Chapter 873 Guo Jia’s Advice!

Chapter 873 Guo Jia’s Advice!

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"Father, I, Dayu, not only captured the three southeastern counties of Dayan during this western expedition, but also captured Beiyan City and Qingcheng, two of the three important towns in the north of Dayan!"

"Now, there is no war before the New Year. According to my speculation, Dayan will definitely take this opportunity to recapture these two important towns!"

"Therefore, I ask you, father, to send envoys to Hu Nu and sell these two cities to Hu Nu!"

Hearing Ning Fan's words, the faces of the civil and military officials and Emperor Yu all changed. Some were shocked, some were amazed, and some were surprised.

If the capture of the three counties in the southeast may be due to Dayan's lack of defense, then the capture of two important towns from the north was not simply luck.

Emperor Yu was also stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "The main force of my Dayu is all in the western border. Who led the army to capture the two cities of Beiyan?"

"Replying to Father, it was my general, Huo Qubing!"

"General Huo led Guan Yu, Zhao Yun and other generals, not only to capture the two cities of Dayan, but also to go deep into the grassland and kill more than 100,000 Hu slaves!"

"Hiss!"

There were sounds of people sucking in cold air in the court.

Emperor Yu's expression was also extremely complicated. He had never heard of Huo Qubing, and he actually had such ability?

"Your Highness, the Central Plains countries are all one. If we trade with Hu Nu, will it... offend the taboos of the world?"

"If this matter is spread, I'm afraid it will be bad for Dayu!"

Ning Fan nodded slightly and said softly: "Lord Zhao is right. This matter cannot be leaked. Therefore, I am going to send an important minister to go to Hu Nu secretly."

"Now it is winter, and the two cities in the north are isolated and helpless. If Dayan attacks with all his strength, our supply line is too long and it may be difficult to preserve it."

"Dayan is determined to take these two cities. Therefore, whether these two cities are in our hands or in the hands of Hu Nu, they will attack with all their strength."

"Instead of fighting with Dayan to death, it is better to go directly Then throw this hot dogwood to Hu Nu. "

"Not only can you make a fortune, but you can also cause the two tigers to fight each other."

"Whether it is Dayan or Hu Nu, they are our enemies after all."

Hearing Ning Fan's words, all the court officials nodded one after another. Emperor Yu looked at Ning Fan: "In this case, who do you think is the most suitable to send?"

"Father, Hu Nu's trip is of extraordinary significance. The envoy must not only be mature and steady, but also hold an important position and be able to represent my Dayu court. The most important thing is that he must have enough reputation, great talents, and..."

As Ning Fan spoke word by word, Emperor Yu's face gradually turned dark, and the court officials also looked funny, looking at Ning Fan with some laughter.

For fear that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would say at the end, I am the most suitable!

"You must also have the bearing of a prime minister and rich experience..."

"Okay..."

At this point, the court officials also showed a hint of enlightenment, but Lin Qiushi was full of bitter smiles.

No wonder he was allowed to take over the position of Shangshu Ling so easily. It turned out that he was waiting here!

"Your Majesty, I am willing to go!"

Before Ning Fan could continue to speak, Lin Qiushi took the initiative to stand up and bowed to Emperor Yu: "As His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, this matter is of great importance. I am willing to go to the Northern Frontier."

"Minister Lin, the journey to the Northern Frontier is long. Can your body hold up?"

"Your Majesty, I am still strong and will not disappoint His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Okay!"

Emperor Yu also nodded and looked at Ning Fan: "Crown Prince, do you have anything else to tell me?"

"Minister Lin, I am afraid that this trip will not be peaceful along the way. Let's talk about it in my house later. I have some things to tell you in person."

"Yes!"

Lin Qiushi bowed slightly and stepped aside. He knew that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince might have already decided on this matter and would not allow him to not go.

But he didn't know what the final result would be.

"My dear ministers, do you have anything else to report?"

"Your Majesty!"

Ning Fan finally stopped talking, but Guo Jia bowed slightly and walked to the front of the palace.

Due to physical reasons, Guo Jia did not hold an actual position in the court, but only held a nominal title of guest official in the court. However, even so, no one in the court dared to look down on him.

This person is the most popular person in front of His Majesty, and His Majesty also values ​​him very much.

But on weekdays, Guo Jia rarely went to court, and I didn't expect that he would have something to report today.

"Mr. Guo, what do you want to report?"

"Your Majesty, since I came out of the mountains, I have received your grace, and Your Majesty has also taken good care of me."

"Today, I will advise nine strategies to strengthen Yu and repay your grace."

As he said this, Guo Jia slowly knelt on the ground and raised the memorial in his hand above his head. Ning Fan also frowned slightly, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.

Emperor Yu was also stunned for a moment, and subconsciously glanced at Ning Fan. Seeing that he also had a suspicious look on his face, he slowly stood up.

"Sir, please speak."

"First, Dayu wants to conquer the world, and food and grass are the foundation. Without food, you can't march, and without grass, you can't ride a horse. Therefore, if you want to conquer the world, you must first take the food route."

"My Dayu is located in the southeast, and most of the food and grass are produced in Jiangnan and Huainan, and the transportation of food and grass is very far. I suggest opening a canal and promoting water transportation!"

After Guo Jia finished speaking, he looked at the Minister of Works first without waiting for everyone to reply: "Sir Xie, is it feasible?"

Xie Xingxian was also stunned for a moment, and nodded slightly: "Water transportation of food and grass can reduce the cost by 50% to 60%, but my Dayu is not good at water transportation..."

Guo Jia smiled and shook his head slightly: "If water transport is not popular, then promote water transport!"

"Secondly, if you want to conquer the world, you need elite soldiers and sufficient food. Now I, Dayu, have the magical object of potatoes and sweet potatoes. Although it cannot completely replace military food, it can protect my people from famine!"

"The food and grass problem has been solved. The next step is to improve the soldiers!"

"In terms of combat power, my Dayu's soldiers are not inferior to Yan, but in terms of soldiers, they are far inferior to him. Therefore, if you want to defeat the strongest among the strong, you must be the king among the strong!"

"I suggest that the military merit system be implemented. Anyone who has made merit can be promoted!"

As soon as Guo Jia said this, Shang Yang also slowly stepped out: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal!"

"Military merit reform is urgent!"

"Only when soldiers benefit from war will they fight for Dayu."

"I suggest setting up 20 levels of military merit. Anyone who beheads, seizes land, kills generals, and breaks formations can be promoted."

Emperor Yu thought about it seriously and nodded heavily: "This strategy can make Dayu's soldiers invincible!"

"Your Majesty, no!"

Zheng Xuan, who had just taken office as Shangshu Ling, couldn't help but step out and bowed his hands and said: "Won't it be a disaster for the country to confer titles like this?"

"If this continues, how can the national treasury support it?"

"Besides, since ancient times, there has never been such a policy of excessive military expansion!"

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