Abandoned daughter takes charge of the family, so rich that even the best people can't envy

Everyone read the information prepared by Song Jinxiu one by one, and finally handed it to the emperor.

Song Jinxiu wrote in great detail, even providing detailed explanations on the selection of tree species and the environment suitable for planting.

To be honest, they understood the literal meaning of these data, but not all of them. They had no knowledge in this area, so they didn't even have the right to comment on Song Jinxiu's plan.

Naturally, it was passed unanimously.

Emperor Cangwu was very happy. His happiness could always relieve his worries in time. His head was filled with all kinds of things. He was simply a jack of all trades.

Moreover, she likes to plan ahead, unlike these old ministers who will only anxiously look for remedies when something goes wrong.

As for whether the coastal defense forest is as effective as Princess Kangle claims, only time will tell. However, Emperor Cangwu inexplicably believes in her, and believes she will succeed.

Su Mo finally saw another side of Song Jinxiu in the court.

Calm, decisive, wise, and insightful, she never hesitates in her actions or words, and is always purposeful in what she does, leading others unconsciously. Her meticulous planning is truly admirable.

Su Mo sighed in his heart: Is this still the clever little girl whose life goal is to buy a horse and ride in a carriage?

Is this the real her? Su Mo suddenly felt a sense of admiration.

At this time, a battle report came from southern Xinjiang. Wei Qiliang said in the report: The war in southern Xinjiang has become a stalemate, the front line has lengthened, and the Dingguo Army is somewhat unable to cope with it. He hopes that the court will send more troops.

Because the Saint of Southern Xinjiang committed suicide in prison after losing her natal Gu.

The death of the Saint of Southern Xinjiang, under the guidance of the Southern Xinjiang royal family, became an accelerator of the war between the two countries, causing the people of Southern Xinjiang to be outraged and want to avenge their Saint.

Spontaneous civilian organizations joined the army one after another, and for a time, the morale of the southern Xinjiang army soared.

Then, after Xie Gong, the Marquis of Xiliang, escaped, he led his troops in rebellion and fled to southern Xinjiang, which added strength to the situation.

Fortunately, the Dingguo Army was well-armed, and the crossbows and arrows played a huge role, so we have not suffered any major losses for the time being.

Both sides have their wins and losses, but if things continue for too long, I'm afraid the situation will not be good.

Pingyang Hou was frustrated. When he heard the battle report, his old face turned pale and he couldn't help but muttered softly:

"Alas! If Princess Kangle hadn't killed the Southern Frontier Saint's natal Gu, she wouldn't have committed suicide. Now, this has aroused public outrage."

Song Jinxiu looked at him suddenly. She stared into his eyes, which made Pingyang Hou feel uneasy. "What are you looking at? Am I wrong?"

Song Jinxiu frowned. "I find it strange. Could it be that you and Prince Yin are in cahoots? Under the circumstances at the time, if the Southern Border Saint Maiden wasn't captured, would our Majesty be expected to give up the throne to Prince Yin? Would you be able to curry favor with Prince Yin and become emperor?"

"Nonsense, my loyalty to Your Majesty is evident to me as the sun and the moon testify." Pingyang Hou quickly retorted. This girl was too vicious. Did she want him to lose his head?

During the Rebellion of the Five Kings, he did not betray the promise of hereditary title. The current Majesty has been very kind to him. If it were not for the Majesty, it would be questionable whether he could inherit the title. So how could he be in cahoots with that imposter Prince Yin?

Everyone: Yes, if the Southern Frontier Saint’s natal Gu was there at that time, who knows how many people would have been killed or injured. They were able to capture King Yin without bloodshed, all thanks to Princess Kangle.

The Marquis of Pingyang was smart all his life but confused for a moment. Do you think it's fun to always compete with his child?

Song Jinxiu continued to study the Marquis of Pingyang, remembering the man in the prophecy. She wondered if he had been forced to endure hardships and prepare for revenge for the emperor? Or had he done so willingly at first, only to turn against him and kill the emperor later?

Song Jinxiu narrowed her eyes: Should I rather kill the innocent than let him go?

A murderous look flashed across Song Jinxiu's eyes, and Marquis Pingyang felt his scalp tingling. How could this girl's aura be as scary as His Majesty's?

He was about to retort, but when he looked up and saw Su Mo staring at him fiercely, he couldn't help but choke again.

These two young men are so hot-tempered. Well, he can't afford to anger them.

So he quickly said with a smug look on his face, "Your Highness, I was just worried about the war in Southern Xinjiang and made a slip of the tongue. I didn't say it was your fault. I know if it weren't for you, things would have been much worse."

Song Jinxiu quickly turned her face away. His fawning look made her want to beat him up even more, didn't it?

Minister of War Zhou Kunran glanced at his brother-in-law, the Marquis of Pingyang. This brother-in-law was narrow-minded and petty, and the son he raised was also useless.

He got angry when he thought of his incompetent nephew Chen Shigui, who was publicly expelled from the army by Zhenguo.

He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, except for the northwest border, which has been secured, the troops in other places around Cangwu are insufficient. If we want to increase the troops, we must conscript them. However, if we conscript them now, I am afraid it will affect the summer harvest."

At this point, Zhou Kunran looked at Su Mo and said, "Why not send some of the Su Family Army to provide support? However, the climate between the north and the south is very different. I'm not sure if the Su Family Army can adapt to the hot and humid weather in the south. The Duke of Zhenguo won't use this as an excuse to feel sorry for his men and refuse to give them up, right?"

To defend the country, it is imperative to attack southern Xinjiang, and a part of the Su family army must be withdrawn.

If this part of the Su family army went to southern Xinjiang, it would definitely be incorporated into the Dingguo Army, and all actions would be under the command of General Dingguo.

If they were incorporated into the Dingguo Army, it would be difficult for them to return. If Su Mo was reluctant to let them go, he would definitely use the climate differences between the north and the south and the soldiers' unfamiliarity with the climate as a condition.

He insisted on speaking out first to shut him up.

By saying this, he was putting Su Mo on the fire.

This was to vent his anger for his nephew, and he used an open strategy. Zhou Kunran was much smarter than the Marquis of Pingyang.

If Su Mo said that the Su family army was not adapted to the hot and humid climate in the south, it meant that he was unwilling to give up this part of the military power.

But can Su Mo say this?

If I tell you, what will the emperor think?

What? Could it be that this Su Family Army belongs to you, Su Mo? I can't use it? Then Su Mo is just holding his own army, so how can he be alive?

But if he agrees to separate a part of the Su family army, these are all veterans who have been on the battlefield for a long time, and are brothers who have accompanied him through life and death in battle after battle.

It's okay to be separated to defend the country, or even to fight for merits for others. The only thing to be afraid of is that they will be excluded by the Dingguo Army and cause unnecessary casualties.

After all, it takes time for the two armies to cooperate and for the soldiers to get used to each other. The men who came down from the battlefield were all brave men, especially his Su family army, which had many troublemakers. What if they had a disagreement with the soldiers of the Dingguo army...

In short, he has to lead his soldiers.

Su Mo made up his mind, lowered his eyebrows slightly, suppressed the fierceness in his eyes, and stepped out and said, "The Su family army will obey your majesty's orders in everything. As for the climate in southern Xinjiang, if the Dingguo army can withstand it, then the Su family army can too. Fighting for the country, no matter how hard it is, we are not afraid. I will lead the troops to southern Xinjiang and work with the Dingguo army to conquer southern Xinjiang and unify Cangwu."

The emperor was naturally pleased to hear this. "Well, the Duke of Zhenguo cares deeply about his country and the world. Well done, I am very pleased. But have you arranged for generals to guard the northwest border?"

Su Mo clasped his fists and said, "I have made all the arrangements."

Minister of War Zhou Kunran frowned and asked, "May I ask, Duke Zhenguo, you are personally leading the troops, but do you intend to act alone?"

Su Mo glanced at him and said, "I'm not familiar with Southern Xinjiang, so I'll naturally obey General Wei's orders."

Seeing his brother-in-law speaking up for him, Pingyang Hou couldn't help but step forward and ask, "Duke Zhenguo, are you willing to be the deputy general?"

Su Mo stood up straight and said, "To protect my country, I am willing to be the vanguard."

What's the point of being a deputy general? Being a vanguard officer is fine, don't you just want to take my soldiers?

Humph! Don't even think about it.

If he can't even protect his own men, how can he lead the troops as the commander of an army?