The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 176 Yang Guang is really crazy
"If we were to infer Temujin's real purpose, it would be to lead Yang Guang in his second expedition.

He certainly didn't want Yang Guang to succeed in his second expedition, and Kublai Khan's 100,000 cavalry would not fight against the Ming Dynasty.

So what is the real purpose of these 100,000 cavalry? Are they just going there to let Yang Guang lead the army in peace?"

"General Wang said that these 100,000 cavalrymen may have other goals.

That is to say, Grand Commander Wang is also inclined to believe that these 100,000 cavalrymen have a real purpose."

“Besides the Ming Dynasty, the Mongols only had a few targets to attack when they went south.

It's impossible for me, Ming Dynasty.

Jin? The Jin, Liao, and Song dynasties were entangled with each other, and the Mongols were definitely not their first target.

That leaves only the Turks.

Then, together with Temujin, Yang Guang was expected to lead a second expedition. I believe that Kublai Khan led 100,000 cavalrymen to prepare for the Turks and the Sui Dynasty. "

"Since Yang Guang's personal expedition suffered a disastrous defeat more than a year ago, Sui has become the easiest country to attack among the southern powers.

The Mongols’ first target must be the Sui Dynasty.

The Turks were the biggest obstacle for the Mongols in conquering the Sui Dynasty.

This time, the Mongols must have wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to destroy the Turks.

Secondly, it is likely that when Yang Guang was on his way to the expedition, he heard the news that the Mongols were attacking the Turks, and out of fear he withdrew his troops or was distracted, which increased the possibility of his second expedition failing.

Gu Xichao spoke slowly, and everyone listened carefully.

Except for Zhu Houzhao, everyone nodded secretly in their hearts.

This doesn't sound complicated and it is indeed very possible.

Of course, military and national affairs cannot be determined by speculation alone; they require factual evidence.

In other words, identity is needed.

If His Majesty were to make a guess, they would be able to confirm it to some extent. If Wang Shouren agreed, they would be able to confirm it for the most part.

But Gu Xichao is just a man with no military achievements. Even if what he said makes sense, they would only believe it to some extent and would not dare to be sure of anything.

This is the result of their decades of experience and calmness as officials.

As for Zhu Houzhao, he was the only one who nodded repeatedly in public.

"Pah, what you said makes a lot of sense, Old Gu." Zhu Houzhao slapped the table lightly and said loudly, then burst into laughter: "It's almost the same as I thought, hahahaha."

No one present was surprised. As long as Your Majesty believed and was satisfied with other people's speculations or solutions to problems, they were almost the same as what Your Majesty thought.

Of course, Your Majesty will not take credit for other people's achievements, but sometimes will take the blame for his subjects. These two points are the most important reasons why people don't care.

As Zhu Houzhao spoke, everyone silently became more certain about this guess.

"Humph, Temujin has a nice idea, but I will never let him succeed.

You tell me, should I stop Kublai Khan and teach him a lesson?

This time, I am sure I can kill him directly." Zhu Houzhao snorted coldly, ready to make a move.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes changed.

"Your Majesty, if the Mongols do not take the initiative to attack the Ming Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty should not take the initiative to send troops.

The affairs of Nanzhili and Lu are at a critical moment, and everything in Jin is also at a critical moment, and Your Majesty needs to be in charge.

Your Majesty must not leave the capital easily." Liu Jian said seriously at the first moment.

"Your Majesty, I think now is not the time to teach Kublai a lesson.

Moreover, the Turks were quite powerful, and it was not so easy for the Sui Dynasty to do as the Mongols wished.

Kublai Khan's attack on the Turks was just a fight between two dogs. There was no need for the Ming Dynasty to lose its own strength to help the Turks.

What would happen if the Mongols really destroyed the Turks?

When the Mongols are about to attack the Sui Dynasty, it won’t be too late for the Ming Dynasty to take action.” Xie Qian continued.

Zhu Houzhao immediately understood what he said and realized that he should not sacrifice his own strength to help the Turks.

Even if the Turks were destroyed, it would not be a big problem for the Ming Dynasty.

He gave up the idea of ​​sending troops, but he still asked, "Old Gu, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I also think that it is not appropriate to send troops to teach Kublai a lesson at this time.

The Mongols and Yuan Dynasty have suffered successive losses in the past two years, and have been seriously injured.

If the Ming Dynasty teaches Kublai a lesson again, Temujin will definitely not be able to sit still and may go south himself.

We, the Ming Dynasty, are not afraid, but it is difficult for us to destroy it in one fell swoop now.

More importantly, the Ming Dynasty was undergoing changes, the army was being reorganized, and the new army had just been trained.

It can be said that our Ming Dynasty is becoming stronger and stronger, while the Mongols are weakening.

As the enemy is losing ground and we are gaining strength, it is not appropriate for the Ming Dynasty to fight Temujin head-on at this time." Gu Xichao said solemnly.

"What do you think?" Zhu Houzhao nodded and looked at the dukes.

"I second the motion." Several dukes said happily.

"What you said makes sense, and it's pretty much what I thought.

Okay, as long as Kublai Khan doesn't come to attack the Ming Dynasty, I will let him go this time.

Next, let’s just watch.

Let's see if that loser is really crazy?" Zhu Houzhao made the final decision.

This matter will not be spread out for the time being, but the decision will be informed to Wang Shouren, who will be asked to be on guard.

Then the Jinyiwei would investigate the situation in the Sui Dynasty and the movements of the Mongols as quickly as possible.

After all, speculation is just speculation. What if Temujin is really sure or is just confused and lets Temujin attack the Ming Dynasty?

In this world, anything can happen.

Not to mention Zhu Houzhao, Liu Jian, Wang Shouren and others would be prepared for anything possible.

A dozen days later, the Jinyiwei brought back the news.

The Sui Dynasty was stepping up its war preparations, and some officials had some speculations.

Then on the third day, Kublai Khan's 100,000-strong army officially marched south, with the slogan of revenge for the Mongols being loud.

Two days later, news from the Sui Dynasty shocked the world. Yang Guang officially issued an order to personally lead the army for the second time.

Still a million-strong army!

There was a lot of opposition in the Sui court that day, but it was suppressed by Yang Guang, who even killed three ministers for this.

As soon as the news came out, it spread to all countries at the fastest speed.

There was a lot of discussion everywhere.

State of Song.

Zhao Ji suddenly felt that Zhu Houzhao was not crazy, but Yang Guang was the crazy one.

Of course, because of the Ming Dynasty between them, he was not afraid of Yang Guang.

I just feel that it is incomprehensible and a little proud.

It is impossible to understand Yang Guang’s crazy behavior.

Among the four proud Han countries, not to mention Li Yang who is too far away, he is the only one who is sober and is a truly benevolent and wise monarch.

Meng Yuan.

Temujin laughed loudly, with a sharp light in his eyes.

Kublai Khan smiled among the 100,000 cavalrymen on their way south.

Yang Guang led the Sui Dynasty step by step into the abyss.

He immediately gave the order to slow down the march again, ten miles a day would be enough.

Since Yang Guang was about to lead the army for the second time, there was no need for him to put on an act anymore and he could just pretend.

At the same time, he was also worried that if he got too close to the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Houzhao would really attack him.

Thinking of this, Kublai Khan's face was filled with gloom.

He couldn't help but think of the disastrous defeat. Out of the 100,000 cavalrymen, only two out of ten survived. The death of Si Hanfei made him even more heartbroken.

"Zhu Houzhao, just wait. One day, I will definitely chop off your head and use it as a wine vessel."

Kublai Khan looked far away in the direction of the Ming Dynasty with an extremely cold look in his eyes.

Ming dynasty.

All Zhu Houzhao felt was anger.

“Yang Guang, this damn idiot.

Don’t you even consider whether he has the ability to lead a million-strong army in person?

It is a gamble with the lives of millions or even more people.

He really deserves to die!
I will cut him into pieces."

Many high-ranking officials of the Ming Dynasty sighed.

They were sure that Yang Guang had really gone crazy.

Nothing can stop him anymore.

It's like a gambler who sells his wife and children for gambling. He loses all his rationality.

The only will is that you can turn things around and win.

The Sui Dynasty was truly heading towards a precarious path leading to an abyss.

Suddenly, many officials discovered the goodness of their own emperor.

Although our own emperor also loves to make trouble, he occasionally does some heinous things and harms the interests of officials.

But our Majesty is capable.

His own strength, his ability to train his subjects, and his attitude of putting the people first, suppressed all dissatisfaction.

They were also impressed by his upright and honest style of work.

It is visible to the naked eye that the Ming Dynasty is becoming increasingly powerful.

Nothing like the Sui Dynasty.

If I fail again this time, haha.

The top leaders of the Ming Dynasty began to make various plans and preparations in case the Sui Dynasty failed again.

Then, the memorials from Li Jing and Wu Yunzhao came to Zhu Houzhao.

Wu Yunzhao’s meaning was very simple. Yang Guang had no ability to lead an army of one million, but he was unwilling to delegate power to the generals.

Coupled with the obstruction of the Mongols and other forces, there is a high possibility that Yang Guang will fail again.

At this time, the top leaders of the Sui Dynasty should have had the same idea, holding a pessimistic attitude and preparing a retreat plan.

It is a good time for the Ming Dynasty to poach people.

Wu Yunzhao was willing to write letters to the major clans and families of the Sui Dynasty, persuading them to join the Ming Dynasty openly or secretly.

Zhu Houzhao was of course happy about this and asked Wu Yunzhao to write the letter as soon as possible.

Li Jing, who was in the capital, submitted a memorial to Zhu Houzhao even faster, and his opinion was similar to Wu Yunzhao's.

This is a good opportunity to contact the various clans and families in the Sui Dynasty.

The difference is that Li Jing said that there might be changes among the top leaders of the Sui Dynasty.

For this purpose, Zhu Houzhao called Li Jing, and also called Liu Jian, Xie Qian, Ma Wensheng, Li Xunhuan, and Gu Xichao.

"Your Majesty, the change I mentioned was referring to Yang Xuangan, the son of Yang Su, Duke of Yue." Li Jing said with some certainty.

Everyone frowned.

"What changes can this Yang Xuangan make?" Zhu Houzhao asked curiously.

“Your Majesty, Yang Xuangan is definitely not an ordinary person. He is known as the reincarnation of the Overlord. He has an outstanding talent in martial arts. His personality is overbearing, self-centered, and arrogant.

When I was in the Duke of Yue's mansion in the past, I had a deep understanding of his character. He had high aspirations and was not one who would be willing to be under someone else for long.

There was a rumor in the Sui Dynasty that the Duke of Yue built a treasury called Yanggong's Treasure House, which contained countless treasures and weapons.

I know one thing, this treasure house is real, and the reason for its establishment is the existence of Yang Xuangan. "Li Jing said solemnly.

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