Princess of the auxiliary country

Chapter 361; Announcement

He was still investigating, but another piece of news at the court meeting the next day shocked him into confusion.

That's right, Emperor Zhaowu directly proposed to prepare for war at the court meeting. He was going to attack the Turks.

As soon as the news came out, not only the prince and others were shocked, but also Fang Qiao and Huo Jingzhi were shocked inexplicably.

As important ministers around Emperor Zhaowu, they didn't hear any news at all.

In the past, when Emperor Zhaowu wanted to do something, he would more or less discuss it with important ministers like them in advance. However, this time, for such a big thing as the attack on the Turks, Emperor Zhaowu actually didn't say anything at all, and directly announced it at the court meeting.

"Your Majesty, I feel that this action is inappropriate."

Meng Xuancheng was the first to stand up and object.

However, this time Emperor Zhaowu changed his usual connivance towards Meng Xuancheng and spoke forcefully.

"I have made up my mind. I wanted to fight before, but you said the court had no money. Now that you have money, you still won't let me fight. What's the matter? Your bones have become soft over the years?"

"Have you forgotten the persecution caused by the Turkic army? Have you forgotten the ten years of humiliation?"

"Humph, you have forgotten, but I have not forgotten."

He snorted coldly, making all the courtiers present tremble with fear.

Emperor Zhaowu has rarely shown such a side since he came to power. When it was revealed now, many people remembered that this man was once a killer on horseback.

Even his record at the beginning of the establishment of the Yu Dynasty was more dazzling than that of Li Jiujun, the military god of the Yu Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I will naturally not forget it, but this war is not a trivial matter. I feel that we still need to consider it in the long term."

It seems that he also noticed that today's Emperor Zhaowu is different from before. Even the stubborn Meng Xuancheng changed his statement at this time.

And seeing his change, Ning Guogong across from him grinned silently, and at the same time he didn't forget to wink at Meng Xuancheng.

That's like saying, aren't you a stubborn person? If you have the ability, keep going, keep fighting.

Sensing his gaze, Meng Xuancheng tilted his head and was too lazy to pay attention to this reckless man.

He is tough but not stupid.

Didn't anyone tell Emperor Zhaowu that he had brought up the shame of that year and the matter of paying tribute for ten years?
Who dares to say anything else at this time? Isn't this just seeking death?
"I didn't say I would go out tomorrow. I'll give you a month to prepare."

"Li Jiujun, Cheng Yong."

The two people whose names were called quickly stepped out of the queue and clasped their fists.

"The minister is here."

"This time Li Jiujun is in command, and Cheng Yong is accompanying him."

"The minister obeys the order."

The two of them clasped their fists together again, and at this moment, King Qi stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Father, I would like to ask you to go out with the army."

As soon as he said these words, many courtiers looked sideways. The prince and the King of Chu did not expect that the King of Qi would step forward at this time and go out with the army.

Don’t they know what kind of virtue this guy has?
Although he has some martial arts skills, he is at the level of a three-legged cat. He goes on an expedition with the army. It is clear that he wants to gain military merit, and even said that he wants to take this opportunity to get involved in the military power.

This bitch is really ambitious.

The prince cursed secretly in his heart, and quickly stood up and asked for help. "Father, as the prince, my son should accompany the army on expeditions. This will further improve the morale of the generals."

Seeing that he also stood up, King Qi's eyes sank and he felt very unhappy.

This guy would always use his status as the crown prince to make excuses, but it was undeniable that he was a bit higher than him. If he really went there, it would really boost his morale.

As for these two people, many courtiers immediately understood their plans, and their ministers stepped forward to support them.

Only the King of Chu stood still and did not move. It was not that he didn't want to, but that he knew very well that he was not the material at all, and facing the Crown Prince and King Qi, he himself was at a disadvantage.

The first is his status. He is a prince and cannot compare with the prince. The second is his qualifications. He cannot compare with the King of Qi.

Of course, the most important point is that he is very self-aware and feels that he cannot bear the hardship of going on an expedition. If he follows the past, he will not get any credit, but will cause trouble.

When someone reports him, he is afraid that he will steal the chicken but lose the rice.

However, although he is not going on an expedition, he still wants to get involved. Since there is going to be a war, he doesn't have to go on an expedition to get credit.

"King Chu, what about you? Don't you plan to be like your two brothers?"

Emperor Zhaowu suddenly spoke, causing everyone present to look over.

Yes, these three guys usually fight a lot. Now the King of Qi and the Crown Prince have come out to ask for help, but the King of Chu has not said a word. Is this because he is afraid?

At the moment, the people of King Qi and the prince's faction felt a little disdainful. They felt that King Chu like this didn't know where he could be so handsome and wanted to be the prince?

The King of Chu, who was named, walked out of the queue without hesitation and said, "Father, I understand that I can't do anything about marching and fighting, so I won't cause trouble to the generals."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of King Qi and the Crown Prince darkened.

Damn King Chu, what do you mean by this?
It seemed like he was talking about himself, but in fact he was talking about both of them.

Why do you have self-awareness? Does co-writing mean that the two of them don't have self-awareness?

"You are honest."

As Emperor Zhaowu spoke, his eyes did not forget to glance at the Crown Prince and King Qi. What he meant was, what kind of people are you?
No self-knowledge at all.

This look made the prince and King Qi vomit blood.

"Father, although my son cannot go out with the army, he can still contribute a little to the army. I plan to follow the Ministry of Household Affairs or the Ministry of War to help handle some matters concerning the army's expedition during this period. I also ask for your permission."

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of many people present became heavy.

The King of Chu wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to directly attack the Ministry of Husbandry or the Ministry of War.

This method is great. Both the prince and the king of Qi want to go on an expedition, not to mention whether they can follow in the end. Once they follow, there will probably be big trouble in the capital.

Fighting a war is not a simple matter. It can take anywhere from a few months to three to five years. If they really follow them, there will be a lot that King Chu can do if he stays in the capital for such a long time. He is afraid that he will wait until they come back. After that, it would be a little difficult to compete with the King of Chu in the court.

The prince and King Qi also felt their hearts sink, and they regretted their hot-headedness just now. Especially the prince, he wanted to take back what he just said.

"Since you are interested, then you should first join the household department and help Chen Hua."

As soon as these words came out, the King of Chu was very happy. Although military merit was great, he might not be able to get it. It was better to get some easy-to-get credit, and he would get more things by joining the Ministry of Household Affairs.

You know, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War are the two departments that Emperor Zhaowu keeps a close eye on, and their sons are not qualified to interfere in their affairs.