Dynasty Conquest

Chapter 521
The report of Marshal Liu Wenwu of the Far East Army was not delivered in an expedited way of eight hundred miles. Instead, he found the branch of the Supervision Office in Ice City, and the ravens of the Supervision Office delivered the news to Wang Jing.

Frost City in Dandong Province is thousands of miles away from Wang Jing. Even if it is [-] miles urgent, it will take at least one or two months to deliver the news, but the reality does not allow delay.

Fortunately, during the period when Lin Chuan was in charge of the Supervision Office, he ordered to train a group of ravens. Now the Supervision Offices in various places have a sufficient number of raven transmission information stations, which can send the situation in various places to Wang Jing in a short time.

The tone of the report from the Marshal of the Far East Army was very anxious. Apart from requesting Wang Jing to send important ministers to negotiate with the Hanhai Empire, he also requested to mobilize at least one to twenty banner regiments to reinforce the Far East Army, so that they would be able to defend the country’s sovereignty and territory. whole.

The report of the Far Eastern Army attracted the attention of Emperor Long Han, and immediately held a meeting of important ministers in the imperial city's conference hall. The participants were all military and cabinet ministers with high standards. The construction of the irrigation canal, but he was still in Wang Jing after he got married not long ago, so he was also honored to participate in this conference meeting.

Although the speed of Raven's message transmission is fast, the disadvantage is also obvious, that is, the transmission ability is limited, so the report of the Marshal of the Far East Army is only a few simple words. Although the words are simple, everyone can still feel the pressure Liu Wenwu is under. .

Emperor Long Han also frowned. Facing the pressing force of the Hanhai Empire, the Far Eastern Dynasty was not ready for war at all, and it would take at least three to five years to restore the country.

"Your Majesty, we cannot go to war. If we go to war, we will definitely lose!" Zhou Rulin, the cabinet leader, is the leader of the peace faction and firmly opposes the use of troops to the Far East.

"But if we don't teach the people of Hanhai a lesson, they will make an inch of it!" The war minister of the military hall is the main combat faction, and immediately refuted Zhou Rulin's words.

The Minister of State Affairs is also a peace faction. He loudly questioned everyone: "The Far East Army alone cannot compete with the people of Hanhai. Once the battle is defeated and the Far East falls, who will bear the responsibility?!"

"We still have millions of troops, such as the Central Army and the Internal Guard Army. They are all sent to the Far East just like a hundred years ago. Let's see how they dare to be arrogant!" Yang Yanxu, chief of military affairs, said calmly. The face opens.

"The large army is dispatched, costing tens of thousands of money and food. We are not yet ready for war. Besides, there are a large number of rogue troops in our western region, southwest region, and Storm Plain. At the end, we will face the enemy, and the consequences will be disastrous..." An official reminded everyone.

The civil servants advocate the peace, and the military generals advocate the battle. The two sides consider things from different angles, so their views are also different.

The civil servants looked at the issue more from the perspective of money, food and internal affairs, while the military generals in the military hall didn't care so much. The duty of a soldier was to protect the family and the country, and they insisted on deterring the people of Hanhai with war.

Faced with the tough attitude of the main peace and the main battle, the emperor Long Han also had a hard time making a choice. He leaned forward and looked at the Chief of Military Affairs Yang Yanxu: "Yang Aiqing, if we start a war, what are our chances of winning?"

Hearing the emperor's question, Yang Yanxu, who was resolute in his voice, showed embarrassment on his face, and his voice suddenly weakened: "If we only rely on the Far Eastern Army, the chance of winning is less than [-]%..."

"The Hanhai Empire has worked hard over the years and has a strong army. According to the latest information, they have only deployed [-] banner regiments in the western frontline. Our Far East Army is far behind them in strength." Yang Yanxu added.

"Since there is such a disparity in strength, wouldn't it be suicide if we go to war?" an official mocked.

The emperor asked again: "If the Zhenxi Army is transferred to the Far East, what are the chances of winning?"

After thinking for a while, Yang Yanxu replied: With the strength of the Zhenxi Army, if we send some more garrison troops, the outcome should be [-]-[-], provided that the Hanhai Empire does not increase its troops. "

"Okay, adjust the Western Army to enter the Far East, and at the same time order the garrison troops of the thirteen provinces in the Far East to gather in Ice City." The emperor ordered.

Yang Yanxu smiled wryly and said: "Your Majesty, now the mountains are covered by heavy snow, and the roads are difficult to walk. The Zhenxi Army is far away in the southern region. Even if the Zhenxi Army is deployed to reinforce the Far East, it can only be dispatched in the spring of next year."

After hearing this, the emperor looked depressed. He didn't expect that the troops in his hands were so stretched.

"Your Majesty, it's freezing cold now. I don't think the people of Hanhai will start a war at this time. After all, fighting in winter consumes more money, food and supplies. I feel that we are a little too worried. The people of Hanhai this time The military exercise was not as serious as Marshal Liu reported, it was just a routine exercise."

"Besides, didn't the Hanhai people also say that they are just a winter exercise, and they don't target anyone. I suggest that we should not act rashly and wait for the changes, so as not to anger the Hanhai Empire and start a war." The Minister of Civil Affairs said bluntly .

The Minister of Finance also spoke secondly: "Your Majesty, Hanhai people hold similar exercises every year. We don't have to worry too much. Although this year is fierce, it seems that Yiweichen just wants to put pressure on us and ask for some benefits. Weichen Suggestion, it is better to take this opportunity to ask Marshal Liu to send some wine and meat money to reward the Han Navy and rebuild the relationship between the two countries."

Amidst the few words of the civil servants, the fierce and provocative enemy Hanhai people turned into friends and wanted rewards, which made Lin Chuan, who had been sitting silently, feel angry.

"It's ridiculous! The people of Hanhai have already stepped into the border of our country. You don't want to defend the enemy. Instead, you bow your knees and reward the enemy with wine, meat and money. You are traitors!" Lin Chuan said loudly, pointing at the Minister of Finance's nose curse roundly.

"You...you are slandering!" Facing Lin Chuan, pointing at his nose and cursing, the Minister of Finance who made the suggestion turned livid and speechless.

"Your Majesty, my humble minister is not talented. I am willing to lead my son from Nanchuan to help the Far East in the starry night. If the Hanhai people dare to step into our country, I will definitely tell them to come and go!" Lin Nuoyan, who has always said that he was sick at home With the help of the servant, he appeared at the door of the meeting hall. Although he was pale and looked weak, his tone was firm, showing the iron bones of a soldier of the Far Eastern Dynasty.

"Come here, show Lin Hou a seat quickly." Seeing the arrival of Xinxiang Hou Lin Nuoyan, the emperor Long Han hurriedly ordered.

Lin Nuoyan used to serve in the Far East Army, and had dozens of battles with the Hanhai people. He had already forged a deep blood feud, and dozens of members of the Lin clan died in battle in the Far East. compromised.

"Marquis Lin, it's better for you to rest at home. After all, your body is important. I feel uneasy when you go into battle like this." The emperor tactfully rejected Lin Nuoyan's invitation to fight.

But Lin Nuoyan was relentless: "Your Majesty, even if I can't afford it, I, the Lin family, still have Lin Chuan."

Lin Chuan also said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead Nanchuan soldiers to the Far East to defend my territory!"

Zhou Rulin, chief assistant of the cabinet, stopped Lin Chuan from continuing to speak: "Master Lin is in charge of building straight roads and irrigation canals, and the project is less than halfway through. The millions of refugees are counting on Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin can't just give up. We can’t do such a big project.”

"That's right, Mr. Zhou is right. Mr. Lin still has to keep an eye on the project. You can't do well if you focus on two things." Someone echoed.

Lin Chuan was so angry that these officials, who only knew how to talk, would ruin the dynasty sooner or later. The enemy had already reached their doorstep. Instead of resisting, they insisted on seeking peace. What a joke!

"We'll discuss this matter tomorrow, let's go away—" Seeing the people arguing endlessly, the upset Emperor Long Han stood up and left the meeting room directly.

The emperor Long Han interrupted the meeting and left, all the officials looked at each other, not knowing what the emperor meant, they all whispered to each other and got up to leave.

Lin Chuan looked at the civil servants who were triumphant as if they had won a battle, and he was so angry that he strode away.

(End of this chapter)