The first poisonous scholar in Daxia, starting from the abdication of the prime minister

"The two ministers of Song and Wei each hold their own view, but I believe both have their merits. I wonder what the other ministers think of this matter?"

Emperor Xia started by asking for other people's opinions.

Having worked with Emperor Xia for so many years, Song Pu knew him very well and knew that this was the time to make a decision, so he glanced behind him.

"Your Majesty, I believe Prime Minister Song's words make sense. The northern territories are crucial to your Majesty's lifelong reputation and to Great Xia's prestige among the nations. If you are not absolutely certain of taking them, I believe it is best to hold off! I implore Your Majesty to dispatch troops to the northwest to relieve the suffering of our people!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I also second the proposal!"

"Prime Minister Song's words are wise and thoughtful in planning for the country. I second your opinion..."

"..."

All of a sudden, all the officials came forward and agreed with Song Pu's opinion. In an instant, more than half of the officials agreed.

There was a hint of satisfaction in Song Pu's eyes. Even though he had lost several ministerial positions, the overall situation in the court was still in his control. This was the demeanor of a head of all officials. How could you, Wei Xuan, compare to him?

However, soon he couldn't laugh anymore!

Because he found that those upright officials and humble people in the court also came forward and agreed with his opinion.

At this moment, Song Pu suddenly realized that he had been fooled!

really.

Wei Xuan cheerfully bowed and said, "Your Majesty, since all the civil and military officials in the court agree that the best target for sending troops right now is the northwest, then I will follow their advice and request that Your Majesty send troops to the northwest..."

What the hell...

Song Pu's face turned dark. This old bastard has no moral principles at all!

This matter has been argued for three days. In the past two days... and even just now, this old man Wei looked like he wanted to eat his flesh and sleep on his skin. In the end...

He was about to mock Wei Xuan when he heard Emperor Xia burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! It's rare for all the ministers to cooperate so sincerely in this court. It's truly a blessing for Great Xia! Since you have no other opinions, I will choose a day to announce it to the world..."

"The barbarians in the northwest have refused to submit to the king's rule and have repeatedly invaded and oppressed the people of Great Xia. For the sake of the world and the Great Xia nation... I have decided to send troops and will choose a day to attack the northwest..."

"Your Majesty the Holy Ming..."

The entire court was filled with civil and military officials praising Song Pu's achievements. Only then did the officials of Song Pu's faction finally realize that they had been fooled!

Everyone looked at Song Pu, but saw that their Prime Minister Song had a dark face, without any joy of being a winner. On the contrary... Wei Xuan, who usually had a sour face, was now smiling like a chrysanthemum.

Song Pu knew that although he appeared to have won this battle, he actually lost!

The real intention of Emperor Xia and Wei Xuan has always been the northwest. They only regretted that the war between Beili and Liyue was spread to the capital. Wei Xuan deliberately used the war between the two countries to confuse himself and easily achieve his goal.

To be honest, even if Wei Xuan didn't do this, he wouldn't oppose sending troops to the northwest. After all, it would also benefit the aristocratic families. However, the struggle in the court is a time to show off muscles. If he doesn't interfere, how can he suppress the morale of the upright?

only……

I thought that Gu Jingzhi, this annoying guy, was exiled to a poor place to suffer, and no one would bother him anymore.

Unexpectedly, after Gu Jingzhi passed away, his teacher was no longer old-fashioned.

The key point is that Gu Jingzhi has done a great job in Ningzhou, suppressing bandits and building terraced fields. He has turned a dilapidated Ningzhou around, and it is about to become a wealthy province!

Compared with the political intrigues in the court, he felt that Gu Jingzhi's ability to govern the local area was the real threat.

He is resourceful, decisive, brave, and able to govern the local area...this is the talent that makes him a prime minister.

However, Gu Jingzhi has grown up. Unless he defeats himself or the situation in the court changes drastically, he will not be able to completely eliminate Gu Jingzhi.

No matter how powerful the aristocratic family is, it won’t work!

……

When the court's decision on the war in the northwest reached Gu Jingzhi, he was busy with the autumn harvest with officials of all ranks in Ningzhou.

Originally, there was no need to inform him of this war, but he held the title of Northwest Patrolman and had the right to know all the details of the war preparations.

Moreover, Emperor Xia also sent a secret letter, planning to use Ningzhou as a place to store grain and fodder!

The northwest is too far away from the capital, and even the major granaries in the south of the Yangtze River and the north are still quite far away.

Ningzhou has smooth water and land transportation, and it is most convenient to use Ningzhou as a transit point to supply food and fodder to the border!

But Gu Jingzhi was a little hesitant.

The imperial court sent troops to the northwest, and Ningzhou was under the jurisdiction of many merchants, most of whom were engaged in business outside of Daxia. Food, fodder, and military equipment were of great importance, and it would be easiest for them to be exposed if they were kept in Ningzhou. This was no joke.

The army's food supply route is related to the safety of hundreds of thousands of soldiers at the border. If the secret is leaked because of Ningzhou, it will be more trouble than gain. This place is too close to the border. If a small group of enemy cavalry enters the country, they can rush here in three days at most.

The risk is too great.

However, if you change to another place, it will be safer, but the efficiency will be a bit low!

When this news came out, his original joy of a good harvest was instantly consumed.

After instructing people to carefully collect the hybrid rice seeds without leaving a single one behind, Gu Jingzhi planned to return to Ningzhou Prefecture. After all, the military equipment and food were of great importance and must not be lost.

Of course, he was also allowed to take the hybrid rice away!

All these rice seeds add up to only one kilogram of grain seeds. Even if they are planted in the field tomorrow, they will only cover one acre of land.

It will take at least the third year's harvest before it can cover areas outside of Ningzhou...

It’s really not easy.

……

Ningzhou Prefecture.

Gu Jingzhi had just arrived in the provincial capital and had not had time to rest when he summoned Liu Sandao, Wu Xiang and others, still in the same conference room!

"Let's make it short. The imperial court plans to deploy troops to the northwest, and Ningzhou will serve as a storage area for the army's food, fodder, and weapons..."

"what?"

Wu Xiang, Liu Sandao and Lin Feng were shocked.

Hundreds of thousands of troops stockpiling food and fodder in Ningzhou is no joke. Any slight negligence could lead to a major event that could shake the foundation of the country!

Gu Jingzhi said, "Everyone knows the situation in Ningzhou. Recently, due to the frequent flow of merchants, at least 10% of them are from abroad. If our army stockpiles food and fodder, I'm afraid it will be easy for people to find out!"

Everyone nodded after listening.

Wu Xiang said, "But we can't blockade Ningzhou right now. Firstly, the losses would be too great, and secondly... if we rashly block the passage, we're afraid it will attract attention and might even leak military secrets!"

"My Lord, how about we...reject the imperial court?"

Wu Xiang was a little hesitant.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingzhi immediately shook his head and said, "It's easy for us to politely decline the offer, and it's also easy for the court to choose another place. However, this will only lead to a significant waste of food and fodder!"

"Unless we have no other choice, we absolutely cannot do this!"

"This……"

Liu Sandao was also at a loss!

Gu Jingzhi looked at Lin Feng, who said unsurely, "I do have an idea, but I don't know if it's feasible..."