Happy Emperor

After leaving Batu's house, Lin Tian spent a few days of leisure.

The food of Batu's family that Anjie intercepted outside the north city was secretly transported back to Shengjing every day, and Baturin seemed to have not noticed it so far.

Everything is going according to Lin Tian's plan.

"Your Majesty, the spies sent to Liaoan and Jifeng provinces returned this morning."

An Bilie came to the Southern Study early in the morning to report the latest news to Emperor Li.

"explain."

Lin Tian put down the list of Shengjing officials and looked at An Bilie.

"Your Majesty, the situation is more serious than we imagined." An Bilie frowned.

"The Batu clan has assembled nearly 200,000 troops, 50,000 of which have been sent to Ningfeng Province, while the remaining 100,000 troops have been mobilized and are gradually gathering towards Shengjing."

"Are you worried that the old thief Batu will attack Shengjing?"

Lin Tian was not worried when he heard this, and asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, I do have such concerns. If a hundred thousand troops really invade Shengjing, I'm afraid..."

Lin Tian did not reply, but spread the map of Daxia flat on the table.

"An Bilie, mark out for me the boundaries of Liaoan and Jifeng provinces."

When An Bilie heard this, although he was a little confused, he still stepped forward and roughly outlined the boundaries of the two provinces with a brush.

"Very good, then mark the neighboring provinces of these two provinces for me." Lin Tian ordered.

An Bilie quickly finished outlining it on the map. Since Liaoan Province is adjacent to the sea on one side, there are three provinces in total adjacent to the two provinces.

Looking at the map, Lin Tian smiled and said calmly, "An Bilie, do you know which vassal king is now in charge of the three provinces marked just now?"

"Imperial uncle Lin You! King Pingdong." An Bilie replied without thinking.

He was one of the most trusted brothers of the late emperor and had made many military achievements.

When the Japanese invaded Daxia, it was Lin You who led his troops to repel them.

The late emperor was pleased to confer upon him the title of King of Pingdong and even granted him five provinces as fiefdoms, including Liaoan and Jifeng.

But later in his later years, the emperor began to realize that the vassal kings outside the capital were gradually out of control, and he wanted to take back the fiefdoms.

But at that time there were already many vassal kings, and no one was willing to hand over power. Only King Pingdong handed over the two provinces despite the opposition of the local ministers.

After the death of the previous emperor and the current political situation, King Pingdong will definitely want to take back the two provinces.

Seeing that An Bilie was still worried, he didn't understand what Lin Tian meant.

Lin Tian shook his head and asked again: "How many troops can Liaoan and Jifeng provinces support in total?"

"In full preparation for war, it could reach over 300,000, but not more than 400,000."

An Bilie comes from a family of military generals and knows everything about this army.

The population of the two provinces does not exceed four million. Excluding the elderly, the weak and the sick, one soldier per ten people is already the limit, and all the staff need to work hard to support these people.

"Then if that old villain Baturin sends 100,000 troops to attack Shengjing, what do you think the King of Pingdong will do?"

Lin Tian calmly pointed out the crux of the problem.

Baturin would never dare to do so. It was already a risky move for him to send troops to attack Ningfeng Province this time. He would definitely not send troops to attack Shengjing, at least not before he completely took over Ningfeng Province.

"There's one thing I don't understand?" An Bilie asked, as if he understood.

He fights well, but his brain is slow to react.

"Then why did Baturin send a large number of troops to the vicinity of Shengjing? He should have sent troops to guard the border with Prince Pingdong!"

"Surround Wei and rescue Zhao."

"What do you mean? Surround and rescue what?"

"Oh!" Lin Tian sighed.

"Your Majesty, I am a little stupid. I hope you will not blame me." An Bilie bowed his hands in shame and apologized.

"Baturin has sent all his elite troops to Ningfeng Province. If the Prince of Pingdong wants to attack him at this time, even if he garrisons all his remaining troops at the border between the two provinces, he will be invaded sooner or later."

"So, instead of doing this, it is better to send troops to intimidate Shengjing. Prince Pingdong will be cautious. After all, as long as I am here, Daxia will still be named Lin. The princes of various places will not rebel against each other."

"And it can also deter me from taking any rash action. After all, once the war begins, I will sooner or later know that he is attacking Ningfeng Province, and Lin Tianyang will also ask me for help? Do you understand?"

Lin Tian explained the whole story in one breath. In fact, he guessed that the old villain Baturin would act in this way, so he did not take the matter seriously, without waiting for the spy to come and report.

Because Lin Tian knew that unless Baturin took Ningfeng Province and attacked Shengjing from the north.

Otherwise, as long as this involvement exists, Shengjing will be impregnable.

"Your Majesty, I still don't understand. What are we surrounding and saving?"

Lin Tian suddenly felt like he was playing the lute to a cow.

He said this because he wanted to train An Bilie, but now he really was too lazy to say another word to this guy.

Just when Lin Tian was about to drive An Bilie away, the eunuch's shrill voice was heard outside the door.

"Your Majesty, the palace guards report that the Infantry Commander-in-Chief Ji Qiang requests an audience!"

"Ji Qiang?"

Lin Tian didn't expect that he dared to come to the palace to see him alone. Isn't this the same as committing suicide?

"Bring it in!" Lin Tian put away the map and said coldly.

Not long after, a strong man in civilian clothes pushed the door open and walked in.

"Your Majesty, I, Ji Qiang, bow to you. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor."

"Get up now."

Lin Tian looked at Ji Qiang's outfit, thoughtfully.

"Why are you coming to see me in the palace instead of staying in your own camp?"

Lin Tian looked serious and immediately accused Ji Qiang of deserting his post.

There will be a legitimate reason to kill him later.

"Confirm whether the rumor is true!"

Ji Qiang was neither humble nor arrogant, and looked straight at Lin Tian.

"What rumor?" Lin Tian asked with a sneer.

Ji Qiang's calmness was somewhat beyond his expectations.

"Your Majesty is a gifted scholar and a rare sage! His martial arts skills are beyond ordinary people. I don't believe it!"

Ji Qiang did not hide anything and said directly what was on his mind.

"How dare you speak so arrogantly? Are you looking for death?"

Seeing Ji Qiang's attitude towards Emperor Li, An Bilie was about to step forward and capture him.

Seeing this, Ji Qiang did not move at all, and even showed a hint of disdain on his face.

"An Bilie, you go out first."

Lin Tian looked at Ji Qiang with great interest. Why was this guy so calm? Did he have some way to save his life?

"His Majesty......"

"go out."

Although An Bilie was somewhat worried about Emperor Li's safety, he still walked out unwillingly.

"sit down."

Lin Tian pointed to a chair nearby and said to Ji Qiang with a faint smile.

In fact, as soon as Ji Qiang walked into the room, Lin Tian knew that he was coming to surrender and become a traitor.

Although this is beneficial to him, Lin Tian will not keep such a person around.

Because of such a traitor, you might be betrayed one day.

However, Ji Qiang's expression was somewhat beyond his expectations, so he was not in a hurry to take action.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ji Qiang didn't hesitate and sat down directly.

Both fell into silence.

Lin Tian picked up the teacup and took a sip, completely ignoring Ji Qiang.

He knew that whoever spoke first at this moment would be less powerful.

Besides, Ji Qiang came to me first today, so he would definitely speak first.

Sure enough, after a long silence, Ji Qiang still couldn't hold back.

He said in a deep voice: "My Emperor, do you know that the Baturin family is secretly transporting grain?"