Chapter 437 War Begins
If Xiqi and Zhou join forces and attack from both front and back, it will only take about half a year to destroy Northern Xinjiang. This will not only save time, material and financial resources, reduce casualties, but also reduce the harm caused by the war to the people.
However, in this way, the territory belongs to whoever conquers it, and Xiqi will not be able to monopolize the northern territory.
"With the current national strength of Xiqi, it is almost impossible to completely conquer the Northern Territory, so your idea is right, you can let Dazhou get a share of the pie." Chu Qinghuang's eyes fell on the map of the world, "The Northern Territory will be destroyed. , only the royal family of Northern Xinjiang was destroyed. After the war, the troops were reorganized, the people were restored to life, the cities that were affected by the war were reorganized, the post-war casualties were dealt with, the damaged houses and fields were repaired... One by one, each one required a lot of effort. Amount of financial support.”
Although Xiqi's economy is much better this year than in previous years, it must not only maintain all the military pay and food needed for the war, but also be responsible for post-war repairs, coupled with the sudden expansion of territory and millions of extra people, let alone The national treasury is unable to support it, and even manpower arrangements are somewhat inadequate.
At this time, cooperating with Da Zhou is the wisest decision.
"There is no need to ask my father to come forward. I will compile a letter and have it sent over. I believe that His Majesty the Emperor of Zhou will not miss this opportunity to expand his territory."
Fucang nodded: "Master Shengming."
Chu Qinghuang smiled faintly: "You proposed this idea first, and you should be the wisest person."
"Subordinates...well, what I mean is that they are all trained well by the master." Fu Cang was gentle and well-behaved, "So the truly wise person is still the master."
"Okay, everything you said is right." Chu Qinghuang stood up and walked out, "Come with me to have a meal. After filling your stomach, go to work quickly."
"yes."
I thought I could take a break at the end of the year, but unexpectedly the sudden war disrupted all plans. Fucang, Wen Zhan and Chu Xuance officially started to get busy, walking between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households all day long.
When the two countries are at war, food and grass must be provided, and subsequent armors, swords and crossbows also need to be prepared. These are major events that cannot be delayed, and no one can afford to be negligent.
Fortunately, Chu Qinghuang had the foresight to send Qi Ling to the border early to rectify the troops in northern Myanmar, so he could deal with the war calmly and calmly.
After three to five days of preparation, the first batch of food and grass set off on the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month. In addition to picking out two thousand good men from the military camp, Fucang also arranged for Fufeng and Fuying to escort them along the way to ensure that the food and grass were complete.
On the third day of the twelfth lunar month, a handwritten letter from Her Majesty the Queen was sent to Da Zhou.
In the middle of the twelfth lunar month, another war report was sent to the palace. On the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, soldiers and horses from Northern Xinjiang raided the Xiqi military camp, and the war between the two countries officially began.
Chu Qinghuang read the battle report and discussed matters in the recruitment department.
One after another imperial edicts came out from Changming Palace, and the monarchs and ministers were busier than ever before. Some ministers did not go home until the palace door was locked every night. They entered the palace before dawn in the morning, but they did not look tired at all and were in high spirits. , in excellent condition.
Fu Wantian couldn't stay with Chu Qinghuang all the time, and he couldn't even sleep in the same bed at night. Before the first batch of food and grass was shipped out, he didn't sleep much for two nights in a row, and didn't return until the night of the sixth day of the lunar month. Changming Palace took a nap.
Chu Qinghuang didn't show that she felt sorry for him.
She felt that this was a responsibility that a responsible man and even the future emperor of Xiqi should take on. She could feel sorry for his inner sensitivity and inferiority and find ways to resolve it, but the responsibility could not be shied away from. That was what he must shoulder in the future. The important responsibility of the family and the country.
Standing next to her, he will enjoy her favor and the glory of the royal family. At the same time, he must also have the ability to match it and shoulder the corresponding responsibilities.