mtlumby2d Chapter 255 Chen Guo Protests
Chapter 255 Chen Guo Protests
Seven days later.
Beijing.
At the court meeting, all the ministers arrived and presented memorials to the emperor.
Empress Chen Qingyun sat on the dragon throne, with a hint of fatigue between her brows, but still majestic.
"The State of Chen protested to our dynasty, saying that our State of Yan had violated the treaty by building a military fortress in the peace negotiation zone."
At this time, an official came forward and said.
The so-called peace negotiation zone is the demilitarized zone stipulated when the Yan and Chen countries signed the peace agreement.
The two countries each withdrew their military forces five miles from the border.
The frontline military fortress built by Jiang Zuo was built directly on the banks of the Ling River on the border between the two countries.
Of course, the people of Chen were very dissatisfied with this.
What made them even more terrified was that the city was built in just one month.
"Protest? How many troops does the Chen State have? Don't send Shichen to complain every few days. I won't tolerate them."
Chen Qingyun looked dignified.
If protests were useful, what would the army be for?
The fortress built by Jiang Zuo had already been reported to Chen Qingyun in advance, and she was quite approving of this matter.
Those Chen people who go back on their words should be intimidated by military force.
"Your Majesty, please think twice. If the people of Chen tear up the peace treaty, the 200,000-strong army will approach the border, and the pressure on our Yan State's border defense will also increase greatly."
Right Prime Minister Lu Jun stepped forward and said.
As an out-and-out advocate of peace and compromise, he was extremely dissatisfied with Jiang Zuo's actions.
As long as the status quo of the two countries is stable, it is in the interests of the right party.
At this time, the Left Prime Minister Wei Hong said: "If the State of Chen had the courage to attack, they would have already sent a large army to the border. Now they are in chaos and have no intention of taking care of the border. Your Majesty, we should deny the so-called peace zone and deploy all the main forces in the south to the front line to deter those people of Chen."
Wei Hong, a proponent of war, was very satisfied with Jiang Zuo's actions.
Lu Jun frowned and said, "It's easy for Prime Minister Wei to say that. Now the treasury is empty and the military expenditure is insufficient. If we want to go to war, the expenses of the frontline troops cannot be borne by the court."
Wei Hong retorted: "The silver in the imperial treasury is enough to support this southern expedition. Prime Minister Lu has mentioned it many times. Could it be that he wants to compromise with the people of Chen?"
"Silence." Chen Qingyun said sternly. She didn't want to listen to the quarrel of these officials anymore. She only asked, "Besides this matter, is there any other news from the State of Chen?"
"Your Majesty, the State of Chen has also asked our dynasty to hand over the remnants of the Qin family hiding in the State of Yan."
Lu Jun said.
"The remnants of the Qin family?"
Speaking of the Qin family, the ministers couldn't help but talk about it.
"Is it the Qin Family Army led by Qin Zhenyun, the Qin Family of Chen State, who attacked our dynasty?"
An official wondered.
"It's them."
"Okay, if that's the case, then why don't we do a favor and hand these thieves over to the State of Chen."
Most people present had no favorable impression of the Qin family.
Moreover, the Qin family is the enemy of the Yan State. Now that the Chen State is hunting them down, the Yan State could help.
Chen Qingyun said, "What do the Chen rebels have to do with our Yan?"
"The people of Chen said that it was the Jiang patrol officer who was harboring the criminals of Chen."
An official said.
"Another Patrol Envoy Jiang?"
All the ministers frowned, thinking that this man from Jiang Zuo was causing trouble for the court all day long. As the inspector of Huainan of Yan State, he actually did something that was detrimental to the interests of Yan State. He was really guilty.
Hearing that it was Jiang Zuo who did it, Chen Qingyun became more certain of her thoughts. She said in a low voice: "The affairs of Chen State have nothing to do with Yan State. Let them figure it out on their own."
Now that the emperor has said so, how could the civil and military officials dare to object?
As for how to utilize the power of the Qin family of the Chen State, Chen Qingyun could only hope that Jiang Zuo would produce results as soon as possible.
The meeting dispersed.
The empress returned to the imperial study and continued to handle government affairs.
At this time, Zhang Huan had returned from Jiangzhou City and met with the emperor.
"How are Jiang Zuo and the Ninth Prince doing?"
Chen Qingyun asked.
Zhang Huan reported: "Your Majesty, I have already told them your words. Inspector Jiang and the Ninth Prince promised that they would not commit the same offense again. Please rest assured, Your Majesty. This is the letter that Inspector Jiang sent me to pass on to Your Majesty."
He said, handing over the letter.
Chen Qingyun nodded slightly and said, "How do the two of them get along?"
"There seems to be some minor conflict between Patrol Officer Jiang and the Ninth Prince."
Zhang Huan reported the matter truthfully.
"What contradiction?"
Chen Qingyun nervously put down the memorial.
Zhang Huan said, "The Ninth Prince accused the Jiang Patrol Envoy of refusing to return the 100,000 taels."
"How many?"
Chen Qingyun frowned.
"One hundred thousand taels."
Zhang Huan said again.
Chen Qingyun's face became even uglier.
This guy Jiang Zuo made money from the prince?
Chen Qingyun was dissatisfied.
At this moment, she wished she could go to Jiangzhou immediately and teach Jiang Zuo a lesson in person.
What else does Jiang Zuo care about besides money?
……
Jiangzhou.
The residence of Jiang Xunshi.
"Sir, the second batch of supplies has been shipped from Anding County. In addition to the monthly consumption of goods, there are also the 3,000 armors and more than 5,000 weapons that you ordered before."
Master Guo reported to Jiang Zuo.
"Too slow, too slow."
Jiang Zuo shook his head.
Anding County is extremely far away from Jiangzhou City, and it will take at least a month to transport these goods.
Master Guo said, "Sir, this is already our fastest speed. It has been raining in Huainan these days, the roads are muddy, and the vehicles are slow. It is considered good that we can transport it in forty days."
“This is the importance of infrastructure.”
Jiang Zuo couldn't help but say.
He had just arrived in Jiangzhou City, and most of the construction materials shipped from the rear were used to build the fortress walls and residential areas in the front, leaving no extra for paving roads.
Wait until it develops slowly in the future and then carry out a large-scale infrastructure construction.
"Jiangzhou City is close to the sea. If it can be shipped by sea, wouldn't it be possible to transport more supplies at a time?"
Jiang Zuo suddenly thought of this.
"Sea transportation?" Master Guo asked with some doubt: "You mean we need to use a large ship to transport the materials from Anding County to here? But neither Anding County nor Jiangzhou City has a port."
Jiang Zuo said: "So I am considering whether to start preparing to build a large port in Jiangzhou City. As for Anding County, although it is located inland, the goods can be transported to the port of Jizhou Prefecture in advance, and then transported here by large ships..."
Jiangzhou is located at the estuary and has such a superior geographical location. If no port is built, it would be a waste of this unique location advantage.
It's just that this place is located on the border between two countries and has not been well developed due to the constant threat of war.
Master Guo said: "Your Excellency's idea is indeed very forward-looking, but we not only have to build a port, but also a large ship. It will take too much time."
If you really want to consider it, you have to invest a lot at least.
Jiang Zuo said, "If you want Jiangzhou City to prosper, these long-term investments are necessary."
Master Guo nodded and said, "Your Excellency is right. I will immediately order people to start preparing for this matter."