Rao is a prince who has experienced a lot of wind and rain, and when he heard this, his eyes widened and his face was surprised.

They couldn't have imagined that Fang Xiang actually had the idea of crusading against the Zhou State!

You must know that just a year ago, the Zhou State also sent the Tiger Ben Army to forcibly occupy Yongzhou.

In the face of them, the army of the imperial court had no power to fight back, and could only sign a disgraceful entente.

It's only been a short year, and Fang Xiang actually said that he would counterattack the Zhou State.

What to fight?

The new army?

A group of recruits who can't even use a sword, how strong can they be counted.

Ori Chong House?

Not to mention, it is difficult for those government soldiers to even suppress a mountain bandit, let alone face a strong enemy.

Forbidden Army?

Compared with the previous two, they do have some combat power, but it is limited to self-protection, and it is really difficult for them to make an expedition to the Zhou State.

Not to mention.

A few days ago, the imperial court had just made a decision to abolish the forbidden army.

The only army that can go into battle to kill the enemy will disappear into the long river of history in a short time.

With only the new army and the Zhichong Mansion, how can you fight with the Zhou State?

You must know that the national strength of the Zhou State is far superior to that of the Great Qian, even if people are in turmoil now, it is not easy to conquer it!

At this thought, the main hall fell silent.

A moment later.

Du Chen'an Zhengse said:

"Fang Xiang, the lower officials think that the conquest of the Zhou State is a major event that affects the whole body, and it should be considered in the long run."

Side.

Sun Zhengying, the secretary of the Criminal Department, echoed:

"Yes, Fang Xiang."

"Conquest of the Zhou State, how many troops to send; who is in command; how much food is needed, how much money is needed; where the grain comes from, and where the money comes from; what needs to be done to prepare before going to war; how long it takes to levy a large army; on what grounds to send troops for conscription; how long after the departure of the army can reach the state of Zhou; how Wu and Yan would react when they learned about this; What if you win, and what if you lose......"

Sun Zhengying said a lot in one breath, and finally asked the question that everyone present wanted to know.

“...... What is the purpose of this war? ”

"These are all questions."

"It takes time, deliberate."

Hear the last question.

Fang Xiu raised his eyes to look at Sun Zhengying, then looked around, his expression was serious, and said word by word:

"Other questions, the appearance can't answer for a while, but the last question, the appearance can tell you now!"

"It's simple, eight words!"

"Sweep the nations, the world is one!"

In just one sentence, everyone present was shocked, and Tong Kong shrunk, and he was speechless for a while.

I don't know how long it took.

Qin Xingyan, the head of the household, hesitated:

"Fang Xianghong's ambition is beyond the reach of our birds."

"It's just that the lower officials think that after all, the Zhou State is strong, and the Tiger Army is prestigious, and the three major battalions have not been built for a long time, so I am afraid that they will not have the ability to fight with them in a short time."

"My Daqian is thriving day by day, and if I keep my light and obscure for a few more years, I will definitely be able to defeat Zhou Guo."

"At that time, it will not be too late to conquer the Zhou State again."

Everyone spoke one after another, and they all pointed out euphemistically that Zhou Guoqiang was strong and weak, and this war could not be won.

On the first seat.

Fang Xiufeng was light, picked up the teacup, took a sip, looked at Qian Haonan, and said leisurely:

"Qian Shangshu, what do you think?"

Just now when the crowd was talking.

Qian Haonan remained silent from beginning to end and did not speak.

He is the secretary of the military department.

No one knows better than him what the situation is like in the army.

Even the mountain bandits can't be exterminated, let them unify the world, how is this possible?

But......

He knows better that Fang Xiang is not like the princes of the court, he will only talk on paper and talk about some meaningless issues.

For example, Sun Zhengying just now, he talked nonsense, but in fact, he was not on the idea at all.

There are many issues that should not be considered by the princes at all, but by the commanders.

What you have to do is actually to think about a few of the most critical issues.

First, why conquer the Zhou State.

Second, how much benefit the imperial court can get from it.

Third, whether we can win.

These three questions have been considered.

For the rest, the various ministries of the imperial court perform their own duties, and they don't need to think about it at all.

Fang Xiang threw out his words today, that is, he wanted them to think about these three questions.

All in all.

As the secretary of the military department, Qian Haonan saw with his own eyes that Fang Xiang traveled back and forth between the yamen of the military department and the school in the northern suburbs three or four times a day to consult military books and supervise training.

It is no exaggeration to say.

Fang's understanding of the army is even better than that of him, the secretary of the military department.

Even so.

Fang Xiang also resolutely said the six words "After the beginning of spring, fight the Zhou Kingdom".

It shows that Fang Xiang must have his own confidence!

As for what this confidence is, he doesn't know.

But he knew......

You can always trust Fang Xiang!

That's it.

Qian Haonan's expression became more and more determined, he looked at Fang Xiu, and said in a sonorous and powerful voice:

"The lower officials listen to Fang Xiang, after the beginning of spring, fight Zhou Guo!"

Wow –

There was an uproar in the main hall.

Du Chenan frowned, looked at Qian Haonan, and said with some annoyance in his tone:

"What is the situation of the imperial court's army, doesn't Qian Shangshu know?"

Qian Haonan replied coldly: "It's nothing more than a waste of armaments, which is useless." ”

When Du Chenan heard this, his brows furrowed even tighter, and he said coldly:

"Now you know! Why do you still say that with the prime minister! ”

Without waiting for Qian Haonan to speak, he said again:

"Once the war starts, how to develop is not something you and I can control, and if it causes unimaginable consequences, can you take responsibility!"

When the words fell, although everyone did not agree, they all showed expressions of deep approval, obviously agreeing with his statement.

Qian Haonan's expression was clear, he looked at Du Chen'an, and said leisurely:

"Could it be that Du Butang thinks that the problems you can think of, Fang Xiang can't think of?"

Du Chenan was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked at Fang Xiu in front of him.

Throughout.

Fang Xiu was all breezy and cloudy, and his expression did not change in the slightest, as if everything in the world was under control.

Moment.

Du Chen'an realized something, his heart trembled, and he hurriedly bowed and saluted:

"If Fang Xiang wants to conquer the Zhou State, he must be completely prepared, and the lower officials are stupid and fail to comprehend in time, which is really ashamed."

Seeing this, everyone showed a trance in their eyes, and then they got up and saluted:

"The lower officials are ashamed."

They didn't know exactly what was going on, but they knew it in their hearts.

It is nothing more than Fang Xiang taking advantage of this matter to test whether they are loyal enough and obedient enough.

In the court, such tests can be seen everywhere.

The most classic is the toast on the wine table.

The more you drink, the more you can show your loyalty, if you drink and vomit, and then confide in a few words of drunken mantra, you can be regarded as your own person, and you will be on the rise.

The people present were all henchmen of the Fang Party, that is, traitors and villains in the eyes of Qingliu.

As a traitorous villain, he naturally knows this well.

They all opened their mouths to show their loyalty to Fang Xiu.

Seeing this, Fang Xiu was silent for a moment, and said casually:

"There is indeed a gap in strength between the imperial court and the Zhou State, and it is ......normal for you to have concerns about the weak and the strong."

When they heard this, they were all relieved.

Immediately afterwards, I heard Fang Xiu's words change:

"However, the appearance wants to tell you that the appearance is never unmistakable in words and deeds."

"This is true today, and even more so in the future!"

"You can question the decisions you make, but you can't make them crazy!"

Everyone was shocked, and they saluted in unison:

"Xiaguan remembered!"

Fang Xiu waved his hand and said, "Sit down." ”

"Xie Fangxiang!"

The crowd saluted again and sat back in their chairs.

It's just that compared to before, his expression is more serious, and there is more awe in his heart.

Fang Xiu looked at them and said slowly:

"I know that if I want you to willingly give money and food to conquer the Zhou Kingdom, I must give you enough confidence and benefits."

"The benefits, I won't say much about the original appearance, as long as the Zhou State is included in the territory of my great cadres, how many benefits can be achieved, you know in your own hearts."

"What you lack is nothing more than the word faith, which can be told to you very clearly!"

"The Prime Minister created a new army to conquer the Zhou State!"

"The new army has enough strength to crush the army of the Zhou State!"

As soon as this remark came out.

Everyone looked at each other, and they could see the shock, confusion, and suspicion in each other's eyes.

Even if this is said from Fang Xiang.

Few people believe that the new army is capable of confronting the army of the Zhou State, let alone the word "crushing".

It's just that after what happened before, this time they all learned their lessons, remained silent, and did not refute.

Seeing that no one was silent, Fang Xiu paused, and continued:

"I know you don't believe ......"

When they heard this, they opened their mouths to say something.

Fang Xiu stretched out his hand to stop them:

"It's okay!"

"Doubt is human nature."

"If it's you, you'll be suspicious as well."

"Therefore, tomorrow morning, this Prime Minister and His Majesty will be waiting for you in the northern suburbs!"

"When I arrived at the school in the northern suburbs, I saw the new army equipped with new weapons, whether the true appearance was exaggerated, I will know!"

The voice fell.

The crowd looked at each other for a while, not knowing what to say.

All the time the nations have been developing new weapons.

Swords and bows have been improved many times.

However, when placed on the battlefield, it can only play the role of icing on the cake.

It is impossible to turn the tide.

The foundation of the new army is unstable, and no matter how new the weapons are, it is impossible to defeat the tiger army.

This time.

Fang Xiu's tone suddenly became more serious:

"But before we do that, I have something to warn you about!"

"When you leave the northern suburbs, forget everything you saw there!"

"If it leaks out, Hugh blames him for being ruthless!"

So long.

It was the first time for everyone to see Fang Xiu so strict, their hearts trembled, and they hurriedly said:

"Fang Xiang's advice, the lower officials should keep it in mind!"

Fang Xiu nodded, said no more, waved his hand and said:

"Alright, enough for today."

"The prime minister also has to enter the palace to meet the saint."

"You should also go back to your house and raise some money and food."

"I'll see you in the northern suburbs early tomorrow morning."

The voice fell.

Everyone said in their hearts: In the past, Fang Xiang had to find a reason to enter the palace, but after getting married, he didn't even need a reason, and he completely regarded the Heart Cultivation Palace as his own home.

Thinking so, they all got up and saluted in unison.

"Retire!"

Subsequently, one by one left the Xiangguo Mansion with a melancholy mood.

A moment later, Fang Xiu was left alone in the main hall, watching their backs disappear from sight.

Those present today are all core members of the Fang Party, ranking among the princes.

As long as they take the lead in donating money and food.

The pressure on the conquest of the Zhou State can be reduced a lot.

Otherwise, Fang Xiu wouldn't bother to talk to them.

"Tomorrow, when they see the power of artillery and muskets, they should be less worried."

"Raise money and food, expand the new army, and increase the production of firearms......

"Three months, it's too late."

Fang Xiu pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said in his heart: These messy things are endless, if you throw your heart and soul into them, I'm afraid that even the robot won't be able to withstand it.

"No matter."

"Enter the palace to find the little empress."

"I still owe evening practice today......

Fang Xiu thought so, raised his eyebrows, and commanded:

"Prepare the horse, the original appearance is going to enter the palace to face the saint!"

............

Palace.

The Temple of Nourishing the Heart.

Wu Mingkong, dressed in a dragon robe, sat on the dragon chair and reviewed the chapters.

In her mind, those strange pictures kept surging, and her mood couldn't be calmed down for a long time.

"Abominable traitor, morning exercises, afternoon exercises, evening exercises, all day long, sooner or later the blood will be empty!"

Wu Mingkong looked at the music in front of him, how could he not concentrate, and his heart was ape for a while.

Side.

Lin Wan'er looked at the empress in front of her, a look of worry appeared between her eyebrows, and she hesitated for a while before she made up her mind and whispered:

"Your Majesty, in fact, ......"

As soon as he opened his mouth, he felt that something was wrong, and swallowed back what he wanted to say.

Wu Mingkong heard her trembling voice, turned his head to look at her, his eyes showed doubt, and asked, "Actually, what?" ”

Lin Wan'er's pretty face was crimson, her little head shook like a rattle, and she said in a trembling voice:

"No, nothing."

The more so, the more suspicious it becomes.

Wu Mingkong glanced her up and down with suspicious eyes, and said angrily:

"What the hell are you trying to say?"

Seeing this, Lin Wan'er slowly lowered her head and whispered:

"The slave maid wants to say that after Fang Xiang got married, His Majesty looked a little more tired than before, and the slave and maid were really distressed when they saw it, and wanted Your Majesty to take care of the dragon body."

Wu Mingkong's eyes revealed a trace of trance, he reached out and took the glass mirror, looked at the beautiful face in the mirror, and muttered to himself: "Is there one?" ”

Lin Wan'er trembled and didn't dare to speak.

Wu Mingkong looked at it for a while, but he didn't see any difference from the past.

However, she knew it in her heart.

The tiredness between the eyebrows is not very visible in the mirror.

Perhaps, as Wan'er said, she has been tired these days.

"It's all to blame on the traitor, who will only haunt me ......"

"Even if Daji is busy these days, doesn't he still have a little maid in the house."

"The little girl can't do it, isn't there that Shangguan Begonia."

"I didn't forbid him to do those things......"

Thinking about it.

Wu Mingkong's pretty face was flushed, as if he was complaining about Fang Xiu, but he was actually happy in his heart.

After all, there is nothing more pleasant in this world than the affection of a sweetheart.

Behind.

Lin Wan'er saw the empress's expression through the glass mirror.

Gritting his teeth, he finally made up his mind, mustered up his courage, and said with a red face:

"Your Majesty, Shang Gong once told the slave maid."

"If Your Majesty is too tired, slave maid...... Slave ......"

Speaking of this, her pretty face was hot for a while, and she couldn't say anything.

Wu Mingkong looked at Lin Wan'er again, looking puzzled.

Lin Wan'er lowered her head, not daring to look at the empress's eyes, and said in a mosquito-like voice for a while: "The slave can serve on her behalf." ”

"Serve on your behalf...... What do you mean? ”

Wu Mingkong was a little dazed, and didn't understand the meaning of his words.

Lin Wan'er was also open-minded, biting her red lips and blushing:

"That's it...... At that time. ”

"When?"

Wu Mingkong was a little unhappy, and said angrily: "If you say something, I won't blame you." ”

Lin Wan'er gritted her teeth, looked at the empress with a resolute look, and said with righteousness:

"Last night, the slave maid was guarding outside, and when I heard His Majesty crying so miserably, the slave maid was distressed!"

"The slave is willing to share your majesty's worries!"

"Bear the anger of Fang Xiang!"

Speaking of which, for the sake of it.

No matter how sluggish the little empress is, she can react.

Her pretty face turned red to the root of her ears, and she subconsciously wanted to explain: Sometimes, crying is not because of pain, but because of ......

But when I think about it, I think it's a little strange to say it.

It seemed that she enjoyed bearing Fang Xiu's wrath.

After thinking about it, he said with a red face:

"It's okay for me, you're thinking too much."

Lin Wan'er's eyes showed worry and distress, and said:

"The slave and maid know, Your Majesty said this, but I am afraid that the slave and maid will be worried about ......"

Wu Mingqiao's face turned crimson, and he shouted in his heart: I don't, I'm not, don't talk nonsense!

"Slaves and maids are not afraid of hardship, tiredness, or pain."

"As long as you can share your majesty's worries, even if the slave and maid bear no matter how much anger and pain they have, they will be willing!"

Lin Wan'er said as she spoke, with a look of determination in her eyes.

It's a bit of a wind and a little cold, and the strong man is gone and never returns.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong was speechless for a while.

She knew that Lin Wan'er had misunderstood.

But she was too embarrassed to explain.

I can't say anything.

It's not painful.

It's very comfortable, isn't it......

Wouldn't that make her seem frivolous?

In desperation, she suddenly found that Lin Wan'er's eyes seemed to hide a trace of expectation.

This little girl shouldn't have that weird fetish.

I guess I'm glad I was beaten.

Put it this way.

She actually knows everything.

Those words just now, just a disguise?

That's it.

Wu Mingkong raised his eyebrows and asked tentatively:

"I remember, you always like to read some children's love books, is there any description of this in it?"

Hear the question.

Lin Wan'er was like a child whose mind had been exposed, her pretty face instantly turned red, her eyes revealed a touch of panic, her heart beat faster, her breath was short, and her voice trembled:

"No, no."

"Slaves, slaves and maids read serious scripts."

"How can there be any description."

Wu Mingkong's face showed a suspicious look, and he stretched out his slender jade hand:

"Bring it and show it to me."

Lin Wan'er bit her red lip, her eyes were covered with a layer of mist, and she was at a loss for a while.

If only His Majesty knew.

The scripts she read, they all described this matter very beautifully, which made people yearn for it.

Even if His Majesty doesn't punish her, she won't have the face to live.

Seeing this, Wu Mingkong immediately understood that his guesses were all right.

The expression became a little strange, and he said in his heart: I thought she was really loyal, and even if she endured great anger and pain, it would be no problem.

It turned out that it was just a budding heart.

Quite right.

How can you not yearn for some children's love books all day long?

In the Daqian Empire, there was already a saying that there was a maid in the house.

In short, when it is a round house, you can not only serve closely, but also round the house together under the beckoning of the master.

This is a very common thing in large households.

Wu Mingkong didn't feel disgusted.

After all, this has been the case throughout the ages.

At this moment.

She looked at Lin Wan'er, who was slim, pitiful, shy and timid in front of her, a smile appeared between her eyebrows, and she teased meaningfully:

"I'm negligent, Wan'er, you've also reached the age of getting married......"