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There is no way, the war is only money.

In the previous battle, almost 20% of the silver in the treasury had been burned in a few days.

After that, there were peace talks and reparations and preparations for new wars. The silver in the treasury was decreasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It is now winter again. If the snow disaster catches up, the Ministry of Household is afraid that it will not even be able to get the money for disaster relief.

As soon as the Ministry of Household supported it, many courtiers immediately came forward to express their support.

There are still objections.

Some ministers felt that the feudal lord's strength was limited, and the war had not yet started, so there was no need for the feudal lord to participate in the war. Otherwise, once the feudal king has a rebellion, it is easy to cause chaos.

Liu Wuji raised his hand.

Eunuch Da Hu immediately spoke up, making the courtiers quiet.

When the hall was quiet, Liu Wuji opened his mouth and said, "The border issues must be guarded against."

"But there is something wrong with rushing to let the vassal king participate in the war."

"After retreating from the dynasty, the old man went to the emperor himself. This matter is up to the emperor to decide."

As soon as these words came out, all the courtiers responded and saluted Liu Wuji.

Only then did Liu Wuji announce his retreat.

After that, let Eunuch Hu take him to the Shuanghua Palace.

"Your Majesty!" As soon as he reached the door, he heard a shrill cry from inside.

Liu Wuji's expression changed, he ignored the guards and pushed the door directly——

The guards followed Liu Wuji and quickly entered the hall.

I saw Emperor Yan, who had not seen him for more than ten days. His hair had changed from gray to white, and the corners of his mouth and body were stained with blood.

There was also a pool of blood on the ground, which looked particularly terrifying.

Holding the old emperor who seemed to have died, Mrs. Zhang wept bitterly.

On the other hand, the jade talent on the side looked frightened and did not dare to step forward.

"Pass the imperial physician!" Liu Wuji quickly ordered.

Immediately, he stepped forward to feel Emperor Yan's pulse.

Zhang Shi, who was in a panic at first, saw the arrival of the National Teacher, and quickly cooperated and helped to help Emperor Yan's body.

Liu Wuji's expression changed quickly.

His eyes looked at Zhang Shi like a knife.

Zhang Shi was so frightened that he almost fell.

"The emperor is poisoned." Liu Wuji said.

"Ah—" Mr. Zhang exclaimed, his legs softened, and he supported the chair that Emperor Yan was sitting on, so that he didn't let himself fall.

Immediately, as if he remembered something, he quickly turned back and looked at Yu Cairen.

Yu Cairen's face was pale, but he forcibly suppressed the fear in his heart.

Immediately, he rushed to Liu Wuji and knelt down.

"National Teacher, Lord National Teacher! It has nothing to do with me, it's Mrs. Zhang! The emperor's diet and daily life have always been in charge of Mrs. Zhang! She must have poisoned the emperor!"

Zhang Shi's face turned pale, but he didn't react for a while.

When Liu Wuji looked at her, she wanted to explain, but found that her throat was dry and she couldn't speak.

This appearance only made people feel her guilty conscience.

"Someone—" Liu Wuji suddenly said.

"Ah—" Mr. Zhang exclaimed again, and Chong Liu Wuji knelt down.

Just as he was about to give an order, one hand grabbed Liu Wuji's wrist.

It was the dying Emperor Yan who woke up.

"National teacher." Emperor Yan raised his heavy eyelids and called Liu Wuji.

Although he fell into a coma just now, he heard the situation after the arrival of the national teacher.

Right now, he was poisoned, and only Zhang Shi and Yucai were the most suspects.

But he believed in the Zhang family and couldn't watch the national teacher take action against the Zhang family.

Liu Wuji glanced at Emperor Yan and then at Mrs Zhang. Understand the mind of Emperor Yan.

"The emperor's poisoning is of great importance, and it must be strictly investigated." But it was a solemn voice.

Seeing that Emperor Yan looked up at him again, Liu Wuji's seriousness was lessened.

"Take the two empresses to the side hall for strict supervision." Immediately said.

Only then did Emperor Yan nodded slightly, relieved.

The guards came in quickly to bring people.

"Your Majesty!" Mrs. Zhang panicked and looked at Emperor Yan.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! It's not a concubine, it has nothing to do with your concubine! Help your Majesty!" Yu Cairen was even more flustered, reaching out his hand to pull Emperor Yan.

But he was stopped by the guards who came forward.

Emperor Yan frowned.

He only gave Zhang Shi a look that reassured her, but he didn't even glance at Yu Cairen.

After a while, the two daughters were taken out by the guards.

Without the noise, the hall finally quieted down.

"Zhen - what poison did you get?" Emperor Yan asked Liu Wuji with a hoarse voice.

Liu Wuji's expression was solemn.

"A chronic poison. Although the toxicity is not strong, it is difficult to remove."

"Furthermore, the medicinal properties of Huiguang Pill taken by the emperor have not disappeared, and the body may not be able to hold the detoxification." Speaking of this, Liu Wuji frowned.

After hesitating for a while, he stood up.

Chong Yan clasped his fists and saluted: "I urge the emperor to issue an decree to summon the king of Anyang to return to the capital."

The hall was instantly silent.

Even the small sound of breathing seemed to disappear.

Emperor Yan leaned back on the chair weakly, trying to keep an eye on Liu Wuji.

But he found that his eyes were slack, and he couldn't even stare at people.

After a while, Emperor Yan finally gave up, closed his eyes tiredly, and let himself lean on the chair to breathe.

After a while, Emperor Yan opened his eyes again, with a bitter smile on the corner of his mouth, and looked at Liu Wuji, who was standing still not far away.

"Before, you went to Qingshi Town - met King Anyang." This is not a question, but a statement.

"Yes." Liu Wuji replied, without any intention of covering up.

"King Anyang draws you in?" Emperor Yan asked.

"Yes." Liu Wuji replied again, still frankly.

"Hmph, you answered simply." Emperor Yan suddenly smiled and said in a playful tone.

"I am loyal to Dayan and to the emperor. When the emperor asks questions, I should answer them honestly." Liu Wuji replied.

When Emperor Yan heard this, his expression finally improved.

Immediately, his face slowly turned serious.

"I really can't stand this body?" Then, Chong Liu Wuji asked.

Before, he refused the national teacher's request to establish the prince, and the advice of the prince to supervise the country, and handed over the responsibility of supervising the country to the national teacher, and the national teacher agreed.

That's because although Huiguang Pill's drug withdrawal is difficult, the national teacher feels that the probability of his success in quitting the drug is not small, and he will still be able to sit firmly on the throne of Dayan after that.

But now...

After more than ten days of abstinence, he knew his own physical condition. Don't say that the national teacher has no confidence in him, he is almost losing confidence now.

The Huiguang Pill has not been eradicated, and now he has a new poison. In fact, he can understand that the national teacher is anxious to let him establish a reserve for Dayan.

Liu Wuji did not immediately answer this time.

Instead, he paused for a moment before opening his mouth: "If you can survive the remaining nineteen days, wait for the Huiguang Pill to completely dissipate and then detoxify. Under the meditation, there may be a period of half a year."

Emperor Yan's pupils shrank.

After a while, he calmed down again.

"At most... only half a year?" Immediately, Chong Liu Wuji asked.

"Yes." Liu Wuji raised his head and glanced at Emperor Yan.

Seeing that Emperor Yan was looking at him, he lowered his head again.

"The premise is that the emperor can survive the next nineteen days." Liu Wuji hesitated and added.

Emperor Yan lost his strength instantly and let himself lie down on the chair.

"Hmph, instead of struggling for 19 more days, fight for that half-year lifespan. I—" said with some resentment.

But before he finished speaking, Emperor Yan stopped on his own.

"The emperor must not give up lightly." Liu Wuji said, his voice cold and indifferent.

Hearing that, Emperor Yan was a little ashamed.

He regretted what he just said.

As the king of a country in Dayan, what he just said was indeed inappropriate.

At this moment, Emperor Yan has thousands of thoughts in his mind. I finally remembered my identity and my responsibilities.

He is the emperor of Dayan, and he has been on the throne for more than 20 years, but he has not achieved much.

Instead, he did a lot of wrong things, causing Dayan to fall into war and ceding land to pay indemnity.

Now, the heart of Chu Jin's death to Yan is not dead, and the war may break out at any time.

If Dayan was killed by his hands and he went underground, how should he face his ancestors?

He had always been reluctant to admit that it was wrong to kill Nangong Zhan himself and destroy the Nangong family. But now that I think about it, I really regret it.

Knowing that his time was running out, he panicked now.

He wants to reorganize the mountains and rivers and manage Dayan again, but he has no time.

"How is the border battle preparation now?" Thinking of this, Emperor Yan asked Liu Wuji.

Liu Wuji was stunned.

Immediately, tell the truth.

"In the early morning today, the Minister of War, Master Liu, advised that all fiefs should send troops and go to the border to help."

"This will not only save the imperial troops, but also the food and grass of these soldiers will be spent by the fiefs, and it will also save the state treasury."

"How many people agree?" Emperor Yan asked again.

"The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households are under the most pressure, and they are all in favor. As for the other ministries, there are a few people who are against it."

"There are certain hidden dangers when the lord leads his troops to leave the fief. The old man came to the emperor to make a decision."

Emperor Yan glanced at Liu Wuji with a heavy heart.

"What does the national teacher think it should be?" Chongliu Wuji asked.

Liu Wuji paused slightly.

Immediately replied: "If it was before, the old man agrees with Master Liu's advice."

"With the emperor sitting in the capital, the vassal king will not dare to make trouble."

"But now—"

Emperor Yan frowned, "But it doesn't matter."

"Now the emperor is poisoned, and he has not appointed a prince. Once the capital changes, I am afraid that the army of the vassal kings will be in chaos before the army of Chu and Jin can be launched."

When the emperor died, he left no heir. The various vassal kings are bound to have ambitions to compete for the throne.

At that time, internal and external troubles will be the doomsday for Dayan.

Emperor Yan was shocked.

In fact, the national teacher's remarks are more restrained.

Even if the vassal kings from all over the world are not allowed to send troops, as long as he dies without leaving an heir, the vassal kings will also cause chaos.

What's more, even if he left an edict, some people would not believe it. Ambitious people will also look for opportunities to make trouble.

At that time, Dayan will also have internal and external troubles.

The only more secure way is to establish the Crown Prince.

Moreover, while he was alive, he had to help the crown prince establish as much prestige as possible and reduce the ambitions of the vassal kings.

The King of Anyang... The national teacher is optimistic about his eldest son.

His eldest son, Murong Xuyang, although his talent was average, he knew how to make good use of him, and he really had the talent of an emperor.

In addition, he has the Liang family as the Yue family, and the noble concubine's mother family as the support. Among the many princes, he is indeed the most powerful.

At the same time, in other words, if the eldest son is not chosen, let his other sons be the crown prince.

After his death, the new emperor's throne may not be stable.

And now, Dayan, can't stand these...

Thinking of this, Emperor Yan closed his eyes.

Do you really want to make King Anyang the crown prince and pass the throne to King Anyang?

He is reluctant to...

"Call King Anyang, go back to Beijing..." Finally, Emperor Yan spoke up.

If you don't want to let it go, you have to let it go.

Can't let Dayan be buried with him.

King Anyang succeeds to the throne in the future. If he is able to turn the tide, he will have an explanation for the ancestors.

Liu Wuji's face moved slightly.

"Yes!" Immediately saluted Emperor Yan.

Emperor Yan raised his eyes wearily, "Also, except for the King of Anyang, all the vassal kings will not participate in the war for the time being."

"The king of Anyang was ordered to send his generals and 10,000 elite soldiers to Tiemenguan to defend against the army of Chu and Jin before he entered the capital."

Liu Wuji was stunned.

"Yes." Immediately, he saluted Emperor Yan again and replied.

10,000 elite soldiers, this is almost all the troops that the vassal kings can mobilize on the bright side.

The emperor is still worried about the king of Anyang.

At this time, let the king of Anyang pull the army to the border and call him into the capital.

Why not take King Anyang as a hostage and control the army of 10,000 people at the border, so that they dare not act rashly.

But it doesn't matter, after all, according to his original plan, Anyang County had to send troops.

Today, there are 4,890 Chiwu troops who can be dispatched in Qingshi Town.

King Anyang only needs to add another 5,000 people to make up the number of people.

The key is that the Chiwu Army is all brave and good at fighting, and they all exist as one against ten.

As long as the Chiwu Army arrived at the border, he would be relieved.

As for Kyoto.

The emperor is now running out of time, and with him, the king of Anyang will be able to successfully inherit the throne.

Emperor Yan looked at Liu Wuji again.

"Besides, the Book of Arithmetic..."

Liu Wuji quickly raised his head and looked at Emperor Yan.

Seeing this, Emperor Yan smiled weakly.

Sure enough, only when it was about his granddaughter would the national teacher act more like a mortal.

"The Book of Arithmetic has been implemented in Kyoto for more than a month. How is the response now?" Emperor Yan asked.

Liu Wuji bowed his hands.

"The response has been very good. The master of the academy and the students are quite respected, and the people are also quite praised for the arithmetic after a meal."

"Okay." Emperor Yan nodded with a smile.

Liu Wuji looked up and saw it, a little puzzled.

"Tomorrow morning, I will decree for me to popularize the entire book of the Book of Arithmetic throughout the country."

Liu Wuji was shocked.

Kyoto has only been testing for a month or so, and only the first fourteen volumes of the Sutra of Arithmetic have been tested. This will be implemented nationwide.

Seeing this, Emperor Yan looked at Liu Wuji weakly.

"I have been in the throne for more than 20 years, and I have not made any achievements. Instead, I lost the city, ceded the land and paid indemnity, leaving a disaster for Dayan."

"There's not much time left now... I have to hurry up."

"When you can't let future generations read history books, just remember that I am an incompetent king who cedes land and pays indemnity."

"The Book of Arithmetic..." Emperor Yan gasped and smiled.

"I have read it myself, and I have read it more than once. It is a good book, a good book that can be passed down through the ages."

"I have to promote it before I die. Let future generations know that this book was written and promoted by my order."

Emperor Yan looked at Liu Wuji and smiled brightly.

"This book can be written, and I would like to thank the national teacher."

At this moment, he is truly grateful.