Zhou Yu was watching the good news coming one after another in the royal study. He really underestimated the enthusiasm of these big and small aristocratic families and noble families. After all, no one was lagging behind the other.

If we really mobilize their enthusiasm, the battle to conquer the South will no longer be just a matter for the dynasty, let alone the emperor's family, but will directly become a war for the whole people.

Don’t have food and weapons? With a wave of the hand, a large amount of food came out from the family, and large quantities of steel weapons were immediately transported to the front line.

Not enough people? The private soldiers raised in captivity, hidden private soldiers and farmers were sent to the frontiers in large numbers, and there was no need to consider whether it would shake the foundation. The family cared about their own foundation more than anyone else, with a total of only two million troops.

That’s all, it’s not a problem at all to support me.

The key point is that Zhou Yu has released a piece of news that is not true or false. The emperor wants to imitate the ancient system of the Zhou Dynasty and enfeoff the princes and kings, or the emperor can buy the equipment and weapons used by the Huben army from the emperor.

In a certain place, mountains of gold and silver that can be mined for eight hundred years have been discovered, and we are planning who will get them back.

The release of this information can make people less anxious. The key is that there are people from the aristocratic families who swear that the emperor has marked all the maps for them and that everything is explained clearly, which mobilizes the enthusiasm of the aristocratic families to a greater extent.

To be honest, as long as the aristocratic family does not hold back and gathers support, it is really simple to do anything. Two million troops are pressing forward, and with the tiger troops opening the way, they can capture more than a dozen cities and countless cities in just a few days.

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Those who follow the army will record how much effort each family has made, and all of it will be converted into military exploits after the war. The front line is busy, and Zhou Yu's imperial study room is also a busy scene.

The staff has been expanded again and now has more than twenty people, all of whom are working diligently in the imperial study, formulating new systems according to a series of requirements listed by Zhou Yu, and summarizing battle reports sent from various places.

Zhou Yu actually felt that the one-year preparation time was hasty. Many things were not yet timely in his opinion, and the previous arrangements to suppress the aristocratic family first were all abandoned.

He really didn't expect that these aristocratic families would suddenly become so obedient and proactive. They had made all preparations for the Southern Expedition in just one year. Even if Zhou Yu wanted to continue waiting, these aristocratic families would not wait.

No, after reporting the Southern Expedition day by day, Zhou Yu felt that it was almost done and agreed to the matter.

Looking at the battle report, Zhou Yu also smiled and said to Zhao Teng beside him: "I didn't expect that the Southern Expedition would go so smoothly. I'm afraid that within a few months the emperor of the Southern Kingdom will kneel in front of me and beg for mercy."

Zhao Teng also laughed: "Your Majesty's Tiger and Guard Army is invincible in the world. Under the cover of artillery fire, there is no one who refuses to obey. The full success of the Southern Expedition is just around the corner."

Zhou Yu nodded lightly: "After so many years of preparation, with so many weapons that span the ages, and with an army of two million united as one, it would be a strange thing not to be able to win."

"I just didn't expect that so much military supplies could be organized in just one year's preparation. The background of these aristocratic families is still too terrifying."

Zhao Teng narrowed his eyes: "Aristocratic families must guard against them, and we cannot allow them to grow bigger, but as long as His Majesty's plan can be implemented smoothly, there is nothing to worry about for just aristocratic families."

Zhou Yu shook his head and smiled: "Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, I'm a little scared because I'm moving so fast now. Pick the right city guards as soon as possible and lead the team to take over the cities that have been captured. Notify the front line not to advance rashly, and fight step by step."

Don't be greedy for merit, otherwise the victor in the southern expedition will be gone, and the merits achieved will only benefit others."

Zhao Teng asked: "But Your Majesty, if this is the case, will it stop those aristocratic families from moving forward bravely?"

Zhou Yu smiled nonchalantly: "After investing so much, the whole army came under Zhou Shengchen's control. They are more eager than anyone else to end the war as soon as possible. Don't underestimate these aristocratic families. They will do anything to get what they want.

Just watch, the Southern Kingdom will soon fall into civil strife."

Zhou Yu patted his butt and stood up: "Let the people from Jinyiwei and Dongchang keep an eye on it. If anything happens here, let me know. I will go and accompany the queen."

Zhao Teng bowed slightly: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Arriving at Jian Shiyi's palace, Zhou Yu just walked into the palace and saw Jian Shiyi walking back and forth with his belly held out, supported by Concubine Li and Concubine Liu, while Jin Zhen'er was embroidering something on the side.

Seeing Zhou Yu, several people stopped their movements and quickly greeted Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu smiled and waved his hand: "We are all here. Okay, okay. There is no need for the Queen to be polite. Please rest quickly."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhou Yu came to Yu Shiyi, touched his round belly, and asked, "How do you feel? I don't feel uncomfortable at all."

"No." Kao Shiyi smiled gently, touching his belly and exuding maternal light: "It's just that the little guy is a bit naughty and often kicks my belly."

Zhou Yu: "Haha, just be fine. If you feel any discomfort, please notify the imperial doctor immediately. Don't delay. Calculate the time and the delivery time is coming soon. You must make arrangements in advance and be prepared."

Jian Shiyi nodded slightly: "I understand."

Zhou Yu accompanies Piao Shiyi and Jin Zhen'er to eat together. During the meal, Piao Shiyi glanced at the three people present, Jin Zhen'er, Liu Concubine and Li Concubine, and whispered: "Your Majesty, the prince is about to be born.

But the few sisters have not been settled yet. Although the sisters often come to accompany them on weekdays, the palace is indeed too deserted. Your Majesty, should you consider adding more people to the palace?"

Zhou Yu glanced at Chu Shiyi. What Chu Shiyi said had two meanings. The first was to tell Zhou Yu that he should consider allowing the other three concubines to have children, and the second was to tell Zhou Yu that it was time to add new people to the palace.

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Zhou Yu shook his head: "Don't worry, there is no time to recruit new people while the war is still pending. It's enough to have the four of you with us. Don't worry about the child, let's wait until the prince is born."

But Shiyi had a different opinion: "But Your Majesty, since the harem has been handed over to me, can I also decide the affairs of the harem? Your Majesty has been on the throne for many years, and now there are only four people in the harem, including me and everyone in the world."

Hui Hui said that as a queen, Shi Yi was jealous and would not allow the emperor to enrich the harem and prevent other concubines from having children."

"I know that Your Majesty is thinking about Shi Yi and the unborn prince, but His Majesty cannot let Shi Yi bear the reputation of being jealous."

"My sisters are all well-educated and courteous people, and many of the imperial doctors also confirmed that Yi was pregnant with the prince. The birth happened in these days, so your majesty has nothing to worry about."

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