Chapter 4 Imperial Edict
What should I do? Yue Fei and Wang Gui looked at each other and were a little disbelief. Why did it come so quickly? Neither Zhao nor General Han stopped him?
Yue Fei said helplessly: "Call the generals, open the camp gate, and follow me to greet them."
When the assembly was over, Yue Fei had no choice but to take all the generals to greet the camp gate. The leading eunuch stood at the camp gate, carrying a box behind him, not to mention that the box contained the imperial edict.
Yue Fei's eyes were sad, which made people open the camp gate.
The leading eunuch walked slowly towards here. Everyone in the barracks stopped training and looked at the imperial edicts brought behind the eunuch, so that the entire barracks seemed a little silent. Some veterans had already seen a hint of sadness. They had seen such scenes too many times, and each time they were disappointed, and every time the blood was filled with heat. Looking at the new recruits next to them, there was a hint of irony on the corners of their mouths.
The leading eunuch Wang Li was also a little embarrassed. After all, it was too quiet, and his mind was a little scared. Fortunately, Yue Fei brought someone to greet him at this time: "I don't know if the prince's arrival is here, I'm not welcome."
Eunuch Wang said with a sharp voice: "General Yue is a pillar of the country, so he is so polite." Wang Li's attitude was very good, but he was really puzzled. He was also familiar with Yue Fei. He had already discussed the crown prince, why did Your Majesty ask him to lead the army? Does Your Majesty trust him very much!
"I don't know what the prince is coming from." Yue Fei asked unwillingly, hoping that there would be a glimmer of hope.
"Your Majesty has an order to General Yue." Wang Li rolled his eyes. What could he do when he came is nothing more than an order to announce the order.
"Eunuch Wang, I don't know if I can go to the camp to read the imperial edict, it will be cooler." Yue Fei knew clearly what the imperial edict was written in front of him, nothing more than being allowed to attack the Jin Kingdom privately, to hold a war and negotiate peace, etc. His plan for the Northern Expedition had not been submitted yet, how could it be the imperial edict for combat?
He wanted Eunuch Wang to read the imperial edict in the tent, so that there might be a turning point. The soldiers under him didn't know what the morale would not decline so much.
Wang Gui, who was next to Yue Fei, rolled his eyes when he heard this. All his advice just now was in vain. How could he discuss where to read the imperial edict? Where did you put the emperor?
When Wang Li heard this, his breathing was almost suffocated. He looked at Yue Fei in disbelief, thinking that this man was so bold, and he dared to say such things. But after thinking about it, this man had written a letter a few years ago to welcome the second saint, which made the emperor unhappy! He felt that it was nothing he could say, but he didn't dare to let Yue Fei say anything anymore. He immediately opened the imperial edict and said, "Yue Fei received the imperial edict."
No matter how unwilling Yue Fei was, when he heard this, he could only kneel down with his men: "I will accept the order."
Hula la knelt down, and everyone's ears stood up.
"Now the Jin army is invading the south, intending to invade our Central Plains and deceive our people. Although I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, I often hear about the difficulties and hardships of the people on the border and the hardships of the soldiers. Although I am not talented and have the honor of the great treasure, I often have the ambition to attack the north. Now the Jin Dynasty is clear and I am determined to attack the north and restore our Central Plains. Therefore, I grant you the right to act cheaply this time, hoping that he can recover the Central Plains and not let my wishes down."
Yue Fei had temporarily put the plan for the Northern Expedition in his mind, but the more he listened to the imperial edict, the more he felt that something was wrong. This was not like a peace talk! Could it be...
Yue Fei was a little excited. After Eunuch Wang finished reciting the power of the Northern Expedition and the cheapest action, Yue Fei immediately kowtowed and answered the order.
"I received the order!" Yue Fei shouted loudly, tears in his eyes.
If you don’t care, the imperial edict says you want to fight, then you will fight, and it will be a huge upside down.
Yue Fei carefully accepted the imperial edict and looked at it carefully, for fear of missing a trace of details. The soldiers in the military camp were also extremely excited at this time, and their morale was rising.
After Yue Fei confirmed the imperial edict, he asked Wang Li in confusion: "I don't know what the specific constitution is for the Northern Expedition?"
As an old man who has lived to this day in the palace, he still has the ability to see. Nowadays, His Majesty wants to fight the Northern Expedition, he has to rely on the generals. The general in front of him was strongly promoted by Zong Ze and Han Shizhong, so he must have some real skills. So Wang Li didn't buy any hints: "The specific matter of the Northern Expedition is not yet determined in the court. However, His Majesty means that you can act randomly, and you can take action first and then report without waiting for the court's orders. In addition, His Majesty also ordered General Han Shizhong to send troops to assist you."
Yue Fei was overjoyed when he heard this. A general of the Northern Expedition who was not under the jurisdiction of the court was definitely the most enviable of all the generals of the Song Dynasty. However, Yue Fei also knew that having such power must pay the price he deserved.
"I wonder what your Majesty has to ask?"
Wang Li whispered: "Your Majesty said that the general will win a big victory this time, and he will win beautifully, so that his Majesty can appease the peacekeeping faction in the court. Your Majesty also said that if the general is defeated this time, the matter of the Northern Expedition will be temporarily put on hold."
When Yue Fei heard the shelves, he waved his hand and said, "The last general will definitely win a great victory to Your Majesty." Yue Fei said assured that this was the first time His Majesty clearly supported the Northern Expedition. If he failed and did not attack the Northern Expedition, Yue Fei would probably become a sinner for the eternal period.
"Your Majesty hopes that the general can attack as soon as possible. After all, the whole court is now staring here. But Your Majesty also said that the war is all up to the general. You can be slower, but you must not be defeated."
Liu Chan actually didn't expect to send a general to the north to attack. He wanted to follow the example of Emperor Wu of Han to launch the four generals to the north to attack, and then select a general who can control the troops of the world, so that he could play the whole world with his heart. But he was also a little hesitant and didn't know what the moral character of the selected generals were.
After Liu Chan told Han Shizhong his thoughts, Han Shizhong looked shocked. He did not expect that His Majesty would be so passionate. This is to go against the will of heaven, but after thinking about it, he still opposed it. After the Song Dynasty moved south, the national strength was greatly damaged and it was not appropriate to send troops everywhere. The development of the south has also begun and requires a large amount of manpower. There are often barbarians rebelling in the rear and they also need to send troops to stabilize. Therefore, it is not too late to send troops everywhere after the development of the south is over.
Liu Chan was a little hesitant. He really felt that the Song Dynasty had a strong family. After all, Shu Kingdom could support several northern expeditions at the time, not to mention now. However, when Han Shizhong opposed it, he was not convenient to speak. What if there was really a situation. After discussion among all parties, he finally sent Yue Fei, who was the easiest to send troops, and Han Shizhong was responsible for assisting.
Of course, the affairs of the court are complicated, let alone the court of the Song Dynasty. It really started today and peace talks will be negotiated the next day. After all, the emperor has been doing it for a day or two! Zhao Gou was once the Grand Marshal of the World, you dare to believe it! But before Liu Chan traveled through time, he only knew how to negotiate peace talks.
Yue Fei didn't understand the storm in the court, he only knew that he could finally make an expedition to the north!
Northern Expedition! Northern Expedition! Northern Expedition! Lord Zongze’s last wish!
Chapter completed!