Tang Shidian hugged his fist at Yang Peng and said earnestly: "Your Majesty! Wars are always brutal, so why start a war if it is not necessary? After the first battle, no matter how brilliant the victory is, it cannot hide the sorrow of the families of the fallen soldiers! Nowadays, the territory of our Ming Dynasty is vast, the country is strong, and the prestige is far and wide, which can be described as unprecedented! Who else would dare to scratch a tiger's whiskers? In fact, no one dares to offend our dynasty now, east, west, north and south, which country does not come all the way to congratulate! Now is the time for the people to enjoy the prosperous world, so don't start the war! Besides, if the surrounding countries either submit to our dynasty or pay homage to our court, how can our court attack them? If we start a war under such circumstances, we are afraid that the countries that are subject to our dynasty will turn away from our dynasty and oppose us, and in the end the gains will outweigh the losses! ”

Li Mubai and Huang Qiaoyun nodded, and they both felt that what Tang Shidian said was not unreasonable.

Zhang Xiang said: "Actually, Your Majesty has already made this question very clear!" In foreign wars, one is to obtain the greatest benefits for the empire and the people of the empire, and the other is to maintain the fighting spirit of the empire from top to bottom! Only by maintaining the fighting spirit and enterprising spirit can we deal with the major crises that may arise in the future! Now, although the empire is prosperous and all countries come to congratulate us, but the moon is cloudy and sunny, and people have good and bad luck, I am afraid that our dynasty will not be able to guarantee that it will always be strong, and foreign countries will not always be weaker than us. How are we going to react when we have lost our will in a life of comfort, when we have forgotten the cruelty of battle in an atmosphere of affluence, and when a powerful enemy suddenly attacks? I'm afraid that the result will be as vulnerable as Zhao Song in the face of Liao's attack! ”

Han Bing praised: "Well said! Then he said: "The eldest brother has long said that war and comfort are like day and night, they are an inseparable whole, and there is no happiness without war!" This matter has already been explained thoroughly, why is there still such a dispute? ”

Tang Shidian said: "No one can threaten us now, why should we attack them." ”

Huang Qiaoyun said: "The tiger wolf preys on the deer and sheep, is it because the deer and sheep threaten them?" If we don't prey on deer and sheep, won't we become deer and sheep ourselves? Since we have become deer and sheep, there will always be tigers and wolves who can't help but attack us in the future! The world is already so cruel, so why do you have to use those kind concepts to whitewash? Doing so will only hurt you! ”

Tang Shidian was greatly disapproving, and said: "Humans are not animals, how can they be compared with beasts!" ”

Huang Qiaoyun suddenly got up and said loudly: "If you do what you think, sooner or later we will become the food of the beasts in your mouth!" ”

Yang Peng saw that both sides could not convince each other with their own opinions, but the smell of gunpowder was getting stronger and stronger, so he raised his hand and said, "Okay, the argument is over!" ”

When they heard His Majesty's words, they ceased to argue and took their seats one after another.

Yang Peng glanced at everyone and asked, "Has the cabinet reached a conclusion on this matter?" ”

Han Bing clenched his fists and said: "Although some people oppose it, the vast majority of them are in favor of using troops abroad. ”

Yang Peng said: "Now that the cabinet has passed a resolution, then there is no need to discuss this matter anymore, it is decided!" Tang Shidian frowned and sighed softly.

Yang Peng said: "What we want to discuss now is the direction of using troops, and my idea is to use troops against the Japanese country. ”

Tang Shidian immediately said: "Weichen is against it!" ”

Yang Peng smiled and asked, "Why are you opposed?" ”

"Your Majesty, in the past two years, the Japanese kingdom has continuously sent envoys to bring rich gifts to congratulate us, and they are extremely respectful to our court, how can our court attack such a neighbor! If you use soldiers, it will chill the hearts of the world! ”

Yang Peng said: "The Japanese have tried to destroy us many times in alliance with the Liao State, and such a grudge cannot be avenged!" Seeing that Tang Shidian wanted to speak, he immediately cut off: "There is no need to discuss this matter, let the cabinet decide." Agree to raise your hand against the Japanese army. As he spoke, Yang Peng raised his hand. Most of the people present raised their hands, only Tang Shidian and Li Mubai did not raise their hands, and the resolution was passed. Yang Peng put down his hand and said, "The resolution is passed, and the matter is decided." From now on, the cabinet will devote most of its energy to preparing for war against the Japanese state. The Spring Festival is two months away, and I plan to start attacking after the beginning of spring. The crowd agreed in unison.

After the meeting ended, Han Bing and Huang Qiaoyun stayed, and Huang Qiaoyun said with some annoyance: "That old man Tang Shidian is always against His Majesty!" The concubine felt that it was inappropriate for him to continue to be the head of the university department! ”

Yang Peng said with a smile: "Tang Shidian's main concept is still the same as ours. In fact, it is normal to have different opinions, and it should not be regarded as a bad thing. In many cases, it is better to have different opinions to remind us. ”

The two girls felt that what Yang Peng said made sense, Huang Qiaoyun let out a long sigh, glanced at Yang Peng, and said with admiration: "Only the eldest brother has such a good temper that can tolerate this soup time!" If it were any other emperor, he would definitely not be able to tolerate that old man Tang! Yang Peng smiled.

Tang Shidian and Li Mubai came out together, Fu Jianyue caught up with the two of them, and said, "Lord Tang shouldn't be so confrontational with Niangniang today!" ”

Tang Shidian said resolutely: "Where the righteousness is, why should I have so many scruples!" Both of them couldn't help but be in awe when they heard this. Tang Shidian sighed and said, "It's a pity that Your Majesty hasn't changed his decision, and he still wants to use troops abroad!" ”

Li Mubai said: "Your Majesty's concept can't be wrong!" ”

Tang Shidian shook his head and said, "I didn't say that Your Majesty's concept is wrong, I'm just worried!" I saw that Tang Shidian's face showed a thick melancholy. glanced at the two of them and said, "Two, the soldiers are in danger!" This war is never a beautiful thing, and it is not something that anyone can fully control! Your Majesty's philosophy is correct, but even with a powerful lord like Your Majesty, I am afraid that there is no guarantee that every war will be won, right? Once defeated, our current momentum will inevitably be frustrated, and that will be a fool's errand! I'm not so worried about Your Majesty's generation, after all, Your Majesty is a hero, and there are few people in the whole world who can compete with Your Majesty! And there are many heroes in the army, Yang Yanzhao, Shi Liancheng, Gao Hu and several Niangniang, etc., are all famous generals, Zhan Jinguo, Yang Gui, Yang Dezheng, Duan Zhixian, etc. With them, the initiative and victory or defeat of the war are basically manipulated in the hands of our dynasty! ”

"But what about His Majesty's descendants and our descendants? As the saying goes, if you are rich for only three generations, it will be difficult for your majesty's descendants to have such a wise and martial artist, and our favor may not have so many heroes in the same period! If we develop the habit of solving problems through war, I am afraid that our descendants will not be able to control it and will eventually bring great disasters to the country! ”

Li Mubai and Fu Jianyue couldn't help but nodded, their brows furrowed tightly, obviously looking a little worried.

Yang Peng returned to the study, and Yan Ji and Jiang Li followed.

Yang Peng walked to the back of the bookcase and sat down, and said to Jiang Li: "Send someone to call me in front of Yuzao." Jiang Li promised and immediately ran down.

Not long after, Yuzao, dressed in Han palace clothes, came to the imperial study, and Ying Ying bowed: "Mrs. Chen Donghai greets Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!" ”

Yang Peng said: "Get up and speak." ”

Yuzao thanked him in front of him, stood up, raised his head and looked at Yang Peng who was sitting on the top, his beautiful eyes were flowing, his bones were charming, and his every move was moving.

However, Yang Peng was unmoved, and said, "I have an important task for you to do." ”

Yuzao said without hesitation: "Your Majesty ordered, the minister will not hesitate to go to the soup and fight the fire!" ”

Yang Peng smiled: "It's not that dangerous. I need you to go back to the Wa Kingdom, and then ......" Yang Peng ordered carefully. Yuzao nodded in front of him, bowed down and said, "The minister understands, the minister will lead the order, and the minister will live up to His Majesty's trust!" Yang Peng smiled and said: "If you behave well, I will crown you the queen of the East China Sea." Tamamo's eyes lit up in front of him, and he bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Yang Peng smiled: "Don't thank me yet, if you don't do well, you will have nothing!" Tamamo smiled; The minister understands, and the minister has faith. ”

Yang Peng nodded and asked, "Do you need anything?" ”

Tamamo said: "The minister only needs a carrier pigeon that can communicate with His Majesty and the front-line generals in time. Yang Peng said: "This is easy to do." Then he said to Jiang Li: "Give Mrs. Donghai a few pairs of carrier pigeons." Jiang Li clenched her fists and promised.

Yingying bowed in front of Yuzao and said: "Your Majesty is waiting for the good news of the minister, and the minister will retire." Yang Peng smiled and nodded, "Go ahead." Yuzao glanced at Yang Peng again, and then followed Jiang Li down.

"I don't like this woman!" Yan Ji frowned.

Yang Peng smiled and asked, "Why is this?" ”

Yan Ji said: "She is simply a vixen!" ”

Yang Peng couldn't help laughing. Yan Ji said angrily: "I think my husband seems to be very interesting to this vixen!" ”

Yang Peng stood up, in front of Yan Ji, held her slender hand, and teased: "If you talk about goblins," he said and stretched out his right index finger to pick up Yan Ji's chin, "Who is more demonic than you?" The legendary nine-tailed demon fox Daji is probably inferior to you, right? ”

Yan Ji pursed her lips and smiled, glanced at her lover, couldn't help but lean into her lover's arms, and said softly: "The concubine should be regarded as a compliment from her husband!" Yang Peng smiled, "Of course it's a compliment." As he spoke, the palm that hugged Yan Ji's waist slid down and patted the beautiful buttocks. Yan Jifang's heart rippled, and she looked at her lover with affection. Seeing this scene, Yang Peng couldn't help but feel emotional, lowered his head and whispered in Yan Ji's ear: "There must be no one on the stargazing platform at this time!" Yan Ji glanced at her lover. Yang Peng couldn't bear it anymore, picked Yan Ji up suddenly, and hurriedly left through the back door amid Yan Ji's exclamation.

In the middle of the night, Bianliang, the world's largest and most prosperous international metropolis, is still filled with a cheerful atmosphere. Several commercial streets and entertainment streets are brightly lit and crowded, which is a little more lively than during the day. The drunken guest was helped out of the tavern by the maid, and at the door of the green building, the powder head laughed with the guests. The new Oiran rides through the streets on a float, attracting cheers and chases from many young men. Fireworks bloom in the distance, laughter and laughter in the distance, and people are in it, and they will think that they have gone to heaven in a trance. In the tavern, the price of precious and delicious water is delivered to the tables of the guests at each table, and in the teahouse, the fragrance of various famous teas is mixed together, which makes people flutter.

Compared to the bustle of the streets, there was silence in the palace.

In Yan Ji's dormitory, a gut battle had just ended, Yan Ji and Yanran had fallen asleep on Yang Peng's chest, but there was still the fierce and blood-boiling atmosphere just now in the dormitory. How could Yan Ran come to Yan Ji's dormitory? It turned out that I was trying to ask Yan Ji about something that night, but unfortunately it happened to break the good things of Yan Ji and Yang Peng! Yang Peng saw that Yanran came suddenly, how could he let her go when he was on the rise, even if he pulled Yanran on the bed, he staged a good scene of dragon and phoenix! A few clouds and rain, a few lingering, although the two girls climbed to the peak of happiness, they were also exhausted, and they fell asleep afterwards!

But Yang Peng didn't feel sleepy at all, not only did the gut battle just now not make him feel tired, but he was in good spirits. Holding the two wives in his arms, his eyes staring at the ceiling, his mind was full of thoughts.

There was a sound of soft footsteps outside the door, and Yang Peng turned his head to look outside the tent. I saw a graceful figure come to the bedside and whispered; "Your Majesty, Mother's ......"

Yang Peng heard that it was Wang Lu's voice, so he whispered: "Wait for me outside, don't disturb the two of them resting." Wang Lu promised and retreated.

Yang Peng carefully got out of the entanglement of the pink legs and jade arms of the two delicate wives, put on his clothes and pants, and walked out of the dormitory. Wang Lu, who was waiting at the door, immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty." ”

Yang Peng asked: "In the middle of the night, is there anything urgent?" ”

Wang Lu said: "I just received an urgent report from the west. As he spoke, he presented a letter to Yang Peng.

Yang Peng took the letter, opened it, read it, and said with a smile: "This result is the same as I expected." If HRE still can't take Paris for a long time, he won't be qualified to be our Yanyun's opponent! ”

Wang Lu asked curiously, "Shenluo captured Paris?" ”

Yang Peng nodded, walked to the side of the steps with the letterhead, looked up at the stars in the sky, and looked thoughtful. Yang Peng's thoughts had already flown to Shenluo thousands of miles away at this time.

Early the next morning, Yang Peng told the Western intelligence he had received last night at a regular court meeting.

The ministers immediately discussed, and Han Bing said, "This matter has nothing to do with us at the moment. However, if the HRE annexes the entire Catholic world in a short period of time, it will still be a great threat to our Ming Dynasty! No one can guarantee that after the HRE annexed the entire Catholic world, the next target will not be us! In that way, the HRE will become the most formidable opponent that our Ming has ever faced! Then he smiled and said, "But on the other hand, our Da Ming will also be the most powerful opponent that their Shenluo has never encountered!" ”

Li Mubai said: "I don't think there's a need to worry too much about this matter. Looking at Yang Peng, "Isn't there still a Byzantine Empire?" The expansion momentum of the Byzantine Empire is also very amazing, the so-called one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, the two countries do not look close now, after they eliminate the opponents around them, I am afraid it is inevitable to have a confrontation! ”

Everyone nodded one after another, and they all thought that Li Mubai was reasonable.

Yang Peng said with a smile: "Li Mubai said the best situation. We also have to think about the worst-case scenario. ”

Han Bing said: "The worst-case scenario is that not only will the two empires not fight, but will unite against us. ”

Everyone talked about it, and they all felt that this was unlikely.

Yang Peng raised his voice and said: "This is unlikely!" But it's not entirely impossible! We need to prepare for the worst, and we will have to deal with the attacks of both empires at the same time! Everyone frowned and nodded.

Yang Peng pondered: "I estimate that it will take some time for HRE and Byzantium to completely solve the problems of the West. Even if everything goes well, it will be difficult to complete it without three or four years. Raising his head, he glanced at everyone, "What about us, let's take advantage of this time to solve the problems around us first!" Then you can focus on the biggest threat! ”

Tang Shidian frowned and said, "The West is thousands of miles away, will they really come all the way to the East to fight?" ”

Han Bing said: "There should be nothing to doubt about this. Two or three years ago, didn't the so-called crusaders led by the HRE come to attack our Western Regions? It's just that they didn't get any benefit at the time! ”

Yang Peng said with a smile: "The thing of profit is very tempting, not to mention that our East is simply a paradise of gold, silver and jewelry in the legends of Westerners." They can fight for a desert, not to mention a place comparable to heaven in our generation! Everyone felt that His Majesty was very reasonable, and couldn't help but nod.

Yang Peng said: "Speaking of which, I want to talk about Confucianism again. Confucianism says that a gentleman does not speak of profit, but he does not know that profit is the greatest righteousness! Only the policy of letting the people get benefits is a good policy, and this king is qualified, on the contrary, you don't let the people get benefits but ask them to take righteousness, hehe, is this the practice of the Ming monarch or the practice of a tyrant? I'm afraid that the dynasty that only wants the people to take righteousness will end soon! That's really sacrificing one's life for righteousness! The Confucian set is not to ask people to live well, but to make everyone become immortals! The crowd burst out laughing.

Yang Peng smiled: "The joke is over, let's continue to talk about business." He looked at Han Bing and asked, "Han Bing, how is your cabinet discussing the matter of using troops against the Japanese State?" ”

Han Bing stood up and said, "Our cabinet has already discussed it and reached a will. In view of the fact that General Liu Zhiliang has been stationed on Kyushu Island all along, we feel that General Liu Zhiliang should be appointed as the commander-in-chief, and at the same time, all the Third Army Corps should be transferred to Kyushu Island as the main force to attack the Japanese Kingdom. ……”

Yang Peng waved his hand and said with a smile: "General Liu Zhiliang can only be the deputy marshal, and I have already chosen the main general." ”

Everyone didn't react for a while, but Han Bing, who was his wife, knew what his man was thinking about, and asked angrily: "Is it difficult for the eldest brother to go to the army again?" ”

Yang Peng smiled: "This is a must. Seeing that Han Bing seemed to want to say something, he smiled and waved his hand and said, "I've already decided, Han Bing, don't persuade you anymore!" Han Bing knew his lover's character, so he stopped persuading, and only glanced at him complainingly.

Yang Peng said to everyone: "I have decided that I will be the commander of the Eastern Expedition, and Liu Zhiliang will be the deputy commander." They looked at each other, but said nothing.

Yang Peng looked at Han Bing and said with a smile: "You go on." ”

Han Bing continued: "Now there is no big enemy in the north, so the First Army and the Second Army can also be transferred to the south, our opinion is that the First Army and the Second Army will be included in the Eastern Expeditionary Army, and the Hebei Military Army, the Shandong Military Army, and the 300,000 troops of the two Huai Military Governments will be requisitioned as a follow-up. At the same time, the main force of the naval army was requisitioned and transferred in the direction of Huaibei as the main force of the water attack. In addition, in order to transport the army, it was necessary to recruit large sea ships from the Lianghuai region to support the army's eastward crusade. ”

Yang Peng thought for a while, nodded and said, "Very good, so be it." Han Bing said: "Since the eldest brother has no opinion, then the cabinet will immediately convey the order." ”

Yang Peng smiled and nodded, and said to everyone: "Han Bing's words just now made me feel that we still have too many troops in the north. In the future, our threats will mainly come from the West, so the current deployment of troops needs to be further adjusted. Han Bing said: "What the eldest brother said is very true, and I also have such thoughts. ”

Yang Peng smiled: "Then tell me what you think." ”

Han Bing said with a smile: "The eldest brother is taking the concubine test!" It's okay, the concubine will throw bricks and lead the jade! Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

Han Bing sorted out his thoughts and said, "Our dynasty has been arranging heavy troops in the north, and that is to guard against the Liao State. Now that the Liao Kingdom has fallen, there are only a few revenant ghosts left, which can't be called a threat at all! Under such circumstances, it is really inappropriate and a huge waste to press such a huge army in the north! The reason why heavy troops were deployed in the past can also be said to be to stabilize the needs of the north, but now after two years of governance, the people of all ethnic groups in the north have already completely returned to their hearts, and it is time to withdraw the main forces! The concubine meant that the Third Army of the First Army Corps stationed in the north took advantage of the opportunity of the Eastern Expedition to transfer out of the north, and the more than 200,000 directly subordinate legions should also be transferred and redeployed to the Western Regions. As for the stability of the north, it will be left to the military government. ”

Tang Shidian said with some concern: "There is such a vast land in the north, and there is no main force, this, is this good?" Li Mubai, Zhang Xiang, Fu Jianyue and others also looked worried.

Yang Peng said with a smile: "Don't worry too much, the combat effectiveness of our military army is still so strong." This has been tested during the previous fierce battle with the Liao army. We have 400,000 military troops in the entire northern territory, and according to our usual practice, one-tenth of the soldiers and horses will be in service at the same time, so there will be 40,000 soldiers and horses in the entire northern territory to deal with emergencies. Judging from the current situation in the north, 40,000 soldiers and horses should be enough. However, for the sake of insurance, we can change the military reform of the Northern Military Government from a rotation of ten months to a rotation of five months, so that 80,000 soldiers and horses will serve at the same time. Hehe, I really can't think of any sudden threat in the north today that requires us to use 80,000 troops and horses. With these 80,000 soldiers and horses to stabilize the place, it is enough. ”

Everyone felt that what His Majesty said was extremely true, and they nodded one after another.

Yang Peng saw that everyone had no opinion, so he said: "Since everyone has no opinion, then this matter is decided." The main forces in the northern region were all deployed to the line from Hamili to Yumen Pass, and the three marching commanders set up before were all abolished. "After thinking about it, "the other directions will not move." ”

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.