Chapter 1121: Chapter 1121: What If Too Many People Scare Them?
Zhao Junyao pondered repeatedly, unsure of what to do.
Yang He continued his staunch remonstration.
"Emperor, I am willing to lead by example and be at the forefront. Please permit
to lead the troops to battle!"
He truly wanted to go.
He had served as the Minister of War for most of his life.
Aside from following the Late Emperor in repelling barbarian forces a few tis years ago, he hadn’t been involved in many military campaigns.
In recent years, he hadn’t participated in the skirmishes in the Northwest among the small tribes or the battle in Guangnan of past years, as these were fought by the local Commander and Defender.
Stationed in the Capital himself, he had no battles to fight.
This ti, there was no Commander in the Northwest, and the Ministry of War had directly overseen matters for many years.
It ought to be his turn by now!
Before retiring, he was determined to fight one more glorious battle!
Yang Chenyi said ’worriedly’.
"Campaigning is far too arduous, and father is too old to endure long journeys. Let this hardship be left to your son!"
"Emperor, Yang Chenyi requests to fight!"
Other military generals imdiately felt unequally treated.
"You and your father are too insatiable, how can you want to seize all the benefits?!"
"Exactly, Emperor. We also want to go!"
"Emperor, I’ve spent so years in the Northwest. I’m most familiar with that place, let
go!"
Those speaking were all prominent generals within the court.
Each of them was battle-hardened, an Iron-Blooded General who could hold the banner high.
Under each of them, there were Iron-Blooded Steel Soldiers eager to go out to fight and kill!
They were anxious to the point of red eyes.
At this mont.
A Little Eunuch suddenly rushed in, holding an urgent dispatch.
Li Shengan eagerly received it and presented it to Zhao Junyao.
Upon seeing it was from Shi Yang, the Commander of the Southwest, Zhao Junyao hurriedly opened it.
Seeing the contents made his head spin with frustration.
The ssage contained only two sentences.
The first was: Greetings to the Emperor, long live the Emperor!
The second was: I, Shi Yang, request to fight!
Zhao Junyao was so furious he nearly tore the ssage apart.
"This guy, such a short ssage, and he dared to use an urgent dispatch!"
Urgent dispatches are carried by specialized Sentinels.
These Sentinels are bound neither by ti nor place, directly overseen by Zhao Junyao, able to travel from the military camp directly to the Imperial Study Room with no hindrance.
An urgent dispatch consus countless Sentinels and warhorses along the way.
This guy, is simply a waste of resources!
Down below, everyone was still clamorous and didn’t hear his grumbling.
Zhao Junyao felt his temples throbbing more intensely.
Unable to tolerate any longer.
He rose up and slapped the table vigorously, shouting loudly.
"Silence for the Emperor!"
The people below were stunned and dared not speak further.
The hall fell silent.
Relieved by the peace, Zhao Junyao felt a sense of comfort, this was indeed a wonderful feeling!
He slowly sat down and spoke earnestly.
"What on earth are you all competing for, is there any need to contend?
"If too many people go, what if it frightens them?
"Wouldn’t it be a case of outnumbering them, leading to mockery if word spreads!"
Western Xia’s military strength was unknown.
But to the Great Chu Dynasty, irrespective of their strength, there was nothing to fear.
However... it would be wasteful not to manage the resources wisely! The national treasury is not swept in by storms.
Every soldier, every piece of clothing, every rice grain is all silver!
A general below smiled shalessly.
"Emperor, I heard those rascals in Western Xia are courageous warriors. We’re rely eager to witness them!"
The others quickly nodded.
"Indeed, indeed!"
"Emperor, we’re about to suffocate!"
"I heard the Western Xia people are fierce. Regardless of gender, they all wield knives, ride horses and shoot arrows. Certainly... they’re not timid!"
"Exactly, bringing more surely won’t startle them!"
Debates erupted all around.
The Seventh Prince, who had been standing aside, felt itchy with eagerness, and ca closer, whispering his desire.
"Imperial Brother! I want to go too!"
Zhao Junyao was simply...
He scratched his head, feeling as though his hair was falling out in clumps.
Silently pondering, he wondered if his father or grandfather had been so frazzled back in the day, had they lost hair too?
The noise below grew and intensified.
Unable to endure, Zhao Junyao waved his hand decisively.
"We’ll discuss this matter later, court is adjourned!"
He needed rest, fresh air, peace, or he’d end up bald from stress.
The generals below were reluctant.
"Emperor, I..."
"Emperor..."
"Court is adjourned!"
Li Shengan’s resounding voice drowned out everything.
Zhao Junyao stood up and left swiftly.
Leaving behind a hall of speechless civil officials and military generals staring blankly.
The civil officials shook their heads and left, leaving behind a reproachful look.
"A bunch of rude layn, look at what you’ve done to the Emperor, it’s sheer disrespect and rebellion!"
The generals glared at each other angrily.
"It’s all your fault!"
"Yours, why can’t you speak reasonably?"
"Such opportunities should be those who deserve it, what’s there to fight over!"
"Clearly, it should be mine. You, a defeated subordinate, what are you fighting for?"
"You’re the defeated one!"
"You are! Stop being defiant!"
"Not defiant? Want a duel?!"
A few Great Generals argued all the way from the Golden Luan Hall to the martial field, and had a brawl.
They ended up with bruised faces but still without victory.
The next day, at court.
A few generals limped in, with bruised noses, swollen faces, and panda-like black eyes.
Seeing them, Zhao Junyao couldn’t help but feel another headache rise. Had these fools dueled yesterday?
Fortunately, he had co up with a perfect solution.
Today, he must resolve this matter!
Otherwise, they might lift the roof of the Golden Luan Hall.
Confidently, Zhao Junyao sat on the dragon throne.
With the most resolute and confident tone, he announced an answer that satisfied everyone.
"I will go personally!"
"..."
Quiet... quiet...
The hall was dead silent.
After an indefinite pause.
A civil official kneeled down with a thud.
"Emperor, you possess a precious body, you are the backbone of the nation, the pillar of the people, you absolutely must not go, what if there’s an..."
"Emperor!"
Another civil official with a white beard kneeled down.
"Emperor, you cannot go!"
So many generals aren’t enough. How can you be exposed to danger!
The civil officials were completely unsettled.
One by one they kneeled begging.
The generals were dumbfounded instead.
What’s happening, the Emperor wants to go? Does that an he’s taking them along?
They didn’t plead but rather looked at the Emperor with anticipation.
Zhao Junyao felt like dragging these shaless individuals out for a severe flogging to vent his frustration.
But visibly he discreetly coughed a couple of tis, pretending to be troubled.
"I couldn’t find anyone suitable, so I must personally lead the campaign!"
"There’s no need to counsel further, this matter is settled!"
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