Eight hundred miles to speed up the battle report, the Northern Calendar 500,000 troops are pressing the border!
The news came so suddenly, yet so natural.
Xiao Tianyao held a heavy army in his hands and stood in Dongwen for decades, so how could he not have any means.
From the age of 15, he has held a 300,000-strong army in his hands, and managed the 300,000-strong army obediently. How could he be a good person.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Bei Li suddenly sent troops to attack Dongwen, and this must have something to do with Xiao Tianyao. But no one dared to say it, because...
Xiao Tianyao didn't have to do anything. As long as Beili knew that Xiao Tianyao had injured his legs and the emperor had seized his military power, the people of Beili would send troops to attack Dongwen, even if they took a risk.
For Beili people, death in battle is death, and death by starvation is also death. The former can at least be full, and maybe survive.
Although the Northern Li attack on Dongwen was sudden, the emperor was not unprepared.
On the day of receiving the battle report, everyone was really panicked, and even the emperor was startled, but soon the emperor calmed down.
When he took action to clean up Xiao Tianyao, Emperor Dongwen made preparations for the Northern Calendar and would attack Dongwen.
"I don't believe it. Only Xiao Tianyao, the huge Dongwen, can lead troops to fight. I have a lot of talents in my hands, and I can also expel Northern Li from the country and take back the lost ground if I call on any fierce generals."
The emperor was full of confidence, and on the same day he convened the left and right ministers, the minister of military affairs, the minister of war and the minister of household to discuss matters.
Before the soldiers and horses move, the good grass moves first. To fight a war, the treasury must first have money, and the country must first have grain.
The Minister of the Household has long been prepared, and before the emperor can speak, he will submit the book, "The silver in the national treasury and the granaries in various places can support the march of 800,000 troops for a year."
Dongwen is rich, not just talking about it. Adding up the other three countries, I am afraid it can only be similar to Dongwen.
"Okay, very good. With food and troops, I don't believe that I can't beat the little Northern Calendar." With enough food and grass, the emperor is even more confident.
The Minister of War also made arrangements early on, "Weapons and war horses have been prepared for 500,000 infantry and 50,000 cavalry. All weapons can be used at any time. In addition, the subordinate has ordered craftsmen to continue to build weapons to ensure front-line weapons. Continuously."
The minister of the military affairs department also got the hint from the emperor early, and arranged the soldiers long ago. They have 500,000 soldiers and horses at their disposal, and this does not include the 300,000 people who just took over from Xiao Tianyao.
"Your Majesty, do you want to send the troops in the hands of Lord Xiao to the front line?" If you want to consume the troops in Xiao Tianyao's hands, this is an excellent opportunity.
After all, it is not easy to encounter a big war.
The emperor thought, but: "Send his people to the front, who will lead the troops?" He just locked up Xiao Tianyao's confidant, so he can't reuse it now, right
This is indeed a difficult problem.
It is impossible to release people from the prison; transfer people from other places and fear that they will not be able to convince the public; raising soldiers from the original place is also Xiao Tianyao's confidant.
The military and ministers discussed it, but in the end they were reluctant to miss this opportunity and unanimously decided to send 300,000 soldiers and horses originally belonging to Xiao Tianyao to the front line.
"The soldiers and horses in the hands of King Xiao have had experience with people from Beili. All 300,000 troops were sent out." The emperor threw a high-sounding reason, and the others had no opinion.
Small things are finalized, and the most difficult thing to choose is the coach.
The four countries know how good the people of Northern Li are at war.
"General Huaide, Zhou Yuan, has fought many times, and his record is extraordinary. I think he can be a lieutenant." Lin Xiang began to install his own people.
Forget it as the head coach, the responsibilities are too great, Lin Xiang just wanted to put a few little people in to make a fortune in the military.
The Right Prime Minister was also unwilling to be weak, and also pushed one of his own people in, also for the lieutenant general.
Right Chancellor He is Dongwen's Right Chancellor, and his surname is Right, so it is normal to call him Right Chancellor.
The two just occupy two positions, which play a balance and can supervise each other. The most important thing is that the people recommended by the left and the right have strength, and the emperor has no reason to disagree.
Of course, the left and right sides have benefited, and there will be no shortage of others, but they are just unimportant people, and there is no need to mention them in front of the emperor.
The emperor asked again: "Is there a choice for the head coach?" This is the most important candidate. Whether it is the left or right prime minister, it is easy to dare not speak.
The emperor waited for a long time without waiting for an answer. Immediately, his face became a little bad. Lin Xiang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, what do you think of Weibei Hou? He is a veteran, and if he is in the army, his heart will be stable."
Although Lin Xiang has selfishness, he can distinguish the importance of it. He recommends Weibeihou purely because he thinks this person is suitable and has no selfishness at all.
The emperor did not agree or deny, but said: "Weibei Hou is fifty-two this year." He was really a little older.
Upon seeing this, the Right Xiang hurriedly said: "Xinyi is waiting for Liu Jie, his father was also a fierce general in those days, and Liu Jie himself is familiar with the military book, and he is perfect in all tactics and strategies."
"Liu Jie is not bad, but... he has never led troops before, and I am afraid that he will not be able to convince the public." Although he did not directly deny it, he did not agree.
Lin Xiang and You Xiang were not sure what the emperor meant, and they recommended a few people they thought were very suitable, but the emperor rejected them all.
The two pondered secretly, and vaguely understood in their hearts that the emperor was afraid that there was already a candidate, so even if the person they mentioned was suitable, the emperor could find a reason to say no.
Prestige is considered old; young is inexperienced. Those who have prestige and are young, but also think that they can't deal with King Xiao, and cannot mobilize the soldiers in the hands of King Xiao; those who are young and prestige can still mobilize the soldiers and horses of King Xiao, but also think that they are too close to King Xiao. It's just that people don't know what to do.
Lin Xiang and You Xiang, the two old foxes, had to put aside their previous suspicions and think about candidates together.
The two are worthy of being old foxes, and as soon as they met like this, they thought of an excellent candidate: "The King of the State is Mengshi!"
Meng Shi, the current Duke of Zhen Guo, Lin Chujiu's eldest uncle, was close to Xiao Tianyao, but not so close.
Before Lin Chujiu married Xiao Tianyao, there was no intersection between the Duke and Xiao Tianyao.
Regardless of whether the two sides have friendship or not, Meng Shi's identity is there. With the identity of Princess Xiao's uncle, the group of people who originally belonged to King Xiao will give Meng Shi a little face. Meng Shi himself was not familiar with Xiao Tianyao, nor was he from Xiao Tianyao's faction.
Moreover, if Meng Shi wins this battle, the men and horses in King Xiao’s hands will naturally be taken over by Meng Shi. On the other hand, if Meng Shi was defeated, Xiao Tianyao's group would be consumed.
Whether it is a win or a loss, Xiao Wangfu and Liangzi of Zhenguo Gongfu have all forged. After this battle, the two sides could never get together, even with Lin Chujiu as a bridge in the middle.
As for whether Lin Chujiu would not be able to gain a foothold in Xiao Wang's mansion, and was hated by the people of his grandfather's family in the town hall's mansion, it has nothing to do with them!