Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

The carriage slowly drove away from Tong's fish shop.

He left the capital directly and met up with Su Fu.

Ye Chen asked someone to find a horse and let Su Fu ride the horse and follow the carriage.

In the military camp outside the capital, flags were flying.

The tents were neatly arranged, and the soldiers were all in high spirits and lined up in neat rows. However, upon closer inspection, many soldiers had tired looks on their faces and their armor was damaged.

Many soldiers were wrapped in sackcloth and were obviously injured.

When Di Gui learned that Ye Chen was coming in person, he hurriedly led the generals out of the camp to welcome him.

He knelt on one knee in front of the carriage and shouted respectfully: "I am Di Gui, the last general, to pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

Ye Chen got off the carriage, raised his hand slightly, and said in a gentle tone: "Lord Di, please stand up."

After Di Gui got up.

Ye Chen then said, "Lord Di, I have come here to mobilize 10,000 elite soldiers to the north. Go and select 10,000 elite soldiers for me."

Hearing this, Di Gui responded without hesitation: "I obey your command!"

Afterwards, Di Gui quickly turned around and began to make arrangements for heading north.

Soon, more than 10,000 elite soldiers gathered outside the camp.

These soldiers were carefully selected by Di Gui. They were wearing sharp weapons, standing in neat formations, and exuding a murderous aura.

Ye Chen looked at the 10,000 elite soldiers and was very satisfied. He walked forward, waved his hand, and said, "Let's go!"

"promise!!"

The response was like a roar from the mountains and a tsunami.

More than 10,000 elite soldiers advanced together and marched northward in a mighty force.

Ye Chen led 10,000 elite soldiers north and rode a horse.

At the same time, he issued a gag order to the 10,000 soldiers, forbidding them to call him "Your Majesty" but to call him "General" or "Sir".

Before the army had gone far, Ye Chen called Su Fu to his side.

At this moment, Su Fu was wearing loose white men's clothing, which made his handsome face look even more handsome, and his demeanor also revealed a heroic spirit.

Ye Chen asked, "Su Fu, tell me about the situation in the North."

Su Fu responded respectfully, "No, sir, your majesty. The King of the Northern Territory has always led tens of thousands of troops to guard the north. His jurisdiction covers Youzhou, Liaodong, the Great Wall, and Shanhaiguan. Every king of the Northern Territory has sworn to guard Dayu's northern border."

Ye Chen nodded slightly and asked, "Are there any powerful noble families in the area guarded by the King of the Northern Territory?"

"Sir, most of the children of the noble families in the North serve as officials under the King of the North. Moreover, the Kings of the North have always married into the local noble families."

Hearing this, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and immediately felt that this trip to the north would definitely not be smooth.

For their own benefit, those aristocratic families can do anything.

Ye Chen then turned to look at Shen Qiu.

"Qiu'er, all troops must speed up and march quickly. We must reach Youzhou City within five days."

"promise!"

Ten thousand elite soldiers formed ten square formations and quickened their pace, marching towards the north like a long dragon.

Youzhou City, inside the Northern Border Palace.

King Su Meng of the Northern Territory lay on the bed, dying.

Ten of his generals knelt outside, waiting for orders.

At this moment, there was a beautiful woman sitting next to him, who was his beloved concubine Cui.

Cui was feeding medicine to Su Meng. The beautiful woman picked up the spoon, gently shook a spoonful of Chinese medicine, and slowly handed it to Su Meng's mouth.

While slowly pouring the medicine into Su Meng's mouth, she said softly: "Prince, you should take good care of your health. I will take care of everything outside."

"Your eldest nephew has grown up and can handle things on his own. The generals all respect him. The North is as stable as Mount Tai."

Cui said this as she helped Su Meng drink the medicine.

At this moment, a servant from the palace suddenly rushed into the room, came to Cui's side, and whispered in her ear: "Madam, the Tatar envoy has arrived."

Hearing this, Su Meng trembled all over.

Although he could hardly speak now, he still heard the word Tatar.

"Have the messenger wait in the living room."

Cui narrowed her eyes and placed the empty bowl beside the bed.

"Master, a guest has arrived. I will take my leave now."

Cui took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of Su Meng's mouth, then stood up and left the room, but soon came to the reception hall.

He also asked someone to call Su Meng's eldest nephew Su Guanghao.

Then, Cui sat on the armchair like the mistress of the house.

The Tatar envoy Damaha was tall, with a full beard and sharp eyes.

Behind him followed a servant who was seven feet tall and had a handsome face.

Looking at Cui in front of him, Damaha narrowed his eyes slightly and clasped his fists, saying, "Greetings, Madam. I have been ordered by the Khan of Tartar to discuss matters concerning the northern border with you."

Hearing this, Cui's eyes gleamed, and she said, "Oh, I wonder what the Chanyu wants to discuss?"

Upon hearing this, Damaha straightened his back and said, "As long as my lady opens the northern border and allows the Tatars to enter Dayu and plunder, the Chanyu promises to give her a thousand fine horses, ten thousand sheepskins, and three hundred kilograms of iron ore. In addition, the Chanyu will privately give my lady ten thousand kilograms of gold!"

Damaha was obviously very direct in his words.

When Cui heard this, her eyes lit up and greed was clearly revealed on her face.

At this moment, Su Guanghao, who was standing aside, frowned slightly and said, "Madam, we are Han Chinese after all. It is inappropriate to allow foreigners to enter the country!"

Upon hearing this, Cui glared at him and said sternly, "What's wrong? If 400,000 Tatar cavalrymen really march south, who can stop them? Besides, your uncle is almost dying. Do you think you can suppress those brave generals and make them fight for you?"

"By giving in now, I want the Tatar Chanyu to spare you and keep your position!"

Su Guanghao was immediately confronted and stuttered: "But, but the Tatars have retreated."

"What do you mean by retreat? It's just a hundred miles. With the speed of the cavalry, they can run back and forth in two days. What the hell do you know?"

Cui rolled her eyes impatiently.

Su Guanghao pursed his lips, his face looking quite helpless.

But he was obviously someone who could be easily manipulated, and he didn't dare to talk back to Cui.

Seeing this, Damah's mouth corners slightly raised, and a smug look appeared on his face.

"Humph, silly woman."

Damaha exchanged a forced smile with his attendant, then turned to Cui and said, "Madam, could you please give me the map of the northern border's military deployment? I'll present it to you when I return. I promised you that the Chanyu would send it to you."

"Haha, I'll think about it and give you an answer in two days."

Contrary to Damah's expectation, Cui did not agree immediately, but suddenly said.

"Then, ma'am, I will go back and wait for good news."

Damaha looked at Cui, then clasped his fists and retreated.

But Cui snorted coldly.

You have to bargain when selling vegetables.

Since the Tatar Chanyu offered such a good price at the beginning, it meant that he could offer even better.

Although Cui was very tempted, she did not rush to agree and decided to leave these envoys alone for a few days.