The strongest nine thousand years old

Chapter 144: Flipping the Queen's Sign

"The Northern Expedition is imminent. We should not cause any more trouble at this time. There is no need to help the Izumo Kingdom."

"Izumo is west of the Northern Barbarians. If Izumo can send troops to contain the Yan army during the Northern Expedition, it will be of great benefit to the expedition."

"The Izumo people are good at speaking sweet words but harboring evil intentions. They are treacherous and cunning. It is easy to get tricked if you help them."

"The new army has just been recruited. Sending troops to Izumo is likely to cause losses and affect the final Northern Expedition. Your Majesty, please think twice."

The court was in chaos, with most people disagreeing with sending troops, but a few thought they should be sent, so as to serve as a restraining force during the Northern Expedition.

Prince Jing's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice: "Our Great Yan is vast and rich in resources. It is the Celestial Empire. Helping Izumo will help to show the majesty of our Great Yan. Moreover, Izumo voluntarily surrendered, which is equivalent to the merit of expanding the territory! Izumo must help."

The phrase "expanding territory" silenced everyone. The few people who had just opposed sending troops also had flickering eyes and became ambiguous.

No one can resist the temptation to go down in history.

Zheng Chong asked unwillingly, "Eunuch Chen, you have been holding back on this, do you have any ideas?"

He signaled to Chen Dong, hoping that Chen Dong would veto sending troops to Chuyun State.

But Chen Dong had other ideas, so how could he veto it?

"Your Highness Prince Jing is right. Our Great Yan is the Celestial Empire. A mere Izumo can be easily captured. You gentlemen don't need to worry."

After a pause, Chen Dong continued, "What's more, the new policy of equalizing the land tax is being implemented. As far as I know, the population of each state and county is registered, and the number is more than doubled than before. These extra people have solved the problem of military strength very well."

When Chen Dong said this, the court officials couldn't help but change their expressions slightly.

The tax system based on land usage made them pay several times more taxes, and they were the biggest victims.

However, Chen Dong was holding a knife in his hand, and they dared not refuse!

"Since my dear ministers have no objection, then let's send the envoy from Yun Kingdom!" Yan Yunzheng said in a deep voice.

The envoy from Izumo Kingdom arrived in Dayan three days ago. At that time, Chen Dong was busy exploring the ghost market and capturing Xiao Cui and Xie Lao, so he didn't pay attention to them.

The envoy was dressed like a Yan person, and upon entering the palace, he immediately saluted Yan Yunzheng, "Long live the Emperor of Yan."

"Emissary, I will send troops to help your princess and kill the rebels, but the conditions promised by your country..." Yan Yunzheng paused.

The messenger gritted his teeth and said loudly: "After the princess ascends the throne, she will voluntarily submit to Dayan and pay tribute of one million taels of silver, one thousand war horses, and ten thousand cattle and sheep every year! This is the greatest sincerity of Izumo! Please ask His Majesty the Emperor of Dayan to send troops as soon as possible!"

The messenger's head hit the ground heavily, making a dull "dong" sound.

Yan Yunzheng's expression remained unchanged as he said calmly, "The army will set out in five days. Your country needs to prepare the necessary food and fodder in advance."

The envoy was ecstatic and nodded repeatedly, "Of course! Our princess will place the food at the border of Izumo. As long as the heavenly soldiers bring three days of rations and arrive at the border, the rest will be borne by our country."

Yan Yunzheng was very satisfied with the envoy's humble attitude.

She waved her hand, "Back off."

The messenger bent over and bowed, stepping back step by step, until he reached the door, then he dared to turn around and leave with his back to Yan Yunzheng.

As soon as he left the council hall, he ran as fast as he could, eager to pass the news back to the country immediately.

Chen Dong sneered in his heart. Who knows what kind of monster these little dwarfs have brought back!

After Yan Yunzheng said "dismiss the court", a group of ministers walked out in twos and threes.

Prince Jing stared at Chen Dong and raised three fingers to remind him that there were only three days!

Chen Dong felt unhappy. It seemed that the fire was not hot enough and Prince Jing did not experience the feeling of being roasted on the fire.

After the court was dismissed, Chen Dong followed Yan Yunzheng all the way to her bedroom.

"Xiao Dongzi, help me turn over the cards." Before entering the house, Chen Dong received Yan Yunzheng's instructions.

This is obviously done for outsiders to see.

In fact, those signs had already been tampered with. There were two rows of signs, the first row was Yuwen Rou and the second row was Xiao Yourong.

Very fair.

Chen Dong picked up the sign of "Yuwen Rou" casually, and a young eunuch beside him immediately wrote it down and hurried to inform Yuwen Rou.

Chen Dong entered the bedroom and put his arm around Yan Yunzheng's waist.

Yan Yunzheng pushed him and whispered, "Don't move! Save your energy for the queen."

Chen Dong smiled and said, "It's not night yet, it's too early for her to come, why don't we..."

Chen Dong grabbed Yan Yunzheng's soft little hand and played with it wantonly.

Yan Yunzheng glared at Chen Dong angrily, "You bastard, you only know how to add fuel to the fire!"

"Didn't I tell people to be more cautious? Why did you set fire to Prince Jing?"

Chen Dong was surprised and asked, "Did you guess it?"

Yan Yunzheng snorted and poked Chen Dong in the chest, "Don't I know you? If you hadn't done it, you would have quarreled with Prince Jing a long time ago."

"Your Majesty knows me so well, but I don't know you well enough. Otherwise, we..."

Before Chen Dong could finish his words, Yan Yunzheng kicked him hard.

"You can't spit out ivory from a dog's mouth!" Yan Yunzheng scolded, "Come here and give your second brother an order."

Business was more important, so Chen Dong rolled his eyes at Yan Yunzheng and drafted an imperial edict for Yan Yunzheng to review.

Yan Yunzheng stamped the seal, and Chen Dong gave it to the young eunuch at the door, asking him to convey the order.

Li Yuhuan pulled Chen Dong's sleeve and looked at him eagerly.

"Don't be impatient. Wait until His Majesty has favored the Queen, and I'll talk to him." Chen Dong pinched Li Yuhuan's small hand, giving her a reassurance.

Li Yuhuan whispered, "My father has already made the Shaodaozi. When will father-in-law go to see it?"

Chen Dong's eyes lit up. Profits bring motivation, and Li Yuhuan's father is quite capable.

"Wait for my news." Chen Dong comforted.

into the night.

Yuwen Rou hurried to Yan Yunzheng's bedroom, the tears in her eyes almost overflowing.

"Your Majesty." Yuwen Rou stared straight at Yan Yunzheng and Chen Dong behind him.

Yan Yunzheng said "hmm" lightly and continued to review the memorials without raising his head.

Yuwen Rou, with a gust of fragrance, bypassed Yan Yunzheng and threw herself into Chen Dong's arms.

Chen Dong hugged Yu Wenrou and was surprised to find that her inside was hollow.

Yu Wenrou was very satisfied with Chen Dong's surprised look, and caressed Chen Dong's face coquettishly, "How is it, do you like it?"

"I like it." Chen Dong stared at Yu Wenrou with burning eyes and picked her up with his big hands.

That soft and elastic body was like a pool of spring water, which was about to melt Chen Dong's bones.

"Then you have to work harder." Yu Wenrou laughed softly.

In the flickering candlelight, she smiled bright and charmingly, and her flaming red lips made her look as if she wanted to swallow Chen Dong in one gulp.

Chen Dong breathed heavily, lowered his head and kissed Yu Wenrou's lips, eating the rouge on her lips.

Merge his body with hers.