Section XXIII

"Now, it is a great opportunity to expand our land and strengthen our prestige. You didn't want to forge ahead, but closed your door. Ridiculous, ridiculous. ”

This is the Imperial Palace of the Southern Barbarian Empire. At this time, on the main hall, Pabri took the throne. On the left is a row of military ministers, and on the right is a row of military ministers. After so many years of adjustment. At least in the court, these civil and military ministers already have a look, and they are not as chaotic as before.

Lu Feng helped Eguan, who was a little shocked because of his anger, pointed at the generals, and was scolding himself. He was blushing and had a thick neck, and although he was saying crepe words on his mouth, anyone could see that the Nanban Prime Minister was already angry, otherwise he would not have lost his temper so much. But most of the generals on the right turned their faces to one side or didn't squint, which was obviously commonplace.

You Luli stood in the group of generals on the right, looked at Lu Feng, who was thundering on the opposite side, and her heart was also amused. Although this Lu Feng is the prime minister of the Han people, his uncle also respects him. But in this newly established empire, few civil and military officials sold his accounts. Even if I see him, every time I see him, I feel a little uncomfortable.

This old prime minister is sometimes too hypocritical, and what he thinks about is always to eliminate the Southern Han and Northern Han and the like. He is a Han man, how can he be so concerned about destroying the Han? Uncle They all said that the Han people are extremely cunning and have a heart like a snake and scorpion, which seems to be true. But there are also good people among the Han people, such as that flowery radish, although he is a little stupid, but at least he treats people sincerely, and he always feels very relieved to be with him. Thinking of Wu Ming, this wind warrior was gloomy for a while.

I'm afraid I'll never have a chance to be with Brother Amin.

Pabri naturally didn't know what Yululi was thinking, otherwise, he wouldn't have such a calm and calm smile on his face. Looking at the long column of civil and military forces below, a sense of satisfaction arose. This is the emperor, the emperor who can live and kill, and control the life and death of people. He used to be the king of Zhennan, and he can be said to be the same in Nanban, covering the sky with one hand. But being an emperor and not being an emperor are fundamentally two different things. At least, this feeling of facing north and facing south is something that a prince can never experience.

Seeing that Lu Feng's anger had subsided a little, Pabri said with a pleasant face: "Ladies and gentlemen, the prime minister advocates the Northern Expedition, can there be any seconders?" ”

There was still silence below.

Lu Feng flicked his sleeves and said abruptly: "Well frogs can't speak to the sea, and summer insects can't speak to ice." With that, he returned to the left side of the queue and stood still.

When he said this, it seemed that even Pabri scolded him. Pabri's face turned pale, and he was already slightly displeased. He sighed secretly in his heart: "After all, there is a shortage of talents." Raising his eyes, his brows furrowed even deeper, most of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were the leaders of local big families and big tribes, but there were not many who really had ink. Otherwise, why would he use a sour person like Lu Feng to fill the scene?

Thinking like this, the good mood just now is gone. He sighed, turned his head to Xilie on the right and said: "Lie Shuai, now that the Southern Han Dynasty has offended even Persia, it can be said that it is embattled, are we looking for an opportunity, either to the west to regain the country, or to invade the territory of the Southern Han in the north?" ”

Heelly stood on the right, silent. Hearing Pabri's question, he stood up, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, the conditions for the Western Expedition and the Northern Expedition are not available now. In Yichen's opinion, the best way is to close the door and then wait for the opportunity. ”

Before his words fell, Lu Feng, who was still angry, jumped out again, and said in a rough voice: "Lie Shuai's words are also wrong. The Southern Han Dynasty's westward expedition was divided into three routes, which can be said to be the strength of the country. By now, I must have been exhausted. The Southern Han Dynasty and Persia had fallen out, and there were Northern Han Dynasty eyeing the north of the river, for them, it was most appropriate to describe it as embattled, and if the Northern Expedition was at this time, it would be a success. ”

Lu Feng was powerless, and it was only by Pabri's trust that he was promoted to prime minister. In addition, this guy is vicious and extremely unhuman, so few people have always listened to his words. But this remark is straightforward. Although You Luli didn't know much about military affairs, she nodded secretly, and said in her heart: "This Prime Minister Lu seems to have some truth. ”

Pabri himself was not talented, but he had a great ability to discern. Know that these words are not empty words. He turned his head, knocked on the table and muttered, "Lie Shuai, look at ......" was obviously also said to be a little moved.

Xilie said: "Prime Minister Lu Cheng's words are true, attack the enemy to get tired, and take advantage of your chaos to kill you." ”

You Luli was shocked, could it be that Lie Shuai was also persuaded by Prime Minister Lu Cheng. At this time, she always felt that something was wrong with the Northern Expedition to the Southern Han Dynasty, but if she really wanted to stand up and say that she was ugly, she was only dumb. As she thought to herself, Xilie coughed and explained her doubts positively.

"But Prime Minister, now in the Northern Expedition, we have three disadvantages. First of all, the Southern Han Dynasty has had good weather in recent years, and there have been bumper harvests almost every year. I have specially investigated with detailed research, and the grain output of Nanyang Province alone is equivalent to most of our country, so in terms of grain and grass, they definitely do not have to worry. As for manpower, in this western expedition, Wu Ming kid was out of the limelight, even with strange tricks, although the Southern Han Dynasty had attacked Qingting, but the casualties were far from the point of breaking the muscles and bones. ”

After a pause, Xilie coughed and continued: "The Southern Han Dynasty poured the power of the country to the west, and this may be a little watery. Zhu Huai, this person, has always been extremely cautious in doing things, step by step, and has not been without precautions against our possible Northern Expedition. His son Zhu Yulong had been transferred to Guangyang before the Western Expedition, which is a clear proof. ”

Lu Feng thought about it, but still said to himself: "But because of this, we are now on a northern expedition, didn't we catch them off guard?" ”

Xilie glanced at him, but his eyes looked at Pabri, who was contemplating: "The prime minister doesn't know, the so-called 'three armies have not moved, grain and grass go first.'" 'In the past three years, the wind and rain in the Southern Han Dynasty have been smooth, the warehouse is solid, and the things are abundant. On the other hand, our army has always stumbled with its old enemy, the Persians, and often clashed. Once the labor division is on an expedition, it is difficult to make up for the details, and the soldiers are more likely to adapt to the soil and water in the harsh winter. And the enemy is waiting for work, I am afraid that before the city is taken, our own economy will collapse first. ”

All the generals who said this nodded secretly. Youluli thought in her heart: "It's still handsome and powerful, and every sentence is to the point." No matter how powerful Prime Minister Lu Cheng's mouth is, he doesn't understand the current national situation after all, and he is indeed a bit on paper. ”

Seeing that everyone was pondering, Xilie continued in an aggravated tone: "The prime minister is a Han Chinese, so he ignores the most important fact, which is the most important point, and the biggest reason why we can't go north now. ”

Lu Feng didn't think about it, and asked casually, "What is it?" ”

"There used to be a Daya Snow Mountain in the middle. If the Persians wanted to go east, they could only take the coastline south of the snow-capped mountains. But the fortress of Dun there caused the Persians to suffer countless losses, so they did not dare to take a stand. But as soon as the Daya Cave was opened, the Persians could continue to send reinforcements to this side through the Guò Cave, and this natural danger was almost abolished. The Persians and us are feuds, and this hatred is a grudge fought by our ancestors for generations, forged by countless unjust souls, and there is almost no possibility of peace. In the past few years, a large area of the western part of our country has been lost, and the Persians are waiting for us to show a flaw and strike a fatal blow. Even if the Southern Han Dynasty was not well guarded, the princess suffered from pity. This hatred is nowhere near as good as the blood feud between Persia and our country. So now the Northern Expedition is really unwise. ”

This was said to everyone's hearts, and at that moment a military general shouted: "Lie Shuai said very much, the Persians are still burning, killing and looting in the western territory of our country, and they will not fight the Persians." But when he thought of fighting the Southern Han Dynasty, Lao Tzu was the first to quit. ”

There was also a echo: "Yes, yes, Lao Tzu's tribe was driven to the Jiyu Forest, full of snakes, insects, birds and beasts, how to survive?" We have to find a way to get the pasture back first. If you don't go to Persia, we don't agree. ”

In the midst of the shouting, there was also ** shouting: "Lao Tzu's great-grandfather's grandfather was killed by the Persians, and Lao Tzu has to take revenge." What is there to kill the Han people. Damn, nearly half of Lao Tzu's men are Han soldiers, and every time I hear about fighting Han people, I can't adjust the tune......"

……

What kind of people are these?

Pabri's face changed, and he was about to attack. Xilie had already yelled, "Quiet, what kind of system have you become like this? He stood up, pointed to the large group of generals behind him and said, "How many times have I said that you are all generals now, and you are the pillars of the imperial court." Since this is the case, you have to have your own prestige, and you always make a lot of noise in the super hall at every turn, what has become of it? When is this a wet market? Yes? ”

Seeing that a group of splashes and warriors were quieted down under Xilie's reprimand. Pabri's face only improved slightly. He said weakly: "Even so, how can Lie Shuai still stop the Western Expedition." As he spoke, he raised his head and glanced at the generals below, and the corners of his mouth twitched unnaturally: "You must know, the morale of the generals is strong, and the military spirit is available." ”

This emperor is really aggrieved, and the people below are in a mess. I still have to find a way to comfort them, otherwise these leaders will return to their own tribe, and the family will openly rebel, but it is not fun. He thought about it, and couldn't help rubbing his temples, the majesty of the Ninety-Five Venerable just now was long gone.

Xilie said: "Now Persia and the Southern Han are just confrontations, just small-scale frictions. Let's wait for a while, and then it's not too late for them to lose before they act, besides, after a while, the injuries of the national teacher will be similar, and we are not more sure. ”

At the mention of the national teacher, Pabri's eyes were shining, and he nodded: "What Lie Shuai said is exact, let's wait and wait and see what happens." ”

Even though it was winter, Rene was still warm, and after standing for a long time, people were a little sleepy. Yululi stretched her waist and shouted "Long live" to Pabri Mountain, and slowly retreated with the crowd with some listlessness. The palace has been arguing for several days about sending troops recently, and today the result has finally been discussed. As she stepped out of the palace, she let out a long breath.