Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 404 Preparing to Send Troops
After everything was settled, Luo Zishang, after officially taking office, went directly to the Prince of Chuan's Mansion and entered the study.

"Your humble servant pays respect to His Majesty." Luo Zishang bowed and said

"Sir, please take a seat. No need to be so polite. Let's sit down and talk about anything." Liu Changfeng said directly after hearing this.

"Sir, have you handled everything properly this time? Are there any future problems?" Liu Changfeng asked

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Everything has been handled. I guarantee there won't be any troubles." Luo Zishang said

"Well, okay, sir, this incident happened suddenly, so my father will definitely have some doubts about our relationship. You should be prepared for this." Liu Changfeng said

"Your Majesty, you don't know that His Majesty has already started. On the first day I took office, His Majesty had someone remind me." Luo Zishang said

"Hmm? Sir, since the emperor has reminded you, why are you still not doing it?" Liu Changfeng asked
"Your Majesty, for many things, I actually have no choice since I got involved in this matter, right? Do you think I have any other choice now?" Luo Zishang said

"Sir, you are quite open-minded. But you don't have to worry. My father and my other brothers don't have time to deal with me, so they won't make things difficult for you."

"After all, they have more important things to do next. They have cleaned up the capital, and the next step is to deal with the states. They are busy." Liu Changfeng said

"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense, but how can you be sure that His Majesty will not look for you again for this matter? After all, you were..." Luo Zishang hesitated and said

"But what? Sir, are you trying to say that I have been helping my father manage the food and supplies? Do you think that after what happened this time, he will still let me manage it?" Liu Changfeng said

"Your Majesty, but right now, if the war breaks out, His Majesty actually has no other choice except you. He can only choose you." Luo Zishang said

"But sir, don't forget that I am now the Prince of Five Pearls. If I perform great deeds again this time, how will my father reward me? The Prince of Seven Pearls?" Liu Changfeng asked in return.

After hearing this, Luo Zishang stopped talking. After all, this was indeed the case and it was not easy to reward the King of Chuan.

Seeing that Luo Zishang was silent, Liu Changfeng spoke again, "Okay, sir, you have been here for quite a long time. It's time to go back."

After hearing this, Luo Zishang knew that it was time for him to leave, so he stood up, bowed, and then left the study. After he left, Liu Changfeng did not stay long and immediately left the study.

At this time, Emperor Xining was indeed in a dilemma. He really wanted to send troops, or perhaps his original idea was to send troops.

The previous rectification of the capital was just a preparation for sending troops. Now that everything is ready, there is no need to wait any longer. However, the problem facing him now is very serious.

The first thing is who should be sent to lead the troops. Logically, there should be a general in the court to lead the troops, but there is no trustworthy general in the court.

Therefore, the choice of candidate can only fall on his sons. In the past, the most suitable candidate was naturally the eldest son, but now that the eldest son has become the crown prince, he is naturally not suitable.

The next one is the second son. He is suitable, but they are already fighting among themselves for the position of crown prince. If they send him out at this time, wouldn’t it be more troublesome?
After all, he knows his son well and knows that he is definitely capable. Once he returns victorious, he will be asking for trouble.

If he is not sent, then should the third brother be sent? However, the third brother is still lacking in ability. He can be a deputy general, but he is still a little short of being the main commander.

As for the fourth one, there is no need to mention him at all. He has a pioneering personality and is not qualified to be a commander at all.

Thinking of this, he remembered the second problem, the person in charge of food and supplies. This was the top priority. According to past practice, it would naturally be handed over to Lao Wu.

But when the war was over, how should he reward him? If he didn't use him, he would be even more worried about using someone else. After all, if he made the wrong choice, he would lose everything.

So at this moment, he was so conflicted that it was really difficult for him to make a decision. In the end, he simply stopped thinking about it and went straight to Funing Palace.

When the Queen saw His Majesty coming, she naturally stood up hurriedly to greet him.

"Alright, alright, forget it. It's been so many years. Why are you still doing this? Let's sit down. I want to discuss something with you." Emperor Xining waved his hand.
When the queen heard this, she knew that her majesty was in a bad mood, so she hurriedly sat beside him and rubbed his temples, saying, "Your majesty, are you troubled by something?"

"Oh, yes, I am indeed a little upset. Wan'er, it would be great if my sons were not so outstanding," said Emperor Xining.

"Husband, what's wrong with you today? Why do you think like this?" Liang Wan asked
"Madam, this is what happened. This time, Chang Feng has eliminated all the hidden dangers in the capital. I should naturally plan the next step, but what is this next step..."

"Madam, tell me, what should I do now? What should I choose?" Emperor Xining said

"This, Your Majesty, this, this, how can you let me explain it?" The Queen hesitated.
"Hey, call me husband. I am not an emperor now. I am just your husband and you are my wife. We are still the same as before. Just tell me what you think." Emperor Xining said

"Well, then, husband, actually, I think it's a little too early for you to worry. You are in your prime now, why are you worrying about these things?"

"Even if they really have something going on, can't you suppress them, husband? As long as the Crown Prince is safe, no matter what they do, it won't be a big problem in the end." Liang Wan said
"Yeah, why didn't I figure it out? Why worry so much? I'm not going to die soon, why should I think so much? I'm really confused."

"Okay, Madam, please wait here for me. I will go and get things done right away." Emperor Xining said directly

"Oh, my dear husband, what are you doing? What's so urgent? It's already night time. Even if you are ready, can you still send someone to pass on the order?" Liang Wan said
"Oh, I am really old and confused. I actually forgot such an important matter. It is really inappropriate to convey the imperial edict at night. No, no, let's go to sleep and rest." Emperor Xining said

Liang Wan smiled after hearing this, and then they both went to sleep. The next day, Emperor Xining went to court in high spirits, which surprised the ministers. Did His Majesty encounter some happy event?
Emperor Xining did not let them think too long and directly told them his decision. When Liu Changyuan learned that he was appointed marshal, he could not suppress the smile on his face.

In contrast, Liu Changfeng had a calm expression at this moment, but in fact, his heart was already in turmoil, because this was completely different from what he had thought.

Under normal circumstances, his father would never allow him to take over the food and supplies, but now that the facts were in front of him, his father really agreed. So at this moment, Liu Changfeng was very confused. He didn't understand what went wrong, but it was obvious that he didn't have time to think about it.

Because he wanted to express his gratitude at this time, and after expressing his gratitude, he went to the imperial study with his second brother. Emperor Xining looked at his two sons and did not speak for a while.

In fact, not only Liu Changfeng, but Emperor Xining was also a little hesitant at this time. He didn't think so before, but when people really came, he became suspicious again.

But it was obvious that now was not the time for him to hesitate, so he could only say, "You all take a seat. Now that the troubles in the capital have been resolved, it is time to conquer the states, or the original Jinzhou."

"Father, the rumors we spread before should have made Jinzhou prepared. Should we move to another state?" Liu Changyuan said.
"No, even if it is Jinzhou, we must start from there because it is the closest to us, so we must attack it first, otherwise it will be easy for the enemy to take advantage of us." Emperor Xining said

After hearing this, Liu Changyuan stopped talking. Seeing this, Emperor Xining nodded and said, "Okay, Changyuan, you can leave first. I will talk to Changfeng alone."

After hearing this, although Liu Changyuan had some doubts in his mind, he still obediently left the imperial study.

"Okay, now that everyone has left, it's just you and me, father and son, left here. If you have any questions, just ask them." Emperor Xining said directly.

"Father, you clearly said before that you wanted me to be a lone minister, and I agreed to it. But now, Father, do you want to push me out and make me a target?" Liu Changfeng said.

"Hahaha, it seems like you're quite resentful. Yes, that's right, I did mean this before, and I told you so, but didn't you do as I said?"

"You haven't forgotten what you did, have you? Although I was wrong about what happened last time, did I stop you? No, did I?"

"You thought too much, and then someone took advantage of you. Now you are here to settle the score. Do you think this is appropriate? Or do you think I can agree to your request?" Emperor Xining said

"Father, forget it. You are the emperor and the father. You have the final say. I will go. However, you cannot hold back my reward."

"After this battle, I'll ask you for a Seventh Pearl Prince. That shouldn't be too much, right?" Liu Changfeng said

"You, you really know how to ask for help. Never mind. Prince Qizhu is Prince Qizhu. I promise you, but you have to remember that if something goes wrong, it won't work." Emperor Xining said

"Don't worry, father. When have I ever made any mistakes? Don't worry, I will do my best to assist you and win this battle." Liu Changfeng said with a smile.

"Haha, okay, don't talk big so early, wait until you really do it, okay, you can leave too." Emperor Xining waved his hand.
After hearing this, Liu Changfeng could only bow and then turn around and walk out. After his son left, Emperor Xining's face became serious.

He was still very wary of his youngest son. Yes, he was wary of him because although his son seemed unscrupulous, he actually always acted in an orderly manner.

Even when he caused a big disturbance in the capital last time, he had his own ideas and purposes. Then why did he mention the Prince of Seven Pearls just now? Why did he bring it up separately?
Did he really want it, or was there some other reason? He didn't know, but for some reason, he always felt that his decision this time seemed to be a mistake.

However, these had nothing to do with Liu Changfeng, because at this moment, he was following his second brother's carriage towards his second brother's house.

The reason was naturally that after Liu Changyuan came out of the imperial study, he did not leave at all, but waited for Liu Changfeng at the palace gate.

Faced with such a second brother, he could only quickly get his carriage and follow him.

After arriving at the mansion, Liu Changfeng met the two people he expected, namely his third and fourth brothers. When Liu Changfeng saw them, he naturally hurried forward to greet them, and then they each sat down.

"Fifth brother, I asked you to come here this time to discuss the expedition to Jinzhou. The Ministry of Revenue was previously managed by Luo Zishang. I wonder if you know the state of the national treasury?" Liu Changyuan said

"Brother, why don't you ask him directly about this matter? Or ask the current Minister of Revenue. Why do you have to ask me?" Liu Changfeng said directly

"Fifth brother, let's not beat around the bush. You know the situation in the Ministry of Revenue. They are all my eldest brother's people. There was also Luo Zishang there before, but now they are all gone."

"I can't possibly trust them, Fifth Brother. Although I am the commander this time, you and I are in the same boat now. If I sink, you won't benefit either, right?" Liu Changyuan said.

"Second brother, what you said is correct, but I really don't know about this matter. After all, you also know that my father has decided that I will be a free and easy person, so I naturally dare not ask any more questions."

"But don't worry, second brother. Since the food and supplies have been handed over to me, I will naturally take care of them, just like before. You just need to fight in the front and don't have to worry about the back."

"Of course I have a way to deal with it, second brother. When it comes to fighting, I am no match for you, but when it comes to food and supplies, that is my forte." Liu Changfeng said with a smile

"Oh, Fifth Brother, I naturally believe in your ability. With your words, I feel relieved. Fifth Brother, I won't say anything else. I'll leave everything to you this time." Liu Changyuan said

"Haha, don't worry, second brother. I won't make any mistakes." Liu Changfeng said with a smile

"Okay, okay, I'm so happy today. Fifth brother, since we are all here, how about we have a drink together?" Liu Changyuan suggested.

After hearing this, Liu Changfeng knew that it was difficult for him to refuse, so he nodded directly. Liu Changyuan was naturally very happy to see this.

Then he ordered his servants to prepare wine and food. The four brothers got drunk. Finally, Liu Changfeng got on his own carriage and went to his own palace.

As for Liu Changyun and Liu Changhe, of course they would not go through so much trouble and just stayed there directly.

(End of this chapter)