Xiao Zheng was a little anxious and couldn't help coughing: "When His Majesty goes north, I wonder what your Majesty's orders are?"
After coming back to his senses, Chen Xiuzhu quickly practiced Tai Chi, "My father ordered us to observe the living conditions of the border people and think about how to be a king; at the same time, we learned how to set up formations from the generals."
Xiao Zheng waited for a while, but didn't hear what he wanted to know, so he had to continue to ask, "What about Yankui Fortress and the Duke of Laozhen?"
During the meeting, Huang Shitao of Beihaiguan and Tian Hongyan of Yanhui Corps insisted on refusing to move eastward. Another reason why they insisted on refusing to move eastward was that the west side of Yunchui was in chaos, and even General Huo Zheng, the Duke of the old town, was infected with the epidemic and died.
At this time, neither Emperor Changxing nor the Ministry of War would allow them to march eastward to fight. After all, the national treasury could not afford it.
Xiao Zheng was really speechless.
Chen Xiuzhu glanced at him in surprise, and then told what happened during the Dragon Boat Festival in Star City. He especially mentioned that Ren Ning donated 250,000 silver and that various wealthy families donated money to purchase food and medicinal materials.
"The purchased grain, medicinal materials, and doctors have been sent to the west as quickly as possible. I believe that the Yancheng Fortress will return to normal soon."
The implication is that there is nothing to worry about in the west.
Xiao Zheng nodded, feeling happy and depressed at the same time.
I am happy that the second son Xiao Gang has not only made a group of like-minded friends, but has also made many achievements; what is frustrating is that as a father, I have not done anything decent yet.
Xiao Zheng was too lazy to answer charades anymore and asked directly: "Your Highness, so Your Majesty has not explicitly supported or opposed our going east to rescue Baekje, right?"
Chen Xiuzhu did not comment, but just smiled and said, "Everything is decided by the generals. Act according to the situation."
Even so, he is still biased.
After traveling all the way to Northern Xinjiang, Chen Xiuzhu didn't want to turn around and return to Xingji City after staying at the city gate for a year.
Even before setting off, his grandfather Luo Ken swore a warning: "As a prince, you don't have to go to the front line to fight, so there is no need to worry about the prince's personal safety. But as long as you get to the battlefield, you will naturally have your share of military achievements."
With military merit, you will have military recognition and connections.
Although the civil servants in Xingji City have a greater say now. But once something happens, no matter which dynasty or generation, it is always right to use the barrel of a gun to correct the situation.
Since he now has the opportunity to meet some generals who are good at fighting openly and honestly, Chen Xiuzhu must take advantage of it.
Xiao Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and looked around.
"Your Majesty, Baekje is a vassal state of Yunchui. It has always been connected with our mountains and rivers. It can be said to be a barrier to the east of Yunchui. They are now in danger of being attacked by Japanese pirates. Whether it is for morality or justice, we should not stand idly by.
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"Moreover, the despicable Japanese pirates are not only greedy, but also have numerous blood feuds with the people of the coastal counties east of Yunchui. Little Baiji cannot satisfy their appetite at all, and sooner or later they will come west towards us."
"Now that Beukxiong has stopped, we might as well take the opportunity to drive these Japanese pirates back to their hometown first, lest they become more powerful in Baekje and Beikuan will be attacked from both sides."
"Uncle Xiao is right," Chen Xiuzhu nodded in agreement, "I wonder what I need to do?"
Xiao Zheng was overjoyed and pondered for a while.
"When fighting, it is important to pay attention to the right time, place, and people. But no matter what the situation, the side with more soldiers will always have the advantage. Although the victory of more with less in history is praised by others, it is always in the minority."
"I only have 30,000 East China Sea defenders in my hands. If the prince can persuade the Yanhui Legion to march eastward together, then driving away the Japanese pirates will definitely be much smoother."
He moved his mouth but did not mention the North Customs garrison.
Based on Huang Shitao's attitude of seeking no merit but no fault, Xiao Zheng estimated that unless Emperor Changxing named him, he would not move his nest.
"In addition, we need a batch of grain and grass." Xiao Zheng added.
"I will communicate with General Tian of the Yanhui Army. As for food and grass..." When it comes to food and grass, Chen Xiuzhu is also a bit confused.
"My fiefdom is in Hanoi County, which is a famous grain area. If there are several thousand tons of grain, I can make do with it. If there is more, there will be nothing we can do."
And it's not appropriate either.
Xiao Zheng sighed, "This is troublesome."
Thousands of dans of grain may seem like a lot, but in front of the troops who went abroad to fight, it was just a drop in the bucket, and they couldn't last more than a few days.
"Your Majesty and General Xiao," a counselor couldn't help but say, "Xingluo and Zhennanguan went to attack Nanfeng. They not only robbed the granary of Huchou Pass but also robbed many towns in Nanfeng. This solved the problem.
It’s a matter of eating.”
"If we come to rescue Baekje, shouldn't they be able to solve the food and grass problem?"
Chen Xiuzhu was startled.
However, Xiao Zheng had already shaken his head.
"Having said that, it's always good to be prepared. Moreover, the battlefield is changing rapidly. What's going on in Baekje right now, we don't know very well here in Beihaiguan."
"If we rush to send troops without bringing more food and grass, the Japanese pirates may have emptied Baiji's granary, and we will be in a dilemma."
Everyone suddenly understood and couldn't help but feel worried.
After chatting for a while, Xiao Zheng got up and left.
Chen Xiuzhu and several counselors looked at each other and looked south together.
It’s really hard to compare and I’m shocked when I compare.
The Starfall Legion is better.
Without any mention of food and grass, they captured Nanfeng silently.
In the days after he came down, Chen Xiuzhu met Tian Hongyan and Huang Shitao many times. He even made a special trip to find Yumu, Yanhui and even the lieutenant of Jinghu County based on the situation in the south.
Everyone who met him was polite on the surface.
But when it comes to sending troops to rescue Baekje, these generals and lieutenants talk about it one by one, neither agreeing nor rejecting, and they refuse to give even half a promise.
Xiao Zheng learned the details and let out a long sigh with a gloomy face.
Neither he nor Huang Shitao nor Tian Hongyan had the same appeal as Wei Junqian or the Xingluo Legion. They simply could not convince others and follow them to adventure in Baekje without hesitation.
At this time, Baekje's fourth rescue letter flew over.
The three giants of Beihai Customs and Chen Xiuzhu all changed their expressions when they saw it.
This rescue letter is written in blood.
The tone above made it clear that if Yun Chui did not take action, the capital of Baekje would fall.
"Impossible." Huang Shitao, the guard of Beihai Customs, stared at the seal on the lower right and was the first to question it.
"Although the Baekje capital city is not as tall and thick as the Song Dynasty city in Nanfeng, it is still a capital city. How could the Japanese pirates be defeated so quickly with only such a small number of people?"
"There must be fraud in this!"
"Come here!" Tian Hongyan shouted: "Have the spies come back? What is the current situation in Baekje and the number of Japanese pirates who have landed?"
Xiao Zheng listened expressionlessly.
So what if the specific situation is known, will someone come to rescue me?