After receiving the imperial edict to recruit troops, Xiao Yuming came to the Prime Minister's Mansion, intending to discuss the matter in detail with Zhuge Liang.

After all, this recruitment cannot be done casually. There are really too many things that need to be paid attention to, and it also needs to be coordinated with the country's financial output.

Of course, the Wei state has a great cause now, and even if several major battles break out, it can still survive. However, the sudden recruitment of troops will still have an impact on the current canal construction.

The most important thing is that we are afraid of affecting public sentiment. After all, there are too many things going on recently and they will definitely affect the lives of ordinary people.

Zhuge Liang was well aware of the stakes involved, but this time, he did not object to the emperor's opinion and said: "Your Majesty is eager to expand abroad, declare war with the Jin State, and recruit troops. If nothing else, he wants to do it after the three emperors gather to form an alliance.

Quickly annex Jin.

So far, the plan is going well. Although the country currently has a lot of money to spend, this year's horse riding has given Wei the country enough foundation to squander. Therefore, I am not worried about the impact of conscription on the country.

Now I am only afraid that after the alliance between the three emperors, the forces of Northern Liang in the Jin state will influence the development of the current situation in the Jin state."

Xiao Yuming frowned and asked in confusion: "I have heard a little bit about this Northern Liang. This generation of Northern Liang king is Xu Laizi. He single-handedly founded Northern Liang, which is said to be victorious in every battle and invincible in the world.

I don’t know who will win and who will lose when the armored cavalry encounters the heavy armored cavalry created by His Majesty himself.”

Zhuge Liang said worriedly: "There is no way to know this, but we can predict that there will be a battle between us and the Northern Liang cavalry in the future. Fortunately, the Northern Liang King Xu Laizi violated the Jin Dynasty court. Otherwise, there will be a battle with Jin."

With the blessing of Jin's Northern Liang forces, it will be difficult for us to win."

Xiao Yuming suddenly realized something, and he felt a little worried for a moment. He said worriedly: "We know very little about this Northern Liang force. If we fight with them, without knowing ourselves and the enemy, it will be easy."

You have suffered a hidden loss!"

Zhuge Liang nodded and said: "Yes, I will go to the palace to meet the saint later. Since we want to lay out the Jin Kingdom, we must have a thorough understanding of all the forces in the Jin Kingdom. I would like to ask your Majesty to let you

Jinyiwei, use all your strength to infiltrate Lingzhou City and find out all the forces under the command of King Beiliang."

Xiao Yuming heard the sound and solemnly clasped his fists and said: "In this case, the Prime Minister will be troubled."

Half an hour later, Xiao Yuming left the Prime Minister's Mansion and went to the Ministry of War.

Prepare to discuss with officials from the Ministry of War on how to recruit troops.

After Zhuge Liang packed up his belongings, he went out and went directly to the palace.

He entered through Xuanwu Gate. As the prime minister of a country, he could ride into the palace on horseback.

After arriving at the Xuanzheng Hall, I saw the emperor holding a pair of scissors and carefully trimming some flowers and plants from outside the hall.

After being informed by the eunuch, he found out that Zhuge Liang was waiting outside the palace. While pruning the flowers and plants, he let Zhuge Liang come in.

Zhao Changqing knew very well that once Zhuge Liang came to see him, there must be something big going on, so he asked: "The Prime Minister is not at home thinking about the situation at the border, so why come to me?"

Zhuge Liang bowed sternly and said: "Your Majesty, it is clear that I have something wrong with you."

Zhao Changqing gave a soft 'hmm', and then said: "To make a long story short, I don't want to be disturbed by others in this leisurely afternoon. I hope your matter is enough for me to take seriously."

After saying that, he was still wondering in his mind, was Zhuge Liang trying to persuade him not to recruit soldiers at the moment?

Just now, Jin Yiwei reported Xiao Yuming's whereabouts to him.

He went to the Prime Minister's Mansion, probably to discuss the conscription with Zhuge Liang.

Are you afraid that you are using the excuse of wasting people and money to persuade me to save my life?

Then, Zhuge Liang did not come here for this matter. He just heard him say: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you have heard of King Beiliang of the Jin Kingdom?"

Zhao Changqing frowned when he heard the words 'King of Northern Liang'. He seemed to be thinking about the name, but after searching his whole brain, he only found a few fragments. While thinking, he unconsciously put down the scissors in his hand and passed by.

After a while, he shook his head and said:

"I have heard a little bit, I only know that he is a lame, what? What's the problem?"

Zhuge Liang bowed and said: "Your Majesty, this King of Northern Liang should not be underestimated. According to what I know, this man is very good at marching and fighting, and he has the Northern Liang Iron Cavalry under his command, which is known as the most powerful soldier in the Jin Kingdom. Everyone says that the Northern Liang Iron Cavalry Armor

The world!

I am afraid that this King of Northern Liang will affect His Majesty's plan to annex the Jin Kingdom. The Prince of Northern Liang has been in Northern Liang for many years, and has long been eyeing the Jin Dynasty court. Once the Jin Emperor is ill, I am afraid that the Northern Liang Palace will

He will not hesitate to jump in and join the situation, which will definitely interfere with our inherent plan against Jin."

This matter is very important to Zhao Changqing.

If you want to unify the world in the shortest time, you must first solve the Jin State. If you follow what Zhuge Liang said, then this Beiliang will be a hidden bomb that can explode at any time, and even if you are not careful, it will destroy the whole country.

If you blow yourself up to pieces, you have to guard against it.

He asked Zhuge Liang: "What do you mean?"

He knew Zhuge Liang's character well, and since she mentioned this problem, there must be some solution.

As expected, Zhuge Liang said: "Let the Jin Yiwei fully penetrate into the forces of Beiliang and find out the current situation of Beiliang. Only by grasping their current true situation can we prescribe the right medicine, know ourselves and the enemy, and be victorious in every battle."

Zhao Changqing nodded and said, "Who do you think is appropriate to send?"

Zhuge Liang said: "I don't know the personnel of Jin Yiwei, so I can't make a conclusion. However, when we go to Beiliang of Jin State, we must choose people whom your majesty trusts 100%."

Zhao Changqing thought about it carefully and instantly found a suitable candidate.

Wei Zhongxian and Lu Bing.

The former is decisive in killing, while the latter has his own experience in gathering intelligence.

The two men's joint efforts can also temporarily alleviate the conflict between Jin Yiwei and Dongchang.

Yeah! That’s right! That’s it!

Zhao Changqing summoned the two men and said to them: "Previously, the Prime Minister told me that the Northern Liang forces of Jin State have the potential to threaten the Wei Dynasty, so I have to guard against it. Today, I am sending you two to the area to explore the Northern Liang Dynasty.

Regarding the power of Liang, I want to know exactly how many troops there are in Beiliang, how much military supplies they have, what their combat style is, what are the most refined troops, and how many generals there are. Do you two understand?"

The two of them did not dare to refuse, and they clasped their fists together and said: "Wei ministers (servants) obey the order!"

Afterwards, the two of them went back to prepare for the trip to Jin.

The two countries are currently at war, and the national border has long been closed, so if you want to sneak into Jin, you must make adequate arrangements.

However, this is not difficult for the two major intelligence organizations, Jin Yiwei and Factory Guard.

After the two returned, they were warned by Zhao Gao and Jia Xu.

Zhao Gao said to Wei Zhongxian: "We are His Majesty's slaves and dogs raised by His Majesty. We have to do whatever Your Majesty asks us to do. Our family hopes that at this time, everyone can calm down and don't rush to fight with the Jinyiwei."

We are fighting openly and secretly. We have to bite wherever Your Majesty tells us to bite, and we have to bite hard and not let go."

Wei Zhongxian lowered his head and bowed to Zhao Gao: "I understand that the governor can rest assured that this time, I will definitely cooperate with the Jin Yiwei and report all kinds of detailed information about Beiliang to His Majesty."

In this way, Zhao Gaocai nodded with satisfaction.

What Jia Xu said to Lu Bing was also in response to the current conflict between the two guards, and he said: "Your Majesty asked you to go together, just to see with your own eyes whether you will still fight openly and covertly in the moment of national crisis, so I am going here."

, we Jinyiwei must keep a low profile when doing things. No matter what we do, we should say hello to the factory guard first.

No matter what, during this period of time, no one can go to trouble the factory guards, otherwise once His Majesty finds out, we will all be in trouble. Again, without offending anyone,

Make things right for Your Majesty."

Lu Bing fully understood the stakes and said with fists in his hands: "I understand!"

At the same time, he also felt a sense of awe and fear towards His Majesty the Emperor in his heart.

Unexpectedly, what I thought was an ordinary appointment actually contained the art of balancing power and the emperor's mind. It was really extraordinary.

If I hadn't been reminded by the commander, I'm afraid that my departure would definitely make His Majesty disgusted. When the time comes, I might even implicate the entire guard...
Chapter completed!