Chapter 1161

Gao Yang's voice rang out, leaving Wu Zhao stunned.

She stared fixedly at Gao Yang for a long time without speaking, her eyes gradually becoming quite strange.

That Gao Yang, a vicious strategist, would have such a side was somewhat surprising to her.

She almost thought Gao Yang was going to pack up Shangguan Wan'er and take her away too.

Wu Zhao's reaction made Gao Yang somewhat uncomfortable. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard Wu Zhao's voice.

"I feel quite gratified that you could say this, Chief Gao."

"The Duke of Ding has fought for Da Qian his whole life, experiencing hundreds of battles, large and small. It is time for him to enjoy his old age and properly enjoy his later years."

"I promise you."

Wu Zhao looked at Gao Yang and said solemnly.

Da Qian governs the world with filial piety, and Gao Yang's words made her quite satisfied.

Upon hearing this, Gao Yang let out a heavy sigh of relief.

"I thank Your Majesty for your holy grace."

In his mind, the image of Gao Tianlong protecting him in front of him time and again was vivid. Whether it was the Prince of Rong or the civil and military officials of the court, he would always appear at critical moments, blocking in front of him in the most protective way, but that head of white hair was also particularly conspicuous.

Even if Gao Yang didn't want to admit it, he had to say that the number one famous general of Da Qian, the head of the six dukes, known as the Duke of Ding of Da Qian, Gao Tianlong, was indeed old.

He was no longer young, his body was gradually aging, and he hadn't been to the Rouge Pavilion for a long time—or perhaps even if he went, he had long been willing but unable.

In the Duke of Ding's Prefecture, he and Gao Changwen had always been mischievous. In Changancheng, countless people were hoping for the Duke of Ding's Prefecture to fall, and Gao Feng didn't have much ability, so everything was shouldered by Gao Tianlong.

He shouldered it for a lifetime.

He is over seventy.

In this Da Qian, that is already considered long-lived.

Gao Yang didn't think Gao Tianlong didn't have the ability to lead troops now, nor did he think his body was so depleted that he couldn't go on long-distance raids.

He just felt that an old man in his seventies who had charged into battle for Da Qian his whole life and was nearing the end of his life should not go to the battlefield again.

He should go fishing, bask in the sun in the small courtyard under the warm winter sun, squinting his eyes, looking content. He should find him ten or eight beauties, the kind with good figures and pretty faces, urging him to have children quickly so he can enjoy family happiness, or even have nothing to do every day and get massages at the Royal No. 1 Club until he dies.

No matter which one it was, he would fully support it and wouldn't interfere much, but it definitely shouldn't be leading troops to expedition and conquering the Xiongnu!

Even if Gao Tianlong was willing and didn't fear death, Gao Yang didn't want to see it.

Because there are millions of people in the world, but those who can enter his heart are few and far between.

If a vicious strategist isn't selfish, is he still a vicious strategist?

Ten million Xiongnu are not worth a single hair of Gao Tianlong!

Since Wu Zhao agreed, he was relieved.

"Your Majesty, what about the two hundred thousand taels?"

At this time, Gao Yang suddenly asked.

In an instant.

Crack!

In Wu Zhao's heart, it seemed like something shattered.

She stared at the Gao Yang in front of her, her mouth twitching.

Shangguan Wan'er's face turned even darker.

"I won't give you a penny less of these two hundred thousand taels, but regarding the horseshoes and stirrups, you must get them made for me as quickly as possible!"

"This matter is very important to me and very important to Da Qian. After you make them, I want to hold a military review on the battlefield to conduct pre-war mobilization and give the Da Qian soldiers confidence!"

Gao Yang was somewhat stunned.

"Your Majesty, a military review so soon?"

Wu Zhao stood up, standing in the pavilion with her hands behind her back. Her phoenix eyes radiated rich majesty as she said to Gao Yang, "The Xiongnu occupy a natural advantage. I have decided to send troops, and there will surely be much resistance in the court. This move can reduce the resistance of the officials, and secondly, it can boost our Da Qian's military morale!"

"Furthermore, do you think conquering the Xiongnu is an easy thing? Mobilizing troops and logistics requires a very long time. By the time you make the stirrups and horseshoes, plus the preparation time, it will be just in time for spring to arrive and launch the expedition against the Xiongnu!"

Gao Yang understood.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Anyway, Gao Tianlong won't go to war, so this matter doesn't have much to do with him.

Therefore, he just flattered Wu Zhao.

Wu Zhao knew this too, so she said to Gao Yang, "Chief Gao, go down and prepare well; don't let me down!"

"I am waiting for your horseshoes and stirrups!"

Gao Yang immediately bowed and said, "I take my leave."

Soon.

Gao Yang strode out of the palace.

Wu Zhao stood in the Imperial Garden with her hands behind her back. She took a deep breath and said, "Wan'er, pass on my order!"

"Summon General Wang Zhong!"

"Summon General Lu Zhen of the Left Wei Guard, Duke Zhao Ponu, General Qin Zhenguo of the Right Wei Guard, and other generals of the Third Rank and above to come to the palace for a meeting!"

"Do not disturb the Duke of Ding."

These words indicated Wu Zhao's attitude.

Shangguan Wan'er looked serious. Even she couldn't help but feel nervous; she knew Wu Zhao had made a big decision!

At the same time, the entire Da Qian would be completely moved by it!

After Shangguan Wan'er left.

Wu Zhao looked in the direction of Mobei with her hands behind her back. Those majestic phoenix eyes seemed to pierce through the rolling space, crossing the long time, seeing the greedy and bloodthirsty Xiongnu people, and seeing the people who had been plundered by the Xiongnu on a large scale at the border within a century!

Their wails and their pleas for mercy seemed to echo in her mind!

A century of shame, like flowers seen from a galloping horse!

Wu Zhao's gaze was cold, and she said coldly, "Starting with me, the offense and defense—should also change!"

For a time, following Wu Zhao's order, warhorses stepped out of the palace, driving rapidly along different streets, and the entire Changancheng moved.

Lu Zhen had just started eating when he heard Wu Zhao's order.

His eyes were serious as he walked quickly toward the palace.

Wang Zhong had an unknown habit: he didn't like to squat in the latrine when his stomach hurt; he liked to hold it for a while longer and then enjoy that refreshing feeling.

He had just clutched his stomach and was about to rush into the latrine!

At this time, Wu Zhao's order came.

In an instant, Wang Zhong's face turned green.

In the end, he gritted his teeth and decided to test the limit of his endurance!

In short, following the order, Da Qian's most solid generals headed toward the palace one after another. This movement naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of many Changan noble families.

The Xiongnu provoked and slaughtered Da Qian's people on a large scale!

There was also support from several other countries.