latelenovela Chapter 215: The war is about to start, and you tell me there is no military pay?
Chapter 215: The war is about to start, and you tell me there is no military pay?
The vast land of the Daqing Dynasty has been bathed in a relatively peaceful atmosphere for many years.
As time passed, the Daqing Dynasty had not experienced a large-scale war for many years.
The people live and work in peace and contentment on this land, leading a peaceful and harmonious life.
Business is booming, culture is flourishing, and there is a prosperous scene everywhere.
However, in the North, the situation is completely different.
The northern border is adjacent to the brave and warlike Tatar tribe, and for many years, there have been constant frictions between the two sides.
The people of the Tatar tribe grew up on horseback. They are all skilled in riding and shooting and extremely brave.
They often carried out small-scale invasions in border areas and plundered property, causing a lot of trouble to the people in the northern border of the Daqing Dynasty.
Despite this, major wars have not occurred for a long time.
The Daqing Dynasty has always valued culture over military affairs. The court has attached great importance to cultural education and civil governance, while relatively neglecting the development of military power.
In such an environment, there are only a handful of generals available in the court.
Most of the few generals were in their fifties or sixties. Although they had rich combat experience, time was not forgiving and their health was no longer as good as it used to be.
They simply could not withstand the fatigue of long journeys, let alone sustained fighting on a fierce battlefield.
At this time, the Tatar tribes allied with the Great Zhou Kingdom in the west and sent troops to the north at the same time with great momentum.
The cavalry of the Tatar tribe swept in like a hurricane, and the army of the Great Zhou Kingdom also approached aggressively.
Their goal was clear: to break through the Daqing Dynasty's northern defense line in one fell swoop and plunder more land and wealth.
Just now when the Minister of War raised this urgent military situation in the court, the ministers were immediately panicked.
They were accustomed to a comfortable life and immersed in the prosperity of civil governance. They had never imagined that such a large-scale war would suddenly break out.
Some ministers looked at each other, their eyes full of fear and anxiety. They began to talk among themselves, their voices full of anxiety.
At this time, the words of the third prince gave them inspiration. Yes, isn't the Princess of the Warring States a young hero? Let her go!
The ministers of Prime Minister Jiang's faction began to incite each other.
"Your Highness, you are the hope of the Daqing Dynasty. During this crisis in the northern border, the generals in the court are all old, and only you can save them."
"Your Highness is a gifted princess. You will surely lead the army back in triumph."
"Your Majesty, the princess is so brave, she should be allowed to lead the troops to fight and help the country."
The emperor watched the performances of these ministers and understood what was going on.
He knew what they were thinking and felt anxious and angry.
The emperor looked at Yan Nansheng, his eyes full of worry.
Yan Nansheng was not afraid at all. She straightened her back and looked at the emperor and the ministers with a firm gaze. "Father, I am willing to serve the country and lead the troops to war. I will live up to my mission and bring glory to the Daqing Dynasty."
The emperor was silent for a moment and said, "We will discuss this matter later."
After the court session ended, the ministers from Prime Minister Jiang's faction gathered in the Prime Minister's Residence to discuss the next plan.
"Hmph, what a princess of the Warring States period. She really doesn't know her place. Let her go to the North, and it would be best if she never comes back."
"That's right. We must continue to encourage His Majesty to send the princess to war. As soon as she leaves the capital, we will have a chance to deal with her."
"But His Majesty seems to have some concerns and is not willing to let the princess take risks."
"We can create public opinion and make the people think that the princess should go to war. Then your majesty will have to consider public opinion."
Therefore, the ministers of Prime Minister Jiang's faction began to spread rumors among the people, saying that only the Princess of the Warring States Period could resolve the crisis in the north, and if the princess did not go to the battlefield, the people would fall into dire straits.
The people did not know the truth and began to talk about it, with the voices calling for the princess to go to the war getting louder and louder.
At the same time, Yan Nansheng was also actively preparing for the expedition.
He had also sent a letter to General Xie in the Northern Territory, and also sent a letter to the Yan family to make arrangements.
She knew that this time Prime Minister Jiang and his men would come up with a reason that would force her father to agree to and force her to leave the palace.
Then let them take a good look. Aren’t you trying to kill someone with a borrowed knife?
When she returns victorious, she will go back to Beijing in person to see how swollen their faces are.
She secretly went to the emperor to discuss this matter at night. The emperor initially disagreed with her taking risks, but after Yan Nansheng casually pulled out the night owl in the dark.
The Night Owl was silent...
The Emperor agreed...
The ministers of Prime Minister Jiang's faction were not reconciled.
At the morning court the next day, they continued to put pressure on the emperor, demanding that he make a decision as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty, the war in the north is urgent and cannot be delayed any longer. Her Royal Highness the Princess is the best candidate. I beg Your Majesty to order the Princess to go to the battle."
"Your Majesty, the people are looking forward to your departure. If you hesitate any longer, you may lose the support of the people."
The emperor seemed to be forced into a corner by these ministers and had to summon Yan Nansheng and the ministers again to discuss the matter.
Yan Nansheng stood in the court, looking at the emperor with a firm gaze. "Father, I have made all the preparations. Please rest assured, I will return victoriously."
After saying this, he winked at the emperor.
The emperor looked at Yan Nansheng, feeling helpless.
He was worried about his daughter's safety, but he was also frightened by her magical powers.
Finally, the emperor gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I will appoint you as the General of Pingbei and lead 50,000 troops to support the northern border. But you must pay attention to your safety and return safely."
Yan Nansheng was delighted and immediately knelt down to express his gratitude. "Thank you, father, for your kindness. I will definitely fulfill my mission."
"Your Majesty, the war in the northern border is urgent this time. Since I have been ordered to go to the battlefield, I must make full preparations. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to ask the Ministry of War for equipment and the Ministry of Revenue for military pay." Yan Nansheng's voice was clear and powerful, echoing in the hall.
The emperor raised his brows slightly, looked at the Minister of War and the Minister of Revenue, and signaled them to respond.
The Minister of War stepped forward and said bitterly, "Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to provide equipment, but the equipment in the Ministry of War is limited."
"Although there have been no large-scale wars in the Daqing Dynasty in recent years, there have been a lot of daily losses. Moreover, the creation of new weapons requires a lot of time and resources. It is really difficult to come up with enough equipment for Her Royal Highness the Princess to use in such a hurry."
Yan Nansheng narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the Minister of War.
"Sir, the Daqing Dynasty has enjoyed good weather and good harvests in recent years, with no wars or natural disasters. The national treasury is not extremely rich, but it is also quite full."
"How can there not be enough resources to build new weapons? Is it that someone has enriched themselves, or has the Ministry of War become lazy because there has been no war for many years?"
Upon hearing this, the Minister of War knelt down in fear and said, "Your Highness, please understand! I dare not slack off in the slightest, let alone embezzle money."
"However, the creation of new weapons is not something that can be done overnight. It requires a large amount of resources such as iron ore and craftsmen. In addition, in recent years, the court's investment in the military has indeed been insufficient, resulting in a slow production of new weapons."