Seven days later, the news that the newly ascended the throne of Yue State led all civil and military officials to arrive in Doubei Town reached Zhu Feng's ears.

Following this group of people, there are also the food and grass that have just been raised.

During these seven days, there were eleven melee at the border, and the two sides fought back and forth in the early stage. In the later stage, the army in Doubei Town gradually lost its fighting spirit and closed its camps. They let the Yan State army provoke and scold, and remained unmoved.

This news and war report were delivered by Cui Yuanmei himself. At this time, Zhu Feng was supposed to go back for lunch, but when the news came, he left it. He opened the document and read it, and his face slowly calmed down.

Fortunately, it's quite peaceful.

Zhu Feng said: "According to my estimate, the grain storage of the imperial court in Yue State should not exceed 150,000 stones, and the additional one is 100,000 stones--"

Cui Yuanmei said: "After Li Wushang ascended the throne, he killed several third-rank officials in the court and confiscated their homes. Of course, he could not get all the 100,000 stones of food and grass. Weichen guessed that he should have also attacked some big investors."

To fight against big investors means to find some crimes and deduct them from famous wealthy businessmen in the country, and then raid their homes.

Throughout the dynasties, famous wealthy businessmen were registered in the court. They would pay for the construction of cities and walls on weekdays. If the food and grass were not enough during the war, they would also pay for it. But if they wanted to make a big deal, they would simply deduct a charge and search the house, and they would be punished.

Li Wushang must have used this method to make such a big deal in such a short period of time.

Zhu Feng said: "It seems that he is determined to fight this battle with me."

Cui Yuanmei continued: "After this batch of food and grass, there were 20,000 people and horses accompanied by Li Wushang. These 20,000 people will eventually be incorporated into the troops led by Chen Wenxiao. By that time, General Xiang will be under greater pressure."

Zhu Feng said: "I have been fighting a few days ago, and he himself is not satisfied. If there is such a battle, it will make him loosen his muscles and bones."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound of footsteps outside.

Xiao Shunzi immediately came in and reported: "Emperor, the Imperial Concubine has arrived."

Zhu Feng looked up and found that it was getting late. It must be that Nan Yan was waiting there for him to go back for lunch. He was impatient and came over to urge him. Sure enough, Cui Yuanmei seemed to know it, and a smile appeared on her wrinkled face, and said, "Your Majesty, that old minister will leave first."

Zhu Feng waved his hand: "Go down. Come over after lunch."

"yes."

Cui Yuanmei responded and went out. When she walked to the door, she saw the imperial concubine standing outside with an unhappy look on her face. But when she saw him being quite polite, Cui Yuanmei gave a greeting and left the South Courtyard.

Nanyan then walked into the study.

As soon as I came in, before I could complain, I heard Zhu Feng say, "You can't hold back, and just come here to urge me at just a moment. Am I a child and don't know how to go back for dinner?"

Nan Yan said: "The emperor has any reason?"

In fact, she was also worried about the situation here. She heard that there was another big movement in Yue Kingdom. She sat at the dining table waiting for Zhu Feng to go back and waited for Zhu Feng to wait for Zhu Feng to go, so she simply asked someone to put the food in a box and led the person over.

At this time, she didn't talk nonsense to Zhu Feng, and waved her hand to let Ruoshui and the others come in with food boxes, walked to the other side of the study, and placed the food on the small table.

Zhu Feng got up and stretched, then walked over.

He looked at the food. Although the dishes were not a surprise, they were all home-cooked dishes that suited his taste, which slightly restored his originally bland appetite. So he sat down, Nanyan took out the bowls and chopsticks from the box and put them in his hand. Zhu Feng took them over and asked, "Where is the calm?"

"She ate in her room."

"Won't she eat with you?"

"Just because of the emperor's words, she has been unwilling to sleep for the past two days. Seeing that she is so beautiful, I can't even eat her. It's better not to be upset."

Zhu Feng couldn't help laughing and said, "How did you act like a mother?"

Nan Yan said: "A girl of this big one has to be a mother in charge of eating. So what's the point of keeping her?"

The two of them sat down and started eating while fighting.

Nan Yan took a few bites before saying, "I just saw Lord Cui outside. Is there anything important thing about him coming?"

Zhu Feng was having a meal while telling the story of Cui Yuanmei’s report.

Nan Yan frowned slightly, thought for a while before saying, "He is determined."

Zhu Feng said: "If he hadn't been determined, how could he easily launch a war? He had just ascended the throne, had neither military achievements nor political achievements, nor had the hearts of the people. If he did not rely on a victory to establish his prestige, it would be difficult for him to firmly sit in his position."

Nan Yan frowned and said, "But if he does this now, his position will be stable?"

“…”

"Kill high-ranking officials and fight against big families. The first thing the monarch does after he takes office is not to appease the people's hearts and stabilize the court, but to start a massacre. In this way, people's hearts will be even more unstable. What will he use to win the hearts of the people?"

“…”

"How could the emperor raise him for so many years? How could he be a fool?"

Zhu Feng said: "You misunderstood him. He is not a fool when he does this."

Nan Yan said: "Oh?"

Zhu Feng said: "He is just taking a gamble now and blocking everything in this battle. As long as he wins this battle and wins us, he will have military achievements. After the victory, he will negotiate, and the diplomatic relations between the two countries will be able to take the lead and achieve political achievements. By that time, his prestige as a monarch will be established."

“…”

"This is a three-killing victory, he is very smart."

“…”

"So, the key to the matter is to win or lose the battle. He is determined to fight this battle and must win."

Nan Yan frowned and said, "But the emperor said that if the fight is too ugly, future diplomatic relations will also be a problem. Then even if we win, wouldn't that be unfavorable?"

Zhu Feng looked at her with a smile: "You haven't considered it, will we lose?"

Nan Yan said with a stern face: "The war is imminent, how can we make this sad voice and shake the morale of the army? If the emperor says this, there will be trouble!"

Zhu Feng originally intended to tease her, but was amused by her serious look.

The two of them buried their heads and ate for a while, but Nan Yan felt like this was in his heart, and they were always a little unstable. After a while, she couldn't help but look up at Zhu Feng: "We won't lose, right?"

Zhu Feng hooked the corner of his lips and said, "It's coming again. Didn't you tell Xinping that day that I won't lose? Why are you swaying again today?"

Nan Yan said: "If the emperor fought this war himself, I wouldn't be worried at all."

“…”

"But I feel that the emperor does not seem to plan to fight this war himself."

“…”
Chapter completed!