I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

"Next plan?"

Jiang Zuo murmured, and then fixed his gaze on Wang Yingjie.

Wang Yingjie noticed Jiang Zuo's gaze and thought something was wrong. He had been dissatisfied with Jiang Zuo many times before, but he never expected that Jiang Zuo would suddenly become his boss.

"I am a small county official in Jiangzuo. How can I possibly understand military affairs? I'd better ask the generals."

Jiang Zuo looked around.

The generals of the Six Garrison Armies looked at each other in an extremely awkward atmosphere.

At the pre-war meeting a few days ago, they all showed disdain for Jiang Zuo.

Now it seems that Jiang Zuo will take the opportunity to retaliate.

"General Wang in particular is quite capable. The Governor-General might as well ask for his opinion."

Jiang Zuo laughed.

At this moment, Yan Kang looked embarrassed. He looked at Wang Yingjie and gave him a wink.

Wang Yingjie understood and gritted his teeth.

"I apologize for the offense I have committed before, Lord Jiang, please forgive me!"

Wang Yingjie was very flexible and immediately knelt down to apologize to Jiang Zuo.

Thinking back to Wang Yingjie's repeated targeting of him these days, Jiang Zuo felt so happy at the moment. He chuckled and said, "It's okay. Get up."

Wang Yingjie was actually quite unhappy in his heart, but the situation was stronger than the person. Now their Six Towns Army was being suppressed by a county magistrate. How could they possibly accept it?

Seeing that the situation had eased somewhat, Yan Kang took the opportunity to propose: "Sir Jiang, I think we should regroup our forces and head north to actively search for the main force of the Northern Barbarians. If we let them control the situation, it will be extremely disadvantageous to our Great Yan army."

The Mobei cavalry comes and goes like the wind, and if we only fight a defensive battle, it is likely that a large number of troops will be involved.

Yan Kang's proposal was the result of his years of fighting against the Northern Barbarians. To deal with these cavalry, one must take the initiative to seize the initiative.

Jiang Zuo was silent for a moment, but shook his head: "Sorry, Governor, I have a different plan in mind."

"Oh? I'd like to hear the details."

Yan Kang's tone was very polite, not like the Governor-General of the Six Garrisons at all.

Since the battle of Deep Valley a few days ago, he has been able to keep his position as governor, and he has nothing else to ask for.

"I think it's too risky to take the initiative and we should defend every important road as long as we can keep the Northern Barbarians out of the Northern Border."

Jiang Zuo's plan was quite conservative.

"It is more stable to hold the main roads, but your majesty means that we must eliminate the main force of the Northern Barbarians within a month. If our forces are dispersed and we fight a defensive battle, our army may not have an advantage. ..."

Yan Kang was quite puzzled.

"Then we won't fight them."

Jiang Zuo said indifferently.

"Do not hit?"

Everyone was puzzled.

Yan Kang was also curious and asked, "What does Lord Jiang mean by this?"

Jiang Zuo explained, "I plan to negotiate with the tribes in Mobei and open trade. There will be no fighting or killing."

Hearing this, everyone frowned.

I didn't expect Jiang Zuo still had such a cowardly idea.

Peace talks with the northern barbarians had never happened in the history of Great Yan.

Is this considered cowardice before the battle?

Everyone was quite dissatisfied with Jiang Zuo's decision and did not understand why His Majesty would trust such a person who knew nothing about military affairs.

"Lord Jiang, I don't quite agree with this plan."

Yan Kang immediately objected.

"Governor Yan, I am not asking for your opinion. I am just telling you the plan. You, the Six Towns Army, can just execute it."

Jiang Zuo said bluntly.

What a loud tone!

Everyone was shocked and looked at Yan Kang.

They never expected that Jiang Zuo, who had just been promoted, would not give Yan Kang a good face.

At this moment, Yan Kang had an ugly look on his face and said nothing.

Jiang Zuo's words really made him feel extremely dissatisfied.

At this time, Jiang Zuo suddenly said: "From today on, the Six Garrison Army will leave Anding County and return to various places in the northern border in batches to garrison. Do not let the northern barbarians cross the border."

"what?"

Yan Kang frowned, not quite understanding what Jiang Zuo meant.

Jiang Zuo said again: "Governor, I will need your assistance in the future. However, it is better for you to command the Six Garrison Army."

Yan Kang was shocked and suddenly felt that Jiang Zuo was no ordinary person.

Your Majesty had clearly ordered him to have the power to command the Six Garrison Army, but he gave all this military power to Yan Kang.

"Do you understand what I mean?"

Jiang Zuo looked around, scanning the expressions of the soldiers.

"As ordered."

Someone bowed and said, and the others followed suit reluctantly.

The six garrison troops staying in Anding County became an obstacle to Jiangzuo.

In terms of military affairs, Jiangzuo is no worse than them.

Jiang Zuo said, "Pack up now. Come in batches. There's no need to rush. And you, Wang Yingjie, you'll leave last. Pack up the barracks quickly. Don't take anything from the armory with you. Is that clear?"

Wang Yingjie narrowed his eyes, leaned forward and said in great dissatisfaction: "I understand."

"Then go now."

Jiang Zuo gave the order, then turned and left.

After making sure Jiang Zuo had left, Wang Yingjie said unhappily, "This Jiang Zuo is really a villain who has achieved success. Since he doesn't need the assistance of our Six Towns Army, then we won't accompany him any more!"

This also attracted the support of other soldiers.

But Yan Kang shook his head and remained silent.

……

After returning home, Jiang Zuo felt much better.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw Miss Siyue feeding the fish by the pond.

Chen Qingyun turned around and saw Jiang Zuo looking happy. He knew that he must have learned the contents of the imperial edict.

"It seems you are in a good mood today."

Chen Qingyun smiled and said.

"It's actually okay."

Jiang Zuo slowly approached Chen Qingyun.

“Anything good you want to share?”

Chen Qingyun sprinkled some fish food.

"The Empress issued an order, giving me the power to command the Six Garrisons."

Jiang Zuo said calmly.

"That's good, isn't it? You don't have to worry about the Six Towns Army going against you."

Chen Qingyun certainly knew about this. Allowing Jiang Zuo and Yan Kang to jointly command the Six Garrison Army was already her biggest concession. She hoped Jiang Zuo would not let her down.

"Of course... There is one interesting thing. I found that every time I confided my true feelings to you, Siyue, the empress changed her mind after a while and suddenly treated me well. I was wondering, could it be that you, Siyue, are the current empress?"

Jiang Zuo smiled slightly and looked at Chen Qingyun's beautiful face.

Chen Qingyun's body trembled inexplicably, his expression froze, and he was stunned for a while before he spoke: "This..."

"Haha, I'm just kidding. How could you be the empress?"

Jiang Zuo laughed again.

"Forehead……"

Chen Qingyun was quite conflicted at the moment. She wanted to confess her identity, but she was also afraid that Jiang Zuo would be annoyed by her identity as the empress.

Anyway, Jiangzuo is now taking over the task of expelling the northern barbarians, so let nature take its course.

"Siyue, you are so gentle, considerate and empathetic, while the empress is domineering and brutal. You two are completely opposites."

Jiang Zuo laughed.

Chen Qingyun's face suddenly turned gloomy and he stopped what he was doing.

Jiang Zuo, it seems you are tired of living...