The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

Chapter 135

Emperor Xinglong frowned slightly when he saw that the old man was still repeating the same old things from yesterday.

But at this moment, I heard Liu Wei's fellow traveler,

"However, the bandits are powerful, and the court should be fully prepared!"

Hearing this, Emperor Xinglong's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly,

"Master Liu, please speak freely!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Weitong clasped his fists and bowed, then continued,

"Most of the court's elite troops are currently stationed in the Nine Frontiers and the Beijing Camp."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of many people in the court changed, especially many nobles, who all secretly cursed Liu Weitong for being two-faced.

Emperor Xinglong also showed a satisfied smile on his face.

But Liu Weitong suddenly changed the subject.

"However, these two are also responsible for guarding the Divine Capital and guarding against foreign invaders. They must not be moved lightly!"

Many people who were originally nervous breathed a sigh of relief.

Emperor Xinglong's smile remained unchanged as he asked calmly,

"Oh? Lord Liu, please continue."

Liu Weitong bowed and said,

"Your Majesty, I believe that the Yangzhou bandits are formidable. While the imperial court is dispatching the Jinling army to suppress them, it could also be beneficial to train a new army!"

"If the Yangzhou bandit suppression is successful, then this new army can go directly north to reinforce the war in the north! If..."

At this point, Liu Weitong paused for a moment.

Although he didn't say the following words, everyone understood what he meant.

I only heard Liu Weitong continue,

"Then you can directly order the new army to march south to Yangzhou, wipe out the banditry, and clean up the area!"

After saying that, he bowed to Emperor Xinglong.

"Your Majesty, please make the decision!"

Emperor Xinglong looked at Liu Weitong with a half-smile.

"Does the Ministry of Revenue have the money to train a new army?"

Listening to Emperor Xinglong's words, Liu Weitong smiled bitterly in his heart.

He also knew that from today on, he would definitely be disliked by the emperor.

But there is no way, the title of Prime Minister of Daqian is really too tempting!

Thinking of this, Liu Weitong gritted his teeth and said solemnly,

"As the Minister of Revenue, I will raise the money for Your Majesty to build a new army, even if it means selling everything I have!"

Emperor Xinglong nodded.

"Great! Daqian should have more capable officials like Lord Liu!"

Then he looked at all the officials,

"My Lords, do you have any objections?"

Countless officials were speechless.

Your Majesty, you have already said that Lord Liu is a capable official. Who would still object?

Wouldn’t those who oppose it be considered corrupt officials?

Besides, the current political situation is so complicated that naturally no one would stand up and express their opinions easily.

As for the nobles, although they were quite unhappy with Liu Weitong's indecisiveness.

Fortunately, the Beijing Camp did not remain passive, and did not want to displease Emperor Xinglong, so they all remained silent.

As for the so-called new army, the nobles didn't take it seriously at all.

There is no other reason, because now the military forces in Daqian are almost monopolized by a group of nobles.

Even if the new army is well trained, there has to be someone to lead it, right?

If not the nobles, who else can we look for?

Therefore, the nobles were naturally happy to see this happen.

Seeing that no one answered, Emperor Xinglong waved his sleeves.

"Since that's the case, we will approve what Elder Liu has proposed. We will have the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War work together to formulate a feasible plan and submit it to us!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" All civil and military officials congratulated him.

Emperor Xinglong raised the corner of his mouth with disdain.

"wise?"

Then he stood up and turned to go to the side hall.

Seeing this, Dai Quan hurriedly said in a hoarse voice,

"Retreat!"

Then he hurriedly followed.

All the civil and military officials knelt on the ground and cheered, then stood up and left.

But Fang Congzhe still knelt there motionless.

After Liu Weitong stood up, he turned around and helped Fang Congzhe up.

Seeing Fang Congzhe looking ten years older, Liu Weitong couldn't help but sigh,

"Master Fang, why are you doing this?"

Fang Congzhe closed his eyes and shook his head slightly. After a while, he looked at Liu Wei and said with a hint of agreement,

"The past is a lesson for future generations. Elder Liu has done this, so we must be more careful!"

Liu Weitong smiled faintly, bowed and thanked him.

"Thank you, Lord Fang, for your advice. I am deeply grateful!"

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As soon as Emperor Xinglong returned to the harem, he immediately ordered Dai Quan,