Autumn in the north is colorful and charming. The mountains are red, the forests are dyed, and there is a unique flavor in the depression.
In the blue sky, a group of geese are flying south, and migratory birds are migrating.
On the ground, two horses galloped north, hurrying to deliver the good news.
The above scene is the current scene on the outskirts of the capital.
Not long after, the horse reined in and stopped outside the palace, and the message arrived.
After about a cup of tea, the emperor urgently summoned the messenger in the Yangxin Hall and carefully read the latest military information.
Yes, this report is indeed military information, but it is not good news.
The official document from the inner guard clearly stated: Our Kunpeng Navy is at a complete disadvantage against the Fusang Kingdom. The losses in both battles were heavy. However, the enemy's situation is not optimistic, and they are also in a state of exhaustion.
Although these words were expressed euphemistically, the meaning was very clear: the imperial army was defeated!
Moreover, the defeat is undisputed.
The emperor felt a little uncomfortable.
These and other things are all decided by oneself. If one denies oneself, wouldn’t it be self-defeating?
After thinking about it, the emperor commented from another perspective: "It seems that the military development of Fusang Kingdom is more advanced than we imagined. It is time to redefine the assessment of this enemy..."
Wu Wanrong at his side heard the words and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is serious. Fusang is just a small country. Even if it has some modest military success, it will not be too advanced. We only need to make appropriate adjustments and we will be able to catch up in the near future. past."
"Well, if we just talk about national strength, my Dafeng is several times higher than them. It is not difficult to catch up."
"Your Majesty is clear."
Is this, finding a way out for yourself?
Indeed.
Otherwise, how embarrassing it would be!
Regarding this matter, the monarch and his ministers had a tacit understanding and a tacit understanding in speaking.
Over the years, Wu Wanrong has become more familiar with the emperor's touch than his own women, and he knows what to say on any occasion with ease.
He knew very well that the current emperor cherished his feathers very much, especially his reputation. For those negative things that are not pleasant to the ears, be sure to beautify them appropriately. If you say them openly, it may cause displeasure.
Today, I am a person who longs for the Zen of Mount Tai. How can he allow himself to have flaws?
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Even if there is, it must be weakened.
This is where Wu Wanrong is brilliant.
In order to avoid the embarrassment again, Lao Wu hurriedly changed the topic to the battlefield in the north.
"Your Majesty, judging from the military reports sent back by Qi Jing, the fierce battle in Mobei is coming to an end. I believe that it won't be long before the beacon smoke there will temporarily extinguish and return to the peaceful state as before."
"Well... Qi Aiqing's battle was not bad. Although he only got a draw, the number of enemies he wiped out was twice that of the higher enemy. It can be regarded as the momentum that our Celestial Dynasty should have."
"These are all due to your Majesty's ability to know people and make good use of them..."
"Haha, what Wu Aiqing said makes sense..."
The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled, sweeping away the negative haze with Fusang Xiaobai, and the fallen smiles returned to their faces again.
As far as the current overall battle situation of Dafeng Dynasty is concerned, it can be regarded as a draw and a small defeat. Although it is not very good, it is still reasonable.
As a result, only the outcome of the Nanyang War remains unclear.
Qi Aiqing, can he resist?
Regarding this matter, Wu Wanrong was as pessimistic as ever. He said: "Master Qi is a civil servant and has little knowledge of the essence of warfare. When faced with some small conflicts, he may be able to cope with it, but once it touches In a large-scale war, he will be at the end of his rope."
This means that he is still not optimistic about Qi Yu's military talents.
However, the emperor did not think so.
"Although Qi Aiqing has no experience in serving in the Ministry of War, his ability to assess situations is quite outstanding. Otherwise, he would not have been able to win Dawan and Luzon!"
"Uh... that's true!"
Seeing that the emperor seemed to be protecting him, Wu Wanrong hurriedly stopped his criticism to avoid unnecessary reprimands.
In fact, this is not a deliberate protection.
Rather, the emperor felt that Qi Yu had made a promise to him at the Zhengdan court meeting, saying that he would rather die for his country than be scared to death by Franco.
Since he made such an oath, why didn't he believe him?
Don't use it if you doubt it, don't doubt it if you employ it.
Therefore, the emperor decisively chose to believe.
Wu Wanrong responded patiently for a while, then hurriedly changed the topic to avoid Qi Yu's disgusting aura.
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"Your Majesty, what do you think of the Prince Consort's case?"
"Wei Zeng's case..."
At the mention of this matter, the emperor couldn't help but frown.
It's a bit difficult to handle.
oh? How do you say this?
According to the law, Wei Zeng committed an unjust act, and lawless measures are not enough to rectify the situation.
However, he was a long-established royal relative left by the late emperor, and his status was quite impressive. If he was directly defeated, it would easily trigger an overreaction within the clan.
Therefore, it must be handled with caution.
The emperor thought for a while and said: "From the perspective of the entire case, Gao Ming and Yue Si are the core principal offenders, and he is just an accessory with a tendency to have a strong tendency. Since he is not the leader, he should be pardoned if he can." As soon as his voice changed, he added: "In my opinion, the main criminal will take the blame for this case, and the relevant accomplices will all be given light sentences."
After Wu Wanrong thought about the weight of the money sent by the Wei family, he quickly took advantage of the situation and said kindly: "What your Majesty said is true. As the saying goes, it is just an attempted case to show mercy to others. It is indeed There is no need to hold on to it. It is very appropriate for His Majesty to give me such a holy decree. It not only reflects your benevolence and generosity, but also provides reassurance to the elders of the clan. It can be said that they complement each other."
"Um……"
Since Li Liangji ascended the throne, he first killed King Yan and King Yong, and then killed the Empress Dowager. This was an absolute disapproval of relatives. And these actions directly caused panic within the clan.
Therefore, more comfort should be done in this case, and it is not appropriate to use the butcher knife again.
What's more, Wei Zeng is just a dirty lackey who is seeking wealth and self-interest. Even if he is killed, he will not get any big benefits.
In this case, it is better to take the opportunity to appease people's hearts.
After finishing the official conversation, the emperor suddenly smiled and said with an itchy expression: "Wu Aiqing, have you got the fabric you collected for me?"
Wu Wanrong hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, we have arrived."
"Well, what's the quality like?"
"Excellent! The head is big, the shoulders are wide, and the legs are splayed. At first glance, it looks like the kind of bone insect that is good at fighting. Among them, there is also a 'White Teeth Green' weighing more than eight centimeters. It is of high quality and extremely rare!"
Upon hearing this, the emperor suddenly became very happy: "In that case, why don't you quickly get it and have a fight?"
Wu Wanrong smiled and said: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. I will go get it right away."
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