Chapter 4: The Divine Decree
What to do? Yue Fei and Wang Gui glanced at each other, both in disbelief. How did it come so quickly, Zhao Xiang and General Han didn't stop it.
Yue Fei said helplessly: "Gather the generals, open the camp gate, and go with me to greet you." โ
After the assembly was completed, Yue Fei reluctantly took all the generals to the camp gate to greet him. I saw the leading eunuch standing at the gate of the camp, carrying a box behind him, needless to say that the box contained the holy decree.
Yue Fei's eyes were sad, and he opened the camp gate.
The leading eunuch walked slowly here, and the people in the barracks stopped training, staring at the holy decree brought behind the eunuch stupidly, so that the entire barracks seemed a little silent. Some veterans already showed a trace of sadness in their eyes, they had seen such a scene too many times, every time it was disappointment, and every time the blood stirred in the body was poured cold. Looking at the recruits next to him with anticipation in their eyes, the corners of the veteran's mouth were full of sarcasm.
The leading eunuch Wang Li was also a little embarrassed, after all, it was too quiet, and his psychology was a little hairy. But fortunately, at this time, Yue Fei led someone to greet him: "I don't know if the prince has arrived, and I will miss the welcome." โ
Wang Gonggong said with a sharp voice: "General Yue is a pillar of the country, it is really too polite. Wang Li's attitude was very good, but he was really a little puzzled. Yue Fei is a person he is also familiar with. The crown prince has already been discussed in vain, why does His Majesty still let him lead the troops? Could it be that His Majesty trusts him very much!
"I don't know what happened to the prince." Yue Fei asked unwillingly, hoping that there would be a glimmer of life.
"Your Majesty has a decree for General Yue." Wang Li rolled his eyes, what could he do when he came, it was nothing more than a decree.
"Princess, I don't know if I can go to the tent to read the holy decree, and it will be cooler." Yue Fei clearly knew what was written in the holy decree in front of him, which was nothing more than not to attack the Jin Kingdom privately, to negotiate an armistice and peace, and so on. His plan for the Northern Expedition has not yet been handed in, so how can it be the holy decree of war.
He wanted the prince to read the decree in the tent, so that perhaps there would be a slight turnaround. The soldiers under him didn't know what was going on, and their morale didn't drop so much.
Wang Gui next to Yue Fei rolled his eyes when he heard this, all his exhortations just now were in vain, how could there be any discussion about where to read the holy decree, where did you put the holy one!
When Wang Li heard this, his breath was almost suffocated, and he looked at Yue Fei in disbelief, thinking that this person was so bold that he dared to say such a thing. But after thinking about it, this person also wrote a few years ago to welcome back the two saints, which made the saints unhappy! He felt that it was nothing for him to say this, but he didn't dare to let Yue Fei say anything anymore, so he hurriedly opened the holy decree and said, "Yue Fei takes the decree." โ
Yue Fei was unwilling, and when he heard this, he could only kneel down with his subordinates: "The minister accepts the order." โ
Hula knelt down, and everyone's ears stood up.
"Today's Jin soldiers are committing crimes in the south, intending to invade our Central Plains and deceive our people. Although I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, I have often heard about the hardships of the border people and the hardships of the soldiers. Although I am not talented, I am a great treasure, but I often have the ambition of the Northern Expedition. Now the ambition of the wolf son of the Jin Kingdom is clearly revealed, and I am determined to go on a northern expedition and restore my Central Plains. Therefore, I have granted Qing the right to act cheaply this time, hoping that he can recover the Central Plains and not live up to my wishes. โ
Yue Fei had already put the Northern Expedition plan on hold for the time being in his heart, but the more he listened to the holy decree, the more he felt that it was wrong, this was not like the tone of peace! Could it beยทยทยทยทยท
Yue Fei was a little excited, and after the prince finished reading the Northern Expedition and the right to act cheaply, Yue Fei immediately kowtowed to accept the order.
"The minister takes the order!" Yue Fei shouted loudly, tears in his eyes.
It doesn't matter, the holy decree says that he wants to fight, then he will be beaten, and he will be turned upside down.
Yue Fei carefully took the holy decree and looked at it carefully, for fear of missing a single detail. The soldiers in the barracks were also extremely excited at this time, and their morale was rising.
After Yue Fei confirmed the holy decree, he asked Wang Li in confusion: "I don't know what the specific charter of the Northern Expedition is?" โ
As an old man in the palace who has survived to the present, he still has eyesight. If His Majesty wants to go on the Northern Expedition today, he must rely on the generals. The general in front of him was strongly promoted by Zong Ze and Han Shizhong, and he must have some real skills. So, Wang Li didn't buy anything: "The specific matter of the Northern Expedition has not yet been decided in the court." However, His Majesty means to let you act randomly, but you can cut it first and then play, without waiting for the order of the court. In addition, His Majesty also ordered General Han Shizhong to send troops to assist you. โ
Yue Fei was overjoyed when he heard this, a Northern Expedition general who was not subject to the jurisdiction of the court was definitely the most envied of all the generals of the Song Dynasty. However, Yue Fei also knew that with such power, he had to pay the price he deserved.
"I wonder what Your Majesty wants?"
Wang Li said in a low voice: "Your Majesty said that the general will win a big battle this time, and he must win beautifully, so that His Majesty can appease the peace faction in the court." His Majesty also said that if the general is defeated this time, the matter of the Northern Expedition will be put on hold for the time being. โ
When Yue Fei heard that he had put it on hold, he hurriedly waved his hand and said, "The last general will definitely fight a big victory and dedicate it to Your Majesty." Yue Fei said reassuringly, after all, His Majesty clearly supported the Northern Expedition This is the first time, if it fails, if the Northern Expedition is not over, he Yue Fei may become a sinner for the ages.
"Your Majesty hopes that the general will be able to attack as soon as possible, after all, the entire court is now staring at this. However, His Majesty also said that the war is all up to the general, and it can be slow, but it must not be defeated. โ
Liu Chan actually didn't want to just send one general to the Northern Expedition, he wanted to follow the example of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to send the Northern Expedition of the four generals, and then select a general who could control the soldiers and horses in the world, so that he could do as much as he could. But he was also a little hesitant, not knowing what the character of the selected generals was.
After Liu Chan told Han Shizhong his thoughts, Han Shizhong's face was shocked, he didn't expect His Majesty to be so enthusiastic. This is going against the sky, but he thought about it and still objected. After the Song Dynasty moved south, its national strength was greatly damaged, and it was not appropriate to send troops everywhere. The development of the South has also begun, which requires a lot of manpower. There are often barbarian rebellions in the rear, and it is also necessary to send troops to stabilize them. Therefore, after the development of the south is over, it is not too late to send troops everywhere.
Liu Chan was a little hesitant, he really felt that the Song Dynasty had a very strong background, after all, at the beginning, so much territory in Shu could support several Northern Expeditions, let alone now. However, in the case of Han Shizhong's opposition, it is inconvenient for him to speak, in case there is really a situation in it. After discussion by all parties, in the end, only Yue Fei, who was the easiest to send troops, was sent to lead the troops, and Han Shizhong was responsible for assisting.
Of course, the affairs of the court are complicated, let alone the court of the Song Dynasty. It was really a war today, and peace could be negotiated the next day. After all, the emperor has not been repeating for a day or two! The former Zhao Gou was still the generalissimo of the world's soldiers and horses, you dare to believe it! But before Liu Chan crossed, he only knew about peace.
Yue Fei didn't understand the situation in the court, he only knew that he could finally go on the Northern Expedition!
Northern expedition! Northern expedition! Northern expedition! Sozawa-sama's last wish!