Please, let me be a fool

Conquer Baiyue in the south.

It was the second largest battle in this dynasty after the Battle of the Northern Territory.

Coupled with the emperor's personal conquest, it stands to reason that no amount of attention can be overstated.

In fact, whether it is a civil servant or a general, they are extremely concerned about this and are afraid of problems.

But the problem is that since Wei Yunyi left the capital, he has not paid attention to this aspect at all.

It's all about taking the soldiers under him to travel around the mountains and rivers.

That's why.

Not to mention the slow action of the army, it also smoothed the morale of some generals for this battle.

Not to mention the generals, even civil servants have never seen such a slow speed of the army.

But there is no way, even the patriarch Song Gongwen was scolded by His Majesty.

They are going to play at this time.

I am afraid that I will be punished directly.

The generals were dissatisfied with this, but because of the mountainous military orders, they could only obey in the end.

Among the civil servants, there are only some censors who submit papers every day, asking Wei Yunyi to focus on the overall situation. Now that the army has begun to gather, they must rush to the front line in the shortest possible time, so as not to affect morale .

Another point is that if this continues, the daily consumption of food, grass and silver taels by the army will be astronomical.

Whether it is for the treasury or the court, the burden is too heavy, and a quick solution is the best strategy.

However, Wei Yunyi didn't pay too much attention to it.

Leading the army is completely traveling in the mountains and rivers.

Of course, during this period, he did not punish any of the censors. After all, he knew that these people were for the sake of the country, and he just wanted to not listen.

And the days passed by like this bit by bit.

Until half a month later.

The team of Yujia personally took a look at the approach of Zhennan Pass, and the 20 troops were also assembled.

It can be said that everything is ready.

Just as everyone thought.

His Majesty will go all out and enter Zhennan Pass directly.

However, Wei Yunyi gave another order at this time to stop the army immediately for a rest, and did not specify the time for the departure.

Everyone didn't understand this move, but if they didn't understand it, what could they do?
If it is another general, he can also submit a memorial to the imperial court for the crime of delaying the fighter plane.

But now, His Majesty is in front of you, who do you ask to punish His Majesty?

Therefore, the army set up camp in a small city about a hundred miles away from Zhennan Pass.

Generally speaking, when a large army goes out to fight, the soldiers are very fast, so whether it is generals, soldiers, or horses, it can be said that they are quite tired.But now the Southern Expedition army, from top to bottom, no one feels tired, and they are even full of energy.

Those horses, also due to enough rest, are not only strong, but also have quite good physical strength.

Some generals had to sigh, how could this be an expedition.

This is obviously playing.

Following His Majesty's expedition, the soldiers below did not even have daily training. In half a month, each of them had enough energy.

Although the morale was not as strong as when he was born, fortunately, there were no injuries or other problems in the barracks.

In other words, the 20 army is still at its peak.

And this made some generals think, did His Majesty do this on purpose, or did he have other plans?

Of course, this is just a guess. What the generals should do is still what they should do.

Soon, the army tents were stationed, and everyone began to rest.

And in the center of the Southern Expedition Barracks.

There is a huge tent with a dragon pattern on the black background, and the guards next to it are not ordinary soldiers, but imperial guards full of vitality and piercing eyes.

The commander of the Imperial Battalion stood just outside the tent, without squinting, and his spirit was highly concentrated.

In addition, around the camp, you can also see teams of imperial guards patrolling. It is true that there is one guard at three steps and one sentry at five steps.

After all, this is not a palace, so the guards must be more cautious and strict.

Don't talk about a person, I'm afraid it's a fly, and it's hard to fly in.

at the same time.

Among the black-bottomed dragon pattern tents.

The head of the state, a cabinet scholar, and the Minister of the Ministry of Households Song Gongwen.

There are also the Cabinet Master, Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, and generals from all walks of life, a total of six or seven people, all standing respectfully in place.

Among the people above, Wei Yunyi changed into ordinary clothes, and was half lying on a chair with a relaxed expression.Not far away, Wang Jin lowered her head, seemingly unnoticed at all.

"Your Majesty, in the palace in Zhennan Pass, I have already sent people to take care of it. You can enter the palace at any time. I don't know Your Majesty."

At this time, Song Gongwen spoke first, speaking respectfully.

The reason why he said this is very simple.

That is to think that the conditions of the palace are much better than the tents.

For the past half a month, His Majesty has been living in the barracks, and he must not be used to it. Now that the palace has been arranged, maybe His Majesty will be tempted to let the army move out and enter Zhennan Pass as soon as possible.

At this moment, the others looked at Wei Yunyi expectantly.

No way, this marching speed is too slow.

Go on like this.

I'm afraid it's almost autumn, and it will take several months to fight a big war. Although the winter in the south is not as cold as in the north, the humidity is heavy, and people who don't live in the south for a long time , I am afraid it will be difficult to adapt.

Therefore, some generals want to end the southern expedition before winter.

It's just that after Wei Yunyi heard these words.

He just nodded and said, "Well, I see, what else can I do?"

Hearing this, everyone present looked at each other and couldn't help but smile wryly, as if they understood that His Majesty didn't want to leave so early.

Shaking his head, Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, as far as the Ministry of War is concerned, all the food and supplies needed by the 20 troops for the next month have also been transported to Zhennan Pass. The news is that the enemy of Baiyue stopped attacking our border as early as three days ago."

"The scouts were sent out later, but they didn't find many traces. It is preliminarily concluded that Baiyue's army should be hidden."

These words made all the generals present frown.

They are all the generals of the southern provinces.

Most of them had also fought against the Baiyue barbarians before, and knew that the enemy was difficult to deal with.

If the trace can be traced clearly, then it's nothing, I'm afraid that the other party is hidden in the mountain forest, so it will be troublesome, can it be done if you can't find anyone in a war?
Therefore, several generals looked nervously at His Majesty in front of them.

But Wei Yunyi, still the same as before, with a calm expression: "Well, I understand, what about other things?"

Of course he knew that Lin Yuansong's news about Baiyue at this moment was to make him order earlier to let the army go to Zhennan Pass. After all, even the enemy is hidden now.

Obviously he knew the news about Wei's expedition and wanted to avoid his edge.

In this case, it is necessary to attack quickly, and perhaps unexpected results can be obtained.

But the key point is that Wei Yunyi doesn't want to end the war, he just wants to use this matter to curb his luck too much.

So he didn't respond, and these people in the province started chattering again.

It's better to behave plainly.

Ask something else directly.

Sure enough, after everyone heard this, they couldn't help showing disappointment in their eyes.

Sighing, Song Gongwen came out again, and immediately said: "Your Majesty, I have received news that most of the taxes after the reform have begun to be collected, and the Ministry of Households is doing accounts overnight. The preliminary estimate should be in the Within a few days, the first batch of silver will be able to enter the national treasury, at least a few million taels, and there will be more in the future."

"Before Weichen left the capital, Wei Chen estimated that the money was enough for the court's various expenses for the whole year, even including the two projects of the Grand Canal and the Straight Road, and there is still a large part left for spare."

what?
Has the tax per mu been collected?

Hearing this, Wei Yunyi suddenly couldn't sit still.

Although he knew that the reform was successful, he never thought that those taxes could be collected so early.

Are those nobles so willing to hand over the silver to the court?
With his thoughts up to this point, Wei Yunyi felt very helpless.

Of course he knew that the gentry had more money than the ordinary people, but it was also more difficult to collect, but he never thought about how many days had passed.
Forget it, don't want to, anyway, it's a foregone conclusion.

"Okay, I see, you did a good job in this matter." Wei Yunyi let it go.

"Your Majesty, I have something to announce here."

At this time, Lin Yuansong, Minister of the Ministry of War, also came out suddenly and said: "It is about Zhenbei Pass. The old Hou Ye has signed an alliance with the Nine Great Khans. The Nine Great Khans have agreed. In the next ten years Inside, there will be no further southward invasion."

"At the same time, in this covenant, the Nine Great Khans also agreed to let me, Great Wei, promote the border mutual market, and the Nine Great Tribes will cooperate."

"Old Lord Hou sent a military report, and wanted to ask His Majesty and the court if there is any other explanation. If not, the Nine Great Khans will be officially released, so His Majesty will order you."

Although Marquis Shenwu can decide on his own after signing the covenant, but the release of the Grassland Khan is naturally up to the emperor and the court, and cannot be decided without authorization.

Sure enough, the various influences of winning the battle with the grassland have come out.

Jiubu Khan promised ten years of people not to invade the Wei Dynasty southward.

Also agreed to the conditions of the border mutual market.

That means.

In the next long period of time, there will be no major crisis in the Northern Territory of Great Wei.

In addition, the tax revenue brought by the father-in-law's successful promotion of sharing the land into the mu.

Wei Yunyi has already imagined it.

If this continues, by the time this month is settled, I don't know how much luck will increase.

And the same is true for Marquis Shenwu, it’s fine if he decides for himself.

If you insist on submitting the booklet, will you make things difficult for me?

Immediately, he shook his head, unwilling to say anything more: "Okay, you and the cabinet can discuss these matters. I have a lot of things to do, and I have to focus on the military. I will soon go south to Baiyue , I can’t tell what’s on my mind, so you all go down.”

After finishing speaking, Wei Yunyi simply gave up and asked everyone present to leave.

Otherwise, let them do what they do.

Continue to block yourself?
When everyone heard the words, they didn't say much immediately, and bowed to leave.

Lin Yuansong and Song Gongwen felt a little strange, thinking that His Majesty shouldn't be happy when he heard the news he reported back, right?Again, taxes increased fiscal revenue, and the Battle of the North was completely won.

Or, in the eyes of His Majesty, these are not worthy of joy?

Is His Majesty so demanding?
See everyone leave.

Wei Yunyi also shook his head.

I thought that after I left the capital, I wouldn't have to listen to those bad things, but I didn't expect that I still couldn't escape.

At this time, Wang Jin also came out from the side, and at the same time took out a brocade box from his sleeve, and said, "Report to Your Majesty, this is the Chongyuan Pill refined by the national teacher. It was just delivered today, and there are a total of There are five."

Hearing this, Wei Yunyi nodded, calculated the time, and estimated that it was about the same.

After getting the Chongyuan Pill, let Wang Jin go down.

Stay alone in the camp.

However, he did not immediately choose to take it, but began to think.

The scale of this royal conquest can be considered very large, after all, there is an army of 20.

According to estimates, the food and grass consumed are astronomical figures. Of course, it will be much better if the battle can be resolved quickly.

But he didn't plan to do this from the beginning, otherwise he would or would not have chosen to conscript himself.As for the plan, as expected, the people below are worried that once the expedition takes a long time, it is very likely that the court will be dragged down and the finances will be unable to make ends meet.

Even if there is a tax after the reform, I am afraid it will not be able to bear it.

After all, if there is no war.

That money can be used elsewhere.

It's a pity that Wei Yunyi doesn't want to see the country continue to grow stronger like this.

Therefore, he ignored the following suggestions directly, and even thought, should he wait for this month-end settlement before setting off for Zhennan Pass.

But think about it.

First of all, it is Nanzheng after all, at least make some appearances.

I do have great power now, but I can't treat my generals and soldiers like civil servants.

Wei Yunyi knew very well that if he wanted to be this foolish king well, he had to have the support of a large army to ensure that many things were under control.

Secondly, even he thought that even if he reached Zhennan Pass, as long as he didn't win a major victory, it would be fine.

And Baiyue is extremely difficult to conquer, and Wei Yunyi took a fancy to this.

Because in this case, it means that even if you have absolute strength, it is very difficult to defeat the hundred army. In this way, you can have more excuses to stay in Zhennan Pass with an army of 20.

The longer the time, the better it is for yourself.

When we wait for the next month-end settlement, we will see the specific situation and operate, and there will definitely be no problem.

Anyway, as long as one is certain, that is the purpose of this battle, which is mainly to consume the national power of Wei, and the rest can be put behind.

If the goal is clear, then it depends on how to implement it.

At this time, Wei Yunyi took a deep breath.

No more thinking about it.

Opening the brocade box in his hand, he saw five pure white Chongyuan Pills lying in it.

I don't know, can relying on these pills help him break through?