from the limelight

"Yes," Cui Yunhao said respectfully: "In my opinion, your Majesty, when the two armies are fighting, food and grass go first. If the enemy really wants to invade our border again, they must prepare enough food and grass first so as not to rush.

Accept the challenge."

The prince smiled and said: "What Mr. Cui said makes sense, but it takes time to prepare the food and grass, and it also takes time to transport it. It will take at least a month to load the carriages and horses, and transport the soldiers. How can you ensure that the food and grass are delivered in time?"

Where is the front line?"

Everyone heard the difficulty in the prince's words. There is no guarantee that if the normal time is fine, normal transportation can be carried out, but once it encounters natural disasters such as rain and snow, flash floods, and road damage, a person

It may take two or three months to complete. Who can guarantee that food and grass will be delivered to the front line in time?

Unexpectedly, after a short thought, Cui Yunhao calmly replied: "What the Crown Prince said is that since the transportation of soldiers and soldiers cannot be sent to the front line in time due to the loading of carriages and horses, what about switching to waterways and transporting them by ships?"

This is a way. It is indeed much faster to walk by water, and you are not afraid of rain or snow. The courtiers were all moved. Their eyes changed a lot when they looked at Cui Yunhao. Many people felt a little guilty in their hearts.

Ashamed, it seems that the newly appointed Minister of War has something to offer, but they underestimated each other before.

A bright light flashed in Emperor Yongtai's eyes, but he heard the prince say sharply: "But there are no directly accessible rivers in our surrounding areas. If you take the waterway, where are you going to send the grain and grass? To the enemy?

?”

Cui Yunhao was still unhurried and said calmly: "Your Highness is joking, how could I hand over the grain and grass of the Great Zhou Dynasty to the enemy? I have seen the map and there is indeed a river on the border of the Great Zhou Dynasty, at Yulianguan

Two hundred miles to the east is a place called Jinsha River, and beyond that is Loujiang River.

The Jinsha River is connected to the Loujiang River, and the Loujiang River leads directly down to the Jiahui Bay in the capital, and the Jiahui Bay connects to the Qintong River. From then on, if there is a need to transport grain and grass, it can be directly transferred from the south of the Yangtze River, loaded on ships, and sent to the border.

From departure to destination, a rough estimate would only take ten days!"

"Okay!" Emperor Yongtai slapped the imperial case suddenly, stood up, and praised with a smile: "This plan is very good! I deeply appreciate it. Cui Yunhao is indeed the pillar of the country. How come no one has proposed this method before?

"

The courtiers all looked at each other and did not dare to say a word. Emperor Yongtai said again: "The cabinet will discuss this matter carefully to see how to arrange it and who will be assigned to handle it. The sooner the better, there is no room for delay."

The prince looked at him with a confused expression. After a while, he suddenly laughed and said, "I didn't expect that Cui Shilang has some abilities."

After the court meeting was over, Cui Yunhao left the Taiji Hall with all the ministers. Along the way, many people smiled at him and greeted him kindly. Cui Yunhao also smiled one by one after the previous indifference was gone.

responded.

Cui Yunhao raised his eyes with a gentle expression: "Your Highness, please speak frankly."

Cui Yunhao's eyes suddenly turned sharp, like a sharpened knife, but after a moment, the sharpness dissipated again, as if it was someone else's illusion.

Uncle Jia responded with a smile and drove the carriage in the direction of Tingyu Tea House.

Cui Yunhao entered the teahouse, and the waiter immediately came to greet him, bowed and said with a smile: "This guest invites you."

King Yong and Xu Jiajing looked at him at the same time, and King Yong said: "How do you say that?"

Cui Yunhao respectfully called Xu Jiajing again: "Teacher."

The prince took a step closer, turned slightly to his ear, and asked in a low voice: "I don't know, Madam...how are you doing lately? I really miss her."

"Where?" The prince looked at him with a sneer: "Why do you have to be so humble, Minister Cui? The emperor has praised you in public today. If you are so smart, then all the officials in Zhou Dynasty will be stupid fools."

Cui Yunhao walked directly upstairs and said: "No need to say hello."

There were already two people waiting inside. Cui Yunhao cupped his hands and said to the person by the window: "I have met the prince."

Xu Jiajing nodded, and then he took his seat. King Yong lightly knocked on the edge of the table and said slowly: "There has been no movement over there recently. What do you think?"

King Yong nodded and said with a smile: "Come, sit down."

Cui Yunhao walked out of the palace gate, and the carriage was waiting. Uncle Liu smiled and said, "My lord has gone to court, do you want to go back directly to the palace?"

He shook his head with feigned regret, laughed and walked away. Cui Yunhao stood there for a long time before slowly leaving with the other officials.

Unexpectedly, Cui Yunhao said: "Not really."

His expression was hesitant to speak. King Yong knew what he meant. He shook his head and said with unclear meaning: "You are worrying too much. Anyone may seek refuge with the prince, but Cui Yunhao will not."

Cui Yunhao was silent, and the prince suddenly changed the topic and said: "Cui Shilang, I stopped you today because I have other things to do."

The two people present knew where that point was. Xu Jiajing thought for a while and said, "Maybe it's because of what happened a while ago. Everyone in the court is in danger right now. Maybe the prince just wants to avoid the limelight."

The person in the carriage was silent for a moment and said: "No, don't go back yet, go to Tingyu Teahouse."

At this moment, a voice came from behind: "Cui Shilang."

Cui Yunhao lowered his head and said: "His Highness, you are so clever. You are not worth mentioning."

…

The prince clearly saw Cui Yunhao's gaffe. He laughed, stepped away slightly, and said slowly: "My lady is as beautiful as a spring flower, which is rare in the world. Cui Shilang is really lucky, but it's a pity..."

"

After Xu Jiajing heard this, although he was still confused, he still nodded and said: "I understand."

Hearing this, Mr. Ling Ge and Mr. He Ge both responded respectfully. Emperor Yongtai thought for a moment and then said, "Okay, are there any other books that I want to write?"

The clerk was a discerning man. Judging from his demeanor and clothing, he knew he was not an ordinary person, so he immediately backed away. Cui Yunhao went up to the second floor, glanced at the door of each room, found the one at the far end on the right and entered.

"oh?"

It was the prince. Several officials moved away knowingly. Cui Yunhao stood there and watched the prince walk over. The bright sunshine fell on his apricot court clothes, making Cui Yunhao couldn't help but squint his eyes.

, covering up the look in his eyes, he raised his hands respectfully and said: "Your Highness called the minister, what's the matter?"

The two people not far away witnessed the whole process. Seeing the young man's tall and tall bamboo-like figure disappearing into the crowd, Xu Jiajing frowned and whispered: "Your Majesty, Cui Yunhao..."

Cui Yunhao raised his eyes and said: "If there is a game between the prince and the prince, who will lose more easily the longer the time goes on?"

The two fell silent for a moment, Xu Jiajing didn't speak. After a moment, King Yong said in a deep voice: "It's me."

After all, he is just a vassal king, and he will eventually return to the vassal, even if it is not now, it will be in the near future. King Yong cannot stay in the capital forever, and once he leaves the capital, who will the throne fall on is almost

Something you don't have to think about.

Cui Yunhao said: "I'll be honest, the prince has an absolute advantage now. He just needs to stay calm and do nothing. After hundreds of years, everything will be a foregone conclusion."
Chapter completed!