After Zhao Yuan returned to Luoyang, all parts of the country were actively mobilizing.

The first step is to gather supplies.

The Ministry of Accounts and the Ministry of Works are already very busy.

At this moment, Jia Rong, the Minister of Hubu, is in the Xuanzheng Hall.

He made a rough estimate and found that if he wanted to conquer the demon clan, he would need at least 600 million taels of silver.

Zhao Yuan was also surprised by this figure, "In other words, as long as this battle is large-scale, two years of national tax revenue will have to be invested in the early stage?"

Jia Rong nodded, "If the battle goes well, we may spend less silver taels, but at least 600 million taels are still needed."

Zhao Yuan sat on a chair and looked at him, smiling and saying: "In the past, you would not have allowed such a large financial expenditure. Why are you so supportive this time?"

Jia Rong cupped his fists and said, "Things are different now. According to the news from Jinyiwei and Dongchang, the civil and military ministers have learned that the demon clan has completely recovered after years of recuperation.

The current Demon Emperor is a full-fledged militant. Once the Demon Clan's strength recovers to a certain extent, I'm afraid he won't let this opportunity go.

Rather than being beaten passively, it is better to let this war spread on the land of the demon clan."

Zhao Yuan nodded, smiled and said, "Is this your personal intention or Prime Minister Lu's?"

Jia Rong said: "These days, I have been so busy that I haven't seen the Prime Minister at all. I think he will definitely not be relaxed now. He needs to be involved in some decision-making matters.

Wei Chen heard that the Prime Minister also supports this expedition. No matter how you calculate it, this expedition will be a good thing for the human race. If it goes well, it may be possible to create a hundred years of peace."

Zhao Yuan suddenly stood up, came to the gate of the palace, stopped and said: "I not only want to create a hundred years of peace, but also want to push the territory of our human race by three thousand miles and build a Great Wall there as a strategic buffer zone for our human race."

Jia Rong was stunned when he heard the sound, and did not come back to his senses for a long time.

This idea is really too bold.

It is already very difficult to achieve a hundred years of peace, but also to build the Great Wall after the war?

There is no problem with the three thousand miles of territory, but once the Great Wall is built, it will cost too much. After all, the demon clan has built fortifications on the border for many years, and they will not let the human clan run wild at home.

Come and go, I'm afraid the battle will never end.

Zhao Yuan had already made up his mind, "I know that you have many questions in your mind, but this is the decision I finally made after much thought. You just have to implement it. If there are any problems, I will deal with them myself."

"promise!"

The emperor has spoken like this, what else can Jia Rong say?

Three days later.

Tang Wang Zhao Hongji came to Luoyang to discuss the expedition.

Inside the Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhao Yuan looked at him and said with a smile: "Uncle, my nephew didn't lie to you, did he? I will do this sooner or later, even if I destroy the whole country once, I will do it.

If it is destroyed, it can be rebuilt, but if the demon race is allowed to continue with this arrogance, I am afraid that in the future, the human race will be in danger."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Zhao Hongji has been looking forward to this battle for a long time.

Zhao Yuan said earnestly: "Uncle, I have issued a recruitment order for this expedition, and many veterans will work together to respond. Including the heavily armored cavalry troops, it is estimated that there will be at least three million troops.

In the beginning, only the Supreme Emperor led so many armies to go on an expedition. Today, I will hand over all three million troops to you because I only want two results."

"General, I am all ears!" Zhao Hongji bowed.

"Uncle, you and I are close relatives, there is no need for this!"

Zhao Yuan said sternly: "The two results I want are, first, to annex at least three thousand miles of the Monster Clan's territory and use it as a strategic buffer zone for our human race in the future; second, to completely defeat the Monster Clan, regardless of whether we can

How many areas of the demon tribe can be conquered? I just want to kill as many demons as possible.

In addition to the army, I ask you to kill demons whenever you see them. Only in this way can you completely injure the demon clan's vitality. This task is very difficult, can your uncle be able to take on it?"

Zhao Hongji said solemnly: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to defeat the demon clan. Let alone three thousand miles, even if it is five thousand miles or tens of thousands of miles, I will be absolutely sure!"

"good!"

Zhao Yuan laughed twice and said: "I am waiting for the day when my uncle returns to the court in triumph."

If it were left to an ordinary emperor, with the country's development to this point, he would definitely not be willing to go to war.

We should pay close attention to the development of internal affairs.

In the future, there will be a monarch who defends the status quo, a benevolent monarch, and the leader of Zhongxing in the history books.

However, Zhao Yuan was unwilling.

He discovered something while reading history books.

Throughout the ages, except for the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, there have been basically no emperors who expanded territories.

He just didn't want to do this.

A mere conservative king cannot satisfy his ambition.

He wants to be the most outstanding emperor in this world, and even in history.

In the future, when people in the future talk about themselves, they will give a thumbs up without hesitation and praise their achievements.

This is what he dreams of.

Although there is a suspicion of being overjoyed with great achievements, it is better than those emperors who only know how to maintain success and have not made any achievements at all.

Spring of forty years.

Zhao Hongji led the army to the expedition.

Above Luoyang City.

The emperor and the empress stood side by side.

Seeing the sight of the heavily armored cavalry leaving the city, Zhao Yuan's heart boiled with excitement, "I really want to take the cavalry on a personal expedition and appreciate the scenery on the battlefield."

Queen Hongdou secretly held his hand and whispered softly: "You don't want the child in your belly?"

"Again?" Zhao Yuan was a little surprised.

Anko nodded slightly.

Zhao Yuan laughed and said: "When this child is born, let Grandpa Huang give him a name?"

Hongdou said: "Okay."

Zhao Yuan took a deep breath and said firmly: "For this child, no matter what I say, I must win this battle."

"Is this battle really so crucial?" Hongdou asked in confusion.

Zhao Yuandao: "More than just the key point, this battle is about the fate of the country. If we lose, the human race will be massacred by the monsters at the least, or the country will be destroyed at the worst."

Hongdou was stunned when he heard the sound.

In the remaining days, Zhao Yuan only did two things.

First, always pay attention to the war ahead.

Second, look for traces of the Supreme Emperor.

He had no idea that the Supreme Emperor had gone to Shiwanda Mountain.

I thought the Supreme Emperor was going on a tour of the world.

When the child Zhao Xiangtian was born, Grandpa Huang did not come.

No matter what, if Hongdou is pregnant again this time, she will invite Grandpa Huang to come over.

Zhao Yuan has always had admiration for Zhao Changqing.

His actions and actions have always been in line with Zhao Changqing's.

However, Zhao Changqing is still immersed in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, exploring the formations hidden within.

After years of searching, we finally found some clues.
Chapter completed!