The emperor frowned and said, "Reverse defense is an attack? Han Aiqing means that it is time for me, Dayan, to send troops?"

"This is a matter of military strategists, and I dare not speak nonsense." Han Xuandao said respectfully: "Shangshu Fan is in charge of the Ministry of War, so he should have plans."

Fan Yunao immediately said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Wei people are now limited to Linyang Pass and their morale is sluggish. If they send troops to strengthen the Qing army's momentum at this time, it will inevitably lead to further decline in the morale of the Wei army. It is indeed a good opportunity to send troops. When the military strategists fight, there will be morale disputes. The Wei people are brave and stalemate, and once they are suddenly attacked by them and their morale will be greatly boosted, it will be difficult to deal with."

The emperor comforted his head and said, "What Fan Aiqing said is somewhat reasonable. But if we send troops at this time, will our Northwest Army be ready for the response?"

"The General had already drawn a large number of troops to gather at Linyang Pass before. There are many soldiers in Linyang Pass now. Fan Yunao said solemnly: "And the current food and grass in Linyang Pass are enough to support this winter. If troops are sent at this time, the Ministry of Revenue can immediately raise the supply of food and grass. Before the logistics food and grass arrive, the northwest should not be short of food."

Han Xuandao immediately said: "Master, the people of Qing are in danger now. If I, Dayan, send troops, they will definitely be unable to seek it." After a pause, he said slowly: "I heard that Shang Zhongli had already started preparing a large amount of food and grass equipment before the Wei army attacked. A large amount of food and fodder was stored in Wancheng, Nanyang County, and it is said that it can support 100,000 people to eat for two years."

When the court officials heard this, they immediately understood what Han Xuandao meant.

The emperor asked, "What Han Aiqing meant is to ask the people of Qing to take out the food?"

Han Xuandao nodded and said, "That's right. The one who benefits the most from our Yan army is naturally the people of Qing. The Northwest Army can directly negotiate with the Qing army. If the Qing country can provide enough food and fodder equipment, our Yan army can consider the alliance between the two countries and send troops to strengthen their momentum."

Hu Xuexin, the minister of Dali Temple, also said: "I report to the emperor, what Secretary Han said is very reasonable. Although my sons of Dayan can send troops to assist, they must provide food and grass equipment. In order to stabilize the Northern Barbarians, they can abandon nearly three counties. Now my Dayan takes the initiative to send troops to assist, but they only ask for food and grass equipment to them. Naturally, they will not refuse, otherwise our army will remain unmoved and see how long they can last!"

Xiao Huaijin, the Minister of Works, couldn't help but come out and said, "Sage, the people of Qing Dynasty ceded land and asked for peace. We might as well send an envoy to Shangjing City and talk to them. If we want my Dayan to send troops to help, let them cut some land. Nanyang County is the granary of the world. If they ask them to cut Nanyang County to me Dayan, they may not refuse!"

When the court officials heard this, a very small number of people nodded slightly. This method of taking advantage of the situation was exactly what they thought. Most of the court officials frowned, obviously disagreed with Xiao Huaijin's argument.

Han Xuandao had already shook his head and said, "Shangshu Xiao, this is not something I can do!"

Seeing that Han Xuandao did not hesitate to object, Xiao Huaijin was immediately angry and looked a little angry on his face. However, he also remembered Master Xiao’s instructions in his heart, suppressed his anger and asked lightly: “But I don’t know what’s wrong?”

"We have an alliance with the people of Qing, at least until now, but brothers are still in alliance." Han Xuandao said seriously: "My Dayan is not the Northern Barbarians, but a country of Xinyi. We send troops to help. On the one hand, it is for our own interests of Dayan. On the other hand, it is for the promotion of great righteousness and helping brothers. If the people of Qing are allowed to cede Nanyang County at this time, how will the people in the world view our Yan State?"

Han Xuan was righteous and talked freely. Many people nodded, only to think that Han Xuandao's words were full of righteousness.

Xiao Huaijin sneered in his heart. Compared to most people in the court, Xiao Huaijin was influenced by Master Xiao, but instead felt that Han Xuandao looked hypocritical and hypocritical. At this time, he spoke the so-called righteousness with a high-sounding voice, which made Xiao Huaijin extremely disgusted and extremely disdainful.

The emperor pondered for a moment and finally said, "I heard that the general left the camp and had not returned yet. Now Han Mo is temporarily taking over military affairs. Can Han Mo handle this military affairs?"

Fan Yunao immediately said: "Reporting to the emperor, I think that although the general is not in the Northwest Camp, Han Mo is enough to deal with it. When Han Mo suppressed the rebellion in Bozhou, he used his troops very skillfully and bravely and resourcefully. In the previous Su family rebellion, tens of thousands of Su family troops attacked the King of the Northwest Army at night, but was ambushed by Han Mo and wiped out the aristocratic army at a very small price to achieve a complete victory. These two battles are enough to show Han Mo's calmness and calmness when encountering major events, and also to show his talent in military affairs."

When everyone heard Fan Yunao say this, many people felt that Fan Yunao was protecting his son-in-law.

The Han family is in full swing. The Fan family is now under the Han family. The relationship between the two families is actually Han Mo. The Fan family naturally wants to recommend their son-in-law, so that Han Mo has a great opportunity to become famous.

The emperor did not speak immediately, his eyes flashing, as if he was thinking about something.

Fan Yunao bowed again and said, "There are many generals who can fight in the northwest, and when we send troops, our Yan army will not attack the vanguard. Even if the general is not in the camp, Han Mo is fully capable of taking on this task!"

The emperor thought for a while and finally said, "Transfer my order, and Han Mo will negotiate directly with the Qing State. If the Qing State can provide food and fodder equipment, our Yan army can send troops to strengthen its momentum." Looking at Han Xuan, he said solemnly: "Han Aiqing, your Ministry of Revenue has also stepped up the raising of food and grass. The Ministry of War cooperated with Taipu Temple to train war horses across the country. If our army really intervenes in this case, this battle will probably not be able to stop in a short while..." Paused, pondered for a moment, and then looked up and said, "While let Han Mo negotiate with the Qing State, quickly discuss this matter, whether it is appropriate for our Dayan to send troops at this time, and how to act after sending troops, you will write a memorandum."

Several officials from the cabinet immediately bowed and said, "I obey the order."

The emperor frowned, wanted to speak but stopped. After pondering for a while, he finally stood up and said, "Let's leave first!" The court officials knelt down and retreated, while the emperor looked solemn and retreated under the eunuchs and palace maids.

...

Fan Yunao left the palace gate and had not gotten in the car yet, Han Xuandao had already come forward.

"Shangshu Fan, Han Mo is very young. Do you really think he can take on such a heavy burden?" Han Xuandao asked with a calm expression.

Fan Yunao smiled and said, "Mr. Han, you are his uncle. Even my father-in-law is full of confidence in him. Don't you believe in his ability? But don't forget that General Xiao was young and was also traversing the border, like a tiger going down the mountain."

Han Xuandao smiled and said, "How can Xiao Wu be compared with General Xiao?"

Fan Yunao smiled and then asked softly: "Mr. Han, General Xiao disappeared quietly in the Northwest Camp, even if the court did not inform him, this is not General Xiao's character. As the Northwest General, even if he is far away from the Northwest Camp, he should keep my Ministry of War secretly. However, my Ministry of War has no news now. For both public and private, General Xiao has committed a big taboo. Do you think this matter is too strange?"

"The general has always acted strangely, but I'm afraid he has other plans." Han Xuandao smiled faintly, not discussing too much on this topic, but said: "The Grand Tutor will set off for a trip to Beijing the next day. He is an old minister of the country and has made great contributions to Dayan. Those of us who stayed should also send him off!"

Fan Yunao nodded and said, "This is what it should be."

...

The court agreed to send troops to Yan State. Although there was no edict to the whole country, the cabinet began to conduct a detailed study on this matter.

War is a major matter of the country and must be careful, especially the various military departments and yamen. Once war is really about to start, these yamen must work together to make the machine move at high speed, and each yamen must naturally coordinate and consult.

The world was in chaos, and the moment when the Wei Qing battle began was destined to be the beginning of a military battle. In fact, the smart officials of Yan State were already mentally prepared to send troops.

Moreover, everyone in the cabinet knew that once this battle began, Yan State could not just waving the flag to cheer for the people of Qing. As the war develops, Yan State certainly has to bear the various costs of participating in the war, but it also has to use force to seize the benefits that must be obtained from participating in a war.

Although Yan State has not sent troops yet, as the brain of a country, the cabinet must make detailed plans for this dispatch, and make corresponding preparations for various forms after the dispatch.

The Ministry of Works was responsible for the task of building a large number of arrow weapons and siege weapons. The Ministry of War began to quickly study the various situations encountered after the dispatch of troops, and thus formulated different strategic deployments for response. It must carefully prepare the documents of the Ministry of War to deliver them to the generals in the front, and also deploy the defenders of the city in various parts of the country. If the front soldiers are in a tight position as the war progresses, the Ministry of War must quickly recruit troops to replenish the troops in the front, and the burden of the Ministry of Revenue is even more important. No matter what era, the war will end up with silver. To give the soldiers in the front sufficient combat effectiveness, there must be no problems in the logistics supply in the rear.

The soldiers in the front bathed and killed each other, and in order to achieve real victory, they must ensure that there is a strong rear that supports them.

Qing State has great land and wealth, Wei State has brave soldiers and horses, and Yan State, an Eastern power, will inevitably cause huge changes in the war.

This extremely terrifying monster in the East has begun to operate their power and will soon become a huge war machine.

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