It doesn’t matter whether it’s a connection or a collusion!
In fact, even if Wu Chenghou really had some unknown connection with those barbarians, Emperor Xin didn't care much about it.
Unless Marquis Wu Cheng is determined to rebel, it is unlikely that he will use a large army to encircle and suppress him. As long as the 100,000 troops in southern Xinjiang do not move, he is not too worried about other methods.
After all, this is not like the time to attack Goguryeo. There will be no participation of soldiers from southern Xinjiang in this expedition. Those Shuilaoguan instructors who are responsible for teaching soldiers from northern Xinjiang how to control warships will go back after the training and will not participate.
Go to war.
As for whether the hands they are teaching may contain private goods...
Naturally, the water will be tested before the army officially sets off. If there are any problems, they can be checked out at that time.
As for the warships provided by Shuilaoguan, Di Xin sent people to conduct detailed inspections as soon as they arrived.
Although there is no sea in Northern Xinjiang, the Manufacturing Department will also have some information about warships. Although it is only information about ordinary warships, after understanding it, even if the craftsmen in the army cannot build the same warship at once, are there any problems?
It can still be checked.
After inspection, there was indeed no problem.
Even Emperor Xin was not afraid that Marquis Wu Cheng would tip off the news.
The sea is different from the land. If you send someone to follow you secretly, you can't hide your traces.
Therefore, even if Wu Chenghou secretly informed the barbarians of the news of the expeditionary force going to sea, as long as they circled the sea a few more times, the news would lose its effect.
The left and right expeditionary forces are not short of supplies, and are not afraid of delaying a little more time.
Moreover... Di Xin is not in such a hurry to go on an expedition.
Therefore, as long as the soldiers in southern Xinjiang are not given the opportunity to be mixed into the army, it will be fine.
Faced with Wuchenghou's question, Emperor Xin chuckled and asked, "What? Is Wuchenghou worried that the soldiers under my command will take too long to rest, which will weaken their morale?"
"Of course not!"
Wu Chenghou also had a smile on his face and said: "I have seen all the way here. These good men in Northern Xinjiang are all full of energy. They are much better than the incompetent soldiers in Water Prison."
"Why would they covet this little enjoyment?"
After two nonsense sentences that everyone knew, he continued: "Your Highness, please don't think randomly. I just suddenly thought of this question and asked casually. I have no other thoughts."
"Your Highness, please rest in peace and let me know if there is a shortage of food and supplies."
"Although southern Xinjiang is not as wealthy as northern Xinjiang, it still has a little surplus of food reserves."
"How about that?"
Di Xin shook his head and said: "It's already a lot of trouble to provide so many warships. Why should I trouble Marquis Wu Cheng again?"
Marquis Wu Cheng waved his hand and said cheerfully: "We are all soldiers of Dali. There is no distinction between them. Your Highness will not say such polite words."
Seeing Wuchenghou's insistence, Emperor Xin, after evading it several times, said in an awkward tone: "Then I will thank Wuchenghou in advance on behalf of my subordinates."
"It's easy to talk about."
Marquis Wu Cheng nodded slightly, then changed the subject and said, "In that case, I have to rush back, so I won't stay here any longer and will go back to the Water Prison first."
"So anxious?"
Di Xin showed an unexpected look and said, "Breakfast has been missed. Taking a boat on an empty stomach is not good for your health. At least it's not too late to leave after lunch!"
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness, but I have been in a water prison for many years and will not be affected by just one or two fastings."
Wu Chenghou pretended to refuse and said, "Yesterday I was on inspection tour and happened to be nearby, so I came over."
"I just happened to meet Mr. Zeng helping His Highness to recuperate his health. I reluctantly stayed the night because I was worried about His Highness's health."
He said in embarrassment: "The soldiers at Water Prison did not know that I spent the night here last night. One night without news is the limit."
"As the commander-in-chief of Shuilaoguan, I cannot leave my post without permission. If I don't go back, I'm afraid the soldiers will inevitably think too much."
"If this trivial matter leads to riots in Shuilaoguan, then the gains outweigh the losses."
When Di Xin heard this, he couldn't say anything more.
"That's...okay!"
He stood up and sent Wu Chenghou out of the commander's tent: "I have just finished recuperating my body, so there is no need to send him far away. But if there is a chance next time, Wu Chenghou should not refuse again."
"Then I'd rather obey your orders out of respect. Thank you, Your Highness."
Wu Chenghou cupped his hands, then turned around and strode away with his guards.
…
"What do you think?"
Returning to the commander's tent, Di Xin took his seat and looked at Ouyang Xuan standing aside and asked.
Ouyang Xuan was stunned for a moment by the sudden question, and then he realized that what King Yu was asking about was the visit of Marquis Wu Cheng.
After slightly cupping his hands, he said: "According to my humble opinion, Marquis Wu Cheng is not just 'dropping by' this time!"
"oh?"
Di Xin raised his eyebrows without any surprise.
"Tell me about it."
"yes."
There were no outsiders here, so Ouyang Xuan did not lie about "taking care of the body".
"When Marquis Wu Cheng came over yesterday, His Highness happened to be in seclusion, so he stayed all night."
"After dark yesterday, I saw that many Shui Laoguan instructors who usually teach the soldiers were secretly taken into Marquis Wu Cheng's tent."
"So I guess it's false that Marquis Wu Cheng was passing by, but it's true that I took the opportunity to learn about the expeditionary force."
Di Xin narrowed his eyes slightly, tapped the table with his fingers and asked, "Do you know what we were talking about?"
"Your Highness, I forgive you. I didn't find out."
Ouyang Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Wuchenghou's tent has always been surrounded by guards he brought with him. The low-ranking officials could not get close to it, and the few Shui Laoguan instructors who were called in did not say anything about it when they came out."
"Besides, a humble position is not good either..."
Ouyang Xuan didn't say the next words, but both of them understood what they meant.
Now Emperor Xin and Wuchenghou appear to be indifferent to each other. Even if everyone knows that this is just an illusion, it is difficult to break it openly, so special methods cannot be used against those people.
"No problem!"
Di Xin shook his head, indicating that Ouyang Xuan did not need to say the next words.
"They don't know military secrets, so it doesn't matter what they say."
"But your guess is indeed correct. Marquis Wu Cheng is indeed not just passing by."
"Your Highness, then..."
Ouyang Xuan wanted to say something else, but Di Xin waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can go down first!"
"yes!"
King Yu spoke, and even though Ouyang Xuan was confused, he had no choice but to withdraw first.
Then, Di Xin was the only one left in the tent.
He was still tapping his fingers lightly on the table, and he frowned slightly at this moment.