Chapter 689 Guo Jia’s strategy, the secret behind it!

Ning Fan frowned slightly after reading Li Jing's letter.

A month ago, Li Jing set an ambush on the coast of the East China Sea, lured the Yingzhou people into the trap, and annihilated more than 30,000 enemy troops.

Perhaps the Yingzhou people saw how powerful Li Jing was, so they did not plan to land during this period. They sent ships to attack the border of Donghuai every day, harassing the people along the coast, causing complaints from the people on the border.

But in the past two years, the navy of Donghuai has been almost in a semi-wasted state, and even the ships have rusted and rotted, not to mention going out to sea!

So, Li Jing was very distressed, but he could do nothing about it.

"Jiang Li!"

"I'm here!"

"How is Zhou Yu's navy training going? Is there any news?"

"My lord, General Zhou has been training the navy in Linghu Lake in Huainan. I don't know the specific situation."

"Hmm..."

Ning Fan thought for a while and said softly: "In this case, tell Gongjin to lead the navy eastward and go to the East China Sea for training from now on!"

"The navy has been formed for nearly a year, and it's time to see blood."

"Whether it's a mule or a horse, take it out for a walk!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Li nodded respectfully, and then said: "My lord, there was news from Guanshan some time ago."

"Oh?"

"Marshal Huo sent a message that the 300,000 troops are already combat-ready and can be activated at any time."

"Good!"

"Speaking of which, the situation in Guanshan should be gradually stabilizing now."

"Hmm... Let Wen You and Qu Bing stay there all the time, which is really a waste of their talents."

Ning Fan's face was lost in thought, but Guo Jia said in silence: "My lord, there is no war in Guanshan now, and the southern barbarians have begun to trade with my Dayu. In the short term, they will not invade my border."

"Why not call back the Champion Marquis? My Dayu will have a war with the Hu slaves sooner or later!"

"The Champion Marquis is also adept at fighting against the barbarians and the grasslands. Why not call him back?"

Hearing Guo Jia's proposal, Ning Fan also thought about it and nodded slightly: "I also want to call back Huo Qubing and Li Ru, but Guanshan is also very important to us. If no one is in charge, I am afraid that the local natives will cause trouble again!"

"My lord, this matter is simple."

"Oh?"

"Send a versatile person who can both preside over one side and suppress the heroes!"

"Who?"

Everyone's eyes also looked at Ning Fan, and saw Guo Jia raised his right hand and slowly gestured a number.

"6?"

"Six?"

"Six?"

Ning Fan frowned slowly, his eyes showing some contemplation: "Do you want me to send the sixth prince over?"

"Yes!"

Guo Jia nodded first, then said: "Not only the sixth prince, but all the princes in the court can be sent over. Give them a piece of land each, let them govern themselves and check and balance each other. In this way, they can gain experience and solve a problem!"

"Feng Xiao, the mountains and rivers are far away, and the court is out of reach. If the princes have different intentions, wouldn't it be raising a tiger to harm them?"

"No!"

Guo Jia shook his head and smiled confidently: "It's not that simple. First, the princes have no foundation in the mountains and rivers. The lord sent them over. Although he was appointed as a local governor, since ancient times, , the imperial power does not extend below the county level!"

"It is not that easy for them to seize power from local tyrants."

"Besides, the princes are restraining each other, and they are not granted military power or their military strength is restricted!"

"Taxes are collected by the Protectorate, and the troops in the mountains and pass are all controlled by the lord. In this way, these vassal kings can be pulled out of their fiefdoms and it is difficult for them to grow stronger!"

"Not only are they rejected by local tyrants, but they are also subject to many restrictions by the court. Even if they have different intentions, they are probably powerless!"

"It can be considered!"

Ning Fan also showed some joy. Now his brothers have been forcibly detained in the capital. It is okay for a short time. If it takes a long time, it will definitely not conform to etiquette and law, and it is not a good solution to the problem.

If they can all be exiled to the mountains and pass, the emperor is far away, even if they are deeply rooted in the court, what can they do?

What kind of storm can they stir up?

"Just do as Fengxiao wants!"

"Kongming, when you go back, tell Lord Shen about it and ask him to draft the enfeoffment of the kings in the name of the Secretariat."

"Well... Brother Sheng, stay in Beijing for the time being!"

"Yes!"

Zhuge Liang bowed respectfully, then looked around and said, "My lord, now everything has been decided. The court is united inside and outside, but the crown prince has not been established. I wonder if my lord..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall looked at Ning Fan in unison, with a bit of expectation on their faces.

"Well!"

"I have discussed this matter with my father!"

"Kongming, please take the time to discuss it with the Ministry of Rites and choose an auspicious day to enfeoff the East Palace!"

"As you command!"

Zhuge Liang bowed respectfully, and the staff of Prince Yong's Mansion next to him were all overjoyed. For the lord, entering the East Palace did not have much substantive significance.

After all, the Prince of Yong is now the regent, holding great military and political power. Even the position of the Eastern Palace in the past did not have such overwhelming power.

However, for everyone, the enthronement of the Eastern Palace means that His Highness's prestige is even greater and more legitimate, and their status will naturally rise.

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After discussing the business, everyone left one after another, but Ning Fan sat quietly in the hall, as if waiting for someone.

For a long time.

There was a noise outside the window, and Dian Wei, who was guarding outside the hall, frowned, then relaxed,

"My Lord!"

In the evening, Zhuan Zhu appeared silently in the hall and knelt respectfully in front of Ning Fan.

"No need to be polite!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

"Are you aware of the developments in the capital today?"

"Yes!"

Zhuan Zhu nodded, his eyes showing a bit of concentration: "My lord, I have already found out that the Jianghu sects entered the imperial city this time because Dayan was behind the scenes."

"Yes?" Ning Fan frowned slightly, and asked in confusion: "Dayan has such great power that it can actually drive the Jianghu forces?"

"My lord, it is not the Dayan court that came forward, but the sect forces of Jiuan Mountain!"

"What is going on?"

"What is the purpose of these Jianghu people entering my Dayu?"

Zhuan Zhu took out a piece of cloth from his sleeve, handed it to Ning Fan, and said in a deep voice: "Jiuan Mountain released the news that the secret treasure of Daxia is in the territory of Dayu, and it will appear in the world soon!"

"The secret treasure of Daxia?"

"But is it related to the previous dynasty?"

Ning Fan's face also became more plain. Unexpectedly, it actually involved the Daxia Dynasty seven hundred years ago? (Chapter 406)

Could it be that the Tianji Pavilion is also behind this matter?

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