Jinwei joins hands in rebirth: villains can also eat at the table

"I was just momentarily distracted. You're right. I have important matters to attend to. Jinzhong, take Concubine Ling back and pick out a few of the gifts to take with her. I'll come see you when I have time."

Finally figuring it out, the emperor was delighted. He extended his finger and scratched the tip of her nose lovingly. He stood up and instructed Jinzhong, then walked to the desk where he was marking memorials, picked up his pen and wrote, while instructing her.

As soon as Yan Wan heard this, she knew that the matter was going to be settled. She glanced at Jin Zhong, and the stone in her heart fell to the ground. She bowed with a smile on her face and thanked him: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

"The slave obeys the order."

Jinzhong didn't expect that there were still things for him to do. He immediately accepted the order after hearing it, and the originally serious lines on his face softened.

After leaving the Qinzheng Hall, Jinzhong followed Yanwan with a tray in his hand. In order to avoid suspicion, the two kept a distance from each other.

"Jinzhong, whether this can be accomplished depends on you now."

"If your master trusts me, then of course it will be accomplished." Jinzhong agreed with a smile. His master had already done everything else well, and all that was missing was this finishing touch. Even if it didn't work, Jinzhong would do it for him!

After all, my master trusts me so much, I can’t let her down, right?

The Old Summer Palace was different from the palace, with many people and gossip. Even if Jinzhong had the intention, he could not stay in Yanwan's bedroom for long. He could only put down the reward and chat for a few minutes.

During the time he spent in the Old Summer Palace, Jinzhong felt completely depressed, longing for the days when he could return to the palace and see his master more often.

It's better to be in the palace! You can come and go freely in your own territory.

Jinzhong looked back at Yanwan who was watching him leave, feeling very reluctant to leave. Then a strong fighting spirit rose in his heart again.

He was most obsessed with Yan Wan's single-minded pursuit of advancement. She was ruthless, just like himself.

Since his master has taken so much trouble to plan, he cannot fall behind. He has to do better to live up to his master's trust in him.

Cao Yi arrived at the Old Summer Palace on the third day after the Emperor decided to attack the Dzungar Khanate. Jinzhong had already made clear instructions in advance on how to deal with the Emperor's arguments.

While the two of them discussed government affairs, he could only wait outside the hall with the others. Watching Cao Yi enter the Qinzheng Hall, Jinzhong's eyes were filled with anticipation.

He did a great job on this matter, so what kind of reward should he ask for from Master Ling?

Ever since Cao Yi successfully predicted that the queen's baby would be a boy, the emperor has trusted him very much. Now he has been promoted to the deputy director of the Imperial Observatory.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty."

"Stand up and answer. What brings you here today? Is there something unusual in the sky?"

The emperor believed in astronomical phenomena. Seeing him rushing over, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. He quickly put down the memorial in his hand and looked up at him.

"I have been observing the celestial phenomena these days and nights and have discovered something unusual in the northwest. It has something to do with the foundation of the country, so I have come to inform Your Majesty." Despite the emperor's majesty, Cao Yi still couldn't adapt. His hands trembled slightly, and he silently recited the words Jinzhong had taught him earlier.

"Northwest? But is it related to Dzungar?"

When the emperor heard the word Northwest, he couldn't help but sit up straight.

At the moment he was worried about the war in Dzungar, and the Imperial Observatory noticed some signs.

Only then did he make up his mind to attack Dzungar. If the celestial phenomena had predicted it, he could believe it to some extent.

"I have noticed that a flying star has been falling in the northwest recently, a sign of war. Based on what I have learned, war is inevitable. At the same time, the Purple Star is also moving, brighter than ever before. Therefore, I suspect that if Your Majesty sends troops to Dzungar, he will achieve a resounding victory."

"Is what you said true? Then can you predict how long it will take me to pacify the Dzungar Khanate?"

The emperor's face suddenly showed some excitement. He had been worried about whether he could conquer Junggar, but now that the weather was good, he felt that he had some chance of winning.

At this time, the Junggars were in civil strife, so it was a good opportunity to send troops and solve the Qing Dynasty's long-standing troubles in one fell swoop. If he could conquer the Junggars in one fell swoop, it would add another achievement to his record in history!

The Dzungars have harassed the peace of the Qing border for three generations, and it is time to settle accounts.

Upon hearing this, Cao Yi steeled his resolve and gave the precise date: "We will be able to pacify the Dzungar Khanate in five years, no more than six. However, I would like to advise you that the Dzungar Khanate's civil unrest has just begun. Your Majesty needs two years of preparation. Judging from the astronomical signs... the Dzungar Khanate won't be pacified for a while yet. We must seize their opportunity to take them down."

Five years later, the emperor was overwhelmed with emotion when he heard this.

The Dzungar Khanate had been wreaking havoc on the Qing Dynasty for over sixty years. If it had taken only five years to unify the northwest, wouldn't that have been a good thing for the Qing Dynasty's foundation?

"Okay, okay! Your prediction is correct this time. If it really comes true, I will definitely reward you handsomely. Go away! Let me think about it carefully."

"Yes, Wei Chen is resigning."

After everyone left the Qinzheng Hall, the emperor personally took out the map of the Qing Dynasty and circled the Junggar area on it.

In this case, let the Junggars remain in chaos for a while. When their internal strife has exhausted their military strength, I can reap the benefits.

Thinking of this, the emperor had to consider whether to send someone to bring the eldest princess back.

After all, Dawachi was eager to marry Princess Duanshu in order to make the Qing Dynasty recognize his status so that he could take advantage of the Qing Dynasty's power and firmly sit on the position of leader.

If the Qing Dynasty sent troops to bring Princess Duanshu back at this time, it would intensify the internal conflicts in Junggar. The fiercer they fought, the more beneficial it would be for the Qing Dynasty.

Now the two sides of Dzungar are in opposition, the people are divided, and they dare not stop the Qing Dynasty.

This way, he could explain to the Queen Mother.

For several days, this matter kept him awake at night, and now a rule has finally been formulated.

The emperor frowned and immediately summoned all the military ministers to discuss the matter.

Jinzhong watched Cao Yi leave and met his gaze before he left. In addition, the emperor summoned the military ministers headed by Fu Heng, and he knew that the matter was accomplished.

Not to mention other ministers, Fuheng has always been loyal to the emperor and the country, fair and strict, and he must be disgusted with the barbaric behavior of the Junggar. As long as the emperor proposes to attack the Junggar, he will definitely be the first to support the emperor.

As he expected, the group of people discussed in the palace for a long time, until late at night, and the emperor finally ordered Fuheng to prepare a strategy for pacifying the Dzungar Khanate. He also officially sent people to prepare all matters related to selecting envoys to go to the Dzungar Khanate and bringing back Princess Duanshu.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Happy news! Such great joy!"

Fujia rushed to the empress dowager who was preparing breakfast early in the morning.

Happy event? Nowadays, there is only one thing that can be called a happy event.

"Good news? What good news? Is the Emperor going to bring Heng'er back?" The Queen Mother looked at Fujia expectantly, wanting to hear this from her own mouth.

"Yes, yes, yes! The Emperor has spoken out, saying that he cannot tolerate the barbaric behavior of the Junggars and that he will send someone to bring the eldest princess back. He has summoned the ministers early this morning to select the person to be sent to Junggar. If all goes well, our eldest princess will be able to return before the New Year and spend a reunion year with you..."