Chapter 147
Ye Qinghuai was surprised by Gu Haiwang's pleading.

Not only Ye Qinghuai was taken aback, but everyone present seemed a little surprised.

Although Wang Siyun's matter has been mediated, and Gu Haiwang has been released from the government and reinstated, but gossip about him is still widely circulated in Beijing.

Some said that he was a sex hungry ghost, men and women, some said that the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice was dismissed because he took the blame for him, and some said that he was released safely because his queen sister gave the emperor a pillow.

It can be passed down to any kind.All in all not a good word.

So much so that his position as the commander of the Gyeonggi Guards is a bit unsafe.

Ordinarily, at such a time, he should disappear and behave in a low-key manner, and wait for this matter to fade from the memory of the government and the public before he comes out to make trouble.

What's more, as the commander of the Gyeonggi Guards, his sudden departure from the capital will inevitably weaken the Gu family's control over the Gyeonggi Army.

In any case, it seems unreasonable for him to stand up and ask for orders to go out now.

Seeing the silence in the hall, Gu Haiwang vowed again: "Your Majesty, please give me [-] soldiers and horses, and I promise that within three months, I will be able to defeat the enemy and recover the lost ground in Yunzhou."

Although Gu Haiwang is a military general, he is not tall, and his appearance is also white and clean, he looks like an elegant and low-key young general.

Ye Qinghuai suddenly recalled Wang Siyun's tragic situation that day, and thought that it was done by the people in front of him, and couldn't help feeling a little unbelievable.

Can such a gentle person do such a beastly thing?
Facing Gu Haiwang's request for orders, no one in the hall responded.

Gu Dang had already known about the battle in Yunzhou, and Gu Haiwang's invitation to fight today must have been ordered by Gu Shihai, so Gu Shihai and He Qingchang did not raise any objections.

The two who had the most say in the military did not speak, making it even more difficult for others to say anything.

Seeing that no one raised any doubts, Gu Shihai took two steps forward, and said to Ye Qinghuai, "Your Majesty, Beidi is now at a critical moment, and our army is unstable because of the loss of Wushiguan. The first time the capital arrived in Yunzhou A battle must be won, not only must be won, but must be a big victory, in order to curb Beidi's momentum. I ask your majesty to practice for the three armies, and promise a heavy reward to boost the might of our army."

Gu Shihai's words were very clear.Presumably it was because of Wang Siyun's incident that Gu Haiwang's prestige in the Gyeonggi Guards was not stable, so he was eager to make military achievements in the Beidi War to promote his rank and stabilize his position in the army.

Ye Qinghuai was slightly taken aback, at this time in the previous life, it was indeed Gu Haiwang who led the army to conquer Beidi quickly.

But he is already a general of the second rank, and if he is rewarded higher, he will be a general or a commander.

Ye Qinghuai naturally didn't want to see this.

But the battle in Beidi must not be ignored.That is a matter of fundamental importance to the country.

While Ye Qinghuai was hesitating, he suddenly heard Lu Yanchen's voice: "General Gu is so confident, does he already have a strategy to defeat the enemy and a method to prevent the epidemic?"

He stood in an inconspicuous position in the corner of the crowd, and his voice seemed to be beyond everyone's expectations. Everyone turned around and looked at him.

"What? Is there anything the grand scholar of the Taiqing Pavilion can teach Gu about the tactics of war?" Gu Haiwang looked sideways at him and sneered.

Lu Yanchen paused for a moment, but his face was still calm, his black eyes looked at Gu Hai neither humble nor overbearing, and said, "General Gu, I don't have this intention. It's just that I was born in Yunzhou, and Yunzhou has been infested by Beidi all year round. Somewhat understand. Although Beidi has been intruding a lot, it has never come out in such a large-scale. It is also the first time for Dajing to have such a large-scale confrontation with Beidi. Therefore, I am a little worried about General Gu's confidence."

"Heh, the battle has not yet been fought, is the Grand Master Lu going to destroy his own prestige? I have an army of [-] in Yunzhou, and [-] elites in the capital, yet I am afraid of [-] barbarians?" Gu Hai asked.

"Beidi is dominated by cavalry, which is highly mobile. Yunzhou has a large territory, especially the east-west line of defense is more than 1000 miles. Although our army is large and powerful, most of them are infantry, and they can travel hundreds of miles a day. If you are attacked by cavalry Containing left and right, there is no advantage in terms of numbers or combat power." Lu Yanchen poured cold water on it again.

Gu Haiwang frowned, he didn't seem to think of anything to say in response, so he just glared at Lu Yanchen.

In the end, it was Gu Shihai who took up the conversation: "The Ministry of War has its own countermeasures, but the war is a secret, so it is inconvenient to discuss it in the palace. Since Bachelor Lu is so interested in military affairs, if he abandons literature and pursues military affairs, he will go out with the army this time."

A light flashed in Lu Yanchen's eyes, and just as he was about to speak, Ye Qinghuai rushed ahead of him and said to Gu Shihai: "Gu Ge was joking, Mr. Lu was appointed to me by the late emperor, although he has withdrawn now Wenxuan Palace, but I still need to ask him more about government affairs and studies. Even if he has the heart to abandon literature and follow the army to go on an expedition, I will not allow it."

When Ye Qinghuai said this, Lu Yanchen couldn't help being a little surprised. He looked up at Ye Qinghuai, only to see that she was looking at Gu Shihai, with a kind smile in her eyes, as if she was discussing with Gu Shihai.

He suppressed the puzzlement in his heart, and said: "I think the Ministry of War has its own countermeasures, but this humble minister is talking too much."

"Mr. Chen Ge, [-] soldiers and horses are dispatched, how many days can we afford the luggage?" Ye Qinghuai turned to Chen Yuansi.

Chen Yuan thought for a while and replied: "If it is only necessary for the departure, it will take about three days. Your Majesty, Shengjing is more than 2000 miles away from the front line. If the grain and grass in Beijing are used, the loss will be huge. Then report the specific amount of grain and grass to the household department, and the household department will raise funds."

Ye Qinghuai nodded, she thought about it, and finally said to He Qingchang: "Qingchang, this battle is important, and you will personally command the rear army. Yunzhou has already suffered a defeat and lost Wushiguan. How future generations evaluate this battle, how they evaluate you, and how they evaluate me, will be decided this time. You must not let me down."

He Qingchang half knelt on the ground in front of the hall, and said: "Qingchang takes orders."
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Everyone discussed for almost two hours before Yu Jianghui brought a director of the Ministry of Industry to the hall to report, saying that if Wushi Bridge was blown up by firearms, it would not be possible to rebuild it in half a year.

So everyone followed this train of thought and began to discuss the deployment measures for the war, and the discussion continued until dusk, when the meeting in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was adjourned.

As soon as the meeting was over, Gu Shihai led Yu Jianghui, Gu Haiwang and He Qingchang to leave in a hurry.

Lu Yanchen chased them all the way to the stone steps outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony before catching up with them.

"Old Gu Ge, can you take a moment to speak?" Lu Yanchen saluted Gu Shihai, which was considered respectful.

Gu Shihai glanced at him, and then said to the other three: "You go to the mansion and wait for me first."

After the three of them left, Gu Shihai sneered at Lu Yanchen first, and said, "Xueshi Lu's attack in the palace today is very majestic. Have you forgotten who took you from the small place that no one cares about in the Ministry of War?" Turn it out and bring it to the late emperor?"

(End of this chapter)

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