Chapter 939: Unethical Methods

How could Emperor Wen not understand this?

As long as Daqian defeats the tribes in western Moxi and develops peacefully for a decade or so, the three vassal states may be willing to give up their country names and merge with Daqian without him even asking.

But this process is a bit long!

He is already over fifty years old.

Especially after a tour, he had to admit that he was old.

My physique is totally different from when I was young.

He might die one day.

He still wanted to personally expand the territory of Daqian during his lifetime.

"Father, what are you talking about?"

Yun Zheng consoled him: "Father is in good health! How can he not see that day?"

"What a fart!"

Emperor Wen glared at Yun Zheng and said, "I know my own body well! Five or six years ago, I could do this round like a piece of cake! But now, after this round, my body is exhausted..."

"Your Majesty, I am also very tired!"

Qin Liu dared to laugh: "After such a long journey, apart from these young and strong young men, how many people can act like nothing happened?"

"Even a young and strong man can't bear it!" Yun Zheng laughed, "To be honest with you, father, I am also very tired, but seeing that you are gritting your teeth and persevering, I am too embarrassed to complain."

Mu Shun nodded repeatedly, indicating that he was almost exhausted.

They didn't dare to complain because Emperor Wen didn't complain.

"Okay, I don't need you to comfort me!"

Emperor Wen waved his hand gently, sat down again, and sighed helplessly: "The biggest threat now is the tribes in western Moxi. Let's wait a few years and deal with them first!"

As long as the tribes in western Mo are dealt with, the three vassal states cannot cause any trouble even if they unite.

Looking at Emperor Wen's desolate appearance, Yun Zheng couldn't help but feel a little bit sorry.

This old guy!

I still feel resentful about the defeat that year.

He knew clearly that Emperor Wen wanted to incorporate the three vassal states into the territory of Daqian, which was also a way to wash away the shame of that great defeat.

He wanted people to know that he, as an emperor, had made some achievements in military attack.

"Father, we don't have to wait, we can make plans first!"

Yun Zheng suddenly suggested.

"Oh?"

Emperor Wen was interested. "How do we plan this? Tell me more about it!"

Yun Zheng asked: "What are the three vassal states rich in?"

Emperor Wen looked at Yun Zheng in confusion, and then he spoke: "The products of the Three Feudatories are indeed rich, especially wood, spices, coarse hemp, medicinal materials, gems, jade, and ivory. Most of the tribute they pay is made up of these things..."

The natural conditions in San Francisco are relatively harsh, with many mountains and forests.

In fact, the climate conditions in San Francisco are very suitable for farming, and there is plenty of rainfall. Rice there can generally be harvested twice a year, but there is not much land suitable for farming. In addition, San Francisco lacks oxen, resulting in low grain production there.

If the Three Feudatories could open up large areas of wasteland and have enough oxen and people to farm, the Three Feudatories could become a good grain-producing area.

But to open up new land in San Francisco should be extremely difficult.

It is said that the place is filled with miasma and poisonous insects are everywhere in the woods. Many people die in Sanfan every year because of miasma and poisonous insects.

It was precisely because of various reasons that the Three Feudatories lacked food.

It was actually very difficult to use troops against the Three Feudatories. Not to mention the poisonous insects, the humid and hot weather alone was a huge test for the march.

The Yong Dynasty once used military force against Nanzhao, one of the Three Feudatories. However, when the 100,000-strong army entered Nanzhao, 20,000 to 30,000 of them had already fallen before they came into contact with Nanzhao's army.

In the end, the Yong Dynasty had to withdraw its troops.

Last year, the tribes in western Mo attacked Jiaolu, and Xiao Wanchou led his troops to support Jiaolu. Even though there were people from Jiaolu leading the way and a large amount of medicinal materials prepared in advance, nearly 10% of the soldiers fell down due to the humid and hot weather.

This was also one of the reasons why he was hesitant to use military force against the Three Feudatories.

Listening to Emperor Wen's words, Yun Zheng couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Rice can be harvested twice a year?

This is such a treasure trove!

If it can really be developed, it will definitely become another granary of Daqian.

Yun Zheng pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Our dynasty can purchase a large amount of what the Three Feudatories produce, and then sell food to the Three Feudatories at a low price!"

"Sixth Prince, this is inappropriate, isn't it?"

Qin Liugan frowned, "Our dynasty doesn't even have enough food of its own, and we're selling it to the Three Feudatories at a low price?"

"Duke Rong, this is not how you calculate the accounts!"

Yun Zheng showed a wicked smile on his face. "Think about it, if the people of the Three Feudatories can get enough food and silver and live a prosperous life just by relying on the abundant production, who will go to farm? If this continues for a few years, when there is no one farming in the Three Feudatories, and we suddenly stop selling food to them, what will happen to them?"

Ok?

Listening to Yun Zheng's words, Emperor Wen and Qin Liugan both fell into deep thought.

Soon, Emperor Wen understood Yun Zheng's meaning. "When that time comes, we will incorporate the Three Feudatories into Daqian's territory. Even if the Three Feudatories want to fight, they won't even have military rations, right?"

Hearing Emperor Wen's words, Qin Liugan's eyes suddenly lit up, and the look he gave Yun Zheng suddenly became different.

That look made Yun Zheng feel a little scared.

It felt as if the old rogue was going to hug him and kiss him at any moment.

Thinking of being hugged and kissed by a hairy-faced big man, Yun Zheng felt a chill and tried to shake off the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Yun Zheng avoided the old rogue's gaze and replied to Emperor Wen with a smile: "When they don't even have food, maybe they will take the initiative to merge into Daqian without us even asking! As long as they have no food, everything will be easy!"

“This is indeed a good idea!”

Emperor Wen's eyes also flashed with a strange look, and he looked at Yun Zheng with a smile on his face, "I say, why do you have so many evil ideas in your head?"

"What's so immoral about this?"

Yun Zheng chuckled, "Aren't we doing this so that the people of the Three Feudatories can live a prosperous life?"

"Ha ha……"

Emperor Wen and Qin Liugan laughed at the same time.

This kid, he made such a wicked method sound justified!

However, as he was laughing, Emperor Wen's expression suddenly dimmed, "Although this is a good idea, the process may be a bit long!"

Moreover, if the Three Feudatories purchased all the grain from Daqian, where would Daqian have so much grain at the moment?

At the very least, we have to wait until the high-yield crops in Yun Zheng’s hands are fully promoted in Daqian!

Although he really wanted to conquer the Three Feudatories, he couldn't let the people of Daqian suffer for this matter!

"But this is a way to take down the Three Feudatories without bloodshed."

Yun Zheng said sternly: "The conditions of the Three Feudatories are so bad, it would be best if we can avoid using military force directly!"

"Your Majesty, what the Sixth Prince said makes sense."

Qin Liugan immediately followed up with persuasion: "You think this will take a long time, but in fact it will only take a few years! Your Highness's method is currently the best way to take down the Three Feudatories!"

"Okay, I know the interests involved, I don't need your advice."

Emperor Wen waved his hands, his eyes suddenly becoming firm, "Then let's do it this way! I will try to hold out for a few more years until the Three Feudatories are incorporated into my Daqian territory! I will personally preside over this matter!"