Even though Li Zhi left angrily, but the Manchu Dynasty civil and military did not care, after the dispersal of the dynasty, the ministers also gathered together, saying that they resolutely could not agree to the emperor's personal expedition, anyway, this law does not blame the public, we must all oppose it, and the emperor has no way to take us.

On this matter, everyone's opinion is surprisingly unanimous, and the attitude is very resolute, that is, to fight the emperor to the end.

"How can this be reasonable, it seems that I am usually too gentle with them, so that they are lawless, and dare to treat me like this, and I can't spare them."

And over there, Li Zhi returned to the harem, and he fell to the ground with something, Zhang Desheng and the two little eunuchs stood at the door, trembling. Li Zhi dreamed of conquering Goguryeo in person and pacifying Liaodong, which was regarded as a landmark achievement beyond Li Shimin, but who would have thought that the Manchu Dynasty civil and military forces were so ruthless to splash him with cold water, and he didn't give him a chance at all, and he was very angry in his heart.

At the beginning of Li Shimin's personal expedition, although there were also people who opposed it, but there was no opposition like now, and none of them were in favor, and the ministers did this, isn't it implying that he is not as good as Li Shimin, which makes him very angry and looks down on me too much.

As everyone knows, it is precisely because of Li Shimin's first imperial driving expedition, so this time everyone is now resolutely opposed, if there is no Li Shimin's original imperial driving pro-expedition, there will not be so many people who oppose it, and the goal was not reached at that time, Li Shimin did assist Goguryeo, you have to play like this again, don't you remember to eat or not, this war is to ask for money.

Wu Meiniang, who hurried back, saw this situation and naturally knew what it was for, but she also pretended not to know, and said in a panic: "Your Majesty, what happened?" ”

Li Zhi said: "It's just right that you're here, and you're here to comment on me." ”

He was deeply aggrieved at this time, and he needed someone to confide in, so he told Wu Meiniang about the Fangcai Hall in one go, especially criticized Han Yi, and by the way, expressed his dissatisfaction with Li Ji.

Wu Meiniang was silent after hearing this.

Li Zhi was very unhappy when he saw that this queen was the same as the minister in the palace, and said, "Why don't you speak?" ”

Wu Meiniang didn't answer and asked: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, what good is it for them to oppose Your Majesty's imperial conquest?" ”

Li Zhi was stunned and couldn't say why.

Wu Meiniang said again: "Putting aside right and wrong, the concubines think that they stop Your Majesty, and they have no selfish intentions, this is completely out of the courtiers' loyalty to the monarch, Your Majesty should be happy, not complaining." ”

Li Zhi's expression softened a little, and said: "I also understand in my heart, but the pacification of Liaodong is not only the will of my father, but also what I have always desired, when I quit the battle of Liaodong, it attracted a lot of criticism, but this move was not what I wanted, but I was forced by the situation at that time, I also wanted to prove that I am not that weak monarch, once the time is ripe, I will definitely send troops decisively, I want to drive the expedition in person, but also to show my determination to pacify Liaodong, not what they thought at the beginning." ”

Wu Meiniang said with a smile: "The concubine understands Your Majesty's thoughts, but if Your Majesty doesn't drive the expedition in person, won't the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of the world see Your Majesty's determination?" I don't think so. In addition, has Your Majesty ever wondered why even Sikong did not support His Majesty's personal expedition? Your Majesty should know that there is no one in this world who is more loyal to Your Majesty than Sikong. ”

Li Zhi said: "Then in your opinion, why is this? ”

Wu Meiniang said: "According to the concubines, Sikong just learned the lesson of the first emperor's conquest of Liaodong, and thinks that if Your Majesty drives the expedition in person, the disadvantages will far outweigh the advantages." ”

Li Zhi was displeased when he heard this, and said, "Is I so unbearable? ”

"That's not what the concubine meant." Wu Meiniang shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, have you ever thought about it, if Your Majesty wants to conquer in person, the first thing they think of is how to ensure Your Majesty's safety, and the second is how to destroy Goguryeo, after all, Your Majesty's safety is above all else, how can it be compared to that Goguryeo, even if it is ten Goguryeo." But in this way, Sikong and my generals of the Tang Dynasty will not be able to attack with all their might, and there are always concerns in their hearts that they cannot be fully deployed.

In addition, Your Majesty has just recovered from illness, if you are going to the poor mountains and rivers of Goguryeo at this time, and the concubine says something disrespectful, if Your Majesty feels unwell due to the fatigue of the journey, this battle may come to an abrupt end, and at that time, the morale of our army will be exhausted, and it will be very difficult to conquer Goguryeo again. ”

In fact, Han Yi and they all know these words in their hearts, but as courtiers, they can't say that, only Wu Meiniang can say this, after all, they are husband and wife.

Li Zhi listened, sighed, and then sat down.

Wu Meiniang also sat down and said: "Your Majesty, the reason why you want to drive the expedition in person and show your determination must be to know what it means to send troops this time, although Goguryeo is a land of projectiles, there is no need to worry, but since Emperor Yang of Sui, several expeditions have failed to succeed, if this expedition can no longer pacify Liaodong, it will be a great damage to the morale of my Tang Dynasty, so Your Majesty will fight this battle at all costs." However, His Majesty's personal conquest will make Sikong and them have some scruples, and they can't do their best to the detriment of our army, so Your Majesty should give up the idea of pro-conquest for this reason, which is really at all costs. ”

Speaking of this, she smiled slightly and said, "Besides, if this dispatch of troops can pacify Liaodong, will this exploit be recorded on the head of Emperor Yang of Sui in this history book?" ”

Li Zhi was very embarrassed to hear it, Wu Meiniang's last sentence hit his mind, he just wanted to be greedy for this merit, nodded embarrassedly and said: "You are right, I almost made a mistake and delayed a big event, I am really ashamed!" ”

Wu Meiniang breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty must not blame yourself, according to the opinion of the concubines, although Your Majesty can't do this, but it is still very necessary to say so, because in this way, the soldiers in the army, the ministers in the palace, and the common people know that Your Majesty attaches great importance to this dispatch, which can greatly boost morale." ”

"You!" Li Zhi smiled and shook his head.

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And what's even better is that because of this letter from the Wa Kingdom, no one linked the slave and maid matter with Goguryeo, because this could not be deliberately manipulated by someone behind the scenes, and no matter how capable you are, it is impossible to manipulate the Wa State to write such a stupid letter, which is unimaginable to the people of the Tang Dynasty.

This helped Han Yi a lot, he originally prepared many expressions to hide the connection between these two things, but now he didn't need it, so he became very relaxed and came to the household with a small song.

However, Zhang Daxiang was not as relaxed as him, and when he heard that Han Yi had come to the household department, he hurried over.

"Han Shangshu, depending on the situation, Your Majesty is determined to attack Goguryeo in person this time." Zhang Elephant Road.

Han Yi nodded and said: "The heart of this army must be iron, but in my opinion, it is impossible for the imperial driver to personally conquer, and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty will not agree, and it is impossible for Your Majesty to go your own way." ”

Zhang Daxiang said: "But no matter whether Your Majesty will drive the expedition in person, the heavy responsibility of this grain and grass will definitely fall on our household. In my opinion, there is a possibility of war next year, and there is not much time left for our household department, and in case Your Majesty insists on going his own way, it will make the pressure on our household department even greater, and we have to prepare in time. ”

Speaking of this, he paused, and analyzed: "There is no grain and grass in this pass, and only from Luoyang and Henan Zhudao will mobilize grain and grass, fortunately, the last time Taizong Shengshang attacked Goguryeo, the grain and grass arrangement is very proper, and now we are facing the same opponent, we can Xiao Gui Cao Sui, just use Taizong Shengshang's original approach, so that everyone is familiar with it, and it should still be in time." ”

"Xiao Gui Cao Sui?" Han Yi squinted at Zhang Daxiang.

Zhang Daxiang nodded, surprised: "Is there anything wrong with this?" ”

"Not really." Han Yi shook his head and said: "But this is not my style, you know my style, the most hated thing in my life is to believe in the ancient, how can I follow the rules and stick to the rules." ”

Zhang Daxiang broke out in a cold sweat when he heard this, and said, "Han Shangshu, this is not child's play, don't be joking." ”

He is really like an ant on a hot pot at this time, very anxious, if there is a war next year, this time is really running out, and he has to arrange it immediately.

Han Yi said quite seriously: "When did I joke about this, the grain and grass have already been prepared, and you can take it as you go." ”

Zhang Daxiang was surprised: "Why don't I know this ---?" ”

"Because it doesn't require the household to do anything."

"Huh?"

The more Zhang Daxiang listened, the more confused he became, you don't need a household department to fight? This is unheard of!

Han Yi said with a smile: "Shandong has been a rich land since ancient times, the land is fertile, and this grain and grass is nothing. ”

Zhang Daxiang said: "Of course I know this, but now that the grain and grass are scattered in various states and counties, our household department has to issue an order to order all states and counties to transport grain and grass to the front line." ”

Han Yi said: "This is too troublesome, and the life of the states and counties is not very good, now that the country is developing rapidly, they also have to leave some money to develop the economy, we can't let the war hinder the development of the country." ”

Zhang Daxiang was stunned and said, "Then where does this grain and grass come from?" ”

Han Yi said with a smile: "Of course, you should know those landlords, those big landlords in Shandong, they have been operating in the local area for hundreds of years, and it is the area with the largest number of scholars, and the manor is endless, and the grain and grass are piled up like a mountain, anyway, it is better to put it away, it is better to use it for war." ”

Zhang Daxiang listened angrily and funny, and said: "Han Shangshu, how could that people's grain and grass be taken out to fight for the imperial court." ”

Han Yi smiled and said, "Have you forgotten what I did?" ”

Zhang Daxiang looked at Han Yi with a puzzled expression.

Han Yi said: "I am a businessman, and the biggest skill of a businessman is to let the guests take out the money from their pockets, and they have decided on the grain and grass." ”

Zhang Daxiang still looked at Han Yi with a look of disbelief.

Han Yi smiled: "For such a major matter, do you think I'm joking?" ”

Zhang Daxiang said: "But this is too unbelievable. ”

Han Yi said: "This is a businessman, a businessman specializes in unthinkable things. Therefore, this grain and grass matter, the household department does not have to worry about it, not to mention the grain and grass, there is no need to arrange anyone, our household department is still focused on domestic development, next year our task will be more important, trademarks, slave tax, water transport, etc., many things are waiting for us to do, forget this war, our household department only focus on domestic development. ”

Zhang Daxiang is a very good official, and he has a lot of experience, he knows that fighting a war will bring great pressure to the country, and there are many things to do, but Han Yi is good, to put it mildly, if it weren't for Han Yi who has created a lot of miracles, he really has to slap Han Yi awake, your dream is too exaggerated, and said: "Even --- don't even need manpower?" ”

Han Yi said angrily: "Don't you even have people in Shandong, don't we recruit laborers, don't we also force the people to transport food, you and I may go back to push the cart, but in what era now, slaves and maids don't work for free, and they also labor the people, is it interesting?" ”

Zhang Daxiang blinked, dare I say that I am wrong? It can be seen that Han Yi is confident, and he should have said everything, if something goes wrong, it will be Han Yi who will take the blame.