Nuclear Warlord

Chapter 279 Li Jianye in Command
After the reading of the military report, all the ministers looked at Li Changfeng before Emperor Qianwu could ask him a question, the significance of which was self-evident.

Li Changfeng's face suddenly became bitter.

He really doesn't want to fight!

Now he only wants to work on railways and nuclear weapons, and he is not interested in anything else.

It's not that Dagan doesn't have generals who are good at fighting, why do you have to stare at him?
Emperor Qianwu asked: "I want to order Li Changfeng to conquer the Hu people in the north, what do you loves think?"

Feng Quji was the first to express his opinion: "I think it's okay, no one is more suitable than His Royal Highness Ninth Prince."

Followed by Ye Qingcang: "There is no need to delay, there is no natural danger in the northern border, and the border guards are in danger. His Royal Highness, the Ninth Prince, should go out immediately!"

"My minister agrees!"

"The minister also seconded the proposal"

"..."

All are unanimous.

Li Ji, who was completely desperate, was expressionless, as if everything had nothing to do with him.

Li Chengye's face was gloomy, and he clenched his fists tightly.

Li Changfeng looked helpless.

Emperor Ganwu raised his hand to signal the officials to shut up, and looked at Chen Dingyuan, Minister of the Household Department.

"The grain and grass are all ready, there must be no mistakes."

Chen Dingyuan cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty!"

Up to now, everyone no longer discusses the issue of money. After all, the Hu tribe has hit the door, and it is impossible not to fight back.

They were filled with emotion. If Li Changfeng hadn't proposed that the contractor should pay for the construction first and then pay after passing the acceptance inspection during the railway construction, the state treasury of Daqian might have been emptied.

So far, Dagan treasury has spent almost no big money except for a little money for the preparation of the Ministry of Railways.

The railway project that was being built in full swing was spent on their money, which made them somewhat uncomfortable.

Emperor Qianwu also secretly sighed in his heart that Li Changfeng's move was wise, but now is not the time to think about it, when he was about to make an order, Li Changfeng preempted him.

"Father, my son is not suitable to go to the northern border to fight."

Emperor Qianwu's face darkened suddenly, and he said coldly: "The country is in trouble, as a prince, you have a duty to do it, how can you refuse?"

Li Chengye became excited.

He also understands military strategy. He has also studied Li Changfeng's detailed battle reports on Zhennan Pass and Dingyang City last time, and he feels that he can take on this important task.

If the Northern Expedition goes well, then he will have the confidence to compete with Li Changfeng, and it is not impossible to compete for the crown prince.

However, he didn't express his opinion immediately, and he had to wait until Li Changfeng thoroughly annoyed Emperor Ganwu, so the chance of success was greater.

Li Changfeng cupped his hands and said, "Father, it's not that I don't want to go, it's because the Ministry of Railways has just been established, and all the projects have just started, so I can't do without my son watching over me!"

In this regard, Emperor Qianwu still recognized it very much.

During this period of time, Li Changfeng was really diligent like never before, and he rarely slept until he woke up naturally.

However, compared to the Hu tribe's soldiers in the north, the Ministry of Railways matter is not worth mentioning. Emperor Qianwu said solemnly: "Let's let this matter go."

Li Changfeng had no choice but to look at Ye Qingcang and said, "It's better to let General Ye be in command."

Before Emperor Qianwu could speak, Ye Qingcang shook his head first: "The old minister has no experience in using thermal weapons, so it is better for His Highness to go down. Besides, the younger generation of generals also need opportunities to practice. We old guys will retire sooner or later. of."

Li Changfeng did not give up, and continued: "General Ye is humble, you have studied the battle reports..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Ganwu's angry voice: "You bastard, what kind of words are you pushing and blocking?"

Seeing Emperor Qianwu's angry expression, Li Chengye felt that his chance had come, and hurriedly stepped out and shouted: "My son is willing to take command and go out to relieve the father's worries!"

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials were shocked and looked at Li Chengye.

Obviously, this is to grab credit.

Is the battle for succession about to start again?
Li Ji also looked at Li Chengye with great interest, secretly thinking that there was a good show to watch.

However, Emperor Qianwu directly denied it without any hesitation.

"You can not!"

He didn't even give an explanation, and continued to stare at Li Changfeng, saying in an undeniable tone: "I named you Bei..."

Li Changfeng hastily interrupted: "Father, Li Chengye is worthy of this position. He has fought three battles with my prince and performed well in command. No one knows the artillery battalion and the musket battalion better than him. He can do it!"

Emperor Ganwu frowned slightly, hesitating a little.

Li Chengye, who was ignored, trembled with anger, and could only back down silently.

Li Changfeng continued: "The third battle in Dingyang City was almost commanded by Li Jianye alone. He was completely fine. Father, you have to trust him. It's not that I don't want to go, it's because the sweet potatoes have just been planted. Don't stare at it!"

Speaking of sweet potatoes, Emperor Qianwu finally made up his mind.

Li Jianye does have experience and the ability to take on this important task.

He looked around at the ministers and asked, "What do you love ministers think?"

Li Changfeng obviously didn't want Beizheng, so there was no need to offend him on this kind of thing.

At the same time, they also felt that Li Jianye could indeed take on this important task, so they all nodded in agreement.

"What His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince said is absolutely true."

"His Royal Highness Jianye can take on this task."

"The Ministry of Railways project really needs people to watch."

"My minister agrees."

"..."

Seeing that the ministers did not have any opinions, Emperor Ganwu made a decisive decision and announced that Li Jianye would be the general of the Northern Expedition, and he would set off tomorrow.

Then Emperor Qianwu began to arrange matters related to supporting the Northern Expedition, but many ministers were absent-minded and looked at Li Changfeng from time to time.

From what Li Changfeng said just now, they got a piece of news they had never heard before, about planting sweet potatoes.

Emperor Ganwu, who was hesitant at first, seemed to have made up his mind after hearing these words.

What the hell is a sweet potato?
Is it food?

Listening to the name should be a kind of melon and fruit.

But mere melons and fruits, as for Emperor Qianwu paying so much attention to it?
Many ministers felt that Li Changfeng must be doing something big in secret again, and judging from past experience, it would definitely shock the world in the future.

Li Changfeng was thinking about those soldiers who died soon due to wound infection.

When will penicillin complete human experiments and achieve mass production?

Li Changfeng was a little anxious.

Li Jianye didn't know that he was promoted by Li Changfeng to the position of Generalissimo of the Northern Expedition, and practiced marksmanship in the Musket Battalion.

When he received the imperial decree, he was stunned for a long time before he realized it, and immediately cheered.

"Great, this prince can finally take command and go out!"

Li Jianye is very confident about this Northern Expedition.

Because compared to Li Changfeng's Southern Expedition, this time the North Expedition Musketeer Battalion had a total of [-] muskets, and its strength increased dramatically.

When he learned that it was Li Changfeng who did not hesitate to annoy Emperor Qianwu and strongly recommended him for the Northern Expedition, he was very moved.

"Brother Nine is so generous!"

The preparations for the various ministries were completed in the morning, and the news quickly spread throughout the capital. Many people were a little surprised that Li Changfeng did not take command of the expedition.

Due to the urgency of the situation, Li Jianye led the artillery battalion and the musket battalion that day, carrying a large amount of ammunition, and went straight to the northern border under the escort of the army.

(End of this chapter)