Just after lunch, Yuan Zheng spent all the internal fire supervisors on duty in the pavilion, and leaned on the couch to wake up.

When his thoughts were in a state of confusion, he faintly heard a low voice of argument, and he asked impatiently, "Who is outside?" Let's bring it into the hall and wait! ”

Outside, Zhang Ping approached with a few small internal eunuchs, and while changing his clothes, he replied softly: "It's Wen Ge Lao and Lord Lin, saying that they have something important to tell Your Majesty." Now people are waiting in the outer hall. ”

Wen Jiu was more than ancient, this old student of the Three Dynasties Pavilion had broad cheeks, a long and straight figure, outstanding as a bamboo, and was compared to a "bamboo gentleman" by Emperor Mingzong when he was young. Now he is still outstanding and does not stir up dust, with a pair of eyes that are gentle and clear, and he is not contaminated with the arrogance that often exists in the eyes of the rich and noble.

This is a genius who is rarely played by the Qingliu Imperial History, and is respected by the three forces of civil officials, military generals, and Qingliu.

He often admonished Yuan Zheng that "meat eaters are despised, and they fail to plan far" is the greatest sorrow, and he even leads by example, even if he has held a high position in three dynasties in a row, he still insists on self-cultivation and self-discipline, and keeps a distance from the powerful people in the DPRK and China.

Even his own mother-and-sister Mrs. Wen, after the other party married into the famous Wen family, the two families did not move around often.

On the contrary to him, Lin Shifan is shrewd and capable, whether it is defending the land and rejuvenating the state or planning the temple, it is difficult to meet opponents in today's court.

However, he was often impeached by the imperial historian for his personal morality, especially after the death of his wife, there were dozens of concubines in Xinna. Since the time when the first emperor was in power, the impeachment recital about Lin Shifan's private morality has never stopped, and the first emperor has turned a blind eye.

As for Yuan Zheng's ascension, internal and external affairs have not yet been sorted out, so he will not care about the private morality of the courtiers. What's more, on the road to his ascension, Lin Shifan was the first to contribute to the overturn.

Seeing such a situation, except for a few stunned young people who are well-known, there are few personal ethics issues that the imperial historian impeached Lin Shifan. And this favorite minister of the Son of Heaven also ignored the outside discussions, and still went his own way, singing songs every night.

While waiting for the emperor, Wen Jiusheng's disdainful gaze swept over Lin Shifan's wine-soaked night again, and his eyes were already full, and he snorted angrily.

He himself is an extremely self-disciplined person, but he is not broad, the more he gets older, the more profound he understands, and knowing how to use people is what a wise superior should do, and he does not say anything about the private life of the juniors.

Lin Shifan, even if he knew the reason for the cold eyes of the old lady Wen, was still like when he was young, he salivated and smiled at the old lady Wen - once he and Jinglin made a mistake when they were young, they were so angry that the old lady Wen blew his beard and stared, and the two of them salivated and stepped forward and smirked, and finally one of them was kicked by the old lady, and the matter was over.

When Yuan Zheng entered the hall from the inner room, he saw this scene and couldn't help but laugh.

Suddenly, a heroic figure flashed in his mind, and a soft pain appeared in his heart. She is chattering and noisy, and when she grows up, she is familiar with fists and feet, but her crazy play and slapstick habits have not changed, and her subordinates are not serious.

Every time I see myself in pain, I blame myself, and then I show such a look in front of him, and I don't leave until I confirm that it is no longer painful, but next time I still make a move-I haven't seen Sister Qiu for a long, long time, I don't know what happened to her now.

He inadvertently turned his inquiring eyes to Lin Shifan, the two had already saluted the emperor, Shifan saw the inquiry in Yuan Zheng's eyes, so he solemnized his expression, and asked kindly and respectfully:

"Today, the Eastern Remnants of the Kingdom enshrine the twelve Haiyun Pearls in one fell swoop, almost the number of the country, I don't know what Your Majesty thinks?"

Yuan Zheng shook his head slightly, and when he understood Shifan's words, he calmly spread his hands:

"I just vaguely feel that there is something hidden, but I can't say anything if I think about it carefully, and I ask the two adults to give me advice."

Dongyu is a small country, and it is the duty to worship all year round, but the number of offerings this time is really unusual.

He himself has considered several possibilities after leaving the court, but there is no definite answer, and the two ministers he relies on the most have already considered for himself, and this trip seems to be specially to answer questions.

Thinking of this, he looked at Wen Jiusheng and Lin Shifan with gratitude and appreciation.

Seeing this, Shifan arched his hand to Wen Jiusheng and motioned for the other party to explain, Wen Jiusheng smiled and looked at Yuan Zheng's eyes, "Seven days ago, Tulun secretly reported that the ebony Nanjiang wanted to fight against Dongyu. Because it was only for the purpose of war, it was not reported to the Holy Lord. Last night, I received a new line report that 30,000 elite cavalry in Tulun had been unusually mobilized, as if they were assembling in the direction of the east. ”

"Ebony Nanjiang, this thief! Are they attacking such a small country in the east for money? ”

Yuan Zheng's brain turned quickly, Dongyu is located in the north, and the products are withered and there are often natural disasters, which is really not a habitable place.

The only desirable thing is the mussel beads abundant in the sea, and the people in the east are good at pearl diving, and there is one more treasure house in the east to conquer the east.

"According to the informant, there is a small group of Tulun elite people approaching the sea area northeast of our Dachen in a roundabout way -- the weather will enter winter in a blink of an eye, and although the combat strength of the Tulun naval army is far inferior to that of Dachen, it is not difficult for a small army to log in and fight on the coastline on the east and west sides of the strait on the narrow peninsula and then use small wooden boats to ferry it. At that time, it will be attacked from both sides, and it will indeed be very dangerous in the east. ”

Lin Shifan took out the thread he had just sent from his sleeve to report to Yuan Zheng and lost no time in replenishing it.

"Taking advantage of the unstable alternation of imperial power in Dachen, he attacked the small countries in the east with elites...... What does Ebony Nanjiang want so much money for? ”

Yuan Zheng endured the hatred in his heart, and had too much confusion about his enemy's behavior.

"Buy a horse from Tuxilu. Your Majesty knows that Tuxilu produces good horses, and many of the war horses in our dynasty are also produced from Tuxilu. Lin Shifan replied succinctly.

Today, he and Wen Jiusheng played in a different way than usual, and they were very concise and to the point. Only one question is thrown at a time and the answer is given, and the questions are interlocked and progressive, more like guiding the emperor step by step to dig out the connection of events.

Yuan Zheng was so smart, seeing that the two important ministers and division commanders intended to let him think about it and ask questions by himself, he knew that the two of them had a way to deal with this matter, and they were just urging him to distinguish state affairs, and his heart was filled with infinite gratitude.

While stabilizing his mind and thinking with all his might, he didn't hide his thoughts, and said slowly: "Dongyu's worship this time is really a move by the lord of the country to ask Dachen for help to relieve the siege of Tulun——"

He looked at Wen and Lin at the head of the head, and when he saw the look of encouragement in their eyes, he nodded and continued:

"To put it mildly, Tulun and my Dachen have a grudge against their relatives, and they are angry with Tulun, and a battle with Tulun is inevitable. It is also a great long-cherished wish since I took the throne. ”

Yuan Zheng stood up, his eyes showed anger, and his voice was cold and distinct, "To put it mildly, Tulun Nangu has long been in the heart, and the battle between Dachen and Tulun is inevitable. In addition, Dongyu has always been a vassal to Dachen, and there is no mistake in offering it every year, and it is Dachen's duty to protect the country of his subjects, and it is also related to my faithfulness and face. ”