Divine Capital, Chang 'an, the Imperial Palace, the Political Hall.
Liu Wenjing, Pei Ji, Li Jing, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and the other officials above the Third Rank who were qualified to enter the Hall of Common Government were gathered here for a meeting after the morning assembly.
Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji sat at the front of the officials, but they closed their doors to rest. They looked like they were lucky to be silent.
As for Li Jing, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others, they were much more active.
An inner servant from outside the palace quickly walked in. After saying a few words to Eunuch Wang De, he left.
The officials below noticed this scene and shut their mouths.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Censorate's Deputy Headmaster Li Chunfeng is waiting outside the hall.”
Li Shiming frowned and said,""Summon him in."
"Here."
"The Vice Headmaster of the Imperial Censorate, Li Chunfeng, greets you.”
"I, Li Chunfeng, pay my respects to Your Majesty.”
"Sheng An, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Chunfeng stood up and greeted Liu Wenjing, Pei Ji, and the other High Dukes.
Everyone responded with courtesy.
Although the Imperial Censorate had the power to monitor the world and granted special permission to the imperial power.
However, they had always been well-behaved. The people they investigated had also been corrupt and did not casually implicate them. This made the officials no longer have any ill feelings towards the Imperial Censorate.
Of course, it was just that he didn't have any ill feelings. It was impossible to be close to him.
"Minister Li, is there something you need?" Li Shimin knew that it was not a small matter for Li Chunfeng to enter the palace at this time without sending a message through Guest Teacher Yuan.
Therefore, he did not wait and asked directly.
"Yes, I do have something to report to Your Majesty.”
At this point, Li Chunfeng stopped talking.
Seeing his actions, Li Er understood what he meant. He smiled and said,"Everyone here is a pillar of the Great Tang. Minister Li, you can just report directly.”
"Here."
"Your Majesty, the Black Knights of the Imperial Censorate have received news that the Yellow Marten Tribe seems to have intentions of invading the south.”Li Chunfeng immediately reported after receiving the order.
"South invasion?"
Not only Li Shi Min, but all the ministers present had a change in expression, and their eyes flickered with suspicion. Even Liu Wenjing and Pei Ji, who had their eyes closed, opened their eyes and looked at Li Chunfeng.
"October is about to pass. In the blink of an eye, it's November. The snowy weather in the northern region is about to arrive. How can the grassland tribes in the northern region invade the south at this time?”
Li Shi Min, who was sitting on the golden table, said with a solemn expression.
" Uh…" Hearing Li Shiming's words, Li Chunfeng's heart skipped a beat. He lowered his head and remained silent.
As for the Minister of War, Duke Wei Li Jing, who was sitting at the head of the table, he thought for a moment and said,""Your Majesty, I suggest ordering Youzhou to strengthen their defenses and send more cavalry to investigate the vicinity of Tianzhu Mountain.”
"Although it's almost November, since the Imperial Censorate has sent back news, it's good to make more preparations.”
"Your Majesty, I agree." Fang Xuanling stood up and cupped his hands towards Li Shimin.
"Your Majesty, I also feel that Duke Wei's words are polite.”Du Ruhui also supported it.
"Your Majesty, it's good to take preventive measures. Moreover, sending more roaming cavalry and ordering Youzhou to strengthen their defenses will not consume much grain. I also think it is possible.”
Wei Zheng also stood out and cupped his hands.
"Yes, everyone is polite.”Li Shi Min nodded expressionlessly,""Then the Ministry of Central Affairs will draft an edict and send it to Youzhou after the sect reviews it.”
"Yes, Your Majesty." Du Ruhui, the secretary of the book, and Wang Gui, the attendant, received the edict.
"Minister Li, is there anything else?" After issuing the decree, Li Shimin looked at Li Chunfeng and asked.
"I'm fine."
"Then you may leave."
"Here."
After Li Chunfeng left, the ministers continued their discussion.
Li Chunfeng didn't leave after leaving the Hall of Political Establishment. Instead, he found a eunuch and entered the side hall to wait.
An hour later, the meeting ended and the ministers left.
Li Shi Min, accompanied by Wang De, entered the side hall.
"I beg your forgiveness!" As soon as Li Shi Min entered, Li Chun Feng knelt on the ground.
"Get up, you are innocent. In the future, it's best to let me know about such matters first.”Li Shiming sat on the couch and looked at Li Chunfeng who was kneeling on the ground.
"Yes, I understand."
"Alright, get up." Seeing that Li Chunfeng still hadn't gotten up, Li Shimin said again.
At this moment, Li Chunfeng stood up.
"Is there anything else?"
"Your Majesty is wise. There is indeed something to report.”Li Chunfeng quickly flattered him and said,""After the Imperial Censorate's investigation, there is no concrete evidence to prove that the incident in Bozhou was the work of a Holy Land or a Sect.”
"Then let's retreat. In addition, release the news to let the various large sects and families understand the reason.”Li Shi Min said calmly.
"Here."
"Also, how about White Cloud City?"
"Your Majesty, King Jing recruited 20,000 soldiers and said that they would be used as auxiliary troops. The training of the auxiliary troops is no different from the main army, but the related materials given are much less. The main army had more, but not much.”
"Hehe, he's just a border town, and he's preparing to raise an army of 50,000. How many cultivation resources can he provide?”Li Shi Min sneered.
"Yes, Your Majesty is wise." After Li Chunfeng finished speaking, he paused for a moment and said,""However, King Jing collected a lot of gold, silver, medicinal herbs, and so on. Logically speaking, there should not be a lack of cultivation resources.”
"It sounds like a lot, but that money and resources can only sustain an army of fifty thousand for three years at most. It was right for him to save some resources now.”Li Shi Min explained.
Then, he changed the topic and asked,
"Have you investigated the origin of those soldiers 'armor?”
After the recruitment of the North Manor Army's 50,000 strong army, they were fully equipped with armor and warhorses.
This naturally attracted the attention of the Imperial Censorate, and Li Er naturally knew about it.
Fifty thousand soldiers and armor was not a small number. The Imperial Court did not even provide a single Tang sword. Where did Li Lin get so many soldiers and armor? This matter had to be clarified.
"This, please forgive me, Your Majesty. The Imperial Censorate's Black Knights cannot enter King Jing's estate, and these weapons and armor are all transported out from the estate. The ones responsible for escorting them are also the Tiger Guards and the Yue Cavalry Camp's personal guards.”
"And the Imperial Censorate's spies in the Yue Cavalry camp have already lost their use.”
"Haha, it seems that this sixth son of mine really can't be underestimated.”Li Shi Min was neither happy nor sad. He was smiling, but his eyes were cold.
"When the sect sends the decree, send someone to follow. Bring my secret decree and order the Youzhou army to guard the camp and not move without authorization.”
After hearing Li Shiming's order, Li Chunfeng paused for a moment before asking,"" Your Majesty, if the Yellow Marten Tribe really invades the south, White Cloud City…"
"White Cloud City has fifty thousand well-equipped soldiers and several divine treasures generals guarding it. It will be fine.”
“……. Yes, I will."
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