Chapter 461 The enemy of my enemy

Chang'an

As soon as Prince Gong returned to Chang'an, he went to report the situation of his trip to the emperor.

When Zuo Anmin heard Prince Gong's report, his first thought was, meat buns beat dogs.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate, very inappropriate. A minister should share your worries for you, how can Master Lu ask for a reward from your Majesty?"

Before Prince Gong could speak, Zhang Xian took the lead and said, "Your Majesty, Master Zuo, what you said is wrong. Ministers who do well should be rewarded, and those who do poorly should be punished. Only when rewards and punishments are clearly defined can there be order and the ability of ministers can be achieved." It’s better to share the emperor’s worries.”

Prince Gong was flattered to be defended by Zhang Xian.

Before Prince Gong could express anything, Zuo Anmin said again, "Zhang Xian, Lu Desheng is asking for credit. It has nothing to do with the emperor's rewards and punishments."

"Zuo Anmin, what do you mean, questioning me?" Prince Gong also came to his senses at this time and was unhappy. He was a good man, but he believed that he had done his best in this matter and had merit. of.

Zuo Anmin denied his own efforts with just one sentence. How could this be allowed?

How did Prince Gong know that Zuo Anmin was so anxious? He was the core of the Xie Group and knew that their old rival had the intention of rebelling. Wouldn't giving them iron ore make them even more powerful?

Zhang Xian snickered and shouted in his heart that Zuo Anmin would offend Prince Gong to death if he said a few more words.

If Zhang Xian had been to future generations, he would know one word: Zuo Anmin's behavior is a classic example of making enemies.

Sure enough, his wish came true when he heard Zuo Anmin say, "Behead first and report later. Isn't it inappropriate for Prince Gong to do this?"

Prince Gong is about to breathe fire now. What does Zuo Anmin mean? Do you want him to become a person who doesn't keep his word? If he couldn't convince the emperor to allocate the iron ore to Youzhou, what dignity would he have?

"That's because you haven't seen how good Pingzhou's harvest is. If the harvest is affected because of insufficient farm tools, can you afford it?"

"Furthermore, the skill of sharpening a knife to cut firewood is good. This farm tool will not become useless after being used once. With these farm tools, I believe that the harvest in Pingzhou will be better and better in the future. In this way, we can pay more taxes and contribute to the country." It’s beneficial to the people. I think it’s worth it.”

This time, Lu Desheng agreed to pay more taxes. Prince Gong felt that if one thing came out, there would be two. It was a beautiful idea.

After spraying Zuo Anmin, Prince Gong shouted at Song Mo again, "Your Majesty, I am a humble minister who serves the public good and has no selfish motives!"

Zhang Xian chimed in, "Yes, Your Majesty, even if Prince Gong has some mistakes in this matter, he only wants to complete the mission assigned by the Emperor."

Prince Gong nodded in his heart, Zhang Xian knew him.

Zuo Anmin was so blocked that he didn't want to speak. He wanted to ask Prince Gong, are you a fool? Believe whatever Lu Desheng says.

"It's just this once, it won't be the same next time." Song Mo said calmly, Prince Gong's trip had no merit but hard work. He knew how difficult Lu Desheng was, and Prince Gong probably made his own decision in order to get Lu Desheng to agree to the conditions he proposed.

Zuo Anmin also knew that the iron ore had already reached Lu Desheng's hands. It was meaningless for him to stop the court from allocating the iron ore to Youzhou. If he really messed up this matter, the governor of Youzhou would hate him.

Zuo Anmin gritted his teeth and suggested, "Your Majesty, I can't trust Lu Desheng. Although he agreed to pay more grain taxes, I think you should send someone to Pingzhou to supervise this matter."

"Whatever you want!" Prince Gong felt that Lu Desheng would not lie to him.

Song Mo also couldn't trust Lu Desheng, so he finally agreed to Zuo Anmin's request and arranged for an imperial envoy to go to Pingzhou.

Xie Zhan didn't tell Zuo Anmin about his previous attempt to transport one million taels of silver for fishing. First of all, things are made secret, words are revealed, and the more people know about it, the worse it will be. Secondly, if the plan succeeds, Zuo Anmin will naturally know what to do.

Later, the plan didn't work, and Xie Zhan never mentioned it to him.

Zuo Anmin didn't know Pingzhou's plan, but he subconsciously took this step. If the situation wasn't wrong, he would have been right.

The emperor wanted to stop the noise, so he dismissed the three people.

The three of them had just left when they saw Taiwei Xiao Qun hurriedly going to face the saint.

Song Mo was in a bad mood after being interrupted even though he was resting, "Master Xiao, what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, we have received a secret report from the border city. There are strange movements in Xianbei, Wuhuan and Nanman in the north."

"What? Is the news true?"

"It remains to be verified."

"Then go check it out!"

"Your Majesty, I think we should strengthen the defense at the dangerous points at the border checkpoints."

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Xianbei Royal Court

Tuobalian, who has always been impatient, couldn't help but say, "Father Khan, it has been four or five days since the autumn harvest in Pingzhou. Shouldn't our Xianbei army take action?" After three, four and five days of drying the grain, even if It's not completely dry and won't get moldy, so it can be snatched back. At worst, I can grab it back and show it off.

"What's the rush? We'll take action as soon as Pingzhou starts sending taxes and grain to Chang'an."

As soon as Tuoba Khan finished speaking, all the Xianbei generals present laughed.

They had all heard about the good harvest in Pingzhou. They also heard that the emperor of Dali asked Pingzhou to pay more grain taxes. This shows that Pingzhou must have had a rare bumper harvest. Isn't it cheaper for them now?

Although they, the Xianbei people, are constantly migrating throughout the year, they have also heard news about military recruitment and training in Pingzhou in the past two years.

After careful consideration, Tuoba Khan decided to rob this batch of tax grains first. If Pingzhou's army is really well-trained, then the war between them may evolve into a protracted war. First, the food can be robbed, and then the war can be supported by war.

If Pingzhou's military strength remains the same as before, they will rob the tax and grain.

"Father Khan, what I asked before..."

"That's right."

Tuoba Lian was overjoyed when he heard this. He was captured in Liaodong County last year. This time he actively fought for it and wanted to lead his army to attack Pingzhou to avenge his previous humiliation!

But his father Khan has always ignored his petition, and now his father Khan finally relented.

Tuoba Lian swore that he would lead the cavalry to defeat Pingzhou!

Tuoba Khan: "Generals, listen to your orders!"

"Khan please give the order!"

"Tuoba Xun and He Lanyan listen to the order, and you will lead a large army to attack the Houcheng of Liaodong County in Pingzhou."

"My son | The last general takes orders!"

"Yuchi Rui and Tuoba Lian, you will lead the second army to attack Longcheng, Liaoxi County, Pingzhou. You will definitely capture Longcheng!"

"The last general | I will accept your orders!"

Tuobalian was not very happy. This order made it clear that Yuchi Rui was the main general and he was the deputy general. Why can the eldest brother Tuoba Xun become the leader of the army?

Tuoba Khan didn't care whether he was happy or not, and continued to order generals, "Tuoba Jin and He Ximing led three armies to attack Youzhou Youbeiping County. We must penetrate Youbeiping County and intercept Pingzhou's way to Chang'an. Food transport team.”

"My son | The last general takes orders!"

"Dugu Zhong and Tuoba Yu lead the fourth army to march to Yanmen, Bingzhou!"

"Humble position | Sons and ministers take orders."

"All four armies are in preparation for war and are ready to attack at any time!"

"yes!"