NFBE Chapter 153 Celebrate the victory! Announce to the world to recruit soldiers to conquer the South
Chapter 153 Celebrate the victory! Announce to the world to recruit soldiers to conquer the South
As soon as Sima Yi finished speaking, warm applause broke out in the tent.
The generals cheered and looked at Sima Yi with admiration, as if he had already placed an army of 600,000 and victory within their grasp before them.
"Good! Military Advisor, this is a brilliant plan!"
Xing Daorong stood up first and said in a muffled voice, "As long as Your Highness raises his arm and calls for help, I can guarantee that within ten days, the Hundred Thousand Mountains of Qiongzhou will be able to raise another strong army!"
For a while.
The entire military tent was in an uproar, and the generals patted their chests and promised that they could raise a stronger army.
The counselors began to discuss enthusiastically the specific details of how to send troops to the south, as if Yuenan Kingdom was already in their pockets.
"Your Highness is wise! We will do our best to help Your Highness achieve his ambitions!"
Xing Daorong's face was flushed, and he slapped his chest with his strong arms so loudly that it shook the sky, as if he couldn't wait to attack Yuenan Kingdom right away.
"Wait a minute, generals!"
Chu Yang raised his hands and signaled everyone to be quiet. "Although our army has won a great victory, it has also suffered heavy losses. We need to rest and recuperate. We must not underestimate the enemy and advance rashly."
"What His Highness said is absolutely true."
Sima Yi nodded slightly, his tone calm, "Now the most urgent task is to appease the people, reorganize the military, and make plans when the time is right."
"Military Advisor, your words make sense. Pass the order down to take out all the gold, silver and jewelry seized from Japan to reward the three armies and provide relief to the families of the fallen soldiers!"
"Your Highness is wise!"
Everyone shouted in unison again, their faces filled with joy.
That night.
The lights in Qiongzhou City were bright, and singing and laughter resounded through the sky.
Chu Yang held a celebration banquet in the government office to reward the soldiers of the three armies.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Chu Yang raised his glass and said loudly: "Thanks to your bloody battles, we were able to win the battle in Japan! I toast to you all!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Everyone responded in unison and drank from their glasses.
The banquet lasted until late at night. After Chu Yang sent everyone away, he returned to the study alone.
He rubbed his swollen temples, but he felt no sleepiness at all.
"Miss Shangguan, why are you here?"
Chu Yang called softly.
"You found me. I was reading a book here. What do you want, Your Highness?"
A clear and pleasant voice came from behind the screen, and then a graceful woman walked out. It was Shangguan Wan'er.
"I would like to ask you to help me write a letter to announce to the world that I intend to conquer Yuenan Kingdom in the east. Would you like to help me?"
Chu Yang stated his purpose straight away.
"Your Highness is going to..."
Shangguan Wan'er's beautiful eyes flickered slightly, and she seemed a little surprised.
"Yes, Military Advisor Sima is right. Our army needs to recuperate, but this does not mean that we can sit back and relax."
"The Yuenan Kingdom is eyeing me covetously. Sooner or later, it will become a major concern for me."
"And now that I have my own army, Emperor Yongning will definitely make some moves. We must act now."
Chu Yang walked to the desk, spread out a piece of rice paper, and a sharp look flashed in his eyes.
"Your Highness is thoughtful and far-sighted. Wan'er admires you."
A hint of admiration flashed in Shangguan Wan'er's eyes. She then walked to the desk, picked up the brush, and after a little thought, began to paint.
soon.
A sharp and emotional manifesto appeared on the paper.
In the manifesto, Chu Yang denounced Yuenan Kingdom's harassment and invasion of the border of Great Zhou over the years, accused them of various crimes, and expressed his determination to eliminate the harm to the people and unify the world.
"it is good!"
Chu Yang looked at the article and couldn't help but applaud, "Miss Shangguan has great literary talent. I admire you!"
"Your Highness, thank you for your praise. Wan'er is only trying to do her bit."
Shangguan Wan'er smiled faintly, but a hint of cunning flashed in her beautiful eyes.
The manifesto was quickly copied countless times and spread across the country at the fastest speed.
For a time, the entire Great Zhou was shaken, and people were talking about it, speculating on the purpose of Chu Yang's move.
"What? The Seventh Prince wants to attack Yuenan Kingdom? Is he crazy? He just attacked Japan and now he wants to attack Yuenan Kingdom?"
"The Seventh Prince is so bold! I heard that he only has 30,000 soldiers and horses left!"
"What do you know? The Seventh Prince is playing a big game! He wants to destroy Yuenan Kingdom first, then march north to unify the world!"
All kinds of rumors were flying around, but no matter what, Chu Yang's reputation as the "God of War" was completely established.
People are looking forward to whether this young prince can create another miracle and conquer the barbarian land in the south.
however.
While Chu Yang was actively preparing for war, far away in the Prince's residence in Kyoto.
The eldest prince Chu Zhenzhou, however, was looking at the manifesto in his hand with a grim expression.
"Damn Chu Yang! How dare he?!"
Chu Zhenzhou slammed the manifesto in his hand on the table and said angrily.
"Calm down, Crown Prince. The Seventh Prince is using his old tricks again. It's obvious that he wants to seize the initiative and put us on the defensive!"
A counselor in a green robe said with a bow.
"Humph! Who does he think he is? He is just a demoted prince. How can he compete with me for the world?!"
Chu Zhenzhou snorted coldly, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes.
"Crown Prince, the Seventh Prince's expedition to the east is very powerful. We must not take it lightly!"
Another counselor in a grey robe said worriedly.
"Yes, Prince, the Seventh Prince has many brave generals and wise men under his command. We must be on guard!"
"enough!"
Chu Zhenzhou waved his hands impatiently, "You two are becoming more and more cowardly the more you talk! Chu Yang is just a clown, how could I be afraid of him?"
"But……"
"No buts! Send down the order and summon all the civil and military officials. I want to discuss important matters with them!"
The prince gave an order, and in less than half an hour, the study in the prince's mansion was packed with people.
The two ministers, one is the Minister of Personnel and the other is the Minister of Punishments, both of whom have been the prince's confidants for many years.
The remaining ministers were also the prince's cronies, and they received many benefits from the prince on a daily basis.
"My Lords, I have asked you to come here today to discuss an important matter."
Chu Zhenzhou spoke in a deep voice, glancing at everyone. Seeing that they all looked like they were listening attentively, he slowly spoke.
"Seventh brother Chu Yang, now you have your own army and are trying to attack Yuenan Kingdom under the pretext of suppressing a rebellion. His evil ambitions are obvious!"
The Minister of Personnel was the first to step forward, his face filled with righteous indignation, "What the Crown Prince said is absolutely right! This Chu Yang is simply lawless and has no respect for the emperor or his father! He is planning a rebellion!"
"Yes, yes, this is outrageous!"
The Minister of Revenue also echoed, "He is going to turn our Great Zhou upside down!"
"Prince, please make the decision for us!"
Everyone knelt down and cried bitterly, as if Chu Yang was already at the gate of the city, ready to take their lives.
Chu Zhenzhou looked at this group of old foxes and sneered in his heart, but he remained expressionless on his face, pretending to be heartbroken.