"Your Majesty, our dynasty and Xixia have been coexisting peacefully for nearly a hundred years. Is there any special reason why they suddenly started a war? It is better for us to send envoys to find out the situation first."
"Yes, Your Majesty, as a great country in China, it is better to be courteous first and then attack with force. If it is really Xixia Guo who is deliberately provoking, it will not be too late to send troops to attack."
The calm look of the two veterans made Xiao Yujue a little annoyed.
People are knocking on your door, but you are still thinking about the trick of "be polite first and then attack".
"What do you two brothers think?" The emperor turned his attention to his two sons.
Xiao Yujue said nothing, just looked at Xiao Zhenting.
In the past, under such circumstances, Xiao Zhenting would definitely be eager to perform.
But this time, it seems to be an exception.
"Father, son and minister... I haven't thought of it for the moment, so I'd better ask the emperor to tell me."
Xiao Yujue was even more surprised.
But at this time, the emperor's eyes were already focused on him.
"Father, I feel that our generals have already sacrificed their lives, and this matter is not trivial. If we continue to stand still, it will appear that we are a bit cowardly, and it will also demoralize the border officers."
"Brother Huang is right, you are right." Xiao Zhenting hurriedly agreed.
Xiao Yujue's attitude is very clear, that is, he advocates fighting.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words are not unreasonable, but once a war breaks out, it will be a serious drain on the national treasury and will also be detrimental to the people."
"Master Liu is right."
Xiao Zhenting has no idea and will only fall on both sides like a grass on the wall.
This made the emperor very disgusted.
"Qing Mu Ai, you are the Minister of War. What do you think about the war?"
"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, sending envoys and going to war can be done at the same time."
Soldiers are very fast, and Mu Jingrui really doesn't want to waste time. If he waits for the envoy to come back to report the situation after his mission, it will take at least two months.
If you're delayed on the road, it won't be just this little time.
I'm afraid Xixia is about to attack us at our doorstep.
"Your Majesty, now the DPRK and China can dispatch one hundred thousand elite troops to fight at any time. Your Majesty can let the envoys go with the army. After arriving at the border, if Xixia has a reasonable reason to send troops and there is room for negotiation between us, the battle does not need to be fought; otherwise,
Counterattack at any time and regain the city."
The emperor heard this and nodded with satisfaction.
This is indeed a good way to get the best of both worlds.
"Mr. Mu is really smart. Such a good way to kill two birds with one stone is really admirable." Xiao Zhenting praised without hesitation.
His sudden change made Mu Jingrui feel very uncomfortable.
"This method is feasible. Then, I don't think it is right now, who should lead these 100,000 elite soldiers on the expedition?"
The scene fell into silence.
There are generals who can be used in the court, but everyone knows that Xixia has a strong military and this battle will not be easy to fight.
"I am willing to go."
Mu Jingrui thought for a moment and took the initiative to stand up.
Xiao Yujue secretly nodded and smiled.
Mu Jingrui and he were on the same side of the same interests. Mu Jingrui had made great achievements, and all the future achievements would be his.
"Sure enough, a hero comes from a young age. Well, I will make you the Grand Marshal of the World's Arms and Horses. You will be in charge of a hundred thousand soldiers and have the seal of command. You will lead the troops on expeditions. You will also be given the power to act expediently in all wars at the border."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Mu Jingrui knelt down to accept the order, feeling a surge of emotion in his heart.
In the morning of the next day, the emperor announced the matter by decree, and the Ministry of War immediately began to prepare food, grass and military pay for the expedition.
The emperor selected Taifu Liu Zhende as his envoy to Xixia to accompany the army on the expedition and also serve as military governor.
Shangguan Wan Ning felt depressed when she heard the news. She sat in the garden and fiddled with the petals, feeling unhappy.
"Miss, the sun is very hot outside, you should go back to your room." Lutong persuaded her, holding an umbrella for her.
"I'm fine, please leave me alone."
"But..." Lutong was about to continue to persuade, when he suddenly saw Mu Jingrui walking over.
She wanted to bow and salute, but Mu Jingrui made a silent gesture to stop her.
Mu Jingrui took the umbrella from Lu Tong and waved his hand to signal Lu Tong to retreat.
"Lu Tong, I also know that national affairs are of course more important than the love between children; but, why didn't you tell me in advance about such a big thing as him leading troops to war? Everything is unknown in a war...
What if he can’t come back in time to get married?”
Shangguan Wan Ning felt irritable when she thought of this. She grabbed the flower from the flower bed, twisted it off hard, picked off the petals one by one and threw them on the ground.
"Don't think that I have to marry him, it's just... it's just that my parents have already betrothed me to him. So should he tell me when he makes important decisions? Besides, it's unlucky after the wedding date...
…”
As Shangguan Wan Ning talked, she felt that she was being a little unreasonable.
She didn't get a reply from Lu Tong for a long time, so she stood up angrily, turned around and bumped into Mu Jingrui's chest, staggering and almost falling.
Mu Jingrui stretched out his arms to wrap around his waist.
"You...when did you come?"
Shangguan Wan Ning was ashamed and annoyed, so she struggled and beat Mu Jingrui several times.
"Just when you were worried that I wouldn't be able to come back in time to get married to you." The corners of Mu Jingrui's mouth raised and he smiled fondly.
Shangguan Wan Ning's cheeks turned red.
"I'm not worried, I'm just..." Shangguan Wan Ning stomped her feet angrily, "You can go wherever you like."
Mu Jingrui looked at Shangguan Wan Ning's stubborn appearance and sighed helplessly, holding her hand and walking to the pavilion.
"Ning'er, I also know that there will be many variables when fighting a war. However, the country is in trouble, and as the Minister of War, I cannot sit idly by and do nothing."
Of course Shangguan Wan Ning understands this truth. But after all, she still has the nature of a little woman.
"Then I haven't seen it either...it was the Secretary of the Ministry of War who went on an expedition..."
"I was born as a military general, and it is my duty to protect my family and my country." Mu Jingrui squeezed Shangguan Wan Ning's hand and said softly, "Ning'er, wait for me, I will end this battle as soon as possible.
I’ll come back on time to marry you.”
"Then... okay..." Shangguan Wan Ning looked at Mu Jingrui's tender eyes and couldn't help but sink in.
Damn it.
Why didn't I realize in my previous life that Mu Jingrui had such a fascinating side?
Mu Jingrui saw light in Shangguan Wan Ning's eyes.
His heart was moved by it, and he reached out to hold her in his arms. "Wait for me."
"Yes." Shangguan Wan Ning took Mu Jingrui's hand and hooked her fingers with him, "It's a deal. No matter where you go, you must remember what you promised me."
"Don't worry, I won't regret it. But you, please don't bask in the sun all the time in the yard. If you get tanned and no longer look beautiful, I don't want it."