back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 286
"I want to know, why haven't there been any hidden reports from Gaoli for a while?" Lu Chengqi said lightly, with an unquestionable majesty in his tone.

Xu Jingchun knew that if he didn't reveal how ugly he was, the little emperor in front of him, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, would not let him go easily, and at the very least, he would be charged with a vegetarian meal.

Xu Jingchun hastily bowed and said, "Your Majesty, calm down. It's not that I don't care about things. It's just that Your Majesty once told me that if there is worthless information, it's not worth using spies in exchange for it. I have always kept it in my heart and dare not forget it. It has been nearly a month. , Our Supervision Department spies in the middle of Koryo country, secretly disturbing the grain market of Koryo country. Now the surplus grain of farmers in Koryo country has been bought up and shipped back to Dashun through secret channels. Only some farmers in Koryo country still have surplus grain in their hands, and the rest Most of the grain was purchased at a high price by spies from our supervisory department.”

Lu Chengqi doesn't have a good opinion of Korea, he is not of my race, so his heart must be different.Even if Goryeo is a descendant of Yin and Shang in name, that is still a matter of Silla, and has nothing to do with the current Wang clan Goryeo.Lu Chengqi didn't feel guilty for using the vicious method of economic warfare.Between countries, there are conflicts of interest.If Goryeo and Dashun had switched positions, Goryeo might have annexed Dashun long ago.Dashun was able to tolerate Goryeo for so long, not because the emperor of Dashun was stupid, nor was it because the ministers were stupid, but because the traditional Confucian thought of "benevolence and righteousness" was at work.

Unfortunately, although Lu Chengqi understands the role of Confucianism, he is a utilitarian.All potential enemies of Dashun, if they are capable, must be defeated in advance, so as not to be stabbed in the back by these potential enemies.

Goryeo changed the suzerain state without informing Dashun, it was like slapping Lu Chengqi in the face!Goryeo has always been attached to the big country in the Central Plains. After Lu Chengqi came to power, did you say to change the suzerain?It is tolerable, what is unbearable!

But all emperors are extremely concerned about face.The transfer of the suzerain is such a big event, which is related to the diplomacy of the two countries. Goryeo did not even say hello, and acted without authorization.What's even more exasperating is that this incident happened during the critical period when Liao Kingdom invaded Youzhou in the south, how could Lu Chengqi not be angry!
Such an unkind, unrighteous and disloyal country dares to call itself "Little China", what a shame!Without even thinking about it, Lu Chengqi issued the order of economic sanctions.The first step is to completely cut off the border trade between Dashun and Koryo, the second step is to expel the Koryo merchants, and the third step is to send spies to secretly stir up the economy of the Koryo country. All the expenses will be paid by the royal family.

Hearing Xu Jingchun say at this moment that he has bought all the grain in Korea, Lu Chengqi showed an intriguing smile: "Very good, but why haven't I received the secret report yet?"

Glancing at Lu Chengqi's charming smile, Xu Jingchun's heart trembled, and he said quickly: "Your Majesty, Feichen doesn't care about things, but the Kingdom of Korea seems to know that I, Dashun, are behind the scenes, so they sent troops to search from house to house. In order to preserve their strength, the spies of the Supervision Department in Korea hid in ambush, stood still, and waited for the wind to pass before looking for an opportunity to act."

After hearing this, Lu Chengqi also understood.Koryo is not a vegetarian either. Food is a strategic commodity. The food in Koryo has always been just enough. People will starve to death in good harvest years. What's more, in the past few years, the ice and snow have severely reduced food production.If it weren't for Dashun's support of some food, I'm afraid Goryeo would have already had a lot of grievances.

Without Dashun's food support, King Hui of Koryo's life would not be easy.It has only been more than half a month since the Supervision Department took action, and it has already purchased the remaining grain reserves of Koryo.How could Wang Hui, who has always been nervous about food, be indifferent?However, the Supervision Department's action was too quick, and it was transported to Dashun immediately after it was handled, without any delay.Even if Wang Hui reacted quickly, it only reduced a little loss.

In other words, in the country of Koryo, only the farmers who cultivate the land have surplus grain, and the Koryo sticks in the city don't have much grain.There is still more than a month left before the harvest season.How to get through this more than a month has become an urgent problem that Korea needs to solve now.

Even without detailed information, Lu Chengqi has already figured out the situation in Korea by making up his own brain.With the spy from the Supervision Department, no matter inside or outside Dashun, there are very few important matters that can be hidden from Lu Chengqi.

"Since this is the case, you should report to me. Otherwise, Xu Qing, what are you going to do?"

Lu Chengqi said this lightly, and looked at Xu Jingchun with slightly reproachful eyes, which made Xu Jingchun break out in cold sweat, and said: "I think that your majesty is always in charge of everything, and since the spies don't report, don't disturb your majesty. I don't know this It should be a death sentence!"

"Xu Qing, you are from the frontier army. As a general, you know yourself and the enemy, and you should understand the principle of winning a hundred battles. I have always emphasized the importance of intelligence. If the information is not accurate, I made a decision that violated the facts. This responsibility , can you bear it?"

Although there was no anger on Lu Chengqi's face, the anger in his tone was looming, and Xu Jingchun didn't even dare to vent his anger, and the cold sweat soaked a large part of his regular clothes.

Fortunately, Lu Chengqi's tone changed, and he said, "Xu Qing, you have to remember this matter. You must report important information at home and abroad, even if there is no sign of trouble, to report to me on time. The establishment of the Supervision Department is not only It's just a spy agency, and it needs to cultivate young people who can analyze intelligence. The current Supervision Department has been established for nearly a year, and it is still so unsatisfactory. If there is no improvement, I have to consider whether you are competent as the director..."

Lu Chengqi's words sounded like thunder in Xu Jingchun's ears, and he said quickly: "I must improve, I must improve!"

Xu Jingchun knew that if he retreated bravely at this moment, would those corrupt officials who had been bullied so badly by him possibly let him go?Even if he was unwilling, he was tied to Lu Chengqi's chariot involuntarily.Even if he didn't know whether the road ahead was a thorny road or a smooth road, he would bite the bullet and rush forward, just because he had no way out.

Lu Chengqi said earnestly: "Xu Qing, a nation needs heroes, not just heroes in front of people, but also behind-the-scenes heroes. Behind-the-scenes heroes are much more difficult than those glamorous heroes. He may not be understood by people, and he may be abandoned by the world. But he I will keep moving forward for the obsession in my heart. I hope you will remember what your purpose of being a soldier is. Don't forget your original intention, it is my warning to you, you should do it yourself..."

(End of this chapter)