Chen Yu didn't express his opinion directly. He just said respectfully, "I'm just a greenhorn. I don't know much about strategies. Let's listen to the opinions of the generals and lords first!"
"Alright, lords. Tell me, how should the Celestial Empire fight this war?" Chen Hai said.
Everyone was solemn. A trace of jealousy flashed through Crown Prince Chen Qian's eyes. Today was his birthday, but Chen Yu actually wanted to discuss this in public. This was simply a slap in the face. He didn't give him any face at all.
At this moment, another old general stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the Fire Element Province of the Tianji Empire is located in a remote area. It's almost two thousand miles away from Tianji City. The mountains are high and the roads are long. My informants have already found out that Zhang Cheng has two hundred thousand soldiers in the East Peace Province, but only one hundred thousand soldiers in the Fire Element Province. If we attack immediately, we can reach the capital of the Fire Element Province in one day and one night. The Fire Element Province is rich in ironware. More than half of the iron ore of the Tianji Empire comes from the Fire Element Province. As long as we take the Fire Element Province first, the people of the Tianji Empire can only fight with our soldiers with fire sticks!"
The officials laughed.
Chen Hai also couldn't help but laugh and said, "Duke Tianyu's words are reasonable. Do you have any other opinions?"
As soon as he finished speaking, another old civil official stood up and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, I have a different opinion. As we all know, the Tianji Empire doesn't have many troops left behind. Among them, Zhang Cheng's troops are the most elite. Duke Tianyu avoiding the brunt of the attack and attacking the Fire Element Province is indeed a brilliant plan, but I think that instead of avoiding the brunt of the attack, it's better to gather the warriors of the three armies of the Tianji Empire and attack Eastcalm City fiercely. When Eastcalm City is breached, Zhang Cheng, the old dog, will die. Our army first breaks through Eastcalm Province, and then we can directly attack Tianji City and capture Beiming Yuan, the dog emperor. Once Tianji City is breached, everything in the Tianji Empire will be over.
Duke Tianyu was so angry that his beard flew up. He said, "Marquis Nanyang is a traitor. How dare you harm my lord!"
The Marquis of Nanyang was also angry. "Duke Tianyu, how can you be so rude?"
Duke Tianyu said, "Although our army is elite, our combat power is far from that of the Yanji Corps. Zhang Cheng is even more cunning. You said that we should directly attack Eastcalm City, but if we can't take it down after a long time and the three armies are exhausted, then Zhang Cheng will mobilize the army of the Fire Element Province to attack us from the flank. Wouldn't all our efforts be in vain? You framed our army like this, if you aren't a traitor, then what are you?!"
Lord Nanyang was so angry that his face turned pale. "Tianyu Duke, you're slandering me!"
"You old b * stard!"
"You old dog, don't talk nonsense!"
Dongcheng Wang laughed so hard that his tears were about to fall down.
Chen Yu also shook his head helplessly. Although the Celestial Empire was full of talented people, the real authority lay in the hands of these useless old fogies. After all, they were all ministers who assisted his father, Chen Hai. Many of them had once made great contributions to the empire, but they were all old now, and no longer fit to discuss matters in the imperial court.
Chen Hai's scalp went numb. He coughed violently again and said, "Don't quarrel! Yu 'er, why don't you say something? What do you think? "
Chen Yu bowed respectfully and said, "Father, I think we should not discuss how to attack the Tianji Empire, but how to attack the Blackstone Empire!"
"Ah?" Chen Hai was stunned.
Dongcheng Wang was also stunned. "Your Second Highness, why do you say that? We should attack the Blackstone Empire instead of the most threatening Tianji Empire. What's the meaning of this?"
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Uncle, the Tianji Empire still has Zhang Cheng and five hundred thousand soldiers. Even if we attack them, it will take at least half a year to finish the war. But the Blackstone Empire is different. Their Marshal Baili Qin personally led the army to the Shattered Cauldron World, bringing with him the Pale Flame Corps and the Sea Breeze Corps. There are only two hundred thousand soldiers left in the country. As far as I know, the Blackstone Empire has been in a series of civil wars recently. Many mercenary corps have begun to plunder and invade various prefectures. At least half of the two hundred thousand soldiers in the Gale Corps have to annihilate the mercenary corps, and the other half have to guard the thirteen passes on the border. There are only eight or nine thousand soldiers at each pass. If we can't defeat such an opponent, then we can forget about unifying the Celestial Pole Continent!"
Dongcheng Wang frowned and said, "Your Second Highness's strategy is indeed shrewd and ruthless … But, if we attack the Blackstone Empire, that old dog Zhang Cheng suddenly makes a long-distance raid and directly attacks our capital, Lao Han City, what should we do?"
"Don't worry, Zhang Cheng wouldn't dare."
Chen Yu's eyes turned cold and he said, "Maybe soon, even Zhang Cheng will have to go to the Shattered Cauldron World."
"Why?" Chen Hai was also surprised. "Yu 'er, why are you so sure?"
Chen Yu said, "Because Lin Muyu of the Shattered Cauldron World won't be defeated so easily. With just Beiming Huan and two armies, I'm afraid Lin Muyu won't be able to throw away his armor."
Chen Qian smiled and said, "Second brother, don't brag so much that you'll lose your teeth. Lin Muyu is thousands of miles away on the other side. How can you be so sure that Lin Muyu won't be defeated? "
"Because I've seen him, and I know his sharp edge. This kind of person won't be defeated so easily."
"What? When did you see him? "Chen Hai was shocked.
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Father, do you still remember that a few months ago, Tianji Sect's Si Kongyao and Tianji Dragon Rider Lin Tongtian went to Lao Han City."
"Yes, yes, I still remember."
"The young man following Si Kongyao is Lin Muyu!"
"What?!" Chen Hai was shocked. "The Qin King of the Shattered Cauldron World came to Lao Han City … How could I not know?!"
"I didn't know his identity at first. It was only after Lin Muyu and the others left that I realized. Father, Lin Muyu's strength, strategy, and courage are far above me. How can such a person be defeated so easily when he has the support of the entire Shattered Cauldron World? Moreover, Lin Muyu has many capable people around him. Feng Jixing, Qu Chu, Tang Xiaoxi, Xiang Yu, and the others are all geniuses. The Tianji Empire wants to destroy the Shattered Cauldron World with only two armies. That's a fool's dream! "
"Lin Muyu is so scary …" Chen Hai almost couldn't sit still. He said, "If we attack the Blackstone Empire now, when will we attack the Tianji Empire?"
Chen Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Father. Let the Tianji Empire and Lin Muyu fight. The fiercer they fight, the better. If Zhang Cheng is really sent to the Shattered Cauldron World, then the outcome is set. The person who will unify the entire plane in the future will definitely be you, Father! Then, there will only be one emperor in this world, and that is you, Father! "
Hearing this, Chen Hai beamed with joy. "Good … good … well said! As expected of my son, Chen Hai! "
Chen Yu cupped his hands and bowed. "Father, I request for military authority. Let me lead the army to attack the Blackstone Empire!"
"Alright. Someone, bring me the Three Army Tiger Tally!"
The servant respectfully walked forward with the box. After opening the box, there were a total of six tiger talismans. Chen Hai said, "These twelve tiger talismans are used to mobilize the troops of the six armies. The commanders of each army will hold half of one. The other six are with me. Only when two tiger talismans are with you can you mobilize the troops. Yu 'er, this time, the expedition …"
"Wait a moment, Father!"
Chen Qian suddenly stood up. "Father, how can you be so careless with the military affairs of the country? Second brother is eager to gain merit, but in the end, he is still too young. Moreover, Father is already drunk today. Even if you want to bestow the tiger talismans, why don't you wait until tomorrow morning? When Father sobers up, then bestow the tiger talismans to second brother. What do you think? "
Chen Hai was startled. Then, he nodded. "Fine. Tomorrow it is. Yu 'er, wait one more day."
"Yes, Father!"
Chen Yu respectfully bowed. After lowering his head, his face was filled with anger.
… …
Late at night, Sweet Spring Palace. After dismissing the attendants, only Chen Hai and Chen Qian remained.
"Qian 'er, why did you stop me?" Chen Hai asked.
Chen Qian said, "Imperial Father, Second Brother is an ambitious person. Not to mention he's still so young. Even though he's rendered a great deal of meritorious military service in the past, he's still too impatient. Today it would seem like Second Brother yearns for power too much. If Imperial Father really passes the military authority to him, would he still be satisfied with the authority before him after Second Brother conquers the cities of the Darkstone Empire? Can Father be sure that second brother doesn't want to rule the world and stand above all? "
"This …"
Chen Hai frowned. "He is your little brother, our son!"
Chen Qian smiled. "This son knows that Imperial Father is a sage, but the temptation of power is too great. I doubt if Second Brother can resist it. In my opinion, it is better not to give Second Brother too much military power for the time being. This will cause him to lose himself. Once he really sinks into the abyss of power, what if he leads the army to turn against us? What can Imperial Father do to stop him? Father can also see that the majority of the generals in the hall are on second brother's side! "
"That can't be, right?"
Chen Hai muttered. "Yu 'er can't possibly kill his father and usurp the throne?"
"A man's heart is hard to predict, Father. Even if he is your son, once he achieves great merits, it is hard to guarantee that he won't develop evil thoughts. I ask Father to reconsider. This is all this son has to say."
"I know." Chen Hai slowly sat down. Waving his hand, he said, "Go, I will think about it."
"Yes!"
… …
The next day, Chen Hai promoted Chen Yu to the position of Vanguard General, leading five thousand troops to attack the Blackstone Empire.
In fact, Chen Yu didn't even receive a single Tiger Tally. When he received the Imperial Edict, he was so angry that his entire body trembled. He slammed the Imperial Edict on the table and circulated his godly energy, instantly tearing the Imperial Edict and the table to pieces.
"You want us to attack the Blackstone Empire with only five thousand men? What difference is there from sending us to our deaths?" Liao Yang was enraged. "I will go find His Majesty and ask for clarification."
"Don't go."
Chen Yu sat there dejectedly. His expression was stern. "There must be someone gossiping in front of Father. Don't let me find out who it is! Hmph, since Father wants me to attack the Blackstone Empire, then five thousand men it is. I will prove to Father that five thousand men can also attack cities and gain merits! "
"Second Prince, are you serious?"
"What do you think?"
Chen Yu took a deep breath and said, "Liao Yang, go to the Celestial Extremity Sect immediately and send my regards to the Sect Master. Take my letter and ask for reinforcements. I'll send as many as the Sect Master can give. Otherwise, I'll be courting death if I attack the city with my Official Army alone."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
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