20demayo Chapter 374: Even in my wildest dreams!
Chapter 374: Even in my wildest dreams!
The emperor waved his hand to interrupt the quarrel and just snorted coldly.
"Your Majesty is right. How can I show weakness to a mere barbarian?"
"Eunuch Jing, draft an edict. Tell Sakurajima that Chu State does not know where Muto Yilan has gone. Tell the people of Sakurajima to discipline her and not to ask me for her!"
"If you can't find Muto Yilan within ten days, I will kill you as a spy!"
There are thousands of people in a family, but only one person is in charge.
There are thousands of people in the country, and the decision is entirely up to the emperor, so the ministers can't say anything.
Chen Changan returned to his seat. Lord Xiao smiled warmly and sighed, "The second thing is also somewhat related to Sakurajima."
"They deployed troops on the border of Goguryeo with the intention of attacking Goguryeo."
"The Emperor of Goguryeo has sent us many letters asking us to send troops to support him. This matter is indeed urgent."
The emperor nodded and looked at General Li: "General, what do you think?"
Li Wuling just shook his head silently, sighed and said: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, Goguryeo is very close to our country, and we should send troops to help."
"But my Tiger and Leopard Cavalry does not know how to fight on water, and we have to guard against Xixia, so we are powerless."
"Originally, the Prince of Huainan was the most suitable, but he withdrew from the court after being assassinated... I was afraid that Chen Fusheng was too young to resist Sakurajima's fierce army."
The emperor nodded and turned his gaze to Chu Xinghe.
Chu Xinghe came out again, bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I support the old general on this point."
"Chen Fusheng is indeed still young and unaccustomed to naval battles. It's already difficult for him to deploy defenses at sea, let alone come into conflict with the Sakurajima people."
"I think we can write back to Goguryeo. It's not that we don't want to help, but that we can't help."
Both civil officials and military generals said so, and the emperor could only nod slightly.
It’s just like what Chu Xinghe said, it’s not that I don’t want to help, it’s that I really don’t have the energy to do so.
"My dear Yan, what do you think?" the emperor asked again.
Yan Qing’s answer was very clever: “I mean the same thing as Chen Changan.”
"Goguryeo is our neighbor. Once we capture Goguryeo, the Sakurajima people can attack our country or stay on the island. We will be at a disadvantage then."
"I think we should send troops!"
The emperor chuckled and raised his eyebrows, looking for Chen Changan.
Chen Changan knew he couldn't escape, so he shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that rescuing Goguryeo is imperative."
"Oh?"
The emperor became interested: "What the old general and Chu Aiqing said is also true, why is it necessary?"
Chen Changan said seriously: "I am a businessman, and I like to calculate the cost ratio between input and output the most."
"If we send troops, the King of Goguryeo will certainly provide military pay, which may even be higher than what our Chu State gives. Why not do it? This is one reason."
"Second, suppose we send a million troops to station in Goguryeo, intermarry with them, have offspring, and teach them the Chu language and Chu etiquette. Wouldn't that be great?"
"An advanced civilization conquers an unadvanced civilization. In time, Goguryeo will inevitably become our vassal state, or even no different from us."
"Chen Changan, you make it sound so easy!" Chu Xinghe frowned immediately.
"Where does our country get the millions of troops?"
"Even if there is, can we station troops there for a long time?"
"If this gets out, my Great Chu will lose all its face!"
"Chu Xinghe, I'm talking to the emperor, why are you yelling?"
Chen Changan did not give Chu Xinghe face and immediately retorted: "If we don't have a million troops, we should have a hundred thousand troops, right?"
"We should make it clear with Goguryeo in advance. We should lay out all the conditions. If Goguryeo agrees, we will send troops. Who says we have to fight a naval battle? A land battle will do!"
"The Great Chu has shown its attitude. Do the Sakurajima people dare to invade Goguryeo?"
Chen Changan sneered and said, "We encourage trade and marriage between the two countries. Who says that in order to unify the barbarian countries, we must go to war?"
"To conquer the enemy without fighting is the best option!"
The ministers were about to say something else, but the emperor raised his hand to stop them.
Obviously, the emperor was also hesitating.
On the one hand, Chen Changan's statement was too advanced, and on the other hand, the emperor was really itching to expand the territory.
After pondering for a long time, the emperor shook his head.
Just as he was about to speak, Chen Changan said in a cold voice: "Your Majesty, do you want to reject my proposal?"
"I have a word of advice for you!"
Chen Changan's eyes were firm, and the emperor gave him a chance: "You say!"
"Looking back over the past hundred years in our Great Chu, no benevolent ruler has dared to expand our territory!"
"If so, please start with the Emperor!"
After Chen Changan finished speaking, he immediately walked back to his seat.
He had said everything he needed to say. As for whether the emperor listened or not, that was his business. Chen Changan didn't care.
The light in the emperor's eyes suddenly changed, and he looked at his ministers fiercely. No one in the court, civil or military, dared to look him in the eye!
Obviously, the emperor has made his decision!
"Chen Changan has given me a difficult question, and I cannot refuse it!"
"Li Wuling, select 100,000 soldiers from the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and go to Goguryeo with my hopes!"
"The most urgent task right now is to select generals!"
The emperor's voice was filled with unquestionable determination: "I have made up my mind at this point, there is no need to discuss it again!"
The emperor had made his decision, and Chen Changan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Park Bo Young, I have done what I promised you.
Chu Xinghe gritted his teeth slightly, walked out and sneered: "Your Majesty, since this idea was proposed by Lord Chen, who is more suitable than him to go to Goguryeo?"
"I suggest that Chen Changan be the main candidate for the general and go to Goguryeo."
All the civil officials chuckled and nodded vigorously.
As long as Chen Changan leaves the court, they can go back to the past and avoid having to worry about Chen Changan.
However, as soon as Chu Xinghe made this suggestion, the emperor waved his hand and refused: "You can't leave me too far, you can supervise Goguryeo in the court."
"But Chu is not only in trouble at sea, but also has barbarians like Xixia. I have something to discuss with you."
The emperor's words elevated his love for Chen Changan to a higher level.
The emperor looked at Chen Changan and said, "My Lord, who do you think is suitable to be sent?"
Chen Changan already had a suitable candidate in mind, nodded and smiled: "Your Majesty, our Chu army must have a name when we go to war."
"I suggest calling it the Chu Volunteer Army. We don't need a general to lead the troops. We only need to order someone to lead 10,000 soldiers. For the rest, we can use technicians and let Zhong Moming lead them."
"If we receive an urgent report from the border, we can choose to send out the army."
The emperor smiled broadly, unable to control his emotions.
Only now did he understand what Chen Changan meant. Letting go of 10,000 soldiers was just to confuse Sakurajima. It was also tantamount to telling everyone that he was protecting Goguryeo!
If others want to take action, then let them see if they can face the wrath of Chu!
Pretty!
A mere ten thousand people are not enough to inflict serious damage to the State of Chu!
The emperor seemed very happy and nodded repeatedly: "My dear, you performed very well today. I will decide what you will order next time."
Chen Changan shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I don't need your reward. I have money and status now. If there is anything good, please reward it to the volunteers who are on the expedition for the country."
The emperor just smiled softly: "Really?"
"Of course!"
The emperor shook his head and smiled: "Well, I thought you really loved Zhao Qingcheng and wanted to reveal her news to you."
"Since you don't want it, forget it."
Zhao Qingcheng!
These three words seemed to have boiling magic power, and Chen Changan suddenly froze in place!
Even in my wildest dreams!