In the main hall, there was immediately a shout of reprimand, and the lights became more vigorous.

Suffered a big defeat?

How dare you think about it!

His Majesty did not defeat the Donghu Southern Army, nor did he defeat the Puliuru Naval Division.

It's just that there is a shortage of grain and grass, and it is about to be defeated?

Hiss.

It seems to be true.

No matter how brave and good the emperor is, he can't fight with a group of hungry soldiers, and he can still win, right?

But even if this is really possible, it will only make the ministers more indignant.

If the court was full of Hanchen, then they would definitely treat it rationally, and they would also write letters and admonishments to find a solution to the problem.

But now there are Donghu envoys in the court.

In front of the enemy, how to stand in line, how to be consistent with the outside world, how to lick the emperor, this group of people knows too well in their hearts.

In the midst of the scolding of the ministers, Yu Rang was unmoved.

Just like when the Khan King of the Puliuru Department sent people to conquer him, the whole person stood straight, still a posture of getting out of the mud and not staining, turning a deaf ear to the reprimands around him.

Different from the noisy ministers, Liu Ke is also calm and abnormal.

In the small discussion before the last dynasty, Xiao Yuanchang had already pointed out this problem, and Qiongzhou was indeed short of grain and grass.

Since there is nothing to eat, the army's morale is unstable, and it is normal to lose a big game.

However, his tone was still quite serious, and he asked Yu Rang:

"I don't care what the purpose of your mission is, but relying only on such false words to intimidate alarmists is afraid that it will backfire!"

"Alarmist?"

Yu Rang did not retreat, held his head high, and continued:

"Your Majesty, please forgive your ministers for saying bluntly, Yue Shaoqian is in Gaozhou and has captured Kanghai County."

"Although there have been gains, not to mention going further, whether the entire Gaozhou can be captured is to hold on, and can it really be defended?"

"The subordinate just wants to ask, how long can the grain and grass of the three armies last?"

"Once the grain and grass are cut off, what will Your Majesty take to fill the stomachs of the soldiers?"

"Last year, there was abundant rain, and there was a lot of grain production, so the people should have surplus grain in their homes, and there was also a lot of grain in the big families."

"It's just that with Your Majesty's benevolence, will you forcibly take it?"

This, it's not necessarily, this is not Jia Wuji, if it is really necessary, go to the family to borrow a little, it's a big deal.

In a few words, Yu Rang pointed out the crux of the problem.

When the Donghu people first started their army, in order to solve the problem of grain and grass, they relied on grabbing.

Fight a place and grab a place, no matter how your people are, the soldiers are well fed, and the troops will not be bothered by food and grass.

As for the later reduction of looting, it was because the territory laid by the Donghu people was large enough, and they had killed and robbed enough in the early stage, and the grain and grass could barely be supplied.

And the Han army was different.

The Great Han Dynasty is orthodox in the world, and the Northern Expedition belongs to the reconquest of lost territory, and it is impossible to do the same thing as the barbarians.

The imperial court even wanted to win the hearts of the people, and it was a bit difficult not to open a warehouse to release grain to help the people affected by the war, not to mention forcibly requisitioning grain and grass from the people to fill the treasury.

Then, since you want to follow the right path, you are destined to fight the Northern Expedition, and you will inevitably be restricted by the supply of grain and grass.

Grain cannot be born out of thin air, it has to grow slowly year by year!

Yu Rang stood there, like a majestic tree, not shaken by the wind and rain, but said leisurely:

"The current predicament of Your Majesty, not only can the subordinates see clearly, but those people of insight in Donghu are afraid that they can also see it very clearly, just waiting for the Han to completely run out of food."

"Only the will to fight, only the will of the people, how long will it take Your Majesty to restore the Han family and return to the old capital?"

"In the course of the Northern Expedition, we must not only capture the city, but also guard against the counteroffensive of Donghu."

"Grain and grass are even tighter every year, if there is a disaster year, the imperial court has no food for relief, the people are poor and the soldiers are lacking, if it really comes to that time, how should Your Majesty reverse the situation?"

These words once again raised the sense of crisis in the hearts of the ministers to a higher level.

In a state, it is already very difficult to supply a large army, and there is no ability to resist disasters at all.

Even if the unstable Yizhou is counted, it is impossible to rely on the grain stocks of the two states to flexibly dispatch and tide over the disaster.

And if in the midst of the disaster, the Donghu people sent troops to attack at the same time and fell into the well, what did the Han rely on to fight at that time?

I may be able to rely on the benefits of the sailor to move south again, but I really can't do it anyway.

"The king of my ministry does not want to see His Majesty like this, so this is why his subordinates have made this long trip, and I hope that Your Majesty will see it."

Yu Rang's words were as if they were for the good of the Han Dynasty, and the Puliuru Department was specifically here to help the Han Dynasty.

This made most of the civil and military in the hall furious.

Heavenly Empire, how can you be so humiliated?

So he scolded again.

Like Lian Hansheng, who has a hot temper, he is even more scolding, and wants to go up and give a big slap, but because of the other party's envoy and celebrity status, he was finally stopped by Chen Fujia and others.

And Dian Chu's temper was explosive and couldn't be stopped, but he was also signaled by Liu Ke with a look and endured it.

But even if you don't move, you can still move more.

In the main hall, there was a commotion and chaos.

And Yu Rang is still high, still great, slanting at the Chinese martial arts, unmoved.

No matter how much you scold, this is an unavoidable problem.

Although he didn't have any expression of contempt for others on his face, he just stood without fear, looking detached from the world.

It's just that people think that he is superior, and he hates itchy.

"Okay, all my colleagues, be quiet, Your Majesty hasn't spoken yet, you are shouting at the envoys, can you conjure food out of thin air by raising your voice?"

Xiao Yuan often waited for the ministers to quarrel for a while, and then gave up his hand to appease the ministers.

Because of the small discussion in front of the court, he was still calm.

As long as the troops are not moved, with the geographical advantages of Qiongzhou three crops a year, let him govern, as long as he does not suffer disasters, he can recuperate for three or five years, and vigorously expand maritime trade, and the grain and grass are still enough to support the Northern Expedition of the Han Dynasty.

The ministers immediately stopped arguing, but looked at Xiao Yuanchang a few more times.

Conjuring grain and grass out of thin air, this job can't be done by others, but you Xiao Yuan often can't really do it.

On that day, the Donghu Southern Army was stationed outside the city, cutting off the grain route, and the forbidden army was trapped in the city, and the grain and grass in the city were insufficient for a month, so you were forced to hold out for forty days.

It stands to reason that after such a big battle, the next battle was followed by the next battle, and the army was expanded once in the middle, and the grain and grass were already in a hurry.

Now that it's almost autumn, the problem has only become apparent, isn't it that you Xiao Yuan often changed food out of thin air, what else can you do?

"Okay, all of you are quiet."

Liu Ke, who was on the top, suddenly laughed: "Half a year ago, who didn't say that my Han was already defeated, and the next moment he would lose the country?" ”

"This Donghu envoy just said that he was defeated, and he was already complimented!"

"He really deserves to be a famous man in the world, and his mouth is full of good words!"

The ministers were stunned for a moment, and then smiled happily.

Even the troubles and depression caused by the lack of food just now have also dissipated a lot.

Yes, the problem of Dahan half a year ago was not only because of a lack of food, he might lose the war, but after the disaster, he might not be able to continue.

It's that the emperor jumped into the sea, the court has powerful ministers, and there is a large army outside, and the country may be destroyed at any time!

Yu Rang's heart sank, and there was a faint change in mood on his face that had been indifferent.

It's obviously a big defeat, but it sounds like a compliment.

Emperor Han's words are really terrifying, no wonder the morale of the Han army is like a rainbow when they fight.

But he also had to admit that half a year ago, the desperate situation that Dahan was in, with the situation at that time, was it several times more severe than the shortage of food?

Who knew that only half a year had passed, and no one had mentioned the word "dead country" anymore.

Even the Donghu side, which was on the verge of destroying the country, tacitly acquiesced in a big defeat, which was the worst result for the Han Dynasty.

Even the Puliuru Ministry sent envoys to negotiate.

Just before that fire, Donghu deceived and deceived and talked about peace, and it was only a letter, how could it be worth sending envoys to treat it carefully?

Liu Ke saw that both the civil and military forces were determined, and continued:

"But this shortage of grain and grass must also be faced, as Yu Rang said, Dahan is indeed facing the danger of running out of food now."

"I'm worried about this too, but if you let me come here, I'll just point out the problem with a mouth and white teeth, instead of solving the problem."

"Then it's better to come from and go back."

Get back?

How dare Yu Rang go back?

Just whipped the face of the Han Emperor and stirred the heart of the Chinese martial arts, if he wants to leave like this, he will be robbed by the bandits halfway.

"Okay, Your Majesty also knows the stakes in the meantime, so the ministers won't be too long-winded."

Yu Rang is another salute, anyway, he doesn't stretch out his hand and don't hit the smiling person, and the etiquette is definitely no problem:

"If Your Majesty is willing to release His Highness Ammor, our ministry will naturally have a way to solve the dilemma Your Majesty is currently facing."

Liu Ke stretched out his hand and motioned for him to continue.

"Our ministry is willing to offer a large amount of grain and grass to Your Majesty."

Yu Rang deliberately accentuated the tone on the word "offering", and still made a good posture.

Liu Ke's fingers flicked the cushion on the golden luan, and he muttered for a moment:

"What do you want?"

"I'm afraid of one Puliuru Ammore, it's not enough for the Khan King of the Puliuru tribe to take the risk of sending grain and grass to the enemy."

Yu Rang smiled and said, "I heard that Your Majesty personally went to sea and divided Yizhou into the territory of the Han Dynasty. ”

"Yizhou?"

Liu Ke sat up straight all of a sudden:

"You mean, your Puliuru Department will supply grain and grass to Dahan through waterways?"

"Not bad."

Yu Rang nodded and continued: "If the Puliuru Department wants to help His Majesty, it really takes a lot of thought. ”

"It is even more necessary to cover the eyes and ears of the other seven departments and transport grain by water."

"Please Your Majesty hand over Yizhou to our ministry for management."

"Bold!!"

Chen Fujia jumped out all of a sudden, Yizhou was exchanged for thigh meat, and now he is still distressed when he looks at the different skin color of his thighs every night.

Do you want to take away his thigh meat with such a few words?

Yu Rang didn't even glance at Chen Fujia, but waited for Liu Ke's answer.

As an envoy of the Puliuru Ministry, he represents the Khan King of the Puliuru Ministry.

In terms of identity, you have to talk directly to the Han Emperor, and you can't talk to a courtier.

Liu Ke's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said:

"The Puliuru Ministry asked for Yizhou, I'm afraid it's not for transporting grain and grass, but for the shipyard in Yizhou, right?"

Yu Rang arched his hand and said:

"Exactly, there is no need to hide this matter from Your Majesty, presumably Your Majesty also knows that our Puliuru Department is famous for being a sailor, but it is a pity that Your Majesty has set a fire and burned the foundation of our department."

"So much so that even the Shi Zhou Hao Division, the lower nobles of the Eight Divisions of Donghu, dared to send troops to question the Khan King."

"Therefore, it is necessary to reorganize the sailors."

"Then there must be a ship."

"Donghu is in such troubles, Your Majesty can know with a little eyes and ears, and if it can, our department can also reach a consensus with Your Majesty and form an alliance secretly."

"If we can really do this, then what will be shipped to Qiongzhou will not only be food, but what Your Majesty wants, we will ship."

Liu Ke supported his chin with one hand, lying crookedly on Jinluan, thinking:

"Secretly forming an alliance, how can my Han capture Gaozhou? How to take Koto? ”

"In this way, we can only go west, enter Sichuan and Shu, and then take the Shu Road and return to Chang'an."

Yu Rang stepped forward and said proudly:

"Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty, entered Sichuan and Shu, and with the plan of the Marquis of Huaiyin, he repaired the plank road in the Ming Dynasty and darkened Chen Cang, so that he could take Guanzhong and map the world."

"Emperor Zhaolie entered Sichuan and Shu, and with the plan of the Marquis of Wuxiang, he went out of Qishan and took Longyou, and the world was terrified."

"This Sichuan Shu can be described as the land of the Great Han Dragon."

A smile gradually appeared on Liu Ke's face, and while smiling, he waved his hand easily, and he couldn't help but reveal a trace of sigh between his words, making the smile a little complicated.

"What a trick to lead the water."

"If I remember correctly, this Sichuan Shu is governed by the Zhou Hao Department, and it is in a dispute with the Puliuru Department."

At this time, his smile gradually faded, and the whole person became serious:

"But even so, I will not hand over Yizhou to the Donghu people."

"Your Majesty is it serious?"

Yu Rang raised his eyebrows slightly, but he was not in a hurry, but he just took a few steps forward and whispered sideways:

"Could it be that Your Majesty doesn't know that the Jiaozhi Kingdom has already mobilized troops?"

Although this sound was not loud, it completely shook the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty.

Even the wise people who had expected it for a long time were unable to feel comfortable for a while when they really heard the news.

The imaginary enemies of the Han have always been the Donghu people, and they have never taken into account the Jiaozhi State as a state.

However, if the Jiaozhi State sends troops to attack at this time, whether it is to cross the sea and go straight to Qiongzhou, or to take the land to Gaozhou, it will be extremely tricky.

Dahan is indeed short of food, and it is not appropriate to use troops again this year, even if he really wants to fight, he will have to wait until after the autumn harvest.

If the Puliuru Department is rejected again, the Puliuru Department will insist on mobilizing troops to attack, and the Jiaozhi State will attack together, and the Han will be in danger!

Even if he can barely hold on, Dahan will definitely be greatly injured.

Many civil and military personnel are considering the pros and cons.

If the Jiaozhi State also wants to send troops against the Han, it is really better to give Yizhou out as Yu Rang proposed.

Anyway, Yizhou can't bring much benefit, and there may be a rebellion at any time.

It is really better to secretly form an alliance with the Puliuru Department, and then take Sichuan and Shu, and retake the road of the first emperor.

And it can also leave Kanghai County in Gaozhou.

Kanghai County can be the gateway to Qiongzhou, and it can also be a strategic place for soldiers to go out of Gaozhou, which is much more important than Yizhou.

It's like exchanging cities with the Puliuru tribe.

There is no need to be too suspicious of the ulterior motives of the Puliuru Ministry.

With the current internal troubles of Donghu, there is no need to worry about the Puliuru tribe until it completely stabilizes its own interests in the eight tribes of Donghu.

Even Chen Fujia didn't feel so sorry for his thigh meat.

He believed that he was able to speak well, and although he could solve the problem of the Jiaozhi country by diplomatic means by sending envoys.

But it is not 100% certain, and from a strategic point of view, it seems that it is a better choice to secretly unite with the Puliuru Ministry.

However, the emperor has not spoken for such a major matter, and it is not easy for them, who are courtiers, to decide for the emperor.

Seeing that Liu Ke had not spoken, Yu Rang said:

"If Your Majesty is hindered by the bad reputation of the land and the prestige is damaged, the subordinates can also make a decision for the Khan."

"Nominally, Yizhou can still belong to the Han Dynasty, but our ministry needs to send people to Yizhou."

"Please also ask Your Majesty not to interfere in the political affairs of Yizhou, and let my ministry deal with it."

He first took a step back, and then showed sincerity and made a gesture, and then his tone became anxious:

"If Your Majesty doesn't even have a sense of distress and insists on staying in Yizhou, then the minister's trip is not in vain."

"At least you can inform the Khan in advance and let the Khan build a mausoleum for His Majesty."

Yu Rang's teeth were sharp, and he spoke extremely unpolitely, a few words were clean and neat, and every word was clear and unambiguous.

One advance and one retreat is even more embarrassing.

In his mouth, a big defeat seemed to be imminent.

It is like a funeral for the Han Emperor.

Obviously, there are better options in front of him, and even the steps are found to be able to go down, but ignoring them and insisting on doing it is tantamount to digging his own grave.

And even though he is so coercive and tempting, Yu Rang's whole person still exudes a leisurely and fearless temperament.

Yu Rang did not be cautious in his words and deeds because he was in the territory of the Han Dynasty, but was more calm and confident, and his aura was extremely powerful.

Envoys of other countries and celebrities in the world, even if their words are fierce, it is harmless.

However, in the civil and military affairs, Wei Jishu, who had not made much movements, couldn't help it.

The Donghu envoys were aggressive, and they also threatened the Jiaozhi State to force the Han to cede the land.

He also said that he wanted to build a mausoleum for the emperor?

Can this be endured?

Especially Yu Rang's comfortable and complacent bearing, which made him angry when he looked at it.

He is not from a family, nor is he a man of the Shilin.

An unemployed vagrant, a poor Taoist priest, has just changed jobs.

Barefoot people are not afraid of wearing shoes, who cares if you are an envoy of Donghu or a famous person in the world?

Just as the ministers were thinking about the pros and cons and waiting for the emperor's meaning, Wei Jishu quietly walked behind Yu Rang.

Bamboo hermit, right? Famous all over the world, right?

Can't cure Donghu and can't cure you?

Bang bang bang bang

If you want to repair the tomb, you will repair it for King Puliuru Khan, not only to repair it, but also to push it for you after repairing!

(End of chapter)