"Your Majesty, it was given to me by my mother." My mother wanted me to catch a rich husband, but she was disappointed.

"Oh? The county lady's way of training Miss Bai Jin is quite unique." Murong Yan couldn't help but sigh.

Bai Jin smiled and then brought the topic back to the topic, "Your Majesty, I think Commander Xie should personally select the battalion officers, the battalion officers should select the captains, and the captains should select the next level."

"If we do this in sequence, we can maintain the relationship between the upper and lower levels, which is beneficial to righteousness. The generals and soldiers are in harmony, and each protects his own strengths. If the general dies, the soldiers will disperse, and vice versa."

The more Bai Chen listened, the more excited he became. His second sister never told him so much at home. Was she deliberately showing off in front of the emperor?

Bai Jin did not have such an idea. She only hoped that the emperor would recognize her views and agree to let her go to war for the country to fulfill her wish, and then they would go their separate ways.

"Ms. Bai Jin is a heroine. Our Zhou Dynasty is fortunate to have a general like you."

"Your Majesty, thank you for your praise. I just want to do my part, and I hope Your Majesty will grant my blessing."

"Your plan is good, but since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, such a conscription strategy has never been implemented. Therefore, I believe that there will be great obstacles and uncertainties in the implementation process."

Not only Murong Yan thought so, he believed that all the officials of the Great Zhou also thought so.

But Bai Jin didn't think so. If there was no reform, the Great Zhou would just lose. Why fight? It would only waste people's money and time.

"Your Majesty is right. Why not let Commander Xie give it a try? If it works, everyone will be happy. Even if it is not as good as expected, it will not hinder the general's training."

"Indeed." Murong Yan thought for a moment and gave the order, "Thank you, Commander. I will leave this matter entirely to you. I will only give you three months."

"I accept the decree."

When Bai Jin heard that the emperor had accepted her suggestion, she made another request, "Your Majesty, about my going to the war..."

Murong Yan looked at her expectant eyes and wanted to refuse but couldn't bear to do so. However, he couldn't bear to do so. Swords are ruthless. If something happened to her, how would he explain to the county lord?

"Does Miss Bai Jin have to fight on the battlefield? There are many ways to serve the Great Zhou. If you are willing, I can make you a princess and grant you a county, so you can do whatever you want."

"Your Majesty." Bai Jin really had no words to say. "This is the only belief I have. I hope Your Majesty will fulfill it."

After saying that, she immediately knelt on the ground and begged, "Your Majesty, I am just a worthless person. If I can die a worthy death, my life will be worth it."

"If my ambitions in this life are not realized, even if I am in a favorable environment, it will be difficult to settle the regret in my heart. I beg Your Majesty to help me!"

Seeing this, Murong Yan finally softened his heart, "Okay, since this is what Miss Bai Jin wants, then I agree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Bai Jin bowed in thanks.

"But you have to promise me that you will obey Commander Xie's orders, never act on your own, and protect yourself."

"The people's daughter follows the decree."

Don't worry, Your Majesty. She will definitely make her brother listen to her obediently.

At this moment, Murong Yan suddenly remembered another thing. Since Bai Jin had done some research on the military strength of several countries, he could hear her opinion on seeking help from Dong Yue.

"Miss Bai Jin, I have something I don't understand. I hope you can help me solve it."

"Your Majesty, please tell me. I will do my best."

"From your perspective, should Da Zhou seek help from Dong Yue?"

Bai Jin paused. Actually, she felt that it didn't matter whether she looked for it or not, but if it could help her mother and General Tuoba get together for life, then she had to do it.

"Your Majesty, I think it is necessary."

"Oh? Tell me."

"The Art of War by Sun Tzu says: If your force is ten, surround it; if your force is five, attack it. To encircle the enemy, you need at least ten times the force of the enemy. If you just want to attack the enemy, you need at least five times the force."

"As for the current military strength of the Great Zhou, it can only be said that it is on par with the Southern Kingdom. The Great Zhou is recruiting soldiers, and the Southern Kingdom will do the same."

"Just as your majesty is worried, if Commander Xie's military training does not go smoothly, the Great Zhou's military strength will be a little weak. But with the help of Dongyue, it will be completely different."

"Firstly, although Dongyue's troops are not numerous, their soldiers are tall, good at fighting and brave, which is the characteristic of this nation. Secondly, it can also increase the chances of victory for the Great Zhou."

"Yeah." Murong Yan nodded. He was indeed persuaded.

"Thank you Miss Bai Jin for clearing up my doubts. I have an idea in mind. You can go back and discuss the details of the conscription with Commander Xie. Let's start immediately."

"Yes!"

"Miss Bai Jin."

"Your Majesty, what else do you have to say?"

Murong Yan opened his mouth and said, "On the day of the expedition, I will personally see you and Commander Xie off."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." In fact, there was no need to do so, as she had her mother to send her off.

The two men retreated.

The first thing Bai Jin did when he returned home was to tell the good news to his mother and cousin Yunyan.

"Mother! My daughter has successfully convinced the emperor."

Seeing her daughter happy, Yun Zhihan couldn't be happy at all. As a mother, her worries were far greater than her support.

"Xie Baijin, remember what you promised me."

"Thing? What thing?" Bai Jin fell silent for a moment and thought carefully. Did his mother ask him to do anything?

Yun Zhihan said with a look of reproach, "Of course I asked you to protect yourself."

"Oh, about this. Leave it to cousin Yunyan. She will protect me."

Yunyan nodded silently, "Don't worry, aunt, Yan'er will protect Jin'er even if it costs her life."

Bai Jin leaned against her and said coquettishly, "Don't worry, cousin. When we get to the camp, I will behave myself and will never let you fall into danger."

Yunyan didn’t believe it, and Yun Zhihan didn’t believe it even more.

"Jin'er, after you get out, you'll have to rely on yourself. You must not be so reckless as you are at home. Do you understand?"

Seeing her mother's serious expression, Bai Jin also sat up straight and promised, "Don't worry, mother. I am not stupid enough to die. I also cherish my life."

"I hope you will do what you say." Yun Zhihan rolled his eyes at her and said nothing more.

She now has another plan in mind.

According to what Tongzi reported, if His Majesty can really agree to Dongyue's help, then Ahong will definitely take action. By then, she may be able to go out to the battle, reunite with her daughter, and protect her safety.

Although Murong Yan was persuaded by Bai Jin, he still had to face doubts and obstructions from the ministers.

As soon as he went to court the next day, he announced three things.

First, Xie Bochen was the commander of this expedition, and General Zheng was the deputy commander.

Second, the Great Zhou wanted to recruit new soldiers, name them the Xie Family Army, and have Commander Xie be fully responsible.

Third, in order to ensure victory, Da Zhou would seek help from Dong Yue. He would summon the Crown Prince of Dong Yue to meet him and discuss the war against the south.

As soon as the three things were announced, various objections arose in the court, especially among some old ministers, who were very dissatisfied with these three decisions.

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