Chapter 4 Imperial Edict
What to do? Yue Fei and Wang Gui looked at each other in disbelief. Why did they come so quickly, and neither Prime Minister Zhao nor General Han stopped them.
Yue Fei said helplessly: "Gather the generals, open the camp gate, and follow me to greet you."
After the gathering was completed, Yue Fei reluctantly took all the generals to the camp gate to greet him. He saw the leading eunuch standing at the camp gate with a box behind him. Needless to say, the box contained the imperial edict.
Yue Fei's eyes were sad, which made people open the camp door.
The leading eunuch walked slowly towards here. Everyone in the military camp stopped training and looked at the imperial decree brought behind the eunuch, so that the entire military camp seemed a little silent. Some veterans had already seen it in their eyes.
There was a hint of sadness. They had seen this scene too many times. Every time they were disappointed, and every time the blood that was stirring in their bodies was turned cold. Looking at the recruits next to them with expectations in their eyes, the corners of the veterans' mouths were filled with tears.
With a hint of irony.
The leading eunuch Wang Li was also a little embarrassed. After all, it was too quiet. He was a little nervous because of the quietness. But fortunately, Yue Fei led people to greet him at this time: "I don't know if the prince is coming, so he will not be far away to greet you."
Wang Gonggong said in a sharp voice: "General Yue is the pillar of the country, you are too polite." Wang Li's attitude was very good, but he was really a little confused. He was also familiar with Yue Fei, and he was already talking about the crown prince.
, why did your majesty still let him lead the troops? Could it be that your majesty has great trust in him!
"I wonder what the prince is here for." Yue Fei asked reluctantly, hoping that there would be a glimmer of hope.
"Your Majesty has a decree for General Yue." Wang Li rolled his eyes. What could he do if he came here? It was just to announce the decree.
"My lord, I wonder if I can go to the camp and read out the imperial edict. It would be cooler." Yue Fei clearly knew what the imperial edict in front of him said. It was nothing more than not to attack the Jin Kingdom privately, to negotiate a truce for peace, etc. He had not handed over the plan for the Northern Expedition yet.
, how could it be that what came was an imperial edict for war?
He wanted to ask the prince to read the imperial edict in the camp, so that there might be a slight change. The soldiers under his command did not know what happened, and the morale would not drop so sharply.
Wang Gui, who was next to Yue Fei, rolled his eyes after hearing this. All his admonitions just now were in vain. There was no discussion on where to read the imperial edict. Where did you put the emperor?
When Wang Li heard this, he almost suffocated. He looked at Yue Fei in disbelief, thinking that this man was so bold and dared to say such a thing. But after thinking about it, this man even wrote a letter a few years ago to welcome back the Second Saint.
The emperor was unhappy! He felt that it was nothing more than what he said, but he did not dare to let Yue Fei say anything anymore. He immediately opened the imperial edict and said: "Yue Fei accepts the edict."
No matter how unwilling Yue Fei was, when he heard this, he could only kneel down with his men: "I accept the order."
Everyone knelt down and cheered, and everyone's ears stood up.
"Nowadays, the Jin army invades the south, intending to invade our Central Plains and deceive our people. Although I have lived in the palace for a long time, I often hear about the hardships of the people on the border and the hard work of the soldiers. Although I am not talented and have been honored with great honors, I always have the ambition of the Northern Expedition.
.Now the ambition of the Jin Kingdom is clearly exposed, and I am determined to make an expedition to the north and recover our Central Plains. Therefore, I grant you the power to act expediently this time, hoping that you can recover the Central Plains, and do not betray my wishes."
Yue Fei had already shelved the plan of the Northern Expedition for the time being, but the more he listened to the imperial edict, the more he felt that something was wrong. This did not sound like a peace negotiation! Could it be...
Yue Fei was a little excited. After the prince finished reciting the Northern Expedition and the right to act expediently, Yue Fei immediately kowtowed and accepted the order.
"I accept the order!" Yue Fei shouted loudly, with tears burning in his eyes.
No matter what, the imperial decree says to beat him, so go ahead and beat him to pieces.
Yue Fei carefully took over the imperial edict and looked at it carefully, for fear of missing any details. The soldiers in the military camp were also extremely excited at this time, and their morale was rising.
After Yue Fei confirmed the imperial edict, he asked Wang Li doubtfully: "I wonder what the specific regulations of the Northern Expedition are?"
As an old man who has survived to this day in the palace, he still has good eyesight. If His Majesty wants to make the Northern Expedition, he must rely on generals. The general in front of him was strongly recommended by Zongze and Han Shizhong, and he must have some real ability. Therefore, Wang Li did not buy it.
What's the point: "The specific matter of the Northern Expedition has not yet been decided by the court. However, His Majesty's intention is to let you act randomly. You can kill first and report later, without waiting for the court's order. In addition, Your Majesty also ordered General Han Shizhong to send troops to assist you."
Yue Fei was overjoyed when he heard this. A Northern Expedition general who was not under the control of the court was definitely the most envied of all the generals in the Song Dynasty. However, Yue Fei also knew that having such power must pay a due price.
"I wonder what your Majesty's request is?"
Wang Li whispered: "Your Majesty said that the general will win a big victory this time, and win beautifully, so that your Majesty can appease the peace negotiators in the court. Your Majesty also said that if the general loses this time,
The Northern Expedition will be put on hold for the time being."
When Yue Fei heard the shelving, he quickly waved his hand and said: "General, I will definitely win a big victory and dedicate it to Your Majesty." Yue Fei promised, after all, this is the first time that His Majesty has clearly supported the Northern Expedition. If it fails and does not stop the Northern Expedition, Yue Fei will probably die.
He has become a sinner through the ages.
"Your Majesty hopes that the general can attack as soon as possible. After all, the entire court is watching here. But your Majesty also said that the war is entirely up to the general. It can be slower, but it must not be defeated."
Liu Chan actually didn't want to send only one general to send troops to the Northern Expedition. He wanted to imitate Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and sent four generals to the Northern Expedition, and then selected a general who could control the world's troops and horses, so that he could do whatever he wanted. But he also had some hesitations.
, I don’t know what the moral character of the selected generals is.
After Liu Chan told Han Shizhong his idea, Han Shizhong was shocked. He did not expect that His Majesty would be so passionate. This was going against heaven, but he thought about it and objected. After the Song Dynasty moved south, its national power was greatly damaged, and it was not appropriate to send troops everywhere.
The development of the south has also begun, which requires a lot of manpower. There are often barbarian rebellions in the rear, and troops need to be sent to stabilize it. Therefore, it is not too late to send troops everywhere after the development of the south is completed.
Liu Chan was a little hesitant. He really felt that the Song Dynasty had a strong family background. After all, the Shu Kingdom could support several Northern Expeditions with such a small territory, let alone now. However, in the case of Han Shizhong's objection, it was not convenient for him to speak.
There was indeed something going on. After discussions between all parties, in the end only Yue Fei, who was easiest to dispatch troops, was sent to lead the troops, and Han Shizhong was responsible for assisting.
Of course, the affairs of the court are complicated, let alone the court of the Song Dynasty. The war really started today, and the peace could be negotiated the next day. After all, the emperor did not go back and forth in a day or two! Zhao Gou was still a soldier in the world.
Marshal Ma, can you believe it! But before Liu Chan traveled through time, he only knew how to negotiate peace.
Yue Fei didn't understand the situation in the court. He only knew that the Northern Expedition could finally begin!
Chapter completed!