Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

The border was in turmoil, the King of Chu rebelled, and Dayong suddenly went from being peaceful and prosperous to being in a state of panic. It happened very suddenly and caught everyone off guard.

The atmosphere in the court became more tense than ever before. Other matters were put on hold for the time being, and all the civil and military officials in the court were discussing solemnly how to arrange the current war situation.

In the past few years, Dayong has enjoyed good weather and harvests. Most importantly, the high-yield wheat, corn, and sweet potatoes contributed by Xu Huaiyi have become popular, and the people are finally no longer short of food. The imperial court's granaries are also full every year. If a war really breaks out, at least there is no need to worry about food and fodder.

This is confidence!

The Ministry of Revenue was the most grateful to Xu Huaiyi. In the past, when there was a war, the soldiers fought bloody battles in the front, while they were in a mess in the rear. Why? It was because the treasury was empty. Even if they had good intentions, they could not do anything without rice!

This time, I don’t have to search everywhere in a hurry.

As expected, if you have enough food at home, you won’t have to worry!

However, the court was not troubled by the lack of food and fodder, but the question of who to send to lead the troops puzzled the entire civil and military officials.

Some recommended this, some proposed that, and the court was noisy and no one could reach a consensus. Emperor Yongping sat on the dragon throne with a cold face and said nothing.

Xu Huaiyi did not say anything, and even when someone recommended him, he remained indifferent.

There was no result until the court was dismissed.

When Emperor Yongping was leaving, his body swayed. The senior eunuch beside him hurried forward to hold him, but he was angrily pushed away. His steps were big but heavy.

Seeing this, Xu Huaiyi's eyes flashed and the corners of his mouth rose silently.

Is this an illness caused by anger?

It would be fine if you were sick, but you were unwilling to give up power and kept working hard. It would be strange if you didn't get sick. Even medicine can't save you, right?

Live it!

He has a good son who can share his worries, and he has loyal and capable ministers, but he dare not use them. Even in the current predicament where he is surrounded by enemies on all sides, he is still on guard everywhere. He is courting death!

Xu Huaiyi was in a good mood until he left the palace and was called by Sun Yu to get on the carriage.

The master and the disciple sat opposite each other with a small table in the middle. As soon as Xu Huaiyi came up, he naturally took on the task of making tea and pouring water.

Sun Yu took a sip from the cup, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "The border issue has nothing to do with you, right?"

Xu Huaiyi was stunned for a moment. After he reacted, he was in disbelief at first, and then he asked with resentment, "Master, in your eyes, am I the kind of person who would disregard the common people for my own selfish interests?"

Starting a war would cause great loss of money and manpower, and cause great suffering to the people. How could he dare to do that?

Sun Yu smiled and said, "Of course not. I was just asking casually. I believe you in my heart, but others may not. It's because things are a little sensitive at this critical moment. You are not someone who is willing to swallow your anger, so it's normal for others to suspect you."

Xu Huaiyi looked wronged and depressed. "What a waste of the good image I have created over the years. How can you think of me like this? Even if I am a mess, I will never start a war. I am a military commander, so how can I not know what it is like to fight a war?

Even if I can't swallow that anger and want revenge again, I won't use such cruel means!"

Sun Yu handed him a cup of tea and said, "Alright, calm down. There are only a few people who have these wild thoughts. They have dirty minds, so naturally everything they see is dirty."

Xu Huaiyi snorted lightly, wondering who would slander him behind his back.

Sun Yu sighed, "The border has been peaceful for so many years, it's time for some chaos. How can there be eternal peace? You made great achievements in the past and frightened them, which brought us the good days in the past few years. The people live and work in peace, and Dayong is thriving. Now we are not afraid of war. The treasury is full, and we can fight if we want..."

After a pause, he asked tentatively, "What do you think?"

Xu Huaiyi smiled bitterly and said, "Master, does my disciple's opinion matter right now? I dare to speak, and the emperor dare to listen?

I, the disciple, must avoid suspicion. No matter what I say, it will be interpreted as having ulterior motives. Didn't you see that at the morning court session, among all the civil and military officials in the court, few dared to recommend me to lead the troops into battle?

The emperor is afraid of my thoughts, and everyone knows it. I, your disciple, understand the fun!"

Sun Yu glanced at him and said, "Are you still being sarcastic to your master? It's fine if you complain to the master, but when you leave this door, shut your mouth and avoid unnecessary troubles and give someone something to hold against you."

Xu Huaiyi said "hmm" unhappily.

Sun Yu laughed and scolded, "Stop pretending in front of your teacher. How can you really take it seriously?"

Xu Huaiyi then laughed, "I'm just teasing you, but you don't even cooperate..."

Sun Yu said angrily, "It's already this late, and you are so careless. Your master hasn't been sleeping well these past few days. Tell me, what do you think?"

Xu Huaiyi turned serious and said thoughtfully, "I think that no matter it is the Tartars in the north or the Japanese pirates in the south, it is unlikely that they will start a war. I am not bragging. At that time, we were very ruthless in fighting the Japanese pirates and the Tartars. They should not have the courage to cause trouble in ten or eight years. But they just jumped up, and one after another..."

Sun Yu heard something and frowned, "Do you think there is something wrong here?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded. "If the King of Chu had not followed up with a counterattack, I would not be so sure. But now I am 70% sure. The Japanese pirates and the Tartars should have been instigated by the King of Chu. In other words, they have reached some kind of alliance of interests, such as dividing Dayong after winning. With such a great temptation, the Tartars and the Japanese pirates will definitely cooperate with the King of Chu with all their strength..."

Sun Yu's expression changed slightly, "Is there any evidence?"

Xu Huaiyi spread his hands helplessly, "How dare your disciple make any move now?

It's just speculation. You can send someone to check it out, but it doesn't matter whether you check it or not. After all, the three parties have attacked Dayong, so we just need to fight back. "

Sun Yu sighed, "We are surrounded by enemies on all sides. If your guess is true, the King of Chu is a traitor. No, we still have to investigate this matter. It is very necessary!"

Xu Huaiyi blinked, "Where is the necessity?"

Sun Yu said, "If we destroy the King of Chu from the perspective of righteousness, but fail to win the support of the people, how can we win?"

Xu Huaiyi said dimly, "Our emperor has also lost a lot of popular support. The uncle and nephew are the same. Believe it or not, if you spread the news that the King of Chu is colluding with the Tartar pirates, the King of Chu will not only deny it, but will also turn the tables and slander the emperor even more?

No, there is no need to slander him. There are many places on the emperor that can be attacked!"

Sun Yu, "..."

The carriage was silent for a moment, and Sun Yu asked helplessly, "Then what do you say we should do?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "One word, fight!"

"That's easy to say, but who should we send?"

Xu Huaiyi said very bluntly, "That is not something I should worry about. My opinion does not count. Our emperor is wise and powerful, and he must have the wisdom. We, master and disciple, should just wait for his orders."

Sun Yu was choked by him and was speechless for a moment.

Xu Huaiyi drank tea calmly.

After a while, Sun Yu asked, "If I send you to attack the King of Chu, what are your chances of success?"

Xu Huaiyi asked in return, "Do you think the emperor is willing to let his disciple go?"

Sun Yu said, "He has no choice!"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head, "Master, you two are on different sides. You are thinking about the overall situation, but he only cares about power. Winning or losing is far less important to him than military power. The King of Chu started his army with 100,000 soldiers and horses. Now he has occupied three coastal states, and his army has grown to 200,000. He has the upper hand. If the court wants to send people to win, they must have at least 200,000 troops to barely compete. 200,000 troops, what does that mean?"

Sun Yu frowned and said nothing.

Xu Huaiyi continued, "Does the emperor dare to entrust it to his disciple with confidence? Isn't he afraid that his disciple will form an alliance with the King of Chu with these 200,000 soldiers, and then turn around and jointly attack the capital?"

In the eyes of Emperor Yongping, this possibility is very high and he certainly would not dare to gamble on it.

Sun Yu stared at him and asked, "Then can you?"

Xu Huaiyi said, "If you ask me now, I will definitely say no, but things are unpredictable, and no one can guarantee what the future will be like. Different situations will lead to different choices."