Most of people's fears and worries come from the unknown.

Daning never knew how big the Hei Martial Arts were and how many troops were, so he was worried. On the other hand, the Hei Martial Arts didn’t know how big the Daning was and how many troops were. The two countries had fought for so many years and were still in equal terms, so it was roughly judged that the Hei Martial Arts were equal terms.

But in fact, the territory of the Black Martial Kingdom was beyond imagination. When the Black Martial Kingdom established the Kingdom, it unified hundreds of small kingdoms of all sizes, and the empire that was pieced together was so large that even the Black Martial Khan Emperor himself didn't know how big it was.

Just in terms of territory, the Black Martial Arts is almost equivalent to two Danings, which is even bigger than the emperor's previous predictions.

However, apart from the cold land in the southeast of Heiwu, which is equivalent to half of the territory of Daning, and the productivity of Heiwu Kingdom is low, agriculture is not as developed as Daning. Not only agriculture, but all industries are worse than Daning, so their strength is greatly reduced.

However, because the Black Martial Arts are too big, there is no way to rule. The Mongol Empire had been ruled for a short period of time, but it could not be controlled at all. To ensure that the size of the Black Martial Arts is always stable, Daning needs at least one and a half million troops to guard the warships all year round, but this is simply impossible.

The one who knows the best in the Black Martial Arts in Daning is Ye Yunsan, so the emperor has talked with him many times after he returned to the country.

East Warm Pavilion.

Ye Yunsan spread the maps he brought back on the ground. It is easy to imagine how much risks he has taken to collect maps over the years, and it is even more risky to hide these maps without being discovered.

“It’s still incomplete.”

Ye Yunsan squatted there and pointed: "Hongcheng."

"This is the capital of the Heiwu Kingdom. In terms of scale, it is not as good as Chang'an. However, the Heiwu Kingdom is far less prosperous than our Daning. Even most of the people who live in the Red City live a poor life. The Heiwu Kingdom has heavy taxes and taxes, and the people are barely able to live after paying it. The people there often eat something called black bread, which is rough and hard to swallow, and is far less easy to eat than our steamed buns."

Ye Yunsan moved his fingers south along the map: "There are at least 10,000 miles from Hongcheng to our northern border, and from Senbao to their southern border, which is about 4,000 miles north and south, and nearly 10,000 miles east and west, all are considered the Heiwu South Courtyard. The South Courtyard's troops alone have at least 2 million troops, but the combat power is uneven. In addition to the fierce combat power of the border troops, there are also the most elite Qilie Army in the South Courtyard. The Qilie Army has about 50,000 people, which were trained by Su Gai, the general of the South Courtyard, and its combat power is terrifying."

Ye Yunsan said: "What is most worrying is that there are many tribes within such a large area of ​​the South Court. Men from these tribes can join the war by getting on the horse. So if they really count the total strength of the Heiwu South Court, they are probably..."

Ye Yunsan looked at the emperor's face: "At least three million people can be pieced together."

The emperor nodded.

During the Northern Expedition of Daning, the number of soldiers that could be called shall not exceed 500,000. In addition to the front-line border troops in the northern border, the western and eastern borders were drawn, and the total force would not exceed one million.

One million fights three million, or attack.

"The strategy for the Black Martial Kingdom will not change in the past few years."

The emperor was silent for a while and said, "Since three months ago, seven or eight small tribes have successively surrendered to the Daning side, but I dare not put these people in."

This strategy is actually a double-edged sword.

If you use it well, it will naturally be effective for a future battle. However, the black warriors knew that Daning was doing this. If a group of people sent a group of people to surrender, the war would start in the future. This would be a huge hidden danger.

The battle between countries is not that simple.

The emperor frowned slightly: "In your opinion, where is our advantage?"

"First, I have said just now that although the Heiwu South Court has three million troops, two million of them cannot even defeat our wing soldiers, and their composition is complicated. If they can be divided, it is naturally not worth mentioning. More than two million troops were pieced together by the Heiwu tribes. The command is chaotic and not a single mind. The dispatch during the war is difficult, so it is naturally incomparable to the Daning war soldiers."

"Secondly, we have navy troops who are constantly transporting food and supplies from overseas places, while the black warriors are internally fodder. Their territory is too large and they cannot grow food on the front line of the northern border. They rely entirely on transportation. The grain channels are long and consumed severely."

"Third, Su Gai is already old. Although his talent is not inferior to that of the general Tie Liuli, because the black martial arts replaced the Khan Emperor Su Gai gradually lost his previous position, and the impact on the South Court is not as great as before. Moreover, the Liao Shalang and others under his command are not so close to him."

“Fourth, morale.”

Ye Yunsan looked at the emperor: "Morita of fighting spirit, black warriors are far inferior to my Daning warriors."

The emperor said, "Then what do you think the chances of winning?"

"Five-five opening."

After talking about so many advantages, Ye Yunsan actually did not have the slightest confidence in the Northern Expedition of Daning.

"Five-five opening..."

The emperor curled his lips slightly: "Before, if Daning and Heiwu had a chance of winning the decisive battle, they would have been 46 or more, but now they have reached 55 or more."

"In fact, I have one more thing to be uncertain."

Ye Yunsan said: "I have been operating in the black martial arts in the past few years and have secretly built an intelligence organization. However, those who have been bribed from various tribes are not reliable. Their loyalty is based on how much money I have given. After I come back, I have broken contact. So I think that the first thing I do after returning to the northern border is to pull this line up again, which requires a large amount of money, and it may not be effective."

"Daning is not short of money."

The emperor said: "Do you calculate how much you need, and I will let the Ministry of Revenue allocate it to you."

"yes."

Ye Yunsan looked up at the emperor: "Your Majesty... I heard that Your Majesty is sleeping less and less, this is not possible."

"I know."

The emperor rubbed his temples: "It will be fine after these years."

He walked to the window and moved: "After fighting against Heiwu, I can relax for at least ten or twenty years. At that time, there is still time to rest more, how can I do now?"

Ye Yunsan wanted to persuade him a few more words, but the emperor waved his hand to stop him.

"No need to mention these things. Let's talk about marrying the girl home steadily. I'm also a loss to Han Huanzhi. I don't know what you two can give to you. What I can give to you is what you need."

"His Majesty......"

Ye Yunsan knelt down: "We have the present and today because of Your Majesty's adoption and teachings. This is already the greatest gift. If it weren't for Your Majesty's inclusion, we might have the status and status we are now in business, and we may not have the same status as we do now."

"Okay, okay, how tired you are when you kneel."

The emperor reached out and helped Ye Yunsan up: "I'm thinking, can you kill Su Gai after you return to the northern border?"

"Kill Su Gai?"

Su Gai is the general of the Southern Court of the Heiwu Kingdom and has a huge power. Although he may not have a good relationship with the new Khan Emperor of Heiwu, and the new Khan Emperor naturally has to choose his close confidants when he uses people. Su Gai's status is unstable, but it is not easy to get involved in someone like Su Gai.

"I have to plan carefully."

"After you go back, you can talk to the old dean Han Huanzhi, Chen Xiaosong and others. They are flexible in their minds, especially the old dean is far-sighted and may help you. By the way... Chen Leng is full of tricks and is full of tricks. You can also talk to him about the affairs of the Northern Xinjiang, which may be helpful."

"I obey the order."

Ye Yunsan could naturally hear some cold things. After all, he had such a good relationship with Ye Liuyun and Han Huanzhi. Thinking that the kid might be His Majesty's child, Ye Yunsan felt sad for His Majesty.

"I'm leaving."

"Go."

The emperor habitually raised his hand and rubbed his temples, sat down to continue reviewing the memorials, and suddenly he thought that according to the past practice, the New Year was coming, and the rewards to the palace should be distributed. When he was idle this year, he only thought about the marriage between Ye Yunsan and Han Huanzhi, and he was busier than in previous years, so he forgot.

"Release the boat on behalf of others."

The emperor called out, Dai Fangzhou quickly trotted in from outside the door: "Your Majesty will command."

"Have the Office of the Interior Festival listed this year?"

"It has been listed a long time ago. It was placed on His Majesty's desk two days ago. His Majesty hasn't read it yet."

"Um."

The emperor looked around and picked up the order to read carefully: "This year is different. Ze'er is already the prince, and the annual rate will double. The queen will add 30% to the side, and Concubine Yi will add 30% to the side... Concubine Zhen, Concubine Zhen will send it according to the share last year."

"yes."

"Also, ask the Ministry of Internal Affairs why someone was missing?"

"Ah? Your Majesty, who did you miss?"

"Chanyan."

The emperor frowned slightly: "Chanyan is Zhenfei's goddaughter. It should be counted as well. It will be distributed according to Zhenfei's quota of 40%. Let the Ministry of Internal Affairs re-wrote a list as I said."

"Your Majesty, General Chen's wife, Concubine Zhen sent someone to deliver a lot of New Year's goods yesterday. If you give it again, will it be a violation of the rules?"

"That was given by Concubine Zhen, and this was given by me."

The emperor looked at Dai Fangzhou: "When did you have so many problems?"

His Majesty gave it to him as soon as he said it. Dai Fangzhou said that he was not worried about something. He raised his hand and patted him twice: "I know the crime, but I know the crime."

But I couldn't help but think that Miss Chen Chayan was only a title of title for the county lord, and Concubine Zhen had already rewarded part of it. His Majesty also rewarded part of it. Although it was not as much as the imperial concubine, it was more than ordinary concubines. Now, I don't know how many people in the palace would be jealous, but what else would they say, because Concubine Zhen had not increased.

There are always many troubles in the harem. No one has stopped rumoring about Concubine Zhen over the years, saying that she was born in a rash family, and that she said that she had not even given birth to a child for His Majesty, so why should she be in the position of Concubine?

Actually, thinking about it, it was not just Concubine Zhen who was not born. If His Majesty had not found out a few years ago...

Thinking of this generation of Fangzhou quickly stopped his thoughts, he didn't dare to think about this matter anymore, it would be something that would happen.

"Also, Zhenfei's parents are all here this year."

The emperor said: "According to the share given to Cha Yan before, one was also sent to Xiachanting Garden. The two old people came to Chang'an City to celebrate the New Year, so they could not treat it unfairly."

Dai Fangzhou then realized why even the queen added 30% of the concubine Zhenfei, but as usual in previous years, it was not added 10%. To count the parents of Miss Chen, it was equivalent to the fact that Concubine Zhen had twice as many as last year.

It just made the people in the palace unable to say anything.

His Majesty just thought about it casually, and everyone in the harem had to shut up honestly and dare not say it openly.

The emperor opened the cabinet and took a small wooden box from it: "There is a thing here that the people from the Western Regions have tributed a long time ago. You can give it to Concubine Zhen. Just take it as I took some things to Cha Yan. I can't let Concubine Zhen give it to him. Her goddaughter is of course mine."

Dai Fangzhou knew that it was one of His Majesty’s favorite things, the white jade tiger-head buckle. When His Majesty was fighting, it was hung on his belt. Then it was not rewarded to Miss Chen, but it was clearly rewarded to General Chen.

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