readytorunbook Chapter 296 Sending My Son to the Battlefield
Chapter 296 Sending My Son to the Battlefield
In the past, when the emperor went to court, he had to compete with his ministers in wits and courage.
Now it's ok, don't worry about it.
What does it mean that one force can defeat ten skills?
No matter how much thought you put into it, it is not as good as having real ability. Just a slap in the face will do the trick. No matter who you are, it doesn’t matter.
He suddenly felt that he had been too cowardly in his previous role as emperor.
This should have been done a long time ago. They should have been dealt with a long time ago.
But then again, if the minister is really beaten up, who will do the work?
Anyway, there is no need to rush now, just watch the fun first.
Sure enough, someone couldn't stand it anymore and said he had a good idea.
The Ministry of War said that they could mobilize more troops.
If all else fails, recruit soldiers. In any case, you will never lose.
The Minister of Works also promised that if the war breaks out, he will deliver whatever is needed at the front without any delay.
It's just that the Ministry of Revenue was too tight-lipped. After all, they were only willing to give out 100,000 taels of silver.
The emperor took a look and thought that this method really worked!
Just now everyone said that they were powerless, but now they all have ideas after just being beaten?
In that case, there is no need for me to intervene.
Sure enough, the Saint Lady is really powerful!
It's rare that they were all subdued by just a little trick.
Liu Rumei saw that all the ministers had spoken, and those who contributed money contributed money, and those who contributed labor contributed labor, so she was satisfied.
She stopped the vines and looked at the ministers scattered all over the ground, feeling amused.
Ministers are like this. If you spoil them, they will dare to act arrogantly, but they will behave themselves if you give them a beating.
Of course, they might make a fuss, but what does that have to do with me?
She is just causing trouble now, so leave the responsibility to the emperor.
The ministers thought that the matter was over, but they never expected that this was just the beginning.
When everyone stood still and dared not act rashly again, Liu Rumei spoke again.
“What you are doing now is just to prevent the northern army from going hungry.
But want to win the battle? Haha.
Minister of War, tell me, can we win this battle?"
The Minister of War had a face full of lawsuits, but he was just a minister, not a general leading troops at the front. How could he know whether he could win?
Even if they have sufficient soldiers and food, they may not be able to defeat the enemy.
The battlefield changes rapidly, who can predict for sure?
It was not a situation where he was sure to win. If he said he won, then in case he lost, wouldn't the emperor hold it against him?
At that time, confiscation of property and exile would be the lightest punishments, but if things go wrong, the entire family may be executed.
So the Minister of Works knelt on the ground, kowtowed and begged for mercy.
"I will do my best, Your Majesty, and I beg you to spare my life."
The Emperor felt somewhat happy when he saw the Shangshu, who was usually very difficult to deal with, kneeling down and begging for mercy.
The saint is your lucky star, no one needs to doubt it!
Now that he has the support of the Saint, what else does he have to be afraid of?
"Then how do you tell me to win? If you can't, you won't be the Minister of War anymore."
The Minister of War was the first to speak out, and after much deliberation, he had no choice but to drag everyone into the water.
"Of course, the six ministers need to work together to have a chance of winning."
Yes, everyone knows that the six ministers should be of one mind, but it is too difficult to do it.
And before coming, everyone had a plan in mind.
It would be best if they could win, as they can still live a peaceful life in Kyoto.
But what if we can’t win?
What should they do if they lose?
In fact, the simplest way is to find the sum.
The Northern Rong always invaded the south, simply for silver and food.
Although they had a difficult time this year, they still had money and food.
Because of this, officials all thought that the worst that could happen was to ask for peace, and if that didn't work, there was still the option of marrying a princess to the emperor.
It's not like they can't even defend Kyoto and lose their lives, right?
But now, the Northern Rong army has not yet fought.
They were beaten first in the court.
Thinking about it this way, I'm afraid these hard days will never end.
It seems that if I don’t figure out the reason today, I will be unlucky every day.
The six ministers knelt down together to think of a solution. Everyone gritted their teeth and showed their utmost sincerity.
Liu Rumei looked at it and finally said with a smile: "Since you have tried everything, I won't embarrass you any more.
But this battle must be won!
This not only concerns the people of the world, but also your own wealth.
Your Majesty, I think we should let all the young men in your mansions go to the battlefield to gain some experience.
Since we are defending our country, we must all work together. How can you just stand alone?"
Emperor: ...Ah?
Ministers: ...No!
All the ministers knelt down in a hurry, each of them was frightened out of his wits.
This woman is so cruel!
"Your Majesty, no!"
"Your Majesty, they are still young and weak, and really cannot serve on the battlefield!"
"His Majesty!"
The ministers cried and begged for mercy, feeling extremely frightened.
There is no mercy in the battlefield, and my sons are all literate people, not warriors.
Letting them go to the battlefield would be like sending themselves to their deaths!
And from what the girl said, she didn't want to send only one son to the battlefield, but all her sons.
Wouldn't this mean they would be extinct?
So they cried, cried with deep emotion, cried with true feelings.
The emperor also felt that it was a bit too much, but he still did not intervene.
Because he suddenly realized one thing. If all these young masters were sent up, how could the ministers not work hard?
Let alone anything else, the allocation of food and fodder must not go wrong.
Thinking of this, the emperor sighed.
“This is a good idea, and it’s time for you to show your sincerity.
The sons of ordinary people have all gone to the battlefield, how can you gentlemen be so selfish?
Besides, the battlefield is a good place to train people. After you go out, you will be more responsible when you come back.”
The emperor’s words are golden, how can we not agree?
The ministers were all in despair, and this was the end of them.
They were afraid and worried in their hearts, but no matter how they begged, the emperor only said one word.
If the sons of ordinary people can go to the battlefield, so can their sons!
Anyone who dares to continue crying and begging will have his house confiscated!
The ministers were still injured and looked dizzy when they left.
When he got home, he cried bitterly, making the whole family very panic-stricken.
What's going on here!
They looked at their sons and thought about going to the battlefield. Their feelings at that moment were simply indescribable.
For a while, the whole capital was in misery.
Ordinary people all found it very strange. Why was the emperor willing to send all the ministers' sons to the battlefield this year?
However, they actually felt a little more at ease.
Because even ordinary people understand that if the ministers' sons go to the battlefield, they will definitely win the battle.
No one wants their child to die, so they will do their best and not be lazy at all.
Not only that, Liu Rumei’s watch was so strict that they didn’t dare to use any tricks.