Happy Emperor

Time flies, and ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.

The atmosphere of the Daxia civil war became increasingly tense.

Even the people of Shengjing felt the atmosphere of war.

During this period, Lin Tian sent Ji Qiang and An Jie to lead 50,000 troops to Jifeng Province.

At this point, the total number of troops in Liaoan, Jilin and Fengtian provinces had reached 250,000.

Under the strong external pressure from King Pingdong, the two armies have begun to gradually merge into one, instead of fighting separately.

The soldiers in the army now all know that they are fighting for the Emperor of Daxia, not the Batu family.

.......

In the southern study, Duan Chengming was reporting the grain transportation plan to Lin Tian.

"Your Majesty, are we really going to transfer all the grain to Jifeng and Liaoan provinces now?"

Duan Chengming looked at Lin Tian with concern and asked.

Now most of Ningfeng Province’s surplus grain has arrived in Shengjing and has not been transported to Jifeng and Liaoan.

Lin Tian raised his head and looked at Duan Chengming.

"Do you want the soldiers in front to fight for me on an empty stomach?" Lin Tian asked back in a cold voice.

"Your Majesty, that's not what I meant, but..."

Duan Chengming hesitated and did not finish his words.

After all, Batujin is now the imperial concubine.

If he continues to speak ill of the Batu family openly, it may cause dissatisfaction from Emperor Li.

"Are you worried that Baturin might swallow this grain?"

Lin Tian saw Duan Chengming's concerns and asked with a smile.

"I do have this concern. This batch of food is enough to feed the troops at the front for a year. If the Prince of Pingdong had not attacked the two provinces, Baturin might have threatened the safety of Shengjing if he had sufficient food and grass."

After Duan Chengming heard what Emperor Li had said, he simply told him everything he was worried about.

Emperor Li had finally recaptured Shengjing, and he didn't want such a good emperor to become a puppet again.

"Besides, even if we wait until after the war breaks out, it won't be too late. The food reserves in those two provinces are enough to feed the soldiers on the front lines for several months."

Duan Chengming really couldn't understand why Emperor Li was in such a hurry to transport all the grain to the two provinces.

He added, "Your Majesty, I have said something I shouldn't have said. You are being too rash!"

After listening to this, Lin Tian was not really angry.

But since the minister dared to speak to me like this, it was still necessary to give him a proper reprimand.

"Honest advice is sometimes hard to hear and really hard to accept!" Lin Tian thought to himself.

"Duan Chengming, are you questioning me?" Lin Tian asked Duan Chengming with a slightly cold expression.

"I dare not!"

Duan Chengming also realized that his words were inappropriate in his haste, and he knelt down quickly.

"Get up! I understand your feelings."

Seeing that Duan Chengming was not really disrespectful to him, Lin Tian's expression softened considerably and he said, "But you don't know the purpose behind my doing this."

Lin Tian needs to explain this matter to Duan Chengming.

He is not like some modern leaders who do not speak clearly and leave their employees to guess.

Once the execution is not good, they start to pass the buck.

At the same time, he was worried that Duan Chengming would smuggle his own agenda when carrying out orders.

"I am stupid, so I hope Your Majesty will explain it clearly."

Duan Chengming really couldn't imagine what else could be done with it besides simply transporting grain.

"I want to ask you a question."

Lin Tian thought for a moment and said, "If there is a single-plank bridge with two people standing opposite each other, both wanting to reach the other side and neither wanting to retreat, how would you force the other person to retreat if you were one of them?"

"this....."

Duan Chengming thought for a moment before slowly replying, "Push him off the bridge!"

Lin Tian: “…”

He didn't expect Duan Chengming to answer like this. This was not what he meant just now.

I also blame myself for not giving precise examples.

Lin Tian sighed secretly and said, "If there is no physical conflict, what can we do to make the other party retreat?"

"This, I am stupid and there is nothing I can do."

"But if it were me, I would probably withdraw first. Treating others with courtesy is a traditional virtue of our Great Xia."

What the hell!

Lin Tian was a little overwhelmed.

How come Duan Chengming, who is usually so smart, is so unexpected when considering this issue?

Lin Tian has given up on heuristic education.

He said directly: "Now I and the King of Pingdong are two people standing on a single-plank bridge. If I retreat, the King of Pingdong may lead his troops to attack Shengjing in the north..."

"I know this, and I absolutely support Your Majesty in fighting against the King of Pingdong."

Duan Chengming immediately replied with confidence.

"But what does this have to do with shipping all the food to those two provinces?"

"Damn it, shut up now! Listen to me."

Lin Tian was a little angry and embarrassed.

He is definitely not a good teacher and does not know how to guide and encourage students.

"Have you ever heard of cockfighting?"

Lin Tianyi was so anxious that he actually brought out the modern theory.

"What are you fighting for...what kind of chicken game is this?"

Duan Chengming was even more confused, and looked at Lin Tian with a big question mark on his face.

"Never mind the chicken talk."

Lin Tian angrily said, "Let me tell you directly, the reason why we have to transport all this food to the two provinces is not only to relieve the frontline soldiers of their worries, but also to show it to Prince Pingdong and the other vassal kings."

"Let them know my determination. As long as the Prince of Pingdong dares to march north, I will fight him to the death!"

"This will both boost the soldiers' morale and make the enemy wary, making them hesitant to attack rashly. This will achieve a temporary balance. Do you understand now?"

Lin Tian finished his words in one breath, his face flushed.

"Ah!" Duan Chengming looked as if he had suddenly realized something. "So this is the cockfighting game!"

"Your Majesty, I admire your courage!"

"Besides, who told you to give these grains to Baturin? I will let you serve as the Director of Revenue, in charge of the transportation of grain and weapons to the front line."

Lin Tian spoke again.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty is wise."

After hearing this, Duan Chengming finally felt relieved.

He had spent half his life dealing with food and fodder, and didn't know anything about cockfighting.

The only way is to control the food and supplies in your own hands.

In fact, this is also the reason why Lin Tian values ​​Duan Chengming so much.

This old guy really knows how to live and take care of his family!

With such a minister, there is no need to worry about any logistical problems no matter how long the war lasts.

Just when the two of them were fighting fiercely.

There was a knock on the door.

"Your Majesty, Baturin requests an audience!"

"Baturin is back?"

Lin Tian was stunned after hearing this. Why did he return to Shengjing without any warning?

Has the war already started ahead?

"You go back first and quickly get things done according to my instructions!"

Lin Tian instructed Duan Chengming.

After Duan Chengming left, Lin Tiancai invited Baturin into the room.

As soon as I walked into the South Study.

There was actually a hint of a smile on Baturin's face.

Lin Tian was stunned by what he saw.

Could it be that this old guy has gone crazy?

War is imminent, and he still has the mood to laugh?

"Your Majesty, guess who I brought with me?"

Baturin did not have the nervousness before the battle, but seemed a little relaxed instead.

Without waiting for Lin Tian to ask.

Baturin couldn't wait to speak: "The King of Pingdong sent a special envoy, and he has come to Shengjing with me!"