analysis, winter has arrived, and Nanyun City is safe for the time being. You are here to resist the attacks of the grassland tribes after next spring. As long as you defend Nanyun City, it will be a great achievement... "
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Wang Mingyi, the left prime minister, and Long Jingyun, the right prime minister in the court, are both civil and military, and have many talents. However, they are two treacherous and slippery guys. At present, they have not chosen which prince to support, and they are neutral people.
Emperor Uncle Xia Yuan is appointed as the president of the Royal Academy. You have already seen him. Like the two above, he does not support anyone.
The eldest son of the prince, Xia Yunlong, has been granted the title of Grand Marshal of the Army; the second prince, Xia Yunjie, has been granted the title of General Tianbao and is in charge of the Royal Guards of the Imperial City.
Shangshu Jiang Shangyun is the uncle of the eldest prince, so he naturally supports the eldest prince Xia Yunlong; Zhongshu Linghu Kuangyu is the uncle of the second prince, so he is naturally a supporter of the second prince. This is also the biggest headache for the emperor.
It is currently unclear which side Wang Zhi, the Minister of the Six Bureaus, supports. Long Shimin, the son of the Right Prime Minister, Long Shimin, is very close to the second prince. He should be the second prince's man.
Tang Hualong, the minister of the Sixth Ministry, had a close relationship with the second prince, and Wei Xian, the general of the Hussars, had a close relationship with Jiang Shangyun, the minister.
Yan Gongming, a bachelor, Li Rui, a bachelor of Hanlinyuan, and Xia Wenliang, the minister of Zhangluanyi Guards, have not yet expressed support for which side.
The internal minister Zhuge Yuanqiu is Zhongshu Linghu Kuangyu's confidant...
In addition to the Xia royal family, the so-called five major families in the imperial city are the Jiang family, the Linghu family, the Wang family, and the Long family...
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The husband briefly introduced the situation in southern Xinjiang and the current situation in North Korea to Li Ye. Li Ye and Mu Mu listened very carefully. Li Ye asked the husband some questions from time to time, and the husband patiently explained them to him one by one.
Finally, at the end of the Youshi period, the situation in the imperial city and southern Xinjiang was clearly analyzed.
"Fifty thousand troops rushing to aid Nanyun City in winter will bring great trouble to the military and civilians in Southern Xinjiang as well as the supply of food and grass. Sir, can you discuss with the emperor that the reinforcements from the five regions will not be moved for the time being, and the disciples will lead the five thousand forbidden troops to Southern Xinjiang for the time being."
"First understand the situation there clearly and strengthen the defense of Nanyun City. Before the spring of next year, 50,000 troops from the five regions will come to Nanyun City to compete with the grassland tribes."
Li Ye frowned and said in a deep voice while looking at the map of Southern Xinjiang in his husband's room.
Mu Mu looked at him and nodded gently. At this time, Li Ye seemed to be a general on the front line, not the brother she knew.
The gentleman smiled lightly: "You will take over my position in three days. It is up to you to tell the emperor. However, I agree with your idea. Since we can't fight a big battle now, there is no need for hundreds of thousands of troops to crowd in." Being together makes it difficult to manage and puts a lot of pressure on the economy."
"I didn't expect that my brother would have an idea for the battlefield in southern Xinjiang after just listening to my husband's words. You are so awesome!"
Mu Mu clenched her little fist, as if she had returned to the small bluestone courtyard three years ago.
Li Ye looked at her and smiled and said: "How can I be so powerful? On the way back from Prajna Temple, Brother Nalan was analyzing the situation in the Five Regions and Southern Xinjiang with me."
"We have been thinking about things in Southern Xinjiang all the way, so we will naturally have some ideas, but this must be approved by your husband and the emperor."
The gentleman nodded and said: "After you go, discuss with the eldest prince and ask Nalan to give you some ideas. Remember one thing: we are not in a hurry, it is the grassland tribes that are anxious..."
"Let's talk if we can. After all, in a war, how many soldiers and civilians will be killed or injured... You have plenty of time, don't be anxious."
"Peace talks?" Li Ye was stunned, thinking that he would talk about peace talks before fighting. What does this mean?
"It's a peace talk, but it's also based on the current foundation, that is, the grassland tribes withdraw from the original boundaries and return the three occupied border towns. Everything else can be discussed." The gentleman said calmly.
"This is the bottom line of the dynasty and cannot be crossed." The gentleman said with a heavy tone.
Li Ye looked at the map and replied in a solemn voice: "This emperor has already told me, and my disciple understands."
"Sir, I'm going to southern Xinjiang with my brother. He won't be able to stay for more than a few days, and he has to leave again. If my mother knew, she would probably cry several times."
Mu Mu pouted and looked at Mr.
The husband looked at her and smiled, and said: "Let you come in and listen, just to let you go with Ye'er. After all, you are already at the eighth level of the Golden Core and can practice yourself on the battlefield."
"I believe that the soldiers and generals from all the grassland tribes can't hurt you. You have to be careful and follow Ye'er's arrangements in everything, otherwise the eldest prince will punish you according to military law."
After hearing this, Mu Mu jumped up happily, took Li Ye's hand and said, "Mu Mu will be obedient and will never run around."
Li Ye shook his head, how could Mr. Xindao agree to this little overlord going to southern Xinjiang with him? Isn't this deliberately causing trouble?
The gentleman seemed to know what Li Ye was thinking, and said with a smile: "Mumu and Wutong could go to practice before, but Wutong is a princess. Whether she goes or not depends on the emperor's opinion and Tang Qiuyu's arrangements. "
"Mu Mu always stays in this imperial city, which will not be of much help to her future practice."
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On the first day, my husband explained the beginning of "Sun Tzu's Art of War" to Li Ye.
Sun Tzu said: Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the path to survival. They must be observed.
Therefore, the classics are based on five things, and they are compiled based on calculations and emotions: the first is called Dao, the second is called Heaven, the third is called Earth, the fourth is called General, and the fifth is called Dharma. The Taoist means that the people agree with their superiors, so they can die with them and live with them without fear of danger.
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The next day, my husband explained the combat chapter of "Sun Tzu's Art of War" to Li Ye.
Sun Tzu said: The method of using military force is to drive a thousand chariots, a thousand leather chariots, a hundred thousand armors, and provide food for thousands of miles...
He will win in battle, but if he blunts his troops for a long time, he will defeat the enemy; if he attacks a city, his strength will be weakened; if he keeps his troops violent for a long time, the country will be short of resources. If a blunt soldier defeats a strong enemy, and if he uses his strength to destroy goods, then the princes will take advantage of the disadvantages and rise up. Even if there are wise men, they will not be able to take care of them. Therefore, soldiers are quick to hear clumsiness, but they do not see skill for a long time. It is not possible to have a long-lasting army and benefit the country. Therefore, if one does not fully understand the dangers of using troops, he cannot fully understand the advantages of using troops.
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On the third day, before dawn, Li Ye and his husband went out in a carriage.
Today is an important day for the emperor and Li Ye, and it is even more a mysterious day for the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
Because today is the inauguration ceremony of the new Imperial Preceptor, the new Imperial Preceptor who has been hidden by the emperor for five years will appear in front of everyone.
Taking into account the large number of people talking, Mr. and Li Ye entered the palace gate early before the officials arrived.
The guards, who had not yet opened the palace gate, saw that it was the Imperial Master's carriage and hurriedly let it go, as if they had already received the order to let it go.
It was past half-hour, and all the ministers gathered at the palace gate filed into court. As the hour was about to end, the emperor also sat on the golden palace, attended by the great eunuch Yan Wuxue.
Looking down at the ministers filling the court, Emperor Xia Changfeng smiled lightly.
When the crowd saw the emperor sitting down, the eunuch announced the ceremony, and the ministers bowed and saluted. They shouted "Long live the emperor" three times. The emperor nodded in return, and the ministers stood in line one by one. The court meeting began.
"I took a look and found that the largest number of people came to the court today. None of the ministers asked for leave. It seems that the ministers still care about Southern Xinjiang. I am very pleased."
The emperor spoke calmly, but the left and right prime ministers were shocked.
They naturally know why these ministers are rushing to go to court today. They are not as concerned about state affairs as the emperor said! "
Wang Mingyi, the Prime Minister of the Left, stood up, bent down and saluted: "The five regions have been peaceful for more than twenty years. Recently, the war has broken out in the southern border, which has brought countless disasters to the people in the southern region. We should work hard to share your worries for you, regardless of our own safety. , please pray for the people.”
The right minister, Long Jingyun, also came out to salute and said: "I think what you said is reasonable. Fifty thousand troops and horses have been assembled in the five regions according to the imperial court's requirements, and we can rush to support the southern border."
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The emperor, who was sitting on the dragon chair, could not see the sadness or joy. He just nodded and replied: "Thank you, Prime Minister Left and Right, for your hard work. I have already made a decision about rushing to the aid of southern Xinjiang. I will know later."
At some point, the gentleman was already standing on the right side of the great eunuch Yan Wuxue, and behind him was Li Ye who was naturally wearing new clothes.
Picking up the tea cup on the dragon table, the emperor took a sip and glanced at the eunuch beside him...
The great eunuch understood, stepped forward and bent down to take the imperial edict from the dragon table with both hands.
Returning to his position, he cleared his throat, slowly unfolded the imperial edict, and read it to the civil and military officials of the court:
"In response to Tianshun's timing, and upon receiving this holy order, the Imperial Adviser will retire immediately. From now on, his disciple Li Ye will take over the post of Imperial Adviser. Six days later, he will lead the reinforcements from the five regions to the southern border to fight against the prairie cavalry. I appreciate this!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the ministers were excited. Although they had known this for a long time, when the imperial edict was read out, a thunder exploded over the heads of the ministers.
The imperial master who had been out for three years retired again. His disciples took over and led the army to southern Xinjiang to fight against the enemy. This was a shocking event.
Li Ye, who was standing behind his husband, put on custom-made clothes after entering the court.
Since neither the master nor the disciple was in the official position, the emperor ordered several sets of white silk imperial robes for Li Ye as requested by his husband.
The only thing he did to pretend to be hungry was that the collar and cuffs were rolled with a gold edge to show the majesty of the imperial master.
"Everyone, please be silent. The ceremony for the canonization of the new imperial master will begin below. Please give your instructions personally, the emperor." The great eunuch gathered his efforts and roared.
All the officials remained silent.
The emperor looked at the ministers in the hall and smiled faintly: "The war is about to begin, so everything should be kept simple. All the ministers can pay homage to the new Imperial Master in the court hall. On the day of the expedition, I will lead the ministers to worship heaven. Salute and tell the world!"
After the emperor finished speaking, he nodded to his husband, and then looked at the eunuch again.
The great eunuch agreed and announced loudly: "All ministers pay homage to the new Imperial Preceptor. Please come forward to accept the ceremony and receive the title."
Before he finished speaking, the gentleman smiled faintly, turned around and stood to the left of the great eunuch, vacating his seat.
Li Ye behind him took a deep breath, took a step forward, and stood on the first vent of his life.
The great eunuch bent down and motioned Li Ye to take two steps forward and stood beside the emperor Long An.
The ministers raised their eyes and saw that standing on the golden palace, the new Imperial Master next to the Emperor turned out to be a handsome man who was no more than fifteen years old. He was wearing a white robe with gold trim and military shoes. He had a short hair and red lips and white teeth. juvenile.
It is better to say that he is a newly appointed national preceptor than a handsome young man who has recently become a monk.
Seeing the dazed expressions of all the ministers, the Emperor snorted loudly and said: "In my ceremony of canonizing the Imperial Master, I will not tolerate any noise from you!"
When the ministers heard this, they were frightened to death and quickly stopped talking.
They all bowed and saluted, chanting: "We are here to pay homage to the Imperial Master. I wish the Imperial Master great victory and drive the enemy away from the borders!"
Li Ye, who was standing in the court hall, returned the greeting. He said: "Junior Li Ye comes from Fangcun Mountain Prajna Temple. Please forgive me in the future."
All the ministers bowed again and said in unison: "The Imperial Master is very polite."
Under the attention of all the ministers, the great eunuch handed the imperial master's seal and golden sword to Li Ye with both hands. Li Ye turned around to thank the emperor and sir, and then retreated to his side.
Everyone lay down and bowed again, and Li Ye returned the bow again.
The Prime Minister on the left and the Prime Minister on the right looked at each other when they saw that Li Ye was neither humble nor overbearing, and behaved politely.
The Xindao Emperor has indeed laid out a plan for many years. If it weren't for the current urgency, it would probably have been hidden for a few more years.
The emperor was very happy after realizing that he had something on his mind. He patted the dragon case and shouted: "I am very relieved that the matter of the imperial master has been settled. I have arranged a luncheon in the palace today. All the ministers will have a drink together. !”
The ministers bowed again and shouted long live.
It's rare that the emperor is happy and holds a banquet. These old guys have been coveting the royal wine in the palace for a long time.
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