Straight man of steel

Chapter 195 A Small Request

In the early morning of the next day, before the sky had fully brightened, there was a hasty knock on the door outside the hall.

"Zhang Changshi, it's almost time.

Daxing invites you to go to Jianzhang Palace to attend the court meeting. "

Because the hall was dark, Zhang Yuan slept relatively well this time.

After a few calls from outside the door, he woke up in a daze.

After opening the door of the palace, Huo Zhong stood outside the door holding a tray.

Wang Hui knew that Zhang Yuan didn't bring court clothes, so he specially prepared a set of Zhongchang Chinese clothes.

"Zhang Changshi, this is prepared by Daxing for you, and I hope you will change it quickly."

Zhang Yuan took the tray, nodded, then turned around and went back.

After a while, he changed his clothes, and when he came out again, Huo Zhong was still waiting for him outside the door.

"Zhang Changshi, please, Daxing is waiting for you outside the official office."

Seeing Wang Hui again, Zhang Yuan didn't say a word to him, the hypocrisy between the two had already been torn off, so naturally they wouldn't continue to be courteous.

Zhang Yuan rode his horse and headed towards the west of Chang'an City. Seeing Zhang Yuan moving, Wang Hui ordered his groom to follow.

Arriving outside Jianzhang Palace before Chen Shi, Zhang Yuan also entered the front hall amidst the crowds who came one after another.

He kept his head down all the time, not attracting others' attention, and even stood at the back.

There is no way that more than half of the people in the court are dissatisfied with him because of the incident of blackmailing the war horse a month ago.

At this time, if you can cause less trouble, you can do less.

"Zhang Yuan, you are not training in Lantian, why did you suddenly come to Chang'an today?"

The person who spoke was none other than Tian Fu.

Seeing that Tian Fu had already attracted all the eyes to him, Zhang Yuan explained with an embarrassed smile.

"Daxing sent someone to inform the lower officials that today's court meeting will present to His Majesty the battle plan against the Xiongnu.

Xiaguan just rushed back from Lantian, so he could adjust the Qimen army in time. "

Han Anguo on Tian Fu's side didn't have a good impression of Zhang Yuan, and Zhang Yuan also didn't have a good impression of him.

"Hmph, there are only 3000 people in the Qimen army, and then they will just follow the imperial army and drink soup.

Otherwise, a group of dolls who have never been on the battlefield still want to fight the Huns head-on?
wishful thinking. "

Anyway, almost everyone is offended now, and Zhang Yuan is not too bad to tear up his face with Han Anguo, regardless of Shang Tian Fu's complexion is already not very good-looking, Zhang Yuan directly sneered.

"That's right, Doctor Censor has led the army for decades. As for the junior officer, he has only joined the army for a month, so he is naturally not as good as Doctor Censor.

However, since Doctor Yushi believes that he can exterminate the Huns, why does he still want to damage the majesty of my great man and insist on making peace with the Huns?

Could it be that the imperial historian had secretly communicated with the Xiongnu about the music, and had a tacit understanding. "

Han Anguo was furious at the moment, pointing at Zhang Yuan and shouting.

"You kid made something out of nothing, fabricated facts, and see if I don't tear off your face today."

Seeing Han Anguo who suddenly became angry, Zhang Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

How could an old fox like Han Anguo become so angry because of his own words? Could it be that he really pierced his sore spot?
"Okay, this is the place where the imperial court is going to discuss. General Han, you are also the doctor of the royal history. As the third prince, don't compare yourself with the next generation here."

Tian Fu immediately stopped Han Anguo who was about to explode, and quickly pulled him to the front of the courtiers.

Zhang Yuan didn't even notice that Han Anguo and Tian Fu had left, and he was still thinking about Han Anguo's performance just now.

"His Majesty is here."

Hearing a loud shout from Huangmen, Zhang Yuan quickly came to his senses and prayed together with all his ministers.

"I pay homage to Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."

Then he quickly returned to his seat and sat down.

"I heard that Daxing Wanghui has already formulated a battle plan against the Xiongnu, please submit it to me quickly."

Liu Che couldn't wait to see the Han soldiers fighting the Huns.

Wang Hui hurried forward and took out the silk that he had prepared earlier in the morning.

"Your Majesty, this plan was decided after a month of deliberation by the minister and the officials under his command.

If there is any incompleteness, please point out your majesty with insight. "

After Zhang Yuan heard this, his heart skipped a beat again.

It's not that he agreed to sign his name, but he agreed to Wang Hui's conditions, but the old thief didn't bring himself.

Zhang Yuan only felt that he was cheated.

After Liu Che looked at it for a while, he couldn't restrain the smile on his face.

"Da Xing really has a plan, such a plan is sure to be foolproof.

The Huns never returned this time.

It's just that there was any discussion about letting the Qimen army go to Mayi immediately? "

Wang Hui suddenly felt that it was the right thing for Ji Fu to let him talk to Zhang Yuan first.

Liu Che still favored Wei Qing in his heart. Originally letting Wei Qing go was just to let Wei Qing get some credit, not to put the Qimen Army in this position.

Pretending that herdsmen blocked the way of the Xiongnu army going south, this mistake may become 10,000+ Xiongnu army slaughtering [-] soldiers of the gate army.

However, the soldiers of the 30-term gate army could not be rescued, because the remaining [-] troops would wait until the Huns arrived at the city of Mayi before mobilizing.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I invited Shi Zhangyuan, Commander of the Qimen Army, to Chang'an yesterday, and asked about his wishes.

After he agreed, the minister made a final decision on the matter.

Right now Zhang Yuan is also in the main hall, His Majesty can ask him a question. "

Immediately, the eyes all around once again focused on Zhang Yuan who was at the back.

Zhang Yuan trembled all over, and hurriedly stepped out and said to Liu Che.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, what Da Xing said is true.

It's just that the minister may need one month of preparation time.

There are still two months before winter, and the Qimen army will go to the place between Mayi and the Great Wall to graze before winter after preparing for a month.

Moreover, I still need a lot of cattle and sheep, otherwise this appearance is really not like the people grazing at the border. "

After making two demands, Zhang Yuan lowered his head and waited for Liu Che's reply.

His request was not excessive, and Liu Che had no reason to refuse.

"I promise you, I will give you five thousand sheep and one thousand cows, and each soldier of the Qimen Army will be given one hundred catties of potatoes."

Zhang Yuan was overjoyed, Liu Che's skill made it possible for the Qimen army to eat and drink for three months at the border.

"I thank Your Majesty on behalf of the Qimen Army.

Your Majesty, I have one more request. "

The smile on Liu Che's face suddenly faded a little, and he thought in his heart that Zhang Yuan was overreaching.

"Let's talk about something."

"There are some craftsmen brought from central Sichuan in the minister's mansion, and those people more or less brought the original tenants to learn some crafts.

The minister thought that at this critical moment, dozens of craftsmen in the mansion should work non-stop to make crossbows and horseshoes.

It can be expected that the army will be dispatched soon, and everything prepared at home may need to travel long distances to the border.

Therefore, I hope that His Majesty can open the golden mouth and give some convenience to the people in the court.

Let them not be made things difficult on the way to the border to deliver supplies to the army. "

Liu Che narrowed his eyes and opened his mouth to ask.

"The materials needed to build ordnance in your home need money to buy raw materials.

Where did all this money come from?Did you come from the army, or did you, Zhang Yuan, take it personally? "

For some reason, Liu Che suddenly began to suspect that Zhang Yuan had embezzled military funds, and that's why this question came up.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this money will be advanced by me in advance. Your Majesty is aware of the money gained from farming in the early years.

Wei Qing, the captain of the cavalry, promised that in the future he would definitely defeat the Huns, and His Majesty would reward him.

At that time, he will take the property rewarded by His Majesty and return it to the minister. "

What Zhang Yuan said caused all the ministers in the hall to start discussing.

At that moment, Xungui, who had been cheated before, pointed at Zhang Yuan and scolded him.

"Yellow-mouthed boy, dare to utter nonsense in front of His Majesty, not afraid of Feng Da's tongue flashing.

He, Wei Qing, must have underestimated the Huns too much. If he is so arrogant, he will definitely suffer a big loss on the battlefield in the future. "

"Yeah, yeah, young people nowadays are really too arrogant."

Once doubts arise, it is difficult to suppress them.

(End of this chapter)