Chapter four hundred and sixty second imaginary enemy
After listening to what Song Yu and the other five said one after another, Liu Mingzhi put down the teacup in his hand with a faint look.
"Since several of my dear friends have expressed their thoughts, let me tell you again, should I use troops against Tsarist Russia?"
Song Yu and the other five looked startled one after another. They looked at each other for a moment, and they were all silent.
"What? Don't you ladies have any good suggestions?"
Cai Jun, the Honorable Marquis, pondered thoughtfully for a long time, looked at Liu Mingzhi and shook his head gently.
"Your Majesty, if we use troops against Tsarist Russia at the moment, I'm afraid it will be useless!"
Song Yu nodded in agreement without hesitation: "Old minister, I agree, Your Majesty, if I, the Great Dragon, are to send troops to Tsarist Russia now, I must at least find a justifiable reason.
Otherwise, I'm afraid there will be some unnecessary rumors."
Jiang Yuanming was also silent for a long time, looking at Liu Mingzhi across from him with flickering eyes.
"Your Majesty, Song Shangshu and the two of them are right.
Judging from the relationship between His Highness the Grand Prince and His Highness the Imperial Concubine, it is really hard for us to directly send troops to treason against Russia without any name."
"What Jiang Shangshu said is right. In addition, Yu Shiyanguan is also a big trouble.
If we really want to fight, I will naturally not be afraid, but how to send troops in a legitimate manner is the most important issue. As long as this matter is resolved, I will have no objections."
"I am not afraid of a military encounter with Tsarist Russia, but I hope that your Majesty will think twice before doing so.
After all, the relationship between His Royal Highness the Grand Prince and His Royal Highness the Imperial Concubine is now well known both inside and outside the court. If we use troops at this time, it will not be beneficial to the current situation of our Dalong."
Liu Mingzhi looked at the five people with different opinions in front of him with a dull expression, and finally fixed his gaze on Jiang Yuanming, the Minister of Household Affairs.
"Lao Jiang, for now, if I want to use troops against Tsarist Russia, can the current situation of the national treasury support the consumption of the war?"
Although Jiang Yuanming couldn't guess the true intention of Young Master Liu's words, his expression still couldn't help but become a little solemn.
"Your Majesty, wait a moment."
"Um."
Jiang Yuanming took out a thick account book from his pocket and placed it on the table beside him. He nodded and opened the cover of the account book and carefully examined the contents.
After half a stick of incense, Jiang Yuanming looked at Mr. Liu seriously.
"Reporting to your Majesty, there is no problem in sending troops to conquer Russia without affecting the people's livelihood and the administration of our army. It is possible for an army of 200,000 to fight for about a year and a half.
But... in... in..."
"But what? Just say it."
"Yes, the preparation of food and fodder for 100,000 new soldiers may be affected to some extent. As for the specific impact, I cannot guarantee.
After all, the war is changing rapidly, and veterans dare not jump to conclusions in the face of unpredictable situations."
It is not difficult to send troops, nor is it difficult to capture Tsarist Russia, but what is difficult is what to do after it is captured.
How to deal with post-war affairs? How to stabilize the overall post-war situation? This is our most difficult problem."
"Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to use troops against Tsarist Russia now, but we cannot sit idly by and allow Tsarist Russia to gradually grow stronger."
"Your Majesty, the war and the front line of the Western Expedition have been stretched far enough. Before the Western Expedition comes to a complete end, I think it is best to wait and see what happens."
Liu Mingzhi stood up straight away and patted his palms gently.
"Several dear friends."
"I'm waiting here."
"Well, let's put aside the issue of whether to use troops against Tsarist Russia for the time being.
After all, this is no small matter, and naturally the outcome cannot be decided easily."
"Your Majesty is Holy Ming."
"The Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of War, Mr. Cai Laohou."
"The old minister is here."
"After the three of you have finished the government affairs at hand, you will draw up a rough military plan for me, using Tsarist Russia as the imaginary enemy."
"imaginary enemy?"
"Your Majesty, are you assuming that Tsarist Russia is my dragon's enemy?"
"The old minister seems to understand, but he is not too sure."
"What Mr. Cai Laohou said is correct, just assume that Tsarist Russia is our enemy, and then formulate a rough military strategy based on your own ideas.
Let’s not talk about whether the strategy is useful or not. To be prepared for danger in times of peace, you must at least be prepared!”