Chapter 957
A military report suddenly turned the situation, which was still relatively controllable, into intense.

The Karaqin tribe and the Wengliguote tribe are not considered particularly large tribes on the grasslands. Not only can they not be compared with Oala, but they are even difficult to rank among the five major tribes of Tatar.

This can be seen from the strength of the troops. The two coalition forces have a total of 5000 troops, which is nothing compared to the number of troops during the War of Oara.

However, there are two problems in this.

No matter how many troops there are, but in the end, it is the other party who raises troops to exert pressure, sends envoys to ask for an explanation, and the pressure of the army is not the same in terms of nature and severity.

Secondly, although these two tribes are not the largest, as long as you understand the recent changes in the grassland situation, you will know that they have embraced the two sons of Tuotuobuhua and become the new Khan.

So the question is, at this time, the two films have come together, have they reached an agreement on the candidate for the Great Khan?
If yes, then this is definitely not good news for Daming.

A turbulent grassland where there is endless competition for Khan position is the best situation for Ming Dynasty. On the contrary, a grassland where all tribes live in harmony and orderly will be brewing threats and disputes.

"Your Majesty, this generation of barbarians are fearful of prestige and disinterested in morality. First they murdered their master, but now they dare to send troops to invade our borders and question our Ming court. How can such an arrogant person be let go?"

"I believe that the frontier army should be ordered to prepare immediately and fight at any time, and it must not make the other generation rampant and difficult to control."

There was a moment of silence in the hall, and the first person to speak, unexpectedly, was unexpectedly, Wang Wen, the Heavenly Official.

Just like his usual style, when he opened his mouth, he was full of murderous intent.

However, this time, the other ministers were not slow to respond. After all, this is a major military matter, so it is natural to be cautious.

After Wang Wen, Yu Shiyue, the second assistant to the cabinet, stood up immediately.

"Your Majesty, it is true that the captives and thieves invaded the frontier, but the cause of this matter is still unclear, and Yang Jie has not yet been found. I think it is better to be cautious. You can temporarily order the frontier army to be on alert, and at the same time send The envoy will contact the Second Ministry again, and make a decision after investigating the situation clearly."

Relatively speaking, although Yu Shiyue's attitude is relatively conservative, it is still relatively pertinent.

Therefore, it has been echoed by many ministers.

It has to be said that for civil servants, the matter of starting a war is absolutely impossible, and they never want to use it.

However, except for Wang Wen and Yu Shiyue, the other important ministers were still relatively cautious and did not speak directly.

Looking at this look, it is obvious that he wants to see the emperor's attitude.

But this time, the emperor's attitude is...

"Hubu, the current state of the national treasury, can it support a big war?"

Without too much nonsense, the emperor directly called Shen Yi's name.

The hall was silent for a moment, and no one thought that the emperor would be so decisive this time.

As a result, everyone's eyes instantly focused on Shen Shangshu, causing the latter to complain endlessly.

God's pity, the emperor did greet him in advance, but the pressure was too great.

His small body can't bear it...

But the matter has come to this point, it is necessary to bite the bullet, otherwise, I am afraid that the days to come will not be able to survive.

I prayed silently twice in my heart, hoping that after the Son of Heaven and the old man kept his word, Shen Shangshu strode forward with a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty clearly learned that since the Battle of Oara, the army and the people of our court have been united and recuperated. Although there have been various projects and various natural disasters in the past two years, the treasury is still running well, although it is difficult to carry out hundreds of thousands of soldiers. war, but it should not be a problem to supply the frontier troops to deal with border troubles.”

"If the thieves dare to act fiercely at the border this time, the Ministry of Households can raise one month's food and wages for an army of [-] within half a month for the imperial court to use."

After these words were finished, all the ministers present were surprised.

They didn't expect that Shen Pixiu, who was always digging and searching, would be so proud this time.

You know, once the army moves, people eat horses and chew, that is a gold-selling cave. Although the emperor is just planning now, he may not know when it will be cashed.

But this Shen Shangshu neither evaded hesitation nor procrastinated with empty words, just opened his mouth to pay a month's rations for an army of [-].

When did this household department become so rich?

Ordinary ministers were amazed, but the other important ministers couldn't sit still anymore.

Still the same sentence, they are unwilling to start a war from the bottom of their hearts.

However, above the imperial court, the competition is who is more calm.

Once a war is about to start, the household department and the military department are the first to bear the brunt. The household department is in charge of money, and the military department is in charge of soldiers and general weapons, especially the household department.

Therefore, they all pointed to the always stingy Shen Yi, who was able to persuade the emperor well, but who would have thought that the Minister of the Household Department would be so proud this time, as if he had changed his temper this time.

Don't really want to start a war with the emperor anymore, but it's over...

Dissatisfied with Shen Yi, Chen Xun stepped forward and said.

"Your Majesty, if a war breaks out, the people on the frontier will suffer untold hardships. What's more, when an army goes on an expedition, it's not just a matter of spending money and food, it also needs to recruit civilians and transfer military food. The power of the people is exhausted, and it will not take a year or two to recover."

"The former Ministry of Industry built the river. This is a move that will benefit thousands of years. The imperial court has not yet recruited civilians. It is because of this that the captives and thieves are hateful, but the people and the people are the foundation of the country. Your Majesty has always been kind and loving. As for how things are arranged, I think that we should be cautious and cautious, and we should not act too hastily."

The ancients said that it is not unreasonable to use military force.

Fighting a war requires not only money, but more importantly, people, so what Chen Xun said actually hit the root of it.

In the past two years or so, although a lot of money was spent, the financial situation of the imperial court has actually been maintained in a relatively good state due to the opening of the mutual market, recuperation, and rectification of the military settlements.

Especially Shen Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, although he has been criticized for being sloppy, but the time spent on settling accounts and spending money is indeed very powerful.

Dare to yell out the sentence just now, it can be seen that this old guy sighs and says that he has no money on weekdays, and he is all lying.

It is not difficult for the imperial court to get money and food in many cases, but money is easy to get, but there is no way for people.

It takes at least ten years for a strong male to be able to work after birth, and this is something that no one can change.

In civil engineering, too many people died.

The so-called exhaustion of people's power is not just four cold words on the pen and ink. The death of 10 people is not an economic account at all, but a life debt.

Under such circumstances, the imperial court will not be able to fight for at least ten years, and even be conservative for ten years. If the people's power really wants to recover, it will not be able to fight for at least 20 years.

This point is clear to all the important officials, and they believe that the emperor is also aware of this point, so they were quite calm just now.

However, who would have imagined that this old guy, Shen Yi, was really irresponsible. Usually, when the various yamen asked him for money, he would look like a dead man, but this time he didn't hesitate at all.

tui, bully the weak and fear the strong!

Following Chen Xun's appearance, the other important ministers followed closely behind, and even Chen Yi, who hadn't spoken much about the reform of science and roads just now, stepped forward to speak at this time.

"Your Majesty, what Chen Shangshu said is justified. Frontier quarrels often occur. This generation of barbarians do not understand etiquette. If we are provoked by them, if we fight together, the people will suffer, and the gain will not be worth the loss."

"What's more, there is civil strife in the grasslands. Although the second unit has come, they must just want to put pressure together, not really want to start a war. Therefore, I, Ming, can completely watch the changes and take strict precautions."

After the words fell, several ministers stepped forward to speak.

But the words they said were basically the same, but all of a sudden, the entire court was filled with people trying to persuade them to make peace.

It's just that a lot was said, but the first emperor didn't say a word, obviously not very satisfied.

So, after a while, a minister silently turned his gaze to Hu Wei, the Ministry of Rites.

Although it is said that the head of the hundred officials in the court is still Wang Wen, the heavenly official, but the real power belongs to the real power, and the prestige belongs to the prestige.

At this time, it is obvious that Hu Wei, a veteran of the Five Dynasties, has more prestige.

It has to be said that this great uncle has always been able to stand up at critical times.

After everyone had finished talking, the Great Uncle didn't hesitate much under the expectant eyes of everyone, he pondered for a while, and then stepped forward to speak.

"Your Majesty, the frontier affairs have always been the most important military affairs of the imperial court. The captives invaded the border and raised troops to suppress the border. This is indeed a provocation. The imperial court must not let it go, otherwise the captives will gain an inch, and there will be a catastrophe."

What everyone didn't expect was that when Hu Wei opened his mouth, he didn't persuade the emperor to calm down like other ministers, but instead contributed to the situation.

Sure enough, after these words, the emperor's face obviously looked much better.

So, immediately afterwards, Hu Wei continued to speak unhurriedly.

"However, what the ministers said is also reasonable. Once the war starts, the people on the border will suffer and the people's strength will be depleted. All these need to be considered. In the past, Emperor Taizong and Xuanzong also took many considerations into account when they went to war. Only after careful planning in advance did they dare to send troops."

"It is said that the more urgent things should be slowed down, the more important things should be peaceful. Therefore, I believe that no matter whether it is a war or a slowdown, you need to think carefully and make a decision after comprehensive consideration."

These words were thoughtful, but they inevitably disappointed the ministers present.

They all hoped that this great uncle could dispel the emperor's idea of ​​going to war, but who would have thought that in the end, it would just delay time, which is naturally unsatisfactory.

But after thinking about it, this is a good result. Anyway, most things in the court are just procrastinating.

Being able to press down on the Son of Heaven temporarily is barely acceptable...

However, just when they all thought that Hu Wei's words were over, the great uncle spoke again and said.

"Your Majesty, the frontier affairs are the country's top priority. Once the captives provoke and have the intention of resuming the war, the court must guard against it. Now Yu Shaobao is organizing the army in the local area, and there is no one in charge of the military department. If there is a war, I am afraid that the military department will Difficult to manage properly."

"Therefore, I ask Your Majesty to issue an order to call Yu Shaobao back to Beijing to preside over the overall situation of the military department. Yu Shaobao has always been familiar with military affairs on the border. With him in charge, no matter whether the war is slow or slow, I believe that he can have a suitable strategy. "

Ah this...

Mr. Hu, this time, finally finished speaking.

However, there was one person present, but they all blinked their eyes, inexplicably feeling that the atmosphere present was a little weird.

Before they could react, where did this feeling come from, Chen Xun who was on the side took the lead.

"Your Majesty, I think what Uncle Da Zong said is reasonable. With such a huge change in the border, it is reasonable to call Yu Shaobao back to Beijing to preside over the overall situation as soon as possible."

Afterwards, Chen Yi also continued.

"That's right, such a major event, which also involves border affairs, requires the cooperation of the Ministry of War. Please call Yu Shaobao back to Beijing for detailed discussions. There will be a perfect plan."

Hu Wei's words seemed to open some valve, one minister after another stood up, and the words they said were almost exactly the same.

At this time, the ministers present finally got a taste of it.

In the whole court, if there is one person who can stand up to the emperor, then, without a doubt, it is only Yu Qian.

Doesn't the emperor want to fight?

Then pass Yu Shaobao first!
This is located in Shaobao, and he is not an unprincipled person like Shen Pixiu. He will never accommodate the emperor when it comes to such a big issue.

This alone is enough to reassure the elders.

Not to mention, Yu Qian is now presiding over the rectification of military settlements in the local area. It is said that the progress is quite smooth, and he has gone to several prefectures.

The local princes are not that easy to deal with after all. Even with Yu Qian in charge, all kinds of tricks still emerge in endlessly.

At this time, if an order is issued to allow Yu Qian to return to Beijing, then the local affairs of rectifying the army must be suspended.

The court has been working hard on this matter for more than a year, and it can be said to be the most energy-intensive thing since the emperor ascended the throne.

If it is interrupted at this time, the emperor himself will not be able to accept it.

Therefore, if you want to persuade the emperor to give up the idea of ​​going to war, Yu Shaobao is the best weapon, okay? Sure enough, Uncle Da Zong is Uncle Da Zong, and this effort of four or two thousand catties is really unique!

Many ministers breathed a sigh of relief. While looking at Hu Wei with admiration, they didn't forget to speak up and echoed, demanding that Yu Qian be called back to Beijing to preside over the overall situation.

All of a sudden, the voices in the hall became unanimous. Seeing this situation, the emperor was obviously a little depressed.

However, seeing the following wave after wave of ministers saying this, the emperor seemed to have no choice but to hold back for a long time, and at the end, he could only say helplessly.

"I already know what Qing and others mean. However, this matter is not urgent for the time being. The Xuan Mansion has the Marquis of Changping in charge. I think that the captives may not dare to invade the frontier for a while, so I will send orders to all the frontiers to strengthen their guard and take strict precautions."

"At the same time, step up the search for Yang Jie, find out what exactly happened, and discuss it after other news comes."

(End of this chapter)

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