The next morning, in Chang 'an, the imperial capital!
Chang 'an City was bustling under the morning light. There were people everywhere on the streets and paths of the market.
There were smiling young ladies, arrogant noble servants, and an endless stream of Hu caravans.
Chang 'an City in this world was still the largest and most prosperous capital city in the world.
However, the flag fluttering on the city wall was not a large flag with the word 'Tang' but a large flag with the word 'Wu'.
The imperial palace located in the north of Chang 'an City was not called Taiji Palace, but Martial Sage Palace.
Martial Saint Palace, Martial Saint Hall!
The civil and military officials stood on both sides, with the military on the left and the civil on the right, fully expressing the importance the Emperor of the Martial Dynasty attached to martial arts.
Because since ancient times, the left was respected!
In the eyes of the ministers, the new Emperor Wu Hao, who had just ascended the throne less than a year ago, had a serious expression and murderous intent.
Humph!
"The Northern Plains Tartars just think that I am young and easy to bully!”
"Zhen will let that Northern Plains Khagan Ashina Dubi know what the wrath of the emperor is!”
"Where is the Minister of War?"
At this moment, the third official standing beside Zuo Lie walked out.
"I, Guo Daozong is here!"
"I want you to mobilize 200,000 soldiers to the front line," Wu Hao said solemnly.”
Immediately after, Wu Hao looked at the First Rank Flying Cavalry General Di Jing, who had just returned from the front line, standing in the first place on the left.
He continued,"The army that is mobilized will still be under the control of the Great General.”
After Di Jing heard this, he stroked his snow-white beard and revealed a satisfied smile.
This 60-year-old general was a professional marshal of the Wu Dynasty.
The number of times that the other generals had been marshals added up was not as many as him.
It wasn't that he was greedy for the commander's seal, but that his ability was indeed here.
Ever since he followed the previous emperor, he had a share in eliminating the Hu Krupp from all directions!
However, time and tide waited for no man.
Even though he was extremely healthy, he was already at this age. If he did not retire now, people would gossip about him.
It could be said that this battle was his retirement battle.
It wasn't just him. It could be said that any general who had spent their entire life in the military hoped for a victorious ending.
They would either retire triumphantly or die on the battlefield.
After losing, he would drag on for the rest of his life. He was not a true general, and he was not the one who hoped for the rest of his life.
After laughing, Di Jing immediately stepped forward and cupped his hands.
"I, Di Jing, thank Your Majesty for your kindness!”
"This old minister will not disappoint His Majesty and the people.”
"This old minister will set off tomorrow and head to the front line to wait for the arrival of the army.”
"As long as the army arrives, we can turn from defense to offense, drive out the Tartars, and even go straight for the enemy!”
“......”
Just as Di Jing was confidently describing his strategy, the minister standing in the first position on the right walked out.
This person was the Grand Preceptor of the Wu Dynasty, Zhangsun Sheng!
Zhangsun Sheng was the Crown Prince's teacher when Wu Hao was still the Crown Prince. When the Crown Prince became the Emperor, the Crown Prince's teacher naturally became the Grand Preceptor.
He was definitely a great writer, and his calligraphy was considered a school.
"Old minister, I have something to report!"
After Di Jing's words were interrupted, a hint of displeasure surfaced in his eyes.
He didn't even need to look to know who it was!
Among all the civil and military officials in the court, the only person who dared to interrupt him, Prime Minister Wu, was the Emperor. Naturally, it was Prime Minister Wen.
Without thinking, Di Jing knew what he, the representative of the peace faction, was going to say.
Wu Hao looked at Zhangsun Sheng with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
"Grand Preceptor, please speak!"
He knew that this Grand Preceptor was the representative of the peace faction and was the exact opposite of what he had advocated.
However, as the new emperor, his footing was still not stable. He could not leave a reputation of disrespecting his teacher.
After all, it was not good to be the emperor, so he had to set an example.
Zhangsun Sheng was very satisfied with the Emperor's respect for him.
A satisfied smile appeared on his lips, but it also revealed a trace of arrogance!
He cupped his hands and said,"Your Majesty, not only does it take time to mobilize the army, but it also consumes a lot of manpower, material resources, and financial resources."”
"In order to commemorate the achievements of the previous emperor, His Majesty changed the names of the five cities outside Yanmen Pass.”
"From the west to the east, they are the West Surrender City, Feng Province, Middle Surrender City, Sheng Province, and East Surrender City!”
"This is indeed expressing your majesty's respect for the previous emperor, but it is also a great humiliation to Northern Plains.”
"No one can stand to think in someone else's shoes.”
"Why not?"
Wu Hao listened to the Grand Preceptor's words that sounded quite reasonable, and the more he listened, the angrier he became.
Finally, he couldn't take it anymore.
This was the morning court, not the school. There were only officials and ministers, not the emperor's teacher.
"Enough!"
"This…"
Zhangsun Sheng was shocked. This little Emperor was actually so unyielding and didn't give him any face?
The other ministers were also very surprised. This was the first time the Emperor had slapped the Grand Preceptor in front of so many people!
When Di Jing saw how unyielding Wu Hao was, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
The little Emperor had grown up!
He felt that after this battle, he could retire in peace.
Because it wasn't just the 18-year-old little Emperor who had grown up, but all the young men of the entire Wu Dynasty!
"According to Grand Preceptor's words, was I wrong?"”
"Should I apologize and pay tribute?”
"Impossible!"
"If I do that, I won't have the face to face the former emperor!”
Whoosh!
After letting out a long sigh, Wu Hao once again said in a clear voice,"The former emperor was called Wu Xiong, the hero who drove away the barbarians from all directions who once caused chaos in the Central Plains!”
"The previous emperor established a new dynasty and named the country 'Wu'!
"It's just a coincidence that the country's name and surname are the same!”
"The true meaning of this country's name is to hope that the people of the Central Plains will value martial arts, never be bullied again, and always look down on the Hu.”
"If I were to give in, I would be ashamed of this country's name and even more ashamed of my surname.”
"Yes, sir!"
"These few years, Northern Plains 'grasslands are fertile, they are indeed strong.”
"But we have also recuperated, and many young soldiers have joined the army!”
"I'm eighteen years old. I'm the emperor!"
"They are sixteen years old and are soldiers!"
"Zhen is their backing!"
"They died in battle. I go!"
As he spoke, Wu Hao's eyes were already red and his blood was boiling.
He looked outside the door, his eyes cold.
He stood up and looked at the Minister of Rites. He said in a clear voice,"From now on, let the world know that from today onwards, our Wu Dynasty will never have a marriage alliance!”
"From today onwards, there is only one channel for the countries to take anything from us, even a grain of rice.”
"That is to open up border trade and friendly trade!”
"This…"
As soon as he finished speaking, some of the ministers were stunned.
If this imperial edict was issued, what would happen!
This was a declaration to the surrounding Hu about the future of the Wu Dynasty. The imperial edict was just a way to ease the tension.
The real meaning was a simple and straightforward sentence, which was,'Either I become your boss, or I beat you until you surrender!'
"Your Majesty, three!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
" Your Majesty is wise!"
The words 'Your Majesty, think twice' of the peace faction had yet to take shape, but they were drowned out by the words 'Your Majesty is wise' of the war faction.
After all, most of the people who advocated war were generals. Even if they were civil officials, they were swordsmen who could travel the world with their swords.
Naturally, their voices were louder and their energy was stronger!
Wu Hao was very satisfied when he heard these words.
"Retreat!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he decisively flicked his sleeves and left.
Outside the window on the side of the hall, a golden armored guard eavesdropping was immediately shocked.
After straightening his body, he prepared to run.
"Stop!"
However, at this moment, he was seen by Wu Hao, who had just walked out of the special passage.
"Zhen's guards are actually afraid to see Zhen?”
Wu Hao frowned and was very angry. He was prepared to get someone to drag him down and cut him down.
However, his brows immediately relaxed!
Looking at this perfect figure, his eyes turned from murderous to doting!
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