In Guo Xin's opinion, this is a multiple-choice question, but in Ning Chen's opinion, this is not a multiple-choice question at all.
This is a required question.
"Of course I have to say this, everything must be reported truthfully."
Guo Xin hesitated for a moment and said, "But if I write it truthfully, I'm afraid there will be some critical voices in the DPRK."
After hearing Guo Xin's words, Ning Chen's face turned serious and he said in a critical tone: "Master Guo, it's very inappropriate for you to have such thoughts.
We cannot hide part of the facts just because we are afraid of being criticized or making suggestions.
Mr. Guo, I naturally know what you are worried about.
But has Mr. Guo ever thought about it because we concealed some of the facts?
As a result, the court misjudged this battle, and the support that was supposed to come did not come.
The food and fodder that should have started immediately did not start immediately.
In this way, it may be ourselves who are eventually attacked.
Mr. Guo, what do you think?"
After hearing what Ning Chen said, Guo Xin immediately bowed his head and said: "I have learned a lesson from you. I will write a successful report now. I will definitely report the matter to the court exactly as it is."
Ning Chen nodded and said: "Go ahead. After writing the victory report, deliver it with a blue bird. Don't waste the opportunity."
"Yes, I'll do my humble job now."
It is true that the opportunity cannot be wasted. After all, Ning Chen does not have much time left before this settlement.
If this is done step by step and the message is delivered quickly.
When the news reached Fengjing, everything was settled on my side.
Without those civil servants in Fengjing providing him with [needy] points, how could Ning Chen make a lot of money?
While Guo Xin sent another good news to Fengjing, Princess Lizhu was also writing a letter home.
Princess Lizhu didn't even take care of Lupo's matter.
Because this is an internal matter of Baijia City, Princess Lizhu cannot cross the line and report it to her family.
But Princess Lizhu still wants to say something about Yu Bai and Ning Chen's willingness to go to war with Yu Bai in order to protect himself.
Soon Princess Lizhu wrote a letter home, and then Princess Lizhu made a trick, and a blue bird appeared in Princess Lizhu's hand.
He gave the bluebird the letter from home and then the bluebird flew away with fluttering wings.
At the same time, Guo Xin's blue bird also flew out of Baijia City.
It's just that the directions of the two bluebirds are different.
After Guo Xin left, Ning Chen was not idle either.
Ning Chen sent a message and invited Yun Xuanzi to come to Baijia Academy.
I asked Yun Xuanzi to come over, mainly because I wanted to discuss some matters concerning the city's defense in the future.
All the defense formations in Baijia City were arranged by Yun Xuanzi.
After this battle, Yun Xuanzi naturally knew what was lacking.
By the way, Ning Chen also mentioned two small loopholes that he discovered and saw if Yun Xuanzi could improve them.
After Ning Chen and Yun Xuanzi discussed some improvement plans, Fang Xiong also came back with supplies.
Looking at the supply convoy that stretched for more than ten miles, Ning Chen finally felt relaxed.
In addition to discussing the improvement of city defense with Yun Xuanzi just now, Ning Chen also asked about the consumption situation of city defense.
The consumption is really shocking.
After today's battle, Ning Chen's nearly 200,000 taels of silver supplies were directly burned in the city defense formation.
If you add in the expenditure on artillery shells, plus the pay and pensions for the officers and soldiers, Ning Chen would have lost more than 600,000 taels in this battle.
This is just one battle, if the scale of every subsequent battle is this huge.
Even though Ning Chen was as rich as anyone in his country, he couldn't resist such consumption.
However, seeing this fully loaded convoy of supplies stretching for more than ten miles, Ning Chen knew that he would make a profit from this battle.
All the supplies from these three demon kingdoms, plus the supplies from the Tiger Clan and Yu Yuan, were shipped here in advance and stored up.
It can definitely make up for all of Ning Chen's consumption, and it's also guaranteed to make Ning Chen a huge profit.
"As expected, war is the fastest way to get rich." Ning Chen murmured.
After the items were seized and shipped back, Guo Xin immediately arranged for people to count, classify, and uniformly load them into the warehouse.
After three days of busy work, Guo Xin finally took a clear inventory of these supplies.
Guo Xin came to Ning Chen with a list of supplies and asked Ning Chen to look at the supplies in person.
After Ning Chen scanned it quickly, he took one last look at the total calculated by Guo Xin.
The total number of these supplies is the amount after Guo Xin converted all the supplies into silver according to the market price.
The total is two million three hundred and twenty-seven thousand nine hundred and sixty-one taels.
This gain is almost four times what Ning Chen spent.
Such a multiple of harvest still makes Ning Chen very satisfied.
He handed the list to Guo Xin and immediately said to Guo Xin: "Show it to Taoist Priest Yun Xuanzi and see if there is anything in it that can be used by the city defense formation.
You take Taoist Master Yun Xuanzi directly to the warehouse and bring it up.
Make good records of incoming and outgoing supplies. Now every supply must be used wisely."
"Yes, I know this from my humble position."
Ning Chen can still trust Guo Xin when doing things.
What's more, with the strength and ability he has shown, Guo Xin doesn't have the guts to make any fuss about this issue.
While Ning Chen was taking inventory of his trophies, Guo Xin sent a message to the imperial court's Qingniao, which had already successfully arrived in Fengjing and into Wu Zhao's hands.
Wu Zhao looked at the good news sent to him by Guo Xin. For such a record, Wu Zhao couldn't help but his eyes lit up.
Especially the Italian cannon mentioned by Guo Xin in the victory report, Wu Zhao was really tempted by this new weapon.
If these Italian cannons could be equipped with some for all the cities in the four northern states.
The defense and attack levels of the four northern states will be greatly improved.
"Banban will print this good news into a palace newspaper and send it to all states and counties immediately." Wu Zhao handed the good news to Sun Banban and said.
Sun Banban received the good news and immediately responded: "Yes."
"Banban, do you think everyone will react to this good news if I announce it to the court tomorrow?" Wu Zhao suddenly asked Sun Banban.
With the previous lessons learned, Sun Banban did not dare not answer: "This is a good news, and it is a real victory.
When such a great victory is announced, it is natural that the whole court should celebrate it.
And this time, the champion really showed the majesty of our Wu Dynasty.
At the same time, it also makes some people with evil intentions become more honest.
After all, everyone knows that Uncle Champion is your Majesty’s confidant.”
Wu Zhaoxing's eyes flickered: "It's precisely because they all know that Ning Chen is my confidant.
Therefore, the attack on Ning Chen tomorrow morning will only be more intense."
Sun Banban said in confusion: "Your Majesty, this is obviously a great victory.
It has been a long time since our Wu Dynasty had such a great victory.
Since Emperor Wu, this battle with Uncle Champion was the greatest victory our Wu Dynasty had against the Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom.
Even if they have opinions about His Majesty and Uncle Champion.
We can’t ignore the fact of this great victory, right?”
Wu Zhao said: "It is precisely because this is a great victory that more people will feel uncomfortable."
"Your Majesty, this old slave doesn't understand." Sun Banban said in confusion.
Wu Zhao did not explain to Sun Banban, but said: "You will know tomorrow."
Just as Wu Zhao finished speaking, another blue bird flew in.
Sun Banban glanced at the blue bird and said to Wu Zhao: "Your Majesty, this should be the mark of Prince Teng."
Wu Zhao nodded and said: "It should be the seal of Prince Teng."
"Your Majesty, I will check it first and then take it to Your Majesty," Sun Banban said.
Wu Zhao nodded.
After Sun Banban checked it, he determined that there was no problem.
Only then did the blue bird come to Wu Zhao.
Wu Zhao opened the blue bird, and the letter from King Teng to Wu Zhao also appeared in Wu Zhao's hand.
After Wu Zhao read the letter from Prince Teng, his face became obviously gloomy.
Sun Banban watched from the side and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, could it be that there is something strange happening on Prince Teng's side?"
"Read it yourself, Banban." Wu Zhao handed the letter to Sun Banban.
Since Wu Zhao agreed, Sun Banban would naturally have no taboos if he saw it.
There was no sign of anything unusual in the letter from Prince Teng to Wu Zhao.
Instead, he expressed his sincerity to Wu Zhao, and at the same time stated that he would do his best to support Ning Chen in the north.
The words in the letter were sincere and there was nothing wrong with them.
And from the letter, Sun Banban could not tell that Prince Teng had any intention of threatening or coercing him.
Prince Teng didn't even pick him up and asked for some supplies.
Valley avoid
This is already very rare among the letters from the feudal king.
You must know that those vassal kings in the north did not ask for supplies in disguise.
Now King Teng doesn't even want supplies, which shows his sincerity.
At least looking at it now, Sun Banban doesn't think there is any place where Wu Zhao can be shameful.
It was only after reading to the end that Sun Banban found out where Wu Zhao might have darkened his face.
Because at the end of the letter, King Teng actually asked Wu Zhao for a marriage.
However, Prince Teng did not ask for his son, but for his daughter, Princess Lizhu.
Then the person who was given the marriage was not a relative of the emperor, but the new uncle, the champion uncle - Ning Chen.
There are some things that Sun Banban won't say, but Sun Banban is not blind.
Some of these mysteries are invisible to others.
But Sun Banban can still see it.
Wu Zhao's trust in Ning Chen is definitely not as simple as pure trust.
It's just that there are some things that I can't explain so thoroughly now.
Although the Wu Dynasty allowed three wives and four concubines, Wu Zhao's status made it impossible for him to serve one husband with others.
Therefore, Prince Teng's proposal obviously displeased Wu Zhao.
After thinking about it for a while, Sun Banban said: "Your Majesty, I think there is something obviously wrong with what King Teng requested in the letter."
"What do you think is wrong?" Wu Zhao asked.
Sun Banban said: "Your Majesty, the current situation in the north has changed significantly because of Uncle Champion's departure.
Uncle Champion and Prince Ang are very close. It is no exaggeration to say that the two of them have jointly controlled the economic lifeline of the four northern states.
Now the champion has achieved such a great victory again.
Coupled with the unique Italian cannon of the champion Baijia Academy, and the attraction of the future Baijia Academy.
It is conceivable that Uncle Champion will soon become an important person in the entire four northern states.
At this time, King Teng proposed marriage, which obviously showed that King Teng had thoughts about the four northern states.
The old slave believed in Uncle Champion's character.
But as for Prince Teng, the old slave really couldn't believe it completely.
Therefore, Lao Nu feels that it is better to refuse this matter.
If you can't refuse, Your Majesty can definitely marry Prince Ang.
In terms of title, Prince Ang is above the Grand Champion. In terms of being a close relative of His Majesty, Prince Ang is your Majesty's younger brother.
Granting a marriage like this is not considered as fooling Prince Teng."
After Sun Banban finished speaking, Wu Zhao remained silent.
Sun Banban didn't say anything, just waited patiently.
He could only give a suggestion on what to do, and it was up to Wu Zhao himself to decide.
Wu Zhao was silent for a while and said to Sun Banban: "Send this letter to Ning Chen. Let him decide how to choose. If he decides to accept it, I will immediately decree a marriage.
If I can use him alone to exchange for stability in the north, I think it's worth it."
"Yes." The old slave did it immediately.
…
On the morning of the second day, Wu Zhao directly announced the news of the victory in Baijiacheng.
Because the news came via a blue bird, many people in Fengjing had not received the news of this great victory at the first time.
Another one is that Ning Chen's great victory came too quickly and at the same time was too easy.
Originally, many people thought that Ning Chen's Baijia City would definitely fall into a quagmire during this battle in the north.
The battle may not be able to end in a short period of time, and it may even require help from the court or surrounding areas to get out of the quagmire.
In the end, they really didn't expect that Baijiacheng would win so quickly.
And he still won such a battle with such a complete victory.
The three surrounding demon kingdoms were basically destroyed.
The two elite members of the Tiger Clan and Yu Yuan were almost wiped out by Ning Chen.
This is definitely a great victory, and it's just like Sun Banban said.
This was the biggest victory for the Wu Dynasty and the human race against the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom since Emperor Wu.
During Emperor Shun's reign, he basically had a indulgent attitude toward the Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom.
Otherwise, Ten Thousand Monsters Kingdom would not have started to get into trouble within a few years after being taught a lesson by Emperor Wu.
Now this battle is definitely a great victory.
"My lord, congratulations to Your Majesty on this great victory."
"Your Majesty, may the heavens be filled with great blessings, the Wu Dynasty may be prosperous, and the country may be prosperous!"
All civil and military officials in the court shouted in unison.
Among them, Wang Lin’s voice was the loudest.
After all, those currently stationed in the four northern states are not the border guards led by the two princes before.
It was the Huwei Army led by Wang Lin's Military Department.
The feat that even the border guards had not accomplished was accomplished under his leadership, Wang Lin.
Can Wang Lin's voice not be loud?
Never mind who gets the main credit for this.
Anyway, Wang Lin will definitely take advantage of it.
You still have to go through the process, and you can't pour cold water directly on it at this time.
At this time, if you pour cold water on it, you will just find the board by yourself.
"Everyone loves you." Wu Zhao raised his hand and said.
"This great victory is the first great victory since I came to the throne. I have already ordered people to copy it to the Di newspaper and spread it throughout the country."
After a pause, Wu Zhao continued: "Although a great victory is in sight, we still need to prepare for a rainy day. If you have any opinions on the upcoming war, feel free to speak freely."
"Your Majesty, minister..."
Just as Wang Lin was about to speak, someone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am very worried about the upcoming war. I hope that we can prepare for the worst as early as possible."
After Wang Lin heard this, he angrily said: "That's nonsense, our Wu Dynasty has just won a great victory, so we need to prepare for the worst!
Why are you saying this now?
Uncle Champion said that there was someone raping someone in the court. I didn’t believe it before, but now I do.
The previous champion did not make any great achievements, you just have to say it.
Now the champion has led Baijiacheng to achieve such a great victory.
You are still here talking nonsense and making trouble.
You are really the most raped among human beings!"
"Mr. Bing, Your Majesty asked us to analyze the situation of the war. Mr. Bing, you didn't even listen to what I said, and you attacked me so wantonly. I would like to ask, Mr. Bing, what do you mean? Could it be that the Prime Minister deliberately wanted to use this method?
Cover up a hidden crisis?"
"You fart, this is a great victory, the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom has suffered countless losses, there is no potential crisis."
After a sneer, the minister who stood up said: "Military Minister, the champion has won a great victory.
However, the champion also expanded the scale of the war again.
The previous attacks by the tiger demon and its affiliated demon kingdoms had already caused the four northern states to be in raging war.
Now Uncle Champion has provoked the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom again.
You must know that the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom is a powerful clan that is not weaker than the Tiger Demon Kingdom.
Its affiliated demon kingdoms are also huge in number.
If the two of them join forces, the war in the four northern states will inevitably become more intense.
When the time comes, the war will continue to rage, and the injured will still be my subjects in the four northern states.
If there is a slight difference in the defense of the four northern states.
Once a point is breached, the monster army will march straight in.
At that time, our Wu Dynasty will definitely be deeply harmed by the war."
After hearing these words, Wang Lin asked directly: "Everything you said is bullshit.
Could it be that if Uncle Champion doesn’t provoke Yuyuan Kingdom, Yuyuan Kingdom will stop attacking our Wu Dynasty?
Since the Yuyuan Demon Kingdom is an enemy of my Wu Dynasty, it will only be a matter of time before we start a war with my Wu Dynasty.
It's just that it broke out in advance now, I don't think there's anything bad about it.
If it can be solved at once, then our Wu Dynasty can spare more energy to deal with the barbarians."
After a sneer, Wang Lin continued: "On the contrary, Mr. Long, your remarks make me feel as if you are trying to gain others' prestige."
Master Long said: "Xiang Xiang, I agree with everything you said.
But the problem is that now is not the right time.
Next is the time of autumn harvest in my Wu Dynasty.
If at this time, the Ten Thousand Monster Kingdom breaks through the northern defense line.
That will definitely affect the autumn harvest, if our food is robbed or destroyed.
Then the advantage we finally built up this year will be gone."
After hearing this, Wang Lin asked directly: "Then what do you think is right?"
