Come to Daming with military supplies

Since there is no way to deal with him, let's not mention him for now, this can be regarded as out of sight and out of mind.But now, Xu Youzhen broke this rule and took the initiative to mention it, and a very clear displeasure flashed across Daizong's face.

"Loyal and courageous? How does he have such abilities?" Zhu Qiyu's tone was filled with dissatisfaction.

Listen to the words, listen to the gongs and drums.All the ministers are very good at observing words and feelings. Seeing that the emperor is a little angry, the smartest thing to do is to stop this topic immediately.But now Xu Youzhen has no way out.

Since the last time Yang Chendong appeared in the capital of Beiming and saw him at night, Xu Youzhen, who had been fluctuating in her mind, knew that she had already boarded the big ship of the Yang family, and it would be impossible to get off in the future.The only thing that can be done is to find a way to prevent the big ship from sinking in the sea, and to find a way to sail further.

After getting acquainted in his heart, he took the initiative to cooperate with the work of the Yang family. For example, when the Five-Star Army captured North Korea, many ministers in the court accused the Five-Star Army of taking action against the vassal state of Ming Dynasty. a kind of disrespect.Instead of booing with these people, he even found Emperor Daizong in private, saying that North Korea is not the territory of Ming Dynasty after all, even if it is taken away, there is no real loss, so he might as well take this opportunity to ask the Five Star Army for some War horses, after all, strength is king.

As long as there is enough strength, what is lost now can be regained one day sooner or later.

It was Xu Youzhen who came up with such an idea. Originally, he wanted to reprimand the Five Star Army, and even Zhu Qiyu, Emperor Daizong who sent troops from Liaodong to support North Korea.Thinking that it is more important to be strong than the subject country being captured. After all, North Korea is not the first subject country to be captured.

Zhu Qiyu agreed, and Xu Youzhen joined forces with some courtiers who were friendly with him, and when he finally won the Joseon Dynasty, which was close at hand, Yang Chendong only paid [-] war horses, and it was not a free gift, but a loan to Beiming. It is also converted into silver and will be returned in the future.

Of course, I owed too much, and it was hard to say whether I could pay it back, but at least in name, I owed money.

The Five Star Army even took down North Korea, and it was still in such a short period of time.This incident also gave Xu Youzhen a further understanding of Yang Chendong's strength and understanding.After all, they used to be some small countries in the south. It can be said that the wild land was occupied, and the influence was far from that great.So how powerful is the Five Star Army?Xu Youzhen came up with an idea, if possible, he would go to Shicheng on the grassland to take a look, and use seeing is believing to see what kind of scale the Yang family has now developed.

If you want to pass, you need a high-sounding reason. Now Sanburachuan City is besieged and is in danger. In his view, this is such an opportunity. Xu Youzhen stepped forward and spoke to the emperor.

Another main reason why Xu Youzhen has the courage to stand up is that he believes that Yang Chendong does not want to see the nearly 20 Northern Ming army in Sanburachuan City being eaten by foreigners in the grassland. It is precisely to cater to this idea that he chose to take the initiative .



Chapter 967 The King

"Your Majesty, Sanburachuan City is not far from Shicheng City, and since Lord Zhongdan can gain a firm foothold there, he must have military strength to back him up. If you can ask him to help, it must be just to transport food and not help in the war. It shouldn't be a big problem." Xu Youzhen stood up and said in a guessing tone.The important thing is that he emphasized one thing, that is, Yang Chendong will not help Beiming, but just help deliver food and grass.

Saying this is also to block Zhu Qiyu's mouth and explain the matter first.It may be interesting to help transport food, but it is better not to mention helping Beiming to send troops to fight against the Wara tribe.Because this is not what Yang Chendong meant.

Originally, after Zhu Qiyu heard Yang Chendong's name, he had such an idea and asked Zhongdangong to send troops to help.Your title was given to you by Daming. Now that Daming has something to do, it is not too much to transfer your troops, but after hearing Xu Youzhen's words, he knew that he might be thinking too much.It's just that he still wants to try harder. After all, if Yang Chendong is really willing to participate in the battle, let alone whether he can win the battle in advance, at least he has recruited someone to share the firepower.

But before Zhu Qiyu could open his mouth, Shi Heng, the governor of the military general, had already stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Xu Shangshu's words are very reasonable. Mr. Zhongdan can help us deliver food and grass, just three things The city of Lachuan has been guarded for two months, and our army is about to arrive. At that time, the situation will be completely one-sided. By then, our army's victory can be expected, and our Beiming army will no longer need any help."

Shi Heng would stand up suddenly, but it wasn't because he had discussed with Xu Youzhen in advance, he just didn't want Yang Chendong to take advantage of it.In his eyes, Beiming's army is powerful and invincible. Even Lord Zhongdan and his five-star army will be trampled under his feet one day.But if you owe the other party a favor now, how will you fight this battle in the future?

Shi Heng made this statement from a long-term perspective.And as the main representative of the military, Zhu Qiyu knew that there was no possibility of asking Mr. Zhongdan to send troops to join the war when he said this.He had no choice but to nod his head and said, "Okay, that's it, Xu Aiqing, according to your words, who should be sent to lobby Duke Zhongdan?"

While speaking, Zhu Qiyu's gaze continued to look and look at the courtiers.It's just a pity that many courtiers didn't even raise their heads. In their hearts, asking for help from a loyal and brave man is not a good job.

"Your Majesty, I came up with this idea, so I am naturally willing to go." The purpose is to take this opportunity to find out the reality of Yang Chendong's strength, so Xu Youzhen naturally wants to go.Since the other courtiers were unwilling to go, it saved him a little bit of talking, so he didn't have to worry about someone competing with him.

It was Xu Youzhen who took the initiative to stand up, and Zhu Qiyu was very happy.Thinking of seeing a loyal minister in times of crisis, he couldn't help but value Xu Youzhen more, thinking that this person was single-handedly promoted by him after he came to power, and he might have the opportunity to give him more importance.Immediately, it was announced that Xu Youzhen would be appointed as an imperial envoy, and he would go to Shicheng to discuss with Lord Zhongdan about aiding food and grass in Sanburachuan City.

Xu Youzhen fell to her knees and shouted long live.Zhu Qiyu, who was very satisfied, was even happier on his face, and nodded slightly to Jin Ying who was standing beside him bent over.The chief eunuch understood immediately, and shouted loudly, "Retire. Xu Shangshu, please stay for a while, Your Majesty wants to see you."

The other courtiers shouted "Long Live the Emperor" and left. Xu Youzhen walked straight to the apse alone, and bumped into Jin Ying, the Chief Eunuch who came to greet him. The other party smiled and said congratulations upon meeting , "Congratulations to Xu Shangshu for being the imperial envoy."

"Hey, what Eunuch Jin is talking about, they are all on business for the emperor, where there is no congratulations, it should be Tongxi." Xu Youzhen also had a smile on his face, talking, a piece of 1000 taels The bank note was delivered from his hand to Jin Ying's without anyone noticing.

Turning his eyes slightly, and after glancing at the banknote in his hand, Jin Ying's expression became more joyful, "Xu Shangshu is really the pillar of the country, don't worry, since Xu Shangshu has a heart, he should help me Father-in-law will naturally help."

"Thank you very much." Xu Youzhen clasped her fists in gratitude, and the two walked towards the apse almost in parallel.

Zhu Qiyu had been waiting in the hall for a long time, and when he saw Xu Youzhen coming, he couldn't hide the joy in the corner of his eyes.When all the courtiers have nothing to do, this person can stand up and find a solution to the problem, and is willing to shoulder the heavy burden bravely. Based on these, he should pay more attention to it. "Come here, give Xu Aiqing a seat."

"I don't dare." Xu Youzhen immediately showed a look of sincerity and fear, saying that this was the first time he was granted a seat when he had a private meeting with the emperor.

"Hey, Xu Shangshu, this is the emperor's kindness. You are able to stand up in times of crisis. You deserve this seat." Jin Ying, who had just received the money, immediately stood up and yelled.

Xu Youzhen, who was originally being polite, now showed a very grateful look, and even her eyes were red, as if she was about to be thanked for tears, she said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty."

Xu Youzhen's buttocks were seated on the chair, and the next thing was naturally a scene where the monarch and his ministers had a happy conversation.

"Xu Aiqing, this time you can take the initiative to stand up, come up with an idea, and take over the errand. I am very relieved. But I don't know how sure you are that you can persuade Zhongdan Gong to deliver food and grass for my army?" Zhu Qiyu's eyes were full of asked expectantly.

Although Xu Youzhen was sitting on the chair, she still had an expression of sincerity and fear. Seeing the emperor's question, he quickly replied, "About [-]% if you return to the emperor?"

"Fifty percent? Is there only so much?" Zhu Qiyu frowned, obviously a little dissatisfied.In this way, isn't it very likely to be rejected?If this is the case, as the emperor, his orders were rejected by his subordinates, which is not a prestige thing at all.

Even as the emperor, it is very face-saving.Or if you know you can’t do it, it’s better not to do it, at least you’ll keep your face if you lose, it’s better than losing everything and being laughed at in private.

Xu Youzhen has been paying attention to the change of Zhu Qiyu's face from the corner of his eye. When he saw that the emperor was displeased, he quickly said: "Your Majesty, although you don't need to participate in the battle this time, the food and grass will be transported to Sanbu, which is heavily surrounded. In Lachuan City, it is no different from being on the battlefield. I really don’t have full confidence in convincing Lord Zhongdan. Besides, you also know that I have always been at odds with Lord Zhongdan, and I have played with him before. The minister is really not a good lobbyist, if possible, can the emperor consider changing someone to go?"

Taking retreat as advance was what Xu Youzhen wanted to express.He is ready to make a request. If he can't take the initiative in his hands, can this request be discussed?

Zhu Qiyu naturally knew about the discord between Xu Youzhen and Yang Chendong.This is also an important reason why he can promote this person with confidence, and this time he is sent to Shicheng, so there is no need to worry about the two of them colluding. This is also the reason why he promised the other party to be an imperial envoy so happily.

Now that Xu Youzhen wanted to shirk responsibility, how could Zhu Qiyu agree, and immediately said: "What is Xu Aiqing's intention? I have already issued the order in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. How can I take it back at will. I think it is up to you to go. Well, if you have any request, you can put it up now, as long as you can let Mr. Zhongdan help to transport the food, you can negotiate any conditions."

Zhu Qiyu had no other choice, not only was he optimistic that Xu Youzhen was the right candidate, but the other courtiers had no intention of going.Even though he is the emperor, he can decide as he pleases, and no one dares to refuse to call the courtiers by name.But what good results can come out of being forced, and if you mess up the errand, you won't even have regret medicine.

On the other hand, Xu Youzhen, he came up with the idea, he came up with the method, and he recommended himself to go, so he must be mentally prepared, so there is no need to give up suitable candidates and use others.

Zhu Qiyu agreed to put forward conditions and requirements. Xu Youzhen was waiting for these words, and immediately stood up, fisted, and said solemnly: "I have a way to ensure that the loyal and brave man will send troops to deliver food and grass."

"Guaranteed? But sure?" Zhu Qiyu asked with bright eyes.

"Yes, I'm [-]% sure." Xu Youzhen said in a desperate tone.

"Okay, let's hear it." Zhu Qiyu didn't agree in a hotheaded manner, but first listened to what the request was. It can be seen that in the past few years as the emperor, he has learned to be calm, and he has learned to keep everything in one hand. Make pie.

A tangled look appeared on Xu Youzhen's face, and Xu Youzhen, who didn't answer right away, changed from standing to kneeling, and fell to her knees with a plop, saying, "Your Majesty, I don't have any selfish intentions in what I say next, it's just for Beiming's strength and future. If you say it, please ask the emperor to forgive your sin first."

"What does Xu Aiqing mean by this? This is the meeting between our monarch and his ministers, it's not a matter of court discussion, just say what you want, I forgive you for your innocence." Zhu Qiyu said in a voice.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, that's the case. The only request I have is for the Emperor to confer on Lord Zhongdan as the Prince of Ming Dynasty. With this one request, I promise to persuade Lord Zhongdan to be used by us, to send troops and transport food." Kneeling Seeing that the timing was right, Xu Youzhen on the ground immediately said what she had been planning to say for a long time.

Although Zhu Qiyu had already made some preparations, he knew that he would have to pay some price if he wanted to go from [-]% to [-]%.But when he heard Xu Youzhen's request, there was still an unconcealable anger on his face: "What, the king? How is this possible."

It's no wonder that Zhu Qiyu was so angry. Since the Taizu, Daming has stopped conferring kings with different surnames. How can this rule be easily broken from him?Xu Youzhen's proposal was too ridiculous.



Chapter 968 King Wunan

Zhu Qiyu was angry, but Xu Youzhen was not so scared.The situation at this time has made it impossible for Daizong to make other choices. If this request cannot be made at this time, it will be even more difficult to find opportunities in the future.So he didn't speak immediately, but looked at Jin Ying beside Zhu Qiyu.

Now that he has collected his money, it is naturally time to speak for himself.

It was just that Jin Ying, who had received 1000 taels of silver, was furious at the moment.Originally thought that Xu Youzhen was going to be reused, and it was in his own interest to have a good relationship with him, and he had two money to get, wouldn't this be the best of both worlds?But now, this bold Xu Youzhen actually proposed to make Yang Chen the king. This is something the emperor would never agree to, how could he have the courage to say this?

It's just 1000 taels of silver, and it's impossible to command myself to do such a big thing.At the moment, he kept his mouth tightly shut, and he even thought about returning the 1000 taels of silver note when he sent Xu Youzhen out later.

The emperor did not speak, Jin Ying did not speak, Xu Youzhen simply knelt down and remained silent.For a while, there was silence in the back hall, and the drop of a needle could be heard.

After about half a quarter of an hour, Zhu Qiyu saw that Xu Youzhen did not make a sound, neither admitted his mistake nor retracted the request, so he couldn't help saying angrily: "Xu Aiqing, your proposal is not acceptable, let's change the request."