Regarding the upcoming war between the Shen Kingdom and the Hai Kingdom, Ye Chenchen, Mi Chong and Mulang Ye continued to discuss it in Ningxuan Pavilion until late at night, but the discussion was not finished. They could only wait for the next day and summon several important ministers of the Chen Kingdom.

Let’s continue the discussion.

According to convention, the five days after the Yao Shen Festival are the days when the court takes a break. However, due to the urgency of the matter, Ye Chenchen still summoned the heads of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, and the Intelligence Department to discuss the matter of applying for the country.

After Ye Chenchen invited everyone to sit down, he said: "As the saying goes, knowing oneself and the enemy can lead to a hundred battles without danger. Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, please introduce the basic situation of Shen State, Hai State, and our vassal state Xu State."

Wang Shangshu stood up, bowed and said, "Yes." After that, he slowly explained the basic situation of these three countries.

Shen has a land area of ​​9.83 million square kilometers, a population of 80 million, and a standing army of about 2.6 million, including 500,000 navy and 300,000 air force.

The State of Xu had a land area of ​​6.85 million square kilometers, a population of 58.0 million, and a standing army of 1.5 million, including 100,000 navy and 200,000 air force.

The country of Hai has a land area of ​​5.26 million square kilometers, a population of 40 million, and a standing army of 1.4 million, including 50,000 navy and 200,000 air force.

Lin Shangshu of the Ministry of War said: "Based on statistics alone, only the states of Xu and Hai are qualified to compete with the state of Shen if they unite. However, both Hai and Xu are vassal states of other countries, and their domestic resource reserves are limited. Even if they unite, they will not be able to compete with Shen.

It’s hard to compete with Shen Guo.”

Mulangye retorted: "Don't worry about resources. Before my master (Fang? Nange Feier) left the Hai Kingdom, he almost emptied the entire Shen Kingdom's treasury. Now it is the Shen Kingdom that is in financial difficulty, not the Shen Kingdom."

Haiguo."

Ye Chenchen said: "Lang Ye, that's not how you understand it. Everything that can be moved from the treasury is floating wealth, which is only enough for temporary needs and not enough to support the operation of the country. The real wealth is hidden among the people.

Continuous taxation is the foundation for the normal operation of a country."

Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites sighed: "Alas! The foundation of Hai Kingdom is still too weak. The land area is small and the population is not large. In addition, the entire Western Continent is not suitable for growing high-end fairy herbs. Even if Hai Kingdom is released? Nange Fei

Even with the large amount of capital I brought with me, it will be difficult to develop it in a short period of time.”

Mi Chong suddenly said: "No, fighting is not a simple numbers competition. Otherwise, everyone can just show all the data, and there is no need to fight."

Mulangye said excitedly: "My mother is absolutely right. War is not a simple competition of resources. The application of strategy and tactics is the most critical."

Ye Chenchen said happily: "That's right. Strategically, we must despise the enemy, and tactically, we must pay attention to the enemy. Lang Ye, tell me about your strategic considerations."

Mulangye said solemnly: "Strategically, I think it should be divided into the Hai State part and the Xu State part. The overall strategy of the Hai State is one word "drag". The specific method is to abandon the coastal areas and rely on favorable terrain to launch mobile warfare with the enemy.

And guerrilla warfare, not caring about the gains and losses of a city or a place, while destroying the enemy's effective strength, try your best to preserve yourself and drag the Shen army to the maximum extent in the Hai state. The overall strategy of the Xu state is one word "fast", choose the right one

At the right time, he concentrated all the mobile forces of Xu State to break through Shen's defense line in one fell swoop, forcing them to withdraw from Hai State and end the war as soon as possible.

End this war."

Ye Chenchen nodded and said: "Yes, the overall strategy is roughly the same as mine. But I want to remind you that the mobile warfare, guerrilla warfare, and blitzkrieg of Xu State, the most important thing is intelligence. Any mistakes in intelligence,

All of them may cause heavy losses. Now you control the beggar gangs of Chen and Mao countries, how about Nangefiel, who controls the beggar gangs of Shen and Hai countries. Intelligence sharing between you is very important."

Mulangye said: "I think so too. After the incident in the Imperial City is over, I will immediately go to Dongquezhou and set off with the first fleet to transport equipment to the Hai Kingdom. After arriving in the Hai Kingdom, I will work with my master (

Let’s talk with Nange Feier about intelligence sharing and the specific strategies and tactics that the Hai army should adopt. I served as a guerrilla general in the Wei Kingdom, so I can give some advice to the master."

Ye Chenchen looked at Mulang Ye with satisfaction and said: "Yes, yes, although our Lang Ye is not very old, he began to lead troops to suppress bandits when he was three years old, and began to serve as an official in Weiguo when he was more than six years old. Until now,

It can be considered as a wealth of experience. Since my second brother (Mu Yumo) trusts you and has given you full power over the Kingdom of Xu, I will give you my full support. Just go ahead and do it, and don’t care too much about success or failure."

Mulangye stood up quickly, bowed and said in salute: "I will live up to your majesty's trust and beat Lisanna and Guchard to the ground."

Ye Chenchen said in a condensed voice: "Don't underestimate the enemy in Long Ye. Although Lisanna is not something to be afraid of, Guchard and the four major families of Shen Kingdom are not fuel-efficient lamps."

Mulang Ye chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, I don't mean to underestimate the enemy. I am borrowing what you just said to strategically despise the enemy."

Ye Chenchen said: "Okay, you end your affairs in the Imperial City as soon as possible and rush back to Dongquezhou."

Mulangye nodded and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will arrange to set off as soon as possible. By the way, godmother, when will the Sea Whale Gang's ship be in place."

Mi Chong said: "I sent a letter to the Sea Whale Gang's sub-rudder in Dongquezhou last night. They will prepare the ships you need. After you arrive in Dongquezhou, just go directly to their sub-rudder."

Already."

Mulang Ye originally wanted to invite Mi Chong to go to Hai Country with him again, but after thinking about her reaction yesterday, he decided not to get into trouble.

Seeing that the military discussions were almost complete, Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites stood up and asked Ye Chenchen for instructions: "Your Majesty, the funeral of the old Emperor Shen will be held in a month, followed closely by the coronation ceremony of the new Emperor Lisanna.

.Our Chen Kingdom, as well as the Si Kingdom and Xu Kingdom to which it belongs, all need to send people to observe the ceremony. Who does the emperor plan to send?"

Ye Chenchen pondered for a while and said: "Let's see, Princess Lan represents the Chen Kingdom, and Princess Ze represents the Si Kingdom. As for the Xu Kingdom, King Mo (Mu Yumo) should go there in person."

Mi Chong stood up nervously and said: "Your Majesty, can you go to Shen Kingdom with someone else? Princess Lisanna seems to dislike me a little, and her consort Guchard is not very friendly to me either."

Ye Chenchen deliberately made a fierce face and said: "This is a state matter. I have already decided it. How can I allow you to pick and choose."

Mi Chong opened his mouth and didn't know what to say, so he could only agree first, and then sulked alone next to him.

After everything was settled, the ministers who came to participate in the discussion went home.

Ye Chenchen also brought Mi Chong, Ye Yueye, Jingyuan and Mulangye back to Ningxuan Pavilion.

Back at Ningxuan Pavilion, Mi Chong raised his lips and asked Chen Chen, "Your Majesty, you sent me to Shen State to observe the ceremony, why didn't you tell me in advance."

Ye Chenchen tilted his head, looked at Mi Chong and said, "I'm just going to watch the ceremony. It's not a big deal. Do I need to tell you in advance? Don't you like to travel around the world? You haven't been to Shen Kingdom yet, right?

Now it’s time to balance public and private matters, so I’m treating you well, right?”

Mi Chong said sternly: "Let me correct you first. I am going for a trip, not for fun. Also, I really don't get along with Lisanna and Guchard. I'm afraid it won't be safe after I go."

Ye Chenchen smiled and said: "Is there any difference between traveling and playing for you? As for the safety issue, you can rest assured that it is absolutely safe for you to go to Shen State to attend the ceremony on behalf of Chen State at this time. Lisanna will continue to fool around

, and it is impossible for her to attack you regardless of diplomatic etiquette. Besides, don’t you have your own private guard? As long as she doesn’t mobilize a large army to surround you, she can’t do anything to you.”

Mi Chong suddenly thought of something, stared at Ye Chenchen angrily, and asked: "Your Majesty, do I have any other tasks when I go to Shen Kingdom with Ye'er this time?"

Ye Chenchen half-squinted his eyes and nodded: "My Chong'er is so smart, he can understand everything at once. Yes, this time you go to Shen Kingdom, you will also assist Mulang Ye in collecting all aspects of Shen Kingdom intelligence."

Mi Chong sighed and said: "Okay, I know that behind diplomats there are usually spies. But Your Majesty, why did you choose Ye'er and me? We have never been spies."

Ye Chenchen said with a smile: "How could I be willing to let Chong'er take the risk himself? You and Princess Ze just need to be good spectators. Someone will take care of the rest."

Mi Chong wondered: "Since the two of us are not required to do anything, why do we have to arrange for us two weak women to attend the ceremony?"

Ye Chenchen stretched out two fingers and said: "There are two reasons. First, there are many people in your guard who are good at intelligence work. I think it is necessary to make full use of them. As for the second reason, don't you want to

Are you going to Xu State to meet with Mulang Ye? After you finish observing the ceremony in Shen State, you can go directly to Xu State. The time is just right."

Mi Chong shook his head and said, "I still don't quite understand, especially the second reason you mentioned."

Ye Chenchen said: "You don't need to pay attention to intelligence matters. Jingyuan will take care of everything. As for the second point, after you arrive in Shen State, I will order someone to give you an imperial edict and let you inspect Xu State on my behalf.

.After you arrive in Xu State, on the pretext of ensuring your own safety, you will mobilize a hundred thousand ghost capital troops to go south to Xu State to help Mulangye."

Mi Chong still doesn’t quite understand: “What’s the difference between me and me taking people directly to Xu State?”

Ye Chenchen said with a smile: "How come there is no difference? You blatantly led troops into Xu State. Everyone knows that you are targeting Shen State. In this way, Shen State will definitely strengthen the defense of the border between the two countries. Mulang Ye

The rapid advancement plan will most likely come to naught. So we have to go around in a circle and move the army over. Now you understand why."
Chapter completed!