novelhk Chapter 356: Wearing 2 General Seals
Chapter 356: Wearing 2 General Seals
The hall became quiet again. The Queen Mother expressed her opinion and Prince Yan strongly supported it. The matter was basically settled.
While everyone was lost in thought, Queen Mother Yan turned her gaze towards the emperor on the high throne: "Your Majesty, what do you think?"
After enthroning Boya as King Bo, Queen Mother Yan discovered that although her son was weak in body, he was not weak in mind.
However, over the years, because the emperor was in poor health, she, the empress dowager, had always had strong control over the court, which led to people ignoring him.
Everyone thought that the Emperor of Yan had no opinion of his own, but in fact he was wise and foolish.
What is commendable is that even though he was ignored, he did not show any dissatisfaction with her as his mother, and was even extremely tolerant of her desire for power.
Over the years, the emperor allowed her to rule the Yan court from behind the scenes and be above him.
This tolerance and love made her, the queen mother, feel ashamed.
After the court meeting began, the Emperor of Yan did not say a word, but just listened quietly.
Hearing the Queen Mother's question, the Emperor smiled and said, "Your Majesty Mother is right. We must fight this battle."
Miss Li Si had already explained her reasons very clearly, and he had heard them clearly.
Emperor Yan smiled and looked at the stunning woman in the hall.
"But Ah Yan said that to attack the Hu Lu, we need to divide the troops into three groups. Doesn't that mean we need three generals to lead the three armies respectively?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Si Yan looked at Emperor Yan with a smile.
This is an emperor who can grasp the key points at a glance. Who says he has no opinions of his own?
He was just silently protecting the State of Yan and the people he loved.
He appointed Boya as King of Bo and granted him a fief of 2,000 households. However, Boya now gave the State of Yan invaluable information, helping it to pacify the Hu Lu.
This has proved the emperor's foresight.
The Emperor of Yan glanced across the court and asked, "Then which three generals should command these three armies?"
After being reminded by her son, Queen Mother Yan suddenly thought of a question.
In the past, whenever the State of Yan went to war, the King of Yan would serve as the commander-in-chief and take charge of the overall situation.
Now, the three groups of troops have separately advanced deep into the vast Mobei grassland and cannot communicate well with each other. Therefore, they need three capable generals to lead an army each, so that they can control the overall situation well after they go deep into the Mobei grassland.
"Your son can lead an army." The King of Yan stepped forward and spoke slowly, "General Yan Peng has fought against the barbarians for many years, so he can also lead an army."
Yan Peng clasped his hands together and stepped out: "I will definitely live up to the expectations of the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."
Yan Peng had long been eager to fight a real big battle with the Hu Lu, rather than passively being beaten on the border of northern Yan.
Every time the Hu Lu raided the counties and villages on the border, they stole food and abducted the border residents of Yan State. By the time he and his men arrived, the Hu Lu had already fled.
He was often so angry that he gritted his teeth and wished he could destroy the barbarians.
"According to Ah Yan's opinion, can General Yan Peng command an army?"
Although she knew that Prince Yan and Si Yan might have already discussed it, Queen Mother Yan still asked one more question.
"Okay." Si Yan nodded.
Yan Peng is a general with a strong offensive trait. Although he seems to be violent, he is actually a tough guy. In addition, he has been fighting against the Hu Lu for many years, and the Hu Lu have suffered great losses at his hands. There is no problem for him to lead an army.
The question is, who will lead the third army?
At this moment, everyone also discovered this problem.
Queen Mother Yan glanced across the hall and asked, "What about the other army? Who should lead it?"
The hall was completely silent, and no one spoke. Some people turned their eyes to Yan Wen, another general of the Yan State.
Yan Wen stood among the ministers without moving. Queen Mother Yan could not help but call out his name: "Yan Wen?"
Yan Wen lowered his eyes slightly and stood out from the crowd.
"Your Majesty, I have mostly fought against the Gao Kingdom on the eastern border and am not very familiar with the Mobei grasslands. To be honest, Your Majesty, I am not sure of victory in this battle and I am afraid I cannot take on this important task..."
Yan Wen was a calm and steady general. He was thoughtful and there should be no problem with him leading the army.
The only problem was that he didn't have much experience fighting the barbarians and he lacked confidence.
In addition, the Yan court also needs to keep a brave general to avoid problems in Gao State. Yan Wen is the most suitable person to stay.
As a result, Yan State lacked a general to command the third army.
Yan Wen was silent for a moment, then looked at the Queen Mother: "I believe that Lord Si Yan is the most suitable to lead the third army."
The ministers of Yan State all looked at Si Yan. It would be great if Lord Si Yan could take action.
Although Lady Si Yan had never fought against the barbarians, just by looking at her description of this war, one could tell that she was well prepared.
At this time, the King of Liao suddenly stood up and said: "I also think that Sir Si Yan is capable of this task."
The Liao King's move had a profound meaning.
Since Si Yan proposed this plan and is vigorously promoting it, Si Yan should get involved.
If Yan State fails in this battle, Si Yan will also be responsible, which means that Da Xuan will also be responsible.
If anything happens in Yan State, Daxuan cannot ignore it.
"I second the motion." Duke Xia stood up.
"I also second my opinion."
"I second the proposal."
"..."
All the ministers in the Yan court looked at Si Yan at the same time, as if they regarded Si Yan as a general of Yan.
Queen Mother Yan smiled and looked at Si Yan, who was standing with his back straight in the hall.
"Ayan, could you please help Yan win this battle?"
Si Yan didn't speak immediately. She slowly raised her eyes and looked at Queen Dowager Yan.
"Queen Dowager, this minister is a general of Daxuan. If he were to command the Yan army, I'm afraid the Yan army would not obey."
The Queen Mother of Yan smiled and said, "Ayan once fought alongside the Yan soldiers at the border. Many Yan soldiers knew Ayan and were convinced of him."
The Queen Mother of Yan had heard that Si Yan was extremely prestigious in the Yan army and that the Yan soldiers admired Si Yan very much.
The training method of Yan State’s new army is still taught by Si Yan, and it is impossible for the soldiers to disobey Si Yan.
Si Yan said tactfully, "Queen Dowager, this is a different time. I have indeed fought alongside the Yan army, but commanding the Yan army is another matter. If the Yan army were to suffer a disorderly situation during the march, it would be difficult for me to deal with it."
"This..." Queen Mother Yan frowned slightly.
"That's easy." The Emperor of Yan chuckled and said, "I appoint Lord Si Yan as the Flying Eagle General of Yan State and grant him my Azure Dragon Sword, commanding the third army. If anyone disobeys, Lord Si Yan can execute him first and report to me later."
When Emperor Yan said this, it was like a huge rock thrown into the sea, causing huge waves.
The King of Liao and the Duke of Xia could not help but stare with their eyes wide open, and the other court officials were also filled with astonishment.
Si Yan is already the general of Daxuan, and now he is also named the Flying Eagle General of Yan State. He wears the seals of both countries.
Queen Mother Yan suddenly realized that what Si Yan lacked was the identity of a general of the State of Yan.
Si Yan raised his eyes and glanced at Emperor Yan. Emperor Yan's courage was rare in history.
Si Yan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I dare not refuse your kindness. However, I am already an important official of Daxuan. This matter still requires the consent of His Majesty, the Emperor of Daxuan."
The Emperor of Yan smiled faintly and said, "I will immediately send a letter to the Emperor of Daxuan, requesting his approval. I believe that His Majesty Daxuan will definitely help Yan."