The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

Chapter 226: Attacking Yu and Liao

After the ministers left, they began to deal with the affairs at hand.

After Xu Shiling, the Minister of Revenue, left, he immediately conveyed instructions to all places, requiring the grain tax collected this year to be transported directly to the border, which would save a lot of trouble.

After leaving the hall, the Minister of War quickly began to carry out the tasks assigned by Yun Zhi.

After that, everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

Not long after deciding to attack the two countries, Yun Zhi received a letter from Qin Wan of Liao.

Things turned out just as she expected, Henan and Liao joined forces.

As if they had a tacit understanding, both sides began to secretly prepare for the attack.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed and everything was ready, waiting for Yun Zhi to determine the time for the expedition.

As for the coalition forces of the two countries, they were also making intensive preparations at this time.

There was no morning court that day. When it was just dawn, Yun Zhi sat in the imperial study, carefully reviewing the intelligence sent by various parties, and weighing in his mind the most appropriate time to go on the expedition.

According to intelligence reports from various parties, the two countries have begun escorting food and fodder, and the smell of gunpowder has begun to fill the air.

Yun Zhi tapped her fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.

After a while, she stood up, walked to the window, and looked into the distance. "Pass on my decree, and we will set out to fight in three days!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After the female official left, Yun Zhi wrote a letter to the general who was guarding the place where the thunder bombs were manufactured, asking him to take the soldiers who had learned how to use the thunder bombs and half of the thunder bombs that had been manufactured and rush to the border first.

After writing the letter, Yun Zhi called his confidant and asked him to deliver the letter as quickly as possible.

Subsequently.

"Call Prime Minister Liu, Minister Xu, Minister Wang, and Scholar Dong..."

Yun Zhi said the names of the ministers to be summoned one after another.

Soon, the summoned people came to the imperial study.

"Your Majesty." Several ministers saluted in unison.

Yun Zhi raised her hand slightly. "No need to be polite. I will set out with the army in three days. This expedition is related to the survival of the country. My dear ministers, you must fulfill your duties and not make any mistakes. Prime Minister Liu, while I am away from the imperial city, you will be fully responsible for the affairs of the court."

When these words came out, a minister frowned and said, "Your Majesty, your body is worth a million gold, and the swords on the battlefield are ruthless. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

Yun Zhi glanced at the ministers below, and those who were about to step forward to dissuade him swallowed back the words they were about to say.

Looking at Yun Zhi's expression, the ministers knew it would be difficult to dissuade her.

They also discovered that once His Majesty made a decision, it would be extremely difficult to change it.

Many times His Majesty summoned them not to discuss but to inform.

Just as they were about to accept the offer and leave, Liu Anruo stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, next year will be the first palace examination since the founding of An State. If you are not here, how will this be arranged?"

Time flies so fast. The joint examination will be held in February next year, and after the joint examination will be the palace examination.

In order to take part in this imperial examination, some candidates from all over the country had already arrived in the imperial city, waiting for the examination in a few months.

And their Anguo is about to welcome its first top scholar.

Yun Zhi thought for a moment and said, "Lord Liu, the palace examination is of vital importance. While I am away on the campaign, you and the Minister of Rites will jointly preside over it. You must uphold fairness and select true pillars for the country."

Liu Anruo replied solemnly: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will act prudently and live up to my mission. However..."

She raised her head and looked at Yun Zhi, "Your Majesty, please decide on the topic for this palace examination."

The significance of the first palace examination since the founding of the People's Republic of China is always somewhat different. According to convention, the questions of the palace examination are usually drafted by the emperor himself or by ministers designated by the emperor on the same day.

However, His Majesty cannot personally lead this expedition, and Liu Anruo hopes that the topic can be determined by His Majesty.

She will then hide the questions safely.

Yun Zhi narrowed her eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, picked up the pen and wrote "An Guo's Way of Governance" on the rice paper.

After the ink dried, Yun Zhi handed it to Liu Anruo and said, "Let's use this as the topic and let the scholars speak freely."

Liu Anruo took it, took a look at it, and kept it properly.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Yun Zhi nodded slightly, "Okay, this is settled. Do you have anything else to report?"

The ministers looked at each other, then said in unison: "We are at peace. We wish Your Majesty a successful start and a speedy triumphant return."

Hearing this, Yun Zhi's face showed a determined smile, "Of course it will be so. My dear ministers, please withdraw."

The ministers took their leave one after another.

After the time of departure was determined, the whole of Anguo was busy.

In the military camp, the soldiers intensified their training, checked their equipment, and were in high spirits, waiting for the day of departure.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Early that morning, Yun Zhi, dressed in military uniform, stood on the platform with a heroic look.

Below the stage, a military flag with the word "An" fluttered in the wind. The soldiers lined up in neat rows, looking at Yun Zhi with firm eyes.

Among them was Ning Qingwu. After the wedding of Prince Rui, she joined the army without telling her father.

A good father will have a good daughter. She will definitely shine on the battlefield on her own.

Looking at the soldiers below who were looking at him excitedly, Yun Zhi said loudly: "Soldiers, we go out to fight today for the glory of our country and the peace of our people. We will definitely return victorious!"

"We must win! We must win!" The soldiers' shouts shook the sky.

Yun Zhi drew out her sword, Huang Ming, and pointed it into the distance, "Let's go!"

The army set out in a mighty procession, raising a cloud of dust.

In this battle, except for the necessary personnel left behind, all the soldiers rushed to the battlefield, including more than a dozen generals above the third rank.

Nearly one million soldiers fought against the 1.2 million coalition forces.

This is a rare battle in history. It can be said to be a fight of one's life and death. The success or failure depends on this battle.

And this battle will go down in history forever.