The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
Chapters 286. Requesting Troop Assistance
"Please forgive Your Majesty's servant. But now I think this solution is the most suitable to choose. Having a Princess from the Zhao Empire was also not a bad thing. Given the marriage relationship between the two Empires, the peace between the two Empires would be well preserved. Isn't that how it is? The current Crown Princess is only from the Ministerial family, compared to Imperial Princess Zhao, isn't her status already well discernible? Being a concubine is not a bad thing either. As long as it can win His Majesty's Heart, it will still gain his affection. " Said Minister Jun with a smile. Convince everyone of what he says. He even dared to look into the eyes of Prime Minister Lu who looked very angry. How could he possibly accept if his daughter was treated in such an unfair manner like this!
"In addition, if we insist on fighting them, no one guarantees that we will win. And if they lose the war, it is not only those territories that they control but the whole empire. Your Majesty, I beg Your Majesty's discretion to prioritize the interests of the Shao Empire over the interests of His Majesty's Person." He continued while looking at Emperor Pei An Long with a hopeful look.
He had great confidence that this proposal was a good proposal. Especially if this negotiation ends well. Since she was the one who proposed this negotiation, wouldn't the Princess From the Zhao Empire have a good look at her and it would be easier to include the daughter from her family to become a concubine in the future?
By this time one of his nephews had become one of the Emperor's concubines, if any other maiden entered the palace again and even became the concubine of the Crown Prince who would later inherit the throne, wouldn't the future of his family be assured in the future?
"If according to Minister Jun being a concubine is something very good, why don't you propose all the girls in your family to become concubines in the Zhao empire? Isn't this what you want Minister Jun?" Pei Zhang Xi's words silenced Minister Jun's mouth which was almost frothy after spewing nonsense earlier.
"This.this...." Minister Jun did not expect that Pei Zhang Xi would turn the situation around until like that. How could he propose the entire girl in his family to become a concubine in the Zhao Empire while he knew that in the Zhao Empire, a woman was no more like a child-maker to them.
"Minister Jun, it seems like I have to open both of your eyes wide so that you can gain self-enlightenment. After feeling the peace for so many years, minister Jun seems to have forgotten how powerful our troops are on the battlefield." Pei Zhang Xi spoke in an intimidating low voice. Not allowing the slightest loophole for minister Jun to punt him.
"Maybe minister Jun had also forgotten that the Zhao empire was still only under the Shao Empire despite being only one level. Then what if they had managed to attract other empires to become their reinforcements. They still had to divide their insignificant army to deal with the other empires that refused to submit to them. Then with this kind of strength, how could they possibly win against such a powerful Shao imperial army. Does Minister Jun doubt the capabilities of our troops?" Minister Jun immediately trembled in his place as he heard Pei Zhang Xi's words. He had been a minister in the Shao empire for a long time. His family has also been devoted to the government since their ancestors. It was impossible for him not to know what kind of strength the army from Shao empire was?
It was not only minister Jun who started to frown on him, the ministers who at the beginning of the meeting suggested to follow the demands of the Zhao empire immediately bowed their heads.
Seeing Minister Jun and the other ministers speechless, Pei Zhang Xi then called Pei Qin Yang over.
"King Yuan, it seems that some of our ministers doubted the combat capabilities of our troops. King Yuan is one of the overseers of our army, can show us the extent of our ability and preparation to face the enemy forces." Pei Zhang Xi said firmly.
"Your Majesty." Pei Qin Yang replied respectfully. Then he stood in front of Emperor Pei An Long and explained that the preparation of their troops had been at the final stage and were ready to be sent wherever they were assigned. But of course, neither the detailed plans nor their secret plans were explained and opened. This is because if the war strategy is leaked, it could be that the war staregi will be known by enemy forces and be the cause of defeat for their side.
"Hows it? Is it still unclear how our forces are fighting?" Pei Zhang Xi asked after Pei Qin Yang finished explaining.
"No, Your Majesty. We're aware of our mistake." Minister Jun immediately advanced and knelt in front of the platform. Followed by other ministers.
"alright. As you all know, the current Zhao Empire came with preparations. They had successfully conquered several empires to support them. Although they still had to fight some other empires that did not want to be conquered, their troops were still many who were brought to fight to our Shao Empire. The palace troops were indeed enough to fight these enemies, but was that enough?" Pei Zhang Xi looked at everyone. Especially some ministers from the powerful residence who held many troops behind them.
"Against the enemy does not mean merely attacking and defending. But we also have to keep an eye on security inside the capital. We don't know if maybe the enemy side has a backup plan and put their men into the palace earlier and attack us from the inside. Not to mention the rebels who might take advantage of this opportunity to attack. That is why I am speaking here to ask for the ability of you who have not joined the palace troops to donate your troops to participate in this once and join the palace troops and troops from the residence King Rui and other residences. Are you willing?" Pei Zhang Xi stopped talking, instead, he looked at everyone seriously. His gaze seemed domineering even though he was actually the one asking for help.
"Army Zhu will join." Old master Zhu represented Zhu's residence to join. Minister Zhu looked at his father in surprise. Even though he was about to become the head of the Zhu family, his father still had no intention of giving Zhu's army to him.
"The soldiers from General Bei's residence are ready to help."
"The soldiers from the Qing residence will join."
One by one the ministers expressed their willingness to remove their troops to help. Pei Zhang Xi looked at everyone with satisfaction. Emperor Pei An Long saw everything from the beginning and he was increasingly convinced that his choice of choosing Pei Zhang Xi as Crown Prince and his future successor was very correct. Pei Zhang Xi was able to think quickly and precisely. Then move systematically and planned. But he is not arrogant and willing to humble himself at the necessary time. The future of the Shao Empire would be glorious in the future under the leadership of this person like Pei Zhang Xi.
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