Chapter two hundred and sixty-four, the three states are in Beijing
"General, what did Wei Ran and the others say?"
A letter from Tuzhou has arrived.
I came here yesterday and told Fang Jue that the plan went well and that after the "Northern Liang Army" occupied Tuzhou, our army profited.
Wei Ran could only hint that it could not be put directly on the paper, and no detail could become a hidden danger.
Things like handles can be known to others, but cannot be proven with evidence.
"Everything went well. Li Bin is also a smart man and didn't break up with him. Otherwise, he would have had no choice but to silence him." Fang Jue said calmly.
Wei Feng also received the military report, read it carefully and said:
"General, do you want to let Li Bin go? This man is very capable of leading troops. We captured him by chance this time... If we don't take the opportunity to kill him, he will definitely be a formidable enemy when we regain Western Chu in the future."
Wei Feng would not have been able to say these words half a year ago.
Recovering Western Chu will always remain a plan unless there is another monarch as talented and strategic as the Tai Huang.
But things are different now. With the firearms from the Musket Bureau, Wei Feng understands the power of these things.
At present, it is just a thousand-house camp, but it has such power. In the future, I am afraid that the world will really be dominated by firearms, and Xichu will be recovered one day.
Perhaps, he can personally lead the troops to pacify it.
Since Xi Chu is destined to be his opponent, he must make plans as soon as possible. Wei Feng thinks that he should kill Li Bin first to avoid future troubles.
"General Wei is right, but times have changed. What can one Li Bin change?"
Fang Jue confidently said: "Under my Daxia military front, the world will return sooner or later. Killing Li Bin will only immediately enmity with Xi Chu, causing Tuzhou to be attacked."
"Take Li Bin in your hands and use it as a bargaining chip to make the Western Chu army fearful and understand that they can't break up with us now."
"I see, the general has thought carefully, but the general's vision is limited." Wei Ran nodded.
Fang Jue smiled and said: "General Wei, there is no need to belittle yourself. You are just because your time is too short and you have not fully adapted to the firearms age... You still feel in your heart that traditional tactics can dominate the battlefield, so you think Li Bin will become a big problem."
"But General Wei, next year the Firearms Bureau's firearms can be installed in at least three thousand households camps... If the artillery can also be successfully produced, it will be even more invincible."
Fang Juedao: "You still have to change your tactical thinking as soon as possible and integrate firearms into traditional tactics. We must obtain the greatest victory at the lowest cost."
"yes……"
Wei Feng looked serious and asked doubtfully: "The general is so talented, why don't you formulate these new tactics yourself? Compared to the last general, you know more about firearms and how to cooperate..."
Fang Jue gave Wei Feng a faint look and said with a smile:
"I took out the firearms and supervised the firearms bureau. If all the details of the firearms corps were arranged by me... would your majesty feel at ease?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Feng immediately understood that this was a necessary concession and delegation of power.
"The general is overly concerned. Your Majesty has absolute trust in you and has no suspicion at all."
As the emperor's confidant, Wei Feng naturally had to resolutely maintain his majesty's image in front of Fang Jue.
What's more, he really believed that His Majesty really trusted Fang Jue. How could he be granted the title of Young Master upon entering the imperial court, or be granted the title of Commander-in-Chief when he led tens of thousands of troops on his first expedition?
Back then, Ye Xuanfeng had been working at the bottom for many years, and he only rose to fame through border fighter planes one after another.
Doesn't such reuse count as trust?
"Whether your Majesty believes it or not is one thing; whether I know it or not is another thing." Fang Jue chuckled.
"The general is indeed a loyal and good minister." Wei Feng said sincerely.
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Jinling.
When the second good news reached the Ministry of War, the whole city was excited again.
"Good news, good news!"
Officials from the Ministry of War rode war horses and loudly read the news of victory throughout the city to encourage the people:
"The expedition to the north to defeat the rebel army has been successful. On the north bank of Linjiang River in Beiliang, we defeated Beiliang's 15,000-strong army and captured Linzhou effortlessly!"
"Good news..."
The Ministry of War was so happy, especially the minister Zhang Xian.
The former Minister has already been tried by the three divisions, and will most likely be convicted and punished together with the King of Wei.
As a strong candidate for Minister of War, Zhang Xian does not have much qualifications and credit, but now he has it.
This battle was a victory, and the work of the Ministry of War was obviously successful. Whether it was the joint logistics work with the Ministry of Household Affairs, or the military merits of the soldiers at the front... Of course, the Ministry of War had a share of the credit.
When any leader is in office, if his subordinates perform well, it also represents his performance.
This has been the case since ancient times.
"Congratulations, sir..." Everyone in the Ministry of War congratulated Zhang Xian after receiving the good news.
"Sir Zhang, the great success of the Northern Expedition was indispensable to the Ministry of War. In the future, His Majesty may really promote you to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War... I hope you will take care of me in the future."
"It's not advisable to be happy too early. His Majesty has not yet issued the decree, so don't put me on the line. If your Majesty has to choose me then, it will be a crime of forming a faction." Zhang Xian was still sober. Although he knew it was safe, he still didn't
float.
Early morning.
Before His Majesty arrived, everyone gathered around to congratulate Zhang Xian.
Zhang Xian could only deal with a few sentences, and he didn't dare to be too arrogant. Any official present could submit a memorial. If the time came, he would be charged with a crime and his position as minister would be lost.
"Ha ha……"
After all the ministers arrived, a burst of refreshing laughter came from the small door behind the dragon chair.
Xiao Pingsi, who was slightly put on weight, appeared in the eyes of the ministers, walked up to the main hall and sat on the dragon chair.
"Long live your Majesty..."
After some worship, Xiao Pingsi said: "Pingshen."
"I am very happy today. You all must know that the young master is indeed a genius appointed by Emperor Zun Pavilion. The Northern Expedition was very successful. Hanzhou, Shuangzhou and Linzhou are already under the control of our army!"
Xiao Pingsi was so happy that he couldn't sleep much last night, so his face was a little swollen early in the morning, and he looked like he had gained weight.
He looked at the ministers with a smile: "This success is so smooth because the Young Division's Musket Bureau is indispensable. The firearms battalion it has established is invincible. My dear friends, do you still think that the Musket Bureau is unnecessary?"
"Your Majesty is wise!" All the ministers bowed in admiration.
Even some ministers who were very opposed to it before had to understand the fact that the gun situation was stable.
When the Musket Bureau was established, a lot of resources were mobilized. The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry contributed money, and the power of the Ministry of War was also reduced... At that time, not many people in the government and the government agreed.
After all, it costs money and divides everyone's power. Who would want it to appear?
But after all, the Young Master had brought out the divine weapon of Sheji, and everyone had to show off their face. They all thought that the results would not be good in the future, so they suggested abolition of the Musket Bureau.
In this way, there is no need to have a head-on conflict with the Young Master. Everyone knows that the Young Master will definitely be truly reused by His Majesty in the future.
This is a real genius, and everything that happened these days proves this.
"Your Majesty is still far-sighted. I believe that the Musket Bureau should be expanded, and the Firearms Battalion should also be expanded!" Zhuge Qingshan was out of duty. He had not come to court for several court meetings.
He has been busy with some government affairs recently, and he doesn't have time to show up for anything other than major events.
Yesterday, good news came that the three states had been recovered. Zhuge Qingshan knew that His Majesty was going to be very proud of himself, so he wanted to come and join in the fun himself.
As for the Musket Bureau, it will definitely be expanded. This is His Majesty's wish. Zhuge Qingshan just said it for him.
"Well, the words of the first assistant are very much to my liking... But such professional matters should wait until the young master returns home, otherwise it will be in vain and money will be wasted."
Xiao Pingsi's words made Yan Lanfeng very happy: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. The treasury of the Ministry of Revenue is no longer rich and cannot withstand trial and error."
"Your Majesty is wise, and this old minister also means so." Zhuge Qingshan also followed suit.
The ministers gathered their heads, and no one objected.
If you objected before, it was because you couldn't see the results. Now that firearms are so powerful, anyone who objects still has ulterior motives.
"His Majesty……"
A veteran came out: "I think that firearms are very powerful, and although they are a blessing to me in the Great Xia... we have to guard against them."
"Um?"
As soon as these words came out, the happy atmosphere in the whole hall suddenly stopped.
Xiao Pingsi and the ministers also looked slightly unhappy, but at the same time they also flashed worried looks.
"General Zhao Yang, what do you mean by this?" Yan Lanfeng felt that this was aimed at Fang Jue, so he spoke for him, "Is it because he is worried that the young master will have evil intentions?"
This statement also caused different opinions among the people.
Some people nodded, while others were disdainful. Fang Jue's contribution to Daxia was obvious to all.
If someone has evil intentions, wouldn't it be great to make firearms on Taihuang Mountain and directly sweep the world in the future? This chapter has been completed!
