The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 198: It’s not as good as his words
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went down to court and walked towards Jiaofang Hall with a heavy heart.

He was still a little hesitant about the candidates for this expedition.

After going to court, Li Cai also went to Li Guang's mansion immediately.

He needs to ask Li Gan to find their civil servants in the court privately. Tomorrow's court meeting will definitely continue to discuss the commander of this expedition.

No matter what, Li Cai wanted Li Guang to be qualified as commander-in-chief this time.

At the same time, after Han Anguo came to court, he also found a group of South Vietnamese generals and began secret negotiations.

Tomorrow's meeting is very important, everyone wants to take the position of the commander-in-chief of this attack on the Huns.

……

Inside the Pepper Room.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came up with his hands behind his back and was quite surprised to see Weining watching Liu Zhi playing outside the hall.

He said with a straight face: "It's not easy. Why didn't you leave today?"

Wei Ning said awkwardly: "See your Majesty."

"Well, I had something to do when I went back two days ago, so I didn't say hello to His Majesty."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Haha."

Wei Ning accompanied Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty as he walked aimlessly on the corridor of the harem.

"Your Majesty, do you plan to send troops to the Huns next spring?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded, glanced at Weining, and said, "Did your uncle tell you?"

Wei Ning hummed.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sneered: "He really tells you everything, and that's right. He is your uncle, so he should be nice to you."

"If you have nothing to do, go find your uncle. What are you doing in the palace?"

Wei Ning: "..."

Your Majesty, since when did you start speaking in a weird and arrogant way?

This isn't like you.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty hummed: "You have brought out the Quyuan plow, and the country's cultivated land has increased. This year's tax revenue is good. With the treasury abundant, the Han Dynasty will have the strength to launch a war against the Xiongnu in Hexi."

"The war requires mobilization. We must be fully prepared now for the war in the spring next year."

Know thyself, ever-victorious.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's military theory was still very powerful.

Wei Ning asked Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Has your Majesty decided on the candidate for commander-in-chief?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at him indifferently and said, "Did Wei Qing ask you to intercede again? Haha!"

Wei Ning shook his head and said, "The general didn't ask me to speak for him."

"He told me that this war was a big deal, and he analyzed the shortcomings of Li Guang, Yan Zhu and others..."

Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty interrupted him and said, "Stop talking."

"I have my own ideas!"

Wei Ning ignored him and thought to himself: "But I feel it is necessary to recommend my uncle Wei Qing in front of His Majesty."

"I told you to stop talking!"

Wei Ning took a deep breath and said, "I know that Your Majesty is afraid of my uncle."

"His prestige in the military is too high."

"His Majesty has taught me before that from the perspective of a ruler, no one is allowed to be above the imperial power. If the prestige of courtiers is too high or the prestige of relatives is too high, they will pose a huge threat to the ruler."

"Not to mention my uncle's reputation in the army is so high. If he wins this war again, he will be able to achieve great success. I understand."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "You understand and still recommend him?"

"Just because he is your uncle? How could I be so unkind to you? I am so ungrateful!"

Wei Ning: "..."

"That's not the case. It's just because I think about His Majesty that I recommend my uncle." Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said puzzledly: "Tell me, why are you thinking about me?"

This time he could listen to Wei Ning's words.

Wei Ning said: "Your Majesty, the importance of this war is self-evident. You must know better than me."

"Investing hundreds of thousands in the war is related to the future national destiny of the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty can only win but not lose."

"Your Majesty, you haven't decided on a suitable candidate yet. I think you must know the disadvantages of Li Guang, Yan Zhu and others better than my uncle."

"What will happen if we lose the war in which our country's fate is at stake? Has Your Majesty considered it?"

"You have made so many efforts in the past. If this war is lost, what will happen to the people of Han Dynasty? What will you do?"

"Why don't you put aside the fear of my uncle's power for now and let the big man win this war first, and then talk about other things?"

"You know that it is safest and most certain for my uncle to lead this war."

"I don't want to see the results of your hard work for so long, just because you lose a war."

Wei Ning sighed and said, "You always say that I think about my uncle, but in fact, I think about you from the bottom of my heart."

"As long as the big man can afford to lose this war, I won't say anything, and I won't suggest that you use my uncle. If you lose, you lose. Come back next time."

"But the big man can't lose this time! Our nation can't afford to lose either!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty fell silent and hesitated on the spot. He thought for a long time and looked at Wei Ning with complicated eyes.

"Do you really think so?"

Wei Ning said: "I don't have any selfish motives. I don't dare to be selfish in matters of family and country. I am also a man."

"Taking a step back, with your current magnanimity, don't you have the confidence to control my uncle in the future?"

"I don't think you are such an insecure person."

"Put aside the chores first, work together to fight the outside world, and then talk about other things after winning the war."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty thought for a moment, then waved his sleeves and said, "You go back first, I will think about it myself."

Wei Ning hummed.

He could not decide the decision-making of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he could only tell him his thoughts and opinions. As for the final decision of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Wei Ning had no control over it.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty walked toward Jiaofang Hall with his hands behind his back and his heart serious.

Wei Zifu was holding the blueprint in his hand and looked very worried.

Just now, when Wei Ning left Jiao Fang Palace, he said something meaningful to Wei Zifu.

'Don't tell your majesty that I made this, it belongs to you, Fourth Aunt.'

He wants to give this credit to himself. As long as the pedal loom comes out, Wei Zifu's status in the hearts of women will be elevated to the highest level.

Not only women in the world, but also men will be grateful to Wei Zifu for the advent of the pedal loom.

By then, Wei Zifu's reputation will reach its peak, thus establishing her supreme position in the Han Dynasty.

Wei Zifu knew that Wei Ning was doing it for her own good, but she really didn't want to compete with a child for this credit.

I don’t want to deprive Weining of what belongs to him.

Although she admitted that the pedal loom was invented by herself and was most beneficial to her, she still did not want to take it as her own.

"What do you think?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty came over, looked at the drawing in Wei Zifu's hand, and asked in confusion: "What is this?"

Wei Zifu thought for a moment, then smiled and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Xiao Ning just sent it to me."

"A new textile machine construction."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said oh, but he didn't care that much.

Just a loom was not enough to attract the attention of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He and Wei Zifu were relatives, and Wei Zifu looked exactly like his mother. The little guy loved the house and the bird, so it was natural for him to be filial to his aunt.

"Is your Majesty worried?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head and said, "It's nothing."

(End of this chapter)