Xing Jie, who was idle and had nothing to do, suddenly became a popular celebrity. Now in the Ministry of War, whoever sees this military minister sitting on the bench, would smile and ask.

This made Xing Jie a little confused about what was going on.

Just when Xing Jie was puzzled by the attitude of his colleagues in the Ministry of War, Wei Zhongxian came.

Wei Zhongxian found Xing Jie and said directly: "Your Highness the Crown Prince has an order to summon Xing Jie, the Minister of War, to answer the answer."

After receiving the order of the prince, Xing Jie did not dare to stay. He immediately followed Wei Zhongxian to see the crown prince Zhu Changluo in Ciqing Palace.

It was Xing Jie's first time to go to Ciqing Palace. After he followed Wei Zhongxian through several palace gates, he was finally taken to the main hall of Ciqing Palace.

At this time, Zhu Changluo was sitting behind his desk, looking at the notes transferred from the cabinet.

When Xing Jie saw Zhu Changluo, he immediately saluted: "I am the Minister of War Xing Jie, who is the Minister of War, to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

When Zhu Changluo heard Xing Jie's voice, he looked up at Xing Jie. Xing Jie looked about fifty years old, and the wrinkles on his face told the vicissitudes of his life.

Moreover, Xing Jie is also from Shandong, and his height is obviously taller than those of southerners such as Shen Shixing, and he is definitely the image of a Shandong man.

Zhu Changluo said, "Get up."

Xing Jie replied: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said again: "Give him a seat."

Zhu Changluo's gift of throne made Xing Jie flatter. He hurriedly said, "I dare not."

Zhu Changluo smiled and said, "Sit down, this is the new rule in Gu Ciqing Palace. Gu doesn't like to speak with his face up, so just sit down."

In fact, when it comes to giving seats, after Zhu Changluo served as the governor, no matter how big or small officials came to Ciqing Palace, Zhu Changluo would give seats. Because he was really not used to ministers kneeling or standing and talking. Giving a seat is not a great grace, at least it shows Zhu Changluo's respect for his subordinates.

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie did not refuse and said directly: "I thank Your Highness."

Then, he sat carefully on the side of the Jindun that Wei Zhongxian moved over, looking a little nervous.

At this time, Zhu Changluo saw Xing Jie clearly. His thin cheeks and his bright thick eyebrows and big eyes showed that Xing Jie might be a decisive and determined official in his heart.

Zhu Changluo liked this first impression very much, and he liked such capable and resourceful officials.

Zhu Changluo said: "Have you heard about the Japanese pirates invading North Korea?"

Xing Jie replied: "I have heard of it."

Zhu Changluo continued: "The Japanese pirates invading Korea are of great importance, and the court cannot sit idly by. Therefore, the court decided to send troops to North Korea to expel Japanese pirates. The Cabinet and the Ministry of War recommended you, and if you were asked as the head coach, how would you fight this battle to enter North Korea?"

After hearing this, Xing Jie finally understood the attitude of his colleagues from the Ministry of War towards him. It turned out that he was about to serve as a senior official in the country and the Prime Minister's entry into Korea to fight.

This is not a small matter!

So, after listening to Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie couldn't help but feel excited.

However, after being excited, Xing Jie immediately calmed down. Because, the last sentence of the Crown Prince also asked, asking him how he entered the battle of the Korean War.

This is obviously a test of him.

So, Xing Jie replied: "Your Highness, I have a few questions I want to know first."

When Zhu Changluo heard Xing Jie ask a question, he smiled. The reason why he asked such a question shows that Xing Jie is not a reckless man who only knows how to take care of him. He also has his own ideas.

Zhu Changluo said: "You said."

Xing Jie said: "I would like to ask how many troops the Japanese pirates invaded this time are there?"

Zhu Changluo said: "I don't know that this Korean envoy has been scared by the Japanese pirates. As soon as I come, I say that the Japanese pirates are all under the enemy soldiers of the Japanese pirates. However, I can also tell you a guess. I think that although the Japanese pirates are coming in a fierce manner this time, their strength is definitely not as high as the last time. Gu is expected to have 150,000 Japanese pirates."

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie couldn't help but take a breath. 150,000! This is not a small number, so Xing Jie also knew that this time it would definitely be another tough battle.

The reason why Zhu Changluo said there were 150,000 Japanese pirates was because Zhu Changluo had learned about this war. He probably remembered that the second Japanese pirates invaded Korea was 150,000 troops, so he was so clear about Xing Jie.

Xing Jie said: "150,000 Japanese pirates are coming in full force. How many troops are there in North Korea?"

Zhu Changluo sighed: "North Korea should have no troops available. Otherwise, the Korean envoys would not have rushed to the capital for help as soon as the Japanese pirates invaded. Obviously, their troops or combat power were almost zero."

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Xing Jie felt that this was even more difficult. North Korea's home battles were all the way. Wouldn't it be even more difficult to fight if a foreign army like the Ming Dynasty entered North Korea?

Xing Jie then asked: "How is the court prepared for food and grass?"

Zhu Changluo looked at Xing Jie and said, "You are the Minister of War. Do you not know the food and grass situation of the Ministry of War?"

Zhu Changluo's words immediately embarrassed Xing Jie.

Yes, this matter should be something that the Ministry of War is concerned about. How could he come to ask the prince?

In fact, the most fundamental reason why Xing Jie could ask about such a poor level was that the Ministry of War had no money, and it turned out that the Ministry of War still had some money to use.

But later, a minister of the Ministry of Revenue suddenly submitted a memorial to request a reduction in the expenses of the Ministry of War. Emperor Wanli also expressed deep agreement with this. So, as a reward, Emperor Wanli adjusted the minister of the Ministry of Revenue to the Ministry of War to be the minister of War, hoping that he could continue to work hard to save more money for the court.

And this Shangshu is Shi Xing, the current Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

So, when the stone was finally brought up, it was his own foot.

Shi Xing also looked melancholy and looked cold. He didn't know if he regretted the opinions he had given to Emperor Wanli as the Minister of Revenue.

Faced with Zhu Changluo's question, Xing Jie could only bite the bullet and said, "When you go back to your Highness, there is no silver available to the Ministry of War."

After hearing this, Zhu Changluo said, and then said, "I will solve the problem of food and grass. Let's talk about it, what else do you have."

Xing Jie was really moved when he heard Zhu Changluo's answer. He really didn't expect that the crown prince was so easy to talk to and directly took on the issue of food and grass.

Xing Jie continued, "I want to know how many troops there are about this time I enter the North Korea?"

Zhu Changluo pondered for a while and said, "This orphan hasn't considered it yet. How many troops do you need?"

Xing Jie took a deep breath and said, "I need a hundred thousand troops!"

Zhu Changluo listened to Xing Jie's answer and raised his eyebrows. Obviously, he felt that Xing Jie was exaggerating.

Because Zhu Changluo also knew that the second time he entered the North Korea to fight, the Ming Dynasty initially planned to enter the North Korea to have an army of 70,000, but in fact he only entered the North Korea for 40,000.

However, Xing Jie now has 100,000 yuan when he opens his mouth, and such a number is far beyond Zhu Changluo's imagination.

However, Zhu Changluo did not refute, and Zhu Changluo asked quietly: "Why is it a 100,000 army?"

Xing Jie said: "If there is a 100,000 army, I can guarantee that the North Korean rebellion can be quelled in about a year."
Chapter completed!