I'm a scumbag

Chapter 362
Wu Zhao's series of orders were really unexpected.

Even Wu Yu didn't expect that Wu Zhao actually gave the order to mobilize all forces to help him take back Yucheng.

Such a result made the Great Wisdom Bodhisattva, who has always been known for his great wisdom, a little confused.

Yucheng was lost, and Wuyu was the most injured.

What Yucheng loses is that the longer the time, the fiercer the fight between the two sides.

The benefits that Wu Zhao can obtain are naturally greater.

But Wu Zhao unexpectedly has such boldness.

Not to mention other things, but this courage has already surpassed many male emperors in the Wu Dynasty.

The reason why the Buddhist army of the Buddhist kingdom in the Western Regions was able to succeed was because they attacked suddenly.

However, it was also because of the sudden attack, so their luggage and so on were not sufficient.

In addition, although this place does not belong to the hinterland of the Wu Dynasty, it is considered the hinterland of Xuanzhou.

As a result, this Buddhist army is in a state of isolation and helplessness.

If according to the previous assumption of the Great Wisdom Bodhisattva, his miraculous pen can cause internal strife in the Wu Dynasty.

It doesn't matter if you are alone.

But now the courage displayed by Wu Zhao has already sealed the fate of this lone army.

The fact is also the same, under the encirclement and suppression of the entire Wu Dynasty, plus the [-] Chiyan Army of Dingguohou, and the joint encirclement and suppression of Wuyu who led the troops back.

In just three days, this Buddhist army composed of more than 3 monks was strangled to death.

Yucheng only changed hands for less than ten days, and it returned to Wu Chao's hands.

Yucheng was lost and recovered in such a short period of time.

This is definitely a happy event worthy of special mention.

At the same time, Wu Zhao's reputation has also been greatly improved.

Knowing that the longer Yucheng delays, the better it will be for him.

Wu Zhao also had the ability to forcefully take back Yucheng.

This kind of heart and courage has convinced many people in the court.

Even those ministers who firmly stood for Wu Yu and Wu Yan were completely convinced by Wu Zhao's kindness.

They felt that if they were replaced by Wu Yu or Wu Yan in the same position.

The mind and tolerance of the two of them definitely may not be as great as Wu Zhaoda.

"Your Majesty, this is an autographed letter from Prince Yu. I have specially ordered the veterans to submit it to thank His Majesty for helping Yucheng." An old official from the Ministry of Officials stood up in the early court and presented the autographed letter from Prince Yu.

Prince Yu's handwritten letter did not surprise anyone, but the person who delivered the letter still surprised the people in the court.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials who sent the letter was an old minister of the Ministry of Officials.

The impression that this old minister has always given everyone is that he is rigid and upright, and he does not choose sides or stand in teams.

Belonging to a stubborn old antique among the officials.

The position has always been neither high nor low.

He has been in the bureaucracy for decades.

In the power vortex of the official department, the minister may change departments every year, and he can stay for decades.

This is definitely the mainstay.

It is no exaggeration to say that many of the ministers who were replaced by the Ministry of Officials would ask this veteran minister for advice at the beginning of their tenure.

For many opinions from the official department, he will be asked for his opinion.

At the same time, you can also imagine this veteran who has been in the Ministry of Officials for decades.

How many ministers in the court have been promoted.

Since he is from Wuyu, it means that among the people he promoted, there must be many who support Wuyu.

This is a subtle and inevitable result.

Now that Wu Yu sent this old minister out, he was obviously paying back Wu Zhao's favor this time.

Wu Zhao was also slightly surprised that this old minister turned out to be from Wu Yu.

After all, such an old official who has never chosen a side has turned to Wu Yu long ago, and Wu Zhao didn't even know about it.

After delivering Wu Yu's handwritten letter, the veteran official also expressed his opinion again: "Your Majesty, this veteran is getting old and knows that time is running out. I miss my hometown very much. I hope Your Majesty will allow this veteran to beg for his bones."

This is also a tactical abandonment.

If Wu Zhao didn't plan to let this old official go, and planned to list some crimes on him casually, then Wu Yu and this old official could only admit it.

It's just that Wu Zhao's next words not only surprised the veteran, but no one in the court thought that Wu Zhao would say such a thing.

"Zhao Aiqing, if I remember correctly, you should not be in your sixties."

Zhao Li bowed and said, "The old minister will be sixty next year."

Wu Zhao nodded, "Zhao Aiqing retreated bravely when she was just sixty years old.

The four states in the northern border have been fighting for years, and the Wan Yao Kingdom has finally been pacified.

The four states in the northern border are just waiting to be rejuvenated.

The four northern states need a large number of cadres to go to the four northern states.

Zhao Aiqing is a minister of the official department.

Next, the Ministry of Officials still has a lot to rely on Zhao Aiqing.

So I can't allow Zhao Aiqing to sue you.

Not only will I not allow Zhao Aiqing to retire, but I will also put some burden on Zhao Aiqing.

Zhao Li listened to the order. "

Zhao Li quickly bowed and said, "Zhao Li accepts the order."

Wu Zhaolang said: "Zhao Li has been in the Ministry of Officials for 21 years. He has worked hard and made great achievements. Today, he is the servant of the Ministry of Officials. He is in charge of examinations and honors."

Zhao Li did not expect that instead of being persecuted by Wu Zhao, he would be promoted by Wu Zhao, and at the same time be given a more important position.

Zhao Li is really not a person who stands firmly behind Wu Yu, Zhao Li stands behind Wu Yu just because Wu Yu is kind to him.

After he entered the Ministry of Officials, Wu Yu did not give him any clear instructions.

And he actually didn't help Wu Yu do anything.

Everything he did was according to the rules.

Today when he received Wu Yu's order, he knew that it was time for him to repay his favor.

He was even ready to die.

It's just that Wu Zhao didn't demote him, but promoted him instead.

And it's not that Mingsheng is actually demoted, but that he actually handed over two important departments to himself.

"Master Zhao, don't thank you yet." Sun Banban reminded Zhao Li who was stupefied.

Hearing Sun Banban's words, Zhao Li burst into tears, knelt down and kowtowed, saying: "Zhao Li leads the decree to thank you, position His Majesty, and do the heart and soul of the Wu Dynasty!"

Zhao Li is a scholar.

To make Zhao Li kneel down means that Zhao Li is truly convinced by Wu Zhao.

"Zhao Aiqing is exempt from courtesy. From now on, the officials will rely on Zhao Aiqing."

"After the dynasty is over, Zhao Aiqing will immediately draw up a list of officials who can be sent to the northern border."

"Yes, the minister leads the order."

Regarding Zhao Li's handling, the ministers once again saw Wu Zhao's courage and skill.

After dealing with Zhao Li's problem, Wu Zhao said, "The Buddhist kingdom in the Western Regions invaded the frontiers of our Wu Dynasty for no reason.

In fact, it is the most serious challenge to our Wu Dynasty. Every inch of our Wu Dynasty's territory has been exchanged for blood and flesh in the Wu Dynasty.

Any inch of territory in our Wu Dynasty cannot be lost.

Now that the Western Regions have taken the initiative to start a war, how could our Wu Dynasty be afraid of a war. "

After finishing speaking, Wu Zhao looked at Lu Gao: "Master Lu, has the autumn grain of the Wu Dynasty been put into storage?"

Lu Gao clasped his hands and said, "All return to the warehouse in granules."

"The grain in all warehouses can be counted."

Lu Gao said, "It's all done with statistics."

"Okay, Mr. Lu, tell all the adults present about the current situation of the household department."

Lu Gao responded, and then began to talk about this year's autumn harvest.

Lu Gao is still very competent as the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Lu Gao can accurately know the specific amount of grain stored in the 110 six large warehouses across the country.

After introducing the basic situation of the entire granary, Lu Gao continued to introduce: "This year's autumn harvest has roughly doubled compared to last year.

If you look at Liangzhou alone, the grain entering the warehouse has almost doubled. "

Many officials present did not have a specific concept of the previous figures.

Because they are not from the Ministry of Household Affairs, plus the ministers present, there are not many who can really distinguish the five grains.

But when it comes to multiples, their feelings are very intuitive.

"Lu Shangshu, the farm that Min Xuezheng is promoting, didn't they say that the harvest could only increase by about [-]% in the first year? Now, why suddenly, it doubled directly." Someone below raised their own doubts.

In response to such doubts, Lu Gao replied: "The farms implemented by Min Xuezheng are about [-]% more than the highest harvest in the history of the Wu Dynasty."

Hearing Lu Gao's answer, the person who just asked the question immediately understood.

It's not that Min Si performed supernormally here, but that before Wu Zhao succeeded to the throne, the Ministry of Household Affairs was a mess.

Coupled with Emperor Shun's profligacy, a lot of food may have disappeared before it was put into storage.

So now it has doubled, mainly because the account has been smoothed out.

Looking at the eyes of those around him looking at him, the minister also understood that he asked such a stupid question.

Obviously, everyone is well aware of this matter, but no one has mentioned it, and I am stupid enough to bring it up.

Arching his hands towards Lu Gao, the minister retreated to the ranks of courtiers.

After Wu Zhao listened to Lu Gao's report, he couldn't help saying: "Okay, God bless me this time, Wu Chao.

The granaries of our Wu Dynasty are abundant, and there is no longer any fear of famine.

If the Buddhist Kingdom of the Western Regions wants to call, let them come. "

After finishing speaking, Wu Zhao looked at Wang Lin and said, "Master Wang Bing, I ordered you to recruit another [-] Tigers before the end of the year. Is there any problem?"

Don't panic if you have food in your hand.

The reason why the Tiger's mighty army did not dare to expand before.

Not because of poverty.

When eating is a problem, don't talk about military pay.

But now eating is definitely not a problem.

With the extra grain, let alone feed 10 people, it is no problem to feed an extra 20 people.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister will be able to complete the call."

Wu Zhao nodded, and then continued: "In view of the fact that the Western Regions violated my Wu Dynasty.

I have now decided to formally declare war on the Western Regions.

I ordered the two princes, Prince Yu and Prince Yan, to gather their troops and return to their fiefdoms.

The entire defense of Hezhou was handed over to Marquis Dingguo's Red Flame Army and Hezhou Huwei Army.

Order the champion Hou's Baijiacheng City Guards to support Hezhou, and jointly defend Hezhou with the Chiyan Army to resist the Western Regions.

He ordered King Jing to send capable generals to assist Champion Hou in commanding the city guards of Baijiacheng. "

After listening to Wu Zhao's order, all the courtiers understood.

Wu Zhao is not really generous, just let it go with Wu Yu.

Zhao Lina stayed because Wu Zhao thought he was useful.

But for Wu Yu, this is definitely not the case.

Since you have already gone home, then you should stay at home and stay well.

By the way, Wu Yan, who was lonely and helpless, was also sent back to the northern border.

Now the four states in the northern region are at peace, and the Wan Yao Kingdom has completely ceased.

It can be said that there are no more wars in the northern border.

No war means no meritorious deeds and no further expansion of influence.

As for whether the two of them can still cause some disturbance in the northern border.

This is obviously impossible.

Now the northern border is Ning Chen's world.

Whether in terms of reputation or strength, Ning Chen is the king of the northern border.

So even if the two of them go back, they can only stay in their lair honestly.

If you want to expand your influence, don't even think about it.

For the war between Hezhou and the Western Regions, Wu Zhao was handed over to Ning Chen again.

What is the relationship between Marquis Dingguo and Ning Chen, all the ministers in the court are well aware of it.

Maybe the condition for the Duke of Ding to send [-] Chiyan troops to Hezhou is to let Ning Chen take command.

There is the Red Flame Army, plus Ning Chen's own strong and powerful Hundred Families Army, and King Jing's commanding troops.

Finally, coupled with the strong national power of the Wu Dynasty, it is really almost impossible for the Western Regions to win.

Since Emperor Shun of the Wu Dynasty, it was the first time that the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty felt so confident in defeating the other side.

After arranging all these things, Wu Zhao looked at Cao Xing again.

"Cao Xing, the Minister of Dali Temple, knowingly broke the law and intervened in the private affairs of the clan without authorization.

Missed his first offense and did not cause any adverse consequences.

He was removed from the position of Minister of Dali Temple and transferred to Hezhou, where he served as the shepherd of Hezhou. "

The sudden public treatment of Cao Xing made everyone gossip again.

What did Cao Xing do to interfere with the clan's private affairs?

This is the most gossip question.

Of course, the most concerned point is what exactly Cao Xing did to make him be demoted and secretly promoted by Wu Zhaoming.

Let Cao Xing go to Hezhou to serve as the governor of Hezhou at this time.

Isn't that just going to brush up on Cao Xing's meritorious deeds and resume?

Although the minister of Dali Temple is considered high and powerful, it is not a 'phase' after all.

If Hezhou wins a big victory here, then when Cao Xing comes back, he will definitely go one step further and become a 'phase' directly.

So what Cao Xing did, everyone is very curious.

After Cao Xing listened to his 'punishment', he calmly came forward and said: "The guilty minister ordered."

After dealing with Cao Xing, all the matters in the morning court today will be considered as finished.

"My dear dears, the battle of the Western Regions is related to the fate of our Wu Dynasty. I hope that all dear dears will join me in fighting the Western Regions together!"

"Your Majesty swears allegiance to the death!"

After a statement of stance and allegiance, today's morning court also broke up.

However, although the dynasty has been dispersed, the affairs above the court are not over yet.

Especially what did Cao Xing do to get such a huge credit.

You can go directly to Hezhou to gain experience and meritorious service.

You must know that Hezhou State Shepherd is definitely a fat job right now.

Originally, everyone was out of control, and there would be a battle between dragons and tigers above the court.

As a result, Cao Xing here directly secretly took over Chen Cang, and directly won the post of Hezhou State Shepherd.

"Master Cao, you didn't reveal anything to me about what you did. Master Cao doesn't treat Lu as a friend too much." Lu Gao chased after Cao Xing and complained to Cao Xing.

(End of this chapter)