A letter from Zheng Kang broke Yang Mu's leisurely imperial life.

At this sensitive moment, asking Cangguo to send troops is just as simple as the letter says?

Yang Mu believed that Zheng Kang was a fool, but for such a big matter, Zheng Kang couldn't make a decision alone, and he would definitely discuss it with the people he trusted, could it be that the strategists and matrilineal families around him were stupid?

Yang Mu looked at the date, and the payment was August 15, that is, a few days ago.

The letter was earnest, and promised to thank 100,000 taels of silver and 50,000 stone of grain after the matter was completed.

"Are you waiting for a reply?" Yang Mu muttered.

Then, he asked Concubine Nuo behind him to stop, and said to Shen An: "You immediately arrange for people to hurry up and go to the Qinglong Legion on the outskirts of the city to invite General Wei to come...... Oh, by the way, call Wang Ying and Mr. Kong together. ”

"Yes, slave and maid." Shen An retired, went directly out of the imperial garden, and ordered someone to pass the decree.

Yang Mu also put on a robe, tidied up, and came to the Zichen Palace.

A few days later, the folds were piled up on the desk, Yang Mu opened a few books and looked at them, most of them were trivial things, and there were also some sloppy people, who thanked the people for the emperor, and at the same time said that something strange happened to the sky, but it was auspicious from heaven.

Yang Mu was very satisfied with this.

This shows that the family gate valve has begun to bow its head, and will stammer, and even forge some so-called auspicious times, which is moving in the right political direction!

For such twists and turns, Yang Mu will draw a red circle on it, indicating that he has read it, and for some sycophants who are good and have outstanding literary talents, he will also write a few words of encouragement, which probably means that your loyalty I know, work hard, don't let me down, I will appoint more people from your family to govern the country in the future.

The words are gentle, revealing joy, and sometimes even Yang Mu himself is about to believe that these so-called auspicious rui are true.

No way, who told himself to be the first to propose the help of the gods? Now the people of the entire Cangguo believe that their emperor is favored by the gods, and if they are not careful, they will dream of some gods and show the way for the entire Cangguo......

After a while, the king of the Ministry of Rites asked for an audience and told him the source of the letter, which had been secretly brought by a small caravan.

"Isn't he afraid of being discovered by Zheng Guo?"

Yang Mu held his chin and pondered, the road between Zheng Guo and Cangguo was not far, there was a river more than ten meters wide in the middle, Zheng Kang's fiefdom was on the other side of the river, and he secretly sent a trusted messenger to send the letter over, why do you need to do this extra and ask the caravan to send it over?

Make matters worse by attempting a coverup?

A little letter, and things get interesting.

"Wang Ying, which caravan brought this letter?" Yang Mu asked.

When Wang Ying heard this, he hurriedly said: "Back to Your Majesty, it is Weichen's family caravan, who went to Cangguo to purchase porcelain and melons and fruits, and was brought by Zheng Kang when he came back. ”

"Porcelain and melons and fruits......" Yang Mu nodded.

You must know that the three countries are all in remote places, blocked by mountains to the south, and it is difficult to communicate with other vassal states, only the Zheng State in the north occupies a geographical advantage, and can trade with the Dasheng Kingdom further north, buy some salt, iron, porcelain and exquisite items, and some melons and fruits that are not available in the three countries, such as apples, pears, etc., for the upper nobles to enjoy.

The profits in this are very large, especially the nobles of Zheng State, who are in an absolute seller's market, and often resell these things to Shen Guo and Cangguo at several times the price, and obtain huge profits. In this way, one side benefits, and the other side enjoys, so even if the two countries are at war, the caravan has not been cut off for many years.

It seems that the caravan has always been in the middle, and it is also the safest method, and some shady deeds in the secret will often be entrusted to it.

Yang Mu shook his head and asked, "Lord Wang, what do you think about this matter?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, Wei Chen privately thinks that Zheng Kang's proposal is feasible." Wang Ying said.

"Oh? Tell us what you think. ”

Weichen thought that Zheng Guo had experienced two fiascos, but he had not injured his bones, so Zheng Kang had the courage to lead troops into the customs, which was one of them. On the other hand, Zheng Guo's court fell to the eldest prince Zheng Xiong, and it was normal for Zheng Kang to make such a decision in fear. If successful, Zheng Kang will surely gain great prestige and regain the respect of Emperor Zheng. ”

"He's not afraid of leaks?" Yang Mu asked.

"This ...... The caravans of the two countries have been in contact for many years, and everyone knows each other, and there is no seal on it, so it should not be a worry, right? Wang Ying hesitated.

"No worries...... Should? Yang Mu smiled faintly and said, "You should retire first and let General Wei come here." ”

"Yes, Weichen retired."

After Wang Ying retreated, Wei Zhongquan and Kong Shangxian soon arrived.

Yang Mu handed the letter to the two of them.

"Your Majesty, this letter ......" Wei Zhongquan finished reading it, frowned, seemed to think for a while, and said: "This letter is definitely written by Zheng Kang?" ”

Yang Mu nodded: "What does General Wei think?" ”

"Wechen didn't dare to assert." Wei Zhongquan thought for a while, and said: "The old minister has been in the army for decades, and he has never heard of such a strategy, and a few days ago, when he studied the military book given by His Majesty, he felt even more suspicious about this matter, and it seemed that he intended to cover up something. But...... If this matter is true, it is a very cost-effective deal, with the current strength of my Cangguo, I will join the Northern Expedition with Shenguo, and I will have the opportunity to compete. ”

"What Aiqing means, can you give it a try?" Yang Mu asked.

"Soldiers, the great affairs of the country, the land of life and death...... This is not a matter of giving it a try, the old minister secretly thought that His Majesty should send someone to contact Zheng Kang, and my Cangguo can also prepare early, and please think twice. Wei Zhongquan said.

Yang Mu nodded, it seems that the art of war that has been systematically studied for a period of time is different, and the consideration of the problem is more comprehensive, Wei Zhongquan's thoughts are very similar to his.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has a different opinion." Kong Shangxian stood up and said, "General Wei is reasonable, but the minister thinks that what Zheng Kangxin said must be half true and half false. ”

"Oh? You talk about it. ”

"Zheng is in civil strife, that's for sure. However, the two princes, Zheng Han and Zheng Kang, still have military power, especially Zheng Han, who still has 10,000 troops under his command and four cities, how can the country show such a decline? Although Emperor Zheng is mediocre, he is not stupid, how can he let the eldest prince Zheng Xiong be in charge of the country without the canonization of the crown prince? Therefore, the minister thought that the situation in Zheng Guo had changed dramatically, but Zheng Kang's request for help was false. ”

"You mean, Zheng Guojun is acting in such a play for me to see?"

"Yes, Zheng Guojunchen's performance is perfect, and I can't find fault with this letter, but it is precisely because of this that Weichen feels that the plan is very big."