After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

Although the Emperor of Wei's tone was calm, it was like thunder hitting his ears.

Pei Jiaoran glanced at Yuan Zhengze and said calmly, "Your Majesty's birthday will come in a month. Both Jianghuai and Huaihe are preparing for the occasion. The gift lists from the provincial governors have been sent to me, and I have been busy dealing with this matter these days. I neglected the situation of the Southwest Military Court, which is my fault. However, the Southwest Military Court has been controlled by the eunuchs for many years, and I don't know how many inside stories are hidden. I dare not presumptuously act, so I report this to Your Majesty and ask Your Majesty to make the decision."

After a brief pause, the Emperor ignored Pei Jiaoran. He picked up a letter from the table, "This is an urgent military report sent by express horse from Yizhou this morning. The defenders of Qingxi and Qionglai Pass have defeated the enemy one after another, but the situation in Fuzhou is not optimistic. However, Wei Shulin, the Prince's Secretary, did offer a plan. He is doing a really good job as the Prince's Secretary."

Yuan Zhengze, who was standing by, had only been serving the emperor for a short time, but his eyes were fixed on the Emperor of Wei, as if he had been listening to the emperor's voice. At this time, he smiled slightly and said, "Speaking of which, this Wei Zhanshi is a descendant of Duke Xuancheng, so it's no wonder that he has such an opinion. Since he was transferred back to Chang'an, he has worked his way up from Tongshi Sheren to the Prince Zhanshi Zhubu, and now he has been promoted to the Prince Zhanshi, and it has only been more than ten years."

"You have a good memory. I just said it to you casually, and you remembered it." The Emperor of Wei glanced at Yuan Zhengze with a smile, "Why don't you tell Pei Qing the memorial I just read to you."

"Your Majesty's words will be remembered by me at all times." Yuan Zhengze smiled and looked at Pei Jiaoran and said, "But Mr. Pei is so talented that I dare not overstep my authority and offend him."

"What do you mean by daring or not? Just speak when I tell you to." The Emperor of Wei waved his hand, motioning Yuan Zhengze to continue.

Yuan Zhengze hesitated when he heard this, but Pei Jiaoran calmly took over the conversation, "I am just an idler in Jiangnan, so I can't compare with Wei Zhanshi. But I also have a plan to present to Your Majesty."

"Tell me what plan you have." said the Emperor of Wei.

"The six kingdoms resisted Qin and formed alliances. In the previous dynasty, Changsun Jisheng used the strategy of sowing discord to divide the Turks. I think Your Majesty can send envoys to the north to make peace with the Uighurs, send imperial edicts to the south to communicate with the Nanzhao, and send envoys to the west to make friends with the Arabs and India. In this way, Tubo will be trapped. If the Uighurs become an ally, Tubo will not dare to violate the border lightly. Next, if you use generous gifts to recruit Nanzhao, you will cut off Tubo's right arm. The Arabs are the strongest in the Western Regions, and they and India both admire China. The two countries have been enemies with Tubo for generations. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Pei Jiaoran spoke with a smile.

She knew that the Emperor of Wei was still worried about the war in Jiannan. He needed a powerful minister to come up with a perfect idea to end the war. To ensure that the prince would be safe before he ascended the throne, and there would be no more troubles on the border after he ascended the throne.

When these words fell into his ears, Yuan Zhengze's expression became even more shocked.

"I didn't expect that you and Wei Shulin have the same idea, but he doesn't think as much as you do." The Wei Emperor suddenly laughed, "But my dynasty has been at odds with the Uighurs for many years."

"The lips and teeth are interdependent. If we allow Tubo to take our Jiannan as its eastern capital, how can the Uighurs be safe? Then they will not be able to live in peace either." Pei Jiaoran raised his head to meet the Emperor of Wei's gaze, with the corners of his lips slightly raised.

"Oh?" The Emperor of Wei was a little surprised. "What if the Uighurs and Tubo are colluding with each other? Wouldn't that mean we would be attacked from all sides?"

Seeing Pei Jiaoran frowning, the Emperor of Wei showed a bit of pride. He stroked his beard and looked at Pei Jiaoran with interest.

"Your Majesty." Pei Jiaoran smiled, but there was a sharp light in his eyes. "Your Majesty can also give generous gifts to the Uighurs. The Uighurs need the technology and culture of the Central Plains Dynasty, and we need a large number of war horses. Perhaps we can use this as an excuse to promote mutual trade, and both countries can get what they need."

The foreign races coveted the Central Plains, not only for its vast land and large population, but also for its exquisite technology and advanced culture. If they could get the technology and culture they wanted without spending a penny, it would naturally be a good deal.

"This is a good plan. But I need to think about it again." The Emperor of Wei turned his eyes and fell on the memorial that Pei Jiaoran had just presented.

The person who wrote the letter was the most promising and capable court official. It was just a thin piece of paper, but in front of him it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds.

After a long pause, the Emperor of Wei opened the letter in his hand. After reading it, the Emperor of Wei frowned. Although he did not hold other people in the Southwest Military Academy responsible, he did not allow them to continue to act recklessly. Perhaps Pei Jiaoran was indeed busy with other things, so it was understandable that he was out of reach this time.

When he saw in the memorial that the Jiannan Jiedushi had sent troops to guard the Gongjunyuan, but the two sides almost had a conflict, the Emperor of Wei could not help but fall into deep thought.

Obviously, the situation is on the verge of danger. The court must come up with a satisfactory solution as soon as possible. If it is true that the Shen Ce Army and the Jian Nan Army are squandering money, they cannot settle the accounts now. If it is the Gongjunyuan who is rogue and puts the bad accounts on the Shen Ce Army and the Jian Nan Army, there is no guarantee that there will be another Jingyuan mutiny.

The Emperor of Wei's forehead jumped, and he recalled the years he had spent in Fengtian. It was all because of the greed of the former Minister of Revenue and Jingzhao Yin that the Jingyuan Army, which rushed to Chang'an for rescue, was disappointed. And now the Southwest Military Supply Institute, citing problems with the accounts over the years, refused to transfer the military funds to the Shen Ce Army and Jian Nan Army, which were fighting fiercely with the Tu Nan coalition.

Turning his head to look at Yuan Zhengze, the Emperor of Wei said, "You have been in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for more than a month. In your opinion, how should I deal with the matter of the Southwest Military Supply Court?"

Yuan Zhengze glanced at Pei Jiaoran quietly and replied carefully: "This is a military and national matter, I dare not speak rashly. But I have read a few books and am fortunate to know a few words. I know that soldiers are loyal to the country and defend the borders. They are people we respect. Now our soldiers are fighting the enemy in Jiannan. How can those who eat the emperor's salary add insult to injury and only care about their own selfish interests?"

Yuan Zhengze's answer was smooth and without any mistakes.

Pei Jiaoran narrowed her eyes and looked at Yuan Zhengze, curling her lips. This man was more interesting than she had imagined.

After hearing this, the Emperor of Wei could not help but look up at Yuan Zhengze a few more times. He was recommended by Zhang Rang himself, who said he was smart and honest. He was just letting him temporarily replace Zhang Rang because of their past relationship. After sending him to his side, he was always cautious, not talking too much and not overstepping the boundaries every day.

The more Yuan Zhengze did this, the more he liked him, but he would not give him too much power. Instead, he would become more dependent on him and support his rule.

Thinking of this, the Emperor of Wei suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Since Zhang Rang had become a target, Xiao He might as well train a new one.

The Emperor of Wei smiled slightly, "Then follow your advice, Lord Pei. Immediately issue an imperial decree to the Southwest Military Supply Office, telling them not to withhold military supplies without reason, and to load them onto trucks and send them to the front within three days."

"Yes." Pei Jiaoran said.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Wei waved his hand and signaled Yuan Zhengze to send Pei Jiaoran out.